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  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
  • D.H An Infant By His Mother And Natural Guardian Sharon Hollis And Sharon Hollis Individually v. The City Of New York, New York City Department Of Education, Selby Transportation Corp., Association For Metroarea Autistic Children Inc., Walter Prince Torts - Other Negligence (fall) document preview
						
                                

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FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK ----------------------- x D.H., an infant by his mother and natural guardian Index No.: 152981/2020 SHARON HOLLIS, and SHARON HOLLIS, individually, Plaintiffs, PLAINTIFFS DEMAND -against- FOR VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULARS THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SELBY TRANSPORTATION CORP, ASSOCIATION FOR METROAREA AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC., AND WALTER PRINCE, Defendants __________________________________________---------------------------X PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiffs by their attorneys Pavlounis & Sfouggatakis LLP, hereby demands of Defendants SELBY TRANSPORTATION CORP. and WALTER PRINCE, that they serve upon the undersigned within twenty (20) days from the date of service of Plaintiffs' this notice upon counsel at Pavlounis & Sfouggatakis LLP, at the offices located at 9733 4d¹ Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11209, a Verified Bill of Particulars as to the Affirmative Defenses, and respond to the following: DEMAND FOR VERIFIED BILL OF PARTICULARS AS TO THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 1. A statement of each and every act on the part of Plaintiffs, each and every omission to act on the part of Plaintiff, each and every risk assumed by Plaintiff, and each and every act constituting Plaintiffs alleged culpable conduct, which you contend were the cause of Plaintiffs injuries. 1 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 2. A statement of each and every act constituting due care on the part of Plaintiffs which itis alleged Plaintiffs was required to use for Plaintiffs own safety, and in what respects the alleged failure caused or contributed to these injuries and damages. 3. State whether it will be claimed Plaintiffs alleged negligent acts were committed and/or omitted by Plaintiffs solely or jointly with other persons: a. If with other persons, set forth the names and addresses of other persons. b. Set forth a detailed statement of the act or acts of negligence or omissions which will be alleged on the part of each other person. c. Set forth the degree, extent and/or proportion to which itwill be claimed the alleged negligence of each other person contributed to the accident. d. Set forth the time and location of each of the aforesaid mentioned acts by each person. 4. Set forth whether it will be alleged the injuries and/or damages sustained by Plaintiffs were in any way caused, initiated, continued and/or contributed to any acts or omissions of Plaintiff: a. A detailed statement of acts and omissions by Plaintiffs which it will be alleged the injuries and/or damages sustained by Plaintiffs were in any way caused, initiated, continued and/or contributed to any acts or omissions of Plaintiffs injuries and/or damages and the manner in which said acts or omissions occurred; b. The time and exact place of said acts and omissions; c. The portion, extent, degree and nature of Plaintiffs injuries and/or damages itwill be alleged the acts and/or omissions of Plaintiffs caused, continued and/or contributed to Plaintiffs injuries. 5. Whether itwill be claimed any other person, caused, continued and/or contributed to Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages. Ifso wet worth: a. The name and address of such person. 2 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 b. The time and location of each person's acts and omissions. c. The manner in which said acts or omissions occurred. 6. Set forth the total proportion, degree or extent to which itwill be claimed Plaintiffs injuries and/or damages are diminiched by Plaintiff alleged negligence. 7. Set forth the maññer, in which the risk allegedly assumed, caused or contributed to Plaintiffs injuries: a. State whether either Plaintiffs alleged assumption of risk was implied or expressed. b. Ifexpress, state the date, time and place thereof and the name and address of any witnesses thereto. c. Ifimplied, state the length of time thereof. 8. Set forth the manner, in which the risk allegedly assumed, caused or contributed to Plaintiffs injuries. 9. Set forth the injuries or conditions claimed to have been caused or contributed to by the alleged assumption of risk of said Plaintiffs. 10. State in what manner itwill be alleged that ineffective process of Summons and Complaint on the Defendants was effectuated, referring to applicable statutes, laws, ordinances and/or regulations of the State of New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this is a continuing demand, which the Plaintiffs reserve the right to amend and/or supplement at a later date and at any time before the trial. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event of your failure to comply, a motion will be made for an Order to Strike your Answer, with costs. Dated: Brooklyn, New York September 14, 2020 3 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 PAVLOUNIS & SFOUGGATAKIS, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 4t11 9733 Avenue Brooklyn NY 11209 Tel (718) 787-1430 TO: AHMUTY, DEMERS & McMANUS, ESQS Attorneys for Defendants SHELBY TRANSPORTATION & WALTER PRINCE 200 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, New York 11507 (516) 294-5433 4 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK --------- -----------------------------------¬---------------------x D.H., an infant by his mother and natural guardian Index No.: 152981/2020 SHARON HOLLIS, and SHARON HOLLIS, individually, Plaintiffs, PLAINTIFFS COMBINED DEMANDS -against- THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SELBY TRANSPORTATION CORP, ASSOCIATION FOR METROAREA AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC., AND WALTER PRINCE, Defendants ---------------¬___..----_________,._____________.___________________,--X PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiffs by their attorneys Pavlounis & Sfouggatakis LLP, hereby demands of Defendants SHELBY TRANSPORATION and WALTER PRINCE, that they serve upon the undersigned within twenty (20) days from the date of service of Plaintiffs' this notice and make available for discovery and inspection by the counsel, Pavlounis 401 & Sfouggatakis LLP, at the offices located at 9733 Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11209, responses to Plaintiffs Combined Demands, as follows: Demand for Witnesses Names and addresses of each person claimed by any party you represent to be a witness to any of the following: (a). Occurrence alleged in the complaint; (b). Any acts or conditions which have been alleged as causing the occurrence alleged in the complaint; (c). Names and addresses of any witnesses to the acts or conditions substantiating the alleged affirmative defenses plead in your answer; and (d). Names and addresses of any individuals who commenced legal action for injuries sustained as a result of the occurrence complained of in the instant action. 5 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 Ifno such witnesses are known to any party you represent, so state in the sworn reply to this dcmañd. The undersigned will object upon trial to the testimony of any witnesses not so identified. The Plaintiffs will object at the time of trial to the testimony of any persons not so identified. Demand for Party Statements Pursuant to CPLR §3101(e), Plaintiffs hereby demand production of each and every statement made or taken by each party and his or her agents, servants, representatives and/or employees now in their possession, custody and/or control or in the possession3 custody or control of any party you represent in this action, ifany such statement in any matter bears on the issues in this action. If no such statements are in the possession, custody or control of any parties you represent in this action, so state in the sworn reply to this demand. Demand for Insurance Coverage Pursuant to CPLR §3101(f), Plaintiffs hereby demand production of Declaration and coverage pages of any and all contracts of insurance and insurance policies, including the primary insurance policy of any party you represent, as well as reinsurance and/or excess liability, "umbrella," "catastrophe" or policies of any party you represent, the spouse of any party you represent or any relative residing with any party you represent, for liability on the date of occurrence in question giving the name and addresses of each insurance carrier, the policy numbers thereof, the dates of coverage and/or policy periods, and the amounts of such and each policy coverage. "umbrella," "catastrophe" If, after investigation, no such reinsurance, excess liability, or policies are found to exist, so state in a sworn reply to this demand. 6 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 Demand for Photographs, Slides, CCTV/Surveillance Video, lotion Pictures. Video and Audio Tapes Pursuant to CPLR §3101(i), Plaintiffs hereby demand production of each and every photograph, audio tapes, slides, videotapes, video from CCTV Cameras, Security Systems, or motion pictures in Defendant's custody, possession or control depicting the accident, Plaintiff, location of the accident or any other photographic or image-based evidence, which the Defendant intents to use at the time of trial. If no such photograph, audio tapes, slides, videotapes, video from CCTV Cameras, Security Systems, or motion pictures are in the possession, custody or control of any parties you represent in this action, so state in the sworn reply to this demand. pemand for Accident Reports Pursuant to CPLR §3101(g), Plaintiffs hereby demand production of each and every written report of the occurrence which is the subject matter of this action, prepared in the regular course of business operations or practices of any party you represent, or persons or firms acting on behalf of any party you represent. If no such report exists, so state in a sworn reply to this demand. Demand for Maintenance and Repair Records Record of inspection, maintenance, request for repair and repair at the area of the conditions years' complained of