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NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pk~as an appeal from the judgment rendered by the District Justice on the
date and Jn the case mentioned below.
This block will be signed ONLY when this notation is required under P~'[C~.J'~. t'~/ If appellant was CLAIMANT (see ~ .......
1008B. 1001 ( 6 ) in action before District Justice, he MUST
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the District Justice, will operate as a
SUPERSEDEAS to the judgment for possession in this case fILE A COMPLAINT wJthi~ twertt¥ (20) dsys after
filing his NOTI~F. of APPEAl.
Signature o! Pro~honotary or Deputy
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IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee).
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~v,~/~ ~/~ .~'~/~,.~.... , appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
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Name ot appellee(s)
Enter rule upon
RULE: To
~ Ne~e o~ en~e~k~e~s)
)within twenty (20)~/~,~ suffer entry of judgment of non peas.
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(1) You am notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of
service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered maiL
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ,;SS
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby swear or affirrn that I served
[] a copy of the Notice of Appeal. Common Pleas, No.upon the District Justice designated therein on
(date of service)
[] by personal service [] by fcertified) (registered) mail, sender's
receipt attached hereto, and upon the appellee, (namei on
[] by personai ser'vice [~-by (certifi-~,~i
[] and further that I served the Rule to File a Complaint accompanying the above Notice of Appeal upon the appellee(s) to whom
the Rule was addressed on
mail, sender's receipt attach~8'h~-{~i [] by personal servce [] by (certified) (registered)
SWORN (AFFIRMED) AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME
THIS DAY OF .....
My comrn ssion expires o~ ~
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
~OUNTY OF: CUMBER~-a, ND
Ma9 Dist. No
09-1-01
DJ Name
CHARLES A. CLEMENT, JR.
Add,ess: 400 BRIDGE STREET
OLDE TOWNE COMMONS -SUITE 3
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
Teephone {717 )-' 774-5989 ':.':"! i 17070
ATTORNEY DEP PRIVATE :
JOSEPH A. CURCILLO III, ESQ.
3964 LEXINGTON ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
:LAINTIFF: NAME ana ADDRESS
FDEATRICK, MINDY
RD#l- BOX 59
ICKESBURG, PA 17037
-- VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
FNGUYEN, TDBA JOHN, ET
3200
OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
~CAMP HILL, PA 17011
DOCKe[ No.: CV-0000535-02
Date Filed: 10/07/02
T~IS IS TO NO'~IFY YOU THAT:
~ _-judgment:
~-~ Judgment was entered for: (Name)
F~ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ 5,13'7f~ _ n"/ on:
~ Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
~ Damages will be assessed on:
r--] This case dismissed without prejudice.
~-~Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
~ Levy is stayed for days or ~ generally stayed.
E~ Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
FOR pT,AT~q~IFF
p~A~RT~: MTN'IJ~
H~TDT.~ JO~N
(Daie of Judgment)
(Date & Time)
Amount of JudgmeOt $ 4,948.57
Judgmf~nt CoSts . $: 121.5(
nterest on Judgm¢_ nt $ .00
~ ~ 00
Attorney Fees , > $ '
Total -' ',, $ 5,070.07
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total $
Date:
Time:
Place:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF J~MEN,T, I~¥ F. IE.I, NG A NOTICE
OF APPEAL W TH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PL~;crviLDIVISION. yOu
co.
BEC- 3 200 aate ~ ~--~. !: ~' '; ::'D;~tri~t Justice'
I Cedify that this is a true ~co[reCt co~ of~e ~of ~~s con(~j?~ t~ jo'dgment.
,
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2008 SEAL
AOPC 315-99
COMMONWEALTH OF RENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: COl~JBERT~AI~TD
09-1-01
CHARLES A. CLEMENT, JR.
Add ..... 400 BRIDGE STREET
OLDE TOWNE COMMONS ' SUITE. 3
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
77~-:598~
JOSEPH A. CURCILLO III, ESQ.
