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Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

📍 1325 BRENTWOOD ROAD, BAY SHORE, SUFFOLK, NY, 11706

Owner: Arbeitman, Steve

Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
8
Active Cases
4
4 active
Closed
4
4 Disposed
Since
2017
Most Recent
2026
Next Court Date
Apr 29, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 4 active lawsuits.

Cases

8 cases · Click to expand details (15 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex Number StatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff Firm Defendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1 Suffolk Supreme Court 2026 631583/2025 Active OM-Other SUNRISE MANOR LLC, PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST OF SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, CONA ELDER LAW PLLC POLIS, MICHAEL 05/05/2026 Hensley, Hon. Paul M. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
631583/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2026
Case Name
SUNRISE MANOR LLC, PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST OF SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, vs. POLIS, MICHAEL
Case Type
OM-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
03/31/2026
NOI Due
03/31/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Hensley, Hon. Paul M.
Next Appearance
05/05/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SUNRISE MANOR LLC, PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST OF SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION,
Attorney / FirmCONA ELDER LAW PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
POLIS, MICHAEL
Attorneys / Firms
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
103/31/2026Judgment - DefaultNoBefore Justice: Hensley, Hon. Paul M.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (17)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/21/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTKenneth Michael Kernpdf
211/21/2025EXHIBIT(S)InvoiceKenneth Michael Kern
311/21/2025EXHIBIT(S)Admission AgreementKenneth Michael Kern
412/04/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMICHAEL POLISKenneth Michael Kern
512/04/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGAUTHORIZATIONKenneth Michael Kern
603/31/2026NOTICE OF MOTION001Kenneth Michael Kernpdf
703/31/2026AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Kenneth Michael Kern
803/31/2026EXHIBIT(S)Summons and Complaint with Exhibits001Kenneth Michael Kern
903/31/2026EXHIBIT(S)Affirmation of Service001Kenneth Michael Kern
1003/31/2026EXHIBIT(S)Affidavit of Non Military Status001Kenneth Michael Kern
2 Suffolk Supreme Court 2025 611336/2024 Active Negligence Palmer, Penny Leitner Warywoda PLLC Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al KAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP 07/09/2026 Hensley, Hon. Paul M. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
611336/2024
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
Palmer, Penny vs. Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
07/24/2025
NOI Due
07/24/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Hensley, Hon. Paul M.
Next Appearance
07/09/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Palmer, Penny
Attorney / FirmLeitner Warywoda PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation et al
Attorneys / FirmsKAUFMAN, BORGEEST & RYAN, LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/22/2025Dismiss08/15/2025NoDecided: 08/15/2025 Withdrawn Before Justice: Suffolk Supreme, DCM-JusticeOral
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (32)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/06/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified ComplaintBrett Ryan Leitnerpdf
205/15/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATIONBrett Ryan Leitner
305/15/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESUNRISE MANOR NURSING HOME, INC.Brett Ryan Leitner
405/15/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrett Ryan Leitner
505/30/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESUNRISE MANOR NURSING HOME, INC.Brett Ryan Leitner
605/30/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrett Ryan Leitner
706/25/2024ANSWERAlyssa Michelle Panaropdf
806/25/2024NOTICE OF DEPOSITION UPON ORAL EXAMINATIONAlyssa Michelle Panaro
906/25/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSAlyssa Michelle Panaro
1006/25/2024DEMAND FOR:Demand to Preserve Social Media AccountsAlyssa Michelle Panaro
3 Suffolk Supreme Court 2024 206822/2022 Active Negligence VASAPOLI, JOHN Krentsel & Guzman, LLP SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 04/29/2026 Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
206822/2022
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
VASAPOLI, JOHN vs. SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/26/2024
NOI Due
02/25/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Pastoressa, Hon. Joseph C.
Next Appearance
04/29/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
VASAPOLI, JOHN
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Attorneys / FirmsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (26)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/29/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
