This just in. The judge has ruled that the January 2007 agreement between Hood and State Farm is not tied to other contingencies like the disapproved class action settlement, is enforceable and is unambiguous. The parties have reached a settlement which is confidential. The federal court retains jurisdiction to enforce the settlement, the lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice. UPDATE: forgot to include a copy of the judge's order. Here it is.
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