Case Name: Araujo, et al. v. Los Angeles County MTA, et al.
Case No.: BC498827
Matter: Motions for Good Faith Settlement
Tentative Ruling: Motions are granted.
Plaintiffs Victor Ortiz filed BC503663 and Plaintiff Vladimir Tsarkov filed BC525517 against Los Angeles County MTA and its employee Lakisha Traylor, and JG Demolition & Cleanup Inc. and its employees Ignacio Tapia Gurrola and Jorge Gurrola. The case is a personal injury action arising out of a MTA bus collision, with cross-complaints between MTA and JG Demolition. The action has been consolidated with similar cases in BC498827.
Plaintiffs Ortiz and Tsarkov have entered into settlements with MTA and Traylor, who move for the court to determine the settlements to be in good faith. MTA and Traylor have agreed to pay Ortiz $27,500 and Tsarkov $23,750 in exchange for their release of all claims including their medical bills and liens. There is no opposition to the motions.
Under CCP § 877.6, a good faith settlement discha
Hearing Date
November 28, 2016
Type
Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)
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Case Name: Araujo, et al. v. Los Angeles County MTA, et al.
Case No.: BC498827
Matter: Motions for Good Faith Settlement
Tentative Ruling: Motions are granted.
Plaintiffs Victor Ortiz filed BC503663 and Plaintiff Vladimir Tsarkov filed BC525517 against Los Angeles County MTA and its employee Lakisha Traylor, and JG Demolition & Cleanup Inc. and its employees Ignacio Tapia Gurrola and Jorge Gurrola. The case is a personal injury action arising out of a MTA bus collision, with cross-complaints between MTA and JG Demolition. The action has been consolidated with similar cases in BC498827.
Plaintiffs Ortiz and Tsarkov have entered into settlements with MTA and Traylor, who move for the court to determine the settlements to be in good faith. MTA and Traylor have agreed to pay Ortiz $27,500 and Tsarkov $23,750 in exchange for their release of all claims including their medical bills and liens. There is no opposition to the motions.
Under CCP § 877.6, a good faith settlement discha