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Filed 2022-06-10
Status Open
Type Mwa Recover Freehold Estate (writ Of Entry), G.l. Chapter 237
Docket 161 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Alam, Tanveer
Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust|Latitude Capital Llc|Shah, Farkhanda|Trustee, Natasia Bastien Shah

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. omplaint filed.
  2. ase assigned to the Average Track per Land Court Standing Order 1:04.
  3. and Court miscellaneous filing fee Receipt: 431702 Date: 06/10/2022
  4. and Court surcharge Receipt: 431702 Date: 06/10/2022
  5. and Court summons Receipt: 431702 Date: 06/10/2022
  6. niform Counsel Certificate for Civil Cases filed by Plaintiff.
  7. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 07/06/2022 Time: 09:45 AM
  8. he case has been assigned to the A Track. Notice sent. Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Judge and Track Assignment was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] null: File Copy Sent On: 06/13/2022 14:24:13
  9. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 07/06/2022 09:45 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding "July 6, 2022. Case Management Conference held via remote video conference. Attorney Demetrios Kafkas appeared. Plaintiff has sent the complaint to constables to be served, but does not know the status of service. Due to the allegations of the complaint, Plaintiff to amend complaint to name Farkhanda Tarar Shah as a defendant by July 13, 2022. A continued Case Management Conference is set down for August 26, 2022 at 11:15 by ZOOM. Case management conference notice to issue." (Notice of docket entry emailed to Attorneys of record)
  10. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 08/26/2022 Time: 11:15 AM
  11. mended Complaint For Quite Title, filed.
  12. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 08/26/2022 11:15 AM Has been: Continued Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding
  13. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 08/26/2022 Time: 10:15 AM
  14. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 08/26/2022 10:15 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding "August 26, 2022. Case Management Conference held via remote video conference. Attorney Demetrios Kafkas appeared. Plaintiff has sent the complaint to constables to be served, but has only has return of service for Mrs. Shah who accepted service on August 24, 2022. A continued Case Management Conference is set down for October 6, 2022 at 9am by ZOOM. Case management conference notice to issue, and Plaintiff to send notice of case management conference to the parties who appear." (Notice of docket entry emailed to Attorneys of record)
  15. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 10/06/2022 Time: 09:00 AM
  16. ppearance of Allison R McFarland, Esq. for Latitude Capital LLC, filed
  17. otion to Continue Status Hearing, filed.
  18. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 10/06/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Continued Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding
  19. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 10/28/2022 Time: 11:30 AM
  20. ummons returned to Court with service on 13 Abby Ellen Trust filed.
  21. ummons returned to Court with service on Latitude Capital LLC filed.
  22. equest for Default pursuant to Mass. R.Civ.P.55(a) on Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust, filed.
  23. nswer to Complaint, filed.
  24. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 10/28/2022 11:30 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding October 28, 2022. Case Management Conference held via remote video conference. Attorneys Demetrios Kafkas and Allison McFarland appeared, Natasia Bastien-Shah appeared as trustee. Ms. Bastien-Shah sworn. As a trustee cannot appear pro se, it is ORDERED that Ms. Bastien-Shah obtain an attorney to appear for the trust. Ms. Bastien-Shah to provide answer filed with the court to all other parties via email. Once Ms. Bastien-Shah's attorney has entered an appearance all parties to confer about this case. Continued case management conference set down for December 2, 2022 at 10:15 AM via Zoom. Attorney Kafkas to inform Farkhanda Shah of continued case management conference. Parties to provide more detail about the pending superior court case and its relationship to this case at the continued case management conference. (Notice of docket entry sent via Masscourts & Emailed to all parties / counsel of record)
  25. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: 13 Abby Ellen Trust No addresses available Sent On: 10/31/2022 09:53:24
  26. vent Scheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Case Management Conference Date: 12/02/2022 Time: 10:15 AM
  27. efendant, Latitude Capital, LLC's Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed.
  28. ppearance of Michael D Van Dam, Esq. for 13 Abby Ellen Trust, filed
  29. nswer of 13 Abby Ellen Trust to amended complaint filed.
