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Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

📍 391 North Country Road, Smithtown, New York, 11787

Owner: Smithtown Health Care Management, Llc (For Profit)

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
16
Active Cases
4
4 active
Stayed / Paused
1
1 Stayed
Closed
11
11 Disposed
Since
2013
Most Recent
2026
Next Court Date
Apr 28, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

16 cases · Click to expand details (16 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex Number StatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff Firm Defendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1 Suffolk Supreme Court 2026 608965/2023 Active Negligence MICHAELS, SOULLA T. THE BONGIORNO LAW FIRM, PLLC SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE et al KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP 09/02/2026 Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
608965/2023
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
MICHAELS, SOULLA T. vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/18/2026
NOI Due
03/18/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.
Next Appearance
09/02/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MICHAELS, SOULLA T.
Attorney / FirmTHE BONGIORNO LAW FIRM, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE 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
104/07/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and ComplaintBrandon Michael Cruzpdf
204/17/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
304/17/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
404/17/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrandon Michael Cruz
504/26/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
604/26/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Mailing SMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
705/19/2023ANSWERVerified Answer obo Defendant Smithtown Center for Rehab & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplanpdf
805/19/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for a Verified Bill of Particulars obo Defendant Smithtown Center for Rehab & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplan
905/19/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice for Depositions obo Defendant Smithtown Center for Rehab & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplan
1005/19/2023DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands for D&I obo Defendant Smithtown Center for Rehab & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplan
2 Suffolk Supreme Court 2025 616204/2025 Active Medical Malpractice DRIVER, MICHELLE et al DUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTHWELL HEALTH et al MARTIN CLEARWATER & BELL 09/16/2026 Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
616204/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
DRIVER, MICHELLE et al vs. JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTHWELL HEALTH et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
11/24/2025
NOI Due
02/25/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.
Next Appearance
09/16/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
DRIVER, MICHELLE et al
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTHWELL HEALTH et al
Attorneys / FirmsMARTIN CLEARWATER & BELL
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (41)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/20/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Complaint w/verificationDamien Smithpdf
206/20/2025CERTIFICATE OF MERITCertificate of MeritDamien Smith
307/02/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CAREDamien Smith
407/02/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NORTHWELL HEALTHDamien Smith
507/02/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGDamien Smith
607/07/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENORTHWELL HEALTH, INCDamien Smith
707/16/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEJohn T. Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson, New York, Inc. sued herein as John T. Mather Memorial Hospital-Northwell HealthDamien Smith
807/16/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICENORTHWELL HEALTH INCDamien Smith
907/16/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESmithtown Health Care Management, LLC d/b/a Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing CareDamien Smith
1007/21/2025ANSWER& Various Demands as to & Various Demands as to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New York, Inc. s/h/a John T. Mather Memorial Hospital - Northwell HealthRosaleen T. Mccrorypdf
3 Suffolk Supreme Court 2025 619369/2023 Active Negligence BALSER, DEAN THE BONGIORNO LAW FIRM, PLLC SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE et al KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP 04/28/2026 Quinn, Hon. James F. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
619369/2023
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
BALSER, DEAN vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/03/2025
NOI Due
01/03/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Quinn, Hon. James F.
