A shocking case of alleged medical malpractice has emerged from Santa Clara County, California, where a plaintiff claims to have suffered severe injuries during a routine laser hair removal procedure. On January 3, 2025, Agelie Rivera filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California against SEV Laser Aesthetics San Jose, LLC, Isabella Rey, Sevana Petrosian, and unnamed defendants. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of professional negligence and demands accountability for the damages inflicted.
According to the court documents, Agelie Rivera alleges that on January 11, 2024, she underwent a laser hair removal procedure at SEV Laser Aesthetics' Los Gatos location. The procedure was performed by Isabella Rey, a registered nurse employed by SEV. Rivera contends that Rey negligently set the laser equipment at an incorrect level throughout the hour-long session, resulting in painful burns on her legs, underarms, and upper lip. "The burns suffered by Plaintiff as a result of said incident damaged and discolored Plaintiff's skin," reads the complaint. Rivera asserts that these injuries have left visible scars covering 90% of her legs and other body areas.
The complaint further details how SEV Laser Aesthetics San Jose allegedly misrepresented their services as being safe and performed with appropriate methods and equipment. The company promoted itself as providing "the Celebrity Laser Hair Removal Experience," boasting endorsements from high-profile clients like Khloé Kardashian. However, Rivera argues that SEV failed to deliver on these promises due to negligent practices by its staff.
Rivera's legal action seeks various forms of relief from the court. She is pursuing general damages for pain and suffering, compensation for medical expenses incurred due to her injuries, reimbursement for lost earnings both past and future, and additional out-of-pocket losses related to the incident. Moreover, she demands interest as allowed by law and coverage for all costs associated with bringing this suit forward.
Representing Agelie Rivera is attorney Ginny Bedi from Ginny Bedi Law P.C., while no information about the defense attorneys is provided in the document. The case has been assigned Case No.: 25CV455614 in Santa Clara County's Superior Court under Judge L. Ayala's review.