Matar v. Bimmerheads Werx, LLC, et al.

(Chatsworth Courthouse: Dept. F43) August 27, 2026 DEPARTMENT F43 LAW AND MOTION RULINGS

Hearing Date: 08-27-26 Case # 23CHCV02733, Matar v. Bimmerheads Werx, LLC, et al. Trial Date: None set. MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL MOVING PARTY: Attorney Kiran S. Idrees RESPONDING PARTY: No responses were filed.

RELIEF REQUESTED Attorney Kiran S. Idrees, counsel of record for defendant Jessie Rueckel, seeks to be relieved as counsel for that party. Counsel has filed the required forms and served the client by mail and email, but the proof of service does not indicate the forms were served on plaintiff's counsel. Counsel states circumstances have arisen which have made continued representation unreasonably difficult.

On July 9, 2024, default judgment was entered against defendant Jessie Rueckel. On June 15, 2026, defendant Rueckel, commenced a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 2:26-bk-15970. Bankruptcy counsel has been retained, and this matter is now stayed. Counsel and defendant Rueckel have discussed the status of the matter and the need for substitute arrangements.

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.)¿ Although this case is currently stayed and there is no showing of prejudice, counsel has failed to demonstrate she has complied with the service requirements in California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(d). Therefore, the court denies the motion without prejudice.

CONCLUSION and ORDER Motion is denied without prejudice. Attorney Kiran S. Idrees to give notice.

Case Number: 26CHCV01378 Hearing Date: August 27, 2026 Dept: F43 Dept. F43 Hearing Date: 08-27-26 Case # 26CHCV01378, Doe v. Diaz, et al. Trial Date: None set. DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTIES: Defendants Ty Diaz, Arturo Diaz, and Monique Diaz RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff John Doe, by and through his guardian