Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 20STCV18075, Date: 2023-11-17 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV18075 Hearing Date: December 14, 2023 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 12/14/2023 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 20STCV18075 UENIQUE PERKINS, et al. vs FRANK NORMAN, JR. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Sevyn Eli Monk, Age 10 |
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 Defendant for the total amount of $575,000, with $450,000 being apportioned to Sevyn Eli Monk (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $673.62 will be used for medical expenses, $101,724.86 for attorneys’ fees, and $63,581.52 will be used for costs. The net balance of $284,020 will be invested in a single-premium deferred annuity, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the court.
The Court reviews the settlement and finds it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees in the amount of 22.61% of Claimant’s settlement to be fair and reasonable. Further, Petitioner has cured the defects previously identified, and Counsel has provided sufficient explanation regarding certain cost items per the request of the Court.
Based on the foregoing, the Petition filed on November 22, 2023, is GRANTED.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.