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White Tab 003▸ Entry — WT‑205 Discovery Packet (Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH — ALC)

GUARDRAIL: WHITE — FACT REPOSITORY ONLY

Facts & source pinpoints only. No strategy, no argument, no legal opinions. All quotations are "as reported" unless exact text appears in a cited source.

A) Objective & Custody (facts‑only)

Objective. Collect, authenticate, and Bates‑index ALC Environmental materials and related court records for Candice A. Kowalewski's work at G21 (226 Franklin St., entrance 97 Green St.), specifically (i) the Feb 7, 2020 baseline inspection and report, (ii) the July 28, 2021 PRV inspection and Aug 3, 2021 PRV report ("achieved clearance"), and (iii) any affidavits or sworn statements tied to the PRV set—plus court transcript(s) capturing the on‑record statement by landlord's counsel that completion affidavits were "inaccurate."

Primary witness. Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH (ALC Environmental). Co‑signer noted on the PRV materials: Jack Glass, MS, CIH. Role, dates, and co‑signature are documented in the White set.

Tenant Non‑Possession (explicit). The tenant does not possess ALC's native field notes, PRV raw data, internal communications, HR/licensing records, or any sworn affidavits submitted by ALC; those are custodian‑held (ALC; landlord/counsel; court reporter/clerk for transcripts). Any copies routed to the tenant are secondary and should be authenticated against ALC and the Court.

Scope discipline. This packet organizes what to collect (from which custodian), how to produce it, and how to route pinpoints into WT‑205 (witness profile) and evidence tabs (WT‑108/WT‑112/WT‑106). Volume orientation and chain navigation for White appear in WT‑000.

B) Custodian Map (who holds what)

B.1 ALC Environmental (Primary Custodian)

  • Field & Report Natives: Feb 7, 2020 baseline (WT‑112) and Jul 28, 2021 / Aug 3, 2021 PRV (WT‑108) — original field notes, photos (with EXIF), sampling logs, clearance worksheets, drafts, and final PDFs.
  • Affidavits / Certifications: Any affidavits referencing PRV "completion/clearance" (Candice and/or Jack Glass signatures); all versions + metadata.
  • Internal Comms & QA: Assignment emails, reviewer notes, version history, approval routing (Candice ↔ Glass ↔ ALC mgmt).
  • HR / Licensing: Candice employment status timeline; individual mold assessor license issuance/renewal; company license; training and CE. (Individual license expiration notation Aug 2020 appears in White; renewal status to be verified.)

B.2 American Package Co., Inc. / Landlord Counsel (David Skaller, Esq.) (Secondary)

  • PRV transmittals, affidavit packages filed in HP 6086/2020, any corrections/withdrawals; service lists; email threads w/ ALC.

B.3 Court Reporter / Clerk — NYC Civil Court, Kings County (HP 6086/2020) (External Public Record)

  • Certified transcript(s) and appearance sheet(s) of conferences where landlord's counsel stated affidavits asserting comprehensive completion were "inaccurate." (Date window and keywords in §F.4 and §K.)

B.4 Jack Glass, MS, CIH (ALC) (Cross‑ref Custodian)

  • Co‑signer workpapers; review comments; version approvals for Feb 2020 baseline and Aug 3, 2021 PRV.

B.5 Regulators / Registries (Public Records)

  • NYS DOL Mold Program: Individual license status history for Candice; company license for ALC Environmental.
  • NY Dept. of State: ALC corporate entity records.
  • SERVPRO (job file July 20–27, 2021): daily logs; post‑work condition notes; communications with ALC (if any).
  • OES / Edward A. Olmsted (WT‑107/109/110): later technical responses used for chronology cross‑checks (not the focus of ALC custody).

C) Granular Document Specifications (160 items)

Enumerated requests to avoid vague "complete file" asks. Numbers persist across categories for tracking.

