The court properly denied plaintiff's motion for a default judgment, and sua sponte dismissed the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction, as plaintiff failed to demonstrate proper service of the summons and complaint. Service by certified mail to the corporate defendant's address, alone, is not a proper means of service.
Miller v. 21st Century Fox Am., Inc., NY Slip Op 01311 (1st Dep't February 25, 2020)
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