Newman v. G. D. Searle & Co.

— In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, defendant Searle and Co. appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated May 29, 1975, which denied its motion to dismiss the complaint on the ground of lack of personal jurisdiction. Order reversed, on the law, with $20 costs and disbursements, and motion granted. Plaintiff served the summons and complaint upon appellant pursuant to section 307 of the Business Corporation Law by personally serving the Secretary of State of the State of New York on April 8, 1974 and by mailing a copy to defendant G. D. Searle and Co.…