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CIBER, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff
vs.
NO. ()~ - 7190
NIKHIR KUMAR,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint
and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money
claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17103
Telephone (717) 249-3166
McNEES, WALLACE & NURICK LLC
By 0. A .J AJ.. / -:j(j, -<J J.. LA--,
Erika B. Fisher
Attorney I.D. No, 87949
James W. Kutz
Attorney I.D. No. 47245
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 237-5418
Attorneys for CIBER, Inc.
Date: December 17, 2002
CIBER, INC.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
vs.
NO.
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NIKHIR KUMAR,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes CIBER, Inc., by and through its counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick
LLC and files this Complaint against Nikhir Kumar and avers the following in support thereof:
I. PARTIES
1. Plaintiff is CIBER, Inc. (hereinafter "CIBER"), a Delaware corporation with its
principal place of business at 5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 1400, Englewood, CO 80111. CIBER
also has three offices in Pennsylvania, located in Mechanicsburg, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
2. CIBER is in the business of providing information technology services for Internet
strategy and development.
3, Defendant is Nikhir Kumar ("Kumar"), an adult individual residing at 3405
Woodview Way, Malvern, PA 19355.
II. VENUE
4. Venue is appropriate in Cumberland County because the transactions out of
which this action arose took place at Plaintiff's office in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County.
III. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
5. On or about August 31, 2001, Nikhir Kumar was hired by CIBER as a Technical
Delivery Manager.
6. On August 31, 2001, Kumar and GIBER entered into a series of reimbursement
agreements in which Kumar agreed to reimburse GIBER 100% for the following amounts, which
he received from GIBER, in the event of his termination within twelve (12) months from the date
of his hire:
a. Two hundred seventy dollars ($270.00) for the acquisition of his wife's H-4 visa.
A copy of this Reimbursement Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit A.
b. Sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00) in the form of a hiring bonus. A copy of
this Reimbursement Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated by reference
as Exhibit B.
c. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500,00) for relocation expenses. A copy
of this Reimbursement Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit G.
d. Seven thousand three hundred dollars ($7,300.00) for temporary living expenses.
A copy of this Reimbursement Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit D.
7, On September 7, 2001, Kumar and GIBER entered into a written Employment
Agreement, which provided (among other things) that Kumar was to reimburse certain funds to
GIBER in the event of his termination, in accordance with the terms of the aforementioned
reimbursement agreements, in exchange for payments as set forth therein, A copy of the
Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit E-
8. Kumar received an additional three thousand twenty-seven dollars and twenty-
two cents ($3,027.22) for temporary living expenses from GIBER, which was made subject to
the Reimbursement Agreement through the August 31, 2001 Employment Agreement.
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9, Pursuant to established GIBER policy, Kumar also agreed, prior to incurring the
expense, to reimburse GIBER one thousand eight hundred forty-six dollars ($1,846.00) for
expenses associated with attending Brightspire Training in Galifornia.
10, Nikhir Kumar was terminated for insubordination on May 21, 2002, which was
within twelve months of his date of hire,
11. At the time of his termination, Kumar owed GIBER thirty thousand nine hundred
forty-three dollars and twenty-two cents ($30,943.22).
12, Four thousand three hundred eighteen dollars and sixty-three cents ($4,318.63)
was deducted from Kumar's final paycheck, in accordance with the terms of the reimbursement
agreements, in order to satisfy a portion of the debt owed to GIBER
13. On May 17, 2002, Kumar submitted an expense report for four hundred twenty-
three dollars and ninety-five cents ($423.95) for expenses incurred during his employment at
GIBER This amount was deducted from the total amount owed to GIBER A copy of this
expense report is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit F.
14. The total principal balance outstanding on these agreements is $26,200.64.
15. According to the terms of the reimbursement agreements, Kumar is contractually
obligated to reimburse GIBER for 100% of the funds advanced to him under the terms of the
Reimbursement Agreements and has failed and refused to do so.
