Ahang Mirshojae Files to Dismiss Wrongful Death Suit
The defendant denies allegations that she orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against her former husband.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Financial Crime
Ahang Mirshojae has officially moved to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed against her in the Van Nuys Superior Court. She denies any involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme that resulted in the death of her ex-husband, Dr. Hamid Mirshojae.
Why it matters
The legal battle centers on allegations that financial greed and jealousy drove a conspiracy to commit murder. Ahang Mirshojae, who is also facing criminal charges, maintains her innocence against these civil claims.
Ahang Mirshojae has formally filed a motion to dismiss the civil case following a previous plea of not guilty to murder. The litigation involves two separate wrongful death lawsuits filed by Ghazal Simorgh and Razieh Shahidi.
The players
Ahang Mirshojae
The 54-year-old defendant in the wrongful death lawsuits who has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Hamid Mirshojae
A 57-year-old physician who was fatally shot in the parking lot of his workplace in 2024.
Karen Moskowitz
The judge presiding over the legal filings at the Van Nuys Superior Court.
Ghazal Simorgh
An individual who initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the defendant in July 2025.
Razieh Shahidi
An individual who filed a separate wrongful death lawsuit against the defendant in June 2026.
The details
The lawsuits allege that Ahang Mirshojae enlisted four co-defendants to carry out the shooting at the Warner Plaza Medical Center in Woodland Hills. Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, 57, was killed in the parking lot in August 2024.
Timeline
Ahang and Hamid Mirshojae divorced in 2010.
Hamid Mirshojae was fatally shot on August 23, 2024.
Ghazal Simorgh filed a wrongful death lawsuit in July 2025.
Razieh Shahidi filed a wrongful death lawsuit on June 17, 2026.
Ahang Mirshojae filed her motion to dismiss on October 27, 2026.
Legal Context
The filing of this motion to dismiss follows established procedures under the 2024 California Code of Civil Procedure wrongful death statutes. This motion represents a standard procedural step in Los Angeles civil litigation where defendants seek to challenge the sufficiency of wrongful death claims.
The case highlights local concerns regarding safety and the legal processes currently unfolding at the Van Nuys Superior Court. Residents of the area can expect ongoing media coverage as these high-profile civil and criminal proceedings continue.
The takeaway
This case illustrates the complex intersection between civil wrongful death litigation and pending criminal murder charges in the California court system. The outcome of the motion to dismiss will determine whether the civil claims proceed to trial while the criminal case remains active.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
