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)JAMES D. I.'AIRBANKS AND )

COMMONWEAI-TI'I OF MASSACHTJSE'ITSTRIAL COURT

WORCESTER, SS ST'PERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT

ALAIN J. BERBT,Plaintiffs

)))) COMPI-I.INT FOR DAMAGES) AND tsQUITABI,E RELIEF

HOUSE OF AFIIRMATION, INC., )ROMAN CATI.IOLIC BISHOP OF )WORCESTER,ROBERI'MCMANUS, )TTIOMAS J. SULT,IVAN, )EASTIIIN AI-LIANCE R]]AI,TY, LLC )LISANDRA RODRIGUEZ-PACAN, AND )ANGF]I, L, PAGAN )

Defendants

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r8b*?F""380ilf,I, INTRODUCTION

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his is a civil rights action Plaintiffs allege that def€ndants' House of

Afflrmatio[, lnc., thc Roman Catholic Bishop ofWorcestel aDd others, illegally discriminated

against thom in the oourse ofbusinoss negotiations for the purchase and sale ofproperfy owned

by tire Catholic Church. Plainlif}:s allege that defendailts interltionally and illegally deprived

them ofthc oppoflunily to puchasc a unique property solely because delendants believed that

they are gay and would conduct same sex-weddings on the property. Defendants' blataot

discrimination against plaintiffs wa.s memorialized in an e-mail inadvertently sent to plaintif{s in

June, 2012. This e-maiL, and the events that followed,leveal defendants' willful disrcgard of

plaintiffs' dght to purchase prop€rty on the sarne basis as other citizens ofMassachusetts'

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2. As a result ofdefendants' discriminatory acts, plaintiffs have suf,fered loss ofa

unique housing and business opportunity, loss of civil rights, loss of dignity and emotioml

distess. Plaintiffs bdng this agtion to redrcss defondants' ifientional discrimination against

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II. JURISDICTION

3. This coufi has jurisdiction over all claims pursuant to M.G.L. c. 1518.

III. VENUE

4. Velue is ptoper in Worcester County, wherc plaintiffs residc and al] defendants

were engaged in commercial real gstate transactions.

IV. PARTIES

5. PlaintilfAlain Beret is a resident ofthe Commonweallh ofMassaohusetts,

residing at 120 West Millbury Road in Sutlon" Massaohusetts.

6. Plaintif'fJames Fairbanks is a residenl ol'the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

residing at 120 West Millbury Road iu Sutton, Massachusetts.

7. Mr. Beret ard Mt. I'airbanks are a same-sex maffied couple who have been

togethor for thirty-foul yoals,

A The Oakhurst Defendanls

8. Delendant House ofAfiirmation, Lnc. is a corporation duly organized undef the

laws ofthe Commonwealth ofMassachusetts with its principal place ofbusiness located at 49

Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetls. Tho llouse o f Aflirmation, Inc. is an affiliate ofthe

Diocese established for therapeutic, charitable, education and religious purposes. At all times

mentioned herein, it was the record owner ofthe prope y known as Oaklust Conforance and

Reheat Center, located at 120 Hill Steet, Nothbddge, Massachusetts.

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9. Defendant Romal Catholic Bishop ofWorcoster is a rcligious corporation duly

organized under the laws of the Commonwsalth of Massachusetts At the prcsont time, the Mo$t

Rev, Robett McManus serves as Bishop. At all tinrss mentioned hercin, ths Most Rev Robort

McManus maintainetl an inlerest int managed, ard controlled the sale ofthe property known as

Oakhust Conference and Retreal Center, located at 120 Hjll Slreet, Nofihbridge, Massachusetts,

whioh is owned by del'endant }louse of Al'hrmatio\ Ino.

10. Del'endant Most Reverend Roberl McManus is the l{oman Catholio Bishop ofthe

Worcester Diocese. Upon infomation and belie! he resides at 2 High fudgc Road, in

Worcester, Massachusctts.

