White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-301 Discovery Packet (Total Restoration, Inc.)¶
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A) Source Context & Scope (facts-only)¶
- Parent tracker: WT-003 — Document Collection / Discovery Tracker (icon Gear).
- This nested page covers: WT-301 — Total Restoration, Inc. — Corporate Profile.
- Purpose: Translate WT-301's collection targets and B-series meeting documentation needs into concrete discovery tasks, deadlines, and status tracking.
Icon discipline: all WT-003 entries use Gear; the parent WT-301 corporate profile uses User 3.
B) Engagement Background (facts-only summary)¶
- Entity in record: "Total Restoration, Inc." / "Total Restoration Industries (TRI)" (exact legal name TBD from native W-9/COI/contract).
- Public address pointer: 160 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791 (BBB directory; verify via native docs).
- Key personnel: Chris Roussis (B.0, B.2 presence); Julian Rivera (B.3 presence; B.2 TBD).
- Engagement period: Late Nov 2019 – Feb 2020 (loss on Oct 13, 2019; B.0–B.3 meetings per WT-104).
- Property: 226 Franklin St., Apt. G21 (entrance 97 Green St.), Brooklyn, NY 11222.
WT-104 Meeting Alignment (mirror of canon):
| Meeting | Date | TR Presence | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.0 | Late Nov 2019 | Chris Roussis + tenant (Gray) | Moisture testing; preliminary demolition & spec |
| B.1 | 2019-12-11 | Roussis and/or Rivera (TBD) | Staging/pre-inspection coordination |
| B.2 | Mid/late Dec 2019 | Roussis (confirmed); Rivera (TBD) | Master adjuster walkthrough |
| B.3 | 2020-02-26 | Julian Rivera | Post-carrier claim-approval walkthrough; mold scope |
Tenant role: Christian Gray was the tenant at G21. Total Restoration was retained by the landlord.
C) Possession Status (facts)¶
| Record Type | Custodian | Possession Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract/SOW/Authorization | Total Restoration / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Obtain via RFP/Subpoena |
| W-9 | Total Restoration / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Establishes legal entity identity |
| COI (GL/PL) | Total Restoration / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Verify coverage/licensing |
| B.0 Moisture Logs & Drawings | Total Restoration | Tenant does not possess | Critical — establishes "full demo" spec |
| B.1/B.2/B.3 Meeting Materials | Total Restoration / Power Adjustment | Tenant does not possess | Packets, photos, estimates |
| Project File | Total Restoration | Tenant does not possess | Full job file for G21 |
D) Custodian Map (who holds what)¶
| Custodian | Likely Records Held | Discovery Vehicle | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Restoration, Inc. | Contract/SOW, W-9, COI, project file, B.0-B.3 materials, invoices, photos, communications | SUBP-301-TRI-01 | P1 (30d) |
| American Package Co. / Martin Kofman (landlord) | Landlord's copy of contract/SOW, W-9, COI, invoices, payment records, email correspondence | RFP-301-LANDLORD-01 | P1 (30d) |
| Power Adjustment / Evan Katz | Any TRI estimates/specs reviewed; B.1/B.2/B.3 coordination emails; photos | RFP-301-PA-01 | P2 (60d) |
| Carrier / Independent Adjuster (TBD) | Master Adjuster report/photos from B.2; any TRI coordination | RFP-301-CARRIER-01 | P2 (60d) |
| NY Department of State | Entity snapshot; registered agent; filing history | REQ-301-DOS-01 | P3 (90d) |
| FL Sunbiz (if applicable) | Total Restoration Industries LLC filing (foreign LLC) | REQ-301-FL-01 | P3 (90d) |
E) Priority 1 — Critical Discovery (Target: 30 days)¶
1) Total Restoration Records — SUBP-301-TRI-01¶
Requested items (150+ document specifications):
Engagement & Authority (15 items): - Contract/SOW/Authorization for G21 scope (late 2019) - W-9 (legal name/EIN) - Certificate of Insurance (GL/PL policy numbers; effective dates; named insured) - Change orders or scope amendments - Any signed authorization from landlord/tenant
B.0 Inspection Materials (25 items): - Moisture readings/logs (device model, serial number, calibration certificate) - Drawings/specifications — specifically any "full demo" or "full demolition" call-outs for Studios 1 & 2 - Photos taken during B.0 (native with EXIF) - Written report or memo from B.0 inspection - Transmittal letters to landlord/PA
