Petition to Approve Minor’s Compromise

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

BACKGROUND

On March 2, 2015, Plaintiffs Jesus Contreras and Christian Contreras filed a complaint against Defendant Emily Kopit.

On May 26, 2015, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Emily Kopit filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Jesus Contreras seeking complete indemnity, partial indemnity, and declaratory relief.

On October 21, 2019, Petitioner Mary Contreras filed a petition to approve compromise of pending action for Plaintiff Christian Contreras.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Petitioner Mary Contreras (“Petitioner”) asks the Court to grant a petition to approve a compromise of pending action for Plaintiff Christian Contreras (“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 Claimant’s attendance i