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AMERICANA FINANCIAL
SERVICES OF PA, INC.
355 North 21" Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 60 -17:~7
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,:
a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGERBRUBAKE~SHARON
LEARN AND RICHARD LEARN,
R.R. #2, Box 2563
Berwick, PA 18603
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Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action,
-..L Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to (
Theodore A Adler, Esquire
Reager, Adler & Cognetti,P.C.
2331 Market Street
Camp HilI, PA 17011
(717) 763-1383
Signat e 0 Attorney
Attorney LD. No. 16267
Date: March 22, 2000
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVEcNAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HA VE
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Date: . ?/.:J ~ 100
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REAGER, ADLER & COGNETTI, RC,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
2331 MARKET STREET
CAMP Hill, PA 17011-4642
1717} 763-1383
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES OF
PA, INC., 355 North 21" Street, Camp Hill,
PA 17011,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM: NO. 00-1739 -:: CIVIL TERM
FOR SCHOOLS, an Unincorporated Association, :
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM :
FOR SCHOOLS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
TRUST, a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN, DONALD
DILLMAN, WILLIAM ROBERGE, PHILLIP
HEILMAN, ROGER BRUBAlCER, SHARON
LEARN and RICHARD LEARN, R. R. #2,
Box 2563, Berwick, PA 18603,
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendants regarding the above-referenced
matter.
A JURY TRIAl. IS DEMANDED.
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Michael Balducci, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Telephone: (570) 286-4398
Fax: (570) 286-5414
E-mail: balducci@csrlink.net
Date: April 10, 2000
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Balducci, Esquire, hereby certify that a ~correct copy ofthe foregoing
Praecipe for Entry of Appearance has been served this day of April, 2000, by U. S.
First Class Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Theodore A. Adler, Esquire
Reager, Adler & Cognetti, P.C.
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
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Michael Balducci, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, P A 17801
Telephone: (570)" 286-4398
FAX: (570) 286-5414
E-mail: balducci@csrlink.net
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
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C~E NO, 2000-01739 p. .
CQMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVAN:J;A:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thamas Kline
, Sheriff .or Deputy Sheriff wha being
duly swarn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
but was unable, ta lacate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff .of COLUMBIA Caunty, PBnnsylvania, ta
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
lQth ,,~OQO , this office was in receipt .of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Casts:
Docketing
Out .of county
Surcharge
DEP. COLUMBIA CO
18.00
9.00
10_00
144.0'0
.00
181.00
04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
~~
R. Thamas Kline '
Sheriff .of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
Swarn and subscribed to before me
this -I" 'E: day of Y' 'f
2/HrO A.D.
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SHERIFF' ,S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
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C~E UCl, 2GGG-Ol739 p'__~.____
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL_SERVICES
VS
EA-INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
,
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM/SCHOOL WORKERS COMP
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff_of COLUMBIA
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
County, Pennsylvania, to
On April
10th , 2000 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
~ 00
10.00
.00
.00
16_00
04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
~~~
~. Thomas Kline .
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNE'!'TI
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 1'-1 J:3,--
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C)'T~
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CA.8E NO, 2000-01739 p_ _.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
CQDNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
Ek_INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
KERWIN J CHRISTOPHER
hut was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
10th , 200b , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff'-s Costs:
Docketing
Ou.t of County
Surcharge
'6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
~~
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
~worn and subscribed to before me
this. 8~ day of 0.,,,'1
~ A.D.
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Prothonot:. .
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
.
CASE NO: 20.0.0.-0.1739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Depuey Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to J,a'(J, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to. wit:
DILLMAN DONALD
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CpLUMBIA
County, pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
10Eh, 2Do.o. , this office was In recelpt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of, Coun,ty
Surcharge
6.00.
.00
10.0-0
.00
.00
16.0.0.
04/10/2000
, REAGER, ADLER
~~
. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this I'll:!:- day of ~JP
.2AnrV A. D.
q,'~'~.' . qr~t~~~~t:a~ '
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2000-0l739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
ROBERGE WILLIAM
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
lOth , 2000 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs;
Docketing
CTo.t of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
lO.OO,
.00
.00
l6.00
94jlOj2000
REAGER, ADLER
,.~
R., Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
Sworn ann subscribed to before me
this j 'I ~ day of Of A, -;
;2o-o-n A . D .
(J, a~
~prothonotary~
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
C~SE NO: 2000-01739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R._ Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to lao/, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
., to wit,
HEILMAN PHILLIP
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff' of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
lot:h~, 2000 , tliis office was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
,SO~~
R. homas Kline
Sheriff of cumberland county
& COGNETTI
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /41&- day of 0',,1
.:L1HfV A.D.
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Prothonotary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2000-01739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to la,:^" says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
BRUBAKER ROGER
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He theref.ore
deputized the sheriff .of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
loth ,2000 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
DDcketing
Out .of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
. lQ~OO
.00
.00
16.00
04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
so~~
R. omas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
Sworn and subscriped t.o before me
this l'f~ day of crn/
;Lo-v-o A.D.
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Pr.oth.on.otary
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO, 2000-0l739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
FA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff Qr Depucy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEpENDANT
, to wit;
IiliARN SHARON
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
lOth , 2000 , this office was in receipt of the
attached ~eturn from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
lO.OO
.00
.00
l6.00
04/l0/2000,
REAGER, ADLER
s~answe :~ ~',,' .~~
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, R.homas Klin " , .
Sheriff of Cumberlanq County
& COGNETTI
Sworn and subscrib~d to before me
this 1'1' fee day of ~
~ A.D.
~r-~ ~o~r~"
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
C~SE NO, 2000-01739 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
CDUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Depu~y Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
LEARN RI CHARD
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of COLUMBIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT DF SDNMDNS
On April
10th, 2000',' this oJ:fice was in receipt of the
attached return from COLUMBIA
Sheriff's Costs:
uoCketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
. 16.00
.04/10/2000
REAGER, ADLER
~~'
R. homas Kline .,
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& COGNETTI
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /'/t day of O;-J
o2-irv-D A . D .
gU1P~t~~~y~ .
HARRY A. ROAOARMEl, JR.
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PHONE
(570)389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 3BO
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784-0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(5701784-6300
AMERLCAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
,OO-CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COST$ l44.00
REFUND NONE
PENNA INSUANCECONSORTIUM
NOW, ""TUE, APR 4, 2000.
HIGH SBERIFF OF COLUMBIA.CODNTX,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I, HON. HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
., PE"Nl'fSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
. ,PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, .' PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, . THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 200er
THE WITHIN. SUMMONS , ._"
PENNA INSURANCE CONSORTlUM
BERWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA - PROGRAM ADMINST.
OF THE ORIGINAL, WRIT ANt) MADE KNOWN TO HIM
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AT
,AT Ol : 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
SWORIg, AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS._. TUE, APR 4, 2000
N~~L~ ~
SARAH HOWER "
ROADARMEL JR.
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NOTAAIAL SEAL
SARAH J. HOWER. Notary Public
BIocmsburg, Columbia County. PA
My Cammioslcn ExPires June 21. 2003
HARRY A. ROADARMEL, JR.
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PHONE
(570) 389-562"2
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE - P.O. BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784~0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784.6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
00- CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
PA INB CONSORTIUM FOR SqrOQLS
SHERIFF'S COST$l44.00
J<EFDND NONE
NOW, TUE, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF OF ,COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERU'J;: OF '-
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I, HON.' HARRY A . ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT' THRREQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYINANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL: 200,0 ,
THE WITHIN ,SUMMONS ,.0 . _ '
PA INS CONSORTIUM FOR SCHQOI:,B
BREWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TOED KOSTEVA PEOGRAM ADM INS TOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO , HIM
AT
, '- AT QJ.: 30 0' CLOCK.
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P-M,
SERVED
A TRUE Al:'fD ATTESTED COPY
THE' COl5lTENTS :THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
SWO~DSUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS TUE, APR 4, 2000
NO~Cf1~~ dJvtMA
SARAH HOWER
NOT ARlAL SEAL
SARAH J. HOWER, Notal}' Publk:
8/oCmSburg. ColumbIa CounlY. PA
My Commission Expi'toS June 21. 2003
Y A. ROADARMEL '- JR_
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HARRY A. ROADARMEL, JR.
