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NYSCEF DOC. NO. 52 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/27/2016
EXHIBIT "A"
SUPREME COURT OF THE STA lTi Ol" NEW YORK
COUNTY OF KINGS Index No.: 509396/20KS
OLGALIPETS. ~
PlainlilT.
ORDER WITH NOTICE OF
-againsl- ENTRY
STEVEN D. R0N4E0, ROMEO DIMON MARINE
SERVICES. INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND
ULTIMATE CI.ASS LIMOUSINE. INC..
Dcrciulanls.
COU'NSELORS :
IM.JZASE TAKE NOTICE lhal ihc within is a iruc copy of an Order duly entered in the
orfiee of the clerk of the wiihin named Court on November 20, 2015.
Dated: Islandia, New York
December 16. 2015
Yours, elc.
LEWIS JOl IS AVALLONE AVILES. LLP
Aliorneys for Defendani
Sievcn D. Romeo
One CA Plaza. Suite 225
Islandia, New York 11749
631.755.0101
liv: 01
Rebecca K. Devlin
IJAAFileNo: 114-1460
TO:
PAFIIS & Cl-IAIKTN, PLI.C
Aliorneys ibr PlainlilT
0LC3A LIPETS
14 Penn Plaza. Suite 2202
New York, New York 10122
212.742.0476
CASCONE & K].AJEPF£L, LLP.
Attorneys for DeFenclant
ROMEO D1N40N MARINE SERVICE
1399 Franklin .Avenue
Suite 302
Garden City, New York 11530
516.747.1990
AHMUTY, DEMERS & MCMANIJS, ESQS.
Attorneys for Defendants
CARLOS F. PINO and ULTIMATE CLASS
LIMOUSINE, INC.
200 l.U. Willets Road
Albertson, New York 11507
516.294.5433
NYSCEF DOC. MO. 34 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 12/15/2015
At an I.A^. Trial Term, Part^f the Supreme
Coun of the State of New York, held in and for the
JUSTICE MART\NM.SOLOMOM County of Kings, at the Courthouse, located
Civic Center, Borough of Brooklyn, City and State
at
ofNew York, on the \ day of^^4(3VC \3
PRESENT;
Hon. Kgrim M.S6lOtv>on
Justice
OLG^A LIPet-s^ Cal. No. ^ '2-S>
PIaintifT(s) todexNo.5 6q3qfc
- against -
s4ever\ D. ftomeO) Romeo OinAon
Manna SerVi-L^eS, inc.) Car\os pma
ond u l-hmak, c\ass inc.
The following papers numbered 1 to read on this motion Papers Nimibered
Noticc of Modon - Order to Show Cause
and Affidavits (Affimiations) Annexed 111=
Answering Affidavit (Affirmation)
Rqjly Affidavit(Affimiarion).
^Affidavit (Affiraianon)_
Pleadings - Exhibits.
Sripularions - Minutes.
Filed Papers
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EJV-rev 11-04
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
) ss.:
C:OUNTY OF SUFFOLK )
VERONICA C. McKENNA, beingduly sworn, deposes and says:
That deponent isnot a party to this action, is over 18 years of age and resides in
Suffolk County, New York.
That on the 16lh day of December, 2015, deponent served the within ORDER
WITH NOTICE OF ENTRY upon the attorneys below set forth representing the parues, as
indicated, at the addresses shown, said addresses being designated by said attorneys for that
purpose, by depositing atrue copy of same, enclosed in apostpaid properly addressed wrapper in
an official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Post Oltlce
Department within the State of New York.
PARIS & CHAIKIN, PLLC
14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202
New York, New York 10122
CASCONE & KLUEPFEL, l.LP.
1399 Franklin Avenue
Suite 302
Garden City, New York 11530
AHMUTY, DEMERS & MCMANUS, ESQS.
200 l.U. Willets Road
.'Mbertson. New York 11507
VERONICA C. McKENNA
Sworn to before me this
16lh day of December, 2015.
LEWIS I JOHS
Lewis lohs Avallonc Avilcs, LLl^
Imkx No, 509596 Year 2015
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF KINGS
OLGA LIPETS,
Plaintiff,
-againsl-
STEVEN D. ROMEO.ROMEO DIMONMARINE SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND ULTIMATE
CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,
Defendants.
Order with Notice ofEntry
LEWIS i JOHS
l.fvvisjolis Avallonc Avilcs, L!-P
Attorneys for Deft.
Steven D. Romeo
Lewis Jobs Avallone Aviles, LLP
One CA Plaza. Suite 225
Lslanciia. N.Y.
