Parisa Mills v. Donald Ronald Bechen

I. BACKGROUND

On February 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant Donald Ronald Bechen (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 10 in the Riverside Superior Court. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 4-1.) In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that on or about February 28, 2020, Defendant raped her in his home. (Id. ¶¶ 11–23.) Plaintiff now asserts two causes of action for (1) assault and battery and (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. (Id. ¶¶ 24–36.) On April 6, 2022, Defendant answered in state court. (“Answer,” Dkt. No. 4-2.)

On November 17, 2022, Plaintiff served a response to Defendant’s request for a statement of damages. (“Statement of Damages,” Dkt. No. 4-3.) The Statement of Damages specified that Plaintiff is seeking general damages in the amount of $50,000 for pain, suffering and inconvenience and $50,000 for emotional distress; special damages for medical expenses, future medical expenses, loss of earnings, and loss of future earning capacity; and punitive damages in the amount of $1,000,000. (Id.) On December 12, 2022, Defendant removed the Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk mg Case 5:22-cv-02197-JGB-SHK …