Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 19STCV08324, Date: 2023-09-05 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 19STCV08324 Hearing Date: March 19, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 03/19/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 19STCV08324 EVELIN AVALOS, AN INDIVIDUAL, et al. vs SCOTT ANTHONY AFFENS |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Jefferson Lopez Avalos, Age 10 |
RECOMMENDATION: | GRANT |
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Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendant for the total amount of $200,000, with $165,000 being apportioned to Jefferson Lopez Avalos (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $6,372.80 will be used for medical expenses, $60,000 for attorneys’ fees, and $5,258.41 will be used for costs. The net balance of $93,368.79 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 Counsel has reduced the initial amount and sufficiently supports the request for 36% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition filed on February 21, 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.