Madison County Department of Human Resources v. T.S. Ex Rel. F.M.

STUART, Justice.

The Madison County Department of Human Resources (“DHR”), the legal guardian of T.S., appeals the trial court’s judgment approving the settlement of a personal-injury claim involving T.S. and approving an attorney fee in the amount of $262,500, plus litigation expenses. We remand with directions.

Facts and Procedural History

In November 2006, DHR had temporary legal custody of T.S., a 13-year-old, hearing impaired, mute quadriplegic who resided at Ability Plus, Inc., a group home. Being severely mentally disabled and suffering from cerebral palsy, T.S. was unable to dress…