Timothy W. v. Julie W. CA4/3
Opinion
Opinion
FACTS
A full statement of the facts can be found in the companion case, Timothy W. v. Julie W. (Oct. 26, 2022, G059429) [nonpub. opn.] (Timothy W.). For our purposes, it is sufficient to say that Timothy and Julie were married from 1995 until Timothy filed for dissolution in June 2018. During the dissolution proceedings, Julie hired Echavarria, a private investigator. Julie disclosed information to Echavarria that she had allegedly promised Timothy she would never reveal (the sensitive information). Echavarria allegedly told other people connected with the dissolution case, which resulted in the disclosure of the sensitive information to several other people. (Timothy W., supra,
G059429.)
Timothy subsequently sued defendants in civil court while the dissolution case was pending. His first amended complaint alleged 12 causes of action: (1) Breach of Oral Contract; (2) Breach of Oral Contract (Specific Performance); (3) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; (4) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; (5) Breach of Obligation of Confidential Relationship and Communications; (6) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (7) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress;