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4. Defendant, William Hall, is an adult individual currently
residing at 206 Hamilton Street, Wayland, New York, 14572.
5. At all times material hereto, Defendant William Hall was
an agent and employee of Defendant KJ Transportation, Inc., and was
acting within his scope of employment therewith.
6. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Robert Clouser,
was within the scope of his employment as a forklift operator with
Arnold Logistics, 4408 Industrial Park Road, Camp Hill, CUmberland
County, Pennsylvania.
7. On or about October 4, 1996, Defendant, William Hall, was
operating a 1995 International tractor-trailer, New York
Registration number PA 5985, which was owned by Defendant KJ
Transportation, and was within the scope of his duties as their
employee. Spec if ically, he had backed the trailer up to the
loading dock of Arnold Logistics in order to load or unload the
trailer.
8. At about the same time, Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, was
lawfully in the trailer, loading or unloading it with his forklift.
9. Then, suddenly and without warning, Defendant, William
Hall, recklessly, carelessly, and negligently pulled the truck away
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from the loading dock, thereby causing Plaintiff, Robert Clouser,
to fall, along with his forklift, out of the trailer and onto the
ground, thereby causing the injuries set forth hereinafter.
10. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the
Defendants, acting jointly or severally, Plaintiffs suffered the
injuries set forth hereinafter.
11. Prior to the incident of October 4, 1996, Plaintiffs,
Robert and Darlene Clouser had purchased a policy of Motor Vehicle
Insurance from Traveler's Indemnity/Aetna Casualty Insurance
Company. Plaintiffs had elected the limited tort option, but are
entitled to recover as if they had elected the full tort option
because Robert Clouser's injuries did not arise from the use of
maintenance of a private passenger automobile, as defined by the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act.
COtlN'l' I - ROBBRT CLOUSER v. WILLIAM HALL
12. Paragraphs 1-11 are incorporated herein as though they
were set forth at length.
13. The occurrence of aforesaid event and the resultant
injuries to Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, was the direct and proximate
result of the negligence of the Defendant, W11li.. Hall, more
specifically set forth .s follows:
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(a) In failing to keep a proper lookout for any persons
in the trailer as he was pulling the trailer away
from the loading dock;
(b) In failing to give such warning as was necessary to
make any persons inside the trailer aware that he
was pulling the trailer away from the loading dock;
(c) In failing to properly inspect the trailer to
ensure no persons were inside it before pulling it
away from the loading dock;
(d) In failing to operate the tractor trailer at such a
speed, and under such control. that he could
prevent the Plaintiff and plaintiff's forklift from
being thrown out of the trailer; and
(e) In recklessly and dangerously operating said
tractor trailer in such a manner as to cause said
injuries to Plaintiff, Robert Clouser.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the
Defendant, William Hall, Plaintiff suffered serious injuries
including. but not limited to: a herniation of the cervical disc
with osteophyte formation at C6-C7 and osteophyte disease at CS-C6.
a concussion. post-concussion syndrome, increased dramatic mood
swing_ and concentration difficulties, all of which requiud
continuing medical treatment and counseling. physical therapy and
eIIlOtional therapy.
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COUNT II - ROBERT CLOUSER v. KJ TRANSPORTATION. INC.
lB. Paragraphs 1-17 are incorporated herein as though they
were set forth at length.
19. The occurrence of aforesaid event and the resultant
injuries to Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, was the direct and proximate
result of the negligence of the Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc.,
more specifically set forth as follows:
(a) In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to keep a proper
lookout for any persons in the trailer as he was
pulling the trailer away from the loading dock;
(b) In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to give such
warning as was necessary to make any persons inside
the trailer aware that he was pulling the trailer
away from the loading dock;
Ie) In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to properly
inspect the trailer to ensure no persons were
inside it before pulling it away from the loading
dock;
ld) In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to operate the
tractor trailer at such a speed, and under such
control, that he could prevent the Plaintiff and
Plaintiff' 8 forklift from being thrown out of the
trailer; and
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(e) In allowing Defendant Hall to recklessly and
dangerously operate said tractor trailer in such a
manner as to cause said injuries to Plaintiff,
Robert Clouser.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the
Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc., Plaintiff suffered serious
injuries including, but not limited to: a herniation of the
cervical disc with osteophyte formation at C6-C7 and osteophyte
disease at CS-C6, a concussion, post-concussion syndrome, increased
dramatic mood swings, and concentration difficulties, all of which
required continuing medical treatment and counseling, physical
therapy and emotional therapy.
21. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, KJ
Transportation, Inc.. Plaintiff, Robert Clouser. has suffered great
physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will continue to
endure the same for an indefinite period of time, to his great
physical. emotional and financial detriment and loss.
22. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, KJ
Tranaportation. tnc.. Plaintiff. Robert Clouser. has been, and will
in the future be, hindered from performing the duties required by
his usual occupation and from attending to his daily dutil. and
chor... to hi. great loa., humiliation and embarrassment.
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ROBERT CLOUSER and
DARLENE CLOUSER, his wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97-4186, 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION, INC., and
WILLIAM HALL,
CIVIL - LAW
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DBnNDANTS' ANSWBR AND NEW _'1"1'ER
'1'0 l'LAIN'l'IFrS' COHPLAIN'l'
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc. and William
Hall, by and through their attorneys, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos , Calkins, and files this Answer and New Matter in response to
Plaintiffs' Complaint, and states as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to fOrM a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 1 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or informatlon sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 2 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
J. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
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Denied.
The allegations raised in paragraph ~ state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required.
6. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 6 state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of additional
response, after reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufflcient to form a belief as to the truth or
veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 6 of Plaintiffs'
Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded
at the time of trial.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 7 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 8 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
9. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 9 state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is deemed necessary, after reasonable investigation, answering
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 9
of Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
10. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 10 state .
conclusion of law to which no response is required.
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truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 14 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 15 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 16 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 17 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William Hall, demands judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiffs plus such costs and further relief as this
Court deems appropriate under the circumstances.
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18. No response required.
19. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 19 state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the extent a
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response is deemed necessary, it is specifically denied that the
occurrence of the aforesaid event and the resultant injuries to
Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, were the direct and proximate result of the
negligence of the Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc., as more
specifically set forth as follows:
a. In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to keep a proper lookout
for any persons in the trailer as he was pulling the trailer
away from the loading dock;
b. In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to give such warning as was
necessary to make any persons inside the trailer aware that he
was pulling the trailer away from the loading dock;
c. In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to properly inspect the
trailer to ensure no persons were inside it before pulling it
away from the loading dock;
d. In allowing Defendant Hall to fail to operate the tractor
trailer at such a speed, and under such control, that he could
prevent the Plaintiff and Plaintiff's forklift from being
thrown out of the trailer; and
e. In allowing Defendant Hall to recklessly and dangerously
operate said tractor trailer in such a manner as to cause said
injuries to Plaintiff. Robert Clouser.
On the contrary, Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc.'s employee acted
at all times reasonably, prudently and carefully with due regard for the
safety of himself and others around him.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 20 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
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truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 21 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
22. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 22 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegations contained in paragraph 23 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint and the same are denied and strict proof thereof
is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc., demands judgment in
its favor and against the Plaintiffs plus such costs and further relief
as this Court deems appropriate under the circumstances.
COON'1' III
Darl..... Clou..r ". _1.111_ SaIl
24. No response required.
25. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 25 state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William Hall, demands judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiffs plus such costs and further relief a. this
Court deema appropriate under the circumstances.
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COUNT IV
Darl.n. Clou..r v. KJ Tran.DOrta~ion. Inc.
26. No response required.
27. Denied. The allegations raised in paragraph 25 state a
conclusion of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, KJ Transportation, Inc., demands judgment in
its favor and against the Plaintiffs plus such costs and further relief
as this Court deems appropriate under the circumstances.
