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MARK ISENlmRG, I IN "IIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PlaIntiff I CUMBERLAND COUN'I'V, PENNBVLVANIA
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC. , I
Defendant I JURV TRIAL DEMANDED
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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 LOCAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 249 3166
MARK ISENBERG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC. ,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
C 0 M P L A I N T
AND NOW COMES the Plaintiff, MARK ISENBERG, by and through his
attorneys, Schmidt and Ronca, P. C., and respectfully avers as
follows:
PARTIES
1. plaintiff, Mark Isenberg is an adult individual residing
at 216 Hill street, Mount Holly springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2.
Defendant, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.,
(hereinafter "Ruby
Tuesday") is a corporation incorporated under the laws of Georgia
which operates a chain of restaurants one of which is located at
the Hampden Centre in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Prior to April 2, 1996, Ruby Tuesday restaurants were
owned by a series of corporations incorporated in various states.
4. On or about April 2, 1996 various Ruby Tuesday
corporations merged into a single entity, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.,
incorporated under the laws of Georgia with a mailing address of
4721 Morrison Drive, Mobile, Alabama and a registered office at 100
Peachtree street, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.
FACTS
5. On March 25, 1996 at approximately 11:45 p.m. Mark
Isenberg was dining at the Hampden Centre Ruby Tuesday restaurant,
eating an entre consisting of mashed potatoes, chicken, and
shredded onions.
6. Employees of Ruby Tuesday had prepared the meal which
Mark Isenberg was eating on the evening of March 25, 1996.
7. As Mark ISenberg placed a bite food into his mouth and
began to chew, he bit into a sharp stone--about 1/4 inch in
diameter--which had been within the shredded onions.
8. Mark Isenberg did not observe the stone until he bit into
the stone.
9. Mark Isenberg's meal was adulterated by the presence of
the stone, a foreign object, located in the onions.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
10. At all relevant times, Ruby Tuesday employees had a duty
of care to insure that no adulterated food was served to Ruby
Tuesday diners such as Mark Isenberg.
11. At all relevant times, Ruby Tuesday employees had a duty
of care not to serve adulterated food to Mark Isenberg.
12. Ruby Tuesday employees breached their duty of care to
Mark Isenberg on March 25, 1996 by serving to him a meal containing
a stone.
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13. At all relevant times while preparing and serving the
moal to Mark Isenberg, the Ruby Tuesday employees wore acting
within the scope of their duties as employees of Ruby Tuesday.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg has suffered the following
injuries:
a. A broken tooth;
b. Headaches; and
c. Temporomandibular joint disorder.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg has undergone in the past and
will continue to undergo in the future great pain and suffering.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg has expended in the past and
is likely to expend in the future sums of money for medical
expenses.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg has undergone surgery for the
temporomandibular joint disorder.
18. As a result of the surgery made necessary by the
negligence of Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg currently has
developed a lump on the right side of his head which he believes
and therefore avers is permanent in nature.
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19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg has suffered a pormanont
diminution of his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
20. The Plaintiff, Mark Isenberg, has been advised and
therefore avers that the temporomandibular joint disorder from
which he suffers is permanent in nature.
21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Ruby Tuesday employees, Mark Isenberg may suffer in the future loss
of wages and/or a loss of earning capacity due to the permanence of
his injuries.
22. The Defendant, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., is vicariously liable
for the negligence of its employees while acting within the scope
of their employment.
23. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., the survivor corporation after the
April 1996 merger, is liable for the torts of its predecessor
corporations as a successor or survivor corporation.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, MARK ISENBERG, demands jUdgment
against the Defendant, RUBY TUESDAY, INC., in an amount in excess
of the amount required for compulsory arbitration, together with
interest and costs.
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COUNT II - IMPLImD WARRANTY
24. Paragraphs 1 - 23 of this complaint are incorporated
within this Count by reference.
25. According to 13 Pa. C.S. S 2104 (Definitions), a
"merchant" is a person who deals in goods of the kind.
26. On March 25, 1996, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., dealt in and
continues to deal in the serving for value food products for
immediate consumption.
27. On March 25, 1996, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., was a "merchant"
for purposes of applying the Pennsylvania Commercial Code.
28. Title 13 Pa.C.S. S 2314 of the Pennsylvania commercial
Code states:
2314. Implied warranty; merchantability; usage of trade
(a) Sale by merchant.--Unless excluded or modified
(section 2316), a warranty that the goods shall be
merchantable is implied in a contract for their sale if
the seller is a merchant with respect to goods of that
kind. Under this section the serving tor value of food
or drink to be consumed either on the premises or
elsewhere is a sale.
(b) Merchantability standards for goods. --Goods to be
merchantable must be at least such as:
(1) pass without objection in the trade under the
contract description;
(2) in the case of fungible goods, are of fair
average quality within the description;
(3) are fit for the ordinary purposes for which
such goods are used;
(4) run, within the
agreement, of even
within each unit and
variations permitted by the
kind, quality and quantity
among all units involved;
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(5) are adequately contained, packaged, and labeled
as the agroement may require; and
(6) conform to the promises or affirmations of fact
made on the container or label if any.
(c) Course of dealing or usage of trade.--Unless excluded
or modified (section 2316) other implied warranties may
arise from course of dealing or usage of trade.
(Emphasis supplied).
29. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., served for value to Mark Isenberg on
March 25, 1996 a dinner which was to be consumed on the premises of
the Ruby Tuesday restaurant.
30. The serving for value of the above-described dinner was
a "sale" pursuant to 13 Pa.C.S. S 2314.
31. The 13 Pa.C.S. S 2314 sale was entered into between Ruby
Tuesday, Inc., and Mark Isenberg on March 25, 1996.
32. According to 13 Pa. C.S. S 2314, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.,
automatically warranted that the food it served and sold to Mark
Isenberg was fit for its ordinary purpose, immediate consumption.
33. Pursuant to 13 Pa.C.S. ~ 2314 of Pennsylvania's
Commercial Code, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., had a duty of care to serve
Mark Isenberg food which was fit for human consumption on March 25,
1996.
34. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., breached the implied warranty of
merchantability by serving to Mark Isenberg a meal containing a
foreign object which caused the injuries described above.
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35. The presence of the foreign object, a stone, in the
onions of the meal caused the food served to Mark Isenberg on March
25, 1996 to be unfit for human consumption.
36. The breach of warranty by Ruby Tuesday, Inc., was the
actual and proximate cause of Mark Isenberg'S injuries described
above in Count I.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, MARK ISENBERG, demands judgment
against the Defendant, RUBY TUESDAY, INC., in an amount in excess
of the amount required for compulsory arbitration, together with
interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
ON A, P.C.
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SCHMIZ_
By
James . R nca
Att n or Plaintiff
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209 ate Street
HarriSburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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VERIrICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY COUNSEL
I, HARK ISENBERG, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the
foregoing action and that the attached COMPLAINT is based upon
the information which has been gathered by my counsel in
preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the COMPLAINT is
that of counsel and is not mine. I have read the COMPLAINT, and
to the extent it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the
COMPLAINT is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this Verification.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 54904 relating to
unsworn falsifications made to authorities.
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FILE UO. .3154/6<41500
Honorable Edgar B. Bayley
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17011
FeLt to: 240-6462
RE: Mark henberg v. Ruby Tuesday, Ine.
Dear Judge Bayley:
After conducting research on current casc law regarding the issue of Plaintiffs ability to
recover consequential damages under a theory of implied warranty of merchantability, it was
detennined that Plaintiff is entitled to seek both economic and general damages under this theory.
We, therefore, will not be filing a motion or brief regarding this issue.
I also would like to infonn the Court that I am on a trial list for the same week in Franklin
County for a trial that should last one to two days. I wanted to infonn the Court of the possible
scheduling conflict.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or comments.
PWG/rsr
cc: Mr. Richard Pierce, Court Administrator (Fax to: 240-6462)
James R. Ronca, Esquire (Fax to: 232-6467)
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MARK ISENBERG,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
NO. 98-0076 CIVIL TERM
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 23rd day of June, 1999, before Edgar
B. Bayley, Judge, present for the plaintiff was James R. Ronca,
Esquire, and for the defendant, Rebecca S. Rusbatch, Esquire.
Plaintiff maintains he bit into a stone while eating
Tumbleweed Onion Straws at Ruby Tuesdays in Hampden Township on
March 25, 1996. Plaintiff has the stone. Plaintiff alleges
that he suffered a fractured molar and that the injury has
resulted in his incurring bilateral temporomandibular joint
derangement, with primarily right-sided jaw problems. He has
already undergone arthroscopic surgery on the right
temporomandibular joint and has medical bills to date of
$10,753.39. He anticipates further surgery with a likely total
right temporomandibular joint replacement.
Plaintiff seeks special and general damages on
theories of implied warranty of merchantability and negligence.
Defendant denies negligence and maintains that any recovery
under a theory of implied warranty of merchantability is
limited solely to economic damages. Plaintiff will proceed
only on the implied warranty of merchantability if the Court
rules that it is entitled to economic and general damages.
Otherwise, he will proceed on both theories of liability.
Defense counsel shall file a motion accompanied by a brief on
this issue in chambers not later than Wednesday, June 30, and
plaintiff counsel shall file a reply brief in chambers not
later than Tuesday, July 6.
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result of this injury.
Estimated time of trial, two
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James R. Ronca, Esquire
209 state street
Harrisburg, PA 17l0l
For Plaintiff
Rebecca S. Rusbatch, Esquire
240 Grandview Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 civil 1998
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
X. BASIC PACTS AS TO LIABILITY
This is a case of strict products liability and negligence
based on Plaintiff's injuries suffered as a result of eating
adulterated food at the Defendant's restaurant. Plaintif.f, Mark
Isenberg, and a friend, Pietro Leone, went to Ruby Tuesday'S
restaurant located in the Hampden Center in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 1996. The
restaurant is owned by the Defendant, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
Plaintiff and Mr. Leone ordered beverages and an appetizer.
After the appetizer, the men ordered entrees. The Plaintiff
ordered Ruby Tuesday's Ranchero Chicken Dinner which consists of
chicken, mashed potatoes, and onions which are shredded, breaded,
and fried (known as "Tumbleweed Onion Straws"). Plaintiff, Mark
Isenberg was injured when he bit into a stone which was located
in the Tumbleweed Onion straws that he had been served to
Plaintiff by the Ruby Tuesday, Inc., wait staff.
IX. BASIC FACTS AS TO DAMAGES.
Plaintiff suffered a fractured molar which was repaired by
Robert F. Cosgriff, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. Plaintiff also has been
diagnosed with bilateral temporomandibular joint derangement,
with primarily right-sided jaw problems, by Michael T. Reedy,
D.D.S. Plaintiff has undergone arthroscopic surgery on the right
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temporomandibular joint. Plaintiff's total medical bills to date
are $10,753.39. Additional surgery, arthroplasty with
meniscectomy, is believed necessary and had an estimated cost in
1996 of between $14,500.00 and $20,250.00. The Plaintiff is
required to wear a mandibular anterior decompressive splint, has
undergone physical therapy, and eventually is likely to require
total right temporomandibular joint replacement surgery which has
an estimated cost in 1996 of between $15,625.00 and $23,125.00.
Joint replacement surgery would also require the expense of a
prosthetic joint which was estimated by Dr. Reedy to cost between
$5,000.00 and $8,000.00 in 1996. If Plaintiff is required to
undergo both surgeries in the future, Plaintiff's will incur a
minimum of $35,125.00 in additional medical expenses.
Currently, the Plaintiff's jaw locks, he suffers severe
headaches and jaw pain, and cannot eat hard foods without pain
and problems, and continues to wear the orthotic splint at night.
Plaintiff's injury-related headaches occasionally cause him to
miss work and Plaintiff has suffered small wage losses as a
result.
III. PRINCIPAL ISSUES OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES.
Plaintiff was a business invitee of Ruby Tuesday, Inc., at
the time of his injury as he entered the Ruby Tuesday restaurant
as a customer and was seated and served in normal fashion. There
is no direct evidence of when, where, or how the stone got into
the breaded onion straws. Plaintiff's counsel is in possession
of the stone and will present it as an exhibit at trial. Pietro
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Leone will testify that he saw Mark Isenberg take the stone out
of his mouth after attempting to eat the Ranchero Chicken Dinner.
Plaintiff has alleged two theories of liability in this
case, negligence and strict liability. The strict liability
theory is encompassed in Plaintiff's implied warranty of
m:;rChantability alle9ations within the comPlaint.~;laintiff
intends to proceed at trial on the theory of strict liability.
Under the theory of strict liability, evidence of due care by
Ruby Tuesday, Inc., or its employees is irrelevant. Additionally
under the theory of implied warranty/strict liability the
Plaintiff is entitled to all damages which stem from the
Defendant's breach of warranty, inclUding his medical expenses,
pain and SUffering, and other damages.
Defendant has not denied that Plaintiff bit into a stone
that was located in Tumbleweed Onion straws at the subject Ruby
Tuesday restaurant. The Defendant's manager-on-duty, Cathy
Guyer, who investigated the incident has no recollection of the
events of March 25, 1996. Witness Pete Leone will testify that
he heard the "crack" when Mark Isenberg bit the stone and saw the
stone immediately afterward.
The Defendant's theory regarding damages is that a person
cannot suffer bilateral temporomandibular joint derangement as
the result of biting into a hard object on only one side of the
jaw, according to the expert witness report of John R. Zeleznock,
D.M.D. The Defendant's expert agrees that the stone fractured
the Plaintiff's tooth.
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IV. IDmNTITIES or WITNESSES.
Mark Isenberg (liability and damages)
216 Hill street
Mt. Holly springs, PA 17065
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Brenda Brownewell (damages)
216 Hill street
Mt. Holly springs, PA 17065
Rose Isenberg (damages)
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Pietro Leone (liability and damages)
One Penn's Way
Mechanicsburg, pennsylvania 17055
Luigi Leone (damages)
Mama Leone pizza
600 C South state Road
Marysville, PA 17053
Harold Kretzing, M.D.
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
(damages)
Robert F. cosgriff, D.D.S. (liability and damages)
525 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Michael T. Reedy, D.D.S. (liability and damages)
Miller Oral surgery
400 Nationwide Drive
HarriSburg, PA 17110-9755
Dr. J. Rajchel (damages)
Keith Haidet, M.D. (liability and damages)
Magnetic Imaging Center
4665 Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Karen Red, P.T. (damages)
Karkuff, Lennington & Hilbolt Physical Therapy, Inc.
850 South Arlington Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Tracy Mowery, PTA (damages)
Karkuff, Lennington & Hilbolt Physical Therapy, Inc.
850 South Arlington Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Cathy Guyer (liability and damagos)
339 Wests ide Drive, #303
Gaithersburg, MD
Jeffrey Krackow (liability)
37 Valley View Drive
Mountain Top, PA 18707
v. LIST OF EXHIBITS.
