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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WANDA M. PALMER, NO.
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
A VISO
USTED HA smo DEMAND ADO EN LA CORTE. Si uSled desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguienles, debe lomar acci6n denlro de veinle (20) dras a partir
de la fecha en que recibi6 la demanda y el aviso. Usled debe presentar comparecencia escrita
en persona 0 por abogado y presentar en la Corte por escrilo sus defensas 0 sus objeciones a las
demandas en su contra.
Se Ie avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede pro~cder sin usled y la Corte puede
decidir eo su contra sin mas aviso 0 nOlificaci6n por cualquier dinero reclamado en la demanda
o por cualquier otra queja 0 compensaci6n reclamados por el Demandante. USTED PUEDE
PERDER D1NERO, 0 PROPRIEDADES U OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES PARA
USTED.
LLEVE FSTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDlATAMENTE.
SI USTED NO TIENE 0 NO CONOCE UN ABOGADO, V A Y A 0 LLAME A LA
OFICINA EN LA D1RECCION FSCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
Cumberland Counly Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240.6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiff, Wanda M. Palmer, is an adult individual residing at 660 West King
Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17404.
2. The Defendant is a Commonwealth agency with its principle offices located at the
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, 2520 Lisbum Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17001.
3. The Defendant is the Commonwealth agency responsible for operating and
maintaining the Huntingdon State Prison located at 1100 Pike Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
16654.
4. On June 9, 1996, the Plaintiff was present at the Huntingdon State Prison at
approximately 11:30 a.m., in order to visit her son who is an inmate at the prison.
5. At thai same time and place, the Plaintiff sat on a picnic bench.
6. The wooden part of the bench was not attached to the remaining part of the bench,
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and it tipped causing the Plaintiff to fall to the ground resulting in injuries and damages to the
Plaintiff as more fully set forth herein.
13. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, Plaintiff has suffered, or may suffer,
a severe loss of her carnings and impairment of her carning capacity. This loss of income and
impairment of carning capacity will, or may, continue in the fUlure.
14. As a result of lhe negligence of the Defendaol, Plainliff has undergone, aod in the
future may undergo, great mental and physical pain and sufferiog, mental anguish and
humiliation, loss of life's pleasures, and a severe Iimitalion in her pursuit of daily activities, all
to her great loss and detriment.
15. This mailer is alleged to exceed the applicable limits of arbitration, and ajury trial
is hereby demanded.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests This Honorable Court to enter judgmenl
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of the mandatory arbitralioo limits.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITIED:
LAW OFFICES OF DALE E. ANSTINE, P.C.
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AUomey I.D. #38894
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
(717) 846 - 0606
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VERIFICATION
I HEREBY VERIFY that the information set forth in the foregoing ComplaInt is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements contained herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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WANDA M. PALMER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant : NO, 97-3613
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance on behalfofthe Defendant, Department of Correct ions of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the above-captioned action,
Respectfully submitted,
D. MICHAEL FISHER
Attorney General
Torts Litigation Section
15th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, P A 17120
717.783-1683
DATED: JULY 17, 1997
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Wanda M. Palmer
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Office of The Attorney General
No. 97-3613 Civil Term 19_
Now, July 3.
Dauphin
1997 19_. I SHERIFF OF' CUl\IBERLA:"iD COUNT\', I'A do hmb~' deputize the Sberiffof
Coun~' 10 exeeule this Writ, this deputalion being made atlhe request and risk of Ibe Plaintiff.
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7, Denied. After reasonable investigation, the Commonwealth Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge or infonnation 10 fonn a beliefas to the truth of these avennenls.
8. The allegations set forth in this paragraph ofPlaintirrs Complainl constitute
conclusions of law 10 which no responsive pleading is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that portions of this paragraph could be construed as
factual allegalions, said allegations arc specifically denied in that after reasonable investigation,
the Commonwealth Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or infonnation to fonn a belief as
to the truth of these allegations.
9. The allegations set forth in this paragraph of Plaintirrs Complaint constitute
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that portions of this paragraph could be construed as
factual allegations, said allegations arc specifically denied in that after reasonable investigation,
the Commonwealth Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or infonnation to fonn a belief as
to the trulh of these allegations. Furthennore, it is specifically denied that any alleged damages,
injuries and/or losses were caused by any negligence or carelessness on the part of the
Commonwealth Defendant and/or any of its agents, servanls, workmen and/or employees,
lOla-i), Denied. It is specifically denied that the Commonwealth Defendants, its agents
and employees were negligent in any manner with respect to Plaintiffs' cause of action, The
remaining allegations of these paragraphs arc denied in accordance with Rule 1029(e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Pa,R.C.P. I029(e).
