Stammers v Dyson [2021] EWHC 2805 (QB) (20 October 2021)

Stammers v Dyson [2021] EWHC 2805 (QB) (20 October 2021)

The court is satisfied, on the basis of expert evidence, legal advice, and the structure of the settlement, that the proposed settlement is sensible and in the best interests of the claimant, and therefore approves it.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 2805
Parties
Claimant: Mr Lee Stammers; Litigation Friend: Sheila Cook; Defendant: Mr Christopher Dyson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Damages Approval / Settlement Approval Hearing
Outcome
Settlement approved
Legal Topics
Damages, Settlement Approval, Protected Parties, Periodical Payments
Personal Injury Civil Procedure Damages Settlement Approval Protected Parties Periodical Payments

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Parties

Mr Lee Stammers

Claimant

Sheila Cook

Litigation Friend

Mr Christopher Dyson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Damages Approval / Settlement Approval Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the protected party claimant
  2. 2 Whether the structure and quantum of damages, including periodical payments, are appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied, on the basis of expert evidence, legal advice, and the structure of the settlement, that the proposed settlement is sensible and in the best interests of the claimant, and therefore approves it.

Court Disposition

Settlement approved

Orders

  • Approval of lump sum payment of £3,850,000 less interim payments and CRU repayment, balance to Deputyship Account
  • Approval of periodical payments for care, therapies, and deputyship expenses, indexed as agreed