Judge: Michael Shultz, Case: 21CMCV00314, Date: 2024-08-06 Tentative Ruling

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Case Number: 21CMCV00314    Hearing Date: August 6, 2024    Dept: A

21CMCV00314 Alicia Brockman-Posey, et al. v. Autumn Wind, LLC et al.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

[TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR’S COMPROMISE OF CLAIMS

       This action arises from injuries caused by Defendants’ alleged failure to maintain Plaintiffs’ residence in a habitable condition causing the minor Claimant to suffer from respiratory illness and skin irritation. Petitioner represents that the Claimant has fully recovered from her injuries, and there are no permanent injuries. The matter settled globally for $85,000, with $4,950 distributed to the Claimant. Counsel does not request reimbursement for costs and fees. Medical expenses have not been incurred. Petitioner proposes that the settlement be distributed to the Claimant’s guardian ad litem, Alicia Brockman-Posey, as permitted by Probate Code § 3401, since the settlement amount is less than $5,000.

       A minor’s settlement is valid if approved by the court after a hearing.  (Prob. Code, §§3505, 3500.) Petitioner and Claimant must appear at the hearing, unless the Court finds good cause to excuse their appearance. (Cal. Rules of Court, 7.952.) Subject to a hearing, the Court is inclined to grant the petition.