Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 24PSCV02365, Date: 2025-05-28 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24PSCV02365    Hearing Date: May 28, 2025    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

Plaintiff’s MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL is GRANTED, effective upon [see below].

Background

This case arises from an unpaid loan of $182,774.18 (excluding interest) that was loaned from March 20, 2020 to May 31, 2022.

On July 23, 2024, Plaintiffs Osam Soliman and Shereen Latif filed suit against Defendant Rana Soliman for:

1.     Breach of Contract

2.     Common Counts

On August 5, 2024, Defendant (in pro per) filed an answer.

On April 14, 2025, the instant motion was filed.

Discussion

Plaintiffs’ Counsel, Michael J. Hemming, seeks to be relieved as counsel as his clients have failed to appear at three scheduled hearings. Additionally, he has become a creditor of his clients. Despite efforts to assist his clients and eliminate the conflict of interest, they have failed to cooperate.

Here, the court finds good cause to grant the motion. Generally, the court’s main concern with granting such a motion is any prejudice to the client. There is little if any prejudice as there are no pending motions on the calendar such that immediate representation is not of concern. Moreover, the action is recent.

Notwithstanding, Defendant has not been served with notice of the motion and supporting documents.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED, effective upon serving the motion and documents upon Defendant and serving the court’s order relieving Counsel sent to Plaintiffs, Defendant, and all other parties who have appeared in the case.