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Nu, 199H-455 CIVIL GIANT FOOl) STORES, INC., COTT IIEVEI{AGES LISA, INC., lllld AAA VENDING, DEFENDANTS .llIRY TIUAL I>EMANDED NOTlCIA Lc Imn dcnllll1dndo a ustcd cnla corlc, Si ustcd quicrc dcfcndcrsc de cstas demandns cxpucstas cn las pnginns signuicntcs. ustcd ticnc \'icntn (20) dias dc plazo al partir de al fccha de la demnnda y la notificacion. Ustcd debc prcscntnr unn nparicncia escrita 0 en persona a por abogado y archivar cnla carte cn formn cscrita sus delcnsas 0 sus objectiones alas demandas cn contra de su persona. Sen avisado que si ustcd no se fcficndc, la corte tomara mcdidas y pucde una orden contra ustcd sin prcvio aviso 0 notilicacion y por cualquicr queja 0 nkuvui que es pcdido cnla pcticion dc dcmandn. Ustcd pucdo parder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para ustcd. J \ , 1 ) LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDlATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DIMERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEPONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DlRECCION SE EMCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSSGUIA ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumbcrland County Court Administrator Fourlh Floor Cumbcrland County Courthouse Carlisle,l'A 17013 Tclcphonc (717) 240-6200 , , i i 10. Thc cxncl chnngc light of lhc nlllchine wns hrokcn. ellusing livc, opcn elcctrical circuits to bc cXJlosed. II. Thc cXJlosed wircs of'the machine caused Plnintif/: Timolhy Pickel, to be elcctrocuted and to filII to the ground. 12. As a dircctand proximatc resull of the ncgligcnce of all Defcndants, who allowed a dangerous condition to cxist on thc premises, Plaintil1: Timothy Pickel, sustained serious personal injuries. 13. Plnintifl: Timothy Pickel, sustained extensivc and seriolls pcrsonal injuries that rcquired medical treatment. 14. On said date and prior thereto, the muchine wus open to and customurily lIsed by the public. 3 COllNTI TIMOTIIY I'ICKEL v, (;lANT 110(1) STorms, INC. 15. I'lIl'IIgrnphs 1-14 lire ineorplll'ated herein as i r setlbrth at length. 16. Delcndant, Giant Food Slm'es.lne.. was negligenl in allowing live, exposed wires to exisl on the premises, more speci Iieally liS setllll'th below: (a) Delcndant permitted the soda machine to become and remain in a highly dangerous condition. with livc, opcn cleclrical circuits exposed. which existed on the premises of Giant Food Store. (b) Delcndantlililed 10 properly maintain the lIlaehine in a safe condition for the public, who usually and customarily used the machine. and in particular. Plaintiff, Tilllothy Pickel. (c) Delcndant had a duty to properly inspect Ihc machine on a periodic basis for a dangerous condition, such as a broken light and exposed wires. (d) Delcndant litiled to warn the public. and in particular. Plaintiff: Timothy Pickel, of the dangerous condition. 17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff sustained severe injuries. including but notlimitcd to nerve damage and possibly cxploratory surgery. 4 I N, As n dir~~t nnd pl'l1ximat~ r~sull 01' lh~ n~glig~n~~ 01' 1>~lcndnnl, I'lninlirl' hns und~rgon~ gr~at physi~nl pain, discol11llJrt, and l11~nlalanguish,nnd wi II continuc to cndurc thc snmc Ii.,r an imlclinitc pcriod ol'timc inlhc I'ulurc to his grcat physicnl, cmotional,nnd Iinnncinl dctrimcnt and loss. 19. As a dircct and proximatc rcsult ol'thc ncgligcncc ol'Dctendant, Plaintiff has bccn, nnd will in thc futurc bc hindcrcd ti'OI11 attcnding to his daily activitics and dutics, to his grcat dctrimcnt, loss, humiliation, and cmbarl'llssmcnt. 20. As a dircct and proximatc rcsult oCthc negligcnce ofDefcndant, Plaintiffhas suffercd a loss oflifc's plcasurcs, and will continue to suffcr thc samc inlhc future, to his great dctrimcnt and inconvcniencc, 21. As a dircct and proximate rcsult of thc negligcnce of Defendant, Plaintiff has bcen compclled, in order to cffcct a curc for aforesaid injuries, to expcnd moncy for medicinc and medical attcntion. . I 22. As a furlhcr result of Delendant's aforesaid ncgligence, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, sustaincd wage loss. 5 (u) Dcfcnuant fhilcu 10 WUI'I1 thc public. IInd in Plll'liculnl', PllIintil'f: Timuthy Pickcl, of thc dungcrous conuition. 