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Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
Phone: (717) 238-4798
Fax: (717) 238-4793
Email: Ijnearyesq@verizon.net
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following papers, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You
are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may
be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money
or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
Date: 7
Respectfully Submitted,
L nce J. Peary,
A orney fo Plaintiff
108-112 Walnut Stro
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
(717)238-4798
(717)238-4793 - Fax
Pa.l. D. No. 25827
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Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
Phone: (717) 238-4798
Fax: (717) 238-4793
Email: Ijnearyesq@verizon.net
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff .
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 67 -- 1115
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Rogele, Inc., by its attorney, Lawrence J. Neary,
Esquire, who respectfully represents as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Rogele, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation with its offices located at
1025 South 21St Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17105.
2. Defendant, Dawood Engineering, Inc., is a Pennsylvania corporation with its
offices located at 2040 Good Hope Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17025.
3. Defendant, Diehl Partnership, is a Pennsylvania partnership with its offices
located at 4 East High Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, Diehl Partnership was the owner and
developer of the real estate development known as the "Netherby Development" located
in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc. was
retained by the Diehl Partnership to provide engineering services in relation to the
Netherby Development including design and stakeout of the work to be performed by the
Plaintiff.
6. Plaintiff, at all times hereto, was engaged in the business of providing
contract construction services including utility installation, excavation and grading.
7. On or about July 29, 2003, Plaintiff submitted a proposal to Defendant,
Dawood Engineering, Inc. for services to be performed at the Netherby Development,
owned by Defendant, Diehl Partnership. A copy of said proposal is attached hereto and
marked Exhibit A.
8. Said proposal was accepted by the Defendants, Dawood Engineering, Inc.
and Diehl Partnership at a cost of $602,150.60 plus extras and Plaintiff began performing
construction services thereafter as set forth in the proposal in accord with the specifications
provided.
9. By October 26, 2005, the project had been completed and Plaintiff submitted
to Defendants a final billing, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit B,
which reflected a balance due of $28,766.20.
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10. Thereafter, Plaintiff has made repeated demands for payment to which the
Defendants have refused or otherwise failed to pay or to state, what, if any, portion of the
invoice or services performed was not in accord with the contractual specifications or were
considered to be a "deficiency item" as defined in the Contractor and Subcontractor
Payment Act.
11. As a result of the Defendants failure to comply with the Contractor and
Subcontractor Payment Act, Plaintiff is entitled to a penalty equal to 1 % per month of the
amount not paid from November 26, 2005 through trial and until time of payment and
Plaintiff, if a recovery is awarded, is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses
related to the prosecution of this matter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants, Dawood
Engineering, Inc. and Diehl Partnership in the amount of $28,766.20 plus a penalty of 1 %
per month on said amount until paid, plus reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses
and costs of suit.
Date: J aa) 07
Respectfully Submitted,
L wr nce J/ eary, FAduire
rney fo laintiff
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108-112 Walnut Stree
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
(717)238-4798
(717)238-4793 - Fax
Pa. I. D. No. 25827
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VERIFICATION
I, Christopher T. McClure, being authorized to make such verification on behalf of
Rogele, Inc., do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing pleading are true
and correct. 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.
ROGELE, INC.
Date: 7' 1Z1107 By: 01 ?
Christopher T. McClure, Vice President
ROGELE, INC. CONTRACTORS - HEAVY and GENERAL
1025 S. 21st STREET • P.O. BOX 1757
HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1757
July 29, 2003 PHONE (717) 564-0478 • FAX (717) 564-5179
Dawood Engineering, Inc.
1 Valley Street, Suite 104
Carlisle, PA 17103-3193
Attn: Pam Fisher
RE: Ashton-Lindsey Road
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
Gentlemen:
Enclosed are the revised proposals for the complete project and Phase I of the
above referenced project. The proposals reflect the following changes:
1. A revised erosion and sedimentation control plan.
2. A revised roadway section, indicating a different type of subbase.
3. Per a letter from South Middleton Township Municipal Authority dated May
12, 2003.
4. The addition of a sanitary sewer manhole run and services to existing
properties along Lindsey Road.
5. The addition of gas line trenching.
6. A small increase in labor and material prices.
Please call our office with any questions.
Very truly yours,
ROGELE, INC.
Dennis D. McClure
Vice-President
EXHIBIT
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C.
ROGELE, INC. CONTRACTORS - HEAVY cnd GENERAL
July 29, 2003
Dawood Engineering, Inc.
1Valley Street, Suite 104
Carlisle, PA 17013-3193
Attn: Pam Fisher
RE: Phase I
Ashton-Lindsey Road
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
Gentlemen:
1025 S. 21st STREET • P.O. BOX 1757
HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1757
PHONE (717) 564-0478 a FAX (717) 564-5179
We propose to complete the following items for Phase I the above referenced project:
1. Mobilization 1 phase @ 4,400.00 4,400.00
2. Construction Entrance 2 each 300.00 600.00
3. 18" Filter Fabric Fence 1,100 I.f. 1.20 1,320.00
4. 30" Filter Fabric Fence 0 I.f. 2.00 0
5. Diversion Channel w/Jute Lining 1,500 I.f. 8.80 13,200.00
6. Sediment Trap, Temporary w/Spillway 1 each 3,500.00 3,500.00
7. Sediment Basin No. 1 1 LS 25,400.00 25,400.00
8. Rock Filter 2 each 1,000.00 2,000.00
9. Inlet Protection 10 each 60.00 600.00
10. Temporary Seeding 4,500 s.y. .45 2,025.00
11. Strip and Stockpile Topsoil on Site 10,700 c.y. 1.80 19,260.00
12. Grading of Site 9,860 c.y. 2.40 23,664.00
13. Replacing Topsoil on Site 3,333 c.y. 1.90 6,332.70
14. Permanent Seeding and Mulching 26,890 s.y. .85 22,856.50
15.8" dia PVC SDR-35 Sanitary Sewer Main 4,800 I.f. 28.00 134,400.00
16.4' dia. Pre-Cast Sanitary Sewer Manholes 21 each 1,425.00 29,925.00
17.8" X 6" PVC Service Wyes 39 each 40.00 1,560.00