C.1 Assignment & Authority (15)

  1. Engagement email or letter assigning Candice/ALC for Feb 7, 2020 baseline (scope, fee, deliverables).
  2. Client designation (American Package Co. contact) & billing contact.
  3. Assignment/dispatch for PRV on/around Jul 28, 2021 (including who requested PRV).
  4. Any SOW versioning distinguishing baseline vs PRV services.
  5. Signed authorization to access G21 (baseline & PRV).
  6. Any conflict checks, limitations of scope, or disclaimers.
  7. Distribution list(s) planned for both reports (names/emails).
  8. Change orders between baseline & PRV.
  9. Any PRV criteria provided to ALC by client or third parties.
  10. Drafting/approval protocol (Candice author; Glass reviewer).
  11. Fee schedule(s) for baseline vs PRV.
  12. Delivery method preferences (PDF native, courier).
  13. Hold‑harmless/indemnity clauses (if standard ALC terms).
  14. Retention/records policies applicable 2019–2021.
  15. Close‑out memo or internal ticket closure notes (if any).

C.2 Baseline — Feb 7, 2020 Field/Report (20)

  1. Original field notes (handwritten/digital) for the Feb 7 visit.
  2. Floor plan/sketches indicating observation points.
  3. Moisture readings logs and device metadata.
  4. Photo set — originals with EXIF; photo index mapping filename→location/date/time.
  5. Calibration records (moisture meters, pumps).
  6. Any air/surface sampling plan and COC (if sampled).
  7. Draft v1 … final report Mar 18, 2020 (WT‑112), with redlines/comments.
  8. Quantifications noted (~62 sq ft visible mold; ~750 sq ft water‑damaged materials) — workups supporting these figures.
  9. Level II scope recommendation workup and assumptions.
  10. Duration/cost estimate basis (4–6 days; $5k–$10k) and pricing source.
  11. Report distribution proof (who received the Mar 18, 2020 PDF, when/how).
  12. Any acknowledgement/receipt from recipients.
  13. PRV requirement language used in the baseline (native text).
  14. If deliverables included "Appendix B" scope excerpts later embedded in PRV chain (linkage).
  15. Internal emails re: baseline interpretations.
  16. Glass review comments and sign‑off (baseline).
  17. Client feedback or requested edits on baseline.
  18. Final PDF metadata (author, create/modify times).
  19. Repository path/source of truth for baseline deliverable.

C.3 PRV — Jul 28, 2021 / Aug 3, 2021 (25)

  1. PRV inspection assignment email(s); onsite scheduling.
  2. PRV checklist/criteria used (firm standard vs project‑specific).
  3. Field notes (Jul 28) — all pages.
  4. 7+1 sampling plan (indoor/outdoor) + lab COC. (As described in White.)
  5. Lab results; QA review; acceptance thresholds applied.
  6. Photo set (originals + EXIF); photo index.
  7. Draft PRV v1…final Aug 3, 2021; redlines/comments.
  8. "Achieved clearance" basis worksheet(s).
  9. Internal messages about remediation window timing (Jul 20–27, 2021) and next‑day PRV.
  10. Glass review notes and final sign‑off (PRV).
  11. Report distribution proof (who received PRV; when/how).
  12. Any subsequent corrections, errata, or clarifications.
  13. Draft affidavit language referencing PRV (if prepared).
  14. Any references to Exhibit 1 (court Stipulation scope) if used for scope alignment.
  15. Any comms with SERVPRO or contractor about PRV pass/fail.
  16. PDF metadata and repository path for PRV final.
  17. Version compare — baseline vs PRV statements.
  18. Deviations from firm SOPs (if any) and rationale.
  19. Any discussion of Candice license status at PRV date (see C.6).
  20. Risk flag(s) logged internally.