3964 LEXINGTON ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
PLA' NTIFF: NAME and ADDR~S
~EATRICK, MINDY
R.D#1-BOX 59
ICKESBURG, PA 17037
- VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME an(: ADDRESS
FNGUYEN/ TDBA.JOHN, ET AL.
3200
OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Docket No.: CV-0000535-02
Date Filed: 10/07/02
_1
TH~IS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
- ~ Judgment: ..............
~'] Judgment was entered for: (Name)
~] Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ ,~, 0'70 _ n'7 on:
FOR_ plAINTIFF
n~T~k; MTN-bY
(Date of Judgment) I
Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
Damages will be assessed on:
~--] This case dismissed without prejudice.
~--~ Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $.
Levy is stayed for ~days or ~--] generally:stayed,
~-] Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
(Date & Time)
Amount of Judgment $ 4,948'571
Judgment Costs $ 121.50
Interest on Judgment $ · O0
Attorney Fees $ o O0
Total $ 5,070.07
Post Judgment Credits $
Post Judgment Costs $
Certified Judgment Total
Date:
Time:
Place:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY O ,Y'FIt:IN~/~,NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS~FClViL~ ~t¥1~ON. yOU
T FORM WITH ~*R NQTIcE~OF A]~PEAL
MUST iNCLUDE A COPY OF THiS NOTICE OF JUDGAE~TiTR~__j.~, N.~n ,1.o ~'"'
nEC - 3 200~ate ~ Q. ~~.~,.. ~ ' ,D,stdbtJUStice
CO ntainin~,~ judgment.
I certif~ tha)this is a true an~ect co~ of t~e~the P~ ~'~' ~%''
/ ~//~/~ Date ~~~ ~, ~~, ,"~tdCt Justice)
My commission expires first Monday of January, 2008 /~ ~ ' SEAL
AOPC 315-99
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
Mag Dist No:
09 -1-01
DJ Name Hon.
CHARLES A. CLE~T, JR.
A~dress: 400 BRIDGE STREET
OLDE TOWNE COMMONS -SUITE 3
~W CUMBERLAND, PA
Teleph .... (717) 774'5989 17070
ATTOP, NEY DEF PRIVATE :
JOSEPH A. CURCILLO III, ESQ.
3964 LEXINGTON ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment:
~"~ Judgment entered for: (Name)
was
~ Judgment was entered against: (Name)
in the amount of $ 5: II"/tl _ I1"/ on:
Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
CIVIL CASE
PLAINTIFF: NAME and ADDRESS
FDEATRICK, MINDY
RD#1 - BOX 59
ICKESBURG, PA 17037
VS.
DEFENDANT: NAME and ADDRESS
F-NGUYEN, TDBA JOHN, ET AL.
3200
OLD GETTYSBURG ROAD
~AMP HILL, PA 17011
Docket No.: CV- 0000535-02
Date F ed: 10/07/02
FOR PLAINTIFF
J
Damages will be assessed on:
~--~ This case dismissed without prejudice.
~ Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
Levy is stayed for days or ~ generally stayed.
[--~ Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
T~.Aq~RTO. K: MTMTTF
TD~ RTC-~ p~RFORMANC~
(~ °f JudgmeQt) 1
(Date & Time)
Amount ~f'Judgm~,
JudgmEst Costs ~ ,: $ ~2~.50
Interest on Ju~t $ .00
Attorney Fees ,,?~ ~ $ .00
Total -- >,$ 5,070.07
Post Judgment Credits , $
Post Judgment Costs $.
Certified Judgment Total $
Date:
Time:
Place:
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF J~,D~EN~ ~ FI~NG~ A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF THE COURT OF COMMON PL~ ~tVIL.DIVlSi0N. YOu
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRA~:..NS..S.,.CR,~PT FORM W~HY~UR N~T~C~~F APPEAL.
~EC - 3 200~ate ~, Di~t¢ictJustice
,~ --' -~ ~ t~,; , .
I certify tha) this is a true an~r~ect copy of the reef t~,oc~ings con(Apin~'~e judgment.
