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Walden Place

📍 839 Bennie Rd, Cortland, NY 13045, United States, Cortland, New York, 13045

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Lawsuit Summary

Total Cases
7
Active Cases
2
2 active
Stayed / Paused
1
1 Stayed — Court Date / Application Pending
Closed
4
4 Disposed
Since
2011
Most Recent
2025
Next Court Date
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This facility is currently involved in 2 active lawsuits.

Cases

7 cases · Click to expand details (7 from 2010 – present; older years: list only)
#CourtYearIndex NumberStatusCase TypePlaintiff / PetitionerPlaintiff FirmDefendant / RespondentDefendant FirmAppearanceJustice
1Cortland Supreme Court2025EF25-410ActiveRP-Tax CertiorariBRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLCGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIOThe Assessor et alMACKENZIE HUGHES LLP07/30/2025Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.▼
Case Info
Court
Cortland Supreme Court
Index Number
EF25-410
Status
Active
Year Filed
2025
Case Name
BRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLC vs. The Assessor et al
Case Type
RP-Tax Certiorari
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
06/26/2025
NOI Due
06/26/2029
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.
Next Appearance
07/30/2025
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLC
Attorney / FirmGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIO
Defendant / Respondent
The Assessor et al
Attorneys / FirmsMACKENZIE HUGHES LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
106/26/2025Tax Assessment ReviewNoBefore Justice: Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (11)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/26/2025PETITIONBrian A Fowler
206/26/2025NOTICE OF PETITION1Brian A Fowler
306/26/2025EXHIBIT(S)Decision-determination 1Brian A Fowler
406/26/2025RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITIONBrian A Fowler
506/30/2025ASSIGNED RJIHeather Hernandez
607/07/2025NOTICE1Meghan E. Morton
707/15/2025ADMISSION OF SERVICEproof of serviceBrian A Fowler
807/24/2025ANSWERCameron Burgin Danielspdf
907/30/2025AFFIDAVITBrian A Fowler
1007/30/2025AFFIDAVITBrian A Fowler
2Cortland Supreme Court2024EF24-575StayedRP-Tax CertiorariBRE Rook SH Walden Place LLCGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIOThe Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville et alMACKENZIE HUGHES LLP11/05/2024Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.▼
Case Info
Court
Cortland Supreme Court
Index Number
EF24-575
Status
Stayed-Court Date/Application Pending
Year Filed
2024
Case Name
BRE Rook SH Walden Place LLC vs. The Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville et al
Case Type
RP-Tax Certiorari
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
10/01/2024
NOI Due
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.
Next Appearance
11/05/2024
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BRE Rook SH Walden Place LLC
Attorney / FirmGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIO
Defendant / Respondent
The Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville et al
Attorneys / FirmsMACKENZIE HUGHES LLP
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
110/01/2024Tax Assessment ReviewNoBefore Justice: Burns, Hon. Elizabeth
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (12)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
110/01/2024PETITIONBrian A Fowler
210/01/2024NOTICE OF PETITION1Brian A Fowler
310/01/2024RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITIONBrian A Fowler
410/07/2024ASSIGNED RJIHeather Hernandez
510/22/2024PROOF OF SERVICEBrian A Fowler
610/23/2024OTHER COURT FILED DOCUMENTRecusalHeather Hernandez
710/24/2024ORDER - ADMINISTRATIVEHeather Hernandez
810/29/2024NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)Francis James Casullo
910/31/2024LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE FROM COURTMatter held in abeyance pending disclosure procedure (no appearances required on petition return date)Lindsey Chaffee
1011/18/2024DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSDemand for Verified Bill of ParticularsWilliam Bradley Hunt
3Cortland Supreme Court2023EF23-345ActiveRP-Tax CertiorariBRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLCGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIOTHE ASSESSOR AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE et alTHE ASSESSOR AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE08/25/2023Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.▼