1 1. D€fendanl Revorend Monsignor 'thomas J Sullivan r€sides at 3 8 High Ste€t,

Worcester, Massachusolxs, At all times mentioned herein, ReYercnd Monsignor Thomas J'

Sullivan maintaincrl an intercst in, managed, and controlled the sale ofthe prope y kroyn as

Oaklurst Confcrcnce and Rotreat Contcr (hereinafler "Oakhulst"), Iocated at 120llill Stroet,

Northbridge, Massachusetts, which is owned by delendant IIousc of Affirmation, lnc'

B. Thc Eastern Aliialce Defendants

12. Defendant Eastem Alliance Realty' LLC is a limitcd liability company duly

orgarized under the laws ofthe Commonwealtl') ofMassachusetts with its principal place of

business located at 298 Boston Turnpike, Suite 10, Sluewsbury, Massachusetts Eastern Alliance

Realty, LLC is engaged in the business ofteal estale sales ard leasing. At all times relevanl to

this action, Eastern Allianoe Realty, I-l,C actcd as an agent ofthe Oakhurst defendants

13. Defendant Lisandra Rodriguez-Pagan is a resjdent ofthe Commonwealth of

Massachusetts. At all timcs menlion€d herein, LiSandra llodliguez-Pagan was a principal ofthe

defendant Eastem Alliance Realty, LLC and acted on its behaif. At all times mentioned herein'

she acied as an agent of the Oakhurst defendants On informatiol and belief, LiSandra

Roddguez-Pagan, is a licensed brokel at Eastem AlliaDce ReaLty, LLC.

14. Defendant Angel L. Pagan is a resident ofthe Commonwealth ofMassachusetts.

A1 all times mentioned herein, Angel 1,. Pagan was a principal ofthe defendant Eastem Alliance

Realty, LLC and acted o11 its bohalf.

15. On inlbrmatiol and belief, Angel L. Pagan is a licensed btoker at Eastem

Alliance Realty, LLC.

16, On information and belief, Angol L, Pagan was and is rosponsiblc for the training

and supervision of LiSandra Rodriguez-Pagan.

FACTS

17. Plaintiffs James E. Fairbanks and Alain Beret rire expericnc€d businessmen who

have succcssfully owned and operated two special events busiDesses

18. In 1995, Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. lleret purchased, restored and operaled a highly

suocessfil special evcnts facility al the Flarding Ailen Estate in Bare) Massaohusetts.

19. In early 2012, Mr. Fairbanks and Mr' Borot werc scarching for a unique and

exceptional property whete they could reside and esrablish a new hospitality and speoial events

business.

20. On or about May 9, 2012, Mr, Beret saw an adverlisement for a property named

Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Cenler, Iocated at I20 Hill Sheet, Northbridge, Massachusetts'

21. Ai the time plaintiffs viewed the advertisement, Oakhurst was publicly listed for

sale on the Multiple Listing Service ("MLS").

22. Mr. Beret was instantly drawD to the advertisement ibr Oakhurst because it was

exactly the kind 0f property he ard Mr. Fairbanks were seaxching for; a beautiful, unique place

to live and maintaill a business where they could host special events, Iike woddings and other

celebrations.

23. After viewing the adveftisement for Oakllurst, Mr. Beret called his real estate

agent, Gary Parker, to alaange to see the property the very same day

24, On or about May 9, 2012, Mr. llairbanks and Mr. Bcrct view€d the property.

Afler seeing Oakhurst they became committed to purohasing it to use as their peNonal residence

al1d to restore it as a venue for speciai events.

25, At all times relevanl to this action, Ms. Lisandra Rodriguez-Pagan (hereinafter

"Rodriguez-Pagan') was actilg as a real estato agent for thc Dofondants

26. On or about May 14, 2012, Mr" Fairbauks and Mr, Beret submitted a wdtlen offer

lor the property through Rodriguez-Pagan.

27, Mr. Irairbanks and Mr. Beret's oller was accepted by tho l"Iouse ofAffimatioD,

I-LC, on May 18, 2012. (See attached Of,fer to Putcbase Real llstate, incorporated by reference

herein as Exhibit 1.)

28. In acoorcl with the terms of iheir accepted offer, Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Beret paid

a $75,000 doposit for the Oakhurst pw0hase.

29. ln reliance on their accepted olTer, Mr, Ii'airbanks and Mr' Beret met with various

officials in the Towu ofNorthbridge to discuss their business pla.ns for Oakhurst. These officials

were enlhusiastic about the plainliffs' plans to reslore Oakhutst and maintain it as a special

cvents lacility.

30. Also in teliance on theif acoepted olfor. Mr' Fairbanks and Mr' Beret paid

thousands of dollars for a proporty inspection.

31. The inspection .epot rcvealed that Oakhutst would rcquire costly r€?airs.

Beoause ofthis, Mr. Fairbanks aud Mr. Beret submitted a revised offer to purchase Oakhurst and

attempted to continue negotiations to pu0hase Oaklrurst.

32. As an agent lor the Oakhursl Defendants, Rodriguez-Pagan was actively involved

in the negotiations between plaintiffs and the Oakhurst Defendants for thc purohase and sale o11

Oakhurst,

33. On information ald belief, on or bcfore Jrme 8, 2012, Rodriguez-Pagan informed

the Oakhulsl De1'endants that she believed Mr. Fairbanks and Mr, Beret were gay.

