Notice Of Motion And Motion To Quash Service Of Summons
Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Monday, June 08, 2026, Line 11.
1 - Defendant Luke O'Brien's Motion To Quash Service Of Summons is GRANTED. Plaintiff has not demonstrated proper service on Defendant O'Brien. Plaintiff purports to have served the summons and complaint on Moving Defendant by mail. Plaintiff has not established service consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 415.30. Nor has Plaintiff demonstrated proper substituted service under Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20. Moving Defendant's actual notice of the action is insufficient to establish jurisdiction. Plaintiff's purported service on Moving Defendant is quashed.
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