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Home My WebLink About96-01274 J J ;'; ~ ~ I / / , ! , , ; I , I I I ! I I I I LAW oprlCl$!'I GOLDBERG. KATZMAN &: SHIPMAN P.c. RONALD ..., KAll"'AN MARRY I GOLDBERG F LEt SHIP""'" PAUL J [SPOSITO N[II. HIN[)[RSHOT J JAY COOPER THOMAS E, PENN(R JOMN A ST"TLER APRIL. L. STAANG.~UTAY GUY H IROOKS JEF'ERSON oJ SHIPMAN KAREN 5 'EUCHTtNB[RGER JlRRY J. RUSSO ARNOLD B KOGAN THONAS J WEalR MICHAlL J CROClNZI lVAN J MLIN(, 111 5TEVlH E GAUBB JOHN It NlNOSIC Y own MARRBT STRleET STRAW8ERRY l!IQUARIl p,o. BOX Hmo HARHJS8UHO. PIlN,",SYLYANIA 171Oft.U1Qn TIILEPHONII (717) UU.....lQl ...x (711)14U,,-U808 FIRM It-NAIL: oaS.OKYL\W.COM H[R5H(Y OF'ICI: 52-1 WEST CHOCOLAn AVlNUE P 0 80)1 555 HERSHEY PA,1103.] 17111 53J-4048 ARTHUR L GOLDBERG 0' COuNSEl. CARLI5L&: O"IC&: !U WEST POIl4'RlT STRUT CAALISLl. PA 11013 1111124"0581 January 20, 1997 VORIC O"ICl 2 WEST "'ARKtT STRlET VORIC, PA, 11401 17171843-7812 ICORRUPOND TO HARRISBURQ O"IC(I Michael R. ~undle, Esquire FOWler, Addams, Shughart & Rundle P.O. Box 208 28 South pitt Street Carlisle, PA 17013-0208 Re: Stence v. MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Company and Century Spouting company, Inc. No. 1274 civil 1996 Dear Mr. Rundle: This letter is to confirm our telephone conversation of Friday, January 17, 1997, in which I informed you that the above- referenced matter is going to be submitted to Inter-Company Arbitration. Therefore, the Board of Arbitrators assigned to this matter can be dismissed. I will file a Praecipe to Discontinue this matter with the court. Thank you. Very truly yours, "l~s.0l- Karen S. Feuchtenberger KSF/gjm . , .~. :t ""-...J "~._I ~. ('-.,!. - ") .- , " J I ' ~ ->" ~ ...>"1 .~, \J ~ .,( ,-(, Q II) E z . I- <( 2 '" 0: . ~ '" Z ~ . <( ac ~ . ... .. W 0 III ... ~ . ... .. ~ . <( z 0 od u VI 0 Z " >- ac Z -l . .. ~ . .. r -l 0 z .. W ~ II: ac Ii J ~ 0 0 w z II: a . t: :I 0 M II -l . 0( ~ . .. VI U . '" i IE <( J: . ........., U2... . ..1..., ..C. .a~.n .. f.uoht.nbe~9.~ - Atto~nay 1.0. 158995 320 M&c~t .t~..t at~awbe~~ 'quua '.0. loa 126. Ba~~1.bu~9, fA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Atto~naya fo~ .la1nt1ff. EDWARD AND STEPHANIE STENCE, plaintiff. IN THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBBRLAHD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 96-1~74 CIVIL TERM v.. MCRR MECHANICALS, INC. d/b/a THE NEW C.W. PRITZ CO. and CENTURY SPOUTING CO, INC., Defendant. ARBITRATION AMENDED COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the Plaintiffe, Edward and stephanie stence, by and throuqh their attorneys Goldberq, Xatzman , Shipman, P.C., to file this Complaint and, in support thereof, state .e followe: 1. Plaintiffe, Edward and Stephanie stence, are adult individual., husband and wife, residinq at 1016 Tunbridqe Lane, Mechanicsburq, CUmber.land County, Penneylvania, 1705~. ~. Defendant, MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Co., ("C.W. Fritz"), is orqanized and existinq under the lawe of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a place of bueiness at 9 Brenneman CirCle, Mechanicsburq, cumberland County, pennsylvania, 17055. 3. The Defendant, Century Spoutinq Co., Inc., ("Century Spoutinq"), is a corporaticn organized and existing under the law. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a place of business at 2141 South Market street, Elizabethtown, Dauphin county, p.nn.ylvania, 11022. 4. In February, 1994, plaintiff. own.d real ..tate located at 123 M.adow Lane, ca.p Hill, cumberland county, P.nn.ylvania, 11011 ("Pre.i..."). 5. In approximately F.bruary, 1994, plaintiff. .ntered into a contract with C.W. Fritz und.r which C.W. Fritz would furni.h and in.tall a h.ating .y.t.. in the Pr..i.... "hi~it A attach.d her.to i. a copy of the docum.nt. provid.d to Plaintiff. from C.W. Fritz. Plaintiff. are .e.king a copy of the originally .iqned contract through di.cov.ry. 6. In approximately February and/or March, 19~4, C.W. Fritz furni.h.d and in.talled a heating .y.tem in the attic area of the pr..i.... 1. In the .pring of 1994, C.ntury spouting in.tall.d a new roof on th. pre.i.e.. See "hi~it . attached hereto. 8. prior to February 18, 1995, Plaintiff. noted that the roof on the pre.i.e. had .tarted to buckle and telephon.d C.ntury Spouting conc.rning thi. problem. 9. Prior to February 18, 1995, a repre.entati ve fro. Century Spouting .poke with Plaintiff. about the buckling of the roof and inforaed Plaintiff. that the roof .hould have been vent.d wh.n it wa. in.talled. 10. On or about Febr.uary 20, 1995, Plaintiff. notic.d that the ceiling in the dining roo. of the premi.e. had begun to crack1 2 investigetion determinsd that excessive moisture was in the attic arsa where the heating system was installed and the exces.ive moisture resulted in extensive damaqe to the premi.e. and personal property therein. See "bi~it C attached hereto. COUNT I ..alia.llae Edward and SteDhanie stenee VB. MCCR Mechanical.. Inc. dlbla The New C.W. Pritz Co. 11. The averment. ot Paragraphs 1 throuqh 10 are incorporated herein by reterence a. it .et torth at lenqth. 12. The collection ot exces.ive moisture in the attic area ot the Premise. which re.ulted in .ubstantial damag8 to the Premise. and per.onal property therein, was the direct and proximate re.ult ot the neqliqence, carelessness, and/or reckle..ne.s ot C.W. Pritz in that it: eal tailed to properly install the hlolating syst_ in the attic at the Premises which permitted the accumulation ot excess moi.ture in the attic area; and, ebl improperly vented the heating system which allowed exce.sive moisture to collect in the attic area. 13. A. a direct result ot C.W. Pritz'. negligence, carelessnes., and/or recklessness, Plaintitfs sustained significant damaqes to the Premises and personal property therein in an amount Ie.. than the arbitration limits ot this Court. See DbUtit C attached hereto. