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Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Owner: Rozenberg, Kenneth

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
9
Active Cases
4
4 active
Closed
5
5 Disposed
Since
2020
Most Recent
2026
Last Scheduled Court Date
Aug 13, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

9 cases · Click to expand details
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Schenectady Supreme Court20262025-285ActiveNegligenceCUTHBERT, DIANEHORN WRIGHT, LLPCENTERS HEALTH CARE IPA, LLC et alFEDERICO SCHWARTZ MEROLESI & LYDDANE, LLP11/04/2027Ellis, John T.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2025-285
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
CUTHBERT, DIANE vs. CENTERS HEALTH CARE IPA, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/26/2026
NOI Due
12/17/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Ellis, John T.
Next Appearance
11/04/2027
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CUTHBERT, DIANE
Attorney / FirmHORN WRIGHT, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
CENTERS HEALTH CARE IPA, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsFEDERICO SCHWARTZ MEROLESI & LYDDANE, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
102/26/2026Strike Pleadings03/25/2026NoDecided: 03/25/2026 Settled Before Justice: Ellis, John T.03/25/2026
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (31)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
101/30/2025SUMMONSNeil P. Flynn
201/30/2025COMPLAINTVerifiedNeil P. Flynn
302/15/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECenters Health Care IPA, LLCNeil P. Flynn
402/15/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESchenectady Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLCNeil P. Flynn
502/15/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJOhn/Jane Does #1-5Neil P. Flynn
602/26/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESchenectady Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC via Secretary of StateNeil P. Flynn
702/26/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECenters Health Care IPA, LLC via Secretary of StateNeil P. Flynn
803/20/2025ANSWERVerified Answer, Notice To Take Deposition, Demand for a Verified Bill of Particulars and Various Discovery DemandsKatherine A Giovacco
909/10/2025CONSENT TO CHANGE ATTORNEY (PRE RJI)Consent to Change AttorneyKari Ann Merolesi
1002/26/2026NOTICE OF MOTIONNotice of Motion1Bryan James Daniels
2Schenectady Supreme Court20252024-767DisposedNegligenceMalicke, WilliamPETER J SCAGNELLI ESQCLR Schenectady, LLC d/b/a Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and NursingKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP08/28/2025Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2024-767
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
Malicke, William vs. CLR Schenectady, LLC d/b/a Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/17/2025
NOI Due
01/17/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.
Next Appearance
08/28/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Malicke, William
Attorney / FirmPETER J SCAGNELLI ESQ
Defendant / Respondent
CLR Schenectady, LLC d/b/a Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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
104/11/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTPeter Joseph Scagnelli
204/16/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of Notice of Electronic Filing, Summons and Complaint upon NYS Secretary of StatePeter Joseph Scagnelli
306/20/2024ANSWERPatrick Andrew Dolan
406/20/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONPatrick Andrew Dolan
506/20/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsNicole A. Wolfer
606/20/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for Bill of ParticularsNicole A. Wolfer
706/20/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand for ExpertNicole A. Wolfer
806/20/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand for Medicare-MedicaidNicole A. Wolfer
906/20/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand to preserve social mediaNicole A. Wolfer
1001/17/2025RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEPeter Joseph Scagnelli
3Schenectady Supreme Court20252025-2212DisposedNegligenceAnthony J. Miakisz, as Executor of the Estate of Elaine A. MiakiszNICHOLAS, PEROT, SMITH, BERNHARDT & ZOSHSchenectady Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSchenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing09/30/2025Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2025-2212
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
Anthony J. Miakisz, as Executor of the Estate of Elaine A. Miakisz vs. Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
09/08/2025
NOI Due
09/08/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.
Next Appearance
09/30/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Anthony J. Miakisz, as Executor of the Estate of Elaine A. Miakisz
Attorney / FirmNICHOLAS, PEROT, SMITH, BERNHARDT & ZOSH
Defendant / Respondent
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Attorneys / FirmsSchenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (14)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/08/2025PETITIONChristopher Patrick Franjoine
209/08/2025AFFIRMATIONChristopher Patrick Franjoine
309/08/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ltr dated January 31, 2025Christopher Patrick Franjoine
409/08/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ltr dated March 10, 2025Christopher Patrick Franjoine
509/08/2025EXHIBIT(S)Email and Ltr dated May 1, 2025 and May 2, 2025Christopher Patrick Franjoine
609/08/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ltr dated July 16, 2025Christopher Patrick Franjoine
709/08/2025RJI -RE: OTHEROrder to Show CauseChristopher Patrick Franjoine
809/08/2025ADDENDUM - GENERAL (840A)Christopher Patrick Franjoine
909/09/2025AFFIRMATIONChristopher Patrick Franjoine
1009/10/2025ORDER - OTHERMichael Cuevas
4Saratoga Supreme Court2025EF20243965ActiveMedical MalpracticeWILLIAM J. EBY, JR., as the Executor of the ESTATE OF MARGARET G. EBY a/k/a MARGARET MARY EBY, DeceasedHARDING MAZZOTTI, LLPCLR SCHENECTADY, LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSINGLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP04/09/2026Walsh, Hon. James E.▼
Case Info
Court
Saratoga Supreme Court
Index Number
EF20243965
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
WILLIAM J. EBY, JR., as the Executor of the ESTATE OF MARGARET G. EBY a/k/a MARGARET MARY EBY, Deceased vs. CLR SCHENECTADY, LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
03/06/2025
NOI Due
06/07/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Walsh, Hon. James E.
