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5, In early 199:1, during a project to renovate the Scranton Central!-ligh
School (SCHS) which is owned by LJC, Alex Camayd, AlA, principal in the
architectural firm of Leung, !-lemmieI' and Camayd and who serves as architect for the
project and agent of LJC, identified the need for LJC to hire an independent specialist to
perform a preliminary assessment of the presence and possible abatement of hazardous
materials at SCHS,
6. As a result of the recommendation to hire an independent contractor by
letter dated January 27, 199:1, Bart Burne, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic
Operations, accepted the January 11, 1993 proposal of Cocciardi pertaining to a Phase I
Environmental Study for the presence of hazardous materials in SCHS, (attached
hereto as Exhibit A)
7. By later dated March 5,1993, Cocciardi provided LJC with a Proposal of
Services for a Phase II-Ill Environmental Audit Procedures to be performed for LJC at
the SCHS. (attached hereto as Exhibit B)
8, After negotiations between Cocciardi and LJC, the proposal for Phase 11-
III Environmental Audit Procedures testing/specification phase was resubmitted by
Cocciardi to LJC under letter dated July 12, 199:1. (attached hereto as Exhibit C)
9. After further negotiations between Cocciardi and LJC, the aforestated July
12,199:1 proposal was amended by proposal dated July 20, 199:1. (attached hereto as
Exhibit D)
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llJ, The July 2lJ, 1993 proposal of Cocciardi fur I'hnse 11-111 Environmentnl
Audit Procedures was nccepted by LJC ns further evidenced by the signature of Dr.
Joseph G. Morelli, President of LJC dated July 27, 1993. (attached hereto as Exhibit E)
11. Under an ndditionnlleller of July 12, 1993, Cocciardi provided LJC with a
revised proposnlto provide services designnted to cover consulting costs for the
ongoing provision of curriculum development services which proposnl wns accepted by
LjC ns evidenced by the signature of Dr. Joseph G. Morelli, President, dated August 4,
1993. (attnched hereto ns Exhibit F)
12. At about this time, numerous specification meetings and discussions
occurred between Cocciardi, LJC and LJe's nrchitect, Leung Hemmler Camayd, P.c.
with regnrd to Phase II services to be provided by Cocciardi.
13. As nn outgrowth of the meetings and discussions between Coccinrdi, LjC,
and Leung Hemmler Camayd, P.c., it was agreed between Cocciardi nnd LjC that
Phase II services should include nn)' minor remedinl nctivities which needed to be
completed.
14, These disrussions am! the ngreement arc further evidenced by the
Cocciardi letter dated September 111, 1993, addressed to Dr, Bart Burne of LlC (attached
hereto as Exhibit G)
15, Phase I Environmental Study services were performed by Cocciardi for
LJC at the SCHS and Cocciardi has been reimbursed for the work by LJC
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Hi. Phase 1/ Environmental Audit Procedures services werl! performed by
Cocdilrdi for LJC at the SCHS ami Cocdilrdi has been reimbursed for the work by LJC.
17. On November 31l, 1993, Phase 11/ Environmental Remediation cost
summilries were provided to LJC and to the project construction managers, Sardoni
Construction, for LJe's construction project at SCHS, (attached hereto as Exhibit H)
18, Between November 10 and November 20,1993, Cocdardi provided Phase
III remedial activities in order to allow Scranton Steam Company to operate in SCHS as
evidenced by Invoice # 93235 which was issued to LJC by Cocdardi and for which
Cocdardi has been reimbursed, (attached hereto as Exhibit I)
19. Between November, 1993 and March, 1994, Cocdardi continued to
perform Phase I, 1/, and III consulting services on behalf of LJC under the provisions
and authority of the aforestated proposals. (see paragraphs 6 and 1(1)
20, Permits were filed for LJC in compliance with the National Emissions
Standards and Hazardous Air Pollutants Act, and the U,S. EPA permitting
requirements for asbestos abatement and demolition activities by Cocdardi on or about
February 18, 1994. Included with this were clarifications for lead based paint
spedfications and the site safety and health plan. (attached hereto as Exhibit J)
21. Cocdilrdi issued InVoice # 93256, Invoice # 93277 and Invoice # 93276 in
the total amount of $9,616.00 for Phase If-II/ services which has been paid by LJC.
(attached hereto as Exhibit K)
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22. Beginning in March, 11)1).\, Cocdardi performed Phase 111 consulting
serviCl's for LJC at SCHS under the terms and authority of the July 20, 11)1)3 proposal.
23. Cocdardi issued Invoice #1),1295, Invoice #1)'\365, Invoice #1)'\31l1) and
Invoice #1),\41)0 in the total amount of $66,127,31 for Phase 111 consulting services
provided by Cocdardi to LJe. (attached hereto ilS Exhibit L)
24. Cocdardi perfornll'd all consulting services identified in the foregoing
paragraph on behalf of LJe.
25, All consulting services identified in the foregoing paragraph 23, were
provided by Cocciardi to LJC in compliance with and under the authority of the July 20,
11)93 proposal.
26, LJC has failed to reimburse Cocciardi for the Phase III consulting services
identified in the foregoing paragraph 23, LJC is delinquent in the payment of these
consulting services,
27. LJC is in default of and has breached the terms and conditions of the July
20, 1993 proposal.
28. LJC has received the benefit of the consulting services provided to it by
Cocciardi and has been unjustly enriched or enhanced by the receipt of those consulting
services.
21), LJC has not reimbursed Cllcdardi $66,127,31 for the benefit of the services
identified in the a(orl'stated paragraph 23,
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30, On Octobcr 30, IYY4, a ~1I'c.final inspcction was conductcd at SCHS by
Cocciardi on bchalf of LJC, which inspcction was conductcd subscqucnt to thc
Environmental Remcdiation activitics which took placc during thc Spring and Summcr
of 1994, Conclusions of that prc.final inspcction wcrc providcd by Cocciardi to LJC.
(attached hereto as Exhibit M)
31, Bctwcen August, 1993 and Junc, 1994, Cocciardi provided curriculum
consulting services to LJC, pursuant to the aforestated proposal.
32. As a result of having provided curriculum consulting services to LjC,
Coccinrdi issued Invoice #93134, Invoice #93136, Invoice #93252, Invoice #94292,
Invoice #94359 and Invoice #94388, which Invoiccs total $2,270.00. (attached hereto as
Exhibit N)
33. LJC, although having rcceived curriculum consulting services from
Cocciardi, has failed to reimbursc Cocciardi the aforestated $2,270.00.
34. LjC is in default of and has breached the terms and conditions of the July
12,1993 proposal.
35. LJC has received the benefit of the consulting services provided to it by
Cocciardi and has becn unjustly enriched or enhanced by the reccipt of those consulting
services,
36, LJC has not reimbursed Cocciardi $2,270,00 for the benefit of the services
identified in the aforcstated pnragmph 32,
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EXHIBIT B
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Safety . Health . Environment:11
Training and COl1Sulting
HaJ::ch 5, 1993
Or. Bart Burne
Assistant ~resid.nt
Lackawanna Junior college
901 ~rospect Ave.