COUNT I
BREACH OF CONTRACT
16. The allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
17. GIBER fulfilled its promises under the reimbursement agreements by transferring
the aforementioned sums to Kumar.
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18. Kumar was terminated for cause on May 21, 2002, which was within 12 months
of his date of hire.
19. The total principal balance outstanding on these agreements is $26,200.64.
20. Kumar has not reimbursed GIBER $26,200.64 under the terms of these
reimbursement agreements and, therefore, has failed to fulfill his promise under the contracts.
21. Kumar's failure to pay GIBER $26,200,64 according to the terms of the
reimbursement agreements constitutes a material breach of the agreements,
22. GIBER has made repeated demands for payment from Kumar and Kumar has
continuously refused to make payment.
23, The Agreements provide that, upon breach by Kumar, GIBER is entitled to
recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
24. GIBER has been compelled to hire attorneys to pursue this claim, and is entitled
to recover its attorneys' fees and costs from Kumar.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, GIBER, Inc., demands judgment against Nikhir Kumar in the
amount of $26,200.64, which exceeds the amount in controversy for compulsory arbitration in
Gumberland Gounty, plus attorneys' fees and costs.
COUNT II
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
In the alternative, Plaintiff pleads as follows:
25. The allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 24 are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
26. Kumar received a benefit in the amount of twenty-six thousand two hundred
dollars and sixty-four cents ($26,200.64) from GIBER.
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27, Kumar has been unjustly enriched by his receipt of the aforementioned payments
from CIBER in that he has not fulfilled his bargain by complying with the terms of the
Employment Agreement, the reimbursement agreements or established CIBER policies,
WHEREFORE, CIBER, Inc. requests judgment for all damages that it has sustained,
including, without limitation, $26,200.64, which exceeds the amount in controversy for
compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, plus attorneys' fees and costs,
Respectfully Submitted,
McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC
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By I>.A r A1 -f (~A..-!/( ~
Erika B. Fisher
Attorney I.D. No. 87949
James W. Kutz
Attorney I.D. No. 47245
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
(717) 237-5418
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Attorneys for CIBER, Inc.
Date: December 17,2002
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ciiber
RE~URSEMENTAGREEMENT
In consideration of CIDER, Inc' s ("CIDER") loan, advance, or direct payment by CIDER on my behalf, I,
as employee, hereby agree that if! terminate my ernployment with CIDER or am terminated by CIDER
between the date of execution of this agreeme:nt and the time period checked below, I will reimburse
CIDER for such expenses as follows:
Date of execution: 'is - ~ i - 0 \
Check Box to Indicate the Reimbursement Obligation of Employee:
00 Option A:
If the employee tenninates anytime after execution hereof and within the first twelve (12) months:
100%.
If the employee terminates anytime after the first twelve (12) months from the execution hereof, but
within eighteen (18) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
13th month - '85%
14th month - 70%
15th month. 55%
16th month - 40%
17th month - 25%
18th month - 10%
o Option B:
lithe employee tenninates anytime after execution hereof and within the first eighteen (18) months:
100%,
If the employee terminates anytime after the first eighteen (18) months from the execution hereof, but
within twenty four (24) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
19th month - 85%
20th month - 70%
21st month... 55%
22nd month ... 40%
2300 month - 25%
24th month - 10%
Amount Covered by Agreement: Sa.- '10. CO mQ)(..
(Invoices should be attached hereto as soon as available; estimates should be clearly identified if actual amounts
cannot be determined.)
Purpose of Loan, Advance, or Direct Payment by CIDER:
o Education
o Agency Fee
o Other (please specify):
o Training
o Relocation
o Temp. Living
~ Visa (\-\4-)
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REIMBURSEl\fENT AGREEMENT
In consideration oiCmER, Inc's ("CIDER") loan, advance, or direct payment by CmER on my behalf, L
as employee, hereby agree that if I terminate my employment with CmER or am terminated by CIDER
between the date of execution of this agreerne:nt and the time period checked below, I will reimburse
CIDER for such expenses as follows:
Date of execution:
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Check Box to Indicate the Reimbursement Obligation of Employee:
KI Option A:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first twelve (12) months:
100%.
