Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV28739, Date: 2023-11-03 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV28739    Hearing Date: February 7, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

02/07/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

21STCV28739 OSCAR D. SOTO-BANEGAS, et al. vs KATHERINE JAE TOR 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. Airany Soto, Age 7 

  1. Ayalisse Soto, Age 9 

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 $29,954.90, with $3,000 being apportioned to Airany Soto (“Airany”), and $3,000 being apportioned to Ayalisse Soto (“Ayalisse”) (collectively, “Claimants”). 

 

If the settlement is approved for Airany, $37.20 will be used for medical expenses and $750 for attorney’s fees. The net balance of $2,212.80 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

If the settlement is approved for Ayalisse, $49.35 will be used for medical expenses and $750 for attorney’s fees. The net balance of $2,200.65 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 they amount to 25% of Claimants’ settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petitions filed on November 16, 2023 are 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.