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Edward lInd Stephanie Stence, demand 3 judgment in their tavor and against Detendant, MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Co., in an amount less than $25,000.00, which does not exceed the arbitration limits ot this Court. COUNT II Br..ah of COD~r.a~ Edward and S~eDhani. stence VB. MCRR MECHANICALS. INC. dlbla THE NEW C.W. FRITZ CO. 14. The averments ot Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reterence as it set torth at length. 15. Pursuant to the contract between Plaintifts and C.W. Fritz, C.W. Fritz provided a preventative maintenance contract on the heating system. 16. The collection ot excessive moisture in the attic area ot the pre.ises which resulted in substantial damage to the premises and personal property therein, resulted trom a breach ot contract by C.W. Fritz in that it tailed to provide preventive maintenance as required pursuant to the contract with Plaintitts. 17. As a direct result ot the breach ot contract, Plaintitts sustained signiticant damages to the Premises and personal property therein in an amount less than the arbitration limits ot this Court. See aahibit C attached hereto. WHEREFORE, Plaintitts, Edward and stephanie stence, demand judgment in their tavor and against Defendant, MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Co., in an amount less than , $~5,000.00, which does not exceed the arbitration limits ot this Court. COUNT :III I.a1led .arranty Edward and S~.Dhani. st.nce vs. HeRR MECHANlCALS. YNC. d/b/a THE NEW C.W. FRITZ CO. 18. The averments ot Paraqraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reterence as it set torth at length. 19. C. W. Fritz impliededly warranted that its work would be pertormed in a qood and workmanlike manner. ~O. C.W. Fritz breached this implied warranty when it: Cal tailed to properly install the heating system in the attic ot the Premises which permitted the accumulation ot excess moisture in the attic area; and, Cbl improperly vented the heating system which allowed exc.ssive moi~ture to collect in the attic area. WHEREFORE, Plaintitts, Edward and stephanie stence, demand judqment in their tavor and against Detendant, MCRR Mechanical., Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz co., in an amount less than $25,000.00, which does not exceed the arbitration limits ot this Court. COUNT IV .eer1lerenoe Edward and steDhanie stence vs. CENTURY SPOUTING CO.. INC. 21. The averments ot Paraqraphs 1 through ~o are incorporate4 herein by reterence as it set torth at lenqth. 22. Damaqes sustained by Plaintitrs were the direct and 5 proximate re.ult ot the negligence, carele..ne.., reckle..ne.. ot Century Spouting in that it: (a) in.talled a root on the pre.i.e. in an unworuanlike .anner; and/or (b) diaconnected the vent pipe tro. the heating .y.te. in the attic cau.ing exce..ive moi.ture to collect in the attic area; (c) tailed to properly reconnect the vent pipe on the heating .y.t_ in the attic cau.ing exce..ive moi.ture to collect in the attic area; (d) tailed to provide ventilation to the attic area ot the pre.i.e. cau.ing exce..ive 1I0i.ture to collect in the attic area; (e) tailed to properly and adequately re.pond to and/or re.olve Plaintiffs' complaints about buckling of the roof; and, (f) tailed to properly and adequately respond to and/or re.olve the ventilation problem of the attic prior to February, 1995. :n. 1.8 a direct result ot Century Spouting'. negligence, carele..nes. and/or reckle..nes., Plaintiff. .u.tained .igniticant da.age. to the pre.i.e. and to per.onal property therein in an a.ount le.. than $25,000.00, which doe. not exceed the arbitration limit. of this Court. See Bzhibit C attached hereto. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff., Edward and Stephanie Stence, de.and judgment in their tavor and against Defendant, Century Spouting, Co., Inc., in an amount lese than $25,000.00, which doe. not exceed the arbitration li.it. of this Court. , COUNT V Breach of 1.,11.4 ..rraBty Edward and S~8Dhani. stenee VB. CENTURY SPOUTING co.. INC. 24. The averments ot Paraqraphs 1 throuqh 23 are incorporated herein by reterence as if set torth at 1enqth. 25. Century Spoutinq impliededly warranted that its work would be pertormed in a qood and workmanlike manner. Ca) Century spoutinq breached this implied warranty when it: disconnected the vent pipe trom the heatinq system in the attic causinq excessive moisture to collect in the attic area; 26. tailed to properly reconnect the vent pipe on the heatinq system in the attic causinq excessive moisture to collect in the attic area; Cc) tailed to provide ventilation to the attic area ot the Premises causinq excessive moisture to collect in the attic area; Cb) Cd) tailed to properly and adequately respond to and/or resolve Plaintitts' complaints about bucklinq ot the root; and, Ce) tailed to properly and adequately respond to and/or resolve the ventilation problem ot the attic prior to February, 1995. 27. As a direct result ot Century spoutinq's breach ot implied warranty, Plaintitts sustained siqnificant damaqes to the Premises and to personal property therein in an amount less than $25,000.00, which does not exceed the arbitration limits ot this Court. See Izbtbit C attached hereto. WHEREFORE, Plaintitts, Edward and stephanie Stence, demand judqment in their tavor and aqainst Defendant, Century spoutinq, 7 Exhibit A PS , II. ~.- t' If .., II;:' r" (.. ~' . ' --. f) ,,--:;. \ 'II/( '" " III" 'I",(n",,.,, \HI!'ln..'t1IIN ~ !J n,...."~mo1" (Irde Sit""" ~"nl5 'now'"., P.u. MfThanlC',hu'1'. PA I iaM (111) Il\1i.l58~ ~1O.l,'.l.nn j LENNOX- A 10'" h r 11.11' '! ) I. IIJ I).:, l\, r ,1I,d HI' '1 ':; r ~ tl ,"~ . ,~ , /'>f",lfl'lw I, , 'l .~ ,- l ,n I' " , 1 1 . II .\ I 7111 I 'oJ ,. '} r ~ II 1 .~ " ",!,t I.-'Inn. h"R I: tng rf"\11r'1I.",oc' t ('I 'J1IJ bmi t 'l1 y., t.,. m in .., II r r r 0 "'J ~;I I I" Y 'J" r r I! oj 1 d '" 1\ ,~~ . 