Judge: Elaine W. Mandel, Case: 22SMCV02594, Date: 2023-10-03 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22SMCV02594    Hearing Date: October 3, 2023    Dept: P

Tentative Ruling

Rad v. Mirama Enterprises, Case No. 22SMCV02594

Hearing Date October 3, 2023

Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for Plaintiff Ramona Hashemy Rad (UNOPPOSED)

Counsel Santo Riccobono moves to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff Rad. The motion includes all three required judicial council forms (MC-051-MC-053) and was served on opposing counsel and on the client, whose address was confirmed by telephone.

Riccobono states “there has been a breakdown of the attorney-client relationship precluding counsel’s ability to effectively represent the client in this matter.” This is a valid basis for withdrawal. Trial is more than six months away, scheduled for April 29, 2024. There are no other substantive motions calendared. There is sufficient time to secure replacement counsel without suffering undue prejudice. GRANTED.