The appellant law firm appealed directions issued by an Administrative Judge regarding the review of legal fees under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
The Administrative Judge had ruled that decisions of the Chief Adjudicator in the fee review process are not subject to appeal or judicial review.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the motion to quash the appeal, finding it had jurisdiction.
However, the Court dismissed the appeal on the merits, holding that a Chief Adjudicator's decision is only reviewable by an Administrative Judge in very limited circumstances where it fails to enforce the provisions of the Settlement Agreement, which the appellant failed to establish.
