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Nature of Suit Code: 110
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28:1132 E.R.I.S.A.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ANTHEM LIFE INSURANCE CASE NO. 1:06-cv-1165 GSA

COMPANY,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Plaintiff, REGARDING PETITION FOR

MINOR’S COMPROMISE

vs.

HILDA OLQUIN, et al., ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING

APRIL 2, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. in

Defendants. COURTROOM 10 (GSA)

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On February 8, 2008, the court issued an order requiring that Vincent Musso Borgmeyer’s

attorney, Mr. Joel Murillo, file a petition for minor’s compromise in accordancewith Local Rule 17-202.

The order specifically outlined the court’s requirements for the contents of the petition including, but

not limited to, the exact amount of attorney’s fees, the basis of the fees, with an itemization of the costs

sought to be allowed and charged against Mr. Musso Borgmeyer’s (“the minor’s”) settlement amount.

The order also required that documentation clearly outlining Ms. Nadia McKinney’s knowing and

voluntary assignment of her beneficiary rights to the minor be included as part of the petition. The court

noted that the minor’s date of birth was February 20, 1990. As such, the Court would determine whether

further hearing on the petition was needed once the petition was received. (Doc. 53). 

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On February 25, 2008, the court received a letter from Mr. Murillo dated February 25, 2008,

entitled, “RE: Vincent James Musso Borgmeyer adv. p. Anthem Life Insurance Co., Case 06-cv-01165-

AWI-GSA, via e-mail, indicating that the minor turned 18 years old. The letter provided information

regarding the amount of his attorney fees and requested clarification on whether a minor’s compromise

was necessary. The court received a copy of this same letter from Mr. Murillo in the mail on February

27, 2008.

Thereafter, on February 27, 2008, the court issued a second order regarding the petition for

minor’s compromise. (Doc. 54). In that order, the court advised counsel that correspondence to the

court regarding clarification of a court order must be properly filed with the court in the form of a motion

in accordance with Local Rules rather than sending a letter addressed to the judge in chambers. See

Local Rule 5-134(a); Fed. R. of Civ. Proc. 7. The court also indicated that it was still requiring the

minor’s compromise since the minor had not reached the age of majority at the time of the settlement

agreement and ordered counsel for the minor to file the minor’s compromise no later than March 12,

2008, in accordance with the instructions contained in this court’s order dated February 8, 2008. (Doc.

53). The court also directed the Clerk to file the letter from Mr. Murillo dated February 25, 2008,

entitled, “RE: Vincent James Musso Borgmeyer adv. p. Anthem Life Insurance Co., Case 06-cv-01165-

AWI-GSA.” into the record. The letter was filed into the record on February 27, 2008. (Doc. 55). 

Subsequently, on March 13, 2008, Mr. Murillo filed a document entitled “Petition and

Declaration for Compromise of Minor’s Claim.” (Doc. 56). The Petition and Declaration for

Compromise of Minor’s Claim included a brief procedural history of this matter and a summary of the

proposed settlement subject to this court’s approval. However, the Petition and Declaration did not

comply with the instructions contained in this court’s order dated February 8, 2008. (Doc. 53). As

stated, the court’s order required the minor’s attorney to submit an application for minor’s compromise

in accordance with Local Rule 17-202(b)(2) and (c). In addition, the court ordered that the petition

contain the following information:

1. A thorough explanation of the history of the assignment and a properly executed declaration

from Ms. Nadia McKinney clearly outlining her knowing and voluntary assignment of those rights to

the minor. Any other documents executed in connection with the assignment should also be attached

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to the declaration.

2. An explanation of the gross and net amounts of the settlement, as well as a description of the

manner in which the settlement proceeds will be distributed. If the settlement money is to be deposited

in an account or accounts subject to withdrawal only upon order of the court, the name and address of

the proposed depository shall be provided; and, 

3. The exact amount of attorney’s fees, the basis of the fees, with an itemization of the costs

sought to be allowed and charged against the minor’s settlement amount.

The Petition and Declaration for Compromise of the Minor’s Claim filed on March 13, 2008,

did not comply with the instructions contained in this court’s order dated February 8, 2008.

Accordingly, the minor’s counsel is ORDERED to:

1. SUBMIT the requested information by filing an application for minor’s compromise no later

than March 28, 2008; 

OR,

2. SHOW CAUSE, if any he has, why the settlement agreement should not be set aside and the

matter set for trial. A hearing on the order to show cause shall be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2008, at

10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 10 before the undersigned.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: March 14, 2008 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

60kij8 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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