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Home My WebLink About00-00228 ." '"" ~ " .' ~ "I I I' I! 11 H II i ," II II Ii II j I ~ j , , ,I . SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff JENNIFER L. WILLIS, Plaintiff v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. ~- dd.-? d~ CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ';!:li;:;:H!!;;,i~lm1i:i;:'::i:,;;' 1 ,,'" , ' :,:,." y,p+nW1!1 PiiiB1;J;J3';;"h ::w"I1';;;I'l,,'I,,'t'.!",:., ,:,Y.~i;';1 \ ,;," '-1, <+WPPj) ""',..,'","'""I'II"I'II'I'III'.""M'.'."'I,'" ",'"',,di '.'.'". ' ,,)'j,jiqpl"l "ll ""', ':"':; " " ' ,,',"i')"';:'" ; ': " ,"'\>!L!' ,i "',', ' , '.' , "-',;{A",!ililUUi,:.d,.: ,"', ",r"J,ILIJ1fL ,l! till KiJi] ' , ' , ':: ;:;':ii,~~~jri~;;;:;'" ' "":"IAy,!!1, :!P;:i> :;::;:"'.':'1"" 'i!;,1':'~\;:,;li~\ljli\jl!~;i\illilj;j;::;;:; : ~i ~ Ii II I' i II Ii I I I CHRISTOPHER G. THALER & ARNOLD H. STEN, Defendants 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 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(s). You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 . FAX (717) 234-8212 ~ ,- , " . <., N. " "'N' ',,,~ ," ,,-- < "~,~ ,~ " -, ., ~ , _.~' ".', ,'.'", ' =":~ SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff JENNIFER L. WILLIS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. CHRISTOPHER G. THALER & ARNOLD H. STEN, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED '"", :,,:?;:':;:~{:~!;f1~jl;j!;m:~;::::: ,. "YH1I"lHPjiYH'jiJ'l : ~'i'i i","'\,'P'~'~;j.ifJ;';'; , . "P'/'b'-J;)J1HP!T,N,'"O,," , , , :'::::::;:;!;:ll!!~! l;l!ijl~\~"~ml~I.~t;:i;;i~'fi' ',;::;" '::" :::!::!:!;;:;I;!Jiijli::;i;l~;'':,.,:.:,.'::, ' , ,::!>: 'hl;!:;ffliMtjl!]gll~;'!,'J,,!""'!'i::!':):/, ',' '-<::1::,:;;;;;;;);':'", " ,:- :L>!;!!nl;;I!!i1:pj,':, '1 " ,j,,/4'i'i' ":',' ,~,:;::iti LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demand a 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 tomaro medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notoficacaion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion do demanda. usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiededas 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. .;:. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDAA UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 ':','{' SHOLlENBERGER & JANUZZl, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717} 234-3700 . FAX (717) 234-8212 I I , I I I II I j I l , II I I ''''','; , ,:,' ',:, ' ;.1 ;:';: ;;~:;; , , , ',,,, ",~.'." ' ,', '-' ,,~ . ;~,', - =.' "= ;,", --- ~~,~-"" " "' :,:,/,,,," "',," --'", ,'. ~ ,,~' ""'I SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff JENNIFER L. WILLIS, Plaintiff v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. c::I2V - .;J..2'1 tb;/ CHRISTOPHER G. THALER & ARNOLD H. STEN, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, by and through her attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and does respectfully represent the following: 1. The Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, is an adult individual who currently resides at 810 Acri Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. 2. The Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, is an adult individual whose last known address is 419 Sioux Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. 3. The Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN, is an adult individual whose last known address is 419 Sioux Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. 4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place at or about 7: 13 p.m. on March 29,1998 at the intersection of North Sporting Hill Road & Erbs Bridge Road, Hampton Township, Cumberland County. 5. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, was the operator of a 1993 Mazda 626 bearing registration plate number AWC4315. 1 SHOll.ENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106--0545 (717) 234--3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 "--',-~'" ','," "j,. '.' . <"-" ~", ~ " " ~-. _:.;.,~~~~.~~~,:':,~,:'~'~":'- . ',' ',,"""-' .., C,;;j iJ 6. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, was operating a 1989 Toyota Celica, bearing registration plate BMS9081. 7. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, was operating an automobile owned by the Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN. 8. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, was travelling South on Good Hope Road, approaching the intersection of North Sporting Hil Road and Erbs Bridge Road, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, was travelling East on Erbs Bridge Road, approaching its intersection with North Sporting Hill Road. 10. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, failed to observe a controlling stop sign and proceeded directly into the path of the on-coming vehicle of Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS. 11. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, had the right of way. 12. At the aforesaid time and place, the vehicle being operated by Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, violently struck the rear quarter panel of the automobile being operated by the Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER and owned by the Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN. 13. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following: (a) A non-displaced transverse fracture of the mid shaft of the ulna, left forearm; (b) Aggravation of patellofemoral syndrome; (c) Multiple abrasions and contusions; (d) Shock to the nerves and nervous system; and (e) Mental and physical anguish. 2 SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106--0545 (717) 234-3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 , " " ",,~ OJ , ' ,,,~.;., ;, ," '-""c."-' ~;"'~i:.<__.ii.>,, '_" COUNT I JENNIFER L. WILLIS v. CHRISTOPHER G. THALER 14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 of Plaintitrs Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 15. The aforesaid collision was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, in operating the vehicle owned by the Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN, in a careless, reckless and negligent manner as follows: (a) In failing to keep a proper lookout and to observe Plaintitrs on-coming automobile which had the right of way through the intersection; (b) In operating the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances; (c) In failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control; (d) In failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid a collision; (e) In failing to observe Plaintitrs vehicle approaching the intersection; (f) Infailing to operate the vehicle in accordance with the existing traffic conditions and traffic controls; (g) In permitting or allowing the vehicle to proceed into the intersection when he did not have a right of way; (h) In failing to yield at a stop sign in violation of 75 Pa. C.SA Section 3325(b) (i) In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist entering an intersection; 0) In attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could not be safely accomplished; (k) In failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already upon the highway; (I) In turning in such a manner as to endanger other vehicles on the highway; 3 SHOll..ENBERGER&,JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 . FAX (717) 234--8212 '''''''''c"c: I ~ I I I I I II,' I I I ~ ! ,_ ~ ,,'"'=. ' H' '~' ~,' ,'--t""'-""'~''""''''c.;"", ,'L"_ 'O",'0_'LJ (m) In failing to prudently proceed through the intersection so as to avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the highway; (n) In failing to observe oncoming traffic; (0) In failing to keep a proper look-out for approaching vehicles; (p) In otherwise operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner and in a manner violating the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 16. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFERl. WilLIS, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed. 17. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed. 18. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for which damages are claimed. 19. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, has and/or may in the future incur a loss of earning capacity for which damages are claimed. 20. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, has sustained a permanent diminution in his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed. 21. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, JENNIFER l. WilLIS, has incurred or may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which exceed sums recoverable under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility law for which damages are claimed. 4 SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106--0545 (717) 234-3700 . FAX (717) 234-8212 I~ ," '.' .', ",' "~ ,'-,~,i',' ",,-,-*,' ",,'~~--" ",..',' ,~>,'. ,:,,::J 22. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, has and/or may in incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter 8 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group contract, or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 1719. 23. At the time of this collision, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, was covered under an automobile policy with Liberty Mutual, policy #A02-281-814144-807. In purchasing this policy, Plaintiff purportedly selected the limited tort option. 24. Plaintiff's selection of the limited tort option was not valid because she was not provided with, nor did she sign, the limited tort option selection form pursuant to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. Section 1705(a)(1). 