Scranton, ~A 18595
RE: ~roposAl of Services
~hase II-III Environmental Andit ~rocedures
Oear Bart:
As stated in I1IY memo of 2/26/93, I am enclosing pricing and
specifications for a combined ~hase II-III effort in the Scranton
Central Building, which you are purchasing. In my memo of 1/1/93,
I stated that costs of approximately $5,000,- $10,000 would be
required to conduct the phase II study. These costs may be
slightly elevated, due to the inclusion of some ~hase .III
(abatement/removal) work during the ~hase II process, which will
greatly reduce your final ~hase III costs.
Subsequently, I have delineated specific costs/scope of
activities to certify as safe/compliant, the ~eas identified in
the ~hase ,I study.
~lease feel free to contact me if any additional info~ation is
necessary, or if you wish to schedule these actions through our
group.
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Cocciardi , Associates, Inc.
CSP License 19763
Asbestos Inspector License 1003714
Asbestos Supervisor License 1002672
Asbestos Management ~lanner License 1003714
~A DER - Water Quality Underground Storage
Tank License 1280
Bureau of Radiation Protection License '1103
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Activitv Sucrcrested Date ~ v(
4.1 Reinspection for removal Upon notification $500
of previously cited of removal by
laboratory chemicals, Scranton School
chemical hazards & District
maLntenance supplies y
chemicals
4.2 Radon Testing, in Imme,diately $950
compliance with .Schools. ;i
quidelines
4.3 Respirable & non-respirable Immediately $650
dust particle testing
throughout the building,
due to the amount of fibers,
particles & dusts evidenced
throughout the building.
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The total cost for the complete testing program as cited above
for the specification/approval of contractors for remediation,
where required, and for testing and inspection for remediation
once scheduled is 514,720. Additional times and tests can be
billed on a hourly basis, as cited above. Final remediation
costs (Phase III) will be vastly reduced, as you will be paying
outside environmental contractors only for specific segments of
work, where requLred, as delineated by this phase II work.
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to ini~iate this Phase
II-III approach, or if you require any additional information in
this area.
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July 12, 1993
Safety . Health . Environmental
Tr:lining and Consulting
Dr. Bart Burne
Assistant Pre~ident
Lackawanna Junior College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18595
RE: Phase II-IIII Environmental Procedures
Testing/Specification Phase
Dear Dr. Burne:
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Enclosed please find my Harch 5, 1993.proposal of services for
the Scranton Central Buildinq. As specified, sections 1.1
(Buildinq Asbestos Air Monitorinq); 1.2 (~~ specs, permits and
contractor qualifications); 2.1 (Lead Paint determination); 2.2
(Ambient Lead in Air determination); 3.1 (PCB testing); 4.1
Buildinq Review, (including pigeon droppings and spores in the
attic); 4.2 (Radon) and 4.3 (Respirable and Non-Respirable dust
testinq) should be initiated immediately. Costs for these
sections of the proposal are $12r120 (see attachment for
breakdown) "
Initiatinq this process now should meet your fall deadlines. We
will prioritize any testing in areas where current occupancy is
occurrinq, or where you anticipate occupancy.
Note, this figure does not include on-site time to test and
monitor the projects once scheduled. This time will be estimated
once specifications are completed, but will be billed per the 3/5
quote at $48/hr. and $38/sample. This includes section 1.3, 1.4
(Asbestos Removal/Air Monitorinq); 2.3 and 2.4 (lead removal
specifications (if necessary) and lead in water testing]; and
section 3.2 ((packaqinq and testing of PCB ballasts (if
identified)] .
Please feel free to contact me if any additional information is
necessary, or if you wish to schedule this project,
Sincerely,
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I Cocciardi' Associates, Inc,
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July 20, 1993
Dr. Bart Burne
Assistant president
Lackawanna Junior College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18595
REI Phase II-III I Environmental Procedures
Specifications Amendments
Dear Dr. Burne:
As discussed with Mr. Alex Camyd, please find the following
amendments.to my July 12, 1993 proposal of services for the
Scranton Central Building, As originally specified, in this
proposal, we will be completing Sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2
(note, this is a change which additionally includes the packaqing
of PCB materials) 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 as specified in the attached
March 5, 1993 proposal. Costs for these services is S12,120.
This Phase II-III review should be accomplished as soon as
possible to allow for any remediation which is necessary during
the early fall of 1993.
Please noter the figure does not include on-site time for minor
remediations which we may be accomplished with our staff. This
minor remediation phase can only be estimated once the
specifications for the environmental work has been matched with
those of the architect for the project. Time for any remediation
which we can accomplish will be billed at $48/hour and
S38/sample. This includes sections 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, and 2.4 of the
March 5, 1993 proposal (attached). If all remediation services
are minor, the total cost of remediation may be $3,000-$5,000, if
accomplished with our staff. If major environmental remediation
is necessary, (not be accomplished with our staff) the S31000-
$5,000 may be necessary for monitoring the projects and f nal
clearance air samples.
4823 E, Trindle Road, Suite 100 . ~lechanicsburg, PA 17055 . (71 i) i63.Hi5 . FAX (717) 763.2080
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Safety · Health . EnvIronmental
Trolnlng and Consulting
Dr. Bart Burne
AasiBtant President
Lackawanna Junior College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18595
REr Phase II-IIII, Environmental Procedures
Specifications Amendments
Dear Dr. Burner
As discussed with ~x. Alex C4myd, please find the following
AmendmentB to my July 12, 1993 proposal of services for the
Scranton Central BUilding. As originally specified, in this
proposal, we will be completing Sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2
(note, this is /I change which additionally includes the packaging
of PCB materials) 4,1, 4.2 and 4.3 as specified in the attached
March 5, 1993 proposal. Costs for these se~ices is $12,120.
This Phase II-III review should be accomplished /IS soon as
POssible to allow for any remediation whiCh is necessary during
the early fall of 1993.
Please note, the figure does not include on-site time for minor
remediations which we may be aCcomplished with our staff, This
minor remediation phase can only be estimated once the
specifications for the environmental work has been matched with
those of the architect for the project. Time for any remediation
which we can aCcomplish will be billed at $48/hour /lnd
$38/s4mple. This includes sections 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, and 2.4 of the
March 5, 1993 proposal (attached). If all remediation services
are minor, the total cOst of remediation may be $3,000-$5,000, if
accomplished with our staff. If major environmental remediation
is necessary, (not be accomplished with OUr staff) the $3,000-
$5,000 may be necessary for monitoring the projects and final
clearance air samples.
