Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV33163, Date: 2023-10-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV33163    Hearing Date: February 20, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

02/20/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

21STCV33163 STARLAH ASHLYN LARA, vs ROSS STORES, INC., et al. 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

STARLAH ASHLYN LARA, Age 3 

RECOMMENDATION: 

GRANT 

 

TENTATIVE¿ 

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Claimant Starlah Ashlyn Lara (“Claimant”) agreed to settle her claims against Defendants for the total amount of $5,000. If the settlement is approved, $1,250 for attorneys’ fees and $797.68 will be used for costs. The net balance of $2,952.32 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 it amounts to 25% of Claimant’s settlement.  

 

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.