Legal Opinion
Richelle L. v. Roman Catholic Archbishop
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 17, 2003No. A096763PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KLINE, P. J.
Appellant, Richelle L., is a member of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in San Francisco. Respondent Reverend Felix Namocatcat is employed by respondent Roman Catholic Archdiocese (Archdiocese) as a priest at that church. This civil action for damages was commenced by appellant to compensate for the injuries she allegedly sustained as a result of a sexual relationship initiated by Reverend Namocatcat, who, she alleges, exploited a position of power and trust.
The trial court sustained respondents’ demurrers without leave to amend. The ruling reflects the trial court’s…
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