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BRITT P. McCARDLE
Sycamore Farm
2142 Sulphur Run Road
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
; NO. 03 -/JJ,,;3 Ciu I.-L'-- 1t.tz.J'Y)
NICHOLAS HERST
329 Walnut Street
Reedsville, PA 17084
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
401 East Louther Street, Suite 302
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendants
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 an 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 CONTACT:
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
ELlON, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
By R~I.:#21030
Attorney for Plaintiff
125 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443
BRITT P. McCARDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST and : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD., : 11 I '---r-
Defendants : NO. OJ - 1~/P3 cio\.\.., I~
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Britt P. McCardle, is an adult individual residing at Sycamore
Farm, 2142 Sulphur Run Road, Jersey Shore, Clinton County, Pennsylvania 17740.
2. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Central Locating
Service, Ltd. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with an office and principal place of business
located at 401 East Louther Street, Suite 302, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Nicholas Herst is an adult individual residing at 329 Walnut
Street, Reedsville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
4. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Nicholas Herst resides
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herst, at the aforementioned address.
5. On August 3, 2002, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle was a right front seat passenger in a 1997 Chevrolet pick-up truck
operated by Defendant Nicholas Herst.
6. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Defendant Nicholas
Herst was operating the aforementioned vehicle south - bound on Fairview Street in
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., it was daylight, there
were no adverse weather conditions, and the road surface was dry.
8. Fairview Street is a two-lane, two-way road between Routes 841 and 74.
9. The asphalt pavement is marked with white edge lines and double yellow
median lines on Fairview Street in the aforementioned area.
10. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Defendant Nicholas
Herst lost control of the vehicle he was driving, which left the roadway on the right
side, traveled down an embankment, and struck a tree head-on.
11. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst was an agent,
servant, and/or employee of Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., acting in the
course and scope of his employment with Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd.,
and in the furtherance of the business interests of Defendant Central Locating
Service, Ltd.
12. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, the vehicle that Defendant Herst was
operating on August 3, 2003 was owned by Defendant Central Locating Service,
Ltd.
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13. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. had
entrusted the use of the subject vehicle to Defendant Nicholas Herst.
14. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. was
vicariously responsible for the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst.
15. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had express
permission to drive the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
16. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had implied
permission to drive the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
1 7. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Plaintiff Britt McCardle had express and/or
implied permission to be a passenger in said vehicle.
18. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle sustained at least the following injuries:
a) fracture of the right zygoma;
b) fracture of the right frontal zygomatic suture;
c) fracture of the inferior orbital rim;
d) displaced blowout fracture of the right inferior floor of the orbit;
e) fracture of the right lateral buttress;
f) displaced bilateral nasal fractures;
g) right lateral maxillary sinus fracture;
h) deviation of the nasal fracture to the left;
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i) right lateral maxillary sinus buckling;
j) fluid in the sinus;
k) hematoma on the inferior orbital floor;
I) extraocular hemorrhage;
m) pneumo-orbit and soft tissue swelling about the orbit;
n) comminuted open left ankle fracture of the talar neck;
0) dislocation of left ankle talus;
p) left ankle peroneal tendon dislocation;
q) left ankle lateral collateral ligament tear;
r) sclerosis of the left proximal pole;
s) bony fragments adjacent to the inferior aspect of the left medial
malleolus;
t) closed right ankle fracture of the medial malleolus;
u) comminuted closed right wrist intra-articular fracture of the
distal radius;
v) right second and third metacarpal fractures;
w) ulnar styloid fracture;
x) right pneumothorax;
y) muscle spasm;
z) whiplash injury;
aa) closed head injury;
bb) rib fractures;
cc) permanent disfigurement and scarring; and
dd) permanent disability.
1 9. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle's injuries required:
a) in flight closed reduction of the left ankle while en route via
helicopter due to ischemic left lower leg;
b) blood transfusion;
c) intubation and respiration;
d) open reduction internal fixation of the inferior fracture;
e) placement of screws in the inferior zygomaticomaxillary
process, the frontal zygomaticomatic process and the anterior
wall of the maxillary sinus on the right side;
f) open Medipore (alloplast) implant of the orbital floor blowout
fracture;
g) closed reduction of the nasal fracture that was known not to be
the final definitive procedure;
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h) closed reconstructive septorhinoplasty with osteotomies,
narrowing of the dorsum and tip with strip and suturing;
i) open irrigation and debridement of the left hindfoot;
j) open reduction of the left ankle talus;
k) internal fixation of the left ankle talus with three fully threaded
screws transfixing the talar neck fracture;
I) open reduction of the right medial malleoli;
m) internal fixation of the right medial malleoli with two fully
threaded screws transfixing the medial malleolus;
n) open reduction of the right distal radius;
0) internal fixation of the right distal radius with malleable plate
and multiple screws transfixing the fracture through the distal
radius;
p) relocation of the peroneal tendon;
q) repair of the retinaculum; and
r) repair of the lateral collateral ligament.
20. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has incurred past and future medical expenses in excess of amounts
recoverable pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75
Pa.C.S.A. ~ 1711 et seq.
21. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has incurred past and future income loss in excess of amounts
recoverable pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75
Pa.C.S.A. ~ 1711 et seq.
22. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has sustained permanent disability resulting in past and future
diminished earnings and earnings capacity.
23. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has sustained permanent disfigurement.
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24. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has sustained significant past and future physical pain and emotional
suffering.
25. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has suffered in the past and continues to experience a marked
diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
26. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has suffered and continues to experience embarrassment and
humiliation.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Britt P. McCardle vs. Defendant Nicholas Herst
27. Paragraphs 1 - 26 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
28. Defendant Nicholas Herst owed a legal duty unto Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle to operate his vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, and Defendant
Nicholas Herst breached this legal duty.
29. Defendant Nicholas Herst owed a legal duty unto Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle to operate his vehicle consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, and Defendant Nicholas Herst breached this legal duty.
30. Defendant Nicholas Herst was negligent as a matter of law in that he:
a) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~3309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
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b) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~ 3714 by driving a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons in his vehicle;
c) failed to keep the vehicle he was operating under control;
d) collided with a tree;
e) failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the tree;
f) was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairview Street.
31. Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle sustained the aforementioned injuries and
damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of the
Defendant Nicholas Herst.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle demands judgment against
Defendant Nicholas Herst in an amount in excess of the requirements for
compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II - AGENCY
Britt P. McCardle vs. Central Locatina Service, Ltd.
32. Paragraphs 1 - 31 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
33. Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. is legally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
at the time of the accident that is the subject of this law suit, Defendant Nicholas
Herst was a duly authorized agent, servant, and/or employee of Defendant Central
Locating Service, Ltd., acting in the course and scope of his employment with
Central Locating Service, Ltd., and in the furtherance of the business interests of
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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34. By and through the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst, Defendant
Central Locating Service, Ltd. was negligent as a matter of law in that Defendant
Nicholas Herst:
a) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~3309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
b) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~ ~ 3714 by driving a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons in his vehicle;
c) failed to keep the vehicle he was operating under control;
d) collided with a tree;
e) failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the tree;
f) was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairview Street.
35. Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle sustained the aforementioned injuries and
damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and through the actions of its duly
authorized agent, servant, and/or employee, Defendant Nicholas Herst.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle demands judgment against
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. in an amount in excess of the
requirements for compulsory arbitration.
COUNT III - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Britt P. McCardle vs. Central Locating Service. Ltd.
36. Paragraphs 1 - 35 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
37. Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. is legally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
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at the time of the accident that is the subject of this law suit, and at all times
relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had express permission to drive the
subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
38. Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. is legally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
at the time of the accident that is the subject of this law suit, and at all times
relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had implied permission to drive the
subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
39. By and through the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst, Defendant
Central Locating Service, Ltd. was negligent as a matter of law in that Defendant
Nicholas Herst:
a) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~3309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
b) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~ ~ 3714 by driving a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons in his vehicle;
c) failed to keep the vehicle he was operating under control;
d) collided with a tree;
e) failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the tree;
f) was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairview Street.
40. Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle sustained the aforementioned injuries and
damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and through the vicarious liability of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. to Defendant Nicholas Herst.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle demands judgment against
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. in an amount in excess of the
requirements for compulsory arbitration.
