IN THE STATE OF MISSOURIJACKSON COUNTY SIXTEENTH CIRCUIT COURT

AT INDEPENDENCE

SAMUEL K. LIPARI, ))

Plaintiff, ))

v. ))

CHAPEL RIDGE MUL TIFAMIL Y LLC, )et al., )

)Defendants. )

Case No. 0916-CV38273Division 15

MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OFMOTION OF DEFENDANT TROPPITO & MILLER, LLC

TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED PETITION

COMES NOW, Defendant Troppito & Miller, LLC, and in support of its Motion to

Dismiss Plaintiffs Amended Petition states as follows:

INTRODUCTION

The "facts" which can be gleaned from Plaintiffs Amended Petition which relate to the

Defendant law firm of Troppito & Miller, LLC are only recognizable by reference to Exhibit 50

attached to the Amended Petition which contains, among other things, a Petition In Replevin and

On Contract filed in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Associate Circuit in

Independence, Case No. 0916-CV29828, and Exhibits A and B attached thereto. We have

attached these pleadings and an Affidavit of Dennis Smith filed in that case. These documents

define the nature of the legal work performed by the law firm on behalf of its client, Wachovia

Dealer Services. It is this legal work that Plaintiff Lipari claims as the basis of the various

causes of action which he purports to plead in his Amended Petition. His claims against

Defendant Troppito & Miller, LLC should be dismissed for failure to state a claim pursuant to

Missouri Supreme Court Rule 55.27(g)(2).

ARGUMENT

The Standards and Legal Arguments made by counsel for Defendant Swanson Midgley

LLC are adopted by this Defendant in support of its Motion to Dismiss.

WHEREFORE, for the above and foregoing reasons, and each of them, Defendant

Troppito & Miller, LLC prays that this Court issue its Order dismissing Plaintiffs Amended

Petition against this Defendant, and for such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Respectfully submitted,

DEACY & DEACY, LLP

Spencer J. Brown, #18616920 Main Street, Suite 1900Kansas City, MO 64105Telephone: (816)421-4000Facsimile: (816)421-7880ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTTROPPITO & MILLER, LLC

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this 3rd day of February, 2010, a copy of the foregoing was sent toPlaintiff Samuel K. Lipari by email and also served by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, and properlyaddressed to the following:

Samuel K. Lipari803 S. Lake DriveIndependence, MO 64064Email address:Saml@MedicaISupplyChain.comPLAINTIFF PRO SE

James C. Morrow, Esq.Abagail 1. Pierpoint, Esq.Morrow, Willnauer & Klosterman, 1.1.C.Executive Hills East, Building A10401 Holmes, Suite 300Kansas City, MO 64131-3405Telephone: (816) 382-1382Fax: (816) 382-1383Email: jmOlTmy_@mwklaw&Q_l11apicqx?int@mwklaw.comATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDNATSSWANSON MIDGLEY LLC,CHRISTOPHER BARHORST, andHOLL Y 1. FISCHER

John K. PowerMichael S. HargensHusch Blackwell Sanders, LLP1200 Main St., Suite 2300Kansas City, MO 64105(816) 283-4651John.powcr@husch.comMichael.hargens@husch.comATTORNEYS FOR GENERALELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERALELECTRIC CAPITAL BUSINESSASSET FUNDING CORPORA nONAnd GE TRANSPORTATIONSYSTEMS GLOBAL SIGNALING, LLC

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Jonathan I. GleklenArnold & Porter, LLC555 12th St. N.W.Washington, D.C. 20004JOIJ~lbcan.glenklcn(cl{ap_911~r.comATTORNEY FOR JEFFREY R. IMMEL T

Chapel Ridge Multifamily, LLC3460 NE Akin Blvd.Lee's Summit, MO 64064DEFENDANT

Regus Management Group, LLC15305 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 1400Addison, TX 75001c/o SCS Lawyers Incorporating Service, In~.150 S. Perry St.Montgomery, AL 36104DEFENDANT

Lianne ZellmerRegus2300 Main St., Suite 900Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 448-3100Lianne.zellmer@regus.comDEFENDANT