Nn MP.'rTER
28. paragraphs 1 through 27 above are incorporated herein by
reference as though fully set forth at length.
29. The Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state a cause of action
upon which relief can be granted.
30. The Plaintiffs' Complaint may be barred by applicable statutes
of limitation.
31. Plaintiff's claims may be barred and/or limited by the
doctrines of Res Judicata and/or Collateral Estoppel.
32. Plaintiff's claims may be barred and/or limited by the
Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act andlor any other applicable
comparative negligence act.
33. Plaintiff's alleged damages and/or losses were sustained
solely as a result of the activities andlor conduct or omissions on the
part of the Plaintiff, Robert Clouser.
34. Plaintiff's alleged damages and/or losses were sustained
solely as a result of the activities and/or conduct or omissions on the
part of the agents, wor kIIlen , eIIlployees andlor servants of Plaintiff's
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employer.
35. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited because the
Plaintiff and/or agents, servants, representatives, workmen or employees
of Plaintiff's employer failed to properly instruct or warn the Plaintiff
before allowing him to undertake the actions which he claims caused his
injuries and damages.
36. Plaintiff's claims are barred and are limited because the
Plaintiff and/or the agents, representatives, employees, workmen or
servants of Plaintiff's employer failed to properly and adequately
maintain the real estate, and fixtures which form a part thereof,
including but not limited to the metal working area of Plaintiff's
employer.
37. The Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, assumed the risk of any injury
or damages he claims.
38. The acts, omissions, contributory negligence and/or assumption
of risk of the Plaintiff, Robert Clouser, constitutes a superseding or
intervening cause of the alleged losses and damages, if any, as set forth
in Plaintiffs' Complaint.
39. The acts, omissions, negligence or other liability producing
conduct of agents, representatives, workmen, servants or employees of
Plaintiff's employer, or others, constituted a superseding and/or
intervening cause of the Plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages.
40. Plaintiff failed to take reasonable measures to cure the
injury or prevent further injury or loss from taking place and did fail
to mitigate the damages asserted.
41. The Plaintiff did violate safety rules and regulations a.
enacted by federal, state and local governaents and these violations were
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ROBERT CLOUSER and
DARLENE CLOUSER, his wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97-4186, 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION, INC., and
WILLIAM IlALL,
CIVIL - LAW
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this r!: day Of~~ 1997, I, Lisa H. DiBernardo,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS ,
CALKINS, Esquires, hereby certify that I have, this date, served a copy
of Defendants' Answer with New Hatter to Plaintiffs' Complaint, by United
States Hail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
James R. Carroll, Esquire
HANDLER , WEINER
319 Market Street
P. O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS , CALKINS
BY 1-'. $-< ~~
LISK M. CiB !\NARDO, ESQUIJU:
Attorney 1.0. No. 56684
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 7$7-7602
Attorney for Defendant
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of the Act. Should any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are
specifically denied.
31. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations are specifically denied..
32. Denied, This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are specifically denied.
33. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are specifically denied.
34. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required, Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations are specifically denied,
35. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are specifically denied.
36. Denied, This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations are specifically denied.
37. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are specifically denied.
38. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature. said allegations are specifically denied.
39, Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should
any anegation therein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations are specifically denied.
40, Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which nomponse is required, Should
any allegation therein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations are specifk;aUy denied.