1. The stone;
2. The dental, medical, and physical therapy records of
Mark Isenberg, including enlargements;
3. The dental, medical, and physical therapy bills of Mark
Isenberg;
4. Anatomical drawings;
5. Life tables;
6. Medical bill summary;
7. Medical records summary;
8. The orthotic splint;
9. The incident report created by the Defendant's
employees;
10. Preparation instructions for the Tumbleweed Onion
straws;
11. Ruby Tuesday "Kitchen" section of the Ruby Tuesday
Operations Manual;
12. Ruby Tuesday Line/Prep Guide;
13. MRI films and tomograms;
14. Dental x-rays;
15. Income tax returns;
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16. W-2 statements;
17. Diploma.
VI. COPIms or WRITTEN REPORTS or ExpmRT WITNmSSES.
1. Letter in the form of a report written by Michael T.
Reedy, D.D.S., dated November 13, 1996 and Dr. Reedy's medical
records attached as Exhibit A.
vxx. STIPULATIONS OF THE PARTIES REOUESTED.
1. The stone to be used an exhibit is the same stone the
plaintiff bit into at Ruby Tuesday'S.
2. Authenticity of the dental, medical, and physical
therapy records and bills;
3. Authenticity of the MRI films and tomograms;
4. Authenticity of the x-rays;
5. Authenticity of the preparation Instructions for the
Tumbleweed Onion straws;
6. Authenticity of Ruby Tuesday "Kitchen" section of the
Ruby Tuesday Operations Manual;
7. Authenticity of Ruby Tuesday Line/Prep Guide;
8. Authenticity of the incident report created by the
Defendant's employees.
9. Authenticity of Plaintiff'S tax returns.
10. Authenticity of Plaintiff's W-2 statements.
11. Authenticity of Plaintiff's High School Diploma.
12. Authenticity of the orthotic splint.
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plaintiff has made a written demand of $125,000.00.
Defendant has made no offer.
IX. OUTSTANDING LEGAL ISSUES.
Plaintiff intends to proceed to trial on the theory of
strict products liability encompassed within plaintiff's
allegation of breach of implied warranty. Plaintiff expects the
Defendant will argue that Plaintiff's damages are limited to
economic damages under the theory of breach of implied warranty.
Should this Court rule that plaintiff may not collect all
consequential damages under the theory of breach of implied
warranty, then Plaintiff will seek leave to amend the Complaint
to include a claim of strict liability.
Plaintiff intends to file a motion in limine to preclude
Defense testimony regarding due care in preparation of the
Tumbleweed Onion straws and Ruby Tuesday's customs related to
careful preparation of food products on the basis that such
evidence is irrelevant to a claim of strict liability.
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER P.C.
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James R. Ronca
I. D. #25631
Todd D. Getgen
I.D. #80719
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
209 state Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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MARK ISENBERG,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 civil 1998
v.
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIPICATE OP SERVICE
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D. Getgen, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby certify
that I have, this day, served the foregoing Plaintiff's Pre-Trial
Memorandum, by depositing a copy of the same in the United states
Mail, via Certified Mail, postage prepaid, at HarriSburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Attorney for Ruby Tuesday, Inc.:
Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Ave., Ste. 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER P.C.
By /::-Ckf.-D~-A....-
James R. Ronc
I.D. #25631
Todd D. Getgen
I.D. #80719
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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EXHIBIT A
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MICHAEL T. REEDY, D.D.S., Pre.ldent
Board Conlllad
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, D.D.S., M.S.
Board Cer1Jlled
Susquehanna Valley Professional Building. 400 Nationwide Drive. Harrisburg, PA 17110-9755
(717) 657-4400 FAX: (717) 657.4410
November 13, 1996
Mr. John B. Mancke
2233 North Front street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dear Mr. Mancke:
RB: Hark J:seD1:lerg
I have received your letter of November 6th regarding our meeting
on November 5th concerning the patient, Mark Isenberg. I feel
your letter is accurate in outlining our discussions concerning
Mr. Isenberg's injury and treatment.
As you are aware, Mr. Isenberg sustained an injury while dining
at Ruby Tuesday's, resulting in internal derangement of the right
temporomandibular joint. Prior to this incident, the patient had
had no history of temporomandibular joint disorder, and it is
clear from his discussion of the events that the injury of the
right temporomandibular joint resulted from heavy occlusal forces
against a foreign object while masticating.
The internal derangement of the right temporomandibular joint
with anterior dislocation of the meniscus has been confirmed,
both clinically and by magnetic resonance imaging. As a result
of this injury, Mark's ability to have normal jaw functions has
been severely limited, and has resulted in chronic pain of the
joint, headaches, limited ability to open, along with a severe,
loud, early reciprotory click of the right temporomandibular
joint. He was started immediately on a conservative treatment
plan consisting of a mandibular anterior decompression splint and
anti-inflammatory medication. The patient has, in the interim,
developed two episodes of open locking of the right
temporomandibular joint. His conservative therapy was then
supplemented with muscle relaxers during this period.
Mr. Isenberg's pain and cracking of the joint has continued to
increase, and it had been decided, at that time, to perform
arthroscopic surgery with lysis and lavage of the right
temporomandibular joint. Following the arthroscopic surgery, he
has only had one episode of locking, which cccurred on June 2nd
in a closed lock position. He has since been started on
physical therapy, and I have enclosed a copy of the physical
therapist's report for your records. I have recommended that Mr.
Isenberg consider biofeedback and relaxation techniques. He
continues to wear the mandibular decompression splint.
Mark I..Db.rq
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I feel that Mark could benefit from arthrocentesis of the right
temporomandibular joint, consisting of debridement and flushing
of the joint, and placement of a lubricating agent. Hark is
aware that his prognosis is poor and that it will probably be
necessary in the future to perform open joint surgery. However,
Mark is aware that it may not be possible to repair the
dislocated meniscus, therefore requiring a meniscectomy and
arthroplasty of the right temporomandibular joint.
In view of the current status regarding alloplastic materials, we
are limited in the replacement of the meniscus, and therefore,
open joint surgery would be recommended only if Mark'S
temporomandibular joint disorder continues to degenerate to the
point where he can no longer tolerate the pain and dysfunction.
It is not uncommon for temporomandibular joint patients to
undergo multiple surgical procedures, with final surgery
consisting of joint replacement. If arthroplasty with
meniscectomy is necessary for Mark, I would anticipate that the
cost for the surgical professional services would be
approximately $3600 to $4200 for the primary surgeon, plus
surgical assistant fees of 25%. Obviously, this does not include
the cost of hospitalization, which would be between $10,000 to
$15,000 for a 2-3 day hospital stay, plus anesthesia costs. If a
total joint replacement would become necessary, then the cost for
the surgery would be between $4500 and $6500 for the primary
surgeon, plUS 25% for surgical assistant's fees. The hospital
stay would require additional days, and the cost for the
prosthesis would be between $5,000 and $8,000, depending upon
whether or not this is a partial or total joint replacement.
I have discussed with Mark that he cannot look upon open joint
surgery as only a one-time procedure, but that there may be as
many as three or more surgeries of this type over the course of
this disability.
In closing, as you can see, the future for Mark's
temporomandibular joint disability is poor, at best, and he can
only look at this as a permanent disability, which will require
changes in his lifestyle and learning to live with this
disability. I have enclosed copies of the patient's medical
records dated after April 17, 1996, along with a copy of his
present billing status with our practice.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate in
contacting me.
Si~~<
Michael T. Reedy, D.D.S.
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The patient is presently wearing the mandibular decompression splint. He
states thn wltlrthe splInt In ttrere-ts-rl!"lleF ,U1d he I~ dbl" tu u~"rr-
without locking. He states that the click Is Immediately upon opening.
