Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 22STCV23639, Date: 2025-01-30 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV23639    Hearing Date: January 30, 2025    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise 

Hearing Date: 1/30/25 

Claimant Name: ALEXANDRA SOTO SALAS, a minor 

CASE NO./NAME: 22STCV23639 CAROLINA SALAS NORIEGA, et al. vs SAMUEL GARCIA, et al.

Ruling: APPROVE

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 $12,400.00 is set to be distributed as follows: $1,200 will be allocated for medical expenses, $3,100 for attorneys' fees, and $290 for costs. The net balance of $7,810 will be awarded to Claimant ALEXANDRA SOTO SALAS. 

The Court has reviewed the Petition and determined that all required information has been provided and all necessary attachments have been filed. The Court finds the settlement and the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable. Based on the foregoing, the petition filed on December 19, 2024, is GRANTED.

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.