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NEIL B. RICE,
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Plaintiff,
-against-
LEE R. EINSIDLER, SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
As Administrator of the Estate of
Aaron Michael Einsidler aka
Aaron M. Einsidler
Defendant.
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To: AT&T WIRELESS
Subpoena Compliance Center
11760 US Highway 1, Ste. 600
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Email: gldc@att.com
GREETINGS:
WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, to produce at
the offices of Rosman Legal, P.C., located at 10 Cayuga Lane, Irvington, New York 10533,
within twenty (20) days of receipt of this subpoena, but in any event no later than the 8th day of
May, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, complete and accurate copies of any and all
documents or things identified in Exhibit A to this Subpoena Duces Tecum, along with a duly
executed and notarized certificate from the person in charge of such records which
acknowledges that the same are true and correct copies of records kept by your office in the
ordinary course of business.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you may comply with this subpoena by delivering in
digital or electronic form complete and accurate copies of the documents and/or data identified
on the attached “Exhibit A.”
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to CPLR 3122-A, your
document production shall be accompanied by a certification of business records, sworn to by
the custodian or other qualified witness charged with responsibility of maintaining the records,
stating that: (1) The affiant is the duly authorized custodian or other qualified witness and has
authority to make the certification; (2) To the best of the affiant’s knowledge, after reasonable
inquiry, the records or copies thereof are accurate versions of the documents described in the
subpoena duces tecum that are in the possession, custody, or control of the person receiving the
subpoena; (3) To the best of the affiant’s knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, the records or
copies produced represent all the documents described in the subpoena duces tecum, or if they
do not represent a complete set of the documents subpoenaed, an explanation of which
documents are missing and a reason for their absence is provided; and (4) The records or copies
produced were made by the personnel or staff of the business, or persons acting under their
control, in the regular course of business, at the time of the act, transaction, occurrence, or event
recorded therein, or within a reasonable time thereafter, and that it was the regular course of
business to make such records.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 2301 of the Civil
Practice Law and Rules, all papers or other items delivered pursuant to this subpoena shall be
accompanied by a copy of this subpoena.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Section 3101(a)(4) of the Civil
Practice Law and Rules, that the reason the disclosure herein is sought is for the purpose of
obtaining relevant and material information necessary in the prosecution of the above-captioned
lawsuit. Specifically, you have call records relevant to the claims raised in the lawsuit, namely
that Plaintiff was subjected to harassing phone calls and/or text messages (please see attached
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summons and complaint). Plaintiff is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the
information by other means without undue hardship.
YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SUBPOENA IS PUNISHABLE
AS A CONTEMPT OF COURT AND SHALL MAKE YOU LIABLE TO THE PERSON
ON WHOSE BEHALF THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND ALL DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY
REASON OF YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY.
Dated: Irvington, New York
April 11, 2023
Yours, etc.
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ROSMAN LEGAL. P.C.
By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq.
Of Counsel
Attorneys for Plaintiff
10 Cayuga Lane
Irvington, NY 10533
(914) 339-9870
steve@rosmanlegal.com
cc: Yankwitt LLP
Attorneys for Defendant
140 Grand Street, Suite 705
White Plains, New York 10601
(914) 352-4788
jonathan@yankwitt.com
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Exhibit A
1. All call records for phone number 914-215-4725, a cell phone-believed to be an
Android, associated with Neil B. Rice (“call log”), from the period beginning
December 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. The call records must include all
incoming and outgoing calls, the date and time of each phone call, the phone number
to which or from which the phone call was made, and the duration of each call. The
call log can be provided electronically or in hard-copy, but it must be organized in
date and time order as customarily formatted by phone companies.