Hoe 3 fee 1 tha-t-w.H:hou-t-the-spHnt-~n-that-he-+s-no t-ab~o-mto-fu.l.l-
excentric occlusion. however this is probably related to some swelling
dill in thp right tpmpnl:llll1andihular jnint. Hh functions are greatly
Improved, especially right and left laterally, and with a maximum Incisal
of 35mm. I feel from his clinical s m toms that the meniscus is more free
now and that t ere as een some m nor pos er or repOSl on ng 0 e
meniscus, in that prior to the surgery he felt that with the splint in
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especially prior to any mastication and to be sure to Ice the joint down
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general anesthetic as Indicated: and that the medical history I have given,l, correct to the best of my knowledge. I have been Intormed of
the allernBUve methods of Irealment. Including no troalment.
I understand the risks and benefits or surgery and
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The esllmated fBB, insurance bttnellts where applicable.
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JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, D.D.S., M.S.
Goard Cer1lf1ed
Susquehenna Valley Professional Building. 400 Nationwldo Drlvo . Horrlsburg. PA 17110-9755
(717) 657.4400 FAX: (717) 657-4410
April 17, 1996
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Dr. Harold Kretzing
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Mark Isenberg
Dear Dr. Kretzing,
I am writing in regards to the patient, Mark Isenberg. The patient, while
eating at a local restaurant, bit down on a hard object resulting in severe pain
to the right temporomandibular joint area. He was seen in the office on April
3rd, as a result of this injury. Auscultation of the right temporomandibular
joint revealed a severe loud early reciperatory click, with deviation of the
mandible to the let side upon opening. The patient was experiencing severe pain
of the right temporomandibular joint radiating into the temporal area. Jaw
function measurements at that time revealed a maximal incisal opening of 45mm,
right lateral 12mm, left lateral 10mm, with a protrusive of 4mm.
Both lateral tomography and magnetic resonance imaging was ordered to
evaluate the temporomandibular joint. I have enclosed a copy of the MRI report
which supports a bilateral internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint
with anterior dislocation of the meniscus. On April 8th I constructed a
mandibular anterior decompression splint. The patient is presently wearing this
orthopedic appliance to relieve the pressure from the temporomandibular joint.
He is being followed on a weekly basis in this acute trauma period. Depending
upon the patient's response to the conservative therapy, it mayor may not be
necessary to either perform arthroscopic surgery or possible open joint surgery
in the future.
I will continue to follow him and keep you abreast of any clinical findings.
S;"'",lY~~~
Michael T. Reedy, D.D.S.
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Susquehanna Valley Prolesslonal Building. 400 Nallonwldo Drive. Harrisburg, PA 17110-975=
(717) 657-4400 FAX: (717) 657.441C
April 17, 1996
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Dr. Harold Kretzing
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Mark Isenberg
Dear Dr. Kretzing,
I am writing in regards to the patient, Mark Isenberg. The patient, while
eating at a local restaurant, bit down on a hard object resulting in severe pain
to the right temporomandibular joint area. He was seen in the office on April
3rd, as a result of this injury. Auscultation of the right temporomandibular
joint revealed a severe loud early reciperatory click, with deviation of the
mandible to the let side upon opening. The patient was experiencing severe pain
of the right temporomandibular joint radiating into the temporal area. Jaw
function measurements at that time revealed a maximal incisal opening of 45mm,
right lateral 12mm, left lateral 10mm, with a protrusive of 4mm.
Both lateral tomography and magnetic resonance imaging was ordered to
evaluate the temporomandibular joint. I have enclosed a copy of the MRI report
which supports a bilateral internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint
with anterior dislocation of the meniscus. On April 8th I constructed a
mandibular anterior decompression splint. The patient is presently wearing this
orthopedic appliance to relieve the pressure from the temporomandibular joint.
He is being followed on a weekly basis in this acute trauma period. Depending
upon the patient's response to the conservative therapy, it mayor may not be
necessary to either perform arthroscopic surgery or possible open joint surgery
in the future.
I will continue to follow him and keep you abreast of any clinical findings.
S"""'Y~~~
Michael T. Reedy, D.D.S.
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CONSE.NT I,'OR OI~AL SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA
HAVE ANY
and/or any oral and
p~ the following
I have been informed of possible alternative methodn of treatment, if any.
It ha's been explained to me that there are certain inh"mnt and potential risks
in any Ireatment plan or procedure, and that in Ihis Gpecific instance such'
operative risks include, but are not limited to:
A. Postoperative discomfort and swelling that may necessitate
several days of at-home recuperation.
B. Bleeding that may be prolonged.
C. Injury to adjacent teeth and fillings.
D. Postoperative infection requiring additional treatmen!.
E. Stretching of the corners of the mouth with resultant cracking
and bruising.
F. Restricted mouth opening for several days or weeks.
G. Decision to leave a small piece of root in the jaw when its
removal would require extensive surgery.
H. Fracture of the jaw.
I. Injury to the nerv~ under the teeth resulting in numbness or
tingling of the chin, lip, cheek, gums and/or tongue on the
opemted side; this may persist for seveml weel(s. months, or
in rare instances, permanently.
Opening into the sinus (a normal cavity situated above the
upper teeth) requiring additionaltreatmen!.
K. Other
I have had an opportunity to discuss my past medical and health history
including any serious problems and/or injuries.
No guarantee or assurance has been given to me that the proposed
treatment will be curative and lor successful to my complete satisfaction.
Due to individual patient differences, there exists a risk of failure, relapse,
selective re-treatment, or worsening of my present condition despite the care
provided. However, it is the doctor's opinion that therapy would be helpful.
and that if this condition persists without treatment or surgery, my present
oral condition will probably worsen in time.
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I agree to cooperate completely with my doctor's recommendations while
I am under his care, realizing that any lack of some could result in a less
than optimum result.
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I understa d-tl:@t certain that certain anesthetic risks which could involve
serious bo i1y injUJy..are Inherent in any procedure '\hat requires a general
or intraven s anesllmUc. I consent to the ad~inistralion of such
anesthetics a may be consid~red necessary. \ .
f,,, I agree and und stand I am n~~"fo. have or I have not ~ad anything to 'eat
...... or drink for 8 hour before my surgery. .
8. "~"Ur.lderstand and agr not to operate a~y vehicle or hazar~ous device for
\ at h:iast twenty-four (2 hours after my release from surgery. I agree not
\ to drive myself home fter surgery and will' have a responsible adult
\ accompany me for a mini um of 4 hours after my discharge from surgery.
\, I have been advised nOJconsume alcohol for at least 2~ ~ours after
'. surgery. ". '. J
9. If any unforese:~'eo.nditiOn hould arise in the course ~i'ihe operation, I
request and authoriZ'EN doctor to do whatever deemed advisable to
maintain my overall health and well being.
6.
I CERTIFY THAT I I.IAYE IIAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO READ AND
FULLY UNDlmSTAND TIm TimMS WITHIN Tim ABOYE CONSENT
AND THE EXPLANATION MAim, AND THAT ALL BLANKS OR
STATEMENTS REQUIRING COMPLKl'ION Wlml': (,'ILLlo:D IN AND
ANY INAPPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS WlmE STRICKI~N BI~FORE I
SI9NED. I ALSO STATE I SPl~AK, READ, AND WRITE ENGLISH.
Lj, "b?' 96
Date
l(, C'.. ~ lJ
Date
Doctor's Signature
Date
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April 4, 1996
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RE: ISENBERG, MARK D.
216 Hill Street
Mt. Holly Sprinqs, PA 17065
AGE: 29
SS#: 262-75-9113
STUDY: MRI of the temporomandibular joints
REFERRING PHYSICIAN:
Michael Reedy, D.D.S.
Right sided jaw pain
Bilateral temporomandibular joint
tomograms, Miller Oral Surgery, 4/3/96
1) T1 oblique coronal
2) T1 oblique sagittal
COMMENTS: The mandibular condyle is low normal in size
bilaterally. There is minor anterior
hypertrophic bony change at the left mandibular condyle. With the
jaw closed, there is anterior meniscal dislocation bilaterally.
