District Court, D. New Jersey March 10, 1999, Civil Action 99-654(WHW) (Vail v. Doe)

WALLS, District Judge.

This matter has been opened to the Court by plaintiff James P. Vail under the Court’s diversity jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Vail brings suit against a fictitious, unknown defendant, John Doe, for sending e-mails over the Internet that allegedly damage the plaintiffs reputation and cause him upset, emotional distress, shame, humiliation and embarrassment. Mr.