Merer v. Romoff

OPINION OF THE COURT

Beverly S. Cohen, J.

Plaintiffs Donna and Barry Merer, individually and as the parents and natural guardians of Allyson B. Merer, move for an order approving the proposed settlement of this personal injury action, and vacating the lien of the New York City Department of Social Services (the Department) against the settlement proceeds.

This action arose out of the alleged medical malpractice of defendants during the birth of infant plaintiff Allyson Merer in 1991, which resulted in her severe mental retardation. Plaintiffs and defendants have entered into a tentative…