Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
10
Active Cases
4
4 active
Stayed / Paused
1
1 Stayed
Closed
6
6 Disposed
Since
2017
Most Recent
2026
Next Court Date
May 14, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

10 cases · Click to expand details (19 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Genesee Supreme Court2026E71600ActiveNegligenceHUGHSON, ROBINBROWN CHIARI LLPPREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et alKAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP05/29/2026Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E71600
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
HUGHSON, ROBIN vs. PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/27/2026
NOI Due
01/27/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
05/29/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
HUGHSON, ROBIN
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (17)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
108/29/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTNicole Terese Capton Marquespdf
209/09/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGenesee Center Operating LLCNicole Terese Capton Marques
309/09/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBatavian Realty LLCNicole Terese Capton Marques
409/09/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Healthcare Management LLCNicole Terese Capton Marques
509/12/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEYaakov SodNicole Terese Capton Marques
609/12/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJonathan BleierNicole Terese Capton Marques
709/12/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationNicole Terese Capton Marques
809/26/2024ANSWERJohnathan BleierJulie A Mickiewiczpdf
909/26/2024ANSWERBatavian RealtyJulie A Mickiewiczpdf
1009/26/2024ANSWERPremier GeneseeJulie A Mickiewiczpdf
2Genesee Supreme Court2025E69733ActiveNegligenceMattice, Robert W.LIPSITZ, PONTERIO & COMERFORD, LLCPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et alKAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP05/20/2026Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E69733
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
Mattice, Robert W. vs. Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/17/2025
NOI Due
10/17/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
05/20/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Mattice, Robert W.
Attorney / FirmLIPSITZ, PONTERIO & COMERFORD, LLC
Defendant / Respondent
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (12)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/01/2022SUMMONSAnne E. Joyntpdf
203/01/2022COMPLAINTAnne E. Joyntpdf
303/01/2022EXHIBIT(S)Letters TestamentaryAnne E. Joynt
403/08/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAnne E. Joynt
504/22/2022ANSWERPremier Genesee/Genesee OperatingJaclyn Frances Silverpdf
604/22/2022ANSWERBatavian RealtyJaclyn Frances Silverpdf
704/22/2022ANSWERPremier HealthcareJaclyn Frances Silverpdf
804/22/2022ANSWERKristina FerrandoJaclyn Frances Silverpdf
904/22/2022NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONJaclyn Frances Silver
1010/17/2025RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEAnne E. Joynt
3Genesee Supreme Court2024E70463ActiveNegligenceJudith Wetzel, as Executrix of the Estate of Sharon ArmstrongNICHOLAS, PEROT, SMITH, BERNHARDT & ZOSHGenesee Center Operating, LLC d/b/a Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP05/14/2026Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E70463
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
Judith Wetzel, as Executrix of the Estate of Sharon Armstrong vs. Genesee Center Operating, LLC d/b/a Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/21/2024
NOI Due
05/21/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
05/14/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Judith Wetzel, as Executrix of the Estate of Sharon Armstrong
Attorney / FirmNICHOLAS, PEROT, SMITH, BERNHARDT & ZOSH
Defendant / Respondent
Genesee Center Operating, LLC d/b/a Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/20/2024Discovery02/19/2025NoDecided: 02/19/2025 Withdrawn Before Justice: Devlin, Hon. Diane
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (24)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/27/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTCraig Hugh Bernhardtpdf
205/04/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECraig Hugh Bernhardt
305/05/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECraig Hugh Bernhardt
405/05/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECraig Hugh Bernhardt
506/22/2023ANSWERJaclyn Frances Silverpdf
606/22/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONJaclyn Frances Silver
707/12/2023LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGECraig Hugh Bernhardt
807/12/2023DEMAND FOR:Craig Hugh Bernhardt
907/12/2023DEMAND FOR:Craig Hugh Bernhardt
1005/21/2024RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCECraig Hugh Bernhardt
4Genesee Supreme Court2023E70470ActiveNegligenceCHILDS, MICHAELBROWN CHIARI LLPPREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et alKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP06/02/2026Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E70470
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
CHILDS, MICHAEL vs. PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/13/2023
NOI Due
10/12/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
06/02/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CHILDS, MICHAEL
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
110/13/2023Dismiss12/05/2023NoDecided: 12/05/2023 Withdrawn Before Justice: Devlin, Hon. Diane
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (24)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/30/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTTheresa M Walshpdf
209/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationTheresa M Walsh
309/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationTheresa M Walsh
409/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGenesee Center Operating LLCTheresa M Walsh
509/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBatavian Realty LLCTheresa M Walsh
609/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Healthcare Management LLCTheresa M Walsh
709/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJonathan BleierTheresa M Walsh
809/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJonathan BleierTheresa M Walsh
909/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEYaakov SodTheresa M Walsh
1009/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEYaakov SodTheresa M Walsh
5Yates Supreme Court20222021-5256DisposedMedical MalpracticePhillips, WilliamLaw Offices of Kenneth Hiller, PLLCPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et alKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP01/21/2025Cook, Hon. Jason L.
