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  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
  • Rodriguez, Felix vs. Fathers and Sons, Inc. et al Other Negligence - Personal Injury / Property Damage document preview
						
                                

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS HAMPDEN, SS SUPERIOR COURT DEPT. C.A. NO. 2021-0015 FELIX RODRIGUEZ, TY HAMP. DEN_COUNRT Plaintiff, SUPE RIOR_GOU ED Vv. APR 22 2821 FATHERS AND SONS, INC. and SUSAN DORE, Defendants, ANSWER AND JURY CLAIM OF DEFENDANT, FATHERS & SONS, INC.. TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT Defendant, Fathers & Sons, Inc. (incorrectly identified in Plaintiff's Complaint as Fathers and Sons, Inc.), responds to Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: Nature of Action 1 Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. Further, Fathers & Sons, Inc. moves to strike the improper ad damnum contained in this Paragraph, in violation of M.G.L. c. 231, § 13B. 2. Fathers & Sons, Inc, states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. Jurisdiction and Venue 3 Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If KEYES AND this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are DONNELLAN. RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW denied. 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781-6540 In -- The Parties 4 Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 4 to form a of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient allegations belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 5 Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that it is a Massachusetts corporation with a Fathers principal place of business at 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts. Complaint. & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 5 of Plaintiffs 6 Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that Susan Dore is a resident of Massachusetts and dealership that Susan Dore is currently employed by Fathers & Sons, Inc. at its Volkswagen Inc. denies located at 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts. Fathers & Sons, the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 6 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 7 Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that it services vehicles at its Volkswagen dealership Inc. denies located at 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts. Fathers & Sons, the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 7 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 8 Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that, to the extent that paragraph 8 of Plaintiff's paragraph Complaint refers to a document or documents, the document speaks for itself. If this are denied. is construed to contain any additional allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they & Sons, Inc. admits that, on October 20, 2020, Susan Dore was 9 Fathers Memorial employed by Fathers & Sons, Inc. at its Volkswagen dealership located at 434 Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining KEYES AND allegations contained in paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's Complaint. DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (13) 781-6540 - 10. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that, during the specified period of time from October 20, 2020 through October 23, 2020, Susan Dore was employed by Fathers & Sons, Inc. as a Service Advisor at its Volkswagen dealership located at 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts, Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 10 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 11. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that it hired Susan Dore. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 12. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 12 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 13. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 14. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 15. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 15 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 16. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that Susan Dore was the Service Advisor for the vehicle described in Exhibit A (hereinafter the “vehicle”) when it was brought to the Fathers & KEYES AND Sons, Inc. Volkswagen dealership located at 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, DONNELLAN, Pc. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 298 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781 IMassachusetts on or about October 19, 2020. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining lallegations contained in paragraph 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If 17. & Sons, Inc., they are this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers denied. law. If 18. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of & Sons, Inc., they are this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers denied. Dore 19. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that, on or about October 20, 2000, Susan ual about the vehicle, called the phone number provided by the customer, spoke to an individ installed in the vehicle and conveyed the recommendation that an OEM starter be ordered and the remaining once the part was received by Fathers & Sons, Inc. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies allegations contained in paragraph 19 of Plaintiff's Complaint. individual 20. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that, on or about October 20, 2000, the recommendation that speaking with Susan Dore on the phone about the vehicle agreed to the d by Fathers & an OEM starter be ordered and installed in the vehicle once the part was receive of Sons, Inc. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 20 Plaintiff's Complaint. 21. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that, on or about October 20, 2000, Susan Dore the installation informed the individual speaking with her on the phone about the vehicle that of an OEM starter in the vehicle was estimated to cost $640.67. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies KEYES AND the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 21 of Plaintiff's Complaint. DONNELLAN, Pc. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 «ata 781-6540 22. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that, on or about October 21, 2000, it placed the order for the OEM starter for the vehicle, which was estimated to arrive the morning of October 23, 2020. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 22 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 23. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that an individual subsequently made a request to Susan Dore that the starter be installed in the vehicle by an earlier date than was possible for it to be installed. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 23 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 24. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 24 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 25. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 25 a of Plaintiffs Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 26. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 26 form a of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 27. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that the OEM starter for the vehicle did not arrive in the KEYES AND at Fathers & Sons, Inc. on the morning of October 23, 2020, and was thus not installed DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 «a13) 781-6540 vehicle on that date. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 27 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 28. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 28 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 29. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 29 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 30. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that Susan Dore spoke to an individual on the phone and was informed that the vehicle would be picked up on October 23, 2020, without installation of the OEM starter. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 30 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 31. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that Susan Dore informed an individual via phone that $194.94, which included the originally quoted diagnostic fee and restocking charge, was owed for the services on the vehicle performed by Fathers & Sons, Inc. after cancellation of the installation of the OEM starter in the vehicle, Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 31 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 32. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that an individual indicated to Susan Dore on or about October 23, 2020 that a court action would be filed against her regarding the vehicle. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 32 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 33. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 33 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 34, Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that individuals who identified themselves as KEYES AND DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Plaintiff's family members arrived at the Fathers & Sons, Inc. Volkswagen dealership located 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781 and lat 434 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts on or about October 23, 2020 met with Susan Dore regarding picking up the vehicle. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 34 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 35. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 35 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 36. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that, to the extent that paragraph 36 of Plaintiff's Complaint refers to a document or documents, the document speaks for itself. If this paragraph are denied. is construed to contain any additional allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they 37. Fathers & Sons, Inc. admits that individuals who identified themselves as The Plaintiff's family members were directed by Susan Dore to where the vehicle was parked. Dore had the individual(s) later reported to Susan Dore that the yehicle did not start, and Susan service manager for the dealership arrange to have the vehicle jumped. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the remaining allegations contained in paragraph 37 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 38. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 38 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 39. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 39 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 40. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 40 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 41. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 41 t to form a of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficien ns KEYES AND belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegatio DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413 781-6540 42. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 42 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 43. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 43 of Plaintiffs Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 44. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 44 of Plaintiffs Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 45. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 45 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 46. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 46 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 47. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 47 of KEYES AND Plaintiff's Complaint. DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781-6540 - 48. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 48 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 49. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 49 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 50. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 50 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 51. Fathers & Sons, Inc. can neither admit nor deny the allegations of paragraph 51 of Plaintiff's Complaint because it is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. COUNT I (Negligence Against Fathers & Sons, Inc.) 52. Fathers & Sons, Inc. repeats and restates its answers to the allegations of paragraph nos. 1 through 51 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if expressly rewritten and set forth herein. 53. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. KEYES AND DONNELLAN, PC. 34. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 54 of ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET Plaintiff's Complaint. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781-6540 Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 55 of 55. Plaintiff’s Complaint. 56. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 56 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 57. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 57 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 38. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 58 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 59. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 59 of Plaintiff's Complaint. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 60 of 60. Plaintiff's Complaint. COUNT IT (Respondent (sic) Superior Against Fathers & Sons, Inc.) 61. Fathers & Sons, Inc. repeats and restates its answers to the allegations of rewritten and set forth paragraph nos. 1 through 51 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if expressly herein. 62 of 62. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph Plaintiff's Complaint. 63 of 63. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph Plaintiffs Complaint. If 64. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. KEYES AND Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are DONNELLAN, PC. this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET denied. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 781-6540 10 65. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 66. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 66 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 67. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 67 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 68. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 68 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 69. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 69 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 70. Fathers & Sons, Inc. . denies the allegations contained in paragraph 70 of Plaintiffs Complaint. COUNTUT (Negligent Entrustment Against Fathers & Sons, Inc.) 71. Fathers & Sons, Inc. repeats and restates its answers to the allegations of paragraph nos. | through 51 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if expressly rewritten and set forth herein. 72. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 73. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If KEYES AND DONNELLAN, RC. this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET denied. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (at3) 761-6540 11 74. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 74 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 75. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 75 of Plaintiff's Complaint. COUNT IV (Negligent Supervision Against Fathers & Sons, Inc.) 76. Fathers & Sons, Inc. repeats and restates its answers to the allegations of paragraph nos. 1 through 51 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if expressly rewritten and set forth herein. 77. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 77 of Plaintiff's Complaint. BB. Fathers & Sons, Inc. states that this paragraph contains conclusions of law. If this paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 79. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 79 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 80. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 80 of Plaintiff's Complaint. 81. Fathers & Sons, Inc. denies the allegations contained in paragraph 81 of Plaintiff's Complaint. KEYES AND DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, Ma 01103 (418) 781-6540 12 COUNT V (Negligence Against Susan Dore) 82. Fathers & Sons, Inc. repeats and restates its answers to the allegations of paragraph nos. 1 through 51 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if expressly rewritten and set forth herein. 83. This paragraph contains allegations regarding another defendant, and as such does not require a response from Fathers & Sons, Inc. If the paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 84. This paragraph contains allegations regarding another defendant, and as such does not require a response from Fathers & Sons, Inc. If the paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 85. This paragraph contains allegations regarding another defendant, and as such does not require a response from Fathers & Sons, Inc. If the paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. 86. This paragraph contains allegations regarding another defendant, and as such does not require a response from Fathers & Sons, Inc. If the paragraph is construed to contain any allegations against Fathers & Sons, Inc., they are denied. First Defense Defendant denies any and all remaining and heretofore unanswered allegations contained in Plaintiff's Complaint. Second Defense KEYES AND DONNELLAN, RC. Defendant expressly denies that Plaintiff is currently entitled to judgment against it for ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET any reason or cause. SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 13) 781-6540 13 Third Defense Plaintiff fails to allege a claim upon which relief can be granted. Wherefore, Defendant moves pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed, with costs to Defendant. Fourth Defense Plaintiff has failed to exhaust, or allow to be exhausted, all available administrative remedies and/or otherwise failed to comply with the statutory prerequisites for the bringing of his claims. Fifth Defense Plaintiffs Complaint fails for insufficiency of process and insufficiency of service of process upon Defendant in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. Wherefore, Defendant moves that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed under the provisions of Mass. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(4) and 12(b)(5) due to the insufficiency of process and insufficiency of service of process. Sixth Defense Plaintiff breached his agreement with Defendant and is thereby barred from recovery in this action. Seventh Defense The damages alleged were caused in whole or in part by Plaintiff's own negligence, or by the negligence of person for whose conduct Plaintiff was legally responsible. Eighth Defense KEYES AND The damages alleged were not caused by the acts of any person for whose conduct DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Defendant was legally responsible. 293 BRIOGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, Ma 01103 (13) 781-6540 14 - Ninth Defense The acts or omissions complained of by Plaintiff were not within the scope of any contractual obligations undertaken by Defendant. Tenth Defense Plaintiffs Complaint in the above action fails on the basis of misnomer of a party. Wherefore, Defendant moves that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed under the provisions of Mass. R. Civ. P. 12(b) (8). Eleventh Defense Plaintiff's claims against Defendant are insubstantial and frivolous and, pursuant to G. L. c, 231, § 6F, Defendant moves for an award of the reasonable counsel fees and other costs and expenses incurred in defending against Plaintiff's claims. JURY DEMAND Defendant, Fathers & Sons, Inc., requests a trial by jury. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Fathers & Sons, Inc., requests that judgment be entering dismissing Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice and awarding Fathers & Sons, Inc. all costs, disbursements and attorneys’ fees associated with this litigation. KEYES AND DONNELLAN, RC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET ‘SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 (413) 761-6540 15 e «© ae Respectfully submitted, Fathers & Sons, Inc., By Its Attorneys, Dated: April 20, 2021 Michael B. Doherty, Esquire 293 Bridge Street, Suite 600 Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 781-6540 (413) 739-3502 FAX mdoherty@keyesanddonnellan.com CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Michael B. Doherty, Esquire, of Keyes and Donnellan, P.C., 293 Bridge Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, hereby certify that on the 20" day of April, 2021, I caused a copy of the foregoing document to be sent to Plaintiff by mailing, first class mail, postage prepaid, to the following: Felix Rodriguez (#433178) wt Hartford Correctional Center 177 Weston Street Hartford, CT 06120 v Michael B. Doherty Y KEYES AND DONNELLAN, PC. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 293 BRIDGE STREET SUITE 600 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 «a13) 781-6540 16