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Plaintiff,
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vs.
Docket.No. MER-L-43-16
CIVIL ACTION
SUMMONS
STARK 8 STARK
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
PRINCETON, NJ 08543-5315
TRACK 2.
DISCOVERY IS
300 DAYS AND RUNS FROM THE FIRST ANSWER OR 90 DAYS
FROM SERVICE ON THE FIRST DEFENDANT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
THE PRETRIAL JUDGE ASSIGNED IS:
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TELEPHONE NUMBER
BATCH NUMBER:
Mercer
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DOCUMENT TYPE
Complaint
JURY DEMAND
YES
O No
CAPTION
Greg Whitaker
HURRICANE SANDY
RELATED?
605
YES
181
OVERPAYMENT:
COUNTY OF VENUE
(609) 895-7343
CIVIL DIVISION
CHGICKNO.
NO
O YES
lgj
NO
If YOU HAVE CHECKED "YES,~ SEE N.J.S.A. 2A:53 A-27 AND APPLICABLE CASE LAW
REGARDING YOUR OBLIGATION TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT OF MERIT.
IF YES, LIST DOCKET NUMBERS
[81 No
YEs
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O YES
NONE
~ UNKNO\NN
No
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FRIEN D/NBGHBOR
OTHER (explain}
BUSlNESS
DOES THE STATUTE GOVERNING THIS CASE PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF FEES BY THE LOSING PARTY?
DYES
181
No
USE THIS SPACE TO ALERT THE COURT TO ANY SPECIAL CASE CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAY WARRANT INDIVIDUAL MANAGEMENT OR
ACCELERATED DISPOSITION
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I certify that confidential pet'+nal ,dentifiers have been redacted from documents now submitted to the court, and will be
redacted from all documen~ Ubll) itted in the future in accordance with Rule 1:38-7(b).
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ATTORNEY SIGNATURE:
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Track I - 150 days' discovery
151
175
302
399
502
505
506
510
511
512
801
802
999
NAME CHANGE
FORFEITURE
TENANCY
REAL PROPERTY (other than Tenancy, Contract, Condemnation, Complex Commercial or Construction)
BOOK ACCOUNT (debt collection matters only)
607
608
609
616
617
618
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
PRODUCT LIABILITY
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE
TOXIC TORT
DEFAMATION
WHISTLEBLOWER I CONSCIENTIOUS EMPLOYEE PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) CASES
INVERSE CONDEMNATION
LAW AGAINSTOISCRIMINATION (LAD) CASES
MT. LAUREL
COMPLEX COMMERCIAL
COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION
INSURANCE FRAUD
FALSE CLAIMS ACT
ACTIONS IN LIEU OF PREROGATIVE WRITS
274
278
279
281
282
285
286
287
288
ACCUTANE/ISOTRETINOIN
RISPERDAL/SEROQUEUZYPREXA
ZOMETNAREOIA
GADOLINIUM
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB ENVIRONMENTAL
FOSAMAX
STRYKER TRIDENT HIP IMPLANTS
LEVAQUIN
YAZ/YASMIN/OCELLA
PRUDENTIAL TORT LITIGATION
289
REGLAN
296
297
601
623
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in the space under "Case Characteristics.
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FILED
JAN o8 2016
SUPEkh..
.1vru OF NJ
MERCER VICINAGE
CIVIL DIVISION
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A Professional Corporation
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5315, Princeton, NJ 08543-5315
Office Location: 993 Lenox Drive, Building 2, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-9060
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY
Plaintiff j MERCER COUNTY - LAW DIVISION
vs.
CNITAS SOLUTIONS, INC.; THE :rvffiNTOR
NETWORK; NMH HOLDINGS, LLC;
DocketNo.
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CIVIL ACTION
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STARK 8 STARK
/\ PROF.E.S.S!ON/\1. CORPORATION
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Plaintiff, GREG WHITAKER, residing at 851 Quinton Avenue in the City of Trenton,
MAILING ADDRJ:5S
PO JIOX 5315
1NcEroN.NEWJER5EY08543-531s
FIRST COUNT
1.
2.
and/or NEW JERSEY DNISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES are or were agencies of
Defendant, STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
3.
and/or lawfully on the premises known as a l\1ENTOR Network Home located at 49 Edgemere
Avenue, in the City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State of New Jersey.
4.
At the same time, the aforesaid premises was owned, possessed, maintained,
ATTORNE1'5ATI..AW
MAIUNG ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
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5.
MENTOR; REM NEW JERSEY; LISA McGEE; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; NEW JERSEY
DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERICES; NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; XYZ CORPORATIONS 1-5 (fictitious designations); ABC
COMPANIES 1-10 (fictitious designations); DEF CONTRACTORS 1-10 (fictitious
designations); and JOHN DOES 1-10 (fictitious designations), evaluated, provided services,
cared for the safety, and placed individuals including, but not limited to, Natavia Robinson and
her minor daughter, M.R., in the aforementioned MENTOR Network Home located at 49
Edgemere Avenue, in the City of Trenton, County of Mercer, and State ofNew Jersey.
