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.

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