B.1/B.2/B.3 Meeting Materials (30 items): - Calendar invites or scheduling emails for each meeting - Attendee lists (verify Roussis, Rivera, Katz, Morales presence at each) - Any packets, presentations, or handouts distributed - Photos taken at meetings (native with EXIF) - Estimates prepared for or presented at meetings - Notes or minutes
Project File — G21 (40 items): - Complete job file for 226 Franklin St. G21 - Field notes and daily logs - Subcontractor documentation (if any) - Material orders and delivery receipts - Internal communications (emails, texts) re G21 scope - Photos (all, with EXIF and date stamps) - Videos (if any)
Communications (25 items): - All emails between TRI and landlord (Oct 2019 – Mar 2020) - All emails between TRI and Power Adjustment/Evan Katz - All emails between TRI and carrier/independent adjuster - Any communications with tenant (Christian Gray) - Text messages (if business phones used)
Financial Records (15 items): - Invoices submitted for G21 - Payment receipts - Any payment disputes or adjustments - Lien waivers (if any)
2) Landlord Records — RFP-301-LANDLORD-01¶
- Landlord's copy of TRI contract/SOW
- W-9 and COI received from TRI
- Payment records (checks, wire transfers)
- Correspondence with TRI (Oct 2019 – Mar 2020)
- Any complaints or issues documented
F) Priority 2 — High-Value Discovery (Target: 60 days)¶
3) Power Adjustment Records — RFP-301-PA-01¶
- TRI estimates or specs reviewed by PA
- B.1/B.2/B.3 coordination emails with TRI
- Photos shared by or with TRI
- Any adjusting recommendations re TRI scope
4) Carrier / IA Records — RFP-301-CARRIER-01¶
- Master Adjuster report and photos from B.2 walkthrough
- Any TRI involvement in carrier coordination
- Scope documents referencing TRI work
G) Priority 3 — Supporting Discovery (Target: 90 days)¶
5) NY DOS Entity Records — REQ-301-DOS-01¶
- Entity print for "Total Restoration, Inc." (exact legal name per engagement docs)
- Registered agent information
- Officers/directors as of 2019-2020
- Filing history and any DBAs
6) FL Sunbiz Records — REQ-301-FL-01 (if applicable)¶
- "Total Restoration Industries LLC" foreign LLC filing
- Authorized members (Christopher Roussis, Daniel Roussis, Nicholas DeMeo Jr.)
- Principal address and registered agent
7) Cross-Entity Communications¶
- TRI ↔ ALC Environmental (if any coordination on PRV/scope)
- TRI ↔ SERVPRO (if any overlapping work)
H) Assignment & Status Grid (routing template)¶
| Task (short name) | Priority | Method | Owner | Status | Target Date | On-Receipt Artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRI full project file | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | Contract, W-9, COI, project file, photos |
| B.0 moisture logs & drawings | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | Logs (calibrated), specs (full demo), photos |
| B.1/B.2/B.3 meeting materials | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | Calendar, packets, photos, estimates |
| Landlord TRI records | P1 | RFP | Counsel | Open | +30d | Contract copy, payments, correspondence |
| PA TRI coordination | P2 | RFP/Subp | Counsel | Open | +60d | Estimates reviewed, emails, photos |
| Carrier/IA TRI involvement | P2 | RFP/Subp | Counsel | Open | +60d | MA report, scope docs |
| NY DOS entity print | P3 | Reg. request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | Entity snapshot, officers |
| FL Sunbiz filing | P3 | Reg. request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | LLC filing, members |
I) Cross-References (White tabs)¶
- WT-104 — Pre-Insurance Inspection Meetings (B.0–B.3 framework)
- WT-202 — Julian Rivera (Witness Profile) — B.3 present; B.2 TBD
- WT-203 — Chris Roussis (Witness Profile) — B.0, B.2 present
- WT-301 — Total Restoration, Inc. (Corporate Profile)
- WT-302 — Power Adjustment (Corporate Profile) — Adjuster coordination
- WT-201 — Evan Katz (Witness Profile) — PA representative at B.1/B.2/B.3
- WT-003 — Master Tracker (this page nested)
J) Bates Plan & Pinpoint Tasks¶
Bates Batches (prefix G21-TRI-)
- 301-BATES-01: Contract/SOW/W-9/COI → G21-TRI-000001+
- 301-BATES-02: B.0 inspection materials (logs, drawings, photos) → G21-TRI-000100+
