Seymore v. Bay Area Rapid Transit

HG19021906: Seymore VS Bay Area Rapid Transit 09/04/2026 Hearing on Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise with Special Needs Trust filed by Michael Seymore, Jr (Plaintiff) CRS# 349826230987 in Department 520

Tentative Ruling - 09/01/2026 Jamilah A. Jefferson

The Petition to Approve Minor's Compromise is GRANTED.

The Court will conform and sign the proposed order and the order re blocked account.

NOTICE: This tentative ruling will automatically become the court’s final order on September 4, 2026 unless, by no later than 4:00 P.M. on September 3, 2026, a party to the action notifies BOTH: 1) the court by emailing Dept520@alameda.courts.ca.gov; AND 2) all opposing counsel or self- represented parties (by telephone or email) that the party is contesting this tentative ruling.

The subject line (RE:) of the email must state: “Request for CONTESTED HEARING: [the case name], [number].” When a party emails to contest a tentative ruling, the party must identify the specific holding(s) within the ruling they wish to contest via oral argument.

The court does not provide court reporters for hearings in civil departments. A party who wants a record of the proceedings must engage a private court reporter. (Local Rule 3.95.) Any privately retained court reporter must also participate via video conference. Their email must be provided to the court at the time the Notice of Contest is emailed.

ALL CONTESTED LAW AND MOTION HEARINGS ARE CONDUCTED VIA REMOTE VIDEO unless an in person appearance is required by the court. Invitations to participate in the video proceeding will be sent by the court upon receipt of timely notice of contest. A party may give email notice that they will appear in court in person for the hearing, however all other counsel/parties and the JUDGE MAY APPEAR REMOTELY.