The two children of one of the victims in the
2019 OC Transpo bus crash
at Westboro Transitway station have been granted more than $60,000 in settlements by the Superior Court of Ontario, structured to pay out over time.
According to court documents,
Marcelle Stevens was a passenger on the bus
who suffered catastrophic injuries, including bilateral leg amputations and long-term impairments.
She and her husband, Christopher Stevens
, brought claims on behalf of their two sons, Adam Stevens and Riley Stevens, under the Family Law Act for the loss of care, guidance and companionship.
The claims were settled at mediation in April 2022, but court approval was required because Adam and Riley were minors at the time.
The court also found deficiencies in the evidence in the supporting documents as part of a 2023 endorsement, prompting additional affidavits.
Delays in the court system meant the affidavits weren’t brought to the judge’s attention until the summer of 2025.
Superior Court Justice Sylvia Corthorn then approved the settlements, and each child will receive $60,000 for damages and pre-judgement interest, and $7,116 for costs (fees, disbursements and applicable tax), totalling $67,116 each.
According to a written decision published last November, Corthorn said the settlement was reasonable and in the best interest of the children after reviewing comparable case law and documents.
Each child will receive structured payments, which will begin when they turn 21. Riley will receive monthly payments of $883.41 from Jan. 23, 2028 until Dec. 23, 2036, which will bring his total payout to $95,408.28. Adam will receive monthly payments of $1,117.83 from Nov. 5, 2034 to Oct. 5, 2043, which will bring his total payout to $120,727.80.
The total payout is higher than the approved settlement amount because it reflects the guaranteed payment spread out over many years, which includes interest.
“For the reasons set out above, I find that the settlement of the minor plaintiffs’ claims is reasonable and in their respective best interests,” Corthorn wrote in her decision.
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