Judge: Steven A. Ellis, Case: 22STCV11085, Date: 2023-09-15 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV11085    Hearing Date: January 26, 2024    Dept: 29

Tentative:  

The Court excuses the personal appearance of the claimant and the guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call.  

On November 3, 2023, the Court reviewed the petition and proposed order.  The Court noted that it found the terms of the settlement and the attorney’s fees request reasonable, but there were a number of identified issues with the petition, proposed order, and supporting papers that needed to be addressed.

Petitioner filed an amended petition and proposed order on November 20, 2023.  

The Court has reviewed the most recent filings and finds that all substantive and procedural requirements are satisfied.  The Court also find that there has been a sufficient showing made to waive the bond requirement.  Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the petition to approve minor’s compromise.

 With regard to the proposed order (Form MC-351):

1.     The Court will revise item 11 to check the box to indicate that a bond is not required. 

2.     The Court will provide the dates for the OSC hearings.

 Moving party to give notice.