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  • 8/2/2019 D.E. 1-2 NOTICE of REMOVAL From Civil District Court, Orleans Parish, Case Number 2012-02880 - Exhibit a, State

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    A T T O R N E Y 'S N A ME : D'Amico, Darla 19277A N D A D D R E S S : Slidell LA 70458

    CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANSSTATE OF LOUISIANA

    NO: 2012 -0 2 8 8 0 2 DIVISION: " A " SEC TION: VESI CH , RITA versus ACE AMER ICAN INSURANCE COM PAN Y ETAL

    CITATIONT O : H I L TO N M AN AG EM EN T, L.L.C.

    T H R O U G H : ITS A G E N T FOR SERVI CE O F PRO CESS:CO RPO RATI O N SERVI CE CO M PAN Y3 2 0 SO M ERU L O S STREETBATO N RO UG E L A 70802-6129

    YOU HAVE BEEN SUED:

    You must either comply with the demand contained in the pet it ionFOR DAMAGES VW REQUEST FOR NOTICEa cert if ied copy of wh ich ac com panie s this citat ion, or f ile an answ er or other legal pleading in the off ice oof this Court , Room 402, Civil Courts Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA, within f i f teen (15) dservice hereof under penalty of default

    A D D | T ) 0 N A L j N F O R M A T I O NLegal assistance Is advisable. If you want a lawyer and can't find one, you may call the New OrleansLawyer Referral Service at 504-561- 8828, This Re ferral Service operates in conjunction with theNew O rleans Bar Association, ff you qualify, you may b e entitled to free legal assistance through theNew Orleans Legal Assistance C orp. You may call them at 800-624-4771 or 504-525-4431.*****"**COURT PERSONNEL ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE *"* * * * * *

    IN WI T N E S S H E R E O F , I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Civil Districtthe Parish o f Orlean s, State of LA March 23 , 2012Clerk's Office, Room 402, Civil Courts421 Loyo la AvenueNew Orleans, LA

    DALE N.AT KINS , C leThe Civil District Coufor the Parish of QftCaState of

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    On thisPERSONAL SERVICE

    . day of

    SHERIFF'S RETURN( for use of process servers only)

    * On th is .served a c opy of the w/ i pet it ion

    FOR DAMAGES W/ REQUEST FOR NOTICE

    DOMICIL IARY SERVICEOIday of

    _ serve d a cop y of the w/ i pFOR DAMAGES VW REQUEST FOR NOTICE

    O nHILTON MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. O n HILTON MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

    THROUG H: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS: THROUGH; ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF

    * by leaving same at the dwel l ing house, or

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    CIVTL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANSSTATE OF LOUISIANA ,>,

    --M -2&S-0 DIVISION %_fS DOCKET NORITA VESICH

    VERSUSACE AM ERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, HILTON RTVERSIDE, L.L-C. d

    HELTOSNEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE AND RIVERSIDE PARKING,HELTON WO RLDW IDE, INC., rNTERNATlbNAL RTVERCENTER L ESSE E, HELTON MANAGEMENT, L L C . AND HILTON NEW ORLEANS, L.L.CFILED: _____ DEPUTY CLERK

    ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DAMAGESTO THE CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS, STALOUISIANA AND THE HONORABLE JUDGES THEREOF:

    The petition of R ita Vesich, a person of the full age of majority and a resident of thof Orleans, State of Louisiana, appearing througi^undersigned counsel, respectfully repre

    1.Made defendants herein are:1. / Ace American Insurance Company, a foreign insurer authorized to do anddoing business in New Orleans, Louisiana, and within the jurisdictionHonorable Court.2. -' Hilton Riverside, L.L.C, also known as and/or doing business as HiltOrleans Riverside and Riverside Parking (hereinafter co llectively the

    a foreign corporation authorized to and doing business in the State of Lohaving its principal business establishment at 2 Poydras Street, NewLouisiana, and its registered office in Baton R ouge, Louisiana.3 . Hilton Worldwide, Inc. (hereinafter collectively the Hilton), a foreign corauthorized to and doing business in the State of Louisiana having its pbusiness establishment at 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana,registered office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.4.

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    2.Jurisdiction and Venue are proper pursuant to the Louisiana Code of Civil Pro

    Articles 6,42,73,74 and 76 and Louisiana Revised Statutes 22:1269, and Louisiana Revise22:1295.