C.4 Affidavits / Sworn Statements (Completion/PRV) (20)

  1. Every affidavit signed by Candice referencing completion/clearance; all versions.
  2. Every affidavit co‑signed by Jack Glass re: completion/clearance; versions.
  3. Exhibit lists attached to affidavits (PRV, photos, lab data).
  4. Drafting history — who authored language, who edited.
  5. Version metadata (file properties; create/modify).
  6. Service/filing proof (HP 6086/2020) for each affidavit.
  7. Any withdrawal, correction, or replacement affidavits (date, reason).
  8. Email threads discussing affidavit accuracy issues.
  9. Any instructions from client/counsel regarding affidavit content.
  10. Any internal objection/reservation by Candice or Glass.
  11. If notarized: notary journal info.
  12. If standardized: template forms used by ALC.
  13. Language deltas between drafts and final (identify lines asserted false/"inaccurate").
  14. Communications following court statement that affidavits were "inaccurate."
  15. Records of any training or SOP on affidavit accuracy.
  16. Records showing who decided to proceed with filing despite issues.
  17. Records showing who authorized any correction/withdrawal.
  18. Cross‑reference to PRV and baseline exact pages cited in affidavits.
  19. Any internal post‑mortem/quality review.
  20. Preservation/hold notices related to affidavits.

C.5 Court Proceedings — HP 6086/2020 (15)

  1. Certified transcript(s) of the appearance(s) where landlord counsel stated completion affidavits were "inaccurate."
  2. Appearance sheet(s) (judge/Part/counsel present).
  3. Index stating page/line of the "inaccurate" statement.
  4. Docket lookup of dates in primary window 2021‑08‑03 → 2022‑11‑30 (expand if needed).
  5. Any court orders referencing corrections to affidavits.
  6. Any stipulations tied to affidavit correction/withdrawal.
  7. Notices of errata filed.
  8. Court‑filed versions of PRV and related exhibits.
  9. Correspondence with court reporter about certification.
  10. Payment receipts for certified transcript(s).
  11. Any on‑record references to Candice/Glass credentials.
  12. Any on‑record references to PRV methodology.
  13. Any on‑record references to Exhibit 1 (scope).
  14. Clerk cover emails/letters transmitting materials.
  15. Court docket printouts for included dates.

C.6 Licensing / HR / Qualifications (15)

  1. Individual mold assessor license: number, issue/expire, renewal proof bridging Aug 2020 → Jul 28, 2021 (PRV date). (Expiration notation appears in White; renewal TBD.)
  2. Company license (ALC).
  3. CE/training records 2019–2021.
  4. Job description and role authority for Candice.
  5. Performance reviews or QA auditor notes.
  6. Employment status timeline through 2022 (and 2023, if relevant).
  7. Any employment action temporally near the transcript admission date.
  8. HR policy on affidavit/signature authority.
  9. HR policy on license verification before PRV work.
  10. HR policy on report/affidavit corrections.
  11. Contact info for HR custodian of records.
  12. Org chart showing Glass supervision.
  13. Any E&O/GL insurance certificates covering Candice's work.
  14. Any internal investigation records re: affidavit issues.
  15. Preservation/hold notices (HR).

C.7 Communications (Email/Text/Call) (30)

  1. Emails Candice ↔ Glass re: baseline (Jan–Mar 2020).
  2. Emails Candice ↔ Glass re: PRV (Jul–Aug 2021).
  3. Emails Candice ↔ ALC mgmt re: affidavits wording.
  4. Emails ALC ↔ landlord counsel (Skaller) re: affidavit content.
  5. Emails ALC ↔ client (American Package) re: PRV conclusions.
  6. Emails ALC ↔ SERVPRO re: PRV scheduling/outcomes.
  7. Emails referencing "inaccurate/incorrect/withdraw/correct the record."
  8. Text message exports for same windows (CSV/PDF).
  9. Call logs and summaries (who/when/subject).
  10. Voicemails retained.
  11. Calendar invites (baseline, PRV).
  12. Meeting agendas/handouts.
  13. Drafting threads for affidavit language.
  14. Transmittals of PRV/baseline to courts or counsel.
  15. Read receipts/acknowledgments.
  16. File‑sharing links (with access logs).
  17. Any encrypted/portal messages (export).
  18. Chain families kept intact (parents/children).
  19. Thread deduplication logs.
  20. Email retention policy and any auto‑deletions.
  21. Search‑terms hit logs (per §F.5).
  22. Production cover letters.
  23. Post‑PRV reaction threads (internals).
  24. Post‑transcript reaction threads (internals).
  25. Communications re: license renewal or status.
  26. Communications re: HR employment action.

