Riley v. Erie Lackawanna Railroad

opinion of the court

Thomas F. McGowan, J.

On April 2, 1982, Sharon Riley, the mother and natural guardian of Barth Riley, an infant, acting without counsel, petitioned for approval of settlement of a claim against the Erie Lackawanna Railroad (Erie). On that date, this court appointed John R. Streb guardian ad litem to review and report concerning the proposed settlement. An order reflecting this appointment was granted on May 7, 1982.

On January 3, 1983, Mr. Streb presented his report recommending that the settlement not be approved. Prior to that time, on or about October 23, 1982, Mr. Streb,…