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Brian J, Walker, ESquire
O'Brien & Hennessy
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 71927
FARMERS INSURANCE
A/S/O Joyce Mullin
P.O. BoJ<: 7900
Dublin, OH 43017-0705
AND JOYCE MULLIN
105 East Allen Street, #115
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No: 00-2357 Civil Term
vs.
JANICE CLARK
43 Westfield Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Y QU have been sued in COUrt. If vou wish to defmd a2.3inst
the claims set forth in the follo';'ing pages. you must take
3ction within t-NentY (20) days after this complaint and
notice are served. by eneering a wtiitten appearance person..
311y or by attorney ana riling in writing with the court your
defenses or abjections to the claims set forth against you.
You arewarnecl.that if you fail to do '0 thec..e may procoed
without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
the court without further notice for any money claimed in
the complaint or for' any other claim or reiief requested by
the plaintiff. You ma)' lose money or propcn::' or other
rights important to you.
L:: h:1n dcmandado a ustcd en Ia corte. Si u$ted quiete
defenderse de osus demand.. expuestaS en las paginas
,iguionus. u"ed tiene veinto (20) dl"" do plazo aI partir de
la fecha de la demanda y la nOlificacion. Hac< falla .....lat
una comparencia cscrita 0 = per30n& 0 con un abogado y
~ntregar a la corte en fo-nna escrita. sus dc:fensas 0 sus
objeciones a I.. demand.. OIl contra de su persona. Sea
ilvisado que si ustcd no se dcfiende. la corte tomara. medidas
'f puedc continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previa
J,viso 0 notificacion. Ademas. (a corte puedc decidir a favor
dc:l demandante '! requicre que usted cumpIa con codas !as
provisioncs de: esta dc:manda. Ustcd pucdc pete:' dinero 0-
sus propiedades u aeros derechos importances para uSlcd.
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Yorrshould Jllke this PQper to YOUI' lawyer at once. I/Jo"
do not Itave II lawye, 01' cannot afford one. go to or
telephone the office set forth below to find out where you
call get legal help.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
Litva Ista de1fl/llfda 111111 abogado ;nnwliataIMIlle.. Si no
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aJicina cu.va direccion se 'naunt,,, nuita IIblljO para
Ill/friguar donde se pllede cOluegll;r asistencia
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Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
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rian J. Walker, Esquire, AlC
O'Brien & Hennessy
142 W. Market Strfit '
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney ID. 71927
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Fanners Insurance
AlSIO Joyce Mullin
PO Box 7900
blin, OH 43017-0705
: In The Court of Comtnon Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
Joyce Mullin
105 East Allen Street, #115
echanicsburg, PA 17055
: No: 00-2357 Civil Term
anice Clark
3 Westfield Drive
echanicsburg, PA 17055
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Fanners Insurance is an insurance carrier licensed and
uthorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having
as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address.
2, Plaintiff Joyce Mullin is an adult individual residing at the above
captioned address.
3. Defendant Janice Clark is an adult individual residing at the above
aptioned address.
4. On or about February 24, 1999, Plaintiff Fanners Insurance
insured Plaintiff Joyce Mullin with a personal auto policy, policy number
61150018988, said policy carrying collision coverage as well as uninsured
motorist bodily injury protection.
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5. On or about February 24, 1999, at or near East Toodle Road
and South Sporting Hill Road, Defendant Janice Clark while operating a
1991 Chevrolet bearing Pennsylvania tag KPN478, did negligently, carelessly
and/or recklessly collide into Plaintiff s 1997 Buick being operating by Plaintiff
Joyce Mullin: causing extensive damages to same as well as injuries to and about
the person of Plaintiff.
6. The negligence of Defendant consisted of
a) travelling left of center;
b) failing to exercise due care;
c) being inattentive;
d) striking another motor vehicle lawfully upon the roadway;
e) travelling at excessive rates of speed;
t) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop within
the assured clear distances ahead.
7. The aforesaid collision and resultant damages and injuries resulted solely
from the negligent acts and/or omissions on part of Defendant named herein and were
due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiff.
8. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff s vehicle sustained
extensive damages to same total1ing $14,376.75.
9. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance and subsequent collision
coverages, Plaintiff Farmer's Insurance settled the collision claim of the Plaintiff in
the amount of $14,376.75 (said figure includes Plaintiffs $500.00 deductible)
representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained..
10. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff Joyce Mullin sustained
extensive injuries to and about her person requiring medical attention and treatment.
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Said injuries included but were not limited to cervical strain! sprain, lumbar
strain!sprain, contusions and bruising.
11. Pursuant to the UMBI provisions of the aforesaid policy, Plaintiff'
Fanners Insurance settled the UMBI of Plaintiff Mullin in the amount of
$100,000.00 representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages
sustained.
12. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff Fanners
surance is subrogated to Plaintiff'Mullin for this loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff's demand judgment against Defendant in the
amount of$114,376.75 together plus costs and such other relief this Court
finds equitable and just.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CHESTER
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The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned
understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is/are
unable and unavailable to make this verification on itslhislher own behalf within the time
allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, infonnation and belief
This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.c.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences,
reports, records and other investigative material in the file.
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By: Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. #71927
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
(610)431-2727
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FARMERS INSURANCE
AND
JOYCE MULLIN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 00-2357 CIVIL TERM
JANICE CLARK
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Brian 1. Walker, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plain tiffs'
Complaint was mailed on June 29, 2000 by First Class mail, postage prepaid, to:
Ms. Janice Clark
43 Westfield Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Dated: 6/29/00
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BRIAN J. WALKER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2000-02357 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
FARMERS INSURANCE ET AL
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CLARK JANIS
SHANNON SUNDAY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland county, pensylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
CLARK JANIS
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0016:33 HOURS, on the 27th day of April
, 2000
at 43 WESTFIELD DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
JANIS CLARK
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
4.96
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10.00
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32.96
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
04/28/2000
O'BRIEN & HENNESSY
Sworn and, Subscribed to before
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O'BRIEN & HENNESSY
By: Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Attorney LD. #71927
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-2727
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FARMERS INSURANCE
AND
JOYCE MULLIN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 00-2357 CIVIL TERM
JANICE CLARK
CIVIL ACTION
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter Judgment in the above case by default for want of a response to the Complaint
filed against the Defendant, Janice: Clark, and assess the damages as per the statement below:
Real Debt:
"14~76.75 ~'
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. BRIAN J. R, ESQUIRE
I hereby certifY that written notice of the intention to file this Praecipe was mailed to
the, party against whom judgment is to be entered and to his attorney of record, if any, after
the default occurred and at least ten days prior to the date of the filing of this Praecipe. A
copy of said notice is attached hereto.
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Plaintiff and against the De endant, Jamce Clark, by default for want of a response to the
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FARMERS INSURANCE
AND JOYCE MULLIN
vs.
JANICE CLARK
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-2357 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION
TO: JANICE CLARK
DATED: AUGUST 4, 2000
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE ACTION
REQUIRED OF YOU IN TIIIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF TIllS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS NOTICE TO A
LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD
ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP:
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108
A VlSO IMPORTANTE
USTED ESTA EN REBELDIA PORQUE HA FAILADO EN TOMAR LA ACCION
EXIGIDA DE SU PARTE EN ESTE CASO. A MENOS DE QUE USTED ACTUE
DENTRO DE DIEZ DIAS DE LA PECHA DE ESTE A VISO, SE PUEDE REGISTRAR
UNA SENTENCIA CONTRA USTED, SIN EL BENEFICIO DE UNA AUDIENCIA Y
PUEDE PERDER SU PROPIEDAD U OlROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES. USTED
DEBE LLEV AR ESTE A VISO A UN ABOGADO ENSEGUlDA. SI USTED NO
IlENE UN ABOGADO Y NO PUEDO PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN
ABOGADO, DEBE COMUNICARSE CON LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA PARA
A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER A YUDA LEGAL:
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166 or 800-990"9108
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O'BRIEN & HENNESSY
By: Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Attorney LD. #71927
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
(610)431-2727
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FARMERS INSURANCE
AND
JOYCE MULLIN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-2357 CIVIL TERM
JANICE CLARK
CIVIL ACTION
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CHESTER ss.
BRIAN J. WALKER, ESQUIRE. being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
states that he represents thePI~lntiffsin the above entitled case; that he is authorized
to make this affidavit on behalf~f the Plaintiffs; and that the above named
Defendant(s) is(are) unknownYElars of age; the address of Defendant is 43 Westfield
Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; Occupation of the Defendant is unknown; and
Defendant is not in the Military Service of the United States, nor any State or Territory
thereof or its allies as defined in the Soldiers' and the Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940
and the amendments thereto.
/~?z~QUIRE
Sworn to and subtj<tribed
before me this J81:!l day
of ~ ,2,000.
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Notary P blie
Notarial Seal
Sidney Kershaw, Notary Public
e!est Chesler Bore, Chester County
Commission Expires Mar, 17, 2003
lar, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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By: Bnan J. Walker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. #71927
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-2727
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FARMERS INSURANCE
AND
JOYCE MUWN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 00-2357 CIVIL
JANICE CLARK
AFFIDAVIT
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COMMONWEALlH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER ss.
Brian J. Walker, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that the above-captioned action arose from a motor vehicle
accident.
~.ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sworn to and sub~9ibed
before me this t/i:h-day
of 1tJ~ ,2000.
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By: Brian J. Walker, Esquire
Attorney LD. #71927
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
. West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-2727
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FARMERS INSURANCE
AlS/O Joyce Mullin
P.O. Box 7900
Dublin, OR 43017-0705
AND JOYCE MULLIN
105 East Allen Street, #115
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00 -:1.1S7 Civ.:.( y~
CIVIL ACTION
vs.
JANIS CLARK
43 Westfield Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PRAECIPE FOR CIVIL WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTIlONOTARY:
Issue civil Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
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County of Cumberland
FARMERS INSURANCE
A/S/O JOYCE MULLIN
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Court of Common Pleas
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the Plaintiff haS commenced an action in _____.ci'liLActioIL=-_La"'___________________n________
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
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