Sullivan seems to have no clue as to what the role of a judge is. He should be impeached for being evil and/or stupid.
If you have two parties in a dispute, and during the trial they come to an agreement that resolves the dispute, or if the plaintiff withdraws the complaint - that’s it. The judge has no more role to play.
Exactly that in the Petty Claims Court in CA
Parties are obliged to meet prior to entering the courtroom and make a final decision
If agreeable...case resolved......if not the judge rules.