2. All text records for phone number 914-215-4725, a cell phone-believed to be an
Android, associated with Neil B. Rice (“text log”), from the period beginning
December 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. The text records must include all
incoming and outgoing texts, the content of such texts, the date and time of each text,
and the phone number to which or from which the text was made. The text log can be
provided electronically or in hard-copy, but it must be organized in date and time order
as customarily formatted by phone companies.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Index # _________________
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
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N. BRIAN RICE, Date Filed: ______________
Plaintiff,
-against- SUMMONS
LEE R. EINSIDLER, Venue:
As Administrator of the Estate of Plaintiff designates Westchester County
Aaron Michael Einsidler aka as the place of trial. The basis of this
Aaron M. Einsidler designation is that both Parties reside in
Westchester County, and the cause of
Defendant. action arose in Westchester County.
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TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and serve a
copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of
Appearance, on the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons,
exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this
Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of your
failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
Dated: White Plains, New York
July 29, 2021
Yours, etc.
ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
7-11 South Broadway, Suite 308
White Plains, New York 10601
(914) 339-9870
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To: Lee R. Einsidler By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq.
Administrator of The Estate Of Counsel
of Aaron Michael Einsidler steve@rosmanlegal.com
585 Grant Road
North Salem, New York 10560
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NEIL B. RICE, Date Filed: ______________
Plaintiff,
-against- VERIFIED COMPLAINT
LEE R. EINSIDLER,
As Administrator of the Estate of
Aaron Michael Einsidler aka
Aaron M. Einsidler
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Plaintiff Neil B. Rice, through his attorneys, Rosman Legal, P.C., complaining of
Defendant Lee R. Einsidler, alleges as follows:
1. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiff was and still is a resident of the
County of Westchester in the State of New York.
2. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiff was and is developmentally disabled,
suffering from mental illness, and under the care of a psychiatrist.
3. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Lee Einsidler,
Administrator of the Estate (“Lee”), was and still is a resident of the County of Westchester in
the State of New York.
4. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Aaron Michael
Einsidler (“Aaron”) was a teacher of special needs students at the Long Meadow School in
Brewster, New York.
5. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Sarah Cohen
Einsidler (“Sarah”), was the wife of Aaron Michael Einsidler.
6. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Lee Einsidler,
Administrator of the Estate, was the father of Aaron Michael Einsidler.
7. On or about the early winter of 2018, Plaintiff met Aaron Michael Einsidler and
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his wife, Sarah Cohen Einsidler.
8. Plaintiff considered himself and Aaron and Sarah as dear friends.
9. Over time, Aaron’s and Sarah’s behavior became increasingly erratic, and their
interactions emotionally abusive towards the Plaintiff.
10. Aaron’s bullying and harassment of Plaintiff was continuous and ongoing,
consisting of disparaging remarks, phone calls, and texts, culminating during quarantine and just
prior to Aaron’s and Sarah’s demise.
11. Aaron and Plaintiff spoke on several occasions about Plaintiff’s disability and
mental illness.
12. Upon information and belief, Aaron knew or should have known of Plaintiff’s
mental illness and developmental disability.
13. Upon information and belief, Aaron intentionally and/or recklessly exploited
Plaintiff’s vulnerabilities as well as Plaintiff’s sensitivity towards social interactions.
14. Upon information and belief, Aaron Einsidler took advantage of Plaintiff’s
disabilities to exercise undue influence over Plaintiff.
15. In early 2019, Aaron Einsidler would frequently include sexually-charged
references in his conversations with Plaintiff such as “If a guy builds a ship one time, he is a
shipbuilder, and if he sucks c***, he is a c***sucker.”
16. Upon information and belief, Aaron Einsidler intentionally made Plaintiff feel
vulnerable and uncomfortable as an exercise of control over Plaintiff.
17. On two separate occasions, Aaron told Plaintiff how much Aaron hated his
father’s girlfriend, “Amy,” asked Plaintiff if he could make his father’s girlfriend “disappear,”
indicating he wanted Plaintiff to kill the girlfriend.
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18. Throughout their relationship and culminating during the quarantine period,
Aaron and Sarah constantly called and texted Plaintiff, burdening him about their own physical
and mental states.
19. During the quarantine period, Plaintiff requested that Aaron and Sarah stop
calling him and texting him.
20. Plaintiff feared for his safety and intrusions, and Plaintiff refused to give Aaron
and Sarah his home address.
21. On or about April of 2019, Plaintiff encountered Lee Einsidler, Administrator of
the Estate, at the Shell gas station located at 848 South Bedford Road.
22. On that date, Plaintiff attempted to inform Lee Einsidler of Aaron’s and Sarah’s
concerning behavior directed towards Plaintiff, but Lee refused to discuss his son with Plaintiff.
23. On or about November 2019, Aaron and Sarah met Plaintiff near Charles and
Darlington Roads.
24. At that encounter, Aaron and Sarah approached Plaintiff, physically assaulted
Plaintiff, held Plaintiff’s buttocks, and directed Plaintiff to pull down his pants and masturbate in
front of them.
25. Upon information and belief, Aaron and Sarah took photographs and/or video of
Plaintiff on Aaron’s phone during their assault.
26. Upon information and belief, Aaron’s phone is in the custody of the State Police.
27. Plaintiff’s mental, emotional, and physical states have suffered greatly since the
Aaron’s and Sarah’s assault due to the emotional damage of the assault itself as well as due to
the actual or potential impact on Plaintiff’s well-being, reputation, and ability to earn a living.
28. Plaintiff was unable to leave his house and required a significant increase in
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prescription medications and psychiatric interventions in order to begin recovery.
29. Plaintiff and his psychiatrist were in constant contact because Plaintiff expressed
suicidal intentions.
30. Plaintiff has suffered significant mental trauma due to the emotional distress
inflicted by Aaron and Sarah.
AS AND FOR THE FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
(Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress)
31. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs
1 through 30 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein.
32. Aaron and Sarah had either intended to cause or disregarded the substantial
probability that their ongoing and continuous disparagement of Plaintiff which culminated
during the quarantine period and included the physical assault of Plaintiff to expose Plaintiff’s
privates and have him masturbate in front of them would cause Plaintiff severe emotional
distress.
33. Aaron’s requests that Plaintiff kill Lee’s girlfriend, “Amy” were inappropriate,
unsettling, and emotionally burdensome to Plaintiff.
34. Aaron’s and Sarah’s harassment of Plaintiff culminated in their texting him
shortly prior to their demise.
35. Physically restraining Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding sexual performance
in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct inflicted upon Plaintiff
lasting and severe emotional distress.
36. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an
amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000).
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37. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences outrageous behavior with an
intentional or reckless disregard for Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should
also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million
dollars ($2,000,000.00).
AS AND FOR THE SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
(Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress)
38. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs
1 through 37 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein.
39. Aaron was a teacher for special needs students.
40. Aaron knew or should have known of Plaintiff’s mental illness and developmental
disability.
41. Aaron provided Plaintiff psychological therapy over the phone and by text.
42. Aaron acted in the role of a special needs therapist and teacher.
43. A special relationship was created with Plaintiff which required a duty of care
expected of a reasonable person with the professional skill and knowledge of Aaron Einsidler.
44. Aaron Einsidler breached his duty of care towards Plaintiff by taking advantage of
Plaintiff’s disabilities and subjecting Plaintiff to social and emotional injury.
45. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an
amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000).
46. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in
Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be
determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000).
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AS AND FOR THE THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION
(Prima Facie Tort)
47. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs
1 through 46 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein.
48. Upon information and belief, Aaron’s and Sarah’s conduct was intentional and
malicious, with a disinterested malevolence as their only motive.
49. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an
amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000).
50. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in
Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be
determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000).
AS AND FOR THE FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(Assault)
51. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs
1 through 50 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein.
52. Aaron and Sarah intentionally restrained Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding
sexual performance in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct
inflicted upon Plaintiff lasting and severe emotional distress.
53. Aaron and Sarah intentionally caused fear of imminent harm to Plaintiff.
54. Plaintiff remained indoors, isolated, as he feared imminent danger to his person
and to his emotional state, and refused to provide Aaron and Sarah his address.
55. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an
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amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000).
56. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in
Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be
determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000).
