IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR THE COUNTY OF MULTNOMAH
Case No. 16CV08650
CITY OF PORTLAND, a public body; and TRI-COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT OF OREGON, a public body, Plaintiffs
v.
JOHN DOE/JANE DOE, unknown driver, Defendant.
SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: (1) JOHN DOE; OR (2) JANE DOE. READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!
You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this summons, which occurred on April 19, 2016, and in the case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, plaintiffs will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. The object of this Complaint and demand for relief are claims for indemnification and contribution for any damages to Michael Cooley and Lori Cooley caused by the negligence of John Doe/Jane Doe related to a hit and run accident which occurred on or about June 15, 2013 in which John Doe/Jane Doe, driving a truck in a negligent manner, struck Michael Cooley, while he was riding his bicycle northbound on North Interstate Avenue near the intersection of North Greeley Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon and causing significant injury to Mr. Cooley.
You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiffs’ attorneys.
If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyers Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 in the Portland metropolitan area or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.
THIS SERVICE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE SUMMONS is made pursuant to an Order of the Court, dated April 12, 2016, allowing service upon defendant by publication.
Submitted by:
Kimberly Sewell, OSB No. 971931
Attorney for Plaintiff Tri-County Metropolitan
Transportation District of Oregon
503-962-5656, 503-962-3095 (fax)
300 SW 1st Avenue, Ste 300
Portland, OR 97201
Robert Yamachika, OSB No. 065560
Attorney for City of Portland
503-823-4047, 503-823-3089 (fax)
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Rm 430
Portland, OR 97204
All phone numbers are within the United States
Published Apr. 19, 26, May 3 & 10, 2016.
BT/OL15835048