Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 20STCV40767, Date: 2023-12-01 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV40767 Hearing Date: January 23, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 01/23/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 20STCV40767 ORLANDUS ANDERSON, et al. vs ACCESS SERVICES, et al. |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Orlandus Anderson, Age 41 |
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 $35,000, with $13,000 being apportioned to Orlandus Anderson (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $4,550 will be used for attorneys’ fees, and $332.35 will be used for costs. The net balance of $8,117.65 will be paid to Petitioner Linda Gable, who is the parent and guardian ad litem with limited conservatorship, for the sole benefit of Claimant.
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 justifies 35% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is GRANTED.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.