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EUSTACE, MARQUEZ, EPSTEIN,
PREZIOSO & yapchanyk
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
28th
EDWARD M. EUSTACE
55 Wa t er St r eet • Fl .
REGINE DELY-LAZARD
JOHN R. MARQUEZ New Y or k ,NY 10041 LAUREN S. YANG
RHONDA L. EPSTElN TEL (212) 612-4200 MAUREEN E.PEKNIC
RICHARD C. PREZIOSO FAX 612-4284 GREGORY BENNETT
DAVID S. KASDAN (212)
TIMOTHY S. CARR
CHRISTOPHER M. YAPCHANYK ANTHONY J.TOMARI
Not a Par tner shlpor Pr ofessional
Cr alg J . bilI eci Cor por atIon Nathal le c. Hackett
GREGORY WALTHALL THOMAS B. FERRIS
TERENCE H. DeMARZO
PAUL A. TUMBLESON ROBERT M. MAZZEl
June 19, 2018
COUNTY OF KINGS
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
360 Adams, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Attention: County of Kings Clerk
Re: Hamilton v. PV Holding Corp., et at
Our File Number: 79940021
Date of Loss: 03/20/2016
Index Number: 522209/2016 (ECF)
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please be advised that this matter has been moved to the United States District Court,
Eastern District of New York. This case is now assigned to Judge Allyne R. Ross and Magistrate
Judge Steven Tiscione. The assigned civil docket number is 1:18-cv-03001.
A copy of the notice of removal is enclosed herein, as well as a copy of the civil cover
sheet filed in Federal Court.
As this matter has been successful moved and will be litigated in the United States
District Court, Eastern District of New York, all future appearances can be cancelled
accordingly.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Maureen E. Peknic
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CURTIS HAMILTON, (ECF)
Plaintiff
NOTICE OF FILING OF
v. NOTICE OF REMOVAL
PV HOLDING CORP., EPAM SYSTEMS, INC., AND
STEPAN VOUK,
Defendants.
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TO: THE CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK
KINGS COUNTY AND TO ALL PARTIES TO THE ACTION HEREIN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant, EPAM Systems has filed a Notice of
Removal of this action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York,
on May 27, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441 and 1446. A copy of the said
Notice of Removal is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A". This notice is filedpursuant to the 28
U.S.C. §1446(d).
DATED: May 21, 2018
New York, New York
Yours, etc.,
Eustace, Marquez, Epstein, Prezioso &
Yapchanyk
Attorneys for Defendant
EPAM Systems, Inc.
Office and Post Ofñce Address
55 Water Street, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10041
(212) 612 00
By:
Maureen E Peknic
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CURTIS HAMILTON,
Plaintiff, NOTICE OF REMOVAL
OF CIVIL ACTION
v. PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C.
§1441
PV HOLDING CORP., EPAM SYSTEMS, INC., AND
STEPAN VOUK, DEFENDANT DEMANDS A
TRIAL BY JURY
Defendants.
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TO: CLERK OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that EPAM Systems, the Defendant in the civil action in
the SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF KINGS, hereby files
this Notice of Removal to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sections 1441 and 1446. A true copy of the State Court Notice of
"A"
Removal of Civil Action (without itsattachments) is attached hereto as Exhibit and is
incorporated herein by reference. True and correct copies of Plaintiff's Summons and Complaint
Defendants'
are attached hereto as Exhibit "B". True and correct copies of Answers in this
action are annexed hereto as Exhibit "C".
This is a civil action seeking monetary damages in eXcess of $75,000 of which this Court
has original jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Section 1332.
The United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York has original
jurisdiction of this matter based on diversity of citizenship of the parties. The basis of this
jurisdiction is provided in Section 1332(a) of Title 28 of the United States Code. This section
states, in pertinent part, that the district courts should have original jurisdiction of allcivil actions
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with a matter in controversy exceeds the sum of or value of $75,000 exclusive of interest and
cost, and is between citizens of different States.
As seen from the pleadings in this matter, Plaintiff is a citizen of the State of New York
and Defendant is a citizen of the State of Pennsylvania. The Summons and Complaint further
alleges that the matter in controversy is well in excess of $75,000.
