Is there a mechanism for class counsel fees and disbursements?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from McArthur v. Canada Post Corp., 2004 CanLII 20131 (ON SC):
This interpretation is informed by the terms of this settlement and consequent judgment that does not otherwise provide a mechanism for Class Counsel fees and disbursements. For a similar interpretation and result, as here, see Murphy v. Mutual of Omaha [2000] b.c.s.c. 1510 (S.C.B.C.)
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