Khalafyan, et al. v. Gomez, et al.

On December 14, 2018, Petitioner Hrair Shamoyan (“Petitioner Shamoyan”), as guardian ad litem, filed the instant Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action (the “Expedited Petition”) on behalf of claimant and minor Michael M. Shamoyan (“Claimant Shamoyan”). On the same date, Petitioner Annabelle C. Khalafyan (“Petitioner Khalafyan”), as guardian ad litem, filed the instant Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Pending Action (the “Expedited Petition”) on behalf of claimant and minor William M. Khalafyan (“Claimant Khalafyan”).

Court approval is required for all settlements of a minor’s claim. (Prob. Code §§ 3500, 3600, et seq.; CCP § 372.) A petition for court approval of a compromise of a minor must be fully completed. (See CRC 7.950.) In its April 25, 2018 Minute Order, the Court instructed Petitioner to complete and file an (1) Application and Order for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem in compliant with CCP § 373(a); and (2)