In re the Estate of Robinson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ernest L. Signorelli, S.

In this proceeding to compromise and settle a cause of action for the wrongful death of the decedent, the Suffolk County Department of Social Services has moved the court for an order quashing a subpoena duces tecum served by the guardian ad litem, on behalf of his ward, the unknown putative father of the decedent.

The decedent died, intestate, on February 14, 1987 at the age of 16, as a consequence of personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident. On April 1, 1987, the decedent’s *600mother filed a petition with the court requesting the issuance…