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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-00783 (:~. I'~ r"T ' '", '-I ....... .1.. C;.Jt'.: P:':l'~ , ,"., ...., ~.. ....' ~ },.. P'"~' , ~l " , '\; .~ ,,>0 . " 1 ' ...,. ~ ,- ] J - ~ C ..... " ~ -) -.::. 'l. 1:' .J' .... ,;il ',\ J . , '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , .J -' ("'...., ..... "':) ~ - ,~ , [' ~ .; ~ 4 " cS" F September 12, 1998, 5. A release was sent to Plaintiff's Counsel for his client to execute. The release provided that it would be signed by the personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks, (A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit "2"). 6, On March 24, 2000, Plaintiff's Counsel returned the release. The release had been signed by Brenda High and Bonnie ShulL Plaintiff's Counsel, however, did not have Ms. Shult and/or Ms, High appointed as personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. On March 30, 2000, defense counsel brought this to the attention of Attorney McKnight and requested that he take steps to have them appointed, (See letter dated March 30, 2000, attached as Exhibit 3). 7. Approximately every six months defense counsel has sent Attorney McKnight a letter, Defense counsel has repeated requested that plaintiff's counsel have someone appointed as the personal representative of the Estate of Mr, Hicks, Once that person is appointed then that person can sign the release, Despite these letters, plaintiff's counsel has not taken any steps to have anyone appointed personal representative of the estate. (See letters dated October 3, 2000; February 16, 2001; September 20, 2001; April 19, 2002; July 25, 2002 attached as Exhibit "4".) 8. Despite these letters plaintiff's counsel has failed to take any steps to have any individual appointed personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks, 9, In the Fall of 2001 the case appeared on the purge list for Cumberland County, On October 30,2001, Attorney McKnight stated that the case was in the 2 ; . I , process of settlement. As a result of this representation, Judge Oler granted Attorney ~ McKnight's request that the case be stricken from the purge list. (A copy of Judge Oler's Order is attached as Exhibit 5), 10. Defendant now files this motion to dismiss. 11 . As an alternative Defendants request this Court to issue an order requiring the plaintiff to have an individual appointed personal representative of the estate of Henry Hicks, 12, Defendant has incurred costs associated with this motion. Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order that Plaintiff's counsel must pay it attorney's fees in the amount of $250.00. WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court to grant this Motion together with the costs associated with it. GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN SOL YMOS & CALKINS Date: ~[~l ()'3 BY MICHAEL B, SCHEIB, ESQUI Supreme Court 1.0. 63868 110 South Northern Way York, Pennsylvania 17402 (717) 757-7602 Attorney for Defendants, Concetta Butto and Anthony Butto 3 LAW OCFICeS GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS ! f ROBERT H. GRIFFITH ROBERT M STRlCK1.ER ROBERT A. LERMAN' PETER D. SOL vues CHARLES O. CAlKltlS PAUl Q, LUTZ" MICHAEL 8, SCHEIB' 110 S, NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402,3737 TELEPHONE: (117) 751.7602 FAX: (7171157.J111J EMAIL: C'I,~eM~fll com ANN t.tARQARET GRA-B LISA M. OlBERIWmO THOMAS 8, SPONAUGLE WAVNE E, BRADBURN, JR 'AlIO Memoer LID BIt 1.L.M {l.QtlO'l);.IIOUttTt\erCTIW 'Allo I.l'mb" NY.nd Q,C. Bart 8 SOUTH MAIN STREET. SUITE C SHREWSBURV, PI. 17381.1526 StwlWlburyTtI'phont: {717123S,1432 Sl'\I'ew1OUry Fl.: l117121So2450 PLEAS! ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENC! TO TH! YORK OFFICE ADDRESS VIA FACSIMILE AND MAILED October 26, 1999 Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Henry Franklin Hicks v. Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner, Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ve Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97-783 Dear Marcus: This letter will confirm the message that I left on your voice mail. We have settled this matter for $1,500.00. The settlement is on behalf of both Defendants, In addition, the carrier will reimburse your office the docket costs of $184,14. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office, Very truly yours, MICHAEL B. SCHEIB alb/MBS/butto .Itr cc: Todd Narvol, Esquire GENERAL RELEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks for and in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1 ,500.00l Dollars, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby remise, release and forever discharge Defendants Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ye Olde Colonial House Resteurent end their servants, agents, employees, and insurers end ell of their successors, essigns, heirs, executors and administrators, of and from all, and all manner of, actions and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, contracts, egreements, judgments, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity, which Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks ever had, now har., or which his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or any of them, hereafter can, shall or may have, for, or by reason of any cause, matter or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the date of these presents, especially all claims and liability arising out the slip-and-fall incident which occurred on or about February' 16, 1995 at the Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant, located at 40 East Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and which released claim was made the subject of a lawsuit brought by Henry Franklin Hicks against Concetta Butta, Anthony M. Butta, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Civil Action Number 97-783. In further consideration of the premises, Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks hereby agrees and directs that the aforementioned lawsuit commenced in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pannsylvania, Civil Action Numbar 97-783, shall be marked dismissed with prejudice. Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks does further agree and understand that tha settlement of the within matter is not to be considered or treated as an admission of liability on the part of Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ve Olde Colonial House Restaurant, and/or their servants, agents, employees, and/or insurers, and that the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern the interpretation and legal effect of this General Release. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks has caused this General Release to be executed this 4 day of ~R.C.H , in the year of our Lord, One .;1000 Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine, (~), WITNESS: u3~c10dd1- BY: 1J, /A'I~ ;;t ({;rt--' . Personal Repres < tative of the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks 2 .\ f LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SuL YMOS & CALKINS ROBERT H GRIFFITH ROBERT M. STRICKLER ROBERT A LERMAN" PETER D. SOL VMOS CHARLES B CALKINS PAUL G. Llrrr MICHAEL B. SCHEIS" 110 S, NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TELEPHONE: (117)7S7.7<<J2 FA.:ll (7171 7S1-3783 EMAlL Clllcfte\1llna W"l AJiN MARGARET GRAB USA fit, DiBERNARDO THOMAS B. SPONAUGLE WAYNE E. BRADBURN, JR MARK R OY.tNS ~ Mld'I8.IB,6etlejti.EMA.lLL4lth.<b~.I.eCOlT\ "Alla Membtt MO Bit "LL.M rru.1cnI: ,laG Mnber CT Bar "Alto Membet NY and D,C. Bill February 16, 2001 Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Henry Franklin Hicks v. Concatta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner, Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ya Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97-783 Dear Marcus: This letter is a follow up to my earlier letters to you. As you know, the release you have provided to us is signed by Brenda High and Bonnie Schult. You, however, have never provided defense counsel with any documentation to establish that Ms. High andlor Ms. Schult are the personal representative of the estate of Mr. Hicks. Please provide me with the necessary documentation. Once I receive the necessary documentation, I will be able to provide you with a settlement check for this matter. Once this occurs, we will all be able to close our files, I thank you in advance for your cooperation with this matter. Very truly yours, MICHAEL B, SCHEIB klr/butto.ltr cc: Todd B, Narvol, Esquire bcc: Annette Mellott/CGU