etition to Approve Minor’s Compromise

Having considered the petitioning papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers were filed.

BACKGROUND

On August 31, 2018, Plaintiffs Hope Maloney and Emma Rose Maloney, by and through her parent and guardian Hope Maloney, filed a complaint against Defendant Allyson Renee Dixon. The complaint alleges general and motor vehicle negligence for an automobile collision that occurred on September 8, 2016.

On November 20, 2019 Petitioner Hope Maloney (“Petitioner”) filed a petition to approve compromise of pending action for Claimant Allyson Renee Dixon (“Claimant”).

Trial is set for March 2, 2020.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Petitioner asks the Court to grant a petition to approve a compromise of pending action for Claimant.

LEGAL STANDARD

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 7.952(a), Petitioner and Claimant are required to attend the hearing on the petition. However, the Court finds that Petitioner’s and Claimant’s attendance is not requi