The defendants brought a motion to remove the current litigation guardian and appoint the Office of the Children's Lawyer (OCL) for the minor plaintiffs.
The current litigation guardian and her counsel failed to attend case conferences and comply with timetables, causing significant delays.
The court found that the current litigation guardian was unable to continue due to health issues and a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship.
The court ordered the removal of the current litigation guardian and appointed the OCL in her place, as no other suitable person was available.
The court also ordered the litigation guardian's former counsel to personally pay costs thrown away for a missed appearance.
