the defendantsnegligence was a substantial contributing factor in causing plaintiffsinjuries. Pamela McNair said the family will continue carrying on Jameslegacy as a humanitarian, and the finances from the settlement will help. My brother has done a lot for the community. He mentored the youth for the community, he worked at the homeless shelter. Little things that he's done are truly missed, McNair said. He was a great comedian, but he was a good family person first and foremost. He loved life and wanted others to love life as well. He was a humanitarian. The mayor of McNair's hometown, Peekskill, New York, has named June 12 in his honor, she said. Tracy Morgan's lawyer told CNN in November that he was still recovering from the car accident that left him with a severe brain injury and is fighting to return to the person he once was. McNair said her family has not been in contact with the Morgan family. It's kind of heartbreaking, McNair said. I understand he has his own medical situation, I want the best for him, I 'm praying for his recovery, but I felt that someone could have reached out to the family.... My brother and Tracy had a very long relationship as friends and it is heartbreaking we have n't heard from anyone. CNN's Chuck Johnston and Alexandra Field contributed to this report.