Judge: Anne Hwang, Case: 22STCV24157, Date: 2024-01-30 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV24157    Hearing Date: January 30, 2024    Dept: 32

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TENTATIVE RULING

The Court has reviewed the revised Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor, Bradley Sugiharto, age 17. The Court denies the petition without prejudice for the following reasons.

Petitioner indicates that Claimant is fully recovered. However, Petitioner must submit medical records and/or a report verifying Claimant’s current condition in attachment 8.

Medical expenses are sought to be reimbursed for $8,399.93. Of this amount, Petitioner will be reimbursed $189.95. Claimant’s private insurance will be reimbursed $2,360.77, along with various providers for $6,039.16. However, these amounts total $8,589.88, and thus are inconsistent with the value in 12a(4). The amounts must be amended accordingly. Additionally, the $189.95 that Petitioner purportedly seeks reimbursement for is not indicated in item 8 of the Order (MC-351) or item 14b of the Petition.

Accordingly, the Court denies the petition without prejudice.

Petitioner shall give notice and file a proof of service of such.