Ifthe employee terminates anytime after the first twelve (12) months from the execution hereof, but
within eighteen (18) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
13th month. 85%
14th month - 70%
15th month - 55%
16th month. 40%
17th month - 25%
18th month - 10%
o Option B:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first eighteen (18) months:
100%.
If the employee terminates anytime after the first eighteen (18) months from the execution hereof, but
within twenty four (24) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
19th month - 85%
20th month - 70%
21st month. 55%
22nd month. 40%
23rd month. 25%
24th month - 10%
Amount Covered by Agreement: $-' (Ql 000 .00
(Invoices should be attached hereto as soon as available; estimates should be clearly identified if actual amounts
cannot be determined.)
Purpose of Loan, Advance, or Direct Payment by CIDER:
o Education
o Agency Fee
[]J Other (please specify):
o Training
o Relocation
Jt, ring bonus
o Ternp, Living
o Visa
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
In consideration of CIDER, Inc' s ("CIDER") 10arl, advarlce, or direct payment by CIDER on my behalf, I,
as ernployee, hereby agree that if I terminate my employment with CIDER or am terminated by CIDER
between the date of execution of this agreement arld the time period checked below, I will reimburse
CIDER for such expenses as follows:
Date of execution: X'" 31- 0 I
Check Box to Indicate the Reimbursement Obligation of Employee:
Ij1 Option A:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first twelve (12) months:
100%.
If the employee terminates anytime after the first twelve (12) months from the execution hereof, but
within eighteen (18) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
l3th~onth.... 85%
14th month - 70%
15th month - 55%
16th month - 40%
17th month. 25%
18th month - 10%
o Option B:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first eighteen (18) months:
100%,
If the employee terminates anytime after the first eighteen (18) months from the execution hereof, but
within twenty four (24) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
19th month. 85%
20th month - 70%
21st month - 55%
22nd month - 40%
23rd month - 25%
24th month - 10%
Amount Covered by Agreement: $J, '100, CO mat,
(Invoices should be attached hereto as soon as available; estimates should be clearly identified if actual amounts
cannot be determined.)
Purpose of LOarl, Advarlce, or Direct Payment by CIDER:
o Education
o Agency Fee
o Other (please specify):
o Training
IX! Relocation
o Temp, Living
o Visa
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ciiber
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
In consideration of CIDER., Inc' s ("CIDER") IOarl, advance, or direct payment by CIDER on my behalf, L
as employee, hereby agree that if I terminate my employment with CIDER or am terminated by CIBER
between the date of execution of this agreement and the time period checked below, I wilI reimburse
CIDER for such expenses as folIows:
Date of execution: <g - ~ I..=.Q../
Check Box to Indicate the Reimbursement Obligation of Employee:
~ Option A:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first twelve (12) months:
100%.
If the employee terminates anytime after the first twelve (12) months from the execution hereof, but
within eighteen (18) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
13th month. 85%
14th month - 70%
15th month - 55%
16th month. 40%
17th month - 25%
18th month - 10%
o Option B:
If the employee terminates anytime after execution hereof and within the first eighteen (18) months:
100%.
If the employee terminates anytime after the first eighteen (18) months from the execution hereof, but
within twenty four (24) months, the following percentage reimbursement table applies:
19th month - 85%
20th month - 70%
21st month - 55%
22nd month - 40%
23rd month - 25%
24th month - 10%
Amount Covered by Agreement: $1/, ~O.CO mCi.A '
(Invoices should be attached hereto as soon as available; estimates should be clearly identified if actual amounts
cannot be determined.)