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PHONE
(570)389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
_COURT HOUSE - P .04 BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 1781 S
FAX: (570) 784-0257
24 HOUR PHONE
1'570) 784-6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
KERWIN, J. CHRISTOPHER
00- CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COST$ l44.00
REFUND NONE
NOW, TUE, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF-OF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I, HON. HARRYA'nROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBLA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 2000
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
KERWIN CHRISTOPHER
BERWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA - PROGRAM ADMINSTOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
AT
,AT Ol : 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS ~UE, APR 4, 2000
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NOTARY PUBLI
SARAH HOWER
A.ROADARMEL JR.
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NOTARIAL SEAL
SARAH J. HOWER. No\aly Public
Blocmsburll Co/Uml>la CoUnty. PA
Mv CommIllIkin ExIlir86 J..... 21, 2003
HARRY A. ROADARMEL, JR.
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PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE - P.O. BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
. FAX: (570) 7(14.0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784-6300
AMERrCAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
DILLMAN, DONALD
00" CCDcOO1.739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COST$ 144.00
REFOND NONE
NOW, TUE, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF QF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT' g'ADDRES'S .
, I, HON. HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HERERY DEPUTIZE THE
- i PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF. THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 2000
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
DONALD DILLMAN
BERWICK, PA 1.8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADMINS'rOR
OF THE- ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO :fIrM
AT
,AT 01.: 30 O'CLOCK
VPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SWORN.AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS ..TUE, APR 4, 2000
SO ANSWERS,
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OADARMEL JR.
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SARAR HOWER
NOTARIAL SEAl.
SARAH J. HOWER. Notary Public
BloOmsburg. Columbia CountY. PA
My Commission Expire. June 21. 2003
HARRV A. ROADARMEl, JR.
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PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784.0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784-6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
00- CCD-001739
VS
ROBERGE, WILLIAM
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COST$ 144.00 PAID
REFUND
NOW, TUE, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINT~FF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I, HON. HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF ARPIL 2000
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
WILLIAM ROBERGER
BERWICK, PA 18603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADM INS TOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
AT
, AT 01 : 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SWORN ~D SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS 'TUE, APR 4, 2000
SO ANSWERS,
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NOTARIAL SEAL
SARAH J, HOWER, Notary Publlc
BIocmsllurg, ~ COunty,?A
My CommlSSion Expires June 21, 2003
HARRY A. ROAD ARMEL, JR.
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PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784-0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784-6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
HEILMAN, PHILLIP
00- CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COSTS l44.00 PAID
REFUND NONE
NOW, TUB, APR 4, 200D
HIGH SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
., I-,. HON. HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF ARPIL 2000
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
PHILLIPS HEILMAN
BERWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADMINSTOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
AT
,AT Ol : 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS TUB, APR 4,.2000
A. ROADARMEL JR.
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NOTARY PUBLICV
SARAHROWER
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NOTARIAL SEAL
SARAH J, HOWER. Nola!y Public
IlIoclT19bulll. Colombia County, PA
My COmmission Expires June 21. 2003
HARRY A. ROADARMEl, JR.
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PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 3BO
'BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784-0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784.6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
BRUBAKER, ROGER
00- CCDc001739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COSTS 144.00 PAID
REFUND NONE
NOW, TUB, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF , _
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEDilGnMADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I, HON. HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, , , PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY,PENNSYLV1I.NTK
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW,THIS 3RD DAY OF APRlLL200~
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
ROGER-BRUBAKER
BERWICK, PA 18603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADMINSTOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
AT
,AT 1 : 30 O'CLOCK
n UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COpy
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS TUE, APR 4, 2000
J:J.Arih ~ ciJ~
NOT PUBLIC.' ' ..
SARAH HOWER
RY A. ROADARMEL JR.
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NOTARiAl SEAl
SARAH J, HOWER. Nolary PooRe
BIoc~. Columbia COUnty. PA
My CommiSSlOl1 ExpIres June 21. 2003
HARRY A. ROADARMEL, JR.
.
PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 380
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
FAX: (570) 784.0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784-6300
VS
00- CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COST$ l44.00 PAID
REFUND NONE
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
LEARN, SHARON
NOW, TUB, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA ~9UNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS ,
, I, HON." HARRY A. ROADARMEL JR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO EEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, - THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 2000
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
SHARON LEARN
BERWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADMINSTOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
.. -AT
,AT Ol: 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SO ANSWERS,
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NOT Y PUBLIC
SARAH HOWER
NOTARIAL SEAL Puby
RAH J !-lOWER, No\alY C
~msbU;g. Cc\uml>ia County. ~
My Cofn<Ill&SlOO EllPIres June 21.
A. ROADARMEL JR.
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE .ME
THIS~ TUE, APR 4, 2000
3
HARRY A. ROADARMEl, JR.
.
PHONE
(570) 389-5622
SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
COURT HOUSE. P.O. BOX 3BO
. BLOOMSBURG. PA 17B15
FAX: (570) 784-0257
24 HOUR PHONE
(570) 784.6300
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
VS
LEARN, RICHARD
00- CCD-00l739
SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S COSTS l44.00 PAID
REFUND NONE
NOW, TUE, APR 4, 2000
HIGH SHERIFF OF COLUMBIA COUNTY,
SHERIFF OF
THIS WRIT DEPUTATION BEING MADE
PLAINTIFF. DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS
, I; HON. HARRY A. ROADARMELJR.
PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY DEPUTIZE THE
, PENNSYLVANIA, TO EXECUTE
AT THE REQUEST AND RISK OF THE
SHERIFF, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
NOW, THIS 3RD DAY OF APRIL 2QOO
THE WITHIN SUMMONS
RICHARD LEARN
BERWICK, PA l8603
BY HANDING TO ED KOSTEVA PROGRAM ADMINSTOR
OF THE ORIGINAL WRIT AND MADE KNOWN TO HIM
AT
,AT Ol : 30 O'CLOCK
UPON
R.R.#2 BOX 2563
P M, SERVED
A TRUE AND ATTESTED COPY
THE CONTENTS THEREOF.
SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS TUE, APR 4, 2000
SO ANSWERS,
X
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Y A. ROADARMEL JR.
NO-~J{l~o.ti~ ctIow&<J
SARAH HOWER
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NOTARIA~ SEAL
SARAH J, HOWER. Notar( pooRe
BIocmSbUIll Columbia County, PA
My CommissiOn Elqli.... June 21. 2003
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Service~ of PA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, et. al.
Serve: ~ennsylvania Insurance ConsortRtm20-1739 Civil
for Schools .
NOw,
3/24/
,20 C (J , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTy, P A, do
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hereby deputize the Sheriff of Col_u.Il\bia
County to exe,cute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
~~1lt~~6ounty, PA
Affidavit of Service
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,20-, at
o'clock
M, served the
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upon
at
by handing to
copy of the original
a
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
1:::ounty, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
methis_dayof ,20_
COSTS
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J:vfiLEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
$
$
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Iil The Court of Common fleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Servic~s of PA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance Cons.ortium for Schools, et. al:
Serve: Pennsylvania Insurance Consur:N!6!m20-l739 CilTil,
for School's Workers' ' ,'. ' .
Compens~tion Trust
NoW,
3/24/
, 20uQ c; , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Columbia
County to exe.cute this Writ, this
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deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
r-:<<l1el1~~lounty, PA
'Affidavit of Service
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, 20------,' at
o'clo.ck
M_ served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
.copy of the original
a
and made Imown to
the .contents thereof.
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Sheriff of
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Sworn and subscribed before
methis_dayof ,20_
COSTS
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Services of PA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance 'Consor'fium for Schools, eL al.
Serve: J. Christopher Kerwin No. 20-1739 Civil,
NQw,
3/241
n, 20 C C , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Columbia
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
~~jjtr"A'f;'~lounty, PA
Affidavit of Service
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,20--, at
o'clock
M. served the
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by handing to
copy of the original
a
and made known to
the contents thereof.
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Sheriff of
County, PA
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Sworn and subscribed before
me~this ~ day of , 20_
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
$
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Iil The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial-Services of PA, Inc..
VB.
Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for ~chools, et. al.
Serve: Donald Dillman No. 20-1739 Civil
,Now
,
..3/24/
,20 ()C , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff OfCalumbia
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of Service
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,20-, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
copy ofthe original
a
and made mown to
the contents thereof.