25. Plaintiff's selection of the limited tort option is not valid because she was not provided with a notice of tort option as required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. Section 1791(b). 26. Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, is entitled to recover the full extent of her damages, including all economic damages, because Plaintiff suffers from a serious impairment of bodily function as a result of injuries sustained in this incident. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, demands judgment against the Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT II JENNIFER L. WILLIS v. ARNOLD H. STEN 27. Paragraphs 1 through 26 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 28. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTOPHER G. THALER, was operating the 1989 Toyota Celica with the expressed and/or implied permission of the Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN. 5 SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 lJNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 ~ ~ ~ "',,," . h_.. "",,'-,__4" 29. Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN, was negligent in that: a. He entrusted the use of the 1989 Toyota Celica to Defendant, Christopher G. Thaler, who he knew, or should have known, had a reputation for reckless and/or negligent driving; and, b. He entrusted said vehicle to Defendant, Christopher G. Thaler, when it was likely that he would operate Defendant's vehicle in such a manner as to create an unreasonable risk of harm to others. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, demands judgment against the Defendant, ARNOLD H. STEN, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT ill REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF PURSUANT TO PA R. C. P. 1602 30. Paragraphs 1 through 30 of the Plaintiff's Complaint are made a part hereof and incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in full. 31. The below stated paragraphs are set forth as an alternative cause of action in the event that it is finally determined that Plaintiff has not sustained a "serious injury" pursuant to 75 fA C. S. A. 91705. Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, believes that she has sustained "serious injuries" as a direct and proximate result of the above- referenced collision. 32. At the time of this collision, Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WILLIS, was issued a policy of insurance by Liberty Mutual, policy #A02-281-814144-807. 33. Said policy was in effect during the time of the collision and Jennifer L. Willis is listed as a named insured. 34. At the time of the original issuance of the policy, Plaintiff's insurer, Liberty Mutual, did not provide her with a selection of tort options to sign as required by Section 1705 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. 6 SHOIl.ENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717} 234-3700. FAX (717) 234--8212 ~ _'- ~'C' 'C' e"_ ~ ' .", ,'-"~ < '~,.: ,") _ ,L' .~' ''''. .,,' "~e ,~:,:,;~;I . 35. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that she is entitled to the full tort option because she never signed a tort option selection form as required by Section 1705 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. 36. At the time of the original issuance of the policy, Plaintiff's insurer, Liberty Mutual, did not provide her with a notice regarding tort options as required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. S 1791.1(b). 37. Plaintiff, JENNIFER l. WilLIS, believes, and therefore avers, that she is entitled to the full tort option because she never received a notice regarding tort options as required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. S 1791.1 38. At the time of the original issuance of the policy, Plaintiff's insurer, Liberty Mutual, did not provide her with information regarding the cost of the minimum full tort coverage and the cost of the minimum limited tort coverage. 39. Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, believes, and, therefore, avers, that said tort selection is defective and invalid because of the omission of the above referenced information. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, JENNIFER L. WilLIS, respectfully request this Honorable Court grant her declaratory relief to the effect that the Plaintiff's bodily injury claim is governed by the "full tort" option. Respectfully submitted, SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, llP By: Dated: January '7 , 2000 7 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, UP 1820 UNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717)234-3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 ~ o . . . : SS I:~ ~) , Ii Ii Ii ~ I' Ii t I' I) " " il i; ! " Ii Ii j " I Ii r'J t; AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF DAUPHIN I, JENNIFER L. WILLIS , being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action; that the facts and allegations contained herein are based upon facts given by me to my counsel and are true and correct to the best of my knowlege, information, and belief; that the language of said <Th1PLAI NT is that of my counsel and that I have relied upon (j counsel in making this <Th1PLAI NT based upon my :; i: ~ information, ~~ - 1~){.!!Dj Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Public, this 7th day of January ~ 2000 NOTARIAL SEAL MARJORIE McNAUGHTON, Notal)' Public Susquehanna TWp., DauPhln2COUl17 ~ My Comm15slOfl Expires Nov. . scr.UPS,DOCAFFlD^VT SHOLLE);BERGER & JA:---lUZZI. LLP 1:'22 Li\<(JLE:::T(J\V~ 1'.1..\-\1' . r('\ B\.!\ 6('')4'; . H:\Rr.I~f\l'R\. f:\ l~l,'" ,';4-; (~i;\ :;,:,,1:-:\' . F:\\: (:-i~\ 2'-+..'i212 .. > F ALL-STATE-INTERNATlONAL, INC. ALL-SIATE LEGAl. A !?W;~~~O~1!i3-BL' 07166-GY. 07156-WH FORliIINO.; 0",6- ,~ I en S ~ ~ ~ 0' ...... ~ trj if; ~::<:l ~ 1:5 Q 0 o ~ ffi ~ s:~~~ ........ ~ ~ ;j b ~ ~ 6 6 '" N e; N ~ ~ ." , ~ ~ l:J '0 " ~ ~ \) 'YJ ~ ~~ :0,,^ 't,'0 \j ~ ~ '\ ~ '- ~ ~ N :> :x a € ""'OOJ rrI."f1 Z:o &is.;; =<:,.,;;. CO ;.::: ?ig ~'~ o c:> t_ :L'" :;<: - - .. ~ =;1 ~~ :::!'-r'; ..;b:.--:') s,,1{; Om ?i5 '< o ;"", . . JENNIFER L. WILLIS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA. NO. 2000-228 CIVIL v. CHRISTOPHER G. THALER and ARNOLD H. STEN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION. LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendants, Christopher G. Thaler and Arnold H. Sten, with regard to the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, NEALON & GOVER ~~~< James G. Nealon, III, Esquire Attorney I.D. #46457 301 Market Street, 9th Floor P.O. Box 865 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865 (717) 232-9900 ','n--' " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 24th day of January, 2000, I hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Praecipe entering my appearance on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to: Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road PO Box 60545 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 ~~~~ James G. Nealon, III, Esquire Dated: ()If;?.4tro ;.; ,', ,',...,;, ,", ,".,..,'. " ....,... ., " , ' .... ,,' ......' , , '.. ,,',', ' , '..' ..................' ' ' " " .........'i ' f:>:.J ..... ...... " ;;"" ..... ,.,..."..:.',..".,'." :: :, i""i;_~ ...........................' ...'.' '.;..' ............. ..'." ';;. ........;.';.. .. ...............>... , ............. '...'. ...... ..............;; , ......................... 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'ii ... ..,,,..i " . .'.'.". ..,..'. " .'..,. i ;. ,i ' " ".," "",; ,;,',ii..ii;i; ',...,.,.,.,.'............'.... (].:".'"'"u:.~",,,i,~...''' i"".,." '.. '.'" ';,,'...;.;',; ;i..".i. "L.,.,' ..'.. "ri;;>.....~..,- . ,....., , .... ;.;'..'.'.;.' ','" ',' ,,',' , "...."...,," ,', " '" ,...".....< ................".... ',"," , '" ..........:.... ;;;:;.'t ,":;;;.;,...;..,,:;::.:.:;.;,:;;::i:;; .::;....';.....;.. ,.... "...,..' 'i,..,.".'i,:.,....ii.,;...:..i..i,....:ii.i..i',.';i'.;.i'...i.:i;:i;.i?i..i'.i..:.:.;i.i,;.;!i;i.i.i...., .,.,....',.'...,........i.........",.i.i.,i.,.,..,..;i.....'...;......;i......,.'......:.:.'..'..'......,'...........,....,.:...:,....'..' ':. ."...., .. ......,...... . ......~ .. ..........'. ...............' .;.. . .'i ..;....i..ii.i..ii.i ,.,...., --' ." - ... - "'L' - \. SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2000-00228 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND WILLIS JENNIFER L VS THALER CHRISTOPHER G ET AL ROBERT L. FINK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, pensylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT, was served upon THALER CHRISTOPHER G the DEFENDANT , at 0015:40 HOURS, on the 14th day of January 2000 at 419 SIOUX DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to ARNOLD H. STEN a true and attested copy of NOTICE & COMPLAINT, together with PLTFF'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS INTERROGATORIES and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 8.06 .00 10.00 .00 36.06 :r'~r~~~e R. Thomas Kline 01/18/2000 SHOLENBERGER & JANUZZI Sworn and Subscribed to before BY:6il&iNt ..;7.::J~~ Deputy Sheriff me this ~ day of J./L" _.. ;2.Dvi) A.D. 0; d.L 0 a In.-"};, / ~ rothonotary , ~-- ,J w. " SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2000-00228 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND WILLIS JENNIFER L VS THALER CHRISTOPHER G ET AL ROBERT L. FINK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, pensylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT was served upon STEN ARNOLD H the DEFENDANT , at 0015:40 HOURS, on the 14th day of January 2000 at 419 SIOUX DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to ARNOLD H. STEN a true and attested copy of NOTICE & COMPLAINT together with PLTFF'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS INTERROGATORIES and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 6.00 .00 .00 10.00 .00 16.00 ~>1?~4<:~~ R. Thomas Kline Sworn and Subscribed to before 01/18/2000 SHOLENBERGER & JANUZZI BY:~~~;77/ Deputy Sherlff me this .J~ day of ;;~ oLO'v-'i> A. D . ~Q II-uP;,., A~'r othonotary , JENNIFER L. WILLIS, Plain iff IN THE COURT OF COMMOM PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2000-228 CIVIL CHRISTOPHER G. THALER and ARNOLD H. STEN, ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER 1-39. Paragraphs 2-3 are admitted; it is further admitted that on March 29, 1998, at approximately 7:13 p.m., Defendant, Christopher G. Thaler, was operating a 1989 Toyota Celica, Pa. Registration BMS 9081, owned by Defendant, Arnold H. Sten, in an eastbound direction on Erbs Bridge Road at its intersection with Good Hope Road, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; it is further admitted that at the same time and place, Plaintiff was operating a 1993 Mazda 626, Pa. Registration AWC 4315, in a southerly direction on Good Hope Road; it is further admitted that a collision occurred between the Thaler and Willis vehicles; it is specifically denied that Defendant Sten negligently entrusted the vehicle to Thaler; the remaining averments contained in the Complaint are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). NEW MATTER 40. Any damages to which the Plaintiff is entitled are to be reduced in whole, or in part, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, 75 Pa. C.SA 91701 et seq. " ~,; 41. Defendants believe and therefore aver that the Plaintiff is bound by the "Limited Tort Option" in accordance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act. 42. Defendants believe and therefore aver that Plaintiff has not sustained a "serious injury" as that term is defined in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act. 43. Plaintiff's claims are limited to economic loss only in accordance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act. Respectfully submitted, NEALON & GOVER James G. Nealon, III, Esquire Atty. 1.0.#46457 301 Market Street -- 9th Floor P.O. Box 865 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865 (717) 232-9900 .= ,,~'~"- ''",,--' ,~" , v ,__ _ 1""-- -'''''. "';1-""_': VERIFICATION I, Christopher G. Thaler, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.SA 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. CHR~!I~ Dated: '2.- to - 'UJ()() CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 24th day of February, 2000, I hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Answer New Matter on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to: Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road PO Box 60545 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 ~~~~ James G. Nealon, III, Esquire Dated: d. \ (). L\ \ CD . J: :> " " W IJI Q > w :;: ~ z c :> ~ " 1'1 " 0 " " )> " -I ~ '" 0 '" r ~ :u -l m '" p ;0 m 0 Z ~ Z 0 Z z w 1'1 z IJI 0 " > -< X '" -< r l?1 < '" en QI -l 0 :> ~ 0 Gl z m " 01 III ~ 0 :;; -l r 0 < J: ~ " ;;; "" ~ 1'1 0 r 5 ;0 QI 0 z " 0 QI " III 01 , ALL-STAll: LEGAL. A OMSrON Of ALl-sTATE" INTEIlNATlONAl, rNG. FORM NO., 07152-BF. 07162-Bl. 0716S-SV, 07156-WH , .":'1 .':"') .-, .... "-' I,:::; f',.) ~D -- ,: "'ikll' SHOLLENBERGER & J ANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attome s for Plaintiff JENNIFER L. WILLIS Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2000-228 CHRISTOPHER G.THALER & ARNOLD H. STEN Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW this Jo ~ay of March, 2000 I hereby certify that I have served Answers to Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents propounded by Defendant to the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: James G. Nealon, Esq. Nealon & Gover 301 Market Street, 9th Floor P. O. Box 865 Harrisburg, Pa. 17108-0865 Respectfully submitted. SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: Karl J Januzzi, Esq. Attorney 1.0. #65575 Dated: March J.11. 2000 ~-0 ;Mj~"~~~lr~~ ""'_~' ~.J""~;lif'~' ~W>oj . ~ ,~", .~ ~ ~'"'~''''' " .-. '1 ' . .~. '<""'" ,," . -" I:) c:> 0 c:: c::> -n :g: ::c '--! -003 "'" :I:::n ~g:) :;0 r'il .- .- -om z~ .r:- :06 03&:. C) ,,<:2, ~_I .J J;::C) = 5"-' , -n ~o :::;: :,..,0 b-O - om >c - .' -I S! N ~ -I -""." '.. ~". .,<'-- . ," " ',., -,.- .,.,,' '";,,,,'~ -',- -' "",'~ I,.;':",_,-,J-" .,',"" "h" ",~"'~,~.," ~--~",'. ._,,~,--..1,ti SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff JENNIFER WILLIS Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2000228 CHRISTOPHER G. THALER & ARNOLD H. STEN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED To the Prothonotary: Please mark the above-captioned action ended, settled and discontinued with prejudice. 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