Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
7
Active Cases
2
2 active
Closed
5
5 Disposed
Since
2019
Most Recent
2026
Next Court Date
May 01, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 2 active lawsuits.

Cases

7 cases · Click to expand details (7 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Albany Supreme Court2026903619-26ActiveSP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)Absolut Center for Nursing and RehabilitationO CONNELL & ARONOWITZ, P.C.McDonald M.D.ATTORNEY GENERAL05/01/2026ANNOUNCED, TO BE
Case Info
Court
Albany Supreme Court
Index Number
903619-26
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation vs. McDonald M.D.
Case Type
SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/26/2026
NOI Due
03/26/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
ANNOUNCED, TO BE
Next Appearance
05/01/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Attorney / FirmO CONNELL & ARONOWITZ, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
McDonald M.D.
Attorneys / FirmsATTORNEY GENERAL
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
103/26/2026OtherNoBefore Justice: Silverman, Hon. Adam W.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (21)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/26/2026PETITIONCornelius D. Murray
203/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit A to Petition - Stipulation of Settlement and DiscontinuanceCornelius D. Murray
303/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit B to Petition - DOHs December 5, 2025 letterCornelius D. Murray
403/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit C to Petition - Email from Petitioners/Plaintiffs counsel to Assistant Attorney General requesting Referred Petitioners listCornelius D. Murray
503/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit D to Petition - Petitioners/Plaintiffs counsel second request dated December 22, 2025 for Referred Petitioners listCornelius D. Murray
603/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit E to Petition - Petitioners/Plaintiffs counsel third request dated January 2, 2026 for Referred Petitioners listCornelius D. Murray
703/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit F to Petition Email dated January 12, 2026 attaching Referred Petitioners listCornelius D. Murray
803/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit G to Petition - January 23, 2026 letter emailed from Petitioners/Plaintiffs counsel to Respondents/Defendants counselCornelius D. Murray
903/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit H to Petition - DOH letter dated March 4, 2026Cornelius D. Murray
1003/26/2026EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit I to Petition - Petitioners/Plaintiffs counsel Freedom of Information Law requestCornelius D. Murray
2Washington Supreme Court2025EC2025-38404ActiveMedical MalpracticeBURCH, SUSANFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSGRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et alFEDERICO SCHWARTZ MEROLESI & LYDDANE, LLP07/07/2026Hogan, Hon. Kathleen B.
Case Info
Court
Washington Supreme Court
Index Number
EC2025-38404
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
BURCH, SUSAN vs. GRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
08/11/2025
NOI Due
11/12/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Hogan, Hon. Kathleen B.
Next Appearance
07/07/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BURCH, SUSAN
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
GRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et al
Attorneys / FirmsFEDERICO SCHWARTZ MEROLESI & LYDDANE, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (34)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/14/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified Complaint-verification dated 3/13/25Lawrence D Lissauer
203/14/2025CERTIFICATE OF MERITCertificate of Merit dated 3/13/25Lawrence D Lissauer
303/14/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Auth dated 3/14/25Lawrence D Lissauer
406/23/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGlens Falls Hospital-aff of serv s/cLawrence D Lissauer
506/23/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEIR Operations Associates LLC dba Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing-aff of serv s/cLawrence D Lissauer
606/23/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGranville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing-aff of serv s/cLawrence D Lissauer
706/26/2025ANSWERGranville Center for Rehabilitation and NursingKari Ann Merolesi
806/26/2025NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONGranville Center for Rehabilitation and NursingKari Ann Merolesi
906/26/2025DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSGranville Center for Rehabilitation and NursingKari Ann Merolesi
1006/26/2025DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands - Granville Center for Rehabilitation and NursingKari Ann Merolesi
3Albany Supreme Court2024906861-24DisposedSP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)The New York State Health Facilities Association, Inc. et alO'CONNELL & ARONOWITZ, P.C.McDonald M.D., JamesATTORNEY GENERAL03/12/2025Silverman, Hon. Adam W.
Case Info
Court
Albany Supreme Court
Index Number
906861-24
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
The New York State Health Facilities Association, Inc. et al vs. McDonald M.D., James
Case Type
SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/18/2024
NOI Due
07/18/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Silverman, Hon. Adam W.
