Barry Keith Riddick v. POAH Management Company, et al.

Summary

The court orders the U.S. Marshals Service to use reasonable efforts to locate and personally serve defendant Kellia Young after service by certified mail was not effective under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or Michigan law. The Marshals Service must report the results of its service attempt by February 23, 2026.

Holdings

1. Service was not valid under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(e) because Young was not personally served, the summons and complaint were not left at her dwelling or usual place of abode with a suitable resident, and Miranda White was not shown to be an agent authorized to accept service.
2. Service was not proper under Michigan Court Rule 2.105(A)(2) because the return receipt was not signed by Young, the addressee.
3. The U.S. Marshals Service was required to use reasonable efforts to locate and personally serve Young within 60 days and to report the results to the court by February 23, 2026.

Questions Presented

1. Whether service on Kellia Young was valid under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.
2. Whether service on Young was valid under Michigan Court Rule 2.105(A).
3. What further service efforts the U.S. Marshals Service was required to make for an in forma pauperis plaintiff.

Disposition

other