Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: BC684633, Date: 2022-10-28 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: BC684633    Hearing Date: October 28, 2022    Dept: 28

Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Gerson Martinez-Vasquez

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

BACKGROUND

On November 22, 2017, Plaintiff Gerson Martinez-Vasquez (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Olga Martinez, filed this action against Defendants Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club (“LABGC”) and Juana Lambert (“Lambert”) for negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, and negligent supervision. 

On October 21, 2022, Petitioner submitted a Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise to be heard on October 28, 2022.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Petitioner Olga Martinez asks the Court to approve the compromise of the pending action on behalf of Plaintiff Gerson Martinez Vasquez.

DISCUSSION

Petitioner’s application is complete with most applicable attachments. However, Petitioner still has not provided information as to the financial institution for the funds to be deposited. The proposed order still identifies that the amount be deposited in an SNT trust, rather than a qualified financial institution. Based on these deficiencies, the Court denies the motion.

CONCLUSION

The Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action on Behalf of Minor Gerson Martinez Vasquez filed by Petitioner Daniel Olga Martinez is DENIED.

            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.