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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
DAVID J. KEEGAN
VS.
STEVEN CAPUANO, A/K/A STEVE
CAPUANO, AND LANDIS, IN::.,
AlK/AI LANDIS COMPANY,
AlK/A LANDIS COMPANY, IN::.
P.O.BOX 196
MT. HOLLY SPRIN3S, PA 17065
Court or Commoll Pleas
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Landis Conpany, Inc.
You are hereby notified that
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the Plaintiff haS commenced an action in ______Civil nr+i nn_::...La.w.____________________________
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
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By: C. Roy Weidner. Jr.
1.1>. No, 1'15.'0
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P.O. Box 10'1
I.emoyne, Pennsylvania 1704J.OIOl)
(717) 7f1l-4540
Allorneys fllr Defendants
DAVID J, KEEGAN.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 98-4516 CIVIL TERM
Plaintiff
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN CAPUANO a/k/a STEVE CAPUANO
and LANDIS. INC, a/k/a LANDIS COMPANY
a/k/a LANDIS COMPANY. INC.,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
APPEARANCE
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AND NOW, this 7/ day of March. 2000, enter the appearance of C, ROY WEIDNER, JR., 1.0.
19530 on behalf of Defendants in the above captioned suit.
UFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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I.D. No, 11)530
30 I Market Street
P.O, Bo.~ IO!)
LC/11oyne. Pcnnsylvania 17043-0 I ()I)
(717) 761-4540
Athlrneys lill' Dcfcndants
DAVID J, KEEGAN.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO, 98-4516 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN CAPUANO a/kJa STEVE CAPUANO
and LANDIS. INC. a/kJa LANDIS COMPANY
a/kJa LANDIS COMPANY. INC,.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO ISSUE RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this /f!!-day of June. 2000, please issue a rule to Plaintiff to file his complaint within
twenty (20) days of the date of service thereof, or suffer judgment of non pros.
JOHNSO
FFIE. STEWART & WEIDNER
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RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
AND NOW, this .:lD-+~ay of June, 2000. a Rule is hereby issued to you to file your complaint in the
above-captioned action within twenty (20) days of the date of service hereof. or suffer judgment of non pros.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
David J. Keegan,
Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff
vs.
98-4516 Civil Term
Steven Capuano, alk/a Steve Capuano,
and Landis, Inc., alk/a Landis Company,
alk/a Landis Company, Inc.,
Defendants
COMPLAINT
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NOW comes the Plaintiff, David J. Keegan, by and through his attorneys,
DiLoreto, Cosentino & Bolinger, PC, and for cause of action against the Defendants
says:
1.
The Plaintiff is David J. Keegan, an adult individual living and residing at 3810
Fairhaven Avenue, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland 21226.
2.
The Defendant, Steven Capuano, all</a Steve Capuano, is an adult individual
living and residing at Woodcroft Drive, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17065.
3.
The Defendant, Landis, Inc., all</a Landis Company, all</a Landis Company, Inc.,
hereinafter referred to as "Landis". is a corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its registered office located at P.O. Box
196, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
4.
At all times pertinent hereto, Defendant Capuano was acting as a servant, agent,
and employee of Defendant Landis.
5.
At all times perlinent hereto, Defendant Capuano was acting within the course and
scope of his employment with Defendant Landis.
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On or about August 20, 1996. the Plaintiff was employed as a laborer in the
Erection Department of Strescon Industries. He was working on the construction of a
multi-unit building to house students on the campus of Messiah College in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
7.
On or about August 20, 1996, the Defendant Landis, was the owner of a crane
being operated by Defendant Capuano on the above-described construction site on
the campus of Messiah College in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8.
On said date, the aforesaid crane was under the care, custody, and control of
Defendant Capuano.
9,
On said date, the Plaintiff was working in the general proximity of the Defendant's
crane when the Defendant, Steven Capuano, negligently caused several heavy
outrigger platforms to fall from the crane onto the Claimant's legs.
10.
The above-described incident was solely and proximately caused by the
negligence of the Defendant, Steven Capuano, servant, agent, and employee of
Defendant Landis, said negligence consisting of the following:
A. Failing to perform reasonable and appropriate inspections of
the crane, its choker, and its cable to make sure that they were all i1
appropriate working order.