211/29/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
312/09/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION / AFFIDAVITJonathan Joseph Panarella
412/09/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
512/20/2022STIPULATION - TIME TO ANSWERLori Rosen Semliespdf
601/04/2023DEMAND FOR:Notice Requesting CoordinationJonathan Joseph Panarella
701/04/2023LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGEJonathan Joseph Panarella
801/25/2023LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGELori Rosen Semlies
902/01/2023ANSWERKatherine L Mccrinkpdf
1002/26/2024PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE REQUESTJonathan Joseph Panarella
4 Suffolk Supreme Court 2023 200704/2022 Active Medical Malpractice DILLON, VERONICA Leitner Warywoda PLLC SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al MARTIN CLEARWATER & BELL LLP 10/06/2026 Quinn, Hon. James F. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
200704/2022
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
DILLON, VERONICA vs. SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Case Type
Tort-Medical, Dental, or Podiatric Malpractice
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
09/28/2023
NOI Due
12/29/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Quinn, Hon. James F.
Next Appearance
10/06/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
DILLON, VERONICA
Attorney / FirmLeitner Warywoda PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Attorneys / FirmsMARTIN CLEARWATER & BELL LLP
Motions (2)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
205/22/2025Parties - Add/Substitute/Intervene07/29/2025NoDecided: 09/11/2025 Granted Before Justice: Quinn, Hon. James F.Short Form Order09/11/2025
109/28/2023Amend Caption/Pleadings10/31/2023NoDecided: 01/04/2024 Denied Before Justice: Quinn, Hon. James F.Short Form Order01/04/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (49)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/15/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTSummons and Verified ComplaintBrett Ryan Leitnerpdf
209/27/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
309/27/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
409/27/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
509/27/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrett Ryan Leitner
609/28/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
709/28/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrett Ryan Leitner
810/05/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
910/05/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
1010/05/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrett Ryan Leitner
5 Suffolk Supreme Court 2022 613845/2022 Disposed Negligence EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased Krentsel & Guzman, LLP SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 06/13/2023 Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
613845/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased vs. SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
08/30/2022
NOI Due
08/30/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G.
Next Appearance
06/13/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Attorneys / FirmsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
108/22/2022Dismiss06/13/2023NoDecided: 06/15/2023 Granted Before Justice: Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G.Short Form Order06/15/2023
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (18)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/20/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
207/20/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
308/17/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service on Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and RehabilitationJonathan Joseph Panarella
408/17/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
508/22/2022NOTICE OF MOTION001Robert J Cristianopdf
608/22/2022AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Robert J Cristiano
708/22/2022EXHIBIT(S)Letters of Administration001Robert J Cristiano
808/22/2022EXHIBIT(S)Decision Motion to Dismiss - with Notice of Entry001Robert J Cristiano
908/22/2022EXHIBIT(S)S&C001Robert J Cristiano
1008/22/2022EXHIBIT(S)AOS001Robert J Cristiano
6 Suffolk Supreme Court 2022 607174/2022 Disposed Negligence EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased, Krentsel & Guzman, LLP SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 06/21/2022 Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
607174/2022
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased, vs. SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION,
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
05/09/2022
NOI Due
05/09/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G.
Next Appearance
06/21/2022
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
EUBIE VASAPOLI, as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of ANDREW VASAPOLI, Deceased,
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION,
Attorneys / FirmsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
