Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV18525, Date: 2024-07-17 Tentative Ruling


Case Number: 21STCV18525    Hearing Date: July 17, 2024    Dept: 78

DEPT:  

78 

HEARING DATE: 

07/17/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

21STCV18525 GERARDO PINEDA, et al. vs YANNEL FREGOSO, et al. 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. Jaemmy G. Pineda Cach, Age 9; 

  1. Jade G. Pineda Cach, Age 5; 

  1. Gerardo Pineda Cach, Jr., Age 17. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

GRANT 

 

TENTATIVE 

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The Court excuses the personal appearance of Claimants and their guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call. 

 

Plaintiffs agreed to settle their claims against Defendants for the total amount of $260,000, with $20,000 being apportioned to Jaemmy G. Pineda Cach (“Jaemmy”), $20,000 being apportioned to Jade G. Pineda Cach (“Jade”), and $30,000 being apportioned to Gerardo Pineda Cach, Jr. (“Gerardo”) (collectively, “Claimants”). 

 

If the settlement is approved for Jaemmy, $6,600 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $13,400 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

If the settlement is approved for Jade, $6,600 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $13,400 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

If the settlement is approved for Gerardo, $9,900 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $20,100 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 counsel has supported the request for 33% of Claimants’ settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is GRANTED. 

 

The Court sets an OSC Re Proof of Deposit on ___________________in Department 78 of Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 8:30 AM. No appearance required if receipt is filed in advance. 

 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.