Soscia Holdings, LLC, et al v. Town of Coventry, et al
| SOSCIA HOLDINGS, LLC, STRUCTURES AT JOHNSON'S POND, LLC, BOATING AT JOHNSON'S POND, LLC, WATERFRONT AT JOHNSON'S POND, LLC, COMMON AREA AT JOHNSON'S POND, LLC and LAND AT JOHNSON'S POND, LLC |
| HILLARY V. LIMA, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Council President, JAMES E. LEBLANC, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Council Vice President, ALISA M. CAPALDI, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Councilmember, KIMBERLY A. SHOCKLEY, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Councilmember, JENNIFER M. LUDWIG, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Councilmember, DANIEL O. PARILLO, JR., in the Individual and Official Capacity as Town Manager, STEPHEN J. ANGELL, Esq., in the Individual and Official Capacity as Town Solicitor, COVENTRY, RI, ROBERT J. CIVETTI, Finance Director, Town of Coventry, in the Official Capacity and JONATHAN J. PASCUA, in the Individual and Official Capacity as Councilmember |
| PETER F. NERONHA and STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
| 26-1272 |
| March 18, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit |
| Land Condemnation |
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| REPLY BRIEF filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 09/08/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 09/16/2026 . [26-1272] (YCC) [Entered: 09/09/2026 08:04 AM] |
| BRIEF tendered by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 09/08/2026 04:35 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of appellee's brief [ # 6839285-2 ] submitted by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. [26-1272] (LEC) [Entered: 09/09/2026 09:52 AM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. Served on 08/31/2026. [26-1272] (SRS) [Entered: 09/01/2026 12:54 PM] |
| APPELLEES' BRIEF filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. Served on 08/31/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 09/08/2026 . [26-1272] (SRS) [Entered: 09/01/2026 12:48 PM] |
| BRIEF tendered by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 08/31/2026 08:35 PM] |
| FIVE (5) paper copies of appendix [ # 6830640-2 ] submitted by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. [26-1272] (LEC) [Entered: 08/11/2026 02:18 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of appellant's brief [ # 6830627-2 ] submitted by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. [26-1272] (LEC) [Entered: 08/11/2026 02:10 PM] |
| APPENDIX tendered by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 07/31/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 07/31/2026 12:46 PM] |
| BRIEF tendered by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 07/31/2026 12:43 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua, and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 07/31/2026. [26-1272] (SRS) [Entered: 07/31/2026 04:54 PM] |
| APPELLANTS' BRIEF filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua, and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 07/31/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 08/07/2026 . Brief due 08/31/2026 for APPELLEES Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC, and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. [26-1272] (SRS) [Entered: 07/31/2026 04:50 PM] |
| APPENDIX filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Robert J. Civetti, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Jonathan J. Pascua, and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 07/31/2026. Five paper copies of the electronically filed appendix must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 08/07/2026. [26-1272] (SRS) [Entered: 07/31/2026 05:00 PM] |
| NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6824820-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae State of Rhode Island. [26-1272] (LEC) [Entered: 07/22/2026 12:52 PM] |
| NOTICE of unavailability of counsel from 07/26/2026 to 11/27/2026 filed by Attorney Katherine Connolly Sadeck for Amici Curiae Peter F. Neronha and State of Rhode Island. Served on 07/15/2026. [26-1272] (KCS) [Entered: 07/15/2026 01:07 PM] |
| AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae State of Rhode Island in support of Appellants. Served on 05/18/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 07/17/2026 . [26-1272] (AVN) [Entered: 07/10/2026 09:23 AM] |
ORDER entered by Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., Appellate Judge: This appeal is from an order that entered in the District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The parties have filed three motions. There is not yet any briefing schedule. Appellees' motion to dismiss is DENIED without prejudice to reassertion of any jurisdictional objections in merits briefing. The State of Rhode Island's motion for leave to file an amicus brief is GRANTED . Appellants' motion to expedite is resolved as follows. Appellants' opening brief shall be filed no later than 21 days from the date of the entry of this order. Appellees' response brief shall be filed no later than 30 days from the filing of the opening brief. Any reply brief by Appellants shall be filed no later than 7 days after the filing of a response brief. No extensions on these briefing deadlines will be granted absent grave cause. Argument, if appropriate, will be scheduled as soon as practicable after briefing is complete. [26-1272] (AVN) [Entered: 07/10/2026 09:17 AM]
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| REPLY filed by Movants State of Rhode Island and Peter F. Neronha to response [ # 6813386-2 ]. Served on 06/04/2026. [26-1272] (PTM) [Entered: 06/04/2026 02:33 PM] |
| RESPONSE filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC to motion [ # 6810393-2 ]. Served on 05/28/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 05/28/2026 06:29 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) The Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on behalf of the State of Rhode Island filed by Attorney Paul T.J. Meosky. Served on 05/18/2026. [26-1272] (PTM) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:44 AM] |
