MICHAEL XAVIER ET AL VS. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO ET AL

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Monday, July 21, 2025, Line 7. DEFENDANT THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Motion To Strike Pursuant To Ccp 425.16 ("Anti-Slapp Motion").

Defendant The Regents of the University of California' Anti-SLAPP Special Motion to Strike is denied. The motion is untimely as it was not filed "within 60 days of the service of the complaint." (Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16(f).) Defendant was served with the complaint in January of 2025 and filed this motion in June of 2025. The court concludes that defendant could have filed this motion sooner since the complaint included allegations regarding how the letter caused emotional distress. (Complaint, pars. 26, 75.) On this record, the court declines to exercise discretion in favor of hearing the merits of Defendant's motion.

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