diff --git a/rw_core/core/common_test.go b/rw_core/core/common_test.go
index d07a095..8375f70 100644
--- a/rw_core/core/common_test.go
+++ b/rw_core/core/common_test.go
@@ -201,6 +201,14 @@
 				if done {
 					break
 				}
+			} else if d != nil && d.ParentId == "" { // case where logical device deleted
+				if verificationFunction(nil) {
+					ch <- 1
+					break
+				}
+				if done {
+					break
+				}
 			}
 			time.Sleep(retryInterval)
 		}