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Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this _.day of ,20_
COSTS
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:MILEAGE
AFFIDA VIT
$
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. In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Serv,ices of PA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania .Insurance Cons;ortium for Schools, et. al.
Serve: william Roberge No. 20''-1739 Civil,
NQw,
3/24/
,20 (I if) , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Columbia
-CQunty to execute this Writ, this
deputation beingmade at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of Service
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,20-, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handin g to
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a
and made Imown to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of
,20
,-
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
$
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InThe Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Services ofPA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance ,Consortium for Schools, et. al.
Serve: ~Phillip Heilman No. 20-1739 C'ivil
Now,
3/24/
. ,20 Q C; , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
,
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Co lumb ia
County to exe,cute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of Service
Now,
,20---, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
coPY of the origiIJal
a
and made lmown to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
,20
,~
COSTS
SERVICE
:MILEAGE
AFFIDA VIT
$
Swom and subscribed before
me this ~ day of
$
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Am",ricana Financial Services of PA, Inc.'
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance Con>;ortium for, Schools, ej:. al.
Serve: Roger Brubaker No. 20-1739 Civil
Now,
3/24/
,20" (j , I, SHERIFF OF CUIvIBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Columbia
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
1': "'":~~~~lounty, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
,20-, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
copy ofthe oliginal
a
,and made Imowu to '
the contents thereof.
, So answers,
Sheriff of
County, P A
Sworn and subscribed before
me this_day of ,20_
COSTS
SERV1CE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT ,
$
$
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'In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Americana Financial Services of PA, Inc.
VS. _u
Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, et. al.
Serve: _ Sharon Learn No. 20-1739 Civil
Now,
3/24/
,200<.1, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Coli-unO;;;a
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
~~llerif.f~~ount.l" PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
,20_, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
copy of the original
a
and made ]mown to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
CountY. PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of ; 20 ,
COSTS
SERVICE
:rv.IlI,EAGE
AFFIDA VlT
$
$
, In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Am!>ricana Financial Se;J;"vices of'FA, Inc.
VS.
Pennsylvania Insurance ~onsortium for Schools, et. al.
Serve: Richard LearnH-No_ 20-1739 Civil
NOw,
3/24/
, ,200 C, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the SheriffOf Columbia
Co~ty to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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. ltenlI;;'~ an lounty, P A
Affidavit of Service
Now,
,20-, at ,
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
copy of the origirial
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before- ,
me this -----'- day of , 20 ~
COSTS
SERVICE
.MILEAGE
AFFIDA.VIT
$
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,
AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES OF
PA, INC., 355 North 21" Street, Camp HilI,
PA 17011,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM: NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
FOR SCHOOLS, an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM :
FOR SCHOOLS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
TRUST, a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN, DONALD
DILLMAN, WILLIAM ROBERGE, PHILLIP
HEILMAN, ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN and RICHARD LEARN, R. R. #2,
Box 2563, Berwick, PA 18603, --
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY
Kindly issue a Rule to Plaintiff to file a Complaint in the above-captioned action within
twenty (20) days from the date of the Rule or suffer iljudgment of non pros.
A TIJRY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
Date: April 12, 2000
r"
ichael Balducci, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury,PA 17801
Telephone: (570) 286-4398
Fax: (570) 286-5414
E-mail: balducci@csrlink.net
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Balducci, Esquire, hereby certifY that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing
Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint has been served this 12th day of April, 2000, by U. S. First
Class Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Theodore A. Adler, Esquire
Reager, Adler & Cognetti, P.C.
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Defendants
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PAl 7801
Telephone: (570) 286-4398
Fax: (570) 286-5414
E-mail: balducci@csr1ink.net
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AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVIcES OF
P A, INC., 355 North 21 st Street, Camp Hill,
PA 17011,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COuRT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CNIL ACTION - LAW
v.
PENNSYLVANIA INST..JRA.'NCE CONSORTIUM : NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
FOR SCHOOLS, an Unincorporated Association, :
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM :
FOR SCHOOLS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
TRUST, a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHBR KERWIN, bONALD
DILLMAN, WILLIAM ROIlERGE, PHILLIP
HEILMAN, ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN and RICHARD LEARN, R. R. #2,
Box 2563, Berwick, P A 18603,
Defendants
RULE
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
AND NOW, this l~ day of April, 2000, upon Praecipe ofthe above-captioned
.
Defendants, you are ruled to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service hereof or a
judgment of non pros will be entered against you.
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SERVICES OF PA, INC.,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : NO.00-1739-CNILTERM
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,
a PemlSylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RICHARD LEARN,
Defendants
NOTICF. TO PI,RAD
To: Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schoo]s, Pennsy]vania Insurance
Consortium for Schools Workers' Compensation Trust, J. Christopher Kerwin, Donald
Dillman, William Roberge, Phillip Heilman, Roger Brubaker, Sharon Learn and Richard
Learn, c/o their attorney, Michael Balducci, Esquire
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE
HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Date: May 4, 2000
Theodore A. Adler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
(717) 763-1383
.Attorneys for Plaintiff
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AMERICANA FINANCIAL
SERVICES OF PENNSYL VANIA, INC.,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v, NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,
a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRlSTOPHERKERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN, ,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RICHARD LEARN,
Defendants
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Americana Financial Services of Pennsy]vania, Inc. (hereinafter
"Americana"), a Pennsylvania corporation with offices at 355 North 21" Street, Camp HilI,
Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. Defendant Pennsylvania Insurance Consortiwn for Schools (hereinafter "PICS") is
an unincorporated association; Defendant Penrisylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools Workers'
Compensation Trust (hereinafter "PICS Trust'') is a Pennsylvania common law trust; and Defendants
Kerwin, Dillman, Roberge, Heilman, Brubaker, Learn and Learn are Trustees of the PICS Trust. All
of the Defendants have a business address ofR.R. #2, Box 2563, Berwick, Pennsylvania, 18603.
3_ Americana is an insurance broker licensed in Pennsylvania, which provides a variety
of insurance related services including marketing and administration services on a fee or commission
basis.
4. Prior to July 1, 1999, Sedgwick James of Pennsylvania lnc. (hereinafter "Sedgwick")
was the Marketing and lnsurance Administrator for PICS and the PICS Trust in connection with the
placement and administrafionof1iability and 'Yorkers' compensation insurance.
5. In May, 1999, Sedgwick, as part of a reorganization and merger, entered into an
agreement to sell certain ofits assets to .Americana. Included among the assets were the insurance
contracts, programs and arrangements between PICS and the PICS Trust, and Sedgwick. The sale
was conditioned on PICS and the PICS Trust accepting the assignment.
6_ OnMay 14, 1999, Americana provided to PICS and the PICS Trust a Memorandum
of Understanding with respect to the assignment to Americana ofthe Sedgwick agreements. A copy
of the Memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit A,
7. On June 4,1999, PICS and the PICS Trust agreed to the assignment. A copy of the
letter acknowledging, consenting and agreeing to the assignment is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
8. On June 18,1999, the President of PIeS and the PICS Trust sent a letter to Sedgwick
attesting and confirming that Americana would become the plan broker/service administrator. A
copy ofthe letter is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
9. The insurance policies sold to the school districts that participated in the P]CS
programs were purchased to be effective July 1 of each year. The policies were for one year.
Quarterly premiums were to be paid by each member.
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10. In a letter dated September 9,1999, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D,
PIeS and the PIeS Trost authorized Americana to bill quarterly and withhold certain fees as
compensation for the services Americana was providing.
I 1. On October 5, 1999, Defendants purported to terminate its agreement with Americana
effective December 31, 1999, Copies of the notices are attached hereto as Exhibits E and F.
12. On October lJ, 1999, Defendants notified the members of the Trost that Murray
Insurance Associates lnc. would replace Americana as the service administrator effective January
I, 2000 for PIeS and the PIeS Trost.
13. On November 19, 1999, Americana remitted to PIeS and the PIeS Trost $322,178.90
which represented the net premium collections received as of that date,
C:OTJNT r - DF.C:LARATORYREI TEF
14. The averments of paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein.
15. The Memorandum of Understanding is a writing constituting a contract.
16. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that Americana was responsible to the
PIeS Trost for "dispersing funds and accounting for all transactions in compliance with reasonable
and prudent accounting, statistical and data processing procedures of the insurance industry. ..."