11 r II j ... h ,ill1d in" l it I 1 11 Th'! __'l'lipm"nt t... d.. r..nnox ~24Ml/4-120 8n~ HS21-1.11 ) ton nnmill:,l 5 F. F.R "f 1 n . ():\ 'rl,,' N~w r.w. Frttl CQ. ill..~.,tl th", ~y~t~m t.n ,tl~"t nl"t~l dll,:t 'ygt-.m wi) I you," w t t h f IJ r nil': ,~ rill,' d 1"1 t A"? Y. ,\ F I) F. .:Jlr r.t)llditan".,r with" flJrnl~h ._11 r., ., 1 d.,. n '.' "!" t l';'t h tgn ",,,,J low "1;1 ,. ,~ r I it 1 n 11 d 1 SI h n r' t n j n.: IIJ rJ" II n ill" '.I 1 n t,. t1 r~f;\Irn lItr. ~~ wll I Ill~n rrQvLd~ a on~ y~~r 11 polnt rr~v~ntiv~ main~~nnn~~ ""lItr/1r-l 1)f1 y01Jl" !Jyst~m. \0/ n " .. -111 I l '!, (') ~ tho 9y,t.,m ar~ f." n If y"'or r a r .. ~ And lob"r. I Iv. y""'" .. nil . 1 I Lp.unl)x pnrt,. f lv.. y(.-a l"'1I "'ft lhl! 11523 ~t)mpr""lr'r .' ou,J '''''''11' Y y~ar~ tJn th"! C24 h4'"-",t ~x,=hl!n8~r. Tit.. ~0"~d ~o,t.,t tho'! !lytt<!m wi.ll b'! .;f).223.fln, ,\('('F.55np I F.5 rf'.lmi,llri~t. .~300 F: 1 "'~ I r 11" ~ ~ A 1. r C.1 ~ a n I> r .$ 7 5 Q ~lA.:~rn~t~ti~ Air C!~an<!r $22S po"r F.arl ,;250 h '" n k y 0"'\ 'J rn\lOl-~rJ by IF PIJRr:IlM::FI1 WITIl TH€ SYSTEM HIJm1t:iifi"r .~2~O Elu~tron1~ ~jr r.l~an~r $6~O El~~tr~'tati~ Alr G19~n~r $17S Roof Fan - .~22; for th'! I)PPl)rt1oln1ty to fJIJt)t<! your m09t va]Ylfd ord<!r. WIlf may b.. ,. anoj t~lJ9l: that exhibit B Exhibit C PAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS ~- ~] Pt~lnllllC'l(".(.:lX~I'1~, .1 !!J. Paul Davis SystellB Edward & Stephanie Stence 02/20/95 Page.2 RooII. Dining ROOII 572 SF Walla 291 SF Floor 186 SF Long Wall 291 SF Ceiling 37 SY Flooring 100 SF Short Wall UNITS LxWxH. 23'3" x 12'6" x 863 SF Walls & Ceiling 72 LF Floor Perimeter 72 LF Ceil. Perimeter RD<<lVE REPLACE 8"0" DESCRll"fION '1'O'l'AL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texture drywall - heavy hand 863 SF II~ 0.35- 302.05 texture Glitter application to acoustic 291 SF fl 0.08- 23.28 ceiling 5/8" drywall - hung, taped, 291 SF 11.* 1. 14- 331.74 floated, ready for paint Furring strip - 1" x 2" 291 SF II 0.51- 165.87 Furring strip - 1" x 2" ,,86 SF Il 0.51- 163.02 Texture paint the ceiling 291 SF @ 0.31- 101.61 Paint crown molding - two coats 72LF Il 0.53- 3B.16 Paint the walls - two coats 572 SF @ 0.39- 223.08 R&R Blown-in insulation - 6" 291 SF Il 0.29+ 0.40- 200.79 depth - R19 R&R Crown molding - oversized 72LF Il 0.34+ 2.22- 184.32 Clean baseboard 72LF Il 0.15- 10.80 Clean floor - tile . 291 SF Il 0.32- 93.12 Window repair - Hinimum charge 1 EA @ 92.73- 92.13 Detach & Reset Light fixture It:A @ 17.65- 11.65 Paint door trim & :Iamb (per (ffit~,"",I?) 1 EA @ 14.22- 14.22 s~el ~ e w.e Clean window blind - horizontal 3EA @ 11. 97- 35.91 or vertical C Clean & deodorize ductwork - 121 LF @ ,,'fu~\'l~(i 1. 69- 204.49 hot or cold air E (\1~- t'A<:"- - &x...) - ~(}3- Paul Davis Systellll Edward & S~ephanle S~ence Con~lnued - Dining Roo. UNITS REKlVB DESCRIP'l'ION PAU~~~~ r:~. 02/20/95 page.3 RllPLIlCIl 'l'O'l'AL Clean masonry fireplace 80 SF II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20.80 Clean ou~le~ or swi~ch 7 EA @ Clean roof joist sys~em 291 SF @ Apply mildewclde 291 SF II Clean window, 41 - 60 SF 1 EA II Remove Radian~ hea~ - 112" double layer drywall (w1re no~ lncl.1 291 SF II Clean register - hea~ I AC 4 EA II Mask and prep for pain~ 72 LF II Remove Emergency pack-ou~ 291 SF II Pack-ln 291 SF II Detach & Rese~ Pack up and pro~ec~ con~en~s 1. 75 IlR @ D.35+ 1.25+ 0.26- 1. 53- 10.71 0.42- 122.22 0.09- 26.19 10,37- 10.37 101.85 2.61- 10.44 0.89- 64.08 363.15 1. 00- ~1.00 22.00- 38. SO Roo. Total. Dln1ng Room -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, 3.2".81 acx.. It1tchen Missing Wall. 1 - 15'0" 344 SF Walls 210 SF Floor 120 SF Long Wall IlESCIUP1'IOH X 8'0. 210 SF Ceillng 27 BY Floor1ng 112 SF Short Wall UNITS LldIxH. 15'0" x 14'0.. ....1\1\;.11 "-;':"i:I~ Opens Into E Goes to rlOOl'A1iU"i.i,'~'~ 554 SF Walls & C.llin9~",;~ 43 LP Floor perl..ur.":)M 43 LF Ceil. Per1llllter .:,;;,:.,,~ RDl:)VB RIIPLIlCB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/8" drywall - hung, taped. 210 SF @ floated, ready for pain~ Gli~ter appl1ca~ion ~o acoust1c 210 SF @ ceillng Ligh~ fixture - Detach & rese~ 9 EA II Clean cablne~ry - upper - 28 LF II inside and ou~ \', . 1. 14- O.oa- 17.65- 4.52- 126.56 ,.~ i~ - ,) j" PAU~~~~~~ rn~. Paul Davis Systeas Edward & Stephanie Stence 02/20/95 Psge.4 Continued - Kitchen DESCRIP'1'ION IDII'rS REI<<MI IlJll'IACE 'fO'l'AL ~i;~-~~~~;~;;-:~~~-p~~-~;(-Glt~-~--;--------------------------~~~~:--------~;;~;~ inside and out Clean ceramic tile lEA lil 210 SF II 29 SF II 344 SF II 210 SF II 210 SF @ 210 SF II 210 SF @ lEA @ 210 SF @ 0.21+ 6.11- 6.11 0.16- 33.60 0.35- 10.15 0.13- 44.72 0.42- 88.20 0.09- 18.90 0.81- 214.20 0.31- 17.10 33.11- 33.11 73.50 Clean window, 10 - 20 SF Clean countertop Clean the walla Clean roof joist system Apply mildewcide R&R Acoustic cellinq (popcorn) texture - heavy Texture paint the ceilinq Mask room (40 - 10 If) & prep for drywall or plaster work RelllOve Radiant heat - 1/2" double layer drywall (wire not incl. ) 0.35+ Clean shelvinq - wood 5LF II 0.32- 1.(1) lEA @ 10.32- 10.32 lEA @ 11.61- 11.61 9EA @ 4.51- 40.59, 6EA lil 1.53- ,.18 -i-C. lEA @ 12.80- lEA @ 4.51- 210 SF @ 0.29+ 0.40- 43 LF @ ",:(juRG 0.89- 38.27 . " ~J ,; t1AR 0 3 Ql) Clean cooktop Clean dishwasher Clean light fixture Clean outlet or switch Clean refrigerator Clean sink R&R Blown-in insulation - 6" depth - R19 Mask and prep for paint Edward & Stephanie Stence PAUL DAV7S SYS7CMS In_'.~_~.', Rl...lu,_1l,-1 c"'1t(ktll'.l". [_ ' Paul Davis Syste.s 02/20/95 page.5 Continued - Kitchen UNl'l'S TOl'l\L DBSCRIP'l'ION R!K>VE REPLACIl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20.71 Contents - move out then reset - .Small room 1 EA II 20.71- ---------------------------------------------..---.-.--------------------------------------- Room Total! Kitchen - -e,llol<..,"5,u 11<"~ - """r (,1)0(1."1 x 8'0. 