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Master Equipment Lease Agreement Dated January 16, 2006

Effective Date: January 16, 2006
Parties:

Family Home Health Services,

Sectors: Health Products and Services
Governing Law:  New Jersey
Lessee Name CUSTOMER FAMILY HOME HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------
Headquarters Street Address/City/County/State/Zip
801 W. ANN ARBOR TRAIL, SUITE 200, PLYMOUTH, WAYNE, MI, 48170 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lease # Customer Phone #
40114355 (734) 414-9990 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


This MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT ("MASTER LEASE") is made this 1/16/2006 by and between US EXPRESS LEASING, INC. ("LESSOR") and the Lessee referenced above ("LESSEE".) The parties agree as follows:


1. MASTER LEASE. Lessor agrees to lease to Lessee and Lessee agrees to lease from Lessor the equipment, software, fixtures, personal property and/or other property described in each schedule ("EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE") from time to time signed by Lessor and Lessee that incorporates this Master Lease by reference (such property together with all replacements, repairs, additions and accessions thereto being referred to herein as the "EQUIPMENT".) Each Equipment Schedule that incorporates this Master Lease is sometimes hereinafter referred to as a "LEASE." Each Lease shall constitute an agreement separate and distinct from this Master Lease and any other Lease. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of an Equipment Schedule and the terms and conditions of this Master Lease, the terms and conditions of the Equipment Schedule shall govern, but only with respect to the corresponding Lease.


2. TERM. The obligations of the parties shall commence upon the full execution of this Master Lease and shall continue until each party has satisfied their respective obligations in this Master Lease and under each Lease. The "LEASE TERM" for each Lease shall commence on the date Lessee accepts the Equipment by executing a Delivery and Acceptance Certificate ("COMMENCEMENT DATE") and continue until the expiration or earlier termination thereof. If the Equipment Schedule provides for a Renewal Option, the Lease Term shall include any Renewal Term(s) selected by the Lessee and/or any other extension as provided in the Lease.


3. RENT. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor rent for the Equipment, in the amount specified in the Equipment Schedule ("RENT"), due and payable on the dates specified therein without notice or demand, and any other charges, advances or reimbursements due Lessor pursuant to the Lease, due upon demand by Lessor from time to time. Lessee authorizes Lessor to adjust the Rent payment up or down by not more than 15% if the total amount paid by Lessor for the purchase, delivery and installation of the Equipment, including any trade-up and buyout amounts (the "TOTAL CASH PRICE") differs from the originally estimated and documented price thereof. The Rent is also subject to change if the Commencement Date occurs 30 days or more after the date we approved your application for this Agreement and the yield on US Treasury Notes that most closely matures three years after the Agreement approval date (as published by the US Federal Reserve Bank) increases by twenty five basis points or more during that 30 day period. All Rent shall be payable to Lessor and delivered to Lessor's office or such other place as Lessor may designate in writing at any time. An advance Rent payment shall be applied as the first Rent payment under the Lease. If more than one Rent payment is made by Lessee in advance, the second (and any other advance Rent payment) shall be applied to rental payments scheduled under the Lease in inverse order of maturity. Should Lessee fail to pay any part of any Rent within 3 DAYS of its due date, Lessor shall (a) impose a late charge equal to the greater of 10% of the amount of the late payment or twenty dollars, and (b) commencing 30 DAYS after any such payment is due under the Lease, assess interest on such delinquent payment until paid at the rate of 1.5% per month. However, if such late charge and/or interest exceeds the maximum amount of interest permitted by applicable law, such excess shall be reduced to the maximum rate permitted by law.


4. NET LEASE; RENT PAYMENTS ABSOLUTE. Each Lease is a net lease and Lessee's obligations to pay Rent in full when due are absolute and unconditional and shall not be subject to any abatement, reduction, set off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which Lessee may have or assert against Lessor, the supplier of the Equipment or any other person or entity.


5. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION. Lessee will select the Equipment to meet its specifications and, in reliance thereon, Lessor will order such Equipment from the supplier(s) specified by Lessee or, if Lessee has previously entered into a purchase order or supply contract, such purchase order or supply contract shall be deemed assigned to Lessor upon execution of the relevant Equipment Schedule. Upon delivery and acceptance by Lessee of the Equipment designated in an Equipment Schedule, Lessee will execute and deliver to Lessor a Delivery and Acceptance Certificate. Lessee shall make all delivery arrangements with each supplier and, at Lessee's expense, will pay all transportation, packing, taxes, duties, installation, testing and other charges in connection with the delivery, installation and acceptance of the Equipment. Lessor shall have no liability to Lessee for delivery delays or failure of the supplier to deliver goods meeting the purchase order specifications. Lessee is hereby authorized to act as Lessor's agent in inspecting, accepting and rejecting delivery of Equipment, provided that all claims asserted by any supplier by reason of Lessee's rejection of any goods shall be Lessee's sole responsibility to defend, resolve and pay.


