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Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center

📍 909 LINCOLN AVE, LOCKPORT, NIAGARA, NY, 14094

Owner: Maximus Lockport Holdings Llc

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
7
Active Cases
1
1 active
Closed
6
6 Disposed
Since
2020
Most Recent
2025
Next Court Date
May 20, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 1 active lawsuit.

Cases

7 cases · Click to expand details (12 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex Number StatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff Firm Defendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1 Niagara Supreme Court 2025 E185194/2024 Active Negligence RUCKDESCHEL, BARBARA HARDY MARBLE LLP LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al Hall Booth Smith, P.C. 05/20/2026 CARUSO, Hon. FRANK ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E185194/2024
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
RUCKDESCHEL, BARBARA vs. LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/30/2025
NOI Due
04/30/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
CARUSO, Hon. FRANK
Next Appearance
05/20/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
RUCKDESCHEL, BARBARA
Attorney / FirmHARDY MARBLE LLP
Defendant / Respondent
LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (36)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/05/2024SUMMONSBradley Dean Marblepdf
211/05/2024COMPLAINTBradley Dean Marblepdf
311/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEHenry SteinmetzBradley Dean Marble
411/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICELockport Rehab & Health Care CenterBradley Dean Marble
511/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 LincolnBradley Dean Marble
611/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 OperationsBradley Dean Marble
711/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare GroupBradley Dean Marble
811/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Lockport HoldingBradley Dean Marble
911/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENaftali MinzerBradley Dean Marble
1011/21/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENisson HirschBradley Dean Marble
2 Niagara Supreme Court 2024 E176033/2021 Disposed Negligence KENNETH A. SMITH, II as Administrator of the Estate of KENNETH A. SMITH, JR. HARDY MARBLE LLP LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al LAW OFFICES OF PULLANO & FARROW PLLC 01/22/2025 Sedita III, Hon. Frank A. ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E176033/2021
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
KENNETH A. SMITH, II as Administrator of the Estate of KENNETH A. SMITH, JR. vs. LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/30/2024
NOI Due
01/29/2025
NOI Filed
10/23/2024
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.
Next Appearance
01/22/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
KENNETH A. SMITH, II as Administrator of the Estate of KENNETH A. SMITH, JR.
Attorney / FirmHARDY MARBLE LLP
Defendant / Respondent
LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsLAW OFFICES OF PULLANO & FARROW PLLC
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/09/2024Compromise02/26/2025NoDecided: 02/26/2025 Granted Before Justice: Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.Short Form Order02/26/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
3 Niagara Supreme Court 2024 E179961/2023 Disposed Medical Malpractice VEIDERS, PAMELA J. et al BROWN CHIARI LLP LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al Bargnesi Britt PLLC 02/11/2026 Sedita III, Hon. Frank A. ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E179961/2023
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
VEIDERS, PAMELA J. et al vs. LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/05/2024
NOI Due
02/04/2025
NOI Filed
01/21/2025
Calendar Number
25-011
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.
Next Appearance
02/11/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
VEIDERS, PAMELA J. et al
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsBargnesi Britt PLLC
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
102/05/2024Discovery03/12/2024NoDecided: 03/12/2024 Closed Before Justice: Sedita III, Hon. Frank A.Oral
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (42)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/22/2023SUMMONSColleen Faheypdf
205/22/2023COMPLAINTColleen Faheypdf
306/08/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 Lincoln Operations LLCColleen Fahey
406/08/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 Operations LLCColleen Fahey
506/08/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare Group LLCColleen Fahey
606/08/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Lockport Holdings LLCColleen Fahey
706/08/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare Group 2Colleen Fahey
806/16/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEWeitmanColleen Fahey
906/16/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESteinmetzColleen Fahey
1006/16/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMinzerColleen Fahey
4 Niagara Supreme Court 2023 E175370/2021 Disposed Negligence SCHWAGLER, RICHARD J. BROWN CHIARI LLP LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP 09/19/2024 CARUSO, Hon. FRANK ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E175370/2021
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
SCHWAGLER, RICHARD J. vs. LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/12/2023
NOI Due
01/12/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
CARUSO, Hon. FRANK
Next Appearance
09/19/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SCHWAGLER, RICHARD J.
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
108/28/2024Compromise09/19/2024NoDecided: 09/19/2024 Granted Before Justice: CARUSO, Hon. FRANKShort Form Order09/19/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (30)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/06/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTTheresa M Walshpdf
207/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 Lincoln, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
