Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 19STCV23816, Date: 2023-08-15 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 19STCV23816 Hearing Date: September 21, 2023 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 09/21/2023 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 19STCV23816 LEAH NEALEIGH, et al. vs KENNETH D HAMILTON, et al. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Kash Johnson, Age 13 |
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.¿¿
The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor Kash Johnson (“Claimant”), Age 13.
The parties have agreed to settle all claims with Defendants for the total amount of $115,000, with $28,750 being apportioned to Claimant. Pertaining to Claimant, if the settlement is approved, $266.96 will be used for expenses and $7,187.50 for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $21,295.54 will be deposited into a blocked account.
The Court has reviewed the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorneys’ fees fair and reasonable, in that it amounts to 25% of Claimant’s settlement.
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.