Nan Su Paek v. In Chul Song

This action seeks to recover damages caused by the alleged malpractice of defendant Dr. In Chul Song. The summons and complaint were received by Dr. Song and referred to his carrier in the expectation that the matter would be defended. However, as the result of an administrative error, the carrier failed to inform counsel. Thereafter, upon receipt of a notice of default, defendant, allegedly without knowledge of the contents of the legal papers, merely forwarded this document as well. Entry of a default was taken and a motion to vacate served shortly thereafter. In requesting vacatur, the…