ELlON, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
By
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Robert B. Elion, 1.0. #21030
Attorney for Plaintiff
125 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443
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VERIFICA TION
I verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
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. CASE NO: 2003-01263 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MCCARDLE BRITT P
VS
HERST NICHOLAS ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
HERST NICHOLAS
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of MIFFLIN
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On April
7th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from MIFFLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Mifflin County
18.00
9.00
10.00
31.00
.00
68.00
04/07/2003
ELION WAYNE
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R _ ;homas Kline - --
Sheriff of Cumberland County
GRIECO CARLUCCI SH
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this If> ~ day of ~
;lUo3 A.D.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-01263 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MCCARDLE BRITT P
VS
HERST NICHOLAS ET AL
RICHARD SMITH
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
the
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE LTD
DEFENDANT
, at 1035:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of March
, 2003
at 401 EAST LOUTHER STREET
SUITE 302
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
MICHELLE KISLER, ADMIN ASST
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
3.45
.00
10.00
.00
19.45
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R. Thomas Kline
04/07/2003
ELION WAYNE
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this /() t::.
day of
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Prothonotary'
_ Robed: D. Bowersox, Sheriff
Baron ..K~ewis, Chief Deputy
Laurie J. Kozak, Deputy
Joseph A. Bradley, Deputy
Christoher S. Shade, Deputy
David W. Molek, Solicitor
(717) 248-9656
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MIFFLIN COUNTY
8 North Main Street
Lewistown, Pa 17044
(717) 242-1105.. (717) 242-1808
Fax: (717) 248-2907
Plaintiff: Britt P. McCardle Court Number: 03-1263 Civil Term
County: Cumberland County
Defendant: Nicholas Herst and Central Locating Service, L TO Type of Writ or Complaint: I W't
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Notice and Complaint I ~ Complaint
Name: Nicholas Herst Address: 329 E. Walnut St.
Serve Reedsville, Pa. 17084
At
Name: Address:
Indicate Unusual Service: D Comm. of Pa. D Deputization D Other
Now 20 , I, SHERIFF OF MIFFLIN COUNTY, PA. do hereby deputize the
Sheriff of County to execute this Writ and make return thereof according
to law. This deputization is made at the request and risk of plaintiff. X Sheriff of Mifflin Co.
Special Instructions or other information that will assist in expediting service:
Attorney or other Organization requesting service: Telephone No: Date Filed:
Robert B. E' n, Esq. (570) 326-2443 3/21/03
lack 0 ge icated above: Date Received: Exp. Date:
X 3/25/03 4/20/03
I hereBy C D have legal evidence of service as shown in
"Remarks", have executed as shown in "Remarks", the Writ or Complaint described on the individual, company,
corporation, etc. at the address shown above or on the individual, company, corporation, etc., at the address inserted
below, handing a TRUE and ATTESTED copy thereof.
I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, corporation, etc.,
name above. (See Remarks below.)
Name and Title of individual served:
Served Robin Herst (Mother) for Nicholas Herst
Attempts
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Advance Costs
~ A person of suitable age and discretion
then residing at the defendent's usual
place of abode.
Date of Service:
3/25/03
Date
Notary
$2.00
Time:
3:20 PM
Dep. Int.
Address where served (complete only if different than shown above)
Dep. Int.
Refund
$44.00
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Notarial Seal
Margaret L. Bowersox, Notary Public
Lewistown BolO. Mifflin County
My CommiSliion Expires Feb. 4. 2006
So Answers:
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3/28/03
3/28/03
Notarial Seal
. In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Britt P. McCardle
VS.
Nicholas Herst et al
SERVE: Nicholas Herst
No.
03-1263 civil
Now March 24, 2003
,
, I, SHERlFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Mifflin
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cum berland County, P A
Affidavit of Service
Now,
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within
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by handing to
a
copy of the original
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this_day of ,20_
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDA VIT
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
510 Walnut Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BRITT P. McCARDLE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
No. 03-1263
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance for defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., in the above-referenced
matter.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
Date: 'Ij; t ft 3>
BY: AM
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Attorney for Defendant,
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BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
51 0 Walnut Street -10th Floor
Philadelphia, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BRITT P. McCARDLE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v.
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
No. 03-1263
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
A twelve (12) member jury is hereby demanded in the above-captioned case for named defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
Dated:
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BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
51 0 Walnut Street -10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
TO: Jf If ()~
You are here=ed to plead. t~.b
the enclosed r II),w ~
within twenty (20) days of service
thereof or a default judgment may
be entered against you.
BY:~
Attorney for
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
No. 03-1263
DEFENDANT'S. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. LTD.. ANSWER
WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM
PURSUANT TO RULE 225Ud) TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and through its attorneys, Lavin, Coleman,
O'Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray, hereby responds to Plaintiffs Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. Answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., after reasonable
investigation, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth ofthe
averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof
demanded thereof at the time of trial.
2. Denied as stated. It is only admitted that answering defendant, Central Locating
Service, Ltd., is a New York corporation with a principal place of business in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
3. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. Nevertheless,
answering defendant maintains records which indicate that Nicholas Herst is an adult individual
residing at 329 Walnut Street, Reedsville, Pennsylvania.
4. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required.
5. Denied as stated. Answering defendant admits that on August 3, 2002, at
approximately 3 :30 p.m., plaintiff was a right front-seat passenger in a 1997 Chevrolet pick -up truck
operated by defendant, Nicholas Herst. It is denied that Nicholas Herst was operating the vehicle
within the course and scope of his employment or at the direction of answering defendant.
6. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required.
7. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time'
of trial.
8. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATIORNEYS AT LAW
9. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
plaintiff's Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
10. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiff's Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. Further, after
reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiff's Complaint.
Hence, they are denied with strict proof thereof demanded at the time of trial.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the time of the motor vehicle accident, which
is the subject ofthis lawsuit, and at all times relating thereto, defendant, Nicholas Herst, was acting
in the course and scope of his employment with defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., and in
the furtherance of the business interests of defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd. Hence, strict
proof of the facts supporting these legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
12. Denied as stated. Answering defendant only admits that the vehicle that defendant,
Herst, was operating on August 3, 2002, was owned by defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
It is further admitted that mere ownership is an insufficient basis to establish liability in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that Central Locating Service, Ltd. entrusted the
subject vehicle to defendant, Nicholas Herst for use in the manner he used the vehicle on the day of
the accident giving rise to this matter. Hence, the averments are denied and strict proof ofthe facts
supporting these legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
14. Denied. It is specifically denied that Central Locating Service, Ltd. is vicariously
responsible for the actions of defendant, Nicholas Herst. To the contrary, Nicholas Herst acted
outside the scope of his employment with answering defendant and was not acting as an agent,
servant or employee of answering defendant. Hence, the averments are denied and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that Nicholas Herst had express permission to drive
the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd. on the day ofthe accident and for the
purposes for which he used the vehicle. Hence, the averments are denied and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
16. Denied. It is specifically denied that Nicholas Herst had implied permission to drive
the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd. To the contrary, Nicholas Herst was
given prescribed parameters for use ofthe vehicle and his use on the day ofthe accident was outside
the scope of these parameters. Hence, the averments are denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
17. Denied. It is specifically denied that Britt McCardle had express and/or implied
permission from answering defendant or any agent, servant or employee of answering defendant
acting within the course and scope of his employment to be a passenger in said vehicle. Hence, the
averments are denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
18( a) through (dd). Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY' ATIORNEYS AT LAW
19(a) through (r). Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
20. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
21. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
22. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
23. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth ofthe averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
24. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth ofthe averments raised in this paragraph of
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
25. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
26. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this paragraph of
the Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded thereof at the time of
trial.
COUNTI-NEGLIGENCE
BRITT P. McCARDLE V. DEFENDANT, NICHOLAS HERST
27. Answering defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs 1 through
26 as if they were fully and completely set forth herein.
28. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. In any event, it is
specifically denied answering defendant is in any way responsible for the injuries and damages
giving rise to this matter. Hence, strict proof is demanded thereof at the time of trial.
29. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiffs Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. In any event, it is
specifically denied answering defendant is in any way responsible for the injuries and damages
giving rise to this matter. Hence, strict proof is demanded thereof at the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY' ATTORNEYS AT LAW
30 (a) through (t). Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint
are directed to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. In any
event, it is specifically denied answering defendant is in any way responsible for the injuries and
damages giving rise to this matter. Hence, strict proof is demanded thereof at the time of trial.
31. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint are directed
to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required. In any event, it is
specifically denied answering defendant is in any way responsible for the injuries and damages
giving rise to this matter. Hence, strict proof is demanded thereof at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment in
its favor with costs and other such relief this Court deems appropriate.
COUNT II - AGENCY
BRITT P. McCARDLE V. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. LTD.
32. Answering defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs 1 through
31 as if they were fully and completely set forth herein.
33. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are denied
as conclusions of law, to which no response is required. By way of further response, answering
defendant specifically denies that Nicholas Herst was acting in the course and scope of his
employment with Central Locating Service, Ltd., and in the furtherance of the business interests of
Central Locating Service, Ltd. Strict proof of the facts supporting plaintiffs legal conclusions is
demanded at the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY' ATIORNEYS AT LAW
34(a) through (t). Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint
are denied as conclusions of law, to which no response is required. It is further averred Nicholas
Herst was acting outside the scope of his employment with answering defendant and, therefore, the
averments are denied and strict proof is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
35. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are denied
as conclusions of law, to which no response is required. Strict proof of the facts supporting
plaintiffs legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment in
its favor with costs and other such relief this Court deems appropriate.
