The applicants sought court approval for a proposed settlement regarding two minors who were bitten by a dog.
The matter settled quickly without an action being commenced for $12,000 and $8,000.
The court reviewed the legal fees and disbursements sought by the applicants' counsel, specifically questioning a $500 file closing fee and a $250 costs insurance fee charged to each minor.
The court found these disbursements were not legitimate and approved the settlement subject to disallowing $1,500 in purported disbursements.
