Seiden Law Obtains Precedent-Setting Decision Allowing Alternative Service Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic
Convergen Energy LLC et al v. Brooks et al
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
2020 WL 4038353
Case No. 1:20-cv-3746-LJL
On July 17, 2020, the Honorable Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled in favor of Seiden Law’s clients, Libra Group and Convergen Energy LLC, granting Plaintiffs’ motion for alternative service on the international defendants named in the case.
The Hon. Judge Liman considered the exigent circumstances provided by the current global pandemic and recognized the plaintiff’s efforts to effect service via the proper international channels and the significant delay in procedure that would result. After reviewing these facts, the Court ruled to “exercise its discretion to order service pursuant to Rule 4(f)(3)” and granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for alternative service on the international defendants located in Spain.