Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV33404, Date: 2024-04-10 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 21STCV33404 Hearing Date: April 10, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 04/10/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 21STCV33404 ABBOUD ELIAS, et al. vs JUVENAL VILLASANA |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Kelly Martinez, Age 7 |
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 agreed to settle their claims against Defendant for the total amount of $19,000, with $1,500 being apportioned to Kelly Martinez (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $500 will be used for attorney’s fees, and $84.28 for costs. The net balance of $915.72 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 33% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is 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.