Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: 22STCV08130, Date: 2025-04-07 Tentative Ruling
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Case Number: 22STCV08130 Hearing Date: April 7, 2025 Dept: 28
Having considered the petitioning papers, the Court rules as follows.
BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2022, Plaintiffs Feonia Henry (“Henry” or “Petitioner”) and Jahlea Ouattara (“Ouattara”), a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem Henry, filed this action against Defendants Sokrates Karimian, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 3, and Does 1-100 for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and negligent, hiring, supervision and retention.
On March 8, 2022, the Court appointed Henry to serve as Ouattara’s guardian ad litem.
On June 22, 2022, Henry and Ouattara filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Sokrates Karimian (“Sokrates Karimian”), Armin Ahingaryan, Marina A. Pina (“Pina”), Deirdre McCready (“McCready”), Giori Darchiaschuici, Christopher Karimian (“Christopher Karimian”), Ramy Shoukry (“Shoukry”), and Does 1-100 for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, negligent, hiring, supervision and retention, false imprisonment, violation of Civil Code sections 1940.2 and 1954, breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment, and constructive eviction.
On December 22, 2022, the Court granted Christopher Karimian’s motion to quash service of summons. On May 30, 2023, the clerk entered Christopher Karimian’s default. On March 4, 2024, the Court vacated the default based on the stipulation of Plaintiffs and Christopher Karimian. On March 12, 2024, Christopher Karimian filed an answer.
On February 21, 2024 and March 11, 2024, Sokrates Karimian, Pina, and McCready filed answers. On March 5, 2024, Shoukry filed an answer.
On November 18, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a notice of settlement.
On January 22, 2025, Henry filed a petition to approve minor’s compromise. The petition was set for hearing on February 24, 2025. The Court continued the hearing to April 7, 2025.
PETITIONER’S REQUEST
Henry asks the Court to approve the compromise of Ouattara’s pending claims.
DISCUSSION
Petitioner has not filled out Section 12a of the petition or provided copies of medical records or medical bills.
Nonetheless, the Court finds that Petitioner has provided sufficient information in Sections 12b(5)(a)(ii) and 12b(5)(b) of the petition to show that all medical expenses that have not been waived or reduced will be paid or reimbursed from the settlement proceeds. Petitioner has declared under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that this information is true and correct.
The Court therefore grants the petition and orders that the net settlement amount of $46,250.00 be deposited in insured accounts in Chase Bank, 1050 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 3, Los Angeles, CA 90015, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the Court.
The Court’s order granting the petition is conditioned on Petitioner submitting a revised order which omits the names of the defendants who have not appeared in the case (Armin Ahingaryan and Giori Darchiaschuici). The revised order should also include the correct hearing date.
CONCLUSION
The Court grants the petition to approve the compromise of minor Plaintiff Jahlea Ouattara’s claims filed by Petitioner Feonia Henry on January 22, 2025. The Court orders that the net settlement amount of $46,250.00 is to be deposited in insured accounts in Chase Bank, 1050 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 3, Los Angeles, CA 90015, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the Court.
The Court’s order granting the petition is conditioned on Petitioner Feonia Henry submitting a revised order which omits the names of the defendants who have not appeared in the case (Armin Ahingaryan and Giori Darchiaschuici). The revised order should also include the correct hearing date.
The Court sets an OSC Re: Distribution of Net Settlement on June 6, 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 June 6, 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.