Matthew Avalos v. Aldo’s Entertainment, LLC

(49) Tentative Ruling

Re: Matthew Avalos v. Aldo’s Entertainment, LLC Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03636

Hearing Date: September 9, 2026 (Dept. 501)

Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim

Tentative Ruling:

To deny, without prejudice. Petitioner must file an amended petition, with appropriate supporting papers and proposed orders, and obtain a new hearing date for consideration of the amended petition. (Super. Ct. Fresno County, Local Rules, rule 2.8.4.)

Explanation:

The petition submitted by Victor Avalos Vargas (“Petitioner”) seeks approval for the compromise of minor Matthew Avalos’ (“Minor”) claim against Aldo’s Entertainment, LLC. However, before the court can approve the settlement, one issue needs to be addressed.

A court shall only approve reasonable costs be paid from the settlement of a minor. (Prob. Code, § 3601.) Petitioner requests costs of $6,094.66 be paid from Minor’s settlement. No itemized list or breakdown of the costs are provided to allow the court to determine that the costs are reasonable.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1312 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: KCK on 09/08/26. (Judge’s initials) (Date)

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