New York State Thruway Authority v. Fenech

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard M. Platkin, J.

In this action to recover for damage to property, defendants Nathan C. Fenech and Silver Creek Transport Ltd. move, in part, pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a) (8) to dismiss the complaint as against them on the ground that the court lacks personal jurisdiction over them. Movants contend that plaintiff New York State Thruway Authority failed to effect service of process on them in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague Service Convention) (20 UST…