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Dr. Bart Burne
A8sistant President
Lackawanna Junior College
901 Prospect AvenUe
Scranton, PA lBSOS
SUBJECT, Proposal of Continued Curriculum Development and
Presentation Services
Environmental Health and Safety
Dear Dr. Burne I
I have enclosed a revised proposal of services desiqned to cover
consulting costs for the on going provision of curriculum
development services.
This proposal anticipates approximately 5 days of services
required this summer, and 5 in the fall. It should cover the
phaee of the project up to and including course approval for all
new Environmental Health and S~ clasaee Added to the
Lackawanna Junior Colleqe c~alog.
Coete for the service WiLL be $lS00/per semester, (SSOO/monthl
for the summer and fall sf 1993. Additional wo~ on this area
can be charged at the same ~, Lf necARD.rz.
An exemplary press release is also enclosed.
Please contact me if any additional information is neceseary.
Sincerely,
. '~d ~cIt; J1N],C~
os(ph A. Cocciardi, M.S., C.S.P.
Cocciardi & Associates, Inc.
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Enclosurel 3/17 memo
This 1S approved to procede under the terms stated in this proposal.
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Mcchanltsburg. P,\ 170"
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Nonhust Rqtonal OpcntlOllS
411 N, I'cnnsyl\-.nla AVUlu" Suite 20d
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September 10, 1993
Dr. Bart Burne
Lackawanna Junior 'College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
RE: PHASE II ASBESTOS RELATED CONCERNS
SCRANTON CENTRAL BUILDING, LACKAWANNA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Dear Bart:
As part of the ongoing environmental services provided by our
group at the Scranton Central building, Cocciardi and Asvaciates,
Inc. has identified several areas of friable and fallen Asbestos
Containing Materials. These areas have currently been sealed,
with danger signs being placed at the entrances to the rooms.
Friable Asbestos Containing Materials constitute willful
violations under the Department of Labor Occupational Safety and
Health Administration standards, and as such, employee exposure
in these areas may place Lackawanna Junior College in jeopardy of
$70,000 fines per room, per violation, per daYr per employee.
Subsequently, I highly recommend employees remain from these
areas.
The two areas currently identified with signs are the former book
storage area in the basement level and the steam run tunnel
adjacent to the boiler room of the facility.
As part of the Phase III quoted services, we will be scheduling
the packaging of friable fallen materials in these areas as soon
as possible, and will subsequently re-test air and open them to
the general public and your employees as is appropriate. Again,
due to the regulatory status of these rooms, I hiqhlv recommend
that your employees remain from these areas, On two occasions,
signs have been removed from the areas in which friable asbestos
has fallen, and it appears that individuals haole entered these
areas,
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November 30, 1993
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W\lka.Barre. PA 18701
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Hr. Steve Paras hac
Sardoni Construction
4S Owen Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704
REI Cost Snmmllry
Phase III Environmental Remediation
Lackawanna Junior College: Scranton Central Building
Dear Hr. Paras hac I
Attached with this correspondence please find an estimate of
costs for the abatement/remediation of the three (3)
environmental concerns previously discussed at Scranton Central
High School/LJC. These areas are Asbestos Containing Materials,
lead based paint and PCB contaminated ballasts.
Estimates for removal of all vinyl asbestos tile have been
included, as well as removal of approximately 9,000 square feet
of roofing material and mastic. Additionally, the price has been
estimated ,for the removal of 4,800 square feet of roofing
material which may be covered with plastic or plywood.
The costs for asbestos abatement have been based on remedial
pricing, after January 1, 1994. I believe actual bid figures
will be slightly lower. Industrial Hygiene costs for
approximately 2-3 weeks of air monitoring, (pre, during and post
job monitoring) and clearance sampling have also been included.
Costs for project monitoring during the course of the activiti..
are included as well.
Secondarily, the area of lead based paints has been addressed.
It appears that approximately 20,000 square feet of lead based
paint can be scraped, cleaned and re-encapsulated on site. An
estimate has been given for this activity. It appears that
approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of walls containing lead based paint
need to be demolished, and I believe that an environmental
contractor on site would be the best group to actually demolish
these areas and dispose of the lead containing waste. Industrial
hygiene time and air monitoring has also been included for these
activities.
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February 24, 1994
Hr. Steve Paras hac
Sardoni Construc~ion
45 OWen Street
Forty Fort, PA 18704
RE: Lead Base Paint Removal Specifications
Scranton Central Building (Exterior Window Casings)
Dear Hr. Parallhac:
~his memo confirms our discussion of February 21, 1994,
concerning safety and health requirements around the scraping and
low pressure water cleaning of the lead containing paint (on
window casings) in the exterior area of the Scranton Central
Project.
You shoul~ initially advise all contractors that they must comply
with 29CFR1926.62 (lead in construction) standards of , the O.S.
Department of Labor. The standard requires a written hygiene and
health plan for the activity, respirator use, air monitoring and
medical monitoring for employees porforming the paint scraping.
Of note, some the paint on the exterior windows has been tested
and found to be at 50,000 parts per million (lead) or greater.
If additional areas aside from the window casings are to be
addressed, please notify us and we will perform testing in these
locations.
On February 22, 1994, I spoke with Mr. Bill Fiorini, Code
Enforcement Officer for the City of Scranton. OUr discussion
centered around Section 303.3 of the BOCA (Scranton) Maintenance
Code and Section 1818.1 and 1818.2 of the BOCA (Scranton)
Building Code. Both of these sections address public health and
safety while the removal of toxic substances is occurring. While
ventilation and enclosure is recommended in the code, it is at
the discretion of the local code official to require additional
or equivalent safety and health procedures. I suggested the
following to Mr. Fiorini:
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A. We would perform lead in soil samples around the school,
prior to job initiation.
B. We would require drop cloths or poly clothes in all areas
where either liquid or solid waste would be generated, and
would require the contractor (whq would operate in
compliance with the OSHA standards) to clean this material
and dispose of it as lead containinq waste (appropriate
levels) .
C. We would perform some air monitorinq on several days of
scraping operations at the property line (sidewalk) to
determine if any public exposure to lead was occurrinq. In
the event any hiqh levels of lead were detected, th~ City of
Scranton Health Department would be notified. At the
conclusion of the project additional sampling of Boils or
areas around the facility would be performed. In the event
these were higher then the initial prejob samples, the
contractor would clean to the backqround levels.
I advised Mr. Fiorini that the contractor or your office would be
submittinq a proposal similar to this for approval prior to the
start of work.
Please feel free to contact me if you wish any additional
assistance in this area, or if you wish us to perform or schedule
any of the monitorinq discussed.
Sincerely,
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J9'eph A. Cocciardi, MS, CSP
Cocciardi and Associates, Inc.
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EXHIBIT K
COCCIARDI , ASSOCIATES, IHC.
4823 E. TRIRDL! ROAD
SUITE 100
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
(717) 763-7475
Lackawanna Jr. College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18550
INVOICE HUHBER.
INVOICE DATE.
DUE DATE.
