Q: How to find out if compensation was received for ice cream glass incident 30 years ago?

A: Anythinng IN THE COURTS would be under a minor's compromise. You can look up court cases under your name? Anything NOT in the courts will be almost surely an amount not worth the time/effort. What did your brother and/or his wife say about it?

A: Finding information about a settlement from 30 years ago can be challenging, especially without documentation. Your best first step would be to have an honest conversation with your brother and sister-in-law, explaining why you're curious about what happened. They may be willing to share details now that you're an adult, even if they kept this information from you when you were younger.

If direct communication isn't possible or doesn't yield results, you could try searching public court records in Madera County from that time period. Many counties have digitized older records, though the availability varies. You might also consider contacting Thrifty's parent company (now Rite Aid) to inquire if they maintain records of settlements from that era, though companies typically aren't required to disclose this information to third parties.

Keep in mind that after 30 years, many records may have been destroyed or archived in ways that make them difficult to access. Any settlement likely included confidentiality provisions that would prevent the company from sharing details with you. A consultation with a legal professional familiar with California personal injury cases might help you understand what options remain available, though the statute of limitations for taking any new action has almost certainly expired.