  30. vent Resulted: Case Management Conference scheduled on: 12/02/2022 10:15 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding December 2, 2022. Case management conference held via zoom. Attorneys Demetrios Kafkas, Michael Van Dam, and Allison McFarland appeared. Farkhanda Shah appeared pro se. Farkhanda Shah sworn. Discovery OPEN. Parties to research the relationship between this case and the pending superior court case, Essex County Superior Court case no. 2177 CV 00714. Parties may serve each other via email. Parties reminded to file documents with the court via both email and in hard copy by mail. Status conference set down for January 31, 2023 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Status of discovery and superior court case will be discussed (Notice of docket entry sent via Masscourts & Emailed to all parties / counsel of record)
  31. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 01/31/2023 Time: 10:30 AM
  32. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Sent On: 12/06/2022 11:56:06
  33. nswer of Farkhanda Shah filed.
  34. efendant, Latitude Capital LLC's Assented-To Motion to Continue the January 31, 2023 Status Conference, filed.
  35. otice of Docket Entry: Defendant, Latitude Capital, LLC's Assented-To Motion to Continue the January 31, 2023 Status Conference ALLOWED. The January 31, 2023 status conference is continued to February 9, 2023 at 12:00 noon by Zoom. (Notice of docket entry sent via masscourts & emailed to all parties / counsel of record) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B.
  36. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 01/31/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Continued Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding
  37. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 02/09/2023 Time: 12:00 PM
  38. tatus Report Regarding Pending Litigation, filed.
  39. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 02/09/2023 12:00 PM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding February 9, 2023. Status conference held via zoom. Attorneys Demetrios Kafkas, Michael Van Dam, and Allison McFarland appeared. Farkhanda Shah appeared pro se. Farkhanda Shah sworn. Parties reported on Essex County Superior Court case no. 2177 CV 00714, in which judgment for possession has entered and a notice of appeal filed, and Superior Court case no 2177 CV 000470, which is open. Parties further reported on affidavits from notary and Ms. Shah. Plaintiff to file motion for summary judgment on February 13, 2023. Oppositions due March 15, 2023. Reply brief due March 22, 2023. Hearing on motion for summary judgment set down for March 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM by Zoom. Latitude Capital LLC to file status report on status of insurance and taxes on subject property by February 16, 2023. (Notice of docket entry sent via emailed to all parties / counsel of record)
  40. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Hearing Date: 03/28/2023 Time: 09:30 AM
  41. laintiff, Tanveer Alam's Motion for Summary Judgment against 13 Abby Ellen Lane Trust, Latitude Capital LLC, and Farkhanda Shah, filed.
  42. laintiff, Tanveer Alam's Memorandum in Support of Motion Summary Judgment against 13 Abby Ellen Lane Trust, Latitude Capital LLC, and Farkhanda Shah, Memorandum, filed.
  43. efendant Latitude Capital, LLC's Status Report to Court, filed.
  44. otion of Latitude Capitol to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment, filed.
  45. pposition to Motion of Latitude Capital, LLC to Enlarge Timeline and Defendant Shah Relief Request, filed. Ms Allison swung around an idea that she needed enlargement of 60 days. Which I vehemently oppose, she has completed all the depositions and the discoveries. She is wasting everybody time to reach a speedy trial. Do I need to file a motion or would let the judge know as to her intent. Please advise .
  46. otice of Docket Entry: After consideration, Motion of Latitude Capital, LLC to Enlarge Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment is ALLOWED. Oppositions to plaintiff's motion for summary judgment due May 15, 2023. Reply brief is due May 25, 2023. The hearing currently set down for March 28, 2023 is continued to May 31, 2023 at 9:30 am by Zoom. (Notice of docket entry sent via masscourts & emailed to all parties / counsel of record) Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 03/15/2023 09:54:22
  47. vent Resulted: Hearing scheduled on: 03/28/2023 09:30 AM Has been: Continued Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding
  48. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 05/31/2023 Time: 09:30 AM
  49. efendant, Latitude Capital, LLC's Memorandum in Support of tis Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  50. laintiff's Opposition to Defendant Latitude Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgement and Their Own Counter Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  51. efendant Farkhanda Shah Response to Complain/Summary Judgment and Counterclaims, filed.
  52. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 05/31/2023 09:30 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding May 31, 2023. Status conference held by Zoom. Attorneys Demetrios Kafkas, Michael Van Dam, and Allison McFarland appeared. Farkhanda Shah appeared pro se. Farkhanda Shah sworn. On or before June 9, 2023, Attorney McFarland to submit all title information pertaining to her client's title in the property including both recorded and unrecorded instruments, information on the tenant currently renting the property, and a report on the payment of taxes and utilities. It is hereby ORDERED that no further transfers or encumbrances of the property may be made without leave of court. Motion and cross motion for summary judgment taken under advisement. (Notice of docket entry sent via masscourts & email to all parties / counsel of record)
  53. efendant Latitude Capital, LLC Status Report to the Court, filed.
  54. laintiff's Tanveer Status Report, filed.
  55. laintiff's Tanveer Status Report,(updated) filed.
  56. laintiffs Motion to Have Rental Funds of Real Property Go in Escrow With the Land Court nd For an Accounting of Said Rentals to Date, filed.
  57. otice of Docket Entry: Oppositions to plaintiff's motion due September 15, 2023, after which the court will determine if a hearing is necessary. Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 09/05/2023 15:40:49
  58. pposition to Plaintiff's Motion For Escrow of Rental Funds and Related Accounting and Cross Motion For Sanctions and Evidentiary Hearing, filed.
  59. eply, filed.
  60. equest for Case management Conference, filed.
  61. ppearance of David F Hadlock, Esq. for Latitude Capital LLC, filed
  62. ertificate, filed.
  63. esponse Regarding Supplement Filed by Tanveer Alam, filed.
  64. oint Request for Status Conference, filed.
  65. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 12/14/2023 Time: 11:15 AM
  66. efendant, Latitude Capital, LLC's Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion and Supplemental Motion to Have Rental Funds Paid into Escrow and for Plaintiffs Attorney Fees, filed.
  67. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 12/14/2023 11:15 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding December 14, 2023. Hearing and status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys Demetrios George Kafkas, Allison McFarland, David Hadlock, and Michael D. Van Dam appeared. Farkhanda Shah appeared pro se. Farkhanda Shah and Nastasi Bastien-Shah sworn. Plaintiff's Motion to Have Rental Funds of Real Property Go in Escrow with the Land Court and for an Accounting of Said Rentals to Date heard, and ALLOWED IN PART. Defendants indicate that defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust (Trust) is renting rooms at the property, and that rent proceeds are used to pay taxes, including taxes in arrears, and other expenses of the property. The Trust is ORDERED to file and serve a statement, under oath, setting forth the rental income received and expenses paid out of that income, by December 28, 2023. Responses to the statement are to be filed by January 11, 2024.
  68. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 12/15/2023 13:13:44
  69. esponse to Statements Filed by 13 Abbey Ellen Trust Per Judicial Order of December 14, 2023 in re to Plaintiffs Motion to Have Rental Funds of Real Property go in Escrow With the Land Court and for an Accounting of Said Rentals to Date, filed.
  70. otion by Latitude Capitol to Require Plaintiff to Post a Bond and to Impost Sanctions, filed.
  71. otice of Docket Entry: Responses to Motion By Latitude Capital to Require Plaintiff to Post a Bond and to Impose Sanctions are due February 1, 2024. Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 01/25/2024 11:03:08 Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 01/25/2024 11:03:15
  72. anver Alam Responses to Motion by Latitude Capital LLC., to Require Plaintiff to Post Bond and to Impose Sanctions, filed.
  73. otion by Latitude Capital, LLC for Status Conference and Expedited Pretrial and Trial Date, filed.
  74. emorandum and Order Denying Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment, issued. (Copies emailed to Attorneys Demetrios Kafkas, Michael Van Dam, David Hadlock, and Allison McFarland, and Pro Se Respondents Farkhanda Shah and Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B.
