Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control v. City of Indio

Opinion

GAUT, J.

1. Introduction

Do cross-complaints filed in response to a reverse validation action 1 survive after the primary action has been dismissed because of lack of jurisdiction for failure to serve it properly? 2 We hold that that jurisdiction over the cross-complaints was never completed and they should also be dismissed.

2. Factual and Procedural Background

On November 29, 1999, the City of Indio enlarged the Indio Merged Redevelopment Project Area by adopting Ordinance No. 1260. On January 26, 2000, plaintiff Coachella Valley Water District (Water District) filed a reverse validation…