Allen
Pedus Building Services, Inc. v. Allen
Opinion
Opinion
Spencer, J.
Introduction
Plaintiffs Pedus Building Services, Inc., and WCS, Ltd. appeal from the order granting defendant Tex W. Allen’s motion to quash service of summons for lack of personal jurisdiction and dismissing the complaint. We reverse.
Factual and Procedural Background
On August 29, 2000, plaintiffs filed this action for equitable relief and damages against defendant, setting forth causes of action for (1) declaratory and injunctive relief, (2) intentional interference with economic advantage, (3) unfair competition, (4) breach of contract and (5) misappropriation of trade secrets and other confidential information. Plaintiffs served defendant with a copy of the summons and complaint on September 11.
According to the allegations of the operative complaint, plaintiff Pedus Building Services, Inc. (Pedus) “is a large multi-national corporation that provides janitorial and security services for building owners throughout the United States.” It “is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plaintiff WCS, Ltd.” Pedus is a California corporation whose principal place of business is in Monterey Park, California.