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 |
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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.