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RONALD SODER a/k/a RONALD L.
SODER and ANN SODER a/k/a
and ANN E. SODER
9 Amherst Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER
5221 Stuart Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
KINDLY ISSUE A WRIT OF SUMMONS IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED ACTION
ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFFS AND AGAINST THE
ANT.
Ri ard C. Rupp, squire
Supreme Court ID NO. 34832
RUPP & MEIKLE
355 N. 21 'I Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)761-3459
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: October 15, 2002
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County of Cumberland
Ronald Sader a/k/a Ronald L.
Soler and Ann Sader a/k/a and
Ann E. Sader
9 Amherst Drive
Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
Court of Common Pleas
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Aubrey Keefer c/k/a
Aubrey Jean Keefer
5221 Stuart Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
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the Plaintiff h<rve commenced an action in C..bliLLawn__________n___________________h__U______
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-04992 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SODER RONALD AKA RONALD L ETAL
VS
KEFER AUBREY ET AL
RICHARD SMITH
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
KEEFER AUBREY AKA AUBREY JEAN KEEFER
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1936:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of October
2002
at 5221 STUART DRIVE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
NANCY KEEFER, MOTHER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
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othonotary .
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
Attorney I. D. No. 89271
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD 1. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k!a ANN E. SODER,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY: PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: 02-4992 Civil Term
AUBREY KEEFER clk/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire of Goldberg, Katzman
and Shipman, P.C., as counsel for Defendant, Aubrey Keefer c/k/a Aubrey Jean Keefer, in the
above-captioned action.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.e.
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Benjamin D A reozzi, Esquire
Attorney I. o. 89271
320 Marke treet
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing Praecipe
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the
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Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By
Benj . 'D. dr ozzi, Esquire
Attorney I. D N . 89271
320 Market S et
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
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Attorney I. D. No. 8927]
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-416]
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a!k!a
RONALD 1. SODER and
ANN SODER a!k!a ANN E. SODER,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY: PENNSYL VANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
v.
: 02-4992 Civil Tenn
AUBREY KEEFER clk/a
AUBREY lEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: mRY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Rule upon the Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of
service hereof or suffer judgment of non pros.
DATE: January 13,2004
By
Benjamin . . An oz~ Esquire
Attorney LD. 8 271
P.O. Box 12
Harrisburg, 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
TZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.e.
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AND NOW, this l!:l!5day of.
Complaint within twenty (20) days of the date of se
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, 2004, you are hereby ordered to file a
ce or suffer j gment of non pros.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that 1 served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Harri~j;!J.irg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the ! 7/1.., day of
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Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
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Attorney I. D. Np. 9271
320 Market Str~
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Attorney 1. D. No. 89271
GOWBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER alk/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER alk/a ANN E. SODER,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY: PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 02-4992 CIVIL TERM
AUBREY KEEFER c/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly file of record the attached Certificate of Service of the Prothonotary's Rule to File a
Complaint which was issued on January 14, 2004 and served on the date reflected in the attached
Certificate of Service.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.e.
Benjamin D. dre zzi, Esquire
Attorney I.D No
320 Market tr t
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
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Attorneys for Defendant
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
Attorney I. D. No. 89271
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, pc.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisbw-g, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/a ANN E. SODER,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY: PENNSYL VANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
. NO. 02-4992 CIVIL TERM
AUBREY KEEFER c/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have served a certified copy of the Rule to File Complaint
issued by the Prothonotary of Cumberland County on January 14, 2004 upon counsel for
Plaintiffs, by depositing same in the United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-
class postage prepaid on the / 5 tL day of . ~.r;;"I" <1 ~ '( , 2004, addressed to the following:
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Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 North 21"' Street
Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
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Richard C. Rupp. Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 North 21" Street
Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 1701 I
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RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AUBREY KEEFER
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Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
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 twenty (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 defenses 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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYL VANIA,
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. O~qqqc;;> l1lU!L
AUBREY KEEFER
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Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO 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 sus 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 detechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIA T AMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DlRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUlR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
AUBREY KEEFER
NO. 0 d -lj Cf qa C lU I L
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Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
And now come Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, and file the following complaint.
I. PARTIES
1. Ann Soder, Plaintiff, is an adult individual residing at 9 Amherst Drive" Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Ronald Soder, Plaintiff, is an adult individual residing at 9 Amherst Drive, Camp Hill"
Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Aubrey Keefer, Defendant. IS an adult individual residing at 5221 Stuart Drive,
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
II. FACTS
4. On or about October 17, 2000 at approximately 3 :00 p.m. Plaintiff Ann Soder was operating
her motor vehicle traveling west on Lowther Road in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, where Plaintiff Ann Soder had a green traffic signal for crossing
Carlisle Road.
5. While Plaintiff Ann Soder was operating her vehicle and crossing Carlisle Road, Defendant
Aubrey Keefer, operating her motor vehicle, traveling north on Carlisle Road from Cedar
Cliff High School, disregarded the traffic signal, which was red for her and proceeded
through the traffic signal, colliding with Plaintiff Ann Soder's vehicle.