Purpose of LOarl, Advarlce, or Direct Payment by CIBER:
D Education
D Agency Fee
D Other (please specifY):
D Training
D Relocation
lRl Temp. Living
DVisa
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C:IBER. Inc.
~5(: Wilson Lane
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MechatllCSDUI'f,. PennsylViln<a
17055
FilJl: 717-l;!;l1-7102
www.cibet.COm
August 31, 2001
-Nikhir Kumar
1-1807 River Court
JerSeY City, NJ 07310
Dear Nik!1ir.
WELCOME ABOARD! CIBER is pleased to confirm our offer for employment as II mCll1ber of
our consulting staff in Harrisburg, P A. beginning not later than October 8. 200 I. The termS of the
offer are as follows:
. Your starting salary will be paid at a rate ofSS,OOO.OO bi-weekly, which if annualized. would
be the equivalent oUI30.000.00. Our payroll is pllid bi-weekly, with a one-week delay to
llCcommodjUe payroll pRXIcssing.
. You are eligible for up to 52.500.00 in relocation assistanCe rowards qualified relocation
expel\seS as per CIBER Corporate policy. Relocation reimbursement is subject to CIBER.
Inc.' s ReimbUrsement Agreement, Option A and will not be considered additional income if
used for qualified relocation expenses per CIBER Corporate policy. Qualified mOVing
expenses are categorized by CIBER as traJISPOrtation of household goods to neW residence.
Qualified moving expenses do not include security deposits of any kind. deposits paid for
rental propertY. leasing of propertY or furniture. utilities. or storage: fees.
. Employment is contingent upon approval of your HIB visa.
. We will pay for the processing of your wife's H4 Visa. This expense is subject to eIBER
Ine's Reimbursement Agreement, Option A.
. ClaER Inc. agrees to pay for the proeessing fees of your Green Card to commence three
months after your start dare. CIBER will identify the law finn for you to use. You will be
responsible for ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete. This expense is subject to
CIBER Ine's Reimbursement Agreement, Option A.
__)I. You will receive a hiring bonuS ofSI6.000.00 to fulfill the obligation of your previous
employer.s Relocation ReimbursCll1ent Agreement. Payment of this bonus is contingent
on you providing a comJ2lete copy of the llgI'CCment and documented evidence of
payments made to you by your current employer, This bonus is subject to CIBER Inc'S
Reimbursement Agreement, Option A. The bonus will be included in your first paycheck.
. Temporary Living Expenses-YOU are eligible for a maximum of$I.8oo.00. for the
month of October, 2001 limited to apartment rent and car rental. From November 2001
through March 2002 you are eligible for a maximum of $1.1 00.00 per month limited to
apartment rent and train fare. Temporary Living expenses are subject to CIBER Inc's
Reimbursement Agreement. Option A. These Temporary Living e,,-penses will be
reimburSed back to you through CIBER's Expense Reimbursement Report process,
Receipts are required for all expense reports.
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. You arc eligible for 22 d$.ys Paid Time Off ( pro ) for your first through fifth year of
service. You cannot take more than 5 days at time during your fll'St 6 months of
employment.
. This offer is contingent upon you providing CIBER a copy of your current Employment
Agreement md after review by CIBER, confmnation by CIBER that there are no non-
compete issues.
All CIBER. Inc. employment is "at will" for both CmER and its employees. Please refer to
CIBER's AppIicationlProflle and Employee Handbook for additionalu:nns and conditions of
employmc:nt. Please also be acIvised that as a condition of employment, CIBER may requite you
to undergo a credit profile, bonding check. security checlc, and/or drug test.
You will be eligible to participate in the l!lDployee benefit pi V&<lW5 fOT straight salaried
employees. These benefits generally include participation in our401(k) employee 5il'Iings plan.
paid time off, employee life and disability progrmns. and health benefits for you and your
dependents. :rbese prograIIls have various start dates and costs; please refer to our Employee
Handbook and benefits brochures for more specific details.
