15 Oct 2021

Quake-damaged homes case progresses with Ross' settlement

From Checkpoint, 5:22 pm on 15 October 2021

About 3000 Cantabrians short changed on the payouts they received for their quake damaged homes are a step closer to getting their money, after the settlement of a landmark class action.

After a four-year legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court, lead claimants Brendan and Colleen Ross have come to an agreement with government-owned insurer Southern Response.

As Conan Young reports, it's an important step in the government paying out roughly $300 million in compensation.