6. As a result of the actions or conduct of Defendant Aubrey Keefer, the vehicle operated by
Defendant Aubrey Keefer did collide, strike and hit the vehicle operated by Plaintiff Ann
Soder.
7. As a direct result of being struck by Defendant Aubrey Keefer's vehicle, Plaintiff Ann Soder
sustained various injuries and damages.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
8. Plaintiffs incorporate all paragraphs stated in Plaintiff's Complaints though fully set forth
herein by reference.
9. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to keep her vehicle
under control while operating her vehicle.
10. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to operate her
vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.
11. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to keep a constant
or vigilant look out with respect to other traffic including Plaintiff Ann Soder's vehicle.
12. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to maintain proper
and adequate control of her vehicle.
13. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to maintain her
vehicle at a safe speed.
14. Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to be properly and continuously alert to all other vehicles
or traffic or hazards on the road.
15. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer operated her vehicle
negligently and carelessly.
16. At all relevant times, Defendant disregarded and violated a traffic control device and
Defendant Aubrey Keefer caused her vehicle to collide with and strike and hit the vehicle
operated by Plaintiff Ann Soder.
17. As a direct and proximate result of any or a combination thereof of the aforesaid acts of
negligence of Defendant Aubrey Keefer, Plaintiff Ann Soder suffered injuries and damages
and Defendant is liable to Plaintiff Ann Soder for the following injuries and damages
suffered by Plaintiff:
a. Plaintiff's pain and suffering and emotional upset;
b. Plaintiffs' financial damages as a result of this accident;
c. Plaintiffs' loss of enjoyment of life and life's pleasures as a result of this
accident.
d. Plaintiff's physical injuries including but not limited to soft tissue injuries
and/or neurological injuries to her neck, shoulder, back, spine, ann, hip, leg
and her side, and Plaintiff has suffered disabling pain, chronic pain and
numbness from the injuries.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant Aubrey Keefer for a sum in
excess of $25,000 Plus interest and cost of this suit which sum is in excess of the jurisdictional
amount requiring referral to arbitration by local court rules.
COUNT II - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
18. Plaintiffs incorporate all paragraphs dated in Plaintiffs' Complaints as though fully set
forth herein at length.
19. As a result of the Defendants aforesaid negligent acts or conduct, Plaintiff Ronald Soder
lost his wife Ann Soder's services to him as his spouse.
20. Plaintiff Ronald Soder has suffered damages by reason of the aforesaid loss of
consortium.
in excess of$25,000 Plus interest and cost of this suit which sum is in excess of the jurisdictional
amount requiring referral to arbitration by local court rules.
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R PP & MEIKL
Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
I.D. No. 34832
355 N. 21st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)761-3469
VERIFICATION
I, Ann Soder, verifY that the statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. * 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ANN SODER, Plaintiff
Date: '92.,7)'.,..,2.5 2c>00
VERIFICATION
I, Ronald Soder, verifY that the statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. * 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RONALD SODER, Plaintiff
Date: /;;/ z~/b "3
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this J.,..I day of February, 2004, I hereby certif'y that I
have served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy
of the same in the U. S. Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(Must be typewritten and subnitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argunent Court.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
RONALD SODER a/k/a RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/a ANN E. SODER
(Plaintiff)
vs.
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/ a AUBREY JEAN KEEFER
(~ferrlant )
No. 02-4992
Civi..1
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's IOOtion for new trial, deferrlant's
daru=er to canplaint, etc.):
Defendant's Preliminary Objections Pursuant to F'a.R.C.P. 1028
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a)
for plaintiff:
Address :
Richard Rupp, Esquire
355 N. 21st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill. PA 17011
(b)
for deferrlant:
!\ddress:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two clays that this case has
been listed for argurent.
4. Argunent Court Date:
Next available term
rated: 6/30/04
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AUBREY KEEFER,
Defendant
NO. 02-4992 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S PRAECIPE
LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
BEFORE HOFFER, P.J., and OLER, J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 29th day of July, 2004, upon consideration of Defendant's
Praecipe for Listing Case for Argument, following oral argument held on July 28, 2004,
and it appearing from a review of the record that the preliminary objections argued had
not been filed of record, and following a telephone confenence with counsel in the person
of Richard C. Rupp, Esq., on behalf of Plaintiffs, and Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq., on
behalf of Defendant, and pursuant to an agreement of counsel which anticipates the filing
of an amended complaint by Plaintiffs, the Praecipe for Listing Case for Argument is
stricken.
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P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attorney for Defendant
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RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYL VANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 0';.- L/99.:t QCJ~t...~EA.:r[
AUBREY KEEFER
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DiEMANDED
NOTICE
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 twenty (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 defenses 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 o~iIer 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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, :
PENNSYL VANIA,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO.
AUBREY KEEFER
.,
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE RAN DEMANDADO 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. U sted debe 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 defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previa 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 detechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIA T AMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE J)E PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLANI> COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO.
AUBREY KEEFER
.,
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT
And now come Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, and file the t:ollowing complaint.
I. PARTIES
I. Ann Soder, Plaintiff. is an adult individual residing at 9 Amherst Drive" Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Ronald Soder, Plaintiff, is an adult individual residing at 9 Amherst Drive, Camp Hill"
Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Aubrey Keefer, Defendant, IS an adult individual re:siding at 5221 Stuart Drive,
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
II. FACTS
4. On or about October 17, 2000 at approximately 3 :00 p.m. Plaintiff Ann Soder was operating
her motor vehicle traveling west on Lowther Road in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, where Plaintiff Ann Soder had a green traffic signal for crossing
Carlisle Road.
5. While Plaintiff Ann Soder was operating her vehicle and crossing Carlisle Road, Defendant
Aubrey Keefer, operating her motor vehicle, traveling north on Carlisle Road from Cedar
Cliff High School, disregarded the traffic signal, which was red for her and proceeded
through the traffic signal, colliding with Plaintiff Ann Soder's vehicle.
6. As a result of the actions or conduct of Defendant Aubrey Keefer, the vehicle operated by
Defendant Aubrey Keefer did collide, strike and hit the vehicle operated by Plaintiff Ann
Soder.
7. As a direct result of being struck by Defendant Aubrey KelJfer' s vehicle, Plaintiff Ann Soder
sustained various injuries and damages.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
8. Plaintiffs incorporate all paragraphs stated in Plaintiffs Complaints though fully set forth
herein by reference.
9. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to keep her vehicle
under control while operating her vehicle.
10. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to keep a constant
or vigilant look out with respect to other traffic including Plaintiff Ann Soder's vehicle.
11. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to maintain proper
and adequate control of her vehicle.
12. At all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to maintain her
vehicle at a safe speed.
13. Defendant Aubrey Keefer failed to be properly and continuously alert to all other vehicles
or traffic or hazards on the road.
14. At all relevant times, Defendant disregarded and violated a traffic control device and
Defendant Aubrey Keefer caused her vehicle to collide with and strike and hit the vehicle
operated by Plaintiff Ann Soder.
15. For the above reasons, at all relevant times to this Complaint, Defendant Aubrey Keefer
operated her vehicle negligently and carelessly.
16. As a direct and proximate result of any or a combination thereof of the aforesaid acts of
negligence of Defendant Aubrey Keefer, Plaintiff Ann Soder suffered injuries and damages
and Defendant is liable to Plaintiff Ann Soder for the following injuries and damages
suffered by Plaintiff:
a. Plaintiffs pain and suffering and emotional upset;
b. Plaintiffs' financial damages as a result of this accident which were
Plaintiffs' out-of-pocket medical expenst:s, such as non-prescription pain
relievers and massage therapy treatments and Plaintiffs' gym membership;
c. Plaintiffs' loss of enjoyment of life and life's pleasures as a result of this
accident.
d. Plaintiffs physical injuries including but not limited to soft tissue injuries
and/or neurological injuries to her neck, shoulder, back, spine, arm, hip, leg
and her side, and Plaintiff has suffered disabling pain, chronic pain and
numbness from the injuries.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant Aubrey Keefer for a sum in
excess of $25,000 Plus interest and cost of this suit which sum is in excess of the jurisdictional
amount requiring referral to arbitration by local court rules.
COUNT 11- LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
17. Plaintiffs incorporate all paragraphs dated in Plaintiffs' Complaints as though fully set
forth herein at length.
18. As a result of the Defendants aforesaid negligent acts or wnduct, Plaintiff Ronald Soder
lost his wife Ann Soder's services to him as his spouse.
19. Plaintiff Ronald Soder has suffered damages by reason of the aforesaid loss of
consortium.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant Aubrey Keefer for a sum
in excess of $25,000 Plus interest and cost of this suit which sum is in excess ofthe jurisdictional
amount requiring referral to arbitration by local court rules.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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RUPP & MEIKLE
Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
LD. No. 34832
355 N. 21st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
(717) 761-3469
VERIFICATION
I, Ann Soder, verify that the statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge. information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. * 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ANN SODER, Plaintiff
Date: 4r-. /'1 ;2.vo<-l
VERIFICATION
I, Ronald Soder, verify that the statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. * 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RONALD SODER, Plaintiff
Date: '1//1./0 cr-
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this I~ day of September, 2004, I hereby certify that I
have served a copy of the within document on the following by d,epositing a true and correct copy
of the same in the U. S. Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
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Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attomeys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/a ANN E.
SODER,
: IN mE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 02-4992
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTB~ OF EWfENDANT
TO PLAINTIFFS' AMENDE.D COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, by and through her counsel, Goldberg,
Katzman and Shipman, P.c., who ftles the following Answer averring:
I. Parties
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
II. Facts
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Deft:ndant is without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 4 and
the same are therefore denied.
5. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 5 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
6. Denied. The averments contained in panlgraph 6 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph 7 and
the same are therefore denied.
COUNT I
Neeli~nce
8. Defendant incorporates paragraphs 1 through 7 of this Answer as if set
forth at length.
9. Denied. The averments contained in parllg1raph 9 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
10. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 10 are conclusions oflaw
and fact to which no response is required.
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11. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 11 are conclusions ofIaw
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
12. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 12 are conclusions oflaw
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
13. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 13 are conclusions ofIaw
and fact to which no response is required. If a respons,~ is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
14. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 14 are conclusions ofIaw
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
15. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 15 are conclusions ofIaw
and fact to which no response is necessary.
16. Denied. The averments contained in patagrll~ph 16 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is necessary.
\VHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
dismiss Count I of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, with prejudice, and enter judgment
in favor of Defendant.
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COUNT II
Loss of Consortium
17. Defendant incorporates paragraphs 1 through 16 of this Answer as though
fully set forth at length herein.
18. Denied. This paragraph states conclusions ofIaw to which no response is
necessary.
19. Denied. This paragraph states conclusions ofIaw to which no response in
necessary.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
dismiss Count II of Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint, with prejudice, and enter judgment
in favor of Defendant.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, Defendant raises the following new matter.
20. Defendant incorporates paragraphs 1 through 19 of its Answer by reference
as though fully set forth at length herein.
21. Some or all of Plaintiffs' claims or causes of action are barred by the
applicable statue ofIimitations.
22. Some or all of Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part and/or have
limited by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
Law, 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~1701, et seq.
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23. Plaintiffs elected limited tort insurance coverage and are precluded from
recovery for certain damages alleged herein.
24. To the extent that the Plaintiffs have been paid for any damages, claims for
such damages are barred by the defense of payment.
24. The Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are limited by
the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Law and/or by the doctrine of
comparative/contributory negligence.
By:
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
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Benjamin D. And eozzi, Esquire
Attorney I. D. N . 892
P. 0. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for D,~fendant
Date: tD-(Lf--00'
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VERIFICATION
I, Aubrey Keefer, hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing document
and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties
Date: /O/3/o~
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Aubrey Keefe~
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a
copy of same in the United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class
postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
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SODER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
.
: NO. 02-4992
v.
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
By way of reply, Plaintiffs reply to Defendants' New Matter as follows:
20. No answer is due as Defendant makes no new averments. In
the alternative if an answer is due it is denied. To the contrary Plaintiffs
incorporate their Complaint as if set forth in full.
21. Defendant states a legal conclusion and no answer is required.
22. Defendant states a legal conclusion and no answer is required.
23. Defendant states a legal conclusion and no answer is required.
In the Alternative, Defendant's averments are denied. To the
contrary, Plaintiffs' Insurance policy at the time of this accident
was "full tort."
24. Defendant states a legal conclusion and no answer is required.
24. (Duplicate) Defendant states a legal conclusion and no
answer is required.
By:
i ar C. Rupp, Esqu.
Attorney I.D.No. 348
355 N. 21st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 761-3459
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
We, Ronald L. Soder and Ann E. Soder, hereby acknowledge
that we have read the foregoing document and that the facts
stated therein are true and correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief.
We understand that any false statements herein are made
subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RONALD L. SODER
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ANN E. SODER
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DATE: 3/.3/06
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter upon all parties or counsel
of record, by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, addressed to
the following:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
Goldberg & Katzman, P. C.
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.c.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attorney LD. No. 32085
(117) 234-4161
Attorneys fOT Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/a ANN E.
SODER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
: NO. 02-4992
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR DISCOVERY SANCTIONS
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 4019
AND NOW, comes Defendant Keefer, by her attorneys, Goldberg Katzman,
P.e., who state:
1. On or about February 16, 2005, Defendant served Plaintiffs with a
Request for Production of Documents and Interrogatories. (See Exhibit "A").
2. As Plaintiffs failed to respond to Defendant's discovery requests, on or
about March 23, 2005, Defendant Defendant sent correspondence to Plaintiffs
requesting answers to said discovery. (See Exhibit ''B'').
3. On or about April 1, 2005, Plaintiffs requested an extension of time in
which to ftle the production of documents. (See Exhibit "C").
4. On or about April 7, 2005, Defendant granted Plaintiffs' request for an
additional 30 days. (See Exhibit "D").
5. On or about May 23, 2005, Defendant still has not received Plaintiffs'
answers to the discovery requests. Accordingly Defendant once again requested
answers to discovery within 10 days. (See Exhibit ''E'').
6. As of the date of this writing, Defendant still has not received answers to
the discovery requests.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Court grant her request
for sanctions by entering an Order compelling Plaintiffs to pay all costs of court
including counsel fees for representation of Defendant Keefer in this procedure to
force Plaintiff to respond to discovery, including preparation and filing of the Motion
for Sanctions and preparation and attendance at any Court proceedings on this issue.