COUNT III - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
BRITT P. McCARDLE V. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. LTD.
36. Answering defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs I through
35 as if they were fully and completely set forth herein. Strict proof of the facts supporting
plaintiffs legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
37. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are denied
as conclusions oflaw to which no response is required. Strict proof ofthe facts supporting plaintiff s
legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
38. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are denied
as conclusions oflaw to which no response is required. Strict proof ofthe facts supporting plaintiff s
legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
39(a) through (t). Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint
are denied as conclusions of law to which no response is required. It is further averred Nicholas
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Herst was acting outside the scope of his employment with answering defendant and, therefore, the
averments are denied and strict proof is hereby demanded at the time of trial.
40. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph of
plaintiffs Complaint. Hence, they are deemed denied with strict proof demanded at the time of
trial. Strict proof ofthe facts supporting plaintiff s legal conclusions is demanded at the time oftrial.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment in
its favor with costs and other such relief this Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER
41. Plaintiff s Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted against
answering defendant.
42. Plaintiff may have assumed the risk of her activities.
43. The negligent acts or omissions of other individuals and/or entities may have
constituted an intervening, superseding cause of the injuries and/or damages alleged to have been
sustained by the plaintiff.
44. The injuries and/or damages alleged to have been sustained by the plaintiff were not
proximately caused by answering defendant.
45. Plaintiff s cause of action may be barred in whole or in part by the applicable statute
of limitation.
46. The accident complained of in plaintiffs Complaint may have been caused or
contributed by others over whom answering defendant had no control and for whom they are not
responsible.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATIORNEYS AT LAW
47. Plaintiffs claims maybe barred and/or limited to the statutes ofthe Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, to motor vehicle insurance and/or motor vehicle accidents.
48. The accident complained of in plaintiffs Complaint occurred while defendant,
Nicholas Herst, was acting outside the scope of his employment with answering defendant, Central
Locating Service, Ltd.
49. Answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd. assigns vehicles to its employees
to be used to travel to work in the morning, throughout the day for business purposes and to drive
to one's residence at the end of the day.
50. Aside from "on call" status, the vehicle provided to Nicholas Herst is to remain
parked at one's residence until the next working day.
51. While "on call", the vehicle provided to Nicholas Herst is to remain parked at one's
residence until the employee is called to perform a job.
52. The vehicle provided to Nicholas Herst is assigned for the sole purpose of performing
one's job while on company time.
53. On Saturday, August 3, 2002, defendant, Nicholas Herst, was not "on call".
54. On Saturday, August 3, 2002, defendant, Nicholas Herst, was not in the course of
performing a job for answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
55. Non-employee passengers, with the exception of authorized customer representatives,
are prohibited in Central Locating Service, Ltd. owned or leased vehicles at all times. This includes
family members, friends and the general public.
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56. The only individuals who may operate or ride in a Central Locating Service, Ltd.
owned or leased vehicle are authorized employees of answering defendant, Central Locating Service,
Ltd. All others are strictly prohibited at all times.
57. On Saturday, August 3, 2002, plaintiff, Britt McCardle was a non-employee passenger
and therefore prohibited from riding in the vehicle operated by Nicholas Herst.
58. Answering defendant hereby reserves the right, upon completion of its investigation
and discovery, to file such additional defenses, affirmative defenses., counterclaims and/or third-party
complaints as may be appropriate pursuant to the applicable rules of law.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment in
its favor with costs and other such relief this Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAlM PURSUANT
TO RULE 225Ud) AGAINST CO-DEFENDANT. NICHOLAS HERST
59. If the allegations of plaintiffs Complaint are proven, which allegations are
specifically denied, the losses, damages and/or expenses allegedly sustained by the plaintiff are due
to the negligence and carelessness of co-defendant, Nicholas Herst.
60. If the allegations ofplaintiffs Complaint are proven and liability is imposed upon
answering defendant, then co-defendant, Nicholas Herst, is solely liable to plaintiff, jointly and/or
severally liable to plaintiff and/or liable over to answering defendant by way of contribution and/or
indemnity, any liability on the part of answering defendant being specifically denied.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment in
its favor with costs and other such relief this Court deems appropriate.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
Dated: 5/'(0/
BY:
Basil A. Di i io, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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VERIFICA TION
Candy Chris tensen , of Central Locating Service, Ltd., hereby verifies that he/she is authorized to make
this verification on defendant's behalf, that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer With New Matter
to Plaintiff's Complaint of Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge and information and that the statements made therein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S., ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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copy of Defendant's, Central Locating Service, Ltd., Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim
Pursuant to Rule 2252(d) to Plaintiffs Complaint was served upon all counsel of record and unrepresented
parties by First Class Mail, postage paid.
