Overview
- A Jan. 21 filing in Los Angeles County seeks to invalidate service of the complaint tied to an alleged Oct. 16, 2023 collision in Santa Barbara County.
- Defense papers say documents were dropped at Neuman + Associates’ front desk on Dec. 23, 2025, which they contend is not DeGeneres’ dwelling or business.
- The plaintiff’s filings state a process server tried to deliver papers on Jan. 5, 6 and 7 at NKSFB, LLC, reportedly leaving them with a building employee or security guard.
- Firm founder Harley Neuman declared DeGeneres was not present during the drop-off and that no one interacted with the server, acknowledged receipt or received a mailed copy.
- The suit alleges DeGeneres ran a stop sign and struck the plaintiff’s Tesla, seeks unspecified damages, and is set for an April 30, 2026 court date.