Insurance Claim No, 736 55672 AS LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS ROBERT M. STRICKlER ROBERT A. LERMAN" PETER 0, SOLYMOS CHARLfS B. CALKIIIS PAULG, LlfTZ" M'CH.l.fL e SCHEIB" 110 S, NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TELEPHONE: 1117)757,7602 FA;t;:(717J757'37!3 EMAll <ntO-!!l:'I'~eo," f ROBERT H GRIFFITH. OF COUNSEL 1.Icn..1 e, 8ct'11iti'. EMAll: MletlUleOllle co"" ANf4 MARGARET GRM LISA 1.1, DiBERNARoo THOMAs B. SPO~UGLE WAYNE E. 8fWleURN, JR KRISTI A GCtiN -AIao Mernblr MD Sir "LLf.I (Tarltlon), .110 Mlmber C1 elr -AlaoN,mbtr NY 1M O,t, e., September 20, 2001 Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pam fret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 R" H,"", ,,,,,", H;.'. .. C...... R.tt.. ".th..y M. ..tt.. Clyd. ..h.ff.", Lorena Schaffner, tldlbla Ve Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97.783 Dear Marcus: , am once again renewing my request that you provide us with documentation that Ms. High andlor Ms. Schult are the personal representative of the Estate of Mr, Hicks. Once you can provide that documentation, we will be able to provide the settlement funds to You, This case settled in the Fall of 1999. We have waited for almost two (2) years for you to provide us with the proper dOcumentation, If , do not receive the material from yoU in the near future, I will take steps to file a motion to enforce the settlement with the Court, With this motion, I will ask the Court to require you to have either Ms. Schult or Ms. High appointed personal repreSentative of the Estate of Mr. Hicks, In addition, I will ask the Court to assess attorney's fees against you for the cost associated with this delay, I truly believe that this step in unnecessary, However, I think that We have to take Some definite steps to resolve this matter, Very truly YOurs, MICHAEL B. SCHEIB MBS/cas mbs/butto.ltr bcc: Annette Mellott/CGU Insurance Claim No. 736 55672 AB LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS t ROBERT M. STRICKLER ROBERT A. LERMAW pmRD,SCl,YMOS CHAfU.!S B. CAUQNS PAUL G, LLn'r MICHAEL B. SCHEIS- ROBERT H. GRIFFrrH. OF COUNSEL 110 S, NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TELEPHONE: (7tT)751.7W FAA: (717)757,:1113 EMAI!.: ,",nftQIII~[tIm ~ ANN MARGARET GRAB THOMAS 8, SPONAUGLE WAYNE E, BRADBURN, JR KRISTI A. DOHH Mla,IB. Scnelb'. awl.: "'len.ItlI!b~I~" rem .AIaoMIlnWUD Bar -LLM naxltGn); IlIO MtI'llW' CT liar -.IJaoMembttNY 1M D,C,hI July 25, 2002 -- ~"'"' ,;;J Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Viii Facsimile end U.S. Mell Re: Henry Franklin Hicks v. Concetta Butta, Anthony M. Butto. Clyde Schaffner. Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ve Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97.783 Dear Marcus: I am in receipt of your letter dated July 24, 2002. The carrier did not have any interest in paying you to represent your clients. Please take steps to have the heirs appointed by the end of the month or I will file a motion to enforce the settlement. If I need to file the motion, I will ask for attorneys' fees. 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'. :'il\ t";; .Sj ~,-rt:1 ...i .,~.l_ ~ 3 <-.t ,. i'} "--h~C. . QJ.u..:Y )Jub;.,- 1.JL~t:" SHERIFF'S OFFICE 50 NOflTH DUKE STREET. PO OOX 0].180. LANCAS fEn PENNSYLVANIA 17GOB.3.\A0 . 17171299.8200 \. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES. -_.-- '-~~O~J;~~LJ~E~~'.- -----..- . '. . . ... ~ .l.l.. ...____ ..-- \,1 !yflr Of Wl1l1 on CO"~PL AIW ,_ ~\JJTTI1On~..J..n...ci'liL^ctiolL..u. ..._..~ H '" ._,_._..._0 .f SHERIFF SERVICE PROCESS RECEIPT, and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN 1 PlAINllrrisi---- Henry Franklin lIicks 3 OEHNDAtH/SI Anthony M. Butta etal SERVE {!.o NAMf Of IflOlVIOllAl COMI'At~y COIll'OIlA TIUN-l.'c~-foTj(_:~(i~-,:;t:T)---- IIIIIlll.. --Anthon'll M RIIHn . .."... 6 ADDRESS ISHeel or RFO, Apartment No, CIty. Ooro. Twp. SI"h' .lnd liP COdl'l AT 204 North Broag St~ Litit;U,,<lJ15.4~ 7 INDICATE UNUSUAL SERVICE 11 DEPUTIZE': OTHER CI.ir1bel'l<1nd Now. F\1hl;uaxy la. 19 ~1- . I. SHERIFF OF~ COUNTY. PA.. do hereby deputIze the Sherlll 0.' LaA<JaS ter County to execute this Writ and ma~ll return thereot according 10 law. This deputation being made atlhe request and risk otthe plainlill, .,~" . . ...-...-- . .