A dental malpractice lawsuit has been filed, alleging negligence and unauthorized procedures by a local dentist. On November 12, 2024, Lorena Leyva filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, against Iraj Movahhedi, DDS, also known as Iraj Movadi, and unnamed defendants. The lawsuit claims that Leyva suffered significant physical and emotional injuries due to negligent dental care.
According to the complaint, Lorena Leyva accuses Dr. Iraj Movahhedi and his associates of medical malpractice stemming from treatments beginning in March 2014. Leyva alleges that the defendants failed to exercise the necessary care and skill expected in their profession while providing dental services. She contends that these failures resulted in severe pain, disfigurement, loss of gum tissue, and improper implantation of teeth. Additionally, Leyva asserts that certain medical procedures were performed without her consent or knowledge, further exacerbating her injuries.
The plaintiff's legal action is based on several allegations: negligent examination and treatment of her oral health issues by Dr. Movahhedi and others; unauthorized medical interventions; and failure to inform her about the nature of the procedures being conducted. These actions allegedly led to both physical harm and emotional distress for Leyva. The complaint highlights that she has endured substantial pain and suffering due to these purported acts of negligence.
Leyva seeks compensatory damages exceeding $100,000 for general damages related to her injuries. She also requests compensation for past and future medical expenses incurred due to dental malpractice. Furthermore, she seeks damages for lost income and diminished earning capacity resulting from her inability to work during recovery periods necessitated by ongoing treatments. In addition to monetary reliefs such as pre-judgment interest and court costs associated with pursuing this case against Dr. Movahhedi et al., Leyva asks for any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The case is identified under Case No: 2024CUMMO033105 in the Superior Court of California for Ventura County. Lorena Leyva represents herself as a pro se litigant without an attorney listed on record at this time; no defense counsel information was provided within available documents.