Petition to Confirm Minor’s Compromise
23CV047226: MORALES vs PROLOGIS, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION, et al. 06/12/2026 Hearing on Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise filed by Josue Aramis Perez (Plaintiff) + CRS# 935468102399 in Department 520
Tentative Ruling - 06/10/2026 Jamilah A. Jefferson
The Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim filed by Maximilian Ramirez-Pitts, Sandra Ramirez, Armando Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, Josue Aramis Perez, Clemente Ramirez on 05/05/2026 is Granted.
The unopposed Petition of Salvador Ramirez (Petitioner) to Confirm Minors Compromise as to Maximilian Ramirez-Pitts is GRANTED. As of the filing of this tentative ruling, there is no opposition filed.
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BACKGROUND
This case involves an accident at a rental property located at 650 85th Avenue in Oakland, California. Claimant Maximilian Ramirez-Pitts, a minor by and through Petitioner alleges that a partial roof collapse lead to the immediate death of Claimants step-grandparent.
Claimants guardian ad litem, Salvador Ramirez submits the instant Petition regarding approval of the settlement to be paid to Claimant. Petitioner seeks approval of attorneys fees from Claimants $100,000 settlement, in the amount of $25,000. (Petition ¶ 13.) Petitioner does not seek any costs. (Petition, Attachment ¶ 13(b).) Less fees, the total amount to claimant will be $75,000. (Petition ¶¶ 15-16.) Petitioner requests that the entirety of this amount be deposited in an insured bank account, subject to withdrawal only upon authorization of the court. (Petition ¶ 18(b)(2), Attachment 18(b)(2).)
LEGAL STANDARD
California law requires court approval of a parent or guardian ad litems settlement of the claims of a minor. (Code Civ. Proc., § 372, subd. (a)(1) [The guardian or conservator of the estate or guardian ad litem so appearing for any minor, person who lacks legal capacity to make decisions, or person for whom a conservator has been appointed shall have power, with the approval of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending, to compromise the same, to agree to the order or judgment to be entered therein for or against the ward or conservatee, and to satisfy any judgment or order in favor of the ward or conservatee or release or discharge any claim of the ward or conservatee pursuant to that compromise.]; see also
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A petition for court approval of a compromise under Code of Civil Procedure, § 372 must comply with California Rules of Court 7.950, 7.951 and 7.952. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 23CV047226: MORALES vs PROLOGIS, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION, et al. 06/12/2026 Hearing on Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise filed by Josue Aramis Perez (Plaintiff) + CRS# 935468102399 in Department 520 3.1384, subd. (a).) The petition must be submitted on Judicial Council form MC-350, must be verified by the petitioner and must contain a full disclosure of all information that has any bearing on the reasonableness of the compromise, covenant, settlement, or disposition. (Cal.
Rules of Court, rule 7.950.) If the settling party is represented, the petition must identify certain information about the attorney, including the attorneys compensation. (Id., at rule 7.951.) In considering an attorneys fee award, the court uses a reasonable fee standard and must give consideration to the terms of representation and must evaluate the agreement based on the facts and circumstances existing at the time the agreement was made. (Id., at rule 7.955.) The petitioner and the minor must attend the hearing on the petition unless the court for good cause dispenses with the requirement. (Id., at rule 7.952.)
DISCUSSION
The Petition satisfies the requirements for approval.
The Petition is verified by Petitioner, Claimants GAL, and uses the required Judicial Council forms. The Petition includes the amount and terms of settlement. (Petition ¶¶ 10-11.) There is no opposition on file.
Petitioner seeks approval of $25,000 in attorneys fees, which represents 25% of Claimants total proposed recovery, which is within the allowable statutory limits of 25%. (Petition ¶ 13.)
Based upon the foregoing, the Petition of Salvador Ramirez for Claimant Maximilian Ramirez- Pitts is GRANTED.
The Court will sign the Proposed Order.
Unless the tentative is contested, the Court will dispense of personal appearances of Petitioner and Claimant at the hearing. (Cal. Rules of Ct. 7.952(a).)
NOTICE: This tentative ruling will automatically become the courts final order on June 12, 2026 unless, by no later than 4:00 P.M. on June 11, 2026, a party to the action notifies BOTH: 1) the court by emailing Dept520@alameda.courts.ca.gov; AND 2) all opposing counsel or selfrepresented 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.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
23CV047226: MORALES vs PROLOGIS, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION, et al. 06/12/2026 Hearing on Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise filed by Josue Aramis Perez (Plaintiff) + CRS# 935468102399 in Department 520
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