Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 19STCV04912, Date: 2023-12-18 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 19STCV04912 Hearing Date: January 31, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 01/31/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 19STCV04912 MORGAN JORDAN, et al. vs SANTOSH K GARG, M.D., et al. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Ava Arzate, Age 5 |
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.¿
Ava Arzate (“Claimant”) has agreed to settle her claims against Defendants for the total amount of $990,000. If the settlement is approved, $218,500 will be used for attorneys’ fees, and $107,916.25 will be used for costs. The net balance of $664,303.75 will be invested in a single-premium deferred annuity, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the court.
The Court reviews the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable.¿The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable, in that it amounts to 22% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition filed on January 24, 2024 is GRANTED.
The Court sets an Order to Show Cause Re: Compliance: Proof of Purchase of Annuity(ies) on____________________ IN DEPARTMENT SS-31 AT 8:30 AM.¿¿¿
Moving party is ordered to give notice.