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WORCESTER DIVISION NcA.sENO. ;2- t c ' . t , 12'
)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
em.
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
neys,
Sergio E. Carvajal, BB0#645276Carvajal & Nielsen, P.C.340 Main Shect, Suitc 862Woroester, MA 01508Tel: (508) 7s6-2099fax: (866)[email protected]
50 I Belmont AvenueSpringfield, MA 01108Tel: (413)413-74 00Fax: (866)[email protected]
57 Suffolk StreexHolyoke, l A 01440Tel. (413) s39-9796Fax. (413)s33-9978
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: [email protected];
Cci [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected]
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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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 [email protected]: lisandm0l (a)n1sn.com; mccampbel [email protected];.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*[email protected])
To: [email protected];[email protected];[email protected];
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
Jim, Patt i ;
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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didn't mailit, l ' l l follow up with the buyer agent and let you know.
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Froml [email protected] tsull [email protected]; l [email protected]: [email protected]; j [email protected];[email protected]: Rei 120 Hillst- Beret-FairbanksDate: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 11;37136 -0400
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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