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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-02432 v.. - " -- ~~.. '''>>--_M'" ,~.__ ='" "',-,,-,.<.".,..-:~~,<;,'~-"';;':-"'~",,_' '-""')"'.'"~"'"''''"'.o,_" "0-' ,\,' ';..; MICHAEL B. GEISSINGER and, TONYA L. GEISSINGER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 00- :?43;z, Cw~L"t~ HERBERT S. MILLER, t/d/b/a INDUSTRIAL TRANS THERMAL SERVICES, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW NOTICE TO DEFENDANT NAMED HEREIN: You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 Le han demandado a usted enla corte. si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partie de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. '~". "-- .-,,", , -, ~'" ,.>""" ,"" ',_f -".,-~~;'-'';'" .--~, .-,,_--:.i"~<~'A'O 0,,- "'-"-~""'''''';;'''''-;j;';'.,"/'t""~_",, :'",&,~A~~ LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGU!R ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C. J n F. King, sq 600 North Secon Penthouse suite P. O. Box 984 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 236-8000 Dated: ~ {l/&Y:s:> " "'-- ~-, .~,'" ."'--~"--.-".~~, '"=~'-~,---',,"~" ">:<''''^'--'.: __I" ,,"" "~';,;c>;....J* MICHAEL B. GEISSINGER and, TONYA L. GEISSINGER, plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. ot;,;l Y.3:L ~ T~ HERBERT S. MILLER, t/d/b/a INDUSTRIAL TRANSTHERMAL SERVICES, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, Michael B. Geissinger and Tonya L. Geissinqer, by and through their attorneys, Friedman & King, P.c., and bring this cause of action, averring as follows: 1. The Plaintiffs, Michael B. Geissinger and Tonya L. Geissinger, are adult individuals, husband and wife, residing at 25 vista Circle, Etters, York county, Pennsylvania 17319. 2. The Defendant, Herbert S. Miller, t/d/b/a Industrial TransThermal Services, is an adult individual with a business location at 68 N. Biesecker Rd., Thomasville, York County, Pennsylvania 17364. 3. on or about July 8, 1999, at 6:45 a.m., the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, was lawfully and carefully operating a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer northbound on Route 83 in Cumberland County just before the, Route 581 split. 4. At that same time, date and place, the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, was in the right hand lane and was required to come to a stop due to rush hour traffic backup. <"' H ~ .,~_,""" ~"' ' ''-'''' ~<:," l 5. At that same time, date and place, there was sunshine and the road was dry. 6. At that same time, date and place, James Morris operated a commercial pickup truck owned by Defendant, also northbound on Route 83 approaching the Route 581 split, so as to cause the vehicle to collide with Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle by striking it in the rear. 7. The commercial pickup truck driven by James Morris struck the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle so violently as to cause the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle to travel forward and collide with a vehicle driven by Dennis Baer of Newberg, Pennsylvania. 8. At the time, date and place previously alleged, the commercial pickup in question was being operated by James Morris, who was an agent, servant, workman or employee of the Defendant, Herbert S. Miller, t/d/b/a Industrial TransThermal Services, and was then and there acting within the scope of his employment and on behalf of his employer. 9. At the time of the accident, the Defendant, by and through his agent, was negligent, reckless and careless under the circumstances in: A. Failing to have the motor vehicle under proper and reasonable control. B. Operating the motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to collide into the plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle. " . .. _" ' .. '0"" . .;._'_' -"_ ." -~'-_. , ',,,,'~__:' . d'" ~",., '"':.i I ! i I I I \ , [ I I I t i , I , ! I I I ! .1 r, " , i! i ! I C. Failing to observe the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle which was lawfully occupying the roadway at the point of impact. D. Operating the motor vehicle without due regard to the presence and safety of the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger. E. Failing to bring the motor vehicle to a stop in time to avoid the collision. F. Failing to operate the motor vehicle in a safe and proper manner. G. Failing to maintain an assured clear distance from Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger's, vehicle. H. Driving at a speed inappropriate for traffic conditions. I. Failing to comply with the laws, rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. COUNT I PLAINTIFF, MICHAEL B. GEISSINGER v. HERBERT S. MILLER. t/d/b/a INDUSTRIAL TRANS THERMAL SERVICES 10. Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, incorporates by reference all of the preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as though each and everyone were individually set forth within this Count. -~-~_. ..-~~- '''''-'''-->-'>'0--'-''- ,- . "w"o.'~_" -,,~ ~." .- ~, """'-1 11. As a result of the negligence, recklessness and carelessness of the driver, James Morris, the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, suffered injuries to his body including: A. cervical strain. B. Right shoulder tendinitis. C. Severe burning pain in the neck and right shoulder. D. A pulling sensation with cervical range of motion. E. Numbness and tingling in the right forearm and right ring and little fingers. F. Tenderness to palpation of the neck and right shoulder. G. Difficulty lifting with the right arm. H. Muscle spasms in the neck and trapezius muscles. I. Crepitus and popping noises with right shoulder motion. J. Discomfort with end ranges of right shoulder motion. K. Thoracic spine pain and tenderness. L. Migraine headaches. ~ ,~ , "~___ ,_u'>"'>" ',"'-', ,,~. '''"' "",,,,,H"_-'_"'__, "~.__'_ ".= "'''''1 1 I 12. As a result of the injuries listed in paragraph 11 herein, Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, has undergone the following treatment and medical procedures: A. Office visits and examinations at the office of his family doctor. B. Diagnostic x-ray. C. Use of numerous medications, both over the counter and prescription. D. A one month course of physical therapy consisting of nine sessions of modalities and instruction in exercises. 13. As a result of his injuries, the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, has been unable to undertake his normal duties, and believes that he will continue to suffer impairments and disabilities in the future. 14. As a further result of his injuries, the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, has suffered a diminution of his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures. ,,-, ".','~y ,- ...~" ~.' "" -~". -~<.,--"",.--",~...,~",.,",,~ i I WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, demands judgment against the Defendant, Herbert S. Miller, t/d/b/a Industrial TransTherma1 Services, in an amount not in excess of $25,000.00, plus costs and interest, and therefore bound for compulsory arbitration. 15. Plaintiff, Tonya L. Geissinger, incorporates by I I ~' ! , " COUNT II PLAINTIFF, TONYA L. GEISSINGER V. HERBERT S. MILLER. t/d/b/a INDUSTRIAL TRANS THERMAL SERVICES reference all of the preceding paragraphs of this Complaint as though each and everyone were individually set forth within this Count. 16. Plaintiff, Tonya L. Geissinger, is the lawful wife of Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger. 17. As a result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Tonya L. Geissinger, has been deprived of the society, companionship, contributions and consortium of her husband, Plaintiff, Michael B. Geissinger, to her great detriment and loss. 18. As a result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Tonya L. Geissinger, has suffered a disruption in her daily habits and pursuits, and a loss of enjoyment of life. -- "'_..=-"'-<.~. <"."--y "," ,-,,,,,,. , WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Tonya L. Geissinger, demands judgment against the Defendant, Herbert S. Miller, tjdjbja Industrial TransThermal Services, in an amount not in excess of $25,000.00, plus costs and interest, and therefore bound for compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C. Date:~9(/lderc King, E uire N. Second str et Penthouse suite P. O. Box 984 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 236-8000 kjp:pleadings\geissing.cmp -., -.' ..~, -~" , \~ unsworn falsification to authorities. ~~"~r ~- "~chael B. Geissinger. - i ri ~I ~j TI " ~ ! ~ [) " ~ jJ iT lj B " " g !I I t, i ! r: " ~1 , I' ~ ! " i 'I ! VERIFICATION We, Michael B. Geissinger and Tonya L. Geissinger, hereby acknowledge that we are the Plaintiffs in the foregoing action; that we have read the foregoing Complaint; and the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. section 4904, relating to Dated: ~(l/~ ~' . .-'i1Li-; I I I I , I I I I I I I I I . ~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2000-02432 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND GEISSINGER MICHAEL B ET AL VS MILLER HERBERT S ET AL 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 MILLER HERBERT S T/D/B/A but was unable to locate Him deputized the sheriff of YORK , to wit: INDUSTRIAL TRANS THERMAL SVCS in his bailiwick. He therefore County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE On May 12th , 2000 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from YORK Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Out of County 9.00 Surcharge 10.00 Dep. York Co 24.55 .00 61.55 05/12/2000 FRIEDMAN & KING omas Kline riff of Cumberland County Sworn and subscribed to before me this <2-4 ~ day of fl,."r ~I'O A.D. n {1~ ' '- nu- prothonota~ )r.Jt ,- COUNTY OF YORK '. , ~~".-..--'<>-~'" .- OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF SERVICE CALL (717) 771-9601 7 28 EAST MARKET 51:, YORK, PA 17401 SHERIFF SERVICE ' ..... .INSTRVCTIQNS ... , " PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE; TYPE ONLY LINES 1 TO 12 00 NOT DETACH ANY COPIES. 1. PLAINTIFFISI 2. COURT NUMBER 20 243~ C1VLL Michael B. Geissinger# et. al. 4. TYPE OF WAIT OR COMPLAINT 3. DEFENDANT/Sf Notice & Complaint Herbert S. Miller, et. al. SERVE { 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY. CORPORATION, ETC. TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD. . Herbert S. Miller, t/d/b/a Industrial TransthermaJ, Services , 6. ADDRESS (STREET OR AFD WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO., CITY, BORO, TWP., STATE AND ZIP CODE AT 68 N. Biesecker Rd, Thomasville, PA 17364 7. INDICATE SERVICE: [J PERSONAL 0 PERSON IN CHARGE [RDEPUTIZE C urrul:DGEBillitlUld NOW 4/19/00 19_I,SHERIFFOF~OU VOX''' COUNTY to e to law. This deputation being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff. 8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE: a POSTED 0 OTHER ti the sh!,riff of ,..reat according ADVANCE FEE PAID BY CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF Cu rla OUT OF COUN~ ;;: CUMBERLAND r0 3m~ = ;noo ~.,~ -0 00< .... -~::3 -0 -y- rn ^ l> - <::> , NOTE ONLY APPUCABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN. Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any prope nder witNiONrit-may leave same without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on the part of uch deputy..qr the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any property before sheriff's sale thereof. ....c -n 9. TYPE NAME..ANDADORESS~Qf ATTORNEY/ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE Ha rr isburg PA 17108 10. TELEPHON MBER 11. DATE FILED Frledman & Klng " 600 N. Second st., Penthous~ Ste., PO Box 984 717) 236-8000 4/18/00 12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed if notice is to be mailed). Cumberland Coun'ty Sheriff SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE SHERIFF ONLY.- .00 NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE 13. I acknowledge receipt of the writ SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CLERK 14. Date Received 15. ExpirationJHearing Date orcomplaintas indicated above, J. Ludwig 4/20TOO 5/18/00 16, HOW SERVED: PERSONAL ( ) RESIDENCE ( ) POSTED ( ) OTHER ( ) SEE REMARKS 22. REMARKS: 41.AF 44. Signature of De. heriff 45. Signature of York ;;z: County Sheriff William M. Hose ~~~ 5/5/00 42. day 43, ,_ . 46. Signature of Foreign MY COMMISSION EXPIA S Coun Sheriff 50.1 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE SHERIFF'S RETURN SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED ISSUING AUTHORITY AND TITLE 1. WHITE - Issuing AuthOrity 2. PINK - Attomey 3. CANARY - Sheriff's Office 4. BLUE ~ Sheriff's Office 49. Date 51. Date Received "'''"': ~. I . ~ .1:" . COUNTY OF YORK ! *, " < _. ~, 4-~' 'r'!~."'" OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF 28 EA'~T\MA KET sT.'; YORK, PA 11401 .~ L SERVICE CALL (717) 771-9.601 /' /' ~.. . ,.-'.';- INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE TYPE ONLY LINES 1 TO 12 DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES. 2. COURT NUMBER.... j 4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT Notice &' complaint C~'J~i. . . SHERIFF SERVICE ;;'~ROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN 1, PLAINTIFFI Micnael B. Geissinger, e'~ a1. 