ORTIZ v. CITY OF NEW YORK


136 Misc.2d 500 (1987)

Ana Ortiz, Also Known as Ana Rodriguez, as Administratrix of The Estate of Dino Ortiz, Deceased, Plaintiff, v. City of New York et al., Defendants.

Supreme Court, New York County.

July 31, 1987


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Louis M. Hauck for plaintiff. Peter L. Zimroth, Corporation Counsel (Marie Ng of counsel), for City of New York, defendant.


DAVID B. SAXE, J.

In the IAS system — Civil Term, from time to time in the course of settlement negotiations, the court is called upon to render an assessment of the merits of a claimant's case and to recommend a monetary figure. However, because the same Judge who conferences the case will ultimately preside over the trial if a settlement is not reached, a question arises as to whether the Judge should be disqualified based on his alleged prejudgment...

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