Dill
Dill v. Berquist Construction Co.
Opinion
Opinion
McKINSTER, J.
A plaintiff appeals from an order dismissing his action against two defendants. We affirm.
Procedural Background
In March of 1987, plaintiff Jim Dill filed a complaint seeking the recovery of damages for personal injuries for which the defendants were allegedly liable under theories of negligence and strict liability. Among the defendants named were Berquist Construction Company and Strata America (hereinafter, Berquist and Strata, respectively, and collectively defendants).
On June 7, 1988, Dill mailed a copy of the summons, complaint, and statement of damages (Code Civ. Proc., § 425.II ), return receipt requested, addressed to “Berquist Construction Co." at an address in Oregon. Also enclosed was a cover letter stating that the defendant was being served pursuant to section 415.40. The postal receipt returned to Dill bears the signature of a Kelly Nofziger on the line labelled “Signature—Addressee.” On the same date, Dill mailed copies of the same documents by the same means, addressed to “Strata America” at an address in Utah. That receipt was returned bearing the signamre of an L. Warner on the line labelled “Signature—Agent.”