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Jul. 19, 2018

Settlement Style

LA Judge Huey Cotton assigns cases to his bench mates based on their particular strengths.

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Los Angeles County (Van Nuys)

VAN NUYS — Breaking bread can be an important step toward brokering a settlement in front of Judge Huey Cotton.

“The food is always a successful ice breaker,” he said.

Cotton will occasionally serve hummus freshly made by his courtroom assistant or a plate of cookies.

“At least you reach people on a human level,” he explained. “The case might not sett... (continued)

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