Adversary Proceeding
Lead BK case is: 8:18-bk-76176

New York Eastern Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Louis A Scarcella
Case #: 8:20-ap-08148
Nature of Suit91 Bankruptcy - Declaratory judgment
14 Bankruptcy - Recovery of money/property - other
Case Filed:Sep 01, 2020
Last checked: never
Defendant
Board of Education of Valley Central School District
944 Route 17K
Montgomery, NY 12549
Represented By
Board of Education of Valley Central School District
contact info
Plaintiff
Orange County Transit, LLC, as successor-in-interest to East End Bus Lines, Inc.
3601 Horseblock Road
Medford, NY 11763
Represented By
Marc A Pergament
Weinberg Gross & Pergament LLP
contact info

GPO May 27 2022
Memorandum Decision and Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint. The Court grants Defendant's motion to dismiss the breach of contract claim. However, Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint, if it can properly do so, for its breach of contract claim. If Plaintiff chooses to file an amended complaint, it must do so by 6/17/2022. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint by 7/8/2022. Plaintiff's request for declaratory relief is dismissed as moot.(RE: related document(s)9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District). Signed on 5/27/2022 (dhc)

Docket last updated: 09/18/2024 1:08 PM EDT
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
44 44 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Wed 08/31 9:31 AM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service of Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 43 Reply filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Friday, August 26, 2022
43 43 answer Reply Fri 08/26 4:00 PM
Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Board of Education of Valley Central School District's Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 13 Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only),38 Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only),41 Memorandum of Law in Opposition filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Friday, August 12, 2022
42 42 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 08/12 3:08 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Declaration of Service Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 41 Memorandum of Law in Opposition filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
41 41 answer Memorandum of Law in Opposition Fri 08/12 2:50 PM
Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 35 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Att: 1 Exhibit I
Saturday, July 23, 2022
40 40 court BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Sun 07/24 12:08 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Notice Date 07/23/2022. (Admin.)
Related: [-]
Friday, July 22, 2022
39 39 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 07/22 8:30 AM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service of Scheduling Order on Motion to Dismiss Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 38 Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only)
Thursday, July 21, 2022
38 38 order Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) Thu 07/21 3:16 PM
Scheduling Order for Motion to Dismiss. Opposition to the motion to dismiss to be filed and served by 8/12/2022. Reply, if any, due by 8/26/2022. The Court will determine whether argument will be heard and, if so, will advise the parties Related [+]. Signed on 7/21/2022 (dhc)
Related: [-] 35 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Friday, July 15, 2022
37 37 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 07/15 12:10 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service of the Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint and Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 35 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District,36 Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
36 36 answer Memorandum of Law in Support Fri 07/15 12:08 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 35 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
35 35 motion Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) Fri 07/15 12:00 PM
Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding (Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint) Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+]. (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 32
Att: 1 Exhibit A - proposed Order
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
34 34 order Extending Time to File Answer Wed 07/06 3:50 PM
Stipulation and Order by and between Marc J. Weingard, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff and Sara C. Temes, Esq., Attorneys for Defendant, Extending Time for Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District to File Answer. Answer Due 7/15/2022. Related [+]. Signed on 7/6/2022 (alh)
Related: [-] 33 Notice of Proposed Stipulation filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
33 33 notice Notice of Proposed Stipulation Wed 07/06 12:33 PM
Notice of Proposed Stipulation By and Between Orange County Transit and Board of Education of Valley Central School District to Extend Time to Answer Amended Complaint Filed by Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+]. (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] ,32
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
utility Update Answer Deadline Tue 06/21 9:00 AM
Board of Education of Valley Central School District Answer Deadline Reset for 7/8/2022 (amp)
Related: [-]
Friday, June 17, 2022
32 32 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 06/17 11:55 AM
Amended Complaint In regard to the Court's Memorandum and Decision dated May 27, 2022, Plaintiff has been granted leave to file an Amended Complaint for its breach of contract claim by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC against Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 31 Opinion/Decision for External Web Page
Att: 1 Exhibit A- Contracts
Att: 2 Exhibit B- Invoices prior to shutdown
Att: 3 Exhibit C- Shutdown Invoices
Att: 4 Exhibit D- Notice of Claim
Att: 5 Exhibit E- Cleaning Invoices
Att: 6 Exhibit F - Sept to Nov 2020 Invoices
Att: 7 Exhibit G - Notice of Claim 11-25-20
