January 9th hearing, Fed Court info.

MEMORANDUM


TO: Members of the Class

FROM: Peter Driscoll

DATE: December 13, 2012 File No.: PF-101

RE: Settlement Approval Hearing Scheduled for February 14 & 15, 2013 in Halifax



Dear Class Members:

We are pleased to report that negotiations with the Department of Justice have concluded as of Tuesday, December 4, 2012 with face to face meetings in Ottawa. Notice of the proposed settlement will be reviewed by the Court on January 9, 2013 and, if approved, promptly provided to Class Members. The settlement approval hearing is scheduled to be heard in the Federal Court in Halifax on February 14 & 15, 2013.

We are also pleased to advise that additional individuals were identified as “zero sum” recipients. This group is comprised of those “zero sum” individuals who did not submit evidence of continued total and permanent disability after 24 months. These individuals will receive correspondence from Manulife Financial advising them to submit medical and/or financial information.

In closing, we acknowledge the length of time that it has taken to arrive at the final resolution of this case, but we assure you that it was necessary, unavoidable and reasonable given the breadth of issues that were under discussion. There are significant administrative challenges in resolving an issue that affects so many people and that has existed since 1976. We, as counsel to the class, are very pleased with where we are in the negotiations and the process going forward. As the negotiations are complete, the Court must now approve the manner in which the proposed settlement is communicated to the Class. We therefore cannot outline the terms of the proposed resolution until the Court permits us to do so at the January 9, 2013 hearing. We look forward to being able to share the proposed resolution with you in January.


Peter Driscoll
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It would seem that with a teleconference versus an in house meeting, that this would indicate it is just a formality at this point rather than a negotiating conversation. sparrow

It is a good idea, we will be charged a phone call instead of a plane ticket, all those fees are going to us so saving them is good, no change of date.

I hope that 9 of Jan date is in stone because anymore delays and I won't be held responsible for what the boys at the Hamilton Legion are capable of!

2013-01-04 Halifax Oral directions received from the Court: The Honourable Mr. Justice Barnes dated 04-JAN-2013 directing that the matter currently scheduled for Ottawa on January 9, 2013, at 9:30am will now be heard by teleconference placed on file on 04-JAN-2013

2013-01-03 Halifax Letter from Plaintiff dated 03-JAN-2013 requesting that the matter scheduled for January 9/13 be held by teleconference received on 03-JAN-2013

Just to let you know!

Patrick.