S. Negligently hoisting the outrigger platforms in a manner unsafe
for any workers working within the general proximity of the Defendants'
crane.
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C. Failing to secure the area around the crane prior to attempting to
move the outrigger platforms.
D. Failing to take adequate safety precautions to protect the
Plaintiff from injury while operating the crane.
~. Negligently securing the outrigger platforms to the crane cable
Instead of onto the crane,
F. Negligently failing to operate the crane within applicable state
and federal governmental and industry safety standards.
G. In operating the crane in a reckless manner with careless
disregard for the rights and safety of other workers in the vicinity.
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330 UNCOLN WAY EAST
P,O. BOX S66
CHMtElERSBUAG, FA 17201
11.
As a result of the above-described accident, the Plaintiff suslained bodily injuries
as follows:
A. Open fracture of his left tibia;
B. Open fracture of his left fibula;
C. Fracture of his right ankle;
D. Dislocated left shoulder;
E. Closed head injury;
F. Numerous infections to his left leg.
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As a result of his injuries, the Plaintiff has received the following medical attention
and care which has been reasonable and customary in the community where he was
treated. Additionally, he has incurred liability for payment of the following medical bills for
that medical attention and care in the sums indicated which are reasonable and customary
in the community where he was treated:
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Medical Provider
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Dates of Treatment
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$19,130.18
8/20/96 - 8/28/96
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Hershey Medical Center
(Inpatient Stay)
Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA 17033
1,420.00
8/27/96; 9/3/96; 9/13/96;
10/7/96; 11/7/96;
11/11/96
8/20/96; 8/21/96; 10/7/96;
11/7/96; 11/11/96
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1,280.00
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Hershey Medical Center
Division of Diagnostic Radiology
Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey Medical Center
Division of Vascular Studies
Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey Medical Center
Division of Orthopaedics
Hershey, PA 17033
Hershey Medical Center
Division of General Surgery
Hershey, PA 17033
960.00
8/20/96; 8/21/96; 8/24/96
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350.00
8/23/96; 8/26/96
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5,980.00
8/20/96; 11/11/96
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7. Hershey Medical Center 1 ,523,20 8/20/96
Division of Anesthesia
Hershey, PA 17033
8. Hershey Medical Center 45.00 8/20/96
:' Division of E.R.
" Hershey, PA 17033
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, Division of Psychological Consultants
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[, P.O. Box 2016
Ii Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Ii 137 Pleasant Mill Road 12/29/96
II Owings Mills, MD 21117
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I 429 South 18th Street
I Camp Hill, PA 17011
I 8/20/96
I 15. West Shore Emergency Medical 884.26
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
16. Cardiovascular Surgical Institute 324.00 9/7/96
423 North 21st Street
I Camp Hill, PA 17011
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I 17. Lutheran Home Care 1,246.84 9/6/96 - 9/11/96
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Ii 2700 Luther Drive
I Chambersburg, PA 17201
II 18. Chambersburg Hospital 1 ,216.00 10/10/96 - 11/8/96
112 North Seventh Street
II Chambersburg, PA 17201
19. Manahan's Taxi Service 130.95 11/11/96; 11/22/96
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DILORETO. CoSENlNO
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330UNCOLNWAVEAST
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9413 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234-3146
21. Spectrum Emergency Care, Inc. 121.00 12/4/96
P.O. Box 955396
SI. Louis, MO 63195
22. University of Maryland Emergency 220,00 12/6/96; 12/11/96
Associates
P.O. Box 73276
Baltimore, MD 21273-0276
" 23. University of Maryland Diagnostic 177.00 12/6/96; 12/10/96; 1/9/97
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H Baltimore, MD 21203
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Baltimore, MD 21234
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29 South Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
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CHNABERSBURG,PA 17201 Baltimore, MD 21201
32. University of Maryland Modical 219.93 12/11/96
Center
29 South Greeno Street
Ballimore. MD 21201
33. University of Maryland Medical 310,72 1/9/97
Center
29 South Greene Street
Ballimore, MD 21201
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CHAMBERSBUAG,PA 17201
43. Univorslty of Maryland Modical
Centor
29 South Groono Stroot
Baltimore, MD 21201
44. Univorsity of Maryland Modical
Conter
29 South Greono Stroet
Ballimore, MD 21201
45. University of Maryland Medical
Center
29 South Groene Street
Ballimore, MD 21201
46. University of Maryland Medical
Center
29 South Greene Street
Ballimore, MD 21201
47. University of Maryland Medical
Center
29 South Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
TOTAL:
194.05 3/10/D8
2,612.29 6/10/98
28.96 7/14/98
26,36 9/8/98
29.71 9/29/98
$81,271.47
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By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, he has
sustained permanent disfigurement in the nature of scars on both legs.