210 SF Ceiling 26 SY Flooring 148 SF Short Wall UNl'l'S R~. Rear Bedrooll Subrooa 1. Offset 1 Hissinq Wall. 1- Subrooa 2. Closet Hissing Walla 1- 519 SF Walls 210 SF Floor 208 SF Long Wall DESCRIP'l'ION 3'0" x 8'0" 9'0. 1.604.59 LxWxH. 14'0" x 12rS" x 8'0" LxWxH. 3'0- x 3'0" x 8'0" Opens Into 0 Goes to rloor/Ceiling LxWxHa 9'0. x 3'0. x 8'0. Opens Into 0 Goes to Ploor/Ceiling 729 SF Walls & Ceiling 65 LF Floor Perimeter 65 LF Ceil. Perimeter R!K>VE REPLI'.CE TOl'AL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove Radiant heat - 1/2" double layer drywall (wire not incl. ) Furring strip - 1" x 2", ceiling Paint the walls & ceiling - two coats 5/8" drywall - hung. taped, floated. ready for paint Light fixture - Detach & reset R&R Blown-in insulation - 6" depth - R19 ~ Clean the walls ~ Clean roof joist system Clean baseboard Clean window, 10 - 20 Clean closet package (shelt, rod, jamb, & case) - Large 210 SF @ 0.35+ 73.50 1 SF @ 0.57- 0.57 729 SF @ 0.39- 284.31 210 SF II 1.14- 239.40 lEA @ 17.6S- 17.65 210 SF @ 0.29+ 0.40- 144.90 519 SF II 0.13- 67.47 210 SF @ 0.42- 88. 20 65 LF II 0.15- 2EA @ 6.11- lEA @ " . . \,)uWJ 4.08- ",\\\\..1 lEA @ II' \ 21.02- w-R(}3- PAUL DAlIIS SYSTEMS ~.~. w.-~;1d:J('JI'::4:~'icJ!'.t~. ~ Edward & Stephanie Stence ;~g"..l1' Paul Davis Systell8 '" / leotlff. Continued - Rear Bedroom UNI'l'S RIHMl 02/20/95 page,6 DESCRIP'rIOH IlSl'UCB 'I'O'l'AL ------------------------------------------.------------------------------------------------ Cl~an door (per side) 2M II Clean door hardware 2EA . Clean register - heat 1 AC 2EA II Paint. baseboard - t.wo coat.s 65 LF II Paint. door (per side) 1 EA @ Mask and prep for paint 65 LI' . Clean light. fixture 1 EA @ ReDlOve Emergency pack-out. 210 SF . 1. 25+ Pack-in 210 SF @ Detach & Reset Pack up and 1.5 HR @ prot.ect cont.ents Apply mildewcide 210 SF . 3.11- 6.22 2.35- 4.10 2.61- 5.22 0.53- 34.45 12.99- 12.99 0.89- 51.85 4.51- 4.51 262.50 1.00- 210.00 22.00- 33. OG 0.09- 18.90 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Room Total, Rear Bedroom 1.613.41 Rooa, Roof SUbrooa 1, Offset 1 o SF Walls 1.152 SF Floor o SF Long Wall 1.152 SF Ceiling 148 SY Flooring o SF Short Wall UNI'l'S Lxl>/Jd{, 32'0~ x 18'0. x LxWxH: 32'0. x 18'0. x 1.152 SF Walls & Ceiling 200 LF Floor Peri..ter 200 LF Ceil. Periaeter RIHMl RIlPLACII oro~ O'O~ 1lESCRIP'lI0N ~ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Architect.ural - 25 yr. - 13SQ @ composit.ion shingle roofing R&R Drip edge 82 LF @ ROOfing felt - 15 lb. 13 SQ @ R&R Flashing - pipe jack 1 EA @ Ridge cap - composit.ion Shingles 32 LF @ 142.14- l.an.a 0.16+ 0.66- 61.:a",} 101,at:f. ;2~~ 8.25- \\~??lS~\J?Si ~ 03 eYJ 1.16- c~, ,'-c:: ~_;"" 14.i./c ':-;-<}l~~ 31.1~Cl~; 1. 15+ 12.49- PAUi~~~~X~ [~. Paul Davis Systua Edward & Stephanie Stence 02/20/95 page.7 DBSCRIP'l'ION Continued - Roof UNITS REKlVE REPLACB 'l'O'1'AL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R&R Sheathing - plywood - 5/S" COX 1,152 SF II 0.21+ 1. 25- 1.681.92 Seep flashing 36 LF II 4.07- 146.52 Detach & Reset Siding - vinyl remove and reset for flashing replacement 100 SF II 1.15- 115.00 Clean soffit - metal or vinyl 64 SF @ 0.12- 7.68 Clean roof rafters and ridge board 1,152 SF II 0.42- 483.84 Apply 111ldewcide to roof 10ist 1,152 SF II 0.09- 103.68 system ~~~~:_~-~~-~~~-~-~;~-~~----------------------------------------------- Room Total. Root 4,612.31 RooII. F'aaily ROOIII 696 SF Walls 440 SF Floor 220 SF Long Wall DE5CRIP'l'ION 440 SF Ceiling 56 SY Flooring 128 SF Short Wall UHl'1'S LXNxH: 27'6" x 16'0. x 8'0. 1.136 SF Walls & Ceiling 87 LF Floor Perimeter 87 LF Ceil. Perimeter RlHlVE REPLI\CE 'l'O'1'AL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.---. General clean-up 3HR @ 19.81- 59.43 Drywall patch. ready for paint 3EA @ 82.76- 248.28 Paint the walls & ceiling - two 1,136 SF @ .~ 0.39- 443.04 coats Hask and prep for paint 87 LF @ 0.89- 77.43 Contents - move out then reset lEA @ 50.00- 50.00 - Larqe room ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Room Total. Family Room 878.18 \\~?{i~Sm~~u ~Q3\995 PAJJ~!?~~f~'~~ ~~l Paul Davis SystellS Edward & Stephanie Stence 02/20/95 Page.8 560 SF lIalls 250 SF Floor 200 SF Long lIall 250 SF CeUing 32 SY Flooring 80 SF Short lIall UIllTS LxWxH. 25'0. x 10'0. x 810 SF lIalls & Ceiling 70 LF Floor Perimeter 70 LF Ceil. Perimeter RD<<lVE JU:PlACIJ 8'0. Roo.. foyer DESCR:Il"fiON 'I'O'l'1\L General clean-up 2 HR @ 19.81- 39.62 Room Total. Foyer 39.62 ROOII. Bathroo. 202 SF lIalls 40 SF Floor 53 SF Long Wall 40 SF Ceiling 5 SY Flooring 48 SF Short Wall UIllTS LxWxH. 6'7. x 6'0. x 242 SF Walls & Ceilin~ 26 LF Floor Perimeter 26 LF Ceil. Perimeter REK>VE JU:PlACIJ 8'0. DESCRIPTION TO'l'AL General clean-up 1 HR @ 19.81- 19.81 Room Total. Bathroom 19.81 Roo.. Ktscellaneous DESCRIP'nON UIllTS RIHlVE REPLI\CE 'I'O'l'AL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dulllpster load - Large lEA @ 690.00+ 690.00 ElIIergency service call - after 1 EA @ 250.00- 250.00 business hours DehWD.id1tier unit - Large 4EA @ 45.00- 180.00 capacity (per day w/monitoring) Truck Rental lEA @ 125.00- 125.00 ----------------------------~-------------------------------------------------------------- Rooa Total. Hiscellaneous 1.245.00 .....--..................................................._..-..~.........-...._........... Line ltell Subtotal. 13.281.73 , , "Ie r\;\\"\,.\\JUU\\U j'\N\ 03 ,. Edward & Stephanie Stenee Room,Dining Room Roo... Ki tchen Room.Rear Bedroom Room. Root Room. rully Roo. Roo... Foyer Room,Bathrooll Rooll.Hiscellaneous Minimums Total Line Itel&8 OVerhead . Profit . Grand Total PAU~'~~f~~ u21 Paul Davis Systell8 02/20/95 Page,ll Recap By Room 3,268.81 24.60\ 1.604.59 12.08\ 1,613.41 12. 