6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor is not the manufacturer or supplier of the Equipment, and is not the agent of any such manufacturer or supplier. No representation or promise made by any manufacturer or supplier of the Equipment will be deemed made by or binding upon Lessor. LESSOR MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE; THE DESIGN OR CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT; THE QUALITY, CAPACITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT; COMPLIANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO; PATENT OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT; OR LATENT DEFECTS, IT BEING AGREED THAT THE


EQUIPMENT IS LEASED "AS IS" AND THAT ALL SUCH RISKS, AS BETWEEN LESSOR AND LESSEE, ARE TO BE BORNE BY LESSEE AT ITS SOLE RISK AND EXPENSE. Lessor will have no liability to Lessee or third parties for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages of any kind or nature arising out of this Master Lease, any Lease, or in connection with the Equipment.


7. ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTY RIGHTS. Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee, for the Lease Term, any manufacturer's and/or supplier's warranties with respect to the Equipment and, provided no Event of Default has occurred and remains uncured, Lessee is hereby authorized to enforce such warranties, in its name, at Lessee's sole expense.


8. TITLE. Title to the Equipment shall remain solely with Lessor. No right, title or interest in or to the Equipment shall pass to Lessee other than the right to possess and use the Equipment for the Lease Term and such transfer is conditioned upon Lessee's compliance with the terms and conditions of the Lease. Lessee, at its expense, will defend Lessor's title to the Equipment and will keep the Equipment free from all claims, liens, encumbrances and legal processes of Lessee's creditors and other parties, except for those claims created by or through Lessor. At Lessor's request, Lessee shall affix identification plates or markings to the Equipment clearly indicating Lessor's ownership. If any Lease is deemed to be a lease intended for security, to secure Lessee's obligations under such Lease and under all other indebtedness at any time owing by Lessee to Lessor, Lessee grants to Lessor a first priority security interest in the Equipment subject to such Lease and any and all proceeds from the use, rental or sale of such Equipment. LESSEE IRREVOCABLY AUTHORIZES LESSOR TO FILE A COPY OF THIS LEASE AND/OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT AS A FINANCING STATEMENT AND APPOINT LESSOR OR ITS DESIGNEE AS LESSEE'S ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO EXECUTE AND FILE, ON LESSEE'S BEHALF, IF REQUIRED, SUCH FINANCING STATEMENTS COVERING THE EQUIPMENT AS LESSOR MAY DEEM NECESSARY AND REIMBURSE LESSOR FOR COST OF SUCH FILINGS AND LIEN SEARCHES.


9. PERSONAL PROPERTY. All items of Equipment shall at all times be and remain personal property notwithstanding that any such Equipment may now or hereafter be affixed to realty. Lessee, at its expense, shall obtain all such waivers as Lessor may reasonably require to assure Lessor's title and interest in, access to and right to remove the Equipment.


10. USE, LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT. So long as Lessee is not in default under the Lease, Lessee shall be entitled to possess and use the Equipment for its business purposes in conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, the requirements of all applicable insurance policies and of any applicable manufacturer's or supplier's warranties. Lessee shall bear all costs in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Equipment. The Equipment shall be delivered, at Lessee's direction and responsibility, to the location specified in the Equipment Schedule and shall not thereafter be removed from such location without the advance written consent of Lessor. Lessor shall have the right from time to time during Lessee's normal business hours to enter upon Lessee's premises or elsewhere for the purpose of confirming the existence, condition or proper maintenance of the Equipment. Lessee shall not, except with Lessor's prior written consent, part with possession or control of the Equipment or dispose of or encumber any interest in the Equipment or under the Lease. Unless you purchase the Equipment in accordance with this Lease, within 10 days of the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease you will deliver the Equipment to us in good condition and repair, except for ordinary wear and tear, to any place in the United States that we tell you and upon our request, you will provide us with a certification from the manufacturer or its authorized representative as to the Equipment's condition.


11. TAXES AND FEES. Lessee will pay all excise taxes, sales and use taxes, personal property taxes, and all other taxes and charges which may be imposed by any governmental entity during the term of this Lease, arising from the use, acquisition, ownership or leasing of the Equipment, whether due before or after termination of the Lease. Lessee will reimburse Lessor for all administrative costs associated with the preparation, filing, payment, and other costs necessary to properly administer taxes associated with the Equipment. Where required by law, Lessor will file the personal property tax returns with respect to the Equipment, and Lessee shall pay Lessor in advance, and at the time(s) Lessor requires, the taxes that Lessor anticipates will be due during the year.