Wells Fargo420 Montgomery St.San Francisco, CA 94163DEFENDANT

Wachovia Dealer Services, Inc.8575 W. no" St., Suite 100Overland Park, KS 66210DEFENDANT

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTTROPPITO & MILLER, LLC

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURIASSOCIATE CIRCUIT

WACHOVIA DEALER SERVICES, INC.8575 West llOth Street, Suite 100Overland Park, Kansas 66210,

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SAMUEL K. LIPARI3520 NE Akin Blvd., Apt 918Lees Summit, MO 64130

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AFFIDAVITSTATE OF KANSAS )

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J, [J c '- , after being duly sworn upon my oath, do state as follows:

1. I am all agent for Plaintiff Wachovia Dealer Services, Inc.f!k/a WFS

Financial, Inc. ("Plaintiff') in the above-captioned matter and am authorized to make this

affidavit. The following facts are based on my personal knowledge and a review of the

business records of Plaintiff kept in the normal and ordinary course of business.

2. That all allegations contained in Plaintiffs Petition are true and accurate

and all Exhibits attached thereto are true and accurate copies of the original documents to

the best of my knowledge and belief

3. That the Retail Installment Agreement attached to {he Petition as Exhibit

A is a true and accurate copy and was purchased for value by Plaintiff

3. That under the terms of the Agreement Plaintiff is entitled to the

immediate, exclusive possession of the personal property described in its Petition, to-wit:

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2004 Audi A8, VIN WAUML44E84N023747 (hereinafter "the Vehicle"), together with

all attachments thereto and equipment thereon upon default by Defendant Samuel L.

Lipari ("Defendant").

3 Subscri bed and sworn. pp+'(1tnl:2tV-:-- ,2009.to before me this day of

4. That the Vehicle is being detained unlawfully in Jackson. County,Missouri

by Defendant and that Defendant refuses to payor return the Vehicle to Plaintiff.

5. That the Vehicle is of the reasonable fair market value of$18,800.00.

6. That the Vehicle has not been seized under any process, execution or

atrachment against the property of Plaintiff.

7. That Plaintiff will be in danger of losing the Vehicle unless it is taken out

of the possession of the Defendant or otherwise secured. Defendant has refused to return

the Vehicle without a court order.

8. That as of September 16, 2009, there is a outstanding balance on

Defendant's account of $30,961.99 with continuing interest thereafter at the contractual

rate of 18.99%.

9. On information and belief, Defendant is not presently an active

duty member of the United States Armed Forces.

FURTHER AFFIANT SAITH NAUGHT.

Signature:

\\' .\.~Printed Name: Ltf4\() ~(_L,( I ._'Affiant

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOUIUASSOCIATE CIRCUITAT INDEPENDENCE

WACHOVIADEALER SERVICESt INC.8575 West UOth Streett Suite 100Overland Park, Kansas 66210,

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PETITION IN REPIJEVIN AND ON CONTRACT

COUNT I

COMES NOW Plaintiff, Wachovia Dealer Services, Inc. flkla WFS Financial,

Inc. ("Plaintiff'), and for Count r of its cause of action against Defendant Samuel K.

Lipari ("Defendant"), states as follows:

1. Plaintiff a corporation duly organized and existing according to Jaw and

authorized to transact business within the State of Missouri.

2. Defendant is a resident of Jackson County, Missouri.

3.0n January 30, 2008, Defendant entered into a Retail Installment Agreement

("Agreement") with Jay Wolfe Acura to purchase a 2004 Audi A8, VIN

WAUML44E84N023747 (the "Vehicle"). A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto

as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

4. Plaintiff was assigned all rights to this Agreement for value received.

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-,5. Under the terms of the Agreement, Defendant agreed to pay monthly

installments of $755.84, beginning March 15, 2008. Defendant has failed to pay as

agreed. The total amount of principal and interest owing as of September 16, 2009 is

$30,961.99.

6. Under the terms on the Agreement, upon default, Plaintiff is entitled to the

inunediate and exclusive possession of the Vehicle together with all attachments thereto

and equipment thereon.

7. Demand for payment or return of the Vehicle has been made upon

Defendant, but Defendant has refused to pay, and the Vehicle is being wrongfully

detained by Defendant or others in Jackson County, Missouri.

