Section 955.6 Of Chapter 4. Special Provisions Relating To Actions Against The State From California Government Code >> Division 3.6. >> Title 1. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 4.

. In actions for the taking or damaging of private property for public use within the meaning of Section 19 of Article I of the Constitution on claims arising out of work done by the Department of Transportation:
  (a) Service of summons shall be made on the Attorney General or the Director of Transportation.
  (b) The defense shall be conducted by the attorney for the Department of Transportation.