18.6" dia. PVC SDR-35 Sanitary Sewer Lateral 1,340 I.f. 24.00 32,160.00
19. Sanitary Sewer Lateral Cleanout @ R/W Line 41 each 120.00 4,920.00
20.18" dia. High Density Poly. Storm Sewer 420 I.f. 24.50 10,290.00
21.24" dia. Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 532 I.f. 27.85 14,816.20
22.27" dia. Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 282 I.f. 33.85 9,545.70
23.30" dia. Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 304 I.f. 30.90 9,393.60
24.23" X 19" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 208 I.f. 25.80 5,366.40
25.27" X 21" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 0 I.f. 30.65 0
26.40" X 31" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 0 I.f. 43.00 0
27.46" X 36" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 0 I.f. 52.25 0
28.2' X 4' Pre-Cast Type C Inlet w/Box 12 each 1,060.00 12,720.00
29.2' X 4' Pre-Cast Type M Inlet w/Box 0 each 1,000.00 0
30. Pre-Cast Storm Sewer Manholes 4 each 1,250.00 5,000.00
31. Pre-Cast End Walls 1 each 1,650.00 1,650.00
32. RipRap Outlet Protection 1 C.Y. 55.00 55.00
33.8" dia. Ductile Iron CI-50 Water Main 1,650 l.f. 20.70 34,155.00
34.8" dia. Gate Valves and Boxes 7 each 655.00 4,585.00
35.8" dia. Wet Taps of Existing Line 1 each 3,700.00 3,700.00
36. Fire Hydrants and Valve 2 each 2,690.00 5,380.00
37.2" dia. Air Release Valve and Manhole 0 each 2,500.00 0
38.2" dia. Blow Off 3 each 670.00 2,010.00
39.3/" dia. Corporation, Curb Stop & Box 22 each 170.00 3,740.00
40.3/4" dia. Type-K Copper Service Line 620 I.f. 13.35 8,277.00
41. Utility Trenching for Electric, Phone & TV 1,300 I.f. 6.80 8,840.00
42. Gas Line Trenching & Backfill 2,000 I.f. 8.80 17,600.00
43.18" High Machine Placed Concrete Curb 2,225 I.f. 9.90 22,027.50
44.8" Subbase (Ballast - Dusted In) 4,300 s.y. 9.40 40,420.00
45.3" BCBC 4,300 s.y. 7.15 30,745.00
46.1 '/2' ID-2 Wearing 4,300 s.y. 4.80 20,640.00
47.Township Roadway Restoration 185 s.y. 16.60 3,071.00
Items 1 thru 47, complete for the sum of Six Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars
and Sixty Cents, ($602,150.60).
The above items include the necessary labor, equipment and material to complete the
appropriate item per the South Middleton Township and Authority specifications.
All work to be measured in the field and billed at the appropriate unit price.
If rock is encountered it will be measured in the field and billed at one of the following unit
prices:
Trench Rock by Blasting 50.00/c.y.
Bulk Rock by Blasting 50.00/c.y.
Rock by Mechanical Means 100.00/c.y.
All material to remain on site.
The costs for layout and cut sheets are not included. We will require line and grade for:
1. Site grading
2: Sanitary and Storm Sewers (one for blasting and one for installation)
3. Curbing
The costs for any permits, inspection or tape fees are not included.
The above unit prices are good for the year 2003, after that please add 5% for each additional
year.
All trenched to be backfilled with suitable earth.
Compaction testing, if required, is not included.
Unsuitable bearing material will be removed and replaced with 2A at $40.00/c.y.
The costs, the relocation or the support of any existing utilities is not included.
Thank you for the opportunity to quote on the project and if you have any questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
ROGELE, INC.
Dennis D. McClure
Vice-President
ROGELE, INC. CONTRACTORS - HEAVY and GENERAL
1025 S. 21st STREET • P.O. BOX 1757
HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1757
PH ONE (71 7) 564-0478 • FAX (717) 564-5179
Diehl Partnership October 26, 2005
c/o Dawood Engineering, Inc.
1 Valley Street, Suite 104
Carlisle, PA 17013-3193
Estimate No. 9 Final 936
TERMS: NET JOB NO.
RE: Netherby -Phase I
1. Mobilization 1.00 phase @ 4,400.00 4,400.00
2. Construction Entrance 1.00 each 300.00 300.00
3. 18" Filter Fabric 500.00 I.f. 1.20 600.00
4. 30" Filter Fabric I.f. 2.00 -
5. Diversion Channel w/Jute Lining 400.00 I.f. 8.80 3,520.00
6. Sediment Trap, Temporary w/Spillway 1.00 each 3,500.00 3,500.00
7. Sediment Basin No. 1 95% L.S. 25,400.00 24,130.00
s Rock Filter 2.00 each 1,000.00 2,000.00
9. Inlet Protection each 60.00 -
1o. Temporary Seeding 4,266.00 s.y. 0.45 1,919.70
11. Strip and Stockpile Topsoil on Site 10,700.00 c.y. 1.80 19,260.00
12. Grading of Site 9,860.00 c.y. 2.40 23,664.00
13. Replacing Topsoil on Site 3,000.00 c.y. 1.90 5,700.00
14. Permanent Seeding and Mulching 24,200.00 s.y. 0.85 20,570.00
15. 8" PVC SDR-35 Sanitary Sewer Main 4,818.00 I.f. 28.00 134,904.00
16. 4' dia. Precast Santiary Sewer Manhole 20.00 each 1,425.00 28,500.00
17. 8" X 6" PVC Service Wyes 46.00 each 40.00 1,840.00
18. 6" PVC SDR-35 Sanitary Sewer Lateral 1,454.75 I.f. 24.00 34,914.00
19. Sanitary Sewer Lateral Cleanout @ R-O-W 47.00 each 120.00 5,640.00
20. 18" High Density Poly, Storm Sewer 356.00 I.f. 24.50 8,722.00
21. 24" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 516.50 I.f. 27.85 14,384.53
22. 27" Gal. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 277.00 I.f. 33.85 9,376.45
23. 30" Gal. Sprial Rib Storm Sewer 272.50 I.f. 30.90 8,420.25
24. 23'X 19' Galv. Spiral Rib Storm Sewer 200.00 I.f. 25.80 5,160.00
25. 27" X 21" Galv. Sprial Rib Storm Sewer I.f. 30.65 -
26. 40" X 31" Galv. Sprial Rib Storm Sewer I.f. 43.00 -
27. 46" X 36" Galy. Sprial Rib Storm Sewer I.f. 52.25 -
28. 2'X 4' Precast Type C Inlet w/Box 15.00 each 1,060.00 15,900.00
29. 2' X 4' Precast Type M Inlet w/Box each 1,000.00 -
30. Precast Storm Sewer Manholes 4.00 each 1,250.00 5,000.00
31. Precast End Walls each 1,650.00 -
32. RipRap Outlet Protection C.Y. 55.00 -
33. 8" Ductile Iron CL50 Water Main 1,763.30 I.f. 20.70 36,500.31
EXHIBIT
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34. 8" Gate Valves w/Boxes 8.00 each 655.00
35. 8" Wet Tap of Existing Line 1.00 each 3,700.00
36. Fire Hydrants and Valve 2.00 each 2,690.00
37. 2' Air Release Valve and Manhole each 2,500.00
38. 2" Blow Off 3.00 each 670.00
39. 3/4" Corporation, Curb Stop & Box 22.00 each 170.00
40. 3/4" Type K Copper Service Line 681.00 I.f. 13.35
41. Utility Trenching for Electric, Phone and TV 1889 I.f. 6.80
42. Gas Line Trenching & Backfill 1395 I.f. 8.80
43. 18" High Machine Placed Concrete Curb 2,220.00 I.f. 9.90
44. 8" Subbase (Ballast - Dusted In) 4327 s.y. 9.40
45. 3" BCBC S.Y. 7.15
46. 1 1/2" ID-2 Wearing S.Y. 4.80
47. Township Roadway Restoration 139.45 s.y. 16.60
Rock Removal by Blasting 348.98 c.y. 50.00
Rock Removal by Mechanical Means 139.33 c.y. 100.00
Sinkhole Repair (Breakdown Attached) 100% LS 5,867.62
Less Previous Estimate
5,240.00
3,700.00
5,380.00
2,010.00
3,740.00
9,091.35
12,845.20
12,276.00,
21,978.00
40,673.80
2,314.87
17,449.00
13,933.00
5,867.62
575, 324.08
546, 557.88
$ 28,766.20
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ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff :
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC,
And DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendant
No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action - Law
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Dawood Engineering, Inc.
2040 Good Hope Road
Enola, PA 17025
You are hereby notified to file a pleading in response to the enclosed new matter
and counterclaim within twenty days after service thereof, or a judgment may be entered
against you.
Saidis, Flower & Lindsay
Date: l? By 1?1?L_P ?`7Lt
Suz C. Hixenbaugh
Supreme Court ID # 91641
Dean E. Reynosa
Supreme Court ID # 80440
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-6222
Fax: (717) 243-6486
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff :
v.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC,
And DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendant
No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action - Law
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Rogele, Inc.
c/o Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
You are hereby notified to file a pleading in response to the enclosed new matter
and counterclaim within twenty days after service thereof, or a judgment may be entered
against you.
Saidis, Flower & Lindsay
Date:
c
e C. Hixenbaugh
Supreme Court ID # 91641
Dean E. Reynosa
Supreme Court ID # 80440
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-6222
Fax: (717) 243-6486
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
: No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
And DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
ANSWER WITH COUNTERCLAIM AND CROSS-CLAIM
AND NOW, comes the defendant, DIEHL PARTNERSHIP, (hereinafter "Diehl")
by and through it attorneys, the law firm of Saidis, Flower and Lindsay, and hereby aver
as follows:
1. Admitted
2. Admitted
3. Admitted
4. Admitted
5. Admitted
6. Admitted
7. Admitted
8. It is admitted that defendant Diehl accepted the proposal. After
investigation, Diehl is unable to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that plaintiff
performed construction services in accordance with the specifications and proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
9. Denied. It is denied that the process was completed on October 26, 2005.
After reasonable investigation, defendant Diehl believes and therefore avers that the work
was not completed in accordance with the specifications and proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
10. Denied. Defendant believes and therefore avers that the Bureau of Water
Quality Protection with the Department of Environmental Protection, South Middleton
Township and defendant Diehl communicated with plaintiff that plaintiff's work was
deficient and did not meet the requirements of the subdivision plan and storm water
management plan, as approved by South Middleton Township. Defendant Diehl admits
that there have been repeated demands for payment, which have not been made.
11. Allegations as to failure to comply with the Contract and Subcontract
Payment Act, which is applicable to counties of the third through eighth classes, are
conclusions of law to which no response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Diehl requests judgment in its favor.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNTER DEFENDANT DIEHL V. PLAINTIFF ROGELE
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at
length below.
13. Defendant Diehl (hereinafter "Diehl) contracted with plaintiff Rogele
(hereinafter "Rogele") to provide construction services for Diehl for the Netherby
Development.
14. As part of the contract, Rogele was to construct a sediment basin pond to
be utilized during the construction of the Netherby Development (hereinafter the
"Construction Period Basin").
15. As part of the contract, Diehl relied upon Rogele to perform its duties in a
workmanlike manner that would comply with the subdivision plan and storm water
management plan approved by South Middleton Township.
16. Instead, Diehl believes and therefore avers, Rogele constructed a smaller
storm water detention pond which would have been utilized after final construction of the
Netherby Development (hereinafter "Post-Construction Basin")
17. Rogele was informed of the deficient construction of the Construction
Period Basin by the Bureau of Water Quality Protection with the Department of
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Environmental Protection by reports issued January 9, 2004 and March 5, 2004, as shown
on Exhibits A and B, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated hereby, Diehl
and South Middleton Township.
18. As a result of Rogele's construction of the Post-Construction Basin, and
not the Construction Period Basin, South Middleton Township placed a moratorium on
all development for Netherby on April 28, 2005.
19. As a result of Rogele's failure to properly construct a Construction Period
Basin, South Middleton Township did not lift the moratorium on the Netherby
Development until August 10, 2006.
20. Rogele breached its duties of the contract by failing to properly construct
the Construction Period Basin in accordance with the subdivision plan and storm water
management plan approved by South Middleton Township.
21. As a result of Rogele's breach of contract, Diehl was required to contract
with John W. Gleim, Jr., Incorporated, Excavating (hereinafter "Gleim Excavating") in
order to construct the proper Construction Sediment Basin that should have been
constructed by Rogele.
22. Diehl was required to pay Gleim Excavating $34,472 for its work
associated with the construction of the Construction Period Basin. A copy of Gleim's
Excavating Proposal dated July 19, 2005, and Invoice dated November 17, 2005, attached
hereto as Exhibits C and D respectively.
23. Diehl was further required to present its plans for the Netherby
Development at several township meetings with the assistance of counsel.
