The plaintiff brought a motion for approval of a proposed class action settlement and class counsel fees.
The class action involved franchisees alleging the franchisor breached its duties of good faith and fair dealing regarding changes to the franchise system.
The court approved the $8,500,000 settlement, finding it fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class members.
The court also approved class counsel fees of $2,125,000 plus HST and disbursements, noting the significant risk assumed by class counsel.
