Werner v. Levine

This lawsuit when it was called for trial was settled. The action on behalf of the infant Lynne was settled for $47,000, that on behalf of the infant Laura for $5,000, and those on behalf of their mother and father for $3,000 and $5,000 respectively. On presentation of the compromise order the father, who is also guardian ad litem, interposed objections to the attorneys’ fees and disbursements sought in the compromise papers and also to the fees to be paid with respect to the actions on behalf of the parents. Before the court are two infants’ compromises, including the fixation of fees…