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Home My WebLink About96-05958 :! " . ," .-.-. ~- No.31 MARY WELKER and ROBERT WELKER, wife and husband, Plaintiffs [N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs, 96-5958 CIVIL ERIC M[CHAEL LAY, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TR[AL DEMANDED [N RE: PRETR[AL CONFERENCE Present at a pretrial conference held January 7, [998, were Ronald Graham, Esquire, for the plaintiffs, and Dennis Reinaker, Esquire, for George Eager, Esquire, attorney for the defendant. This is a rear-end automobile accident in which liability is conceded. The sole issue is the extent of damages. Both parties have sought stipulations concerning the authenticity of records. Expediting the testimony in this case could result in a trial as short as one day. The usual number of juror challenges will pertain. January 7, [998 Ronald Graham, Esquire For the Plaintiffs Dennis Reinaker, Esquire For the Defendant :rlm ::U:D~(lFACr: or: po: :: r -"nT.~Y sa J'n -[} Pi-l 2: 16 C'" 'C".. . - ''', ,_ ,_( v...-o::,:; I_~, ,;..i '-~fl...JI\!J' PE.Nj\SYl'.~', \t.\ ~ iJOEC 3 0 1997 . \ CORCHIN, ORAHAM. ROSATO & MAUER, P.C. BY' RONALD M. ORAHAM, ESgUIRE Attorney I.D. 64483 The Commons at Valley Forge Suite Seven, P.O. Box 987 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482 (610) 933-3333 Attorney for Plaintiffs MARY WELKER and ROBERT WELKER, Wife and Husband COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. VS CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIC MICHAEL LAY NO. 96-5958 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' MARY WELKER AND ROBERT WELKER'S PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM I. NATURE OF ACTION Motor Vehicle Accident: Defendant, Eric Lay breached his duty of care to Plaintiffs by driving his motor vehicle into the rear of Plaintiffs' stopped motor vehicle. II. SALIENT FACTS On or about March 1995 on or about 8:00 a.m.. Plaintiff, ...... ~. , Mary Welker was stopped at the intersection of State Route 0641 and State Route 3005, Oak Rd. in North Newton Township, cumberland County, when Defendant Eric Lay crashed his Ford 150 pickup truck into the rear-end of Plaintiff Mary Welker's vehicle. _....'"~-'..',, - --'............ " _. " II I . DAMAGES As a result of this motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Mary Welker has suffered, among other things, acute cervical strain, rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder which has been surgically repaired resulting in permanent loss of range of motion, as well as traumatic anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and continuing headaches. Plaintiff expects to introduce a summary of unpaid medical bills totaling $ 2,019.60. In addition, plaintiff Mary Welker is seeking compensation for pain and suffering and loss of life's pleasures. Plaintiff, Robert Welker is seeking compensation for his loss of consortium. IV. LEGAL ISSUES Defendant has stipulated to liability. It is expected that Defendant will stipulate to the admissibility of a summary of the unpaid medical bills and medical records prior to trial. V. EXPERTS Plaintiff intends to present the videotape testimony of treating orthopaedic surgeon, David C. Baker, M.D. VI. WITNESSES Plaintiffs Mary Welker and Robert Helker 207 Running Pump Road Newville, Pennsylvania 17241 David C. Baker, M.D. 850 Walnut Bottom Rd. Carlisle, PA 17013 . . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MARY WELKER and ROBERT WELKER, Wife and Husband, Plaintiffs NO. 96-5958 vs. ERIC MICHAEL LAY Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT ERIC MICHAEL LAY AND NOW, COMES DEFENDANT, ERIC MICHAEL LAY, BY HIS COUNSEL, GEORGE H. EAGER AND SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE. I. STATEMENT OF THE DEFENSE ON LIABILITY AND ON DAMAGES The above-captioned action arises from an automobile accident which occurred on Monday, March 27, 1995 at approximately 8:05 a.m. near the intersection of Oakville Road (State Route 3005) and State Route 0641 in North Newton Township in Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On that date and time, both Plaintiff Mary Welker and Defendant were headed in a westerly direction. Plaintiff Mary Welker was stopped at a stop sign governing the aforementioned intersection. Defen~ant, Eric Lay, noticed that Plaintiff was stopped and attempted to brake his vehicle, but was unable to do so and rear-ended the Plaintiff Mary Welker. . ..,..-...-. . '.. .