Herrera v. Exxon Corp.: Exxon Co., U. S. A.

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION

RENFREW, District Judge.

This action was originally filed on February 13, 1976, in the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Mateo against Exxon Corporation (“Exxon”), Exxon Company, U.S.A., and twenty fictitious individuals designated as “Does I through XX, inclusive.” The pleadings state that, although plaintiff believes that each unnamed defendant is somehow responsible for the activity of which he complains, the true names of the Doe defendants are unknown and will be added by amendment when ascertained. No allegation concerning the…