Att: 8 Exhibit H - Notice of Claim 12-21-20
Att: 9 Affidavit of Service
Friday, May 27, 2022
31 31 order Opinion/Decision for External Web Page Fri 05/27 11:19 AM
Memorandum Decision and Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint. The Court grants Defendant's motion to dismiss the breach of contract claim. However, Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint, if it can properly do so, for its breach of contract claim. If Plaintiff chooses to file an amended complaint, it must do so by 6/17/2022. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint by 7/8/2022. Plaintiff's request for declaratory relief is dismissed as moot Related [+]. Signed on 5/27/2022 (dhc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Monday, August 02, 2021
30 30 misc Letter Mon 08/02 5:42 PM
Letter in response to Plaintiff's 7/28/21 letter pertaining to Defendant's motion to dismiss Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 29 Letter filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
29 29 misc Letter Wed 07/28 5:12 PM
Letter to the Honorable Louis A. Scarcella, U.S.B.J. Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District,21 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Att: 1 HTIMES ERALS-RECORD
Att: 2 OUTPUT REPORT 19-20
Att: 3 OUTPUT REPORT 20-21
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
28 28 misc Letter Wed 11/11 4:06 PM
Letter to the Honorable Louis A. Scarcella, U.S.B.J. Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 27 Letter filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Monday, November 09, 2020
court zMinute Entry - Hearing Held (Case Owned BK) Mon 11/09 12:44 PM
Hearing Held; Appearance: Marc Pergament, Howard Miller, Sara Temes, John Mensch; Under Review Related [+] (dhc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss
Friday, November 06, 2020
27 27 misc Letter Fri 11/06 4:38 PM
Letter to the Honorable Louis A. Scarcella from Sara C. Temes regarding Memorandum of Law Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 23 Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
26 26 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Tue 11/03 4:17 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Declaration of Service Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 25 Affirmation in Opposition filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
25 25 answer Affirmation in Opposition Tue 11/03 4:01 PM
Supplemental Affirmation in Opposition Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Thursday, October 29, 2020
court zMinute Entry - Hearing Held and Adjourned (Case Owned BK) Thu 10/29 1:56 PM
Hearing Held and Adjourned; Appearance: Marc Pergament, John Mench, Howard Miller, Sarah Temes. Hearing on Oral Argument for Motion to Dismiss. Related [+] Status hearing to be held on 11/09/2020 at 10:30 AM at Courtroom 970 (Judge Scarcella), CI, NY. (ahennigan)
Related: [-] Hearing Sched/Resched(Case Owned)
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
24 24 misc Letter Wed 10/28 4:26 PM
Letter to the Honorable Louis A. Scarcella, U.S.B.J. Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 13 Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only)
court Hearing Sched/Resched (Case Owned) Wed 10/28 5:33 PM
Hearing Scheduled. Status hearing to be held on 10/29/2020 at 12:15 PM (Judge Scarcella) Related [+] (dhc)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC,24 Letter filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Monday, October 19, 2020
23 23 answer Memorandum of Law in Support Mon 10/19 10:47 AM
Memorandum of Law in Support Related [+] Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] ply Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Board of Education of Valley Central School District's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District,21 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Friday, October 16, 2020
22 22 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 10/16 4:18 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 21 Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
21 21 motion Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Fri 10/16 4:12 PM
Incorrect event used - attorney to refile - Supplemental Motion to Dismiss Adversary Proceeding Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Board of Education of Valley Central School District's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+]. (Temes, Sara) Modified on 10/19/2020 (amp)
Related: [-] 1
Friday, October 09, 2020
20 20 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 10/09 2:11 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Declaration of Service Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 19 Memorandum of Law in Opposition filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
19 19 answer Memorandum of Law in Opposition Fri 10/09 1:53 PM
Memorandum of Law in Opposition and Affirmation in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
Att: 1 Affidavit Affirmation in Opposition
Att: 2 Exhibit F
Att: 3 Exhibit G
Att: 4 Exhibit H
Att: 5 Exhibit I
Att: 6 Exhibit J
Sunday, October 04, 2020
18 18 court BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Mon 10/05 12:23 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Notice Date 10/04/2020. (Admin.)
Related: [-]
Thursday, October 01, 2020
17 17 court Court's Certificate of Mailing Thu 10/01 5:33 PM
Court's Service Lis Related [+] (dhc)
Related: [-] 16 Order Assigning Matter to Mediation, Order Appointing Mediator
16 16 order Appointing Mediator Thu 10/01 4:49 PM
Order Assigning Matter to Mediation. Marjorie E. Berman, Esq. is hereby designated as Mediator and added to case. The mediation shall be concluded by 11/6/2020. By 11/12/2020, the Mediator shall file a status letter as to whether the mediation resulted in a settlement. In the event this matter is not resolved through mediation or otherwise, the Mediation Parties are directed to appear before the Court on 11/19/2020 at 11:30 am.(Judge Scarcella). Related [+]. Signed on 10/1/2020 (dhc)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
15 15 court BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Thu 09/24 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Notice Date 09/23/2020. (Admin.)
