LEGAL NOTICE: SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS SCOTT MERLO, Individually, and WOFR LLC, last known addresses: 10701 Steel Ridge Court, Las Vegas, NV 89135 and PO Box 223722, Princeville, HI 96722. You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed against you in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAII, Civil No.: 1CCV-23-0000449. The plaintiffs, DEBRA LEFAVE, HAYLEY SMITH, MELISSA MUNN, ROHAN KUMAR KAYAN, and ROBERTA CROSS, in their individual capacities and on behalf of those similarly situated, have filed a complaint alleging false advertising and deceptive trade practices under HRS
§ 481A-3, and fraud. You are required to respond to the complaint within 20 days from the date of the last publication of this notice. The last publication date of this notice is September 22,2023. If you fail to respond to the complaint within the specified time, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. To defend against the lawsuit, you must file a written response, called an "Answer," with the Clerk of the Court at the following address: THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAII, Attn: Clerk’s Office, 777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. You must also serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiffs’ attorney at the following address: James D. DiPasquale, DIPASQUALE & SUMMERS, LLP, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1460 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. This notice is being published in accordance with the applicable state law governing service by publication. You may wish to consult with an attorney regarding your rights and responsibilities in this matter. This notice does not constitute legal advice. DATED: September 15, 2023.
(SA1430555 9/15, 9/22/23)