307/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 Operations, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
407/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Lockport Holdings LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
507/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Newfane, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
607/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENewfane Operations, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
707/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENewfane Realty, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
807/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare Group, LLCAndrea Nicole Conjerti
908/31/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAndrea Nicole Conjerti
1008/31/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAndrea Nicole Conjerti
5 Niagara Supreme Court 2023 E178183/2022 Disposed Comm-Contract MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC d/b/a LOCKPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1100 RAND BUILDING GROMLOVITS, ROBERT et al LAW OFFICE OF GARY J WOJTAN, P.C. 10/05/2023 CARUSO, Hon. FRANK ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E178183/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC d/b/a LOCKPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER vs. GROMLOVITS, ROBERT et al
Case Type
Comm-Contract
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
06/15/2023
NOI Due
06/14/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
CARUSO, Hon. FRANK
Next Appearance
10/05/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC d/b/a LOCKPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
Attorney / Firm1100 RAND BUILDING
Defendant / Respondent
GROMLOVITS, ROBERT et al
Attorneys / FirmsLAW OFFICE OF GARY J WOJTAN, P.C.
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
106/15/2023Judgment - Default10/04/2023NoDecided: 10/04/2023 Withdrawn Before Justice: CARUSO, Hon. FRANKOral
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (19)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/16/2022SUMMONSSean J Mackenziepdf
209/16/2022COMPLAINTSean J Mackenziepdf
309/16/2022EXHIBIT(S)Admission AgreementSean J Mackenzie
409/16/2022EXHIBIT(S)Account StatementSean J Mackenzie
511/10/2022ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICESean J Mackenzie
611/10/2022AFFIDAVITAffidavit of Service by Mail 3215Sean J Mackenzie
704/20/2023ANSWERVerified AnswerGary Wojtanpdf
804/21/2023NOTICE OF REJECTIONSean J Mackenzie
904/21/2023EXHIBIT(S)Answer to ComplaintSean J Mackenzie
1006/15/2023NOTICE OF MOTION1Sean J Mackenziepdf
6 Niagara Supreme Court 2022 E176867/2022 Disposed Negligence CONERT, CINDY BROWN CHIARI LLP LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al Law Offices of Pullano & Farrow PLLC 10/16/2025 Colaiacovo, Hon. Emilio L. ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E176867/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
CONERT, CINDY vs. LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/27/2022
NOI Due
10/27/2023
NOI Filed
12/30/2024
Calendar Number
24-190
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Colaiacovo, Hon. Emilio L.
Next Appearance
10/16/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CONERT, CINDY
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
LOCKPORT REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER et al
Attorneys / FirmsLaw Offices of Pullano & Farrow PLLC
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
109/16/2025Approve Settlement10/16/2025NoDecided: 10/16/2025 Granted Before Justice: Colaiacovo, Hon. Emilio L.Long Form Order10/16/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (28)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/25/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTTheresa M Walshpdf
203/14/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Lincoln 909 LLCTheresa M Walsh
303/14/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus 909 Operations LLCTheresa M Walsh
403/14/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare Group LLC #2Theresa M Walsh
503/14/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Healthcare Group LLCTheresa M Walsh
603/14/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMaximus Lockport Holdings LLCTheresa M Walsh
704/11/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEY. WeitmanTheresa M Walsh
804/11/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEH. SteinmetzTheresa M Walsh
904/11/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEN. MinzerTheresa M Walsh
1004/11/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEN. HirschTheresa M Walsh
7 Niagara Supreme Court 2020 E170662/2019 Disposed Medical Malpractice Beasor, Debra A et al FITZGERALD & ROLLER, P.C. MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC et al Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP 12/03/2020 Kloch, Hon. Richard C. ▼
Case Info
Court
Niagara Supreme Court
Index Number
E170662/2019
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
Beasor, Debra A et al vs. MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
02/04/2020
NOI Due
05/07/2021
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Kloch, Hon. Richard C.
Next Appearance
12/03/2020
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Beasor, Debra A et al
Attorney / FirmFITZGERALD & ROLLER, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
MAXIMUS 909 OPERATIONS LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (15)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/05/2019SUMMONSDerek James Rollerpdf
211/05/2019COMPLAINTDerek James Rollerpdf
311/05/2019CERTIFICATE OF MERITDerek James Roller
411/12/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEon Charles Yates, MDDerek James Roller
511/12/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEon BLT Medical Group, LLPDerek James Roller
611/18/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDerek James Roller
711/25/2019ANSWER WITH CROSS-CLAIM(S)Answer - Dr Yates and BLTJohn Mark Gruberpdf
812/02/2019ANSWERJennifer Marie Puglisipdf
912/02/2019NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONJennifer Marie Puglisi
1002/04/2020NOTICE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICEDerek James Roller