    3.Said defendants are justly and truly indebted jointly, severally, and solidarity

    plaintiff, Rita Vesich, in amounts to be determined by this Honorable Court, plus legathereon from date of udicial demand until paid, for costs of these proceedings, and for the to wit:

    4.On Saturday, March 26, 2011 the plaintiff, Rita Vesich, and Anne ZoUer Kie

    attending an event at the Hilton Riverside Hotel, also known as and doing business as HilOrleans Riverside and Riverside Parking ("th e Hilton") located at 2 Poydras Street, New Louisiana 70140. Anne ZoUer Kiefer, who was driving, picked up the plaintiff, Rita Vesictwo ladies proceeded to the Hilton H otel, and specifically to the Hilton valet parking area

    5.Anne ZoUer Kiefer, requested assistance from theHilton valet parking em ployee or

    for the plaintiff, Rita Vesich, who walks with a cane. The Hilton valet parking attendantAnne Zoller Kiefer that the valet parking was full and that valet parking could not accomthem. The Hilton valet parking employee instructed Anne Zoller Kiefer to proceed to the Riverside Parking lot.

    As instructed, on the said date and time, Anne Zoller Kiefer and the plaintiff, Ritathen proceeded to the Hilto n's Riverside Parking garage. Anne Zoller Kiefer pressed the bassistance multiple times and waited for assistance; without success. Anne Zoller Kiefer en

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    before the flight of steps end. Approximately four feet from the bottom flight step or riseran isolated, single riser step, with no handrail, and which is not a ram p.

    8.Anne Zoller Kiefer walked first down the steps with the plaintiff, Rita Vesich, fo

    Anne Zoller Kiefer. After taking a couple of steps, Anne Zoller Kiefer nearly missed the single riser step and almost tripped, at the unexpected and unanticipated step down, whichandrail. Anne Zoller Kiefer reached outher arm to warn theplaintiff, Rita Vesich, who wfollowing Anne Zoller Kiefer. However, the plaintiff, Rita Vesich, already started to trisingle step, isolated from the main stairway, and she tumbled over the step, falling into thetraffic lane of the parking garage, where vehicular .traffic was present, which resulted in thhereinafter described.

    9.At all times relevant herein, the property in question and its parking garage was u

    ownership, care, custody, and control of the Hilton. As the owner and custodian, the Hiltonparty responsible for the maintenance , m anagement, care, upkeep, and repair of its subject and its parking garage.

    10.The incident hereinabove described occurred without fault o f the plaintiff, Rita Ve

    all times pertinent hereto, the subject parking premises and parking garage werexmaintaidangerous, unsafe, hazardous and negligent manner, as contemplated and within the meLouisiana Civil Code Articles 660, 231 5,2317 ,2317.1, and 2322, and under the doctrine oloquitur.

    III.At all times' pertinent hereto, the unsafe and hazardous condition of the premises

    parking garage, including, but not limited to its handrails, railings, stairs, risers, lighti

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    garage, including particularly, but not exclusively, with its handrails, railings, stairs, risersand surrounding conditions.

    13 .The negligent acts of omission and commission on the part of he Hilton, in addition

    hereinabove mentioned, include particularly, but not exclusively, the following:a) In owning, maintaining, managing and/or controlling its premises, its parkinits handrails, railings, stairs, risers, lighting, and surrounding conditiohazardous, dangerous, defective and negligent manner, which endangepresented a seriousriskof bodily harm to its patrons, visitors, guests and/or

    b) In failing to inform, caution and protect its patrons, visitors, guests and/orof existing dangerous conditions and to prevent such an incident as describc) In failing to exercise reasonable care and to take appropriate measuprecautions that could have eliminated the dangers and serious risk of bodfrom occurring on its property, or otherwise to protect individuals, espepatrons, visitors, guests and/or invitees, such as the plaintiff, Rita Vesiknown and foreseeable harm and injury on the premises;d) In failing to ascertain problems and administer proper maintenance to its pits parking garage, its handrails, railings, stairs, risers, lighting and surr

