This motion arose from one of six related actions following a fatal motorcoach bus collision on Highway 401 in June 2018, in which the deceased was a passenger.
The plaintiffs sought: an order to continue the action on behalf of a plaintiff who died after the action was commenced; approval of the settlement of the claims of a minor plaintiff (the deceased's granddaughter); approval of the minor plaintiff's contribution toward the solicitor-client account; and approval of the management of the net settlement funds payable to the minor plaintiff by her father, who resides in China, rather than through the Accountant for the Superior Court of Justice.
The court granted all relief requested, finding that the settlement was reasonable and in the minor's best interests, that payment to the father was proportionate and practical given the parties' residence in China, and that counsel's dual role as affiant and lawyer of record was appropriate in the circumstances.
The main action and all crossclaims were dismissed without costs.