11749
Tel: 63 L755.0101
Fax: 631.755.0117
File No.:
wwu.lewisiohs.eoni
CKRTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 22N.Y.C.R.U.S130-l.la
The undersigned hereby ecrtifies that, pursuant to 22 N.Y.C.R.R.§I30-Lla, the contentions contained in the anne.xed docunienl(s) is
not irivolous noi- frivolously presented
Service ofa copy of the within hereby admitted.
Dated,
Altorney(s) for
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Date Purchased:
OLGALBPETS,
SUMMONS
Plamtifi(s),
Plaintiffdesignates
Kings County
as place oftrial
-against-
The basis ofthe.venue
is: PlaintifPs Residence
STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMON MARINE
Plaintiffresides at
SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,
Defendaiit(s).
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Totheabove named defendant(s):
. YOU ARE HER£BY SUMMONED toanswer the complamt inthis action and toserve a
copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of
clearance onthe Plaintiffs Attom^s witibin 20 days after theservice of this summons exclusive
of the day of service (or within 30 d^ after the service is complete if tiiissummons is not
personally delivered toyou within the State ofNew Yoric); and incase ofyour failure toappear or
answer, judgment willbetakenagainst youbydefault forthereliefdemanded herein.
Dated:.New York, New York
My 30,2015
1
JASONL PARIS, ESQ.
&CHAI^,PLLC
1for Pl^tiff
OLGAUPEtS ;
14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202
New York, New Yoric 10122
212-742-0476
Defendant's Address:
STEVra^ D.ROMEO
37442 OLD NORTH RD.
SOUTHOLD, NY 11971
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES. INC.
C/0 JAYP. QUARTARARO. ESQ.
TWOMEY LATHAM SHEA & BT AL LLP
P.O. BOX 9398
RTVERHEAD, NEW YORK, 11901
CARLOS F.PmO
721 OLD BETHPAGE ROAD
OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE. INC.
12B Commercial Street
Ificks^e, NY 11810
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK
COUNTY OF KINGS Index No.
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OLOA LIPETS,
VERIFIED COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs),
-against-
STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMONMARINE
SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,
Defendant(s).
X
The plaintiff OLGA LIPETS, by her attorneys, PARIS & CHAIKIN, PLLC,
complaining ofthe def^dants herein, respectfully showsto the court and alleges as follows:
1. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, was and
still is a residentof Kings County, Cityand Stateof New York.
2. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO,
was and still is a resident of Suffolk County, State ofNew York.
3. That at all times hereinafter alleged, the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE
SERVICES, INC, was and still is a domestic business corporation dulyorganizedand existing
under and by virtue ofthe laws ofthe State ofNew York.
4. That at all of the times hereinafter mentioned, and uponinformation and belief the
defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., transacted business in the State of
New York.
5. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and i^nmfoimationand belief, the defaidant.
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES) INC«, was the owner ofacertain 2005 Dodge motor
vehicle bearmg New York State registration number, EFC3050.
6. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomadonand belief, the defendant,
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., controlled the aforesaid motor vehicle.
I, That atall tin^ hereinafter alleged, ^d upon infomiation and belief the defendant,
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle.
8. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomiation and belief, the defendant,
. ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., managed the aforesaid motor vehicle.
9. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon uiformation and belief, &e defendant,
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., iiq}aired theaforesaid motor vehide.
10. That atall times herdnafter alleged, and upon i^ormation and belief, the defendant,
ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., supervised theaforesaid motor vehicle.
II. That atall times heremafter alleged, and upon i^nnadonand belief, the defendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, wasthe owner ofa certain 2005 Dodge motor vehicle bearing New York
State registration number, EFC3050.
12. That at all timeshereinafter alleged, andupon information and beliei^ the defendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, operated theaforesaid motorvdiicle.:
13. Thatat all times heremafter alleged, andiqton infomiation andbelief, thedefendant,
STEVEN D.ROMEO, operated theaforesaid motor vehicle, with theknowledge, pemiission and
consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.
14. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, andupon ipfomiation and belief thede&ndant,
STEVEN D.ROMEO, controlled the ^oresaid motor vehicH
15. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation andbelief the
STEVEN D. ROMEO, controlled the aforesaid motor vehicle, wifli the knowledge, permission
and consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. .
16. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, the defendant,
STEVEND,ROMEO,maintained theaforesaid motor.vehicle.
17. That at all times herdnafter alleged, and upon infcnmation and belief the defeadant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle, with the knowledge, pennission
and consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.
18. Hiatatalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon infomation and beliei^ the defendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, managed the aforesaid motor vehicle.
19. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief ^ defendant,
STEVEN 0. ROMEO, managed tiie aforesaid motor vehicle^ with the knowledge, permission and
consent of tiie defendant, ROMEODIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.
20. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, thedefendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, repaired theafbresaid motor vehicle.:
21. Hiat at alltimesh^nafter alleged, anduponinfomiation andbelief, thedefendant;
STEVEN D.ROMEO, repaired the ^resaid motor vehicle, with theknowledge, pennission and
consentofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.
22. Thatatalltimes h^inaiter alleged, andupon mformation andbelief, thedefendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, supervised theaforesaid motor vehicle.
23. Thatat all.times hereinafter alleged, andupon infimnation andbelief, thedefendaiit,
STEVEN D.ROMEO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle with theknowledge, peraiission
andconsent of thedefendant, ROMEO DIMONMARINE SERVICES, INC.
24. Thatat allthetimes hereinafter alleged, andupon information and belief, the
defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was an employee ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON
MAMNE SERVICES, INC.
25. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and tqpon infomiation and belief, thedefendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, was employed 1^ the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE
SERVICES,INC., on July 18,2015.
26. Thatat alltimes hereafter alleged, andupon infomiation andbelief, thedefendant,
STEVEN D. ROMEO, was acting within the course of his employment when he was operating
the aforesaid motor vehicle bearingNew Yoik registration number, EFC30S0.
27. Hiat on &e aforementioned date, the defimdant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was
employed by the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., and wasopiating
the aforesaid motor vehicle with the consent and within the scope of his employment with the
defendant,ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.
28. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, defendant, CARLOS F. PINO,
was and still is a resident ofNassau County,State ofNew York.
29. That at all timeshereinafter alleged, the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS
LIMOUSINE, INC., was and still is a domesticbusiness corporation dulyorganizedand
existing underand by virtueof the lawsofthe State ofNewYoik.
30. That at all ofthe timeshereinafter mentioned, and t^n information and belief, the
defendant, ULUMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., transacted business in the State of New
York.
31. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and tq}on information and belief, &e defendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., was the owner of a certain 2007 Lincoln motor
vehicle bearing New York State registration number, N102124C.
32. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, the defendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., controlled theaforesaid motor vehicle.
33. That at all times heieinaft^ alleged, and upon infcnmation and belief the defendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSIl^, INC., maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle.
34. That at alltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon infomsation andbeliei^ thedefendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., managed theaforesaid motor vehicle.
35. That atalltimes heteinafter alleged, and upon infomiation andbeliefthedefendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,repaired theaforesaid motorvehicle.
36. Thatat all timeshereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation and belief thedefendant,
ULTIMATE CLASSLIMOUSINE, INC., siqiervised the aforesaid motorvehicle.
37. Thatat all times hereinafter alleged, and uponmfomnation and belief, the defendant,
CARLOS F. PINO, operatedthe aforesaid motorvehide.
38. Thatat alltimes hereinafter allied, anduponi^ormationandbelief thedefendant,
CARliOS F. PINO, operated the aforesaid motorvehicle, withtheknowledge, pemaissionand
consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.
39. That at alltunes hereioafier alleged, and upon ipfomiation and beliefthe defendant,
CARLOS F.PINO, controlled the aforesaid motorvehicle. :
40. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon i^oimation and belief, the defendant,
CARLOS F. PINO, controlled the aforesaidmotor vehicle, with the knowledge, pemiission and
consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC;
41. That at all times hereinafteralleged, and upon infomiationand belief the defendant,
CARLOS F. PINO, maintainedthe aforesaid motorvehicle.
42. That at all times hereinaftor alleged, and upon iitfomtiation and beliei^ the defendant.
CARLOS F. PINO, maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle, wifli the knowledge, pemiissioa and
consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.
43. That at all times hereinafter ^^ged, and upon infomiation and belief the defendant,
CARLOS F. PINO,managed the aforesaid motor vehicle.
• 44. That atall times hereinafl^ alleged, and i^n infomiation and belief, the defendant,
CARLOS F,PINO, managed tiie aforesaid motor vdiicle, witii the knowledge, permission and
consent ofthedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.
45. that atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomiation and belief, the defendant,
CARLOSF. PINO, repaired the aforesaid motor vehicle.
46. Thatat alltimeshereinafter alleged, and uponinformation andbelief, thedefendant,
CARLOS F. PINO, repaired the aforesaid motorvehicle, withthe knowledge, permission and
consent ofthe defendant ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINlC, INC.
47. That at alltimeshereinafter alleged, anduponinformation andbelief, the defendant,
CARLOSF. PINO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle.
48. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, anduponinformation andbelief the defendant,
CARLOS F.PINO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle, v|dth the knowledge, pormisnon and
consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSIN]^, INC.
49. Thatat allthe timeshereinafter alleged, anduponinformation and belief, the
defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, was anemployee ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS
LIMOUSINE, INC.
50. That at all times hereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation and belief the defendant,
CA^OS F. PINO, was .employed by the defendant, ULpTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE,
INC.,onJulyl8,2015.