Next Appearance
04/28/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BALSER, DEAN
Attorney / FirmTHE BONGIORNO LAW FIRM, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (29)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
108/03/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and ComplaintBrandon Michael Cruzpdf
208/11/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
308/11/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrandon Michael Cruz
408/15/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
508/15/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC D/B/A SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREBrandon Michael Cruz
610/25/2023ANSWERAnswer as to Smithtown Health Care Management, LLC d/b/a Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplanpdf
710/25/2023NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONKeith Lawrence Kaplan
810/25/2023DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSKeith Lawrence Kaplan
910/25/2023DEMAND FOR:Combined Demands for Discovery and InspectionKeith Lawrence Kaplan
1010/25/2023DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness InformationKeith Lawrence Kaplan
4 Suffolk Supreme Court 2024 604952/2024 Disposed Tort THE ESTATE OF HELEN KUMP Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC SMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC et al KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP 08/21/2025 Farneti, Hon. Joseph ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
604952/2024
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
THE ESTATE OF HELEN KUMP vs. SMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC et al
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
06/24/2024
NOI Due
06/24/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Farneti, Hon. Joseph
Next Appearance
08/21/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
THE ESTATE OF HELEN KUMP
Attorney / FirmNapoli Shkolnik, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/19/2024Dismiss05/29/2025NoDecided: 08/18/2025 Granted Before Justice: Farneti, Hon. JosephShort Form Order08/18/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (78)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/26/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJoseph Leonard Ciacciopdf
203/01/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLCJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
303/01/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
403/01/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
503/07/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLCJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
603/07/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
703/07/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJoseph Leonard Ciaccio
803/28/2024ANSWERas to Smithtown Health Care Management, LLC d/b/a Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing CareKeith Lawrence Kaplanpdf
903/28/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONKeith Lawrence Kaplan
1003/28/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSKeith Lawrence Kaplan
5 Albany Supreme Court 2024 906861-24 Disposed SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer) The New York State Health Facilities Association, Inc. et al O'CONNELL & ARONOWITZ, P.C. McDonald M.D., James ATTORNEY GENERAL 03/12/2025 Silverman, 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
6 Nassau Supreme Court 2023 616554/2022 Active Medical Malpractice GERBER, CARMELA HINRICHS LAW LLC RYDER M.D., MICHAEL et al KERLEY, WALSH, MATERA & CINQUEMANI, PC 05/04/2026 ▼
Case Info
Court
Nassau Supreme Court
Index Number
616554/2022
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
GERBER, CARMELA vs. RYDER M.D., MICHAEL et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Extended Track
RJI Filed
04/19/2023
NOI Due
04/04/2025
NOI Filed
04/08/2025
Calendar Number
2025H2437
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
Next Appearance
05/04/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
GERBER, CARMELA
Attorney / FirmHINRICHS LAW LLC
Defendant / Respondent
RYDER M.D., MICHAEL et al
Attorneys / FirmsKERLEY, WALSH, MATERA & CINQUEMANI, PC
Motions (3)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
306/23/2025Judgment - Summary09/26/2025YesDecided: 12/19/2025 Decided Before Justice: Marber, Hon. Randy SueShort Form Order12/19/2025
206/03/2025Judgment - Summary09/26/2025YesDecided: 12/19/2025 Decided Before Justice: Marber, Hon. Randy SueShort Form Order12/19/2025
104/09/2025Preference04/25/2025YesDecided: 06/10/2025 Granted Before Justice: Marber, Hon. Randy SueShort Form Order06/10/2025
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (235)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/23/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTMichael J. Lauterbornpdf
211/23/2022CONSENT TO EFILINGMichael J. Lauterborn
312/09/2022AFFIDAVITMICHAEL RYDER, M.D.Michael J. Lauterborn
412/14/2022AFFIDAVITZEESHAN A. KHAN, M.D.Michael J. Lauterborn
512/14/2022AFFIDAVITNORMAN BENNETT, M.D.Michael J. Lauterborn
612/14/2022AFFIDAVITST. JAMES REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTERMichael J. Lauterborn
712/14/2022AFFIDAVITSMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CAREMichael J. Lauterborn
812/14/2022AFFIDAVITST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTERMichael J. Lauterborn
912/20/2022AFFIDAVITMuhammad Noor, M.D.Michael J. Lauterborn
1012/20/2022AFFIDAVITJohn Francis Folan, M.D.Michael J. Lauterborn
7 Suffolk Supreme Court 2023 609257/2021 Stayed Medical Malpractice FETTINGER, ROBERT et al CASTRO & TRODDEN, LLC FOLAN MD, JOHN et al KELLY RODE & KELLY, LLP 03/11/2025 Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
609257/2021
Status
Stayed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
FETTINGER, ROBERT et al vs. FOLAN MD, JOHN et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
08/22/2023
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G.
