Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 20STCV44242, Date: 2023-10-03 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20STCV44242    Hearing Date: March 20, 2024    Dept: 30

GUSTAVO GONZALEZ SOTO, et al. vs GOTHIC LANDSCAPING, INC.

TENTATIVE

The Court excuses the personal appearance of the claimant and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call.

The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim of a Minor. The Court finds that the settlement is reasonable, and based thereon, approves and GRANTS the petition.

The Court has considered the Declaration of Disha Bhagwat in support of the fee request. The Court finds that on the current record, and in consideration of the factors set forth in Cal Rules of Court, Rule 7.955(b), a fee of 25% of the gross settlement is reasonable.

The Court approves the following distribution of the settlement proceeds:

Petitioner holds the money in the amount of $1,126.97 in trust for the minor’s benefit, and to account to the minor for the management of the money when the minor reaches the age of majority.

THE COURT SETS AN OSC RE PROOF OF DEPOSIT IN 60 DAYS IN DEPARTMENT SS-30 AT 8:30 AM. 

THE OSC RE DISMISSAL (SETTLEMENT) IS CONTINUED TO THE SAME DATE AND TIME. 

If the parties require the Court to retain jurisdiction of this matter after dismissal, then the parties are invited to file a stipulation pursuant to CCP 664.6. 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.