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VICTOR CALDERON,
The basis of venue is:
Plaintiff, PlaintitPs residence
-against- Plaintiff's address:
401 Hett Avenue
HOLIDAY VILLAS AT OAKWOODHOMEOWNERS
Staten Island, NY 10306
ASSOCIATION, INC AND CHRISTINA FALGIANO,
Defendants.
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To the above named Defendant(s):
You are hereby -rrnd to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy
of your answer, or, if the cõmplaint is not served with this summ_ens3 to serve a notice of
appearmee on the Plaintiff's aticiscys within twenty days after the service of this sumacre,
exclesive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you persemlly within
the state, or, within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other
manner. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by
default for the reliefdemanded in the complaint.
Dated: Staten Island, NY
October 15, 2020
B :.io ph A. Agostino
CHELLI & BUSH
Attorney for Plaintiff
149 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, N.Y., 10306
(718) 987-8444
To:
Holiday Villas Homeowners Association, Inc,
1610 Richmond Road
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Staten Island, New York 10304
Holiday Villas Houmowners Association, Inc.
42 Vedder Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10314
Christina Falgiano
21 Garth Court
Staten Island, New York 10306
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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VICTOR CALDERON, VERIFIED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff,
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HOLIDAY VILLAS AT OAKWOOD HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC. AND CHRISTINA FALGIANO,
Defendants.
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Plaintiff, by her attorneys, CHELLI & BUSH, corep'eng of the Defcadants herein,
respectfully sets forth and alleges to the Court as follows:
AS AND FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION:
L At the time of the commonvauent of this action, Plaintiff was a resident of the City and
State of New York, County of Richmond.
2. That this action falls within one or more of the exemptions set forth in CPLR section
1602.
3. The cause of action alleged herein arose in the County of Richmo¾ State of New York.
4. On May 25, 2020, and at alltimes e-cñ ñed herein there existed a premises located at
21 Garth Court, Staten Island, NY,
5. That at all times men%nad herein, there existed a corporation known as HOLIDAY
VILLAS AT OAKWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. which was orgsñir.ed and formed
pursuant to the laws of the stateof New York,
6. That, at all times mentioned herein, and on May 25, 2020, the Defcadant, HOLIDAY
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V1LLAS AT OAKWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (hereinafter referred to as
"HOLIDAY"):rei-tained.its principal place of business in Richmond County, State of New York.
7. That at alltimes mentioned herein, and on May 25, 2020, the Defendant, HOLIDAY was
the owner of the land, sidewalks, wallcways and pathsand structures/pamises thereon, cer-êrly known
as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island, New York.
8. That at all times mentioned herein, and on May 25, 2020, Defcñ±ñt CHRISTINA
FALGIANO was and isa resident of Richmond county, city and stateof New York.
9. That at all times mantioned herein, and on 2020,
D#=±=± CHRISTINA
May 25,
FALGIANO, owned the land, sidewalks, walkways paths and structures/premises thereon, commerdy
known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island, New York.
10. That at all times menticñed herein, the Defendant HOLIDAY leased the land, sidewãlis.
wãlkways and paths and stmctures/premises nercm commonly known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island,
New York.
11. That at all times mentioned herein, the Defendant CHRISTINA FALGIANO leased the
land, sidewalks, walkways and paths and structures/premises thereon, commonly known as 21 Garth
Court, Staten Island, New York.
12. That at all times =_wndend herein, the Dcfcñdant, HOLIDAY, operated the land,
sideweis, walkways, paths and pa-d=cwpremises commerly known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island,
New York.
13. That at alltimes mentioned the DAdan+ CHRISTINA FALGIANO operated the
herein,
land, sidcwalks, walkwaya, paths and structures/prcmiscs located at 21 Garth Court, Staten 1sland, New
York.
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14. That at all times mentioned herein, the Defendânt HOLIDAY mãnay,cd the land,
sidew c, walkways, paths and premises/structures -^-'y known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island,
New York.
15. That at all times mentioned herein, the Defced ñ± CHRISTINA FALGIANO mâñagcd
the land, aldowmlin, walkways, paths and premises/structures commonly known as 21 Garth Court, Staten
Island, New York.
16. That at all times amuGened herein, the Deféñd=t, HOLIDAY, controlled the land,
sidewalks, wallcways, paths, and premises/structures co1rúñcñIy known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island,
2New York.
17. That at alltimes mentioned herein, the Defendant, CHRISTINA FALGIANO, controlled
the land, sidewalka, walkways, paths, and premises/structures commonly known as 21 Garth Court,
Staten Island, New York.
18. That at all times mentioned herein, the Defendant, HOLIDAY, m +=had the land,
sidewalks, wallcways, paths, premises/structures cc==sly known as 21 Garth Court, Staten Island, New
York.
19. That at alltimes mentieñed herein, the Defendant, CHRISTINA ñ÷+=ª=2
FALGIANO,
the land, sidewâlis, walkways, paths and premises/stractüros c===ily known as 21 Garth Court, Staten
Island, New York.