Case Info
Court
Cortland Supreme Court
Index Number
EF23-345
Status
Active
Year Filed
2023
Case Name
BRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLC vs. THE ASSESSOR AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE et al
Case Type
RP-Tax Certiorari
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
06/20/2023
NOI Due
06/20/2027
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.
Next Appearance
08/25/2023
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BRE ROOK SH WALDEN PLACE LLC
Attorney / FirmGARIPPA LOTZ & GIANNUARIO
Defendant / Respondent
THE ASSESSOR AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE et al
Attorneys / FirmsTHE ASSESSOR AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
106/20/2023Tax Assessment ReviewNoBefore Justice: Blaise III, Hon. Oliver N.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (7)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
106/20/2023PETITIONBrian A Fowler
206/20/2023NOTICE OF PETITION1Brian A Fowler
306/20/2023RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITIONBrian A Fowler
406/22/2023ASSIGNED RJIHeather Hernandez
506/29/2023NOTICE1Meghan E. Morton
607/10/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEBrian A Fowler
712/07/2023AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of Service of Demand for Bill of ParticularsWilliam Bradley Hunt
4Erie Supreme Court2021809094/2021DisposedRP-Tax CertiorariWALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLCSpeno MacLeod, PLLCTOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGATOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA ATTORNEY11/12/2021Nowak, Hon. Henry J.▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
809094/2021
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2021
Case Name
WALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLC vs. TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA
Case Type
RP-Tax Certiorari
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
07/12/2021
NOI Due
07/12/2025
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Next Appearance
11/12/2021
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
WALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLC
Attorney / FirmSpeno MacLeod, PLLC
Defendant / Respondent
TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA
Attorneys / FirmsTOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA ATTORNEY
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/12/2021Tax Assessment Review07/23/2021NoDecided: 07/23/2021 Marked Off Before Justice: Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (14)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/12/2021PETITIONRebecca Michele Speno
207/12/2021NOTICE OF PETITION ACCOMPANYING COMMENCEMENT DOC(S)001Rebecca Michele Speno
307/12/2021RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITIONRebecca Michele Speno
407/24/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEMail Service AOSRebecca Michele Speno
507/29/2021AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAOS Personal ServiceRebecca Michele Speno
608/17/2021NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)Maura Clare Seibold
708/17/2021DEMAND FOR:Maura Clare Seibold
809/10/2021NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)Michael Brian Risman
911/24/2021NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)James C. Demarco
1011/24/2021AFFIRMATIONJames C. Demarco
5Erie Supreme Court2020807290/2020DisposedRP-Tax CertiorariWALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLCLAW OFFICE OF BRUCE S. ZEFTELTown of CheektowagaTOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA11/12/2021Nowak, Hon. Henry J.▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
807290/2020
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2020
Case Name
WALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLC vs. Town of Cheektowaga
Case Type
RP-Tax Certiorari
Track
Complex
RJI Filed
07/15/2020
NOI Due
07/15/2024
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Next Appearance
11/12/2021
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
WALDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENTS, LLC
Attorney / FirmLAW OFFICE OF BRUCE S. ZEFTEL
Defendant / Respondent
Town of Cheektowaga
Attorneys / FirmsTOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA
Motions (1)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
107/15/2020Tax Assessment Review10/06/2020NoDecided: 10/06/2020 Marked Off Before Justice: Nowak, Hon. Henry J.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (16)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