17. The Memorandum ofUnderstanding provides the Americana was responsible to PIeS
for "effecting insurance coverage for the Program upon the request ofPICS."
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18. In accordance with the fee schedule approved by Defendants, Americana was entitled
to fees oC8_74% for direct business and 8.02% for business with an agent; to be paid as quarterly
premium payments were made by the Program participants.
19. Subsequent to receiving notice from the Defendants, Americana remitted $322, 178.90
to Defendants, which was accompanied by a letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G.
20. On December 14,1999, counsel for Defendants wrote a letter to Americana in which
he claimed that Americana was not entitled to the additional fees and commissions Americana had
withheld, and demanded that the money being withheld be remitted to Defendants.
21. All ofthe fees withheld were earned on policies sold in or about July, 1999.
22. The rights and obligations of Americana and the Defendants remain unresolved,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc" respectfully
requests that this Court enter an Order declaring that:
a. Americana is entitled to the fees earned on the sale of policies in July, 1999;
b. Americana is entitled to the fees earned on the sale of policies prior to the
purported termination of the Agreement; and
c. Americana is entitled to such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
COUNT IT - BRFACH OF CONTRACT
23. The averments of paragraphs one (1) through twenty-two (22) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein.
24. The Memorandum of Understanding was accepted by Defendants.
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25. In accordance with the terms ofthe Memorandum of Understanding, Americana was
to continue as Marketing and Insurance Administrator until December 31, 2001.
26. Defendants purported to terminate the agreement effective January 1, 2000.
27. In its notice of termination, Defendants did not state any cause for the termination.
28. Prior to the purported termination, Americana had performed all of the duties set forth
in the Memorandum of Understanding.
29. Had Americana continued as Marketing and Insurance Administrator until December
31,2001, Americana would have earned fees and conunissions on policies marketed and sold in and
after July 1,2000, and July 1,2001.
30_ Defendants breached the agreement by terminating Plaintiff prior to December 31,
2001, without cause.
31. Based upon historical revenue, Plaintiff would have earned in excess of $774,000 had
the agreement continued until December 31, 2001,
WHEREFORE, P]aintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., respectfully
requests that this Court enter judgment iri its favor and against Defendants under Count II in the
amount of $774,000, plus costs ofthis action.
COTTNT TTT - PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL
32. The averments of paragraphs one (1) through thirty-one (31) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein,
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33. Pnor to entering 111to the agreement with Sedgwick to obtain assignment of the PIeS
and PIes Trust insurance contracts, programs and arrangements, Americana met with the
Defendants and presented them with the Memorandum of Understanding, the terms of which the
Defendants promised and agreed to accept.
34. Based upon the aforementioned assurances, promises and agreements, Americana
valued the business to be purchased from Sedgwick based in part on the revenues generated by the
PIes and the PIeS Trust accounts.
35_ Defendants knew that Americana was basing the value it placed on the
aforementioned business tnpart on Defendants' promise and agreement that it would continue to use
Americana as the Marketing and Insurance Administrator until at least December 31, 2001.
36, In agreeing to purchase various business contracts from Sedgwick, Americana relied
on the representations made by Defendants that they accepted the terms of the Memorandum of
Understanding including the term.
37. Defendants promise to maintain Americana as its Marketing and Insurance
Administrator must be enforced in order to prevent an injustice.
38. Defendants are estopped from terminating Americana as the Marketing and Insurance
Administrator for PIeS and the PIeS Trust until December 31, 2001.
39. As a result of its failure to retam Americana as the Marketing and Insurance
Administrator until December 31, 2001, Americana-has suffered $279,717 in damages, which
represents the difference between the multiple of sales paid by Americana to Sedgwick and the
multiple Americana would have paid had the PIeS and the PIeS Trusfaccourifs not been included.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, 1nc" respectfully
requests that this Court enter judgment in its favor and against Defendants under Count III in the
amount of $279,717, plus costs and any additional reliefthe Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: May 4, 2000
Theodo e A. Adler, Esquire
Attorney 1.D. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VRRIFICATION
I, Lawrence W. Bitner, hereby state I am the President of Americana Financial Services
of Pennsylvania, Inc. and am authorized to make this verification on its behalf. I have read the
foregoing document and state that the facts set forth therein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.s. g4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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AND NOW, this 4" day of May, 2000, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the foregoing COMPLAINT to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid and
addressed as follows:
Michael Balducci, Esquire
25 North Fourth Street
SunbUl}', P A 17801
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SERVICES OF PA, INC.,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATIONTRUST,
a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRlSTOPHERKERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RICHARD LEARN,
Defendants
NOTTeR TO PLRAD
To: Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, Pennsylvania Insurance
Consortium for Schools Workers' Compensation Trust, J. Christopher Kerwin, Donald
Dillman, William Roberge, Phillip Heilman, Roger Brubaker, Sharon Learn and Richard
Learn, c/o their attorney, Michael Balducci, Esquire
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED AMENDED COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU.
Date: May 8, 2000
Theodor A. Adler, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
(717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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AMERlCANA FINANCIAL
SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
: IN THE COURT QF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. NO.00-I739-CIVILTERM
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,
a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RlCHARD LEARN,
Defendants
AMENDED COMPLAINT
1. P]aintiff is Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc. (hereinafter
"Americana"), a Pennsylvania corporation with offices at 355 North 21" Street, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, 17011.
2. Defendant Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools (hereinafter "PICS") is
an wUllcorporated association; Defendant Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools Workers'
Compensation Trust (hereinafter "PICS Trust'') is a Pennsylvania common law trl[st; and Defendants
Kerwin, Dillman, Roberge, Heilman, Brubaker, Learn and Learn are Trustees of the PICS Trust. All
of the Defendants have a business address ofR.R. #2, Box 2563, Berwick, Pennsylvania, 18603.
3. Americana is an insurance broker licensed in PelIDsylvania, which provides a variety
of insurance related services including marketing and administration services on a fee or commission
basis.
4. Prior to July 1,1999, Sedgwick James ofPelIDsylvania Inc. (hereinafter "Sedgwick")
was the Marketing and Insurance Administrator for PICS and the PICS Trust in cOlIDection with the
placement and administration ofIiability and workers' compensation insurance.
5. In May, 1999, Sedgwick, as part of a reorganization and merger, entered into an
agreement to sell certain of its assets to Americana. Included among the assets were the insurance
contracts, programs and arrangements between PICS and the PICS Trust, and Sedgwick. The sale
was conditioned on PICS and the PICS Trust accepting the assignment.
6. On May 14, 1999, Americana provided to PICS and the PICS Trust a Memorandwn
of Understanding with respect to the assignment to Americana ofthe Sedgwick agreements. A copy
of the Memorandwn is attached hereto as Exhibit A
7. On June 4,1999, PICS and the PICS Trust agreed to the assignment. A copy ofthe
letter acknowledging, consenting and agreeing to the assignment is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
8. On June 18,1999, the President ofPICS and the PICS Trust sent a letter to Sedgwick
attesting and confirming that Americana would become the plan broker/service administrator. A
copy ofthe letter is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
9. The PICS Trust insurance policies and most ofthe PICS insurance policies were sold
to participating school districts to be effective on or about July I of each year. The policies were
written for one year,
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10, In a letter dated September 9,1999, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D,
PICS and the PICS Trust authorized Americana to bill quarterly and withhold certain fees as
compensation for the services Americana was providing.
11. On October 5, 1999, Defendants purported to terminate its agreement with Americana
effective December 31,1999. Copies of the notices are attached hereto as Exhibits E andF.
12. On October 11,1999, Defendants notified the members of the Trust that Murray
]nsurance Associates Inc. would replace Americana as the service administrator effective January
1,2000 for PICS and the PICS Trust.
13. On November 19, 1999, Americana remitted to PICS and the PICS Trust $322, 178.90
which represented the net premium collections received as of that date.
COUNT! - Pf,CTARATORYRFLTFF
]4. The averments of paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (]3) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein.
15. The Memorandum of Understanding is a writing constituting a contract.
16. The Memorandum of Understanding provides that Americana was responsib]e to the
PICS Trust for "dispersing ftmds and accounting for all transactions in compliance with reasonable
and prudent accounting, statistical and data processing procedures of the insurance industry. ..."
