In re: Khalil Jordan Washington

(34) Tentative Ruling

Re: In re: Khalil Jordan Washington Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05340

Hearing Date: August 13, 2026 (Dept. 503)

Motion: Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of Minor

Intended 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.

Explanation:

According to the amended petition, the minor has fully recovered from injuries including emotional distress and trouble sleeping, following a car collision on March 17, 2025. The minor is to receive a gross settlement of $30,000 with the balance of the settlement after medical costs, attorney fees and litigation costs to be deposited in a blocked account. An issue with respect to costs to be paid from the settlement remains and prevents approval.

The amended petition requests expenses in the amount of $743.80 from the settlement including a “Court Blocked Acct. Fee” in the amount of $175. The court is aware of no such a fee associated with the creation of a blocked account and does not find it reasonable to charge the fee against the minor’s recovery without explanation as to what the fee is and to whom it is paid. (Prob. Code, § 3601.)

The court issued an intended ruling on July 27, 2026 identifying the above issues and allowing the filing of an amended petition in anticipation of the hearing set for August 13, 2026. The amended petition filed fails to provide an adequate explanation of the $175 fee counsel is seeking as a “Court Blocked Acct. Fee.” Accordingly, the amended 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: JS on 8/10/2026. (Judge’s initials) (Date)

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