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ROBERT CLOUSER and
DARLENE CLOUSER, his wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 91-4186, 1991
KJ TRANSPORTATION, INC., and
WILLIAM HALL,
CIVIL - LAW
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 24th day of September, 1991, I, Lisa M. DiBernardo,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS ,
CALKINS, Esquires, hereby certify that I have, this date, served a copy
of praecipe to Substitute verification of Defendant, by United States
Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
James R. Carroll, Esquire
HANDLER , WEINER
319 Market Street
P. O. Box 11'71
Harrisburg, PA 11108-1111
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS , CALKINS
BY:
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LISA M. DiBERNARDO, ESQUIRE
Attorney 1.0. No. 56684
110 South Northern way
York, Pennsylvania 11402
P171 15'7-'7602
Attorney for Defendant
ROBERT CLOUSER and
DARLENE CLOUSER, his wife,
Plaintiffs,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97-4186, 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION, INC., and
WILLIAM HALL,
CIVIL - LAW
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this :2~ay of !J;jG"J->>:- 1997, 1, Lisa M. DiBernardo,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS ,
CALKINS, Esquires, hereby certify that 1 have, this date, served a copy
of Defendants' Interrogatories/Request for Production of Documents to
Plaintiffs', by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney
of record as follows:
James R. Carroll, Esquire
MANDLER , WEINER
319 Market Street
P. O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS , CALKINS
BY: /tr.]), 1h.,,--
LI M. DiBERNARDO, &SQUIll.!:
Attorney I.D. No. 56684
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
PH) 757-7602
Attorney for Defendant
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CLOUSER
Vs.
NO 4186 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena Is) for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22 LISA M DIBERNARDO, ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena Is) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena Is) is sought to be served,
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate,
3. No objection to the subpoena Is) has been received, and
4. The subpoena Is) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s) .
Date: 9/30/97
LISA M DIBERNARDO, ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YORK, PA 17402
117-757-7602
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQtJIJlIIS SHOULD 81 ADDRlSSIIl TO.
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
.940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) ))5-3581
By: relicia Ca1ne.
File II M2l2951-11
~TH OF PmNSYLVANIA
<XllHI'Y OF ~
4186 1997
File No.
CLOUSER
VS.
KJ TRANSPORTATION
SUIlPOENA TO PR<n.CE DOCltENTS CR ntl toS
FCR 0 I saNFJff IUlSUANT TO Rlt.E 4009.22
TO: HOLY SPIRIT HOSP
(N_ of Person or Entity)
Within t~ty (20) days after service of this slIbpoena, you lI"e ordered by the OClIrt to
Pf'OC1Ice the following doo.menb or things:
**~F.F. ATTACHED ADDENDUM**
at I'IEDICAL L!GAt. REPROBeCTIOtl1> INC 4g40 DTCCTON ~T PHILA PA 19135
(Adet-ess)
YCIU Il1IY deliver 01" IIIlll legible copies of the c:Iocunents or procb:e things requested h,
this SIbpoena, together with the certificate of OCI11ll1ance. to the party making thl:
request at the adct-ess listed above. YCIU have the right to seek in advance the rea'<Ol'lablf
cost of prl!lOll"ing the copies or Pf"O<iJcing the things sought.
., you fall to Pr'OCiJc:e the docunents or things r~ired by this subpoella within t>-ent)
(20) days after Its serv~ce, the party serving this s~ nay seek a OClIrt ordeo'
~Ihng you to cx:nply with it.
ntlS ~ WAS 1SSl..a) AT lliE RE<J.aT 0: llE FCU~I NQ PERSON:
IWE: LISA DIBERNARDO, ESQ
~ESS:
118 9 NeRTHERN WAf
YORK PA 17402
(215) 335-3212
SUB(
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'D'iFENDANT
TELEPtOE:
SlI'RfJoE CXlLAT
A TTCR€Y FOR:
DATE:_.~~ I IW7
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
CLOUSER
Vs.
No. 4186 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: HOLY SPIRIT HOSP
Any and all hospital records. including microfilm, microfiche
emergency room reports, x-ray reports. out-patient records physical
therapy records, and any other information pertaining to:
NAME: ROBERT W CLOUSER
ADDRESS: RR 2 BOX 1017 NEW BLOOMFIELD PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/23/59
SSAN: 202522504
CERTIFlED PHOTOCOPIES OF TIlE RECORDS nUL BE
ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARA..'tCE.
County of: CUMBERLAND
MLR File '1 M232951-08
ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
CLOUSER
Va.
