Judge reserves decision on review of $510M in lawyers’ fees for Robinson Huron treaty litigation settlement – CBC
Jul 31, 2024
Lawyer on behalf of 2 member First Nations describes fees as ‘grossly inflated’
A judge has reserved decision on a challenge of the fairness of the $510 million being paid to the lawyers who argued the landmark $10-billion Robinson Huron treaty annuities settlement.
At the Ontario Superior Court hearing Tuesday in a packed Toronto courtroom, as many as 1,000 people watched virtually at one point.
Two of the 21 member nations represented by Gimaa (Chief) of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Craig Nootchtai and Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) of Garden River First Nation Karen Bell brought the case, saying they feel the legal fees need to be reviewed and assessed for reasonableness.