24. As a result of Rogele's breach of contract, Diehl was required to retain an
expert witness, Akens Engineering Associates, Inc., to perform calculations related to
storm water drainage and present material to South Middleton Township to confirm the
Construction Period Basin, as constructed by Gleim, complied with the approved
subdivision plan and storm water management plan.
25. Diehl lost profits since its first plan was rejected by South Middleton
Township Supervisors on April 28, 2005 as a result of Rogele's failure to properly
construct a Construction Period Basin.
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26. As a result of Rogele's failure to construct the Construction Period Basin,
storm water from the Netherby Development flowed onto adjoining land owned by Grace
Steigleman.
27. Diehl was required to pay Grace Steigleman $20,000 pursuant to an
Agreement dated April 28, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit E.
28. As a result of Rogele's breach of contract, storm water from the Netherby
Development allegedly flowed onto adjoining land owned by Thomas R. and Ann E.
Benj ey.
29. Diehl has been required to defend a lawsuit by Thomas R. and Ann E.
Benjey, Cumberland County Civil Action No. 05-5863.
WHEREFORE, Diehl requests judgment against Rogele in excess of $35,000,
together with costs and expenses.
CROSS-CLAIM
DEFENDANT DIEHL V. DEFENDANT DAWOOD
30. Paragraphs 1 through 29 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at
length below.
31. Diehl contracted with Dawood Associates, Inc. (hereinafter "Dawood")
for the purpose of providing engineering services, including the design and supervison of
the Construction Period Basin into the planning and construction of the Netherby
Development.
32. Dawood's duties included preparation of proper specifications and
supervision of Rogele for the Construction Period Basin.
33. Dawood was further responsible to ensure that Rogele properly
constructed the appropriate Construction Period Basin for the Netherby Development
proj ect.
34. Rogele failed to construct the appropriate Construction Period Basin.
Rogele instead constructed the Post-Construction Basin pond that did not meet the
requirements of the subdivision plan and storm water management plan approved by
South Middleton Township.
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35. As a result of Dawood's failure to ensure that Rogele properly
constructed Construction Period Basin, Diehl was required to contract with Gleim
Excavating to construct the proper Construction Period Basin that should have been
constructed by Rogele.
36. Diehl was required to pay Gleim Excavating $34,472 for its work
associated with the construction of the Construction Period Basin. See Exhibits C and D
respectively.
37. Diehl was further required to present its plans for the Netherby
Development at several township meetings with the assistance of counsel.
38. As a result of Dawood's breach of contract, Diehl was required to retain
an expert witness, Akens Engineering Associates, Inc., to perform calculations related to
storm water drainage and present material to South Middleton Township to confirm the
Construction Period Basin, as constructed by Gleim, complied with the approved
subdivision plan and storm water management plan.
39. Diehl lost profits since its first plan was rejected by South Middleton
Township Supervisors on April 28, 2005 as a result of Rogele's failure to properly
construct a Construction Period Basin.
40. As a result of Dawood's failure to ensure that Rogele properly constructed
Construction Period Basin, storm water from the Netherby Development flowed onto
adjoining land owned by Grace Steigleman.
41. Diehl was required to pay Grace Steigleman $20,000 pursuant to an
Easement, Right-of-Way and Right of Entry Agreement dated April 28, 2006. See
Exhibit E.
42. As a result of Rogele's breach of contract, storm water from the Netherby
Development allegedly flowed onto adjoining land owned by Thomas R. and Ann E.
Benjey.
43. Diehl has been required to defend a lawsuit by Thomas R. and Ann E.
Benjey, Cumberland County Civil Action No. 05-5863.
WHEREFORE, Diehl requests judgment against Dawood in excess of $35,000
together with costs and expenses. .
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Respectfully Submitted,
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
By: `
Date 4??
SUZffiCxenbaugh
Supreme Court ID # 91641
Dean E. Reynosa
Supreme Court ID # 80440
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-6222
Fax: (717) 243-6486
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ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC,
And DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
VERIFICATION
Subject to 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, I, Donald E.
Diehl, state as follows:
1. I am authorized to make this verification on behalf of Diehl Partnership.
2. I have reviewed the foregoing Answer Counterclaims and Cross-Claims, and the
allegations contained therein are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge,
information and belief
3. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
4. On the date set forth below I signed this original Verification and faxed it to my
attorneys and authorize my attorneys to attach the facsimile copy to the original
document to be filed with the Court pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 205.3(a).
Dated:
Donald E. Diehl
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COMMONWEALTH OF-PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BUREAU OF WATER QUALITY PROTECTION p P-h
EARTH DISTURBANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Findings (check as many as appropriate) Reference
a. No violations observed at this time: ? (N/A)
b. Failure to develop a written Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: ? (102.4)
C. Failure to have an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available on site: ? (102.4)
d. Failure to submit Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as requested: ? (102.4)
e. Failure to implement effective Best Management Practices: (102.4)
f. Failure to maintain effective Best Management Practices: (102.4)
g. Failure to use Special Protection Best Management Practices`for discharges to High ? (102.4)
Quality or Exceptional Value Waters:
h. Failure to obtain an NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated With a ? (102.5)
Construction Activity:
i. Failure to obtain an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit: ? (102.5)
j. Failure to demonstrate that alternative Best Management Practices achieve regulatory ? (102.11)
standards:
k. Failure to permanently stabilize the earth disturbance site: ? (102.22)
1. Failure of earth disturbance activities to comply with permit conditions: (402 CSL)
m. Failure to prevent sediment or other pollutant discharge into waters of the ? (401 CSL)
Commonwealth:
n. Site conditions present a potential for pollution to waters of the Commonwealth: ? (402 CSL)
o. Other (describe):
P Inspection of this project has revealed site conditions which constitute violations of 25 Pa. Code Chapters
92 and/or 102 and the Clean Streams Law, the act of June 22, 1937, P.L. 1987, 36 P.S. §691.1 et seq.
Additional information regarding these violations can be found on the back of this report.
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BUREAU OF WATER QUALITY PROTECTION
EARTH DISTURBANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Findings (check as many as appropriate) Reference
a. No violations observed at this time: ? (N/A)'
b. Failure to develop a written Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: ? (102.4)
C. Failure to have an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan available on site: ? (102.4)
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RESPONSIBLE PARTY
FROM :JOHN W GLFIM JR INC FAX NO. :717 243 7342 Mar. 15 2007 04:22PM P3
PROPOSAL
John W. G1eim Jr., Inc.
625 Hamilton Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 258-8179 Fax: (717) 243-7342 „ .
July 19'", 2005 LAok. Dawood Engineering, Inc.