Plaintiffs should be compelled to produce answer to interrogatories and requests for
production of documents within 10 days from the court order and any other sanction
the Court may deem appropriate, including dismissal of this action.
GOLJ~L'PC
BY:
Date: September 9, 2005
T . renner, Esquire
ID#: 32085
Carly]. Wismer, Esquire
ID #92598
PO Box 1268
Harris burg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Defendant
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Thomas E. Bren !let"
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Guy H. Brooks
Jerry J. Russo
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February 16, 2005
Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 North 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Re: Ronald Soder a/k/ a Ronald L. Soder and Ann Soder a/k/ a
Ann E. Soder v. Aubrey Keefer c/k/a Aubrey Jean Keefer
Dear Mr. Rupp:
Enclosed please ftnd Defendant's Request for Production of
Documents and Interrogatories for answer by your clients.
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Benjamin D. Andreozzi
BDA:ar
Enclosures
cc: Debra A. Kos,LPCS,AIC (Claim No.: 010170518460) (w/out end.)
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Benjamin D. Andreozz~ Esquire
GOWBERG KATZMAN, P.C
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/ a ANN E.
SODER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
: NO. 02-4992
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES TO BE
ANSWERED BY PLAINTIFFS
TO: Ronald Soder and Ann Soder
c/o Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21 st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are hereby required, pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure No. 4001, et seq. to serve upon the undersigned, within thirty
(30) days after service of this Notice, your Answers in writing under oath to the
following Interrogatories.
DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Whenever the term "document" is used herein, it includes (whether or not
specifically called for) all printed, typewritten, handwritten, graphic or recorded matter,
however produced or reproduced and however formal or informal.
(2) Whenever you are asked to "identify" a document, the following
information should be given as to each document of which you are aware, whether or
not you have possession, custody or control thereof:
(a) The nature of the document (e.g., letter, memorandum, computer
print-out, minutes, resolution, tape l:ecording, etc.);
(b) Its date (or if it bears no date, the date when it was prepared);
(c) The name, address, employer and position of the signer or signers
(or if there is no signer, of the person who prepared it);
(d) The name, address, employer and position of the person, if any, to
whom the document was sent;
(e) If you have possession, custody or control of the document, the
location and designation of the place or file in which it is contained,
and the name, address and position of the person having custody of
the document;
(f) If you do not have possession, custody or control of the document,
the present location thereof and the name and address of the
organization having possession, custody or control thereof; and
(g) A brief statement of the subject matter of such document.
(3) Whenever you are asked to "identify" an oral communication, the following
information should be given as to each oral communication of which you are aware,
whether or not you or others were present or participated therein:
(a) The means of communication (e.g., telephone, personal
conversation, etc.);
(b) Where it took place;
(c) Its date;
(d) The names, addresses, employers and positions (1) of all persons
who participated in the communication; and (2) of all other persons
who were present during or who overheard that communication;
(e) The substance of who said what to whom and the order in which it
was said; and
(f) Whether that communication or any part thereof is recorded,
described or referred to in any document (however informal) and,
if so, an identification of such document in the manner indicated
above.
(4) If you claim that the subject matter of a document or oral communication
is privileged, you need not set forth the brief statement of the subject matter of the
document, or the substance of the oral communication called for above. You shall,
however, otherwise "identify" such document or oral communication and shall state each
ground on which you claim that such document or oral communication is privileged.
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should be given:
(a) The name, present address and present employer and position of
the person; and
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Support:
3. State the names, addresses, relationships and ages of all persons dependent upon
you for support or maintenance, or to whom you contributed support or
maintenance, at the time of the incident referred to in your Complaint, listing for
each such person the nature and amount of such support or maintenance paid or
contributed in the year preceding the incident referred to in your Complaint.
ANSWER:
Employment:
4. State for each employment position held during the five-year period prior to the
incident referred to in your Complaint, and since the time of the incident referred
to in your Complaint:
a. The name and address of your employer; the period of employment;
position held and nature of work being pe:rformed; and the name of your
immediate supervisor.
b. Hours worked per week; and your weekly gross and net income.
ANSWER:
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Non-Expert Witness:
6. State the names, residence and business addresses, and employers of each person
whom you will call to testify on your behalf at the trial of this matter, and briefly
state the subject matter of their proposed testimony.
ANSWER
Exhibits:
7. Identify by date of preparation, description, and name of person preparing, all
documents or other objects which you will introduce as exhibits at the trial of this
matter, identified with regard to the issues of liability (L) and damages (D).
ANSWER:
Accident:
8. Describe in detail how the incident in question occurred, including exact location
and time of same, and the events immediately before, at the time of, and
immediately following same.
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who:
a. actually saW the incident;
b. "'" p""eo' '" 0' n'''' m' ,"'''' ., IDe Om' 0' m' incid,n' "'" witn,,,td
it thJ:ough sight or hearing;
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the injuries or damages sustained.
ANSWER:
Statements:
10. Do you or anyone acting on your behalf know or believe that any written
statement (as defined by the Rules of Civil procedure) or any oral statement
concerning this action or its subject matter has been given me or obtained from
any person?
