Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: 20STCV01839, Date: 2022-10-21 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: 20STCV01839 Hearing Date: October 21, 2022 Dept: 29
Jonathan Thrower v. Leland Regent Properties,
et al.
Petition to Approve Compromise
of Disputed Claim of a Person with a Disability (Jonathan Thrower)
TENTATIVE
The Court excuses the personal
appearance of the claimant and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by
telephone or video conference call.
The Court has reviewed the Petition to Approve Compromise of
Disputed Claim of a Person with a Disability (Jonathan Thrower). The declaration
filed with the petition does not sufficiently substantiate a fee request of 45%
of the settlement amount. The Court would award 40% on the current
record.
The Court intends to approve
the following distribution.
|
Attorney’s fees (40%) |
$1,400,000 |
|
Medical expenses |
$323,763.09 |
|
Costs |
$90,222.67 |
|
Total fees and costs |
$1,813,985.76 |
|
|
|
|
Total Settlement |
$3,500,000 |
|
Less credits |
$1,813,985.76 |
|
Net Settlement |
$1,686,014.24 |
Moreover, the Court is continuing
the matter for 30 days to allow the Probate Division to review the Special
Needs Trust.
Counsel is ordered to file a
new proposed order with the above distribution.
Moving party is
ordered to give notice.