8. The Vehicle is of the reasonable fair market value of $18,800.00.

9. By reason of the wrongful detention of its personal property, Plaintiff has

been damaged by way of depreciation, costs and expenses, all in connection herewith, the

extent of which is not known to Plaintiff at this time.

10. The Vehicle has not been seized under any process, execution 0]'

attachment against the property of Plaintiff.

I I. Plaintiff will be in danger of losing the Vehicle unless immediate

possession is obtained or the Vehicle is otherwise secured.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Wachovia Dealer Services, Inc. prays for an order of this

COUIt directing the immediate delivery of the 2004 Audi A8, VIN

WAUML44E84N023747 together with all attachments thereto and equipment thereon to

Plaintiff, and for judgment against Defendant for possession of said personal property,

and, in the event said personal property cannot be delivered to Plaintiff, for judgment in

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the sum of $18,800.00, with interest thereon at the legal rate, and for damages for

detention in such sum or sums as may have accrued by the hearing hereof; for its costs

and expenses incurred herein, and for such other and further relief as the court may deem

just.

COUNT II

COMES NOW Plaintiff, and for Count II of its cause of action against Defendant, states:

12. Plaintiff hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 11 of Count 1 as though

fully set forth herein.

13. Upon default by Defendant, Plaintiff sent a written Notice of Right to

Cure on July 24, 2009 giving Defendant the statutory period to cure. A copy of said.

Second Notice of Right to Cure is attached hereto as Exhibit B and is incorporated herein

by this reference. Defendant has failed to cure the default.

14. Upon default by Defendant, Plaintiff is entitled to accelerate the entire

principal balance under the terms of the Agreement. The total amount due as of

September 16,2009 is $30,961.99.

15. The Agreement provides for interest at the rate of 18.99% per annum on

the continuing balance.

16. The Agreement provides for reasonable attorneys fees that have accrued

and continue to accrue in this matter.

17. Upon information and belief, Defendant is not presently an active duty

member of the United States AImed Forces.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Wachovia Dealer Sen/ices, Inc. prays for judgment on

Count n against Defendant in the amount of $30,961.99, plus continuing interest from

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and after September J 6, 2009 at the rate of 18.99%, for reasonable attorneys fees, for its

costs and expenses incurred herein, and for such further relief as the court deems just.

Respectfully submitted,

By: 11 IV v I' - I L \I .< ---v "C07~ ~-~Nicholas L. Ackerman, of Counsel MO #508 Wahmt StreetKansas City, MO 64 I06(T) 816.221.6006; (F) 816.221.6446nla@.troppitomillel'.comATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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Account Number -0<.58.;..800---'7'-'1.0<;5"-'97'-- -- _

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Doscrlpllon of Credit Transaction AUTO LOAN

SIS59.1B is the AMOUNT NOW DUE.

§i.13l2009 is tile LAST DAY FOR PA YMBNT,(20 days (rom the date this letter is mailed)You are late in making your payment(sJ. If you pay the AMOUNT NOW DUE (above} by the LAST DATE fORPAYMENT [above], you may continue with the contract as Uwugh you were not late. Jfyou do not pay by thaidate, we may exercise our rights under the Jaw.

If you voluntarily surrender possession of Iho following specliled collateral, you could still owe additional moneyafter the money received from the sale oflhe collaterel is deducted from the total amount you owe.

Description of Collateral 2001 AUOJ A8·V8

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WACHOVIA DEALER SERVICES

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Please contact Wachovia Dealer Services, Inc. altha address or telephone number listed above if you have IInyquestions.NOTICE: If you are- entitled to protection under the United St&ttlilankruplcy Code (It U.s.C. U l6!; 5~1 rc~~rdlng liltsubjeci m,Uer of thl8 notice, tbe: followIng applies II) yow THJS COMMUNlCAI'ION IS NOT AN ATIEMPT TOCOLLEcr, ASSESS, OR RECOVelt " CLAIM IN VlOLATlON OF TltE BANKRUPTCY CODl! AND IS MADE PORINfORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. .. .