Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 21STCV13769, Date: 2023-03-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV13769    Hearing Date: March 14, 2023    Dept: 28

The Court wishes to speak with Petitioner and Claimant
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Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Emma Lynn Espindola filed by Petitioner Ana Erika Espindola

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

BACKGROUND

On April 12, 2021, Plaintiff Emma Lynn Espindola (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants 11884 Manor Drive LLC (“Manor”) and Fernando Fayzano (“Fayzano”) for general negligence, premises liability and wrongful death. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Jeffrey Bellandi (“Bellandi”).

On June 14, 2021, Manor and Fayzano filed an answer. On October 22, 2021, Bellandi filed an answer.

On February 7, 2023, Petitioner Ana Erika Espindola (“Petitioner”) submitted a Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise to be heard on March 14, 2023.

There is no currently scheduled trial date.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Petitioner Ana Erika Espindola asks the Court to approve the compromise of the pending action on behalf of Plaintiff Emma Lynn Espindola.

DISCUSSION

Petitioner’s application is complete with all applicable attachments. The Court grants the petition.

Petitioner requests the net balances be deposited in a single-premium deferred annuity as outlined in Attachment 18b(3). The Court orders the balance so distributed.

CONCLUSION

Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Emma Lynn Espindola filed by Petitioner Ana Erika Espindola is GRANTED. The Court orders the net balance be deposited in a single-premium deferred annuity as outlined in Attachment 18b(3).

            Petitioner is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

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.