Manley, et al. v. Hightower Management Inc., et al.
Petitions for Minor's Compromise
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Case No.: 25STCV32528 Matter: Petitions for Minor's Compromise (2x) Ruling: The Petitions are granted. Moving party to give notice. The Court encourages all parties to appear remotely via LA CourtConnect. If submitting on the Court's tentative ruling, please follow the instructions provided above. On November 6, 2025, Plaintiffs Destiny Manley, et al. filed the operative Complaint for (1) breach of implied warranty of habitability, (2) negligence, (3) nuisance, and (4) violations of Civ. Code Sec. 1942.4.
Amir, Ace, and Amauri Cunningham, by and through their guardian ad litem, seek to settle their claims. Court approval is required for all settlements of a minor's claim. (Probate Code Sec.Sec. 3500, 3600, et seq.; Code of Civ. Proc. Sec. 372.) The Court has reviewed the proposed settlement and finds that it is fair and reasonable. Further, the Court finds the requested attorneys' fees/costs to be fair and reasonable. In light of the foregoing, the Petitions to Approve Minor's Compromise are granted.
Per California Rules of Court, Rule 7.952, Petitioner and Claimant must appear at the hearing, unless the Court finds good cause to excuse their appearance. The Court finds that no appearances are necessary. Petitioner to give notice.
Judge Kevin C. Brazile Department 310
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