Assisted Living Magazine — Lawsuit Report

Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

📍 1 WHITTIER WAY, GHENT, COLUMBIA, NY, 12075

Owner: Grnc Operating Llc (For Profit)

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
7
Active Cases
4
4 active
Stayed / Paused
1
1 Stayed — Court Date / Application Pending
Closed
2
2 Disposed
Since
2022
Most Recent
2025
Next Court Date
May 22, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

7 cases · Click to expand details (8 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Columbia Supreme Court2025E012025024268ActiveNegligenceSMITH Jr, ALBERT HENRY et alDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLCGRNC OPERATING LLC d/b/a GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTERKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP05/22/2026Rivera, Hon. Richard▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia Supreme Court
Index Number
E012025024268
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
SMITH Jr, ALBERT HENRY et al vs. GRNC OPERATING LLC d/b/a GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
06/17/2025
NOI Due
05/15/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Rivera, Hon. Richard
Next Appearance
05/22/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SMITH Jr, ALBERT HENRY et al
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
GRNC OPERATING LLC d/b/a GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (39)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/18/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Complaint w/verificationDamien Smithpdf
205/02/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGRNC Operating LLCDamien Smith
305/02/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGRNC Operating LLC h/s/a Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterDamien Smith
405/02/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGDamien Smith
505/14/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGRNC Operating LLCDamien Smith
605/14/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTERDamien Smith
705/15/2025ANSWERPatrick Andrew Dolanpdf
805/15/2025DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsPatrick Andrew Dolan
905/15/2025DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness InformationPatrick Andrew Dolan
1005/15/2025DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness InformationPatrick Andrew Dolan
2Rensselaer Supreme Court2025EF2023-275666ActiveNegligenceHERNANDEZ, AIDA ROLDANOF COUNSEL DREYER BOYAJIANGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et alRUSSO & GOULD, LLP03/23/2026McNally Jr., Hon. Richard J.▼
Case Info
Court
Rensselaer Supreme Court
Index Number
EF2023-275666
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
HERNANDEZ, AIDA ROLDAN vs. GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/03/2025
NOI Due
10/03/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
McNally Jr., Hon. Richard J.
Next Appearance
03/23/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
HERNANDEZ, AIDA ROLDAN
Attorney / FirmOF COUNSEL DREYER BOYAJIAN
Defendant / Respondent
GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsRUSSO & GOULD, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (47)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
112/15/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDonald W. Boyajianpdf
212/20/2023ADMISSION OF SERVICEDonald W. Boyajian
312/20/2023ADMISSION OF SERVICEDonald W. Boyajian
412/20/2023ADMISSION OF SERVICEDonald W. Boyajian
501/18/2024ANSWERDaniel Michael Schiavettapdf
601/18/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDaniel Michael Schiavetta
701/18/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONDaniel Michael Schiavetta
801/18/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands on PlaintiffDaniel Michael Schiavetta
901/18/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand Pursuant to CPLR 3017cDaniel Michael Schiavetta
1010/03/2025RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEMurry Spencer Brower
3Columbia Supreme Court2024E012022019382ActiveNegligenceGREEN, JOHN P.Krentsel & Guzman, LLPGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTERRUSSO & GOULD LLP08/21/2026Rivera, Hon. Richard▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia Supreme Court
Index Number
E012022019382
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
GREEN, JOHN P. vs. GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
12/18/2024
NOI Due
04/14/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Rivera, Hon. Richard
Next Appearance
08/21/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
GREEN, JOHN P.
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Attorneys / FirmsRUSSO & GOULD LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/18/2024Restore02/25/2025NoDecided: 02/25/2025 Granted Before Justice: Mott, Hon. Richard L.02/25/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (42)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
112/16/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
212/16/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
312/29/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER/ AFFIDAVITJonathan Joseph Panarella
412/29/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
503/20/2023ANSWERAlan S Russopdf
603/20/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSAlan S Russo
703/20/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONAlan S Russo
803/20/2023DEMAND FOR:Demand Pursuant to CPLR 3017(c)Alan S Russo
903/20/2023DEMAND FOR:Demands on PlaintiffAlan S Russo
1012/18/2024NOTICE OF MOTION1Jonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
4Columbia Supreme Court2024E012023020016ActiveTortYOUNG, DAVID L.FINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et alRUSSO & GOULD02/04/2026Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia Supreme Court
Index Number
E012023020016
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
YOUNG, DAVID L. vs. GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
08/01/2024
NOI Due
08/31/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.
Next Appearance
02/04/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
YOUNG, DAVID L.
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsRUSSO & GOULD
Motions (3)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
312/29/2025Compel04/13/2026NoDecided: 04/13/2026 Granted Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.04/13/2026
202/13/2025Strike Pleadings06/13/2025NoDecided: 06/13/2025 Denied Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.06/13/2025
108/01/2024Discovery12/18/2024NoDecided: 12/18/2024 Withdrawn Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.12/18/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (75)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/17/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified Complaint dated 3/15/23Lawrence D Lissauerpdf
203/17/2023EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit A-LOALawrence D Lissauer
