Tentative settlement in N.S. First Nation class action over non-consensual MRI scans

Halifax - A tentative settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving members of the Pictou Landing First Nation who underwent MRI scans without their consent. The proposed deal, as outlined by the law firm representing the plaintiffs, would provide compensation to those who unknowingly participated in the study.

The annual payment, billed at $205.00 plus GST, is subject to renewal every 52 weeks at a slightly higher cost of $233.00 plus GST. This offer is available to both new and qualified returning subscribers, with the option to cancel at any time. The settlement is awaiting approval from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claims that doctors took MRI scans of 60 Pictou Landing First Nation members without their knowledge or consent.

The original claim was made in a statement of court, alleging that the band members were subjected to additional "secret" scans of their livers for a separate study. The outcome of the case will be determined during a hearing scheduled for November 13th. The lawyer representing the two doctors was not available for comment at the time of publication.