Purnima Patel vs. Monro Subs LLC (Ojas Patel): Case Overview and Key Developments

By Ojas Patel (aka Jay Patel) Lawsuits | March 19, 2025 |

A significant breach of contract lawsuit was filed in Middlesex County, NJ, between Purnima Patel and Monro Subs LLC, with additional defendants including Ojas Patel, Aliya K. Patel, and Chirag S. Patel. The case, presided over by Judge Lisa Vignuolo, was settled before trial. Notably, Chirag Patel settled the case, while Ojas Patel was missing from the legal proceedings.

Case Summary

  • Case Title: Patel Purnima vs. Monro Subs LLC
  • Jurisdiction: Middlesex County, NJ
  • Case Category: Contract/Commercial Transaction
  • Matter Type: Breach of Contract
  • Status: Settled while scheduled for trial
  • Judge(s) Involved: Lisa Vignuolo, Alberto Rivas

Parties Involved

  • Plaintiff: Purnima Patel
  • Plaintiff’s Attorney: John F. Wiley
  • Defendants:
    • Monro Subs LLC
    • Ojas Patel
    • Aliya K. Patel
    • Chirag S. Patel (Settled the case)
  • Defendants’ Attorney: Ryan S. Curran

Timeline of Case Events & Filings

  1. March 7, 2016: Case filed in Middlesex County.
  2. September 19, 2016: Motion to reinstate case filed.
  3. December 20, 2016: Court grants Order to Dismiss R.1:13-7 (Court-initiated dismissal).
  4. March 7, 2017: Complaint uploaded by John F. Wiley Jr.
  5. March 17, 2017: Order granted to transfer case to another court by a retired judge.
  6. June 8, 2017: Amended complaint submitted against Monro Subs LLC, Ojas Patel, Aliya K. Patel, and Chirag S. Patel.
  7. September 13, 2017: Motion to reinstate case filed by Pankaj Maknoor on behalf of Purnima Patel.
  8. September 29, 2017: Judge Lisa Vignuolo grants order to reinstate case.
  9. January 29, 2018: Case dismissed as settled, granted by Judge Alberto Rivas. Chirag Patel settled the case, while Ojas Patel remained absent from legal proceedings.

Legal Significance of the Case

This lawsuit was filed as a breach of contract dispute, with multiple legal proceedings, including dismissal warnings, reinstatement motions, and deficiency notices. The case was eventually settled before reaching trial, indicating that an agreement was reached between the parties. However, Ojas Patel was notably missing from the legal process, leaving questions about his role and responsibilities in the case.

For those tracking legal actions involving Ojas Patel, this case highlights the financial and business-related disputes linked to Monro Subs LLC and its affiliates.

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