~ ~~~lancl----..--- 8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT Will ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICf. NOTE ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any tJepuly shefllllevYlng upon or allachlng 01,''1 properly under wllhln Will may leave same wIlhout it walchman.in cuslody 01 whomever IS lound In possession. aller nohlymg pelson 01 le\lyor allachmenl, wlthoutllabilllyon Iho part 01 such depuly or the sherilllo any plalnllll helelO lor .Iny loss, destruction or rcmov,11 01 ,lny such property before sheull's sale thereol 9. SIGNATURE 01 ATTORNEY or olher ORIGINATOR 10 TELEPHONE NUMBER 11 DATE , CUMBERLAND CO. SHERIFF PO AOV. COSTS 249-2353 2-14-97 12. SEND NOllCE OF SERVICE COpy TO NAME AND ADDRESS BElO~-(Thi. area must-be completed If nolice is to be m.lled) MARCUS A MCKNIGHT, III 60 W POMFRET ST., CARLISLE, PA 17013 SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF SHERIFF ONLY - DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE NAME 01 Au1tlOllled LCSO Dcpufy or C10;~---1:14 Dille Received 1 ~ 131aCknOWledgCrCccIPtollhewfltl JUOv MORRIS 295 3609 2-20-97 or complalnl as indIca led above I. , . .. EJp,ralionlHeilflng dale March 15..._1m 16 I heleby CERTIFY and RETURN IhatllQ,hilvC personally scrvcd.I'~ have legal eVidence 01 service as sh(")wn IO'Remarks~. ; have e.eculed as shown 10 "Remarks.. tho wrll or complalnl descrIbed on the individual, company, corpora lion, olC althe address shown abo"'l! or on lhe lndl"'ldual. company. cor- po/allan. cle althe addrcss m5crled tlclo.... by h;lfldmq.1 TRUE and ATTESTED COPY Ihef('o! 17 r; I hereby cerllly and relurn a NOT FOUND because I am unable 10 locate Ihe lOdl...uJual. company corporahon etc. named above (See remarkS belOW) 18 Name and title 01 Ind....ldu.ll S{lrved (II not shown .1bove) (RelationshIp 10 Dclendant) 19 A pl!fSOn ot sy,labll! a9" aM "''Jcfl!llon thl!nfl!!.,(j,nOlnlhfltll!ll!nt1dnl.."s"al plac" at aDode ., 21 Dale 01 Service n TITTle 20 Address 01 where sel\led (complele only II dfllelenllhan shown abovellSlreet or RFO, Aparlmenl No . City. Uoro. Twp Slate and IIp Codel sj,dn (;:M cffi [OST 24 Ad...ance Costs Mil.. 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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter a Rule upon Plaintiff, Henry Franklin Hicks, to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of the service of this Rule or suffer Judgment n~n- ros. GRIFFITH, ST~ KLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS ;/, 'iJ A/ ) BY: U1 (, "'1 /n ,<,../ Dated: October 28, 1997 MBERT A. LERMA Attorney for Defendants, Butto Supreme Court 1.0. No. 07490 110 South Northern Way York, PA 17402 Telephone No. (717) 757-7602 NOW, '11d{J. 3 FN'1 . , 1997, RULE ISSUED AS ABOVE. l.;' ,".~Ii~ 15/ .X1IJthu:.:: ~ r.Ui?(:'t!l!J. PROTHONOTARY BY: D~~~ I1d K" ~0~. fJ~ I I , " J ,J Clyde Schaffner Lorena Schaffner Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant 40 East louther Street Carlisle, PA 17013 GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS BY: M H El B, SCHEIB, ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendants Concetta Butto and Anthony M, Butto Supreme Court I.D. No. 63868 110 S, Northern Way York, PA 17402 Telephone: 717-757.7602 24 t '.", " .' ..- , : .:'<i~ : ' , ~ ~ ,,', -t: Schaffner's last known address was 1845 Walnut Bottom Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241. 4. Admitted 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff was a patron in the restaurant. The remaining allegations are denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 6 of Plaintiff's Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded, 7. Denied, After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 7 of Plaintiff's Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded. 8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 8 of Plaintiff's Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded. 9, Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that after Plaintiff finished his meal he was seen leaving the restaurant. The remaining allegations are denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations 2 15. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff's injuries were caused by the negligence of the Defendants and that their negligence consisted of: A. Failing to provide adequate lighting in the exit area to provide the Plaintiff with an opportunity to safely exit the property; B. failing to provide adequate handrails for the support of the Plaintiff who had great difficulty walking; and, C. failing to provide any exit which the Plaintiff could safely use his wheelchair. On the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendants acted in a lawful, careful, safe and prudent manner and with due care as required by the circumstances, 16. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants Butto violated the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. On the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendants acted in a lawful, careful, safe and prudent manner and with due care as required by the circumstances. 17, Denied, After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 17 of Plaintiff's Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded, 18. Denied, After reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 18 of Plaintiff's Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded, 4 .-:.- -,:: -,. '" !, . , ~l ". "',, '/t '. " '.,. " 4. Admitled, 5. Admitled, 6. After reasonable Investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 6, and proof thereof Is demanded, 7. After reasonable investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 7, and proof thereof is demanded, 8. After reasonable Investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 8, and proof thereof is demanded, 9. After reasonable investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knOWledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained In Paragraph 9, and proof thereof is demanded, 10. After reasonable investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 10, and proof thereof is demanded. 11. After reasonable investigation, Defendant Schaffner is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 11, and proof thereof is demanded, 12, Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. 1029(e), -3- WHEREFORE, Defendant Lorena Schaffner Udlb/a Ve Olde Colonial House Restaurant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint without cost or judgment to her. NEW MATTER 24. Plaintiffs injuries and damages, which are specifically denied, were not caused by any acts, omissions, or breaches of duty of Defendant Schaffner, but were caused in whole or in part or were contributed to by the negligence, fault, or want of care of Plaintiff or persons other than Defendant Schaffner. 25. Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by Plaintiffs comparative negligence. 26. Defendant Schaffner's conduct was not a substantial factor in causing Plaintiffs injuries or damages, if any. 27. Defendant Schaffner's acted reasonably at all times material hereto and the premises was reasonably safe for its intended use. 28, No act, omission, no any condition of the premises caused Plaintiffs injuries or damages, if any. 29, Plaintiff fails to state a claim against Defendant Schaffner under the Americans with Disabilities Act upon which can be granted, 30, Plaintiff assumed the risk of his injuries as a result of his intentional conduct. 31. No dangerous or unsafe condition existed at said time, -5- ... VI ~ rr, c" --t: ,- ., .:t_.,.. UI(~! M '-";J (. ~;-~ ..'-: I)".,. - '" ~:i: I':". ~.~ ."': I }I.. .~II) c} C:::) I.;. ('oj '.'j,;t I ~ : ljl11 G,:\;.I ~'~I.l. F: :J: "\ fl. In 0 U V" ~ ~~lo! .. 11 li co ~ I. ~ ~ ~ ! j i'.' d :: ~ Ii 0: i ... ~ ~ . JItIOi 1ft % .. .." 0 ~ .. Q ~ l VERIFICATION '. I verify that the foregoing facts are true and correct. upon my personal knowledge or information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S. ~ 4904. relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: ~~, p, \~'18" " 11 '-c1vuthA... BL(t\o Concetta Butto .', C~~~~'~f1~~::,';.::, .',:, c, HENRY FRANKLIN HICKS, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CONCETTA and ANTHONY M. BUTTO,: CLYDE and LORENA SCHAFFNER, YE OLDE COLONIAL HOUSE, DEFENDANTS 97-783 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2001, in the case of Hicks versus Butto at No. 97-783 Civil Term, Plaintiff's counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, having indicated that this case is in the process of settlement and having requested that the case be stricken from the purge list, the case is stricken from the purge list and shall remain active. By the Court, J. Marcus A. McKnight, III, 60 West Pomfret St. Carlisle, PA 17013-3222 For the Plaintiff Robert A, Lerman, Esquire 110 S. Northern Way York, PA 17402 For Defendants Concetta and Anthony Butto 'O.1J (J; ~~:'1:!.