The court was asked to approve a settlement for a minor plaintiff, Allythiah Thomas, arising from a motor vehicle accident.
The proposed settlement allocated $50,000 to Allythiah's claim and included legal fees based on a 30% contingency fee.
The court declined to approve the settlement due to concerns regarding the lack of an up-to-date expert medical report confirming the plaintiff's maximum medical recovery and future prognosis.
Additionally, the court found the proposed 30% contingency fee inappropriate given the minimal disbursements incurred by counsel, suggesting a range of 10% to 15% would be more suitable.