Next Appearance
04/09/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
WILLIAM J. EBY, JR., as the Executor of the ESTATE OF MARGARET G. EBY a/k/a MARGARET MARY EBY, Deceased
Attorney / FirmHARDING MAZZOTTI, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
CLR SCHENECTADY, LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING
Attorneys / FirmsLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (24)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
112/05/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDanielle Nicole Meyers
212/05/2024EXHIBIT(S)Ex A - Letters TestamentaryDanielle Nicole Meyers
312/05/2024CERTIFICATE OF MERITDanielle Nicole Meyers
412/17/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDanielle Nicole Meyers
501/08/2025STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWERStipulation Extending Time to AnswerGreg Michael Mondelli
601/10/2025ANSWERVerified Answer, Demand for BP, Notice of EBT and various discovery demandsGreg Michael Mondelli
703/06/2025NOTICE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICEDanielle Nicole Meyers
803/06/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ex A - Letter forwarding authorizationsDanielle Nicole Meyers
903/06/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ex B - S&C with COMDanielle Nicole Meyers
1003/06/2025EXHIBIT(S)Ex C - AnswerDanielle Nicole Meyers
5Schenectady Supreme Court20242024-1470ActiveNegligenceADER, ANNA C et alDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLCCLR SCHENECTADY LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSINGSHEELEY LLP06/03/2026Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2024-1470
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
ADER, ANNA C et al vs. CLR SCHENECTADY LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
12/13/2024
NOI Due
12/13/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.
Next Appearance
06/03/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
ADER, ANNA C et al
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
CLR SCHENECTADY LLC d/b/a SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Attorneys / FirmsSHEELEY LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (48)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/16/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSUMMONS AND COMPLAINT W/VERIFICATION PAGEDamien Smith
208/16/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSINGDamien Smith
308/16/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICECLR SCHENECTADY LLC D/B/A SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSINGDamien Smith
408/16/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGDamien Smith
510/31/2024PROOF OF SERVICEProof of Service of Notice of CommencementDamien Smith
610/31/2024EXHIBIT(S)Notice of Commencement/Summons and Complaint and Affidavit of ServiceDamien Smith
711/26/2024ANSWERAndrew Thomas Sheeley
811/26/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSAndrew Thomas Sheeley
911/26/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandAndrew Thomas Sheeley
1011/26/2024NOTICE OF DISCOVERY AND INSPECTIONNotice of Discovery and Inspection for Social Media Information and Demand for Preservation of all Social Media Site DataAndrew Thomas Sheeley
6Schenectady Supreme Court20232022-1585DisposedTortHELSTOWSKI, JOSEPH E.FINKELSTEIN & PARTNERSSCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et alWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP10/29/2024Versaci, Hon. Vincent W.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2022-1585
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
HELSTOWSKI, JOSEPH E. vs. SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/09/2023
NOI Due
05/08/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Versaci, Hon. Vincent W.
Next Appearance
10/29/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
HELSTOWSKI, JOSEPH E.
Attorney / FirmFINKELSTEIN & PARTNERS
Defendant / Respondent
SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING et al
Attorneys / FirmsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (28)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
110/21/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified Complaint dated 10-20-2022Lawrence D Lissauer
210/21/2022EXHIBIT(S)Letters of Administration dated 8-24-2022 and Decree Granting Administration dated 8-24-2022Lawrence D Lissauer
310/21/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of Authorization dated 10-21-2022Lawrence D Lissauer
411/30/2022PROOF OF SERVICEProof of Notification to NYS DOH dated 11-3-22 and usps tracking dated 11-5-22Lawrence D Lissauer
512/27/2022ANSWERLori Rosen Semlies
612/27/2022DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSLori Rosen Semlies
712/27/2022ANSWERLori Rosen Semlies
812/27/2022DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSLori Rosen Semlies
902/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of service dated 11-3-2022 for Amir AbramchikLawrence D Lissauer
1002/06/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of service dated 10-31-2022 and nys dos receipt dated 10-27-22 for CLR Schenectady LLC dba Schenectady Center for Rehab and NursingLawrence D Lissauer
7Schenectady Supreme Court20232022-1652ActiveMedical MalpracticeJeter, PhoenixWILLIAM T. MARTIN, ESQ.Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing et alWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP08/13/2026Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2022-1652
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
Jeter, Phoenix vs. Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Professional Malpractice
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/01/2023
NOI Due
02/01/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.
Next Appearance
08/13/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Jeter, Phoenix
Attorney / FirmWILLIAM T. MARTIN, ESQ.
