<p>^^
Yes, it is possible that the attys told the plaintiff and his wife, “now, look at this clause. It’s not just saying that you can’t tell your D the amount. It is also saying that you can’t even tell her that the case is settled. You’re going to have to leave here and act like the case is forever in limbo - unsettled, still going on, etc. Can you live with that?” </p>
<p>However, my gut tells me that it’s not likely it was explained in such a way. And, it would seem that a smart atty would realize that such a situation wasn’t workable.</p>
<p>BTW…for how long must such a deal be kept a secret? 10 years? 50 years? If 50 years from now the D spilled the beans, could the school demand the money back?</p>
<p>This just seems to be unreasonable. </p>