Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 22STCV14199, Date: 2023-12-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV14199    Hearing Date: January 18, 2024    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

01/18/2024 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

22STCV14199 ANDREA WILLIAMSON, et al. vs MEDRIA PATTERSON 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

  1. JORDAN WILLIAMSON, Age 10 

  1. JUSTIN WILLIAMSON, Age 16 

  1. JASMINE WILLIAMSON, Age 13 

RECOMMENDATION: 

GRANT 

 

TENTATIVE¿ 

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The Court excuses the personal appearance of Claimants and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call.¿ 

 

This matter arises from a wrongful death claim. Plaintiffs have agreed to settle their claims against Defendant for the policy limits of $30,000, with $5,000 being apportioned to each minor Claimant, namely Jordan Williamson, Justin Williamson, and Jasmine Williamson (collectively, “Claimants”). 

 

If the settlement is approved, $80.27 for costs and $1,250 for attorneys’ fees will be deducted from each of Claimants’ individual $5,000 apportionment.  The net balance of $3,669.73 for each Claimant 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 Claimants’ settlement. The petitions filed on January 9, 2024 are 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.