R.H.et al v. City of Richmond et al

Filing 36

ORDER by Judge James Donato granting 33 MOTION TO APPOINT PARISH GRAYSON AS A.G.S GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPROVE MINOR'S COMPROMISE. (lrcS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/11/2018)

Case 3:18-cv-01502-JD Document 33-1 Filed 09/24/18 Page 1 of 2

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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R.H., et al.,

CASE NO.: 3:18-cv-01502-JD

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Plaintiffs,
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v.

PLAINTIFFS xxxxxxxxxxx ORDER TO
[PROPOSED]
APPOINT PARISH GRAYSON AS
A.G.’S GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND
APPROVE MINOR'S COMPROMISE

CITY OF RICHMOND, et al.
Honorable Judge James Donato

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Defendants.

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[PROPOSED] ORDER
The petition of PARISH GRAYSON ("Petitioner") for appointment of
Guardian ad litem and for the approval of the proposed compromise of minors
A.G. ("Minor’s") claims against defendant City of Richmond, etc. (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Payor"). Upon the evidence introduced, the court

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finds that the facts set forth in said petition are correct and that it is in the best

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interests of the Minor that said claim be compromised and settled for the

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amount stated in the petition and that the proceeds of such settlement be paid,

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distributed, and deposited in the manner hereinafter specifically provided.

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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED:
A. PARISH GRAYSON is hereby appointed Guardian Ad Litem to
prosecute and compromise the claims of Minor A.G. in this action.
B. That Payor has agreed to issue checks in the total amount of
$60,000.00 (Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents) to settle the
claims of the two plaintiffs.
C. Upon court approval, the Law Offices of John L. Burris shall
disburse the settlement proceeds as follows:

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The Court hereby approves the Petition to Compromise Minor
A.G.’s claims, and orders as follows:

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Payment of Fees and Expenses on Behalf of Minor, A.G.
a. A gross total $30,000 settlement to minor A.G.
b. Attorney's fees (%25) payable to the Law Offices of John L. Burris:
$7,500.00.
b. Reimbursement of Litigation Costs payable to Law Offices

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of John L. Burris: $ 225.00.
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c. Grand total of allowances for fees/expenses: $7,725.00

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2. Balance
The remaining balance of $ 22,275.00 shall be placed in an interest-bearing

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blocked trust account at an FDIC insured banking institution for the benefit of

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Minor A.G. and shall be made payable to Minor Plaintiff A.G. on her 18 th

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birthday.

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DATED: 10/11/18
HONORABLE JAMES DONATO
United States District Court Judge

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