Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 22STCV30918, Date: 2024-10-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV30918    Hearing Date: October 18, 2024    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise 

Hearing Date: 10/18/24 

Claimant Name: Alexander Mora and Victoria Mora, minors

CASE NO./NAME: 22STCV30918 ERIKA MURILLO, et al. vs RUBEN MARTINEZ

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. 

On October 11, 2024, the Court reviewed the minors’ compromise for claimants, Alexander Mora and Victoria Mora, and listed the following deficiencies:

• Item 7 of the proposed orders needs to be unchecked, as there is no Medi-Cal lien.
• Item 8a(2) of the proposed orders should include only costs (such as filing fees and other related fees).
• Item 8a(3) of the proposed orders must be completed to include reimbursement to medical providers.
• Item 13b of the petitions needs to be amended to exclude attorney fees.
• Either item 17c or 17f of the petitions needs to be completed, as counsel is representing other plaintiffs in this matter.

On October 17, 2024, Petitioner filed amended petitions correcting the above deficiencies.

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Alexander Mora, a gross settlement of $5,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $408.44 will be allocated for medical expenses, $1666.66 for attorneys' fees, and $121.77 for costs. The net balance of $2803.13 will be awarded to Claimant. 

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Victoria Mora, a gross settlement of $5,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $433 will be allocated for medical expenses, $1666.66 for attorneys' fees, and $121.77 for costs. The net balance of $2778.57 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 it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable. Based on the foregoing, the petitions filed on October 17, 2024, are 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.