HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1167IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
M. Marie Wilt,
Susan C. Pheiffer,
VS.
Plaintiff
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
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A, D.
PRAECIPE
LAW OFFICES
D~LORE'rO, COSEm'~NO
& Boc~¢.,~
330 LINCOLN WAY EAST
P.O. BOX 866
CHAMBERSI~URG, PA 17201
To: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
Please issue a writ of summons to the Defendant, Susan C. Pheiffer, in the
above captioned action.
DILORETO, COSENTINO
& BOLINGER PC
Date: March 13, 2003
BY~raa~ey H. ~.e~inger /' I
Attorney fo--f Plaintiff I !
330 Lincoln Way East ~,'
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2096
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
M. MARIE WILT
Plaintiff
Vs.
SUSAN C. PHEIFFER
455 SCHLEY ROAD
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
No. 03-1167 CIVIL TERM
In CivilAction-Law
To SUSAN C. PHEIFFER,
You are hereby notified that M. MARIE WILT, the Plaintiff has / have
commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you which you are required to defend
or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Date
(SEAL)
MARCH 14, 2003
CURTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
Attorney:
Name: BRADLEY R. BOLINGER
Address: DILORETO COSENTINO & BOLINGER PC
330 LINCOLN WAY EAST
P O BOX 866
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: 717-264-2096
Supreme Court ID No.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Civil Action - Law
M. Marie Wilt, Plaintiff
#03-1167 Civil Term
VS,
Susan C. Pheiffer, Defendant
NOTICE
· rt If ou wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
You have been su~.d .m_ C__o,u,_.._ ,.,itY~ n twenty (20) days after this Comp. la,.!.nt a..n_d..n.~}!,ce~
followin pages, you must take a(JI. IUH vv ...... ;'~onallw or by attorney and riling In WUUH~
o,,, ~,,n,n,,g,~d hv enterinq a written appeara,u.u. F~,.o. ~-, ,--~, -,,-inst ,,ou You are warned
~.~ ...... , -. . .v ...... I-.i~,ntinn.~ to me claims ~u~ ,u, ....~,* . ·
roceed without you and a judgment may be entered
with the Court your aerensu~ u~
· ' to do so, the case may p ' om la nt or for
that if you fa~l ~ ~ · ..... .~.,.,~.,~.,. ' f ran' money claimed in theC P
against you by the ~Jourz w~nuu, ,-. ...... ot~ce o ~ lose money or property or other
any other claims or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may
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:
Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer
Referral Service
P.O. Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(800) 692-7375 (Pennsylvania Only)
(717) 238-6715 (Outside Pennsylvania)
IN THE cOURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE:- 39TH JUDiCiAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Civil Action - Law
M. Marie Wilt, Plaintiff
#03-1167 Civil Term
VS.
Susan C. Pheiffer,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
NOW comes the Plaintiff, M. Marie Wilt, by and through her attorney, Bradley R.
Bolinger, and for cause of action against the Defendant says: 1.
Plaintiff is M. Marie Wilt, an adult individual living and residing at 300 Main Street,
Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
2.
Defendant is Susan C. Pheiffer, an adult individual living and residing at 455 Schley
Road, Annapolis, Maryland.
3.
On March 23, 2001, at approximately 3:39 p.m., the Plaintiff was the owner and
operator of a 1994 Ford Taurus automobile with Pennsylvania registration ARN5117.
4.
On the date and time above mentioned, the Defendant was the operator of a 1999
Ford Ranger pickup truck with Maryland registration 61 G270. 5.
On the date and time above mentioned, the Defendant was operating the
aforementioned 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck with the permission of its owners, Thomas H.
Pheiffer and Susan G. Pheiffer.
6.
On the date and time above mentioned, the Plaintiff was operating the aforesaid 1994
Ford Taurus automobile west on Pomfret Street in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7.
On the date and time above mentioned, the Defendant was operating the aforesaid
1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck north on Orange Street and was approaching the intersection
of Orange Street and Pomfret Street in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 8.
