HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0311THIS IS AN ARBITRATION CASE
ASSESSMENT OF JURY DAMAGES IS NOT REQUIRED
JURY TRIAL IS NOT DEMANDED
COFFEY & KAYE
BY: MICHAEL J. OLLEY, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 56118
Suite 718, Two Bala Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-9800
CHARLES O. FREEBY and
DONNA M. FREEBY, h/w
327 S. Washington Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Plaintiff
vs.
JAMES A. ROGERS and
MELISSA A. ROGERS, h/w
57 W. Keller Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant
Attorneys For: Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 03 ?' l ! (? t l I
COMPLAINT - Negligence
2V - Motor Vehicle Accident
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NOTICE
"You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are 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."
LAWYER REFERENCE SERVICE
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
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expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notification. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un
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contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
continuar ]a demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notification. Ademas, la corte puede
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demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted."
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PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL."
SERVICIO DE REFERENCIA LEGAL
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs, Charles O. Freeby and Donna M. Freeby, are husband and wife and are
individual citizens and residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing therein at 327 S.
Washington Street, Mechanicsburg.
2. Defendants, James A. Rogers and Melissa A. Rogers, are husband and wife, and
are individual citizens and residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing therein at 57
W. Keller Street, Mechanicsburg.
3. All the acts alleged to have been done or not to have been done by the
defendants, were done or not done by their respective agents, servants, workmen and/or
employees, acting in the course and scope of their employment for and on behalf of said
defendants.
4. On or about May 22, 2001, at approximately 8:15 a.m., wife-plaintiff was
operating her motor vehicle westbound on Marble Street, at the intersection of Marble and High
Streets, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
5. On the aforementioned date and at the aforementioned time Melissa A. Rogers
was operating a motor vehicle owned by herself and James A. Rogers, southbound on South High
Street, at the aforementioned intersection.
6. On the aforementioned date and at the aforementioned time, as plaintiffs' vehicle
was proceeding through the intersection, the defendants' vehicle entered the same intersection in
disregard of a stop sign.
7. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendants, jointly and
severally, individually and/or by their respective agents, servants, workmen and/or employees, the
defendants' vehicle, which entered the aforementioned intersection without properly obeying the
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stop sign, collided with the plaintiffs' vehicle, resulting in the serious painful and permanent
personal injuries to wife-plaintiff and other injuries to husband-plaintiff as set forth more
particularly hereinafter.
8. At all times material hereto, the wife-plaintiff had selected the full tort option
under 75 Pa. C.S.. 1705 on her motor vehicle insurance policy and by reason of such, the plaintiff
is eligible for and does seek compensation for non-economic loss.
9. The negligence of the defendants, jointly and severally, consisted of the
following:
a. Failing to have said vehicle under proper and adequate control;
b. Operating said vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
C. Failing to maintain the assured clear distance ahead;
d. Failing to take due note of the point and position of the plaintiff upon the
highway;
e. Failing to warn plaintiff,
f. Failing to yield the right-of-way;
g. Failing to regard the rights, safety and position of plaintiff,
h. Violating the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pertaining
to the operation of a motor vehicle under the circumstances;
i. Failure to use due care under the circumstances;
j. Failing to make timely application of the brakes;
k. Continuing to operate her vehicle in such the direction when the
defendant saw, or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have
seen that further operation in that direction would result in injury to the
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plaintiff,
1. Failing to have due regard for other motor vehicles lawfully upon the
highway;
M. Failing to maintain a proper lookout;
n. Improperly entering an intersection;
o. Failing to obey a stop sign or other traffic control device;
P. Entering an intersection despite failing to obey a stop sign;
q. Failing to note the point and position of plaintiffs' vehicle, in the
aforementioned intersection, before proceeding into said intersection.
10. The negligence of defendant James A. Rogers also consisted of the following:
j. Negligently entrusting his motor vehicle to an inexperienced operator;
k. Negligently entrusting his motor vehicle to an unsafe operator;
1. Negligently entrusting his motor vehicle to an unqualified operator;
M. Allowing an inexperienced, unqualified and unsafe operator to drive his
motor vehicle and
n. Failing to ascertain that defendant Melissa A. Rogers should not have
been permitted to operate his motor vehicle.
11. All of the averments set forth in the foregoing paragraphs are incorporated in the
following Causes of Action as though set forth therein at length.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
DONNA M. FREEBY vs. JAMES A. ROGERS AND MELISSA A. ROGERS
12. As a result of the aforesaid, plaintiff has or may incur other financial expenses or
losses which do or may exceed amounts which she may otherwise be entitled to receive, to her
great detriment and loss.