To c:onfinn your acceptance. please sign and return a copy of this letter and a signed copy of the
Employment Agreement md all Reimbursement Agreements wi1l1in five business days in the
envelope provided. Again, welcome to ClBER. We look forward to having you as a member of
our tec:hnic:a1 staff.
Sincerely,
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Sr. Technical Rec:ruitcr 0"7 ~,
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The undersigned, Ann E. Griffiths, states that she is the Vice President/Area Director of
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CASE NO: 2002...05990 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CIBER INC
VS
KUMAR NIKHIR
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
KUMAR NIKHIR
but was unable to locate Him
In his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CHESTER
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On January
24th , 2003 , this office was In receipt of the
attached return from CHESTER
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R, Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Chester County
NURICK
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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Ciber Inc
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Nikhir Kumar
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December 26, 2002
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff
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CffiER, INC.,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 02-5990
NIKHIR KUMAR,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
To: Prothonotary
Reinstate the Complaint and return it to counsel for Plaintiff for service outside the
Commonwealth.
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CIBER, INC.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action-Law
vs.
No. 02-5990 Civil Term
NIKHIR KUMAR,
Defendant
Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Ciber, Inc., Plaintiff
You are hereby notified that you must file a written response to the
attached New Matter and Counterclaim within twenty (20) days of service, or a
judgment may be entered against you,
Fred H. Hait, ID # 34331
Attorney for Defendant
Hait & Puhala, P.C.
The Wellington
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-3047
(717) 249-4500
249...2411 (fax)
ANSWER
1. Admitted in information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied as stated, Defendant's current residence is located in Virginia,
4. Admitted.
5, Admitted.
6, Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that he agreed to
reimburse certain monies, as specified in Exhibit E, including $16,000 that was
paid as a hiring bonus, $2,500.00 that he received toward relocation expenses,
and $7,300.00 that he received toward temporary living expenses. Defendant
denies that the entered into any of the alleged reimbursement agreements
attached to the Complaint as Exhibits A, B, C, and D. Moreover, for reasons
described more fully in New Matter, Defendant denies that he is obligated to
pay Plaintiff anything.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that Exhibit E is a
copy of an agreement between the parties, Defendant denies that he is
obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons more fully described in New
Matter.
8. Denied as stated. The parties never entered into an agreement providing
for the repayment of $3,027.22 in additional temporary living expenses.
9. Denied as stated. Defendant never agreed to reimburse Plaintiff for
training expenses totaling $1,846.00.
10. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that he was
terminated 5/21/02, but denies that he was terminated for insubordination, To
the contrary, Plaintiff gave Defendant no explanation for the termination.
11. Denied as stated. Defendant would have owed Plaintiff no more that
$23,300.00. Defendant denies that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for
reasons explained more fully in New Matter.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Denied as stated. The deductions described in Paragraphs 12 and 13
would have reduced the amount due to a maximum of $18,557.42, if there was
15. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits he has not paid
any of the funds that Plaintiff alleges are due. The remaining allegations of
Paragraph 15 are conclusions of law, which require no response. By way of
further response, Defendant denies that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything,
for reasons more fully described in New Matter,
16. Defendant reavers and incorporates by reference his responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 15, inclusive.
17, Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that Plaintiff
made the payments alleged in its complaint, but denies that he ever agreed to
repay more than $23,300.00, Moreover, Defendant denies that he is obligated
to pay anything to Plaintiff, for reasons described more fully in New Matter.
18. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that he was
terminated 5121/02, which date was within 12 months of his date of hire.
Defendant denies he was terminated for cause. To the contrary, Defendant
was given no reason for the termination.
19. Denied as stated. Assuming the parties entered into enforceable
repayment agreements, the maximum amount Defendant agreed to repay was
$23,300.00, which has been reduced to $18,557.42 by setoffs taken by Plaintiff.
