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KRAFT & KRAFT, P.C.
BY: James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Attorney No. 49442
1311 spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-5100
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
JAMES LEWIS and GWENDOLYN
LEWIS, h/w
50 Kellys Dam Road
Danville, PA 17821
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
501 N. Enola Road
Enola, PA 17025
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PRAECIPE
TO THE CLERK OF THE SAID COURT:
Kindly issue a summons in civil Action in the above-
captioned matter.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN
LEWIS HfW
50 KELL YS DAM ROAD
DANVILLE, PA 17821 Court of Common Pleas
Plaintiff
Vs.
No. 02-5805 CIVIL TERM
In CivilAction-Law
QUALITY INN RlVERVIEW
501 N. ENOLA ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025
Defendant
To QUALITY INN RlVERVIEW
You are hereby notified that JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS,
H/W the Plaintiff has / have commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you
which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
(SEAL)
CURTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
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Deputy
Date DECEMBER 5, 2002
Attorney:
Name: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQUIRE
Address: KRAFT & KRAFT, P.c.
1311 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: 215-546-5100
Supreme Court ID No. 49442
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-05805 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LEWIS JAMES ET AL
VS
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
RICHARD SMITH
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1850:00 HOURS, on the 12th day of December, 2002
at 501 N ENOLA ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025
by handing to
MICHELLE BELLE, MANAGER
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
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-05-805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: Curt Long, Prothonotary
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant, Quality Inn Riverview, in the above
referenced matter.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
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420b Cmms Mi Road
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Harrisburg,PA 17112
l.D. No. 78119
(717) 651-3509
Attorney for Defendant
JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v.
NO. 2002-05-805
QUALITY INN RNERVIEW,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ellen M. Palmer, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify
that on this 18~ day ot"V'();\c.!\ , 2004, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document via United States First Class Mail, postage pre-paid as follows:
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002- 5,fC$
v.
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Rule upon the Plaintiffs, James Lewis and Gwendolyn Lewis, to file a Complaint within
twenty (20) days hereof or suffer judgment non pros.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
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Jos . Murph, quire
4200 Crums I Road
Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
I.D. No. 78119
(717) 651-3509
Attomey for Defendant
March 22, 2004, Rule to file a Canplaint Issued.
Curtis R. Long, Protho
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002- S?D.S
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ellen M. Palmer, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify
that on this I~~ day *~\OJ\~ ,2004, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document via United States First Class Mail, postage pre-paid as follows:
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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KRAFT & KRAFT, P.C.
BY: James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Attorney No. 49442
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-5100
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
JAMES LEWIS and GWENDOLYN
LEWIS, h/w
50 Kellys Dam Road
Danville, PA 17821
vs.
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
501 N. Enola Road
Enola, PA 17025
COURT OP COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBER~~ COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
No.
2002-5805
CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
"NOTICE II
rryou 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.
Court Administrator
Courthouse, 4th Floor
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
"AVISOll
"Le han dernandado a usted en la corte.
8i usted quiere defenderse de este demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes ,usted
tiene veil1te (20) dias de plazo al partir de
la fecha de la demands y la notification.
Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita 0
en persona 0 con un abogado y entregar a la
corte en forma escri ta sus defensas 0 sus
obj ecioneEl alas dernandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se
defiende, la corte tomara rnedidas y puede
continuar la dernanda en contra suya sin previo
aviso 0 nCltification. Ademas, la corte puede
decidir a favor dei dernandante y requiere que
usted curnpla con todas las provisiones de esta
demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus
propiedades u ostros derechos irnportantes para
usted.
"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 OFIICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESRITA ABJIJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIRI<SISTENCIA LEGAL."
KRAFT & KRAFT, P.C.
BY: James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Attorney No. 49442
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-5100
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
JAMES LEWIS and GWENDOLYN
LEWIS, h/w
50 Kellys Darn Road
Danville, PA 17821
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION AT LAW
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
501 N. Enola Road
Enola, PA 17025
No. 2002-5805
CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs are husband and wife residing at the
above address.
2. Defendant is a corporation doing business
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a registered office
principal place of business at the above address.
in the
and/or
3. At all times material hereto, defendant owned,
occupied, leased, controlled and/or maintained the premises known
as 501 N. Enola Road, Enola, Cumberland County, PA.
4. At all times material hereto, defendant acted by
agents, servants, workmen and/or employees acting within the scope
and course of their employment.
5. On or about January 6, 2001, plaintiff, James Lewis,
was walking on the sidewalk of the aforesaid premises adjacent to
the parking lot when he was cause to slip, stumble, trip and/or
fall as a result of an accumulation of ice which was a defective
condition then and there existing which caused him to sustain
injuries and damages, the details of which are set forth
hereinafter.
6. The aforesaid icy condition was caused by a defect
in the roof and/or gutter of defendant's premises, said defective
condition allowing the water to drip down and/or accumulate onto
the aforesaid sidewalk.
7. Prior to the date of the said accident, defendant
had direct knowledge of the above described condition of the roof
and/or gutter and the resulting icy condition on the sidewalk
and/or it existed for such a length of time that defendant knew
and/or should have known of its existence.
8. The negligence and carelessness of defendant
consisted of the following:
a. Failing to maintain the premises in a non-
defective condition which would protect and safeguard persons
lawfully thereon;
b. Permitting the premises to remain in a
defective condition so as to constitute a danger, menace, nuisance
and/or trap for persons lawfully on said premises;
c. Failing to have inspected said premises at
reasonable intervals in order to determine the condition of said
premises;
d. Failing to warn persons using said premises of
the aforesaid defective conditions;
e. Permitting the aforesaid roof and/or gutter and
sidewalk to be and remain in an unsafe and dangerous condition, all
of which the defendant, its agents, servants, workmen and/or
employees in the exercise of reasonable care and prudence should
and could have known;
f. Failing to provide adequate lighting of the
area in question; and
g. Otherwise failing to exercise due and proper
care under the circumstances.
COUNT I
JAMES LEWIS VB. QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
9. By reason of the negligence a.nd carelessness of the
Defendants as hereinbefore alleged, Plaintiff suffered severe and
permanent inj uries to his bones, muscles. tendons, ligaments,
discs, nerves, head, neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, back, chest,
stomach, legs, knees and body including but not limited to: head,
neck, back and extremities. Plaintiff suffered internal injuries
of an unknown nature. He suffered severe and permanent aches,
pains, mental anxiety and anguish, severe shock to his entire
nervous system and other injuries and/or aggravation of pre-
existing injuries, the full extent of which is not yet known. He
has in the past and will in the future undergo severe pain and
suffering as a result of which he has in the past and will in the
future be unable to attend to his usual acti'vities. The Plaintiff
believes and therefore avers that his injuries are serious and
permanent in nature.
10. As a further result of this accident, Plaintiff has
suffered severe and permanent physical pain, mental anguish and
humiliation and may continue to suffer same for an indefinite time
in the future, all to his great detriment and loss.
11. As a result of the within action, Plaintiff has
incurred and will in the future incur expenses in the treatment of
his injuries.
12. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant as
hereinbefore alleged, Plaintiff has sustained a loss of earnings
and earning capacity in the past and will sustain such losses in
the future, to his great financial loss and detriment.
13. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant as
hereinbefore alleged, Plaintiff has been obliged to spend large
sums of money for medicine, medical care and attention in an effort
to cure his aforesaid injuries and may be obliged to spend
additional sums of them for the same purposes in the future, to his
great financial loss and detriment.
14. This accident was caused solely by the carelessness,
negligence, and recklessness of the Defendants and was due in no
manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act of the part of the
Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, James Lewis, demands judgment
against the defendant in a sum not in excess of twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00), plus costs, interests and damages
for delay.
COUNT II
GWENDOLYN LEWIS va. QUALITY IImI RIVERVIEW
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14, inclusive, are incorporated
herein as though the same where set forth here at length.
16. Wife-plaintiff, Gwendolyn Lewis, avers that she is
the spouse of the Plaintiff, James Lewis.
17. As a result of this accident .rife-plaintiff has been
deprived of the society, comfort, companionship and services of
husband-plaintiff and such deprivation may continue in the future,
all of which has been and will continue to be to her great
financial detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, Gwendolyn Lewis, demands judgment
against the defendant in a sum not in excess of twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00), plus costs, interests and damages
for delay.
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Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
VERIFICATION
James M. DeSanto, Esquire, hereby states that he is the
attorney for the Plaintiff(s) in this action and verifies that the
statements made in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to
the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that the statements therein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 114904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 04(15(2004
DEll-486172 481. 8 3 -LO 1.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 03/26/2004
MCS on behalf of
JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
- 16221-001 n
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-260432 48183-COl
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JAMES LEWIS
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QUALITY INN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS GTOllJ) Inc ] 60 I Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia P A 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
JOSEPH F. MURPHY. ESO.
4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD
SUITE B
HARRISBURG.PA 17110
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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Prothonotary/Clerk, Civtl Division
Date:
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
503 NORTH 21ST STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: 48183
JAMES W. LEWIS
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire hospital medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating physician, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, nurse's notes, doctor's comments, dietary restrictions,
and all patient consent or refusal of treatment, procedures, test, and/or
medication, lab and diagnostic test results, including any and all such items
as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
relating to any examination, consultation, diagnosis, care, treatment,
admission, discharge, or emergency care pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: JAMES W. LEWIS
,
Social Security #: 188-34-6069
Date of Birth: 05-29-1943
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 04/15/2004
JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-486173 48183 -LO 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 03/26/2004
MCS on behalf of
JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQ.
- 16221-00172
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246 -0900
DE02-260432 4 B 1 B 3 - C 01
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JAMES LEWIS
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QUALITY INN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
ROBERT A. NEIDERHlSER. D C.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: .... SEE ATTACHED RIDER ....
at The MCS Graun Ine 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelnhia PA ]9103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
JOSEPH F. MURPHY. ESO.
4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD
SUITE B
HARRISBURG. P A 17110
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil
Date:
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
112-B OLD BERWICK RD.
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
RE: 48183
JAMES W. LEWIS
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: JAMES W. LEWIS
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Social Secnrity #: 188-34-6069
Date of Birth: 05-29-1943
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph, and the same therefore are
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
2. Denied. Defendant Quality Inn River View is not a Corporation or legal entity. Kumar, Inc.
does business as Quality Inn River View.
3. Denied for the reasons set forth in paragraph number two. Kumar, Inc. d/b/a Quality Inn River
View owned, occupied, controlled and maintained the premises known as 501 North Enola Road, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The remainder of the averments: contained in this paragraph are denied.
4. Answering Defendant is unable to determine the meaning ofthe allegations set forth herein.
Accordingly, these allegations are denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant is a business
enterprise that cannot "act" unless through agents, servants, workmen and/or employees. It is admitted that
Answering Defendant's agents, servants, workmen and/or employees at times act within the scope and
course oftheir employment. However, Plaintiff has not identified arty of the agents, servants, workmen
and/or employees that are the subject ofthis allegation, nor have Plaintiffs identified the acts alleged to have
been undertaken by these individuals. Accordingly, the averments Silt forth herein are denied.
5. The averments contained in this paragraph are legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
6. The averments contained in this paragraph are legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. The averments contained in this paragraph are legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
8 (a-f). The averments contained in this paragraph are legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R..C.P 1029(e). Subparagraph g of paragraph 8 has been stricken by stipulation of
the parties.
COUNT I
JAMES LEWIS V. OUALlTY INN RIVERVIEW
9-14. The averments contained in this paragraph are legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R..C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's
Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.
COUNT II
GWENDOLYN LEWIS V. OUALlTY INN RIVERVIEW
15. The Answers to paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein by reference as is fully set forth
in length.
16. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant laeks information or knowledge sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph, and the same therefore are
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
17. The averments contained in this paragraph are legal condusions to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averments contained herein are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiffs
Complaint in its entirety, with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
I. The Answers to Paragraph 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth
at length.
2. The Plaintiffs may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
3. The applicable Statute of Limitations may have expired prior to the proper institution of this
action.
4. Answering Defendants were not negligent. Any acts or omission of Answering Defendant
alleged to constitute negligence were not substantial causes or factors ofthe subject incident and/or did not
result in the injuries and/or losses alleged by the Plaintiffs.
5. The incident and/or damages described in Plaintiffs Complaint may have been caused or
contributed to by the Plaintiffs.
6. The negligent acts or omissions of other individuals and/or entities may have constituted
intervening superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries alleged to have been sustained by the
Plaintiffs.
7. The Plaintiffs may have assumed the risk. The Plaintiffs may have been contributorily negligent.
The incident, injuries and/or damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiffs were not proximately
caused by Answering Defendant.
8. Plaintiffs may not have properly mitigated their damages.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully request that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed, in its
entirety, with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Attorney for Defendants
Date:
JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-05-805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Joseph F. Murphy, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Wamer, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby
certify that on this
day of
, 2004, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document via United States First Class Mail, postage pre-paid as follows:
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Defendant's Answer
with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are based upon infonnation which has been furnished
to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the
defense of this lawsuit. The language of the Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs
Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the ArIswer with New Matter to
Plaintiffs Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infonmation and belief. To the
extent that the contents of the Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this verification. The undersigned also
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Defendant
STIPULATION
IT IS HEREBY stipulated by and between counsel for the above-captioned parties that
subparagraph (g) of paragraph 8 of Plaintiff's Complaint shall be stricken, with prejudice.
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CrnvlBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher M. Reeser, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of my Entry of
Appearance was served to all parties herein listed via United States First-Class mail on the date
below.
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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215-546-5100
Attorney for Plaintiffs
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS, h/w
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Cill~BERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs.
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QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
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PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
1.-8. The averments contained in these paragraphs contain
conclusionE1 of law to which no response is required. To the extent
that the averments in these paragraphs are factual averments, after
reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsitJT of said averments and
they are therefore denied with strict proof thereof demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment pursuant to the
complaint filed in this matter.
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to eclch party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached' to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 01/04/2005
MCS on behi~l f of ~
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Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-536895 4 81. 8 3 - L 03
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULH 4009.21
ANTHONY BILLAS, M.D.
A. LOREN AMACHER, M.D.
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ. intends: to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 12/15/2004
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
- 16221-00172
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
ISOO
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-286834 4 B 1 B 3 - C 0 1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COuNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS :
File No.
2002-5805
vs.
QUALITY INN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULI~ 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
ANTHONY BILLAS. M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the: court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A IT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group Inc. 1601 Market Street Suite 800. Philadelphia P A 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: CHRISTOPHER REESER. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD
SUITE B
HARRISBVRG.PA 17112
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ill #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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Date:
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Seal of the Court
48183-03
EXPLANA TION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ANTHONY BILLAS, M.D.
GMG-KNAPPER CLINIC FAM
100 N. ACADEMY AVE.
DANVILLE, PA 17822-310
RE: 48183
JAMES W. LEWIS
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
DA TES FROM ALL PRE 01106/2001 RECORDS.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treanTIent pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: JAMES W. LEWIS
50 KELLY DAM ROAD, DAMVILLE, PA 17821
Social Security #: 188-34-6069
Date of Birth: 05-29-1943
SUlO-S3B544 48183-L03
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve tbe subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 01/04/2005
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-536896 4 8 183 - L 04
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO Rm:'E 4009.21
ANTHONY BILLAS. M.D.
A. LOREN AMACHER. M.D.
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER. D.C.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 12/15/2004
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER. ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
16221-00172
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
H 0 1 MARKET STREET
IUOO
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-286834 4 8 183 - C 0 1
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUN TY OF CUMBERLAND
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS :
File No.
2002-5805
vs.
QUALITY INN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
A. LOREN AMACHER. M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by th<:: court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A TT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group Ine. 1601 Market Street. Suite 800. Philadelphia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the addr,ess listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena withm twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: CHRISTOPHER REESER. ESO.