17. The Memorandum ofUnderstanding provides the Americana was responsible to PICS
for "effecting insurance coverage fo! the Program upon the request ofPICS."
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18. In accordance with the fee schedule approved by Defendants, Americana was entitled
to fees of 8.74% for direct business ,and 8.02% for business with an agent; to be paid as quarterly
premium payments were made by the Program participants.
19. Subsequent to receiving notice from the Defendants, Americana remitted $322,178.90
to Defendants, which was accompanied by a letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G.
20, On December 14,1999, counsel for Defendants wrote a letter to Americana in which
he claimed that Americana was not entitled to the additional fees and commissions Americana had
withheld, and demanded that the money being withheld be remitted to Defendants,
21. All of the fees withheld were earned on policies sold in or about July, 1999.
22. The rights and obligations of Americana and the Defendants remain unresolved.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., respectfully
requests that this Court enter an Order declaring that:
a. Americana is entitled to the fees earned on the sale of policies in July, 1999;
b. Americana is entitled to the fees earned on the sale of policies prior to the
purported termination of the Agreement; and
c. Americana is entitled to such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
COUNT IT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
23. The averments of paragraphs one (1) through twenty-two (22) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein.
24. The Memorandum of Understanding was accepted by Defendants.
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25. In accordance with the terms ofthe Memorandum of Understanding, Americana was
to continue as. Marketing and Insurance Administrator until December 31, 2001.
26. Defendants purported to terminate the agreement effective January 1, 2000.
27. In its notice oftermination, Defendants did not state any cause for the termination.
28. Prior to the purported termination, Americana had perfonned all of the duties set forth
in the Memorandum of Understanding,
29. Had Americana continued as Marketing and Insurance Administrator until December
31,2001, Americana would have earned fees and commissions on policies marketed and sold in and
after July 1, 2000, and July 1, 200L
30. Defendants breached the agreement by terminating Plaintiff prior to December 31,
2001, without cause.
3 L Based upon historical revenue, Plaintiff would have earned in excess of$774,000 had
the agreement continued until December 31, 200L
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services ofPennsylva11ia, Inc., respectfully
requests that this Court enter judgment in its favor and against Defendants under Count 11 in the
amount of$774,000, plus costs ofthis action,
cm rNT TIT - PROMISSORY ESTOPPFT.
32. The averment$ofparagraphs one (1) through thirty-one (31) are incorporated herein
by reference as if set forth fully herein.
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33. Prior to entering into the agreement with Sedgwick to obtain assignment of the PICS
and PICS Trust insuranc'e "contracts, programs and arrangements, Americana met with the
Defendants and presented them with the Memorandum of Understanding, the terms of which the
Defendants promised and agreed to accept.
34. Based upon the aforementioned assurances, promises and agreements, Americana
valued the business to be purchased from Sedgwick based in part on the revenues generated by the
PICS and the PICS Trust accounts.
35. Defendants knew that Americana was basing the value it placed on the
aforementioned business in part on Defendants' promise and agreement that it would continue to use
Americana as the Marketing and Insurance Administrator until at least December 31, 2001.
36. In agreeing to purchase various business contracts from Sedgwick, Americana relied
on the representations made by Defendants that they accepted the terms ofthe Memorandum of
Understanding including the term.
37. Defendants promise to maintain Americana as its Marketing and Insurance
Administrator must be enforced in order to prevent an injustice.
38. Defendants are estopped from terminating Americana as the Marketing and Insurance
Administrator fOfPICS and the PICS Trust until December 31, 2001.
39. As a result of its fai]ure to retain Americana as the Marketing and Insurance
Administrator until December 31, 2001, Americana has suffered $279,717 in damages, which
represents the difference between the multiple of sales paid by Americana to Sedgwick and the
multiple Americana would have paid had the PICS and the PICS Trust accounts not been included.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., respectfully
requests that this Court enter judgment in its favor and against Defendants under Count III in the
amount of$279,717, plus costs and any additional relief the Court deems just and proper.
Date: May 8, 2000
& COGNETTI, PoCo
Theodor A. Oler, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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FROM": UlITy Bitner
SUBJECT: Scope of Services
Gentlemen, as per the request of your iJrogram administrator, we would like to provide you with
a memorandum of understanding that provides a synopsis of our PICS re1acea administrative
activitieS.
This triemorandwn will be divided into cwo sections. The first section will deal with
administrative services associated with the PICS Workers' Compensation Trust. The second
section will deal with services rendered to the PICS Association.
PICS WORKERS' COMPE)iSA TION TRUST
This administrative arrangement will co=ence on a mutually agreed upon date and continue to
Decemb.er 31, 2001 with options to renew under mutually acceptable conditions. Under this
arrangement we will be responsible for:
. Marketing the PlCS Trust to existing members and to prospective members.
. Preparing all solicitation materials.
. Preparing written reports on our marketing activities for review by the Trust.
. Providing to the Trust on aCmonthly basis an accounting of the contributions billed and
collected.
. Dispensing funds and accoumitlg for all transactions in compliance with reasonable and
prudent accounting, statistiCal and data processing procedures of the insurance industry or
as reasonably requested from rimeTo'tlme by the PIeS Trust. "
. Issuing and delivering coverage documents/policies to all members of the PICS Trust.
. Providing to the Trust copies of any and all requested reports, tilings or other information
which is developed in connectionwith the ,administration of the TnlsL
-. , '~ -~.:~-:afl:e for the Trust including, without limitation, excess
insurance coverage ana proi.esslOnailiability insurance coverage for the directors and
C'fficers of pres Trust,
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. Continuing development of a network of agents in P.-\ using our new in-house field staff.
. Maintaining professionai liability insurance, general liability insurance and fidelity
insurance in amounts acceptable to the Trust. -,
For these services_ we will be paid 3.7 cents per $100 of payroll with the t.,e being calculated
using the same methodology set forth in the Trust's contract with its third party claims
administrator. .
Any cQUtract executed with the association will have the appropriate representations and
warranties, along with indemnification and other langl1~2:e associated with s.uch a contract.
PIes ASSOCIATION
We propose to continue the administration.ofthe PIeS' Association endorsement arrangement
with IDe designated endorsed carrier_ '
We would assume the following responsibilities as the PIeS lnsurance administrator.
(a) Acts as PieS' insurance administrator and perform all customary duties of an
insurance administrator, including without limitation, marketing the Programs as
may be necessary, negotiating coverage te= with insurance companies,
effecting insurance coverages for the Programs upon the request of PIeS,
preparing written reports on its marketing activities for PIeS' review, billing and
collecting premiums, and delivering insurance policiesfcenwcates to participants,
(b) Design the necessary brochures, outlining the various Programs, and mailing
same to PIeS members and prospects, subject to PIeS review. -
(c) Prepare all solicitation materials relating to the Programs, the form and content of
which. shall be submitted to PIeS for review.
(d) Negotiate and attempt to obtain an appropriate insurance company to issue the
appropriate lnsurance policies for the Programs.
(e) Ensure that all required. licensing is maintained for the issuance of insurance
under the Programs.
(I) Assist PIeS in deveLoping; structuring and implementing new Programs for its
members. inclLlding soliciting quotes from prospective insurance companies_
(g) Provide PIeS with the following carrier-prepared' reports on a quarterly and
annual basis_ as relates to the Programs:
1. .:)c:mi-annuai UlSurance-rep.orr;
-, Smtistic::tl dau. including the premiums collected and jistriburion thereof;
3. ~ ews busme.ss. report:
-+, Cancellation report.
(h) Mainuin professionaUiabilitY ins_urance(including errors and omissions
coverage), genemlliability insurance and fidelity insurance III amounts acceptable
to prcs.
(i) Assume and perform any and all other duties as pres may ITom time to time
assign.
For this work. we would be compensated by the insurance company for ltsroleas insurance
advisor. prcs will receive 1 % ofwTitten premiums as a consulting fee.
This agreement will also commence on a mutually agreed upon date and continue to December
31, :?on! with options to renew under mutually acceptable conditions.
