Assisted Living Magazine — Lawsuit Report

The Bristal at North Hills

📍 Nassau, New York, 11040

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Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
5
Active Cases
3
3 active
Closed
2
2 Disposed
Since
2023
Most Recent
2025
Next Court Date
May 18, 2026
This facility is currently involved in 3 active lawsuits.

Cases

5 cases · Click to expand details (12 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Nassau Supreme Court2025500005/2025ActiveTortWEISBORD AS EXE OF THE EST OF, JOSEPHKRENTSEL & GUZMAN, LLPTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLSBARTLETT LLP02/02/2026Peterson, Hon. Danielle M.▼
Case Info
Court
Nassau Supreme Court
Index Number
500005/2025
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
WEISBORD AS EXE OF THE EST OF, JOSEPH vs. THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/17/2025
NOI Due
10/17/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Peterson, Hon. Danielle M.
Next Appearance
02/02/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
WEISBORD AS EXE OF THE EST OF, JOSEPH
Attorney / FirmKRENTSEL & GUZMAN, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Attorneys / FirmsBARTLETT LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
110/17/2025Dismiss02/02/2026YesBefore Justice: Peterson, Hon. Danielle M.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (17)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
109/25/2025SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
209/25/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
310/15/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICETHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS / AFFIRMATIONJonathan Joseph Panarella
410/15/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
510/17/2025NOTICE OF MOTION001Thomas John Marino
610/17/2025AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT001Thomas John Marino
710/17/2025EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 202.8001Thomas John Marino
810/17/2025EXHIBIT(S)Executive Order 202.72001Thomas John Marino
910/17/2025EXHIBIT(S)Operating Certificates001Thomas John Marino
1010/17/2025RJI -RE: NOTICE OF MOTION001Thomas John Marino
2Nassau Supreme Court2025500014/2023DisposedTortWEISBORD EXECUTOR THE ESTATE OF, josephKrentsel & Guzman, LLPTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLSBARTLETT LLP04/04/2025Carlton, Hon. Gary M.▼
Case Info
Court
Nassau Supreme Court
Index Number
500014/2023
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
WEISBORD EXECUTOR THE ESTATE OF, joseph vs. THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
02/04/2025
NOI Due
02/04/2026
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Carlton, Hon. Gary M.
Next Appearance
04/04/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
WEISBORD EXECUTOR THE ESTATE OF, joseph
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Attorneys / FirmsBARTLETT LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
102/04/2025Dismiss04/04/2025YesDecided: 04/07/2025 Granted Before Justice: Carlton, Hon. Gary M.Short Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (27)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/21/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarella
206/21/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
307/10/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service on The Bristal Assited Living at North HillsJonathan Joseph Panarella
407/10/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
501/02/2025SUMMONS (PRE RJI) (AMENDED)Jonathan Joseph Panarella
601/02/2025COMPLAINT (AMENDED)Amended Verified ComplaintJonathan Joseph Panarella
701/02/2025STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
801/29/2025AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffirmation of Service on The Bristal Assisted Living at North HillsJonathan Joseph Panarella
902/03/2025NOTICE OF MOTION001Thomas John Marino
1002/03/2025AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT001Thomas John Marino
3Nassau Supreme Court2024500008/2024ActiveTortSICILIANO as Executrix of the Estate of, THERESAKrentsel & Guzman, LLPTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLSBARTLETT LLP05/18/2026Kenny, Hon. Paul J.▼
Case Info
Court
Nassau Supreme Court
Index Number
500008/2024
Status
Active
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
SICILIANO as Executrix of the Estate of, THERESA vs. THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
06/03/2024
NOI Due
09/04/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Kenny, Hon. Paul J.
Next Appearance
05/18/2026
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
SICILIANO as Executrix of the Estate of, THERESA
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Attorneys / FirmsBARTLETT LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
106/03/2024Dismiss08/26/2024YesDecided: 01/09/2025 Granted to the Extent of the Order Before Justice: Ricigliano, Hon. FrancisShort Form Order
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (36)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/10/2024SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
204/10/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