  75. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 03/18/2024 Time: 09:15 AM
  76. ppearance of Hayley Marie Cotter, Esq. for Latitude Capital LLC, filed
  77. ithdrawal of Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. for Tanveer Alam, filed
  78. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 03/18/2024 09:15 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding March 18, 2024. Hearing and status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys Demetrios George Kafkas, Hayley Marie Cotter, David Hadlock, and Michael D. Van Dam appeared. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se. Farkhanda Shah, Tanveer Alam and Nastasi Bastien-Shah sworn. The Court has ALLOWED the withdrawal of Attorney Kafkas as counsel for Tanveer Alam. The Court grants Tanveer Alam until May 31, 2024 to hire an Attorney to represent him in this matter. The Court also inquired as to who is maintaining the payment of the real estate bills for the property. Attorney Hadlock and Van Dam are DIRECTED to submit a statement in writing by March 25, 2024, to inform the court whether and how the property taxes are being paid and to set forth the arrears, if any, plus interest owed. Any response to this record is due April 1, 2024. Ms. Shah may submit a statement as well if desired. A Status Conference is set down for June 12, 2024, at 10:30AM via Zoom. (Foster J.).
  79. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Plaintiff: Demetrios George Kafkas, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Hayley Marie Cotter, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 03/18/2024 14:33:10
  80. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 06/12/2024 Time: 10:30 AM
  81. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC in Response to March 18, 2024 Status Conference Directive, filed.
  82. ertificate of Service, filed.
  83. anver Alam, Pro Se, Response to Report by Lattitude Capital LLC, filed.
  84. pril 3, 2024: The Answer of Farkhanda Shah cannot be accepted for docketing as it is not accompanied by a certificate of service showing service on all other parties. It will be docketed once a valid certificate of service is filed. Defendant Shah is instructed to redact or black out any account numbers or other sensitive information on the attachments to the Answer. (Foster J.) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Hayley Marie Cotter, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Defendant: Natasia Bastien-Shah Trustee [email protected] Sent On: 04/03/2024 08:53:46
  85. nswer of Farkhanda Shah filed.
  86. ertificate of Service, filed.
  87. mergency Supplementary Motion to Place Rental Income into Escrow and Address Unethical Conduct of Defendants and Their Attorneys, filed.
  88. rder Allowing in Part and Denying Plaintiff's Motion to Have Rental Funds of Real Property Go in Escrow and Denying Motion by Latitude Capital to Require Plaintiff to Post a Bond, issued. (Copies emailed to Attorneys Michael Van Dam, David Hadlock, Hayley Cotter, and Allison McFarland, and Pro Se Parties Tanveer Alam, Farkhanda Shah, and Natasia Bastien-Shah) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B.
  89. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC in connection June 12, 2024 Status Conference, filed.
  90. equest for Extension of Time to Retain Attorney and Request for Urdu Interpeter, filed.
  91. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 06/12/2024 10:30 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding June 12, 2024. Status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys David Hadlock, Michael D. Van Dam and Allison McFarland appeared. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se and were sworn. The Court is in receipt of Latitude Capital's recent status report regarding the rental receipts and payments for the property. Attorney Van Dam's clients concur with the report. The court clarifies that the status report shall be filed each month on the 10th of the month. Ms. Shah objects to the report. The Court directs Ms. Shah that her objections should be made by a Complaint for Contempt against Latitude. The Court is also in receipt of Mr. Alam's request for extensions. The Court grants Mr. Alam an extension until June 28, 2024 for his new attorney to file an appearance. A status conference is set down for July 9, 2024 at 11:00AM by Zoom with an Urdu interpreter for Mr. Alam. (Foster, J.)
  92. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Hayley Marie Cotter, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 06/13/2024 10:33:05
  93. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 07/09/2024 Time: 11:00 AM
  94. ithdrawal of Hayley Marie Cotter, Esq. for Latitude Capital LLC, filed
  95. otion for Contempt of Court against Defendant Capital Latitude Sole Owner Attorney Hadlock, filed.
