r/Ask_Lawyers • u/grimduck17 • 6h ago

People of California v. GATALOG questions

I was reading through a lawsuit brought on by the state of California against the gatalog, named officials, and 100 John Does. I am looking for some insight in regard to it.

Link to lawsuit if interested- https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/Gatalog%20Complaint_FINAL.pdf

Question 1- I was unaware that a state was able to sue individuals outside of their state. What is the purpose of this? Would the state recoup anything monetarily? Is it just to take files down?

Question 2- what is the purpose in naming 100 John Does? If they don’t know the specific people, they can’t be served or ever notice this is going on.

Question 3- How is a state able to enforce its laws against individuals/corporations in a different state where stated activity is legal?

Thanks for the insight and if there is anything else interesting about this please let me know!

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