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13. As a result of the aforesaid, plaintiff has been, or will in the future be obliged to
receive and undergo medical attention and care and to expend various sums of money for the
injuries she has suffered and yet may suffer, all of which may exceed the sums recoverable under
the limitations set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Financial Law, Pa.
C.S.A. 1701, et seq. from which excess plaintiff demands recovery from the defendant.
14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, the plaintiff has sustained permanent
diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
15. As a further result of the aforesaid, plaintiff has or may suffer a severe loss of her
earnings and impairment of her earning capacity and power, which such loss of income and/or
impairment of earning capacity or power has or may exceed the sum recoverable under the
limitations set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa.
C.S.A. 1701, et seq. from which excess plaintiff demands recovery from the defendant.
16. As a result of the aforesaid, plaintiff has undergone great physical pain and
mental anguish, and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite time in the future, to
her great detriment and loss.
17. As a result of the aforesaid accident, plaintiff sustained injuries to her body,
including but at this time not limited to, its bones, cells, tissues, nerves, muscles and functions.
Plaintiff sustained injury to her neck; cervical strain; injury to her shoulders; scapula strain; injury
to her left hand; sprain of thumb and wrist; tendinitis of left wrist and thumb; injury to knees;
contusions and abrasions of both knees. Some or all of the above injuries are or may be
permanent in nature. The full extent of plaintiffs injuries are not presently known.
18. As a result of the aforesaid, plaintiffs motor vehicle sustained serious damage.
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SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
CHARLES O. FREEBY v. JAMES A. ROGERS AND MELISSA A. ROGERS
19. As a result of the injuries sustained by wife-plaintiff as aforesaid, husband-
plaintiff has been deprived of the society, companionship and consortium of his wife-plaintiff
herein, and he will be deprived of the same for an indefinite time in the future, to his great
detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, each plaintiff demands judgment against the defendants, jointly and
severally, in a sum not in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). This amount does
require submission to arbitration.
COFFEY & KAYE
BY:
MICHAEL J. OLLEY
Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The Undersigned, having read the attached pleading, verifies that the within pleading is
based on information furnished to counsel, which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of this lawsuit. The language of the pleading is that of counsel and not of signer. Signer
verifies that he/she has read the within pleading and that it is true and correct to the best of the
signer's knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that
of counsel, verifier has relied upon counsel in taking this Verification. The Verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification of authorities.
DONNA M.FREE
DATED: A-?";?q- 12
VERIFICATION
The Undersigned, having read the attached pleading, verifies that the within pleading is
based on information furnished to counsel, which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of this lawsuit. The language of the pleading is that of counsel and not of signer. Signer
verifies that he/she has read the within pleading and that it is true and correct to the best of the
signer's knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that
of counsel, verifier has relied upon counsel in taking this Verification. The Verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification of authorities.
CH ES F EBY
DATED: /- / C °C 3
CASE NO: 2003-00311 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
FREEBY CHARLES O ET AL
VS
ROGERS JAMES A ET AL
JODY SMITH
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
RnC,'RRR JAMFS A
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT , at 1413:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of January , 2003
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
JAMES ROGERS
by handing to
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 6.90
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
34.90
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
01/28/2003
COFFEY & KAYE
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this )J64-? day of Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-00311 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
FREEBY CHARLES 0 ET AL
VS
ROGERS JAMES A ET AL
STEVE WHISTLER
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
ROGERS MELISSA A
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT , at 0930:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of January , 2003
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQ
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
MELISSA A ROGERS
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
01/28/2003
COFFEY & KAYE
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 3 6(L day of
003 A.D.
Jotho otary
By . 0 (I
Deputy Sheriff
CHARLES O FREEBY and DONNA M
FREEBY, h/w,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and MELISSA A.
ROGERS, h/w,
Defendants
NO. 03-311 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please enter the appearance of Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, and Hartman, Osborne &
Rettig, P.C. on behalf of Defendants, James A. Rogers and Melissa A. Rogers, in regard to the
above-captioned action.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
Dated: Z U
By
Jeffrey B. Rettigquire
Supreme Ct. I.D. %16
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3046
Attorneys for Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the
United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Michael J. Olley, Esquire
Coffey & Kaye
Suite 718, Two Bala Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
Dated: a?d?q
1-b-3 By:
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
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CHARLES O. FREEBY and DONNA M.
FREEBY, h/w,
Plaintiffs
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and MELISSA A.
