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Home My WebLink About00-00941 - MICHAEL D. ROMO, : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff . ; NO. ac:x::D- Cf4 I C,,; 11e(f'r) v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW VIKAS K. PATEL, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendant 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 Comt your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are wamedthat if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Comi without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA nON 2 LIBERTY A VENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 ~ ' . ^ . -~ . r, " f ,. ' . , ., NOnCIA 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 objectiones a las 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 ostros derechos impOltantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO lNMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DlNERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA YA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFIClNA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA nON 2 LIBERTY A VENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 ;, ,,,,',_. ,", - . . '-- , [' , 1 ~ " MICHAEL D. ROMO, : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff . . : NO. C)O{))- 91/ ~ 7efY'1 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW VIKAS K. PATEL, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendant COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes Plaintiff by his undersigned counsel and respectfully brings this action at law, representing in support thereof as follows: 1. Plaintiff Michael D. Romo is an adult individual residing at 108 Market Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. 2. Defendant Vikas K. Patel is an adult individual at 6 Carothers Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. 3. On or about 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 1998, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle westbound along u.s. Routes 11 and 15, approximately one quarter mile east of the intersection at 21st Street. As Plaintiff was going across the overpass bridge to SR 1014 (the Harvey Taylor bypass), Defendant, going northbound in the southbound lane, crashed head-on into the vehicle driven by Plaintiff, causing severe front end damage to Plaintiffs vehicle and causing the airbag to deploy. "'~ '"'" " ~, - 1'~ "~ ",," e . I', ~ -~, w 4. The accident was due solely to the grossly negligent and intentional conduct of Defendant in that he: A. Drove while under the influence of intoxicants; B. Drove the wrong way on a one way lane of travel; C. Failed to yield the right of way; D. Otherwise failed to take adequate steps to warn motorists using the highway of Defendant's presence and position on the roadway. 5. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff has suffered the following property losses: A. Total demolition of Plaintiffs 1996 Nissan XE vehicle at a cost of over $17,500.00, at least $7,500.00 of which remain unpaid by Defendant. B. Loss of use of the vehicle for two weeks and the cost of substitute rental vehicle for that period at a cost of over $300.00. 6. In addition to property damage, Plaintiff suffered personal injuries requiring a course of chiropractic treatments for a period of eight (8) months. 7. Plaintiff, who worked pati-time in the evenings as a pizza delivery driver, lost $80.00 in wages and tips not covered by fIrst party benefIts. 8. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff endured continuing pain and suffering for back sprain and strain. He continues to have some pain and weakness. 2 -:;''-V;J ,,~ ,. ,"', ,- r - 9. Plaintiff has been prescribed a course of exercise course, for which Plaintiff had to purchase an exercise machine at a cost of$125.00. 10. In addition to being negligent conduct, Defendant's conduct was also grossly negligent, wanton, reckless, and willful, justifying exemplluy damages. II. The likely recovery in this case is within the limits of compulsory arbitration for Cumberland County. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests judgement in his favor in an amount in excess of $20,000.00, together with punitive damages, interest and costs of suit. Respectfully, Date: ~( I;A P'tJ K' nneth A. Wise, Esquire Id. No. 16142 126 Locust Street P. O. Box 11489 Hanisburg, PA 17108-1489 (717) 238-3838 Attorney for Plaintiff Michael D. Romo 3 1 ~ 'I:'" VERIFICATION Upon my personal knowledge or information and belief, I hereby verify that the facts aven'ed in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements or averments therein made wiU subject me to the criminalpenaltiesofl8Pa,CS.~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. v//Ir /If~ c1?- Michael D. Romo Date: '--',~~~ < , ,~ -~ ~~ .,j ;.! , ~qi .-.J'~i j~i -::!",i ''''I !;j~i <?:I1S5 ~ ! $\ ~: "1 >gJ ::Jz oZ i'Jt!j .{;i.>-l ~iJ: ;.. . '"it" S:~ :::(FJ 't!j -Cl ~ l..J1 9-J J:'> tt. ~ ~ ().! Ln i#. 4:- CJ1 01 o 1L 1 C) S -0;, . rn;"I-' .;::,'-:'..' .tY~~,: :;:,:,:} ~;~, ::? , c--:; c:) -',1 T<--\ ~:: :.i -- - .- @ r.- (1' " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 6th day of March, 2000, I hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Praecipe on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kenneth A. Wise, Esquire 126 Locust Street P.O. Box 11489 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489 G Jj ~ Matth w R. Gover, Esquire '__>'. ". _-, 'c-', "".~ . --~, I' - ~ -' '.'-, '- ''''-, , . MICHAEL D. ROMO, PLAINTIFF v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBELRAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 2000-941 : CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW VIKAS K. PATEL, DEFENDANT : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Vikas K. Patel, with regard to the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, NEALON & GOVER Ma ew R. Gover, EsqUire Attorney 1.0. #47593 301 Market Street -- 9th Floor P.O. Box 865 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865 (717) 232-9900 Date: 03/06/00 " - '........' .-." . , r '., "...,. .,....,., "" l:t~~~ ! . 1 ......... l .. ALL-STATE LEGAL, A OIVlSION OF AlL-STATE" rNTERNATIONAL.INC. FORM NO.: 07152-BF. 07163-BL. 07165-GY' 07156-WH ,. ~_.. . :r > :II :II W en Q > Z lD ;:: , C > ~ . PI :II 0 0 :II )> " -l , '" 0 " r " :u en '" p -I :lJ en 0 z en 0 z lD -I Z Z 1'1 z en 0 :II I > '" ~ f?1 -< x '" r < QI -I 0 ~ 0 G) " m , . Z (JI 10 , 0 > -I ,... 0 < :r ~ . ;; ." ~ PI (5 r 0 ;0 QI 0 z 6 0 :II QI m (JI . (') 0 0 c: <:) -n s: :z ..... -0 OJ '1> i;;~iJ1 mrn ;;:0 z:o I S~~~ ZS:; r.n ;;: -' ?o -0 j; :x (~:D ..".0 2:>) ~~ - , '* r".",n )1>: ~ Z ~ =<! (J1 ::il MICHAEL D. ROMO, PLAINTIFF v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBELRAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2000-941 CIVIL ACTION -AT LAW VIKAS K. PATEL, DEFENDANT : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Michael D. Romo, and his attorney, Kenneth A. Wise, Esquire 126 Locust Street P.O. Box 11489 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that the Answer to Complaint set forth herein contains averments against you to which you are required to respond within twenty (20) days after service thereof. Failure by you to do so may constitute an admission. Respectfully submitted, NEALON & OVER Matt ew R. Gover, Esquire Attorney I.D. #47593 301 Market Street -- 9th Floor P.O. Box 865 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865 (717) 232-9900 D'ffi 3/0/00 .," . e, ':'.~ ,-", .,'~~-:":l'" _ ~_ ;, ''''_~~:- ~,:_::-." ,<C_, ,~';. '-','""-'-~~'~" ,,-,,;-,,~.,,,~-,,, " "~ -, " ,>--',; ..',.__'-r"'..... ,""... . ~ '_ ."" .._~,,'''-".'"'',1. n, ,. <'" ^~ . .~ MICHAEL D. ROMO, PLAINTIFF v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBELRAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2000-941 CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW VIKAS K. PATEL, DEFENDANT JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Vikas K. Patel, by and through his attorneys, NEALON & GOVER, P.C., and files the following Answer: 1. -2. Admitted. 3. -4. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 1029(e). 5. -11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and proof is demanded at trial. WHEREFORE, Vikas K. Patel, respectfully request that the Complaint be dismissed with costs of this action. NEW MATTER 12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein by reference thereto. 13. Plaintiff's claims may be barred in whole or in part by application of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act. 'T"__,_; . ..f'-" "'1":'<<" ' ;:""" ,~ c,'_~'" """'~""^"~'"":::c,,,::-~",!''-,7_T__':'~',''' '.J'""', ,"-, 14. The Plaintiff has been fully compensated for the loss of his automobile. The Plaintiff's claim is without merit and should be dismissed. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Vikas K. Patel, respectfully requests that the Complaint be dismissed with costs of this action. Respectfully submitted, By: atth w R. Gover, Esquire Attorney 1.0. #47593 301 Market Street -- 9th Floor P.O. Box 865 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0865 (717) 232-9900 Date: 7::>~D!O() , --.' ,~:';":',~_::~~__J ,':-r:',',<f"!-'c'~'-- ^, " -.~,,~-: ',.-,- '- 1"',,,,_"- ':0' ~."' ^ '~".,- ^ 00 ~'''-,_'~~_''' ,.-."_,,, ,,",''',"f_'''!=l_,F'_8~''-_'',',,~.1 " VE.RIFICA TION I, Vikas K. Patel, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer 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. N.l ~k Vikas K. Patel CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this -L l1ay of March, 2000, I hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Answer on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kenneth A. Wise, Esquire 126 Locust Street P.O. Box 11489 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489 R. Gover, Esquire ~, ,n,">," 'r"i~ 'O;'!~','C~_',~, ~ ", ~o .'. >-,__~~""-~..,,,__ _,,' -- --, ",~, "b, . -, "",."..",,-_~,. i>, __ '" .,. ~,~,' ,-., ' . ,--,- ~", ' '," , , , AU.-SrATE LEGAL.- A PMSION OF ALL.STATE- lNTERNA'tlONAL, 1NC. FORM'NO~' 07162_BF. G7153--Bl- 07151>-GY' 0716B-WH . I > ;0 ;0 W Ul Q > III 3: . 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CLARKE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pensyl vania , who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon PATEL VIKAS K the DEFENDANT , at 1519:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of February, 2000 at 6 CAROTHERS CIRCLE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to VIKAS PATEL a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 6.20 .00 10.00 .00 34.20 ~~-.-~~ R. Thomas Kline 02/25/2000 KENNETH A. WISE Sworn and Subscribed to before By: ~TIff~ ~ De Sheriff me this J 3~ day of ~ .J..t.n.H:l A. D. q. '1:"" f2 ->>11..1";,. . ~I'J;: rothonotary ,,...J -- ~, "~~ " MICHAEL D. ROMO, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : NO. 2000-941 VIKAS K. PATEL, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION -LAW : JURY 1RIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR VOLUNTARY DISCONTINUANCE TO THE PROTIIONOTARY: Please mark the above captioned action voluntarily discontinued by Plaintiff with prejudice. (There are no pending counterclaims or cross claims.) -~ ~ . et A. Wise, Esquire Id. No. 16142 126 Locust Street P. O. Box 11489 Hanisburg, PA 17108-1489 (717) 238-3838 Attorney for Plaintiff c:\wp51docs\pld\zeiyoc.pra S<"" " i--':""- 7"", ,~ <, ,,'~ ' . ~ -' , Q. ~ "lJ -.,,", mCc' ii~? 0< .. r-' r'~ ~'-- ;2: C) 'b0 ~ Ji' -<:: .", >,. ,>"". r,,', " ~'IJ1 ~ .a1ill~~W~I!$(wOI'1j:11[ j.~ 1I'Iljjm~_, ~ 0 C>. , <::J ,. ~~:; .~ ;.':J c.o ;~' .'-, ':<!} !:' .,~C>- -.. '~~~i S;;J Sj.t~{ ~;-ni -< ~y .\.:> (J1 ,/IlJIUlll~It:!l~_,._ ,