JEFF NELSON, et al.; Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN DOES 1 through 50, et al.; Defendants.

Case No.: BC645561

Hearing Date: July 7, 2020

[TENTATIVE] RULING RE:

PLAINTIFF JEFF NELSON’S MOTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE to COUNSEL FOR THE CHANTELLE ROBIN DEFENDANTS AS TO WHY THEY SHOULD NOT BE ORDERED TO REVEAL THE NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ROBIN DEFENDANTS

The Motion for an Order to Show Cause to Counsel for the Chantelle Robin Defendants As To Why They Should Not Be Ordered to Reveal the Names and Contact Information for the Robin Defendants is GRANTED. The Order to Show Cause to Counsel for the Chantelle Robin Defendants as to why They Should Not Be Ordered to Reveal the Names and Contact Information for the Robin Defendants is scheduled for October2, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.

Factual Background

This is a defamation case. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges as follows. Plaintiff Jeff Nelson (“Nelson”) on July 31, 2016, invited a vegan Youtube personality to sp