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Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

📍 110 BEAVER DAM ROAD, BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK, NY, 11719

Owner: Walker, Bernadette

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
8
Active Cases
2
2 active
Closed
6
6 Disposed
Since
2016
Most Recent
2026
Next Court Date
Jul 14, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 2 active lawsuits.

Cases

8 cases · Click to expand details
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Suffolk Supreme Court2026629836/2025ActiveTortFRANCIS, EDWINTHE LAW OFFICE OF JESSE D. CAPELL, PLLCBELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CAREKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP07/14/2026Panico, Hon. Deanna D.▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
629836/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
FRANCIS, EDWIN vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/05/2026
NOI Due
01/05/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Panico, Hon. Deanna D.
Next Appearance
07/14/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
FRANCIS, EDWIN
Attorney / FirmTHE LAW OFFICE OF JESSE D. CAPELL, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (14)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/04/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJesse D. Capellpdf
211/18/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJesse D. Capell
312/05/2025ANSWERKathryn Marie Sullivanpdf
412/05/2025NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONKathryn Marie Sullivan
512/09/2025DEMAND FOR:COMBINED DEMANDSJacob Alexander Rudman
612/09/2025DEMAND FOR:DEMAND FOR BP-BELLHAVENJacob Alexander Rudman
712/09/2025DEMAND FOR:DEMAND FOR EXPERT WITNESS INFOJacob Alexander Rudman
812/09/2025DEMAND FOR:DEMAND FOR MEDICARE MEDICAIDJacob Alexander Rudman
912/09/2025DEMAND FOR:DEMAND TO PRESERVE SOCIAL MEDIAJacob Alexander Rudman
1012/19/2025PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTJesse D. Capell
2Suffolk Supreme Court2024612961/2024DisposedTortTHE ESTATE OF ADELAIDE QUINITCHETTENapoli Shkolnik, PLLCBELLHAVEN MANAGEMENT, LLC et alKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP09/04/2024Liccione, Hon. Maureen T.▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
612961/2024
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
THE ESTATE OF ADELAIDE QUINITCHETTE vs. BELLHAVEN MANAGEMENT, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/19/2024
NOI Due
07/19/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Liccione, Hon. Maureen T.
Next Appearance
09/04/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
THE ESTATE OF ADELAIDE QUINITCHETTE
Attorney / FirmNapoli Shkolnik, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN MANAGEMENT, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/19/2024Dismiss09/04/2024NoDecided: 11/26/2024 Granted Before Justice: Liccione, Hon. Maureen T.Short Form Order11/26/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (57)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/26/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJoseph Leonard Ciacciopdf
206/20/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Management LLC sued herein as Bellhaven Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
306/20/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
407/12/2024ANSWERVerified AnswerMario Christopher Giannettinopdf
507/12/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition Upon Oral ExaminationMario Christopher Giannettino
607/12/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for a Verified Bill of ParticularsMario Christopher Giannettino
707/12/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsMario Christopher Giannettino
807/12/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand for a Medicare-Medicaid InformationMario Christopher Giannettino
907/12/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand for Estate InformationMario Christopher Giannettino
1007/12/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness Information Pursuant to CPLR 3101(d)Mario Christopher Giannettino
3Suffolk Supreme Court2023617521/2020DisposedNegligenceRIVERA, BEATRIZMICHAEL N. MANOLAKIS ATTORNEY AT LAWBELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP02/18/2025Liccione, Hon. Maureen T.▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
617521/2020
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
RIVERA, BEATRIZ vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/21/2023
NOI Due
03/20/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Liccione, Hon. Maureen T.
Next Appearance
02/18/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
RIVERA, BEATRIZ
Attorney / FirmMICHAEL N. MANOLAKIS ATTORNEY AT LAW
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (21)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/12/2020SUMMONS + COMPLAINTMichael Nikolas Manolakispdf
212/28/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMichael Nikolas Manolakis
311/16/2022ANSWERKeith Lawrence Kaplanpdf
