Judge: Michelle C. Kim, Case: BC709788, Date: 2023-07-10 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: BC709788    Hearing Date: November 29, 2023    Dept: 31

DEPT:  

31 

HEARING DATE: 

11/29/2023 

CASE NAME/NUMBER: 

BC709788 ALEXIS MANN ET AL VS MADELINE SUMMER MEYER WYLLIE ET AL 

PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF PENDING ACTION OF A MINOR 

Justice Welch, Age 15 

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 $76,585, with $13,000 being apportioned to Justice Welch (“Claimant”). If the settlement is approved, $933.41 will be used for medical expenses, $3,250 for attorneys’ fees, and $331.99 will be used for costs. The net balance of $8,484.60 will be deposited into a blocked account. 

 

The Court reviews the petition and finds it fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorney’s fees in the amount of 25% of Claimant’s settlement to be fair and reasonable. 

 

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