Illinois Petition for Leave to Settle Cause of Action for a Minor Plaintiff is a legal document that is used when a minor is the plaintiff and a settlement is to be reached in a lawsuit. It is used to obtain approval from the court to settle the claim and to protect the minor’s interests. The petition must include the details of the proposed settlement and must be accompanied by any necessary reports or documents. The court will review the petition and may grant approval or reject the settlement. There are two types of Illinois Petition for Leave to Settle Cause of Action for a Minor Plaintiff. The first is a Minor Settlement Petition, which is used when a minor has reached a settlement without the assistance of an attorney. The second is a Contested Minor Settlement Petition, which is used when a settlement is being objected to by either a guardian, a conservator, or the minor.