Canter v. Lakewood of Voorhees LP
New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division
22 A.3d 68 (2011)
- Written by Rich Walter, JD
Facts
Lakewood of Voorhees Associates LP (Lakewood) (defendant) was a well-capitalized limited partnership. Lakewood’s limited partner, Seniors Healthcare, Inc. (SHI) (defendant), owned the great majority of Lakewood’s shares. Even though the same team managed both Lakewood and SHI, the two companies operated independently of each other. Lakewood owned Lakewood of Voorhees Nursing Home (nursing home) (defendant). The contractor (defendant) that handled the nursing home’s day-to-day management was a wholly owned subsidiary of SHI. After sustaining injuries at the nursing home, Sanford Canter (plaintiff) sued Lakewood, SHI, the two companies’ management team, the nursing home, and the contractor for negligence. The trial court denied SHI’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds that the interlocking relationship between SHI, Lakewood, the nursing home, and the contractor raised a genuine question as to whether SHI controlled Lakewood’s operations. SHI appealed to the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Simonelli, J.)
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