Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 21STCV43313, Date: 2024-04-29 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV43313    Hearing Date: April 29, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

04/29/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

21STCV43313 YANWEN BRAUN LIANG, et al. vs DANIEL VASQUEZ DIAZ 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. Siling Braun Liang, Age 7;  

  1. Leeren Braun Liang, Age 5. 

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.¿ 

 

The Court reviews the petition filed for Siling Braun Liang (“Siling”) on March 22, 2024, and the petition filed for Leeren Braun Liang (“Leeren”) on April 18, 2024. Plaintiffs agreed to settle their claims against Defendants for the total amount of $88,000, with $14,000 being apportioned to Siling, and $14,000 being apportioned to Leeren.  

 

If the settlement is approved for Siling, $3,500 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $10,500 will be invested in a single-premium deferred annuity, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the court. 

 

If the settlement is approved for Leeren, $2,321.22 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $11,678.78 will be invested in a single-premium deferred annuity, subject to withdrawal only on authorization of the court. 

 

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 Siling’s settlement and 16.5% of Leeren’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petitions are GRANTED. 

 

The Court sets an Order to Show Cause Re: Compliance: Proof of Purchase of Annuity(ies) on____________________ IN DEPARTMENT SS-31 AT 8:30 AM.¿¿ 

 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.