If so, identify (by stating the name, last known home and business address):
a. Each person who gave an oral statement and when, where, and to
whom it was made; and the substance of each such statement;
b. Any person who has custody of any written statements or those
reduced to a writing or otherwise recorded.
ANSWER:
Investigations:
11. Do you or anyone acting on your behalf know or believe that any investigations
were conducted of the incident which is the subject matter of this action?
If so, identify (by stating the name, last known home and business addresses):
a. each person and employer of each person who so conducted
investigations;
b. if different from the person identified in subpart "a", the person
who has custody of or possession of any written notes, reports or
other documents prepared during or as a result of the investigation.
ANSWER:
Insutance:
12. S",te wh'"", you"" cov"'''' by ",y typ, of ;",_re, rod",,", "'Y ",,,,, 0'
umbrella insutance in connection with this incident.
If ,", ideo"fy (\>y ,,,,ring"" =" ond \,., known hom' ond h,,""~' ,dd""~)'
a. each person who you or someone acting on your behalf knows or
believes to have relevant knowledge of:
the name and address of the insurance carrieres), the policy
number and the named insured;
the type of each policy, the amount of coverage provided for
injury or damage to each person, each occurrence and in the
aggregate for each cover2.ge, and effective dates;
if coverage is being denied by the company, state the reason
which has been furnished for the lack of coverage;
the amount of coverage provided to injury or damage to each
person, for each occurrence and in the aggregate for each
policy;
each e~clusion,. if any, in the policy which is applicable or
potentlilly applicable to any claim thereunder and the reasons
why you or the company claims the exclusion is applicable.
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ANSWER:
Injuries and Treatment:
13. State in detail the nature of all injuries you claim you suffered as a result of the
incident referred to in your Complaint and state the extent and nature of any
disability arising therefrom.
ANSWER:
14. Describe in detail the nature and location of any pain suffered on account of
injuries you sustained as a result of the incident and the duration and intensity of
such pain.
ANSWER:
15. Identify all hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or other institutions in which you
have been confined or received out-patient treatment because of the injuries
suffered and include the name and address of the institution, the dates of
confinement and out-patient treatment, the treatment and serves rendered and the
cost of each.
ANSWER:
16. With regard to each institution referred to in the preceding Interrogatory, identify
the institution, the name of the doctor or doctors performing or giving the
treatment or procedure, the dates when given or performed and the nature of the
treatment, examinations, evaluations and operations performed.
ANSWER:
17. State the name and address of each doctor, medical practitioner or health care
provider of any type whatsoever who has examined, evaluated or treated you or
from whom you sought treatment or diagnosis of any injury resulting from the
incident for treatment or diagnosis of any injuty allegedly resulting from the
incident, specifying the date of consultation, the injuty for which you consulted,
the treatment rendered and the cost of such examination or treatment. Specify
those physicians from whom you are presendy receiving treatment.
ANSWER:
18. When, where and by whom were you last examined or given medical attention
concerning the injuries received in this incident?
ANSWER:
19. State how each injuty you sustained affected your normal activities, describe in
detail the nature of such restraint, and indicate any present disability and the
percentage, if permanent.
ANSWER:
20. State the nature and estimated costs of all future medical attention, evaluation and
treatment which you have been advised you will require as a result of injuries
allegedly sustained in the incident and state the name and address of the individual
furnishing such opinion and estimate of costs.
ANSWER:
21. State whether or not you sustained any injuries or had any diseases, deformity or
impairment before or after the date of the incident which in any way affected
those parts of your body which you injured as a result of the incident. If so, state
the date of the onset of the disease or occurrence of the injuty, the nature,
duration and extent of the condition, and any health care provider involved in the
treatment of the condition.
ANSWER:
22. If you were employed on the date of the incident and make claim for lost wages
or loss of earning capacity, state the basis upon which you intend to compute y
our lost earnings or lost earning capacity, including dates missed from work, rates
of compensation and jobs you contend you could have performed.
ANSWER:
23. As to each of your alleged damages, including medical expenses, state whether the
expenses incurred have been paid and, if so, the source of payment. (Include
duplicate payments).
ANSWER:
24. If you have a family physician with whom you consult, state the name and address
of such physician and the date upon which you last consulted with him/her and
the reason for such consultation.
ANSWER:
25. Describe the weather conditions at the time of the incident referred to in the
Complaint, and state:
a. Whether the roadway was wet or dry; and
b. Describe the visibility a the time, i.e., good, fair or poor, and if other
than good, explain why.
ANSWER:
26. State whether you were familiar with the roadway and the surrounding area of the
accident in suit prior thereto.
ANSWER:
27. State whether or not the vehicle in which you were riding was repaired. If so,
state:
a. the date thereof;
b. the name and address of the person, finn or corporation making
such repair;
c. the nature of such repair;
d. the cost of such repairs; and
e. if written records or memoranda were made of such repairs, state
where, when and the names and addresses of the person(s) making
such records or memoranda, and the name and address of the
person in possession or custody of such records or memoranda.