Defendant denies that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons
described more fully in New Matter,
20, Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits he has not paid
Defendant $26,200,64, but denies that he has failed to fulfill promises made
under any enforceable contracts with Plaintiff, Assuming the existence of
enforceable contracts, the maximum amount due would be $18,557.42,
Defendant denies that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons more
fully described in New Matter,
21. The allegations of Paragraph 21 are conclusions of law, which require no
response.
22. Admitted. By way of further response, Defendant denies that he is
obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons more fully described in New
Matter.
22. Admitted. By way of further response, Defendant denies that he is
obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons more fully described in New
Matter.
23. Denied as stated. The alleged agreements, even if otherwise
enforceable, contain no provision obligating Defendant to pay Plaintiff's
attorney fees.
24. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits, upon information
and belief, the Plaintiff has hired attorneys to act on its behalf. Defendant
denies that Plaintiff is entitled to recover its attorney fees from Defendant,
because there is no agreement providing that Defendant would be responsible
for Plaintiff's attorney fees.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that the Court dismiss the Complaint,
and award such additional relief as may be appropriate under the
circumstances,
COUNT TWO
25. Defendant reavers and incorporates by reference his responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 24.
26. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that he receive
the monies. any allegation that Defendant is obligated to repay any monies
received are conclusions of law, which require no response. By way of further
response, Defendant denies that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for
reasons more fully described in New Matter.
27. The allegations of Paragraph 27 are conclusions of law, which require no
response. To the extent that a response may be required, Defendant denies
that he is obligated to pay Plaintiff anything, for reasons more fully described in
New Matter.
NEW MATTER
28. The Complaint fails to state a cause of action
29. Even if Defendant entered into all of the agreements alleged by Plaintiff, it
would be unconscionable to enforce repayment obligations under the
circumstances of this case, where Plaintiff discharged Defendant without cause.
WHEREFORE, Defendant request that the Court dismiss the Complaint, and
grant such additional relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances,
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT ONE
30. Plaintiff on the Counterclaim is Nikhir Kumar, an adult individual.
31. Defendant on the Counterclaim is Ciber, Inc" a corporation which
maintains a place of business at 660 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
32. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 29 of the foregoing Answer and
New Matter are hereby reaverred, and incorporated by reference,
33. Plaintiff on the Counterclaim was employed by Defendant on the
Counterclaim from 8/31/2001 through 5/2112002, at a salary of $5,000,00
biweekly.
34. Defendant on the Counterclaim terminated Plaintiff on the Counterclaim
from employment on or about 5121/2002, without providing an explanation for
the termination.
35. Defendant on the Counterclaim withheld from the final paycheck due
Plaintiff on the Counterclaim the sum of $4,318,63, which Defendant on the
Counterclaim alleged it was due from Plaintiff on the Counterclaim under what
in contended were agreements to repay certain monies of Plaintiff on the
Counterclaim left the employ of Defendant on the Counterclaim within 18
months of hire.
36. Enforcement of the alleged repayment agreements would be
unconscionable under the circumstances of this case, because Defendant on
the Counterclaim discharged Plaintiff on the Counterclaim without cause.
37, Even if the alleged repayment agreements are enforceable, the action of
Defendant on the Counterclaim of withholding from Plaintiff on the
Counterclaim's paycheck of monies it alleged were due it was a violation of the
Wage Payment and Collection Law, 43 P.S. g 260,1 et seq.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff on the Counterclaim demands judgment against
Defendant on the Counterclaim for damages in the amount of $4,318.63,
reasonable attorney fees pursuant to 43 P.S. g 260.9a(f), interest from 5/2112002,
and such additional relief as the Court deems appropriate.
COUNT TWO
38. The averments of paragraph 30 through 34, inclusive, are hereby
reaverred and incorporated by reference.
39, At the time of his termination, Plaintiff on the Counterclaim was due
$3,000,63 in payment for accrued paid time off.
40. The final paycheck issued to Plaintiff on the Counterclaim credited him
with payment for only $1,800.38 for accrued paid time off. leaving a balance
due of $1.200.25.
41. The failure of Defendant on the Counterclaim to pay Plaintiff on the
Counterclaim the full amount due him for accrued paid time off is a violation of
the Wage Payment and Collection Law, 43 P,S. g 260.1, et seq,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff on the Counterclaim demands judgment against
Defendant on the Counterclaim or damages in the amount of $1,800.38,
together with interest from 5121/2002, costs of suit. attorney fees pursuant to 43
P.S. g 260,9(a) (f), and such additional relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Fred H, Hait, ID # 34331
Attorney for Nikhir Kumar
Hait & Puhala, P.e.
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, ~A 17013-3047
(717) 249~451)O
249-2411 (fax)
The Wellington
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-3047
(717) 249-4500
249-2411 (fax)
AFFIDAVIT
I, the undersigned, verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer,
New Matter, and Counterclaim are true and correct, to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. I acknowledge that any false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. S 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIBER, INC.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action-Law
vs.
No. 02-5990 Civil Term
NIKHIR KUMAR,
Defendant
Jury Trial Demanded
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that concurrent with filing the foregoing Answer, New Matter. and
Counterclaim. I am serving a copy of same upon counsel of record for the Plaintiff
by First Class Mail, addressed as follows:
Erika B. Fisher. Esq.
McNees. Wallace & Nurick, LLC
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg. PA 17108-5418
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Attorney for Defendant
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CIDER, INC.,
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Defendant
REPLY OF CIBER, INC.
TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, through its counsel McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC,
and hereby files the following Reply to Defendant's New Matter and Counterclaim:
28. Denied. Paragraph 28 avers a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
Accordingly, the same is denied. To the extent a response is del:med necessary, it is specifically
denied that Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action. To the contrary, Plaintiffs
Complaint, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, states several causes of
action against Defendant Kumar.
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 avers conclusions oflaw to which no response is required.
Accordingly the same are denied. To the extent a response is de:emed necessary, it is specifically
denied that it would be unconscionable to enforce the repayment obligations of Kumar, as
Kumar specifically agreed to same. It is further denied that Plaintiff discharged Defendant
without cause. To the contrary, Defendant was terminated for insubordination, and thus
Plaintiffs discharge of Defendant was warranted. By way of further answer, Plaintiffs
Complaint and the Exhibits thereto are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor
and against Defendant Kumar, and grant such other relief as this Court deems appropriate.
REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT ONE
30. Admitted.
31. Admitted in part. By way of further answer, Ciber's Mechanicsburg Office is
located at 650 Wilson Lane, not 660 Wilson Lane.
32. Denied. By way of further answer, the averments of Plaintiffs Complaint and
Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter are hereby incorporated by reference as iffully set forth.
33. Admitted.
34. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Ciber terminated Kumar's
employment on or about May 21,2002. It is denied that Kumar was terminated without
providing any explanation for the termination. To the contrary, Kumar was informed he was
being terminated for insubordination.
35. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Ciber held sums of money
in the amount of $4,318.63 from Kumar on Kumar's final paychtlck. It is further admitted that
Ciber held such monies from Kumar pursuant to an agreement Kumar entered into to repay
certain monies if Kumar left the employ ofCiber within 18 months of hire. The remaining
averments of Paragraph 35 are denied. By way of further answer, Plaintiffs Complaint is hereby
incorporated by reference in its entirety.
36. Denied. Paragraph 36 avers conclusions oflaw to which no response is required.
Accordingly, the same are denied. To the extent a response is deemed necessary, it is denied that
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enforcement of the repayment agreement would be unconscionable, and it is further denied that
Kumar was discharged without cause. To the contrary, Kumar was discharged for
insubordination. By way of further answer, Plaintiff's Complaint is hereby incorporated by
reference in its entirety.
37. Denied. Paragraph 37 avers conclusions of law to which no response is required.
Accordingly the same are denied. To the extent a response is d(:emed necessary, it is specifically
denied that Ciber's withholding money from Kumar on his final paycheck violates any provision
ofthe Wage Payment and Collection Law. By way of further arlswer, Plaintiff's Complaint is
hereby incorporated by referenced in its entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Ciber requests judgment in its favor on Kumar's counterclaim
and further requests judgment in Ciber's favor on Ciber's original Complaint, plus such other
other relief as this Court deems appropriate.
COUNT TWO
38. The responses to Paragraphs 30-34 above are her,~by incorporated by reference as
iffully set forth.
39. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the time of his termination, Plaintiffwas
"due" any monies for payment of accrued paid time off, as any such monies would have been
subject to a set off from monies due and owing from Ciber to Kumar. By way of further answer,
pursuant to Ciber's employment policies, employees are entitled to sixty percent (60%) of their
accrued paid time off once their employment ends. Therefore, ofthe total sum of $3,000.63 in
time off Kumar had accrued, he was only entitled to be credited with a payment of$I,800.38,
which was sixty percent (60%) of the total accrued time off.
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40. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted Kumar's final paycheck
credited him with $1,800.38 for accrued paid time off. It is denied there is any balance due. By
way of further answer, paragraph 39 above is incorporated by n~ference as if fully set forth.
41. Denied. Paragraph 41 avers a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
Accordingly, the same is denied. To the extent a response is deemed necessary, it is specifically
denied that Ciber has violated the Wage Payment and Collection Law in any respect, and it is
further denied that Kumar has any amount due for accrued paid time off. By way of further
answer, paragraph 39 above is incorporated by reference as if fuHy set forth.
WHEREFORE, Ciber respectfully requests this Court enter judgment in its favor with
respect to Kumar's Counterclaim, and further requests judgment in its favor on Ciber's original
Complaint, plus such other relief as this Court deems appropriate.
McNEES VI ALLACE & NURICK LLC
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100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harlisburg, P A 17108
(717)232-8000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Ciber, Inc.
Dated: June 24, 2003
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CIBER-HARRISBURG
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VERIFICATION
Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A. fi4904 relating to un.,worn falsification to
authorities, I hereby certify that T am Ann Griffiths, Vice Presidlll\t ofCiber. Inc., and that the
facts s<;t forth in the forcgoing Reply to New Malter and Counterclaim are true and cocreclLO the
best of my information and belief.
Dated:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this 1 day of June, 2003, a true and
correct copy ofthe foregoing document was served via United States Mail, First Class, postage
prepaid, upon the following individuals:
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
Hait & Puhala, P.c.
The Wellington
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIBER, INC.
Plaintiff
No. 02-5990 Civil Term
vs,
Civil Action-Law
NIKHIR KUMAR,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE COUNTERCLAIM
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the counterclaim in this action as settled, satisfied, and
discontinued.
Fred H. Hait, ID # 34331
Attorney for Nikhir Kumar
Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP
River Chase Office Center
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
234-3611 (fax)
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CIBER, INC.,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 02-5990
NIKHIR KUMAR,
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR DISCONTINUANCE WITH PREJUDICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned action as settled and discontinued with prejudice.
McNEES WALLACE & NURlCK LLC
By:
ames W z, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 47245
100 Pine Street
P. O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1166
(717) 232-8000
Dated: May 31, 2006
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Ciber, Inc.
DISCONTINUANCE WITH PREJUDICE
NOW, this 2~ day of _. Jtu. )€ , 2006, the above captioned action is
hereby ended, settled and discontinued with prejudice.
PROTHONOTARY:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on this date a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing
document was served by regular, first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
Smigel, Anderson & Sacks LLP
River Chase Office Center, 3rd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110-1778
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Date: May 31, 2006
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