  96. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  97. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 07/09/2024 11:00 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding July 9, 2024. Status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys David Hadlock, Michael D. Van Dam, Allison McFarland appeared. Attorney Daniel Briansky participated but has not entered an appearance. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se and were sworn. An Urdu interpreter appeared for Mr. Alam and was sworn. Mr. Alam reports to the Court he has been unsuccessful in finding an attorney to represent him in this matter, but that attorney Briansky is considering whether he will enter his appearance on his behalf. The Court is also in receipt of Mr. Alam sending out discovery requests to all parties, which he will revise and resend to conform to the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure. Discovery is open. Any parties with pending discovery requests will respond by August 9, 2024. Discover closes September 9, 2024. A status conference is set down for September 10, 2024 at 10:30am by Zoom. The Court is also in receipt of Ms. Shah's contempt motion which the Court will treat as a Contempt Complaint. The Court grants Attorney Hadlock until July 22, 2024 to file his response, after which the Court will decide on the next steps. (Foster, J.)
  98. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 07/10/2024 13:02:54
  99. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 09/10/2024 Time: 10:30 AM
  100. nswer of Latitude Capital, LLC to Farkhanda Shah Complaint for Contempt, filed.
  101. esponse to Mr. Hadlock's Opposition to Contempt of Court Application, filed.
  102. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  103. otice of Change of Address, filed.
  104. ppearance of Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. for Latitude Capital LLC, filed
  105. ertificate of Service, filed.
  106. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  107. otion to Include Mr. David Hadlock and His Associated Entities as Parties, filed.
  108. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 09/10/2024 10:30 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding September 10, 2024. Status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys David Hadlock, Michael D. Van Dam and Alyssa Ruderman, appeared. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se and were sworn. The Court is in receipt of Mr. Alam's Motion to Include Mr. David Hadlock and His Associated Entities as Parties. Response to the Motion is due October 10, 2024. The Court also acknowledges Mr. Alam's discovery requests, and the parties acknowledge their obligation to respond to the discovery requests. Oral arguments heard from Ms. Shah concerning her contempt complaint. The contempt complaint has been taken under advisement. Due to the lack of an interpreter, no further discussion was heard or action taken. A status conference is set down for November 7, 2024, at 12:00pm by Zoom to discuss next steps with an Urdu interpreter assigned to Mr. Alam. (Foster, J.)
  109. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 09/11/2024 13:56:54
  110. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 11/07/2024 Time: 12:00 PM
  111. rder Dismissing Motion for Contempt of Court Against Defendant Latitude Capital, LLC, issued. (Copies emailed to Attorneys Attorneys Michael Van Dam, Allison McFarland, David Hadlock, and Alyssa Ruderman, and Pro Se Parties Tanveer Alam and Farkhanda Shah) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B.
  112. pposition to Plaintiff's Motion to add David Hadlock and 'entities" as Defendants, filed.
  113. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  114. ssented-To Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas J. Fritzlen, filed.
  115. eport of Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  116. laintiff Tanveer Alam's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses and to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted, filed.
  117. laintiff's Motion in Opposition to Defendant Latitude Capital, LLC and Mr. David Hadlock's Revised October Accounting Report, and to Supplement their Anwser to Plaintiff's Motion, filed on November 6, 2024, just 16 hours before the scheduled hearing, in volation of the October 10, 2024, deadline set by this Court, filed.
  118. laintiff's Motion to Retain an Independent 3rd Party Property Manager for 13 Abby Ellen Lane Property, filed.
  119. laintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Assented-To Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas J. Fritzlen, filed.
