Judge: Elaine W. Mandel, Case: 24SMCV01355, Date: 2025-02-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24SMCV01355    Hearing Date: February 14, 2025    Dept: P

Tentative Ruling

Chekosari v. Hannon, Case no. 24SMCV01355

Hearing date February 14, 2025

Plaintiff’s Petition to Approve Minor’s Compromise

Plaintiff Chekosari as an individual and as guardian ad litem for Kimiya Taghdiriazar, a minor, sues defendants Hannon and Blake for injuries arising from an automobile collision. Plaintiff petitions for approval of minor’s compromise. The balance of proceeds is to be placed in a blocked account until the minor reaches 18 years of age. Minors Comp. para. 18(b)(2).

Defendants offer $100,000. Minors Comp. para. 10(b). Minor Kimiya suffered lumbar, cervical and hip injuries and underwent chiropractic and physical therapy. Minors Comp. paras. 6-7. Minor Kimiya has recovered from all injuries. Minors Comp. para. 8(a).

Kimiya incurred $38,402 in medical expenses, with $14,925 to be reimbursed. Minors Comp. para. 12(a). Attorney’s fees totaling $33,300 are requested. Minors Comp. para. 13(a). Costs of $262.50 are requested. Minors Comp. para. 13(b). The balance of proceeds after requested reimbursements, fees and expenses total $51,482.50 to be placed into the blocked account. Minors Comp. para. 16.

The settlement is reasonable, and the procedural requirements are met. GRANTED.