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KAREN TERESA GIPE, I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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YOU RAVE BBEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the followiug pages, you must take action
I within (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by
entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filinq
in wJ:'iting with the Court your defense or objections to the claims
set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so
the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered
, against you by the Court without further notice for any IDOney
claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
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YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT RAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHORB TRB
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHBRE YOU CAN GBT LEGAL DBLP.
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Le han demandado a llsted en la corte. Si ullted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientss,
usted tiene viente (20) dias de plaza al partir de la fecha de la
demand a y 1a notificacion. Usted dabs presentar una apariencia
escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de
su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defisndft, la corte
tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo
aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. listed puede perder dinero 0 IU.
propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENT!. SI NO TIBNB
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SBRVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION 81
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DON DE SE PUEDE CONSIGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MARK EDWARD CAMPBEl,L,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
C 0 M P L A I N T
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ANn NOW comes the Plaintiff., Karen Teresa Gipe, by and through
her attorney, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, and respectfully
represents as follows in support of this Complaint I
l. The Plaintiff, Karen Teresa Gipe, is an adult individual
I! who currently resides at 23893 Big Spring Road, Doylesburg,
Franklin County, Pennsylvania l72l9.
2. The Defendant, Mark Edward Campbell, is an adult
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II County, Pennsylvania 17037.
3. On or about January 3, 1995, at approximately 6145 a.m.,
Plaintiff was sitting in her 1991 Chevy Cavalier, bearing'
Pennsylvania registration number KZW592, waiting for a red light on
Center St..'eet in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Plaintiff was at a complete stop, approximately ten car
lengths back from the light when it turned green. She was. still at.
a complete stop waiting for traffic to move when she was suddenly
struck in the rear by Defendant who wae operating a 1982 lord
Grenada bearing Pennsylvania registration nwmber ASF?S43.
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5. The Defendant breached his duty of care in operating a
motor vehicle in that he failed to stop for traffic in his direct
driving path.
6. The Defendant fa.iled to use due care in that he was
traveling at an unsafe speed while approaching a red light.
7. The Defendant failed to observe changes in the traffic I
conditions resulting in the rear end collision with Plaintiff's
vehicle.
8. Defendant was issued a citation for Careless Driving, a
moving violation of the vehicle Code.
9. Defendant's negligence was the direct and proximate cause
of Plaintiff's injuries which include, but are not limited to,
severe back and neck pain, pain and tingling in her arms, and back
and neck stiffness.
10. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's
failure to use due care and operate his vehicle as a reasonable
person, the Plaintiff suffered bodily injuries and has incurred
various medical expenses which include treatment by Holy Spirit
Hospital and Herd Chiropractic Clinic. A claim is made therefore.
l1. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's
negligence, Plaintiff suffered substantial pain and suffering. A
Ii claim is made therefore.
l2. As a result of the injuries sustained by Plaintiff in the
automobile accident caused by Defendant's negligence and
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carelessness, Plaintiff h~s lost inoome from her employment at Holy
Spirit Hospital. A claim is made therefore.
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i WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Karen Teresa Gipe, demande judgment
il against the Defendant in excess of compulsory arbitration limite
I for pain and suffering, medical expenses, interest, court costs,
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Respectfully submitted,
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Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.,
2l0B Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania l70ll-4706
IDH 46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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I, Karen Theresa Gipe, state that I am the Plaintiff in the
above-captioned case and that the facts set forth ln the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I real.i ze that falee statemente herein are
subject to the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities
under l8 Pa C.S. 4904.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 96-2342 civil
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
KAREN TERESA GIPE,
Plaintiff
MAR~ EDWARD CAMPBELL,
Defendant
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO. THE PROTIIONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of
the Defendant, with respect to the above-captioned action.
Respectfully submitted,
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lIershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 96-2342 civil
KAREN TERESA GIPE,
Plaintiff
MARJe EDWARD CAMPBELL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DE'ENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Mark Edward campbell, by and
through his attorneys, James, smith and Durkin, to answer
Plaintiff's Complaint and aver New Matter aD follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments of paragraph three (3) and strict proof
of the same is demanded at trial.
4. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admittod that
Defendant's vehicle was a 1982 Ford Grenada bearing Pennsylvania
registration number AHF7843 and that said vehicle collided with the
rear of Plaintiff's vehicle. As to the remaining avor.ments, the
same are denied. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant i.
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a beli.f a. to
the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph tour (4) and
strict proof of the same is demanded at trial.
5.
Denied.
The averments in paragraph five (5) are
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading i. required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
6,
Denied.
The averments in paragraph six (6) are
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
7.
Denied.
The averments in paragraph seven (7) are
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
8. Admitted.
9.
Denied.
Tho averments in paragraph nine (9) as to
negligence and causation are conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
10. Admitted in part, denied in part.
It is admitted that
the Plaintiff has incurred medical expenses at Holy Spirit Hospital
and Herd Chiropractic Clinic. As to the remaining averments of
causation, the same are denied as conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
11. Denied. The averments in paragraph eleven (11) as to
negligence and causation are conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof i.
demanded at trial.
12. Denied. The averments in paragraph twelve (12) a. to
negligence and carelessness are conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof i.
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Mark Edward campbell r..peotfully
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requests jUdgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together
with costs.
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13. The answers in paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) are
incorporated herein by reference.
14. The Plainti ff' s actions are barred or 1 imi ted pursuant to
the terms of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Act, 75
Pa.C.S. 51701 ~ ~., the provisions of which are incorporated
herein by reference.
15. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which
relief can be granted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Mark Edward Campbell respectfully
requests judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together
with costs.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated'
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JOHN J. MCNALLY, III,
Attorney I.D. #52661
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
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Attorneys for Defendant
KAREN TERESA GIPE,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO: 96-2342 civil
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MARK EDWARD CAMPBELL,
Defendant
fJ;AINTIFF'S J.U!PLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MAT'l'BR
AND NOW comas the Plaintiff, Kar.en Teresa Gipe, by and through
her attorney, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, and rellpectfully
represents as follows in support of this Reply:
13. No answer requirod.
l4. The statement averred in paragraph 14 of Defendant's New
Matter is a conclusion of law not requiring a response, but if the
Court should determine this issus to be one of fact, it is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. The statement averred in paragraph l5 of Defendant's New
Matter is a conclusion of law not requiring a response, but if the
Court should determine this issue to be one of fact, it is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Karen Teresa Gipe, continues to demand
judgment against the Defendant, Mark Edward Campbell, in an amount
in excess of compulsory arbitration limits for pain and suffering,
medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, plus ,int~e.t
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MARK EDWARD CAMPBELL,
Dofendant
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, attorpey for Plaintiff,
Karen Teresa Gipe, hereby verify and state thatl
l. I am the attorney for Karen Teresa Gipe, Plaintiff.
2. I am authorized to make this verification on Plaintiff'.
behalf.
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Rsply to New Matter are
known to me and not necessarily to my client.
4. The facts se~ forth in the foregoing Rsply to New Matter are
true and correct to the bellt of my knowledge, information and
belief.
5. I am aware that false statements herein are made aubjeat to the
penalties of l8 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to un.worn falaifiaation to
authorities.
Reapectfully aubmittad,
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Camp Bill, Penn.ylvania 170U".'~";,.
10. 46430 Tel. (717~763-~"'.I"',,/}i!:!
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MARK EDWARD CAMPBELL, I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant I JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICA~OF SERVICE
I, Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire, hereby certify that a true
and correct copy of the foregoing REPLY TO NEW MATTBR upon the
person, and in the manner, indicated below, which service eatiefiee
the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by
depositing a copy of the same with the United Statee Poet Office at
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, through first clan mail, prepaid and
addressed as folloWSI
Karen Durkin, Esquire
John J. McNally, III, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH & DURKIN
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA l7033-0650
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