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The Honorable Joseph J. Farnan, Jr.
United States District Court
844 N. King Street
Lock Box 27
Wilmington, DE 19801
Re: Brooks-McCollum v. State Farm
Civil Action No. 04-419 JJF
Dear Judge Farnan:
The plaintiff has recently filed a motion to compel a settlement. It is my understanding that
the plaintiff and Ed Kafader who represents defendants in other cases entered into a global settlement
of all cases tiled by Ms. Brooks-McCollum. I was notified by Mr. Kafader of the settlement
although 1 had no involvement in the discussion concerning the settlement nor the terms of the
settlement.
Apparently there appears to be a misunderstanding and Mrs. Brooks—McCollum has indicated
that there is no settlement and further that she wants the court to enforce the settlement.
I would ask that the court hold a conference with Ms. Brooks-McCollum, Mr. Kafader and
me in order to determine the status of the settlement. There may simply be a misunderstanding
concerning the terms ofthe release which may be resolved at a court conference. On the other hand,
if there is a fundamental dispute and there is no settlement the coun could give us some guidance
on how to proceed in this matter.
Respectiiillynqy ursé
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cc: Edward F. Kafader, Esquire
Cathy Brooks-McCollum

Case 1:04-cv-00419-JJF

Document 64

Filed 12/13/2005

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