~/~/O ~ ~~__ Justice
/ ~ Date
My commission expires first Monday of January, ~08~' ~ SEAL
AOPC 315-99
MINDY DEATRICK,
Plaintiff
vs
JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER,:
t/d/b/a HIGH PERFORMANCE :
IMPORTS :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
o~-/_
NVM ER:I '-
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within TWENTY (20) DAYS after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claimts set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other
claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Service
100 South Street
P O Box 186
Harrisburg PA 17108
Telephone: 1-800-692-7375 or (717) 238-6715
By:
Sally J. Wi~ler
Attorney for Plaintiff
9974 Molly Pitcher Highway
Shippensburg, PA 17257
MINDY DEATRICK,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
VS
JOHNNGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER,
t/d/b/a HIGH PERFORMANCE
IMPORTS
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NUMBER: 02- 6189 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, by and through her counsel, Sally
J. Winder, and respectfully represents as follows in support of this Complaint:
1. Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, is a sui juris adult individual residing at
R.D. 1, Box 59, Ickesburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania, 17037.
2. Defendant, JOHN NGUYEN, also known as JOHN HEIDLER is a sui
juris adult individual doing business as HIGH PERFORManCE IMPORTS, located at
3200 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff is the owner of a certain 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse ( hereafter "the
Eclipse") automobile which was driven to Defendant's place of business, High
Performance Imports, 3200 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, in June 2002, when the clutch on the car failed and was no longer operable.
4. Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, was told by iDefendant, JOHN NGUYEN,
a/k/a, JOHN HEIDLER, that the clutch needed to be replaced and that the cost of this
repair would be approximately $1,100.00.
5. Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, told Defendant that she did not have the
money to afford the clutch replacement at the time the cost estimate was quoted and
arranged with Defendant that the Eclipse could sit on the lot, at no charge, at HIGH
PERFORMANCE IMPORTS until such time as Plaintiff. MINDY DEATRICK,
authorized the clutch replacement.
6. Sometime in early August 2002, Defendant, JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a
JOHN HEIDLER, advised, MINDY DEATRICK, that if the. Eclipse clutch work
authorization were not imminent, the Eclipse needed to be removed from the HIGH
PERFORMANCE IMPORTS premises.
7. Accordingly, Plaintiff. M1NDY DEATRICK, made arrangements to have
the Eclipse towed to her residence, on or about August 15, 2002, at RD 1, Box 59,
Ickesburg, Pennsylvania, at a cost of $100.00.
8. After putting the Eclipse up on blocks, Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK,
discovered that the turbo kit, hoses, and sensor, which had been previously installed by
HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPORTS on the Eclipse, at Plaintiff's expense, had been
removed and the Eclipse was not an operable vehicle even if the clutch were replaced.
9. Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, subsequently confronted Defendant,
JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER, and HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPORTS
about the missing turbo and accessories and he admitted that he had wrongfully removed
it from the Eclipse without Plaintiff's knowledge, authorization, or permission, saying
that there was an outstanding balance owed at his repair shop by Plaintiff's son.
10. Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, provided copies of the invoice and checks and
receipts to Defendants, JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER, and HIGH
PERFORMANCE IMPORTS verifying that she had indeed paid in full the invoiced turbo
kit and labor installation months prior to this clutch problem and demanding that he pay
for those items wrongfully removed from the Eclipse.
11. Defendant, JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER, trading and doing
business as HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPORTS, has failed and refused to compensate
Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, for the turbo kit, sensor, hoses, or labor in connection
with returning the car to the condition it was in when delivered to Defendant for
replacement and repair of the clutch.
12. The Plaintiff, MINDY DEATRICK, has lost wages and has incurred
expenses as a result of Defendant's outrageous conduct in fraudulently removing and
keeping the turbo and related items from the Eclipse.