~ . . . The Plaintiff Mary Welker alleges that she has suffered acute cervical strain, rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder, traumatic anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and headaches as a result of this accident. Plaintiff Robert Welker alleges that he has been deprived of the companionship, care, services, earnings and consortium of his wife. II. ISSUES INVOLVED ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES A. LIABILITY 1. Negligence of Defendant. 2. Comparative negligence of Plaintiff. B. DAMAGES 1. Nature, extent, causation, pre-existing nature and value of Plaintiff's reported injuries. III. WITNESSES ON LIABILITY AND ON DAMAGES A. LIABILITY 1. Officer Wigelworth of the Pennsylvania State Police. Officer Wigelworth was the investigating police officer and will testify to the facts and circumstances surrounding his investigation of the accident and the results of his investigation. B . DAMAGES 1. J. Joseph Danyo, M.D., 908 South George Street, York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Danyo performed an independent medica~ examination on September 2, 1997. It is anticipated that he will testify pursuant to that examination and report which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A". A copy of said report exhibit A . lUUUt.lI'.... _'1'''''. Ill"AH""'O@ . . KDV ORTHOPAEDICS & REHABILITATION LTD. ORTHQPAEDK: SURGERY HAND SURGERY ABIUl'V ASSEs.s&.lEHT FOOT SURGERV TOTAL JOINT nEPLACE'-lENT SPORTS MEDICINE SPINE SURGERY PI1YSICAL MEOICINE ELECTRQOIAGNOST1CS PAIN MANAGEMENT J, JOOSPH OAN'O. M,O.. FAC,S, PETER J VANGIESEN. M.O.. FAC.S. SravI,.. J, TRIANTAFYLLOU. M.D, MICHAELJ, SICUAANZA. M.D. MCHAIL 8, FURMAN. M.D.. M,S. STEVEN K. GROFF, M.D. -.----- JOHN S. KRllPER, M.D. 11965-199." September ~, 1997 Oeorge Sager, lEequire lJ.7 Fruitville Pike Lanca.ter PA 17601 RIE. Mary Welker Dear Attorney lEager. The above wa. seen for an orthopaedic evaluation on September 2. 1997. The following history was obtained. H:r8TORY Ms. Welker is a 54-year-old right handed lady who injured the right shoulder on J/~7/95 in an MVA. She was the reetrained driver of a 1981 Ford station wagon that was rear-ended at the corner of Rt. 641 and Oakvil1e Road in Cumb.rland county. The back of the front seat broke. Consciousness was not lost. "The impact was so hard I thought my arm was broken. The pain stayed then. She was transported by ambulance to Carlisle Hospital. Treatment conshted of a shoulder x-ray. "I don't know if they x-rayed my neck." A bruise was diagnosed. The pain did not ease. A referral was made to Dr. aaker. Rehab was ordered. Exercises, heat and electrical stimulation were used. This gave some relief. "It helped my neck." An MRI was ordered of the right shoulder. A rotator cuff tear was diagnosed. Dr. Baker repaired the cuff in August 1995. "He said he also removed several spurs that were going into the muscle." Surgery gave relief to the shoulder. Neck pain remained. Therapy was initiated after surgery. "They worked with my arm until I got back range of motion." Currently pain is in the back of the neck and trapezial area on the right. Turning the head causes a "gritty" sensation. Headaches are frequent at the posterior base of the head. The right shoulder is "achy feeling" at times. "It bothers me if I use it a lot." Range of motion is limited. Cold. damp weather causes a slight increase in symptoms. Sleep is disrupted from neck and shoulder pain. The neck and right shoulder are stiff in the morning for a couple of hours. Pain medication is taken when the condition is severe. Household and personal chores are restricted. She cannot lift. The grandchildren help carry laundry. She cannot hang clothes on a line. Ms. Welker is not employed. Nor was she working at the time of the accident. lOa SOUTH GEORGE STREET YORK. PA 17403 PHONE: (717) 84""'800 fAX (717) S45-24311 EAST YORK OFFICE. THE CENTER FOA SPINE & SPORTS REHABILITATION The most experienced and comprehensive onhopaedic care for Central Pennsylvania. Established 1965, Her opinion is the condition has plateaued. Bending over, raising above the head with any weight in the armR are the moat difficult. is the worst. Right shoulder discomfort comes and goOls. the arms The neck . Page 2 September 2. 1997 RE: Mary Welker She is married and has one grandchild living with her currently. Smoking and alcohol uae is denied. Ms. Welker arises at 0600 hours. Household chores are done. Grocery shopping is done some days. She can cook the meals. Bedtime is 220 hours. Current medications include Humulin 42 unitR. Glipizide 10 mg bid, Reglan 400 mg daily, Accupril 20 mg daily, Prempro 0.625 mg daily, calcium and vitamins. No history of prior neck or right shoulder discomfort. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION She is quite cooperative. The records were available including the films. Neck motion was full with normal rhythm. She has tenderness over the right lower lateral masses and C6 spinous process. Mild amount of left mid-trapezial tenderness was present. No right trapezial triggering is evident. The scapulae function normally. Shoulder elevators and depressors are normal. I check the left shoulder first. That is her normal side. And that was done to get her acquainted with the exam on the opposite side. There is a standard anterior shoulder incision on the right. The rotator cuff is intact with all testing. There is no instability. She actively abducts to a right angle. Internal rotation is lacking by about five to six inches compared to the left side. External rotation. forward flexion, extension are normal. No instability, cracking, or tenderness are evident about the right shoulder. The AC joint is okay. I reviewed the MRI films of the right shoulder and they show a tear of the rotator cuff. Cervical spine films of 9/29/95 show a congenital fusion of the posterior elements of C2-3 and that is a common variation. She does have some evidence of a KlipDel-Feil impression of C1. The first and second cervical vertebrae structure on open mouths films are normal. I went through the extensive x-ray file including shoulder and neck x-rays. Neurologic evaluation of the upper extremities is normal. Reflex absent at the elbows. There is normal strength in the uppers at all levels. No sensory deficit is noted in the arms nor is there any atrophy in the arms. Reflexes are absent at the knee and ankles. Gait is normal. It is heel to toe. Balance is fine. Again. she was able to sit okay during the interview portion of the evaluation. . . Page 3 September 2. 1997 RE: Mary Welker A Med-X assessment was done of strength in the extensor muscles of the neck. She handled up to 76 inch pounds at her maximum of 63 degrees of flexion. She was projected to handle 234 inch pounds. The normal forward flexion is 126 degrees. The curve was ascending indicating strength was properly employed in the testing. We tested her right shoulder isokinetically on the Lido machine. The left and right side were compared in flexion and extension and they were comparable in flexion and extension. Total work ~as slightly more on the left than right, however, she had only done the right side in 9 seconds while she handled 16 seconds on the left. In abduction and adduction of the shoulders strength was 9 pounds left and 5 pounds right. In adduction they were comparable. Tutal work showed adduction of 9 foot pounds on the left, 4 on the right and in abduction 10 and 8 re~pectively. However the times that she had performed these tests reflect essentially the strength'is comparable. In going through external and internal rotation. strength is close. Surprisingly in external and internal rotation she endured longer on the right than the left. What does this all mean? Well. it means that she has a neck strain with some weakness in the neck. There is some myofascial element and a mild frozen shoulder is noted on the right. None of these conditions are serious, nor would they preclude her from working. The shoulder repair surgery did very well. There is some mild restriction of motion and it looks like that is what she is going to have. She mentions a lot of restrictions that I cannot find. I would classify her condition as mild but with respect to the neck and right shoulder. She has excellent strength in the arms. The neck problem would be classified as mild. DIAGNOSIS The diagnosis is chronic neck strain; post-operative status repaired rotator cuff tear, right, with partial frozen shoulder. DISCUSSION The point is she has a chronic condition and the condition is not as marked as she professes. I recommend the neck range of motion and strengthening program that she can do on her own as well as continued maximal, comfortable use of the shoulder and the shoulder exercises and that is about it. If I can clarify any of the above please call or write. SinCereiY'~ '1 . O~ .~ J. Joseph yo. M.D. JJD/ls/mjg . 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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Rule 212D Pre-Trial Conference Memorandum of Defendant Eric Michael Lay upon the person set forth below and in the manner indicated: First class mail, postage pre-paid: original and one copy to: Office of the Prothonotary Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013-3387 One copy to: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire Corchin, Graham, Rosato & Maurer, P.C. The Commons at Valley Forge suite Seven, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, PA 19482 LAW FIRM OF GEORGE H. EAGER DATE: 18 1.30 }91 BY: George . Eager, Attorney for De I.D. No. 27740 1347 Fruitville pike Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-7971 1. Plaintiffs Mary Welker and Robert Welker, husband and wife, are adult individuals who reside at 207 Running Pump Road, Newville, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant Eric Michael Lay is an adult individual who resides at 474 Crossroad School Road, Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant Leonard S. Lay is an adult individual who resides at 474 Crossroad school Road, Carlisle, cumberland county, pennsylvania. COUNT ONB - NBGLIOBNCB MARY WBLKBR V. BRIC MICHABL LAY 4. Paragraphs 1 through 3 of this Complaint are incorporat.ed herein by reference as if set forth at length. 5. On or about March 27, 1995, at or about 8:00 A.M., Plaintiff Mary Welker, who was operating a 1982 Ford Granada station wagon, was stopped at the intersection of SR 0641 and SR 3005 Oak Road in North Newton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 6. At said time and place, Defendant Eric Lay was operating a 1992 Ford F-150 pickup Truck which struck the rearend of plaintiff Mary Welker's vehicle. 7. Defendant Eric Lay was negligent and careless in the operation of said motor vehicle for the following reasons which include, but are not limited to: a. failure to keep said motor vehicle under proper control; b. failure to operate said motor vehicle with due care for the rights and safety of Plaintiff Mary Welker; c. operating said motor vehicle at a hig\l and excessive rate of speed under the circumstances; Auto\Wetk.er.Cmp 2 d. operating said motor vehicle at a speed of 50 to 55 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone; e. failure to maintain control of said motor vehicle so as to insure his ability to stop within his assured clear distance; f. disregarding the rights, safety, point and position of other vehicles on the road, including that of Plaintiff Mary Welker, g. failing to stop in time to avoid a collision with the motor vehicle operated by Plaintiff Mary Welker, h. violating Title 75 P.S.A. 53714 which was enacted specifically for the protection of persons such as the Plaintiff, Mary Welker, and/or i. negligence per se. 8. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Eric Lay's negligence, carelessness and/or unlawfulness and not due to any act or failure to act on the part of Plaintiff Mary Welker, said Plaintiff suffered great pain and sUffering, traumatic anxiety, depression, shock to her nervous system and other injuries, some or all of which may be permanent including, but not limited to, rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder, acute cervical strain, tenderness of neck muscles, tenderness of sternocleidomastoid and posterior strap muscles, tenderness in the right proximal humerus with contusion, decreased range of motion and limitation of movement of her right arm, pain in her shoulder and collarbone area, intense and persistent headaches, and protracted periods of difficulty sleeping. AUlo\Wclkcr,Cmp 3 9. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Eric Lay's negligence, carelessness and/or unlawfulness, Plaintiff Mary Welker has been in the past, and may continue to be in the future, unable to attend to her usual habits, customs, vocations and enjoyment of life. 10. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Eric Lay's negligence, carelessness and/or unlawfulness, Plaintiff Mary Welker has been in the past, and may continue to be in the future, required to undergo medical treatment and procedures. 11. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Eric Lay's negligence, carelessness and/or unlawfulness, Plaintiff Mary Welker has been in the past, and may continue to be in the future, required to expend various sums of money for medicine and medical treatment and procedures as a result of her injuries. 12. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Eric Lay's negligence, carelessness and/or unlawfulness, Plaintiff Mary Welker has been unable to engage in any occupation and therefore may in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 13. Plaintiff Mary Welker may recover damages under the full tort option provided by the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law Title 75, Pa. C.S.A. S 1705, at seq. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Mary Welker hereby demands judgment in her favor and against Defendant Eric Lay in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration. COUNT II - NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT MARY WELKER V. LEONARD 8. LAY 14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. AI&IIl\Wtatr,C'mp 4 15. Said automobile driven by Defendant Eric Lay was owned by Defendants Eric Lay and Leonard S. I.ay. 16. Defendant Eric Lay was operating said vehicle at the said time and place and within the scope of the consent of Defendant Leonard S. Lay. 17. Defendant Leonard S. Lay negligently and carelessly entrusted his automobile to Defendant Eric Lay when he knew or should have known that Defendant Eric Lay was a careless and reckless motor vehicle operator so as to praClcnt an unreasonable risk of harm to others upon the highway and Plaintiff Mary Welker. 18. As " direct and proximat.e result of the negligence and carelessness of Defendant Leonard S. Lay, Plaintiff Mary Welker suffered severe personal injuries and other damages as set forth herein. WK2RErORE, Plaintiff Mary Welker hereby demands judgment in her favor and against Defendant Leonard S. Lay in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration. COUNT THREB - LOSS or CONSORTIUM RQIlI&'1UtIlLDLL.JlB~LAY AND LEONARD S. LAY 19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 20. Due to the negligence of the Defendants Eric Lay and Leonard s. Lay, Plaintiff Robert Welker has been deprived of the companionship, care, service, earnings and consortium of his wi.fe, Plaintiff Mary Welker. 21. Au a direct ~nd proximate result of the injuries to Plaintiff Mary Welker. Plaintiff Robert Welkl~r has been and may continue to be h"Io}\\\'rlkcr.flllr 5 compelled to expend monies for medical attention, medicine and the like in an effort to cure his wife. 22. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries to plaintiff Mary Welker, Plaintiff Robert Welker has been and may continue to be compelled to expend monies for hiring help to perform the duties of the household previously performed by his wife. WHBRlrORI, Plaintiff Robert Welker hereby demands judgment in his favor and against Defendants Eric Lay and Leonard S. Lay in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration. CORCHIH, 0 , ROSATO , KAUBR, P.C. By: I' . Ronal M. G ham, Esqu re Attorney I.D. 64483 The Commons at Valley Forge suite Seven, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482 (610) 933-3333 Attorney for Plaintiffs Date: October 25. 1996 Auto\Wclker.L'\np 6 VERIFICATION Mary Welker states that she is a Plaintiff in this aotion, and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing dooument are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, and understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated 10. 2..S' 9' ~ '1) }11hv Mar W ker AU14>\Wrlkrr.C"nlfl '..'''~.: .'.'~ VERIFICATION Robert Welker states that he is a Plaintiff in this action, and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, and understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. e.s. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated IO'Z<;"Cj(., Q6t1- ~dvJ R ert Welker ^ultJ\W(~"r.('mjl , , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MARY WmLKER and ROBERT WELKER, Wife and Husband, Plaintiffs NO. 96-5958 vs. ERIC MICHAEL LAY and LEONARD S. LAY, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of George H. Eager of the Law Firm of George H. Eager as attorney of record on behalf of Defendants Eric Michael Lay and Leonard S. Lay in the above captioned action. LAW FIRM OF GEORGE H. EAGER 'PY: ./""'" : 0 ge H. E Attorney fo Defendants I.D. No. 27740 1347 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-7971 DATE: U,lJf9b , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY thar. I have this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance upon the person set forth below and in the manner indicated: First class mail, postage pre-paid: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire Corchin, Graham, Rosato & Maurer, P.C. The Commons at Valley Forge Suite Seven, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, PA 19482 LAW FIRM OF GEORGE H. EAGER B}': \- ~r.Ge r e H. Eagr, Esquire Attorney for Defendants I.D. No. 27740 1347 Fruitville pike Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-7971 ..-............ i;: co '- .( N .. 1-. " j .. Ill!.:': ''-I R(j .i~ ).:, Ro. ~ c.. . " ~~. L'- ):0' " . ,oJ L. <XI (;j 1... -,. :--. .::; "ia [.': f"? 'J!..t.. f'_ .., Q .'') .J U. (J . " , ...... ..- ... . _.........~,."....ir:~ ~:r.~~ .--... ..... IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MARY WELKER and ROBERT WELKER, Wife and Husband, plaintiffs NO. 96-5958 vs. ERIC MICHAEL LAY and LEONARD S. LAY, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NOW COME DEFENDANTS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR ATTORNEY, GEORGE H. EAGER, AND FILE THE FOLLOWING ANSWER: 1. - 3. Denied in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendants ask that judgment be entered in their favor and against Plaintiffs on all claims set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint. COUNT ONE - NEGLIGENCE MARY WELKER v. ERIC MICHAEL LAY 4. - 13. Denied in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendants ask that judgment be entered in their favor and against Plaintiffs on all claims set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint. COUNT II - NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT MARY WELKER v. LEONARD S. LAY 14.-18. Denied in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029(e). ~._---'...'. .--.-' . . WHEREFORE, Defendants ask that judgment be entered in their favor and against plaintiffs on all claims set forth in plaintiffs' Complaint. COUNT III - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM ROBERT WELKER v. ERIC LAY AND LEONARD S. LAY 19.-23. Denied in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendants ask that judgment be entered in their favor and against Plaintiffs on all claims set forth in plaintiffs' Complaint. LAW FIRM OF GEORGE H. EAGER BY:GeOr~Eag~:, ~re Attorney for Defendants I.D. No. 27740 1347 Fruitville pike Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-7971 . VERIFICATION I, Leonard S. Lay, hereby verify that I am a Defendant in the foregoing action, and that the averments of the foregoing Answers to Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that any of the averments of the Answers to the Complaint are based upon an understanding or application of law, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification. I understand that I am subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities for any false statements made herein. Dated: II /2.& I C( ~ . '.thrYY:Md 61 f" Leonard s. Lay CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer upon the person set forth below and in the manner indicated: First class mail, postage pre-paid: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire Corchin, Graham, Rosato & Maurer, P.C. The Commons at Valley Forge Suite Seven, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, PA 19482 I~W FIRM OF GEORGE H. EAGER DATE: /1 );n )q~ BY: --:? ~ J- George H. Eager~Esquire Attorney for Defendant I.D. No. 27740 1347 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 290-7971 ,r .=- '- l( f'.: I:':"~ .. Ulr: -" t.,). , f'" ; C.' . l. I.-l.. ()' C:l: (',f " '::.1' I lL. ~ < i I L.\ , , ., <.:.l I L,;'I U '"1 ,,'1 ,': CORCHIN, ORABAN, ROSATO , KAUER, P.C. BY' RONALD K. GRAHAM, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. 64483 The Commons at Valley Forge Suite Seven, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482 (610) 933-3333 Attorney for Plaintiffs MARY WELKER and ROBERT .~ WELKER, Wife and Husband VS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. CIVIL ACTION - LAW ERIC MICHAEL LAY AND LEONARD S. LAY NO. 96-5958 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION It is hereby stipUlated between counsel for the parties hereto that the Defendant, Leonard S. Lay, be dismissed from this action, and the caption of the case be revised to read as follows: Mary Welker and Robert Welker, Wife and Husband, Plaintiffs vs. Eric Michael Lay, Defendant. It is further stipulated that the Defendant, Eric Michael Lay, is SOlely and proximately liable for the occurrence of the accident described in Plaintiffs' Complaint. CORCHIN, ORABAN, OSATO' KAUER, P.C. Date: ~~I-q L._ By: y~~. -...--- RONALD . G H , EsgUIRE Attorney I. .~4483 Attorne ~PlaintiffS LAW FIRM OF GEOROE H. BAOER Date: 1j:L:zJ-tl----- By: /J ]v ~_ GE~EAGER, UIRE Attorney I.D. 27740 Attorney tor Defendants >- C'l ";. tr; ~ ' . .~. \--- , Ul~" ;:....; ~.;!~- .; .- -,. t'-'J- 0- , yi , .. C' ,'.l ; U.l~ rd tt,,,, ("':. . , i.~_ f-' - ~j ,'- r- 0 eI' L) BYI RONALD M. GRAHAM, BSgUIRB Attorney I.D. 64483 The Commons at Valley Forge Suite 22, P.O. Box 987-23 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482 (610) 933-3333 MARY WELKER and ROBERT WELKER, Wife and Husband COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. VS CIVIL ACTION - LAW LEONARD S. LAY JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ERIC MICHAEL LAY NO. 96-5958 AND PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly mark the above captioned case Settled, Discontinued and Ended upon payment of your costs only. GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C. By: , Esquire plaintiff b:: "I -,... .,~ ('>.: ~:: >-- ."l Uj~1 ~ I'. C}~'.l ;..1 If'( t..... 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