Roe JB 65 v. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JOHN ROE JB 65, Case No.: 24-cv-02349-AJB-MSB

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND

v. DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS’

MOTION TO DISMISS

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF

LATTER-DAY SAINTS, et al., (Doc. No. 15) Defendants. 16 17 Before the Court is a motion to dismiss filed by Defendant The Church of Latter- day Saints (the “Church”) and Temple Corporation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints (“Temple Corporation”) (collectively, “Defendants”). (Doc. No. 15.) Plaintiff John Roe JB 65 (“Plaintiff”) filed an opposition (Doc. No. 18), to which Defendants replied (Doc. No. 23). 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 GRANTS in part and DENIES in part the instant motion to dismiss. I. BACKGROUND On August 26, 2024, Plaintiff filed a complaint in San Diego County…