Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27¿ 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise¿ 

Hearing Date: 12/12/24¿ 

Claimant Name: Jesus Melchor, a minor¿ 

CASE NO./NAME: 21STCV02840 MARIBEL ESTEVEZ, et al. vs JAVIER BARAJAS et al. 

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Ruling: GRANT 

 

The Court excuses the personal appearance of Claimant and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call. 

 

Under the proposed settlement, a gross settlement of $250 is set to be distributed as follows: $62.50 for attorneys' fees, and $120 for costs. The net balance of $67.50 will be awarded to Claimant. 

The Court has reviewed the Petition and determined that all required information has been provided and all necessary attachments have been filed. The Court reviews the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable.¿The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable. Based on the foregoing, the petition filed on November 19, 2024 is GRANTED.¿The court notes that petitioner did not need to file an order to deposit money into a blocked account, as that is not the method of delivery for the settlement funds. 

 

The Court sets an Order to Show Cause Re: Compliance of Payment on____________________ IN DEPARTMENT SS-27 AT 8:30 AM. 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.¿