26, As a dircct IInu proximlltc I'csult ofthc IIcgligcncc uf Dcfcnuunt, PlaintiffsuslUincu scvcrc injurics, incluuing but nOllimitcu to ncl'vc umllngc allu possibly cxplorntory sUl'gcry. 27, As a uircct nnu proximalc rcsult of thc ncgligcllcc of Dcfcnuant, PlaintifT has unucrgonc grcat physical pnin, uiscomlorl,nnu mcnlUlanguish.and will continuc to cndurc the samc for an indctinitc pcriod oftimc inthc futul'c 10 his gl'cnt physicnl. cl1lotionnl,anu fillancial uctrimcnt anu loss. 28. As a dircct anu proximatc rcsult of the ncgligencc of Defcnuants, Plaintiff has bcen, anu will in the fUlure bc hinucreu from atlcnuing to his unily activities anu uutics, to his great dctriment, loss, humiliation, anu cmbarrnssmcnt. 29. As a dircct and proximate rcsult of the ncgligcnce of Dcfenuants, Plaintiff has suffcrcd a loss of Iifc's plcasurcs, anu will continuc 10 suffcr the same in thc futurc, to his great uctriment and inconvenience. 7 38. As II direct IIml proximllte result of thc negligence of Delcndants. Plaintiff has suflered II loss of lite's pleasures, IInd will continuc to sufler thc same in the fitture, to his grcat detrimcnt IInd inconvcnicnce. 39. As II dircet and proximutc result ufthe ncgligencc of Dcfendants, Plaintil1'has becn compcllcd, in ordcr to cffcct a cure for aforesaid injurics, to expcnd money for mcdicinc and mcdical attcntion. 40. As a titrthcr result of Defcndant's aforcsaid ncgligcncc, Plaintiff: Timothy Pickcl, sustaincd wagc loss. 41. Plaintiff: Timothy Pickcl. bclieves and therefore, avcrs that his injurics arc scrious, if not pcrmancnt, in naturc. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff: Timothy Pickcl, seeks dalllages from Dcfcndant, in analllount in cxcess of Twenty-fivc thousand ($25.000) dollars. 10 ~ ", \l \ WIIEREFOlm. Plaintiff, Kelly Piekcl, ~eeks danlllge~ fl'lllll Delcndant, in an alllollnt in exce~s of'twenty-Iil'c tholl~and ($25,000) dollars, r COUNT VI KELLY PICKEL v. AAA VENJ)JNG 46. Paragraphs 1-45 lire incorporatcd hercin as if~ct forth at Icngth. , 47. As direct and proximatc rcsult ofDcfcndant's aforcsaid ncgligcncc, Plaintiff, Kelly Pickel, has suffercd a loss of consortium, society, and comfortlrom her husband, Plaintifl: Timothy Pickel. ~ , 1 ! f L ( ,- 12 '., " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this -1J!~y of March. 19CJll, I hcrcby ccrtily that I huve, on this date served the within docul11ent upon the delcndant's counsclund ull counscl ofrccord by scnding u truc und corrcct copy of SUI11C to thcl11 via first cluss Unitcd Stutcs l11u1l. postugc prcpaid, und addrcsscd as follows: Gcorge B. Faller, Jr., Esq. 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',:;. j,',. , , 'r,' ',". - .1,.' ",. t: ',' '. "" '.', '>, '., ""', ,,,',,. ,,~, ,'; " I"" , , -, TIMOTHY PICKEL, and KELLY PICKEL, PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 1998 -li~)J - (i ~ ~,-i.- t. v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW GIANT FOOD STORES, Inc., COTT BEVERAGES USA, Inc.,: and AAA VENDING SERVICES,: Inc., DEFENDANTS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED 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 complaiut or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE PA 17013 (717) 249 3166 14, On said date and prior thereto, the machine was open to and customarily used by the public, COUNT I TIMOTHY PICKEL V. GIANT FOOD STORES. Ino. 15. Paragraphs 1-14 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 16. Defendant, Giant rood Stores, Inc., was negligent in allowing live, exposed wires to exist on the premises, more specifically as set forth below: (a) Defendant permitted the soda machine to become and remain in a highly dangerous condition, with live, open electrical circuits exposed, which existed on the premises of Giant rood Store, (b) Defendant failed to properly maintain the machine in a safe condition for the public, who usually and customarily used the machine, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel. (c) Defendant had a duty to properly inspect the machine on a periodic basis for a dangerous condition, such as a broken light and exposed wires. 