ROGERS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-311
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Charles O. Freeby and Donna M. Freeby, Plaintiffs
c/o Michael J. Olley, Esquire
Coffey & Kaye
Suite 718, Two Bala Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Defendants' Answer
with New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered
against you.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
?ffrey B. Rettig, E-E-4
Supreme Ct. #19610
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3046
Dated: Attorney for Defendants
CHARLES O. FREEBY and DONNA
M. FREEBY, h/w,
Plaintiffs
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and MELISSA A.
ROGERS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-311 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW come the Defendants by their attorneys, Hartman, Osborne & Rettig,
P.C., and answers Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows:
1. It is admitted that the Plaintiffs are who they say they are. As to the balance
of the allegations of this paragraph, after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof and proof is
demanded.
2. Denied. It is denied that the Defendants are husband and wife. To the
contrary, Melissa Rogers is the daughter of James Rogers. It is denied that either Defendant
resides at the addresses as alleged.
3. Denied. Without identifying the alleged agents, servants, workmen and/or
employees, Defendants are unable to respond to this allegation. However, it is specifically
denied that either Defendant was acting as the agent, servant, workman and/or employee of
the other.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied as stated. It is admitted that both vehicles entered into the intersection
and that an accident ensued. It is denied that the Defendants' entered the intersection in
disregard of a stop sign.
7. Denied as stated. The allegations of negligence and carelessness are denied
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029. It is further denied that the Defendants' entered the intersection
without obeying the stop sign. It is admitted that a collision occurred between the Plaintiffs'
vehicle and the Defendants' vehicle. As to the balance of the allegations in this paragraph
regarding Plaintiffs' alleged injuries, after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof and proof is
demanded.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof and proof is demanded.
9. These allegations are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029.
10. These allegations are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029.
11. The foregoing answers are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
DONNA FREEBY V. JAMES A. ROGERS AND MELISSA A. ROGERS
12-18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof and proof is
demanded.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
CHARLES O. FREEBY V. JAMES A. ROGERS AND MELISSA A. ROGERS
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof and proof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendants requests that Count I and II of Plaintiffs' Complaint be
dismissed without cost to them.
NEW MATTER
20. Plaintiffs' claims are subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, the limitations of which are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
21. If Plaintiff is subject to the limited tort option, then her claim for non-
economic damages is barred.
22. Plaintiff has or may have failed to mitigate her damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendants' request that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed
without cost to them.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
Jeffrey B. Rettig, Es ire
Supreme Ct. I.D. #I 616
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3046
Attorneys for Defendants
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VERIFICATION
I, James A. Rogers, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
DEFENDANTS' ANSWERTO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER 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.A. Section 4904 relating to unswom
verification to authorities.
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Dated:-3-%'-
VERIFICATION
I, Melissa A. Rogers, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER 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.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
verification to authorities.
Dated:, "L`_C
Melissa A. Rogers
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the
United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Michael J. Olley, Esquire
Coffey & Kaye
Suite 718, Two Bala Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
Dated: By:
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CHARLES O. FREEBY and DONNA M.
FREEBY, h/w,
Plaintiffs
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and MELISSA A.
ROGERS,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-311
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DISCONTINUANCE PURSUANT TO PA.RC.P. 229(b)
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please enter a Discontinuance as to all claims against Defendant, James A. Rogers
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b) as all parties have consented to said discontinuance. A copy of the
Stipulation to Discontinue is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A".
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
By: ? *.1I
'jeffrey B. Rettig, qu
/ ' reme Ct. # 196'16
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3046
Dated:j 7/63 Attorney for Defendants
EXHIBIT "A"
03/04/2003 12:40
6106673352
CHARLES O. FREEBY and DONNA M.
FREEBY, h/w,
Plaintiffs
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and MELISSA A
ROGERS,
Defendants
COFFEY KAYE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO.03-311 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PAGE 03/03
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW come the Plaintiffs by their attorneys, Michael Olley, Esquire and ffey &
Kaye and the Defendants, by their attorneys, Jeffrey B. Rettig and .Hartman, Osborne & R g, P.C.,
and stipulate to discontinue all claims against Defendant, James Roger pursuant to Rule of th the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. All parties have consented to the discontinu a of all
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claims James Rogers.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this clay serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the
United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Michael J. Olley, Esquire
Coffey & Kaye
Suite 718, Two Bala Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
Dated: By:
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
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BY: MICHAEL J. OLLEY, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 56118
Two Bala Plaza, Suite 718
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-9800 - Telephone
(610) 667-3352 - Telecopier
Attorneys for: Plaintiff(s)
CHARLES O. FREEBY and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DONNA M. FREEBY, h/w CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs Pennsylvania
VS. No. 03-311 Civil Term
JAMES A. ROGERS and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELISSA A. ROGERS, h/w
Defendants JURY TRIAL, DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
Plaintiffs, Charles Freeby and Donna Freeby, by their attorneys Coffey and Kaye, hereby
respond to defendants' New Matter as follows:
20. Denied. The allegations contained within this paragraph constitute conclusions of law
to which no response is required and therefore, the same are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
21. Denied. The allegations contained within this paragraph constitute conclusions of law
to which no response is required and therefore, the same are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
22. Denied. It is specifically denied that plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs respectfully request that defendants' New Matter be stricken and
that judgment be entered in their favor together with costs.
