Can Publicizing a Person's "Address and Physical Appearance" in Connection with True Allegations of Misconduct Be Actionable?

Magistrate Judge Sean Riordan in Davis v. Harrison (E.D. Cal.) discusses a lawsuit that stems from family drama.

Plaintiff sued for defamation and for intentional infliction of emotional distress, then moved for judgment on the pleadings.

The report and recommendation concluded that there were factual disputes as to the defamation question.

But it also raised the question whether and when even accurate allegations, coupled with disclosure of personal information, might constitute IIED .

Defendant was granted temporary conservatorship of Mr. Shabazz before she married him and took him to live with her in Washington state.

Defendant then started two petitions to have Plaintiff arrested based on false allegations that she abused him.

Defendant posted screenshots of conversations between them and Plaintiff 's personal photos and videos on TikTok .

Defendant has revealed Plaintiff 's address and the names of Plaintiff 's children, putting Plaintiff 's family in danger.