The applicant sought court approval under Rule 7.08 for a $155,000 settlement of a minor's tort claim arising from a dog bite.
The court found the evidentiary record insufficient to determine if the settlement was in the minor's best interests, noting a lack of current photographs of the facial scarring.
The court also found insufficient evidence to approve the proposed 25% contingency fee, as the retainer agreement and time dockets were not provided.
The application was adjourned for 20 days to allow the applicant to file additional materials.
