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The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.
HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Melissa Stetson v. Lower Mill Inc. and Jelly Bel- ly’s Pools & Spas Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing per- sonal injury: $53,182
Filed: 11/15/22
Justin Fernengel v. RCW Inc.
Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $150,000
Filed: 11/15/22
Daniel Poe and Brittney Poe v. Bretta Construc- tion LLC, Thomas Jendrysik, Amy Beth Jendry- sik, Dennis Powers and Richard Brooslin Allegation: Legal malpractice, breach of contract, negligence, breach of contract of good faith and fair dealing, trespassing: $275,000
Filed: 11/16/22
Dennis Leclerc v. David Kalman, MD; Vikram Budhraja, MD; Linda Preston, MD; Jay Kuhn, MD; Holly Michaelson, MD; Rodrick Williams, MD; Milliam Kataoka, MD; Hampshire Gastroenter- ology Associates LLC; CentMass Imaging Inc.; Northampton Radiologic Associates Inc.; and New England Medical Imaging, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $50,000 Filed: 11/16/22
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Applications for Local Farmer Awards
Through Jan. 31: Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards of up to $2,500. These awards are for capital/infrastructure improvement projects related to growing, harvest- ing, and processing that will help farms compete in the marketplace. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Big Y and with the support of other funders, is entering the ninth year of the awards program, which has helped more than 235 farmers carry out a total of 474 projects. Some examples of how the awards have been used include electric fencing, no-till equipment, irriga- tion improvements, frost-free water systems, feed troughs, and shade cloth for greenhouses. To be eligible, farms must have gross sales of $10,000 or above and either be a member of buy-local organi- zations Berkshire Grown or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) or farm in one the four counties of Western Mass. For a full list of eligibility requirements and application information, farmers are encouraged to visit www.farmerawards.org.
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Miguel Rivera v. Norberto Diaz and City of Springfield
Allegation: Negligence; motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $7,068
Filed: 11/16/22
Brad Emmonds and Mary Ann Emmonds v. Jan Wojcik, MD; Trinity Health of New England Corp. Inc.; and Riverbend Medical Group
Allegation: Medical malpractice, negligence: $289,538.83
Filed: 11/18/22
Edgardo Gonzalez v. 659 State Street Apt LLC Allegation: Negligence resulting in personal injury, failure to maintain property in a reasonable and safe manner: $32,628
Filed: 11/21/22
Maria Carrion v. PRRC Inc.
Allegation: Negligence resulting in personal injury: $35,854.92
Filed: 11/21/22
Catalina Davis v. Daniel Pava and Progressive Insurance
Allegation: Fraud, violation of HIPAA, falsifying medical document, emotional distress, harassment Filed: 11/29/22
Quantum Properties LLC v. ESG Clean Energy LLC and Nicholas Scuderi
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of purchase and sale agreement: $700,000
Filed: 11/29/22
YPS Membership Drive
Jan. 19: The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its annual membership- drive networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Country Club. This ‘Throwback’ Third Thursday membership drive and board alumni night will be hosted by former YPS board members Amie Miarecki and Alfonso Santaniello. Presented by the Westfield Starfires with support from America’s
Box Choice and LiftTruck Parts & Service, the event will feature discounted membership rates, avail- able exclusively on the night of the networking event. The membership drive is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Former YPS board of directors members are encouraged to attend the event early for a cocktail hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the 15th anniversary of YPS. The champagne toast will be sponsored by Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency Inc. and NRG Real Estate. Advance registration is requested. To register, visit www.springfieldyps.com/events.
Easthampton WinterFest
Feb. 11: The 10th annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held in locations throughout the city. The festival is organized by the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee and is a fundraising event created to bring public awareness about ongo-
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HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Florence Cichocki and Robert Cichocki
v. Pikeshukumar Patel, M.D. and Baystate Gastroenterology
Allegation: Medical malpractice, negligence result- ing in personal injury, pain and suffering, breach of expressed and implied warranties, failure to inform plaintiff of risks and potential consequences of choice of treatment, failure to inform plaintiff of alternative treatments, emotional distress, breach of warranties, failure to obtain informed consent, failure to adequately and properly diagnose plain- tiff’s medical condition, failure to prescribe proper and timely treatment for condition: $50,000+ Filed: 12/7/22
Norman Guertin v. Gomez Enterprises I LLC and Jorge Gomez
Allegation: Employee discrimination, wrongful ter- mination: $50,000+
Filed: 12/12/22
Brian Maraglia v. Joseph Chehade and Tall Cedar LLC
Allegation: Construction dispute, consumer-pro- tection violations, breach of contract, negligence, misrepresentation: $41,210.07+
Filed: 12/13/22
Neighborhood Enterprises LLC v. 27 Brown Street LLC and Farmhouse Properties LLC Allegation: Breach of contract: $1,011,320.23 Filed: 12/14/22
ing efforts needed to keep Nashawannuck Pond healthy for generations to come. More than 35 family-friendly activities and events are scheduled, and most are free to attend due to generous busi- ness sponsorship. Donations are accepted. Outdoor activities include a historical ice harvest on Nasha- wannuck Pond featuring historian Dennis Picard. Participants can try their hands at using a pond
saw to ‘harvest’ blocks of ice as they learn about Easthampton’s part in the area’s ice industry. Other outdoor activities include a nature walk at Arcadia, Clay Hill Farm draft-horse wagon rides, and a fire
by the pond. Ice carver Mike Rondeau will create
an ice bar, luge, and tabletops on the Keystone Mill patio. Indoor activities at Keystone Mill, 122 Pleasant St., include a vendor/artisan/craft fair, Art in Motion dance demonstration, Dennis the Magician, pup- peteer Tom Knight, a martial-arts demonstration, Emily Foxtrot dance lessons, and a Juggernaut Glass and Go with the Float open house. Emily Williston Library, the Council on Aging, and Easthampton Media are also planning events. Adult fun includes the first Winterfest Deca-Dance Gala, a ticketed event, at Boylston West Room featuring Johnny & the Flashbacks and appetizers by Meyers Catering and ice bar/luge outdoors on the Keystone patio
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