Pearson v. Superior Court

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

Bryce Pearson, a minor, was injured while riding on an all-terrain vehicle operated by a friend. Through his father and guardian ad litem Spencer Pearson (guardian ad litem), the minor sued the friend’s family to recover damages for personal injuries. On June 9, 2010, the parties and defendants’ insurance carrier entered a settlement of the minor’s claims on the record at a settlement conference. Because Bryce was a minor, the settlement required court approval pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 372.1 A petition for approval of the minor’s claim was filed. Tragically,…