Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 22STCV08600, Date: 2023-04-10 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV08600    Hearing Date: April 10, 2023    Dept: 31


LUCIA RAMIREZ,

                       

Plaintiff(s),

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KITTRIDGE ELDER CARE VILLA CORP., ET AL.,

 

                        Defendant(s).

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      CASE NO: 22STCV08600

 

[TENTATIVE] ORDER CONTINUING

PETITION TO APPROVE

COMPROMISE OF CLAIM FOR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY

 

Dept. 31

1:30 p.m.

April 10, 2023

 

 

The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of a Minor or Person with a Disability pertaining to Lucia Ramirez.  The Court finds the settlement is reasonable.  The Court also finds the attorney fees fair and reasonable in light of the efforts by Claimant’s counsel. 

 

Petitioner proposes to transfer the settlement proceeds to the trustee of a “supplemental needs trust.”  The probate attorney has reviewed the proposed trust, and the Court will discuss the notes from the probate attorney with Counsel at the time of the hearing.

 

Pursuant to CRC 7.952, unless appearance is excused, Claimant and Petitioner must appear and testify to the satisfaction of the Court before the Court grants the petition.  The Court finds Claimant’s condition is such that the need for her personal appearance is excused.  Only Petitioner is required to appear at the hearing.  Petitioner is encouraged to appear remotely.

 

Moving party is ordered to give notice.

 

 

 

 

Dated this 10th day of April 2023

 

 

 

 

Hon. Michelle C. Kim

Judge of the Superior Court