6.
daughter, M.R.
7.
ATIORNEYS AT LAW
MAIUNG ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
maintained, provided investigations for, evaluated, provided security to, provided oversight,
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WILLIAMS, and/or other individuals who may be reasonable anticipated to perform violent
ATTORNEYS ATl.l,.W
MAILING ADDlUSS
PO BOX 5.315
and/or dangerous acts against invitees, residents, and/or visitors of the premises; and who
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including, but not limited to, Natavia Robinson by Defendant, LESTER J. WILLIAMS, and/or
other individuals who may be reasonable anticipated to perform violent and/or dangerous acts
against invitees, residents, and/or visitors of the premises; by failing to intercede and protect
invitees, residents, and/or visitors including, but not limited to, Plaintiff, GREG WHITAKER,
from the threatening and/or assaultive behavior of Defendant, LESTER J. WILLIAMS; by
failing to engage in background checks or other diligent and necessary investigations and
evaluations to determine the likelihood of dangerous and potentially injurious conduct of
Defendants, LESTER J. WILLIAMS, and/or other individuals who may be reasonable
anticipated to perform violent and/or dangerous acts against invitees, residents, and/or visitors
of the premises and by failing to otherwise properly monitor and secure the premises; in failing
to provide adequate security and safety measures at the premises despite knowledge of a risk of
danger and assault at the premises; and otherwise in failing to exercise due care under the
circumstances.
11.
ATTORlJEn AT LAW
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
designations); and JOHN DOES 1-10 (fictitious designations), their agents, servants and
employees, and their disregard for the safety of others, Plaintiff, GREG WHITAKER, was
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caused to suffer severe bodily injuries, some of which are permanent in nature, has been caused
and will be caused to expend large sums of money for medical treatment necessary to effect a
cure for his injuries, has been caused and will in the future be caused great pain and suffering,
has been caused and will in the future be caused to be unable to pursue his usual activities, and
has been and will in the future be caused to lose large sums of money due to his inability to
pursue his usual occupation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, GREG WHITAKER, demands Judgment for damages
generally against the Defendants, CIVITAS SOLUTIONS, INC.; THE MENTOR NETWORK;
NMH HOLDINGS, LLC; NATIONAL MENTOR HOLDINGS, INC.; REM; NEW JERSEY
MENTOR; REM NEW JERSEY; LISA McGEE; LESTER J. WILLIAMS; STATE OF NEW
JERSEY; NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERICES; NEW JERSEY
AHUE
.STARK 8 STARK
A PR.OFESSION/\1. CORPORATION
JURY DEMAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
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Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 4: 5-1, the undersigned attorney certifies that this
matter is not the subject of any other action pending in any court or arbitration proceeding, nor
is any other action or arbitration proceeding contemplated, and all known necessary parties
have beenjoined in this action.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULE l:38-7(c)(l)
Pursuant to Rule 1:38-7(b), all confidential identifiers of the parties to this action have
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 4:25-4 the Court is advised that Michael G. Donahue,
Esq. is hereby designated as trial counsel.
ATTORNEYS AfLAW
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 5315
NCETON,NEWJER.SEYoa
543 5315
STARK&
A Professio
Attorneys
STARK 8 STARK
I\ l'ROFESSIONAL COR.l'ORATION
AnolUIEYS AT UM'
M/\JUNG AODRl:SS
PO BOX 5315
NCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-5315
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GREG WHITTAKER
Plaintiff
vs.
Docket No.
CIVITAS SOLUTIONS, INC.; THE 11ENTOR
NETWORK; NMH HOLDINGS, LLC;
NATIONAL MENTOR HOLDINGS, INC.;
REM; NEW JERSEY tvfENTOR; REM NEW
JERSEY; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; NEW
JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND
FAMILY SERICES; NEW JERSEY DIVISION
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; LISA
McGEE; LESTER J. WILLIAMS; XYZ
CORPORSTIONS 1-5 (fictitious designations);
ABC COMPANIES 1-10 (fictitious
desigr:i.ations); DEF CONTRACTORS 1-10
(fictitious designations); and JOHN DOES 1-10
(fictitious designations)
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Defendants I
To:
CIVIL ACTION
DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY
OF INSURANCE COVERAGE
STARK 8 STARK
A PROFB5!0NAI. CORPOIVI.TION
If the answer is 11 yes" attach a copy of each or in the alternative state, under oath or certification
(a) number (b) name and address of insurer or issuer (c) inception of expiration dates (d) names
and addresses of all persons insured there under (e) personal injury limits (f) property damage
limits (g) medical _payment limits (h) name and address of person who has custody and
possession thereof (i) where and when each policy or agreement can be inspected and copied.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
MAILING ADDRESS
Po aox s31s
lNCETON, Nl:W JERSEY 085435315
Dated
A Professional Corporation
Mailing Address: P.O. 'Box 5315, Princeton, NJ 08543-5315
Office Location: 993 Lenox Drive, Building 2, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-9060
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
Michael G. Donahue, Esquire, Attorney ID#: 04577-1994GREG WHITTAKER
vs.
