UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 

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GARY LA BARBERA, THOMAS GESUALDI, * 

LAWRENCE KUDLA, LOUIS BISIGNANO, * 

ANTHONY PIROZZI, FRANK FINKEL, * 

JOSEPH FERRARA, SR., LYNN MOUREY, * 

MARC HERBST AND THOMAS PIALI * 

As Trustees and Fiduciaries of the Local 282 * 

Pension Trust Fund, * 07-CV-5763 (JSR) 

 * 

 Plaintiffs * 

 * 

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 -against- * ANSWER TO 

 * AMENDED 

 * COMPLAINT, 

JUDA CONSTRUCTION, LTD., FULLERTON * CROSS CLAIM 

LAND DEVELOPMENT, LTD a/k/a/ FULLERTON * AND 

AVENUE LAND DEVELOPMENT, LTD., CTJ * AFFIRMATIVE 

CONSTRUCTION LTD., CHATHAM * DEFENSES 

CONSTRUCTION, LTD., FINESSE CONSTRUCTION * 

LLC, INOVATIVE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LLC, * 

PURE EARTH INC., PURE EARTH TRANSPORATION * 

AND DISPOSAL SYSTMES, INC. a/k/a AMERCIAN * 

TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LTD, * 

PURE EARTH MATERIALS, INC. a/k/a/ SOUTH * 

JERSEY DEVELOPMENT, INC., THOMAS ATTONITO, * 

NICHOLAS PANICIA and CHRISTOPHER UZZI * 

 * 

 Defendants * 

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Defendants, Finesse Construction LLC and Innovative Disposal Systems LLC 

(collectively “Defendants”), for their Answer to the Amended Complaint of Plaintiffs, 

Gary La Barbara, Thomas Gesualdi, Lawrence Kudla, Louis Bisignano, Anthony Pirozzi, 

Frank H. Finkel, Joseph A. Ferrara Sr., Lynn Mourley, Marc Herbst and Thomas Piali, as 

Trustees and Fiduciaries of the Local 282 Pension Trust Fund, say: 

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

1. With respect to the allegations contained in Paragraph 1 of the Amended 

Complaint, admit that Plaintiffs purport to invoke this Court’s jurisdiction over certain 

claims on certain United States statutes, and deny that there exists any basis in law or fact 

for any such claims. 

2. With respect to the allegations contained in Paragraph 2 of the Amended 

Complaint, admit that Plaintiffs purport to invoke this Court’s jurisdiction over certain 

claims on certain United States statutes, and deny that there exists any basis in law or fact 

for any such claims 

3. With respect to the allegations contained in Paragraph 3 of the Amended 

Complaint, admit that Plaintiffs purport to invoke this Court’s jurisdiction over certain 

claims on certain United States statutes, and deny that there exists any basis in law or fact 

for any such claims 

4. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 4 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraph 4 

contains allegations of fact, Defendants deny them. 

PARTIES

5. Admit the allegations contained in Paragraph 5. 

6. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 6. 

7. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 7. 

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8. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 8. 

9. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 9. 

10. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 10. 

11. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 11. 

12. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 12. 

13. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 13. 

14. Admit that Finesse Construction LLC is a company that is owned by Vanessa 

Rodriguez, maintains a principal place of business at 745 Ten Eyck Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 

07071 and employs at least one driver covered by a contract with Local 282 and performs 

work in New York. Deny that at all times material hereto, Finesse has been engaged in 

the business of demolition work. 

15. Defendants deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 15. 

16. Defendants admit the allegations contained in paragraph 16.. 

17. Defendants admit the allegations contained in paragraph 17. 

18. Defendants deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 18. 

19. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 19. 

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20. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 20. 

21. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 21. 

22. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 22. 

23. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 23 

24. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 24. 

25. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 25. 

26. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 26. 

27. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 27. 

28. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 28. 

29. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 29. 

30. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 30. 

31. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 31. 

32. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 32. 

33. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 33. 

34. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 34. 

PRIOR JUDGEMENT AGAINST WHITNEY TRUCKING

35. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 35. 

36. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 36. 

37. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 37. 

38. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 38. 

39. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 39. 

40. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 40. 

41. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 41. 

42. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 42. 

43. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 43. 

44. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 44. 

45. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 45. 

46. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 46. 

47. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 47. 

48. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 48. 

49. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 49. 

50. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 50. 

51. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 51. 

52. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 52. 

53. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 53. 

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL 282

54. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 54. 

55. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 55. 

56. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 56. 

57. Admit the allegation in Paragraph 57 that Innovative has signed a collective 

bargaining agreement with Local 282 on or about December 12, 2006. Deny the 

allegation that Innovative has been a signatory to a “series of collective bargaining 

agreements”. 

58. Admit the allegation in Paragraph 58 that Finesse has signed a collective 

bargaining agreement with Local 282 on or about December 12, 2006. Deny the 

allegation that Finesse has been a signatory to a “series of collective bargaining 

agreements”. 

59. Admit the allegation in paragraph 59 that Innovative and Finesse were subject 

to and bound by the Trust Agreement, which is incorporated by reference into the 

collective bargaining agreements. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny the other allegations contained in paragraph 59. 

60. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 60 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraph 60 

contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit 

or deny same. 

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BACKGROUND

61. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 61 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraph 61, 

contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit 

or deny same. 

62. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 62. 

63. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 63. 

64. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 64. 

65. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 65. 

66. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 66. 

67. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 67. 

68. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 68. 

69. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 69. 

70. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 70. 

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71. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 71. 

72. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 72. 

73. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 73. 

74. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 74. 

75. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 75. 

76. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 76. 

77. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 77. 

78. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 78. 

79. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 79. 

80. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 80. 

81. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 81. 

82. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 82. 

83. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 83. 

84. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 84. 

85. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 85. 

86. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 86. 

87. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 87. 

88. Admit that Rodriguez signed a Memorandum of Agreement dated December 

12, 2006 with Local 282. 

89. Admit that Innovative and Finesse operate out of the same location, 745 Ten 

Eyck Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ. 

90. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 90. 

91. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 91. 

92. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 92. 

JUDA

93. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 93 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 93, 

contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit 

or deny same. 

94. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 94 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 94, 

contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit 

or deny same. 

95. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 95. 

96. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 96. 

97. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 97. 

98. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 98. 

99. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 99. 

100. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 100. 

101. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 101. 

102. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 102. 

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103. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 103. 

104. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 104. 

105. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 105. 

106. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 106. 

107. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 107. 

108. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 108. 

109. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 109. 

110. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 110. 

110. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 111. 

112. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 112. 

113. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 113. 

CHATHAM

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114. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 114 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

114 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

115. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 115 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

115 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

116. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 116. 

117. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 117. 

118. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 118. 

119. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 119. 

120. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 120. 

121. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 121. 

122. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 122. 

123. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 123. 

124. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 124. 

125. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 125. 

126. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 126. 

127. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 127. 

128. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 128. 

129. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 129. 

130. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 130. 

131. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 131. 

132. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 132. 

133. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 133. 

FULLERTON LAND

134. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 134 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

134 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

135. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 135 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

135 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

136. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 136 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

136 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

137. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 137. 

138. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 138. 

139. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 139. 

140. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 140. 

141. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 141. 

142. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 142. 

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143. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 143. 

144. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 144. 

145. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 145. 

146. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 146. 

147. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 147. 

148. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 148. 

149. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 149. 

CTJ

150. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 150 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

150 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

151. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 151 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

134 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

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152. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 152 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

152 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

153. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 153. 

154 Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 154. 

155. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 155. 

156. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 156. 

157. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 157. 

158. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 158. 

159. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 159. 

160. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 160. 

161. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 161.. 

162. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 162. 

163. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 163. 

164. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 164. 

165. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 165. 

166. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 166. 

167. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 167. 

168. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 168. 

169. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 169. 

170. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 170. 

171. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 171. 

172. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 172. 

THE PURE EARTH COMPANIES

173. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 173 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

173 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

174. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 174 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

174 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

175. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 175 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

175 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

176. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 176 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

176 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

177. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 177 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

177 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

178. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 178 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

178 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

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179. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 179 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

179 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

180. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 180 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

180 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

181. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 181 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

181 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

182 Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 182. 

183. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 183. 

184. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 184. 

185. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 185. 

186. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 186. 

187. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 187. 

188. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 188. 

189. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 189. 

190. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 190. 

191. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 191. 

192. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 192. 

193. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 193. 

194. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 194. 

195. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 195. 

FINESSE AND INNOVATIVE

196. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 196 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

196 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

197. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 197 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

197 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

198. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 198 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

198 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

199. Admit the allegations in paragraph 199 that on December 12, 2007 Jani 

Rodriguez signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Local 282 on behalf of Innovative 

and Finesse, that Innovative and Finesse are located at the same address, 745 Ten Eyck 

Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 and that Jani Rodriguez and Vanessa Rodriguez are married. 

Deny all other allegations contained in this paragraph. 

200. Defendants deny the allegations contained in paragraph 200. 

201. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 201. 

202. Defendants deny the allegations contained in paragraph 202. 

203. Defendants deny the allegations contained in paragraph 203. 

204. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 204. 

205. Defendants deny the allegations contained in paragraph 205 

206. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 206. 

207. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 207. 

208. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 208 

209. Defendants deny the allegations contained in paragraph 209. 

210. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 210 

211. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 211. 

THE INDIVIDUALS

212. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraph 212 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

212 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

213. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 213 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

213 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

214. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 214 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

214 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

WHITNEY TUCKING AND THE INDIVIDUALS

215. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

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allegations contained in paragraph 215. 

216. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 216. 

217. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 217. 

218. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 218. 

219. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 219. 

220. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 220. 

221. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 1221. 

222. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 222. 

223. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 223. 

224. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 224. 

225. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 225. 

226. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 226. 

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227. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 227. 

228. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 228. 

CTJ AND THOMAS ATTONITO

229. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 229. 

230. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 230. 

231. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 231. 

232. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 232. 

233. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 233. 

234. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 234. 

235. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 235. 

236. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 236. 

237. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 237. 

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238. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 238. 

239. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 239. 

240. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 240. 

241. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 241. 

242. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 242. 

243. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 243. 

FULLERTON LAND AND THE INDIVIDUALS

244. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 244. 

245. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 245. 

246. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 246. 

247. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 247. 

248. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 248. 

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249. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 249. 

250. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 250. 

251. Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the 

allegations contained in paragraph 251.

FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

252. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 251 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

253. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 253 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

253 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

254. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 254 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

254 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION

255. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 254 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

256. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 256 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

256 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

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admit or deny same 

257. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 257 of the Amended 

Complaint as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that 

Paragraphs 257 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or 

information to admit or deny same 

THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION

258. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 257 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

259. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 259 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

259 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

260. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 260 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

260 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

261. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 261 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

261 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION

262. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 261 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

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263. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 263 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

263 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

264. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 264 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

264 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION

265. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 264 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

266. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 266 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

266 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

267. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 267 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

267 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION

268. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 267 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

269. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 269 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

269 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

270. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 270 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

270 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

271. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 270 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

272. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 272 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

272 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

273. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 273 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

273 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

EIGHTH CAUSE OF ACTION

274. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 273 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in ful. 

275. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 275 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

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275 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

276, Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 276 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

276 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

277. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 277 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

277 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

NINTH CAUSE OF ACTION

278. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 277 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

279. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 279 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

279 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

280. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 280 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

280 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

TENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

281. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

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Paragraphs 1 through 280 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

282. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 282 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

282 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

283. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 283 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

283 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

ELEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

284. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 283 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

285. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 285 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

285 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

286. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 286 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

286 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

TWELFTH CAUSE OF ACTION

287. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 286 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full 

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288. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 288 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

288 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

289. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 289 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

289 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

THIRTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

290. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 289 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

291. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 291 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

291 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

292. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 292 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

292 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

FOURTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

293. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 292 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

294. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 294 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

294 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

295. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 295 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

295 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

296. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 296 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

296 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

FIFTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

297. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 296 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

298. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 298 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

298 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

299. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 299 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

299 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

SIXTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

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300. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 299 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

301. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 301 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

301 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

302. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 302 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

302 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

SEVENTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

303. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 302 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

304. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 304 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

304 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

305. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 305 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

305 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

306. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 306 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

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306 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

EIGHTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

307. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 306 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

308. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 308 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

294 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

309. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 309 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

309 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

NINETEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

310. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 309 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

311. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 311 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

311 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

312. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 312 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

312 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

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admit or deny same 

TWENTIETH CAUSE OF ACTION

313. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 312 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

314. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 314 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

314 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

315. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 315 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

315 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

316. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 316 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

316 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

TWENTY FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

317. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 316 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

318. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 318 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

318 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

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319. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 319 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

319 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION

320. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 319 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

321. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 321 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

321 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

322. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 322 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

322 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION

323. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 322 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

324. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 324 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

324 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

325. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 325 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

325 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

326. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 326 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

326 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

TWENTY FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION

327. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 326 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

328. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 328 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

328 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

329. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 329 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

329 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION

330. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 329 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

331. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 331 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

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331 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

332. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 332 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

332 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

. TWENTY SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION

333. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 332 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

334. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 334 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

334 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

335. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 335 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

335 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

336. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 336 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

336 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION

337. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

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Paragraphs 1 through 336 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

338. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 338 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

338 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

339. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 339 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

339 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY EIGHTH CAUSE OF ACTION

340. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 339 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

341. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 341 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

341 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

342. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 342 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

342 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

TWENTY NINTH CAUSE OF ACTION

343. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 342 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

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344. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 344 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

344 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

345. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 345 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

345 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

THIRTIETH CAUSE OF ACTION

346. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 345 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

347. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 347 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

347 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

348. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 348 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

348 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

THIRTY FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION

349. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 348 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

350. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 350 of the Amended Complaint 

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as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

350 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

351. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 351 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

351 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

THIRTY SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION

352. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 351 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

353. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 353 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

353 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

354. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 354 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

354 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same. 

THIRTY THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION

355. Repeat and reallege their responses to the allegations contained in 

Paragraphs 1 through 354 of the Amended Complaint as if set forth herein in full. 

356. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 356 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

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356 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

357. Deny the allegations contained in Paragraphs 357 of the Amended Complaint 

as conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that Paragraphs 

357 contains allegations of fact, Defendants lack sufficient knowledge or information to 

admit or deny same 

FIRST AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint fails to state a claim on which relief can be 

granted. 

SECOND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint fails to state a claim on which an award of 

attorneys’ fees can be granted. 

THIRD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by the doctrine of laches. 

FOURTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by the doctrine of waiver. 

FIFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by the doctrine of estoppel. 

SIXTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by the doctrine of unclean hands. 

SEVENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by the doctrine of unjust enrichment. 

EIGHTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

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 Plaintiffs’ claims are barred, in whole or in part, by the applicable statute 

of limitations. 

NINTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

 The Amended Complaint is barred by Plaintiffs’ failure to exhaust 

administrative remedies prior to filing suit. 

TENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

The allegations contained in the Amended Complaint do not establish that 

Defendants constitute a single employer, joint employer and/or alter ego company with 

Finesse Construction LLC or Innovative Disposal Systems LLC.. 

ELEVENTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

Plaintiffs’ claims are barred because all of Defendants’ actions toward or 

concerning Plaintiffs were justified, were privileged, were taken in good faith and for 

legitimate purposes, and were not in violation of any obligation owed to Plaintiffs. 

TWELFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE

Defendants reserve the right to assert additional defenses based upon facts learned 

during discovery. 

THIRTEENTH AFFIRMATIVE DENFESNE AND FIRST CROSS CLAIM

Should the trier of fact determine that Defendants Innovative and Finesse are 

liable, Defendants Innovative and Finesse are entitled to recover the full amount from the 

co-defendants. 

JURY TRIAL

Defendants Innovative and Finesse hereby demand a jury trial. 

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WHEREFORE, Defendants request judgment against Plaintiffs with respect to 

the claims asserted in the Amended Complaint, dismissing the Amended Complaint in 

the above action, together with costs and disbursements and any other relief this Court 

may deem just and proper. 

Dated: September 7, 2007 

 Ardsley, NY 

 Leonard Herman Esq. 

 By:___________________________ 

 Leonard Herman (LH-3174) 

 75 Euclid Ave. 

 Ardsley, NY 10502 

 (914) 674-4936 

 Attorney for Defendants 

Finesse Construction LLC and 

Innovative Disposal Systems 

LLC 

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