Although all of his legal costs — $81,000 — weren’t covered, Baillargeon said he welcomed the judge’s decision to grant partial indemnity of costs. But he said he was disappointed that Carroll’s replacement didn’t signal a new direction for the board.
Mary Ann Robillard was selected to replace Carroll by the provincially appointed board’s supervision team April 6. She is a former assistant to Carroll.
Carroll said he isn’t sure yet how he will pay his legal costs, which include his own legal fees of at least $30,000. He added that he plans to discuss payment options with Baillargeon’s lawyer.
Former Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee Oliver Carroll must pay for legal fees
By Sheila Dabu Nonato, The Catholic Register
{mosimage}TORONTO - A judge has ordered former Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee Oliver Carroll to pay close to $50,000 to help cover legal fees of the ratepayer who brought conflict-of-interest charges against him.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly ruled on April 15 that Carroll must pay $46,420 within six months. The amount will cover some of the legal costs of Catholic ratepayer Michael Baillargeon who brought the charges against Carroll.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly ruled on April 15 that Carroll must pay $46,420 within six months. The amount will cover some of the legal costs of Catholic ratepayer Michael Baillargeon who brought the charges against Carroll.
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