14\ 4.612.31 34.71\ 818.18 6.61\ 39.62 0.30\ 19.81 0.15\ 1.245.00 9.31\ 6.21 0.05\ S~ 10\ x 10\ x 12,160.69 12.160.69 13.281.94 1.216.01 1.216.01 $15.120.08 .............. rl~\\ \>JSBURG t'IR 03- Edward & S~ephanle Stence Dellcr1ption. O&P ltellS CLllNIDlG cmm:trr HNfIPIlLI\TIOII c.:ENERAL DEKlL!TIOII DRYWALL BQUIPHEH'l' I'DlISH CARPEIlTRY I TRDtIiORK nwalIG & ROUGH CARPENTRY I1l5UIATIOII Ll:GIft' ITl'l'URES PADl'rDlG ROOI'DlG smDlG, PATIOS. & AWNINGS IIIllIlOWS - ALIIHDl\JH MATER 1lJ.'1'IIACl'I0N SERVICES Description. lIon-<l&P ltee Paul Davis Systee Recap By Category o&P Items Subtotal Minimums Overhead 10\ Profit 10\ o&P Items Subtotal PAUt~~~~~~ ~~~. 02/20/95 page.12 Total Dollars \ 1.920.88 14.46\ 142.21 1.07\ 1,470.41 11.07\ 1.604.16 12.07\ 125.00 0.94\ 159.84 1.20\ 1.769.46 13.32\ 284.40 2.14\ 194.15 1.46\ 1.473.25 11.09\ 2.205.32 16.60\ 115.00 0.87\ 92.73 0.70' 597.67 4. 50'\ -------------- ------- 12.154.48 91.49\ 6.21 0.05\ 1.216.07 1,216.07 -------------- 14.592.83 -------------- Total Dollars \ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <;BMERAL DEKlL!TION MATER IlJ.'1'IIACl'ION SERVICES Non-Q&P Items Subtotal o&P Items Subtotal Grand Total 626.25 501.00 4.71\ 3.75\ 1.127.25 14,592.83 $15,720.08 .............. HARRISBURG H~R n11~ PAULDAVlSSYS7CMS n~. 14'".1.1 J.." 11'-+ ot"{' ~Iir.t", Paul Davis Systellls Edward & Stephanie Stenee 03/20/~S Page;2 ADD.: ADO f LHWHH: 18'0. H 16'0. H Subroolll 1: Aoof 8ack Hal f LHWHH: 18'0. H 16'0. H o SF Walh S76 SF Ce i ling S76 SF Walls & Ceiling S76 SF Floor 74 SV Flooring 136 LF FLoor Perimeter 0 SF Long Wall o SF Short Wall 136 LF ceil. Peri;Jleter DESCRIPTION UNITS REMOVE REPLACE 0'0. 0'0. TOTAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. R&R Architectural - 2S yr. . 7 SO ~ 1/12.14= ~~4.90 composition shingle roofing R&R Or ip edge 3" Lr @ 0.16> 0.66= 20.24 Roofing felt - 15 lb. I SQ ,~ 1~./5= 110.25 Ridge cap - composition shingles 1 LF @ l.16= 1.16 R&R Sheathing - plywood - 5/0" 576 ':iF @ 0.21> 1. 01 = 702.72 CDX R&R Baffle vent 44B LF @ 0.13> 0.40= 273.28 R&R Bat t insulation - 10. - R30 576 SF @ 0.24> 0.~3= 673.92 Clean roof ra fters and ridge 576 SF @ 0.42= 241.92 board Clean so f f it - me t a I or vinyl 32 SF @ 0.12= 3.84 Apply llIildewcide to roof joist 576 SF @ 0.09= 51.84 systell Flashing - skylights 2 EA @ 89.54= 179.08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aoom Total: Roof 3,259.23 yJ./. . .', ~\~ rl\pr. 1'j'j5 PAUL DAVlS SYSmlS t:'!)jJ 1J.i."~(f.)fIl-'l'..e:IdI!~,5 . Edward & Stephanie Stenee Paul Davis Syst..s 03/20/95 Page:6 Recap By Category Oe~cription: OSP Iteas Tot al Dollars --------------'-------------------------------------------_____4________________________ , CLEANING GENERAL DEMOLITION DRYWALL FRAMING S ROUGH CARPENTRY INSULATION ROOFING WATER EXTRACTION SERVICES 245.76 376.90 268.84 820.59 750.72 1,306.59 51.84 -------------- OSP Items Subtotal Overhead 10~ Pro fit 10\ 3.821.24 382.12 382.12 ----------..--- -------------.. Grand Total $4.585.48 :::==========:::: ; rit.PR ~;);) 6.43' 9.86l1 7.04' 21.47l1 19.65' 34.1911 1. 3611 100.001l ::s~"'V'\. . , \~ q> I ? \-0 --- " ~/(//?() /If)' b '70 -! LL- L s ( '1"",,; c, .5 JL-4 (} ~ -6rr.:>Nn)rr(>"""b/t lJ-eo'VlS: 11 ."l 'dd\3(c,<.>-:. -r-f'I,n -I- _ ~P'_,_... - ~11':>-t-'\1 L.IJ~-".,),t't'lfd'fr - #/:3. -;-.-:::- ~\ J . I C. 1_ ,'.{> "'d-< rOU_o.!.\<...., \"C,s.., ~.1-h>,'plec..u.." 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I 0 0 ~ I I 0 I I I , , > 2. The Plaintiffs, in their Complaint, aver, inter alia, that on or about February 18, 1995 they "sustained significant damage to the premises and personal property therein in an amount less than the arbitration limits of this Court". J. The Plaintitf's have tailed to provide in their Complaint a specification of the personal property allegedly destroyed and the nature of the damage. 4. A claim for injury to or destruction of property must be specifically pleaded under Pa. R.C.P. 1019(f), and must include a specification of the items destroyed and the nature of the damage so that the Defendant may intelligently investigate the claim. 5. Because the Plaintiffs have failed to specifically plead the items destroyed and the nature of the damage, Co- Defendant HCRR cannot intelligently investigate their claia... 6. Co-Defendant HCRR believes, and therefore aver., that the Plaintiffs filed an insurance claim with their insurance company, The Erie Insurance Group. 2 I I I I I II Ii II I ! 7. On or about May 33, 1995, Co-Defendant MeRR believes, and therefore avers, that Erie Insurance Group made a payment on the Plaintiffs' claim. 8. Plaintiffs have failed to plead in their Complaint an allegation that an insurance claim was filed with their insurance carrier, The Erie Insurance Group, that the insurance claim was paid, and whether the amount of the claim did not fully cover the loss of the items alleged to be damaged by the Plaintiffs. 9. Co-Defendant MCRR bel ieves, and therefore avers, that any damages that Plaintiffs may have sustained on or about February 18, 1995 were covered by their insurance policy with The Erie Insurance Group, and in the absence of information regarding the same in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, Co-Defendant MCRR cannot properly respond to the allegations of any alleged damages to the Plaintiffs' premises aru:l personal property. WHEREFORE, Co-Defendant MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz company respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss the Plaintiffs' Complaint vith 3 WHEREFORE, Co-Defendant MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Company respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss the Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice and further award MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. all such other relief as is proper as just. In the alternative, Co- Defendant MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court direct the Plaintiffs to amend their pleading to conform',..', the Pennsylvania Rules of civil Procedure. Respectfully submitted, CUNNINGHAM' CHERNICOFF, P.C. Date: ADril 4. 1996 -- ~ ,.,~ ,....1) By: ',_,'" 1\'1"\. \;'4\i\.'r.l..'.