C.8 Photos / Media & Data (15)

  1. Original image sets (baseline & PRV) with EXIF.
  2. Photo index (filename→room/wall/floor/time).
  3. Video clips (if any) with QuickTime metadata.
  4. Hash (SHA‑256) manifest for all media.
  5. Capture devices (make/model/serial).
  6. Export logs (when media pulled from device).
  7. Any brightness/contrast edits (derivatives).
  8. Storage locations (paths).
  9. Chain‑of‑custody forms.
  10. Sampling device metadata (if pump used).
  11. Lab reports (native PDFs).
  12. Any storyboard used in PRV narrative.
  13. Appendix B source if embedded.
  14. GPS tags (if present).
  15. QC sheet linking photos to report pages.

C.9 Policies / SOP / QA (10)

  1. ALC SOP for baseline assessments.
  2. ALC SOP for PRV (clearance criteria).
  3. QA review policy and checklist.
  4. Affidavit drafting/signature SOP.
  5. Licensing verification SOP before field work.
  6. Document retention SOP (2019–2023).
  7. Correction/withdrawal procedure SOP.
  8. Communications/transmittal SOP.
  9. Escalation policy (technical disputes).
  10. Audit logs for compliance checks.

D) Interrogatory Topics (25 questions)

Engagement & Authority (5)

  1. Identify the date ALC (and Candice) were engaged for the Feb 7, 2020 baseline; produce engagement/SOW; list all recipients of baseline report.
  2. Identify the date ALC/Candice were engaged to perform PRV (Jul 28, 2021); state who requested PRV; identify PRV criteria used.
  3. Describe the drafting/review workflow for baseline and PRV; identify all reviewers (including Jack Glass) and approvals.
  4. Identify every entity/person ALC intended to receive PRV and any affidavits; provide distribution lists and dates.
  5. State whether any limitations of scope were communicated by client/counsel and provide those communications.

Baseline & PRV Work (7)

6) Describe all measurement/sampling performed at baseline and PRV; identify devices, calibration, and lab COC.

7) Explain the "achieved clearance" conclusion and the criteria applied; identify documents supporting the conclusion.

8) Identify all differences between baseline observations (e.g., ~62 sq ft mold; ~750 sq ft water damage) and conditions assessed at PRV; explain how those differences were evaluated.

9) Identify all versions of the PRV report; state every change made between drafts and final, and who requested each change.

10) State whether ALC communicated with SERVPRO or any contractor about PRV scheduling or results; produce those communications.

11) Describe any QA/peer review performed; provide checklists and sign‑offs.

12) Identify whether anyone at ALC questioned PRV sufficiency or timing (next‑day inspection after July 20–27 work window) and provide documents.

Affidavits (Accuracy/Corrections) (7)

13) Identify every affidavit Candice signed referencing completion/clearance; provide all versions and filing info.

14) Identify who drafted and who authorized the final language for those affidavits.

15) State whether ALC, Candice, or Glass were informed of any inaccuracies and, if so, when and by whom; provide documents.

16) Identify any withdrawals/corrections of affidavits; provide reasons, dates, and replacement documents.

17) Identify any pressures, directives, or instructions from client/counsel to sign affidavits with disputed language; produce communications.

18) Identify all on‑record statements referring to these affidavits as "inaccurate" and provide transcripts/page‑line.

19) State whether Candice took any steps to correct the record after learning of inaccuracies; provide documents.

Licensing / HR (3)

20) State the individual mold assessor license status for Candice as of Aug 2020 through Jul 28, 2021; provide renewal documentation.

21) Identify any ALC policy requiring license verification before PRV work and whether it was followed here.

22) Identify any employment action taken regarding Candice in temporal proximity to the affidavit accuracy admission; provide documentation.

Court Proceedings (3)

23) Identify every court date in HP 6086/2020 where PRV/affidavits were discussed; provide certified transcripts and appearance sheets.

24) Identify every statement by landlord counsel admitting affidavits were "inaccurate"; provide page‑line citations.