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RF: A Sub2ision - Storm sewer, and Soil erosion concerns
We are pleased to suggest the following erosion, and sediment controls in order to alleviate the concerns
witnessed on. site, and as identified by your firm
Our scope of work is as follows:
ADMINISTKATION. and LO IS110
Suporvision during our phase of construction
Layout of our work (Note: bcnchmorks, property/building comers, hubs, and layout disk by others)
M.obil,ue, and demobilize site
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1. Grade, and stabilize temporary Swale.
• Erosion matting in swale - 24,080 s.f.
• Temporary seeding in Swale - 42,160 s.f. (seed to be applied with fertilizer to promote growth in.
existing Soil.
2. Grade, and stabilize existing spoils stockpiles - Misc. quantities leveld in p)ace, and Bonded
3. Provide area for future spoils generated by builders
• Provide berme, and/or stilling basin to prevent sediment run-off
• Provide silt fence to trap sediment run-off from fixtures spoils - 2401.f.
4. Regrade existing basin to proposed elevations
• Stabilize disturbed areas as roquired, seeding - 48,000 s.f.
5. Raise emergency spillway as required, to be field determined
6. Install diversionary bean upstream from existing storm basin - 290 I.f.
T_ Install rock chock dams as required in minor washout areas entering into the above temporary controls.
The following items are not included under our base bid:
• Permits, inspection, connection. and testing fees.
• Sinkhole ropair.
• Subsurface infiltration measures.
Additional oxeavation due to poor and/or frozen soil conditions.
Delays or damage due to unsuitable weather conditions.
Fines and/or penalties due to disruption of utilities not shown on drawings or prnporly located on
site.
FROM :JOHN W GLE IM JR I NC
FAX NO. :717 243 7342 Mar. 15 2007 04:23PM P4
nopoSAL
3ahn VP . Grleim t., nc-
625 Hamilton Stce
Carlisle, PA 17013
pb.one: (717) 255-8179 Fax- (717) 243-7342
• Any assemblies and/or scope items not specifically mentioned above.
We pro 'sh material and labor - complete in accordance with the above specifications for the
SUM of $34,472.00 TWRTY FOUR THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS
001100
This proposal may be withdrawn if not accepted witbin 15 days.
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Authorized signature: Date: ?- Z(D-a5'
Chris Me= - Estimator
FROr N GAFIM JR INC FAX NO. :717 243 734
JOHN W. CLEIM, JR., INC.
EXCAVATING 4
625 HAMILTON STREET
""- CARE::ISLE PENNSYLVANIA 17013???? -
(717) 243-7160 (717) 766-6470
FAX (717) 243-3617
RAYMOND DIEHL
401 MYERS ROAD
HOILTNG SPRINGS, PA 17007
040902
1.000
565500
QUOTE STORM SEWER AND SOIL EROSION
PER PROPOSAL DATED 07-19-05
NET 30
JOHN", fix E?LIM, JRa
EXCAVATIN" INC
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INVOICE: 038621
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$34,472,C
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this ate day of A fM- , 2006, by and
between Grace Steigleman, widow, of 556 E. Springville Road, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013, (hereinafter "Steigleman")
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Raymond E. Diehl and Genevieve A. Diehl, husband and wife; and Donald E.
Diehl and Suzanne Diehl, husband and wife, of 4 East High Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013, collectively (hereinafter "Diehl").
RECITALS
R.1. The parties hereto have this day entered into a temporary easement for the
discharge of storm water onto the Property of Steigleman (the
"Easement"); and
R.2. Diehl and Steigleman have agreed to certain conditions and considerations
in exchange for the Easement.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound agree as
follows:
1. The recitals above set forth are hereby incorporated by reference.
2. Diehl shall pay Steigleman, upon the signing this Agreement, the following
sums for matters alleged by Steigleman:
2.1. $10,000.00 Past Inconvenience
2.2. $ 1,000.00 Attorney's Fees
2.3. $ 3,000.00 First Quarterly Easement Fee
2.4. $14,000.00 Total
3. Thereafter, Diehl shall pay Steigleman one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars,
per month, for the Easement. Payment shall be made by Diehl to
Steigleman quarterly, in advance. For instance, the payment for the
Easement from July 1 to September 3,0, shall be made on or before July 1.
4. The Easement shall be for a term of no less than nine (9) months.
Renewable at Diehl's option quarterly for up to an additional nine (9)
months. Renewal shall be automatic,- unless terminated by Diehl with thirty
(30) days' written notice, prior to expiration.
5. Nothing herein or the securing of the Easement itself, shall be construed as
an admission of carelessness, negligence, wrongdoing, or a failure of the
Plan of Netherby, its improvements or storm water management or detention
facilities to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances or regulations. This
Agreement is a compromise settlement of a disputed and contested claim.
6. Nothing herein shall require Diehl to repair any sinkholes or replace any
trees on Steigleman's property.
7. This Agreement shall bind the parties, their respective heirs, successors and
assigns.
8. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day and year first,written above.
By: /Ui
Grace Steigleman
By: C a
Ra?mond E. Diehl 1 --,4
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Genevieve A. iehl
By:
Donald E. Diehl
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this ?,K- day of 121 ?- , 2006, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared GRACE STEIGLEMAN, known to me
(or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledge that she executed the same for the purpose therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Nathan C. Wolf. Notary Public
Carlisle Born, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Apr. 19, 2008
Member, Pennsyivania Association Of Notaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this 16th day of May , 2006, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared RAYMOND E. DIEHL, GENEVIEVE
A. DIEHL, DONALD E. DIEHL and SUZANNE DIEHL, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledge that they executed the same for the purpose therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
KANDI L. LENKER, NOTARY PUBLIC
CARLISLE BORO, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Notary P lic
MY COMMISSfON EXPIRES MARCH 10, 2009
ROGELE, INC.,
No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC,
And DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendant
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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On this ?j day of May, 2007, I hereby certify that I served a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Answer, Counterclaim and Cross-Claim upon all parties of record
via United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Rogele, Inc.
c/o Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
Dawood Engineering, Inc.
2040 Good Hope Road
Enola, PA 17025
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
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Wayne M. Pecht
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-391-9810
Fax: 717-766-3361
Email: wpecht(a-pechtiaw.com
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1115 Civil Term
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Rogele, Inc.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the enclosed Answer
with New Matter and Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a
judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
Dated: June 15, 2007 W&C, ?-Q- 1
Wayne M. P cht, Esquire
Identification No. 38904
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4917
(717) 691-9808 Phone
(717) 766-3361 Fax
Attorneys for Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc.
