Monroy

FACTS

The petition filed on April 2, 2013, alleged plaintiff is the “managing agent of Porter Ranch Estates” and defendant attends meetings of the community’s homeowners association. Defendant had most recently harassed plaintiff on March 14, 2013, by “yelling at” her; he also “cornered [her]” and was “abusive.” He was “secretly taking pictures” of her, and said “he was going to make sure and get rid of [her].” Plaintiff claimed to be “[e]motionally injured” and disturbed. Defendant had been verbally abusing her for at least four months. He “scares [her] to death.” Plaintiff was worried defendant might “snap” and cause her harm in the future. An incident report was appended to the petition, detailing defendant’s activity at the March 14, 2013 meeting. According to the report, defendant used his iPhone’s camera to take a picture of the area “between [plaintiff’s] knees” while she was seated. Defendant deleted the photo when he was confronted by security. Also appended to the petition was a letter from the homeowners association’s counsel to defendant, asking him to cease his inappropriate behavior at future board meetings, and that he refrain from

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