Lee Stammers v Christopher Dyson

Lee Stammers v Christopher Dyson

The court is satisfied, based on the evidence, expert advice, and submissions, that the proposed settlement is sensible and in the claimant's best interests, and therefore approves it.

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 Road Traffic Accident / Settlement Approval Hearing
Outcome
Settlement approved
Legal Topics
Damages, Quantum, Settlement Approval, Catastrophic Injury
Tort Law Personal Injury Damages Quantum Settlement Approval Catastrophic Injury

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Parties

Mr Lee Stammers

Claimant

Sheila Cook

Litigation Friend

Mr Christopher Dyson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Road Traffic Accident / Settlement Approval Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the protected party claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied, based on the evidence, expert advice, and submissions, that the proposed settlement is sensible and in the claimant's best interests, and therefore approves it.

Court Disposition

Settlement approved

Orders

  • Lump sum award of £3,850,000 less interim payments and CRU repayment, balance to Deputyship Account
  • Periodical payments for future care and case management (£210,000 p.a., ASHE 6115 index)