Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: 23STCV05504, Date: 2024-06-07 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 23STCV05504 Hearing Date: June 7, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 06/07/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | 23STCV05504 JOSE LUIS ESPINOSA-RODRIGUEZ, et al. vs KASEY WILLIAMS |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Daniel Espinosa, Age 7 |
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 agreed to settle their claims against Defendant, in which the insurer agreed to pay the policy limits of $15,000 to settle the claim of minor claimant Daniel Espinosa (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $1,813.56 will be used for medical expenses, $3,579.20 for attorney’s fees, and $607.24 for expenses. The net balance of $9,000 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 it amounts to 23.86% of Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition 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.