CASE NAME: Jacob Medrano v. Law Offices of James Sokolove, et al.
CASE NUMBER: BC 537986
HEARING DATE: 12/14/16
CALENDAR #:
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SUBJECT: Minor’s Compromise
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff
RESP. PARTY: No opposition

TENTATIVE RULING:

The application for an order sealing the petition for minor’s compromise is granted. The Court finds that: (1) there exists an overriding interest that overcomes the right of public access to the record; (2) the overriding interest supports sealing the record; (3) a substantial probability exists that the overriding interest will be prejudiced if the record is not sealed; (4) the proposed sealing is narrowly tailored; and (5) no less restrictive means exist to achieve the overriding interest. (See Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 2.550(d).)

The Court has reviewed the petition and finds the settlement to be fair and reasonable. The parties have an ag