John Doe v. Nike USA Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. 2:23-cv-10197-RGK-SSC Date December 21, 2023 Title John Doe v. Nike USA, Inc. et al.
Present: The Honorable R. GARY KLAUSNER, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Joseph Remigio Not Reported N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause Re: Pseudonymous Plaintiff
On September 26, 2023, Plaintiff, using the pseudonym “John Doe,” filed a Complaint against Defendants Nike USA, Inc. and Anastasia Flevaris in Los Angeles County Superior Court. On December 4, 2023, Defendants removed the case to this Court. Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 10 and 17, a plaintiff must list his real name in the complaint. Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(a), 17(a)(1). These rules serve the purpose of promoting “the public’s right to open courts and the right of private individuals to confront their accusers.” Doe v.…