Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: BC719250, Date: 2022-10-07 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: BC719250    Hearing Date: October 7, 2022    Dept: 29

Jasmine Estrella, et al. v. Inhwa Kang, et al.

Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action of Minor, Natalie Melchor, age 15

TENTATIVE 

On 4/28/2022, the Court reviewed the Petitioner’s Expedited Petition to Approve Minor’s (Natalie Melchor, age 15) Compromise without a hearing pursuant to Cal Rules of Court 7.950.5. The Court found the settlement is reasonable, but there are several deficiencies precluding the granting of the petition.

First, there is a discrepancy in the amount of medical expenses to be reimbursed from the proceeds. Attachment 13(A) of the petition states that the medical provider agreed to reduce his bill to $273.91, but the medical expenses listed are only $242.92. Further, item 13(a)(4) of the petition also states that the medical expenses were reduced to $273.91, and that is the amount is to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the settlement.  Additionally, item 13(a)(5) of the petition states there is a lien of $704.09.

Second, a copy of the parties’ retainer agreement is not attached to the petition.

On 7/28/2022, the Court continued the matter to allow counsel to correct the deficiencies. Counsel has yet to correct these deficiencies.