Federal Court cuts legal bill in half for class actions relating to First Nations child welfare
The Federal Court has ruled class action lawyers involved in a historic, multi-billion dollar settlement for First Nations child welfare can receive $40 million for their work — half of the amount originally sought.
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![Sts'ailes First Nation Chief Ralph Leon Jr., left to right, Elder Leonard Weasel Traveller, and Lake St. Martin First Nation Chief Christopher Traverse talk to media before the Federal Court heard final remarks on Oct. 23 in what would be landmark First Nations child welfare settlement. The Federal Court is being asked to decide how much class action lawyers should receive in legal fees for a $23 billion settlement.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7010825.1698432168!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/federal-court.jpg)
The Federal Court has ruled class action lawyers involved in a historic, multi-billion dollar settlement for First Nations child welfare can receive $40 million for their work — half of the amount originally sought.