This endorsement addresses a proposed consent order for a class action settlement between the plaintiff and the Sault Area Hospital.
The court convened a teleconference to ensure the order allowed for consideration of written objections from class members.
The order mandates the hospital to provide class member information, followed by notice distribution and a 30-day period for objections.
The court found the proposed settlement fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class, weighing the claim's nature, litigation risks and costs, class size, and potential recoveries, with reference to *Jones v. Tsige*.
The order is to take effect 90 days after being made, unless a written objection necessitates a settlement hearing.