34, On informalion and belief, on or before June 8, 2012, Rodriguez-Pagan informcd

the Oakhurst Defbndants that she believed that the plaintill's irrlended to host same sex-weddings

at OakhuNt.

35, M!. I3erct and Mr. I'airbanks never discussed lho nature of their relationship wilh

Rodriguez.Pagan and never told her directly that they wcrc planning to have sam€-sex weddings

at tho prcporty.

36. On June 8,2012, Morrsignor Sullivan sent an e-mail to Rodriguez-Pagan. lt

stated: "Ijust went down the hall aud discussed it withtho bishop. Becausc ofthc potentiality of

gay maniages thefe, somelhing you shared with us yesterday, we a.e not interesled in going

forward with thesc buyers. I think they'r'e shaky anyway. So,iust tell them that we will not

accept their revised plan and the Dioccse is making new plan! for the propefty. You fin<lthe

language," (See atlached o-mail, incorporated by rcference hereir as Exhibit 2.)

37. On June 8, 2012, Rodriguez-Pagan sent a.n e-mail to plaintiffs' real estate agent,

Gary parker, stating that: "After careful review and consideration, the seller has decided to not

acgept the new revised aounter offer and pursue other plarls q'ith the prcpefty at this time." (See

attached e-mail, incorporuted by reference herein as Exhibit 3,)

38. Rodriguez-Pagan, acting as an agent for the House ofAfflrmation" Tnc., obeyed

the discriminatory instructions contained in Monsignor Sullivan's Junc 8, 2012, e-mail and

"found the language" to deceivc and mislead Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Beret about the real reason

why the Oakhurst defendants refused to continue negotiations lbr the purchase of Oakhulst.

39. On or about June 8, 2012, a copy ofMonsiglor Sullivm's discriminatory e-mail

to Rodriguez-Pagan was forwarded to Alain Bereti Mr. llelet lihared the e-mail with Mr,

Fairbanks.

40, Both men were shocked, disappointed and distressed to learn oflho defendarts"

discriminalory animus againsl lhem.

41. On June 8, 2012, afler defendants rofused 1o negotiate or scll Oakhurst to the

plaintiffs, Rodriguez-Pagan wi{hdrow the lisling from the Ml,lS,

42. Upon inlbrmalion and belief, on or about July I I , 2012, Oaklurst was re-listed

on the MLS and, as ofthat date, Rodriguez-Pagan was identified as its listing agen1.

43 . Since July 1 1 , 20 1 2, Oakhust defendants havo publicly stated that they refused

to negotiate with Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. Bcret duc to concerils about the buyers' ability to

finance tle purohase ofOakhurst.

44. Mr. Fairbalks and Mr. Beret have successfully financed similar business€s in the

past and at all times relevant to this action were qualified to finance the purchase of Oakhurst.

45, As a rcsult ofthe discriminalory aotions of the Oakhurst ard Eastern Alliance

defendants, plaioliffs have suffered, arc suffering and will sufler ireparable financial loss and

damages, including but not limitcd to: emotional distess and suff,ering; loss of dignity; a

deprivation of their civil righls; and fieir righl lo housing on an eqlral basis withoul regard to

sexual o entation.

46. Defendalts' acts 0fdisffimination on account ofsexual odenlation wore

intentional, willful and l<trowing, and at a miniraum, negligent, and were undertaken with callous

disregard for the rights and feelings ofplainiiffs.

VI, CLAIMS FOI{ RELIEI

coUNT IM.G.L. c. 151 g4(7)

Refusal to Sell or Neqoliale the Sale olPropcrty Due to Plaintiffs' Real or PerceivodSexual Orientation

47, Plaintiffs repeat alrd reallege Paragraphs I through 46 ol'this Complaint as fully

set forth therein,

48. Defendants llouso ofAffrrmation, Ino., Most. I{cv. Robot MoManus, Monsignor

l homas J, Sdlivan, Eastern Allianoe Realty, LLC, LiSandra Rodriguez-Pagan and Angel I-.

Pagan, individually an(Vor firough 1he aots oftheir agenls, have violated plaintiffs' civil rights

under G.L. o. 1518$4(7) by refusing to scll or negotiate for the sale of a property because of

plainliffs' real ol pelceived sexual orientation,

COUI.]T IIM.G.L. 1518 {(4A)

lnlederence with Rieht to Purchase Propertv Due to Plaintiffs' Real or PerceivedSexual Orientation.

49. Plaintiffs repeat and reallege Paragraphs I through 48 ofthis Complaint as fully

set forth therein.