INVOICE
Cust. .0083
Per Coat Minimizaton quote (Summary) 1/11/94, through
LHC/Sardoni.
Area 1 - 1.5. Licensed Project Designer. $1568
(ZPA License '2672)
Area 2 - 2.2. BUD - Lead Abatement
Specification: 1568
Area 3.0. PCB/Haz Substance Specif.. 784
Health , Safety Work Planl 2200
TCLP Procedure (X4)1 410
TOTAL
1.5\ Interest charged after 30 days.
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93277
01/31/94
03/02/94
6,530.00
6r530.00
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COCCIARDI , ASSOCIA!rES, INC.
"823 !. TlUNDLE ROAD
SUI'rE 100
HECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
(717) 763-7475
LAckawanna Jr. College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA lB550
INVOICE NtlHBER:
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05/31/94
06/30/94
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Customer . 00B3
Job . 94-5443
Scranton Central project
On-Site Time: cocciardi: 32 hr @ $98 .. $ 3,136
Moel 112 hr @ $50 .. 5,600
Zwiebel: 24 hr @ $50 .. 1,200
Lab Samples: ACM (inc. blank3) 12 @ $38 .. 456
Pb (inc. blanks) 182 @ $38 .. 5,096
Equipment I IPCO safety 5/1B/94 104.65
~~A 5/18/94 .. 291.05
Team Env 5/06/94 .. 603.49
Team Env 4/0B/94 .. 520.96
Federal Express: Lal:I sam.ples .. 321.50
10' handling feel .. 179.17 17,45B.82
TOTAL
17,458.82
1,5~ interest charged after 30 days
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Safety · Health · Environmental
Training and Consulting
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September 2, 1994
Dr. Bart Burne
Lackawanna Junior College
901 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
RE: Job '94-5183
Pre-Final Inspectional Activities
Scranton Central Building
Dear Dr. Burne:
On October 30, 1993, a pre-final inspection was conducted at the
Scranton Central site in the Lackawanna Junior College building.
This inspection was conducted subsequent to the environmental
remediation activities conducted during the Spring and Summer of
1994. The following was concluded:
1. All asbestos containing materials in the Scope of Services to
be provided by Wyoming S. & P. have been concluded.
Appropriate visual and site inspectional tests have been
provided docUlllenting the area as .Clean'. (See Point 5
below) .
2. Lead containing paints have been encapsulated or scraped in
all areas to be repainted. Lead containing materials have
been reduced to below 500 parts per million in any area or
wall to be demolished.
PCB ballasts remain in place,
coordinated with Ms. Rachel Moe
removal of these items.
4. Hazardous materials should be reviewed with Ms. Rachel Moe to
determine if materials have been removed in compliance with
the Scope of Services.
and scheduling should be
for the monitoring of the
3.
5. Approximately 1 r 000 square feet of vinyl asbestos tile has not
been removed as specified in the scope. This VAT needs to be
removed in areas where wiring conduit will be run,
EXHIBIT N
preliminary assessment of the presence and possible abatement of
hazardous materials at Scranton central High School, LJC is without
knowledge and information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averment, and therefore, the same is deemed denied and
proof thereof is demanded. By way of further answer, as to the
allegation that either Camayd, individually, or the architectural
firm of Leung, Hemmler and Camayd, were agents of LJC, the same are
conclusions of law to which no response is necessary. If an answer
is deemed necessary, the allegations that either Camayd,
individually, or the architectural firm of Leung, Hemmler and
Camayd, were agents of LJC, are denied. To the contrary, at all
times pertinent hereto, camayd, individually, and the architectural
firm of Leung, Hemmler and Camayd were independent contractors.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
by letter dated January 27, 1993, Bart Burne, Ed.D., Vice President
for Academy Operations, authorized plaintiff to undertake a Phase
I Environmental Study. As to the allegation that Plaintiff made a
proposal for Phase I Environmental study on January 11, 1993, after
reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
information sufficient to form a bellef as to the truth of the
averment, and therefore, the same is deemed denied and proof
thereof is demanded.
7 . Admi tted.
8. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
the proposal for Phase II-III Environmental Audit Procedures was
resubmitted by let.ter dat.ed July 12, 1993. A8 to t.he allegation
that the proposal was resubmitted after negotiations between
Plaintiff and LJC, Defendant is without knowledge and information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and
therefore, the same is deemed denied and proof thereof is demanded.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
the July 12, 1993 proposal was amended by proposal dated July 20,
1993. It is denied that the proposal was amended as a result of
negotiations between Plaintif f and LJC. To the contrary, any
negotiations occurred between Plaintiff and either Camayd,
individually, or the architectural firm of Leung, Hemmler and
Camayd.
10. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that Joseph G.
Morelli authorized Plaintiff to proceed under the terms of the July
20, 1993 Phase II-III proposal. It is denied that Morelli's
signature constitutes further evidence of acceptance. To the
contrary, Morelli's signature dated July 27, 1993, constitutes the
only authorization for Plaintiff to proceed under the terms of the
July 20, 1993 Phase II-III proposal. By way of further answer,
Morelli's signature authorized Plaintiff to perform only the
procedures specifically set forth in the proposal of July 20, 1993.
11. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that on August 4,
1993, Joseph G. Morelli authorized Plaintiff to provide consulting
services only for the summer and fall of 1993, as referenced in the
July 12, 1993 proposal.
12. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
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knowledge and informaticn sufficiont to form a beiief as to the
truth of the avermont, and therefore, the same is deemed denied and
proof thereof is demanded.
13. Denied. LJC authorized Plaintiff to perform only the
procedures specifically set forth in the terms of the Phase II-III
proposal dated July 20, 1993.
14. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only
that Plaintiff sent a letter to Dr. Bart Burne of LJC dated
September 10, 1993. It is denied that this letter constitutes
evidence of any agreement between Plaintiff and LJC for Plaintiff
to perform any procedures other than those specifically set forth
in the terms of the Phase II-III proposal dated July 20, 1993.
15. Admitted.
16. Admitted.
17. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
on November 30, 1993, a Phase III Environmental Remediation Cost
summary was provided by Plaintiff to Sardoni [sic] Construction.
It is denied that the Cost Summary was pro v ided to LJC. To the
contrary, Exhibit H of Plaintiff's Complaint is addressed only to
Sardoni [sic) Construction. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff was authorized to perform a Phase III Environmental
Remediation Cost Summary by virtue of the July 20, 1993 proposal.
To the contrary, under the proposal, Plaintiff was to complete only
sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
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Complaint..
lB. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that LJC
reimbursed Plaintiff for services provided pursuant to Plaintiff's
Invoice N 93235. To the extent that Plaintiff performed Phase III
remedial activities between November 10, 1993 and November 20,
1993, these activities consisted of activities specifically
authorized by the July 20, 1993 proposal.
