Roe JB 65 v. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11 ROE JB 65, Case No.: 24-cv-02349-AJB-MSB
Plaintiff,
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S
v. AMENDED MOTION TO REMAND
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF (Doc. No. 20) LATTER-DAY SAINTS, et al., 16 Defendants. 17 18 Before the Court is Plaintiff John Roe JB 65’s (“Plaintiff”) amended motion to remand. (Doc. No. 20.) The Church of Latter-day Saints (the “Church”) filed an opposition (Doc. No. 24), to which Plaintiff replied (Doc. No. 26). Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1.d.1, the Court finds the matter suitable for determination on the papers. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES the instant motion to remand. I. BACKGROUND On August 26, 2024, Plaintiff filed a complaint in San Diego County Superior Court, alleging he was sexually assaulted as a 14 year old in 1978 by a bishop, Defendant Doe 4, affiliated with the Church. (Doc. No. 8-3, Complaint (“Compl.”)). Plaintiff asserts six claims against Defendants:…