Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: 21STCV04307, Date: 2024-12-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV04307    Hearing Date: December 6, 2024    Dept: 28

Having considered the petitioning papers, the Court rules as follows. 

BACKGROUND 

On February 3, 2021, July 29, 2022, Plaintiffs Hernan Vicente, Ani Piliposian, and Nicholas Vicente filed this action against Defendants City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) and Does 1-50 for motor vehicle tort. 

Also on February 3, 2021, the Court appointed Ani Piliposian to serve as Plaintiff Nicolas Vicente’s guardian ad litem. 

On May 3, 2021, Plaintiffs Hernan Vicente, Ani Piliposian, and Nicholas Vicente, a minor by and through his guardian ad litem, filed a first amended complaint against Defendant and Does 1-50 for negligence—motor vehicle (Government Code section 815.2, subdivision (a)). 

On May 24, 2021, Defendant filed an answer. 

On January 9, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a notice of settlement. 

On September 26, 2024, Petitioner Ani Piliposian (“Petitioner”) filed a petition for expedited approval of the compromise of minor Plaintiff Nicholas Vicente’s claims. 

PETITIONER’S REQUEST 

Petitioner asks the Court for expedited approval of the compromise of minor Plaintiff Nicholas Vicente’s claims. 

DISCUSSION 

          Section 19b(2) of the petition states that Petitioner will provide the name, address, and branch of the depository in Attachment 19b(2). The petition does not include an Attachment 19b(2).  However, the proposed order states that the net settlement funds will be deposited at Chase, 17200 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406.  Therefore, with this understanding, the Court grants the petition and orders that the net settlement proceeds of $3,298.33 are to be deposited in insured, blocked accounts at Chase, 17200 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the Court. 

CONCLUSION 

The Court GRANTS the petition for expedited approval of the compromise of minor Nicholas Vicente’s claims filed by Petitioner Ani Piliposian on September 26, 2024.  The net settlement proceeds of $3,298.33 are to be deposited in insured, blocked accounts at Chase, 17200 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the Court. 

The Court sets an OSC Re: Distribution of Net Settlement on February 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in Department 28 of the Spring Street Courthouse. 

The Court sets an OSC Re: Dismissal of Case (Settlement) on February 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in Department 28 of the Spring Street Courthouse. 

Petitioner is ordered to give notice of this ruling. 

Petitioner is ordered to file the proof of service of this ruling with the Court within five days.