Judge: Armen Tamzarian, Case: 22STCV13240, Date: 2023-03-27 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV13240    Hearing Date: March 27, 2023    Dept: 52

Order to Show Cause Re: Default Judgment

On March 1, 2023, the court found plaintiff Nussbaum APC had not shown adequate proof of service on defendant Michael Verdi.  The court found, “The record shows the CMRA was not ‘the only address reasonably known for’ defendant Michael Verdi,” and plaintiff was therefore required to “exercise reasonable diligence to personally serve Verdi before resorting to substituted service.” 

On March 21, 2023, plaintiff requested entry of Michael Verdi’s default.  The clerk entered Verdi’s default.  Plaintiff had not, however, filed any new proof of service of summons.  Because plaintiff has not shown valid service of process on Verdi, the court must vacate his default.

The court hereby vacates the default of defendant Michael Verdi.