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Putnam Ridge

📍 46 MT EBO ROAD NORTH, BREWSTER, PUTNAM, NY, 10509

Owner: Willinger, Chaya

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
11
Active Cases
4
4 active
Closed
7
7 Disposed
Since
2012
Most Recent
2025
Last Scheduled Court Date
Jul 10, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

11 cases · Click to expand details (8 from 2010 to present; 3 older listed only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Queens Supreme Court2025702800/2025ActiveNegligenceCABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANILIAKAS LAW, P.C.PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et alTHE LAW OFFICES OF LEON R. KOWALSKI & ASSOCIATES07/10/2026Compliance Conf Judge,▼
Case Info
Court
Queens Supreme Court
Index Number
702800/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
CABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANI vs. PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/21/2025
NOI Due
02/21/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Compliance Conf Judge,
Next Appearance
07/10/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANI
Attorney / FirmLIAKAS LAW, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsTHE LAW OFFICES OF LEON R. KOWALSKI & ASSOCIATES
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
108/26/2025Dismiss03/18/2026YesDecided: 03/18/2026 Denied Before Justice: Kelly, Hon. Peter JosephShort Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (62)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/14/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSalah Abdulkarim Shawapdf
201/19/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
301/19/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
401/19/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
502/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
602/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
702/06/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
801/08/2024ANSWERanswer and demandsEllen Marie Labanowskipdf
902/21/2024PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
1002/21/2024RJI FROM PRIOR COUNTY (COPY)Original document type was RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
2Putnam Supreme Court2025500457/2025ActiveTortGALLAGHER, RICHARD F. et alFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSPUTNAM RIDGE et alSHEELEY LLP09/21/2026Spofford, Jr., Hon. Joseph J.▼
Case Info
Court
Putnam Supreme Court
Index Number
500457/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
GALLAGHER, RICHARD F. et al vs. PUTNAM RIDGE et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/24/2025
NOI Due
10/13/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Spofford, Jr., Hon. Joseph J.
Next Appearance
09/21/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
GALLAGHER, RICHARD F. et al
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE et al
Attorneys / FirmsSHEELEY LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
207/22/2025Discovery09/15/2025NoDecided: 01/08/2026 Granted to the Extent of the Order Before Justice: Spofford, Jr., Hon. Joseph J.Long Form Order01/08/2026
104/24/2025Dismiss05/26/2025NoDecided: 05/29/2025 Denied Before Justice: Spofford, Jr., Hon. Joseph J.Long Form Order05/29/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (71)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/12/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Complaint dated 3-12-2025Lawrence D Lissauerpdf
203/12/2025EXHIBIT(S)Letters of Administration dated 1-2-2025Lawrence D Lissauer
303/12/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Authorization for efiling dated 3-12-2025Lawrence D Lissauer
403/24/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffirmation of service dated 3-21-2025 for Putnam RidgeLawrence D Lissauer
503/27/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffirmation of Service dated 3-14-2025 and nys dos receipt dated 3-14-25 for Atlanticare Management LLC dba Putnam RidgeLawrence D Lissauer
603/28/2025ANSWERVerified AnswerSheila L. Gomezpdf
703/28/2025DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSSheila L. Gomez
803/28/2025DEMAND FOR:Combined Discovery DemandsSheila L. Gomez
903/28/2025DEMAND FOR:Demand for Examination Before TrialSheila L. Gomez
1003/28/2025NOTICE OF DISCOVERY AND INSPECTIONNotice for Discovery and Inspection as to Social Media DataSheila L. Gomez
3Bronx Supreme Court2024817041/2022EDisposedNegligenceCABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANILIAKAS LAW, P.C.PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et alHannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino, LLC02/20/2025Parker-Raso, Hon. Matthew▼
Case Info
Court
Bronx Supreme Court
Index Number
817041/2022E
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
CABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANI vs. PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/21/2024
NOI Due
02/20/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Parker-Raso, Hon. Matthew
Next Appearance
02/20/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CABRERA NUNEZ, YULVANI
Attorney / FirmLIAKAS LAW, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsHannum Feretic Prendergast & Merlino, LLC
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/23/2024Change Venue08/27/2024NoDecided: 12/26/2024 Granted Before Justice: Crawford, Hon. AshleeLong Form Order12/26/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (62)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/14/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
201/19/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
301/19/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
401/19/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
502/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
602/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
702/06/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
801/08/2024ANSWERanswer and demandsEllen Marie Labanowski
902/21/2024PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTSalah Abdulkarim Shawa
1002/21/2024RJI FROM PRIOR COUNTY (COPY)Original document type was RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCESalah Abdulkarim Shawa
4Putnam Supreme Court2022500444/2022DisposedNegligenceMONTEMARANO, LORETTA et alDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLCATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLC D/B/A PUTNAM RIDGEKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP11/17/2023Capone, Hon. Gina C.▼
Case Info
Court
Putnam Supreme Court
Index Number
500444/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
MONTEMARANO, LORETTA et al vs. ATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLC D/B/A PUTNAM RIDGE
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
12/14/2022
NOI Due
12/14/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Capone, Hon. Gina C.
