Stammers v Dyson [2021] EWHC 2805 (QB) (20 October 2021)
The court is satisfied, on the evidence and advice of counsel and independent financial adviser, that the proposed settlement is sensible, in the claimant's best interests, and appropriately structured to meet his lifelong needs.
- Citation
- [2021] EWHC 2805 (QB)
- 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, Catastrophic Injury, Periodical Payments, Deputyship, Court of Protection
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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 Whether the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the protected party claimant
- 2 Whether the structure and quantum of damages, including periodical payments, are appropriate
Ratio Decidendi
The court is satisfied, on the evidence and advice of counsel and independent financial adviser, that the proposed settlement is sensible, in the claimant's best interests, and appropriately structured to meet his lifelong needs.
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
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