- Plaintiffs: The plaintiffs, Jennifer Barron et. al sought approval for the Agreement, which involved a proposed consumer class action against defendant Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. - Defective Vehicles: Plaintiffs claimed Ford sold vehicles with a defect causing coolant leaks, potentially leading to engine misfiring, stalling, or catching fire. - Claims: Plaintiffs presented claims for negligence, breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment on behalf of Canadian vehicle owners or lessees (excluding Quebec). - Cost Concerns: The high potential cost awards in Ontario class proceedings made it financially challenging for plaintiffs to pursue the case without indemnity for adverse costs. - Plaintiff Approval: The named plaintiff and others approved of the Agreement. - Confidentiality: Certain financial details were redacted to protect the litigation strategy, with the defendant's consent to maintain confidentiality. - Control and Confidentiality: The Agreement ensured Woodsford had no control over the action and obliged confidentiality. - Facilitating Access to Justice: The Agreement was deemed necessary to facilitate access to justice for class members and met statutory requirements. - Orders: Funding and confidentiality orders were issued as submitted by the plaintiffs' counsel. -No specific information regarding a financial award had been provided in the case.