3. DEFENDANTISI He~oert S. Miller,et. al. SERVE 5, NAME OF INDIVIDUAL,CCMPANY, CO~l'OAATlCN; E;C, maw 0 C 0 LEVIED; A'rTACHED, R SOLD, . Herbert S. Miller, t/d/bja Industrial Transthermal Services 6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO.. CITY, BORD, TWP.. STATE AND ZIP CODE AT hi< N. Biesecker Rd, Thomasvllle; PI'. 17364 7. INDICATE SERVICE: a PERSONAL 0 PERSON IN CHARGE lJ DEPUTIZS:umbt:ERi'1"~I(t Q 1_~n c~:?s. ~AIL 0 PO~:rEQ .' 0 OTHER NOW " /19/00 19 I, SHERIFF OF j{oRW COUNTY, PAC, do hereby deputize the sheriff of !- ~'rk , ,.' '. ~--..:..- --:~ ._~, 'cO'UNTY to -e'xecute this Writ',a~d make return th,!!reof ~ccord!ng" to law. ThJI! deputation being made at the request and risk of the plal~tiff. ' . a SPECIAL '1;A-rRUCTlONS OR 'OTHER INFORMATION ~HAT ~ILL ~I~~ IN ~'X~Ei:IITING ~ERVICE: ~. , . "r u " ---- Cu~h~:v1.aIi f/ , .'-. :;:, f ,-~ OUT OF CO)1 ~. /-. CUMBERLAl'lDA.j ~l' 7' (t... i'" +, / . .---.. - NQTE ONLY'- APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCH~AN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property , under. within writ may leave same wlthout,,~~ watchman, In custody of whomever Is found in possession, after notifying pe~on of levy or attachment, without liability onJhe "part of such deputy-or the: sheriff to any plaintiff harell,-fOr any loSs, destruction, or removal.Of any property befo~_:>h~rif{s s"a)e_ gla~_f. _." ,- 9.1}.ff. ~a~c:fr~D~RESl t~groRNEYIORIGINATOR and ~1~NA!URE>> a.r r i.s Q p.r--g , P A 17 1 0 8 1 O~_TE[EPI:IOf'..lE NUMBER 11. DATE -FILED 60011. Secon<<i St.. Penthouse'Ste., PO Box 9'i34. (7-:;'7) 236-9000 '1/18/00 12~ SEND NOT' CE OF SERVICE COpy TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW:' (i -. Is area must be completed if ~otice is to be mailed). Cumb=rland County Sll'i'riff '. ,____un._ "'/~" 0' ,. ',. 'p ",' E!..OWF.F!.SE() HESHERIFFONLy':-DltEB.EI..OWTHIS-LiE , 13.'~1 acknowleage receipt of the writ IGNA1URE AU I ED LERK ! ..' /' 1q. Expiration/Rearing Date or complaint as Indicated above. J .-- Ludwig ,/ ....\ '. '5/1 Bf 00 16.HOWSE~VEb:^'PERSONAL( ) RESIDENCE( ) ~lSd$fi;.D\ )~._-..:' 'fioe- OTHER ( )~ SEE REMARKS'" 17;.0 I here -'c_ecti and retum a NOT FOUND because J am unable t~ locate. the Indiv[dual, co~n _'!I_n -' cor oratio~ etc, nam abOve. arks'- ~ldW.) 18~~, E AND-TITLE OF IND~~DUAL SERVED I UST,ADDRESS HERE IF NOT SH, 0, WN ABOVE {~ela,tion8hlp td" ~ef, .,ndsnt) ,1.9. Jat~ Service 2'::. Time of Service L)' ." (j, \d-~V-<-- C:-rl e.1''oJ I L, i~row"'i I-\dnc, "', ~ss, -- ~-,I(J() ~', SOP 21~A'f'TE;MPTS Date TIme Miles Int. Date TIme Miles Int. Date Time Mil,s Int. Date Time Miles Int.. Date 1.Tlme .,{ lilt 22. REMARKS-: -':", .... ~ '. ADVANCE FEE PAID BY CUMBEBARND COUNTY SHERIFF I ,,' ...~ .. -, .'. "*1-.....' 'n_" t-,.~...,. 41, AFFIRMED {tnC! Subscribed to befo.re ml\this ,:.-_~_,.,,/ ,~. ':.f .. "'-., ';:~. ~." ~~~-?day of "'.-~ ~y "." --- ' 43, "1" U~ ~ - Protho ota' /Not blic 46. jgnature of oreigo y , : -"l' -0;;;; Coun Sheriff ' 50.'- ACKNo.W.t., bGE RE Elrf pF=' i~E SHERIFF'S RETURN SIGNATtJRE OF AUTHOj3I<:ED ISSUING AUTHORI1Y AND TITLE, , 1. WHITE -1sS'iiln.,g Authority 2. PINK ~Attomey 3. CANARY - Shariff's Offfce 4. BWE. Sneriff's Office -,- ~.; 2. ~,\ ..,_~ ~:<"'i~_~_~ .J".., ;- :::.:..~".,---:. 45. Signature of Yori< County Sheriff William M_ ,,:;~// -':'-'/ ,...... ../-. ?fV?-'7~Y'T~ 47. Date> , i., "'Tir:" '/1 I L;V 48. Date Hose / 5-/5/00 49. Date 51 Date Received -- ." ~",. "'I~ :1 ti ?1 ~ ~ ~ !d '"J :1 ,j ,1 ii ~ 'j 'I i ij ~ 1m H I')] l'~ ~ 11 ~ ~ ~ fS I~ ~ ~j \1 f~ I ~ ~ , MICHAEL B. GEISSINGER and, TONYA L. GEISSINGER, Plaintiffs : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . . . v. : No. 00-2432 civil Term . . HERBERT S. MILLER, t/d/b/a INDUSTRIAL TRANSTHERMAL SERVICES, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW . . PRAECIPE Kindly mark the above-captioned matter settled and discontinued with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, o n F. King, o N. Second enthouse Sui P.O. Box 984 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 236-8000 j I I I I I I i A.mf\pleading\geisng ~ ~ iI.iljJiiiiiiilr'J-, "" "', "'"~ .~,!I--~" - ~." ." ,".,~, " =.'~, ,~ "~". < ';' , (':J o o -n ,-, ~":~;Q ""-,r-n ''':,,~\? '"<C) ""''';--'1", i;~ =-' 55 -< -~ ~,l--<o :~:,~~ .-~:: j"",) Cr-: "U ._)0,. i':,^? J1