Judge: Andrew E. Cooper, Case: 23CHCV00076, Date: 2023-10-04 Tentative Ruling

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Case Number: 23CHCV00076    Hearing Date: October 4, 2023    Dept: F51

MINOR’S COMPROMISE

Petition filed: 9/8/23 

MINOR: Avire Flores 

GAL:¿ Dalila Loera (minor’s parent)

DEFENDANT: Rudolph Cruz

RELIEF REQUESTED: Approval of the compromise of the claim of the minor.¿ 

TENTATIVE RULING: The petition is granted. 

SUMMARY OF ACTION: Plaintiff/Claimant Avire Flores (“Claimant”) is a minor, bringing this personal injury action against Defendant through her parent/guardian ad litem Dalila Loera. On 3/8/22, Defendant struck Plaintiffs’ vehicle with his, while Claimant was a back seat passenger.

Claimant allegedly suffered soft tissue injuries from the incident and was treated at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center on 3/8/22. Claimant has recovered completely from her injuries without any permanent injuries. 

SETTLEMENT: Defendant to pay Claimant’s parent $15,000.00. 

MEDICAL EXPENSES: $25.32 to be paid or reimbursed from settlement proceeds.

ATTORNEY FEES: $3,750.00 to be paid from settlement proceeds. 

OTHER COSTS/EXPENSES: $437.25 in filing and court transaction fees.

AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO MINOR: $10,787.43 to be deposited in insured accounts in one or more financial institutions in this state, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the Court. 

CONCLUSION: The petition is granted.