51. That at alltimes hereinafter alleged, andupon infoimation andbeliei^ thede&ndant,
CARLOS F. PINO, wasacting withinthe course of his employment whenhe wasoperating the
aforesaid motor vehicle bearing NewYork registration number, N102124C.
52. That on the aforementioned date,the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, was employed
by the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., and was operating the aforesaid
motor vehicle with the tonsent and within the scope of his employment with the defendant,
ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.
53. Thatat ail timesherdnalteralleged, anduponinfoimation andbelief theplaintiff
OLGA LIPETS,was a passenger inthevehicle owned bythedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS
LIMOUSINE, INC.,and operated by&e defendant, CARLOS F. PINO.
54. That at all ofthe times hereina^r mentioned County Road48 andDepot Lane, in
Suffolk County, State ofNew Yoik, were and still arepublic roadways used extensively bythe
publicin general.
55. That on July 18, 2015, the aforesaid motpr vehicles were in contact at the
aforementioned location.
56. That on July 18, 2015, the aforesaid motor [vehicles were in a collision at the
aforementioned location.
57. That the aforesaid accident and injuries resulting there from were due solely and
wholly as a result oif the careless and negligent manner in v^ch the defendants owned, operated,
controlled, maintained, managed, and repaired their motor vdude without thisplaintiffin anyway
contributing thereto.
58. Thatby reason of theforegoing andthenegligence ofthedefendants, theplaintiff
OLGA LIPETS, was severely iiyured, bruised and wounded, suffered, still suffers and will
continue to suffer for some time physical pam and bodily injuries and became sick, sore, lame
and disabled and soremained for a considerable length oftime,
59. That by reason of theforegoing, theplaintiff, OL6A IJ[P£TS, was compelled to
and didnecessarily requure medical aidand attention, anddidnecessarily pay and become liable
therefore for medicines and upon information and belief, the plaintiff,OLGA LIPETS, will
necessarily mcursimilarexpenses.
60. Thatbyreason ofthe foregoing, theplaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, hasbeenunable to
attend to herusual occupation in themanner required.
61. That reason of the wrongful,negligent and unlawful actions ofthe defendants,
as aforesaid, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, sustained serious injuries as deiin^ in Section
5102(d) ofthe Insurance Law ofThe StateofNew York, and has sustained economic loss greater
than basic economic loss as defined in Section 5102 ofthe said Insurance Law.
t
62. That one or more ofthe provisions of§1602of the CivilPractice Law andRules
do applyto the >^^n action.
63. That as a result of the fbr^oing, theplaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, has beai damaged
m a sum whichexceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have
jurisdictioa
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, demands judgment against the defendants
in the sum exceeding the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts whidi would otherwise have
jurisdiction,togetherwith the costs and disbursements ofher action.
Dated: New York, New York
July 30,2015
JASON L. PARIS, ESQ.
ATTORNEY'S VERIFICATION
JASON L. PARIS, an attorn^ duly admitted to practice before theCourts ofthe State of
New York, afGxms the following tobetrue under the penalties ofperjuiy:
1 am a partner at PARIS & CHAHQN, PLLC, attom^s of record for Plaintiff. I have
read the annexed StfMMONS and COMPLAINT and know the contents thereof, and the same
are true to my knowledge, excq)t those matters therein which are stat^ to be allied upon
information and bdiej^ and as to thosei^ers I believe themto be tme. My belief as to those
matters therein not stated upon knowledge, is based upon &cts, records, and other pertinent
infotniation contained in my files.
The reason this verification is made by me and not Plaintiffis that Plamtiffdoes not reside
in the countyv\^erein the attorn^ fi)r the plaintiffmaintain thjsir offices.
DATED: New York,New York
July 30,2015
JASON L. PARIS
Index No,
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF KINGS
OLGALIPETS,
Plaintiff(s),
-against-
STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC.,
CARLOS F. PINOANDULTIMATE CLASSLIMOUSINE, INC.,
Defend^^kt(s).