ANSWER:
28. If the vehicle was not repaired, state whether or not an estimate of the necessary
repairs was made. If so, state:
a. the name and address of the person making such estimate;
b. if the statement was written, the name and address of any person
having custody of a copy thereof.
ANSWER:
29. State the purpose of the trip or journey you were on at the time of the accident,
and with regard thereto, state:
a. your exact destination;
b. your time and point of departure; and
c. the time and place of all stops and departures between the
commencement of the trip or journey and the time of the accident.
ANSWER:
30. At the time of the incident referred to in the Complaint, did you have a valid
license to operate a motor vehicle? If so, state:
a. state issuing;
b. the expiration date;
c. the number of such license; and
d. whether there were any restrictions on said license, and if so, the
nature of the restriction.
ANSWER:
31. Give the name and address of the owner of the vehicle operated by you at the
time of this accident, and state the make, model and year of said vehicle.
ANSWER:
32. What distance separated the vehicle you were operating at the time of the accident
from the vehicle which the defendant was operating when you first saw it
immediately before this accident?
ANSWER:
33. Have you ever plead guilty to or been convicted of any crime in this or any other
jurisdiction other than traffic violations? If so, state:
a. the nature of the offense;
b. the date;
c. the county and state in which you were tried or pled guilty; and
d. the sentence, if any, given to you.
ANSWER:
_Benjamin D. Andre zi,
Attorney 1. D. No. 2
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
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Date: February 15,2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the
United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid,
addressed to the following:
Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21 st Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, PA 17011
GOLDBERG KATZ , P.e.
Date: February 15, 2005
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Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esquire
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (117) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER a/k/a ANN E.
SODER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 02-4992
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFFS
TO: Ronald Soder and Ann Soder
c/o Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Pursuant to Pa.Re.P. 4009, as amended, come Defendants by their counsel,
Goldberg Katzman, P.e. and request the Plaintiffs (hereinafter "you'') to make available
to the Defendants, copies of the following documents within thirty (30) days of service
of this Request:
INSTRUCTIONS
If you object to the production of any document on the grounds that the attorney-
client, attorney work-product or any other privilege is applicable thereto, you shall, with
respect to that document:
(a) State its date;
(b) Identify its author;
(c) Identify each person from whom the document was received.
(d) Identify each person who received it;
(e) Identify each person from whom the document was received;
(f) State the present location of the document and all copies thereof;
(g) Identify each person who has ever had possession, custody or control of
it or a copy thereof; and
(h) Provide sufficient information concernJing the document and the
circumstances thereof to explain the claim of privilege and to permit the
adjudication of the propriety of that claim.
As referred to herein, "document" includes written, printed, typed, recorded, or
graphic matter, however produced or reproduced, including correspondence, telegrams,
other written communications, data processing storage units, tapes, contracts,
agreements, notes, memoranda, analyses, projections, indices, work papers, studies,
reports, surveys, diaries, calendars, films, photographs, diagrams, drawings, minutes of
meetings, or any other writing (including copies of any of the foregoing) regardless of
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whether you, your former or present counsel, agents, employees, officers, insurers, or any
other person acting on your behalf, are now in possession, custody, or control.
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
1. All statements, signed statements, transcripts of recorded statements or
interviews of any person or witness relating to, referring to or describing any of the
events described in the Complaint.
2. All expert opinions, reports, summaries or other writings in your custody
or control or in the custody or control of your attorney or insurers, which relate to the
subject matter of this litigation.
3. All documents, correspondence or other drawings, sketches, diagrams, or
writings in your custody or control or in the custody or control of your attorney or
insurers, which relate to the subject matter of this litigation.
4. All documents prepared by you, or by any insurer, representative, agent, or
anyone acting on your behalf, except your attorney(s), during the investigation of the
incident in question or any of the events or allegations described in the Complaint. Such
documents shall include any documents made or prepared up through the present time,
with the exclusion of the mental impressions, conclusions, or the opinions respecting the
value or merit of the claim or defense or respecting strategy or tactics.
5. All photographs of any item or thing involved in this litigation.
6. All statements as defined within Pa.R.e.P. No. 4003.4.
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7. All statements and/or transcripts of interviews of fact witnesses obtained
in this matter.
8. All documents identified in your Answers to any set of Interrogatories
propounded by any party in this litigation.
9. All documents which you intend to rely upon or introduce at trial of this
litigation.
10. All documents which substantiate your c1aims of damages.
11. Copies of your federal tax returns for the last five (5) years.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
By:
Benjamin D. l\ndreozzi, Esquire
Attorney 1. D. No. 89271
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: February 15, 2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the
United States Mail at Hartisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid, addressed
to the following:
Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
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March 23, 2005
Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 North 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Re:
Ronald Soder a/k/ a Ronald L. Soder and Ann Soder a/k/ a
Ann E. Soder v. Aubrey Keefer c/k/a Aubrey Jean Keefer
Dear Mr. Rupp:
According to my records, the outstanding discovery which I served
upon you is now due. Would you be so kind as to provide me with answers
to discovery within the next 10 days.