Next Appearance
03/11/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
FETTINGER, ROBERT et al
Attorney / FirmCASTRO & TRODDEN, LLC
Defendant / Respondent
FOLAN MD, JOHN et al
Attorneys / FirmsKELLY RODE & KELLY, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
108/19/2023Leave to File09/15/2023NoDecided: 11/13/2023 Granted Before Justice: Suffolk Supreme, DCM-JusticeShort Form Order11/13/2023
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (105)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/17/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons & Verified ComplaintBrian Andrew Troddenpdf
205/17/2021CERTIFICATE OF MERITCertificate of MeritBrian Andrew Trodden
309/03/2021ANSWERAND DISCOVERY DEMANDSDavid Blair Desiverpdf
409/08/2021ANSWERVerified Answer - Jacob Mathew M.D.Seth Evan Kirschbaumpdf
509/08/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSBP/EBT/Expert - Jacob Mathew, M.D.Seth Evan Kirschbaum
609/08/2021DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsSeth Evan Kirschbaum
709/14/2021ANSWERAnswer and Demands - Dr. FolanKevin E Waypdf
809/14/2021STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGKevin E Way
909/14/2021ANSWERVerified Answer o/b/o Dr. Chykyda, Mather Hospital, and Northwell HealthRobert Frank Elliottpdf
1009/14/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS - HALYNA CHYKYDA M.D.Robert Frank Elliott
8 Albany Supreme Court 2023 903081-23 Disposed SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer) Grand South Point, LLC d/b/a The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at South Point et al HARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP McDonald M.D., M.P.H., James V. et al ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/14/2025 Schreibman, Hon. Julian D. ▼
Case Info
Court
Albany Supreme Court
Index Number
903081-23
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
Grand South Point, LLC d/b/a The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at South Point et al vs. McDonald M.D., M.P.H., James V. et al
Case Type
SP-CPLR Article 78 (Body or Officer)
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/07/2023
NOI Due
04/06/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Schreibman, Hon. Julian D.
Next Appearance
08/14/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Grand South Point, LLC d/b/a The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at South Point et al
Attorney / FirmHARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP
Defendant / Respondent
McDonald M.D., M.P.H., James V. et al
Attorneys / FirmsATTORNEY GENERAL
Motions (4)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
403/14/2025Dismiss04/16/2026NoDecided: 04/16/2026 Granted to the Extent of the Order Before Justice: Schreibman, Hon. Julian D.04/16/2026
301/12/2024Other01/03/2025NoDecided: 01/03/2025 Granted Before Justice: Schreibman, Hon. Julian D.
210/02/2023Dismiss01/14/2025NoDecided: 01/14/2025 Closed Before Justice: Schreibman, Hon. Julian D.
104/07/2023Other04/16/2026NoDecided: 04/16/2026 Dismissed Before Justice: Schreibman, Hon. Julian D.04/16/2026
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (190)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/07/2023PETITIONFrancis Paul Greene
204/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)List of PlaintiffsFrancis Paul Greene
304/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)3/7/23 Dear Administrator LetterFrancis Paul Greene
404/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4Francis Paul Greene
504/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.1Francis Paul Greene
604/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.2Francis Paul Greene
704/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.3Francis Paul Greene
804/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.4Francis Paul Greene
904/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.5Francis Paul Greene
1004/07/2023EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 4.6Francis Paul Greene
9 Suffolk Supreme Court 2022 607021/2022 Disposed Negligence MICHAEL CRIFCI, AS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SYLVESTER MAYER, DECEASED Krentsel & Guzman, LLP SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP 06/29/2022 Suffolk Supreme, DCM-Justice ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
607021/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
MICHAEL CRIFCI, AS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SYLVESTER MAYER, DECEASED vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/18/2022
NOI Due
05/18/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Suffolk Supreme, DCM-Justice
Next Appearance
06/29/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MICHAEL CRIFCI, AS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SYLVESTER MAYER, DECEASED
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE
Attorneys / FirmsLewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
106/02/2022Dismiss06/29/2022NoDecided: 09/07/2022 Granted Before Justice: Suffolk Supreme, DCM-JusticeShort Form Order09/07/2022
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (26)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/11/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
204/11/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
304/27/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE / AFFIDAVITJonathan Joseph Panarella
404/27/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
505/09/2022ANSWERVerified AnswerStephen Robert Machopdf
605/09/2022NOTICE OF DEPOSITIONNotice of Examination Before TriialStephen Robert Macho
705/09/2022DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for a Verified Bill of ParticularsStephen Robert Macho
805/09/2022PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTBrett Kanter
905/09/2022RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEBrett Kanter
1005/09/2022ADDENDUM - GENERAL (840A)Brett Kanter
10 Suffolk Supreme Court 2017 606038/2017 Disposed Tort KAUFMAN, DENISE BORNSTEIN & EMANUEL, P.C. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez Rizzo Kaufman, LLP 03/26/2024 CCP-Justice, ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
606038/2017
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2017
Case Name
KAUFMAN, DENISE vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/21/2017
NOI Due
03/01/2023
NOI Filed
02/28/2023
Calendar Number
202300291OT
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
CCP-Justice,
Next Appearance
03/26/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
KAUFMAN, DENISE
Attorney / FirmBORNSTEIN & EMANUEL, P.C.