50. Defendants House of Affirmation, Inc,, Most. Rev. Robert McManus, Monsignol

Thomas J. Sullivan, Eastem Alliance Realty, LLC, LiSandra l{odriguez-Pagan and Angel L.

Pagan, individually and/or thlough the acts of their ageols, havc violated plaintiffs' civil dghts

under M.6.L. 151B$(4A) by intedering with plaintiffs' right to purchase property becaus€ of

their real or perceived sexual orientation-

COUNT IIIM.G.l.. l51B f4(78)

Makine ard Causins to be Made-a,Statement that Indicatcd a Preference. Limitation orDiso mination.

51. Plaintift's repcat and reallege Paragraphs 1 through 50 ofthis Complaint as tully

set forth thorein.

52. Defendants, House of Affimation, Tnc., Most. Rev. Robelt McMa.nus, Monsignor

Thomas J. Sullivan, Eastern Alliance Reahy, LLC, LiSandra l{odriguez-Pagan and Angel L.

Pagan, individually and/or through the acts oftheir agents, have violaled plaintiff's' civil rights

undor M.G.L. 1 518$4(78) by making or causing 1o be mado a statcmont with respect to tho sale

ofreal property that indicated a preferencc, limitation, or discdmination based on plaintiffs' real

or perceived sexual orientalion.

COUNII IV -Negligencs,As to Eastem Realtv Defendants

Neqlieent Traininp. and Sunervision

53. Plaintiffs ropeat and rcallcgc Paragraphs I through 52 ofthis Complaint as fully

set lbrth herein.

54, Dofendarts Eastem Allianoe Realty, LLC, LiSaldra Rodriguez-Pagan and Aaget

L. Pagan, individually and/or though the acts ofthet agents, nogligently engaged in actions that

violated plainlift's' rights under state anti-discdminalion laws.

55. Defeodants Eastem Alliance Realty, LLC ard Angel Pagan negligently failed to

train their ehployees or agehts, resulting in a violation ofthe plaintiffs' rights under slate anti-

discrimination laws.

56. Defendants Eastem Alliance Realty, I-LC and Angcl Pagan negligently failed to

supervise th€ir employe€s or agents to comply with appljcable state law. resulting in a violation

of plaintiffs' rights under state anti-discrimination laws.

VII. PRAYER FOR RELIEE

WHEI{EFORE, Plaintiffs request that this llonorable Court:

a. Declare unlawful the actions ofthe def'cndants undgr the claims, statutes and

regulations eited abovo;

b. Issue an injunotion permaneltly restraining and enjoining the del'endants from

ongaging in disoriminatory practices;

c. Order affirmative reliefas may be appropriate to rernedy def'endants'past

discriminatory praatiaes and to insue thal the defendants do not disqiminate in tha fulure;

d. Award compensatory damages;

e. Award punitive damages;

f. Award attomey's l'ees and costs incurr€d in the prosecution ofthis case, and;

g. Provide any other reliefthis court deemsjust and equitable.

h. Plaintiffdemands trial byjury on all counts.

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Date: Scptcmber 10, 2012 Respeclfutly submittedJAMES FAIRBANKS

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Sergio E. Carvajal, BB0#645276Carvajal & Nielsen, P.C.340 Main Shect, Suitc 862Woroester, MA 01508Tel: (508) 7s6-2099fax: (866)754-3965scarvajal@cnpclaw.com

50 I Belmont AvenueSpringfield, MA 01108Tel: (413)413-74 00Fax: (866)754-3965anielsoh@onpolaw.com

57 Suffolk StreexHolyoke, l A 01440Tel. (413) s39-9796Fax. (413)s33-9978

. r-nbergquist@massfairhousinq.ote

ALAIN BERET

W. Nielsen^ 88()#645843ajal & Nielsen, P.C.

Meris L. Bexgquist, 880#600979Massachusetts Fair Housing Center

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Subject: FW: 120 Hill st- Bercl-Fai$anks

From: Lisandra Rodriguez (lisandraol @msn.com)

To: paftefg@remaxexec.com;

Cci lisandraol@msn.com; mecampbell.mc@gmail.com;Ime4u@yahoo.comi

Dato: Fdday, Jlne 8, 2012 11 54 A[,4

Good moming Gary;

Wo would likc to thank you and your buyers lbr submitting a new rovised counter oflbr. After carelulrevie\r and consideratioi, the selier has decided to not accept the new revised oounter offer arld pusueother plans with th(, pfoperty al thjs time. Besl wishe$ to you and your buyers.