105/09/2022Dismiss06/21/2022NoDecided: 07/14/2022 Granted Before Justice: Bergmann, Hon. Kathy G.Short Form Order07/14/2022
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (19)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/13/2022SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
204/13/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
304/27/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION / AFFIDAVITJonathan Joseph Panarella
404/27/2022STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
505/09/2022NOTICE OF MOTION001Robert J Cristianopdf
605/09/2022AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Robert J Cristiano
705/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)S&C001Robert J Cristiano
805/09/2022EXHIBIT(S)AOS001Robert J Cristiano
905/09/2022RJI -RE: NOTICE OF MOTION001Robert J Cristianopdf
1006/08/2022AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION AND IN SUPPORT OF CROSS-MOTIONPlaintiff's Opposition to Motion to Dismiss001Jenny Lynn Adams
7 Suffolk Supreme Court 2022 621406/2021 Disposed Negligence KARAGIANNIS, STEVEN BROWN CHIARI LLP SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al SHEELEY LLP 07/29/2025 Tinari, Hon. Frank A. ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk Supreme Court
Index Number
621406/2021
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2022
Case Name
KARAGIANNIS, STEVEN vs. SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/18/2022
NOI Due
04/18/2023
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Tinari, Hon. Frank A.
Next Appearance
07/29/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
KARAGIANNIS, STEVEN
Attorney / FirmBROWN CHIARI LLP
Defendant / Respondent
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION et al
Attorneys / FirmsSHEELEY LLP
Motions (3)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
304/02/2025Compromise07/14/2025NoDecided: 07/14/2025 Granted Before Justice: Tinari, Hon. Frank A.Long Form Order07/14/2025
205/18/2022Compel Arbitration07/18/2023NoDecided: 09/20/2023 Denied Before Justice: Tinari, Hon. Frank A.Short Form Order09/20/2023
104/18/2022Dismiss07/28/2022NoDecided: 07/28/2022 Withdrawn Before Justice: Luft, Hon. Martha L.So-Ordered Stipulation07/25/2022
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (53)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
111/12/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTTheresa M Walshpdf
203/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESunrise Manor Nursing Home, Inc.Michael Benz
303/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESunrise Manor Center for Nursing and RehabilitationMichael Benz
403/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICESteve ArbeitmanMichael Benz
503/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICELarry GoldfarbMichael Benz
603/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEPaul GoldfarbMichael Benz
703/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEDavid LandaMichael Benz
803/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEKevin UngerMichael Benz
903/02/2022AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICETodd UngerMichael Benz
1004/14/2022ANSWERVerified AnswerAndrew Thomas Sheeleypdf
8 Suffolk County Court 2017 613654/2017 Disposed Comm-Contract SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR The Law Office of Alan Landa FARACI, JOHN NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP 05/22/2018 Hackeling, Hon. C. Stephen ▼
Case Info
Court
Suffolk County Court
Index Number
613654/2017
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2017
Case Name
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR vs. FARACI, JOHN
Case Type
Comm-Contract
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/13/2017
NOI Due
10/13/2018
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Hackeling, Hon. C. Stephen
Next Appearance
05/22/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR
Attorney / FirmThe Law Office of Alan Landa
Defendant / Respondent
FARACI, JOHN
Attorneys / FirmsNEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
110/13/2017DEFENDANTDismiss11/30/2017NoDecided: 02/15/2018 Granted Before Justice: Pitts, Hon. Arthur G.Short Form Order02/15/2018
Decisions (2)
CourtIndex NumberCase NameMotion #Scanned On
Suffolk County Court613654/2017SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR vs. FARACI, JOHN10003/02/2018
Suffolk County Court613654/2017SUNRISE MANOR CENTER FOR vs. FARACI, JOHN10105/31/2018
Complaints (22)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/19/2017SUMMONS + COMPLAINTAlan Landapdf
208/11/2017ANSWERSarah Frances Rosenthalpdf
308/11/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEROSEANN FARACIAlan Landa
408/11/2017AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEVINCENT FARACIAlan Landa
508/11/2017STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGAlan Landa
610/13/2017NOTICE OF MOTION001Sarah Frances Rosenthalpdf
710/13/2017AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Sarah Frances Rosenthal
810/13/2017AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Sarah Frances Rosenthal
910/13/2017EXHIBIT(S)summons and complaint001Sarah Frances Rosenthal
1010/13/2017EXHIBIT(S)Roseann Faraci Answer001Sarah Frances Rosenthal