Jane Roe SL 48 v. Doe 1
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
On August 26, 2024, in Los Angeles Superior Court, Plaintiff brought various state law claims based on sexual abuse that she allegedly suffered as a minor. Dkt. # 1-1 (“Compl.”). Plaintiff, who is a California citizen, has sued a series of fictitiously named defendants: Doe 1 and Doe 2 are incorporated in Utah and have their principal place of business in Utah, and Doe 3 is a “Stake,” an unincorporated association with its principal place of business in Los Angeles, California. See id.; Mot. 5:16–17; Dkt. # 20-4.
Plaintiff amended the complaint to add Doe 4, a corporation sole, but does not address Doe 4 in her motion to remand. See generally Mot. Defendants argue that Doe 4 should be disregarded for jurisdictional purposes, and, on reply, Plaintiff does not address the argument. See Opp. 14:7–16:3; see generally Reply. Thus, the Court will disregard Doe 4 for jurisdictional purposes.
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:25-00436 MWC (Ex) Date: March 31, 2025 Title Jane Roe SL 48 v. Doe 1 et al.
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