Brunet v. Decorative Engineering, Inc

I respectfully dissent. Defendant was represented by counsel at the deposition. The terms of the settlement were placed on the record made through the court reporter and *437reduced to writing in the form of a transcript, the accuracy of which defendant does not challenge. Under oath, defendant stated his understanding of, and consent to, the terms of the settlement agreement. Defendant further stated that he understood that he did not have to accept the agreement, that he was forgoing a trial by judge or jury by accepting the agreement, and that he wanted the court to approve the settlement.…