Case Info
Court
Yates Supreme Court
Index Number
2021-5256
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
Phillips, William vs. Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
02/14/2022
NOI Due
05/07/2024
NOI Filed
04/25/2024
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Cook, Hon. Jason L.
Next Appearance
01/21/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Phillips, William
Attorney / FirmLaw Offices of Kenneth Hiller, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions (4)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
305/15/2024Other06/11/2024NoDecided: 06/11/2024 Decision Reserved Before Justice: Cook, Hon. Jason L.Short Form Order
305/15/2024Other06/11/2024NoDecided: 07/08/2024 Denied Before Justice: Cook, Hon. Jason L.Short Form Order07/08/2024
208/17/2023Other10/10/2023NoDecided: 10/10/2023 Granted Before Justice: Cook, Hon. Jason L.Oral
106/21/2023Amend Caption/Pleadings07/25/2023NoDecided: 07/25/2023 Granted Before Justice: Cook, Hon. Jason L.Short Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (79)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/30/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTTimothy Eric Hillerpdf
209/30/2021COMPLAINTTimothy Eric Hillerpdf
309/30/2021CERTIFICATE OF MERITTimothy Eric Hiller
410/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationTimothy Eric Hiller
510/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Genesee Center Operating, LLCTimothy Eric Hiller
610/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Batavian Realty, LLCTimothy Eric Hiller
710/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Premier Healthcare Management, LLCTimothy Eric Hiller
810/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Jonathan BleierTimothy Eric Hiller
910/19/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of Summons & Complaint on Yaakov SodTimothy Eric Hiller
1012/30/2021ANSWERPremier Genesee/Genesee OperatingJennifer Marie Puglisipdf
6Genesee Supreme Court2021E69091DisposedComm-ContractPREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCONA ELDER LAW PLLCJUGOVIC, KIMBERLYFRIEDMAN & RANZENHOFER PC11/28/2023Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E69091
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION vs. JUGOVIC, KIMBERLY
Case Type
Comm-Contract
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/06/2021
NOI Due
10/06/2022
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
11/28/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Attorney / FirmCONA ELDER LAW PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
JUGOVIC, KIMBERLY
Attorneys / FirmsFRIEDMAN & RANZENHOFER PC
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (16)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/28/2021SUMMONS WITH NOTICEKenneth Michael Kernpdf
205/17/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKIMBERLY JUGOVICKenneth Michael Kern
305/17/2021STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGAUTHORIZATIONKenneth Michael Kern
405/19/2021NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (PRE RJI)Robert Friedman
506/03/2021COMPLAINTKenneth Michael Kernpdf
607/09/2021ANSWERRobert Friedmanpdf
710/06/2021PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTKenneth Michael Kern
810/06/2021RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEKenneth Michael Kern
910/13/2021COURT NOTICEMarjorie Coons
9-110/13/2021ATTACHMENT TO COURT NOTICEMarjorie Coons
7Genesee Supreme Court2021E69210DisposedComm-ContractPREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATIONCONA ELDER LAW PLLCMORRILL, LORETTA02/17/2022Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E69210
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION vs. MORRILL, LORETTA
Case Type
Comm-Contract
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
12/02/2021
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
02/17/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
PREMIER GENESEE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Attorney / FirmCONA ELDER LAW PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
MORRILL, LORETTA
Attorneys / Firms
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/02/2021Appoint - Guardian Ad Litem01/20/2022NoDecided: 01/20/2022 Granted Before Justice: Devlin, Hon. Diane01/20/2022
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (15)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/22/2021SUMMONS WITH NOTICEKenneth Michael Kernpdf
207/13/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICELORETTA MORRILLKenneth Michael Kern
307/13/2021STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGAUTHORIZATIONKenneth Michael Kern
412/02/2021NOTICE OF MOTIONMotion to Appoint a GAL1Dana Walsh Sivakpdf
512/02/2021AFFIRMATION1Dana Walsh Sivak
612/02/2021EXHIBIT(S)Affidavit of Merit1Dana Walsh Sivak
712/02/2021EXHIBIT(S)Summons with Notice1Dana Walsh Sivak
812/02/2021EXHIBIT(S)Affidavit of Service1Dana Walsh Sivak
912/02/2021EXHIBIT(S)Medical records1Dana Walsh Sivak
