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Helga Hood, individually; Anne M.
Cox, Administratrix of the estate of
Gunnar Hood, deceased, in their own
capacity and as assignees of CNA
Insurance Company
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
Plaintiff
vs
1998 -/333 Civil Term
Sheila I, Kuhns, in her capacity as
Administratrix of the Estate of
John W. Kuhns
Defendant
Jury Trial Demanded
Civil Action Law
AFFIDAVIT
I hereby swear or affirm that the Foregoing is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge and/or information and belief.
This is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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sIgnature
May 26, 1998
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WiIIl.m 1'. Dougl.s. Ilsq.
Supreme Courtl.D,H 37926
Dougl.s. Dougl.s & Dougl.s
27 W. High St.
POD 261
C.rllsle I'. 17013
Telephooe 717-243-1790
....Helga..Hoo.a;..in.a1'viduallYi.Ann'e..M':..........'..ln..the..Co.urt"of'Comm'on..Pl'eas..of'......
COX, Administratrix of the estate of Cumberland County Pennsylvania
Gunnar Hood, deceased, in their own
capacity and as assignees of CNA
Insurance Company
Plaintiff
vs
1998 -1333 Civil Term
Sheila I. Kuhns, in her capacity as
Administratrix of the Estate of
John W. Kuhns
Defendant
Jury Trial Demanded
Civil Action Law
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COMPLAINT
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIMS SET
FORTH IN TIlE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE AC/'ION WmUN 'IWENTY DAYS
AFrER THIS COMPLAINT AND N011CE ARE SERVED, BY ENTERING A WRIITEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY A'J1'ORNEY AND FILING IN WRITING wrrn THE COURT
YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJEC'nONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTIl AGAINST YOU. YOU ARE
WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, TIlE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOur YOU AND A
JUDGMENT MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU BY THE COURT WITHOUr FURTHER NOTICE
FOR ANY MONEY CLAIMED IN TIlE COMPLAINT OR FOR ANY OTIlER 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 AFFOR/) ONE, GO TO OR TELEI'HONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH IIELOW TO FIN/) OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELl'.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty A venue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717.249.3166
Date: March 2,1998
By~LQ\~~
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Complaint
1. The plaintiffs are, Helga Hood, Individually, and Anne M. Cox,
Administratrix oE the Estate of Gunnar Hood, in their own capacity and as
assignees of CNA Insurance Company, have a mailing address of 27 W. High
St., Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The defendant is, Sheila I. Kuhns, In her capacity as Administratrix of
the Estate of John W. Kuhns, appointed by the Hegister of Wills in and for
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, with an address oE 315 Patton Road,
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about October 9, 1996, the decedent, Gunnar Hood, was operating
a motor vehicle In an easterly direction on Walnut Bottom Road,
Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
4. On or about October 9, 1996, the decedent, John W. Kuhns, was
operating a motor vehicle In an westerly direction on Walnut Bottom Road,
Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The vehicle operated by John W. Kuhns crossed the centerline and
colIided with the Hood vehicle. Both drivers were killed as a result of the
injuries they sustained in the accident.
6. The vehicle, operated by John W. Kuhns, that struck and killed
Gunnar Hood, was owned by Jess Jones d/b/a J&J Carbide.
7. The accident was caused by the negligence of John W. Kuhns and he
was negligent in the following respects:
a) in failing to maintain a proper lookout;
b) in falling to yield one half of the roadway to oncoming
traffic;
c) in falling to operate his vehicle in the proper lane of
travel.
8. Gunnar Hood is survived by his mother, Helga Hood.
9. Anne M. Cox was appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Gunnar
Hood by the Cumberland County Register of Wills on November 7, 1996.
DOUGLAS, DOUGJ.AS & DOUm.AS
27 W. IIIGII ST.
POD 261
CARLlSI.E PA 17013
TELEPIIONE 717.243.1790
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WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS. ESQ.
Supreme Court J.D.# 37926
GEORGE F, DOUGLAS. 11/. ESQ,
Supreme Court J.D.# 61886
HELGA HOOD, INDIVIDUALLY;
ANNE M. COX, ADMINISTRATRIX OF lliE
ESTATE OF GUNNAR HOOD, DECEASED,
IN TliEIR OWN CAPACITY AND AS ASSIGNEES
OF CNA INSURANCE COMPANY,
IN lliE CoURT OF CoMMON PLEAS a=
OJMBERlAND CoUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
1998 - 1333 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF
VS
OVIL ACTION LAW
SHEILA I. KUHNS, IN HER CAPACfTY
AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF TliE ESTATE a=
JOHN W. KUHNS,
DEFENDANT
To: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
PRAECIPE
For and in consideration of the sum of $35,000.00, the above-captioned
claim is settled, satisfied.and discontinued with prejudice.
Date: !J -- clC) ~ OCJ
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
By
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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