Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: 21STCV02304, Date: 2023-08-21 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV02304    Hearing Date: August 21, 2023    Dept: 28

Claimant Marcasia Lashay was travelling as a passenger in Petitioner Aliscia Yvette Curtis’s vehicle when Defendant Jesus Antonio Marroquin Salazar’s vehicle collided with Petitioner’s vehicle.  Claimant was not injured and did not receive medical treatment. 

This is an expedited petition without a hearing, which is permitted under California Rules of Court, rule 7.950.5, if Petitioner Aliscia Yvette Curtis uses the required Judicial Council forms and meets certain conditions. The settlement must not exceed $50,000. The conditions are: 

1. Petitioner is represented by an attorney.

2. The claim is not for wrongful death.

3. Settlement proceeds will not be placed in a trust.

4. There are no unresolved liens to be satisfied from the proceeds of the settlement.

5. Petitioner’s attorney did not become involved at the request of Defendant or the insurance carrier.

6. Petitioner’s attorney is not employed by or associated with a Defendant or insurance carrier in connection with the petition.7. If an action is filed, all Defendants that have appeared are participating in the compromise OR the court has determined the settlement to be in good faith.8. The settlement, exclusive of interests and costs, is $50,000 or less OR if greater than $50,000, the amount payable is the insurance policy limits AND all proposed contributing parties would be substantially unable to use assets other than the insurance policy limits AND the court does not otherwise order.

SETTLEMENT: $0.00

INJURIES: N/A 

MEDICAL EXPENSES: $0.00 

COSTS: $0.00 

ATTORNEY’S FEES: $0.00 

BALANCE OF PROCEEDS: $0.00 

DISCUSSION: 

The parties agree that Claimant suffered no injuries and received no medical treatment. 

The Court grants the petition. 

The Court sets an OSC Re: Dismissal (Settlement) on October 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 28 of the Spring Street Courthouse.