This is a motion for court approval of a settlement in a complex medical malpractice case involving a person under disability, Nathaniel Hughes.
The plaintiffs sought approval of a $4.5 million settlement, including a structured annuity, for injuries sustained by Nathaniel as an infant at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
The court reviewed the settlement under Rule 7.08 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, considering the risks of litigation and the best interests of the person under disability.
The court found the settlement, including legal fees and disbursements, to be fair and reasonable given the complexities and risks, and approved it.
