Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 18STCV08882, Date: 2023-09-01 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 18STCV08882 Hearing Date: November 29, 2023 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 11/29/2023 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 18STCV08882 SHELLY JOHNSON, et al. vs ROBERT BECK, et al. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | MORDEKAI LINDSEY, Age 8 |
RECOMMENDATION: | GRANT |
TENTATIVE¿
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Previously, the Court reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor Mordekai Lindsey (“Claimant”), Age 8, filed on October 12, 2023.
The parties have agreed to settle all claims with defendants for the total amount of $23,000, with $2,500 being apportioned to Claimant. Pertaining to Claimant, if the settlement is approved, $735 will be used for expenses and $625 for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $1,140 will be deposited into a blocked account.
The Court previously reviewed the settlement and found it fair and reasonable.¿The Court also found the attorneys’ fees fair and reasonable, in that it amounts to 25% of Claimant’s settlement. The only issue at the time was that Petitioner failed to sign the petition.
Since then, Petitioner has filed the signed version of the petition on November 20, 2023.
Based on the foregoing, the Court GRANTS the petition.
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.