~ David L. Schwalm, Esquire 305 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17108 For Defendant Lorena Schaffner n r ., r' ! ;-: . ~, 'a) !::: , : - ~: c , , , )0. r, ~.) , :'1 -, -< ..; Mr, Clyde Schaffner, Defendant Pro Se Le Olde Colonial House 40 E. Louther St. Carlisle, PA 17013 pcb September 12, 1998. 5. A release was sent to Plaintiff's Counsel for his client to execute. The release provided that it would be signed by the personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. lA copy of the release is attached as Exhibit "2"). 6. On March 24, 2000, Plaintiff's Counsel returned the release. The release had been signed by Brenda High and Bonnie Shull. Plaintiff's Counsel, however, did not have Ms. Shult and/or Ms. High appointed as personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. On March 30, 2000, defense counsel brought this to the attention of Attorney McKnight and requested that he take steps to have them appointed. lSee letter dated March 30, 2000, attached as Exhibit 3). 7. Approximately every six months defense counsel has sent Attorney McKnight a letter. Defense counsel has repeated requested that plaintiff's counsel have someone appointed as the personal representative of the Estate of Mr. Hicks. Once that person is appointed then that person can sign the release. Despite these letters, plaintiff's counsel has not taken any steps to have anyone appointed personal representative of the estate, (See letters dated October 3, 2000; February 16, 2001 ; September 20, 2001; April 19, 2002; July 25, 2002 attached as Exhibit "4".) 8. Despite these letters plaintiff's counsel has failed to take any steps to have any individual appointed personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. 9. In the Fall of 2001 the case appeared on the purge list for Cumberland County. On October 30, 2001, Attorney McKnight stated that the case was in the 2 , . , GENERAL RELEASE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT Henry Franklin Hicks andlor the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks for and in consideration of the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hareby remise, release and forever discharge Defendants Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, tldlbla Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant and their servants, agents, employees, and insurers and all of their successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, of and from all, and all manner of, actions and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, contracts, agreements, judgments, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity, which Henry Franklin Hicks and lor the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks ever had, now has, or which his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or any of them, hereafter can, shall or may have, for, or by reason of any cause, matter or thing whatsoever, from the beginning of the world to the date of these presents, especially all claims and liability arising out the slip-and-fall incident which occurred on or about February 1 6, 1995 at the Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant, located at 40 East Louther Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and which released claim was made the subject of a lawsuit brought by Henry Franklin Hicks against Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Civil Action Number 97-783, In further consideration of the premises, Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks hereby agrees and directs that the aforementioned lawsuit commenced In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumbarland County, Pannsylvania, Civil Action Number 97-783, shall be marked dismissed with prejudice. Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estata of Henry Franklin Hicks does further agree and understand that the settlement of the within matter is not to be considered or treated as an admission of liability on the part of Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant, and/or their servants, agents, employees, and/or insurers, and that the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern the interpretation and legal effect of this General Release. IN WITNESS WH EREOF, and Intending to be legally bound hereby Henry Franklin Hicks and/or the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks has caused this General Release to be executed this 4 day of 4RC./i , in the year of our Lord, One .;1000 Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine, (~). WITNESS: ~~c10dJ1 BY: g, f.'Vl~/A ;;Z d'#.- . Personal Repre~~ative of the Estate of Henry Franklin Hicks 2 . t " i , c? LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS ROBERT H. GAIFFrTH ROBERT M STRICKI.!R ROBERT A. lERMAN' PETER D. SOL YMoa CKARLES 8 CAUONS PAUL G LUTZ" MICHAEL B SCHfJS' 110 S. NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TELfPHONE (1171757.7602 FAA (717) 757-3783 EMAILD...eft~t(lfl'l AHN MARGARET GRAB LISA M. O18ERNAROO ntOMAS 8 SPOH4UGU WAYNE E BRADBURN. JR 'AJIo Member NO a.r "LLM cr&lllllJonl; Mo Memblt CT 8M . Al&o Membet NY .., 0 C B... " SOUTH MAIN STREET. SUITE C SHREWSBURY, PA 11351.1521 Shrw'lCuyTMCltGnI (717)22$.1432 ~Fu:f711)235-2450 PLUS! ACORUS ALL COMUPOHDEHC! TO THE YORK OFFICI! ADDRESS March 30, 2000 Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfr9t Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Henry Franklin Hicks v. Concetta Butta, Anthony M. Butta, Clyde Schaffner. Lorena Schaffner. t/d/b/a Ve Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97-7B3 Dear Marcus: Thank you for your letter of March 24, 2000. I note that the release was signed by Brenda High and Bonnie Schult, who I believe are the daughters of Henry Hicks. I, however, need some document to establish that either Brenda High or Bonnie Schult is the personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. Accordingly, I would appreciate it if you would provide me with a copy of the document from the Register of Wills Office which appoints either Ms. Schult and/or Ms, High as the personal representative of the Estate of Henry Hicks. I am sure you understand the need for this document. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. V~il"~' MICHAEL B. SCHEIB MBS/cas mbs/.ltr cc: Todd Narvol, Esquire LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS ROBERT M STRICKlER ROBERT... LERMAN" PElER 0 SOlYMOS CHAAlfS 8 CAlIONS PAUL G Lun' MICHAEL 8 SCHEIO- ROBERT H GRIFFITH. OF COUNSEl 110 S, NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TElEPHONE 171l'11.s1.760~' FAJl.f7t7J757.31U UdAll ""OIfl'l"a,\("(W-" ANN MARGARET GRAb LISA M DIBERNARDO TkOMAs B SPONAUGLE WAYNE E BRADBURN JR KRJSTlA GOHN 'AIIoMtm~MDBar "Ll M ObIlIOl'lJ. .lto Mlmber C1 0., "AltoMembttNYIndOC 8.,. MCIl.., 8 SClWIC. EMAll MlN\fooflno.'te com September 20, 2001 Marcus A. McKnight, 11/, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Roo HamV F'a.,;;. H'.,. v. Co..... ,,",,0, A"ho.V M. BVha, C'yda S",.H.a" Lorena Schaffner, tldlbla Ve Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland COUnty No. 97-783 Dear Marcus: I." O"a .g.i. "",Wi., mV "Q.." th" VOV P'ovid, u. with dO,"m"'aliOO th" M.. Hi'h ,"dlo, M.. S.hult a" tit. pa"o",i "P""""iva 0' tho E"a" 0' M,. Hi.,.. O"a vou ". P'ovld, tho< dPOum"""o., w. wl/i h. .hl. to Provide tho settlement funds to you, Thi. "" "ttiod i. tho F'II of 199,. W. ha" w'i"d fo, 'imo" 'wo 121 V.a" for you to provide us with the proper documentation. III '0 .ot ",ai" tho m""i.1 t'om vPu ,. tho ",,, 'utu", I wl/i ",. ".p. to fit.. motio. to "'0'" th, "W'm", wi," tho COUrt. With thi, mo"oo, i will '" tho Court '0 "Qui" Vou to ha" .ith" M.. S'hUIt 0' M.. Hi,h 'POo,.", P'mo"" "p"",,,ti,, 0' tho E"". 0' M,. Hi.,.. i. odd/tio., I wl/i "k tho COUrt to """ attorney's fees against you for the Cost aSSociated with this delay, i "uiV haU." that ,"i, "eo i. u"''''''''Y. Howov"" thi.k th" w. "ov. '0 take some definite steps to resolve this matter. Very truly YOurs, MICHAEL B. SCHEIB MBS/cas mbs/butto./tr bee: Annette Mel/ott/CGU Insurance Claim No. 736 55672 AB . '. , I LAW OFFICES GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS J " ROBERT M, STRICKLER ROBERT A LERMAN' pmR D. SOL YMOS CHARLES 8 CA1.KtNS PAUL G LllTr MICHAEL D_ BCHEIS' ROBERT H GRIFFITH. OF COUNSEL 110 S NORTHERN WAY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402.3737 TELEPHONE. (717f 7$1.7602 FAA (717)757-378J EMAIL !ftfoftal":c~ ANN MARGARET GRAD THOMAS 8 SPONAUGLE WAYNE E. BRADBURN, JR KRISlI A. GOHN Mld\H18 ScheC', EMAlL J.llcnetlCO'''C com 'AlIoM.mbtrMDS" "LL."" (Tulllon). allO Mamber CT Oa1 .