Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: 22STCV24349, Date: 2024-09-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV24349    Hearing Date: September 6, 2024    Dept: 28

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

BACKGROUND 

On July 28, 2022, Plaintiff Miguel Angel Perdomo and Melanie Perdomo, a minor by and through her guardian ad litem Miguel Angel Perdomo, filed this action against Defendants Duro Roofing, Inc., Young Soon Park, and Does 1-20 for motor vehicle tort and general negligence. 

On January 11, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a notice of settlement. 

On August 6, 2024, Petitioner Miguel Angel Perdomo (“Petitioner”) filed a petition to approve the compromise of minor Plaintiff Melanie Perdomo’s action.  The petition was set for hearing on heard on September 6, 2024. 

PETITIONER’S REQUEST 

Petitioner Miguel Angel Perdomo asks the Court to approve the compromise of the pending action of minor Plaintiff Melanie Perdomo. 

DISCUSSION 

The petition includes the following information: 

Gross settlement amount:                                        $2,330.00

Total medical expenses:                                            $830.00

Reductions:                                                              $630.00

To be paid/reimbursed from proceeds:                     $200.00

Liens:                                                                       $200.00

Attorney’s fees:                                                        $582.50

Costs:                                                                       $200.00

Net settlement amount:                                             $1,347.50

 Petitioner has submitted a completed petition with all required information.  The Court grants the petition.  The sum of $1,347.50 is to be paid or delivered to Miguel Angel Perdomo, 5119 Tenaya Avenue, Apartment A, South Gate, California,  90280, without bond, on the terms and under the conditions specified in Probate Code sections 3401-3402. 

CONCLUSION 

The Court GRANTS the petition to approve the compromise of minor Plaintiff Melanie Perdomo’s action filed by Petitioner Miguel Angel Perdomo on August 6, 2024.  The net balance of $1,347.50 is to be paid or delivered to Miguel Angel Perdomo, 5119 Tenaya Avenue, Apartment A, South Gate, California,  90280, without bond, on the terms and under the conditions specified in Probate Code sections 3401-3402. 

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.