AS AND FOR THE FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION
(Battery)
57. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs
1 through 58 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein.
58. Aaron and Sarah intentionally caused harm to Plaintiff.
59. Aaron and Sarah inappropriately touched Plaintiff during their assault of Plaintiff.
60. Aaron grabbed Plaintiff’s buttocks.
61. Physically restraining the Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding sexual
performance in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct inflicted
upon Plaintiff lasting and severe emotional distress.
62. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an
amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000).
63. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in
Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be
determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant as follows:
On the First Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00,
together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other
and further relief as this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees
and costs;
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On the Second Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least
$1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together
with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited
to attorneys’ fees and costs;
On the Third Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00,
together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other
and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’
fees and costs;
On the Fourth Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least
$1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together
with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited
to attorneys’ fees and costs; and
On the Fifth Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00,
together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other
and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’
fees and costs.
Dated: White Plains, New York
July 28, 2021
Yours, etc.
ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
7-11 South Broadway, Suite 308
White Plains, New York 10601
(914) 339-9870
________________________
By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq.
Of Counsel
steve@rosmanlegal.com
To: Lee R. Einsidler
Administrator of The Estate
of Aaron Michael Einsidler
585 Grant Road
North Salem, New York 10560
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SUPREME COURT OF STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
NEIL B. RICE,
Plaintiff
-against-
LEE R. EINSIDLER,
As Administrator of the Estate of
Aaron Michael Einsidler aka Aaron
M. Einsidler Defendant.
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
ROSMAN LEGAL P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
10 Cayuga Lane
Irvington, NY 10533
Tel. (914) 339-9870
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C.
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff
Receipt Acknowledged: By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq, Of Counsel.
10 Cayuga Lane
_______________________________ Irvington, NY 10533
Print Name: Date (914) 339-9870
rob@rosmanlegal.com
steve@rosmanlegal.com
Attorney Certification (Rule 130-1.1)
Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq.
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Einsidler Defendant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------X To: AT&T WIRELESS Subpoena Compliance Center 11760 US Highway 1, Ste. 600 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Email: gldc@att.com GREETINGS: WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, to produce at the offices of Rosman Legal, P.C., located at 10 Cayuga Lane, Irvington, New York 10533, within twenty (20) days of receipt of this subpoena, but in any event no later than the 8th day of May, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning, complete and accurate copies of any and all documents or things identified in Exhibit A to this Subpoena Duces Tecum, along with a duly executed and notarized certificate from the person in charge of such records which acknowledges that the same are true and correct copies of records kept by your office in the ordinary course of business. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you may comply with this subpoena by delivering in digital or electronic form complete and accurate copies of the documents and/or data identified on the attached “Exhibit A.” 1 of 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 04:15 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to CPLR 3122-A, your document production shall be accompanied by a certification of business records, sworn to by the custodian or other qualified witness charged with responsibility of maintaining the records, stating that: (1) The affiant is the duly authorized custodian or other qualified witness and has authority to make the certification; (2) To the best of the affiant’s knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, the records or copies thereof are accurate versions of the documents described in the subpoena duces tecum that are in the possession, custody, or control of the person receiving the subpoena; (3) To the best of the affiant’s knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, the records or copies produced represent all the documents described in the subpoena duces tecum, or if they do not represent a complete set of the documents subpoenaed, an explanation of which documents are missing and a reason for their absence is provided; and (4) The records or copies produced were made by the personnel or staff of the business, or persons acting under their control, in the regular course of business, at the time of the act, transaction, occurrence, or event recorded therein, or within a reasonable time thereafter, and that it was the regular course of business to make such records. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 2301 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, all papers or other items delivered pursuant to this subpoena shall be accompanied by a copy of this subpoena. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Section 3101(a)(4) of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, that the reason the disclosure herein is sought is for the purpose of obtaining relevant and material information necessary in the prosecution of the above-captioned lawsuit. Specifically, you have call records relevant to the claims raised in the lawsuit, namely that Plaintiff was subjected to harassing phone calls and/or text messages (please see attached 2 of 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 04:15 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 summons and complaint). Plaintiff is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the information by other means without undue hardship. YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SUBPOENA IS PUNISHABLE AS A CONTEMPT OF COURT AND SHALL MAKE YOU LIABLE TO THE PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND ALL DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY REASON OF YOUR FAILURE TO COMPLY. Dated: Irvington, New York April 11, 2023 Yours, etc. ____________________________ ROSMAN LEGAL. P.C. By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq. Of Counsel Attorneys for Plaintiff 10 Cayuga Lane Irvington, NY 10533 (914) 339-9870 steve@rosmanlegal.com cc: Yankwitt LLP Attorneys for Defendant 140 Grand Street, Suite 705 White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 352-4788 jonathan@yankwitt.com 3 of 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 04:15 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 Exhibit A 1. All call records for phone number 914-215-4725, a cell phone-believed to be an Android, associated with Neil B. Rice (“call log”), from the period beginning December 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. The call records must include all incoming and outgoing calls, the date and time of each phone call, the phone number to which or from which the phone call was made, and the duration of each call. The call log can be provided electronically or in hard-copy, but it must be organized in date and time order as customarily formatted by phone companies. 2. All text records for phone number 914-215-4725, a cell phone-believed to be an Android, associated with Neil B. Rice (“text log”), from the period beginning December 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. The text records must include all incoming and outgoing texts, the content of such texts, the date and time of each text, and the phone number to which or from which the text was made. The text log can be provided electronically or in hard-copy, but it must be organized in date and time order as customarily formatted by phone companies. 4 of 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Index # _________________ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ----------------------------------------------------------------------X Date Purchased: __________ N. BRIAN RICE, Date Filed: ______________ Plaintiff, -against- SUMMONS LEE R. EINSIDLER, Venue: As Administrator of the Estate of Plaintiff designates Westchester County Aaron Michael Einsidler aka as the place of trial. The basis of this Aaron M. Einsidler designation is that both Parties reside in Westchester County, and the cause of Defendant. action arose in Westchester County. ----------------------------------------------------------------------X TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance, on the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated: White Plains, New York July 29, 2021 Yours, etc. ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff 7-11 South Broadway, Suite 308 White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 339-9870 ________________________ To: Lee R. Einsidler By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq. Administrator of The Estate Of Counsel of Aaron Michael Einsidler steve@rosmanlegal.com 585 Grant Road North Salem, New York 10560 1 of 15 5 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Index # _________________ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ---------------------------------------------------------------------X Date Purchased: __________ NEIL B. RICE, Date Filed: ______________ Plaintiff, -against- VERIFIED COMPLAINT LEE R. EINSIDLER, As Administrator of the Estate of Aaron Michael Einsidler aka Aaron M. Einsidler Defendant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------X Plaintiff Neil B. Rice, through his attorneys, Rosman Legal, P.C., complaining of Defendant Lee R. Einsidler, alleges as follows: 1. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiff was and still is a resident of the County of Westchester in the State of New York. 2. At all times hereinafter mentioned, Plaintiff was and is developmentally disabled, suffering from mental illness, and under the care of a psychiatrist. 3. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Lee Einsidler, Administrator of the Estate (“Lee”), was and still is a resident of the County of Westchester in the State of New York. 4. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Aaron Michael Einsidler (“Aaron”) was a teacher of special needs students at the Long Meadow School in Brewster, New York. 5. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Sarah Cohen Einsidler (“Sarah”), was the wife of Aaron Michael Einsidler. 6. Upon information and belief, at all times hereinafter mentioned, Lee Einsidler, Administrator of the Estate, was the father of Aaron Michael Einsidler. 7. On or about the early winter of 2018, Plaintiff met Aaron Michael Einsidler and 2 of 15 6 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 his wife, Sarah Cohen Einsidler. 8. Plaintiff considered himself and Aaron and Sarah as dear friends. 9. Over time, Aaron’s and Sarah’s behavior became increasingly erratic, and their interactions emotionally abusive towards the Plaintiff. 10. Aaron’s bullying and harassment of Plaintiff was continuous and ongoing, consisting of disparaging remarks, phone calls, and texts, culminating during quarantine and just prior to Aaron’s and Sarah’s demise. 11. Aaron and Plaintiff spoke on several occasions about Plaintiff’s disability and mental illness. 12. Upon information and belief, Aaron knew or should have known of Plaintiff’s mental illness and developmental disability. 13. Upon information and belief, Aaron intentionally and/or recklessly exploited Plaintiff’s vulnerabilities as well as Plaintiff’s sensitivity towards social interactions. 14. Upon information and belief, Aaron Einsidler took advantage of Plaintiff’s disabilities to exercise undue influence over Plaintiff. 15. In early 2019, Aaron Einsidler would frequently include sexually-charged references in his conversations with Plaintiff such as “If a guy builds a ship one time, he is a shipbuilder, and if he sucks c***, he is a c***sucker.” 16. Upon information and belief, Aaron Einsidler intentionally made Plaintiff feel vulnerable and uncomfortable as an exercise of control over Plaintiff. 17. On two separate occasions, Aaron told Plaintiff how much Aaron hated his father’s girlfriend, “Amy,” asked Plaintiff if he could make his father’s girlfriend “disappear,” indicating he wanted Plaintiff to kill the girlfriend. 3 of 15 7 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 18. Throughout their relationship and culminating during the quarantine period, Aaron and Sarah constantly called and texted Plaintiff, burdening him about their own physical and mental states. 19. During the quarantine period, Plaintiff requested that Aaron and Sarah stop calling him and texting him. 20. Plaintiff feared for his safety and intrusions, and Plaintiff refused to give Aaron and Sarah his home address. 21. On or about April of 2019, Plaintiff encountered Lee Einsidler, Administrator of the Estate, at the Shell gas station located at 848 South Bedford Road. 22. On that date, Plaintiff attempted to inform Lee Einsidler of Aaron’s and Sarah’s concerning behavior directed towards Plaintiff, but Lee refused to discuss his son with Plaintiff. 23. On or about November 2019, Aaron and Sarah met Plaintiff near Charles and Darlington Roads. 24. At that encounter, Aaron and Sarah approached Plaintiff, physically assaulted Plaintiff, held Plaintiff’s buttocks, and directed Plaintiff to pull down his pants and masturbate in front of them. 25. Upon information and belief, Aaron and Sarah took photographs and/or video of Plaintiff on Aaron’s phone during their assault. 26. Upon information and belief, Aaron’s phone is in the custody of the State Police. 27. Plaintiff’s mental, emotional, and physical states have suffered greatly since the Aaron’s and Sarah’s assault due to the emotional damage of the assault itself as well as due to the actual or potential impact on Plaintiff’s well-being, reputation, and ability to earn a living. 28. Plaintiff was unable to leave his house and required a significant increase in 4 of 15 8 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 prescription medications and psychiatric interventions in order to begin recovery. 29. Plaintiff and his psychiatrist were in constant contact because Plaintiff expressed suicidal intentions. 30. Plaintiff has suffered significant mental trauma due to the emotional distress inflicted by Aaron and Sarah. AS AND FOR THE FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress) 31. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 30 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein. 32. Aaron and Sarah had either intended to cause or disregarded the substantial probability that their ongoing and continuous disparagement of Plaintiff which culminated during the quarantine period and included the physical assault of Plaintiff to expose Plaintiff’s privates and have him masturbate in front of them would cause Plaintiff severe emotional distress. 33. Aaron’s requests that Plaintiff kill Lee’s girlfriend, “Amy” were inappropriate, unsettling, and emotionally burdensome to Plaintiff. 34. Aaron’s and Sarah’s harassment of Plaintiff culminated in their texting him shortly prior to their demise. 35. Physically restraining Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding sexual performance in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct inflicted upon Plaintiff lasting and severe emotional distress. 36. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000). 5 of 15 9 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 37. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences outrageous behavior with an intentional or reckless disregard for Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000.00). AS AND FOR THE SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION (Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress) 38. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 37 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein. 39. Aaron was a teacher for special needs students. 