304/23/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service on The Bristal Assisted Living At North HillsJonathan Joseph Panarella
404/23/2024STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
505/07/2024ANSWERVerified AnswerRobert Frank Elliottpdf
605/07/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for Verified Bill of ParticularsRobert Frank Elliott
705/07/2024DEMAND FOR:Combined Discovery DemandsRobert Frank Elliott
805/07/2024AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of ServiceRobert Frank Elliott
905/15/2024ANSWER (AMENDED)Defendant's ENGEL BURMAN SENIOR HOUSING AT NORTH HILLS, INC. d/b/a THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS Amended Verified Answer to Plaintiff's Verified ComplaintThomas John Marinopdf
1005/29/2024NOTICE OF MOTIONNotice of Motion to Dismiss001Thomas John Marinopdf
4Nassau Supreme Court2023500002/2023DisposedTortFORMICA as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of, SUZANNEKrentsel & Guzman, LLPTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLSTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS01/08/2024Cairo, Hon. Lisa A.▼
Case Info
Court
Nassau Supreme Court
Index Number
500002/2023
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
FORMICA as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of, SUZANNE vs. THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Case Type
Tort-Other
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
12/22/2023
NOI Due
12/21/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Cairo, Hon. Lisa A.
Next Appearance
01/08/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
FORMICA as Proposed Administratrix of the Estate of, SUZANNE
Attorney / FirmKrentsel & Guzman, LLP
Defendant / Respondent
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Attorneys / FirmsTHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTH HILLS
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
112/22/2023Judgment - Default01/08/2024NoDecided: 04/02/2024 Denied Before Justice: Cairo, Hon. Lisa A.Short Form Order04/02/2024
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (14)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
102/08/2023SUMMONS + COMPLAINTJonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
202/08/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
303/02/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service on The Bristal Assisted Living at North HillsJonathan Joseph Panarella
403/02/2023STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGJonathan Joseph Panarella
512/20/2023NOTICE OF MOTION001Jonathan Joseph Panarellapdf
612/20/2023AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION001Jonathan Joseph Panarella
712/20/2023CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURE ( ATTORNEY OR PARTY )Certificate of Compliance for Affirmation In Support001Jonathan Joseph Panarella
812/20/2023EXHIBIT(S)Death Certificate001Jonathan Joseph Panarella
912/20/2023EXHIBIT(S)Decree Ancillary Probate001Jonathan Joseph Panarella
1012/20/2023EXHIBIT(S)Amended Summons & Amended Verified Complaint001Jonathan Joseph Panarella
5Queens Supreme Court2023708360/2021ActiveNegligenceJOSEPH, LOUNSABRIAN J. ELBAUM, ESQUIRETHE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING OF NORTH HILLS et alBARTLETT LLP03/04/2024Compliance Conf Judge,▼
Case Info
Court
Queens Supreme Court
Index Number
708360/2021
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
JOSEPH, LOUNSA vs. THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING OF NORTH HILLS et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/10/2023
NOI Due
04/09/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Compliance Conf Judge,
Next Appearance
03/04/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
JOSEPH, LOUNSA
Attorney / FirmBRIAN J. ELBAUM, ESQUIRE
Defendant / Respondent
THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING OF NORTH HILLS et al
Attorneys / FirmsBARTLETT LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (22)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
104/12/2021SUMMONS + COMPLAINTBrian Jeffrey Elbaumpdf
205/04/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrian Jeffrey Elbaum
305/04/2021STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrian Jeffrey Elbaum
405/14/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrian Jeffrey Elbaum
505/14/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrian Jeffrey Elbaum
605/14/2021STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ELECTRONIC FILINGBrian Jeffrey Elbaum
705/20/2021ANSWERVERIFIED ANSWERRobert Frank Elliottpdf
805/20/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDEMAND FOR VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULAR - ENGEL BURMAN SENIOR HOUSING AT NORTH HILLS INC.Robert Frank Elliott
905/20/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDEMAND FOR VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULAR - THE ENGEL BURMAN GROUP LLCRobert Frank Elliott
1005/20/2021DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDEMAND FOR VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULAR - ULTIMATE CARE ASSISTED LIVING MANAGMENT, LLCRobert Frank Elliott