Payne Tatich

Payne Tatich

July 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Inefficiency in the Courthouse: The Nonsense in Withholding Settlement Amounts From Non-Settling Tortfeasors

At a time when judicial resources are unduly strained, a perfect starting point for clearing courtroom congestion is recognizing that delayed disclosure of settlement amounts in multi-tortfeasor litigations impedes, rather than encourages, settlement between the parties, and frustrates the legislative intent of the controlling statutes in this area.

By Timothy Capowski and Payne Tatich

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