Q: What is filing date of the case in such situation? Central District Court.

A: Under California law, the original filing date of the case is generally considered the date on which the initial complaint is filed with the court, provided it is filed before the statute of limitations expires. This means that if your original complaint was filed with the Central District Court prior to the statute of limitations deadline (on Date #1), this is typically recognized as the official filing date of your case. The filing date is crucial as it establishes the timeliness of the action and preserves your right to bring the case before the court.

If the court orders an amended complaint to be filed after the statute of limitations has expired, and you comply by filing this amended complaint, the filing date for statute of limitations purposes generally remains the date the original complaint was filed. The process of amending a complaint does not change the original filing date as long as the amendments relate back to the original claims or are based on the same set of facts.

When a summons is issued after the amended complaint is filed (on Date #2), it does not alter the original filing date of the case. The issuance of the summons is part of the process to formally notify the defendant of the legal action and does not affect the established filing date. Thus, in your situation, the filing date of the case would still be Date #1, the day the original complaint was filed with the Central District Court. This is important for ensuring that your case is considered timely under the law and can proceed through the legal system.