ADDRESS: 4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD
SUITE B
HARRISBURG. PA 17112
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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48183-04
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
A. LOREN AMACHER, M.D.
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
100 N. ACADEMY AVE.
DANVILLE, PA 17822-
RE: 48183
JAMES W. LEWIS
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
DATES FROM ALL PRE 01/06/2001 RECORDS.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treattnent pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: JAMES W. LEWIS
50 KELLY DAM ROAD, DAMVILLE, PA 17821
Social Security #: 188-34-6069
Date of Birth: 05-29-1943
SUlO-538546 48183 - L 04
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received. and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 01/04/2005
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-~i36897 4 8 183 - LOS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-5805
QUALITY INN
NOTICB OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
ANTHONY BILLAS, M.D.
A. LOREN AMACHER, M.D.
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: JAMES M. DESANTO, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 12/15/2004
MCS on behalf of
CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: CHRISTOPHER REESER, ESQ.
- 16221-00112
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THJ& MCS GROUP INC.
161)1 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-286834 4 8 183 - C 0 1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COuNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JAMES LEWIS & GWENDOLYN LEWIS :
File No.
2002-5805
vs.
QUALITY INN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for ROBERT NEIDERHISER. D.C.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the: court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A TT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group. Inc. 1601 Market Street. Suite 800. Philadelphia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: CHRISTOPHER REESER. ESO.
ADDRESS: 4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD
SUITE B
HARRISBURG. PA 17112
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ROBERT A. NEIDERHISER, D.C.
112-B OLD BERWICK RD.
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
RE: 48183
JAMES W. LEWIS
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
DATES FROM ALL PRE 01/06/2001 RECORDS.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: JAMES W. LEWIS
50 KELLY DAM ROAD, DAMVILLE, PA 17821
Social Security #: 188-34-6069
Date of Birth: 05-29-1943
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
STIPULATION
THE PARTIES DO HEREBY AGREE AND STIPULATE AS FOLLOWS:
1. At the time of the incident from which this litigation arises, Defendant was insured by Legion
~nsurance Company.
2. On March 28, 2002, Legion Insurance Company was placed into rehabilitation by the
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, upon Petition of the insurance commissioner of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, effective April I, 2002.
3. As a result ofthe Liquidation Order. the provisions of 40 P.S. 1)991.1817 (a) apply to PlaintitTs
Claim.
4. Defendant's New Matter shall be deemed to have been amended so that all available detenses
under the Insurance Guarantee Act, 40 P.S. 9991.1817, et seg. have been raised by the Defendant
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PlaintitTs Counsel
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Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
Defendant's Counsel
JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALlTY INN RIVERVIEW,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karen A. Moyers, and employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do
hereby certify that on April 27, 2005, served a copy of the Stipulation via First Class United States mail,
postage prepaid as follows:
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RlVERVIEW,
Defendant
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBlTRA TORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, counsel tor Defendant in the above action, respectfully
represents that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is less than $25,000. There is no
counterclaim.
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counselor otherwise
disqualified to sit as arbitrators: None.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully Submitted,
DATE: May d <:> , 2005
BY:
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLE~.~GOGGIN
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C~OPHER M. REESER, ESQUIRE
J.D. NO.: 73632
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, P A 17112
(717) 651-3503
Attorney for Defendant Quality Inn Riverview
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JAMES LEWIS AND GWENDOLYN LEWIS
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
!, Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, of Marshall, Dennehey. Warner, Coleman & Goggin,
do hereby certify that on MayC:::)O ,2005, I served a copy of the Petition for Appointment of
Arbitrators via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
James M. DeSanto, Esquire
Kraft & Kraft
1311 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2002-5805
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW,
Defendant
ORDER
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AND NOW, this .dL day of
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above-captioned action as prayed for.
BY THE COURT:
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JAMES LEWIS and
GWENDOLYN LEWIS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
02-5805 CIVIL TERM
QUALITY INN RIVERVIEW
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, June 15, 2005, the appointment of Robert Black, Esquire, as
chairman of the arbitration panel in the above-captioned matter is vacated, and
John Mancke, Esquire, shall be appointed in his stead; Thomas Capper, Esquire,
and Hillary Dean, Esquire, shall remain as arbitrators.
By the Court,
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John B. Mancke, Esquire
Mancke, Wagner and Sprewa
2233 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Robert R. Black, Esquire
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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