The court also rejected the insurer's claim that the settlement amount was unreasonable.

In fact, he said, on the day that he appeared in court he was to pay the settlement amount.

The attorneys stand to collect $18 million, or 60% of the settlement amount after their costs and fees are subtracted.

Day was criticized for the costs and eventually re-paid the province $60,000, the settlement amount excluding legal fees.

The funds are provided to the consumer on the potential settlement amount.