Wayne M. Pecht
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-391-9810
Fax: 717-766-3361
Email: wpecht(a)pechtlaw.com
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
To: Diehl Partnership
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1115 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the within Cross-
Claim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
Respectfully submitted,
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
Dated: June 15, 2007 W a:?:, '? I' L`
L?A-
Wayne M. Pec t, Esquire
Identification No. 38904
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4917
(717) 691-9808 Phone
(717) 766-3361 Fax
Attorneys for Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc.
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Wayne M. Pecht
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-391-9810
Fax: 717-766-3361
Email: wpecht )-pechtlaw.com
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1115 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER, COUNTERCLAIM, AND CROSS-CLAIM
AND NOW comes Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc. (hereinafter Defendant
Dawood), by its attorneys, Pecht & Associates, PC, and makes the following Answer
with New Matter, Counterclaim, and Cross-Claim:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Denied. Paragraph 10 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. By way of clarification, Defendant Dawood denies that it has any liability for
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amounts due to Plaintiff. The beneficiary of the contract and the payor were at all times
Defendant Diehl Partnerhhip.
11. Denied. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dawood respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
12. (Continuing numbering of Plaintiff's Complaint) Defendant Dawood's
responses to paragraphs one through eleven above are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth at length.
13. At no time did Defendant Dawood ever agree to pay any monies to
Plaintiff for the work referenced in Plaintiff's Complaint.
14. Defendant Dawood has no liability under the Contractor and
Subcontractor Payment Act.
15. Based on the allegations of Defendant Diehl Partnership in this matter,
Plaintiff did not complete its work under its agreement to provide excavation services at
the Netherby Development.
16. As Plaintiff did not complete its work, it is not entitled to payment of the
alleged outstanding amount of $28,766.20.
17. Plaintiff breached its agreement to provided excavation services at
Netherby Development.
18. Plaintiff failed to verify that the Construction Period Basin excavated by it
was in accordance with the plans provided to it for review.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant Dawood respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff.
COUNTERCLAIM
DEFENDANT DAWOOD v. PLAINTIFF ROGELE
19. Paragraphs one through eighteen above are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth at length.
20. Defendant Dawood contracted with Defendant Diehl for the purpose of
providing engineering services for the Netherby Development.
21. Based on a specific request made by Defendant Diehl, Defendant Dawood
requested and received a bid for excavation services from Rogele.
22. After analyzing Rogele's bid, Defendant Diehl awarded the work for the
Netherby Development to Rogele.
23. The Construction Period Basin was never properly constructed by Rogele
for the Netherby Development project.
24. Defendant Dawood did not directly or indirectly contribute to the failure of
Rogele to construct the Construction Period Basin properly.
25. Any liability that Defendant Dawood may have to Defendant Diehl
Partnership is the responsibility of Rogele, by way of contribution or indemnity.
26. Defendant Dawood never agreed to pay Rogele any money.
27. Defendant Dawood has no duty or responsibility to pay Rogele for its
alleged work.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dawood respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiff.
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CROSS-CLAIM
DEFENDANT DAWOOD v. DEFENDANT DIEHL
28. Paragraphs one through twenty-seven above are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth at length.
29. Defendant Diehl contracted with Defendant Dawood for engineering
services for the planning of the Netherby Development, and agreed to pay any and all
costs associated therewith under the agreed upon proposals.
30. Based upon Defendant Diehl's own conclusion and decision, it retained
the services of Rogele.
31. Defendant Diehl is solely responsible for paying the claim of Rogele, as
the developer of the property.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dawood respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant Diehl.
Respectfully submitted,
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
Dated: June 15, 2007 t?J
Wayne M. Pectit, Esquire
Identification No. 38904
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4917
(717) 691-9808 Phone
(717) 766-3361 Fax
Attorneys for Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
I, Bony R. Dawood, of Dawood Engineering, Inc., hereby acknowledge that:
1. I am the President of Dawood Engineering, Inc. and am authorized to sign
this Verification on behalf of the Company; and
2. The facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information, and belief; and
3. I am aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: Dine, I Si 2XO 7 Dawood Engineeri g, Inc.
By:
Bo Ay R. Dawood, President
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Wayne M. Pecht, Esquire, the attorney for Defendant Dawood
Engineering, Inc., hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Answer with
New Matter, Counterclaim, and Cross-Claim upon all parties this date by
depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, first-
class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
717-238-4798 (Telephone)
717-238-4793 (Fax)
Suzanne C. Hixenbaugh, Esquire
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-6222 (Telephone)
717-243-6486 (Fax)
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PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-391-9810
Fax: 717-766-3361
Email: wpecht pechtlaw.com
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07-1115 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT DAWOOD ENGINEERING INC.'S REPLY TO CROSS-CLAIM
AND NOW comes Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc., (hereinafter Defendant
Dawood), by its attorneys, Pecht & Associates, PC, and makes the following response to
Cross-Claim of Defendant Diehl Partnership:
30. (Corresponding to numbering of Defendant Diehl's Answer with Counterclaim
and Cross-Claim) Paragraphs one through twenty-nine of Defendant Dawood's Answer with
New Matter, Counterclaim, and Cross-Claim are incorporated herein as though fully set forth
at length.
31. Admitted.
32. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant Dawood admits that its duties at
the Netherby Development included the preparation of proper specifications for the
Construction Period Basin. However, Defendant Dawood denies that it had a duty to
supervise the work of Rogele, and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial, if relevant.
Defendant Dawood was not hired to conduct construction inspections.
33. Denied. Paragraph 33 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. Defendant Dawood notified Defendant Diehl several times that the work performed
by Plaintiff was inadequate.
34. Admitted.
35. Paragraph 35 of Defendant Diehl's Cross-Claim states a legal conclusion to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant Dawood denies that
Diehl was required to contract with Gleim Excavating. On the contrary, Rogele was not given
an opportunity to construct the Construction Period Basin properly. Defendant Dawood
advised Plaintiff on numerous occasions that its work was inadequate; Defendant Diehl was
aware of these communications.
36. Denied. Paragraph 36 of Defendant Diehl's Cross-Claim states a legal
conclusion to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant Dawood
denies that Diehl was required to contract with Gleim Excavating. On the contrary, Rogele
was never informed that the Construction Period Basin was improperly constructed and was
not given an opportunity to construct the same properly.