SUMMONS and VERIFIED COMPLAINT
PARIS& CHAIKIN, PLLC
Attoraeys for Plaintiff
14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202
New York, New York 10122
(212)742-0476
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FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 07/27/2016 11:24 AM INDEX NO. 611214/2015 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 52 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/27/2016 EXHIBIT "A" SUPREME COURT OF THE STA lTi Ol" NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS Index No.: 509396/20KS OLGALIPETS. ~ PlainlilT. ORDER WITH NOTICE OF -againsl- ENTRY STEVEN D. R0N4E0, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES. INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND ULTIMATE CI.ASS LIMOUSINE. INC.. Dcrciulanls. COU'NSELORS : IM.JZASE TAKE NOTICE lhal ihc within is a iruc copy of an Order duly entered in the orfiee of the clerk of the wiihin named Court on November 20, 2015. Dated: Islandia, New York December 16. 2015 Yours, elc. LEWIS JOl IS AVALLONE AVILES. LLP Aliorneys for Defendani Sievcn D. Romeo One CA Plaza. Suite 225 Islandia, New York 11749 631.755.0101 liv: 01 Rebecca K. Devlin IJAAFileNo: 114-1460 TO: PAFIIS & Cl-IAIKTN, PLI.C Aliorneys ibr PlainlilT 0LC3A LIPETS 14 Penn Plaza. Suite 2202 New York, New York 10122 212.742.0476 CASCONE & K].AJEPF£L, LLP. Attorneys for DeFenclant ROMEO D1N40N MARINE SERVICE 1399 Franklin .Avenue Suite 302 Garden City, New York 11530 516.747.1990 AHMUTY, DEMERS & MCMANIJS, ESQS. Attorneys for Defendants CARLOS F. PINO and ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 200 l.U. Willets Road Albertson, New York 11507 516.294.5433 NYSCEF DOC. MO. 34 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 12/15/2015 At an I.A^. Trial Term, Part^f the Supreme Coun of the State of New York, held in and for the JUSTICE MART\NM.SOLOMOM County of Kings, at the Courthouse, located Civic Center, Borough of Brooklyn, City and State at ofNew York, on the \ day of^^4(3VC \3 PRESENT; Hon. Kgrim M.S6lOtv>on Justice OLG^A LIPet-s^ Cal. No. ^ '2-S> PIaintifT(s) todexNo.5 6q3qfc - against - s4ever\ D. ftomeO) Romeo OinAon Manna SerVi-L^eS, inc.) Car\os pma ond u l-hmak, c\ass inc. The following papers numbered 1 to read on this motion Papers Nimibered Noticc of Modon - Order to Show Cause and Affidavits (Affimiations) Annexed 111= Answering Affidavit (Affirmation) Rqjly Affidavit(Affimiarion). ^Affidavit (Affiraianon)_ Pleadings - Exhibits. Sripularions - Minutes. Filed Papers De-fendan-^S Mo-!r\on and c\e^-cnclQn+ RonrNeo ^ Cfo6S (Mofion seeKvm c\a order puvsua^V cplR ?10(3)-\-rans-fer\nq -4-Ke.verm(0 action Vsnn -\-he supreme io -+-he Cour'-V'.) '^U'i'FolK Couni'Ny •'> 0''QnV€^i. ~rh<. CCX^"C . be +o Sue(7oar+j Su-ffD)K Coun+Y For Clerks useioniy defK iS d\fec4-cd "Vo 4rans-f-ei^ MG MD Motion Sea. # pViNjsiOii SuprefT^Couri-^^ Coun-H"Vo Coai^+) ^uf-Po\i^l J.S.C. EJV-rev 11-04 «--e m oz mt m justice martin m. soiq STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss.: C:OUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) VERONICA C. McKENNA, beingduly sworn, deposes and says: That deponent isnot a party to this action, is over 18 years of age and resides in Suffolk County, New York. That on the 16lh day of December, 2015, deponent served the within ORDER WITH NOTICE OF ENTRY upon the attorneys below set forth representing the parues, as indicated, at the addresses shown, said addresses being designated by said attorneys for that purpose, by depositing atrue copy of same, enclosed in apostpaid properly addressed wrapper in an official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Post Oltlce Department within the State of New York. PARIS & CHAIKIN, PLLC 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202 New York, New York 10122 CASCONE & KLUEPFEL, l.LP. 1399 Franklin Avenue Suite 302 Garden City, New York 11530 AHMUTY, DEMERS & MCMANUS, ESQS. 200 l.U. Willets Road .'Mbertson. New York 11507 VERONICA C. McKENNA Sworn to before me this 16lh day of December, 2015. LEWIS I JOHS Lewis lohs Avallonc Avilcs, LLl^ Imkx No, 509596 Year 2015 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS OLGA LIPETS, Plaintiff, -againsl- STEVEN D. ROMEO.ROMEO DIMONMARINE SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., Defendants. Order with Notice ofEntry LEWIS i JOHS l.fvvisjolis Avallonc Avilcs, L!-P Attorneys for Deft. Steven D. Romeo Lewis Jobs Avallone Aviles, LLP One CA Plaza. Suite 225 Lslanciia. N.Y. 11749 Tel: 63 L755.0101 Fax: 631.755.0117 File No.: wwu.lewisiohs.eoni CKRTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 22N.Y.C.R.U.S130-l.la The undersigned hereby ecrtifies that, pursuant to 22 N.Y.C.R.R.§I30-Lla, the contentions contained in the anne.xed docunienl(s) is not irivolous noi- frivolously presented Service ofa copy of the within hereby admitted. Dated, Altorney(s) for INDEX NO. 001831/2016 [FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 02/22/2016 02:29 PMI NYSCEF DOC. NO. 36 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 02/22/2016 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK CSJTj- Index No. 001831/2016 Olga Lipets -V. - Steven D. Romeo et al COURT NOTICE Please be advised that your case has been transferred to County underthe index # 001831/2016 In order to have a judge assigned in the new county, the requesting party must E-file a new RJI (with the New Index # and County): filing out the New RJI information pages as if filing for the first time, the RJI should be filed on its own, and the nature of judicial intervention should be Other; please enter assignment