411/16/2022DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSKeith Lawrence Kaplan
511/16/2022NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONKeith Lawrence Kaplan
611/16/2022DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands for D&IKeith Lawrence Kaplan
711/16/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKeith Lawrence Kaplan
803/06/2023RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEKeith Lawrence Kaplan
904/20/2023COURT NOTICEPatricia Leonard
1005/02/2023PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE ORDER (PROPOSED)Michael Nikolas Manolakis
4Suffolk Supreme Court2022605480/2022ActiveTortCAMILLE NEWBERG as the Administrator of the Estate of BERNICE BOURGADE, deceasedPARKER WAICHMAN LLPBELLHAVEN CENTER FOR GERIATRIC AND REHABILITATIVE CARE, INC. d/b/a BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARELewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP08/11/2026CCP-Justice,▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
605480/2022
Status
Active
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
CAMILLE NEWBERG as the Administrator of the Estate of BERNICE BOURGADE, deceased vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR GERIATRIC AND REHABILITATIVE CARE, INC. d/b/a BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
08/01/2022
NOI Due
08/01/2023
NOI Filed
12/03/2024
Calendar Number
202401708OT
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
CCP-Justice,
Next Appearance
08/11/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CAMILLE NEWBERG as the Administrator of the Estate of BERNICE BOURGADE, deceased
Attorney / FirmPARKER WAICHMAN LLP
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR GERIATRIC AND REHABILITATIVE CARE, INC. d/b/a BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Attorneys / FirmsLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
105/20/2024Contempt07/09/2024NoDecided: 07/09/2024 Withdrawn Before Justice: Hensley, Hon. Paul M.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (47)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/24/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons & ComplaintShunyi Joonho Hongpdf
204/06/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of 306CShunyi Joonho Hong
304/08/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEShunyi Joonho Hong
404/08/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGShunyi Joonho Hong
504/15/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEShunyi Joonho Hong
604/15/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGShunyi Joonho Hong
704/28/2022ANSWERVerified Answer, Demand for BP, Notice of EBT and various discovery demandsGreg Michael Mondellipdf
807/14/2022PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTRequest for Preliminary conferenceShunyi Joonho Hong
907/14/2022RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEShunyi Joonho Hong
1007/14/2022ADDENDUM - GENERAL (840A)Shunyi Joonho Hong
5Suffolk Supreme Court2018600292/2018DisposedTortCAPELLA, SUSAN L.DUFFY & DUFFY, PLLCBELLHAVEN CENTER FORNYU Langone Medical Center05/19/2020Farneti, Hon. Joseph▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
600292/2018
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2018
Case Name
CAPELLA, SUSAN L. vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/12/2018
NOI Due
07/12/2019
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Farneti, Hon. Joseph
Next Appearance
05/19/2020
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CAPELLA, SUSAN L.
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsNYU Langone Medical Center
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
207/03/2019Discovery10/23/2019NoDecided: 10/23/2019 Withdrawn Before Justice: Farneti, Hon. JosephOral10/23/2019
106/17/2019Discovery10/23/2019NoDecided: 10/23/2019 Withdrawn Before Justice: Farneti, Hon. JosephOral10/23/2019
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (47)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
101/08/2018SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDamien Smithpdf
202/01/2018AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Management , LLCMichael E Duffy
302/01/2018STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGMichael E Duffy
402/05/2018AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing CareMichael E Duffy
502/05/2018AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven ManagementMichael E Duffy
602/07/2018AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEThe Nursing Center at Medford, IncMichael E Duffy
702/20/2018ANSWERAnswer and Discovery DemandsNancy Joy Blockpdf
802/20/2018AFFIRMATIONRedaction Cover PageNancy Joy Block
902/20/2018STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Authorization for Electronic FilingNancy Joy Block
1005/25/2018ANSWERVerified Answer - The Nursing Center at Medford Inc.Megan Beth Feinbergpdf
6Suffolk Supreme Court2018002450/2018DisposedTortTOTANS, JOANNDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLCBELLHAVEN CENTER FORLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP12/09/2020Molia, Hon. Denise F.▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