The posterior margin of the right meniscus is located at 9:00-10:00
and the posterior margin of the left meniscus is located at 9:00-
9:00. The left meniscus is smaller than the right and there is
medial displacement of both menisci.
CLINICAL HISTORY:
PREVIOUS STUDIES:
MRI PULSE SEQUENCES:
With jaw opening, there is normal anterior motion of the mandibular
condyle on the temporal eminence bilaterally. The left meniscus
remains dislocated anterior to the mandibular condyle and partly
folded. The meniscus is somewhat difficult to visualize on the
right but there is prObable reduction in the sagittal plane.
CONCLUSION: Anterior and medial meniscal dislocation
bilaterally. There is no reduction on the left
with jaw opening and the meniscus remains folded anterior to the
mandibular condyle. There is reduction in the sagittal plane on
the right with jaw opening.
Thank you for referring this patient to us.
Sincerely,
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PROGRESS NOTES A . X /./'.--
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TMJ HISTORY PATIENT QUESTIONNAIRE
RelP.lrud by DOClor
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I No IX) Yes .KI Righi
I No Ki Yes .j:'") Righi
) No Yos RighI
I No 1,<1 DUring cheWing 1\<'"") Righi
I,!C"I DUring extreme opening I,.x- ) Righi
IX I No Yes
Name
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Olhar
Dele
ABOUT YOUR JAW JOINT PAIN?
1. Do you have jaw joint pa,n?
2. Do you have ear pain?
3. Do you have pain in Ihe law. 'ace or neck?
4. Are you aware 01 your jaw making nOises?
5. Do you have any olher joinl problems?
II yes. whal joinls
6. Do you have pain when you chew?
ItS I No I ,1(') Yes
I No 1)<" ) Yes
I}C) No Yes
IKINO Yes
I.A: ) No ( I Yas
I ) Lelluca
7. 00 you have pain when you open Wide or lake a big bite?
a. Do you have pain when you speak?
9. Does the pain or discomfort interfere with your work or other actlvllies?
10. Are certain foodS difficult to Chew?
,1. Do you prefer to chew on one side?
( Y I No I ) Yas
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12. How long has Ihis.problem bOlhered you?
I
13. Must you take medication for the pain or discomfort?
) No
I ;tJ I Yes
14. Have you ever been in an accident or received a blow to the face?
IX) No
Describe Injury
15. Have you ever had your leelh ground on 10 make Ihem fillogelher beller' I )?) No
lrl:'") Rignl
I.X. ' Righi
Right
Oc:asionally
Hard. lough
) Thick sandwl
Righi
) Occasionally
Yes
) Yas 'Ienr
16. Are you aware 0' clenching or grinding your leelh?
IXI No
) I" sleep I In lenslon
17. Has your jaw ever locked?
I No
18. Have you had surgery reqUiring general anesthesia?
I No
1)C I Yes
Specify
k",oJ'"
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5(../r~e"1
19. Do you have any of Ihe loll owing hablls?
I 7') None I I Play muslcalll1slrumenl/slng
I I Fingernail biler () Pipe slem biler
( ) Hand/jaw positIon (I Pencil hllor
Open (Xl Closed
Gum t:hCWOf
I T~lcphonc/shoulder position
WHIr! l)I)f!1l11I,lIllh jlrnCOdWA
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~O, Do Yr)u 11n'lO hl!ncJnchl!!l'
( I f'!onn
I I Qr:r.a!iIlJ"nl
I >' I A''']llla,
( ) SOVflfll
IX' Rlqlll
( ,Loll
( ,80lh
( )(" Fronl'"
IKI Torn~or'"
I I 8.1ck/nllck
I I M,gr.,n"
21. On i1 scali, 01 0.5. WhOf" a rlJfHn5ont!i no POI" i1l1d 5 rqprmH!nl!i mtlrefnl) pl1lfl. tndu:nlo your Pillfllo11fl1.
J. (
2:!. Hovo you h,'IlJ nny ,Junlnl 'NOlk rcccnll'/luxlrnCtlOn5. orthodontics. fillings. ~rowns. denturosl?
No
I y, Yos
23, Do you feelne,vous? Aro YOllunder omollonnllenSlon? I Xl No
I OueSl1onnble
Probable
) Dellnlle
24, Ooes Ihls problem bOlher YOll more?
I I In Ihe morning
( ) Mid "lIernoon
Evening
While trYing 10 sleep
26, Have you had weigh I loss?
I A"l No
) No specllIc lime
~ All ollhe lime
No IX I Yes
I Yes How much
No (A'l Yes
y) No Yes
25. Doos Ihis p,oblem ,,110' your Iofeslyle?
27. Does your TMJ problom crmllo emotional stress?
28. Are you taking any fIlP.dICJllon?
Specily
29. Have you had any other medical problems reQuirlng treatment?
1,,( I No
I Yes
Specily
i
30. Does anyone else In your family have jaw pain?
;V6
(
,
31. List evaluations and lreatments:
Doclor Specrally
Treatment
Effectiveness
Dale
1.
2.
3, _
4.
5,
6,
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mobeles IInsu In
Slomoch Prob. Icersl
Kidney 1:.j
Epiloplic So re~)j
Blockoul 5 ells /
Slroke
V.O.!
I>HYSI L HISTORY: 'NT.
Hun Alto LunD Problelns
Hun Surge Pneumolhorax, 'i'
Chull Arm/ ck Pain Dyspnea \.~';
u.rclse Tolere e .. ASlhme )
Rheumellc fe.er !~1 COPO/Emphysemo
It Pillows al N I f T.B. ~
Anemle (sic cellI Smoklng His ry
Bleeding orders Frequent P. eumonia
H.B.P.! .P. Slnuslti gesllO
I't:.- Nasal FraclUros
P....op VI..I" HR: S. R'
TIME 10
PC
SP
EKG
P.OXIM
Brevltal
Nitrous
Oxy en
Fluolhone
Forane
Demerol
...mentan I
ValJVer.
Atropine
Oecadron
Aneellne
Xylo.
Marc.
Carbo.
Other
Camp.. None
RECOVERY NOTES:
LAST PHYSICAL
FULUPAATDENTURES
Autoimmune Ois.
Or'!9-A1ll1ll1l!S W . ~ED rx
(1'\'I8dicollons. (II.
'Chemolherapy.. .' , t. "
Radiation Therapy I,.!. "y' ;f-j
Slrool Drugs; ~oriol 1/1 . I.. .
ConloclLeny --- :
N.P.O.
Ride
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30 35 40 45 50
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This is 10 certify Ihat I, the undersigned, consent 10 the performing of Oral Surgery as Indicated
on the chart and to the use of local or general anesthellc as Indicated; aod thai dlci1lsl0ry,l
I have given, is correct to the best of my knowledge. ...l. I /1/-1
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Date: !(-I-'lbNurse: J!.. S+dYV..A. Relallon10 Pallenl: ~.
PROGRESS NOTES
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TOCIl: ~pW1'1 vPQ.t TOMO Appolnlmonl Datu:
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Comments:
LATERAL TOMD: EXPOSURE: (~ ttJ
Righi Angle: a 1
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Loll Angle:
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Cut:
Center: -I-~
Cut:
Cenler:
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Cenler
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Cenler
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Lell Angle: ::Jj,
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Cut: iJ
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Center: ..l ';
Angle:
Cut:
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4
5
6
FINAL MEASUREMENT:
a1
38'
lip
Right Anglo:
Cut:
Center:
Dlllerance: Angle:
Cut:
Cenler:
Cenler:
L Clenc~ed, Clenched Wllh Splint, A-- Partial Open
--X:-- Open l\--L0 mm,
Q~
mm,
Fee
s ,345.--
Side 10 Side (RT & L T)
Ins, Paid
PT, PAID S
Type oft NS,
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TOTAL
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POST & SCHELL, ".C.
