Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 19STCV36668, Date: 2023-12-19 Tentative Ruling



Case Number: 19STCV36668    Hearing Date: December 19, 2023    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

12/19/2023 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

19STCV36668 GINGER SMITH, et al. vs ELLIS EQUIPMENT, INC., et al. 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

Chloe Keira Tredice Wiggins, 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.¿ 

 

Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendants for the total amount of $80,000 with $2,500 being apportioned to Chloe Keira Tredice Wiggins (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, the entirety of Claimant’s share will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

The Court finds the settlement is reasonable and based thereon approves and 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. 

 

Petitioner must reserve a new date and file a new petition curing the above-noted defects at least 

 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.