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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-00344 'r ~ .. ~ ., q v} ~ - . ~ .:) '>- :1 ~ . ~ I ~ '. I / r 8. The aforesaid accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff, Amy Lebo, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, wanton, and reckless conduct in which Defendant, Charles Sparks operated a motor vehicle as follows: A. Failure to travel at a safe speed; B. Failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident; C. Driving his vehicle without due regard for the highway and traffic conditions which were existing in which he should have been aware; D. Failure to keep proper and adequate control over his vehicle; E. Driving his vehicle on the highway in a manner endangering persons and property in a reckless manner with reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; F. Failing to maintain his vehicle within his proper lane; and G. In changing lanes without due regard to the traffic in the other lanes, including Plaintiff. 9. As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintiff, Amy Lebo, sustained painful and severe injuries, which include, but are not limited to, nasal fracture, a basilar skull fracture, lacerations, bruises, soreness, and other serious impairments of bodily function. 10. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff, she was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalization, and other similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, a claim for which is made herein. 11. Because of her injuries, Plaintiff has been advised and therefore avers that she made be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and a claim is made therefore. 12. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has undergone and in the future, will undergo great physical and mental pain, suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out life's pleasures, and the enjoyment of life, and claim is made therefore. 13. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been and in the future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment and claim is made therefore. 14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered scars and scarring which may be permanent in nature. 15. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has sustained work loss, loss of opportunity, and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity and a claim is made therefore. 16. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has sustained uncompensated work life and a claim is made therefore. 17. Plaintiff continues to be plagued with persistent pain and limitations, and therefore avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and a claim is made therefore. 3 18. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff was forced to incur the expense of renting a replacement vehicle. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to find Defendant liable for the injuries and costs which she has suffered. COUNT II AMY LEBO v. WATKINS MOTOR LINE. INC. 19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 20 At all times in question, Charles Sparks was acting as the agent, representative, and/or employee of Watkins Motor Line, Inc., said company being vicariously liable for the negligent conduct of its agent, representative, and/or employee. 21. Watkins Motor Line, lnc, is further liable to the extent that it negligently hired and employed Defendant, Sparks, and/or failed to properly supervise Dofendant, Sparks. 22. Based upon tho vicadous liability of Watkins Motor Line, Inc. and its independont 1 I abi 1 t t '.' all Bot forth above, Plaintiff has Buffered the injudoll and loullell Ilot forth in the paragraphs above. 4 r, r.-: .ltt ~ r;'. '-, ~ ~~ " c. p.., & , -, '8 ~ c-< ~. . " ~ ) - " ....... -, . ~~ \. !: l:- l- . {::- ~ ...J ~ 0-.. ~ ~ c(l .~ 0 -J -" '- -:-J . ,:II - N :0 ~ )6 J "11 ""'-::1 '\:lJ r:- -::q J .. ~~J In J" -< SII~:IlJFF'S BU'Ulltl - U. S. CEHf1FI~D MAIL CAS~ NO: 1397-00341 P CUMMUNW~^LTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: CUUNTY UF CUMBKRLAND L~;BIJ AMY VS. SPARKS CHARLES ET AL R. Thomas Kline " Sherif! or Deputy Sheriff of CUMB~RLAND County. Pennsylvant~. who being duty sworn according to taw. served the within n~med DEF~NI)ANT, SPARKS CHARl.~S by United States Certified Mait postage prepaid. on the 22nd day of January --' t')9'7. at t5"'''': ~I/l, HUlmS. at PO HUX T/87 CIJI.UMBIlS.. G^ :.Jt'J"'B a true and attested copy 01 the att~ched COMPLAINT Th~ returned roceipt card was signed by on "'/01/l/0000. Additional Comments: BOX CLOSKD- NU ORDER PER PUST UVFIC~. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge certified mail r/ So an~s: , ,/ ~' ,-- l...,.:./ ",-~,/, ,. .----/'~. ~ - R. I homas Kll.ne. /.__1.../~;:'" Sher1.11 113.00 .00 .00 2.00 2.72 -:-2~. I:t.: 02/06/1997 Sworn and~subscribed$to before me this ,,~ - day of ?/.tI........ 19 '11_ A, D. J ll. .. (1, ~ ~J ~1 .~rothonotary Ll bj L (' .!) 0 C _I .,'j 1._ I , ,'- . i~l:t.:l ',T;; . ,t") ,~ '(~ .-' >\ -- ; ,--' .() :\n '- '."-;' ":')1 -'. " :::> :.P 'i , .