4 (d) Defendant failed to warn the public, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, of the dangerous condition. 17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff sustained severe injuries, including but not limited to nerve damage and possibly exploratory surgery. 18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has undergone great physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss. 19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has been, and will in the future be hindered from attending to his daily activities and duties, to his great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment. 20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and inconvenience. 5 21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend money for medicine and medical attention, 22. As a further result of Defendant's aforesaid negligence, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, sustained wage loss, 23, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, believes and therefore, avers that his injuries are serious, if not permanent, in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, seeks damages from Defendant, in an amount in excess of Twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars. COUNT II TIMOTHY PICKEL v. COTT BEVERAGES USA. INC. 24. Paragraphs 1-22 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 6 25, Defendant, Cott Beverages US^, allowing live, exposed wires to exist specifically as set forth below: (a) Defendant permitted the soda machine to become and remain in a highly dangerous condition, with live, open electrical circuits exposed, that existed on the premises of Giant Food Store. (b) Defendant failed to properly maintain the machine in a safe condition for the public, who usually and customarily used the machine, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel. (c) Defendant had a duty to properly inspect the machine on a periodic basis for a dangerous condition, such as a broken light and exposed wires. (d) Defendant failed to warn the public, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, of the dangerous condition. Inc, was negligent in on the premises, more 26. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff sustained severe injuries, including but not limited to nerve damage and possibly exploratory surgery. 27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has undergone great physical pain, discomfort, 7 customarily used the machine, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel. (c) Defendant had a duty to properly inspect the machine on a periodic basis for a dangerous condition, such as a broken light and exposed wires. (d) Defendant failed to warn the public, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, of the dangerous condition. 35. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff sustained severe injuries, including but not limited to nerve damage and possibly exploratory surgery. 36. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has undergone great physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss. 37. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendants, Plaintiff has been, and will in the future be hindered from attending to his daily activities and duties, to his great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment. 10 consortium, society, and comfort from her husband, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kelly Pickel, seeks damages from Defendant, in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars. COUNT VI KELLY PICKEL v. AAA VENDING SERVICES. Inc. 46, Paragraphs 1-45 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 47. As direct and proximate result of Defendant's aforesaid negligence, Plaintiff, Kelly Pickel, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort fronl her husband, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, 13 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP By: Stephen E. Geduldlg, Esquire Attorney Identification No, 43530 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237.7100 Attorneys for Defendant: GIANT FOOD STORES, INC. and COTT BEVERAGES USA, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION - LAW TIMOTHY PICKEL and KELLY PICKEL, Plaintiffs, v, GIANT FOOD STORES, INC., COTT BEVERAGES USA, INC., and AAA VENDING SERVICES, INC, , Defendants. NO. 1998-455 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED BY JURY OF TWELVE PERSONS ENTRY OF APPEARANCE/DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Kindly enter my appearance and demand a jury trial of twelve (12) persons on behalf of Defendants, GIANT FOOD STORES, INC, and THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP ;1 I t f' COTT BEVERAGES USA, INC., in the above-captioned litigation. Dated: February 13, 1998 By: ~ STEPHEN E. GEDULDIG, ESQ. Attorney I,D, No. 43530 305 North Front Street P,O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717)237-7100 Attorney for Defendant, Cott Beverages USA, Inc. ! I:. >- ,.., r.: q; u; -, ,. I_ N 1.1I.r.~ :~) "'..- CJ~::.:' '.::),;.~ f't... ot.. '~..'t( ":ic r~ ,) -:i 9,'; - ..:...... L,")r,. -. .' l"f,j LUC. c" ..J~':: ~L;, co 'I-.'.J' LL;~ Lt.! f l(,j u. I] 6... ". OJ .:s (,) 0\ <.J SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 1998-00455 T COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF ERIE TIMOTHY PICKEL ET AL VS. AAA VENDING SERVICES DEPUTY JAMES CARSON , Sher~ff or Deputy Sheriff of duly sworn according ERIE County, Pennsylvania, who being to law, says, the within COMPLAINT upon AAA VENDING SERV ICES INC def.endant, at 1400:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of February 1998 at 5604 West 26th St. Erie. Pennsylvania 16506 ,ERIE County, Pennsylvania, by handing to GORDON GEHRLEIN OWNER/MGR a true and attElsted copy of the COMPLA-INT and at the same time ~irecting His attention to the contents thereof. was served the , Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So answers: ~R1;;,/2~- .00 .00 .00 .00 $.00 00/00/01211210 by Sworn and.subscribed this J'S~ day of 19 Q\, ,A. D. \~~~~ary NOTARIAL SEAL ." .;- KAREN R. CASS, NolaIY Publlo . City 01 Erie. Erie County M Commlulon Expires Jon, 21, 2002 r THOMAS, THOMAS & HAfER, UP 'ellrey 8, ReUlR, E.qulre 1.0. Numbcll 19616 305 North Front Stree! P.O. 80. 999 Harrl,burg, PA 17100.0999 (717) 255-7639 Allorney for Defendant TIMOTHY PICKEL, and KElLY PICKEl, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 1998.455 CIVIL GIANT FOOD STORES, INC., COIT BEVERAGES USA, INC., and AM VENDING SERVICES, INC., Defendants NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Plaintiffs and their counsel James R. Carroll, Esquire HANDLER AND WIENER P.O. Box 1177 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177 You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within j , twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you. THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Date: ~~ I }' / {/,f 12, Denied. It is denied thilt ilnswering Defendant was negligent. As to the billilnce of the allegations of these paragraphs, ilfter reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof Is demanded. , 3, Denied. After reasonilble Investigation, answering Defendan! is without knowledge COUNT I TIMOTHY PICKEL v. GIANT FOOD STORES. INC. sufficient to form a belief as to the trulh of Ihese allegallons and proof thereof is demanded. , 4. On information and belief, it is admitted that the vending machine was available and customarily used by the public. , 5.-23. These allegations are not addressed to answering Defendant thus no reply is required. COUNT II TIMOTHY PICKEL v. COTT BEVERAGES USA. INC. 24. The answers to Paragraphs 1 Ihrough 22 above are incorporated herein by reference j ( thereto. 25. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029. 26.-31. The allegations of negligence against the answering Defendant are denied. As to the balance of the allegations of these paragraphs, after reasonable investigation, the answering 32. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant Is without Defendant Is without knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. -2- ~ Pickel v, Cott Beverage VERIFICATION I verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer and knowledge and belief, New Matter are true and correct to the best of my information, contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C,S.A. g4904, relating to unsworn f s'fication to authorities. DATED: .Nt A-P-L.{1 '3 I I 't'iS I understand that any false statements MII,LIL ('{-fk.QC!ltlV -\:e_c.t<<I-o..~Z (c l\ f.k.1l'e-nV-"~ 'ill ' I,. 0 'V - . tl A-, I \Io.C ' li':;:,- ..' ,~ "" ~ \n .. I-" .. ;;>.~ UJ~ - S:'" . o\::~ :r: .S~ If' ..... ~.... , ?- c.. c....,.. . 'd- -,!~ - 0 ct. ~'c.") @'" "7g~~ ----:' Jt:L: - fEU.I': CY.: ';bJill -0- N,-C. I'"J c.. ,..;;:: . .~:r' =-~ IL. 0."1 =:> U CTI U ... Ijh/jlc/pll.'ntlllllt"lllckel/lllll ~ TIMOTHY PICKEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW GIANT FOOD STORES, INC" COTT BEVERAGES USA. INC., amI AAA VENDING, : NO. 1998-455 CIVIL Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT. COTT BEVERAGES. USA. INC. To: Defendant, Cott Beverages USA, Inc.. by and through their attorney of record: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP 305 North Front Street; 61h Floor P.O.Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17101 48. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. Should any allegation thefein be deemed factual in nature, said allegations afe specifically denied. i , 49. Denied. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is fequired. Should any allegation therein be deemed factual in natufe, said allegations are specifically denied, " '1 '. i I i I " I'~' ~ . " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this ';).3;d day of Mafch, 1998, I hefeby certify that I have, on this date, served the within Response to New Matter by sending a true and COffect copy of same to his attorney of feCOfd via fifst class United States mall, postage pre-paid and addfessed as follows: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Haffisbufg, PA 17108 HANDLER AND WIENER 'I .\ , ! J i ':j; 'I :"'\ >. C\J ~ '. ~ lr. I, I- N :.s"c u~Q II <. <- 0". .~.., B'o if c_, ;:~ ,l."j' .- g>:' L~;:J I' () - :'~~G3 u .~ WI.;: (">) -.:1z [tllJ n:: '.C ;:~ :r. II.':'; '-'..Il:] t- ::.;; wa.. ...;~ b. 0:0 :::J 0 '" u , .. ,_.-:...., .._. . t:...~+~::;:-::.':","'f'" -. 0I~t'l-<{j~";.')'- ..:"..~ -<<'. ...., '~"'1''''7''~"::":r,,,,,,-''~-"''~ \' t ; \":' ",;' ~ ~~y.- ". -"~~":""""'-""~""'..-rl,n,.,}~..~o; I'~'if, ,.. ...~"t;\'~!""~,J".,( I ., -t,' {','" I,~";r')\' . ,." 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TO THE PROTIiONOTARY OF CUMBERLAl'-"D COUNTY: Please withdraw the appelll1lIlce of MARTS ON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTIO on behalf of Defendant Giant Food Stores, Inc, and enter thc appclll1lIlce of THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER on behalf ofDefcndant Giant Food Slores, Inc, in the above matter. , , J J \ , I By G 1.0. o. 49813 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 i , , , THOMAS //ER By //){;ktttz, Je . y B. Rettig 3 North Front Street 'sburg, PA 17101 (717) 237-7100 l 11 1 Attorneys for Defendant Giant Food Stores, Inc. Dated: 31-'I/9P r, >- (\J r; ; ~ 0 ,." .<': \ wQ - :;1:;: '-)(~ I~.~~ ... !;.J :.~. a:.~_ a:: Lt.~ ~~~ ::s [t~ w ~"'- C'J --)..--. -LU C:: eez W-;E -::: t':Ju.J In 0.. :c ~ II. 0 CO a 0' ,..., F;\FILI:SIDAT AFIU:\LM[)0('9I1I2I1I1,ANS.I\nlm Crealnl:02l2MllW:IO;11 AM RnbnJ: O1ll7~1J().t,0I:5l\rM 106eO,'1I MAR .t ~ ma TIMOTHY PICKEL and KELLY PICKEL, Plaintiffs v. GIANT FOOD STORES, INC., COIT BEVERAGES USA, INC. and AAA VENDING SERVICES, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1998.455 CIVIL JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED ANSWER OF DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES. INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT 1-2. Admitted based on infonnation received. 3. Denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e). 4. Admitted. 5-6. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e). 