Doe

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Facts Doe and Prier lived in the same dormitory at Stanford University. A financial dispute arose between the parties. According to Doe, Prier threatened Doe over unpaid funds. As a result, Doe sought and obtained a temporary restraining order against Prier, which required Prier to relocate to a different dormitory. B. Procedural Background On April 30, 2024, Doe filed a complaint against Prier for defamation, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, which Doe alleged commenced after Prier was required to relocate to a different residence due to the temporary restraining order. The case was originally assigned to Judge

2 All further unspecified rule references are to the California Rules of

Court. 2 William Monahan.3 On May 20, 2024, Doe filed a peremptory challenge under section 170.6 against Judge Monahan. On May 29, 2024, the case was reassigned to a different bench officer. The trial court’s register of actions indicates the court entered a default against Prier on June 4, 2024, and Prier filed a motion to set aside the default on June 17, 2024. The register of actions also includes an entry on August 16, 2024,…