20. That at alltimes mentioned herein, the Defendant HOLIDAY, possessed and/or occupied
the land, sidewalks, walkways, paths and premises/structures cerce-nôñ1y known as 21 Garth Court, Staten
Island, New York,
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21. That at alltitnes mentioned herein, the Dafendent CHRISTINA FALGIANO possessed
and/or occupied the land, sida=alks, waliways, paths, premiscs/stisesas cos=ôdy known as 21 Garth
Court, Staten Island, New York.
22. That on or about Maý 25, 2020 while lawfully walking on the external
walkway/sidewalk/pathway leading to defed=.at's premiscs located at 21 Garth Court, Staten Island,
New York, the Plaintiff was caused to slip,trip and fall on a negligcñtly =i-tained and defective
property at, on, or near the concrctc/cement sidewalk/walkway/path.
23. That the above occurrence was caused solely by and through the negligence of the
defedants, their agents, servants and/or emplayces, herein, without any negligcacc on the partof the
Plaintiffcontributing thereto.
24. That the Defendsn+.a, had both actual and constructive notice of the dangcrous and
defective condi*ions and practices cerp=1=ed of herein,
25. That the defendants created the defective and dangerous condition.
26. That the defbada-t, and/or their agents, servants, a=sociates and/or employccs were
negligent, careless and reckless,in that they/it:
a) Negligently, carelessly and recklessly,failed and omitted to properly, shore, equip, guard,
arrange, operate and conduct itsactives at the aforemennoned premises; so as to provide reasonable and
adequate protection and safety to the panom therein,and more particularly to the Plaintiff herein;
b) Failed and omitted to provide the Plaintiffwith a safe place to walk;
c) Failed and omitted to insure that the area Plaintiffwas walking on at the aforanentioned
location was kept freeof hazardous conditions;
d) Failed and emitted to properly train & inspect their/itsemplayces at the aforementioned
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premises;
e) Failed and omitted to properly and adeqetely coordinate the activities of their/its
cmploycca with the public at large and more particularly the Plaintiff,
f) Failed and emined to construct and/or install barricades and/or other warnings so as to
apprise the public at large, and more particularly the Plaintiffherein, of the dangerous cc:2T::G existing
thereat;
g) Failed and omitted to properly secure the public areas so that Plaintiff could walk in
safety;
h) Failed to properly maintain and repair the aforesaid location;
i) Negligcidly and improperly =±th:d the concrete/cement sidewalk/walkway/path and
surróüñdir.g dirt/grass adjciiaiñg the sidewalk/walkway/path causing an unlevel and dangerous difference
in elevation, which created a dangerõüs and/or trap-like ceñdifies leading to the severe and permanent
injuries of the plaintiffherein.
27, That as a result of the negligcñcc of the defend=±, the Plaintiff,VICTOR CALDERON,
became, stillis and for a long time to come, will be sick, sore, lame, bruised, injured, disabled and
wounded in and about the various parts of his head, limbs, body, blood vessels and surrcsd's tissues,
and has suffered severe and extreme mental shock, añgaish and psychic injuries, and that Plaintiff was
other wise injured, and upon information and belief,said injuries are perm=nt That by reason of the
foregoing, the Plaintiff was obligated to and did acesssãrily employ medical aid, hospital services,
reediciñals and medical supplica in an attempt to cure the afarcsaid injuries, and has been prevented
from his usual duties and will be so prevented for a long time to come.
28. That by reason of the foregoing, the Plaintiff,VICTOR CALDBRON, has been damaged
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in an amount that exceeds the jurisdictional limits of alllower courts.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff VICTOR CALDERON, descris judgnicat against theDefenda_nts,
HOLIDAY VlLLAS AT OAKWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. AND CHRISTINA
FALGIANO, in an amount that exceeds the jurisdicticñal limits of all lower courts which would
otlierwise have jurisdiction, together with costs and disbursements of this action.
Dated: Staten Island, NewYork
October 15, 2020
f: Jd ph A. I Ago t o q.
CHELLI & BUSH
Attorneys for Plaintiff
149 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, New York 10306
Tel. (718) 987-8444
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CLIENT VERIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
} as
COUNTY OF RICHMOND )
VICTOR CALDERON, being duty swom, deposes and states the following under the
penalties of perjury:
1 am the plaintiffin thewithin action.
1 have read the Verified Billof Part|cü¡sis and know the contents thereof. The same is
true to my know!edge.except as to those mattars herein stated to be alleged upon information
and belief,and upon those matters, 1 believe same to be true.
VICTOR CALDERON
Sworn to me this _
day of Octo¼gn 2020
tary Public, State of New Yo
MARVINO. UWANGUE
Notmy Public, stateof New York
Not 02UW6338770
Qualified in Richmond County
Commission Expires May16,2024
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