Matter of Miguel Grijalva

Case Number

25PR00631

Case Type

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 09:30

Nature of Proceedings

Minor’s Compromise

Tentative Ruling

Personal (in-person) appearances required, including the minor. (CRC 7.952.)

The following must be submitted before petition may be approved:

1) Adequate documentation that the minor has fully recovered, or is expected to fully recover from the injuries.  The attachments supporting the allegation at paragraph 9 of the petition do not support a finding that the minor will fully recover.  Please note: It is insufficient to attach the initial medical records. The Court needs confirmation of a full recovery, thus current, recent records showing minor suffers no symptoms from the original injury are required

2) Adequate evidence of sufficient investigation into the solvency of the settling defendant above the policy limits of the settling insurance company must be submitted.  There are no facts alleged that defendant cannot meet a judgment past the policy limits, and evidence on file shows the injury may be more severe than the amount of the settlement will compensate for.

3) Structured settlement payouts past 18^th birthday are disfavored.  The proposal includes a payout date far past the minor’s 18th birthday. It is the policy of this court to place funds in a blocked account.  (Local Rule 1735—“Absent a showing of good cause, it is the policy of the Court to order all funds disbursed to a minor be deposited into a blocked account.”)