19. Admitted in part and denied in part. As to the
allegation that between November, 1993 and March, 1994, Plaintiff
performed services under the provisions and authority of the
January 11, 1993 proposal, after reasonable investigation,
Defendant is without knowledge and information sufficient to form
a belief that there existed a proposal dated January 11, 1993, and
therefore, the same is deemed denied and proof thereof is demanded.
As to the allegation that between November, 1993 and March, 1994,
Plaintiff performed services under the proviSions and authority of
the July 20, 1993 proposal, it is admitted that Plaintiff performed
some services specifically authorized by that proposal. By way of
further answer, it is denied that all of the services Plaintiff
performed between November, 1993 and March, 1994, were under the
provisions and authority of the July 20, 1993 proposal. To the
contrary, under the proposal, Plaintif f was to complete only
sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint. The services Plaintiff performed and for which
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Plaintiff seeks payment in this lawsuit were beyond the scope and
authority of the aforementioned sections.
20. Denied. As to the allegation that Plaintiff filed
permits in compliance with the National Emissions Standards and
Hazardous Air Pollutants Act, and the U.S. EPA permitting
requirements for asbestos abatement and demoli tion activi ties,
after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments, and therefore, the same is deemed denied and proof
thereof is demanded. By way of further answer, if the permits were
filed, it is specifically denied that the July 20, 1993 proposal
authorized Plaintiff to file the permits on behalf of LJC. To the
contrary, under the proposal, PlaintIf f was to complete only
sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint.
21. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that LJC
reimbursed Plaintiff for services provided pursuant to Plaintiff's
Invoices N 93256, N 93277 and 1/ 93276. To the extent that
Plaintiff performed Phase II-III.services under these invoices,
these services consisted only of activities specifically authorized
by the July 20, 1993 proposal.
22. Denied. To the contrary, the act! v!ties performed by
Plaintiff beginning in March, 1994, were neither under the terms
of, nor authorized by, the July 20, 1993 proposal. Under the
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proposal, Plaintiff was to complete only sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1,
3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III Activities, as outlined
in Exhibits D and E to Plaintiff's complaint. The services
Plaintiff performed and for which Plaintiff seeks payment in this
lawsuit were beyond the scope and authority of the aforementioned
sections. By way of further answer, because the acti vi ties
performed by Plaintiff beginning in March, 1994 were not authorized
by the July 20, 1993 proposal, the same did not constitute Phase
III consulting services.
23. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiff issued
Invoices N 94295, N 94365, N 943B9 and 1/ 94490 in the total amount
of $ 66,127.31. It is denied that the invoices represent Phase III
consulting services provided by Plaintiff to LJC. To the contrary,
the activities represented by the invoices were not authorized by
the July 20, 1993 proposal, and therefore, the same did not
constitute Phase III consulting services.
24. Denied. It is denied that the consulting services
identified in paragraph twenty-three (23) of Plaintiff's Complaint
represent Phase III consulting services provided by Plaintiff to
LJC. To the contrary, the activities represented by the invoices
were not authorized by the July 20, 1993 proposal, and therefore,
the same did not constitute Phase III consulting services.
25. Denied. To the contrary, the July 20, 1993 proposal
authorized Plaintiff to perform only the services identified in
sections 2.1,2.2,3.1,3.2,4.1,4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
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Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint. The aforementioned sections did not authorize Plaintiff
to perform the services identified in paragraph twenty-three (23)
of Plaintiff's Complaint.
26. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only
that LJC has not paid Plaintiff for Invoices N 94295, N 94365, N
943B9 and N 94490. It is denied that LJC had any obligation to
reimburse Plaintiff for the consulting services ident!fled in
paragraph twenty-three (23) of Plaintiff's Complaint or that LJC is
delinquent in payment therefor. To the contrary, the July 20, 1993
proposal authorized Plaintiff to perform only the services
identified in sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the
Phase II-III Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to
Plaintiff's Complaint. The aforementioned sections did not
authorize Plaintiff to perform the activities identified in
paragraph twenty-three (23) of Plaintiff's Complaint.
27. The averments of paragraph twenty-seven (27) are
conclusions of law to which no response Is necessary. To the
extent that a response is required, it is denied that LJC is in
default of and/or has breached the terms of the July 20, 1993
proposal. To the contrary, LJC has reimbursed Plaintiff all
amounts due pursuant to the proposal. By way of further answer,
the amounts for which Plaintiff seeks payment relate to activities
Plaintiff performed that were not authorized by the proposal.
2B. The averments of paragraph twenty-eight (2B) are
B
conclusions of law to which no response is necessary. To the
extent that a response is required, the averments of paragraph
twenty-eight are denied as stated. It is admitted only that LJC
received the benefit of consulting services provided by Plaintiff
under sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase
II-III Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint. It is denied that LJC has been unjustly enriched
thereby, as LJC has reimbursed Plaintiff for all services Plaintiff
performed pursuant to the July 20, 1993 proposal. By way of
further answer, it is denied that LJC received the benefit of
consulting services provided by Plaintiff that were beyond the
scope of sections 2.1,2.2,3.1,3.2,4.1,4.2 and 4.3, as LJC
never requested nor authorized Plaintiff to perform services other
than those authorized under the proposal.
29. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that LJC has not
paid Plaintiff for Invoices 1/ 94295, N 94365, # 94389 and 1/ 94490.
It is denied that LJC had any obligation to reimburse Plaintiff for
the Phase III consulting services identified in paragraph twenty-
three (23) of Plaintiff's Complaint or that LJC is delinquent in
payment therefor. To the contrary, the July 20, 1993 proposal
authorized Plaintiff to perform only the services identified in
sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint. The aforementioned sections did not authorize Plaintiff
to perform the activities identified in paragraph twenty-three (23)
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of Plaintiff's Complaint.
30. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge and information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averment, and therefore, the same is deemed denied and
proof thereof is demanded.
]1. Denied. The proposal dated July 12, 1993, relating to
curriculum consulting serviceE; authorized Plaintiff to provide said
services only for the summer and fall of 1993.
32. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that
piaintiff issued Invoices N 93134, N 93136, N 93252, N 94292, N
94359 and N 943BB, which Invoices total $2,270.00. It is denied
that Invoices N 93136, N 93252, N 94292, N 94359 and 1/ 943BB
represent services performed pursuant to the July 12, 1993
proposal. To the contrary, the proposal only authorized Plaintiff
to perform curriculum consulting services for Bummer and fall,
1993. By way of further answer, it is denied that Invoice 1/ 93134
represents services performed pursuant to the July 12, 1993
proposal. To the contrary, the services represented by Invoice 1/
93134 were performed prior to the alleged acceptance of the
proposal by LJC on August 4, 1993.
