The plaintiffs brought a motion for court approval of an infant settlement arising from a motor vehicle accident.
The court identified several deficiencies in the motion record, including a lack of clarity on the scope of the settlement approval sought (whether it included the adult plaintiff's claims), insufficient evidence regarding the minor plaintiff Rider's specific losses for care, guidance, and companionship, and a potential conflict of interest for the litigation guardian (who was also an injured plaintiff) if the total damages claimed exceeded the defendant's insurance limits.
The court declined to approve the settlement at this stage and required additional materials and clarification before making a decision.