BY: PAUL W. GREGO, ESQUIRE
/.D. 1139701
240 GRANDVIEW A VENUE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 73 1-1970
FAX: (717) 731-1985
MARK ISENBERG
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff,
v.
NO. 98-76 Civil
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS AS TO LIABILITY
Plaintiff was dining at Ruby Tuesday's on March 25, 1995, and allegedly bit into a sharp
stone that was within a "Tumbleweed Onion Straw." The stone was approximately 1/4 inch
in diameter.
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II. STATEMENT OF FACTS AS TO DAMAGES
Plaintiff sustained a fractured filling of tooth #4 and allegedly sustained bilateral disc
dcrangement of the TMJ joints, requiring arthroscopic surgery and an orthotic splint.
III. PRINCIPAL ISSUES OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
Plaintiff alleges negligence and breach of merchantability against the Defendant. Defendant
contends that it was not negligent as it had procedures in place to prevent such events and
acted reasonably under the circumstances.
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It is the Defendant's position that the deranged discs were not the result of this incident and
are chronic in nature. This is based on an IME by Dr. John Zcleznock.
IV. SUMMARY OF LEGAL ISSUES
None identified at this time.
V. WITNESSES
a. JeITKrackow -- Facts
b. Kathy Gyure -- Facts
c. Dr. John Zeleznock -- Expert
d. Any and all witnesses listed and/or called by PlaintilT
e. Defendant hereby reserves its right to list and/or call additional witnesses, with
reasonable notice being provided
VI. EXHIBITS
a. Medical records of Plaintiff
b. Alleged "pebble" found in the "Tumbleweed Onion Straw"
c. Video tape deposition of Dr. John Zeleznock
d. Any and all exhibits listed and/or introduced by the Plaintiff
e. Defendant hereby reserves its right to list and/or introduce additional exhibits,
with reasonable notice being provided
VII. STATIJS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
No demand has been made to date and no offer has been extended.
Respectfully submitted,
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
PAUL W. GREGO, ESQ.
Counsel for Defendant
Date:~ ,'\" \~<iC)
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CERTIFICATF. OF SERVICE
I, Rebecca S. Rusbatch, an employee for the law finn of Post & Schell, P.C., hereby state that
a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served upon all counsel of record by first
class United States Mail, postage paid, addressed as follows, on the date set forth below:
BY FIRST CLASS MAIL
James R. Ronca, Esq.
Schmidt & Ronca. P. C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg,PA 17101
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Date: June 18,1999
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1998-00075 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ISENBERG MARK
VS.
RUBY TUESDAY INC
BRIAN BARRICK
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania. who
to law, says, the within COMPLAINT
. Sherizz or Deputy Sherifz of
being duly sworn according
was served
upon RUBY TUESDAY INC the
dezendant, at 1527:00 HOURS, on the 12th day oz January
1998 at 4890 CARLISLE PIKE
MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055 . CUMBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to STEPHANIE SFERLAZZA. PERSON IN
CHARGE
a true and attested copy oz the COMPLAINT
together with NOTICE
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sherizz's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Azzidavit
Surcharge
18.00
7.44
.00
2.00
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H. I'homas IUJ.l1e, ShE'rJ.ff
$~/.~~ SCHMIDT AND
01/14/1998
by
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Sworn and~ubscribi9\to bezore me
this N day oz"-==!'....~. y
19 9'r A.D.
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OR\G\NAL
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
BY: PAUL W. GREGO, ESQUIRE
J.D. # 39701
101 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
(717) 232-5931
FAX: (717) 232-9274
MARK ISENBERG
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
v.
t
NO. 98-76 Civil
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance for Defendant, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., in the above-captioned
case.
Respectfully submitted,
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
PAUL W. GREGO, ES
Counsel for Defendant
Date: ;)- J/ -1'1
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Denise M. Valente, an employee for the law firm Post & Schell, P.C., hereby state that
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Entry of Appcarance was scrved upon all counsel of record by
first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the date set forth below:
Bv First Class U,S, Mail:
James R. Ronca, Esquire
SCHMIDT AND RONCA, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17]01
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
~
Denise M. Valente
Dated: .t/II I 'fK
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 civil 1998
MARK ISENBERG,
plaintiff
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: DEFENDANT, RUBY TUESDAY, INC.
c/o Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Ave., suite 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011
IMPORTANT NOTICE
DATE OF NOTICE: April 1, 1998
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO FILE AN ANSWER
TO THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WAS FILED ON
JANUARY 12, 1998. PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL GRANTED THE DEFENDANT AN
ADDITIONAL 30-DAY EXTENSION WHICH HAS EXPIRED. UNLESS YOU ACT
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY
BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING, AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR
PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. 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.
DAYPHIN COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Pennsylvania Bar Association
P. O. Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6715
'i
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT & RONCA, P.C.
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By - ./'1..------
James R. Range.
Attorn~y~forPlaintiff
I 0....#"'256 3Y
:lo9 sta.te Street
Harri~burg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
MARK ISENBERG,
Plaintif f
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 76 civil 1998
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this 1st day of April, 1998, I, James R. Ronca,
Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have
this day served the foregoing ten-day notice of default jUdgment
by depositing two copies of the same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, one copy sent by regular mail and the second
copy sent by certified mail, return receipt requested number
P,+,t~ '11., ,311 g
, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
1
DEFENDANT, RUBY TUESDAY, INC.
c/o Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Ave., suite 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011
J
R.SP.C~"Y SU~itt.'.
SCHMI~ONC~, P.C.
By
Jam~ ~
A~ey or Plaintiff
ID ~25 1
209 S te Street
Har ~sburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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BY: PAUL W. GREGO, ESQUIRE
J.D. # 39701
240 GRANDVIEW A VENUE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 731-1970
FAX: (717) 731-1985
MARK ISENBERG
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
Plaintiff,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 98-76 Civil
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT.
RUBY TUESDAY. INC.
NOW INTO COURT, through undersigned counsel, comes the Defendant, who, in Answer to the
Complaint of the Plaintiff, respectfully represents that:
I. Defendant denies generally, in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e), the allegations in Plaintiff's
Complaint, except, Defendant admits the allegations of paragraph 2 ofthe Complaint.
NEW MATTER
2. The Plaintiff may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
3. The applicable Statute of Limitations may have expired prior to the institution ofthis action.
4. Answering Defendant was not negligent.
S. Any ncts or olllission of Answcring Dcfcndant nllcgcd to constitutc ncgligcncc wcrc not
substnntinl cnuscs or fnctors of thc subjcct incidcntal1l1/or did not rcsult inthc injurics nnd/or losscs nllcgcd
by thc Plnintiff.
6. Thc incidcnt nnd/or dnlllngcs dcscribcd in Plaintifrs Complaint may havc bccn causcd or
contributed to by thc Plaintiff.
7. The ncgligcnt ncts or omissions of othcr individuals and/or cntitics may havc constituted
intcrvening, superseding causcs ofthc damnges and/or injurics allcgcd to havc becn sustained by thc Plaintiff.
8. Thc Plaintiff may havc assumcd the risk.
9. Thc Plaintiffmny have bccn contributorily negligent.
10. The incident, injuries and/or damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiffwcrc not
proximately caused by Answering Defendant.
