Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 20STCV06005, Date: 2024-02-08 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV06005 Hearing Date: March 8, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 03/08/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 20STCV06005 MICHAELA DELANEY vs SANTA MONICA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, et al. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | MICHAELA JADE DELANEY, Age 23 |
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.¿
Plaintiff/Claimant Michaela Jade Delaney (“Claimant”), an adult person with a disability, agreed to settle her claims against Defendants for the total amount of $40,000. If the settlement is approved, $3,510 will be used for medical expenses, $16,000 for attorneys’ fees, and $7,398.03 will be used for costs. The net balance of $13,091.97 will be transferred directly to Claimant, who has capacity.
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’s declaration sufficiently justifies 40% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is GRANTED.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.