Court to assess $510 M in legal fees related to the Robinson Huron Treaty litigation settlement – CBC

Nov 05, 2024

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Garden River First Nation argue legal fees were too high

A judge has ruled in favour of two northern Ontario First Nations that have argued the $510-million in legal fees related to the $10-billion Robinson Huron treaty annuities settlement should be assessed.

Justice Jana Steele has directed the court to conduct the assessment of the lawyers’ fees.

“We feel gratified by the court’s decision in favour of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Garden River First Nation,” said a joint statement from the two First Nations.

“With this decision, we are relieved and feel vindicated. Throughout this legal process, Atikameksheng and Garden River have always asked for transparency and accountability, and today, we feel that justice has been served and will continue to be served.”

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