Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 20STCV30502, Date: 2024-03-05 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV30502 Hearing Date: March 5, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 03/05/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 20STCV30502 SOYLA TRUJILLO, et al. vs ESTEBAN GONZALEZ |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Diego Alejandro Trujillo Mora, Age 17 |
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 $24,000, with $5,500 being apportioned to Diego Alejandro Trujillo Mora (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $972.06 will be used for medical expenses, $1,277.82 for attorneys’ fees, and $388.69 will be used for costs. The net balance of $2,861.43 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 it amounts to 23% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is 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.