Judge: Jill Feeney, Case: 19STCV35324, Date: 2023-01-03 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 19STCV35324    Hearing Date: January 3, 2023    Dept: 30

Department 30, Spring Street Courthouse
January 3, 2023
19STCV35324
Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of Klayton Jude De Lao (Age 7)

DECISION 

The petition is granted pending the appearance of the Guardian Ad Litem at the hearing. The Court finds good cause to excuse the appearance of the minor as the hearing is during school hours.

At the hearing, the Court will set an OSC Re: Proof of Deposit into Blocked Account and Dismissal.

Moving party to provide notice.  

Discussion

Order appointing Guardian Ad Litem has been approved. 

Settlement 

Claimant Klayton Jude De Lao $9,000
Guadalupe Alcantar Leyva $60,000

Injuries 

Claimant was a passenger in his mother’s vehicle when it was involved in a vehicle collision. Claimant was not injured.

Medical Expenses

None.

Costs

Filing Fees and Copying $150

These costs are allowable. 

Fees

None.

Reimbursement

Costs $150
Total fees and costs $150
Total Settlement $9,000
Less costs $150
Net settlement $8,850

Petitioner intends to disburse fees as described above and deposit the remaining funds in a blocked account. Petitioner properly filed form MC-355 and included attachment 18b(2) with the name, branch, and address of the financial institution where the funds will be deposited.