This is an interim ruling on a motion for court approval of a tentative settlement reached in a personal injury action involving parties under disability.
The plaintiffs sought approval for the settlement of Stephen Duffy's and Adriana Duffy's claims, approval of contingency fee retainer agreements, approval of a proposed structured settlement for Stephen, and an order dispensing with service of the motion record on the defendants.
The court approved the settlement amounts for both Stephen and Adriana, and the disbursement accounts.
However, the court adjourned the approval of the proposed solicitor-client fee accounts for both Stephen and Adriana, and the proposed structured settlement for Stephen, due to insufficient supporting evidence.
The request to dispense with service of the motion record on the defendants was also denied, requiring the plaintiffs to provide specific details on claimed privileges.