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Commonwealth Defendant, its agents
and employees was negligent in any manner with respect to Plaintirrs eause of action. The
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remaining allegations of this paragraph are denied in that after reasonable investigation, the
Commonwealth Defendanl is without sufficient knowledge or infonnation to fonn a belief as to
the truth of these avennents,
12-14. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Commonwealth Defendant, its agents
and employees was negligent in any manner with respect to Plaintiffs cause of action. The
remaining allegations of this paragraph are denied in that after reasonable investigation, the
Commonwealth Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or infonnation to fonn a belief as to
the truth of these avennents.
IS. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against all other parties.
NEW MA TTER
16. The Commonwealth Defendant incorporates herein by reference its answers to
paragraphs 1 through 15 of Plaintiffs Complaint as though fully set forth herein at length,
17. The present action is controlled by the provisions of 1 Pa. C.S. 92310 and Act No.
1980-142, set forth in 42 Pa. C,S. 998501, et seq., which Acts are incorporated herein and pled
by reference. The Commonwealth Defendant asserts all the defenses contained therein.
18. Liability on the part of the Commonwealth Defendant is specifically denied.
19. Plaintiffs injuries and all derivative damages are not the result of any negligent
act of the Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any employee
of said Commonwealth party as the tenn "negligent act" is defined by 42 Pa.C.S. 98522(a).
20, The Commonwealth Defendant did not have notice, written or otherwise, of the
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allegedly dangerous condition, or in the altemative, ifsaid notice was received, it was nol
receivcd in sufficient lime prior to the alleged accident for the Commnnwealth Defendant to have
corrected or to have wamed the travcling public of the allegedly dangerous condition.
21. There is no cause of action based upon a failure to inspect or improper inspection
in that sovereign immunily has not been waived for such claims.
22. The Commonwealth party is immune from suit pursuant to I Pa. C.S. g231 0, and
this action is not within any of the exceptions to immunity as set forth in 42 Pa. C.S. g8522, and
therefore this action is barred.
23. The location of the alleged accident is not under the jurisdiction or control of the
Commonwealth Defendant, and as such, the Commonwealth is not responsible for said picnic
bench.
24. The Commonwealth Defendant maintains that it cannot be sued for discretionary
functions, and therefore these causes of action arc barred.
25. The Commonwealth Defendant had no duty with respect to the Plaintiff.
26. Should liability be found on the part of the Commonwealth Defendant, the
amounts and types of damages recoverable in the present action arc limited and controlled by 42
Pa. C.S. g8528.
27. The Judicial Code at 42 Pa. C.S. g5522(a), which section is incorporated herein
and pled by reference, provides that the Commonwealth and the Attomey General must have
received written notice of intent to sue within six (6) months from the date the cause of action
accrues, In the absence of such noticc, this action is barred.
28. If the accident occurred as alleged, then the condition complained of did not cause
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the accident or the injuries complained of.
29. The Commonwealth Defendant avers that ifnegligence is found to exist on its
part, said negligence was not the proximate cause of Plaintiffs injuries.
30. [fthe accident occurred as alleged, then the condition complained of did not
create a reasonably foreseeable risk of the accident or the injuries complained of.
31. The Plaintiffwas contributorily negligent and/or failed to mitigate the claimed
damages, thereby limiting and/or barring any recovery.
32. The causal negligence of the Plaintiff is greater than any negligence on the part of
the Commonwealth Defendant, and Plaintiffs recovery is therefore barred, or, in the altemative,
must be diminished in accordance with the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act.
WHEREFORE, Departmenl of Corrections of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against all other parties.
Respectfully submitted,
D. M[CHAEL F[SHER
Attomey General
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~HN M. POP OCK
Deputy Attomey General
ID #72671
Torts Litigation Section
[ 5th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
7[7-783-1683
DATED: JULY 29, [997
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WANDA M. PALMER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plainti IT
v. : CIVIL ACT/ON - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant : NO. 97-3613
CERTIFlCA TE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing docurnent(s) upon the person(s)
and in the manner indicated below:
SERVICE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE PREPAID
ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
GREGORY E. MARTIN, ESQUIRE
DALE E. ANSTINE LAW OFFICES
TWO WEST MARKET STREET
P.O. BOX 952
YORK, PA 17405
(Attorney for PlaintifO
Torts Litigation Section
15'h Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, P A 17120
717-783-1683
DATED: JULY 29,1997
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Plaintiff
:IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND CO, PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO: 97-3613
v
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE:
COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
16. Paragraph 16 is an incorporation paragraph, and therefore, no responsive pleading
is required,
17. - 32. Denied. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 17 through 32 are conclusions
of law to which the Pennslyvania Rules of Civil Procedure require no responsive pleading, are
therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Wanda M. Palmer, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
to enter jUdgment against the Defendant with interest and costs as allowed by law.
Respectfully submitted,
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BY..hegory E. Martin, Esquire
1.0. No.: 38894
Two West Market Street
P.O. Bo)( 952
York, Pennsylvania 17405
(717) 846-0606
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4 day of AUSl..lsl ,1997, I, Gregory E. Martin, Esquire, a
member of the Law Offices of Dalc E. Anstine, P.C., hercby certify that I have, this date,
scrved a copy of thc within and forcgoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter by first class United
Statcs Mail, postagc, pre-paid, addrcsscd to thc party or attorney of record as follows:
John M. Popilock
Office of Attorney Gencral
15th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg PA 17120
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF DALE E. ANSTINE, P.C.
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1.0. No.: 38894
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, Pennsylvania 17405
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Dcfcndant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
CERTIFICATE PREREOUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prercquisite to scrvice of a subpocna for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant ccrti fies that:
(1) A Notice ofIntcnt to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thercto was mailed or delivered to cach party at least twenty days
prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be served;
(2) A copy of thc Noticc ofIntcnt, including the proposed subpoena, is
attachcd to this ccrtificatc;
(3) No objection to the subpoena has bccn rcceived; and
(4) The subpocna which will be servcd is identical to thc subpoena which is
attached to the Notice of Intcnt to serve the subpocna.
D. MICHAEL FISHER
Datc: J D - 2.H-Q7
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J n M. Popilock
Dcputy Attorney Gcncral
Attorncy for Commonwealth Party
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LA \V
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RUl.E 4409.21
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this noticc. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of rccord and serve upon the undersigned an objection
to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpocna may be scrved.
Date:
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J n M. Popilock
Deputy Attorney General
Attorncy for the Commonwealth Dcfcndant
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defcndant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
CERTIFICATE PREREOUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to servicc of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant certifics that:
(I) A Notice ofIntcnt to scrve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attachcd thereto was mailed or dclivcrcd to each party at least twenty days
prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be scrvcd;
(2) A copy ofthc Noticc ofIntcnt, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certi ficatc;
(3) No objection to the subpocna has been rcccivcd; and
(4) The subpoena which will be scrved is identical to the subpocna which is
attached to thc Noticc of Intent to scrvc the subpocna.
Datc: JD-1J-9-97
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D. MICHAEL FISHER
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Dcputy Attorney Gencral
Attorncy for Commonwealth Party
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defcndant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97.3613
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4409.21
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objeetion
to the subpoena. If no objection is madc, thc subpoena may be scrved.
Date: /0"'- (6 ~ cq
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eputy Attorney General
Attorney for the Commonwealth Defcndant
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACT/ON - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYL VANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Brotherly Aid. P.O. Box 10367. Lancaster. PA 17605-0367
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court
to produce the following documents or things:
Anv and all information in vour possession rei:ardinq an auto
accident on 8-13-95 involvini: your insured. Jori:e Gonzales.
491 Walbash Rd.. Ephrata. PA 17522. D.G.B. 4-5-14 and
Wanda Palmer. includini: but not limited to notes. photos.
releases. statements. and correspondence,
at the Officc of Attorney General, 15th Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by
this subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things requircd by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days aftcr its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compclling you
comply with it.
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
CERTIFICATE PREREOIJISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prercquisite to service of a subpoena for documcnts and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Dcfcndant certifics that:
(I) A Notice of Intcnt to scrve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thcrcto was mailed or dclivcred to each party at least twcnty days
prier to the datc on which thc subpocna is sought to be scrved;
(2) A copy of the Noticc ofIntcnt, including the proposcd subpoena, is
attachcd to this ccrtificate;
(3) No objcction to the subpoena has bccn received; and
(4) The subpocna which will be served is idcntical to the subpocna which is
attachcd to thc Noticc of Intcnt to servc thc subpoena.
D. MICHAEL FISHER
Date:_ /O-ZQ-Q1
J n M. Popilock
Deputy Attorney General
Attorncy for Commonwcalth Party
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Michael B. Furman. M.D.. M.S.. Medical Director. The Center
for Spine and Sports Rehabilitation. 290 I Pleasant Valley Road
At York Galleria. York. PA 17402
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court
to produce the following documents or things:
Any and all information in your posscssion re!:ardinl: Wanda
Palmer. 660 W, Kin!: Street. York. PA 17404. D,O.B.
3-1-47. includinl: but not limited to notcs. summaries.
histories. bills. and memos.
at the Office of Attorney Gcneral, 15th Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
You may delivcr or maillegiblc copies of the documents or produce things requested by
this subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the docurncnts or things rcquired by this subpoena within twcnty
(20) days after its scrvice, thc party scrving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you
comply with it.
This subpoena was issued at the request of the following person:
John M. Popilock, Esquire
Office of Attorney General
Torts Litigation Section
15th FI., Strawberry Sq.
Harrisburg, P A 17120
Dated:
BY THE COURT:
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4409.21
Comrnonwea1th ofPcnnsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to thc one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection
to the subpoena. If no objcction is rnadc, the subpocna may be served.
Date: I D ,{ {)-q1
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n M. Popilock
Dcputy Attorney General
Attorncy for the Commonwealth Defendant
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
TilE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Jannis VanArsdale. CRPN. 132 S, Geor~e Strcet. York. PA 17401
Within twenty (20) days aftcr service of this subpoena, you are ordcred by the court
to producc the following documents or things:
Any and all information in your possession rel!ardini: Wanda
Palmer. 660 W, Kin\: Street. York. PA 17404. D.O,B.
3-1-47. includini: but not limited to notes. surnmarics.
histories. bills. and memos.
at thc Office of Attorney General, 15th Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by
this subpoena, togethcr with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to producc the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its scrvice, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you
comply with it.
This subpoena was issued at the request of the following person:
John M. Popilock, Esquire
Office of Attorney General
Torts Litigation Section
15111 Fl., Strawbcrry Sq.
Harrisburg, P A 17120
Dated:
BY THE COURT:
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defcndant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICE
TO: RECORDS CUSTODIAN, JANNIS VANARSDALE, CRPN, 132 S. GEORGE
STREET, YORK, PA 17401
You are required to complete the following Certificate of Compliance when producing
documents or things to the Subpoena.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPI.IANCE WITH SUBPOENA
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009,23
I, ,ccrtify to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief that all documents or things rcquircd to be produced pursuant to the subpoena issued
have been produced.
Dated:
Records Custodian
Jannis VanArsdale, CRPN
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plainti ff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4409,21
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection
to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena may be served.
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Steven C. Gould
Deputy Attorney General
Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Wanda M. Palmer,
Plaintiff
v.
File No. 97-3613
Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
Defendant SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANTTO RULE 4009.22
TO: David L. Hawk, M.D., 117 Hi~hland Avenue, York, PA 17403
(Name 01 Person or Enlity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
Your complete file for Wanda Palmer, 660 W. Kin~ Street, York PA 17404; DOB 3-1-47; ssO
172-40-7985, inclQdin~ but not limited to notes, x-rays, evaluations and office charts.
at the Office of Attorney General, 15th Floor, Strawberry SQuare, Harrisbur2. PA 17120
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena. together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service.
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
Name Steven C. Gould, Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General, t5th Fl.,
Address: Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone: (717) 783-1683
Supreme Court 10 # 80156
Attorney For: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Date:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Wanda :1. Palmer,
Plaintiff
v.
File No. 97-3613
Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth of
Penns)'lvania
Defendant SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS ORTHINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANTTO RULE 4009.22
TO: David L. Hawk, M.D., 117 HiRhland Avenue. York, PA 17403
(Name 01 Person or Entity)
Within,twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
Your cpmple~e file for Wanda Palmer, 660 W. KinR Street. York PA 17404; DOB 3-1-47; 55'
172-40-7985. includinR but not limited to notes, x-rays, evaluations and office charts.
at the Office of Attorney General, 15th Floor, Strawberry Square. Harrisbur2. PA 17120
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service.
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
Name Steven C. Gould, Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General, 15th Fl.,
Address: Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone: (717) 783-1683
Supreme CourtlD # 80156
Attorney For: COllDllonwealth of Pennsylvania
Date:
71tu.et- 30. 199 r
Seal of the Court
WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4409,21
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection
to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena may be served.
Date~'n{z1'11199tf
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~n C. Gould
Deputy Attorney General
Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Wanda M. Palmer,
Plaintiff
v.
97-3613
File No,
Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth
of PennsylvaniaDefendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANTTO RULE 4009.22
TO: Social Security Administration, Records Custodian, 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA
(Name of Person or Entity) 1 7 lO 1
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
Your complete file and all records in your possession reRardinR Wanda M. Palmer.
D.O.B, 3-1-47, Social Security #t72-40-7985.
at the Office of Attorney General, Torts LitiRation Section. t5th Fl.. Strawberry'Square.
Harrisburg, PA 17120 ' (Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
Name Steven C. Gould, Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General, Torts Litigation Section
Addres~ 15th Fl. Strawberrv Square
Telephone: HI]) 783-1683
Supreme CourtlD #
80t56
Attorney For: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Date:
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OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MIKE FISHER
ATTORNEY GENERAL
May 7, 1998
Torts Litigation Section
15th Fl., Strawberry Sq.
Harrisburg, P A 17120
(717) 783-1683
Fax: (717) 772-4526
Gregory E. Martin, Esquire
Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P .C.
Two West Market Street
P.O, Box 952
York, PA 17405
RE: PALMER v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
NO. 97-3613
Dear Mr. Martin:
1 am enclosing Notices of Intent to Service Subpoena on behalf of the Commonwealth
Defendant. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4009,21, we will issue the designated subpoenas at the
expiration of the twenty (20) day period ifno objections are filed by you.
Very truly yours,
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Deputy Attorney General
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WANDA M, PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO. 97-3613
NOTICG OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4409.21
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Defendant intends to
serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection
to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena may be served.
Date:/)7~ 1, N?f'
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Deputy Attorney General
Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Wanda M. Palmer,
Plaintiff
v,
File No.
97-3613
Department of Corrections of the .
Commonwealth of PennljY.ll1aniil .
Defendant ::;Utjpol:NA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANTTO RULE 4009.22
TO: York Health Corporation, Records Custodian, 132 S. Ceor~e Street. York. PA 1740t
(Name 01 Person or Enhty)
Within twenty (20) days atter service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
Any and all records in your possession re~ardin~ Wanda Palmer. 660 W. Kini Street
York, PA 17404; 0.0.8. 3-1-47, including but not limited to notes, summaries, histories,
bills and memos.
at the Office of Attorney General, Torts Litigation Section, t5th Floor, Strawberry Square,
Mrrisburg, fA llllU ' (Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address lis!ed above. You have the right
to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
Name Steven C. Gould, Deputy Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
Address: Torts Litigation Section
Harrisburg, PA t 7120
(717) 783-t683
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID # -80t56
A F Commonwealth of PA
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Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
RE: PALMER v. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
NO. 97-3613
Dear Mr. Martin:
I am enclosing Notices of Intent to Service Subpoena on behalf of the Commonwealth
Defendant. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4009.21, we will issue the designated subpoenas at the
expiration of the twenty (20) day period ifno objections are filed by you.
Ve7truly yours, .
JzN_1\.t~A~~~
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Deputy Attorney General
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WANDA M. PALMER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: or CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
DEPARTMENT or CORRECTIONS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
Dcfcndant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: NO, 97-3613
CERTIFICATE PREREOUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009,22
As a prcrcquisite to servicc of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant certifies that:
(1) A Noticc of Intent to serve thc subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to cach party at least twenty days
prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be served;
(2) A copy ofthc Notice oflntcnt, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this ccrtificate;
(3) No objection to the subpoena has bccn rcccived; and
(4) Thc subpocna which will be scrvcd is identical to the subpoena which is
attachcd to the Notice orIntcnt to serve the subpoena.
D. MICHAEL FISHER
Datc: S-~ %,.9 i
Attomey for Commonwcalth Party
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Wanda Palrner
Plaintiff
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
V.
: No.: 97-3613
Department of Corrections of The,
Comrnonwealth of Pennsylvania
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RFQUFST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
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TO: Departrnent of Corrections
and
Steven Gould, Esquire
AND NOW, this 13 of Decernber, 1999, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4009, as arnended, comes
the Plaintiff, Wanda Palrner, by her attorney, Gregory E. Martin, and request the
Defendant, Departrnent of Corrections, to produce for inspection, examination and
copying, at the offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C., not later than thirty (30) days after service
of this Request, the following documents:
1) Provide copies of all rnaterials by use of defelnse subpoenas, including
but not lirnited to Social Security information.
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AND NOW, this 11th day of Oecernber, 2001, I, Gregory E. Martin, Esquire,
a rnember of the Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C., hereby certify that I have, this date,
served a copy of the within and foregoing Plaintiffs Request for Admissions by first class
United States Mail, postage, pre-paid, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Steven Gould, Esquire
Torts Litigation Section
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15 Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg PA 17120
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES t\AlE ANSTINE, PC
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Two W. Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York PA 17405
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