Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 22STCV31651, Date: 2024-02-13 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV31651    Hearing Date: February 13, 2024    Dept: 30

FRANKLIN A. ZELAYA, et al. vs ALEJANDRO PEREZ NAJERA, et al.

TENTATIVE

The Court has reviewed the Expedited Petition to Approve Minor’s Compromise (Noah Zelaya, Age 10). The Court finds the settlement is reasonable, however, the following defect still remains, precluding the granting of the petition at this time:

(1) Medical expenses total $567.40, not $567.09 as indicated on the petition under items 14a(4), 18b, attachment 14, and the proposed order under item 8a(3). The Medi-Cal lien is $156.15, and the bill from Pain Management Care is $411.25. $156.15 + $411.25 = $567.40, NOT $567.09. This incorrect figure ($567.09) affects the remainder of the figures of the distribution and thus, the numbers should all be corrected.

The Court notes the following correct distribution should be listed in the petition and proposed orders:

Attorney’s fees (25%) $3,351.25

Medical expenses $567.40

Costs $749.60

Total fees and costs $4,668.25

Total Settlement $13,405

Less credits $4,668.25

Net Settlement to be deposited into

blocked account $8,736.75

Accordingly, the petition is CONTINUED for 90 days one final time. Counsel is ordered to file a corrected petition and proposed order granting the petition, and order to deposit into blocked account with the distribution provided above. Moving party is ordered to give notice.