Minor's compromise

As both a litigator and as a mediator, Ms. Kramer has handled numerous settlements involving minors and the need to obtain a Court Order Approving the Minor’s Compromise. She has also appeared at hearings involving minors as well as provided supporting documentation for the Petition. One example of Ms. Kramer’s experience in Minor’s Compromise matter involved a pre-litigation case with a 13-month-old burned with coffee at daycare center, which settled, all subject to minor’s compromise, which was ultimately approved by the court. Another matter involved a 3-year-old female who spilled hot water from a cup which had been left somewhere within reach near a cooler at defendant’s store. A cross-complaint was filed against the mother for negligent supervision and against the owner of the water cooler. Settlement was achieved subject to approval of minor’s compromise, which was granted. Ms. Kramer has also worked on a matter in which hot soup was spilled on female 5-year-old’s chest by waitress, causing significant burns and scarring. Settlement was also achieved in this matter subject to approval of minor’s compromise which was granted.