Next Appearance
11/17/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MONTEMARANO, LORETTA et al
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
ATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLC D/B/A PUTNAM RIDGE
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/14/2022Dismiss11/17/2023NoDecided: 02/14/2024 Granted Before Justice: Capone, Hon. Gina C.Long Form Order02/14/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (81)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/15/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSUMMONS AND COMPLAINT W/VERIFICATION PAGEDamien Smithpdf
208/05/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLCDamien Smith
308/05/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGDamien Smith
408/10/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPUTNAM RIDGEDamien Smith
508/10/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLCDamien Smith
610/25/2022NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (PRE RJI)Notice of AppearanceMario Christopher Giannettino
711/02/2022SUMMONS - SUPPLEMENTAL (PRE RJI)Damien Smithpdf
811/02/2022COMPLAINT (AMENDED)Damien Smithpdf
911/15/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPUTNAM RIDGEDamien Smith
1011/15/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEATLANTICARE MANAMENT, LLCDamien Smith
5Putnam Supreme Court2022501737/2021DisposedMedical MalpracticeATLANTICARE MANAGEMENT LLC DBA PUTNAM RIDGEBERNFELD, DEMATTEO & BERNFELD, LLPNOVAK BURNBAUM CRYSTAL LLPKaufman Dolowich LLP08/09/2022Davis, Hon. Thomas R.▼
Case Info
Court
Putnam Supreme Court
Index Number
501737/2021
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
ATLANTICARE MANAGEMENT LLC DBA PUTNAM RIDGE vs. NOVAK BURNBAUM CRYSTAL LLP
Case Type
Tort-Other Professional Malpractice
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/09/2022
NOI Due
05/09/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Davis, Hon. Thomas R.
Next Appearance
08/09/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
ATLANTICARE MANAGEMENT LLC DBA PUTNAM RIDGE
Attorney / FirmBERNFELD, DEMATTEO & BERNFELD, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
NOVAK BURNBAUM CRYSTAL LLP
Attorneys / FirmsKaufman Dolowich LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
105/09/2022Dismiss08/09/2022NoDecided: 09/08/2022 Granted Before Justice: Davis, Hon. Thomas R.Long Form Order09/08/2022
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (28)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
112/24/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJeffrey L Bernfeldpdf
203/08/2022ADMISSION OF SERVICEJeffrey L Bernfeld
305/09/2022NOTICE OF MOTION1Kristina Inge Duffypdf
405/09/2022AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTIONAttorney Affirmation1Kristina Inge Duffy
505/09/2022AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTIONParty Affidavit1Kristina Inge Duffy
605/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)Complaint1Kristina Inge Duffy
705/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)2012 Loan Agreement1Kristina Inge Duffy
805/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)2014 Loan Agreement1Kristina Inge Duffy
905/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)Last Invoice1Kristina Inge Duffy
1005/09/2022MEMORANDUM OF LAWMemorandum of Law1Kristina Inge Duffy
6Queens Supreme Court2021705354/2021ActiveNegligenceCARLOS ABREU, JUANNiamehr Law FirmPUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et alThe Law Offices Of Leon R. Kowalski & Associates09/03/2026Compliance Conf Judge,▼
Case Info
Court
Queens Supreme Court
Index Number
705354/2021
Status
Active
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
CARLOS ABREU, JUAN vs. PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/27/2021
NOI Due
10/27/2022
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Compliance Conf Judge,
Next Appearance
09/03/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CARLOS ABREU, JUAN
Attorney / FirmNiamehr Law Firm
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsThe Law Offices Of Leon R. Kowalski & Associates
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (16)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
103/09/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDaniel Joseph Niamehrpdf
203/16/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDaniel Joseph Niamehr
