Atheana Buckley, a minor, appeals the trial court's approval of a settlement in her personal injury case against respondent, Snapper Power Equipment Company, alleging the trial court erred in: (1) failing to recuse itself after engaging in ex parte communication; (2) denying her parents' motion to be appointed guardians ad litem for purposes of this appeal; and (3) approving a settlement of the minor's claims against respondent for $30,000. We affirm.