~"""""';_ ,-\''''"''__tV~ Paige Macdonald-Matthes, Esquire I.D. l/66266 2320 North Second Street P.O. Box 1855 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1855 (717) 238-6570 (Attorneys for Defendant) 6 ~ . SHERIFF'S OFFICE 31 ... 111 50 NQRTH DUKE STREET, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA 1160l'17171 lQ'),8l00 --SHERIFF SERVICE . -----,-- ".- '~~R-;;~no;;;~;;;~,~~, PR~~iS8 on'" ,.:;... ",-;:-:;'';;:! PROCESS RECEIPT. .nd AFF~~..A VI:r,~F_.I'lETU_I'l_~_ 'I cupy '" I." '",m P'....~..", ""., ,.".... 00 .O! _n .... _:!! 1 PLAINTIfF'S' '2 C()UIH NUMBER Edward and Stephanie S tence ..,96_- I < ~~__c:,ivl.L_Term ____~ 3 OEFENDANT/51 . - --_.~+---- - ,-'-- .. rYPE OF WHtT OR COM?LAINT MCRR Mechanicals, Inl:. et al CompLaint SERVE ~ NAME OF INDIVIDUAl. COMPANY, CORPORATION. Ere 10 (iE'_.Ti~iTEO--~-----+------- --,------- .. AT 2147 S. Market St., Eli~aE.~~~_own,_..!'_^__}.2~~L__d.._____.____ 7 INOICAtE UNUSU~L SERVICE I J CO......ON OF PA )( I OEPUIIZE . J orHER Cumbe.J::J..1!.m!__,________ No"f. ~,1.,}96 ____, I, SHERIFF O~"SlEfl COUNTY, PA. do hereby deputlzu the S!1'J'1~t Lal'lCaSr:er-' . County to execute thiS WII~al]Q.",ak8 Teturn,ll1e.tllOf,aC9'!<Ir'lift to law. This deputalion being made at the request and risk of the plainWf. -----iF'- ';'~''l;'''' \i~7'A"'~I: ,~:-,u~ --,~..... I,.,ICIAL INSTIIUCTIONI 011 OTHZIIINFOIIMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXpiOITINGsi'iiViCt:'- ' III 11 ~ Century Spouting Co., jnc. 6 AODRESS (Slreet or RfO. Ap..r1morll Nu City, BolO. TWIJ Sri,ltt .lneJ liP Cl)IJUl NOTI ONLY APPLlCAILI ON WRIT OF IXICUYION: N.I, WAIVIA 0' WATCHMAN - Any daput'f shenlt le~YlOg upon or oJltaChlnQ a,lY property under wIthin wnl may le.V8 same without. watchman. In custody 01 whomever IS lound In possessIon. aile' nOllfylng person of IIIIIY or allachment. WllhQulliablhty on It'e pan 0' IUC" deputy or Ih. sherilf 10 any plalnllff "ere,n IOf a"~ loss, deslrucUon or remoyal of any such property belare shenlfs sale thereol to IIGNATURI of ATTORNIY or olh., ORIGINATOR 10 TelEPHONE NUMBER 11 DATE a er aND NOTIC OF SIRVICE COPY TO NAMI NO AOORtSS IELOW: (Thll .r.. must b. completed It nolle. Ie to be mailed) ~J 17108-1269 CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF AID ADVANCE COSTS KATZMAN AND SHIPMAN, P.C. HARRISBURG PA SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF SHERIFF ONL~ WRITEiJ~' i' e sail laW 1 5 hpirahOnlHeanng dale HAME 01 AulhOrllttd LeaD Deputy or Cltuk 14 Dale Rectlved 13.1 ilcknJwlldgl reClip. of lheW'll.1 or complaint allndlcaled above JUDY MORRIS 295 3609 3-18-96 4-8-96 18.1 h,r.byCIRT"Y and RITURN ttlllll U have personally seNed. !~.I.gaI8vldenc. of 'eNlel in ,how" m 'Remarks", n ha"'. ...cuted as shown In -Rema,k,. ,Ihe W'tl or compl81nt d8lSCnbed on lhe.ndlvidual. company, carporahon, ale. allhe address shown abovo or on thelMdlvldual, company. cor. parahan, ele, allt'll addr.ss Inserted below by "andm!; d TRUE and ATTESTED COPY lh~r.,ot 11 0 I hereby certitv and rflu," a NOT FOUND becau1e I am unable 10 locale lhe Individual. campa"y, corporalHJn, 'Ie. named above lS" "ma,ks below) 18 Nam. and hUe of IndiVidual sarli.d IiI "J1:1 shown abo\le) (AelahOnshlp 10 Delendan!) 19 4p.r,onQI",,,labla.g..nddlscr.hon =-O'O::L..E..R. T ?i:C (,:r't\ - MANMG-C.t:. <.;;t= t::~ci=\1\lc,. bi::..\' T"' lhenl."tJ,ng"nlhell.l.ndenl'su,ual ~ 'L~ PlilC. ol.bode n 20. Address of wher. !liNed lcomplele only II dllterenllhan shown abo'lellSlreet orRFO, Apar1menl No . Clly, 8OfO_ fwp Slale and IIp Code. 21 0.111 of SltMCI 22 Time \'\MA~% d,:~+ - ~ 23 AnEMPTS 30 REMARKS STA ci .9;"4 5 JUJ/'lt, 31 AFFIRMED and sub~crlbed to belorB me lh'" SO ANSWER. ""T'\-\t)l't\....~ ,::: Li.h....J~,::.y J~ ',~"..L,'t1 ;1 J ' C'W ',hw,,1! ,:)/\ ~,,;~.t I. 37 L,---', __ '~rfl~""', J 'L MY COMMISSION f )lPI~ES ,_________~ ___ _______.,~_..__,_,______n____ 38 I Ac"rmWLfO(iE RECflPT UF TH. to: SHIRIF"S RETURN SIGNATURE f OF AUHIOHtlED I")SUIN(, .'IJTHO~IT( "'H) TITLE _.____,__.___._, __ _'__..'__,____,_..~_______,_._____u 34 day 0' l' r--. .'_-pJ l;,I'<!llwce'".d \1..',1;' "I "''',,,',j''I''''' EDWARD STENCE and STEPHANIE STENCE Plaintitfs · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA . v. · CIVIL ACTION - LAW . MCRR MECHANICALS, INC., d/b/a THE NEW C. W. FRITZ CO, and CENTURY SPOUTING CO, INC., Defendant · NO, 96-1274 CIVIL TERM . . · ARBITRATION ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: PLEASE enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Century Spouting Co.. Inc., with regard to the above-captioned matter. CALDWELL & KEARNS By: Dated: April IS, 19Q6 Timothy I. M rk, Esquire Attorney 1.0, #27758 3631 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 232-7661 Attorney for Defendant, Century Spouting Co., Inc. ., 69!l16-1 22. The averments of paragraph 22 are denied pursuant to Rule I029(e) or, in the alternative, it is denied that the Answering Defendant installed a roof in an unworkmanlike manner, and it is further denied that the Answering Defendant disconnected an existing vent pipe or failed to plOperly reconnect a vent pipe and stricl proof thereof to the contrary is demanded if relevant al time of trial; it is further denied that the Answering Defendant owed a duty to provide ventilation or had a duty or responsibility to respond to the Plaintiffs' Complaint and strict proof thereof to the contrary is demanded if relevant at time of trial. 23. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without knowiedge or infonnation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 23. The same are thereof denied and proof thereof demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Century Spouting Co., Inc. demands that the Complaint be dismissed and judgment entered in its favor and against all parties without cost to him but together with such costs, expenses and attorney's fees as authorized by law and which the Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the circumstances. COUNT V Breach of Implied Warranty 24. Defendant incorporates by reference as if set forth in full its answer to paragraphs 1 through 23 above. 