12. RISK OF LOSS. Lessee is responsible for any loss, theft or destruction of, or damage to, the Equipment (collectively "Loss") from any cause at all, whether or not insured, until it is delivered to Lessor at the end of this Lease. Lessee is required to make all Rent Payments even if there is a Loss. Lessee must notify Lessor in writing immediately of any Loss. Then, at Lessor's option, Lessee will either (a) repair the Equipment so that it is in good condition and working order, eligible for any manufacturer's certification, or (b) pay Lessor the amounts specified in Section 19 below.


13. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall, at its expense, keep all of the Equipment in good repair, condition and working order and shall furnish all required parts and servicing so that the value and condition of the Equipment will be maintained and preserved, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Lessee shall keep software that is part of any Equipment current with all updates, revisions, upgrades and maintenance fixes, whether obtained from the supplier, licensor or any other source.


14. INSURANCE. Lessee shall provide and maintain at its expense (a) property insurance against the loss, theft or destruction of, or damage to, the Equipment for its full replacement value, naming Lessor as loss payee, and (b) public liability insurance in a minimum amount of one million dollars and third party property insurance, in each instance naming Lessor as an additional insured. Lessee shall provide to Lessor certificates or other evidence of such insurance when requested. Such insurance will be in a form, amount (including the minimum amount for public liability insurance stated above) and with companies acceptable to Lessor, and will provide that Lessor will be given 30 days advance notice of any cancellation or material change of such insurance. If Lessee does not give Lessor evidence of insurance acceptable to Lessor, Lessor has the right, but not the obligation, to obtain insurance covering its interest in the Equipment for the term of this Lease, including any renewal or extensions. Lessor may add the costs of acquiring and maintaining such insurance, and its fees for its services in placing and maintaining such insurance (collectively, "Insurance Charge") to the amounts due from Lessee under this Lease. Lessee will pay the Insurance Charge in equal installments allocated to the remaining Rent payments. Nothing in this Lease will create an insurance relationship of any type between Lessor and any other person. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor is not required to secure or maintain any insurance, and Lessor will not be liable to Lessee if Lessor terminates any insurance coverage that Lessor arranges.


15. RETURN OF EQUIPMENT. Upon expiration, cancellation or termination of the Lease Term, or upon Lessor's demand after an Event of Default, all, but not less than all, of the Equipment shall be immediately returned to Lessor as provided herein unless (a) Lessee has exercised a purchase option provided hereunder or (b) Lessor has requested that Lessee provide temporary on-site storage, after which the Equipment shall be returned to Lessor. In making such return, Lessee shall deliver the Equipment to such place or places within the continental United States as Lessor may designate in writing. All costs and expenses of the return shall be borne by Lessee, including without limitation, the costs of removing, dismantling, assembling, packing, insuring, transporting and unloading of the Equipment. All such returned Equipment shall be in the condition and state of repair required by Section 19 herein.


16. PURCHASE AND RENEWAL OPTIONS. If no Default exists under a Lease, Lessee will have the option at the end of the Lease Term or any Renewal Term to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Equipment at the Purchase Option price shown on the front of the Lease, plus any applicable taxes. Unless the Purchase Option price is $1.00, Lessee must give Lessor at least 90 days written notice before the end of the initial Lease Term that Lessee will purchase the Equipment or that Lessee will return the Equipment to Lessor. If Lessee does not give Lessor such written notice or if Lessee does not purchase or deliver the Equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, the Lease will automatically renew for an additional 90-day period, and then on a monthly basis until Lessee exercises a purchase option or delivers the Equipment to Lessor. During such renewal(s) the Rent payment will remain the same. Lessor may cancel an automatic renewal term by sending Lessee written notice 30 days prior to such renewal term. If the Fair Market Value Purchase Option has been selected, Lessor will use its reasonable judgment to determine the Equipment's in use and in place fair market value. If Lessee does not agree with Lessor's determination of the Equipment's fair market value, the fair market value (in use and in place) will be determined at Lessee's expense by an independent appraiser selected by Lessor. Upon payment of the Purchase Option price, Lessor shall transfer its interest in the Equipment to Lessee "AS IS, WHERE IS" without any representation or warranty whatsoever and this Lease will terminate. With respect to items of Equipment consisting of software, Lessee's right to continue use such software will be subject to the applicable license agreement.


17. INDEMNIFICATION. Lessee assumes liability for and agrees at its own expense to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lessor and any assignee, and their respective employees and agents (each an "Indemnitee"), from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and legal expenses and Lessor's internal administration costs) of every kind or nature arising out of or in connection with: (a) the Lease, including but not limited to, any breach of a representation or warranty, a Default (as defined hereinafter) and/or proceeding in bankruptcy with respect thereto; (b) the manufacture, ordering, purchase, delivery, installation, ownership, selection, possession, leasing, operation, use, maintenance, transportation and return of the Equipment (including latent and other defects, whether or not discoverable by Lessee or Lessor); (c) any claims based on strict tort liability or warranty and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement, and (d) any claim relating to any interru ...

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