7. Denied as stated. To the contrary, the machine was not on the premises of Giant Food Stores but was on the sidewalk outside the store, which store was leased by the Defendant Giant. By way of further denial, the machine was not under the sole and exclusive management and maintenance of Defendant Giant. 8-11. It is denied that the Plaintiffs were on the premises of Defendant Giant or that the soda machine was located on the premises leased by Giant. To the contrary, the machine was outside the store which the Defendant Giant leased. As to the remaining avennents of these paragraphs, they are denied pursuant to Pa, R.C.P. 1029(e). 12-14. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e). COUNT I Timothy Pickel v. Giant Food Stores. Inc. 15. The avennents of paragraphs I through 14 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference. 16. Denied as stated. To the contrary, see the avennents contained in paragraphs I though 14, which are hereby incorporated by reference. It is further denied that the Answering Defendant was negligent. By way of further response, it is denied that the Answering Defendant: (a) Pennitted the soda machine to become and remain in a highly dangerous condition, with live, open electrical circuits exposed, which existed on the premises ofOiant Food Stores. (b) Failed to properly maintain the machine in a safe condition for the public, who usually and customarily use the machine, and in particular Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel. (c) Had a duty to properly inspect the machine on a periodic basis for a dangerous condition, such as a broken light and exposed wires. (d) Failed to warn the public, and in particular, Plaintiff, Timothy Pickel, of the allegedly dangerous condition. 17-23. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice. COUNT II Timothy Pickel v. Cott Bevera\1es USA. Inc. 24. The avennents of Paragraphs I through 14 of this Answer arl: hereby incorporated by reference. 25-32. The avennents of these paragraphs refer to a party other than the Answering Defendant and, therefore, no response is required. To the extent a response may be deemed required, these avennents are denied. WHEREFORE, Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice. COUNT III Timothy Pickel v. AAA Vendln!! Services. Inc. 33. The avennents of Paragraphs I through 32 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference. 34-41. The avennents of these paragraphs refer to a party other than the Answering Defendant and, therefore, no response is required. To the extent a response may be deemed required, these avennents are denied. WHEREFORE, Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice. COUNT IV Kelly Pickel v. Giant Food Stores. Inc. 42. The avennents of Paragraphs I through 41 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by reference. 43: Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands judgment In Its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice. COUNT Kelly Pickel v. Coli Beverages USA, Inc. 44. The averments of Paragraphs I through 43 of this Answer are hereby Incorporated by reference. 45. The averments of these paragraphs refer to a party other than the Answering Defendant and, therefore, no response Is required. To the extent a response may be deemed required, these averments are denied. WHEREFORE, Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands judgment In Its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice. COUNT VI Kelly Pickel v. AM Vending Services, Inc. 46. The averments of Paragraphs I through 45 of this Answer are hereby Incorporated by reference. 47.The averments of these paragraphs refer to a party other than the Answering Defendant and, therefore, no response Is required. To the extent a response may be deemed required, these averments are denied. WHEREFORE, Giant Food Stores, Inc. demands jUdgment In Its favor and dismissal of Plaintiff s Complaint with prejudice. Very truly yours, THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP ~ 'h/;'} v .~ ,?,Cc Je rey B. Relllg, Esquire (1, . Number: 19616 P.O. 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