33. Denied. It is denied that Invoices N 93134, N 93136, ,
93252, N 94292, N 94359 and N 9438B represent services performed
pursuant to the July 12, 1993 proposal. To the contrary, the
proposal only authorized plaintiff to perform curriculum consulting
services for summer and fall, 1993, and therefore, LJC never owed
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Plaintiff the aforestated $ 2,270.00. By way of further answer,
the services represented by Invoice N 93134 were performed prior to
the alleged acceptance of the proposal by LJC on August 4, 1993,
and therefore, were not performed under the authority to the July
12, 1993 proposal.
34. The averments of paragraph thirty-four (34) are
conclusions of law to which no response is necessary. To the
extent that a response is required, the averments of paragraph
thirty-four (34) are denied. To the contrary, Invoices 1/ 93136, N
93252, 1/ 94292, N 94359 and N 9438B do not represent services
performed pursuant to the July 12, 1993 proposal, because the
proposal only authorized Plaintiff to perform curriculum consulting
services for summer and fall, 1993, and therefore, LJC never owed
Plaintiff the aforestated $ 2,270.00. By way of further answer,
the services represented by Invoice N 93134 were performed prior to
the alleged acceptance of the proposal by LJC on August 4, 1993,
and therefore, were not performed under the authority to the July
12, 1993 proposal.
35. The averments of paragraph thirty-five (35) are
conclusions of law to which no response is necessary. To the
extent that a response is required, the averments of paragraph
thirty-five (35) are denied. To the contrary, Invoices 1/ 93136, N
93252, N 94292, N 94359 and N 9438B do not represent services
performed pursuant to the July 12, 1993 proposal, because the
proposal only authorized Plaintiff to perform curriculum consulting
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services for summer and fall, 1993. By way of further answer, the
services represented by Invoice N 93134 were performed prior to the
alleged acceptance of the proposal by LJC on August 4, 1993, and
therefore, were not performed under the authority of the July 12,
1993 proposal. By way of further answer, it is denied that LJC
received the benefit of consulting services provided by Plaintiff
beyond the scope of the July 12, 1993 proposal, as LJC never
requested nor authorized Plaintiff to perform services other than
those authorized under the proposal.
36. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that LJC has not
paid Plaintiff for Invoices N 93134, N 93136, N 93252, N 94292, *
94359 and N 943BB. It is denied that LJC had any obligation to
reimburse Plaintiff for the services represented by these Invoices.
To the contrary, Invoices # 93136, N 93252, N 94292, N 94359 and N
943BB do not represent services performed pursuant to the July 12,
1993 proposal, because the proposal only authorized Plaintiff to
perform curriculum consulting services for summer and fall, 1993.
By way of further answer, the services represented by Invoice N
93134 were performed prior to the alleged acceptance of the
proposal by LJC on August 4, 1993, and therefore, LJC never owed
Plaintiff the aforestated $ 2,270.00.
37. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only
that Plaintiff's claims total $ 68,397.31. It is denied that the
services for which Plaintiff seeks payment were provided pursuant
to the terms of any agreement between Plaintiff and LJC. To the
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contrary, the services for which Plaintiff seeks payment were
beyond the scope and authority of the agreements that Plaintiff had
with LJC.
3B. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
knowledge and information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments of paragraph thirty-eight (38), and
therefore, the same are deemed denied and proof thereof is
demanded.
39. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiff has
repeatedly demanded payment of the amounts alleged in Plaintiff's
complaint and that LJC has refused to pay Plaintiff these amounts.
It is denied that these amounts are due Plaintiff. To the
contrary, LJC has paid Plaintiff all amounts due for services
rendered pursuant to the July 12, 1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Lackawanna Junior College respectfully
requests judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff, together with
reasonable costs.
NEW MATTER
40. Paragraphs one (1) through thirty-nine (39) of
Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein by reference as if fully
set forth.
41. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action.
42. Plaintiff's cause of action, if any, is barred by the
applicable statutes of limItations.
43. Plaintiff's cause of action, if any, is barred by the
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doctrino of laches.
44. LJC has paid fully all amounts due under the July 12,
1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals. Under the July 12, 1993 proposal
Plaintiff was to perform curriculum consulting services for only
summer and fall, 1993, subsequent to the alleged acceptance. LJC
has paid Plaintiff for the summer and fall, 1993 curriculum
consulting services performed subsequent to LJC's alleged
acceptance of the proposal on August 4, 1993. Under the July 20,
1993 proposal, Plaintiff was to perform only the services
identified in sections 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the
Phase II-III Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to
Plaintiff I s complaint. LJC has paid Plaintiff for the services
Plaintiff performed identified in sections 2.1,2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1,
4.2 and 4.3.
45. Under the July 12, 1993 proposal Plaintiff represented
that it was to perform curriculum consulting services for only
summer and fall, 1993. LJC relied on this representation in
authorizing Plaintiff to proceed under the July 12, 1993 proposal.
Plaintiff's Complaint seeks payment for services outside the scope
of the July 12, 1993 proposal. Plaintiff is estopped from
asserting that it is entitled to payment for services, if any, it
performed beyond the scope of the July 12, 1993 proposal.
46. Under the July 20, 1993 proposal, Plaintiff represented
that it was to perform only the services identified in sections
2.1,2.2,3.1,3.2,4.1,4.2 and 4.3 of the Phase II-III
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Activities, as outlined in Exhibits Band E to Plaintiff's
Complaint. LJC relied on this representation in authorizing
Plaintiff to proceed under the July 20, 1993 proposal. Plaintiff's
Complaint seeks payment for services outside the scope of the July
12, 1993 proposal. Plaintiff is estopped from asserting that it is
entitled to payment for services, if any, it performed beyond the
scope of the July 20, 1993 proposal.
47. Plaintiff failed to seek LJC's authorization to perform
activities beyond those specifically identified in the July 12,
1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals, and LJC never authorized
Plaintiff to perform activities beyond those specifically
identified in the July 12, 1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals.
4B. LJC never accepted the benefit, if any, of the acti v i ties
Plaintiff performed, if any, beyond the scope of the July 12, 1993
and July 20, 1993 proposals.
49. Plaintiff's cause of action for unjust enrichment is
barred because the relationship between Plaintiff and LJC was
governed by express contract.
50. Plaintiff's acceptance of payment pursuant to the July
12, 1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals constituted an accord and
satisfaction for any amounts due.
51. LJC never received consideration for Plaintiff's alleged
performance of services beyond the scope and authority of the July
12, 1993 and July 20, 1993 proposals, because LJC never requested
Plaintiff to perform these services.
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it is not clear that any unjust benefit has been conferred upon LJC
beyond the services agreed upon in the July 20th Letter.
Cocciardi has also sued for monies allegedly due on a contract
to provide curriculum development services. The contract is
contained in a letter dated August 4, 1993 (the "August 4th
Letter"), attached to Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit r, which was
approved by the College. This letter contract approved curriculum
development services only for the summer and fall of 1993, which
were paid by the College. There is no other written contract for
services beyond the summer and fall semesters of 1993.
