Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I need to know how to settle a case. Settlement on table Attorney accepted the offer. I went into sign papers. I questioned some of the fees with his Secretary as they never had me sign a fee agreement. He is representing my minor daughter for a molestation case that happened Aug. 2007 at a grocery store by an employee. He filed nothing in court. She said she would let Attorney know so I didn't sign anything. I get a letter in the mail from the Attorney saying he has dropped the case. Also he wanted me to sign saying she is fully recovered when she is not. Do you have to sign a paper stating that in order for a Judge to grant the settlement of $10,000? I am wondering if I should get a medical fund set aside for her for future medical. Need advice asap. Thanks.


Asked on 8/25/09, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

If she's a minor, the court might have to approve the settlement, limit attorney's fees to the statutory amount (often 25% of the settlement), and require that the award be placed into a blocked bank account which can't be touched until your child turns 18 or even 25.

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Answered on 8/25/09, 6:14 pm


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