On the date and time above mentioned, the intersection of Orange Street and Pomfret
Street is governed by a stop sign controlling traffic proceeding north and south on Orange
Street. 9.
On the date and time above mentioned, the Defendant failed to stop at the stop sign at
the intersection of Orange Street and Pomfret Street and entered the intersection striking the left
side of the Plaintiff's automobile.
10.
The above-described collision was solely and proximately caused by the negligence
of the Defendant, said negligence consisting of the following:
A. Her failure to stop the vehicle she was operating before it collided
with the plaintiff's motor vehicle.
, icle n a careless manner and with disregard for
R Her driving her veh ........ ~,.~ ~,,, ratinn her vehicle upon
~' '~hf~ ~nd safetv of others ana in ot[~[ w,o~ ,-,_P~e_.~?,,,.i~
,,,e % ....... r - -- _ .... .~.~n,~erinn nersons anu ~J,U~o,.,.
the highway in a mannu, ~,,u~ ~ = ,-
C. Her failure to maintain control of her vehicle so that she could stop
within the assured clear distance ahead.
· to at the posted stop s gn at the intersection of
er failure to s p · te and time.
(~rangeH~treet and Pomfret Street on the above mentioned da
E. Her violation of Section 3323 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75
Pa. C.S.A. Section 3323.
F. Her violation of Section 3361 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75
Pa. C.S.A. Section 3361.
G. Her violation of Section 3714 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75
Pa. C.S.A. Section 3714.
11.
By reason of the above-described coil sion, the Plaintiff sustained bodily injuries as
fotlows:
A.
B.
C.
D.
A nondisplaced fracture of her left acetabulum;
Development of post-traumatic arthritis in her left hip joint;
Low back pain; and
Trochanteric bursitis in her left hip.
12.
By reason of the injuries sustained by the, plaintiff as above set forth, she was an
inpatient in the Carlisle Hospital from May 7, 2002, through May 24, 2002.
13.
By reason of the injuries sustained by the Plaintiff as above set forth, she underwent
surgery in the nature of a left hip replacement on May 7, 2002, at the Carlisle Hospital. 14.
As a result of her injuries, the Plaintiff has received the following medical attention and
care which has been reasonable and customary in the community where she was treated:
Dates of Treatment
Pro_._~vider
Loft Trostle, M.D.
P.O. Box 913
Route 850
Loysville, PA 17047
David C. Baker, M.D.
19 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
246 Parker Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(inpatient hospitalization)
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
246 Parker Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(rehab hospitalization)
Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(physical therapy)
Carlisle Imaging Associates
101 Noble Boulevard
P.O. Box 100
Carlisle, PA 17013
3/26/01; 3/30/01; 4/3/01; 4/20/01; 5/16/01;
5/30/01; 7/30/01; 9/24/01; 10/24/01; 1/18/02;
1/23/02; 2/13/02; 5/29/02; 6/17/02; 7/22/02;
9/23/02
4/3/01; 4/2.4/01; 6/5/01; 7/3/01; 8/7/01; 10/2/01;
11/12/01; 5/3/02; 5/7/02; 5/30/02; 11/22/02
5/7 - 5/10/02
5/10 -5/24/02
11/20/01
4/3/01; 4/24/01; 4/27/01; 6/5/01; 8/7/01; 10/22/01;
11/1/01; 5/7/02
7. Moffitt Heart Group
1000 North Front Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
8. Carlisle Pathology Associates
P.O. Box 188
Landisville, PA 17538
9. John C. Rodgers, M.D.
One Dunwoody Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
10.
