Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 21STCV25066, Date: 2024-08-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV25066    Hearing Date: August 19, 2024    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise 

Hearing Date: 8/19/24 

Claimant Name: Caden Granados and Ethan Granados, minors

CASE NO./NAME: 21STCV25066 ETHAN GRANADOS et al. vs MARK HUEGELMANN et al.

Ruling: GRANT

TENTATIVE 

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

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Ethan Granados, the gross settlement of $50,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $10,000 for attorneys' fees, and $7116.75 for costs. The net balance of $32,883.25 will be awarded to Claimant. 

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Caden Granados, the gross settlement of $50,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $10,000 for attorneys' fees, and $7116.75 for costs. The net balance of $32,883.25 will be awarded to Claimant.

The Court has reviewed the Petitions and determined that all required information has been provided and all necessary attachments have been filed. The Court reviews the settlements and finds them fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable. Based on the foregoing, the petitions filed on July 30, 2024 are GRANTED.

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

Moving party is ordered to give notice.