    conditions;e) In failing to provide sufficiently safe premises and stairs, with no alternativexit, for its patrons, guests, visitors and/or invitees, such as that encounterplaintiff, Rita Vesich, who was walking with a cane.f) In allowing violations to exist and in failing to adhere to the InternationalCode, the Standard Building Code, any other applicable Building or other gCodes, including the Life Safety Code, and the applicable AmericaDisabilities A ct ("ADA") of 1990 and the United States Department of JustAttorney General requirements and guidelines, set forth in 42 U.S.C. 120

    regarding it premises, its parking garage, its handrails, railings, stairs,riserand surrounding conditions;g) In violating app licable Building Code Regulations and/or Safety Codes, bythe concrete stairs, treads and risers, to violate the minimum dimrequirements, and particularly the depth requirements that the tread or hoportion of each step is less than that allowed by International Building Codlimits the depth for a persons foot to fit on the tread and which resu lts in afoot having less area to make contact on the way up or down the stairs.h) In allowing the outdoor parking garage concrete stairs and surroundindesigned and to exist in a condition that allows water to accumulate on or astairs, including from outside factors and by cars that traverse in the pe

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    main stairway, without required handrails or handrail extensions; which single step caused a hazard and was not appropriately marked.k) In failing to comply with the applicable Americans with D isabilities Act (of 1990, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney requirements and guidelines, and the governing Building and/or Safety Callowing the handrails and handrail extensions on either side of the flight othe stair run to exist in an sufficient state, which handrails or handrail extenless than the minimum height requirements above the nosing of the treads aone tread depth past the bottom riser.

    !1) In violating applicable Building Code Rep lati on s and/or Safety Codehandrail existing at the single 6" riser, where the plaintiff, Rita Vesich. trfell.m) In failing to comply with the applicable Americans with Disabilities Actof 1990, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney requirements and guidelines, and the governing Building Code RegulatioSafety Codes, by allowing the single, isolated step without a handrail to drop off onto the traffic lane of the garage, without detectable w arnings osurfaces for transitions in sidewalks; instead of having a ramp with a handrthe proximity to the preceding flight of steps.n) In allowing he stairwell, to exist in an improperly illuminated, imilluminated, and improperly maintained state.o) Any and all other acts of negligence which may be proven at trial, of this

    all of which ac ts of om ission and comm ission are in violation of the dictates of common slaws and ordinances of the Parish of Orleans, the State of Louisiana, any applicable federaany applicable and governing Building Codes and other applicable codes, which are incoherein as if expressly pled in externa, including, but a ct limited to; (1) the InternationalCode. International Code Council; (2) the Standard Building Code, also know as theBuilding Code, promulgated by the Southern Building Congress; (3) the 2010 AmericDisabilities (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. September 15,2010, United States Dof Justice, promulgated in 42 U.S.C. 12101, et. seq; and/or (4) the Official Manual of tof State Fire Marshal, the Life Safety Code, promulgated by the National Fire PAssociation.

    14.

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    15.As a result of the foregoing, theplaintiff, Rita Vesich, was caused to sustained injur

    ligaments, ne rves, tendo ns, blood vessels, and other soft structures of her head and body, ibut not limited to , injuries to her left shoulder, left ankle, left foot, and injuries to the nervoand psyche, as well as emotional and mental distress.

    16.As a result of the foregoing, theplaintiff, Rita Vesich, has suffered damages, inclu

    not limited to , past and future physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoymendisability, for which the Defendants herein are liable, jointly, severally, and/or solidariplaintiff, Rita Vesich, has required emergency hospital treatments, she has required cmedical care and attention; and she has been handicapped in her ac tivities. These conditicontinued to worsen and/orbecome permanent; the full residual and sequelae o f her injuryet not fully known, but may be severe; all of which are to her damage, in amounts to be deby this Honorable Court.

    WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, Rita Vesich, prays that the defendants, Hilton RiL.L.C., also known as and/or doing business as Hilton New Orleans Riverside and RParking, Hilton Worldwide, Inc., International Rivercenter Lessee, L.I.c, Hilton ManaL.L.C., and Hilton New Orleans, L.L.C., be duly cited to appear and answer this Petition; tall legal delays and due proceedings had, there be judgment herein in favor ofplaintiff, Ritaand against the defendants, Hilton Riverside, L.L.C. also known as and/or doing businessNew Orleans Riverside and Riverside Parking, Hilton Worldwide, Inc., International RivLessee, L.L .C , H ilton Management, L .L.C , and HiltonNew Orleans, L.L .C , jointly, sevesolidarity, in amounts to be determined by this Honorable Court, together with legal interes

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    Respectfully submitted,FRApfKJ.A PROFESSION

    BY :

    PLEASE SERVE:

    MRLAL.TTAMICO (#19277)FRANK J. D'AMICO (#4478)240 FREMAUX AVE.SLIDELL, LOUISIANA 70458TELEPHONE: (985) 645-0088FACSIMILE: (985) 645-0034

    HILTON RIVERSIDE, L.L.C. d/b/aHILTON NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDEAND RIVERSIDE PARKINGThrough its agent for service of process:Corporation Service Company320 Somerulos StreetBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-6129HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC.Through its agent for service of process:Louisiana Secretary of StateCorporation Service Company320 Somerulos StreetBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-6129INTERNATIONAL RIVERCENTER L ESSEE, L.L.C.Through its agent for service of process:Mr. Robert C. Carpenter2 Poydras Street, 2nd FloorNew Orleans, Louisiana 70140HILTON M ANAGEMENT, L.L.C.Through its agent for service of process:Corporation Service Company320 Somerulos StreetBaton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-6129ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYThrough its agent for service of process:Louisiana Secretary of StateMr. James J. Donelon8585 Archives AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809HILTON NEW ORLEANS, L.L.C,

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    CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS XSTATE O F LOUISIANA A

    N O ~ ^ / . i * 2 ^ DIVISION " , / r : % Q & T N ORITAVESICH "V

    VERSUSACE A MER ICAN INSURANCE COM PANY, HILTON RTVERSHJE, L.L.C. dHILTON NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE AND RIVERSIDE PARKING,HILTO N W ORLD WIDE, INC., INTERNATIONAL RTVERCENTER LESSE E, LHILTO N M ANAGEMENT, L.L.C. AND HILTON NEW ORLEANS, L.L.C

    FILED: DEPUTY CLERKREQUEST FOR NOTICE

    NOW IN TO CO UR T, through undersigned counsel, come the plaintiff, RITA Vwho, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 157Article 1913 etseq., requests that the Clerk of this H onorable Court provide written noticeat least ten (10) days in advance of any date fixed for any trial or hearing of this cause, whExceptions, Rules, Motions or the amendments thereof, further requesting that in accordanthe provisions of Articles 1913 and 1914 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, undersigned also be given immediate written notice of any other order or judgm ent m ade or in this cause upon entry of any such order or judgment whether on the merits, Exceptions, the amendments thereof.

    Respectfully submitted,FRANK J. D'AMICO,.A PROFESSIONAL LA \

    BY:,FRANK J. D'AM ICO (#4478)

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    ATTORNEY'S NAME: D'Amico, Darta 19277A N D A D D R E S S : Slideli LA 70458

    NO: 2012

    CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANSSTATE OF LOUISIANA

    . 0 2 8 8 0 6 D I V I S I O N : " A " S E C T I O N : V E S I C H , RITA ve rsus ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP ANY ETAL

    CITATIONT O : INTERNATIONAL R IVERCENTER LES SEE, L.L.C.

    THRO UGH: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROC ESS:MR. ROBERT C. CARPENTER2 POYDRAS STREET, 2ND FLOO RNEW ORLEANS LA 70140

    YOU HAVE BEEN SUED;You must either comply with the demand contained in the petit ion

    FOR DAMAGES W7 REQUEST FOR SERVICEa certi f ied copy of which accompanies this c itation, or f i le an answe r or other lega l pleading in the off ice oof this Court, Room 402 , Civi l Courts Building, 421 Loyola Avenue , New O rleans, LA, within f if teen (15) dservice hereof under penalty of default

    ADDIT IONAL INFORMATIONLegal assistance is advisable. If you want a lawyer and can't find one, you may call the New O rleansLawyer Referral Service at 504-561- 8828. This Referral Service operates in conjunction with theNew Orleans Bar Association. If you qualify, you may be entitled to free legal assistance through theNew Orleans Legal Assistance Corp. You may call them at 800-624-4771 or 504-525-4431.' " " " " C O U R T PERSONNEL ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE*** * *" * *

    IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Civil Districtthe Parish of Orleans, State of LA March 23,2012Clerk's Office, Room 402, C ivil Courts421 Loyola AvenueNew Orleans, LA

    DALE N. ATKIN S, CleT h e Civil District Courfor the Parish of (State of LAby

    On thisPERSONAL SERVICE

    _day of_

    SHERIFF'S RETURN(for use of process servers only)

    * On th isserved a copy of th e w/i peti t ion

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    THROUGH: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS: THROUGH: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF P

    * by leaving sam e at the dwell ing house , or * abode, in the hands of _ _ _ _

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    State of Lo uisianaSecretary of State04/04/2012

    Legal Services SectioP.O. Box 94125. Baton Rouge, LA

    (225) 822-0415

    HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC,7930 JONES BRANCH DR.MCLEAN, VA 22102

    Suit No.: 20122880CIVIL DISTRICT COU RTORLEANS PARISHRITAVESICHACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, ETAL

    Dear Sir/Madam:I am enclosing citation served in regard to the above entitled proceeding. Please call the attorney that tiled thdocume nt if you have any questions regarding this proceeding. If you received this docum ent in error, pleasereturn it to the above ad dress with a letter of explanation.

    Yours very truly,TOM SCHEDLERSecretary of State

    Served on: TOM SCHEDLERServed by: E CUMMINSSCOPE

    Date: 0*03(2012Title: DEPUTY SHERIFF

    No:869379III

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    Case 2:12-cv-01129-ILRL-DEK Docum ent 1-2 Filed 05/02/12 PATTORNEY'S NAME: D'Amico, Darla 19277AND ADDRESS: Slldell LA 70458

    CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANSSTATE OF LOUISIANANO : 2012-02880 5 DIVISION: " A " SECTION: 15

    VESICH, RITA versus ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ETALC I T A T I O NTO : HILTON WORLDWIDE, INC.THROUGH: ITS AGENflFQR SERVICE OF PROCESS:LOUISIANASECRETARY O FSTATE

    BATON ROUGE LAYOU HAVE BEEN SUED:You m ust either comply wish the demand contained in the petition

    FOR DAMAGES VW REQUEST FOR NOTICE

    SERVED O NT M SCHEDLEA P R 0 3 2 0 12

    SECRETARY OF STACOMMERCIAL m S

    a certified copy of which accompanies this citation, or file an answer or other legal pleading in the office of the Cleof this Court, Room 402, Civil Courts Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, New O rleans, LA, within fifteen (15) days after service h ereof under penalty of defaultADDltIONAL INFORMATION "~~ Legal assistance is advisable, if you want a Sawyer and can't find one, you may call ihe New OrleansLawyer ReferraS Service at 504-561 - 828. This Referral Service operates in conjunction with theNew Orleans BarAssociatian. If you qualify, you may be entitled to free lega! assistance through theNew Orleans Legal Assistance Corp. You may caif them at 800-624-4771 or 504-5254431.

    " ' " " " CO URT PERSONNEL ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE*******IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and aff ix the seal of the Civi l District Court the Parish of Orleans, State of LA March 23,2012Clerk's Office, Room 402, Civil Courts421 Loyola AvenueNew Orleans, LA

    DALE N. ATKINS, Clerk ofThe Civi l District Courtfor the Parish of Or|sState of LAby . . . . . . . . . .Deputy Clerk

    On this

    SHERIFF'S RETURN(for use of process servers only)PERSONAL SERVICE

    _ day of. served a copy of the w/i petitionFOR DAfcSAGES W/ REQUEST FOR NOTICE

    DOMICILIARY SERVICE_ day of

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    HILTON WORLDW IDE, INC. HILTON W ORLDWIDE, INC.

    THROUGH: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OFPROCESSiLOUISfANASECRETARY OF STATE THROUGH: ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OFPRGCESS:LOUISIANASECRETARY OF STATE

    Returned same day

    Deputy Sheriff of _Mileage:

    by leaving same at the dw elling hquse, or usual plaabode, in the hands ofa person of suitable age and discretion residing thea member of tile domiciliary establishment whose and other facts connected with this service I learneinterrogating HIM / HER the saidHILTON WORLDWIDE, INC.

    J ENTERED /_ being absent from the dom icile at time of said seReturned same day No.rSEGBftflSBiiAPR 02,2012

    E.B.R. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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