BAD SETTLEMENT

[TOMHAM]

NY-I AM THE PLAINTIFF IN A PRO SE DISCRIMINATION SUIT. I RECENTLY WENT THROUGH MEDIATION WITH A JUDGE AND AGREED ON A SETTLEMENT THAT I WISH NOW TO RETRACT. I DID NOT SIGN A WRITTEN VERSION OF THE VERBAL AGREEMENT AS OF YET.CAN I STILL ASK TO RENEGOTIATE OR ASK TO GO TO TRIAL?

 

[Attorney_Replogle]

Each state's laws in regards to Alternative Dispute Resolution procedural matters is different. I only practice in CA. Sorry! However, the best person to contact is the mediator. OK?

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Mark B. Replogle

 

[hal2954]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TOMHAM:
NY-I AM THE PLAINTIFF IN A PRO SE DISCRIMINATION SUIT. I RECENTLY WENT THROUGH MEDIATION WITH A JUDGE AND AGREED ON A SETTLEMENT THAT I WISH NOW TO RETRACT. I DID NOT SIGN A WRITTEN VERSION OF THE VERBAL AGREEMENT AS OF YET.CAN I STILL ASK TO RENEGOTIATE OR ASK TO GO TO TRIAL?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[hal2954]

Just wondering what happened. I verbally agreed to a settlement before going to trail but did not actually sign it yet. want to know if it is binding at this time.

 

[Attorney_Replogle]

Generally speaking, unless you and all other parties signed the settlement agreement, it is not binding. Thus, you can go forward with a trial.

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Mark B. Replogle