In the corporate world, there is a specific type of “bravery” that only exists when you think the person you’re bullying doesn’t have the ability to fight back.
When I had water intrusions (yes, plural) for days in my old apartment, the corporate office was nasty and they were bold. They were courageous enough to send an unlicensed handyman (who doesn’t hold a license anywhere in the state of Florida) to “fix” my flooding unit for days. They were even brave enough to try to evict me for the crime of demanding a safe living environment.
This wasn’t a “little leak.” This was negligence marinated in arrogance.
But a funny thing happens when a real law firm enters the chat.
The 30-Day Flip 📂⏳
As I’ve documented, within 30 days of Morgan & Morgan accepting my case a lawsuit was filed.
According to my favorite paralegal, not one but two defendants (backed by $2 million policies) are now playing a high-stakes game of legal hide-and-seek. They are ducking and dodging process servers like they’re auditioning for a reboot of Cops.
We’ve actually had to file for an extension with the court just to get them served.
I’ll be honest, when the paralegal got to this part of the conversation, we laughed. Because here’s the truth: People who think they’re innocent don’t hide. People who know they’re exposed do.
Ironically, they had no problem interacting with me when I was just a tenant with water on my floor (and they were leaving harassing notices on my door on a daily basis). But now that accountability is knocking everyone is suddenly “out of the office.”
Why Defendants Dodge Service (and What It Really Means) 🫣👀
For anyone who’s dealing with a similar situation, here’s what you need to know:
Dodging service doesn’t stop the lawsuit. It only delays the inevitable.
Avoidance is not a sign of strength; it’s a sign of liability. People who believe they did nothing wrong don’t run from paperwork.
Courts have backup plans. If defendants keep hiding, courts can allow: substitute service, service by posting, service by publication, or other legally recognized methods.
Dodging service often backfires. Judges notice patterns, remember names, and do not appreciate theatrics.
⭐ Final Thoughts
You can run from the process server.
You can hide behind blinds.
You can pretend you’re not in the office.
But eventually?
You will stand before a judge.
You will answer for what happened.
And you will not outrun the truth.
This chapter of my case isn’t a setback.
It’s confirmation that the lawsuit is real, the damages are real, the negligence was real and accountability is coming… Whether you open the door or not.