The applicant, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, sought court approval of a $1,450,000 settlement of her Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) claim.
The court declined to approve the settlement, finding the evidence insufficient to establish that the proposed discount from the full value of her future care needs was in her best interests.
The court also identified deficiencies in the evidence regarding the applicant's capacity to manage property and the proposed allocation of settlement funds.
The application was adjourned to a case conference to address next steps, including procedural issues regarding corporate representation and affidavit evidence.