13. As a result of Defendant's actions Plaintiff has suffered and will suffer the
following losses and expenses as well as loss of use of the F',clipse:
a. towing, to have the turbo replaced $300.00
as well as to tow it a second time for replacement of the clutch
b. cost of the turbo kit, filter, and adapter
intake, labor to install upgrade
$3,688.69
c. Mitsubishi sensor, and labor to install $643.88
d. hoses and other parts which are estimated
to also be damaged from Defendant's
removal of turbo
$500.00
e. Lost wages of Plaintiff
f. Attorney fees
g. Costs to file District Justice Complaint
h. Cost to file for Appointment of Arbitrators;
$1,050.00
$1,000.00
$121.50
$15.00
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant John Nguyen,
a/k/a John Heidler, and High Performance Imports,in the approximate amount of Seven
Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen Dollars Seven cents ($Z.319.07) together with
interest, additional attorney fees and any other remedy deemed just and appropriate by
this Court.
COUNT TWO
FRAUD
14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth.
15. Defendants' actions in removing the turbo kit, sensor, hoses, and any other
accessory parts were unauthorized, unnecessary, and unrelated to the repair work
discussed and proposed to be done by Defendants to replace the clutch.
16. Defendants never mentioned any work or removal of the turbo kit, sensor,
and accessory parts to Plaintiff when giving her an estimate for the clutch work or when
requesting authorization to proceed with the work or removal of the Eclipse from the
premises.
17. Defendants actions in taking the turbo kit, sensor, and accessory parts
constitutes outrageous and willful conduct which perpetrated a fraud on Plaintiff by
returning to her the Eclipse in a condition far less roadworthy and in need of greater
repair and replacement than when the car was delivered to Defendants for repair or
replacement of the clutch.
18. This fraud on Plaintiff has resulted in her loss of parts of the Eclipse as
well as her time and effort to discover the fraud and attempt a remedy and has resulted in
a direct loss to Plaintiff of all the amounts set forth in Paragraph 13 above, in a total
amount of $7,319.07.
19. Such conduct is so outrageous and without justification that the Plaintiff is
entitled to punitive damages from the Defendants in an amount of three times the
compensatory damages as set forth above, as well as attorney fees.
COUNT THREE
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
21. Plaintiff's use of the Eclipse is primarily for personal, family or household
purposes to provide transportation to and from work and for other personal transportation.
22. As a result of Defendant's failure to invoice Plaintiff for any authorized
repairs or maintenance work performed on the Eclipse and outstanding or unpaid, and
Defendants' unwarranted removal of the turbo kit, sensor, and accessory parts, Plaintiff
has been without the use of this vehicle for approximately eight months.
23. Defendants failed to properly invoice any claim for unpaid repairs or
provide Plaintiff with any repair order, written instructions for repair, invoice for
maintenance or repair authorized by telephone or any method other than in writing, or any
business record showing any repair order justifying removal, of the turbo kit, sensor, and
accessory parts.
24. Defendants acts described herein are unfair or deceptive acts or practices
pursuant to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 P.S. Section
201-1, et seq.
25. As a direct result of Defendants unfair or deceptive acts or practices,
Plaintiff has suffered damages or losses of approximately Seven Thousand Three
Hundred Nineteen and Seven hundredths ($7,319.07) Dollars as well as loss of use of the
vehicle valued at approximately $3,600.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants, JOHN
NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER, and HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPORTS, as follows:
a. Judgment in the amount of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and
Seven Hundredths ($7,319.07) Dollars
b. Judgment in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-seven
and Twenty-one Hundredths ($21,957.21) Dollars.
c. An award of costs, interest, and attorney fees to date.