ofjudge in the specify field; when asked for payment choose Fee Already Paid. DATED 02/22/2016 FILED By Peter Garganese Page 1 of 1 IFILEPi KINGS COTOITY.CLERK 07/30/2015 05;19 Piti INDEX NO. 509396/2015 NYSCEP DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/30/2015 SUPREMECOURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OFKINGS Index# -X Date Purchased: OLGALBPETS, SUMMONS Plamtifi(s), Plaintiffdesignates Kings County as place oftrial -against- The basis ofthe.venue is: PlaintifPs Residence STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMON MARINE Plaintiffresides at SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., Defendaiit(s). -X Totheabove named defendant(s): . YOU ARE HER£BY SUMMONED toanswer the complamt inthis action and toserve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of clearance onthe Plaintiffs Attom^s witibin 20 days after theservice of this summons exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 d^ after the service is complete if tiiissummons is not personally delivered toyou within the State ofNew Yoric); and incase ofyour failure toappear or answer, judgment willbetakenagainst youbydefault forthereliefdemanded herein. Dated:.New York, New York My 30,2015 1 JASONL PARIS, ESQ. &CHAI^,PLLC 1for Pl^tiff OLGAUPEtS ; 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202 New York, New Yoric 10122 212-742-0476 Defendant's Address: STEVra^ D.ROMEO 37442 OLD NORTH RD. SOUTHOLD, NY 11971 ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES. INC. C/0 JAYP. QUARTARARO. ESQ. TWOMEY LATHAM SHEA & BT AL LLP P.O. BOX 9398 RTVERHEAD, NEW YORK, 11901 CARLOS F.PmO 721 OLD BETHPAGE ROAD OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804 ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE. INC. 12B Commercial Street Ificks^e, NY 11810 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS Index No. ; .X OLOA LIPETS, VERIFIED COMPLAINT Plaintiffs), -against- STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMONMARINE SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINO AND ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., Defendant(s). X The plaintiff OLGA LIPETS, by her attorneys, PARIS & CHAIKIN, PLLC, complaining ofthe def^dants herein, respectfully showsto the court and alleges as follows: 1. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, was and still is a residentof Kings County, Cityand Stateof New York. 2. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was and still is a resident of Suffolk County, State ofNew York. 3. That at all times hereinafter alleged, the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC, was and still is a domestic business corporation dulyorganizedand existing under and by virtue ofthe laws ofthe State ofNew York. 4. That at all of the times hereinafter mentioned, and uponinformation and belief the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., transacted business in the State of New York. 5. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and i^nmfoimationand belief, the defaidant. ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES) INC«, was the owner ofacertain 2005 Dodge motor vehicle bearmg New York State registration number, EFC3050. 6. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomadonand belief, the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., controlled the aforesaid motor vehicle. I, That atall tin^ hereinafter alleged, ^d upon infomiation and belief the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle. 8. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomiation and belief, the defendant, . ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., managed the aforesaid motor vehicle. 9. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon uiformation and belief, &e defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., iiq}aired theaforesaid motor vehide. 10. That atall times herdnafter alleged, and upon i^ormation and belief, the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., supervised theaforesaid motor vehicle. II. That atall times heremafter alleged, and upon i^nnadonand belief, the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, wasthe owner ofa certain 2005 Dodge motor vehicle bearing New York State registration number, EFC3050. 12. That at all timeshereinafter alleged, andupon information and beliei^ the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, operated theaforesaid motorvdiicle.: 13. Thatat all times heremafter alleged, andiqton infomiation andbelief, thedefendant, STEVEN D.ROMEO, operated theaforesaid motor vehicle, with theknowledge, pemiission and consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. 14. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, andupon ipfomiation and belief thede&ndant, STEVEN D.ROMEO, controlled the ^oresaid motor vehicH 15. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation andbelief the STEVEN D. ROMEO, controlled the aforesaid motor vehicle, wifli the knowledge, permission and consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. . 16. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, the defendant, STEVEND,ROMEO,maintained theaforesaid motor.vehicle. 17. That at all times herdnafter alleged, and upon infcnmation and belief the defeadant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle, with the knowledge, pennission and consent ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. 18. Hiatatalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon infomation and beliei^ the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, managed the aforesaid motor vehicle. 19. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief ^ defendant, STEVEN 0. ROMEO, managed tiie aforesaid motor vehicle^ with the knowledge, permission and consent of tiie defendant, ROMEODIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. 20. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, thedefendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, repaired theafbresaid motor vehicle.: 21. Hiat at alltimesh^nafter alleged, anduponinfomiation andbelief, thedefendant; STEVEN D.ROMEO, repaired the ^resaid motor vehicle, with theknowledge, pennission and consentofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. 22. Thatatalltimes h^inaiter alleged, andupon mformation andbelief, thedefendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, supervised theaforesaid motor vehicle. 23. Thatat all.times hereinafter alleged, andupon infimnation andbelief, thedefendaiit, STEVEN D.ROMEO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle with theknowledge, peraiission andconsent of thedefendant, ROMEO DIMONMARINE SERVICES, INC. 24. Thatat allthetimes hereinafter alleged, andupon information and belief, the defendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was an employee ofthe defendant, ROMEO DIMON MAMNE SERVICES, INC. 25. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and tqpon infomiation and belief, thedefendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was employed 1^ the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES,INC., on July 18,2015. 26. Thatat alltimes hereafter alleged, andupon infomiation andbelief, thedefendant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was acting within the course of his employment when he was operating the aforesaid motor vehicle bearingNew Yoik registration number, EFC30S0. 27. Hiat on &e aforementioned date, the defimdant, STEVEN D. ROMEO, was employed by the defendant, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., and wasopiating the aforesaid motor vehicle with the consent and within the scope of his employment with the defendant,ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC. 28. That at all of the times hereinafter alleged, defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, was and still is a resident ofNassau County,State ofNew York. 29. That at all timeshereinafter alleged, the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., was and still is a domesticbusiness corporation dulyorganizedand existing underand by virtueof the lawsofthe State ofNewYoik. 30. That at all ofthe timeshereinafter mentioned, and t^n information and belief, the defendant, ULUMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., transacted business in the State of New York. 31. That at all times hereinafter alleged, and tq}on information and belief, &e defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., was the owner of a certain 2007 Lincoln motor vehicle bearing New York State registration number, N102124C. 32. That atalltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon information and belief, the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., controlled theaforesaid motor vehicle. 33. That at all times heieinaft^ alleged, and upon infcnmation and belief the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSIl^, INC., maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle. 34. That at alltimes hereinafter alleged, and upon infomsation andbeliei^ thedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., managed theaforesaid motor vehicle. 35. That atalltimes heteinafter alleged, and upon infomiation andbeliefthedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,repaired theaforesaid motorvehicle. 36. Thatat all timeshereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation and belief thedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASSLIMOUSINE, INC., siqiervised the aforesaid motorvehicle. 37. Thatat all times hereinafter alleged, and uponmfomnation and belief, the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, operatedthe aforesaid motorvehide. 38. Thatat alltimes hereinafter allied, anduponi^ormationandbelief thedefendant, CARliOS F. PINO, operated the aforesaid motorvehicle, withtheknowledge, pemaissionand consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 39. That at alltunes hereioafier alleged, and upon ipfomiation and beliefthe defendant, CARLOS F.PINO, controlled the aforesaid motorvehicle. : 40. That atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon i^oimation and belief, the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, controlled the aforesaidmotor vehicle, with the knowledge, pemiission and consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC; 41. That at all times hereinafteralleged, and upon infomiationand belief the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, maintainedthe aforesaid motorvehicle. 42. That at all times hereinaftor alleged, and upon iitfomtiation and beliei^ the defendant. CARLOS F. PINO, maintained the aforesaid motor vehicle, wifli the knowledge, pemiissioa and consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 43. That at all times hereinafter ^^ged, and upon infomiation and belief the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO,managed the aforesaid motor vehicle. • 44. That atall times hereinafl^ alleged, and i^n infomiation and belief, the defendant, CARLOS F,PINO, managed tiie aforesaid motor vdiicle, witii the knowledge, permission and consent ofthedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 45. that atall times hereinafter alleged, and upon infomiation and belief, the defendant, CARLOSF. PINO, repaired the aforesaid motor vehicle. 