Respectfully submitr_ed,
COFFEY & KAYE
BY:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
MICHAEL J. OLLEY, ESQUIRE, counsel for plaintiff, being duly sworn according to
law, hereby certifies that on March 18, 2003, he served by U.S. First Class Mail, postage pre-paid,
the attached Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' New Matter to the following:
Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
COFFEY & KAYE
BY:
MICHAEL J. O
Atty. I.D. #5611
Two Bala Plazaite 71
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-9800/(610)667-3352(fax)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
DATED: March 18, 2003
VERIFICATION
I, MICHAEL J. OLLEY, ESQUIRE, says that he is counsel for plaintiff in the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' New Matter, and that the facts set forth
therein are true and correct, to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. This
Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
MICHAEL J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
FREEBY
Vs.
NO. 03311
ROGERS
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 JEFFREY B RETTIG, 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).
Date: 04/03/03
JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE
126-128 WALNUT ST
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
717-232-3046
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 335-3653
File #: R297068
By: Susan Tyre
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
FREEBY
Vs.
ROGERS
TO: MICHAEL OLLEY
No. 03311
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: 03/13/03
JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE
126-128 WALNUT ST
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3653
By: Susan Tyre
Enc (s) : Copy of subpoena (s)
Counsel return card
File #: R297068
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COUM OF (2'?M
FREEBY
Vs. ,
ROGERS
03311
File No.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISOOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
REHAB MEDICINE ASSOCS, 5124 E TRINDLE RD, MECHANICSBURG PA 17055
TO:
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents o trE, - -
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MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTION .(A ress
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested t:;
this subpoena, together with the certificate of ccnpliance, to the party making thi:
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea.onablc-
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving thi, subpoena may seek a court orde.-
a-m pe l l i ng you to camp 1 y with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQ
ADDRESS :- 196-12R WALNUT ST
17101
TELEPHONE:
SUPREW- OOURT I D # 215-335-3212
ATTORNEY FOR : 19 616
DEFENDANT
BY THE COURT
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DATE:
Seal of the Court
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
FREEBY
Vs. No. 03311
ROGERS
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR : REHAB MEDICINE ASSOCS
ANY AND ALL RECORDS FROM 1/1/02 TO THE PRESENT.
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: DONNA M FREEBY
ADDRESS: 237 S WASHINGTON ST MECHANCISBURG PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/21/61
SSAN: 177546943
CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced.
[ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search
has been made and that no record of the following documents have
been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):
( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING
( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Date Authorized signature or
REHAB MEDICINE ASSOCS
R297068-01
* * * SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE
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CHARLES 0. FREEBY & DONNA M. FREEBY, h/w ;
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JAMES A. ROGERS & MELISSA A. ROGERS
, counsel for the plaintiffIdt a dWin the above action (or actions),
RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT.
Michael J. Olley
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action Q6k'Alt%W is at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 25,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 0
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as "counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Michael J. Olley, Esquire; Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esq.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
Respec(fully ub 'tt
AND NOW, '?f?" _
foregoing petition, /4_? f &W444-)
Esq., and ?/- ZP.O IF1R41G
actions) as prayed for.
ORDER OF COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-311 CIVIL x-Zr^81t`
,4?3-2!d in consideration of the
Esq.,
, Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action (or
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CHARLES O. FREEBY and
DONNA M. FREEBY,
Husband and Wife
V.
JAMES A. ROGERS and
MELISSA A. ROGERS
IN RE: ARBITRATION
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-311 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT[
AND NOW, March 22, 2004, the Court having been informed that
the above-captioned case has settled prior to hearing, the panel of
arbitrators previously appointed is vacated, and Leslie Fields, Esquire,
Chairman of the Arbitration Panel, shall be paid the sum of $50.00.
/,Ceslie Fields, Esquire
Chairman
,Thomas Flower, Esquire
,Fred Hait, Esquire
Court Administrator
By the Court,
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Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
(Office of the Protbonotarp
Cumberlanb Cnuntp
Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
3 - 3# CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007 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,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
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