II. Plaintiff may not havc properly mitigatcd his damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays that the Complaint be dismissed, at the cost of the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
PAUL W. GREGO, ESQ
Attorney for Defendant
Dated: 1- '6 - c;r
Ruby Tue,day. Inc,
717 232 9274 TO 1334~44J066
0&/Oa/08 WBD 23:18 FAX 3343445054
APR 09 '99 111~~ "R P05T1SCHE~~ HaG
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VF.RIFICA TION
I. Angel Robens. Risk Management Coordinator. for the Defendant in the written aetl 3n and
verify that the statements made In the foregoing Answer and New Matter are lnie and correet to the best ormy
knowledge. infonnation and belief, The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made l,ubject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsificlltion to authorities.
ANGEL OBERTS,
~SKMANAGEMENTCOORDmATOR
APR 09 '98 12:26
3343445954
"JAN-20-BB TUE 18: 10 GABMOR I LE AL
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FAX NO. 3348330B81
RUby tU.ldaF. IDe.
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P1aintift I CUJmERLAND COON'llC, Pl!:N1'IsYLVANIA
I CrvIL ACTION - LAW
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RUBY TU!:SQAY, mc., .
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Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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YOO HAVE BEEN SUED rN COURT. If you wieh to defend aqain.t
the claims Bat forth in the toll_in", Slagoll, you :must take action
within twent.y (20) dClYII after thill Complaint llnd Notice ere ..rved,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
tilinq in writing with the Court ~our d~fensos or objections to the
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claims set forth againllb you. You are warned that if you fall to
do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment llIay be
entered aqainat you by the Courc without further notico for any
money claimed in the eoup1aint or for any ot.hor claia or reliet
requested by the Plaint.iff. YoU tnay lose laoney or property or
other rights itn~ortllnt to you.
YOU SHoULD TAKB THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
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NOT HAVE A LAWYllR OR CANNOT AlI'l'ORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONB THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LOCAL HELP.
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IN orHE COURT OF COMMON PLI!'.AS
CUKBERLl\ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
OIVIL ACTION - LnW
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AND NOW COKES the P1aineiff. HARK ISENBERG, by and th",ough hi"
illtt=neys, SchJnidt and Ronca, P.C., .and "'Q"p"'ct:fu~~y aV1lr1ll at;:
tol1ows:
1. P1&.ineiff, Mark Isenberg is an adult individual residing
at 216 Hill St",eet, Hount Holly Spr1nga, Cumberland County,
P..nnsy1vani...
2. Oefendant, Ruby TuesdaY, Inc., (hereinafter "Ruby
Tuesday") is a corporation incorporated under the laws of Georgia
which operates .. chain of restaurants one of whioh is located at
the Hampden Centre in cumberland county, pennsylvania.
3. Prior to April 2, ~996, Ruby Tuesday restauranl:.s were
owned by a series of corporationlll incorporated in various states.
4. On or about April 2, 1996 various RUby TueSday
corporations merged into a single entity, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.,
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incorporated under the laws or Georgia with a mailing address ot
4721 Morrison Drive, Nobile, .Alabama and a. registered office at 100
Peachtree street, Atlanta, Fulton couhty, Georgia.
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6. on Kat:'ch as, UIl6, at: Ilppro!CiDat..ly 11:415 p.m. Mark
rlle~t:'g was dining at. the Halllpdon Centre Ruby Tu....day t:'QItt.aurant,
eat1ng an entra 00ris1111t1ng of mashed potat:0811, ohicksn, and
dhredded on10n..
6. Bmployees at Ruby Tu'osday had l>t:'opal:"9d the lI\Gal which
Mark Is~nber9 vas eating on tho ovening of March 25, 1996.
1. Ad Hark XOQnborg plaaRd a btt... faad into hilt mouth and
!:lagan to chew, he b1t into a shilrp etone.,-about 1/4. inoh in
diamet.el:"--which had be..n within thA shrAddAd onione.
8. Mark Isenberg did not. observe ths Gton.. until hA bit into
tho stone.
9. Mark 3:oanbarg'g m9a1 was adultarated by tho pl:"oaenoe of
t.hA atone, a ~oreiqn ObjDct, 10cat9d in tho onions.
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10. At all relevant times, Ruby Tuesday employees had a duty
ot care to insure that no adultorated toad was served t.o Ruby
Tuesday diners such as Mark Isenberg.
11. I\t all 1:'elevant times, Ruby TUBsday employees had a duty
of care not to serve adulterated food to Hark Isenberq.
12. Ruby Tuesday employees breached their duty 'or care to
Mark rGcnbarg on March 25, 1996 by sorv!ng to him a meal containinll
a &tone.
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13. At all relevant timao whilo proparinq an~ Aorvinq the
aiaal tg Mllrk I.enber<J, tho 'Ruby Tw...day _p1oy.as ToIere Acting
within tho acop. of their duties ao omployeos ot Ruby Tuesday.
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14. As a direct and proximato reolt1 t of the nagliqencA of
Ruby TuGSlc.\...y <".pIoyaa. , Nark r.."nberg hae sutterod the fOllowinq
injurieSl
a. A brokon tooth;
b. HQadaehoO; anC!
c. Temporomandibular joint disorder. .
15. As a direct and proximate result of tho neqligance of
Ruby Tuosday omployees, Mark :Isenberg has undcu:qono in the past and
will oontinue to. undergo in tho futuro great pain and Buffering.
16. As a direot Bnd llroximat:e result of tho negligence ot
Ruby Tue"c;lay mnployol!ll!l, Kn",k :r..anbarq has expnndod in the past and
is J.ikely to BXpend in the future sums of money tor medical
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11. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence or
Ruby '1'Qesday employeos, Mark :Isenbe~g hag underqona l!Iurqery fot' the
temporomandibular joint disorder.
lB. As a result of the GUt'gery' made necessary bl( tile
negligence of RUby Tuesday employees. Mark Isenberg currentlY has
developed a lump 'on tho r~9ht side of his head which he believes
and therafore avers is permanent in nature.
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19. A.. dir8c~ and proximate ~8B~lt ot tho noqllgenr.e ot
Ruby Tuuuday alDplayeee, Ma~k Iaanborq hag Gutferecl a perm.non!:
dlll\inutloll o~ his ability t:o enjoy lito and lifo'G p10aau~e...
20. The plaint.iff', Mark Iaon1lot'q, haa boen adviaed and
tharel'or. aVC1:B that tho t:elllporolllllndibulal:' joint disorder from
which.ho sutfars ia p~anent in natura.
21. As, a diroot. and proximato ~Qoult of tho noq1iqence of
Ruby TUClSdllY CllIployeoo., Mark Iaenberg' llIay r:uttor in t.ho future loss
of we.,_ and/o". a lOaD of OIlI:''1in9 CUlpaoit:y duo ~o tho pOl:'lllanonco of
his injuries.
22. 'rh. Ocfendt\nt, Ruby '1'u....day, Inc., ia vicariously liable
for the neqligence of it.s employees whi10 acting within the soope
of their employment.
23. Ruby Tuesday, Inc., the survival' corporation after ~h~
April ~!iI!illl merger, i:l liable for the torts ot its predecessor
corporations as a successor or survivor corporation.
I9HERE'ORE, the Plaintiff, KARX l'SENBBRG, demands juclgment
aqainst the Defendant, RUBY TUESDAY, INC., in an amount in excess
of the amount required for compulsory arbitration, together with.
interest and costs.
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24. paragraph.. 1 - :n of this complaint "ra incorporated
within this count by reference.
25. Aoco~aln9 to 13 Pa. c.S. S 2104 (Definitions), a
"lIlClJ:chant" is a person who deal!! in goodll ot the kind.
:zEi. On Hllr,?h ::l!S, 19~G , Ruby TUesday, Inc.. dealt: in and
continues to deal in th.. S:Brvinq for value tood prOducts fot'
immedLate conBumption.
27. On March 25, 1\196, Ruby TUesday, Inc., was a "lIIeJ:chantll
for purposes of applying tho p~nnsVlvania Co~ercial Coda.
28. Titla 13 pa.C.S. ~ 2314 of tho ponnsylvania commorcia1
Code states:
2314. :ElIlpl1eoS WUl:Bnt:y; IIlllrchanta1:l1lity: usage of trade
(a) Sa10 by lIlorehant.--UnlBss eXcluded or 1II0difiocl
(section 2316). a warranty ,that tho goods shall bo
lIIe~chantable is implied in a contract for thoir sale if
the seller i. a marOhant wi~h reBpoct to goods of that
kind. tlJlileJ:' this section tho sorving for value o~ foooS
or 4J:iJlk to ))e consumed either OD the >>remises or
elsewhere is a ~alo.
(b) Merchantability standards for qoods.--Goods to be
lIlerchantab1e must be at least such as:
(1) pass without objection in tho trade unde~ the
contract description:
(2) in the case of funqib1e qoods. are of fair
averaqe quality within the description:
(3) are tit for the orcl:l.DII%Jf' pw:poses for .bioh
suoh goods are used;
(4) run, within the variations permitted by the
aqreement, of even kipd, quality and quantity
within each unit and among all units involved;
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(5) are adequatelY conta1no~, packaqed, Rn~ lRbnlod
aQ thA agrnAmant .BY roquire; and
(ll) QonCorm to the prOmi80G or ar~lrm.tion. ot tact
made on tho Qontalnor or label if any.
(a) Course ot doa1ing or UIU3go or tradQ.--unles8 E!xclUll,!d
or modified, (onction 2316) other implied warrantioB may
ariae from oourDO of doa1ing or usago of trade.
(Emphasis supplied).
29. Ruby Tunsday, Inc., nerved for "aluo to Mark Isenberg on
March 25, 1996 a dinner whioh was to bo oonsumed on tho prol1lisClS of
the Ruby ~ue8day restaurant:.
30. The Ger~ing for v~lue of tho'above-deGcribod dinner was
a ..al.... purouak>t: ~ 13 Pa.C.S- S 2314.
31. The 13'~a.C.S. 52314 aale was en~BrBd into betweon Ruby
Tueddar' Inc., and Mark Isonberg on March 25, 1996.
32. l\ccoJ:4inCl to 13 Pa. C.S. S 23l.4, Ruby 'l'uesday, 1nO.,
automaticallY warranted that: the food it served and sold to Mark
Isenberg was tit for its ordinary purpose, immediate consumption.
33. Pursuant to 13 Pa.C.S. S 2314 of Pennsylvania's
commercial. Code, Ruby'l'ussday, Inc., had a duty of care to serve
Marie Isenberg food which was r1 t tor human consumption on March 25,
19!16-
34. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. , breached the implied warranty of
merchantability by serving to Mark Isenherq a meal containing a
foreign object whioh caused the injuries deac~ibed above.
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:11;. Tho prellonoG of tho foroign objeot, .. IItono, in tho
onlonll ot the IDeal caused the. tood nervod to Hark t..enber~ on KarC;1b
25, 1996 to be unfit for human conB~pt:ion.
36. Th.e br....eh of w~anty by Ruby TUBnday, rno., wall the
actual and proximate caUse of Hark Isenber~'s injurie.. dooeribo4
above in CoWlt I.
WHERBFORE, the Plaint.iff, HARR ISENBERG, dl!llland.. jlld911ent
againet t.he Defendant, RUBY ~UESDAY, INC., in an a~ount in QXCQSS
at the amount required for compulsory arbitrat.ion, together with
int:Brellt and oost.s.
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Respectfully submitted,
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fOI:'GC1oing action lUld that the attached COHPLAIIr1' is bal5e4 upon
tho illtormatl011 which has ~en gathered hy lilY oounsel in
pt"eparatlon of thio lavsuit. The languaqe ot the COHPLIU1n' is
that of counsel and 1s not mine. X !lave read tho COMPLAINT, and
to tho o1d::ent: it is !lased upon information which :I have CjJiVtil to
.Y counsBl, it is true and corroct to tho llest ot my knowledge,
information, and heU.f. To the extent that tho oontents of the
COMPLAIN'l' 1. that: of ooUnQol, r have :ra1iea upon counsel in
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r understand that int:antional. false sta1;elIIents herein are
made subjoot ~o ~. ponaltios or 18 Pa.C.s_ 54904 rOlat1ng to
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CERTIFICATE OF SElWin:
I, Denise M. Valente. un employee for the luw finn of Post & Schell, P.C., hereby stute tlUlt u true and
correct copy of the foregoing Answer with New Muller wus served upon ull counsel of record by first class
United States Mail, postage paid. addressed us follows, on the dute set forth bclow:
BY FIRST CLASS MAIL
James R. Ronca, Esquire
SCHMIDT AND RONCA, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
POST & SCHELL, P.C.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 civil 1998
MARK ISENBERG,
Plaintiff
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, 'jh day of /1.1\', (J
AND NOW, this (j) f..,V/~
, 1998, I, Todd D.
Getgen, Attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have, this
day, served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIPP'S RESPONSE TO
DEPENDANT'S REQUEST POR PRODUCITON 01' DOCUM!NTS by depositing same
in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Ave., ste. 100
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SCHMIDT AND RONCA, P.C.
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James R. Ronca~'
I.D. No. 25631
Todd D. Getgen
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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MARK ISENBERG,
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
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PLAINTIPP'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S HEW MATTER
2. paragraph 2 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
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is necessary.
3. Paragraph 3 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is necessary.
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paragraph 4 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
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is necessary.
5. Paragraph 5 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is necessary.
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6. Denied. plaintiff in no way contributed to his
injuries caused by the adulterated food. By way of further
answer, plaintiff incorporates herein the allegations contained
within his Complaint.
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8. Paragraph 8 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleadinq
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9. Paragraph 9 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
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is necessary.
1~. Paragraph 10 of Defendant's New Matter avers no new
facts and is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is necessary.
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11. Denied. Paragraph 11 of Defendant's New Matter is a
factual conclusion which is unsupported by the allegations of
facts contained within the pleadings. Therefore, the responding
plaintiff denies the allegation that he failed to mitigate
damages and demands specific proof of such allegation at trial.
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VERIFICATION
I, JAMES R. RONCA, verify that I am attorney of record for the
Plaintiff, and that the PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT RUBY TUESDAY, INC., is based on facts that are not within
the knowledge of the Plaintiff, but rather is based upon the record
or facts solely within the knowledge of the attorney. For that
reason, I make this Verification on Plaintiff's behalf.
I verify that the facts contained in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
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belief.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 54904 relating to unsworn
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 civil 1998
RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OP SERVICE
AND NOW, this ;;/JI day of /2jJ/iLt
, 1998, I, James
R. Ronca, Attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have, this
day, served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW
MATTER OF DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, at HarriSburg, PennSYlvania, addressed to:
Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
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NO. 76 Civil 1998
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Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Il~day of {Yl(}...'(f- , 1998, I, James
R. Ronca, Attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have this
day served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFF'S ANSWERS TO
INTERROGATORIES OF DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Paul W. Grego, Esq.
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this \.)~day of ~ ' 1998, I, Todd D.
Getgen, Attorney for plaintiff, hereby certify that I have, this
day, served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT RUBY TUESDAY, INC.,
by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage
prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Paul W. Grego, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Ave., ste. 100
camp Hill, PA 17011
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 Civil 1998
MARK ISENBERG,
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 Civil 199B
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 76 Civil 1998
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Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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( XX) for JURY trial at the nexl lerm of civil cour!.
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CAPTION OF CASE
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MA~K ISENBERG,
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Trespass
Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
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Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: .'!i1me.!'l_R..~_..~onca,
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