Snyder

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The Prior Litigation Cohen sued Snyder for fraudulently inducing him to make sham investments (the Cohen Action). He alleged that Snyder absconded with his money. Respondents David Daneshrad and Assaf “Jay” Cohen (Attorneys) represented Cohen in the lawsuit. Snyder was served with the Cohen Action on September 26, 2020. He did not answer. At Attorneys’ request, the superior court clerk entered default on October 28, 2020. Snyder Challenges the Default In 2022, Snyder moved to quash service and set aside the default, arguing that proof of service in the Cohen Action was fraudulent. He claimed to be living in Florida in 2020, and the court lacked personal jurisdiction because he was never served in California. He sought to set aside the default for lack of notice and extrinsic fraud.

1 Undesignated statutory references are to the Code of Civil Procedure.

2 Snyder asserted that he and Cohen entered a settlement and release (Settlement) in May 2020, encompassing all disputes between them. It required arbitration. Cohen sued Snyder after signing the Settlement. In opposition, Cohen asserted that Attorneys hired a private investigator to ascertain…