In the Matter of Andrade
Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of Minor
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(37) Tentative Ruling
Re: In the Matter of Andrade Superior Court Case No. 26CU00748
Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 403)
Motion: Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of Minor
Tentative Ruling:
To deny the petition, without prejudice, for the reasons explained below. In the event that oral argument is requested the minor is excused from appearing.
If oral argument is timely requested, such argument will heard be on Thursday July 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
Explanation:
The judgment or total settlement stated in the petition (item nos. 11 and 12) exceeds the $50,000 qualifying limitation required for expedited relief (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.950.5(a)(8); see also, Petn., Item 3(g), and neither counsel’s declaration nor the other attached documents provide sufficient justification for applying the limited exceptions. The petition states the total recovery for all parties is $100,000 and the minor claimant is not receiving the single person limit. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.950.5(a)(8)(A).
As such, the petition is denied, without prejudice.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a), no further written order is necessary. The minute order adopting this tentative ruling will serve as the order of the court and service by the clerk will constitute notice of the order.
Tentative Ruling
Issued By: SMC on July 13, 2026. (Judge’s initials) (Date)
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