303/17/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Auth dated 3/17/23Lawrence D Lissauer
404/18/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGhent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center-aff of serv s/cLawrence D Lissauer
504/18/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEEphraim Zagelbaum-aff of serv s/cLawrence D Lissauer
606/08/2023PROOF OF SERVICEProof of Notification to NYSDOH pursuant to CPLR 306-cLawrence D Lissauer
706/09/2023ANSWERVerified AnswerDaniel Michael Schiavettapdf
806/09/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for Verified Bill of ParticularsDaniel Michael Schiavetta
906/09/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONNotice of DepositionDaniel Michael Schiavetta
1006/09/2023DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands on PlaintiffDaniel Michael Schiavetta
5Columbia Supreme Court2024E012024022124StayedTortCampbell, LindaNicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & ZoshGhent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center et alRUSSO & GOULD, LLP07/22/2026Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia Supreme Court
Index Number
E012024022124
Status
Stayed-Court Date/Application Pending
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
Campbell, Linda vs. Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
09/11/2024
NOI Due
07/15/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.
Next Appearance
07/22/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Campbell, Linda
Attorney / FirmNicholas, Perot, Smith, Bernhardt & Zosh
Defendant / Respondent
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center et al
Attorneys / FirmsRUSSO & GOULD, LLP
Motions (4)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
403/19/2026Renew/Reargue/Resettle/Reconsider04/21/2026NoBefore Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.
312/01/2025Discovery02/20/2026NoDecided: 02/20/2026 Granted to the Extent of the Order Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.02/20/2026
205/21/2025Other05/21/2025NoDecided: 05/21/2025 Granted Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.05/21/2025
105/01/2025Discovery08/05/2025NoDecided: 08/05/2025 Granted Before Justice: Lynch, Hon. Daniel C.08/05/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (70)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/18/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTChristopher Patrick Franjoinepdf
203/22/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEChristopher Patrick Franjoine
303/29/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEChristopher Patrick Franjoine
404/03/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEChristopher Patrick Franjoine
504/03/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEChristopher Patrick Franjoine
604/03/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEChristopher Patrick Franjoine
704/10/2024ANSWERDaniel Michael Schiavettapdf
804/10/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDaniel Michael Schiavetta
904/10/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONDaniel Michael Schiavetta
1004/10/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands on PlaintiffDaniel Michael Schiavetta
6Columbia Supreme Court2023E012023019649DisposedTortNOVINE, EDWARD R.FINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSGHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et alRUSSO & GOULD, LLP09/15/2025Mott, Hon. Richard L.▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia Supreme Court
Index Number
E012023019649
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
NOVINE, EDWARD R. vs. GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/28/2023
NOI Due
02/05/2025
NOI Filed
02/14/2025
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Mott, Hon. Richard L.
Next Appearance
09/15/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
NOVINE, EDWARD R.
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsRUSSO & GOULD, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (53)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/06/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified Complaint dated 2/6/23Lawrence D Lissauerpdf
202/06/2023EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit A-LOALawrence D Lissauer
302/06/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Auth-dated 2/6/23Lawrence D Lissauer
402/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service s/c-GHENT REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTERLawrence D Lissauer
502/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service s/c-EPHRAIM ZAGELBAUMLawrence D Lissauer
603/09/2023STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWERStipulation Extending Time to AnswerDaniel Michael Schiavettapdf
703/31/2023ANSWERDaniel Michael Schiavettapdf
803/31/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDaniel Michael Schiavetta
903/31/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONDaniel Michael Schiavetta
1003/31/2023DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsDaniel Michael Schiavetta
7Columbia County Court2022E012022018116 (0018116/2022)DisposedSP-OtherJOHN P. GREENKrentsel & Guzman, LLPGHENT REHABILITATION AND NURSINGNURSING CENTER04/27/2022Jordan, Hon. Laura M.▼
Case Info
Court
Columbia County Court
Index Number
E012022018116 (0018116/2022)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
JOHN P. GREEN vs. GHENT REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Case Type
SP-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/21/2022
NOI Due
03/21/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Jordan, Hon. Laura M.
Next Appearance
04/27/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
JOHN P. GREEN
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
GHENT REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Attorneys / FirmsNURSING CENTER
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
103/21/2022Release Records04/21/2022NoDecided: 04/21/2022 Withdrawn Before Justice: Jordan, Hon. Laura M.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (15)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/21/2022PETITIONJonathan Joseph Panarella
203/21/2022ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - ACCOMPANYING COMMENCEMENT DOC(S) (PROPOSED)Jonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
303/21/2022CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURE ( ATTORNEY OR PARTY )Jonathan Joseph Panarella
403/21/2022EXHIBIT(S)CORRESPONDENCEJonathan Joseph Panarella
503/21/2022EXHIBIT(S)CORRESPONDENCEJonathan Joseph Panarella
603/21/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
703/21/2022RJI -RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
803/29/2022ORDER TO SHOW CAUSESigned by Hon. Laura M. JordanMichela Rossettipdf
903/31/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of Conformed Order To Show Cause and Supporting PapersJonathan Joseph Panarella
1003/31/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella