HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-6159 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
NO.
V.
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
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 wamed 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en
las paginas siquientes, usted tiene viente (30) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la
notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en
forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted
no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion
y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus
propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTA. SI NO TIENE
ABODAGO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN
PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
253242.1LRAS~PAS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T. Burke are adult individuals and citizens
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who reside at 530 Walton Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Idabelle Daniels is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, who currently resides at 109 Greenlane Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about September 28,
200t, at approximately 1:00 p.m., at 18th Street and Hummel Avenue, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania,
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke was operating her motor vehicle, a
1998 Plymouth Voyager minivan, in an easterly direction towards Lemoyne in the center lane on
Hummel Avenue.
253242.1'dL~_S~AS
5. At that time and place, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke was slowing and proceeding
straight through the intersection on a green light.
6. At the same time and place, Defendant Idabelle Daniels was operating her motor
vehicle, a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier sedan, and was traveling in a westerly direction from Lemoyne
in the left hand tuming lane on Hummel Avenue.
7. At that time and place, Defendant Idabelle Daniels, in her attempt to make a left
hand turn onto 18® Street failed to yield to oncoming traffic with the right of way and caused a
violent front-end collision with Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke's vehicle.
8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiffs Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T. Burke are a direct and proximate result of
the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Idabelle Daniels operated
her motor vehicle as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
failure to yield the right-of-way to Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke's vehicle
failure to maintain an assured clear distance to proceed through the
intersection;
failure to travel at a safe speed;
failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which she was or should have been
aware;
failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle;
failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
253242. I~RAtS\SSA 2
(h)
(i)
failure to keep proper watch for traffic on the highway; and
driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to wit, 758 Pa.C.S.A. §3322, Vehicle
Tuming Left.
o
reference.
10.
CLAIM I
JENNIFER L. BURKE v. IDABELLE DANIELS
Paragraphs 1 through 8 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein
by
As a result of the aforesaid accident, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke sustained painful
and severe injuries which include, but are not limited to, post traumatic myofascial pain syndrome
neck and shoulder areas, cervical radiculopathy, cervicalgia, and lumbar
of the posterior
strain/sprain.
11. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses in
an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke has been advised
and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the furore, and claim is
made therefor.
253242.1LRAS\SSA 3
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke has undergone,
and in the future will undergo, great physical and mental suffering, great inconvenience in carrying
out her daily activities, and loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke has sustained loss of
opportunity and a permanent diminution of her eaming power and capacity, and claim is made
therefor.
15. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke has been and in the
future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke continues to be
plagued by persistent pain and limitation and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a
permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made
therefor.
17.
reference.
18.
CLAIM II
MICHAEL T. BURKE v. IDABELLE DANIELS
Paragraphs 1 through 16 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by
As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Jennifer L.
Burke, Plaintiff Michael T. Burke has been and may in the future be deprived of the care,
253242. I'~RAS\SSA 4
companionship, consortium, and society of his wife, ail of which will be to his great detriment, and
claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T. Burke demand judgmem
against Defendant Idabelle Daniels in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictionai amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Date:
~i~ch~.ard~. Sadlock, Esquir"Y ~ - - - ' e
'77D. No. 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiffs
253242. I bRAS\SSA 5
VERIFICATION
We, Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T. Burke. Plaintiffs, have read the foregoing
PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the
foregoing are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We understand
teat this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Witness
Witness
253478.1\RAS\MLB
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
NO. 02-6159
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
IDABELLE DANIELS
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 101'2
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Michael B. Scheib, Esquire of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins, as attorneys for the Defendant, Idabelle Daniels, in the above-captioned matter and
mark the docket accordingly.
Date: January ~,~2003
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SO~LYMOS/& CALKINS
Mic~ae[B~ ~cheil~, Esquire
A~omey Id. No. 63868
A~omey for the Defendant Idabelle Daniels
110 South Noffhem Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone: (7!7) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~/%~'~day of January, 2003, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALK1NS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALK1NS .,
'ch~ael~]~--~ch~ib, Esqui;e ~
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle Daniels
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2002-06159 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BURKE JENNIFER L ET AL
VS
DANIELS IDABELLE
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:
DANIELS IDABELLE
but was unable to locate Her
deputized the sheriff of YORK
in his bailiwick. He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On January 24th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep york County 33.87
.00
70.87
01/24/2003
ANGINO & ROVNER
SO answe3~l~: //2 /. ~.~L.~
R. ~homas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 2~ ~ day of
~ A.D.
~ ! Prothonotary
YOPKTOWNE BusINEss FOMR$ · (7173 225-0363 · F-A~((717) 225-0357
~aHd' /~/ ' -,
COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
28 EAST MARKET ST., YORK, PA 17401
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
1. PLAINTiFF/S/
Jennifer L. Burke et al
3. DEFENDANT/S/
Idabelle Daniels
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE TYPE ONLY LINE I THRU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
Notlce and CcrrrplaJ~t
SEll~E { 5. NAME~F~ND~~iD~AL~~~MPANY~~~RP~RAT~~N~ET~~T~SER~E~RDEscR~PT~~N~FPR~PERTYT~BELEV~ED~ATTA~HED,~R~~LD~Idabe~~e Daniels
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT. NO., CITY,, BORO, TWP., STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 109 Greenlane Drive Camp Hill, PA 17011
7. INDICATE SERVICE: Q PERSONAL r~ PERSON IN CHARGE ~X~DEPUTIZE ~ w~l~E,~.]r,~¢~ Q tST CLASS MAiL -) POSTED ~ OTHER
NOW January 7 ,20 03 I, SHERIFF OF.~,~,~ COUNTY, PA, do ~ereby deputize the sheriff of
Ynrk COUNTY to execute thi~. ~V~~ return, the~rding
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the p a ntiff. *~" .~:~.~"-:":~"~":~ _.,:~7 z'r'~--''Z'~
~ SHERIFF OF ~ ~OUNTY
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE:
ADVANCED FEE PAID BY SHERIFF
OUT OF COUNTY
CUMBERLAND
Cumberland
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff ievying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without ~iabitity on the par[ of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any properly before sheriff's sale thereof.
ANGINO & ROVNER 4503 N. FRONST ST HBG PA 17110 238-6~91
I
12, SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed if notice is to be mailed),
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE SHERIFF ~ DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
13. I acknowledge receipt of the writ / ~- I 14. DATE RECEIVED 15. Expiration/Hearing Date
or complaint as indicated above. //R. AHRENS // , 1-9-03 1-26-03
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL (~ RESIDENCE ( / POSTED ( ) POE ( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER ( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17. 0 I hereby certi~ and return a NOT FOUND because I ar~,unable to locate the individual, company, etc. name above. (See remarks below.)
~ FJ~ME AN~rI'[LE QF INDIVIDUAL SERVEI~'~"~T ADDR~S~ F~RE IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant) 19. I~te of~ervice I 20. ~me of Service
21. A"I~I-EMPTS Date ~me_~ Int. [Date ~me[MilesI ~nt. ]Date Time Miles ,nt. IDate Time Miles Int. [Date ~me ~vlilesI Int. Date
22. REMARKS:
2~. Advanc~?:t~)0 . 26. Mileage
2.00] [ 33.87 4].~-3 v l/5~'~/_
34. Foreign County Costs 135.Advance Costs 36. Service Costs 37. Notar~,e~tO7 38. Mileage/Posted/Not Found 39. Total Costs 40. Costs Due or Refund
I
16 so~. W~R
41 AFFIRMED and subscribed to before me this I ~. ~, . ,~ /,~ / li~ ~R~ -- I ~= ,~= / -
ta ~uii~ Cou Shedf :'
MELISSA J, 5~FFER, NO ~ A ~ .... / ~ z ~ ~
My Com~lssl ~x nl 20 2 6 ~ - /r~ - ~ -
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
Vo
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO:
Idabelle Daniels and her counsel,
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
DATE OF NOTICE: February 21, 2003
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE ACTION
REQUIRED OF YOU IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST
YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER
IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT ,AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WItERE YOU CAN GET HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
'~~.-S'~lock, Esquire
~- I.DT~o. 47281
4' 4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
257108. lX, RAS',MLB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAl, DEMANDED
NOTICIA IMPORTANTE
TO:
Idabelle Daniels and her counsel,
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
DATE OF NOTICE: February 21, 2003
USTED HA NO COMPLIDO CON EL AVISO ANTERIOR PORQUE HA FALTADO
EN TOMAR MEDIDAS REQUERIDAS RESPECTO A ESTE CASO. SI USTED NO
ACTUA DENTRO DE DIEZ (10) DIAS DESDE LA FECttA DE ESTA NOTICIA, ES
POSBILE QUE UN FALLO SERIA REGISTRADO CONTRA USTED SIN UNA
AUDIENCIA Y USTED PODRIA PERDER SU PROPIEDAD O OTROS DERECHOS
IMPORTANTES. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTA NOTICIA A SU ABOGADO EN
SEGUIDA. SI USTED NO TIENE ABOGADO O NO TIENE CON QUE PAGAR LOS
SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA ESCRITA ABAJO
PARA AVERIGUAR A DONDE USTED PUEDE OBTENER LA AYUDA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
Richard/,A'7. S adlock, Esquk~
I.D.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
257108.1XRAS~VlLB
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.
I, Marcy L. Brymesser, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a tree and correct copy of 10-DAY NOTICE OF DEFAULT on
the following via postage prepaid, first class United States mail, addressed as follows:
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Michael Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Marcy L. }~rymesJe,./'
Date: February 21, 2003
257108. lX~RASX/vlLB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-61 59
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
To:
Jennifer Burke and Michael Burke
c/o Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Angino & Rover
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110-1708
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New
Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered
against you.
Date:
BY
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
/
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court I.D. # 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT DANIELL$
COME NOW, Defendant Daniells by and through her .attorneys Griffith, Strickler,
Lerman, Solymos & Calkins in response to the allegations in Plaintiffs' Complaint as
follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 1 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
2.
3.
4.
Admitted. Ms. Daniells resides in York County
Admitted.
Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff was operating a van
and heading east. The remaining allegations are denied. After reasonable investigation,
answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 4 of the Complaint and same
are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 5 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted that the vehicles came into
contact with one another. The remaining allegations are de,hied. After reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form
a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 7 of the
Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
8. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
It is specifically denied that Defendant Daniells was negligent because of her:
(a) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
(b) failure to yield the right-of-way to Plaintiff Jennifer L. Burke's vehicle;
(c) failure to maintain an assured clear distance to proceed through the
intersection;
(d) failure to travel at a safe speed;
(e) failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for 'the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which sl~e was or should have been
aware;
(f) failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle;
(g) failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
(h) failure to keep proper watch for traffic on the highway; and
(i) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a reckless manner with careless; disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to wit, 758 §Pa.C.S.A. 3322, Vehicle
Turning Left.
On the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant acted in a lawful, careful, safe and
prudent manner and with due care as required by the circumstances.
CLAIM I
JENNIFER L. BURKE v. IDABELLE DANIELLS
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of Defendant's Answer with New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
10. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, thE; allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 10 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
11. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is 'without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 11 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
12. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is ~vithout knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 1 2 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
13. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 13 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
14. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 14 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 1 5 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
16. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 16 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Daniells respectfully requests this Honorable Court
to enter judgment in her favor, together with the costs of this lawsuit.
CLAIM II
MICHAEL T. BURKE v. IDABELLE DANIELLS
1 7. Paragraphs 1 through 1 6 of Defendant's Answer With New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
18. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. To the extent that a response is required, the. allegations are denied.
After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegations
contained in paragraph 10 of the Complaint and same are denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Daniells respectfully requests this Honorable Court
to enter judgment in her favor, together with the costs of this lawsuit.
By way of further defense:
NEW MATTER
1 9. Paragraphs 1 through 1 $ of Defendant's Answer with New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
Plaintiff's injuries, if any, may be caused by the actions of a third party over
whom Defendant had no control.
21. Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were caused by events which either predated or
postdated the motor vehicle accident which is the subject of this lawsuit.
22. Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were caused by her own contributory and/or
comparative negligence.
23. If Plaintiff has selected the limited tort option, then she may not have a basis
to file a lawsuit.
24. Plaintiff's injuries, if any, may be barred or limited by the Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
25. Plaintiff has not incurred any out of pocket medical expenses.
26. Plaintiff has not incurred any out of pocket wage expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Daniells respectfully requests this Honorable Court
to enter judgment in her favor, together with the costs, of this lawsuit.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN? ~f
Mich~el~] ~eib', 6squire
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
Attorney for Third-Party Defendant Wonders
110 South No,hem Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this f February 2003, I, Michael B. S¢:heib, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Order by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney
of record as follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Angino & Rover
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110-1708
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LEP~A~I,/?
Michae~ ~ ~cheii~, Esqufr~ '
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
Attorney for Third-Party Defendant Wonders
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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:
IDABELLE DANIELLS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, by and through their attomeys, Angino & Rovner, P.C., and
hereby enter the following Reply to the New Matter of Defendant as follows:
19. Defendant's averment does not require a responsive pleading.
20. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically denied. By
way of amplification, Defendant's averment lacks the specificity required by the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure. Further, all of Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were caused solely and directly
as a result of the negligence, carelessness, wantonness and recklessness of the instant Defendant.
21. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically denied. By
way of amplification, all of Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were caused by Defendant herein and
neither predate or postdate the motor vehicle accident which is subject of this lawsuit.
254971.1U1ASkMTG
22. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically denied. By
way of amplification, Plaintiff was not negligent in any way. All of Plaintiffs injuries and damages
were caused solely and directly as a result of the negligence, carelessness, wantonness and
recklessness of the instant Defendant.
23. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, il: is hereby specifically denied. By
way of amplification, the Plaintiff selected the full tort option on her policy and is, therefore,
entitled to maintain an action for non-economic losses. Further, Plaintiff did suffer a serious injury.
24. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically denied. By
way of amplification, all of Plaintiffs' injuries and damages are recoverable in the instant action.
The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law in no way limits the damages
Plaintiff may recover herein.
25.-26. Defendant's averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed, factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs may have incurred out-of-pocket wage and medical
expenses in addition to their other losses including but not limited to pain and suffering and loss of
consortium.
254971.1 hRAShMTG
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court to dismiss Defendant's
Answer and New Matter and enter judgment in their favor against the Defendant.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Date: March 18, 2003
Richard A
I.D. No. 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaimiffs
254971.1LRAS~/ITG
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN .
SS.
I, Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose, and state that I
am counsel for Plaintiffs, that I am authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of said Plaintiffs and
that the facts set forth in the foregoing PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief·
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of Mal~lh, 20?,3.
Public ~~'-'~
Richard A.
202811.1LRAShMLB
.,CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcy L. Brymesser, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT on the
following via postage prepaid, first class United States mail, addressed as follows:
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Date: March 18, 2003
Marby L. B~messer ~/
254971.1LRAShMTG
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
Vo
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THEPROTHONOTARY:
Please substitute the attached Verification signed by Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T.
Burke for the Attorney Affidavit filed with Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter on March 19, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Richar~d'~l~-. Esquire
I.D. No. 47281
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date: March 21, 2003
254971.1 ~L~kS'dVITG
VERIFICATION
We, Jennifer L. Burke and Michael T. Burke. Plaintiffs, have read the foregoing
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts set
forth in the foregoing are tree and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Wimess
Dated:
7;~nni~'e~ l~urke
Michael T. Burke
253478.1 ~L~kS~ILB
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcy L. Brymesser, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of PRAECIPE on the following via
postage prepaid, first class United States mail, addressed as follows:
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Date:
March 21, 2003
tv~arcy L. Brymesser Mt
254971.1hx~AS~MTG
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
Vo
IDABELLE DANIELS,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY RESPONSES OF DEFENDANT
Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, Angino & Rovner, P.C., respectfully move this
Honorable Court to compel Defendant Idabelle Daniels to file full and complete answers to
Plaintiffs' Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents for the following reasons:
1. The instant action was commenced by the filing of a Complaint on December 28,
2002, with service made on Defendant Idabelle Daniels on January 14, 2003.
2. On January 23, 2003, Plaintiffs forwarded to Defendant Idabelle Daniels
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. A copy of these discovery requests are
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. On March 28, 2003, Plaintiffs' counsel sent correspondence to Defendant's counsel
requesting responses to the discovery requests.
4. As of the date of this Motion, Defendant Idabelle Daniels has failed to respond to
Plaintiffs' Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents.
258657. lxSLASWILB
5. All of the discovery sought by Plaintiffs through their Interrogatories and Request
for Production of Documents is relevant to the instant action.
6. Our Rules of Civil Procedure provide for the liberal granting of discovery.
7. Defendant Idabelle Daniels has failed to comply with the discovery as required by
Pa.R.C.P 4005 and 4006.
8. Defendant Idabelle Daniels has had more than ample time to respond to Plaintiffs'
discovery requests.
9. Pa.R.C.P. 4019 provides that upon motion of a party, the Court can make an
appropriate order when a party "fails to make discovery." Pa.R.C.P 4019(a)(viii).
10. Plaintiffs, therefore, believe that answering all of Plaintiffs' discovery requests
would not burden or oppress Defendant Idabelle Daniels.
11. Plaintiffs are represented by Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire of the firm of Angino &
Rovner, P.C., 4503 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 238-6791.
12. Defendant Idabelle Daniels is represented by Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, Griffith,
Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, 110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402-3737, (717)
757-7602.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court order Defendant
Idabelle Daniels to respond to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents.
Plaintiffs further request that should Defendant fail to comply with the Court Order, then Defendant
should be prohibited from presenting any testimony at the trial of this matter, precluded from
258657.1 ',,R AS'uMLB
entering defenses to Plaintiffs' claims at trial, required to pay Plaintiffs' attomey's fees and costs
associated with the instant Motion and such other sanctions as the Court deems appropriate.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Date: April 11, 2003
A. Sadlock,
I.D.
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiffs
258657.1LRASWILB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
Vo
~,IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this t ~' day of ~'/ ,2003, after due consideration of
the attached Motion to Compel Discovery Responses of Defendant to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents, it is hereby Ordered that Defendant Idabelle Daniels provide
the requested responses within 2o days of service of this Order or show cause why such
answers and documents are being withheld. Failure to comply with this Order will result in
sanctions as provided by Pa.R.C.P. 4019.
BY THE COURT:
/'
Jo
258657.1LRASWILB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF.CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO
COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES OF DEFENDANT
Defendant Daniells, by and through her Attorneys, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins and Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, files this response to Plaintiffs'
Motion to Compel.
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted. It is further admitted that defense counsel sent Attorney
Sadlock a letter dated March 31, 2003. In the letter defense counsel stated that
he would need additional time to respond to the discovery request. He also
indicated that he would provide discovery responses by the end of April, 2003. A
copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
4. Denied. In a letter dated March 31, 2003, defense counsel asked for
additional time.
5. This paragraph states a legal conclusion. Hence, no response is
required.
required.
This paragraph states a legal conclusion.
Hence, no response is
7. Denied. In a letter dated March 31, 2003, defense counsel requested
additional time because his client was having difficulty with the answers.
8. Denied. .See Exhibit "A" which is the letter to plaintiffs' counsel dated
March 31, 2003.
required.
Denied.
This paragraph states a legal conclusion.
Hence, no response is
10. Denied.
required.
This paragraph states a legal conclusion.
Hence, no response is
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant states that there was no basis for Plaintiffs'
Motion. In further defense, it appears that Plaintiff's Motion is motivated by other
reasons. On April 10, 2003, Attorney Sadlock sent a letter to defense counsel.
The language contains vulgar language. The Motion to Compel was filed the day
after this letter. Attorney Sadlock's letter dated April 10, 2003, is attached hereto
as Exhibit "B".
It appears that Plaintiff's Motion to Compel the day after this letter was sent.
Motion to Compel should be denied because Plaintiff's counsel has been
unreasonable by not granting an extension of time. In addition, Plaintiffs' counsel
has used vulgar and unprofessional language. The Court should not condone this
kind of conduct by members of the bar.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to deny the Motion
to Compel.
Date: April ,2003
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
BY
so. .o
Michaei B: Scheib, Esquire
Attorney Id. No. 63868
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle Daniels
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
ROBERT M. STRICKLER
ROBERT A. LERMAN°
PETER D. SOLYMOS
CHARLES B. CALKINS
PAUL G. LUTZ*
MICHAEL B. SCHEIB*
ROBERT H. GRIFFITH - OF COUNSEL
*Also Member MD Bar
'LL.M (Taxation); also Member CT Bar
*Also Member NY and D,C. Bars
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402-3737
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
FAX: (717) 757-3783
EMAIL: info~m_
Michael B. Scheib's EMAIL: ~
ANN MARGARET GRAB
THOMAS B. SPONAUGLE
KRIST! A. GOHN
PATRIClA J. BARTKOWIAK
March 31, 2003
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Angino & Rovner
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110-1708
COpy
RE:
Burke v. Daniell-~
York Co. CCP No.' 02-6159 Civil
Dear Richard:
I am in request of your letter dated 3/28/03. I will need some additional time to
respond to the discovery requests. My client is having difficulty with some of the
questions.
I will provide you the discovery responses by the end of April 2003. Thus, you
may consider this a request for additional time. In light of the reasonableness of
my position, I trust that this is acceptable to you.
Very truly yours,
MICHAEL B. SCHEIB
MBS/nss
ANGINO & RC, d' ER, P.C.
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110-1708
717/238-6791
FAX 717/238-5610
WWW.ANGINO-ROVNER. COM
E-MAIL: RSADLOCK@ANG INO-ROVNER. COM
RICHARD C. ANOINO
NEILJ. ROVNER
JOSEPH M. MEI. ILLO
TERRY S. HYMEN
DAVID L. LLrrz
MICHAEL E. KOSIK
RICHARD A, SADLOCK
JOSEPH M. DORIA
J~F.S DECnvri
Joe L ~
LIs~ M. BEmlI~
April 10, 2003
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Slriclder, Leman,
Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
COpy
Re:
Dear Mike:
.Burke v. Daniels
Cumberland Co. CCP No.:
02-6159 Civil
A copy of the Declaration Page was provided to you by letter dated March 19, 2003. Further, in
response to your letter dated April 4, 2003, it takes a lot of balls for you to request supplemental
discovery responses when you have yet to answer my discovery.
RAS/mlb
255980. I LRASLMMM
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN/"
/ /
Michac~l B. Schei~'Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone:(717)757-7602
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle
Daniels
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVlCF
AND NOW, this ,~ ~,Z~ day of April, 2003, I, Michael B. Scheib, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS,
hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE
TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSE OF DEFENDANT
by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENT
1. See Attached.
2. See response No. 1.
3. No statements.
4. No investigative reports.
5. Expert witnesses have not been identified as this time.
This answer will
be supplemented pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and the
local County Rules.
6. See response No. 5.
7. The discoverable portion of the carrier's file is attached hereto.
$. See response No. 7.
9. See response No. 7.
10. No statements.
1 1. See response No. 10.
12. Objection. It is unclear what information Plaintiff is requesting with this
respect. Without waiving the objection Defendant states that the discoverable
portion of the carrier's file is attached hereto.
13. See response No. 5.
14. Trial exhibits have not been identified at this time. This answer will be
supplemented pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and the local
Rules.
15. Photocopies of photographs are not contained in the carrier's file. See
Response No. 7
16. See Response No. 7.
17. See the carrier's file. In addition discovery is not concluded. Defendant
has not concluded any and all defenses might she may assert at the time of trial.
In conjunction with this, Plaintiffs should be prepared to prove each and every
element of its case.
18. None at this time.
Date: April 003
BY
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS~& CA~.KINS ~ / /~
Mic~a(~l ~: Sch~ib-, Esquir~v
Attorney Id. No. 63868
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle Daniels
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone:(717)757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW, this
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
day of April, 2003, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of
the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify
that I have this date served a copy of the DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO
PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS by United States
Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, / ~?? /
SOLYM ~AJ ,
BY ;
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone:(717)757-7602
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle
Daniels
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Drive, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFF'S
INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
Name is Idabelle Daniells. Date of birth 4/7/1925. 109 Greenlane
Not employed. Widow.
See the report from Lower Allen Township Police Department.
Not applicable.
No witnesses.
Trial witnesses have not been identified at this time. It is anticipated
that the Defendant may call the parties. It is also possible that Defendant will send
Plaintiffs for an IME and will call the physician who performs the IME to testify at
the time of trial. This answer may be supplemented pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure and the local Rules.
6. No.
7. Not aware of any.
8. Not applicable.
9. See dec sheet attached to Defendant's Response to Request for
Production of Documents.
10. Expert witnesses have not been identified at this time. This answer will
be supplemented pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and local
Rules. If Plaintiff is sent for an IME, the physician who performs the IME may be
called as an expert witness.
years.
11. See answer to No. 10.
12. Camp Hill area.
13. Returning home from Karns grocery store.
14. Familiar with intersection. Lived in the area for more than twenty (20)
15. Overcast, damp and slightly windy.
16. Making a left hand turn onto 18th Street.
17. Did not see Plaintiff until impact.
18. Defendant was making a left hand turn.
She checked for traffic before
beginning to make the turn. She did not see anything coming, thus, she began to
turn. Defendant suspects Plaintiff was traveling at an excessive rate of speed.
19. Yes. See answer to interrogatory No. 18.
be supplemented at the conclusion of discovery.
20. No.
21.
22.
23.
In addition, this answer may
No,
No.
No, Defendant is not aware of any eyewitnesses to the accident.
24. A. Pennsylvania.
B. License was renewed in April, 2003.
C. The license number is 05581983.
D. No.
25. Not applicable.
26. Not applicable.
27. Defendant wore glasses for reading. She was not wearing them at the
time of the accident. The glasses were originally prescribed by Dr. Kocevar.
28. No.
29. No.
30. No.
31. No.
32. No.
33. No.
34. No.
35. Trial exhibits have not been identified at this time. This answer will be
supplemented pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and local
Rules.
36.
37.
The police department considered this to be a non-reportable accident.
No.
38. No.
Date: April ~,~2003
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, /
SOLYMOS & C,~LKINS , /
BY . _. . , ~
MiChael B. S~he~b, Esquire
Attorney Id. No. 63868
Attorney for the Defendant Idabelle Daniels
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELLS
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
'd CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ,: ay of April, 2003, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of
the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify
that I have this date served a copy of the DEFENDANT'S ANSWERS TO
PLAINTIFF'S INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
Mich~aeJ B. Sch~ib, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone:(717)757-7602
Attorney for the Defendant
Daniels
Idabelle
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:
IDAI~ELLE DANIELLS
1N THE COURT OF COMMON ]?'LEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' PETITION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, Angino & Rovner, P.C.,
to respectfully request Your Honorable Court to schedule a Status Conference in order to
establish discovery deadlines and a trial date. In support for said request, Plaintiffs aver as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
This case arises out of a motor vehicle accident occurring on September 28, 2001.
Plaintiffs filed a Complaint on December 28, 2002.
Plaintiffs served Interrogatories and Request f6r Production of Documents on
Defendant on January 23, 2003, with responses being served on April 30, 2003.
4. Defendant served Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents on
Plaintiffs on February 14, 2003. Plaintiffs served a Response to the Request for Production of
Documents on March 5, 2003, and Answers to Interrogatories on March 24, 2003.
5. The deposition of the Defendant is scheduled for August 14, 2003. To date,
Defendant has not scheduled the deposition of Plaintiffs.
6. Defendants have done little to further the discovery process.
263064A ~,ASLMLB
7. Plaintiffs are represented by Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire of the firm of Angino &
Rovner, P.C., 4503 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 238-6791.
8. Defendant is represented by Michael B. Scheib, ]:',squire, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins, 110 South Northem Way, York, PA 17402-3737, (717) 757-7602.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request Your Honorable Court to schedule a Status
Conference for the purpose of establishing discovery deadlines, exchange of expert reports and a
trial date.
4503 N. From Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 I0
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiffs
Date: July 10,2003
263064.1 ~RAS~vlLB
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcy L. Brymesser, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a tree and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' PETITION FOR
STATUS CONFERENCE on the following via postage prepaid, first class United States mail,
addressed as follows:
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northem Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Date: July 10, 2003
263064.1 ~u~AS ~VILB
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
ANDNOW, this /'7~ dayof 9.t~_ ,2003, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs' Motion for a Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that a Status
Conference is scheduled for ~¢:};~ £A~ ~ ~ ,2003 at ~; 6r70
/ o'clock?~.m.
in Courtroom # ~7/
BY THE COURT:
263064.1 ~RAS\MLB
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband
Plaintiffs,
IDABELLE DANIELL$
Defendant
NO. 02-6159
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
ANDNOW, this il-~
day of August, 2003, I, Michael B. Scheib, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS,
hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Notice of Taking
Depositions by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAI~
.so
Michael B. S~heib, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone:(717)757-7602
Attorney for the Defendant
JENNIFER L. BURKE, and :
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,:
Plaintiffs :
VS.
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT F COMMON PLEAS OF
O ~
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
~ CIVIL
IN RE: STATUS CONFERENCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this Z~ day of September, 2003, following conference with counsel
in chambers, it is directed that discovery in this matter be concluded no later than October 24,
2003. Following October 24, 2003, the plaintiffs shall be authorized to list this matter for
arbitration.
Nothing herein shall preclude further discovery, including a request for an independent
medical examination, in the event that there should be an appeal from the arbitration.
BY THE COURT,
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
For the Defendant
:tim
Hess, J.
XLNNO,.q ft?~n~Jg~Y~,rY3
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
V.
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire, counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above action (or actions),
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is $ o~ff/tO~f~
The counterclaim of the Defendant in the actiofiis $
The following attorn~eys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or otherwise disqualified
to sit as arbitrators: ~/~~ ~, ~
WHEREFORE, your Petitioners pray Your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
AND NOW, this,,~ ~day of
petition, ~.~.~ ~~
captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
~ire
ORDER OF COURT
~ ,2003, in consideration of the foregoing
, Esq. are appointed arbitrators in the above-
BY THE ~ :
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. (~Z'--6t~-~ ,_~[~f[. TERM
OATH
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of
our office with fidelity. ~_~~~_ --
AWARD
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make
the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
· Arbitrator, dissents. (insert name ifappl,
Date of Award:
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the ,.26, _*F day of ~)~a,~J,~ ,20 ~) t/, at ~/: fi, Z, ff~ .M., the above award
was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Artibitrators'compensation to be (0.~ /~ p~.~, ~.
Paid upon appeal: Prothonotary
$ 290.00 By: ~ ~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER L. BURKE and
MICHAEL T. BURKE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IDABELLE DANIELS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-6159 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned action as settled, satisfied, and discontinued and issue a
Certificate of Settlement.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Date:
cc2
June 4, 2004
Michael B. Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
.D. No. 4
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiffs
ulre
276939-1