Judges don't have hearings on settlements except in BK cases... if there was a settlement, both sides would simply file a joint motion to dismiss with prejudice and be done with the court process altogether.
I have a social disorder (although it's not quite full blown Asperger's), and can come across differently than intended...if you're offended by something I've said, I probably didn't mean it with such animosity - please take it with a grain of salt. :)