107/15/2020PETITIONBruce S Zeftel
207/15/2020NOTICE OF PETITION ACCOMPANYING COMMENCEMENT DOC(S)001Bruce S Zeftel
307/15/2020RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITIONBruce S Zeftel
407/23/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE001Bruce S Zeftel
508/05/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE001Bruce S Zeftel
608/10/2020NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)Maura Clare Seibold
708/10/2020DEMAND FOR:Demand for Certified Income & ExpenseMaura Clare Seibold
809/14/2020NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)Michael Brian Risman
910/01/2020NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI)001Amanda Christine Townsend
1010/01/2020AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE001Amanda Christine Townsend
6Erie Supreme Court2019807648/2018DisposedNegligenceKlossner, JoshuaROBERT BERKUN ESQWalden Place Improvements, LLC. et alAhmuty Demers & McManus LLP07/31/2019Ward, Hon. Dennis▼
Case Info
Court
Erie Supreme Court
Index Number
807648/2018
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2019
Case Name
Klossner, Joshua vs. Walden Place Improvements, LLC. et al
Case Type
Tort-Other Negligence
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
04/10/2019
NOI Due
04/09/2020
NOI Filed
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Justice
Ward, Hon. Dennis
Next Appearance
07/31/2019
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
Klossner, Joshua
Attorney / FirmROBERT BERKUN ESQ
Defendant / Respondent
Walden Place Improvements, LLC. et al
Attorneys / FirmsAhmuty Demers & McManus LLP
Motions
No motions recorded for this case.
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints (16)
Doc #Date FiledDocumentDescriptionMotion #Filing UserFile
105/15/2018SUMMONS + COMPLAINTRobert D. Berkunpdf
206/04/2018AFFIDAVITAffidavit of Service of Elizabeth CorderoRobert D. Berkun
306/04/2018AFFIDAVITAffidavit of Service of Kevin VohnoutkaRobert D. Berkun
406/04/2018AFFIDAVITAffidavit of Service of Elena BouRobert D. Berkun
506/11/2018ANSWERAnswerLisa Renee Kramerpdf
606/11/2018AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICEAffidavit of ServiceLisa Renee Kramer
706/13/2018ANSWER WITH CROSS-CLAIM(S)Timothy Paul Murphypdf
806/13/2018ANSWERPatrick J Pickettpdf
906/13/2018DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARSPatrick J Pickett
1007/09/2018ANSWERAnswerLisa Renee Kramerpdf
7Cortland Supreme Court201111-311 (2000311/2011)DisposedNegligenceBATES, ELAINE AS EXECBETTY D. FRIEDLANDER, ESQ.WALDEN PLACE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNICHRISTIAN T. PAYNE, ESQ.06/06/2018HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUS▼
Case Info
Court
Cortland Supreme Court
Index Number
11-311 (2000311/2011)
Status
Disposed
Year Filed
2011
Case Name
BATES, ELAINE AS EXEC vs. WALDEN PLACE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNI
Case Type
OTHER TORTS NEGLIGENCE
Track
Standard
RJI Filed
10/13/2011
NOI Due
NOI Filed
02/27/2017
Calendar Number
—
Jury Status
Jury Trial
Justice
HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUS
Next Appearance
06/06/2018
Parties
Plaintiff / Petitioner
BATES, ELAINE AS EXEC
Attorney / FirmBETTY D. FRIEDLANDER, ESQ.
Defendant / Respondent
WALDEN PLACE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNI
Attorneys / FirmsCHRISTIAN T. PAYNE, ESQ.
Motions (7)
#Date FiledFiled ByRelief SoughtSubmit DateAnswerStatusDecisionOrder Signed
705/29/2018PlaintiffFOR AN ORDER APPROVING COMPROMNoDecided: 06/06/2018 GRANTED, COMPROMISE APPROVED Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
603/20/2017DefendantVACATING THE N/I AND STRIKING06/02/2017NoDecided: 09/27/2017 MOTION IS WITHDRAWN AND CLOSED Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
510/11/2016PlaintiffPERMISSION TO COMPROMISE WALDE10/18/2016NoDecided: 10/18/2016 ORDER SIGNED Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
407/11/2016PlaintiffLEAVE TO SERVE AMENDED BILL OF08/12/2016NoDecided: 08/22/2016 RESERVED-LETTER DECISION AND O Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
303/22/2016DefendantARONS AUTHORIZATIONS04/22/2016NoDecided: 04/26/2016 LETTER DECISION AND ORDER Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
203/04/2016DefendantTO COMPEL04/22/2016NoDecided: 04/26/2016 LETTER DECISION AND ORDER Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
110/13/2011PlaintiffALTERNATE SERVICE, EXTEND TIME11/04/2011NoDecided: 11/22/2011 GRANTED, ORDER SIGNED Before Justice: HON. FERRIS D. LEBOUSOther
Decisions
No decisions available for this case.
Complaints
No eFiled documents available for this case.