in the complaint during the 2 period prior to and including the date of the occurrence within including, but not limited to, written requests, authorizations, permits, permit applications, work orders, cut forms, contracts, logs, log books, letters, charts, maps, diagrams and/or repair orders. Each and every record of inspection, maintenance and repair of the motor vehicle involved in the occurrence for a period of one year prior to the date of the occurrence. Demand for Contracts 7 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 Each and every contract or agreement between any of the parties to this action. Request for Expert Witnesses Pursuant to CPLR §3101(d)(1)(i), you are to produce the following: (a). Identify each person the party upon whom this request is served expects to call as an expert witness at the trialof this action; (b). The subject matter in reasonable detail upon which each expert named above is expected to testify at the trial of this action; (c). The substance of the facts and opinions upon which each expert named above is expected to testify at the trial of this action; (d).Complete qualifications of each expert named above. (e). Summary of the grounds for the opinion of each expert named above. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this is a continuing demand, to which the Plaintiffs demand a continuing response up to the time of trial. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event of your failure to comply, a motion will be made for an Order to Strike your Answer, with costs. Dated: Brooklyn, New York September 14, 2020 PAVLOUNIS & SFOUGGATAKIS, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 4d' 9733 Avenue Brooklyn NY 11209 Tel (718) 787-1430 TO: AHMUTY, DEMERS & McMANUS, ESQS Attorneys for Defendants SHELBY TRANSPORTATION & WALTER PRINCE 200 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, New York 11507 (516) 294-5433 8 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK ______ ----¬-----------------------------------------------X D.H., an infant by his mother and natural guardian Index No.: 152981/2020 SHARON HOLLIS, and SHARON HOLLIS, individually, Plaintiffs, PLAINTIFFS NOTICE/CROSS NOTICE OF DEPOSITION -against- THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SELBY TRANSPORTATION CORP, ASSOCIATION FOR METROAREA AUTISTIC CHILDREN, INC., AND WALTER PRINCE, Defendants -------------------- -----------------x NOTICE/CROSS-NOTICE TO CONDUCT A DEPOSITION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Plaintiffs by their attorneys, hereby demand that pursuant to Article 31 of the CPLR, you produce for deposition each party represented by you and/or any officers, agents or employees thereof having knowledge of and concerning all the relevant facts and circumstances in connection with the occurrence and claimed injury including negligence, liability, notice, constructive notice, damages, affirmative defenses, denials as set forth in the pleading herein. The deposition will take place at the place to be agreed upon by allparties at the date and time to be set at the time of Preliminary Conference. The persons to be examined are required to produce at such examination all memoranda, reports, diagrams, measurements, books, notes, notations, records, memoranda, supply records, inventory records, accident reports, daily logs, daily work records, photographs, documents, 9 of 10 FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 09/14/2020 05:22 PM INDEX NO. 152981/2020 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 13 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/14/2020 correspondence, maps, charts, diagrams and other writings, papers and other materials in the possession of this defendant and relevant to the issues herein. In the event you cannot produce any of the persons to be examined in compliance with this notice, kindly advise us immediately so that arrangements can be made for a time and place agreeable to all parties. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this is a continuing demand, and in the event knowledge is acquired of the name and address of any person claimed to be a witness or participant to the occurrence which gave rise to the commencement of this action, and such knowledge is acquired subsequent to the receipt of this demand, up to an including the trial of this action, you are required to set forth in writing, and under oath, the name and address of such persons. In the event this Demand is not complied with, the Plaintiffs will, upon the trialof this action, move the Court to preclude and forbid the testimony of any witness offered by the Defendants as to whom the name and address has not thereto been furnished to the Plaintiff s attorneys, pursuant to this Demand. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event of your failure to comply, a motion will be made for an Order to Strike your Answer, with costs. Dated: Brooklyn, New York September 14, 2020 PAVLOUNIS & SFOUGGATAKIS, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 4* 9733 Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11209 Tel (718) 787-1430 TO: AHMUTY, DEMERS & McMANUS, ESQS Attomeys for Defendants SHELBY TRANSPORTATION & WALTER PRINCE 200 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, New York 11507 10 of 10