Judge: Melvin D. Sandvig, Case: 21STCV01264, Date: 2023-10-09 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV01264    Hearing Date: October 9, 2023    Dept: F47

Dept. F47

Date: 10/9/23

Case #21STCV01264

MINOR’S COMPROMISE

Petition filed on 9/18/23.

MINOR: Angelina Mejia

GAL: Lilia Aguilera (parent)

DEFENDANT: Los Olivos Apartments

SUMMARY OF ACTION: Minor suffered bed bug bites as a result of bed bug infestation.  Minor did not receive any treatment and has completely recovered from the effects of the injuries and there are no permanent injuries. 

SETTLEMENT: $1,500.00 to be paid by Los Olivos Apartments.

ATTORNEY FEES: $375.00

MEDICAL BILLS: $0

COSTS: $0

AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO MINOR: $1,125.00 to be  placed in a blocked account 

RULING:

The petition was served on 9/18/23 by email on counsel for Defendant Los Olivos which did not provide 16 court days plus 2 court days’ notice before the 10/9/23 hearing date as required when service of a motion/petition is made by email.  See CCP 1005(b); CCP 1010.6(a)(3)(B).

If counsel for Defendant Los Olivos appears and waives the defect in notice, the petition will be granted.  If not, the hearing will be continued.   

Dept. F47

Date: 10/11/23

Case #21STCV01264

MINOR’S COMPROMISE

Petition filed on 9/18/23.

MINOR: Amari Nieblas

GAL: Lilia Aguilera (parent)

DEFENDANT: Los Olivos Apartments

SUMMARY OF ACTION: Minor suffered bed bug bites as a result of bed bug infestation.  Minor did not receive any treatment and has completely recovered from the effects of the injuries and there are no permanent injuries. 

SETTLEMENT: $1,500.00 to be paid by Los Olivos Apartments.

ATTORNEY FEES: $375.00

MEDICAL BILLS: $0

COSTS: $0

AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO MINOR: $1,125.00 to be  placed in a blocked account 

RULING:

The petition was served on 9/18/23 by email on counsel for Defendant Los Olivos which did not provide 16 court days plus 2 court days’ notice before the 10/11/23 hearing date as required when service of a motion/petition is made by email.  See CCP 1005(b); CCP 1010.6(a)(3)(B).

If counsel for Defendant Los Olivos appears and waives the defect in notice, the petition will be granted.  If not, the hearing will be continued.