d. Any other remedy this Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally J. Wb~der, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
9974 Molly Pitcher Highway
Shippensburg, PA 17257
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my
personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
MINI)Y ]D/F/A ~ C K
CREATIVE CAR-TUNES
~,NW.CREATIVECAR-TU N ES .CO M
105 ~. ~PORTING HILL ROAD
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050
(717) 975-2800 Fax: (717) 975-2892
INV~qN.CREATIVECAR-TU N ES.COM
Deatrick, Mindy VIP'8:
Rd1 Box 59
Ickesburg PA 17037
PHONE:(717) 438-3578 WORK:
THANK YOU
ESTIMATE
100
A 17453 ESTIMATE 10/01/2002 5:00 PM 1
; STK: PO: RO:
Make: Mitsu Model: Eclipse Gst i Sales1: STEVE Day: Bay/t:
Year: 98 Color: I Sales2: Date:
~ Start Time: Stop Time:
Odometer:
Registration: = Special:
....... i Dept/Class:
ECLIPSE GST/GSX
ToAF4500 · TENZO ECLIPSE FILTER 4.5" FOR ADAPTE
T-IS3095TC TENZO · ECLIPSE ADAPTER INTAKE
INSTALL INSTALL labOr install upgrade
11530010 .. $2,400.00 ,400.00
T-AF4500 $39.95 $39.95
T-IS3095TC ~39.95 $39.95
INSTALL $1,000.00 $1,000.00
SUBLET:
iAII materials have manufacturer Warranty and installation is guaranteed for the
l life of the vehicle. All Sales are final. A full refund is allowed within 7
days of purchase; if item is in original condition with all packing,accessories
and RECEIT. 20% restocking fee. Damaged items are non-refundable. Store credit
allowed within 8 - 30 days of purchase, if in original condition.
Special Order items are not returnable or refundable
All work has been performed to satisfaction.
Customer Signature: X
Thank You for considering Creative Car-Tune
for all your autosound, security, & accessory
needs. We look forward to your next visit.
This estimate good for 14 days ...... THANK YOU!
Materials:
Labor:
Sublet:
Other:
Misc: .
Sales Tax:
Invoice Total:
$3,479.90
$208.79
$3,688.69
Paid Cash:
Paid Charge:
Card Info:
Auth. Code:
Paid Check: Chk#
Paid House:
NR Open: Due:
Deposit: Type:
PORT 6028 AAI-I INVOICE QUOTE
Invoice: Q4660
Customer: 600
Name: X
Address: A VALUED CUSTOHER
City,St Zip: HARRISBURG, PA 17111
Home Phone:
Add'l Info: N
17
400
(I) 020CT02 2:23
Sale Type: CASH
Parts: 454.88
Freight: 0.00
Tax: 0.00
Total Invoice: 454.88
Shi V~a PO B/L
HD183609 0
454.88 454.88 1 454.88
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Fl=Help F3=Save F4=Cance!
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND cOUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MINDY DEATRICK,
Plaintiff :
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN NGUYEN, a/ida JOHN HEIDLER :
t/d/b/a HIGH PERFORMANCE :
IMPORTS, INC.,
NO.: 02-6189 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES, the Defendant, John Nguyen, a/Ida John Heidler, and High
Performance Imports, Inc. by and through his attorney, Joseph A. Curcillo, III, Esquire, of
Beinhaur and Curcillo, and respectfully represents as follows in Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part: denied in part. It is admitted that John Nguyen is a nickname
used by John Heidler, and that John Heidler is an adult individual. It is
specifically denied that he is doing business as High Performance Imports. The
Appeal in this matter was filed by John Nguyen, John Heidler and High
Performance Imports, Inc.; the Defendants will continue to answer regarding High
Performance Imports, Inc., since that is the corporation named in the appeal and
on the original caption. (It is assumed that the name used by the plaintiff is a
typographical error.) High Performance Imports, Inc. is a Pennsylvania
corporation incorporated on December 21, 2000. It is further averred that John
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10.
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Heidler was at all times relevant hereto acting as an employee, agent and or officer
of High Performance Imports, Inc. As to the balance of the paragraph it is neither
admitted nor denied.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that Defendant said the car could sit
at no cost until such time as Plaintiff authorized the clutch replacement.
Denied.
Neither admitted nor denied as the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment.
Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these
allegations, and therefore said allegations are denied.
Admitted in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiff confronted Defendant Heidler,
and that there was an outstanding balance; the balance of the paragraph is denied
as the Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of the averment. As to the portions of the paragraph implying or
alleging any wrongdoing, it is specifically denied.
Denied.
Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant John Heidler was trading and
doing business as High Performance Imports. It is further averred that John
Heidler was at all times relevant hereto acting as an employee, agent and or officer
12.
13.
of High Performance Imports, Inc. As to the portions of the paragraph implying
or alleging any wrongdoing, it is specifically denied.
Neither admitted nor denied as the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment.
Neither admitted nor denied as the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment.
WHEREFORE, the defendants, collectively and respectfully requests that this Court
enter judgement in their favor and against Plaintiffs and award them costs and attorneys' fees and
any other relief this court deems just and proper.
COUNT TW_ O
FRAUD
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Paragraphs 1 through 35 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
if set forth in their entirety.
Denied in part. It is denied that removal of parts was unauthorized and/or
unnecessary. As to the balance of the paragraph it is neither admitted nor denied.
Admitted.
Denied. As to the portions of the paragraph implying or alleging any wrongdoing,
it is specifically denied.
Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these
allegations, and therefore said allegations are denied.
19.
Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these
allegations, and therefore said allegations are denied. It is specifically denied that
the Plaintiff is entitled to punitive or compensatory damages.
WHEREFORE, the defendants, collectively and respectfully requests that this Court
enter judgement in their favor and against Plaintiffs and award them costs and attomeys' fees and
any other relief this court deems just and proper.
COUNT THREE
UNFAIR TRADE pRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
20.
21.
22.
23.
Paragraphs 1 through 19 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
if fully set forth in their entirety.
Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or accuracy of these
allegations, and therefore said allegations are denied.
Denied. As to the portions of the paragraph implying or alleging any wrongdoing
is it specifically denied.
Denied. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiff did not know that there was a
balance owed to High Performance Imports, Inc. It is further averred that the
Defendant was made aware of a bill and High Performance Imports, Inc. was
expecting weekly payments.
24. Denied. As to the portions of the paragraph implying or alleging any wrongdoing
is it specifically denied.
25. Denied. As to the portions of the paragraph implying or alleging any wrongdoing
is it specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, the defendants, collectively and respectfully requests that this Court
enter judgement in their favor and against Plaintiffs and award them costs and attorneys' fees and
any other relief this court deems just and proper.
NEW MATTER
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
26. Answering Defendants hereby incorporate by reference herein Paragraph 1 through
25 above as if fully set forth herein.
27. Without vouching for its accuracy, and denying all allegations of liability against
answering Defendants contained herein, answering Defendant, High Performance Imports, Inc.,
hereby incorporate by reference the allegations contained in the complaint against as if fully set
forth herein.
28. As and for a separate and distinct affirmative defense, this answering Defendant
alleges that the injuries and damages, if any, sustained by Plaintiff, are the direct result of
justifiable actions taken by the defendant corporation.
29. As and for a separate and distinct affirmative defense, this answering Defendant
alleges that the injuries and damages, if any, sustained by Plaintiff, are the direct result of a debt
owed by the plaintiff to the defendant corporation.
WHEREFORE, the defendants, collectively and respectfully requests that this Court
enter judgement in their favor and against Plaintiffs and award them costs and attorneys' fees and
any other relief this court deems just and proper.
COUNTERCLAIM
30. Deatrick entered into an agreement with High Performance Imports, Inc. through its
agent, John Heidler, whereby work would be performed on the Plaintiff's 1998 Mitsubishi
Eclipse through her son and agent, Waylon Deatrick.
31. As a result of said agreement, work was performed on said vehicle between April and
May of 2002.
32. The balance due for said work is $748.47.
33. The Plaintiff's vehicle sat in the parking lot of High Performance Imports, Inc. for a
period of several months.