46. Thatat alltimeshereinafter alleged, and uponinformation andbelief, thedefendant, CARLOS F. PINO, repaired the aforesaid motorvehicle, withthe knowledge, permission and consent ofthe defendant ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINlC, INC. 47. That at alltimeshereinafter alleged, anduponinformation andbelief, the defendant, CARLOSF. PINO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle. 48. Thatat alltimes hereinafter alleged, anduponinformation andbelief the defendant, CARLOS F.PINO, supervised the aforesaid motor vehicle, v|dth the knowledge, pormisnon and consent ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSIN]^, INC. 49. Thatat allthe timeshereinafter alleged, anduponinformation and belief, the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, was anemployee ofthe defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 50. That at all times hereinafter alleged, anduponinfomiation and belief the defendant, CA^OS F. PINO, was .employed by the defendant, ULpTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,onJulyl8,2015. 51. That at alltimes hereinafter alleged, andupon infoimation andbeliei^ thede&ndant, CARLOS F. PINO, wasacting withinthe course of his employment whenhe wasoperating the aforesaid motor vehicle bearing NewYork registration number, N102124C. 52. That on the aforementioned date,the defendant, CARLOS F. PINO, was employed by the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC., and was operating the aforesaid motor vehicle with the tonsent and within the scope of his employment with the defendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC. 53. Thatat ail timesherdnalteralleged, anduponinfoimation andbelief theplaintiff OLGA LIPETS,was a passenger inthevehicle owned bythedefendant, ULTIMATE CLASS LIMOUSINE, INC.,and operated by&e defendant, CARLOS F. PINO. 54. That at all ofthe times hereina^r mentioned County Road48 andDepot Lane, in Suffolk County, State ofNew Yoik, were and still arepublic roadways used extensively bythe publicin general. 55. That on July 18, 2015, the aforesaid motpr vehicles were in contact at the aforementioned location. 56. That on July 18, 2015, the aforesaid motor [vehicles were in a collision at the aforementioned location. 57. That the aforesaid accident and injuries resulting there from were due solely and wholly as a result oif the careless and negligent manner in v^ch the defendants owned, operated, controlled, maintained, managed, and repaired their motor vdude without thisplaintiffin anyway contributing thereto. 58. Thatby reason of theforegoing andthenegligence ofthedefendants, theplaintiff OLGA LIPETS, was severely iiyured, bruised and wounded, suffered, still suffers and will continue to suffer for some time physical pam and bodily injuries and became sick, sore, lame and disabled and soremained for a considerable length oftime, 59. That by reason of theforegoing, theplaintiff, OL6A IJ[P£TS, was compelled to and didnecessarily requure medical aidand attention, anddidnecessarily pay and become liable therefore for medicines and upon information and belief, the plaintiff,OLGA LIPETS, will necessarily mcursimilarexpenses. 60. Thatbyreason ofthe foregoing, theplaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, hasbeenunable to attend to herusual occupation in themanner required. 61. That reason of the wrongful,negligent and unlawful actions ofthe defendants, as aforesaid, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, sustained serious injuries as deiin^ in Section 5102(d) ofthe Insurance Law ofThe StateofNew York, and has sustained economic loss greater than basic economic loss as defined in Section 5102 ofthe said Insurance Law. t 62. That one or more ofthe provisions of§1602of the CivilPractice Law andRules do applyto the >^^n action. 63. That as a result of the fbr^oing, theplaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, has beai damaged m a sum whichexceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdictioa WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, OLGA LIPETS, demands judgment against the defendants in the sum exceeding the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts whidi would otherwise have jurisdiction,togetherwith the costs and disbursements ofher action. Dated: New York, New York July 30,2015 JASON L. PARIS, ESQ. ATTORNEY'S VERIFICATION JASON L. PARIS, an attorn^ duly admitted to practice before theCourts ofthe State of New York, afGxms the following tobetrue under the penalties ofperjuiy: 1 am a partner at PARIS & CHAHQN, PLLC, attom^s of record for Plaintiff. I have read the annexed StfMMONS and COMPLAINT and know the contents thereof, and the same are true to my knowledge, excq)t those matters therein which are stat^ to be allied upon information and bdiej^ and as to thosei^ers I believe themto be tme. My belief as to those matters therein not stated upon knowledge, is based upon &cts, records, and other pertinent infotniation contained in my files. The reason this verification is made by me and not Plaintiffis that Plamtiffdoes not reside in the countyv\^erein the attorn^ fi)r the plaintiffmaintain thjsir offices. DATED: New York,New York July 30,2015 JASON L. PARIS Index No, SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS OLGALIPETS, Plaintiff(s), -against- STEVEN D. ROMEO, ROMEO DIMON MARINE SERVICES, INC., CARLOS F. PINOANDULTIMATE CLASSLIMOUSINE, INC., Defend^^kt(s). SUMMONS and VERIFIED COMPLAINT PARIS& CHAIKIN, PLLC Attoraeys for Plaintiff 14 Penn Plaza, Suite 2202 New York, New York 10122 (212)742-0476