J.K., by His Parents/Next Friends, Monte and Ginger Kuligowski v. Trustgard Insurance Company
── J.K., by His Parents/Next Friends, Monte and Ginger Kuligowski v. Trustgard Insurance Company ──
Court: Court of Appeals of Virginia
Date: November 05, 2025
Category: General
Decision: Trial court did not abuse its discretion approving compromise settlement for child and directing funds be held until majority; Code § 8.01-424 withstands constitutional scrutiny and does not infringe on parental liberty, but represents state's measured protective role towards minors; parental control over child's settlement proceeds neither fundamental nor specially protected
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