25) Identify any court orders, stipulations, or notices addressing corrections/withdrawals of the affidavits.

E) Deposition Coordination

Witness: Candice A. Kowalewski (primary); Jack Glass, MS, CIH (companion).

Core topics: baseline methods; PRV criteria; versioning; affidavit drafting/signing; communications with counsel/client; license status timeline; QA/approvals; distribution/receipt; knowledge of on‑record "inaccurate" statement(s) and responsive actions.

Sequencing (recommended order):

  1. Certified transcript(s) (HP 6086/2020) — lock page/line;
  2. Jack Glass (review/approval & affidavit co‑signature);
  3. Candice (field work + affidavit facts).

F) Discovery Protocols

F.1 ESI Handling

  • Email: produce .eml/.msg with full headers; family preservation; thread integrity.
  • Photos/Media: originals with EXIF/QuickTime; SHA‑256 hashes; photo index.
  • Spreadsheets/Lab: native .xlsx/.csv, formulas intact; COC PDFs.
  • Texts/Calls: export CSV/PDF with timestamps; include media.

F.2 Bates Standards

  • Prefix: G21‑ALC‑[000001…]
  • Image format: single‑page PDF @ 300 DPI + text layer; natives linked via load file.
  • Load files: Concordance .DAT/.OPT with BatesBegin, BatesEnd, DocDate, From/To, Subject, NativeLink.

F.3 Privilege Log

  • Per‑document or categorical log; identify sender/recipient, date, subject/description, basis.

F.4 Transcript Request (Court)

  • Target: HP 6086/2020; primary window: 2021‑08‑03 → 2022‑11‑30; expand to 2021‑06‑01 → 2023‑01‑31 if needed.
  • Keywords: "PRV," "ALC Environmental," "Kowalewski," "Jack Glass," "completion affidavits," "achieved clearance," "inaccurate," "withdraw," "correct the record," "Exhibit 1," "Skaller."
  • Materials: certified transcript(s) + appearance sheet(s); page/line for "inaccurate" statement; PDF delivery with certification. (Use the letter/email template you drafted.)

F.5 Search Terms (initial)

  • Parties/Topics: "ALC Environmental" OR Kowalewski OR "Jack Glass"; PRV OR "post‑remediation verification"; affidavit*; "achieved clearance"; withdraw OR inaccurate OR "correct the record".
  • Dates: 2020‑01‑01→2021‑03‑31 (baseline); 2021‑06‑15→2021‑09‑30 (PRV); 2022‑07‑01→2022‑12‑31 (post‑PRV issues).

G) Bates Plan & Pinpoint Tasks

Bates Batches

  • 205‑BATES‑01: Feb 2020 baseline natives (notes/photos/sketches + report versions) → G21‑ALC‑000001+
  • 205‑BATES‑02: PRV natives (notes/photos/lab/versions) → G21‑ALC‑000400+
  • 205‑BATES‑03: Affidavits (all versions; filing/service) → G21‑ALC‑001000+
  • 205‑BATES‑04: Court transcripts/appearance sheets → G21‑ALC‑001500+
  • 205‑BATES‑05: Licensing/HR docs → G21‑ALC‑001800+
  • 205‑BATES‑06: Policies/SOP/QA → G21‑ALC‑002100+
  • 205‑BATES‑07: Email/text/call productions → G21‑ALC‑002400+

Pinpoint Tasks

  • 205‑PIN‑WT205‑A: Insert exact page refs into WT‑205 (witness profile) for each Bates batch.
  • 205‑PIN‑WT108‑A: Pin PRV 7+1 sampling / "achieved clearance" page(s) to cross‑ref from WT‑108.
  • 205‑PIN‑WT112‑A: Pin Feb 7, 2020 baseline quantifications to WT‑112.
  • 205‑PIN‑WT106‑A: Pin any PRV/affidavit statements relevant to Court‑Ordered vs Executed matrix in WT‑106.
  • 205‑PIN‑HP‑TR‑A: Insert transcript date/Part/page‑line for "inaccurate" statement into WT‑205 and WT‑106 once certified PDF is received.
  • 205‑PIN‑WT000‑A: Add index pointer in WT‑000 (executive map) when pins complete.