  120. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 11/07/2024 12:00 PM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding November 7 , 2024. Status Conference held by Zoom. Attorneys David Hadlock, Michael D. Van Dam, Alyssa Ruderman, and Thomas Fritzlen appeared. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se and were sworn. Urdu interpreter Arif Hussain appeared and was sworn. The Court is in receipt of Mr. Alam's motions as well as the Motion for admission of the Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas J. Fritzlen. After discussion, the motion for admission is ALLOWED. The appearance pro hac vice of attorney Fritzlen is entered for Latitude Capital. Mr. Alam's Motion to include Mr. David Hadlock and His Associated Entities as Parties is DENIED. The court finds that attorney Hadlock is a likely witness in this matter. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 3.7(a) of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct, Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:07, Mr. Hadlock may not represent Latitude Capital at any trial in this action. The court orders 13 Abby Ellen Trust to respond to Mr. Alam's requests for admissions by November 8, 2024 and the rest of Mr. Alam's discovery requests November 15, 2024. If Latitude Capital and/or the 13 Abby Ellen Trust intend to file a motion to dismiss on the grounds of claim or issue preclusion from the related Superior Court actions, they will file such a motion by December 9, 2024, after which the court will set a briefing and hearing schedule. Discovery is extended to January 17, 2025. A status conference is set down for January 22, 2025 at 10:30am by Zoom. (Foster, J.)
  121. mail from Plaintiff: "Honorable Session Clerk Charles, I respectfully request that you kindly set a timeline for a response to my motion filed yesterday concerning the Plaintiff's Motion to Retain an Independent 3rd Party Property Manager for the 13 Abby Ellen Lane property. Furthermore, as of today, the November 8 2024 rental income accounting and escrow statement have not been submitted by the defendant. This Court previously ordered that the defendant's attorney submit monthly accounting and maintain profits in escrow by the 10th of each month. Given that tomorrow, Saturday, is the 10th, should I contact the defendant's attorney directly or inform the Court if I do not receive the required documents? Please advise on the appropriate course of action. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully, Tanveer Alam Plaintiff"
  122. ovember 8, 2024. Responses to the Plaintiff's Motion to Retain an Independent 3rd Party Property Manager are due November 18, 2024. Once the responses are filed, the court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. (Foster, J.) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 11/08/2024 15:44:11
  123. mail from Latitude Capital, LLC "Dear Mr. Brennan/all: Please note that the October report, due by November 10, was docketed with the court early, on November 6 to allow for any questions or comments the court or the parties may have had on November 7. I understood Mr. Alam confirmed his receipt of the same by his email on the morning of November 7. It appears that Mr. Alam is complaining about the lack of an accounting for November which, of course, is due by December 10. David F Hadlock Hadlock Law Offices, P.C."
  124. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 11/12/2024 13:34:04
  125. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Status Conference Date: 01/22/2025 Time: 10:30 AM
  126. atitude Capital LLC's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to appoint Property Manager, filed.
  127. arkhnda Shah's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to appoint Property Manager, filed.
  128. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  129. otion to Extend Deadline regarding Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  130. ecember 10, 2024. Motion to Extend Deadline regarding Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment ALLOWED. The deadline for Latitude to file their Motion for Summary Judgment is extended to December 13, 2024. Once received, the court will set down a briefing and hearing schedule. (Foster, J.) Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Allison R McFarland, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 12/10/2024 09:00:58
  131. efendant Latitude Capital, LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  132. efendant, Latitude Capital, LLC's Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  133. efendant Latitude Capital, LLC's Statement of Undisputed Facts, filed.
  134. ppendix of Defendant, Latitude Capital LLC.'s Exhibits, filed.
  135. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  136. Abby Allen Trust's Motion for Request for Admissions served on Plaintiff Deem Admitted, filed.
  137. emorandum in Support of Abby Ellen Trust's Motion for Request for Admissions served on Plaintiff Deemed Admitted, filed.
  138. laintiff's Opposition to Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust's Motion for Admission Deemed, filed.
  139. otice of Withdrawal 13 Abby Allen Trust's Motion for Request for Admissions served on Plaintiff Deem Admitted, filed.
  140. laintiff Tanveer Alam's Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions against Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust, filed.
  141. emorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery, filed.
