The plaintiffs brought a motion under Rule 7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure to approve a settlement for a minor injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident.
The minor sustained minimal injuries with no ongoing complaints or treatment.
The court approved the $10,000 all-inclusive settlement, finding it reasonable and in the minor's best interests given the significant risk of no recovery at trial.
The court also approved the contingency fee and ordered the net settlement funds to be paid to the minor's mother to hold until the minor turns 18.