Thank you in advance.
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Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Re: iRsIer v. Keefer
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Dear Ben,
I am requesting your courtesies In that I would appreciate a
reasonable extension to file the production of documents In the Ann Soder
case.
.f there Is any problem, please let me know.
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Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
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355 North 21 ,t Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Re:
Ronald Soder a/k/a Ronald L. Soder and Ann Soder a/k/a
Ann E. Soder v. Aubrey Keefer c/k/a Aubrey Jean Keefer
Dear Mr. Rupp:
I acknowledge your request for a reasonable extension to answer
outstanding discovery. Please be advised that I will grant you a 30 day
extension to produce answers to the outstanding discovery. The answers
to this discovery should be forwarded to Thomas Brenner of this office.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
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355 North 21" Street, Suite 205
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Re:
Ronald Soder a/k/ a Ronald L. Soder and Ann Soder a/k/ a
Ann E. Soder v. Aubrey Keefer c/k/a Aubrey Jean Keefer
Dear Me Rupp:
Please ,Jlow this letter to serve as a follow-up to our letter of April
7,2005, where we granted you a thirty day extension to answer outstanding
discovery. We have yet to receive your answers to discovery in this matter.
I<:indly forward answers to me within ten days of receipt of this letter, or
we will seek sanctions for your failure to comply pursuant to Pa.R.e.P.
4019.
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I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document
upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
same in the United States Mail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage,
prepaid as follows:
Richard e. Rupp, Esquire
Rupp & Meikle
355 N. 21" Street, Suite 205
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Attorney for Plaintiffs
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.e.
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
NO. 02-4992 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of September, 2005, upon consideration of Defendant's
Motion for Discovery Sanctions Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4019, a Rule is hereby issued
upon Plaintiff to show cause why the reliefrequested should not be granted.
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RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
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Richard C. Rupp, Esq.
Suite 205
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attomeys for Defendant
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RONALD SODER
and ANN SODER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. D~ - 4.i19d.- Cit>;l<--r0LYt.
AUBREY KEEFER
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISCOVERY
SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO PA RCP 4019
AND NOW COMES PlaintiHs Soders' by and through their Attorney's
Rupp and Meikle.
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted
3. Admitted, however, as settlement negotiations were in progress.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted. However, PlaintiHs legal counsel informed
Defendant's legal counsel that they were being prepared.
NEW MATTER
7. Paragraph 1 through 6 above are herein incorporated herein by
reference.
8. PlaintiHs' had already provided the bulk of the requested
information to Defendant's prior legal counsel informally.
9. PlaintiHs have already answered said interrogatories and filed
them with the Defendant's legal counsel.
10. On October 3, 2005, PlaintiHs' Production of Documents were
filed with Defendant's legal counsel.
11. PlaintiHs' had filed a demand for damages with Defendant's
prior legal counsel stating the nature of relief requested.
12. As PlaintiH is still suHering from her injuries from this accident,
PlaintiHs and PlaintiH's legal counsel wanted to be as accurate
as possible in responding to the Production of Documents and
the Interrogatories from Defendant. The PlaintiHs were
unavailable during certain times these past few months and
Plaintiff's legal counsel was involved in a large family litigation
matter, which only very recently settled. However, PlaintiH's
legal counsel's oHices had informed the Defendant's legal
council's oHice that the Answers and Production were being
worked on.
Respectfully submitted,
RU AND MEIKLE
Richard C. Rupp
Sup. Ct. ID # 34832
355 N. 215' Street, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-3459
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, October 6, 2005 I hereby certify that I
have served a copy of the within document on the following by hand delivery
to:
Goldberg and Katzman
320 Market Street
Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
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Richard C. Rupp, Esquire
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RONALD SODER a/k/a
RONALD L. SODER and
ANN SODER alk/a ANN
E. SODER,
Plaintiffs
v.
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/a
AUBREY JEAN KEEFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-4992 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of October, 2005, upon relation of Thomas E. Brenner,
Esq., attorney for Defendant, that discovery has now been provided by Plaintiff's
counsel, Richard C. Rupp, Esq., Defendant's Motion for Discovery Sanctions Pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 4019, is deemed moot.
~chard C. Rupp, Esq.
Suite 205
355 N. 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attomey for Plaintiffs ~
~omas E. Brenner, Esq.
Carly J. Wismer, Esq.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Attorneys for Defendant
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RONALD SODER a/k/ a
RONAI.D L. SODER and
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiffs
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: NO. 02-4992
AUBREY KEEFER a/k/ a
AUBREY Jl:!.AN KEEFER,
Defe1ldant
: JURY TRIAL DhMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark this action settled, discontinued and ended.
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By:
Richard C. RUPPl Esquire
355 North 211t Street, Suite 201
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Counsel for Plaintiffs
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