Next Appearance
03/12/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
The New York State Health Facilities Association, Inc. et al
Attorney / FirmO'CONNELL & ARONOWITZ, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
McDonald M.D., James
Attorneys / FirmsATTORNEY GENERAL
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/18/2024Vacate - Decision/Order/Judgment/Award05/29/2025NoDecided: 05/29/2025 Withdrawn Before Justice: Silverman, Hon. Adam W.Long Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (48)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/18/2024PETITIONCornelius D. Murray
207/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. A to Petition MDS Assessment FormCornelius D. Murray
307/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. B to Petition State Plan Amendment 21-0050Cornelius D. Murray
407/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. C to Petition CMS letter approving SPACornelius D. Murray
507/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. D to Petition DAL dated July 7, 2022Cornelius D. Murray
607/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. E to Petition DAL dated March 8, 2023Cornelius D. Murray
707/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. F to Petition State Register dated March 27, 2024Cornelius D. Murray
807/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. G to Petition State Plan Amendment 24-0043Cornelius D. Murray
907/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. H to Petition Hanse letter to Commissioner of Health dated April 30, 2024Cornelius D. Murray
1007/18/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex. I to Petition Hanse letter to Commissioner of Health dated June 3, 2024Cornelius D. Murray
4Washington Supreme Court2024EC2024-36828DisposedNegligenceSmith, TammyMORELLI LAW FIRMINDIAN RIVER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. et alESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE06/17/2025Quinn, Hon. Amy N.
Case Info
Court
Washington Supreme Court
Index Number
EC2024-36828
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
Smith, Tammy vs. INDIAN RIVER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/02/2024
NOI Due
07/02/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Quinn, Hon. Amy N.
Next Appearance
06/17/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Smith, Tammy
Attorney / FirmMORELLI LAW FIRM
Defendant / Respondent
INDIAN RIVER REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. et al
Attorneys / FirmsESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (32)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/03/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSara Ann Mahoney
204/17/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESara Ann Mahoney
304/17/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESara Ann Mahoney
404/17/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESara Ann Mahoney
504/17/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESara Ann Mahoney
604/25/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESara Ann Mahoney
705/31/2024ANSWERVerified Answer, Notice To Take Deposition, Demand for a Verified Bill of Particulars and Various Discovery DemandsKatherine A Giovacco
806/04/2024DEMAND FOR:Plaintiff's Combined DemandsSara Ann Mahoney
906/04/2024DEMAND FOR:Plaintiff's Demand for Insurance Information Pursuant to CPLR 3101(f)Sara Ann Mahoney
1006/04/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSPlaintiff's Demand for Bill of Particulars as to Affirmative DefensesSara Ann Mahoney
5Washington Supreme Court2023EC2020-32250DisposedTortDECOSIMO, CAROLE et alFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSIR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A GRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSI et alFELDMAN, KLEIDMAN, COFFEY & SAPPE, LLP03/10/2026Hogan, Hon. Kathleen B.
Case Info
Court
Washington Supreme Court
Index Number
EC2020-32250
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
DECOSIMO, CAROLE et al vs. IR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A GRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSI et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/03/2023
NOI Due
04/02/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Hogan, Hon. Kathleen B.
Next Appearance
03/10/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
DECOSIMO, CAROLE et al
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
IR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A GRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSI et al
Attorneys / FirmsFELDMAN, KLEIDMAN, COFFEY & SAPPE, LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
201/15/2026Dismiss03/16/2026NoDecided: 03/16/2026 Settled Before Justice: Hogan, Hon. Kathleen B.
