Nichols v. Gregory

By Judge Randall G. Johnson

This matter is before the court on plaintiff’s petition for the approval of a wrongful death settlement pursuant to Va. Code § 8.01-55. In addition, plaintiff asks the court, pursuant to § 8.01-66.9 of the Code, to reduce the amount of certain liens which will attach to the proceeds of the settlement.

Plaintiff’s decedent died from injuries received when the car defendant was driving, and in which plaintiff’s decedent was a passenger, left the road and struck a tree. Defendant has offered, and plaintiff has agreed to accept, the limits of decedent’s insurance policy,…