The four families that filed lawsuits against wind farms are
facing court costs of $340,000.
The judge in the case awarded the companies costs and they
submitted their lawyers’ bills and consulting fees to the judge.
Julian Falconer, lawyer for the families, said "It's not just a bar to
justice, it's actually a terror tactic.
“This
is not about money. The idea is to send a message: 'We will wipe you out
if you challenge us'." Falconer said.
His
bills are in addition to the $340,000; his billings have not been revealed.
Shawn
Drennan, whose home is the closest to one of the 140 turbines K2 Wind wants to
build near Goderich, is facing a bill of $240,000 to compensate the companies.
The
other families are the Ryans, Dixons and Kroeplins.
They
came together to fight three projects: the other two are Armow and St. Columban.
Usually
the losers in these types of court cases can file an objection to the amount of
court costs and have a review done.
