The unfolding legal dispute over the proceeds from a wrongful death settlement involving a former BigLaw partner has taken a new direction. The godson of a Georgia woman, who was fatally shot by her husband, has pushed back against claims from the administrator of the woman’s estate. The contention centers on a provision in the attorney’s plea deal, which assigned the wrongful death settlement proceeds specifically to the godson and his brother. This latest development underscores ongoing complexities in the case stemming from the plea agreement. For further details, you can read the original article on Law360.
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