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Janet Lindner Spielberg (221926) LAW OFFICES OF JANET LINDNER SPIELBERG 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 392-8801 Fax: (310) 278-5938 E-mail: [email protected]

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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION

FELTON A. SPEARS, JR. and SIDNEY SCHOLL, on behalf ofthemselves and all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, v. WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., a Washington corporation; FIRST AMERICAN EAPPRAISEIT, a Delaware corporation; and LENDER'S SERVICE, INC., Defendants.

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CASE NO.: 5:08-CV-00868 (HRL) CLASS ACTION PROOFS OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANTS WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., FIRST AMERICAN EAPPRAISEIT and LENDER'S SERVICE, INC.

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PROOFS OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANTS WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., FIRST AMERICAN EAPPRAISEIT and LENDER'S SERVICE, INC. CASE NO.: 5:08·CV·00868 (HRL)

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TO: THE COURT, ALL PARTIES AND THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD: Plaintiffs Felton A. Spears, Jr. and Sidney Scholl hereby submit, as Exhibit A, the Proofs of Service of Summons and Complaint on Defendants Washington Mutual, Inc., First American Eappraiseit and Lender's Service, Inc.

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/s/ Michael D. Braun Michael D. Braun 12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 109 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 442-7755 Fax: (310) 442-7756 Joseph N. Kravec, Jr. (Admitted Pro Hac Vice) SPECTER SPECTER EVANS & MANOGUE, P.C. The 26th Floor Koppers Building Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 Tel: (412) 642-2300 Fax: (412) 642-2309 Ira Spiro SPIRO MOSS BARNESS & BARGE, LLP 11377 West Olympic Blvd., Fifth Floor Los Angeles, CA 90064-1683 Tel: (310) 235-2468 Fax: (310) 235-2456 Janet Lindner Spielberg LAW OFFICES OF JANET LINDNER SPIELBERG 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: (310) 392-8801 Fax: (310) 278-5938
Attorneys for Plaintiffs

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EXHIBIT A

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FELTON A. SPEARS, JR. and SIDl\'EY SCHOLL, on behalf of themcselves and all others similarly situated" Plaintiff(s),
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No. C08-00868
DECLARATION OF SERVICE

WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., a \Vashington corporation" Defendant(s),
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The undersigned, being first duly swom on oath deposes and says: That helshe is now and at all times herein mentioned was a citizen oflhe United States, over the age of eighteen years, not a party to or interested in the above entiUed action and competent to be a witness therein. That on the 28th day of February, 2008 @ 03;00 PM, at the address of 1301 2ND AVE 35th lloor, Seattle, within KING County, WA, the undersigned duly served the following doeumellt(s); SUMMONS IN A CIVIL CASE; COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES, EQUITABLE, DECLARATORY AND IN.JUNCTIVE RELIEF; CIVIL COVER SHEET; ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE; INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF ADR FORMS REGARDING SELECTION OF AN ADR PROCESS; NOTICE OF LAWSUIT AND REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS; GENERAL ORDER NO. 53; GE~ERAL ORDER NO. 45; ECF REGISTRATION INFORMATION HANDOUT; GENERAL ORDER NO. 40; CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW AND MOTION/TRIAUSETTLEMENT/CASE MANAGEMENT/DISMISSAL HEARING SCHEDULES; GUIDELI]'I;"ES FROM THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SAN .JOSE DIVISION; ORDER SETTIl.\'G INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CO:"fFEIU:NCE AND ADR DEADLINES in the above entitled action upon WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., by lhen llnd there personally delivering ONE true and correct eopy(ies) of the above documents into the hands of and leaving same with JAMIE BUHL, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the [a~~ the Stat~ \Vflshington that the foregoing is true lI;bd ~otrcct:! ;"
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Process Server NW Legal Support, Tne. 200 West Thomas Street, Suite 140 Seattle, WA 98119 206.223.9426

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Michael D. Braun, 167416 BRAUN LAW GROUP, P.C. 12304 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 109 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025-1040 Phone: (310) 442-7755 Fax: (310) 442-7756 Attorney for: Plaintiff

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
Spears, Jr. Plaintiff{s)
CASE NUMOER,

C08-00868 HRL
PROOF OF SERVICE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
(Usc sepnrntc proof of service fOT each personlpllTty served)

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Washington Mutual, Inc. Defendant{s)

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At the time ofselVice I was at least 18 years ofage and not a party to this action and I served copies ofthe (specify documents): a.
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complaint

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other(specify): See Attachment

2. Person served: a' 1&1 Defendant{11ame): First American eAppraiseIT, a Delaware Corporation

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Other (specify name and title or relationship to the party/btlsiness named): Laurie Grushen, vice President Address where papers were selVed: 1 American Way Building 1 Santa Ana, CA 92707

Manner of Service in compliance with (the appropriate box must be checked): a. 1&1 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure b. 0 California Code of Civil Procedure
I served the person named in Item 2:

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By Personal service. By personally delivering copies. If the person is a minor, by leaving copies with a parent, guardian, conselVator or similar fiduciary nnd to the minor if at least twelve (12) years of age.

1. ~ Papers were served on (date): 2/20/2008
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nt(time): 4:55PM

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By Substituted service. By leaving copies: (home) atthe dwelling house, usual place ofabode, orusunl place ofbusiness ofthe person selVed in the presence ofa competent member ofthe household. at least 18 years of age. who was informed ofthe general nature ofthe papers.