~ ""amber NY.oo D C. 0.. July 25, 2002 ,. .. ..." ~ ~, Marcus A. McKnight, 111, Esquire Irwin, McKnight & Hughes 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Vie Facsimile end U. S. Meil Re: Henry Franklin Hicks v. Concetta Butto, Anthony M. Butto, Clyde Schaffner, Lorena Schaffner, tldlbla Ye Old Colonial Restaurant Cumberland County No. 97-783 Dear Marcus: I am in receipt of your letter dated July 24, 2002, The carrier did not have any interest in paying you to represent your clients. Please take steps to have the heirs appointed by the end of the month or I will file a motion to enforce the settlement. If I need to file the motion, I will ask for attorneys' fees, Very truly yours, MICHAEL B, SCHEIB MBS/ces mbs/butto.ltr bee: Annette Mellott/CGU Insurance Claim No, 736 55672 AB ,,'( .. / HENRY FRANKLIN HICKS, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CONCETTA and ANTHONY M. BUTTO,: CLYDE and LORENA SCHAFFNER, YE OLDE COLONIAL HOUSE, DEFENDANTS 97-783 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2001, in the case of Hicks versus Butto at No. 97-783 Civil Term, Plaintiff's counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, having indicated that this case is in the process of settlement and having requested that the case be stricken from the purge list, the case is stricken from the purge list and shall remain active. By the Court, Marcus A. McKnight, III, 60 West Pomfret St. Carlisle, PA 17013-3222 For the Plaintiff J. Robert A. Lerman, Esquire 110 S. Northern Way York, PA 17402 For Defendants Concetta and Anthony Butto David L. Schwalm, Esquire 305 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17108 For Defendant Lorena Schaffner Mr. Clyde Schaffner, Defendant Pro Se Le Olde Colonial House 40 E. Louther St, Carlisle, PA 17013 ::>-=-,. . pcb ',,\ '.,1 . ! .; T .,. If' .,.. l ,:0. i-'.. ;.:... .--: I' , ..\;. 'j ;, ? " l \" " I. ' ~l , ,- " 1'_ _.0' U '..J U .... , ~ HENRY FRANKLIN HICKS, Plaintiff ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CONCETTA BUTTO, ,. ~J 7V-, I ANTHONY M. BUTTO, '! 7' OJ C;.i CLYDE SCHAFFNER and LORENA SCHAFFNER, t/d/b/a: YE OLDE COLONIAL HOUSE RESTAURANT, Defendants ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 10th day of November, 2003, upon consideration of Defendants' Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner, t/d/b/a Ye Olde Colonial House Restaurant's Motion To Dismiss, and following a conference in chambers in which Plaintiff was represented by Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, Defendants Concetta Butto and Anthony M. Butto were represented by Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, and Defendants Clyde Schaffner and Lorena Schaffner were represented by Shawn E. Smith, Esquire, standing in for Todd B. Narvol, Esquire, and pursuant to an agreement of counsel, it is ordered and directed as follows: 1. Within 30 days of today's date, Donny Schult and Brenda L. High shall apply for letters of administration with respect to the estate of Plaintiff, Henry Franklin Hicks, in order to effectuate the settlement reached in this matter; and 2. In the event that the aforesaid f .. HENRY FRANKLIN HICKS, Plaintiff : IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA " v. NO. 97-783 CIVIL TERM CONCETT A BUTTO, ANTHONY M. BUTTO, CLYDE SCHAFFNER and LORENA SCHAFFNER, t/d/b/a YE OLDE COLONIAL HOUSE RESTAURANT, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE To Curtis R. Long, Protbonotary: Please mark the above-captioned ease settled and discontinued and issue a Settlement Certificate to Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, at 60 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013. Respectfully submitted, By: Marcus \. McKni III, Esquire 60 West Pomfret Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 249-2353 Date: 9/) (1 Q t'-) ::.. " ,X: I:; I, : ., , ; ; ", (;1 . . " 11;- ,,, , .:... -. L: ~ 1:_ ... I 'J t.-- (,~ ". ..~~ t:; .., C,:'. (.1 "-'