Doe v. Karpf

OPINION OF THE COURT

Daniel R. Palmieri, J.

The motion by plaintiffs counsel for approval of a contingent fee in an amount greater than allowed by Judiciary Law § 474-a *230is granted. Plaintiffs counsel shall be permitted to receive a fee of 30% of the net recovery after deduction of allowable expenses and disbursements.

This is one of those rare cases presenting the requisite “extraordinary circumstances” warranting the award of an increased fee. (Contorino v Florida Ob/Gyn Assn., 283 AD2d 67 [2d Dept 2001].)

Plaintiffs counsel moves pursuant to Judiciary Law § 474-a (4) for approval by this court…