Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 21STCV33388, Date: 2023-02-02 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV33388    Hearing Date: February 2, 2023    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Ramin Azadegan of Azadegan Law Group APC, counsel of record for Plaintiff Elana Malekan, seeks to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states that Plaintiff has failed to discharge her repeated promises, Plaintiff has breached her financial obligations towards counsel, and irreconcilable differences have arisen due to Plaintiff’s conduct, which makes it unreasonably difficult for counsel to carry out the employment effectively.  No party opposed the motion.

Absent a showing of resulting prejudice, an attorney’s request for withdrawal should be granted.  (People v. Prince (1968) 268 Cal.App.2d 398, 406.)  Counsel’s motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.  Trial is not until May 1, 2023, and there is no prejudice to Plaintiff.

The unopposed motion to be relieved is GRANTED and effective upon filing a proof of service showing service of the signed Form MC-053 order and this order on Elana Malekan and all parties who have appeared.

Moving party to give notice.

Parties who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the Court at SMCDEPT48@lacourt.org indicating intention to submit.  Parties intending to appear are encouraged to appear remotely and should be prepared to comply with Dept. 48’s new requirement that those attending court in person wear a surgical or N95 or KN95 mask.

       Dated this 2nd day of February 2023