E.S. v. Ampla Health et al
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ORDER APPROVING MINOR'S COMPROMISE signed by Senior Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on 2/6/2024. CASE CLOSED.(Mena-Sanchez, L)
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LAWRENCE A. PURITZ, SBN 80555
SEAN PURITZ, SBN 294624
LAW OFFICES OF LAWRENCE A. PURITZ
PO BOX 935
Chico, CA 95927
Phone: 530-343-1614
Fax: 530-343-1629
Email: Puritz@NorthValleyLawyer.com
CC: PuritzLawOffices@NorthValleyLawyer.com
Attorney for Plaintiff, ES, a minor,
by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Ross Sandberg
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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ES, a minor, by and through her Guardian
Ad Litem, Ross Sandberg,
Plaintiff,
v.
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United States of America
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Defendants
Defendants.
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Case No. 2:22-CV-02138-MCE-DMC
District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr.
Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota
ORDER APPROVING MINOR’S
COMPROMISE
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AFTER HAVING REVIEWED PETITIONER’S PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF
MINOR’S COMPROMISE, AND BOTH PARTIES HAVING BEEN HEARD BEFORE THE
OURT, IT HEREBY ORDERS:
1. That the Petition is granted and the Minor’s Compromise is approved.
2. That the settlement is the sum of $140,000.00.
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3. As to the minor plaintiff E.S., her net recovery after deduction for attorneys’ fees is and
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advanced costs 110,000.00. That sum will be used by the United States to purchase an annuity
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contract from a life insurance company with at least an A+ or A++ rating by A.M. Best Company
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rating service for the benefit of E.S. After the purchase of the annuity contract by the United
States, the life insurance company will make the following periodic payment to E.S.:
ORDER APPROVING MINOR’S COMPROMISE
Case No: 2:22-CV-02138-MCE-DMC
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(1) $15,000.00 per year for 4 years certain, (4 payments) beginning on or about June 1,
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2032.
(2) Lump sum of $50,000.00 at age 25 paid on or about December 11, 2039 and lump sum
of $120,000.00 paid on or about December 11, 2044.
This proposed annuity provides a $60,000.00 college fund.
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4. Attorneys fees in the sum of $35,000.00 (25%), reduced to $24,766.34, and costs
advanced of $5,233.66 are granted.
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5. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: February 6, 2024
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ORDER APPROVING MINOR’S COMPROMISE
Case No: 2:22-CV-02138-MCE-DMC
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