The plaintiffs brought a motion for court approval of a proposed settlement on behalf of a minor plaintiff who alleged sexual abuse by a classmate.
After addressing deficiencies noted in a prior endorsement, the court found the settlement, including a voluntary reduction in plaintiff counsel's fees, to be reasonable given the significant causation and damages risks involved.
The court approved the settlement, directed the funds to be paid into court, and granted an order sealing the court file to protect the minor's privacy and dignity.