Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 20STCV35463, Date: 2023-11-15 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV35463 Hearing Date: December 22, 2023 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 12/22/2023 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 20STCV35463 BARAK VOLNER, et al. vs HAGAR COHEN GIAQUINTO |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Z.V., Age 6 |
RECOMMENDATION: | CONDITIONAL 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.¿
On September 27, 2023, Petitioner filed the instant petition for approval of compromise of claim pertaining to Claimant Z.V. (“Claimant”).
Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendant for the total amount of $300,000, with $5,000 being apportioned to Claimant. If the settlement is approved, $1,250 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $3,750 will be deposited into a blocked account.
The Court reviews the petition and finds it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees in the amount of 25% of Claimant’s settlement to be fair and reasonable.
However, the Court wishes to speak to Counsel for Petitioner regarding the petition filed on December 15, 2023. Provided that the Court is satisfied after discussing the matter with Counsel, the petition will be granted.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.