The reasons for approving the $13 million settlement in the Ralph Rowe class action lawsuit involving historic sexual abuse against dozens of Indigenous youth have been released.
THUNDER BAY -- The superior court judge who approved a historic sexual abuse class action settlement involving a former priest and Scouts Canada leader said it will serve as a precedent for future claims in the country.
First filed in 2017, the class action was related to sexual abuse of Indigenous youth committed by Rowe between 1975 and 1985 while he was a priest and Scout leader in the geographic boundaries of the Anglican Diocese of Keewatin in Northern Ontario. The settlement reached between the parties included the Diocese of Keewatin, Scouts Canada, and the Anglican Church of Canada collectively paying $13.25 million into an interest-bearing trust account to be used to pay legal fees, administrative costs, and compensation to class members.
“Absent a settlement with the option for a low barrier claims process, there was a risk that many class members would not participate because of the likelihood of being re-traumatized. Without the settlement, the litigation would have dragged on leaving many class members unable to obtain compensation during their lifetimes.”
Warkentin once again commended McKay for coming forward and serving as a voice for all survivors of Rowe’s abuse.
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