14.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, he has
sustained permanent injuries to both of his legs.
15.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, he will need
additional medical care and attention at a cost unknown to him at this time.
16.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, he has
endured severe physical, emotional, and mental pain, suffering, inconvenience, and
disfigurement and will continue to endure severe physical, emotional, and mental pain,
suffering, inconvenience, and disfigurement for a period of time now unknown.
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330UNCOLNWAYEAST
P,O, BOX 866
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Atlhe time of the injuries above set forth, the Plaintiff was employed by Strescon
Industries as a laborer in the Erection Department with an annual wage of $27,872.00.
He was unable to work for a significant amount of time since the date of the accident and
sustained a loss of wages.
18.
By reason of the injuries to the Plaintiff sustained as above set forth, he has
sustained a loss of his earning capacity in the amount of $250,474.00.
19.
The Claimant has received indemnity and medical workers' compensation
benefits from The PMA Group in the amount of $112,486.74 to date. The PMA Group
has exerted a statutory lien in regard to all amounts expended on Plaintiff's behalf.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David J. Keegan, demands damages of the
Defendants in a sum in excess of the mandatory arbitration limits and costs of suit.
Respectfully submitted,
DILORETO, COSENTINO &
BOLINGER, PC
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Date: July 10, 2000
By
radley R. Soli er, Esquire
Attorney for PJ ' tiff
330 Lincoln Way East, P.O. B
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-2096
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VERIFICATION
I, David J. Keegan, 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. I have read the Complaint and, to the extent that it is
based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of
my knowl6dge, 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 to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: "3 Tol OD
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LAW OFFICES I
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330UNCOLNWAYEAST I
P,O. BOX &66
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.Johnson. J)uffie, Stewllrl & Weidner
By: C. Roy Weidncr. Jr.
I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Strcet
1'. O. Box 109
I.cl11oync. Pcnnsylvania 17(J4).(J 1 (Jl)
(717) 761-4540
Allorllcys ji,r ))cl'cllllanls
DAVID J. KEEGAN.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 98-4516 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Plaintiff
v.
STEVEN CAPUANO alkJa STEVE CAPUANO
and LANDIS, INC. alkJa LANDIS COMPANY
alkJa LANDIS COMPANY. INC.,
Defendants
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this d!f1 day of August. 2000, come Defendants, through their undersigned attorneys,
and answer Plaintiffs complaint as follows:
1. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. The identity of Plaintiff is admitted, The remainder of
this averment is denied in that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth thereof.
2. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. The identity of Defendant Capuano is admitted. The
remainder of this averment is denied,
3. - 5.
Admitted.
6. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. It is admitted that Piaintiff was employed as a laborer on
the date averred at a project at Messiah College. The remainder of this averment is denied in that after a
reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth thereof.
VERIFICA TION
The undersigned says that the facts set forth in the foregoing answer to complaint are true and correct.
This verification is made sUbject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S,A. 94904, rei ng t unsworn falsifications to
authorities.
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CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this';: ill day of August. 2000. the undersigned does hereby certify that she did this date
serve a copy of the foregoing answer to complaint upon the other parties of record by C<lusing same to be
deposited in the United Stales Mail, first class postage prepaid. at Lemoyne. Pennsylvania. addressed as
follows:
Bradley R. Bolinger, Esquire
DiLoreto. Cosentino & Bolinger. PC
330 Linr;oln Way Eao;t
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg. PA 17201
JOHNSON. DUFFIE. STEWART & WEIDNER
By: '/f';(?j,,//;- .:It?/jl
Michelle Hagy ,
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AND NOW, this 1(1 day of May, 2004, the undersigned does hereby certify that she did this date
serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited In
the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid. at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Bradley R. Bolinger. Esquire
DILoreto, Cosentino & Bolinger, PC
330 Lincoln Way East
P.O. Box 866
Chambersburg, PA 17201
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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