34. The storage fee incurred during this time is $750.00
35. As a result of the Plaintiff's actions, the Defendant has suffered and will suffer the
following losses:
1. Repair Services Rendered $ 748.47
2. Storage Fees Rendered $ 750.00
3. Attorney's Fees $2,500.00
WHEREFORE your Defendant demands that judgement be entered against the Plaintiff
in the amount of $3,998.47.
Respectfully submitted,
BEINHAUR & CUR.~..C_~_~
C~/ Suprc4nCefi6urt No. 44060
3964 Ljg4xington Street
Harris[Surg, PA 171.09' '
(717) 6-5x~oo
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Joseph A. Curcillo, III, hereby certify that a tree and correct copy of the
forgoing motion was served upon the Following Parties by the method stated as follows:
Date:
BY U.S. MAIL FIRST CLASS
Sally J. Winder, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
9974 Molly Pitcher Highway
3964 Lexington Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 ~
(717) 651-9100
MINDY DEATRICK,
Plaintiff
VS
JOHN NGUYEN, a/k/a JOHN HEIDLER,:
t/d/b/a HIGH PERFORMANCE :
IMPORTS :
Defendant :
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NUMBER: 0~- (o1~>~ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
REPLY TO NEW MATTER AND ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
The Plaintiff, Mindy Deatrick, makes the following Reply to New Matter and Answer to
Counterclaim of Defendants filed in this matter:
26. through 29. Denied. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the statements of
paragraphs 26 through 29 are primarily conclusions of law and are therefore not required to be
specifically admitted or denied. To the extent that these statements may be determined to be
allegations of fact they are denied and the Plaintiff demands that the Defendants present proof of
the allegations at trial of these matters. With respect to the allegation that the damages of the
Plaintiff are a direct result of a debt owed by plaintiff to the corporation it is specifically denied
that plaintiff owed any debt to the corporation. On the contrary, the defendants had no reason to
take the turbo and other parts from Plaintiff's vehicle.
30. Denied. On the contrary, Plaintiff contracted with John Heidler, who represented
himself to Plaintiff to be John Nguyen, to install the turbo and some other parts in April, 2002.
This work was done and paid for by Plaintiff as evidenced by Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
31. Denied as stated. The only work performed on Plaintiff's vehicle at Plaintiff's request
or agreement was the installation of the turbo as set forth in Paragraph 30 above.
32. Denied. On the contrary, the vehicle sat on the Defendant's lot for approximately one
month.
33. Denied. The Plaintiff's vehicle sat on the lot of High Performance Imports, Inc.
however, there was never any discussion or agreement as to storage fees being charged or
expected to be paid. On the contrary. John Nguyen, a/k/a John Heidler told police and others that
there was no storage fee charged or claimed.
34. Denied. On the contrary, Plaintiff does not owe $748.47 or any amount to Defendants
for repair services; no storage fee was ever discussed, charged, or expected to be paid by
Defendants until after Plaintiff filed this complaint in response to the appeal by Defendants of the
District Justice judgment against them; there is no basis for award of attorney fees as claimed by
Defendants and the amount claimed is not reasonable.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in favor of
Plaintiffs and against Defendants on the Counterclaim and finding in favor of Plaintiffs and
against the Defendants in the amount of $21,957.21, plus costs, interest~ and attorney fees to
date.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally J.0Vinder."'Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
9974 Molly Pitcher Highway
Shippensburg, PA 17257
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Reply to New Matter and Answer to
Counterclaim are true and correct to the best of my persona/know/edge and belief. I understand
that fa/se statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unsworn fa/sification to authorities.
Date:
Hil~a-Performance Imports, Inc.
3200 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp I-Iill~ PA 17011
Sales Receipt
Date Sale No.