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Mr. Ed Kosteva Executive Director
pennsyvbnia Insurance ConsDr::um of Schools
RR 2. Box 2563
Berwick_ P A ] 8603
RE: !nsurnnce Contract Assig:u-nent ,
Dear Ed:
This is to advise you that Sedgwick of Pennsylvania, Inc. ("Sedgwick") has entered into an
agreement to sell certain of its asSets toiunericana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.
("AFS'-). In connection with this sale, Sedgwick intends to assign to AFS the insurance
contracts, programs or arrangeme~ts (collectively, "Contracts") between your company and
Sedgwick_ Among other things, upon the closing of the sale, AFS will assume all obligations
and rights of Sedgwick arising under the Contracts from and after the date of the closing, We
anticipate that the closing willoccur on June 30, ]999. We will be contacting you at a later date
to confirm the closing and to pro.;ide you with updated contact and payment information. '
We request your consent to the assigntnent of the Contracts to A,FS and your agreement to deem
the Contracts amended to the extem necessary to permit such assignmenl ' Please indicate your
consent and agreement by signing the attached copy of this letter and returning it to me at the
address sb.own on this letterhead.
Should you have any questions regarding the assignment, please feel free to contact me at
(7\ 7) 720-4592. Likewise, if you have arty questions regarding AFS, please contact Robert
Schriener al (212) 742-\234_
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Sedgwick James of P A
P CTBox 1675
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Dear Ben Francavilla,
Times change, and these days many companies change, but often the people who make those
companies successful don't change. That's why we are pleased to announce a change in the
company who serves as our plan broker / service administrator, but no change in the personnel
we've come to know and trust.
Effective July 1, 1999, staff of our current service administrator, the Affiriity Unit of Sedgwick
James of Pennsylvania, will become affiliated with Americana Financial Services of
Pennsylvania, Inc. Fortunately, we continue to have the services of Larry Bitner and his co-
workers; Ben Francavilla, Judy HiIJman, and Garry Snyder, who have served us so well. I'm
also pleased to tell you that the support services provided to PICS also will be unchanged. Larry
tells us that, if anything, this neW affiliation will mean even better customer service for us.
You are a valued member of PIeS, and I wanted you to be aware of this change and to assure you
that it is a change in name only. If you have anyqueslions; don't hesitate to contact me or our
Program Administrator, Ed Kosteva.
Sincerely,
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Richard L Learn
PICS President
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Larry Bitner
Americana Financial Services
P GBox. 718
Camp Hill, PA 17001-0718
Dear Larry,
September 9, 1999
This letter is a follow-up to our phone c-onversation regarding payments to service providers by
Americana and remitcance of collected premiums to PICS. -
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21.67%
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21.67%
Americana is authorized to bill PIeS members for their calculated pr~rniurrJ.$ at the follo\ving
schedule:
First quarter premium
Second quarter premium
Third quaner premium
Fourth quarter premium
Americana is authorized to withhold their service administration fee of 8.74% for direct business
and 8.02% for business with an agent_ Americana is authorized to withhold and pay agent
commissions of 6% without the PICS package program and 7% with the PICS package program.
The net collected member premiums should be forwarded to PICS Program Administration for
deposit and payment of the Claims Service Administration fees of 12.5624% by prcs.
The net collected member premiums should be forwa+ded to PICS Program Administration based
upon the following schedule and prior to the listed dates: .
First Quarter ' Aug. 1 - Aug. IS - Sept. 1 - Sept. 15
Second Quarter Oct. 15 - Nov. 1 - Nov. 15 - Dec. 15
Third Quarter Jan. 15 - Feb. I - Feb. i5 - Mar. 15
Fourth Quarter Apr. IS - May I -May 15 - June IS
Audit Premiums Submitted as collected above
If you have any questions regarding these percentage amounts and schedules, please feel free to
call and discuss.
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Americana Financial Services ofPA, Inc.
355 North 21" Street
Camp Hill, FA 17001-0718
Attention: Larry Bittner
Re: Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools Workers' Compensation Trust
Dear Mr, Bittner:
I am writing to give Americana Financial Services ofPA, Inc_, notice that Pennsylvania
InsUrance Consortium for Schools Workers' Compensation Trust is terminating its Agreement
with Americana on December 31, 1999.
Please call me to discuss delivery ofPICS Trust files, including computer disks.
I am also "'Titing to thank you for the service which you have provided.
I trust that you will work with us in providing for an orderly termination.
Very truly yours,
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SecretarylTreasurer
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Americana Financial Services ofPA, me.
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Camp Hill, PA 17001-0718
Attention: Lariy Bittner
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Re: Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools
Dear Mr. Bittner:
I am writing to give Americana Financial Services, Inc., notice that Pennsylvania
Insurance Consortium for Schools is terminating its Agreement with Americana on December
31,1999,
Please call me to discuss delivery ofPICS files, including computer disks.
I am also writing to thank you for the service which you have provided.
I trust that you will work with us in providing for an orderly termination.
Very truly yours,
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Secretaryrrreasurer
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F] NAN C I A L S E R v r CE...,.S O-F __~P_ A L,l N c.
November 19, 1999
Mr. Ed Kosteva
Ber~Penn
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Box 2563
Berwick, PA 18603
Re: PIeS - Premium Cession
Dear Ed:
Enclosed is our check in the amount of $322,178.90 representing net premium
collections made to date. Also enclosed is a reconciliation of the payment,
reflecting billings, premium receipts, agent's commissions, outstanding
receivables, and our commission deduction, as well as details for each.
You will note that we deducted our commission for the entire program year.
This was necessary since the January and April installments will be paid to
another organization. Our contract is clear as respects our commission -
calculation and is moot on the issue of the timing of its payment. If you want us
to remit our commission for the remainder of the program year, we will be happy
to do so if you provide an irrevocable letter of credit, in a like amount, as
security for the repayment of the commission on the installment dates.
Please advise if you have any questions ih this regard.
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President
717-214-7600
Ibitner@americananet.com
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I, Lawrence W, Bitner, hereby state I am the President of Americana Financial Services
of Pennsylvania, Inc. and am <luthorized to make this verification on its behalf. I have read the
foregoing docllment and state that the facts set forth therein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities,
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AND NOW, this 8th day of May, 2000, I hereby verifY that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the foregoing AMENDED COMPLAlNT to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage
prepaid and addressed as follows:
Michael Balducci, Esquire
25 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
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PENNSYLVANIA mSURANCE CONSORTIUM : NO. 00-1739 - CML TERM
FOR SCHOOLS, an Unincorporated Association, :
PENNSYLVANIA mSURANCE CONSORTIUM :
FOR SCHOOLS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
TRUST, a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN, DONALD
DILLMAN, WILLIAM ROBERGE, PHILLIP
HEILMAN, ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN and RICHARD LEARN,
Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Americana Financial Services ofPA, Inc.
clo Theodore A. Adler, Esquire
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
YOU ARE HEREJ3Y NOTIYIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE
HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY J3E ENTERED AGAINST YOU. (
Date: May 30, 2000
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35 North Fourth Street
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570-286-4398
Attorney 1. D, No. 23931
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AMERICANA FINANCIAL SERVICES OF
P A, INC.,
Plaintiff
v.
; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM : NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
FOR SCHOOLS, an Unincorporated Association, :
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM :
FOR SCHOOLS WORKERS' COMPENSATION
TRUST, a Pennsylvania Corrunon Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN, DONALD
DILLMAN, WILLIAM ROBERGE, PHILLIP
HEILMAN, ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN and RICHARD LEARN,
Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS', PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
ET AL., ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
L Admitted.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that PICS is an unincorporated
association and that PICS Trust is a Pennsylvania common law trust. It is admitted that
Defendants Kerwin, Dillman, Heilman, Brubaker, and Sharon Learn are Trustees ofthe PICS
Trust. It is denied that WiUiam Roberge and Richard Learn are Trustees of the PICS Trust. It is
admitted that the business address ofPICS and PICS Trust is R. R. #2, Box 2563, Berwick,
Pennsylvania 18603.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
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5. Denied. After reasonab]e investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of Paragraph 5 of the
Complaint, and strict proofthereofis demanded at trial. In further answer thereto, as of July 1,
1999, there were no insurance contracts, programs, or arrangements between PICS and PICS
Trust and Sedgwick as there were no agreements, written or oral for" Sedgwick to perform
marketing and administration services for PICS and PICS Trust after that date,
6. Denied that on May 14, 1999, Americana provided to PICS and PIeS Trust a
Memorandum of Understanding with respect to the assignment to Americana of the Sedgwick
agreements. Denied that there was anything to assign from Sedgwick to Americana as there
were no contracts between PICS, PICS Trust, and Sedgwick which would have been effective
beginning July I, 1999. Admitted that a Memorandum is attached.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that on June 4,1999, PICS and
PICS Trust agreed to an assignment. Denied that there were any contracts between PICS, PICS
Trust, and Sedgwick effectiv,Huly 1, 1999, to assign. Admitted that a copy ofthe letter is
attached.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that there is a letter dated
September 9, 1999, authorizing Americana to bill quarterly and withhold certain fees as
compensation for services Americana was providing. Denied insofar as the letter is an attempt to
show that Americana is entitled to certain fees even ifit has not provided marketing and
administration services'.
I L Admitted.
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12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
COUNT I - DECI .ARATORY RELIEF
14. Defendants incerperate by reference Paragraphs 1 threugh 13 .of their Answer.
15. Denied that the Memerandum .of Understanding is a writing censtituting a
centract as it was never accepted .officially ner were there any representatiens, assurances,
promises, .or any ether kinds .of agreements accepting said Memerandum .of Understanding. In
further answer, the parties specifically discussed the negetiatien and signing .of an agreement
which never .occurred.
16. Denied, as the Memerandum .of Understanding was nQt a centract. In further
answer, the queted language is incerrect and incemplete.
17. Denied insefar as the allegatiens .of Paragraph 17 .of Plaintiffs Cemplaint alleges
that the Memerandum of Understanding was a c.ontract. Denied as. the queted language is an
incemplete statement frem the Memerandum.
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted. In further answer, the said remittance ef$322, 178.90 was in vielatien
efthe remittance request .of the remittance pelicy .of Defendants (see Plaintiff's Exhibit D) and a
breach .of centract, as Plaintiff failed te remit centributiens necessary fer the eperatien .of the
program in a timely manner.
20. Admitted.
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21. Denied, as the set fees were not earned as the oral agreement with Plaintiff was
terminated and Plaintiff also breached its oral agreement with Defendants by failing to remit
contributions to it in a timely manner.
22. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, et a!.,
respectfully request this Court to dismiss Count I of Plaint iff's Complaint and enter judgment in
favor of Defendants.
COUNT II - BREACH OF CONTRA<;;T
23. Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, et a!., incorporate
by reference Paragraphs I through 22 of their Answer.
24. Denied that the said Memorandum of Understanding was accepted by Defendants,
In further answer, it was not accepted officially or unofficially, nor were there any
representations, assurances, or promises which indicated the acceptance of said Memorandum of
Understanding.
25. Denied that the terms ofthe Memorandum of Understanding state that Americana
was to continue as marketing and insurance administrator until December 31, 2001.
26. It is admitted that Defendant terminated their oral agreements with P]aintiff on
December 31,1999.
27. Admitted that Defendants did not state any cause for the termination as it was not
necessary to state any cause since the understanding with the Plaintiff was at-will and did not
have a specific term or time period.
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28. Denied that Americana had performed all the duties set forth in the Memorandum
of Understanding prior to its termination.
29. ' Denied insofar as this Paragraph purports to state that there was a contract
between the parties until December 31, 2001, and denied that Americana would have earned fees
and commissions on policies marketed and sold in and after July 1,2000, and July 1,2001.
30. Denied that Defendants breached any agreement by terminating Plaintiff prior to
December 31, 2001, without cause as there as no agreement to breach except that Defendants
employed Plaintiff and Plaintiffperforrned services for Defendants on an at-will basis with either
party free to terminate the arrangement without cause upon reasonable notice.
31. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment of Paragraph 31 of
Plaintiffs Complaint and strict proofthereofis demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortilim for Schoo]s, et aI.,
respectfully request this Court to dismiss Count II of Plaintiffs Complaint and enter judgment in
favor of Defendants.
COUNT III - PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL
32. Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium for Schools, et aI., incorporate
by reference Paragraphs I through 31 oftheir Answer.
33. Denied. It is denied that Americana met with the Defendants and presented them
with a Memorandum of Understanding, the terms of which the Defendants promised and agreed
to accept; in further answer, the parties specifically discussed the negotiation and signing of an
agreement which did not occur. Additionally, there were no representations, assurances,
promises indicating the acceptance of said Memorandum of Understanding.
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Denied that there were assurances, promis-es, or agreements, After reasonable investigation,
Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining allegations of Paragraph 34 of Plaintiff's Complaint, and they are, therefore, denied,
and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, the parties specifically discussed
the negotiation and signing of an agreement which did not occur.
35. Denied that Defendants knew that Americana was basing a value on its business
with Defendants. Denied that Defendants promised and agreed that it would continue to use
Americana until at least December 31,2001. In further answer, the parties had an oral
understanding that Plaintiff would continue to work for Defendants, and the parties specifically
discussed the negotiation and signing of an agreement which did not occur.
36. Denied that Defendants made representations that they accepted the terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding, including the term, and it is therefoiedenied that Americana
relied on representations made by Defendants in purchasing various business contracts from
Sedgwick. In further answer, the parties specifically discussed the negotiation and signing of an
agreement which did not occur.
37. Denied that Defendants promised to maintain Americana as its marketing and
insurance administrator. The remaining allegfltions of Paragraph 37 are denied as a conclusion
of law.
38. The allegations of Paragraph 38 of Plaintiffs Complaint are denied as a
conclusion oflaw. To the extenUhese allegations are not conclusions oflaw, they are denied as
Defendants made no agreements nor made any representations, assurances, promises, or any
other kind of agreements which indicated that Americana was a marketing and insurance
administrator for PICS and the PICS Trust until December 31, 2001, and these allegations are
therefore denied.
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39. Denied. After reas.onable investigati.on, Defendants are with.out kn.owledge .or
inf.ormati.on sufficient t.o rorm a belief as t.o the truth .of the averments .of Paragraph 39 .of
Plaintiffs C.omplaint, and strict pr.o.ofthere.ofis demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance C.ons.ortium f.or Sch.o.ols, et aI.,
respectfully request this.H.on.orable C.ourt t.o dismiss Coun:! III .of Plaintiffs C.omplaint and enter
judgment in fav.or .of Defendants.
NEW MATTER
40. Defendants, Pennsylvania Insurance C.ons.ortium f.or Sch.o.ols, et aI., inc.orp.orate
by reference Paragraphs I thr.ough 39 .of their Answer.
41. Until June 30, 1999, Defendants had .oral agreements with Sedgwick James, a
Pennsylvania c.orp.orati.on (Sedgwick), t.o perf.orm marketing and administrati.on w.ork f.or PIeS
and PICS Trust
42. An empl.oyee f.or Sedgwick and als.o a Sedgwick representative t.o Defendants was
Lawrence W. Bitner.
43. Lawrence W. Bitner is the President .of Plaintiff.
44. As .ofJune 30, 1999, Defendants ceased d.oing business with Sedgwick and had
n.o further c.ontractua] c.ommitments t.o Sedgwick.
45. As .ofJuly I, 1999, Defendants empl.oyed Plaintifft.o perf.orm its marketing and
service administrati.on w.ork f.or it based .on an .oral agreement that Plaintiffw.ould c.ontinue t.o
perf.orm these services, and a new agreement W.ould be neg.otiated with Plaintiff.
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46. The parties' oral contract did not include any understanding with respect to the
length or term of their agreement, and therefore, the understanding would continue until either
party gave notice oftermination.
47. No representations, assurances, or promises were given to Plaintiff which would
reasonably have caused it to believe there was a contract to December 31,2001, as alleged by
Plaintiff or for any other specific term.
48. Defendants did not induce Plaintiffto believe that it had an agreement with
Defendants until December 31, 2001.
49. Plaintiff did not reasonab]y rely on any statements or actions of Defendants in
believing that it had a contract with Defendants until December 31, 2001.
50. Defendants gave Plaintiff its notices oftermination on October 5,1999. Plaintiff
failed to remit contributions made to it by school districts for workers' compensation coverage to
Defendant PICS Trust in a timely manner as provided by Defendants' letter to Plaintiff of
September 9,1999 (Plaintiffs Exhibit D).
51. Defendants needed no cause to terminate its oral agreement with Plaintiff.
52. Even though Defendants needed no cause to terminate its ora] agreement with
Plaintiff, it did in fact have cause as a result of Plaintiffs breach ofits oral agreement with
Defendants because Plaintiff failed to remit contributions to Defendants' workers' compensation
contributions to Defendants in a timely manner.
53. As a result of Plaintiff's breach of the parties' oral understanding, Plaintiff is only
due service fees lUlder its agreement with PICS Trust to October 5, 1999.
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54. The compensation payable to Plaintiff under the oral agreement was for
marketing and service administration.
55. Since Plaintiff did not perform services for Defendants after October 5, 1999, it is
not entitled to compensation.
56. Defendant has neither earned nor is it entitled to compensation after October 5,
1999, under any agreement with Defendants as a result of Plaint iff's breach of contract.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request this Honorable Court to enter judgment in their
favor and against Plaintiff.
Date: May 30, 2000
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MlCliae alducci, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-286-4398
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in Defendants' Answer with New Matter are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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urance Consortium
kers' Compensation Trust
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Balducci, Esquire, attorney for Defendants, do hereby certify that I have
served a true and attested copy of Defendant's Answer with New Matter by mailing the same by
U. S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid, this 30th day of May, 2000, upon the following:
Theodore A Adler, Esquire
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Date: May 30, 2000
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Michael Balducci, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
35 North Fourth Street
Sunbury,PA 17801
570-286-4398
Attorney 1. D. No. 23931
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AMERlCANA FINANCIAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff.
v. : NO.00-1739-CIVILTERM
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE : CNIL ACTION - LAW
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated AssQciation,
PENNSYL VANIA INSURANCE
CONSQRTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,
a Pennsylvania Common Law 'Trust,
J. CHRlSTOPHERKERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RlCHARD LEARN,
Defendants
PLATNTIFF AMERICANA FTNAN(;IAI SERVI(;ES.
OFPENNSYI VANIA, me's REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
40, No reply is required.
41. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that the oral agreement with Sedgwick
James (hereinafter "Sedgwick") ended on June 30, 1999. Americana Financial Services of
Pennsylvania, Inc. (hereinafter "Ameri=a") assumed all rights and responsibilities under said oral
agreement and continued to provide services in accordance therewith, as modified by the
Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A to the Complaint.
42. Admitted.
43. Admitted,
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44, Admitted with clarification. It is admitted that Sedgwick ceased providing services
to the Defendants as oJ June 30, 1999. It is denied that Defendants had no further contractual
commitments in connection willi the agreements it had with Sedgwick. To the contrary, the rights
and responsibilities set forth in those oral agreements, as modified by the Memorandum. of
Understanding which is Exhibit A to the Complaint, were assigned and assumed by Americana
which continued to provide services to the Defendants after June 30, 1999.
45. Denied, On June 4,1999, the Defendants agreed to the assignment of Sedgwick's
rights and responsibilities, as modified by the Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A
to the Complaint. This assignment became effective on July 1, 1999. The terms and conditions
upon which Defendants employed Americana were set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding.
46. Denied. The Sedgwick agreements, as modified" by the Memorandum of
Understanding which is Exhibit A to the Complaint, specifically set forth the term ofthe agreement,
the compensation to be paid, and the scope of services to be provided. It is denied that there was any
understanding that the agreement would_only continue until either party gave notice oftermination.
47. Denied. Americana, through its President, Lawrence W. Bitner, on numerous
occasions .advised the Defendants that it was purchasing certain assets from Sedgwick, which
included the PICS accounts, Bitner specifically insisted on a commitment from the Defendants that
Americana's agreement with the Defendants would continue until December 31, 2001. Defendants
specifically assured Bitner that they would continue the agreement unti] at least December 31,2001,
as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A to the Complaint.
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48. Denied. Americana would not have paid to Sedgwick the compensation agreed upon
had Americana not believed it had an agreement with Defendants until December 31,2001.
49, Denied. Americana incorporates herein by reference its answers to paragraphs 47 and
48 of this Reply to New Matter.
50. Denied. The letter of October 5, 1999, which is Exhibit F to the Complaint, being
in writing, speaks for itself. To the extent the averments of paragraph 50 of Defendants' New Matter
are inconsistent therewith, they are denied. In further response, it is denied that Americana failed
to remit contributions in accordance with the requirements of the agreement that Defendants had
with Sedgwick, as modified by the Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A to the
Complaint.
51. Denied. The agreement between PICS and Sedgwick, as modified by the
Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A to the Compl!iint, provided only that the
agreement would not renew for an additional term if notice were given by one of the parties sixty
(60) days prior to the end ofthe term ofthe agreement. Other than for cause, the agreement could
not be terminated except in accordance with the aforementioned provision.
52. Denied as a ]egal conclusion. In further response, it is averred that Americana
remitted all contributions in accordance with the requirements of the oral agreement between
Sedgwick and the Defendants, as modified by the Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit
A to the Complaint. Furthermore, it is averred that timely remittance is not a basis for termination
of the agreement.
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53. Denied as legal conclusion. To the extent that the averments of paragraph 53 ofthe
New Matter are deemed to be aVerments of fact, Americana specifically denies that it is oIlly due
service fees to October 5, 1999. To the contrary, Americana earned its fees at or about the time the
policies of insurance were placed in or about July, 1999.
54. Denied_ The services for which compensation was to be paid are as set forth in the
oral agreement, as modified by the Memorandum of Understanding which is Exhibit A to the
Complaint.
55. Denied. Americana continued to provide services to the Defendants after October
5, 1999. Moreover, as a result of the breach by the Defendants of its contract, Americana was
prevented from continning to perform services under the contract.
56. Paragraph 56 alleges that the Defendant has not earned nor is entitled to compensation
after October 5, 1999. It is assumed that this is a typographical error and that the reference to the
word "Defendant" is intended to refer to Americana. Assuming that the word "Defendant" in the
first line of paragraph 56 wasintei1ded to mean Americana, the averments of paragraph 56 of the
New Matter are denied because they are legal conclusions. In the event that said averments are
deemed to be averments of fact, Americana avers that it had earned the compensation for the policy
period of July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. It is further averred that Americana carried out all of its
obligations required under the oral agreement between Sedgwick and Defendants, as modified by
the Memorandum of Understanding, which is Exhibit A to the Complaint, but was prevented from
continuing to provide its services as a result of the breach by the Defendants oftheir agreement with
Americana.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Americana Financial Services of Pennsylvania, Inc., respectfully
requests that this Honorable Court grant the Plaintiff the reliefsought in the Complaint.
Date: June 19,2000
Theod e A. Adler, squire
Attorney LD. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 170ll-4642
Telephone: (711) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Lawrence W. Bitner, hereby state I am the President of Americana Financial Services
of Pennsylvania, Inc. and am authorized to make this verification on its behalf. I have read the
foregoing document ,and s!ate that the facts set forth therein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: {p I J q {oo
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CRRTTFTC A TR OF SRRVTCF,
AND NOW, tiris ,;!,~y ofJune, 2000, I hereby verify that I have caused a true aud correct
copy ofthe foregoing PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS'_NEW MATTER to be placed
in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid and addressed as foIIows:
Michael Balducci, Esquire
25 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
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REAGER, ADLER & COGNEITI, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Plaintiff
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PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS,
an Unincorporated Association,
PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOLS
WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST,
a Pennsylvania Common Law Trust,
J. CHRISTOPHER KERWIN,
DONALD DILLMAN, WILLIAM
ROBERGE, PHILLIP HEILMAN,
ROGER BRUBAKER, SHARON
LEARN AND RlCHARD LEARN,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 00-1739 - CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRA F,CTPF, TO DTSCONTTNTJR
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned lawsuit as settled and discontinued with prejudice.
Date: January 24, 2002
Theodor A. Adler, Esquire
Attome J.D. No. 16267
2331 Market Street
Camp HiII, PA 17011-4642
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
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CRRTTFTCATF, OF SF,RVICF,
AND NOW, this 25th day of January 2002, I hereby verify that I have caused a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue to be placed in the U.S. mail, first class, postage prepaid
and addressed as foIIows:
Michae] Balducci, Esquire
25 North Fourth Street
Sunbury, PA 1780]
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