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Elderwood at Wheatfield

📍 2600 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, NIAGARA FALLS, NIAGARA, NY, 14304

Owner: 2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Company, Llc (For Profit)

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
7
Active Cases
2
2 active
Closed
5
5 Disposed
Since
2017
Most Recent
2026
Last Scheduled Court Date
Jul 15, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 2 active lawsuits.

Cases

7 cases · Click to expand details
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Erie Supreme Court2026817971/2025ActiveNegligenceDUNNE, CARLEENBROWN CHIARI LLPELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et alHURWITZ FINE P.C.07/15/2026Heneghan, Hon. Shannon M.▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
817971/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
RJI Filed
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Heneghan, Hon. Shannon M.
Next Appearance
07/15/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
DUNNE, CARLEEN
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et al
Attorneys / FirmsHURWITZ FINE P.C.
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
2Erie Supreme Court2023807165/2023ActiveNegligenceCOULTER, SHARON C.BROWN CHIARI LLPELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et alHurwitz Fine P.C.08/04/2026Nugent-Panepinto, Hon. Catherine R.▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
807165/2023
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
RJI Filed
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Nugent-Panepinto, Hon. Catherine R.
Next Appearance
08/04/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
COULTER, SHARON C.
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et al
Attorneys / FirmsHurwitz Fine P.C.
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
3Niagara Supreme Court2023E180572/2023DisposedNegligenceCLAYTON, BONNIE et alBROWN CHIARI LLPELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et alHurwitz Fine P.C.12/09/2024Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E180572/2023
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
RJI Filed
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.
Next Appearance
12/09/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CLAYTON, BONNIE et al
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD et al
Attorneys / FirmsHurwitz Fine P.C.
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
4Niagara Supreme Court2021E172386/2020DisposedTortMaines, Marvin W.COLLINS & COLLINS ATTORNEYS, LLCElderwood at Wheatfield et alStillwell Midgley04/12/2022Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E172386/2020
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
RJI Filed
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.
Next Appearance
04/12/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Maines, Marvin W.
Attorney / FirmCOLLINS & COLLINS ATTORNEYS, LLC
Defendant / Respondent
Elderwood at Wheatfield et al
Attorneys / FirmsStillwell Midgley
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
5Erie Supreme Court2020808850/2019DisposedNegligenceCarney, Gretchen A. et alBROWN CHIARI LLPElderwood at Wheatfield et alHurwitz Fine P.C.04/11/2022Grisanti, Hon. Mark J.▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
808850/2019
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
Carney, Gretchen A. et al vs. Elderwood at Wheatfield et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/12/2020
NOI Due
03/12/2021
NOI Filed
09/16/2021
Calendar Number
2021-1680
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Grisanti, Hon. Mark J.
Next Appearance
04/11/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Carney, Gretchen A. et al
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
Elderwood at Wheatfield et al
Attorneys / FirmsHurwitz Fine P.C.
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
204/13/2022Approve Settlement04/11/2022NoDecided: 04/11/2022 Granted Before Justice: Grisanti, Hon. Mark J.Long Form Order04/12/2022
103/12/2020Discovery12/10/2021NoDecided: 12/10/2021 Withdrawn Before Justice: Grisanti, Hon. Mark J.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (27)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/18/2019SUMMONSNicole Terese Capton Marquespdf
207/18/2019COMPLAINTNicole Terese Capton Marquespdf
308/14/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard LLCNicole Terese Capton Marques
408/14/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE2600 Niagara Falls Boulevard Operating Co.Nicole Terese Capton Marques
508/14/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEElderwood at WheatfieldNicole Terese Capton Marques
608/29/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPost Acute PartnersNicole Terese Capton Marques
708/29/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPost Acute Partners Management, LLCNicole Terese Capton Marques
809/10/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJeffrey RubinNicole Terese Capton Marques
909/10/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEWarren ColeNicole Terese Capton Marques
1011/04/2019ANSWERElizabeth M. Midgleypdf
6Niagara Supreme Court2019E168935/2019DisposedNegligenceDAIGLER, THOMAS E et alBROWN CHIARI LLPElderwood at Wheatfield et alStillwell Midgley06/16/2026CARUSO, Hon. FRANK▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E168935/2019
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2019
Case Name
DAIGLER, THOMAS E et al vs. Elderwood at Wheatfield et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/19/2019
NOI Due
11/18/2020
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
CARUSO, Hon. FRANK
Next Appearance
06/16/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
DAIGLER, THOMAS E et al
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
Elderwood at Wheatfield et al
Attorneys / FirmsStillwell Midgley
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
206/24/2024Discovery09/05/2024NoDecided: 09/05/2024 Denied Before Justice: CARUSO, Hon. FRANKOral09/13/2024
111/19/2019Discovery02/27/2020NoDecided: 02/27/2020 Withdrawn Before Justice: CARUSO, Hon. FRANK
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (48)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/31/2019SUMMONSBrian Robert Hoganpdf
205/31/2019COMPLAINTBrian Robert Hoganpdf
306/10/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESec of State - 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd Operating Company, LLCBrian Robert Hogan
406/10/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESec of State - 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd, LLCBrian Robert Hogan
506/10/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESec of State - Post Acute Partners Management, LLCBrian Robert Hogan
606/19/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEElderwood at WheatfieldBrian Robert Hogan
706/19/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPost Acute PartnersBrian Robert Hogan
806/19/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDr. Jeffrey RubinBrian Robert Hogan
906/19/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEWarren ColeBrian Robert Hogan
1008/30/2019ANSWERElizabeth M. Midgleypdf
7Niagara Supreme Court2017E160340/2017 (7160340/2017)DisposedNegligenceLANGEBROWN CHIARI LLPELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELDELDERWOOD AT CRESTWOOD06/22/2023Pace, Hon. Edward A.▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E160340/2017 (7160340/2017)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2017
Case Name
LANGE vs. ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/10/2017
NOI Due
07/10/2018
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pace, Hon. Edward A.
Next Appearance
06/22/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
LANGE
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
ELDERWOOD AT WHEATFIELD
Attorneys / FirmsELDERWOOD AT CRESTWOOD
Motions (3)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
205/01/2023Approve Settlement06/22/2023NoDecided: 06/22/2023 Closed Before Justice: Pace, Hon. Edward A.
205/01/2023Approve Settlement06/22/2023NoDecided: 06/22/2023 Granted to the Extent of the Order Before Justice: Pace, Hon. Edward A.Oral06/22/2023
107/12/2017DEFENDANTOther07/12/2017NoDecided: 07/26/2017 Decided Before Justice: Kloch, Hon. Richard C.07/26/2017
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (17)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
101/05/2017SUMMONS + COMPLAINTS&CMichael Christopher Scintapdf
201/11/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEElderwood at Crestwood AOSMichael Christopher Scinta
301/11/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEElderwood at WheatfieldMichael Christopher Scinta
402/27/2017ANSWER WITH CROSS-CLAIM(S)Elizabeth M. Midgleypdf
502/27/2017NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONElizabeth M. Midgley
607/06/2017NOTICE OF MOTION1Elizabeth M. Midgleypdf
707/06/2017AFFIDAVIT1Elizabeth M. Midgley
807/06/2017EXHIBIT(S)Summons and Complaint1Elizabeth M. Midgley
907/06/2017RJI -RE: NOTICE OF MOTION1Elizabeth M. Midgleypdf
1007/31/2017STIPULATION - OTHER - ( REQUEST TO SO ORDER )Stipulation to Substitute PlaintiffMichael Christopher Scinta