37. Denied. Defendant Dawood is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of the matters asserted in paragraph 37 and the same are hereby
denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
38. Denied. Paragraph 38 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required. At no time was Defendant Dawood ever asked to perform calculations related to
the storm water drainage as constructed by Gleim or to present such information to South
Middleton Township. Defendant Dawood specifically denies that it breached any agreement
with Defendant Diehl.
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39. Denied. Paragraph 39 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required and the same is hereby denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
40. Denied. Paragraph 40 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required and the same is hereby denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
41. Denied. Paragraph 41 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required and the same is hereby denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
42. Denied. Paragraph 42 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required and the same is hereby denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
43. Denied. Paragraph 43 states a legal conclusion to which no response is
required and the same is hereby denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded at trial if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dawood respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss Defendant Diehl's Cross-Claim and to enter judgment in its favor and against
Defendant Diehl.
Respectfully submitted,
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
Dated: June 15, 2007 0" 1 "
Wayne M. echt, Esquire
Identification No. 38904
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4917
(717) 691-9808 Phone
(717) 766-3361 Fax
Attorneys for Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
I, Bony R. Dawood, of Dawood Engineering, Inc., hereby acknowledge that:
1. I am the President of Dawood Engineering, Inc. and am authorized to sign
this Verification on behalf of the Company; and
2. The facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information, and belief; and
3. I am aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: ?Jun e I Si 2-0()" Dawood Engineering nc.
By:
B ny R. awood, President
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Wayne M. Pecht, Esquire, the attorney for Defendant Dawood
Engineering, Inc., hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Reply to Cross-
Claim upon all parties this date by depositing a true and correct copy of the same
in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
717-238-4798 (Telephone)
717-238-4793 (Fax)
Suzanne C. Hixenbaugh, Esquire
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-6222 (Telephone)
717-243-6486 (Fax)
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108-112 Walnut Street
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Email: ljnearyesq@verizon.net
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-1115 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
Diehl Partnership v. Rogele, Inc.
12. No responsive pleading required.
13. Admitted. By way of further answer, the construction services that were to
be performed were supervised and directed by Defendant Dawood Engineering, Inc.
14. Denied. The working plans as approved by the Cumberland County
Conservation District on April 29, 2003 (PA 1-0321-03-001) and as provided to Rogele by
Dawood, provided for the construction of a sediment trap to be constructed on lots 1 and
2 and a sediment basin to be constructed on the north east end of the undeveloped
property. At all times relevant hereto, there was no designation on said plan of a sediment
basin pond, referred to as the "Construction Period Basin", that was to be utilized during
construction.
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15. Denied. The plans for construction purposes provided to Rogele were as
identified in paragraph 14 above, and an approved copy of said plans had to be available
at the construction site at all times.
16. Denied. Rogele initially constructed the sediment trap and thereafter
constructed the sediment basin as identified on the above referenced plan and as
surveyed and staked out by Dawood.
17. Denied. The referenced reports of January 9, 2004 and March 5, 2004
represent progress reports during the construction stage and they do not reflect all the
progress reports related to the construction or the final report.
18. Denied. The moratorium on construction of the Netherby Development was
the result of complaints of neighboring property owners due to the stormwater run off
effecting their property related to the design and not the construction of the sediment basin.
19. Denied. The moratorium was lifted, as reflected in the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors of South Middleton Township on July 13, 2006. It further denied that the
moratorium was issued due to the failure to properly construct the sediment basin as
provided on plans.
20. Denied. It is specifically denied that Rogele breached the contract for
construction services in any way or that the services that were performed were not in
accord with the approved plans as identified in paragraph 14 above.
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21. Denied. It is denied that Rogele breached its contract in any way and proof
is demanded at trial regarding the services performed by Gleim Excavating in constructing
the "proper Construction Sediment Basin".
22. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
23. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
24. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
25. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
26. Denied. The sediment basin as referenced on the approved plan referenced
in paragraph 14 above, was designed by Dawood to discharge storm water onto the
adjoining land owned by Grace Steigleman.
27. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
28. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
29. Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to
the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that Defendant Diehl Partnership's Counterclaim
be dismissed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: o
ce J. tWary, Esq
v for , intiff
108-112 Walnut Street V
Harrisburg, PA, 17101-1609
(717)238-4798
(717)238-4793 - Fax
Pa.I.D. No. 25827
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VERIFICATION
I, Christopher T. McClure, being authorized to make such verification on behalf of
Rogele, Inc., do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Pleading are true
and correct. 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.
ROGELE, INC.
Date: D By:
Christopher T. McClure, Vice President
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have on
the date shown below served a copy of the foregoing Answer to Counterclaim to the
person and in the manner indicated below:
UNITED STATES FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
Suzanne C. Hixenbaugh, Esquire
Saidis, Flower & Lindsay
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Wayne M. Pecht, Esquire
Pecht & Associates, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4894
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ROGELE INC
VS
DAWOOD ENGINEERING INC ET AL
MARK CONKLIN , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
DAWOOD ENGINEERING INC the
DEFENDANT
, at 1620:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of March , 2007
at 2040 GOOD HOPE ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025
by handing to
BONY DAWOOD, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 13.44
Postage .63
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
03/14/2007
LAWRENCE NEARY
By:
Deputy Sheriff
A. D.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
IV .LrASE NO: 2007-01115 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ROGELE INC
VS
DAWOOD ENGINEERING INC ET AL
KENNETH GOSSERT , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
DIEHL PARTNERSHIP the
DEFENDANT , at 1213:00 HOURS, on the 13th day of March 2007
at 4 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CHANTE SHIEDT, ADMIN ASST, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
by handing to
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service 4.80
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of ,
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
03/14/2007
LAWRENCE NEARY
By.
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Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
Phone: (717) 238-4798
Fax: (717) 238-4793
Email: ljnearyesq@verizon.net
ROGELE, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-1115 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROGELE'S INC. REPLY TO DEFENDANT DAWOOD
ENGINEERING'S, INC. NEW MATTER
AND ANSWER TO DEFENDANT DAWOOD
ENGINEERING'S, INC. COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Rogele, Inc., by its attorney, Lawrence J. Neary,
Esquire, who respectfully represents as follows:
12. No responsive pleading required.
13. Denied. Proposals for the construction services were solicited by Defendant
Dawood and proposals with the total price were submitted to Defendant Dawood.
