This application sought court approval for the settlement of a Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) claim, a contingency fee retainer agreement, and the proposed solicitor-client account for a catastrophically impaired applicant.
The court approved the $935,000 SABS settlement, finding it reasonable despite delays and erosion of the lump sum.
However, the contingency fee agreement was dismissed due to non-compliance with the Solicitors Act and its regulations.
The solicitor-client account was approved on a fee-for-service basis, with some disbursements disallowed, resulting in a fixed amount of $193,365.43.
