41.1: Settlements, Apportionments and Allowances in Wrongful Death Actions
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York — Civil Rules
41.1 Settlements, Apportionments and Allowances in Wrongful Death Actions.
In an action for wrongful death, 1. The Court shall apportion the proceeds of the action only where required by statute;
2. The Court shall approve a settlement only in a case covered by subdivision 1; and 3. The Court shall approve an attorney's fee only upon application in accordance with the provisions of the Judiciary Law of the State of New York.