Related: [-]
14 14 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Wed 09/23 8:57 AM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service of Scheduling Order for Motion to Dismiss Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 13 Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only)
Monday, September 21, 2020
13 13 order Scheduling Order (Judge Scarcella Cases Only) Mon 09/21 3:01 PM
Scheduling Order for Motion to Dismiss. If plaintiff wishes to file an amended complaint, it shall do so by 10/9/2020. If plaintiff elects not to amend its pleading, the motion will proceed in the normal course pursuant to the briefing schedule set forth. Plaintiff Objection due by 10/9/2020. Defendant Reply, if any, due by 10/16/2020. The Court will determine whether argument will be heard and, if so, will advise the parties. Related [+]. Signed on 9/21/2020 (dhc)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
12 12 misc Exhibit Mon 09/21 1:12 PM
Exhibit Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Att: 1 Exhibit A Part 2
Att: 2 Exhibit A Part 3
Att: 3 Exhibit A Part 4
Att: 4 Exhibit A Part 5
Friday, September 18, 2020
11 11 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Fri 09/18 3:18 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and support Memorandum of Law Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District,10 Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
10 10 answer Memorandum of Law in Support Fri 09/18 3:01 PM
Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District Related [+] (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-] 9 Motion to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District
9 9 motion Dismiss Case Fri 09/18 2:54 PM
Motion to Dismiss Case Filed by Sara C. Temes on behalf of Board of Education of Valley Central School District. (Temes, Sara)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Exhibit A - proposed Order
Friday, September 04, 2020
8 8 court BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Sat 09/05 12:13 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing with Application/Notice/Order Notice Date 09/04/2020. (Admin.)
Related: [-]
Wednesday, September 02, 2020
7 7 order Extending Time to File Answer Wed 09/02 4:50 PM
Order Setting Time for Defendant Board of Education of Valley Central School District to File Answer or Responsive Pleading. Answer Due by no later than 9/18/2020. Signed on 9/2/2020 (dhc)
Related: [-]
6 6 cmp Summons In An Adversary Proceeding (Judge Trust and Judge Scarcella) (Auto) Wed 09/02 9:02 AM
[Entered in error; please disregard] Summons In An Adversary Proceeding Issued by Clerk's Office against Board of Education of Valley Central School District Answer Due: 10/2/2020 (lkg) Modified on 9/2/2020 (lkg)
Related: [-]
court zMinute Entry - Hearing Held (Case Owned BK) Wed 09/02 3:11 PM
Hearing Held; Appearance: Marc Pergament, Marc Weingard, Christine Black, Howard Miller, Sara Temes, John Mench. Answer or responsive pleading due 9/18/2020. Court to issue order Related [+] (dcorsini)
Related: [-] 3 Order to Schedule Hearing (Generic)
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
5 5 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Tue 09/01 8:58 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Declaration of Service via e-mail Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 3 Order to Schedule Hearing (Generic)
4 4 misc Affidavit/Certificate of Service Tue 09/01 8:46 PM
Affidavit/Certificate of Service Certificate of Service via Federal Express Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc) Modified on 9/2/2020 (lkg)
Related: [-] 3 Order to Schedule Hearing (Generic)
3 3 order Schedule Hearing (Generic) Tue 09/01 5:49 PM
Order Scheduling Hearing on Shortened Notice. A telephonic hearing is scheduled for 9/2/2020 at 02:00 PM (Judge Scarcella). Parties wishing to participate in the Hearing shall dial-in as follows: Toll Free Number: (888) 278-0296 Access Code: 3535042. On or before 9/1/2020, the plaintiff is directed to serve byovernight mail for next morning delivery, and email a copy of the Complaint, theaffirmation in support, and this Order on the defendant and defendants counsel, if known, the Office of the United States Trustee, and counsel for Merchants Automotive Group,Inc. Plaintiff shall file proof of service on or before 9/1/2020. Any objections to the relief sought will be considered at the Hearing. Related [+]. Signed on 9/1/2020 (dhc)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
2 2 answer Affirmation in Support Tue 09/01 12:40 PM
Affirmation in Support Filed by Marc A Pergament on behalf of Orange County Transit, LLC Related [+] (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-] 1 Complaint filed by Plaintiff Orange County Transit, LLC
Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 09/01 12:22 PM
Adversary case 8 20-08148 Complaint by Orange County Transit, LLC against Board of Education of Valley Central School District. Fee Amount $350. Nature(s) of Suit: (14 (Recovery of money/property - other)), (91 (Declaratory judgment)). (Pergament, Marc)
Related: [-]
Att: 1 Adversary Cover Sheet
Att: 2 Main Document
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit A
Att: 4 Exhibit B
Att: 5 Exhibit C
Att: 6 Exhibit D
Att: 7 Exhibit E