Photo by BRUCE MacKINNON /THE CHRONICLE HERALDArticle contentTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentRelated:Article contentArticle contentMultimillion-dollar settlement in Air Canada crash at Halifax airport approved by courtArticle contentThe Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a multimillion-dollar settlement in a class action that stemmed from the crash of an Air Canada flight at Stanfield International Airport in Halifax on March 29, 2015.Article contentThe lawsuit was launched on behalf of passengers on the flight against Air Canada, Airbus, Nav Canada, the Halifax International Airport Authority, the Attorney General of Canada and the pilots, alleging they were at fault for causing the crash and that class members suffered injuries as a result.Article contentArticle contentThe case had been set for trial earlier this year, but the proposed settlement put an end to that.Article contentThe $18,075,000 settlement will be paid by Air Canada, Nav Canada and Halifax International Airport Authority.Article contentBesides awards to the passengers, the amount includes administration fees, honoraria, legal fees, costs, taxes and interest, and an allocation to address the claims of public health insurers.Article contentThe legal fees amounted to $5.7 million.Article contentAir Canada will pay $15,075,000 of the total, with Nav Canada paying $3.2 million and the airport authority paying $1 million.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentGet Bruce MacKinnon’s latest editorial cartoon as soon as it drops, plus all the essential news when you sign up for news alerts with The Chronicle Herald.Article contentArticle contentWe’re always looking for interesting takes on this story, or any other issue that’s important to Nova Scotia. Instead of shouting into the online void, why not reach people who might actually consider your opinion?Article contentArticle contentSend us an email with your most insightful take to CHletters@postmedia.com.Article content
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