Statement of Css~es
1. Was there an enforceable contract between the parties for
anything other than the work authorized in the July 20th Letter7
2. Was there an enforceable contract between the parties for
anything other than curriculum development services in the summer
and fall of 19937
2. Is LJC liable to Cocciardi under the doctrine of unjust
enrichment 7
Cdentitv of Witnesses
I. Joseph A. Cocciardi
List of EXhibits
See attached Exhibit A.
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NO DATE AT TO/mON RE
1 8/21/95 B BURNE/ J CLOSURE INFO/
COCCIARDI INTERIM/ FINAL
REPORT
2 7/18/95 COCCIARDI/ HTG IHTfl COCCIARDI
BURNE TO DISCUSS LITIGAION
3 3/29/95 HRYKALO/ COLLECTION NOTICE
YOflE
4 3/24/95 COCCIARDI/ ITEHIZING AMOUNT DUE
MRYKALO
5 3/16/95 BURNE/ EXPLAIN AMOUNT DUE
COCCIARDI WITH ATTACHMENTS
6 9/2/94 T BURNE/ PRE-FINAL INSPECTION
COCCIARDI
7 4/1B/94 Q DISTRIBUT/ FOLLOW UP SAFETY
COCCIARDI SERVICES
8 4/B/94 DISTRIBUT/ SPECS FOR ABATEMENT
COCCIARDI
9 2124/94 N PARAS HAC/ LEAD PAINT REMOVAL
COCCIARDI SPECS
10 12/13/ M BURNE/ TRANSMITTING REPORT
93 COCCIARDI OF I~NESTIGATION
11 11130/ K PARAS HAC/ ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
93 COCCIARDI PHASE II I
12 9/10/93 I BURNE/ PHASE II ASBESTOS
COCCIARDI CONCERNS
12 8/5/93 BURNE/ CURRICULUN
A COCCIARDI
13 7/27/93 F COCCIARDI/ TRANSNITTING
BURNE APPROVAL OF 7/20/93
LTR OUTINING PH 11-
III
14 7/20/93 E BURNE/ AMENDHENT TO 7/12/93
COCCIARDI PROPOSAL RE: PH II
III ENVIRONNENTAL
PROCEDURES AND
ESTIHATE
15 7/12/93 G BURNE/ CUHRICULUM SERVICES
COCCIARDI ~ 8/5/93 FI\X, 8/5/93
LTR AND 3/17/93 LTH
16 7/12/93 D COCCIARDI/ $12,120 EST FOR PH
BURNE II AND I II RE:
PROPOSAL DTD 3/5/93
17 4/5/93 C COCCIARDI/ F~X TRANSMITTING
CAMJ\YD LHC'S COMMENTS TO
LJC ON COCCIARDI PH
I REPORT
18 3/29/93 BURNE/ LHC COMl-1ENTS ON
COCCIARDI PH I
REPORT
18 3/17/93 BURNE/ CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
A COCCIARDI
19 3/5/93 B BURNE/ PRICING AND SPEC'S
COCCIARDI FOR PH II-III EFFORT
20 1/27/93 A COCCIARDI/ AUTHORIZATION TO
BURNE PROCEED WITH PH 1
COST OF $1,500
21 1/11/93 BURNE/ DESCRIPTION OF PH I
COCCIARDI SERVICES
~~ 1/7/93 BURNE/ PRESENCE OF
"
COCCIAP.DI HAZ.~DOUS ~mTERIALS
INV DATE INV CHECK NO
ANOUNT
93042 3/10/93 150
9313.1 7/29/93 500
93136 7/30/93 100
93152 8/27/93 500 1643
93155 II 8/30/93 7,000 3750
93175 9/29/93 500 1643
93186 H 10/14/93 3,67,1 1670
93205 10/29/93 500 1643
93214 J 10/29/93 1,446 1670
93215 10/29/93 566 1670
93234 11/30/93 500 1670
93235 L 11/30/93 1,436 1670
93244 12/29/93 500 2558
93252 12129/93 195
93256 N 12131/93 1,862 2558
93276 N 1/31/94 1, 224 3857
93277 N 1/31/94 6,530 4159
93280 1/31/94 400 2444
94292 1/21/9'} 475
94295 0 3/1/94 11,028.75
94304 3/1/94 500 4813
94312 3/16/94 500 4813
94330 p 3/31/94 3,662 114
94359 4/30/94 500 5917
94365 R 4/30/94 15,342.21
94388 5/31/94 500
94389 S 5/31/94 17, '158.82
94490 s 9/30/9.1 22,297.53
2. As alleged by Plaintiff in its Complaint, the Defendant,
Lackawanna Junior College ("LJC" or "Defendant"), is a non-prOfit
corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and has its registered and principal offices in
Lackawanna County at 901 Prospect Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
IB505.
3. The Plaintiff alleges that it has offices located at 4B23
East Trindle Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
4. LJC has no business location in Cumberland County.
5. LJC conducts no business in Cumberland County.
6. LJC was served in Lackawanna County by deputized service
by the Sheriff's Office of Lackawanna County.
THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY.
7. The subject matter of the Complaint involves a dispute
over payment for services allegedly performed by Plaintiff in
connection with the preliminary assessment of the presence and
possible abatement of hazardous materials at the Central High
School Building (the "Building") located in the City of Scranton,
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
B. All work allegedly performed in connect!on with the
subject matter of this Complaint would have been performed by
Plaintiff at the Building, in Defendant's offices, or in the
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offices of Defondant.s architect, all of which are located in
Lackawanna county.
9. No transaction or occurrence related to this action took
place in Cumberland Countj.
THERE IS NO CONTRACT UPON WHICH PLAINTIFF MAY BE COMPENSATED OR
UPON WHICH VENUE CAN BE BASED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
10. In its Complaint, Plaintiff sets forth a series of
letters upon which it alleges agreement was made to provide
servir.es and payment therefor.
11. The letters attached to Plaintiff's Complaint do not
reflect or justify any agreement by Defendant to pay the sums of
money demanded by Plaintiff in its Complaint.
12. There is no contract for services between the parties.
13. Plaintiff does not allege there is a contract between the
parties setting forth terms and conditions for payment of the sums
of money demanded by Plaintiff in its Complaint.
14. There was never any agreement between the parties,
express, written, oral, or implied, that Defendant would pay
Plaintiff the sums of money demanded by Plaintiff in its Complaint.
15. Defendant has not been unjustly enriched.
16. The sums of money demanded by Plaintiff in its Complaint
are far in excess of the estimates provided by Plaintiff to
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consulting costs for the ongoing provision of curriculum development services.
Although the proposal references services for the summer and fall of 1993, it further
references services to be provided for all new environmental health and safely classes
added to the Lackawanna Junior College ("LJC") catalogue. Moreover, the proposal
also envisions additional work which would be charged at the same rate, if necessary.
