Patricia Meade

The plaintiff brought motions to approve a $60 million settlement in a class action concerning historical institutional abuse at Ontario Training Schools between 1953 and 1984.

The court approved the settlement, finding it fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class, noting the significant litigation risks and the benefits of a trauma-informed claims process.

The court also approved Class Counsel's contingency fee of 28.5%, a $15,000 honorarium for the representative plaintiff, the disclosure of class member contact information to the Public Guardian and Trustee, and a motion by a class member to rescind his prior opt-out due to medical difficulties.