White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-303 Discovery Packet (ALC Environmental)¶
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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-303 — ALC Environmental — Corporate Profile.
- Purpose: Translate WT-303's PRV certification, corporate identity, and field documentation needs into concrete discovery tasks, deadlines, and status tracking.
Icon discipline: all WT-003 entries use Gear; the parent WT-303 corporate profile uses User 3.
B) Engagement Background (facts-only summary)¶
- Entity in record: "ALC Environmental" (exact legal name TBD from native PRV letterhead/W-9/COI/contract).
- Name variants (public pointers): "ALC Environmental Inc." (BBB); "The ALC Group LLC d/b/a ALC Environmental" (court records).
- Public address pointers:
- 158 West 27th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (current website)
- 225 West 34th St., Suite 1600, New York, NY 10122 (BBB listing)
- 121 West 27th St., Suite 402, New York, NY 10001 (historical directory)
- Key personnel:
- Jack Glass, MS, CIH — Co-signatory on PRV; VP Environmental Health Services (per 2018 article)
- Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH — Field professional on PRV; email sender (WT-112A)
- Engagement period: 2020–2022 (Pre-remediation through PRV and Additional Scope).
- Property: 226 Franklin St., Apt. G21 (entrance 97 Green St.), Brooklyn, NY 11222.
Key ALC Documents in White:
| Tab | Document | Date | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT-108 | Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) | Insp. 2021-07-28; Report 2021-08-03 | "Achieved clearance" statement; 7 indoor + 1 outdoor samples |
| WT-108A | Mold Abatement Work Scope | 2020-12-08 | Court-ordered 10-item scope (Stipulation Exhibit 1) |
| WT-110A | "Additional Scope of Work" | Nov 2022 | Proposed additional scope items |
| WT-112 | Pre-Remediation Inspection | Feb-Mar 2020 | Pre-award communications |
| WT-112A | "Re: Appointment and Mold Report" | 2020 | Email from Kowalewski |
C) Possession Status (facts)¶
| Record Type | Custodian | Possession Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRV Report (native PDF) | ALC Environmental | Tenant has copy; native needed | Verify signatures, sampling data |
| Field Data Sheets | ALC Environmental | Tenant does not possess | Critical for PRV authentication |
| Chain-of-Custody (lab) | ALC Environmental / Lab | Tenant does not possess | Sample integrity documentation |
| Calibration Logs | ALC Environmental | Tenant does not possess | Equipment validation |
| Lab Reports | ALC Environmental / Lab | Tenant does not possess | Spore trap analysis |
| W-9 | ALC Environmental / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Legal entity identity |
| COI (GL/PL/E&O) | ALC Environmental / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Coverage verification |
| Contract/SOW | ALC Environmental / Landlord | Tenant does not possess | Engagement scope |
D) Custodian Map (who holds what)¶
| Custodian | Likely Records Held | Discovery Vehicle | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALC Environmental | PRV package (report, field sheets, COC, lab results, calibration), W-9, COI, invoices, all G21 correspondence, Additional Scope docs | SUBP-303-ALC-01 | P1 (30d) |
| American Package Co. / Martin Kofman (landlord) | Landlord's copies of ALC deliverables, W-9/COI, payment records, correspondence | RFP-303-LANDLORD-01 | P1 (30d) |
| Laboratory (TBD) | Original lab analysis reports; sample COC; analytical methods | SUBP-303-LAB-01 | P2 (60d) |
| SERVPRO / Remediation Contractor | Any ALC coordination for PRV timing; clearance requirements | RFP-303-SERVPRO-01 | P2 (60d) |
| NY Department of State | Entity print for legal name on engagement | REQ-303-DOS-01 | P3 (90d) |
| NYSDOL Mold Program | Mold assessor license status (if applicable) | REQ-303-NYSDOL-01 | P3 (90d) |
| Professional Certifications (AIHA/ABIH) | CIH certification status for Glass | REQ-303-CERT-01 | P3 (90d) |
E) Priority 1 — Critical Discovery (Target: 30 days)¶
1) ALC Environmental Records — SUBP-303-ALC-01¶
Requested items (175+ document specifications):
PRV Package — Critical (50 items): - Native PDF of PRV report (WT-108) - Field data sheets from 2021-07-28 inspection - Chain-of-custody forms for all samples - Calibration logs for sampling equipment (spore traps, air pumps) - Laboratory reports for all samples (7 indoor + 1 outdoor per White) - Photos taken during PRV inspection (native with EXIF) - Any notes or observations recorded on-site - Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) documentation - Background/outdoor sample rationale and location - Clearance criteria applied and basis
Engagement & Authority (20 items): - Contract/SOW/Authorization for G21 work (2020-2022) - W-9 (legal name/EIN) - Certificate of Insurance (GL/PL/E&O policy numbers; effective dates; named insured) - Any amendments or change orders - Invoices and payment records
Pre-Remediation Materials (25 items): - Pre-remediation inspection report (WT-112 source) - Photos from pre-remediation inspection (native with EXIF) - Recommendations provided to landlord/contractor - Any scope documents prepared by ALC - Email correspondence with landlord (Feb-Mar 2020)
Additional Scope Materials (20 items): - "Additional Scope of Work" (Nov 2022) native PDF (WT-110A source) - Transmittal emails/cover letters - Any supporting inspection data - Recommendations and basis
Communications — Full Set (40 items): - All emails between ALC and landlord (2020-2022) - All emails between ALC and contractors (SERVPRO, Total Restoration) - All emails between ALC and Power Adjustment - Any communications with tenant (Christian Gray) - Internal ALC communications re G21
Personnel Records (20 items): - HR/employment records for Jack Glass, MS, CIH (2020-2022) - HR/employment records for Candice A. Kowalewski, MPH (2020-2022) - Title/role assignments for G21 project - Signature authority documentation - Professional certifications on file (CIH, MPH, etc.)
