Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 22STCV06280, Date: 2023-08-24 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 22STCV06280 Hearing Date: February 28, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 02/28/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 22STCV06280 DANIEL MARTINEZ BERBER, et al. vs ANNA HOVHANISYAN |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | ALLISON MADALLINE MARTINEZ, Age 15 |
RECOMMENDATION: | GRANT |
TENTATIVE¿
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The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor Allison Madalline Martinez (“Claimant”), Age 15.
The Court excuses the personal appearance of Claimant and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call.¿
The parties have agreed to settle all claims with Defendants for the total amount of $25,700, with $5,000 being apportioned to Claimant. Pertaining to Claimant, if the settlement is approved, $1,579.72 will be used for medical expenses, $1,250 for attorney’s fees, and $713.04 for expenses. The net balance of $1,457.24 will be delivered to Vilma Martinez Garcia, the parent of Claimant.
The Court reviews the petition and finds it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees in the amount of 25% of Claimant’s settlement to be fair and reasonable.¿
Moving party is ordered to give notice.