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(business) or a person apparently in charge ofthe office ofpiace ofbusiness, at least 18 years ofage, who was informed ofthe general nature ofthe papers. Papers were served on (date): at (time):

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by mailing (by first-class mail, postage prepaid) copies to the person selVed in Item 2{b) at the place where the copies were left in Item 2(c). papers were mailed on (date): due diligence. _

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r made at least three (3) attempts to personally serve the defendant.
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Moil lIl'Id acknowledgmeot ofservice, By mailing (byfirst.class matl orairtnafl, post(lgeprepmd) C(lpie~ to tlte person served, with twa (2) copies of the form ofWaiyer of Service of Summons and Complaint and II n:turn envelope, postage prepaid addressed to too sender. (Atmcb complo~cd Waivllf of Service of Summons and Complaint).

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domestic! corpor.ntio... unineol'))Ofnted lISSocilltiOIl (mcludlng pllrtnership). or pnblfc entit:y. (FoR.eiv.p. 4(11») (C.C.P. 416.10) By delivering, during usual busillfSS bours. a cOpy of tbe 5l1lIUllOIlS IlIId complaint to an officer, Ii managing or general agent. or to !U1Y other IIgent authorized by appoinbnent or by lawto receivellerviceofprocess ana. [fthe agellt is one aUfflarizC
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SlJlllltituted service DD dornl!St~ l:Ol'Pomri0J11 uninc0ll'0rated Dssoolltfon (includlngpllrtnenfdp), 6r plJbUc entity. (C.C.P. 4J 5.20 only) :By leaving dining usual omlle hours. It copy otthe slltnmoDS and complaint in the Om'le ofthe person served With the person 'Vbo apparently WIIS in cbarge and the~afier by mai1ina (bJlfirat-elass ntJ1/l, ]JtJ$ta~ prqm1d) coplts to the pel'9ons l!t th~ pku;e whim! the copies were left in filII compliance with C.C.P. 415.20. Substitute lierv\ce upon the California Secretary ofSlDte requires ~ COm order. (Attach 11 copy of the ordllr 10 lIti9 Proofof SerVic:e).

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Service on II foreign corporation. In any manner prescribed fur individuals by FRcP 4(f).
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Service upon fue Unit\ld Sflltes, lind Its Ageneie!;, Corporations or Officers.

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by delivering a copy oftbe summons and complllint to the c(erieal employee designated by the U.s. Attl>mey authorized to accept service, pursuant to the procedures furthe Office ofthe U,S. Attorney fur IICC1lp1&nceofservite. or by sendil'lga co~y of the summons and complaint by registered or certified mallllddressed to the civil proClCSS cleric at the U.S. Attorneys Office.
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By sending a copy ot'tlle Si1mmollS and complaim by registered or certified mail 'Iu the Attorney General ofthe United States lit WGShington. D.c.. (At'UU:h sIgned return t(!r;e.;pt or other cvidelll!l! nf seuUII receipt by the person served).
By llendin/i: a oopy oftbc summons and complaint by registered or certified mail to the officer, agency or cOrporation (Alta eh mgnlld retnru receipt ot" other t\vidonce /If actllnl receipt by the person served).

6. At ,we time arlll!rvieclwas at laast 18 years Drage nut! nola party to this action. 7. Person serving (name.
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Wendy Duffield One Legal - tS4 Marin
504 ReQwood l:llvcl. #;(23 Novato. CA 94947
415-491-01506

Fee for serviee: .$ 64. 00
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1. am a Califurnia sheriff, marsOn]. or eonstablo and I certifY that the foregoing is true II1ld correct.
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declare Ul1der penalty ofpeljury that the foregoing

Date: 2/21/2008
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Attachment: Civil Case Cover Shee~ ADR Packate, Guidelines from the Clerk of the Court, ManagementDismissal Hearing Schedule, General Order No. 40, ECF Registration Information Handout, General Order 45, General Order 53, Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Complaint, Additional ADR Documents, Order in re E-Filing in Cases With Unrepresented Parties

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RETURN OF SERVICE
Service of ibe Summons and ComplaInt was made by ma 1

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STAT-EMENT OF SERVICE FEES
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DECLARATION OF SERVER

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PROOF OF SERVICE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) )ss.: )

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I am employed in the county of Los Angeles, State of California, I am over the age of 18 and not a party to the within action; my business address is 12304 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90025. On February 29,2008, using the Northern District of California's Electronic Case Filing System, with the ECF ID registered to Michael D. Braun, I filed and served the document(s) described as:

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PROOFS OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANTS WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC., FIRST AMERICAN EAPPRAISEIT and LENDER'S SERVICE, INC.
The ECF System is designed to automatically generate an e-mail message to all parties in the case, which constitutes service. According to the ECF IP ACER system, for this case, the parties served are as follows: Janet Lindner Spielberg, Esq. Joseph N. Kravec, Jr., Esq. Ira Spiro, Esq. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Robert J. Pfister, Esq. [email protected]

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Attorneys for Defendants
I am employed in the office of a member of the bar of this Court at whose direction the service was made. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the above is true and correct. Executed on February 29,2008, at Los Angeles, California 90025.

/S/ LEITZA MOLINAR Leitza Molinar

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