Tentative ruling issued by Judge Maurice A. Leiter or Salvatore Sirna on Dec. 03, 2020 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx682

# 2. Mateo Ancira v. St. Francis Medical Center, et al.

Case No.: 19STCV23682

Matter on calendar for: OSC Re: Additional Request as to Special Needs Trust

Tentative ruling:

Background

This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff, by and through his mother and guardian ad litem Yolanda Frias, alleges that he was born September 18, 2017 and at birth he had a sacral dimple which went untreated for approximately 1 year. The sacral dimple caused a dermal sinus tract infection in claimant's spinal cord. All of the named defendants failed to properly treat and refer Plaintiff for definitive neurosurgical treatment, which resulted in severe injuries.

On November 10, 2020, Yolanda Frias petitioned the Court for approval of Plaintiff’s settlement. The motion was unopposed. The Court granted the petition in part, but required additional information as to the household’s utility costs, clothing costs for Mateo and attorney’s fees r….....