"Why does JohnZ stir Howard so much?"
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EB made several attempts at service. After being informed by Howard Neu, Esquire, an attorney who had represented Mr. Zuccarini in other matters, that he was not retained to represent Mr. Zuccarini in this matter, counsel for EB left two voice messages for Mr. Zuccarini informing him of the filing of the complaint and motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. (First Weiner Decl. at 2). That evening, counsel for EB left another voice message informing Mr. Zuccarini of the entry of the temporary restraining order and directives of the Court's August 10 Order. (First Weiner Decl. at 3). In each message, counsel for EB requested that Mr. Zuccarini return his call or retain counsel to return his call. (First Weiner Decl. at 3-4). Mr. Zuccarini did not respond and no one responded on his behalf. (First Weiner Decl. at 4). In addition, plaintiff's counsel forwarded a copy of the complaint and motion for a temporary restraining order to Mr. Neu. (First Weiner Decl. at 7; Neu letter, First Weiner Decl. at Exh. 1). Via letter to counsel for EB dated August 10, 2000, Mr. Neu stated that he would forward the pleadings in this matter to Mr. Zuccarini by United States mail. (Neu letter, First Weiner Decl. at Exh. 1). Also on August 10, 2000, EB sent a process server to Mr. Zuccarini's residence. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 2). Under oath on February 23, 2000, Mr. Zuccarini confirmed his address and stated that he has lived there for "[a]pproximately 15 years." (Pl. Exh. 5, Zuccarini Dep. at 9, Shields v. Zuccarini, No. 00-494 (E.D. Pa)). Mr. Zuccarini lives in an apartment unit inside a building with an outer security door. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 2). In order to gain access to the individual apartment units, a resident must unlock the security door. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 2). A sign was posted on this outer security door reading, "Deliveries for D-6[.] There is no one available to accept deliveries for D-6 nor will there be for a number of days. Please return to sender all items." (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 3). The process server rang the buzzer for Mr. Zuccarini's apartment, but no one answered. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 4). The next day, the process server returned and spoke to an individual in the management office who confirmed that Mr. Zuccarrini was still paying rent and had refused service of process by other persons. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 5). The same note remained on the security door and no one answered when the server rang the buzzer. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. B 5). On August 11, 2000, a process server attempted to effect service by ringing the buzzer on the security door and by knocking directly on Mr. Zuccarini's apartment door. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. C 4-6). There was no response. (Pl. motion for alternative service at Exh. C 4-6). Neighbors identified Mr. Zuccarini's car which was in a parking lot near the apartment building.
See also,
http://www.keytlaw.com/Cases/shields.htm