Concurrently with the filing of this Notice of Removal, Defendant is giving notice to all
known parties of this removal and the fact that this case is to be docketed in this Court and that
this Court will grant relief to Defendant as is proper under the circumstances.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1446(a) allprocess, pleadings and orders that have been
served upon defendant to date in this matter are annexed to this Notice of Removal as Exhibit
ccBi7
"B".
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446(d) a true and complete copy of this Notice of Removal will
be submitted for filing with the SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
COUNTY OF KINGS.
DATED: May 21, 2018
New York, New York
Yours, etc.,
Eustace, Marquez, Epstein,
Prezioso & Yapchanyk
Attorneys for Defendant
EPAM Systems, Inc.
Office and Post Ofñce Address
55 Water Street, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10041
(212) 61 200
By:
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CURTIS HAMILTON, (ECF)
Plaintiff
NOTICE OF FILING OF
v. NOTICE OF REMOVAL
PV HOLDING CORP., EPAM SYSTEMS, INC., AND
STEPAN VOUK,
Defendants.
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TO: THE CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK
KINGS COUNTY AND TO ALL PARTIES TO THE ACTION HEREIN:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant, EPAM Systems has filed a Notice of
Removal of this action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York,
on May 27, 2016, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441 and 1446. A copy of the said
Notice of Removal is annexed hereto as Exhibit "A". This notice is filedpursuant to the 28
U.S.C. §1446(d).
DATED: May 21, 2018
New York, New York
Yours, etc.,
Eustace, Marquez, Epstein, Prezioso &
Yapchanyk
Attorneys for Defendant
EPAM Systems, Inc.
Office and Post Ofñce Address
55 Water Street, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10041
(212) 612 00
By:
Maureen E. Peknic
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CURTIS HAMILTON, (ECF)
Plaintiff,
v.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
PV HOLDING CORP., EPAM SYSTEMS, INC., AND
STEPAN VOUK,
Defendants.
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
ss.
COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
Jasmine L. Robinson, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
1. That I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to this action.
2. That on May 21, 2018, I served upon:
Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & De Cicco, Esqs. Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Attorneys for Defendant,
Curtis Hamilton PV Holding Corp.
225 Broadway, Third Floor 360 Lexington Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10007 New York, New York 10017
a true copy of the annexed NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF CIVIL ACTION PURSUANT TO
28 U.S.C. §1441 and NOTICE OF FILING OF NOTICE OF REMOVAL by depositing it
endorsed in a postpaid properly addressed wrapper, in a post office or, official depository under
the exclusive care and custody of the United States Postal Service within the State of New York,
at the address designated by him or her upon the last paper served by him or her in the action and
by electronically filing same.
DATED: May 21, 2018
New York, New York
Jasmine L. Robinson
Sworn and subscribed
before me on May 21, 2018
Notary Public
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COUNTY OF KINGS
CURTIS HAMILTON,
Plaintiff,
-against-
PV HOLDING CORP., EPAM SYSTEMS, INC., AND STEPAN VOUK,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FILING OF NOTICE OF REMOVAL
EUSTACE, MARQUEZ, EPSTEIN, PREZIOSO & YAPCHANYK
Attorneys for Defendant
EPAM Systems, Inc.
Office and Post Office Address
55 Water Street, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10041
(212) 612-4200
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To the above÷named Dëfendantä:
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TétTARE HEREByBUMMONED to answer the complaint in this4ction and to serve
served;a:notice.of'
acopyofyouranswer,or,ifthej complaint isnot served withjhis 5ummons, to served anotice.of
appearance, in the Plaintiff¼ Attomey(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, !
exclusiveo(the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete ifthis Summons is
70ik)," to.8j'spear":oi'-
not personally delivered ta.you within the .State
State ofNêw YórlQ; andif yun fail to appëar or
'answer,: udgiñentnil BFtaken against you forihe relie niande&in the
answer, by default cømplailtt,
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c/äCöïjioratiön Seitice Compaiig, 80 StateStreet, Albany, NewYork .12207,
12207
PÄld 5Ý5tÉMS, INC., 4 UntersitpDrive, Suite$02,Newtown,¾ennsylvaitig
.Unxversity.",Dr'ive, 18940
c/o Corporation Service Company, 80 State5Street,,Albany,Newfork 12207
STEPANVOUK, c/o Obermaye RèBinandMintwelt& Hippel, LEPL360 Lexiñgtuti AVéiiue, 13
Floor, NevrYoriq New York 10017
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2. Defendâñt PV HOLDING CORP. is aforeign corporation4ulyguthorized to do
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5. DefendantEFAW$ÝSTEME, INC.Is n førei¼nkogoratiutidiffy nuthàÑzéd to
business inNew York
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6. Defendhnt PAMSYSTEMS, INC.