305/11/2021ANSWERAnswer, Demand for a Bill of Particulars and Combined Demands For Discovery and InspectionJessica L Suleymanovpdf
410/27/2021PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTEugene A. Khavinson
510/27/2021RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEEugene A. Khavinson
611/10/2021CONSENT TO CHANGE ATTORNEY (PRE RJI)Eugene A. Khavinson
711/17/2021ORDER - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEKianna Vanputten
802/23/2022ORDER - COMPLIANCE CONFERENCEKianna Vanputten
912/02/2024NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM NAME OR ADDRESS (POST RJI)Bradley J Corsair
1002/13/2025NOTICEErica Nieves
7Queens Supreme Court2020709552/2020ActiveNegligenceGOMEZ, OSCARLiakas Law, P.C.PUTNAM RIDGE, LLCGokhulsingh, Accardy & Rosenfarb07/23/2026Compliance Conf Judge,▼
Case Info
Court
Queens Supreme Court
Index Number
709552/2020
Status
Active
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
GOMEZ, OSCAR vs. PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/28/2020
NOI Due
10/28/2021
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Compliance Conf Judge,
Next Appearance
07/23/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
GOMEZ, OSCAR
Attorney / FirmLiakas Law, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC
Attorneys / FirmsGokhulsingh, Accardy & Rosenfarb
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
105/21/2021Judgment - Default07/27/2021YesDecided: 07/30/2021 Denied Before Justice: Dufficy, Hon. Timothy J.Short Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (52)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/08/2020SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDean Nicholas Liakaspdf
208/03/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEStephen John Liakas
308/03/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEStephen John Liakas
408/03/2020STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStephen John Liakas
509/09/2020ANSWERAnswer & DemandsGregory Scott Pinterpdf
610/28/2020PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTStephen John Liakas
710/28/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEStephen John Liakas
810/28/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEStephen John Liakas
910/28/2020RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEStephen John Liakas
1011/18/2020ORDER - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEJulio Mieses
8Queens Supreme Court201211346/2012DisposedNegligenceTAVARES, CARLOSDINKES AND SCHWITZER, P.C.PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC ETALLITCHFIELD CAVO, LLP.09/17/2014Scheduling Judge, Trial▼
Case Info
Court
Queens Supreme Court
Index Number
11346/2012
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2012
Case Name
TAVARES, CARLOS vs. PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC ETAL
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
07/05/2012
NOI Due
10/06/2013
NOI Filed
10/04/2013
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Scheduling Judge, Trial
Next Appearance
09/17/2014
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
TAVARES, CARLOS
Attorney / FirmDINKES AND SCHWITZER, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
PUTNAM RIDGE, LLC ETAL
Attorneys / FirmsLITCHFIELD CAVO, LLP.
Motions (4)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
402/28/2014Judgment - Summary06/06/2014YesDecided: 06/25/2014 Closed Before Justice: Strauss, Hon. Sidney F.Short Form Order06/25/2014
310/21/2013Vacate/Strike - Note of Issue/Jury Demand/From Trial Calendar11/08/2013YesDecided: 11/08/2013 Withdrawn Before Justice: Part, Centralized MotionOral11/08/2013
210/21/2013Vacate/Strike - Note of Issue/Jury Demand/From Trial Calendar11/08/2013YesDecided: 11/08/2013 Withdrawn Before Justice: Part, Centralized MotionOral11/08/2013
105/09/2013Discovery05/29/2013YesDecided: 05/29/2013 Withdrawn Before Justice: Part, Centralized MotionOral05/29/2013
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.
9Westchester Supreme Court20080025393/2007DISPOSEDTortLOBUE, FRANCESZIEGLER & ROBINSONPUTNAM RIDGEPHELAN, PHELAN & DANEK06/22/2010TRIAL READY PART—
10Putnam Supreme Court20020001407/2002DisposedMedical MalpracticeBASLER, PETER C, EXECGREGORY W. BAGEN, ESQ.PUTNAM RIDGE NURSING HOMEFELDMAN, KLEIDMAN & COFFEY05/11/2004FRED L. SHAPIRO—
11Putnam Supreme Court20020001716/2001DisposedMedical MalpracticeKORN, MADELEINE GGREGORY W. BAGEN, ESQ.PUTNAM RIDGE NURSING HOMEDRAKE, SOMMERS, LOEB & TARSHIS07/23/2003S. BARRETT HICKMAN—