40. Aaron knew or should have known of Plaintiff’s mental illness and developmental disability. 41. Aaron provided Plaintiff psychological therapy over the phone and by text. 42. Aaron acted in the role of a special needs therapist and teacher. 43. A special relationship was created with Plaintiff which required a duty of care expected of a reasonable person with the professional skill and knowledge of Aaron Einsidler. 44. Aaron Einsidler breached his duty of care towards Plaintiff by taking advantage of Plaintiff’s disabilities and subjecting Plaintiff to social and emotional injury. 45. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000). 46. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000). 10 6 of of 10 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 AS AND FOR THE THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION (Prima Facie Tort) 47. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 46 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein. 48. Upon information and belief, Aaron’s and Sarah’s conduct was intentional and malicious, with a disinterested malevolence as their only motive. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000). 50. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000). AS AND FOR THE FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION (Assault) 51. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 50 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein. 52. Aaron and Sarah intentionally restrained Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding sexual performance in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct inflicted upon Plaintiff lasting and severe emotional distress. 53. Aaron and Sarah intentionally caused fear of imminent harm to Plaintiff. 54. Plaintiff remained indoors, isolated, as he feared imminent danger to his person and to his emotional state, and refused to provide Aaron and Sarah his address. 55. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an 11 7 of of 10 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000). 56. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000). AS AND FOR THE FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION (Battery) 57. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 58 of this Complaint as if more fully set forth herein. 58. Aaron and Sarah intentionally caused harm to Plaintiff. 59. Aaron and Sarah inappropriately touched Plaintiff during their assault of Plaintiff. 60. Aaron grabbed Plaintiff’s buttocks. 61. Physically restraining the Plaintiff for the purpose of demanding sexual performance in Aaron’s and Sarah’s presence was extreme and outrageous conduct inflicted upon Plaintiff lasting and severe emotional distress. 62. As a direct and proximate result of the above, Plaintiff has been damaged in an amount of at least $1 million dollars ($1,000,000). 63. Inasmuch as the conduct complained of evidences malevolent disinterest in Plaintiff’s safety and well-being, punitive damages should also be imposed in an amount to be determined at trial, but in no event less than $2 million dollars ($2,000,000). WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant as follows: On the First Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other and further relief as this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs; 12 8 of of 10 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 On the Second Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs; On the Third Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs; On the Fourth Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs; and On the Fifth Cause of Action against Defendant in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, together with punitive damages in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00, together with such other and further relief as to this Court seems just and proper, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and costs. Dated: White Plains, New York July 28, 2021 Yours, etc. ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff 7-11 South Broadway, Suite 308 White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 339-9870 ________________________ By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq. Of Counsel steve@rosmanlegal.com To: Lee R. Einsidler Administrator of The Estate of Aaron Michael Einsidler 585 Grant Road North Salem, New York 10560 13 9 of of 10 15 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 04:15 03:41 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 08/25/2021 10 of 15 14 10 FILED: WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK 04/17/2023 04:15 PM INDEX NO. 61665/2021 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 142 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/17/2023 Index No. 61665/2021 SUPREME COURT OF STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER NEIL B. RICE, Plaintiff -against- LEE R. EINSIDLER, As Administrator of the Estate of Aaron Michael Einsidler aka Aaron M. Einsidler Defendant. SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM ROSMAN LEGAL P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 10 Cayuga Lane Irvington, NY 10533 Tel. (914) 339-9870 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff ROSMAN LEGAL, P.C. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Receipt Acknowledged: By Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq, Of Counsel. 10 Cayuga Lane _______________________________ Irvington, NY 10533 Print Name: Date (914) 339-9870 rob@rosmanlegal.com steve@rosmanlegal.com Attorney Certification (Rule 130-1.1) Steven M. Brunnlehrman, Esq. 15 of 15