Palmer v. Hofman

Karin Hofman appeals the district court’s ruling finding that good cause excused the delay of service of process upon her by Plaintiff Becky Palmer. Concluding the district court erred when it found good cause existed for the delay, we reverse and remand.

I.Background Facts and Proceedings.

Palmer and Hofman were involved in a vehicle accident on May 26, 2004. Palmer filed suit on May 23, 2006, asserting a negligence claim against Hofman resulting in injuries and other damages to Palmer. Allied Mutual Insurance, 1 Palmer’s under-insured motorist policy carrier, was also a named defendant. Two…