- 301-BATES-03: B.1 meeting materials → G21-TRI-000300+
- 301-BATES-04: B.2 meeting materials → G21-TRI-000400+
- 301-BATES-05: B.3 meeting materials → G21-TRI-000500+
- 301-BATES-06: Project file (field notes, daily logs) → G21-TRI-001000+
- 301-BATES-07: Communications (emails) → G21-TRI-002000+
- 301-BATES-08: Financial records (invoices, payments) → G21-TRI-003000+
- 301-BATES-09: Photos/videos (with EXIF) → G21-TRI-004000+
- 301-BATES-10: Entity/licensure records → G21-TRI-005000+
Pinpoint Tasks (mechanicals)
- 301-PIN-WT104-B0: Insert PDF page pins for B.0 meeting facts
- 301-PIN-WT104-B1: Insert PDF page pins for B.1 meeting facts
- 301-PIN-WT104-B2: Insert PDF page pins for B.2 meeting facts
- 301-PIN-WT104-B3: Insert PDF page pins for B.3 meeting facts
- 301-PIN-WT202-A: Insert WT-202 (Rivera) line/page anchors
- 301-PIN-WT203-A: Insert WT-203 (Roussis) line/page anchors
- 301-PIN-FULLDEMO: Insert pins for any "full demo" or "full demolition" specification language
K) ESI Protocol — Document Collection Specifications¶
K.1 Native Document Requirements¶
| Document Type | Format Requirement | Metadata Preservation |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts/SOW | Native PDF or scanned (300 dpi+) | Signature dates, pages |
| Emails | Native .eml/.msg with headers | Date/time, sender, recipients, CC/BCC |
| Photos | Original with EXIF intact | OriginalDateTime, GPS, device |
| Spreadsheets | Native .xlsx with formulas | Cell references, dates |
| Calendar | .ics format | Attendees, dates, locations |
K.2 Calibration Certificate Requirements (B.0 Logs)¶
For moisture readings to be authenticated, request: - Device make/model/serial number - Calibration certificate with date and certifying entity - Calibration date relative to B.0 inspection date - Any manufacturer specifications for device
K.3 "Full Demo" Specification Search Terms¶
Priority search for any documents containing: - "full demo" / "full demolition" - "complete removal" - "Studios 1 and 2" / "Studio 1" / "Studio 2" - "drywall to studs" - "remove all affected"
L) Interrogatories — Proposed Categories (25 questions)¶
| Category | Question Count | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement authority | 4 | Who retained TRI; scope of authority; payment terms |
| B.0 inspection | 5 | Date; attendees; equipment; findings; recommendations |
| B.1/B.2/B.3 meetings | 6 | Dates; attendees; purpose; documents distributed; outcomes |
| Scope specifications | 4 | What scope was proposed; any "full demo" language; changes |
| Communications | 3 | With landlord; with PA; with carrier |
| Personnel | 3 | Roussis role/title; Rivera role/title; others involved |
M) Phased Discovery Strategy (procedural only)¶
Days 1-30: Serve SUBP-301-TRI-01 and RFP-301-LANDLORD-01; meet-and-confer; confirm litigation holds at TRI.
Days 31-60: PA and carrier productions; supplement gaps; begin privilege review on communications.
Days 61-90: NY DOS/FL Sunbiz pulls; deposition notices for Roussis and Rivera after core productions.
Days 91-120: Depositions of corporate designee and key personnel.
Day 121+: Trial-prep mechanics (exhibit lists, Bates ranges, demonstratives for B.0 specs).
N) Non-Response Procedures (4-stage escalation)¶
Day +7: polite follow-up → Day +14: meet-and-confer letter → Day +21: motion to compel → Day +30+: sanctions request if ordered production not met.
O) Document Review Workflow (9 steps)¶
Receipt/logging → Preservation + hash → Privilege review → Relevance coding → Bates assignment → Load files → QC → Production → Integration (update WT-003; complete 301-PIN-* tasks).
P) Key Evidence Targets (collection priorities)¶
| Target | Why Critical | Source |
|---|---|---|
| B.0 "full demo" specification | Establishes scope promised vs. executed | TRI project file |
| Calibrated moisture logs | Authentication of initial damage assessment | TRI B.0 materials |
| B.2 Master Adjuster photos | Documents condition at walkthrough | TRI/PA/Carrier |
| Rivera B.3 presence | Confirms disclosure sequence per WT-104 | Calendar/attendee records |
| Roussis B.2 presence | Confirms confirmed attendance | Calendar/attendee records |
END — White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-301 Discovery Packet (Total Restoration, Inc.) v1.0