Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 22STCV31486, Date: 2024-01-25 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 22STCV31486 Hearing Date: March 19, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 03/19/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 22STCV31486 JASMINE FOSTER, et al. vs HOLLY SUE CULLEN |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Zaira Truss, Age 2 |
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 have agreed to settle their claims against Defendants for the total amount of $250,000, with $5,000 being apportioned to Zaira Truss (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $2,000 will be used for attorneys’ fees. The net balance of $3,000 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 Counsel supports the request for 40% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition filed on February 13, 2024 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.