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.