  142. vent Resulted: Status Conference scheduled on: 01/22/2025 10:30 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding January 22, 2025. Status Conference held via Zoom. Attorneys Michael D. Van Dam, David Hadlock, Alyssa Ruderman and Emma Coppola appeared. Attorney Thomas J. Fritzlen appeared on a Pro Hac Vice basis on behalf of Latitude Capital LLC. Tanveer Alam and Farkhanda Shah appeared pro se and were sworn. Urdu interpreter Anil Mehrotra appeared and was sworn. The court is in receipt of the Plaintiff Tanveer Alam's Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions against Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Trust. After discussion, 13 Abby Ellen Trust is ordered to reply to the discovery requests and provide responsive documents by February 24, 2025. Mr. Alam may serve other discovery. Discovery is extended and set to close on March 4, 2025. The court sets down a briefing schedule for Latitude Capital LLC's motion for summary judgment with opposition due on February 24, 2025 and reply briefs due on March 3, 2025. The hearing on Latitude Capital's motion for summary judgment and discussion of next steps in this case are set down for March 4, 2025 at 10:00am by Zoom. An Urdu interpreter will be assigned for Mr. Alam. (Foster, J.)
  143. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Emma A Coppola, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Thomas J. Fritzlen, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 01/23/2025 09:02:47
  144. cheduled Judge: Foster, Hon. Robert B. Event: Summary Judgment Hearing Date: 03/04/2025 Time: 10:00 AM
  145. eport by Latitude Capital, LLC, filed.
  146. pposition to Defendant Capital Latitude's Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  147. ppendix of Plaintiff Tanveer Alam Opposition to Defendant Capital Summary Judgment Exhibits, filed.
  148. ross-Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant Farkhanda Shah a/k/a Farkhanda Kandy Shah, individually and as the Original Trustee and Creator of 13 Abby Ellen Lane, filed.
  149. laintiff Tanveer Alam's Motion to Dismiss, Revoke Nullify, and Void all Forged Deeds, and Revert Title to July 10, 2018, filed.
  150. efendant, Latitude Capital LLC's Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Its Motion for Summary Judgment, filed.
  151. ppendix of Latitude Capital LLC's Exhibit to Reply, filed.
  152. tatus Report by Latitude Capital, LLC and Motion to Rescind Order of this Court dated April 30, 2024 as amended and Dismiss the Complaint of the Plaintiff, filed.
  153. ppendix of Plaintiff Tanveer Alam's Motion to Dismiss, Revoke, Nullify and Void all Forged Deeds, and Revert Title to July 10, 2018, filed.
  154. ffidavit of Tanveer Alam, filed.
  155. equest to the Honorable Clerk to Schedule Hearing, filed.
  156. ertificate of Service, filed.
  157. laintiff Tanveer Alam's Opposition to Mr. Hadlock of Latitude Capital, LLC, regarding his motion to dismiss the complaint and his baseless allegations, filed.
  158. omplaint for Contempt of Court against Defendant 13 Abby Ellen Lan Trust- Failure to Obey Court Orders Three Times, filed.
  159. laintiff's Second Motion to Compel Defendant to Produce Requested Documents, Respond to Discovery, and Impose Sanctions for Non-Compliance, filed.
  160. vent Resulted: Summary Judgment Hearing scheduled on: 03/04/2025 10:00 AM Has been: Held via video Hon. Robert B. Foster, Presiding March 4, 2025. Hearing on Defendant Latitude Capital, LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment held by Zoom. Attorneys David Hadlock, Michael D. Van Dam and Emma Coppola appeared. Attorney Thomas J. Fritzlen appeared on a Pro Hac Vice appearance. Farkhanda Shah and Tanveer Alam appeared pro se and were sworn. As the Urdu interpreter assigned to Mr. Alam did not appear on time, the hearing on Latitude Capital's Motion for Summary Judgment and discussion of additional recently filed filings will be held on March 31, 2025 at 10:00am by Zoom. (Foster, J.)
  161. otice of Docket Entry: Notice of Docket Entry was generated and sent to: Defendant: Michael D Van Dam, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: David F Hadlock, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Emma A Coppola, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Alyssa H Ruderman, Esq. [email protected] Defendant: Thomas J. Fritzlen, Esq. [email protected] Plaintiff: Tanveer Alam [email protected] Defendant: Farkhanda Shah [email protected] Sent On: 03/04/2025 16:22:12

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