GRAND, NATALIE v. HOSSEINI, NIMA

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR APRIL 30, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

12. S-CV-0055842 GRAND, NATALIE v. HOSSEINI, NIMA

If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.

Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise Claim

The petition for approval of minor’s compromise claim is denied without prejudice because the petition is deficient in several areas.

First, the petition alleges costs incurred for filings in the Sacramento Superior Court without any explanation as to their necessity considering this action is filed in the Placer County Superior Court.

Second, petition alleges costs incurred for guardian ad litem filings but a review of the court record reveals plaintiffs have not filed any guardian ad litem applications.

Third, petitioner requests attorney’s fees in the amount of 40% of the minor’s gross recovery. Absent extraordinary and compelling circumstances, the court finds that reasonable attorney fees for representation of a minor are no more than one-fourth of minor's gross recovery.

Fourth, the petition alleges minor Maximilian Grand suffered injuries but does not attach any medical or dental records.

Fifth, the petition requests the settlement funds to be placed in a financial institution in this state yet does not provide information about which financial institution the funds will be placed.

Finally, the court notes there is no operative summons in this action as the court recalled the summons on December 3, 2025. An OSC re: Summons is set for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:30 in Department 40.

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PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings