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5. During and following the procedure, Plaintiff began to experience severe pain and
swelling in the areas around the surgical site,
6. The results of the pathology specimens taken at the time of the aforementioned
procedure were analyzed at Harrisburg Hospital, on or about February 20, 1995; the results
were read as "blood vessels with some surrounding adipose tissues and small bundles of nerve
tissue... right and left vas deferens not identified."
7. On or about March 1, 1995, the results were transmitted to Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry, by Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M,D., who also told Plaintiff that the surgery
would need to be repeated,
8. On or about April 7, 1995, Plaintiff underwent the repeat procedure at POlyclinic
Medical Center by a different Susquehanna Surgeons, Ltd. physician, Michael Page, M.D.
9. The pain and discomfort referred to in paragraph 5 never went away.
Count I: Neelieence
Plaintiff Roeer Hockenberrv v, Anastasius O. Peter. M,D.
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
11. In caring for Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, the Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter,
M.D., was required to exercise the reasonable and ordinary care, skill and ability exercised by
other members of his profession in the same or similar circumstances.
12, Defendant, Anastasius 0, Peter, M,D" in caring for Plaintiff, failed to exercise the
reasonable and ordinary care, skill and ability exercised by other members of his profession in
the same or similar circumstances in that he failed to properly perfonn the procedures in
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connection with Plaintiffs vasectomy;
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent care of Plaintiff by Defendant,
Anastasius O. Peter, M,D., as described in detail above, Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, was
caused to undergo an additional surgical procedure.
14, As a further direct and proximate result of the negligent care of Plaintiff by
Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., as described in detail above, Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry, suffered damage to nerves and tissues in the area of the surgical site.
IS. As a further direct and proximate result of the negligent care of Plaintiff by
Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M,D" as described in detail above, Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry, has been obligated to receive and undergo additional medical attention and care
and to incur additional expenses may be obligated to continue to incur such expenses for an
indefinite time in the future.
16, As a further direct and proximate result of the negligent care of Plaintiff by
Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., as described in detail above, Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry, suffered physical pain and suffering and mental anguish and humiliation.
17. As a further direct and proximate result of the negligent care of Plaintiff by
Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., as described in detail above, Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and in the future will continue to suffer a
loss of life's pleasures,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, demands judgment against
Defendant, Anastasius 0, Peter, M,D" in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration
limits, plus costs and interest as provided by law,
Count II
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
19. Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., owed Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, the
duty to infonn him of all material facts necessary for him to make an infonned and intelligent
consent to undergoing surgery, including any and all risks involved in surgery.
20. Defendant, failed to disclose to or discuss with Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, all
of the facts, risks, and alternatives attendant to the surgery.
21. Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, consented to undergo the surgery on the advice,
recommendations and infonnation provided by Defendant.
22. Consequently, when defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., perfonned the
surgery, an assault and battery was committed upon the person of the Plaintiff, Roger
Hockenberry .
23. As a direct and proximate result of the lack of infonned consent on the part of
Defendant, Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, has sustained the injuries and damages alleged above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Roger Hockenberry, demands judgment against
Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration
Count III Loss of Consortium
Plaintiff Lisa Hockenberrv v, Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I, Roger Hockenberry, do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my infonnation and belief. I understand that false
statements made herein are subject to the penalties at 18 Pa,C.S.A, 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authDrities.
I, Lisa Hockenberry, do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my infonnation and belief. I understand that false
statements made herein are subject to the penalties at 18 Pa,C.S.A. 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities,
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DATED:
ROGER HOCKENBERRY and . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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LISA HOCKENBERRY, his wife, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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ANASTASIUS O. PETER, M.D.,
Defendant , NO. 97-0594 CIVIL TERM
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ,1\... day of June, 1997, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs' Motion To Compel Discovery Responses and for the
Imposition of Sanctions against Defendant, a Rule is hereby ISSUED
upon the Defendant to show cause why the relief requested should
not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
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Leslie M. Fields, Esq.
831 Market Street
P.O. Box 222
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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Thomas J. Williams, Esq.
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Defendant
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ROGER HOCKENBERRY and LISA
HOCKENBERRY, his wife
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
NO, L'{," CIVIL 1997
If 7 - ~J I LJ-
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v,
ANASTASIUS O. PETER M.D,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ a Summons in the above-captioned matter against the above named
Defendant, at the fol1owing address:
Anastasius 0, Peter, M.D.
532 North Front Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
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COST OULOS, FOSTER & FIELDS
831 Market Street/P.O. Box 222
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Phone: (717) 761-2121
A TIORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFFS
Dated: Februarv 4. 1997
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ROGER HOCKENBERRY and LISA
HOCKENBERRY, his wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 97-594
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANASTASIUS O. PETER, M.D,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Anastasius O. Peter, M.D., by and through his attorneys,
MARTSON, DEARDORFF. WILLIAMS & OTTO, and avers as follows in answer to Plaintiffs'
Complaint:
General Allellations
I. Admitted on information received.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied as stated. Plaintiff. Roger Hockenberry, relied upon Defendant, Anastasius
0, Peter, M.D., as a physician and surgeon and with respect to the vasectomy on February 16, 1995
and matters related thereto.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. To the best of Defendant's knowledge, Plaintitl's pain and swelling during
and following the vasectomy of February 16. 1995 was normal and expected during the time that
Plaintiff was a patient of Defendant.
6. Denied as stated. The pathology report speaks for itself It is admitted that the
portion of the report quoted in Paragraph 6 of Plaintitl' s Complaint is accurate.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. Paragraph 5 hereof is incorporated herein by reference thereto. After
reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to fonn a belief
as to the pain or discomfort, if any, of Plain tiff when he was not a patient of Defendant.
Count I' Nl:lllillence
ROller Hockenben:y v Anastasius 0 Peter M D
(0, Paragraphs (through 9 hereof are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
II. Admitted.
12, Denied. Defendant exercised rcasonable and ordinary care, skill and ability exercised
by other members of his profession in the same or similar circumstances and properly performed the
procedure in question.
13-17. Denied. Paragraph 12 hereofis incorporated herein by reference thereto.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Anastasius O. Peter, M.D. demands judgment against Plaintiff,
Roger Hockenberry.
Count II
18. Paragraphs I through 17 hereof are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
19. Denied that Paragraph 19 of the Plaintilrs Complaint accurately states the informed
consent doctrine. By way of further answer, Defendant advised Plaintiff of the material facts, risks,
complications and alternatives to the procedure which a reasonable person in the Plaintilrs position
would have considered significant in deciding whether to have the operation.
20, Denied. Paragraph 19 hereof is incorporated herein by reference thereto,
21. Admitted that Plaintiff consented to undergo the surgery following the advice
described in Paragraph 19.
22-23. Denied for the reasons set forth above,
WHEREFORE, Defendant Anastasius O. Peter, M.D. demands judgment against Plaintiff,
Roger Hockenberry.
Count III
Lisa Hockenben:y v An8stasius 0 Peter M D
24, Paragraphs I through 23 hereof are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
25. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the marriage of Plaintiffs.
26. Denied for the reasons set forth herein.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment against Plaintiff.
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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PIIISI list tile following case:
X) for JURY trial at thl nlxt term of civil court.
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CAPTION OF CASE
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Assumpsit
ROGER IIOCKENBERRY and LISA HOCKENBERRY,
his wife,
Trespass
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Trespass (Motor Velllclel
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Medical
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lINASTIISIUS O. PETER, M.D.
The tnalUst will be called on
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April 20, 1999 I
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(CefenOanll
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Trials commence on May 10 and May 17 I 199.9
PretrialS Will be neld on April 28, 1999
(Briefs are due 5 days before premals.1
vs.
(The Dany lisllng lllis case for tnal shall provIde
tonllwnh a copy of the praecipe 10 all counsel.
pursuanllo local Rule 214.1.)
No, <;Cl4
Civil
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Indicate the attorney wno wllllry case tor tne Darty wno files InlS praecIpe:
Thanas J. Williams, Esouirp, "',:In F~At- '.Hgh C:f-W'"9Qt.. C':lrliala. 1\-. 17013
Imllcale trial counsel for Olner DartleS II known:
Leslie M. Fields, Esquire
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831 Market Street, P.o. Rnv ",. rO~"o. PA 17043
ThiS case IS reaov lor I"al.
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