In a joint statement ... the group and Southern Response have agreed to settle their claims outside of court involving retired High Court judge Sir Graham Panckhurst.
The group alleged Southern Response had engaged in a strategy of delaying and misleading conduct for the purpose of minimising settlement payments ... which Southern Response denied.
The lawyer for the group, Grant Cameron, says his clients are relieved that their claims will be resolved by an independent and fair process.
Southern Response Chief Executive Anthony Honeybone says this alternative process will be quicker and simpler and should be better for both parties.