| MOTION for leave to file amicus curiae brief in support of Appellant filed by Movant(s) The Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on behalf of the State of Rhode Island. Served on 05/18/2026. [26-1272] (PTM) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:49 AM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) The Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on behalf of the State of Rhode Island filed by Attorney Katherine Connolly Sadeck. Served on 05/18/2026. [26-1272] (KCS) [Entered: 05/18/2026 09:41 AM] |
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ORDER entered: Upon consideration of motions, and upon review of the record in this case, Appellant Town of Coventry and Appellees Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, and Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC's motions to amend the case caption are granted. The following revised caption must be used on all papers filed in this case. [26-1272] (AVN) [Entered: 04/08/2026 09:58 AM]
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| REPLY filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC to response [ # 6797646-2 ]. Served on 04/06/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 04/06/2026 05:02 PM] |
| RESPONSE filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley to motion to dismiss case [ # 6795850-2 ]. Served on 03/31/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/31/2026 07:08 PM] |
| REPLY filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley to response [ # 6795851-2 ]. Served on 03/30/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/30/2026 02:41 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC filed by Attorney Gregory S. Estabrooks, Esq.. Served on 03/26/2026. [26-1272] (GE) [Entered: 03/26/2026 02:28 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Hillary V. Lima, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley filed by Attorney Michael T. Eskey. Served on 03/26/2026. [26-1272] (MTE) [Entered: 03/26/2026 02:06 PM] |
| MOTION to amend caption filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. Served on 03/24/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 03/24/2026 06:51 PM] |
| DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. Served on 03/24/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 03/24/2026 06:52 PM] |
| RESPONSE filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC to motion to expedite [ # 6794636-2 ]. Served on 03/24/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 03/24/2026 06:50 PM] |
| MOTION to dismiss case filed by Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC. Served on 03/24/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 03/24/2026 06:48 PM] |
| MOTION to amend caption filed by Appellant Coventry, RI. Served on 03/23/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:18 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC and Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC filed by Attorney Michael A. Kelly, Esq.. Served on 03/23/2026. [26-1272] (MAK) [Entered: 03/23/2026 11:06 AM] |
| TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley indicating all necessary transcripts have already been filed in district court. Served on 03/23/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:49 PM] |
| DOCKETING statement filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 03/23/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:21 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Boating at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Common Area at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Waterfront at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Structures at Johnson's Pond, LLC, Soscia Holdings, LLC and Land at Johnson's Pond, LLC filed by Attorney Scott D. Levesque. Served on 03/20/2026. [26-1272] (SDL) [Entered: 03/20/2026 12:35 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Coventry, RI and Johnathan J. Pascua filed by Attorney John A. Tarantino. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (JAT) [Entered: 03/19/2026 12:03 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Coventry, RI and Johnathan J. Pascua filed by Attorney Nicole J. Benjamin. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/19/2026 12:00 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellant Stephen J. Angell filed by Attorney James Richard Ratcliffe. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (JRR) [Entered: 03/19/2026 11:43 AM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Coventry, RI, Hillary V. Lima, James E. LeBlanc, Johnathan J. Pascua, Alisa M. Capaldi, Kimberly A. Shockley, Jennifer M. Ludwig and Daniel O. Parillo, Jr. filed by Attorney Marc DeSisto. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (MD) [Entered: 03/19/2026 01:27 PM] |
| NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Coventry, RI, Hillary V. Lima, James E. LeBlanc, Johnathan J. Pascua, Alisa M. Capaldi, Kimberly A. Shockley, Jennifer M. Ludwig and Daniel O. Parillo, Jr. filed by Attorney Kathleen M. Daniels. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (KMD) [Entered: 03/19/2026 01:29 PM] |
| MOTION to expedite Appeal filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua and Kimberly A. Shockley. Served on 03/19/2026. [26-1272] (NJB) [Entered: 03/19/2026 03:15 PM] |
| CIVIL CASE docketed. Notice of appeal (doc. #63) filed by Appellants Stephen J. Angell, Alisa M. Capaldi, Coventry, RI, James E. LeBlanc, Hillary V. Lima, Jennifer M. Ludwig, Daniel O. Parillo, Jr., Johnathan J. Pascua, and Kimberly A. Shockley. Appearance form, Docketing Statement, and Transcript Report/Order form due 04/01/2026 . [26-1272] (AVN) [Entered: 03/18/2026 10:12 AM] |
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