Court Grants Property Owner's Motion to Enforce Settlement Created by Attorney Emails

A New York appellate court ruled that an exchange of emails between attorneys created a valid settlement agreement between a property owner and an injured worker. Case: Field v. Pet Haven Inc., No. 465 CA 20-01120, 07/16/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Derek Field filed a Labor Law and negligence suit against Pet Haven Inc. after he was allegedly injured while working on Pet Haven’s property. Settlement negotiations ensued, and Pet Haven’s attorney sent Field’s attorney an email offering to settle the case for $32,500. Field’s attorney responded that ...