Opinion
4:19-cv-4129
03-18-2022
MARY JANE TAYLOR, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Willie M. Taylor, Deceased PLAINTIFF v. KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY DEFENDANT
ORDER
SUSAN O. HICKEY, CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Before the Court is the parties' Joint Petition for Authority to Settle Claims. (ECF No. 44). No. response is necessary.
Plaintiff, on behalf of the estate of Willie M. Taylor, has reached a preliminary settlement of all claims in this case, subject to the Court's approval. The parties ask the Court to authorize Plaintiff to accept the settlement offer and execute it, individually and in her representative capacity. They also ask for approval for Plaintiff to distribute the remaining settlement proceeds after payment of attorneys' fees and liens.
The Court finds good cause for the instant motion (ECF No. 44), which is hereby GRANTED. The Court has reviewed the parties' proposed settlement, attached to the instant motion, and finds it fair and reasonable. Plaintiff may accept and execute the settlement offer, and afterwards distribute the proceeds according to the settlement agreement's terms. 0F
The instant motion does not ask for dismissal of this case. If that is desired after the settlement agreement is executed, the parties may file an appropriate motion or stipulation at that time.
IT IS SO ORDERED.