My best,LiSandru Rolrigucz- PtryanRealtoriBrokor/PrincipalNASTNRN AI,I,IANCN }IEAI"TY, I.,I,C298 Boston Tumpiko, Suite 10Shrewsbury, MA 01545"ltnsuing your real 6ltte (\:p(tt'itttt:( i.s t prtt/r:tsiontl ona!"

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From: lisandra0 I @msn.comToi parkerg@remaxexeo.comi necamPbell mc@gmail.com; jjmo4u@yahoo.comSubject: RE: 120 Hil l sl- BcrerljairbanksDate: F ,8 Jun20l2 10;3'l:21 -0400

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Good morning Gary;

Thank you for 1le email, I will go ahead and forward it to my sellcr and get back to you and your buyerswith their response. llave a nicc day.

My best,LiSandrt Rodriguez-PaganRealtor/Broker/PrincipalEASTERN ALLIANCE REALTY. LLC298 Boston Turnpike, Suite l0Shrewsbury, MA 01545ttEnsuring your real eslalo expefience is ( prctessiotrcrl one!tl

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Subject: 120 Llill sf Berel-liairbanksDate: Irri, 8 Jun 2012 09:36:56 -0400From r parkerg@remaxexec.comTo: lisandm0l (a)n1sn.com; mccampbel l.mc@gmail.com;.i iire4u(iyahoo.0omCC: parkgrg@reinaxexec. ao m

Hello LiSandra,

Please see above attachmeni w Alain & Jim's revised offer. There approach of purchasing the buildings andsome of ihe land makes complete economical sense. We have done considerabl6 "Due Diligence" and need tohave a decision . Can you let me know when you will pfeseni this opiiof to the sellef.

Thank You,Gary

Gary Pafker. GRl, ABRRemax Executive Realty68 Worcester St.

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Subject: RE: 120 Hillsi- Beret-Fairbanks

Fromr GaryParker(pa*erg@remaxexec.com)

To: jco6grove-law@vedzon.net;jjme4u@yahoo.com;lisandraol@ntsn.com;

Cci pa*efg@remaxexec,corn;

Datei Friday, June 8, 2012 2:28 PM

Jrm,

Please mail check to: Alain Beret 120 West Millbury rd, Sutton, MA 01590

Thank you,Gary

Gary Parkor GRl, ABRRemax Executive Realty68 Worcester St.No. Orafton, MA 01536508-839-9219Cell 508-320-2003 or text me

Fromr Jlm Cosgmve lmailtoijcosgrove.lawG)verizon.net]ssnt! Frl 6/8/12 2106 PMToi Llsondra Rodrlguez; Gary Pa*er; Patti Geddessubjectt Rei 120 Hlll st- Beret-Falrbanks

Dear LiSandra and Garv:

Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. We had only checked to see if we haddeposited anything, and I just found the actual check in the file since we were holding offon establishlnB a separate account for same until we had a purchase and sale agreement.

Gary, do you want us to send the check back to you or instead to the Buyer's attorneY,MarV Campbell??

Cordially,

Jim

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Subject! FWr 120 Hill st- Beret-Fairbank

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l jusi spoke with Gary Parker of Remax and he said he mailed a 575,000,00 check to your office,

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Our of l ice doesn't have any deposit money. Our understanding was the buyer agent was to mai l outthe check made payable to the f louse of Aff i rmatlon to your off ice. I assume based on your emai l they

didn't mailit, l ' l l follow up with the buyer agent and let you know.

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Visum est. Patti advises that we are not holding any deposit, so we will simply close the fileandtrustthat Lisandra will return any deposit, if any, she may be holding. JFC

Fromi IS€ntr Frlday, lune 08, 2012 11:09 AMToi IC c : ' , ; ;Subject! Re: 120 Hill st- Beret Fairbanks

LiSandra,

I just went down the hall and discussed it with the bishop Because of the potentialitY of gav marriages

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there, something you shared with us yesterday, we are not interested in going forward with thesebuyers. I think they're shaky anyway. So, just tell them that we wil l not accept their revised plan andthe Diocese is making new plans for the property. You find the language.

Msgr. Tom

On Jun 8, 2012, at 10:32 AM, LjSandfa Rodriguez wrote:

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LiSandra,

I just went down the hall and discussed it with the bishop. Because of the potentiality of gay marriagesthere, something you shared with us yesterday, we are not interested in going forward with thesebuyers, lthink they're shaky anyway. So, just tell them that we wil l not accept their revised plan andthe Diocese is making new plans for the property, You flnd the language.

Msgr. Tom

On Jun 8, 2012, at 10132 AM, LlSandra Rodrlguez wrotel

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