Judge: Stephen P. Pfahler, Case: 23STCV12404, Date: 2024-08-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV12404    Hearing Date: August 20, 2024    Dept: 68

Dept. 68

Date: 8-20-24

Case #23STCV12404

MINORS COMPROMISE

PETITIONER:                        Laura Orihuela

MINORS NAME:                  Maritza Yaralyn Martinez

RESPONDING PARTY:       Unopposed/Defendant, Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al.

RELIEF REQUESTED

Minors Compromise

SUMMARY OF ACTION

Plaintiffs Laura Orihuela, et al. were residents 325 Witmer St., Unit 11. The property is owned and/or managed by defendants Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al. Plaintiffs allege substandard conditions in the unit. On June 1, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a complaint for Breach of Warranty of Habitability, Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment, Negligence, and Breach of Contract.

RULING: Granted.

Plaintiffs settled with defendants Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al. for “$80,000” described as $35,000 to the adult plaintiffs and $5,000 to each minor. The complaint lists two (2) adult plaintiffs, and three (3) minor children, which creates a $5,000 disparity in the total.

Notwithstanding, for 17 year old Maritza Yaralyn Martinez, the petition indicates a total settlement of $5,000, with $1,250 in attorney fees, and $737.14 in costs (an amount representing a one-fifth split amongst the Plaintiffs). Total net recovery of $3,012.86.

The disparity in the total in no way appears to impact the settlement for the minor. The petition is granted. The $3,012.86 payment to be provided to parent, Laura Orihuela. (Probate Code § 3401, 3611, subd. (a).)

Petitions for minors compromise scheduled for August 21, and 22, 2023, respectively. Trial on calendar for October 7, 2024.

Moving party to provide notice.