Opinion
2:22-CV-1035-KJN
10-18-2022
I.M., a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, DAWN ERWIN, Plaintiff, v. ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Defendant.
Colleen A. Snyder (SB, 274064) Attorneys for Plaintiff Domenic Spinelli (SB No. 131192) SPINELLI, DONALD & NOTT Attorneys for Defendant
Colleen A. Snyder (SB, 274064) Attorneys for Plaintiff
Domenic Spinelli (SB No. 131192) SPINELLI, DONALD & NOTT Attorneys for Defendant
ORDER APPROVING MINOR'S COMPROMISE (ECF NO. 12.)
KENDALL J. NEWMAN UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Upon stipulation of the Parties, and finding good cause, the Global Settlement Agreement of I.M.'s educational claims, as further set forth in the Joint Petition for Approval of Minor's Compromise, is hereby approved, including:
a. The District will make a payment of $175,000 to a special needs trust established for the benefit of I.M.;
b. Ms. Erwin may use a portion of the $175,000 to pay an attorney to establish the special needs trust pursuant to state law;
c. The District will pay Plaintiff's attorneys fees incurred in this matter, in the amount of $44,000; and
d. Upon approval of the Minor's Compromise, the parties through their counsel will prepare and file a stipulation and order of dismissal of this action with prejudice for the court's signature and entry.
IT IS SO ORDERED.