4 25. The avennents of this paragl1lph consist of legal conclusions to which no response is required under the Rules of Civil Procedure; it is averred however, that Century Spouting in & workmanlike manner properly carried out the contl1lcted for work. 26. The avennents of paragmph 26 consists of legal conclusions of the Plaintiffs andlor their counsel which under the Rules of Civil Procedure are deemed to be denied and no response is necessary; it is further averred that the avennents of pal1lgraph 26 are inconsistent with or attempt to vary the written agreement concerning the nature and scope or the contracted for work of the Answering Defendant and strict proof of any warranty, implied or otherwise or breach thereof is specifically demanded at time of trial if relevant; by way of further answer, each of the subparagraphs of paragraph 26 are denied and on the contrary, it is averred that the Answering Defendant did not fail or omit to do or do the acts or the omissions averred therein and strict proof thereof to the contrary is demanded if relevant at time of trial any liability or responsibility on behalf of the Answering Defendant being hereby expressly denied. 27. After reasonable investigation the Answering Defendant is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the avennents of paragraph 27. the same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Century Spouting Co., Inc. demands that the Complaint be dismissed and judgment entered in its favor and against all parties without cost to him but together with such costs, expenses and attorney's fees as authorized by law and which the Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the circumstances. 5 Exhibit A I JI I I maintenance was attempted and/or performed until payment was made by Plaintiffs. On February 14, 1995, Co-Defendant C.W. Fritz attempted to provide preventative maintenance. However, this attempt was unsuccessful and another preventative maintenance check was rescheduled. On February 18, 1995, an insp9ction was done by Co-Defendant C.W. Fritz on the sUbject premises and it was observed by an agent tor Co-Detendant C.W. Fritz that the vent was disconneoted. Co-Defendant C.W. Fritz believes and therefore avers that the vent which it had originally installed was removed during the subsequent installation of Plaintitts' root and never put back. 17. The averments contained in paragraph 17 ot the Amended Complaint represent conclusions ot law to which no response is required. In the event a response is so required, the averments of Paragraph 17 of the Amended Complaint are denied. WHEREFORE, Co-Defendant C.W. Fritz respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiffs and dismiss the Plaintiffs I Amended Complaint with prejudice and further award Co-Defendant C.W. Fritz all such other relief as is proper and just. 7 ~ I ~ -;... x~~ .. " ..., M lHljb' c .~ .5 " '-i..c "Cl ~ i1 ":e~ ::a~ wi \l .. ~ " 0 ~~lQ(I)ca:e " . lL 1 j B a j ! '. ( ." III fa.:.: ... ~ \ t] :- ........ ..oJ a. o ~ t- ~ Q ~. 'a5 [RJ[TIDCIJ ~ l€ tl ~ .A8 ~~o=s I rj 7- ~ ~ . - ( '" 0 t:. ~ .... 1:;H3 ~ :> "'13 ,. '- 2::1 .. ~ ::11I ~ UJ V '" ., ,... -- ~ - ... ,... t ~ <~ ;z; ~-- ... <: :. ~: s: ." " ....:...;. ~ "~"" .. :r: '" 8 ~. \I 5 1:... ~ ... .,... '- ". =~ "'> . t' ~ ~ . ... I.. .~ l.. -III ~ "I tI.l.- -L "7 t'~ ( ;;, .. ..,... a ~ ~ .. '-'-- c * ~ '-l .. ! Ii . , @) I - - ~ . :c S) I Q \i ... Plaintitts incorporate the allegations of their Complaint herein as is set torth in full. 33. Plaintitts lack knowludge or information sufficient to torm a belief as to the truth of the averment. of paragraph 33 and, therefore, said averments ar. denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. By way of turther answer, the averments of paragraph 33 are conclusions of law and fact to which no answer is requIred. It a response is deemed to be required, said averments are denied and strict proot thereot is demanded at trial. 34. The averments of paragraph 34 are conclusions of law to which no answer is required. It a response is deemed to be required, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 35. The averments of paragraph 35 are conclusions ot law to which no ansver is required. If a response is deemed to be required, s~id averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 36. It is admitted that Plaintiffs' alleged damages to the premises and personal property therein in an amount less than arbitration limits. The remaining averments are denied. 37. The averments of paragraph 37 are conclusions of law to which no answer is required. It a response is deemed to be required, said averments are denied and etrict proof thereof is demanded at trial. ~ 0 ~ ,.., f- - 3~ ;2 M x: .J c'- ~ "1 a' " _or :1 I t~l ..,.. ;j, ce' t; =oJ :!} -, . l:i ", !^,:i en U >- ('") n~ c; ;~ w' , , ~r ;0 ::'1.- " r..:> .\ (. Cr:;' ~ :1 . 'l.. . ::'.J ; I 'fi Q c.:;. () Ul . Z 0 0: ~ ~ <( . oJ 1aJ~~ x: . . o Io(J ~ ~ I ...J ~ w .J 0 Z III ~ It J ~ 0 o ~ ~ .J . . <( ~ U J 'lJ~.'..., .an;,.'t :::';:"":}''':'~_:;':-'~''j' I'M p" Q E: ::; ~ ... Z a: . .. > <II oJ .. >- Z UI o Z a: Z ~ .. % II. .. . a: " o It Z ::J - .. "'U1 00 _ '" II: It . J: 31 It is denied as alleged in this paragraph that the answering Defendant removed the ventilation pipe or did not replace the same upon completion of the roof installation and strict proof thereof to the contrary is demanded if relevant at time of trial. 32, Defendant incorporates by reference its answer to paragraph 31 and denies the remaining portions of this paragraph as legal conclusions, any liability on behalf of the answering Defendant being hereby expressly denied. 