14. Paragraph 14 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required.
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15. Denied. The allegations of Defendant Diehl Partnership that Plaintiff Rogele
did not complete the work is denied as set forth in previously filed pleadings.
16. Denied. On the contrary, Plaintiff Rogele performed all services required of
it under the submitted and approved proposal and there was no uncompleted work that
was called to the attention of Plaintiff Rogele that should have delayed payment of the final
balance for the project.
17. Paragraph 17 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required.
18. Denied. The Plaintiff constructed the sediment trap and sediment basin as
identified on the working plans approved by the Cumberland County Conservation District
provided to Rogele by Defendant Dawood and as staked out on the ground for excavation
by Defendant Dawood.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Rogele demands judgment against Defendant Dawood as
set forth in the Complaint.
ROGELE'S, INC. ANSWER TO
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.'S COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant Dawood v. Plaintiff Rogele
19. No responsive pleading required.
20. Plaintiff Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief
as to the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
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21. Plaintiff Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief
as to the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
22. Plaintiff Rogele is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief
as to the truth of this averment and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
23. Denied. Plaintiff Rogele constructed the sediment trap and sediment basin
as identified on the approved plans submitted by Defendant Dawood to Rogele and at no
time, in any material manner, was Rogele advised by Dawood that the excavation services
performed by Rogele were not in accord with the specifications as staked on the ground
by Defendant Dawood.
24. Denied. Plaintiff Rogele constructed the sediment trap and sediment basin
as provided in the specifications and approved plans as provided to Rogele by the
Defendant Dawood. By way of further answer, the approved drawings as provided by
Defendant Dawood to Rogele do not identify a "construction period basin" or a "post
construction period basin" but rather a sediment trap and sediment basin.
25. Paragraph 25 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required.
26. Denied. The proposal with the agreed upon price was submitted to
Defendant Dawood prior to the start of construction services.
27. Paragraph 27 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Rogele requests that Defendant Dawood's counterclaim be
dismissed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: 7//1/67
(717)238-4798
(717)238-4793 - Fax
Pa.I.D. No. 25827
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
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VERIFICATION
I, Christopher T. McClure, being authorized to make such verification on behalf of
Rogele, Inc., do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Pleading are true
and correct. 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.
ROGELE, INC.
Christopher T. McClure, Vice President
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have on
the date shown below served a copy of the foregoing Answer to New Matter and Answer
to Counterclaim to the persons and in the manner indicated below:
UNITED STATES FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
Suzanne C. Hixenbaugh, Esquire
Saidis, Flower & Lindsay
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Wayne M. Pecht, Esquire
Pecht & Associates, PC
1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4894
Date: 4
J. NeAty, Esq
,Atgtney for PI&fntiff
8-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609
(717)238-4798
(717)238-4793 - Fax
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ROGELE, INC., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
No. 07-1115 CIVIL TERM
V.
DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC,
and DIEHL PARTNERSHIP,
Defendants
: Civil Action -Law
DEFENDANT DIEHL PARTNERSHIP'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT DAWOOD
ENGINEERING'S CROSS-CLAIM
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, DIEHL PARTNERSHIP, (hereinafter
"Diehl") by and through its attorneys, the law firm of Saidis, Flower and Lindsay, and
makes the following reply to the Cross-Claim of Defendant DAWOOD ENGINEERING,
INC. (hereinafter "Dawood"):
28. (Corresponding to numbering of Defendant Dawood's Answer with New
Matter, Counterclaim, and Cross-Claim) Paragraphs 1 through 43 of Defendant Diehl's
Answer with Counterclaim and Cross-Claim are incorporated herein as if fully set forth
at length below.
29. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Diehl
contracted with Defendant Dawood for engineering services for the planning of the
Netherby Development. Defendant Diehl did not agree to pay for costs associated with
errors and oversights committed by Defendant Dawood. To the contrary, Defendant
Dawood is liable for its conduct in this matter as is more fully set forth in Defendant
Diehl's Cross-Claim against Defendant Dawood.
30. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Diehl
contracted with Rogele for services related to the development of the Netherby
Development. The balance of the averments in this paragraph state legal conclusions to
which no response is required and are therefore denied. Strict proof therefore is
demanded at trial.
31. Denied. The averments of this paragraph state a legal conclusion to which
no response is required and the same are hereby denied. Strict proof therefore is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Diehl respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss Defendant Dawood's Cross-Claim and to enter judgment in its favor and against
Defendant Dawood.
Respectfully Submitted,
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
f- /S`o-d By:
Date
SVanne-'C-Hixeugh, Esq.
111A Supreme Court I.D. No. 91641
Dean E. Reynosa, Esquire
PA Supreme Court ID No. 80440
Attorney for Defendants
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
VERIFICATION
I, Donald Diehl, on behalf of Defendant, Diehl Partnership, hereby verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Reply to Cross-Claim are true and correct to the best of
my information, 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.
Dated: August 2?y?"2007 1-- `?--? 7
Donald E. Diehl
On behalf of Diehl Partnership
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this _L
5t,day of August 2007, I, Dean E. Reynosa, Esquire, hereby
certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant DIEHL
PARTNERSHIP'S Reply to Defendant Dawood Engineering's Cross-Claim upon all
counsel of record by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
Mr. Lawrence J. Neary, Esquire Mr. Wayne M. Pecht, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street 1205 Manor Drive, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1609 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4917
Attorney for Plaintiff Rogele, Inc. Attorney for Defendant Dawood
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ROGELE, INC,
Plaintiff
v.
DONALD E. DIEHL, SUZANNE DIEHL,
RAYMOND E. DIEHL and
GENEVIEVE A. DIEHL,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW AND ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the appearance of SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY as attorneys for the
Defendants Donald E. Diehl, Suzanne Diehl, Raymond E. Diehl and Genevieve A. Diehl.
Date: ;~I~/~p
SAIDIS, FLO LINDSAY
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26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Please enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY &
FALLER, as attorneys for the Defendants Donald E. Diehl, Suzanne Diehl., Raymond E. Diehl and
Genevieve A. Diehl.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Date: ~_ ~/ - / 0
By:
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Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. No. 90916
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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David-D. Buell e p Renee X Simpson
Prothonotary " 1. 1st Deputy Prothonotary
Sofionage, ESQ
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Solicitor „50 2nd Deputy Prothonotary
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
— ///s CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013,AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE—THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PA R.C.P.230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
One Courthouse Square • Suite 100 • Carlisle, PA 17013 • (717)240-6195 • Fax(717)240-6573