Judge: Cherol J. Nellon, Case: 20STCV08041, Date: 2023-05-10 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20STCV08041    Hearing Date: May 10, 2023    Dept: 28

Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Ava Blankevoort filed by Petitioner Kandyce Lance

Having considered the petitioning papers, the Court rules as follows.

BACKGROUND

On February 26, 2020, Plaintiffs Horacio Casillas (“Horacio”), Kourtine Alexia Rae Scott (“Scott”), Ava Blankevoort (“Blankevoort”), Camila Casillas (“Camilas”) and Krystal Greer (“Greer”) filed this action against Defendant Ink Transportation LLC (“Ink”) and Surjay Pandey (“Pandey”) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence.

On July 13, 2020, Defendants filed an answer.

On April 4, 2023, Petitioner Kandyce Lance (“Petitioner”) submitted a Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise to be heard on May 10, 2023.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Petitioner Kandyce Lance asks the Court to approve the compromise of the pending action on behalf of Plaintiff Ava Blankevoort (“Claimant”).

DISCUSSION

Petitioner indicated that she is both Claimant’s guardian ad litem and aunt; in reviewing the Court record, the Court finds that Petitioner’s application to be appointed as Claimant’s guardian ad litem was rejected.

Petitioner’s Section 12(b)(5)(b) is incomplete. Although Petitioner provided the list of medical providers and the amount charged, Petitioner did not provide information about the amount paid, negotiated reductions, or the amount to be paid from proceeds.

Based on the above, the Court denies the motion.

CONCLUSION

Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Ava Blankevoort filed by Petitioner Kandyce Lance is DENIED.

Petitioner is ordered to file the proof of service of this ruling with the Court within five days.

The parties are directed to the header of this tentative ruling for further instructions.