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsRubin Paterniti Gonzalez Rizzo Kaufman, LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
207/27/2020Dismiss09/02/2020NoDecided: 09/02/2020 Denied Before Justice: Rouse, Hon. John H.Short Form Order09/02/2020
112/04/2019Dismiss03/03/2020NoDecided: 03/03/2020 Granted Before Justice: Rouse, Hon. John H.Short Form Order03/03/2020
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (132)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/03/2017SUMMONS + COMPLAINTKenneth Bornsteinpdf
204/26/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKenneth Bornstein
305/08/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKenneth Bornstein
405/10/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKenneth Bornstein
505/16/2017ANSWERVerifed AnswerJames Patrick Connorspdf
605/16/2017DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for BPJames Patrick Connors
705/16/2017NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition of PlaintiffJames Patrick Connors
805/16/2017NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition of Estate MembersJames Patrick Connors
905/16/2017DEMAND FOR:E-Discovery and Social Media DemandJames Patrick Connors
1005/16/2017DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandsJames Patrick Connors
11 Suffolk Supreme Court 2016 601647/2016 Disposed Medical Malpractice EISENSTEIN, ROBERT DUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC CHU, MICHAEL H. D.O., ZURICH NORTH AMERICA 01/28/2020 Molia, Hon. Denise F. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
601647/2016
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2016
Case Name
EISENSTEIN, ROBERT vs. CHU, MICHAEL H. D.O.,
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
05/24/2016
NOI Due
08/25/2017
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Molia, Hon. Denise F.
Next Appearance
01/28/2020
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
EISENSTEIN, ROBERT
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
CHU, MICHAEL H. D.O.,
Attorneys / FirmsZURICH NORTH AMERICA
Motions (6)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
610/21/2019Dismiss11/08/2019NoDecided: 11/15/2019 Granted Before Justice: Molia, Hon. Denise F.Short Form Order11/15/2019
510/09/2019Dismiss11/15/2019NoDecided: 11/15/2019 Granted Before Justice: Molia, Hon. Denise F.Short Form Order11/15/2019
410/10/2019Dismiss11/08/2019NoDecided: 11/15/2019 Granted Before Justice: Molia, Hon. Denise F.Short Form Order11/15/2019
310/09/2019Dismiss11/08/2019NoDecided: 11/15/2019 Closed Before Justice: Molia, Hon. Denise F.Short Form Order11/15/2019
204/08/2019Attorney - Disqualify/Relieve/Substitute/Withdraw04/26/2019NoDecided: 04/29/2019 Granted Before Justice: Molia, Hon. Denise F.Short Form Order04/29/2019
105/24/2016Preclude07/18/2016NoDecided: 10/20/2016 Denied Before Justice: Baisley, Hon. Paul J.Short Form Order10/20/2016
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (136)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/04/2016SUMMONS + COMPLAINTMichael Anthony Santopdf
202/18/2016AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMichael Anthony Santo
302/18/2016AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMichael Anthony Santo
402/18/2016AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMichael Anthony Santo
502/26/2016AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMichael Anthony Santo
603/01/2016ANSWERVerified AnswerJames Patrick Connorspdf
703/01/2016DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for a Veriifed Bill of ParticularsJames Patrick Connors
803/01/2016NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition of PlaintiffsJames Patrick Connors
903/01/2016NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition of DefendantsJames Patrick Connors
1003/01/2016DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandJames Patrick Connors
12 Suffolk Supreme Court 2016 607014/2015 Disposed Tort HOWELL, RUSSELL DUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR 06/13/2017 Pitts, Hon. Arthur G. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
607014/2015
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2016
Case Name
HOWELL, RUSSELL vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/28/2016
NOI Due
01/27/2017
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pitts, Hon. Arthur G.
