On 09/13/2017 METAL COHEN filed a Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle lawsuit against BARBARA JOYCE GRANT. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. The Judge overseeing this case is JON R. TAKASUGI. The case status is Pending - Other Pending.
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09/13/2017
Pending - Other Pending
Los Angeles County Superior Courts
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Los Angeles, California
JON R. TAKASUGI
COHEN METAL
DOES 1 TO 25
GRANT BARBARA JOYCE
JEDDAH MEIDAN
ALDER C. MICHAEL ESQ.
THOMPSON COE & O'MEARA LLP
MANDELL BARBARA J.
OSTERTAG JENNIFER MICHAEL
5/25/2018: PROOF OF SERVICE SUMMONS
7/2/2018: Unknown
7/2/2018: ANSWER TO COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT BARBARA JOYCE GRANT
7/2/2018: NOTICE OF POSTING JURY FEES
7/2/2018: DEMAND FOR JURY
12/27/2018: Stipulation to Continue Trial/FSC [and Related Motion/Discovery Dates] Personal Injury Courts Only (Department 91, 92, 93, 97)
4/26/2019: Notice
5/2/2019: Notice of Settlement
5/2/2019: Unknown
5/2/2019: Minute Order
11/17/2017: APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM?CIVIL
9/13/2017: COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
at 2:07 PM in Department 3, Jon R. Takasugi, Presiding; Non-Appearance Case Review
at 1:30 PM in Department 3, Jon R. Takasugi, Presiding; Hearing on Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise - Not Held - Rescheduled by Party
Certificate of Mailing for (Minute Order (Non-Appearance Case Review Re Notice of Settlement) of 05/02/2019); Filed by Clerk
Minute Order ( (Non-Appearance Case Review Re Notice of Settlement)); Filed by Clerk
Notice of Settlement; Filed by COHEN, METAL (Plaintiff)
Notice (Notice of Association of Counsel); Filed by BARBARA JOYCE GRANT (Defendant)
at 08:30 AM in Department 3, Jon R. Takasugi, Presiding; Jury Trial - Not Held - Continued - Stipulation
at 10:00 AM in Department 3, Jon R. Takasugi, Presiding; Final Status Conference - Not Held - Continued - Stipulation
[Proposed Order] and Stipulation to Continue Trial, FSC (and Related Motion/Discovery Dates) Personal Injury Courts Only (Central District); Filed by BARBARA JOYCE GRANT (Defendant)
NOTICE OF POSTING JURY FEES
PROOF OF SERVICE SUMMONS
Proof-Service/Summons; Filed by COHEN, METAL (Plaintiff); MEIDAN JEDDAH (Legacy Party)
APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM CIVIL
Application ; Filed by Plaintiff/Petitioner
Summons; Filed by Plaintiff
SUMMONS
APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM CIVIL
Application ; Filed by Plaintiff/Petitioner
COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES AND DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Complaint; Filed by COHEN, METAL (Plaintiff)
Case Number: BC675590 Hearing Date: March 02, 2020 Dept: 31
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT
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METAL COHEN, ET AL., Plaintiff(s), vs. BARBARA JOYCE GRANT, ET AL., Defendant(s). |
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Case No.: BC675590 [TENTATIVE] ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING PETITIONER’S PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF MINOR Dept. 31 1:30 p.m. March 2, 2020 |
Plaintiffs, Metal Cohen and Meidan Jeddah, a minor by and through his GAL, Metal Cohen, filed this action against Defendant, Barbara Joyce Grant for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the accident, and has ongoing complaints of neurological issues as a result of the accident.
Plaintiff, by and through his GAL and attorney, has agreed to settle this action with Defendant for the total amount of $100,000. If approved, $33,333.33 will be used for attorneys’ fees, $7529.70 for medical expenses, and $14,868.07 for costs of suit. Petitioner proposes to use the balance of $44,268.90 to fund a special needs trust.
The Court has reviewed the settlement and finds it is fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorneys’ fees fair and reasonable, in that they amount to 33% of the total settlement, and Counsel’s declaration establishes unusual efforts were made in connection with the case.
The Court has notes from the probate attorney concerning the proposed special needs trust. The Court will discuss the notes with Petitioner and Counsel at the time of the hearing.
Per CRC 7.952, Petitioner and Plaintiff must appear at the hearing unless the Court finds good cause to excuse their appearance. Plaintiff is four years old, and the Court therefore finds good cause to excuse him from appearance and testimony. If the Court is satisfied with Petitioner’s testimony at the hearing, and if all concerns regarding the special needs trust are resolved, the petition will be granted.
Petitioner is ordered to give notice.
Dated this 2nd day of March, 2020
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Hon. Jon Takasugi Judge of the Superior Court |
Case Number: BC675590 Hearing Date: February 28, 2020 Dept: 31
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT
METAL COHEN, ET AL., Plaintiff(s), vs. BARBARA JOYCE GRANT, ET AL., Defendant(s). | ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) | Case No.: BC675590 [TENTATIVE] ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING PETITIONER’S PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF MINOR Dept. 31 1:30 p.m. March 2, 2020 |
Plaintiffs, Metal Cohen and Meidan Jeddah, a minor by and through his GAL, Metal Cohen, filed this action against Defendant, Barbara Joyce Grant for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the accident, and has ongoing complaints of neurological issues as a result of the accident.
Plaintiff, by and through his GAL and attorney, has agreed to settle this action with Defendant for the total amount of $100,000. If approved, $33,333.33 will be used for attorneys’ fees, $7529.70 for medical expenses, and $14,868.07 for costs of suit. Petitioner proposes to use the balance of $44,268.90 to fund a special needs trust.
The Court has reviewed the settlement and finds it is fair and reasonable. The Court also finds the attorneys’ fees fair and reasonable, in that they amount to 33% of the total settlement, and Counsel’s declaration establishes unusual efforts were made in connection with the case.
The Court has notes from the probate attorney concerning the proposed special needs trust. The Court will discuss the notes with Petitioner and Counsel at the time of the hearing.
Per CRC 7.952, Petitioner and Plaintiff must appear at the hearing unless the Court finds good cause to excuse their appearance. Plaintiff is four years old, and the Court therefore finds good cause to excuse him from appearance and testimony. If the Court is satisfied with Petitioner’s testimony at the hearing, and if all concerns regarding the special needs trust are resolved, the petition will be granted.
Petitioner is ordered to give notice.
Dated this 2nd day of March, 2020
Hon. Jon Takasugi Judge of the Superior Court |