Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 23PSCV02780, Date: 2024-06-04 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23PSCV02780    Hearing Date: June 4, 2024    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

Petition To Approve Minor’s Compromise 

Hearing Date: 6/4/24

Claimant Name: Coraline Martino, a minor and Daniel Martino, a minor

CASE NO./NAME: 23PSCV02780 CORALINE RIVERA MARTINO, et al. vs. EDDIE RAMIREZ, et al.

Ruling: GRANT

TENTATIVE 

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Coraline Martino, the gross settlement of $25,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $2,580.34 will be allocated for costs and a net balance of $22,419.66 will be awarded to Claimant.

Under the proposed settlement for Claimant Daniel Martino, the gross settlement of $25,000 is set to be distributed as follows: $2,580.34 will be allocated for cost and a net balance of $22,419.66 will be awarded to Claimant.

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 4/23/24 are GRANTED.

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

Moving parties to give notice.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 

If a party intends to submit on this tentative ruling, the party must send an email to the court at sscdept27@lacourt.org with the Subject line “SUBMIT” followed by the case number. The body of the email must include the hearing date and time, counsel’s contact information, and the identity of the party submitting.

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