33. After a reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of these paragraphs and the same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded, 34, These averments are denied as legal conclusions to which no response is necessary, any liability or responsibility on behalf of the answering Defendant being hereby expressly denied, 35. These averments are denied as legal conclusions to which no response is necessary, any liability or responsibility on behalf of the answering Defendant being hereby expressly denied, 36. After a reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of these paragraphs and the same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded. 37, After a reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of these paragraphs and the same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendant Century Spouting Co., Inc. demands that the New Malter of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and judgment entered in its favor and against all parties without ....-~, IlAZIIIIUI .. ..Z....., ..C. Karen .. 'euchtenbeeger - Attoeney 1.0. 158995 320 Maelcet .te..t .teawbeery .quare '.0. ~. 126. Saeelabur9,'A 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 At~oeneye foe 'laintiffa EDWARD AND STEPHANIE STENCE, Plaintiff. IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v.. MCRR MECHANICALS, INC. d/b/a THE NEW C.W. PRITZ CO. and CENTURY SPOUTING CO, INC., Defendant. NO. 'i(~. )4101 /t/ C'_l~,.,_i "-1-- ARBITRATION COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the plaintitt., Edward and stephanie Stence, by and through their attorney. Goldberg, Katzman' Shipman, P.C., to file this complaint and, in support thereot, state as follow.: 1. Plaintiffs, Edward and Stephanie Stence, are adult individuals, husband and wife, residing at 1016 Tunbridge Lane, Mechanicsburg, CUmberland county, Pennsylvania, 17055. 2. Defendant, MCRR Mechanicals, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Pritz co., ("C.W. Fritz"), is organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a place of business at 9 Brenne.an Circle, Mechanicsburg, cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. 3. The Detendant, Century Spouting Co., Inc., ("Century spouting"), is a corporation organized and existing under the laws ot the Commonwealth of pennsylvania with a place of business at 2147 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, Dauphin County, P.nn.ylvania, 170~~. 4. In F.bruary, 1994, plaintifta own.d r.al ..tat. locatad at a~3 M.adow Lan., Camp Hill, CUJaberland County, P.nn.ylvania, 17011 (.Pr..i....). 5. In approximat.ly F.bruary, 1994, Plaintitf. .nt.r.d into . contract with C.W. Fritz und.r which c.W. Fritz would turni.h and in.tall a h.ating .y.t.. in the Pr.mi.... 6. In approxi.at.ly F.bruary and/or March, 1994, C.W. Pritz furni.h.d and in.tall.d a h.ating .y.t.. in the attic ar.a of the Pr.mi.... 7. In the .pring ot 1994, c.ntury spouting in.tall.d a n.w roof on the Pr..i.... a. Prior to F.bruary 18, 1995, plaintitt. not.d that the roof on the pre.i.e. had .tarted to buckle and tel.phon.d Century Spouting ooncerning thi. problem. 9. Prior to February 18, 1995, a representative from Century Spouting spoke with Plaintift. about the buckling of the roof and inform.d plaintiff. that the root should have been vented when it wa. in.tall.d. 10. On or about February ~O, 1995, Plaintitt. noticed that the c.iling in the dining room ot the pr.emise. had begun to craok; inve.tigation determined that excessive moisture was in the attic ar.a where the heating .ystem was installed and the exce..ive moisture resulted in extensive damage to the Premises and p.r.onal property therein. COUNT I Zdvard and Stephani. stance v.. MCCR Mechanical.. Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Pritz Co. 11. The avenents of paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference a. if .et forth at length. 1:1. The collection of exce..ive moisture in the attic area of the Pre.ise. which reeulted in sub.tantial damage to the Premi.es and per.onal property therein, wa. the direct and proxi.ate re.ult ot the neqliqence, carelessne.s, and/or recklessnes. of C.W. Fritz in that it: Ca) failed to properly install the heating .ystem in the attic of the premisea which permitted the accUllulation of exce.. moiature in the attic area; Cb) improperly vented the heating system which allowed exce..ive moisture to collect in the attic area; and, Cc) tailed to provide preventive maintenance aa required pursuant to the contract with Plaintiffs. 13. As a direct result ot C.W. Pritz's negligence, carele..ness, and/or recklessness, Plaintitf. sustained siqnificant damages to the pre.ise. and personal property therein in an aaount le.. than the arbitration limits of this Court. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Edward and Stephanie Stence, de.and judgment in their favor and against Detendant, MCRR Mechanicala, Inc. d/b/a The New C.W. Fritz Co., in an amount less than $25,000.00, which does not exceed the arbitration limits of this Court. COUNT II Edward and SteDhanie stenee VB. Century SDoutina Co.. Inc. 14. The averment. ot Paragraph. 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference a. it .et torth at length. 15. Damages sustained by plaintitts were the direot and proximate re.ult of the negligence, carele..ne.., and/or reckle..ne.e ot Century spouting in that it: (a) installed a root on the Premises in an unworkmanlike manneri (b) di.connected the vent pipe from the heating system in the attic cau.ing excessive moisture to collect in the attic areai (c) failed to properly reconnect the vent pipe on the heating system in the attic causing excessive moisture to collect in the attic areai failed to provide ventilation to the attic area of the Premises causinq excessive moisture to collect in the attic areai (e) failed to properly and adequately respond to and/or resolve Plaintitfs' complaints about buckl1nq of the roofi and, (d) (f) failed to properly and adequately respond to and/or resolve the ventilation problem of the attic prior to February, 1995. l6. 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