Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 19STCV38999, Date: 2023-09-25 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 19STCV38999    Hearing Date: January 29, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

01/29/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

19STCV38999; ROMEL ROQUE v. RIVERA, et al. 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. Romel Roque, Age 16 

  1. Blake Capanna, Age 12 

RECOMMENDATION: 

GRANT 

 

TENTATIVE¿ 

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The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor Romel Roque (“Roque”), Age 16 and Blake Capanna (“Capanna”), Age 12 (collectively, “Claimants”).  

 

The parties have agreed to settle all claims for the total amount of $15,500. 

 

$14,000 is to be apportioned to Roque. Pertaining to Roque, if the settlement is approved, $2,511.57 will be used for expenses, $1,360.02 for medical expenses, and $3,500 for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $6,628.41 will be deposited into a blocked account.  

 

$1,500 is to be apportioned to Capanna. Pertaining to Capanna, if the settlement is approved, $30 will be used for expenses, $33.12 for medical expenses, and $375 for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $1,061.88 will be deposited into a blocked account 

 

The Court reviews the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable.¿The Court also finds the attorney’s fees fair and reasonable, in that they amount to 25% Claimants’ settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petitions filed on January 11, 2024 are GRANTED. 

 

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.