Penn Rehab
2151 Linglestown Road
Suite 240
Harrisburg, PA 17110
11/15/01; 11/21/01
5/7/02
5/7/02
5/11/02; 5/12/02; 5/13/02; 5/14/02; 5/15/02;
5/16/02; 5/17/02; 5/18/02; 5/19/02; 5/20/02;
5/21/02; 5/22/02; 5/23/02; 5/24/02
11. Blue Mountain Anesthesia
Associates
P.O. Box 249
Greencastle, PA 17225
12. Masland Associates
Medical Arts Building
Suite 22
Carlisle, PA 17013
13. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(x-rays)
14. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(x-rays)
15. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(bone scan)
16. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(x-rays)
17. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(x-rays)
18. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(CT scan)
19. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(x-rays and EKG)
20. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(lab tests)
21. Cadisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(ultrasound)
22. Carlisle Hospital
P.O. Box 310
5/7/02
5/20 - 5/23/02
4/3/01
4/24/01
4/27/01
6/5/01
8/7/01
10/22/01
11/1/01
11/12201
11/30/01
4/3O/O2
Carlisle, PA 17013
(lab testS)
23. Carlisle Hospita~
P.O. Box 310
Carlisle, PA 17013
(lab tests)
24. Prescription Expenses
5/28/02
Various
15.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, she has endured
severe physical, emotional, and mental pain, suffering, and inconvenience and will continue to
endure severe physical, emotional, and mental pain, suffering, and inconvenience for the
remainder of her life.
16.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, she has
sustained a permanent injury to her ~eff hip which may cause her to undergo additional surgery
in the nature of a revision to her left hip replacement. 17.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, she will receive
additional medical attention and care and will incur additional medical expenses in an amount
noW unknown.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, M. Marie Wilt, demands damages o! the Defendant in a sum
in excess of the mandatory arbitration limits and costs of suit.
Respectfully submitted,
DILORETO, COSENTINO &
BOLINGER, PC
Date: August _~ I , 2003
Attorney for Plaintiff [
330 Lincoln Way East ~J
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2096
VERIFICATION
I, M. Marie Wilt, the plaintiff herein, hereby affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are based upon information which I have furnished to counsel, as well as
information which has been gathered by counsel and/or by others acting on behalf of myself in
preparation of this Complaint. The language of the Complaint is that of my counsel and not
my own.
have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. To the extent that the content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon
such counsel in making this verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the
aforesaid Complaint are made subject tn the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ~/~1
~a'mtiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
M. Marie Wilt,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
VS.
Susan C. Pheiffer, :
Defendant
#03-1167 Civil Term
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S
NEW MA'I-rER
NOW comes the Plaintiff, M. Marie Wilt:, through her attorney, Bradley R.
Bolinger, and files the within Reply to New Matter as set forth in the Defendant's
Answer to the Plaintiff's Complaint.
18-21.
Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 18 through 21 of the
Defendant's New Matter constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive answer
is required.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands darnages of the Defendant in a sum in
excess of the mandatory arbitration limits and costs of suit.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: October 10, 2003
DILORETO, COSENTINO &
BOLINGER, PC
B ~.~,~Oo rr r~ ;~ fl .o; .P41 ~ 'lff '~)
3;30 Lincoln Way East
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF T~HE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
M. Marie Wilt,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
VS.
#03-1167 Civil Term
Susan C. Pheiffer,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Reply to New Matter of the
Defendant was served this date by depositing same at the post office at
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, first class mail, postage prepaid, on the 10th day of
October, 2003, addressed as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Date: October 10, 2003
DILORETO, COSENTINO &
BOLINGER, PC
'-~radley 4;~E~oling~r, Es(:~ir~
Attorney for Plaintiff ~
Attorney I.D. 42911 ',.J
330 Lincoln Way East
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
PENNSYLVANIA - CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
M. Marie Wilt,
Plaintiff
VS.
Civil Action - Law
#03-1167 Civil Term
Susan C. Pheiffer,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE ANr) DISCONTINUE
To:
Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
Please mark the above-captioned action as ,,settled and discontinued.
DILORETO, COSENTINO &
BOLINGER, PC
Date: ~//~t o /
B I Bradley FL.E~linger, ~-sq~r~
Attorney for Plaintiff
330 Lincoln Way East
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
('717) 264-2096