Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 21STCV34523, Date: 2024-11-12 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV34523    Hearing Date: November 12, 2024    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise 

Hearing Date: 11/12/24 

Claimant Name: Ethan Ledesma, a minor 

CASE NO./NAME: 21STCV34523 RICHARD LEDESMA, et al. vs LESLY PATRICIA VELASQUEZ

Ruling: GRANT

TENTATIVE 

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 $1,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $70.65 will be allocated for medical expenses, $250 for attorneys' fees, and $230.57 for costs. The net balance of $448.78 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 October 8, 2024 is GRANTED.

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