No. 4186 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: WCA
ANY AND ALL RECORDS.
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: ROBERT W CLOUSER
ADDRESS: RR 2 BOX 1017 NEW BLOOMFIELD PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/23/59
SSAN: 202522504
CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES OF 11IE RECORDS WILL BE
ACCEPl'ED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSOSAL APPEARANCE.
county of: CUMBERLAND
MLR File ,: M232951-11
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CLOUSER
Vs.
NO. 4186 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22 LISA M DIBERNARDO. ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena(s) is sought to be served,
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent. including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate,
3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and
4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s) .
LISA M DIBERNARDO. ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YOU. PI. 17402
717-757-7602
A'l"I'ORNlY POR DEFENDANT
llIQUDIU UOVLD .. UlDaIIlID 'f01
MlDICAL LBOAL UPRODUCTIONS. INC.
4'40 DISSTON STRBBT
PKILADILPHtk PI. 1'135
(215) 335-3511
By I F.Ucia Gaia..
rile '1 M23"'1-02
OHOlIlEALTH Of' PQlNSYLVl\NIA
roJNl'Y OF ~
4196 1997
File No.
CLOUSER
VS.
KJ TRANSPORTATION
SUBPOENA TO PR<XlJCE I'XX1.t'ENTS a! 1M IIGS
Fa! 0 I SC>>.'ERY MSUANT TO RlLE 4009.22
DR BRIAN UNIACKE
TO:
(N8'llI!l of Person or Entity)
Within ~ty (20) days after service of this s.Ibpoena, you IINI Cll"dered by the coo.rt tc
prodIee the following docunenb or things:
U GEE .M"l'lItCHEJi) ADt'il.tnTtVH
MEDICAL LEGAL Rl::l'Kuuu\.,uv1'I5 IN(; 4946 BI3S'f9U S'i' PI\I:bJI. PA 1 ppc;
at
(Address)
You NY deliver or Nil legible copies of the cIoa.ments or Ilf'Oli,Ice things r~ested ~
this SlJ:lpoena. together with the certificate of call1liance. to the party making th.
request at the address listed above. You have the r-i~t to seek in advance the rea'lONbl
cost of pr-eoaring the copies or prociJeing the things sought.
I f you fai I to pr-ocl.Iee the cIoa.ments or things required by this "tIpoena within t~t
(20) days after its aerv~ce. the party serving this ~~ NY seek a coo.rt orde
c:.arpel Hng you to call1ly with it.
1MIS ~ VNBtJ1I\D~ 1ISCIlEQJEST a: 1lE F<U.ONIN3 PERSON:
N.A/'E :
.t.DORESS :
l1U ~ ~U~lnA~ MAY
VnllIr Pa. 1'7402
(215) 335-3212
TElEPH:lNE: ~6684
S1.I'REI'E CX1RT 10 iBFENDANT
"'II""~IEY FClAI
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seal of the Qu-t
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CLOUSER
Va.
KJ TRANSPORTATION
No.
4186 1997
TO: JAMES CARROLL, ESQ
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to
the one(s) attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon
the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made the subpoena may be served.
Date: 4/1/98 LISA M DIBERNARDO. ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YORK. PA 17402
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
IJIQUIRIBS SHOULD .. ADDUSSBD TO I
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA. PA 19135
(215) 335-3581
By: r.licia Gain..
Enclsl: Copy of subpoenalsl
Counsel return card
FUe II IOU"I
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CLOUSER
Vs.
NO. 4186 1997
KJ TRANSPORTATION
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22 LISA M DIBERNARDO, ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena(s) is sought to be served.
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent. including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate.
3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and
4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s) .
Dat
/29/98
LISA M DIBERNARDO. ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YOU. PA 17402
717-757-7602
A'M'ORNBY FOR DBPENDANT
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MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS. INC.
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PHILNl!LPKlA PA 19135
(:115) 335-3581
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