Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: BC705881, Date: 2024-03-27 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: BC705881 Hearing Date: April 4, 2024 Dept: 31
DEPT: | 31 |
HEARING DATE: | 4/4/2024 |
CASE NAME/NUMBER: | BC705881 LUIS MEJIA ET AL VS SEBASTIAN JOSEPHRAJ, ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF LOS ANGELES |
PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR | Luis Mejia, Age 38 |
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 $600,000, with $300,000 being apportioned to Luis Mejia (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $70,599.32 will be used for medical expenses, $75,000 for attorneys’ fees, and $26,895.57 will be used for costs. The net balance of $127,505.11 will be delivered directly to Claimant, an adult person with a disability.
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 Claimant’s settlement. Based on the foregoing, the petition is GRANTED.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.