by The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has approved the settlement of a class action lawsuit over claims of physical and sexual abuse at two former schools for the deaf in the province.
The lawsuit against the province and the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority relates to the School for the Deaf in Halifax, and the Interprovincial School for the Education of the Deaf in Amherst.
The settlement will see $36.2 million dollars in direct compensation for former students who attended and/or boarded at one or both schools.
Wagners law firm that launched the lawsuit is going to hold information sessions at five locations, including Sydney, with no dates yet announced.
The total number of class members is estimated to range from between 900 and 1200 with individual settlements ranging from $90,000 to $150,000.
Eligible class members and estates have until September 21st to submit a claim form.
