Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 18STCV00548, Date: 2023-10-23 Tentative Ruling


Case Number: 18STCV00548    Hearing Date: February 13, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

02/13/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

18STCV00548 CARINA DE LA CRUZ, et al. vs ROBIN HILL GINGOLD, et al. 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. Jonathan Hernandez, Age 8 

  1. Mario Hernandez, Age 16 

RECOMMENDATION: 

GRANT  

 

TENTATIVE¿ 

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

 

Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendants, with $307,500 being apportioned to minor claimant Jonathan Hernandez (“Jonathan”) and $307,500 being apportioned to minor claimant Mario Hernandez (“Mario”) (collectively, “Claimants”). 

 

If the settlement is approved for Jonathan, $1,200 will be used for medical expenses, $123,000 for attorneys’ fees, and $36,169.94 will be used for costs.  The net balance of $147,130.06 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

If the settlement is approved for Mario, $1,500 will be used for medical expenses, $123,000 for attorneys’ fees, and $36,169.94 will be used for costs.  The net balance of $146,830.06 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

The Court reviews the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable.¿The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable, in that 40% of Claimants’ settlement is justified. Based on the foregoing, the petition is GRANTED. 

 

The Court sets an OSC Re Proof of Deposit on ___________________in Department SS-31 at 8:30 AM. No appearance required if receipt is filed in advance. 

 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.