GJC v Walker [2024] EWHC 182 (KB) (02 February 2024)

GJC v Walker [2024] EWHC 182 (KB) (02 February 2024)

The court is satisfied, after reviewing legal advice, expert evidence, and financial reports, that the settlement is in the claimant's best interests and meets the propriety check required by CPR 21.10 and Dunhill v Burgin.

Citation
[2024] EWHC 182 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: GJC; Litigation Friend: PKR; Defendant: Stephen John Walker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury / Settlement Approval Hearing
Outcome
Settlement approved
Legal Topics
Settlement Approval, Protected Parties, Quantum of Damages, Anonymity Orders
Personal Injury Civil Procedure Settlement Approval Protected Parties Quantum of Damages Anonymity Orders

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Parties

GJC

Claimant

PKR

Litigation Friend

Stephen John Walker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury / 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 court should approve the settlement under CPR 21.10

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied, after reviewing legal advice, expert evidence, and financial reports, that the settlement is in the claimant's best interests and meets the propriety check required by CPR 21.10 and Dunhill v Burgin.

Court Disposition

Settlement approved

Orders

  • Settlement in the net sum of £4,175,000 approved under CPR 21.10
  • Anonymity order granted in accordance with APIL/PIBA template