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Home My WebLink About96-03418 d - Q. . ~ i ~ I ~ i I I ! - -; c;! i i . i I ~i ,- I ~ I QI I j/ ~ .~ L.t ~ -eli' tS '1 / I I {. ~ JI 00 - -j- rtJ , ./ 0, Z .1 v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: 'l(e} 1 tS (It't<: ( CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC., Plaintiff ALL AMERICAN PLAZAS, INC., Defendant NOT ICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against , the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing 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 money 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. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Le han demand ado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita BUS defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, 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. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. COURT ADMINISTRATOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I' v. NOI ALL AMERICAN PLAZAS, INC., Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, EAGLE FREIGHT-LINES, INC., by and through his attorney, Jeanne B. Wigbels, Esquire, and respectfully represents as follows in support of this Complaint I 1. The Plaintiff, Eagle Freight Lines, Inc., is a corporation whose principle place of business is located at B35 Wynnewood Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011. 2. The Defendant, All American Plazas, Inc., is a corporation which provides services relating to tractor trailer maintenance and repair from the All American Truck Plaza - Location Code 1, whose principle place of business is located at 11Bl Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. J. On or about April 29, 1996, Plaintiff's president, Earl John Mumma, Jr., entered into a service contract with Defendant wheceby Defendant was to check and repair as needed Plaintiff's . tractor trailer. 4. According to the work order, attached as Exhibit A, Defendant greased tractor, adjusted tractor and trailer brakes, and replaced air filter. 5. The bill for services were paid in full on April 30, 1996, and the tractor was released to Plaintiff. 6. Defendant was negligent in that it failed to properly check Plaintiff's transmission fluid. 7. On May 21, 1996, the transmission of Plaintiff's tractor heated up and dried out and Plaintiff's tractor and trailer were " stranded on I-78 near Exit 17. 8. The transmission would not hav~ heated up and dried out but for Defendant's failure to properly check and fill transmission fluid. 9. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff's transmission was ruined and the tractor and trailer required towing from Exit 17 of I -7 8 to C. Earl Brown, Inc., located at 4400 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17111, by Highspire Auto & Truck Repair Corporation. The cost of said towing was paid by Plaintiff. A claim is made therefore. 10. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff was required to pay costs for parts and labor for the replacement of the transmission and clutch. A claim is made therefore. 11. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff lost revenue which would have been gained had Plaintiff's transmission not been ruined. EXHIBIT A ,', ::i "'~\~ . ~I', Ii ~ ~ ~ ,~o:. ' .-f ~ .' .... a '. CJ i ('\") ~ ~i" L'.. 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Jill ! .~.'~i~h~lIB~3~U~ ~ i: III ~t:: I III J ~ Gl 'II ~ ~ \ PI i \~ ~ "'!i ill! i I ~~l~; Ulfj ~ ~:~ ~;; ~ I U',' d .~.~~ ~ rill' ~ ;~ i~1 ~ Ii , Iml lifl , . ~ ill! . "t,'- "- \ / "I~ ~ ~ " ~ I~ g ~ ~ I .5 ~ ~ ~ ' a . I I ~ g , .; , \ ..\ i " , ; ~ " ^, I ! ~ l~ 7~ - " 5. Admitted. 6. Denied. This allegation represents a conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Plaintiff's transmission fluid level was checked aud it was at an acceptable level. 7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations and proof thereof is demanded. B, Denied. The transmission fluid levels were adequate when the vehicle was worked on on April 29, 1996. 9-11. Denied, This allegation represents a conclusion of law to which no response is required. As to the facts alleged, after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations and proof thereof is demanded. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed without cost to it. NEW MATTER 12. The damages alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint were caused in whole or in part by Plaintiff's own negligence, said negligence consisting of Plaintiff's failure to inspect and/or maintain its vehicle at regular intervals. - 2 - .'.\ \:0:.- ". co .. r:'; -, ~; ,. ~ .- LU. . 1-:': () J. [F ~ ."~;I ", :.. ,.. :J ~~' . " _1' ,- J ) U'.. :j , G.: " =-:") (. , =J '~ It. t,.) ) ~ c. , ...J EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC., Plaintiff v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO: 96-3418 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ALL AMERICAN PLAZAS, INC., Defendant PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DRFEND~~T'S NEW MATTER AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Eagle Freight Lines, Inc., by and through its attorney, Jeanne B. Wigbela, Esquire, and respectfully represents as follows in support of this Reply: 12. The statement averred in paragraph 12 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. 13. The statement averred in paragraph 13 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. 14. The statement ave~red in paragraph 14 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. 15. The statement averred in paragraph 15 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. EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC. , I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I (,'/"./ v. I NOI (tv' . J '1/ j' I ALL AMERICAN PLAZAS, INC. I CIVIL - LAW Defendant I JURY TRIAL DEMANDED I i i I i I 'I Plaintiff corporation in the above-captioned case and that the ! II I VERIFICATION I, EARL JOHN MUMMA, JR., state that I am President of the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I realize that false statements herein are subject to the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities under 18 Pa C.S. 4904. -cp' 'ri J I ~CtliZ '/LftyJ t1L",,~,- -' Earl ohn Mumma, Jr., Pres~ ent EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC. DATED I 7 /1'1/ '1/ EAGLE FREIGHT LINES, INC. , : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : v. : NO: 96-3418 CIVIL : ALL AMERICAN PLAZAS, INC. , : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Jeanne B. Wigbels, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing REPLY upon the person, and in the manner, indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same with the United States Post Office at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid and addressed as follows: Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 BY: (/J~ ~ J anne B. Wigbels, Esquire Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. 2108 Market Street, Aztec Building Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706 PA Supreme Ct. ID No. 68735 Phone: (717) 763-1800 DATED: lh(l#~' . ..... U) (.- tr; .': ... :". ~- ,n ,-) , l"i-' .' I l..( ~::.t 1'- . . ... "'I ~" ;':1 .,' UJ" " J ". '.- ; -- " " ..... I C (1' u .,.. ," ~ SJ'J) ~ C'; i:'~ ':-"';l '"..;'" " ~ ~ U J~'_, ~ ~ U-, -- : ~-.' ~ It' C:: j-.', ,::j ,- ~ 0.. - ~ t", '::': 1..":"\ ~:1 -L I ". \ !:i, ~ , c'. I ~,j & :t LI:., ('- Ju.. t=-' '" ';5 ~. ~ u. .... 0 en '-.) " '. , ,\ '" ~- (.1\ ~l.: C:. \_: .- (' ~ ". , ~ . ,1.1 . " ~,~ qi., 0 p-' .....~ " : ~i t ," J ,!n " \.l.-. ,... \ uI'" ,- 'ltn [1;\ ',0- r .' ...., ,- I ,I. 0 U L' ~ .J rl~ J'....... ~" ~ > c~ \ ....... 'j '\ ~ ..... /? ~ ~ \J ~ .J J -< '1 ..J ~ oS ~0 ~, d \'" -i -.s ';:J ..,J -I- ~ "'" ~ ~~ j -=::::. ." ~ '~ ~ " ~ " ~ \J <$ ...::::. <::J)~U l'- ..-- -..- .._.-.--