Opinion
CASE NO.: 2:11-cv-00755-MMD-GWF
04-08-2013
TERESA ROMERO, individually and as Special Administrator of the estate of ESTATE OF ADAN ADRIAN MADRID (October 11, 2005 to May 26, 2009). Plaintiffs, v. MAITE AU QUIROGA, individually; ANGELICA SANCHEZ, individually and in her official capacity; STACY BREEN, individually and in his official capacity; TOM MORTON, individually and in his official capacity; COUNTY OF CLARK, a political subdivision of the State of Nevada; DOES I-X, individuals; and ROE CORPORATIONS I-X; ROE CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES EMPLOYEES XI-XX; individually and in their official capacities; COUNTY OF CLARK EMPLOYEES, XI-XXX individually and in their official capacities; Defendants
MARJORIE HAUF, ESQ. GANZ & HAUF Attorneys for Plaintiff
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MARJORIE HAUF, ESQ.
GANZ & HAUF
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR
COMPROMISE OF MINORS' CLAIMS WITH
CLARK COUNTY
UPON A READING of the foregoing PETITION FOR COMPROMISE OF MINORS' CLAIMS WITH CLARK COUNTY, and good cause appearing therefore,
IT IS ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Court approves the monetary settlement between Teresa Romero and Clark County, for the benefit of the minor children, VIVIAN MADRID and CLAIRISA MADRID.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff's counsel, Ganz & Hauf, may be paid its reduced settlement fees, according to the terms of the settlement agreement, in the amount of $13,333.33.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Clark County shall contribute $20,000 towards Plaintiff's costs in furtherance of Plaintiff s claims in this litigation, as documented by Plaintiff's counsel. This amount will be paid above and beyond the above-referenced settlement and will not be deducted from the children's recovery.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff's remaining outstanding costs, $2,387.67, be prorated among all recoveries, including those outside the scope of the foregoing PETITION.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that $238.77 of the outstanding costs will be paid from Teresa Romero's settlement with Clark County, leaving $2,148.89 in remaining costs, which will be paid out of the Madrid Children's settlement.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the Madrid Children's settlement with Clark County, in the amount of $40,000.00, be divided and paid as follows:
Net Recovery to be placed in VIVIAN MADRID's Trust Account: $12,258.89
Net Recovery to be placed in CLAIRISA MADRID's Trust Account: $12,258.89
Attorney fees to Plaintiff's counsel, Ganz & Hauf: $13,333.33
Costs payable to Plaintiff's counsel, Ganz & Hauf: $2,148.89
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the minors' portion of the settlement shall be placed in separate interest bearing blocked accounts, with each institution receiving a copy of the Order in this matter which would preclude the withdrawal of any funds from said account until each minor reaches the age of eighteen or by Order of the Court.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Petitioner will file with the Court verification of said notice within 30 days of the receipt of funds and establishing the account.
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MIRANDA M. DU
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Respectfully Submitted,
GANZ & HAUF
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MARJORIE HAUF, ESQ