H) Priority‑Tiered Routing Grid

Priority Task ID Artifact Custodian Owner Due (from service) Status
P1 (30d) 205‑HP‑TR‑1 Certified transcript(s) + appearance sheet(s) (HP 6086/2020; "inaccurate" statement) Court Reporter/Clerk Legal +30d Open
P1 (30d) 205‑AFF‑SET All affidavits (versions; filing; corrections/withdrawals) ALC / Landlord Counsel Paralegal +30d Open
P1 (30d) 205‑PRV‑NATIVE PRV natives (notes/photos/lab/versions) ALC IT/Para +30d Open
P1 (30d) 205‑BASE‑NATIVE Baseline natives (notes/photos/sketches/versions) ALC IT/Para +30d Open
P1 (30d) 205‑LIC‑CAND License renewal proof bridging Aug 2020 → Jul 28, 2021 ALC / NYS DOL Para +30d Open
P2 (60d) 205‑HR‑FILE HR file (employment timeline; any action temporally near transcript dates) ALC HR Legal +60d Open
P2 (60d) 205‑COMMS‑ALC Emails (Candice↔Glass↔ALC mgmt; counsel) re affidavits & "inaccurate" ALC IT/Para +60d Open
P2 (60d) 205‑SOP‑QA SOP/QA policies (PRV; affidavits; correction procedure) ALC Para +60d Open
P3 (90d) 205‑POL‑E&O E&O/GL and retention/hold records ALC Para +90d Open
P3 (90d) 205‑XREF‑PINS Complete all White pinpoints (WT‑205/108/112/106; WT‑000) Internal Analyst +90d Open

I) Cross‑References (White Tabs; facts‑only)

  • WT‑205 — Candice A. Kowalewski (Witness Profile): baseline/PRV roles, dates, co‑signer; license expiration notation (Aug 2020) and PRV timing.
  • WT‑108 — ALC PRV (Aug 3, 2021): PRV "achieved clearance"; 7+1 sampling; inspection Jul 28, 2021.
  • WT‑112 — ALC Water Intrusion (Feb 7, 2020 / Mar 18, 2020): baseline quantifications; PRV requirement language.
  • WT‑106 — Court‑Ordered vs Executed: matrix to map affidavit content and PRV representations against ordered scope.
  • WT‑000 — Executive Overview: chain navigation and control (map pointer to transcript task once pinned).

K) Preservation & Service

Preservation Notices: To ALC Environmental (Candice, Jack Glass, IT/records, HR), American Package Co./counsel, and Court reporter (re transcript).

Service: RFP/subpoena to ALC (natives; SOP/QA; HR/licensing); subpoena/letter request to Court reporter/clerk with the date range & keywords in §F.4; targeted notice to landlord counsel for filing/withdrawal records of affidavits.

L) Phased Discovery Strategy (5 Phases)

Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Serve ALC (baseline/PRV natives; affidavits); request transcript(s); obtain license renewal evidence.

Phase 2 (31–60): SOP/QA; HR; internal/external comms; distribute initial Bates batches.

Phase 3 (61–90): Depose Jack Glass → Candice (after transcripts in hand).

Phase 4 (91–120): Expert coordination (licensure practices; PRV criteria).

Phase 5 (121+): Trial‑prep document integration; finalize exhibit lists.

M) Non‑Response Procedures (4‑Stage)

  • Day +7 follow‑up → Day +14 meet‑and‑confer letter → Day +21 motion to compel prep → Day +30+ sanctions pathway (per jurisdictional rules).

N) Document Review Workflow (9‑Step)

Receipt log → Forensic copy/hashes → Privilege review → Relevance coding → Bates stamping → Load files → QC → Production sets → White pin‑insertion (WT‑205/108/112/106; WT‑000).

END — White Tab 003▸ Entry — WT‑205 Discovery Packet (Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH — ALC) v2.2