4/16/2002 273
So~ To
Mindy Dearick
RDI BOX 59
Icksburg, PA. 17037
Check No. Payment Method Project
Description Qty Rate Amount
Greddy Front Mount lC Kit Eclipse Type-24 849.95 849.95T
Greddy Turbo Kit 95-99 Eclipse 18G Turbo 1,960.00 1,960.00T
NGK Wire Set Eclipse 95-99 Turbo 69.95 69.95T
Denso Spark Plugs ND-IK16 4 12.95 , 51.80T
IlKS Internal Wastegste 96.95 96.95T
Greddy Radiator Cap S Type (Nissan/Mazda/Subaru/Mitsubishi) 22.95 22.95T
Labor 1 hour 5 35.00 175.00T
I
~ Subtotal $3,226.60
sa es Tax ¢.O%)
Total $3,420.20
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
.~)¢k I~t .~. ~,'t~ , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in thb a. bove action (or actions),
rcspectfu~lly represents that:
1. The above.-eaptioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of thc' plaintiff in the action is $ ~,~ ~, q,.~'~. ~ I . '
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is ~.~ ~t, t4 '9
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court t° appoint three (3) arbitrators tO whom the case shall be
submitted.
ORDER OF COURT
Respectfully submitted,
AND N°W, '~~/q ,--l-9,~d)3in considcrat~n of the
-
Esq., and .~~~~4.~_/~ 4~ , Esq., are appointed arbitrators in ~c above captioned action (or
actions) as prayed for: -
By the
;INDY DEATRICK
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 02-6189 CIVIL TERM
JOHN NGUYEN a/k/a
JOHN HEIDLER t/d/b/a HIGH
PERFORMANCE IMPORTS, INC.
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, April 21, 2003, the appointment of Bradley Griffie, Esquire, as
chairman of the arbitration panel in the above-captioned matter is vacated, and
Fred H. Hait, Esquire, shall be appointed in his stead; Patricia Brown, Esquire,
and Stephen Fugett, Esquire, shall remain as arbitrators.
By the Court,
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
Chairman
Bradley Griffie, Esquire
Patricia Brown, Esquire
Stephen Fugett, Esquire
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Marylou Matas, Esquire
Wendy J. F. Grella, Esquire
Robin J. Goshorn
Legal Assistant
Reply to: Carlisle
&
Attoraeys and Cottnselors ~t Law
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5s51
38 North Main Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 267-1350
(800) 347-5552
Fax (717) 243-5063
April 17, 2003
The Honorable George E. Holler, President Judge
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Deatrick vs. Nguyen
No. 02-6189 Civil Term
Dear Judge Hoffer:
I just received the Order appointing me as chair for the Arbitration panel in the above-captioned
matter. Mindy Deatrick, the plaintiff, has been a client of mine in the past and has been a witness for me
in various cases. In fact, she is a prospective witness in a case in Perry County that will be heard later this
month.
Based upon those circumstances, I do not feel comfortable hearing this matter and believe it is a
conflict of interest. I would appreciate if new counsel could be appointed as chair on this case. Your
attention and courtesy is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
BLG/msg
Enclosure
Cc: Sally J. Winder, Esquire
Joseph A. Curcillo, III, Esquire
-~"indv Deatrick.
Plaintiff
VS.
John ~k3uven, a.k.a.
John Heidler, t/d/b/a
High Performance Imports, Inc.
OATH
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N02-6189 Civil Term, TERM
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the
Umled S;ta/es and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of
o%y-offic,~h fidelity.
o 0 Patricia Brown
AWARD
~Ve, the und~signed arbih~tors, having been duly appointed and sworn (or afiirmed), make
the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
In favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant in the sc~m/nt of $1,500.00
to be paid in 30 days and to be nondischargeable in bar~uptcy. Defendant is
directed to return to Plaintiff the turbo kit and parts that were ~moved
frc~ Pla±ntiff's vehicle.
Date of Hearing: ~/~P,_z//~'o> (insert nam~,p e.
Date of Award: ~/~ ~/~_3 ~i~~,~
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the ~'~a day of ~,z~ , 20t93, at q :2~_, P~ .M., the above award
was entered upon the docket anit notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Artibitrators'compensation to be /~!
Paid upon appeal: Prothonotary
$ 290.00 By: