Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV32188, Date: 2024-03-28 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 21STCV32188 Hearing Date: March 28, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 03/28/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 21STCV32188 NATAN TOPPS, A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS GAL CHELSEA HILES |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | NATAN TOPPS, Age 9 |
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.¿
Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendant for the total amount of $29,000, with $15,000 being apportioned to Natan Topps (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $3,838.06 will be used for medical expenses, $3,750 for attorneys’ fees, and $734.28 will be used for costs. The net balance of $6,677.66 will 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 25% of Claimant’s settlement.
However, because Petitioner proposes to deposit the net balance into a blocked account, an Order to Deposit Funds Into Blocked Account (MC-355) is mandatory. Based on the foregoing, the petition is CONDITIONALLY GRANTED upon Petitioner filing MC-355.
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.