- -<. :~ \ -- JOHN HAVAS, ESQUIRE P., Supr.m.eourtI.D, No,l~'2 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A Prof...lonol COfIlOIIlIon 101 Pine Stre.t P,O, Box 932 Harrisburg, Ptnnsytv.nl. 17106-0932 Telephone: FAA: (717] 236-3200 (717] 238-6883 AIIorney for Dof.ndlnh:: Chartet Spark, Ind WItkin. Motor Untl, Inc. AMY LEBO, Plaintiff v. CHARLES SPARKS and WATKINS MOTOR LINES, INC. , Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 97-344 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: AMY LEBO, PLAINTIFF Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire, her attorney THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER 305 North Front Street Post Office Box 999 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0999 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, CHARLES SPARKS and WATKINS MOTOR LINES, INC., within twenty (20) days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, REYNOLDS & HAVAS A professional corporation Q,~~ tN'? , I-- v JOHN HAVAS, ESQUIRE PI, SUp'.mo Court I.D. No, 1~'2 REYNOLDS & HAVAS A P,lJft"lonal Corporation 1 01 Pin. Street P,O, BoxS32 Harrisburg, P.nn!!oylvlnla 17108-0932 T.lephone: FAA: (717] 238-3200 (717]2~ Allomey for Dtflndonll:: Chi"" Spom.nd W.lkln. Moto< L1n...loe, AMY LEBO, Plaintiff v. CHARLES SPARKS and WATKINS MOTOR LINES, INC. , Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 97-344 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, CHARLES SPARKS and WATKINS MOTOR LINES. INC. AND NOW, comes the Defendants, Charles Sparks and Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., by and through their attorneys, REYNOLDS & HAVAS, A professional corporation, and respectfully avers as follows: 1. After reasonable investigation, Defendants, Charles Sparks and Watkins Motor Lines, Inc. ("Defendants") are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the avennents contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint as to the plaintiff's present residence, and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 9. Denied. The corresponding allegation of Plaintiff's Complaint represents a conclusion of law, which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. By way of further answer, to the extent that Plaintiff was injured as a result of the said accident, it is denied that said injuries were caused by any negligence, recklessness or wrongdoing the part of Defendants. 10. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 11. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 12. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 13. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and 3 knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 14. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the I I I I averments are denied. 15. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 16. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 17. Denied. To the extent that specific injuries are alleged, Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that 4 reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. 18. Denied. Defendants are without sufficient information and knowledge to form an opinion as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and for that reason proof thereof is demanded at or before trial, and the averments are denied. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Charles Sparks and Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint. COUNT II AMY LEBO v. WATKINS MOTOR LINES. INC. 19. Defendants incorporate each and every paragraph of this Answer as though set forth herein at length. 20. Denied. The corresponding allegation of Plaintiff's Complaint represents a conclusion of law, which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. 21. Denied. The corresponding allegation of Plaintiff's Complaint represents a conclusion of law, which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. 22. Denied. The corresponding allegation of Plaintiff's Complaint represents a conclusion of law, which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. 5 ~;HLI:II'I' '::: ;.:r;J','j',I, ; - [t., ., ~ l.. 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Sheriff's Costs: [;,~cket.ing ~~ervice Aff1dant Surcharge CCUTIVIED MAIL RI 18,00 .00 .00 2.00 2.75 .~ 2. 1"6 SQ ,Jns"'~r-z: . . L J_Jl' ~ _ ./~. ,; -- .~ " ~. ",." '" ~ Rf-Th~ma3 K11n~. Sherlff TIIOMAS THOMt,S & !lAVEk (')7/21 / 1 '3~7 SWll,rn ~nd sub31~r~beht() bciore t. h ; s ) J,.... ol~y of .....1"1... lY "'7 ^, r,. / ( L'11-L C }),I J b, JJ.1nL'i . '-1" Prol.honol:;Jr'l" m,? ~ ,............ lJ I 11 i . ... / '0 '001 1>:.... f Ul <"l .>: c:: "" 0< , ro+->l;l 0..... en.,... .. E Ul Ul !tl;:J <11:1:.0 ~ E ""...= ION.... .t:1fl0 U<"lU " \ I j l'- :r l'- lr .... LI1 l'- ..a rTI 0. 0= M S 'C GJ R a:Gll;;~ UJ.c&", CD en .- ::!: c: :::>"GJ~ ol=cn>> u.....8~ OOt:GJ \ ~,~8~ :::>=~,!!! 00 't: t> ~ I ,.. , I I Of , :"1 Ii l~ I t " t . " ;, 0, . \i ! tl , I ~,', N " , ! I i I., I ; JJ , , - ,I \ , I , , \ i I I I ...... Jd~ WIlIelI DUfln 10' noA ~""IJ. !~ !I~ lIs J 1-' ~ !!IDD E ~ j .. ~ ill II t ~ Ii 1 ~fi .: N J ~aI ~~ !~!~JJI 8 ! Ii r;;~JiJ15 i l! 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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. Y'ou 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. Lawver Referral Service Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle. PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 o r~~ .' J, ~i,'~l '-.; ";J "'- 'i:!l r- N "8 - 'f .~.:J. ~r::) .,~ :H ';'C') c- ,:j III "' -t :-s to -< ~:..:., '- !. TRUE COpy r=ROM RECORD In T osllmony whereof, I here unlo set my hand "nrJ the seal 01 said Co at Carlisle. Pa. ,I~, aa'fJ.OI 19 - . :.t -. t:'.:.. <' f I i I } AMY LEBO, Plaintiff, v. I IN THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS I ctlMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I I NO. I I CIVXL ACTION - LAW I CHARLES SPARKS and WATKINS MOTOR LINE, INC., . . Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT 1. Amy Lebo is an adult individual residing at 1408 Bradley Drive, Apt. 213L, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 2. Charles Sparks is an adult individual residing at P.O. Box 7787, Columbus, Georgia 31908. 3. Watkins Motor Line, Inc. is a corporation with its place of business at 1144 West Griffin Roa~, Lakeland, Florida 33805. 4. On September 3. 1995, Amy Lebo was operating a vehicle northbound on Interstate 81. 5. At said time and place, her vehicle was struck by the vehicle operated by Defendant, Charles Sparks. 6. At all times in question, Charles Sparks was acting as the agent and/or employee of Watkins Motor Line, Inc. COUNT I AMY LEBO v. CHARLBS SPARKS 7 Paragraphs 1 through 6 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. B. The aforesaid accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff, Amy Lebo. are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness. wanton, and reckless conduct in which Defendant, Charles Sparks operated a motor vehicle as follows: A. Failure to travel at a safe speed; B. Failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident; C. Driving his vehicle without due regard for the highway and traffic conditions which were existing in which he should have been aware; D. Failure to keep proper and adequate control over his vehicle; E. Driving his vehicle on the h~ghway in a manner endangering persons and property in a reckless manner with reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; F. Failing to maintain his vehicle within his proper lane; and G. In changing lanes without due regard to the traffic in the other lanes, including Plaintiff. 9. As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintiff, Amy Lebo, sustained painful and severe injuries, which include, but are not limited to, nasal fracture, a basilar skull fracture, lacerations, bruises, soreness. and other serious impairments of bodily function. 10. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff, she was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalization, and other similar miscellaneo~s expenses in an effort ~o restore herself to health, a claim for which is made herein. 11. Because of her injuries, Plaintiff has been advised and therefore avers that she made be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and a claim is made therefore. 12. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has undergone and in the future, will undergo great physical and mental pain, suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out life's pleasures, and the enjoyment of life, and claim is made therefore. 13. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been and in the future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment and claim is made therefore. 14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered scars and scarring which may be permanent in nature. 15. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has sustained work loss, 103s of opportunity, and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity and a claim is made therefore. 16. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has sustained uncompensated work life and a claim is made therefore. 17. Plaintiff continues to be plagued with persistent pain and limitations, and therefore avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and a claim is made therefore. 3 18. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff was forced to incur the expense of renting a replacement vehicle. WHERE PORE , Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to find Defendant liable for the injuries and costs which she has suffered. COUNT II AMY LEBO v. WATKINS MOTOR LINE. INC. 19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 20 At all times in question, Charles Sparks was acting as the agent, representative, and/or employee of Watkins Motor Line, Inc., said company being vicariously liable, for the negligent conduct of its agent, representative, and/or employee. 21. Watkins Motor Line, Inc. is further liable to the extent that it negligently hired and employed Defendant, Sparks, and/or failed to propsrly supervise Defendant, Sparks. 22. Based upon the vicarious liability of Watkins Motor Line, Inc. and its independent liability as set forth above, Plaintiff has suffered the injuries and losses set forth in the paragraphs above. 4 ~l()' ~ VERIPICATION I, Amy Lebo, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document, which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to the facts nased on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and preparation for trial, I understand that some of these allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are complete and I leave determination of these matters to my attorneys on their advice. I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to autnoritles. 6 "" ' ~i}!-:;:., ~~i~;0. A:}~/,';: ~"' , ':'c' '- :l~ , i~~tF';'},:.~,' ',. '~~" -.;J.~.. ;t;En~- x ~ (>i~~'L ": 2~ - '1~~~{rr;: ,',l?~' , i~"" }g~:;:'j~,~.::~,"'" '/ .........;", .l"Qr. r G'\"' ~~"':;;1~':"':;;~'-'J"~~." .:., . i~j~:~ :fii~' :" ,,' f ~~l' . -.~ ' t~l~ih".'" , '" ,~" "'~"5 ~,,~'{ .! '~:J'il J,i ,z "'~ ,~ 'i' ..... 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It is denied that Plaintiff was contributorily negligent. It is denied that she crossed into the lane of traffic of Defendant's vehicle and/or caused the subject collision. It is denied that Plaintiff failed to take appropriate evasive action to avoid the subject collision. It is denied that any negligence of Plaintiff constitutes more than 50% of the negligence on the part of Defendant. Any and all negligence of Plaintiff is specifically denied. 25. Denied. It is denied that plaintiff assumed the risk of injuries that she suffered. It is denied that Plaintiff drove her vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff request this Honorable Court dismiss Defendant's New Matter, THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER By:~ ..~~ Dou' s . Marcello, Esquire 305 North Front Street Post Office Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 (717) 255-7238 Attorneys for Plaintiff