2) Landlord Records — RFP-303-LANDLORD-01¶
- Landlord's copy of ALC contract/SOW
- W-9 and COI received from ALC
- Payment records to ALC
- Correspondence with ALC (2020-2022)
- Any complaints or issues documented
- Instructions provided to ALC re scope
F) Priority 2 — High-Value Discovery (Target: 60 days)¶
3) Laboratory Records — SUBP-303-LAB-01¶
Laboratory identification: (TBD from ALC COC forms)
Requested items: - Original analytical reports for G21 samples - Chain-of-custody documentation received from ALC - Analytical methods used (spore trap analysis) - QA/QC documentation - Any communications with ALC re results - Accreditation/certification documentation
4) SERVPRO/Remediation Coordination — RFP-303-SERVPRO-01¶
- Any communications with ALC re clearance timing
- Clearance requirements received from ALC
- Any ALC coordination for re-entry/PRV scheduling
G) Priority 3 — Supporting Discovery (Target: 90 days)¶
5) NY DOS Entity Records — REQ-303-DOS-01¶
- Entity print for "ALC Environmental Inc." and/or "The ALC Group LLC"
- DBA filings connecting entity names
- Registered agent information
- Officers/directors as of 2020-2022
- Filing history
6) NYSDOL Mold Program — REQ-303-NYSDOL-01¶
- Mold assessor license status (if applicable to ALC personnel)
- Any certifications required for mold assessment work in NYC
7) Professional Certification Records — REQ-303-CERT-01¶
- ABIH certification records for Jack Glass (CIH status 2020-2022)
- Any other professional certifications relevant to PRV authority
H) Assignment & Status Grid (routing template)¶
| Task (short name) | Priority | Method | Owner | Status | Target Date | On-Receipt Artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC PRV package (full) | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | Native report, field sheets, COC, lab, calibration |
| ALC engagement docs | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | Contract, W-9, COI, invoices |
| ALC communications | P1 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +30d | All G21 emails (2020-2022) |
| Landlord ALC records | P1 | RFP | Counsel | Open | +30d | Contract copy, payments, correspondence |
| Lab analytical reports | P2 | Subpoena | Counsel | Open | +60d | Original reports, COC, methods |
| SERVPRO/ALC coordination | P2 | RFP | Counsel | Open | +60d | Clearance timing communications |
| NY DOS entity records | P3 | Reg. request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | Entity print, DBAs |
| NYSDOL mold program | P3 | Reg. request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | License status |
| ABIH CIH certification | P3 | Reg. request | Paralegal | Open | +90d | Glass certification records |
I) Cross-References (White tabs)¶
- WT-108 — ALC Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) — Insp. 2021-07-28; Report 2021-08-03
- WT-108A — Mold Abatement Work Scope — Court-ordered 10-item scope (2020-12-08)
- WT-109 — Olmsted Response to ALC — Aug 18, 2022 ("replete with misleading statements")
- WT-110A — ALC "Additional Scope of Work" — Nov 2022
- WT-112 — ALC Pre-Remediation Inspection — Feb-Mar 2020
- WT-112A — "Re: Appointment and Mold Report" — Kowalewski email
- WT-205 — Candice A. Kowalewski (Witness Profile)
- WT-206 — Jack Glass, MS, CIH (Witness Profile)
- WT-114 — Scope Manipulation Evidence Compendium — PRV central to arc
- WT-303 — ALC Environmental (Corporate Profile)
- WT-003 — Master Tracker (this page nested)
J) Bates Plan & Pinpoint Tasks¶
Bates Batches (prefix G21-ALC-)
- 303-BATES-01: Contract/SOW/W-9/COI → G21-ALC-000001+
- 303-BATES-02: PRV report (native) → G21-ALC-000100+
- 303-BATES-03: PRV field sheets → G21-ALC-000200+
- 303-BATES-04: PRV chain-of-custody → G21-ALC-000300+
- 303-BATES-05: PRV calibration logs → G21-ALC-000400+
- 303-BATES-06: Lab reports → G21-ALC-000500+
- 303-BATES-07: Pre-remediation materials → G21-ALC-001000+
- 303-BATES-08: Additional Scope (Nov 2022) → G21-ALC-001500+
- 303-BATES-09: Communications (emails) → G21-ALC-002000+
- 303-BATES-10: Photos (EXIF) → G21-ALC-003000+
- 303-BATES-11: Personnel records → G21-ALC-004000+
- 303-BATES-12: Entity/licensure records → G21-ALC-005000+
Pinpoint Tasks (mechanicals)
- 303-PIN-WT108-A: Insert PRV page pins for sampling tables
- 303-PIN-WT108-B: Insert PRV page pins for signatures
- 303-PIN-WT108-C: Insert PRV page pins for "achieved clearance" conclusion
- 303-PIN-WT108A-A: Insert WT-108A page pins for 10-item scope
- 303-PIN-WT110A-A: Insert Additional Scope page pins
- 303-PIN-WT110A-B: Insert Additional Scope signatories
