Question juridique clé
Whether the 30 May 2001 settlement covered later claims arising from the accident, including chronic PTSD
Solution extraite
The settlement also covered the uncertain future consequences of the accident, including a possible chronic post-traumatic stress disorder.
Motifs extraits
At the time of settlement, both parties knew the physical and psychological healing process was uncertain and potentially long-lasting; the agreement was meant to settle those uncertain damage claims.