1012/02/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE1Dana Walsh Sivak
8Genesee Supreme Court2021E69258DisposedNegligenceBrocchini, DivoPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et alKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP05/01/2025Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Genesee Supreme Court
Index Number
E69258
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
Brocchini, Divo vs. Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/15/2021
NOI Due
11/02/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
05/01/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Brocchini, Divo
Attorney / Firm
Defendant / Respondent
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
104/07/2025Dismiss05/01/2025NoDecided: 05/01/2025 Granted Before Justice: Devlin, Hon. Diane05/05/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (26)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/15/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTCraig Z. Smallpdf
208/10/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Affidavit of ServiceCraig Z. Small
308/10/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEGenesee Center Operating, LLC Affidavit of ServiceCraig Z. Small
409/15/2021ANSWERHenry Bundschu Tilsonpdf
509/15/2021NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONHenry Bundschu Tilson
610/15/2021RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCECraig Z. Small
710/15/2021ADDENDUM - GENERAL (840A)Craig Z. Small
810/20/2021COURT NOTICEMarjorie Coons
8-110/20/2021ATTACHMENT TO COURT NOTICEMarjorie Coons
912/14/2021ORDER - CASE SCHEDULINGNicole R. Desmond
9Erie Supreme Court2020811969/2019DisposedMedical MalpracticeWalters, BarbaraFaraci Lange, LLPPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et alKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP08/16/2022Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
811969/2019
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
Walters, Barbara vs. Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
02/18/2020
NOI Due
12/05/2021
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Next Appearance
08/16/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Walters, Barbara
Attorney / FirmFaraci Lange, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (34)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/17/2019SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and ComplaintJennifer Lynn Faypdf
209/17/2019CERTIFICATE OF MERITCertificate of MeritJennifer Lynn Fay
310/18/2019ANSWER WITH CROSS-CLAIM(S)of Larisa Meras, M.D.Susan Anne Eberlepdf
410/21/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICELarisa Meras, M.D.Jennifer Lynn Fay
510/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEService of S&C on Premier Genesee Center for Nursing & RehabilitationJennifer Lynn Fay
610/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEservice of S&C on Premier Healthcare ManagementJennifer Lynn Fay
710/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEservice of S&C on Genesee Center OperatingJennifer Lynn Fay
810/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEservice of S&C on Empire Wound PhysicianJennifer Lynn Fay
910/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEservice of S&C on AmeriwoundJennifer Lynn Fay
1010/24/2019AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEservice of S&C on Virginia KaufmanJennifer Lynn Fay
10Erie Supreme Court2017816156/2017DisposedSP-OtherMeyer, Paul ELAW OFFICES OF GARY J WOJTANPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and RehabilitationPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation12/14/2017Devlin, Hon. Diane
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
816156/2017
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2017
Case Name
Meyer, Paul E vs. Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Case Type
SP-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/09/2017
NOI Due
11/09/2018
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
Jury Status
Justice
Devlin, Hon. Diane
Next Appearance
12/14/2017
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Meyer, Paul E
Attorney / FirmLAW OFFICES OF GARY J WOJTAN
Defendant / Respondent
Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Attorneys / FirmsPremier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
111/09/2017Order To Show Cause12/13/2017NoDecided: 12/13/2017 Settled Before Justice: Devlin, Hon. Diane
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (7)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/09/2017PETITIONGary Wojtan
211/09/2017ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ( PROPOSED )1Gary Wojtanpdf
311/09/2017AFFIDAVITGary Wojtan
411/09/2017EXHIBIT(S)Power of AttorneyGary Wojtan
511/09/2017RJI -RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEGary Wojtanpdf
611/15/2017ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CONFORMED COPY1Deborah Wagnerpdf
711/28/2017LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE1Kenneth Michael Kern