- 303-PIN-WT112-A: Insert Pre-Rem page pins
- 303-PIN-WT112A-A: Insert email thread pins
- 303-PIN-WT205-A: Insert Kowalewski witness profile anchors
- 303-PIN-WT206-A: Insert Glass witness profile anchors
K) ESI Protocol — PRV Authentication Specifications¶
K.1 PRV Report Authentication Requirements¶
| Component | Requirement | Why Critical |
|---|---|---|
| Native PDF | Original file (not re-scanned) | Metadata preservation |
| Digital signatures | Verify signatory metadata | Authenticity |
| Sampling tables | Complete data for all 8 samples | Supports "achieved clearance" |
| Conclusion language | Exact text of clearance statement | Central to WT-114 arc |
K.2 Field Data Requirements¶
| Document | Required Fields | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Field sheets | Sample locations, times, volumes, pump IDs | Native scans or PDF |
| COC forms | Sample IDs, dates, times, signatures | Native with lab receipt |
| Calibration logs | Device IDs, calibration dates, certifying entity | Native PDF |
K.3 Laboratory Report Requirements¶
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Analytical method | Identify spore trap analysis method |
| Detection limits | Document LOD/LOQ |
| QA/QC | Blanks, duplicates, lab certifications |
| Chain-of-custody | Lab-received COC with signatures |
K.4 Search Terms for ESI Collection¶
G21, 97 Green, 226 Franklin, ALC Environmental, Jack Glass,
Candice Kowalewski, PRV, post-remediation, clearance, mold,
spore trap, sampling, 2021-07-28, 2021-08-03, remediation,
abatement, scope, additional scope, Olmsted, SERVPRO
L) Interrogatories — Proposed Categories (30 questions)¶
| Category | Question Count | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement authority | 4 | Who retained ALC; scope of authority; payment terms |
| PRV methodology | 8 | Sampling protocol; locations; equipment; clearance criteria |
| Personnel | 4 | Glass role/authority; Kowalewski role; others involved |
| Pre-remediation | 4 | Initial findings; recommendations; scope basis |
| Communications | 5 | With landlord; with contractors; with tenant; internal |
| Quality assurance | 5 | QA/QC procedures; calibration; lab selection; validation |
M) Deposition Topics — ALC Corporate Designee (30(b)(6))¶
| Topic # | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate structure and legal name(s) used for G21 engagement |
| 2 | Personnel assignments and authority for G21 project |
| 3 | PRV methodology and clearance criteria applied |
| 4 | Sampling locations, timing, and protocols |
| 5 | Calibration and equipment maintenance procedures |
| 6 | Laboratory selection and quality assurance |
| 7 | Communications with landlord, contractors, and tenant |
| 8 | Basis for "achieved clearance" conclusion |
| 9 | "Additional Scope of Work" (Nov 2022) — basis and recommendations |
| 10 | Response to Olmsted findings (WT-109) if any |
N) Phased Discovery Strategy (procedural only)¶
Days 1-30: Serve SUBP-303-ALC-01 and RFP-303-LANDLORD-01; meet-and-confer; confirm litigation holds at ALC; request privilege log.
Days 31-60: Lab subpoena; SERVPRO coordination requests; privilege review on communications; supplement PRV package gaps.
Days 61-90: NY DOS/NYSDOL/ABIH pulls; deposition notices for Glass and Kowalewski after core productions.
Days 91-120: 30(b)(6) deposition of ALC corporate designee; individual depositions.
Day 121+: Trial-prep mechanics (exhibit lists, Bates ranges, PRV demonstratives).
O) 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.
P) Document Review Workflow (9 steps)¶
Receipt/logging → Preservation + hash → Privilege review → Relevance coding → Bates assignment → Load files → QC → Production → Integration (update WT-003; complete 303-PIN-* tasks; update WT-114 if relevant to scope manipulation arc).
Q) Key Evidence Targets (collection priorities)¶
| Target | Why Critical | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PRV field sheets | Authenticates sampling protocol; verifies locations | ALC project file |
| Calibration logs | Validates equipment accuracy at time of sampling | ALC records |
| Lab COC | Establishes sample integrity chain | ALC/Lab |
| "Achieved clearance" basis | Documents criteria applied for conclusion | PRV report, internal docs |
| Glass signature authority | Confirms authority to certify PRV | Personnel records |
| Kowalewski field presence | Confirms who conducted inspection | Field sheets, HR records |
END — White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-303 Discovery Packet (ALC Environmental) v1.0