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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

On November 3, 2015, the magistrate judge assigned to this action issued Findings and 

Recommendations recommending that the Petition for Approval of Compromise of the Claims of 

Minor Plaintiff J.F., by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Bridget Flores be approved and granted. 

(Doc. 79). The Findings and Recommendations contained notice that any objections were to be filed 

within fourteen (14) days. Defendants filed a statement of non-opposition on November 17, 2015. 

(Doc. 80). No objections were filed. 

E.S., a minor, by and through her guardian ad 

litem, Valine Gonzalez; J.F., a minor, by and 

through his guardian ad litem, Bridget Flores; 

and MARIA MORENO, in each case 

individually and as successor in interest to 

Armando Santibanez, deceased,

 Plaintiffs,

v.

CITY OF VISALIA; TIM HAENER; 

and DOES 2-10, inclusive, 

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:13-cv-01697-LJO-BAM

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING 

UNOPPOSED PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF 

COMPROMISE OF THE CLAIMS OF MINOR 

PLAINTIFF J.F., BY AND THROUGH HIS 

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BRIDGET FLORES

(Docs. 76, 79)

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C), this Court has conducted a de 

novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, the Court finds the findings and 

recommendations to be supported by the record and by proper analysis.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendations dated November 3, 2015, are ADOPTED IN 

FULL; 

2. The Petition for Approval of Compromise of the Claims of Minor Plaintiff J.F., by and 

through his Guardian Ad Litem Bridget Flores is APPROVED and GRANTED as follows:

a. The settlement of minor J.F.’s action against the Defendants in the amount of 

$225,000 is approved.

b. Defendants, through counsel, shall prepare and deliver the drafts for the settlement 

proceeds in the amount of $225,000 no later than fourteen (14) days after final 

approval of the petition, payable as follows:

i. From the total gross settlement, Defendants shall issue a check for 

$94,555.17, payable to the Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo. These funds 

shall be used to satisfy the attorney fees and costs owed by minor plaintiff 

J.F. to Plaintiffs’ counsel.

ii. From the total gross settlement, Defendants shall issue a settlement check in 

the amount of $130,444.83 to fund and purchase the structured annuity for 

the minor Plaintiff J.F. The check will be made payable to “Prudential 

Assigned Settlement Services Corporation” (hereinafter referred to 

Assignee(s)), which will provide periodic payments to be made by 

Prudential Insurance Company of America (hereinafter referred to as 

“Annuity Carrier(s)”). Annuity Carrier(s) shall provide periodic payments in 

accordance with “Exhibit A” to the Declaration of Dale K. Galipo and as set 

forth below.

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iii. Disbursement drafts will be made payable and will begin being issued 

directly to J.F. upon reaching the age of maturity according to the following 

payment schedule: 

1. $17,500.00 Payable Annually, guaranteed for 4 years, commencing 

on 4/13/2027 at age 18

2. $15,000.00 Lump Sum Payment on 4/13/2031 at age 22

3. $20,000.00 Lump Sum Payment on 4/13/2033 at age 24

4. $25,000.00 Lump Sum Payment on 4/13/2035 at age 26

5. $30,000.00 Lump Sum Payment on 4/13/2037 at age 28

6. $81,923.00 Lump Sum Payment on 4/13/2039 at age 30

iv. Defendants will make a “qualified assignment” within the meaning of 

Section 130(c), of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended, to 

Assignee(s), of the Defendants’ liability to make the periodic payments as 

described above and in “Exhibit A” to the Declaration of Dale K. Galipo. 

Such assignment, if made, shall be accepted by Plaintiff J.F. without right of 

rejection and shall completely release and discharge Defendants from such 

obligations hereunder as are assigned to Assignee(s).

v. Defendants and/or Assignee(s) shall have the right to fund its liability to 

make periodic payments by purchasing a “qualified funding asset,” within 

the meaning of Section 130(d) of the Code, in the form of an annuity policy 

from the Annuity Carrier(s).

vi. The Assignee(s) shall be the owner of the annuity policy or policies, and 

shall have all rights of ownership.

vii. The Assignee(s) may have Annuity Carrier(s) mail payments directly to J.F. 

as set forth above. Bridget Flores (until Plaintiff J.F. reaches the age of 

majority, and then J.F.) shall be responsible for maintaining the current, 

proper mailing address and mortality information to Assignee(s).

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3. The request for attorneys’ fees in the amount of $90,000 and costs in the amount of 

$4,555.17 are approved.

IT IS SO ORDERED

Dated: November 20, 2015

 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill

 United States District Judge

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