Dominguez v. Reardon

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard F. Braun, J.

A tradition developed long ago of seeking approval of infant compromises by submission of ex parte orders. The approval usually would occur after a hearing held without any notice to the defendant(s). That practice does not comply with the law and has ethical problems.

Plaintiffs resided in an apartment at 21 Continental Place, Glen Cove, New York. Plaintiff Andrew Luis Dominguez is six years old, and plaintiff Eduardo Dominguez is his father. Plaintiff Andrew Luis Dominguez was diagnosed with a significantly elevated level of lead in his blood.…