002450/2018
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2018
Case Name
TOTANS, JOANN vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/22/2018
NOI Due
05/22/2019
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Molia, Hon. Denise F.
Next Appearance
12/09/2020
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
TOTANS, JOANN
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (40)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/12/2017SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDamien Smithpdf
210/03/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing CareMichael E Duffy
310/03/2017STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGMichael E Duffy
410/13/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Management LLCMichael E Duffy
510/16/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBellhaven Management LLCMichael E Duffy
611/01/2017ANSWERVerified Answer, Demand BP, Notice of EBT, Demand for a Change of Venue & various discovery demandsGreg Michael Mondellipdf
711/15/2017NOTICE OF MOTIONNotice of Motion1KGreg Michael Mondellipdf
811/15/2017AFFIRMATIONAffirmation1KGreg Michael Mondelli
911/15/2017EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit A Summons & Complaint1KGreg Michael Mondelli
1011/15/2017EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit B Stipulation1KGreg Michael Mondelli
7Kings Supreme Court2017517556/2017DisposedOM-OtherTOTANS, JOANNBELLHAVEN CENTER FORRosenberg & Gluck, LLP05/02/2018Baynes, Hon. Johnny Lee▼
Case Info
Court
Kings Supreme Court
Index Number
517556/2017
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2017
Case Name
TOTANS, JOANN vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Case Type
OM-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/15/2017
NOI Due
11/15/2018
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Baynes, Hon. Johnny Lee
Next Appearance
05/02/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
TOTANS, JOANN
Attorney / Firm
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsRosenberg & Gluck, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
111/15/2017Change Venue01/11/2018YesDecided: 01/11/2018 Granted Before Justice: Baynes, Hon. Johnny LeeShort Form Order01/11/2018
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (1)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/01/2018COUNTY CLERK MINUTES -PRIOR TO CONVERSIONCase transferred to Suffolk County under index # 002450/2018Rosa Medina
8Suffolk Supreme Court2016602524/2015DisposedMedical MalpracticeJAMES, TASHEEMADoolan Platt & Setareh, LLPBELLHAVEN CENTER FORZurich American Insurance Co.04/18/2018Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
602524/2015
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2016
Case Name
JAMES, TASHEEMA vs. BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
02/12/2016
NOI Due
05/15/2017
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.
Next Appearance
04/18/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
JAMES, TASHEEMA
Attorney / FirmDoolan Platt & Setareh, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
BELLHAVEN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsZurich American Insurance Co.
Motions (4)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
410/30/2017Dismiss11/29/2017NoDecided: 02/06/2018 Closed Before Justice: Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.Short Form Order02/06/2018
302/22/2017Dismiss04/26/2017NoDecided: 06/26/2017 Decided Before Justice: Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.Short Form Order06/26/2017
208/05/2016Attorney - Disqualify/Relieve/Substitute/Withdraw09/21/2016NoDecided: 11/17/2016 Granted Before Justice: Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.Short Form Order11/17/2016
102/12/2016Attorney - Disqualify/Relieve/Substitute/Withdraw03/23/2016NoDecided: 05/31/2016 Denied Before Justice: Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.Short Form Order05/31/2016
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (63)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/16/2015SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSUMMONS AND VERFIED COMPLAINTSean J Doolanpdf
207/08/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service Upon Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSean J Doolan
307/10/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAOS for Bellhaven Management, LLCSean J Doolan
408/04/2015STIPULATION - OTHERStipulation Amending CaptionSean J Doolan
508/04/2015EXHIBIT(S)Letters of AdministrationSean J Doolan
608/19/2015ANSWERDawn Louise Gagliardipdf
708/19/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDawn Louise Gagliardi
808/19/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDawn Louise Gagliardi
908/28/2015ANSWERRe-Filing Answer to Fix Typo in Plaintiff's InformationKara Joan Criscitiellopdf
1008/28/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKara Joan Criscitiello