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CIVITAS SOLUTIONS, INC.; THE MENTOR
NETWORK; NMH HOLDINGS, LLC;
NATIONAL MENTOR HOLDINGS, INC.;
REM; NEW JERSEY MENTOR; REM NEW
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JERSEY; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; NEW
JERSEY DIVISION OF YOUTH AND
FAMILY SERICES; NEW JERSEY DIVISION
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; LISA
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McGEE; LESTER J. WILLIAMS; XYZ
CORPORSTIONS 1-5 (fictitious designations);
ABC COl\1PANIES 1-10 (fictitious
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designations); DEF CONTRACTORS 1-10
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(fictitious designations); and JOHN DOES 1-10 !I
(fictitious designations)
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TO:
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PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
Pursuant to Rule 4:18-1, plaintiff request production of the following documents from
AITORNEYS AT LAW
PO BOX 5315
CIVIL ACTION
A PROFESi!ONI\L CORPORJ\TION
MAILING ADDRESS
Docket No.
the defendant:
1.
Please produce the deed showing defendant's ownership interest in the premises
2.
Attach hereto any and all maintenance records or log book or other similar
documents generated by the defendant for the one year period prior to plaintiffs accident and
one month subsequent to plaintiffs accident.
3.
Attach hereto a copy of any training materials or documents with respect to the
inspection procedure to be utilized by the defendant employees or training manual with respect
to the inspection or maintenance of the defendant premises.
4.
Attach hereto any diary, log book or similar written record that describes the day
deposition transcripts from any incident, claim or lawsuit which has ever arisen out of an injury
sustained on defendant's premises from slipping, tripping, or other alleged acts of improper
design, maintenance, inspection, or construction.
6.
7.
8.
Plaintiff:
a)
Any and all logs, notes, audio tapes, invoices, billing receipts or
documents that were kept concerning the filming of the videotapes or other surveillance that
STARK & STARK
\ PROfESS(ONAI. COll.PORATION
.ATTORNEY'S AT U.W
MAILING ADDRESS
b)
A list of all teams, members and other personnel involved in the filming
PO BOX 5315
fCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-5315
of the videotapes along with the times those individuals were involved in the taping, the
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location of those individuals were involved in the taping, the location of those individuals at the
time of the taping and what, if anything, those individuals were instructed to observe.
c)
transferring of the videotapes along with the times they worked on said videotapes and a
detailed description of what they edited to include:
d)
i)
ii)
Voice-overs;
iii)
iv)
A list of all people speaking on the tapes and what times those people
f)
g)
h)
i)
videotapes.
viewing, delivery and otherwise involved in any manner with the videotapes and when each
person was involved with said tapes and what they did with or to said tapes.
j)
STARK S STARK
A list of all the equipment used in the filming of the videotapes including
PROFE.'iS!ONAL CORPOllATlON
A TTOR.NEYS AT LAW
MAIUNG ADDRESS
k)
PO BOX 5315
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9.
If you allege any of the injuries plaintiff contends were caused by the incident in.
issue were not caused by incident/accident, please produce the following documents:
a)
Copies of all medical reports and documents upon which you rely;
b)
If you allege the plaintiff has been involved in any previous or subsequent
Copies of all medical reports and documents upon which you will rely;
b)
medical or scientific treatises or any treatises, please attach copies of said documents.
12.
Please attach copies of any photographs, videos, surveillance films, audio tapes
or any other pictures, whether still or moving, regarding any aspect of the happening of the
accident or of the injuries and disabilities incurred by the plaintiff.
13.
If you allege the plaintiff made any written admissions or declarations against
interest as to the happening of the accident or the injuries sustained in the accident, please
produce copies of any document containing such admissions or declarations against interest.
STARK 8 STARK
14.
If you allege that any of the plaintiffs medical treatment was unnecessary,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
MAILING ADDIU:S.5
unreasonable or not related to the accident/incident forming the basis of this complaint, please
PO BOX 5315
NCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543-5315
attach copies of all documentation upon which you ~11 rely to support this alle_gation.
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15.
disabled for
If plaintiff is asserting a loss wage claim and you allege that the plaintiff was not
any of the period of time claimed, please atiach copies' of any documentation up~n
16.
If you allege that plaintiff had any pre-existing medical condition, please attach
copies of any medical records or any other documentation upon which you intend to rely to
support this allegation.
17.
18.
Please produce copies of any and all documents received from any subpoena or
21.
Please produce copies of any and all statements taken from any of your
Please produce copies of all statements taken by you~ or anyone acting on your
behalf, or by any party to this action, regarding the happening of this accident.
23.
Please attach copies of any reports made to anyone concerning the incident
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