Next Appearance
06/13/2017
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
HOWELL, RUSSELL
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / Firms
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (15)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/02/2015SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDamien Smithpdf
207/22/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDamien Smith
310/09/2015ANSWERVerified AnswerJames Patrick Connorspdf
410/09/2015DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for a Verified BIll of ParticularsJames Patrick Connors
510/09/2015NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONNotice to Take Deposition Upon Oral ExaminationJames Patrick Connors
610/09/2015DEMAND FOR:Combined DemandJames Patrick Connors
710/09/2015DEMAND FOR:Supplemental DemandJames Patrick Connors
810/09/2015DEMAND FOR:Demand for Disclosure as to Medicare.MedicaidJames Patrick Connors
910/09/2015DEMAND FOR:Demand for Expert Witness InformationJames Patrick Connors
1010/09/2015DEMAND FOR:E-Discovery and Social Media Demand and Litigation HoldJames Patrick Connors
13 Suffolk Supreme Court 2015 605944/2015 Disposed Tort LICATA, DENISE DUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR CAITLIN ROBIN AND ASSOCIATES PLLC 10/15/2018 CCP-Justice, ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
605944/2015
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2015
Case Name
LICATA, DENISE vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
08/13/2015
NOI Due
08/12/2016
NOI Filed
03/01/2017
Calendar Number
201700329OT
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
CCP-Justice,
Next Appearance
10/15/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
LICATA, DENISE
Attorney / FirmDUFFY & DUFFY, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsCAITLIN ROBIN AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (16)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/08/2015SUMMONS + COMPLAINTFrank Torrespdf
206/19/2015AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEFrank Torres
306/25/2015ANSWERCaitlin A Robinpdf
406/25/2015ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICECaitlin A Robin
508/13/2015RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCERequest for Judicial InterventionDamien Smith
608/13/2015PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTDamien Smith
711/09/2015ORDER - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEKatherine A Sheehan
809/28/2016STIPULATION - SO ORDEREDAdditional DirectivesDiana Borger
912/22/2016STIPULATION - SO ORDEREDDiana Borger
1001/31/2017ORDER - COMPLIANCE CONFERENCEDiana Borger
14 Suffolk Supreme Court 2015 039357/2011 Disposed Tort CORTESE, LOU & MARY VAOIG SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR Gallardo, Levin, Reiter & Rogers, LLP 12/15/2015 CCP-Justice, ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
039357/2011
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2015
Case Name
CORTESE, LOU & MARY vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
01/26/2015
NOI Due
01/26/2016
NOI Filed
04/14/2015
Calendar Number
201500664OT
Jury Status
Jury At Defendant's Request
Justice
CCP-Justice,
Next Appearance
12/15/2015
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CORTESE, LOU & MARY
Attorney / FirmVAOIG
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsGallardo, Levin, Reiter & Rogers, LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
212/18/2012Dismiss04/24/2013NoDecided: 05/02/2013 Withdrawn Before Justice: Garguilo, Hon. JerryShort Form Order05/02/2013
103/08/2012Other04/12/2012NoDecided: 04/12/2012 Granted Before Justice: Garguilo, Hon. JerryLong Form Order04/12/2012
Decisions (1)
CourtIndex NumberCase NameMotion #Scanned On
Suffolk Supreme Court039357/2011CORTESE, LOU & MARY vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR10005/08/2013
Complaints (18)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
112/29/2011SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and ComplaintJonathan Ginsbergpdf
201/09/2012AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit for S&CJonathan Ginsberg
302/27/2012AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service - S&C - Smithtown Health Care Management LLCJonathan Ginsberg
402/27/2012AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service - S&C - Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing CareJonathan Ginsberg
501/07/2014STIPULATION - OTHERStipulation that Mary Cortese will not testify at trialJonathan Ginsberg
601/14/2014NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FIRM NAME OR ADDRESS (POST RJI)Jonathan Ginsberg
706/09/2014LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGERichard Mark Fedrow
806/09/2014STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGRichard Mark Fedrow
909/08/2014LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGELetter Adjourning Conf. with Note from Court attachedJonathan Ginsberg
1001/26/2015NOTE OF ISSUENOTE OF ISSUE/ CERTIFICATE OF READINESSJonathan Ginsberg
15 Suffolk Supreme Court 2014 065871/2014 Disposed Tort MURPHY, THERESA, AS ADMIN. LAW FIRM OF D.F. TRUHOWSKY SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR CAITLIN ROBIN AND ASSOCIATES PLLC 12/03/2018 CCP-Justice, ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
065871/2014
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2014
Case Name
MURPHY, THERESA, AS ADMIN. vs. SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
11/04/2014
NOI Due
11/04/2015
NOI Filed
05/08/2017
Calendar Number
201700769OT
Jury Status
Jury At Plaintiff's Request
Justice
CCP-Justice,
Next Appearance
12/03/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
MURPHY, THERESA, AS ADMIN.
Attorney / FirmLAW FIRM OF D.F. TRUHOWSKY
Defendant / Respondent
SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR
Attorneys / FirmsCAITLIN ROBIN AND ASSOCIATES PLLC
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
109/01/2017Judgment - Summary12/13/2017NoDecided: 12/13/2017 Granted Before Justice: Rouse, Hon. John H.Short Form Order12/13/2017
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (62)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/27/2014SUMMONS + COMPLAINTDeborah N F Truhowskypdf
209/09/2014ANSWERThomas J Benvenutopdf
309/18/2014AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDeborah N F Truhowsky
409/18/2014AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDeborah N F Truhowsky
509/18/2014AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDeborah N F Truhowsky
609/25/2014ANSWERVerified AnswerAlison Gayle Deanerpdf
709/25/2014AFFIDAVITAffidavit of ServiceAlison Gayle Deaner
809/25/2014STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGStatement of AuthorizationAlison Gayle Deaner
911/04/2014RJI -RE: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEDeborah N F Truhowsky
1002/06/2015ORDER - PRELIMINARY CONFERENCEKatherine A Sheehan
16 Suffolk Supreme Court 2013 062051/2013 Disposed Medical Malpractice CHEKIMOGLOU, LISA VAOIG ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Benvenuto & Gaujean 05/17/2016 Asher, Hon. W. Gerard ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
062051/2013
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2013
Case Name
CHEKIMOGLOU, LISA vs. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
11/06/2013
NOI Due
02/07/2015
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Asher, Hon. W. Gerard
Next Appearance
05/17/2016
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
CHEKIMOGLOU, LISA
Attorney / FirmVAOIG
Defendant / Respondent
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
Attorneys / FirmsBenvenuto & Gaujean
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
104/02/2015Discontinue01/05/2016NoDecided: 01/05/2016 Withdrawn Before Justice: Asher, Hon. W. GerardOral01/05/2016
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (25)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/26/2013SUMMONSJonathan Ginsbergpdf
207/26/2013COMPLAINTJonathan Ginsbergpdf
309/03/2013AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of Summons & Complaint and Notice of Availability of E-filingJonathan Ginsberg
409/03/2013AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of Summons & Complaint and Notice of Availability of E-filingJonathan Ginsberg
509/09/2013ANSWERAnswer - St. Catherine of Siena Medical CenterThomas J Benvenutopdf
610/18/2013BILL OF PARTICULARSJonathan Ginsberg
710/21/2013BILL OF PARTICULARSBill of Particulars for Saint Catherine of Siena Medical CenterJonathan Ginsberg
810/21/2013RESPONSE TO DEMANDPlaintiff's Response to Saint Catherine of Siena Medical Center's Demands (attachments mailed)Jonathan Ginsberg
910/21/2013RESPONSE TO DEMANDPlaintiff's Response to Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Demands (attachments mailed)Jonathan Ginsberg
1010/21/2013DEMAND FOR:Plaintiff's Combined Demands for Saint Catherine of Siena Medical CenterJonathan Ginsberg