Defendant / Respondent
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing et al
Attorneys / FirmsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Motions (3)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
307/01/2024Other09/16/2024NoDecided: 09/16/2024 Decided Before Justice: Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.
202/08/2023Dismiss05/01/2023NoDecided: 05/01/2023 Denied Before Justice: Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.Long Form Order
102/01/2023Judgment - Default05/01/2023NoDecided: 05/01/2023 Denied Before Justice: Cuevas, Hon. Michael R.Long Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (68)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/05/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTWilliam T Martin
201/24/2023ANSWERLori Rosen Semlies
301/24/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSLori Rosen Semlies
902/01/2023NOTICE OF MOTION1William T Martin
1002/01/2023AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT1William T Martin
1102/01/2023EXHIBIT(S)Summons and Complaint1William T Martin
1202/01/2023EXHIBIT(S)Affidavits of service1William T Martin
1302/01/2023RJI -RE: NOTICE OF MOTION1William T Martin
1402/08/2023NOTICE OF CROSS-MOTION2Kadeem O Wolliaston
1502/08/2023AFFIRMATION2Kadeem O Wolliaston
8Schenectady Supreme Court20212021-320 (0000320/2021)DisposedMedical MalpracticeMARIBEL CHAPARRO, INDIVIDUALLY AND ASLAFAVE, WEIN & FRAMENT, PLLC'CLR SCHENECTADY LLC, SCHENECTADY CENTERNAPIERSKI, VANDENBURGH, NAPIERSKI, LLP08/15/2025Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2021-320 (0000320/2021)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
MARIBEL CHAPARRO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS vs. CLR SCHENECTADY LLC, SCHENECTADY CENTER
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
10/07/2021
NOI Due
07/15/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.
Next Appearance
08/15/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MARIBEL CHAPARRO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS
Attorney / FirmLAFAVE, WEIN & FRAMENT, PLLC'
Defendant / Respondent
CLR SCHENECTADY LLC, SCHENECTADY CENTER
Attorneys / FirmsNAPIERSKI, VANDENBURGH, NAPIERSKI, LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
208/07/2025Other09/09/2025NoDecided: 09/09/2025 Granted Before Justice: Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.09/09/2025
106/12/2025Other09/09/2025NoDecided: 09/09/2025 Granted Before Justice: Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.09/09/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (42)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/23/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJason Allen Framentpdf
204/23/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINT (FEE PREVIOUSLY PAID)Cynthia Susan Lafavepdf
305/19/2021ANSWERRitchie, NPRandall J Ezickpdf
405/20/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICERandall J Ezick
505/21/2021ANSWERVerified Answer to Amended Verified ComplaintEugene Daniel Napierskipdf
605/21/2021NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Depositions Upon Oral Examination of all partiesEugene Daniel Napierski
705/21/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for Verified Bill of Particulars to PlaintiffEugene Daniel Napierski
805/21/2021DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness InformationEugene Daniel Napierski
905/21/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of e-filingEugene Daniel Napierski
1006/03/2021AFFIDAVITAffidavits of ServiceBruce A. Sutphin
9Schenectady Supreme Court20202020-467 (0000467/2020)DisposedMedical MalpracticeSUKHU, RAMCHAN INDIVIDUALLY AND SUKHU,E. STEWART JONES HACKER MURPHY LLPSCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILCLR SCHENECTADY LLC AS OWNER AND OPERATOR FOR SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING03/13/2024Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.▼
Case Info
Court
Schenectady Supreme Court
Index Number
2020-467 (0000467/2020)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
SUKHU, RAMCHAN INDIVIDUALLY AND SUKHU, vs. SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABIL
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
07/20/2020
NOI Due
10/30/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.
Next Appearance
03/13/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SUKHU, RAMCHAN INDIVIDUALLY AND SUKHU,
Attorney / FirmE. STEWART JONES HACKER MURPHY LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABIL
Attorneys / FirmsCLR SCHENECTADY LLC AS OWNER AND OPERATOR FOR SCHENECTADY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/20/2023Subpoena08/09/2023NoDecided: 08/09/2023 Granted Before Justice: Buchanan, Hon. Thomas D.08/09/2023
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (23)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
110/20/2021COUNTY CLERK MINUTES -PRIOR TO CONVERSIONUma Persaud
210/20/2021CONSENT TO EFILINGUma Persaud
311/05/2021ORDER - CASE SCHEDULINGCaroline Welch
412/20/2021ORDER - OTHERUma Persaud
505/24/2022SUBPOENA ( REQUEST TO SO ORDER )Kathryn Mary Lang
605/24/2022SUBPOENA ( REQUEST TO SO ORDER )Kathryn Mary Lang
707/13/2022SUBPOENA - SO ORDEREDCaroline Welch
807/13/2022SUBPOENA - SO ORDEREDCaroline Welch
907/27/2022LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGEMeghan Rielly Keenholts
1009/20/2022LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGEMeghan Rielly Keenholts