102/28/2025Dismiss04/08/2025NoDecided: 04/08/2025 Withdrawn Before Justice: Muller, Hon. Robert J.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (50)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/13/2020SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified Complaint dated 11-12-2020 and Power of Attorney dated 4-27-2017Lawrence D Lissauer
211/13/2020STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Authorization for electronic filing dated 11-13-2020Lawrence D Lissauer
312/01/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service dated 11-18-2020Lawrence D Lissauer
412/11/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service dated 11-17-2020 and NY DOS receipt dated 11-16-2020Lawrence D Lissauer
512/15/2020PROOF OF SERVICENYS DOH letter dated 12-1-20 and certified mail receipt dated 12-7-20Lawrence D Lissauer
602/16/2021ANSWERVerified AnswerKathryn C. Collins
702/16/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSCombined DemandsKathryn C. Collins
804/03/2023RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCELawrence D Lissauer
904/03/2023PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTLawrence D Lissauer
1004/03/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGLawrence D Lissauer
6Washington Supreme Court2020EC2020-31809 (7031809/2020)DisposedOM-OtherIR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A GGRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSINGDECOSIMO, CAROLE; AND DIANE MARSHAL12/27/2021Muller, Hon. Robert J.
Case Info
Court
Washington Supreme Court
Index Number
EC2020-31809 (7031809/2020)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
IR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A G vs. DECOSIMO, CAROLE; AND DIANE MARSHAL
Case Type
OM-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
09/16/2020
NOI Due
09/16/2021
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Muller, Hon. Robert J.
Next Appearance
12/27/2021
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
IR OPERATIONS ASSOCIATES LLC D/B/A G
Attorney / FirmGRANVILLE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Defendant / Respondent
DECOSIMO, CAROLE; AND DIANE MARSHAL
Attorneys / Firms
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
102/25/2021Other12/27/2021NoDecided: 12/27/2021 Decided Before Justice: Muller, Hon. Robert J.12/27/2021
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (32)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/14/2020SUMMONS + COMPLAINTCari-Ann Robyn Levine
207/14/2020EXHIBIT(S)InvoiceCari-Ann Robyn Levine
307/14/2020EXHIBIT(S)Medicaid NoticeCari-Ann Robyn Levine
407/28/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECari-Ann Robyn Levine
507/28/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECari-Ann Robyn Levine
608/12/2020ANSWERWscounty Wsuser
709/16/2020RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCECari-Ann Robyn Levine
809/17/2020NOTICEMargaret S. Brady
909/24/2020LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE - SO ORDEREDElaine A Madison
1002/25/2021NOTICE OF MOTION1Cari-Ann Robyn Levine
7Washington Supreme Court2019100614/2019DisposedTortSMITH, EUGENE P., A/K/A EUGENE SMITH,FINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSGRANVILLE NURSING AND REHABILO'Connor O'Connor Bresee & First PC08/16/2021Muller, Hon. Robert J.
Case Info
Court
Washington Supreme Court
Index Number
100614/2019
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2019
Case Name
SMITH, EUGENE P., A/K/A EUGENE SMITH, vs. GRANVILLE NURSING AND REHABIL
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/23/2019
NOI Due
10/22/2020
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Muller, Hon. Robert J.
Next Appearance
08/16/2021
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SMITH, EUGENE P., A/K/A EUGENE SMITH,
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
GRANVILLE NURSING AND REHABIL
Attorneys / FirmsO'Connor O'Connor Bresee & First PC
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (38)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
101/08/2019SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Complaint dated 1-2-2019Mary E Wright
201/08/2019STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Auth for E-filing dated 1-8-19Mary E Wright
303/13/2019SUMMONS (PRE RJI) (AMENDED)Amended Summons dated 3-12-2019Lawrence D Lissauer
403/13/2019COMPLAINT (AMENDED)Amended Complaint dated 3-12-2019Lawrence D Lissauer
503/13/2019EXHIBIT(S)Exhibit 1-Letters TestamentaryLawrence D Lissauer
604/12/2019NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (PRE RJI)Dennis A. First
704/15/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGranville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC - Affidavit of Service of Summons, Complaint, Amended Summons and Amended Complaint and Notice of E-FilingLawrence D Lissauer
804/15/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDMN Management Services, LLC - Affidavit of Service of Summons, Complaint, Amended Summons and Amended Complaint and Notice of E-FilingLawrence D Lissauer
904/15/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGranville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC d/b/a The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre - Affidavit of Service of Summons, Complaint, Amended Summons and Amended Complaint and Notice of E-FilingLawrence D Lissauer
1005/23/2019STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWERStipulation Extending Time to AnswerJessica L. Oliva