Tracy C. Griffith, et al vs Washoe County, et al

Filing 49

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke, on 3/28/2017, granting ECF No. 48 Motion to Compromise Minors' Claims (see order for details). Proof of establishment of blocked accounts and stipulation for dismissal due by 5/12/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KR)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
TRACY C. GRIFFITH, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,
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vs.
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WASHOE COUNTY, et al.,
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Defendants.
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PRESENT:

3:16-CV-0490-RCJ (VPC)
MINUTES OF THE COURT
March 28, 2017

THE HONORABLE VALERIE P. COOKE, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

DEPUTY CLERK:

LISA MANN

REPORTER: NONE APPEARING

COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF(S): NONE APPEARING
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT(S): NONE APPEARING
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS:
Plaintiffs have filed a petition to compromise minors’ claims (ECF No. 48). No response
or objection was filed. Therefore, the petition to compromise minors’ claims is GRANTED as
follows:
1.

The court finds the settlement and compromise of the case as set forth in the
petition (ECF No. 48) as fair and reasonable.
2.
The court finds the proposed division of settlement funds to be fair and reasonable
as follows:
a.
$9,000.00 to Tracy Griffith
b.
$9,000.00 to Kevellin Montello;
c.
$7,000.00 to B.G.;
d.
$7,000.00 to Z.G; and
e.
$7,000.00 to K.G.
3.
Blocked interest bearing accounts shall be established for the minors. No money
may be withdrawn from the blocked financial investment accounts until certification
by the court that the minors have reached the age of majority or the court otherwise
issues an order pursuant to NRS 41.200.
4.
Attorney’s fees in the amount of $11,000.00 shall be disbursed to attorneys
Jeffrey Friedman, Esq. and William Kendall, Esq.

5.

Petitioners are authorized to sign the release documents on behalf of the minor
children.
6.
The requirement of a bond is waived.
The parties shall file proof of the establishment of blocked accounts and a stipulation
for dismissal on or before Friday, May 12, 2017.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
LANCE S. WILSON, CLERK
By:

/s/
Deputy Clerk