What happens if I don't respond to this summons?

If you fail to respond within 20 days (60 if served outside Washington), the court may enter a default judgment against you.

How do I respond to the complaint?

Prepare a written answer stating your defenses and serve a copy on the plaintiff's attorney within the deadline.

Can I get more time to respond?

Not from the court automatically; you can contact the plaintiff's attorney to request an extension or consult an attorney immediately.

Court Notice — Mason (26-2-00082-23)

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LoanCare, LLC has filed a lawsuit against Shaneesha Solano and Joseph Solano in Mason County Superior Court. The defendants must respond in writing within 20 days of service (60 days if served outside Washington) or risk a default judgment.

Key Takeaways

Defendants: Shaneesha and Joseph Solano are being sued
Respond in writing within 20 days of service
60-day response period if served outside Washington
Default judgment may be entered for lack of response
Plaintiff counsel: Aldridge Pite, LLP (Kimberly Hood)

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Mason
Case #: 26-2-00082-23

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If you don't respond

If no written response is served within 20 days of service (or 60 days if served outside Washington), a default judgment may be entered against the defendants, granting the plaintiff the relief requested in the complaint.

What to do next

1
Confirm service date
Determine the exact date you were served to calculate the 20-day (or 60-day) response deadline.
2
Consult an attorney
Contact a lawyer promptly to prepare a written response before the deadline and avoid default.
3
Serve your response
Serve your written answer or Notice of Appearance on Aldridge Pite, LLP (Kimberly Hood) at khood@aldridgepite.com or (206) 707-9603 within the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I don't respond to this summons?: If you fail to respond within 20 days (60 if served outside Washington), the court may enter a default judgment against you.
How do I respond to the complaint?: Prepare a written answer stating your defenses and serve a copy on the plaintiff's attorney within the deadline.
Can I get more time to respond?: Not from the court automatically; you can contact the plaintiff's attorney to request an extension or consult an attorney immediately.

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Legal terms in this notice

Summons: A formal notice that a lawsuit has been filed and requires the defendant to respond.
Default judgment: A court order granting the plaintiff's requests because the defendant failed to respond.
Notice of Appearance: A filed document indicating the defendant has legal representation and requests notice before default.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF MASON LOANCARE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SHANEESHA SOLANO and JOSEPH SOLANO, Defendants. Case No. 26-2-00082-23 SUMMONS TO DEFENDANTS: SHANEESHA SOLANO AND JOSEPH SOLANO: A lawsuit has been started against you in the above-entitled Court by LOANCARE, LLC, (Plaintiff). Plaintiffs claims are stated in the written Complaint, a copy which is served upon you with this Summons. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the Complaint by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you (or sixty (60) days if the Summons is served upon you outside the State of Washington), excluding the day of service, or a Default Judgment may be entered against you without notice. A Default Judgment is one where plaintiff is entitled to what it asks for in the Complaint because you have not responded. If you serve a Notice of Appearance on the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, you are entitled to notice before a Default Judgment may be entered. You may demand that plaintiff file the lawsuit with the Court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff. Within fourteen (14) days after you serve the demand, plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the Court, or the service on you of this Summons and Complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Dated: November 19 , 2025 KIMBERLY HOOD, WSBA No. 42903 (206) 707-9603 (619) 590-1385 (facsimile) khood@aldridgepite.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
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