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An individual came into my office and delivered an envelope with my name on it. I was not in at the time and my office assistant took it. Inside was a notice that my company -- a Fortune 500 -- was being sued for nonpayment on an insurance claim. My name was not on the form nor was I personally served. Also, the address was incorrect on the form. Will I still need to show up to defend myself?
In most states, when a business is sued, papers can be left at a principal office with an adult in charge. An office assistant probably qualifies. It sounds as if your company -- not you -- is being sued. Therefore, it doesn't matter that your name is not on the form. Regardless of the address being wrong, your company should send someone to court on the appropriate day. If it fails do so so, it risks the possibility that a default judgment will be entered against it.
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