Likewise, Defendant's averments with regard to the July 20, 1993 proposal are
misstated. LJC has failed to pay Cocciardi for services rendered under the terms and
within the terms of the proposals, as amended, and authorization to perform work
provided to Cocciardi by LJC.
45. The averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is
required, the averments of this paragraph are denied. Moreover, the averments of this
paragraph attempt to characterize and restate the language of a written document
which document speaks for itself. It is specifically denied that Cocciardi seeks payment
for any services which arc outside the scope of the July 12, 1993 proposal as that
proposal specifically contemplated ongoing services. All professional services provided
by Cocciardi were authorized by LJC LJC received the benefit of all professional
services provided to it by Cocciardi and is responsible for the payment of not only the
contractual price but also the quantum meruit value of these services.
46. The averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law tll which
no responsive pleading is required. Tllthe extent that a responsive pleading is
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required, the averments of this paragraph are denied. It is specifically denied that the
July 20. 1993 proposal represented that only those services in sections 2.1, 2.2, :1.1, :1.2,
4.1,4.2 and 43 would be performed by Cocciardi.
47. Denied. All professional services provided by Cocciardi and which haw
been invoiced to LJC as further represented within the awrments of the Cocciardi
complaint, were either within the scope of proposals provided by Cocciardi to LJC,
which proposals were accepted and authorized by LjC, or within the sCllpe of work
which was negotiated and agreed to between the parties.
48. Denied. Not only did LJC accept the benefit of Cocciardi's professional
services but also authorized and requested the benefit of all services provided to it by
Cocciardi.
49. The averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required.
50. The averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required.
51. The averments of this paragraph constitute a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required.
52. There is no responsive pleading relluired by this paragraph.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Cocciardi ilnd Associiltes, Inc., respectfully requests
judgment in its favor and against Defendant. together with I'l'asonable costs, inlerl'sl
and such other relief as the Court deems appropriilte.
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has ever had 01' may have against Defendant 01' any of its succcssors, assigns,
subsidiarics, affiliatcs, 01' parcnt companics, or any of their present 01' former
directors, officcrs, and cmplo)'ccs, for damagcs, intcrcst, costs, attorncy's fecs,
and damagcs and claims for rclief of any kind 01' naturc whatsocl'cr, Defendant
agrccs to PilY to Plilintiff thc totill sum of Sixty-Onc Thousilnd Scvcn Hundred
Scvcnty Dollilrs ($61,770.00), to bc milde ilS follows:
a. Onc Thousand Scvcn Hundrcd Sevcnty Dollars ($1,770.00) is
to bc mildc upon full cxccution of this Agrcemcnt; ilnd
b. Commcncing on thc tcnth (10th) dilY of januilry 1997, and
continuing on the tcnth (10th) day of each month thereaftcr, Defendilnt
shall pay to Plaintiff six (6) cquill consecutivc monthly installmcnts each in
the amount of Tcn Thousilnd Dollars ($10,000.00).
No further paymcnts of any kind or nature whatsocver shall be paid to, or
on behalf of, Plaintiff under this Agrecment.
If any payment is not made within ten (10) days of written notice (from
Plaintiff to Defcndant) that pa)'mcnt is due, Plaintiff shall bc entitled, without
further notice to Defendant, to declare the entire amount due under this
Agreement immediately due and payable. Plaintiff may take whatever action
necessary to enforce payment of this amount including seeking court
enforcement of the order and/ or contempt proceedings.
::I. Mutual Rplease. Except for the enforcement of the terms and
obligations under this Agrcement, the Plaintiff and Defendant, thcmselves and
for their successors and assigns, do hereby fully, finally and forever remise,
release and discharge each other, and their succcssors, assigns, and thcir present
or formcr dircctors, officcrs, and cmployccs of and from any and all manner of
claims, rights, actions, causcs of actions, suits, controversies, executions, debts,
complaints, 01' claims for alt01'llcys' fees and costs, and any and all damages,
claims, chargcs, and dcmands of any kind or nature whatsoevcr, whethcr in law
or in equity, whethcr accrued or hcreinafter maturing, which they havc ever had,
now hilvc 01' milY have ilgainst cach othcr ilrising out of, related to or conncctcd
in ilny way with any ilctS, cvcnts 01' facts from thc beginning of timc to the date
of this Agrecmcnt, and relatcd to any and all claims, causes of actions, illlegations
01' chargcs of any kind which wcrc assertcd or which might hilve bccn asscrtcd
by Plaintiff or Defcndant in thc Pcnding Lawsuit.
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ha7.l\rdous mllterials. Therealler. LJC requested that Coeeillrdi provide services for Phase
II-III environmental audit procedures which were to be perfonned lit SCIIS.
In addition to these phases of environmental services, Cocciardi was III so engaged
by LJC to provide services designed to cover consulting costs on an ongoing basis for
curriculum development services. LJC provided classes in environmental and safety
areas lor LJC who at the time was allempting to expand its curriculum in that area,
Cocciardi was engaged to provide curriculum development in these arcus on a semester
by semester basis.
Between 1993 and 1995, Coceiardi performed services on behalf of LJC and LJC
accepted and benefited from services provided to it by Cocciardi. Aller having performed
these services, Cocciardi invoiced LJC for the services in accordance with the proposals
which had been previously provided to LJC and accepted by it. LJC has failed to
reimburse Coeciardi the fullamounl for the provided services and as a result. is in breach
of the terms and conditions of the proposal and has also been unjustly enriched and
enhanced by the receipt of these services.
Coeciardi seeks reimbursement in the amount of $77,666. 74. along with interest
and costs.
II. Statement Of Basic Facts As To DlIma~es
Coccinrdi seeks to recover damages under the theory of contrnct and implied in
fact contract. Coccinrdi seeks to recover $77,666,74. along with interest and costs, which
represent the amount of invoiced services which hnve been provided by Cocciurdi to LJC
and for which LJC has not reimbursed Cocciardi. In the alternative, Coecillrdi seeks to
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In addition, LJC has claimed a privilege to Cocciardi's request for calendars,
diaries and other memoranda generated by management of LJC. Cocciardi has asserted
that such discovery is not protected and should be produced. Cocciardi would seck the
Court's direction to have such documents produced to it prior to the commencement of
trial.
V. Identity Of Witnesses
Cocciardi rray seek to call some or all of the following individuals as witnesses:
1. Joseph A. Cocciardi.
CD Rachel Moe.
(j) Eileen Palumbo.
4. Alex Camayd, as on cross.
5. Bart Bume. as on cross.
6, Joseph G. Morelli, as on cross.
7. Ray Angeli, as on cross.
8. Paul Williamson, as on cross.
9, Bob Thomas, as on cross.
10. Dan Mrykalo, as on cross.
VI. List Of Exhibits
Cocciardi may seck to introduce some or all of the I(Jllowing documents as
exhibits:
I. Letter of Lackawanlla Junior College to Joseph Cocciardi. dated January
27, }993. Complaint Exhibit "A",
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