.INC. maintainstitsyrincipal office and place of
business.at;41
business at 41 'Uni'ver'sity
University Suite:202,.
Dri've,:.Suite:202',:.Newtown,
Drive, Newton, Pennsylvania
Penn'sy1v'gaia.'i
18940;
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7. Defendant EPAM SVSTEM5, IÑC.is subject to the jurisdiction of this Court by
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reason of one or moreprovisions of the CPL11 and/or VTL of the State õf2Nëw
Yorli
8. Defendant
.Defendant STEPAN VOOK is not a citizen of the United States and upon
and beliefis not currently presentlñ.the United Stätes.
S. At alitiñieslefevänt, Dèfendafit STEPAN VOUK was employed by Defendant
EPARSY5TEMS31NC.
10. At alltimes relevant, a 2015 Toyotamotor vehicle bearing Florida $Ïatelicense
plate 1 2VUfQvas4wned by Defendánt PV HOLDING CORP.
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At alltimes relevant, a:2015 Toyota
nioto1·
motor vehicle bearing Èlorida.Siate license
Defendant'PV'
plate 172YUK was registered to Defendant PV HOLDING CORIL
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15. At alltimes relevant, a 2015 Toydta motoî'vehicleãearingPlorida,Statelicense
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plate 172YUK, wasmaintained by Defendant PV HOLDiÑG COP).
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-13. On.Match 20, 2016, Defendant STEPAN VO.UIG was the driver of amotor
Florida 5tate license pläte 17žŸUK. I
14. Qn March70, 20163 DefendanbSTEPANYOUK was operating the aforesaid
motor tehicle withpermission and consent ofDefendant PV HOLDINCrCOItP.
15. Onlviarch20, 2016, Defendänt;STEPANVdÙK was operating the aforessid
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motor vehicle at the direction of Defendant El'Alvi BYS.TEMS ING.
16. On March 20 2016 DëfeñdalitSTEPAN VOUK.was operating the aforesaid
motor vehicle in.the course ofhis employment with Defeñdant EPAM
SYSTEMS, 1NC.
INC.
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Onifarchž0 20t6,l)efendant NTÈPAN VOUICwás operating the aforesaid
motor vehicle for the benefit of Defendant EPAM SYSTEMS, INC
8. On March 20, 2016 Defendant STEPANVOUIC was operating the aforesaid
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motor vehicle witlrpermission add consent of Defendant EPAM SŸSTEM , INC.
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19. On March 20, 2016, Defendant PVWOLDING CORP, maintained the.aforesaid
inotorvehitle.
On March 20, 2016 Defendant STEPÂÑ VQUK maintained the áforesaid mátot
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vehicle.
21, On March:26, 201d, Defendant STEPAN VÖUK.coñtrôlled the aforesaid3motor
yehicle..
22.. On Mai·ch 20, 2016, the aforesaidvehicle came into contact vyiththe vehicle
operated by Plaiiitiff.A copy of the relevant Police Accident Report is annexed
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collision. the.in'tersection::of:"Atlantic'A'venga;and'
23. The áforesàíd,collisiotroccurred.atsor near the intersection ofAtlanticlyenue and
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Nighland Place, Brooklyn, Ñew Ÿork,
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24 By reason of the foregoing; Plaintiff sustainedyermanent serious personal. injuries
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.as bySection 5t02 of the Insurance Law of theState ofNew Yoric.
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23; The aforesaid incident and the injuries sustained by PlaintiffMëre thê reselt of the
negligence:of!
negligence of the herein
Defendants
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26. The aforesaid incidêitt and the iñjuEieä sustaiñed by Plaintiftwere the result of the
negligence of the Defendants herein in the ownership, operation, control,
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maintenance
niaint'enate and/or.
and/or.,repair
repair of their motor vehicle:
vehicle;
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