Jones et al v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation et al

Filing 104

ORDER signed by District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 2/13/17 ORDERING that Plaintiffs' 102 Motion for approval of the compromise of the minor plaintiff T.J.'s claims is GRANTED. The Court further orders disbursement of minor Plaintiff T. J .'s $36,500 in settlement proceeds as follows: Payment to Plaintiff Janelle Jones, the guardian ad litem of Plaintiff T.J., minor T.J.'s net settlement proceeds in the amount of $21,900, and payment to Tron & Tron, attorneys for the minor Plaintiff T. J., the amount of $14,600 in attorneys' fees. CASE CLOSED (Kastilahn, A) Modified on 2/14/2017 (Kastilahn, A).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SACRAMENTO DIVISION

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ORDER RE: MOTION FOR APPROVAL
OF COMPROMISE OF MINOR
PLAINTIFF T.J.’S CLAIMS

Plaintiffs,

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No. 2:12-cv-02181-TLN-DB

JANELLE JONES, and T. J., a minor,

vs.
MATTHEW CATES, et al.,

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Defendants.
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Plaintiffs’ Motion for approval of the compromise of the minor plaintiff T.J.’s claims has

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been received and reviewed by this Court, along with any response thereto by Defendants.

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Evidence, both written and oral, having been considered, and good cause appearing therefore:

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
Plaintiffs’ Motion is granted.

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T.J.’s claims.
The Court further orders disbursement of minor Plaintiff T. J.’s $36,500 in settlement

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The Court approves the compromise of minor Plaintiff

proceeds as follows:
(a)

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Payment to Plaintiff Janelle Jones, the guardian ad litem of Plaintiff T.J., minor

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T.J.’s net settlement proceeds in the amount of $21,900. Said proceeds are ordered to be used by

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the minor’s guardian ad litem for his sole benefit, to pay for necessities, such as housing,

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transportation, clothing, and food;
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(b)

Payment to Tron & Tron, attorneys for the minor Plaintiff T. J., the amount of

$14,600 in attorneys’ fees.

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Dated: February 13, 2017

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Troy L. Nunley
United States District Judge

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