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci,
Shipman & Irwin
125 E. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Counsel for Plaintiff, Britt P. McCardle
Mr. Nicholas Herst
328 Walnut Street
Reedsville, P A 17084
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BRITT P. McCARDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1263 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST and CENTRAL
LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF 'WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendant Nicholas Herst in the above matter.
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas Herst
Dated: May 7, 2003
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.c.
125 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL RICCI,
FINARELLI & GRAY
51 0 Walnut Street
Suite 1000
Philadelphia, P A 19107
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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BRITT P. McCARDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLANI) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-1263 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST and CENTRAL
LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER
AND NOW, comes Defendant Nicholas Herst, by and through his attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and denies generally the averments in Plaintiffs Complaint
in accordance to Pa. R.c.P. 1029 (e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Nicholas Herst demands judgment against Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle.
NEW MATTER
41. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 40 ofthis Answer are incorporated herein by
reference.
42. The Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable Statute of Limitations.
43. The Plaintiffs recovery is barred or reduced by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law as amended.
44. Plaintiff or her representative chose the limited tort option by signing a valid selection
form.
45. Plaintiffs injuries do not involve death, serious impairment of bodily function or
permanent disfigurement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs
Complaint with prejudice.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
B\hJbi~ES::U~
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-334Jl
Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas Herst
Dated: May 7, 2003
VERIFICA nON
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire of the firm of MARTSON DEARDORFF
WILLIAMS & OTTO, attorneys for Defendant Nicholas Herst in the within action, certifies that the
statements made in the foregoing Answer are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief. He understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
125 East Third Street
Williamsport, P A 17701
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
FINARELLI & GRAY
51 0 Walnut Street
Suite 1000
Philadelphia, P A 19107
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thereof or a defanlt judgment may
be eotere against you.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No,: 28212
510 Walnut Street -10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Attorney for Defendant,
(215) 627-0303
By:
Attorney for efendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
Central Locating Service, Ltd,
BRITT P. McCARDLE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v.
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No, 03-1263
DEFENDANT'S. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. LTD..
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and through its attorneys, Lavin, Coleman,
O'Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray, hereby responds to Plaintiffs Declaratory Judgment as follows:
I. Denied. Answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., after reasonable
investigation, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
the averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiffs Complaint. Hence, they are denied with
strict proof demanded lhereof at the time of trial.
2. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are
directed to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required,
Nevertheless, answering defendant maintains records which indicate that Nicholas Herst is an
adult individual residing at 329 Walnut Street, Reedsville, Pennsylvania.
3. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph of plaintiffs Complaint are
directed to a defendant other than answering defendant. Hence, no response is required.
4. Denied as stated, It is only admitted that answering defendant, Central Locating
Service, Ltd" is a New York corporation with a principal place of business in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
5. Denied. The averments raised in this paragraph ofplaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law, to which no response is required. Strict proof of the facts support-
ing plaintiffs legal conclusions is demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of plaintiffs Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
7. Admitted for purposes of this matter, only.
8. Admitted for purposes of this matter, only.
9. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the lruth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
10. Admitted for purposes of this matter, only.
11. Denied as stated. It is admitted Herst maintained an automobile insurance policy
with Progressive. It is further stated the policy is a document that speaks for itself.
12. Denied as stated. The policy is a document that speaks for itself.
13. Denied as stated. The policy is a document that speaks for itself.
14. Denied as stated. It is specifically averred that defendant, Nicholas Herst, did not
have the permission of answering defendant to operate the motor vehicle with a passenger at the
time of the accident.
15. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
16. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, they are denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
17. Denied. Answering defendant, after reasonable investigation, is without knowl-
edge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments raised in this
paragraph of plaintiff s Complaint. Hence, lhey are denied with strict proof demanded thereof at
the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment
with respect to the policy of insurance at issue herein, namely:
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
a. declaring that Progressive under the terms ofthe policy is obligated to defend or
indemnify Herst for any claims or losses arising out of the aforesaid accident;
b. such further relief as the Court may deem proper and appropriate.
NEW MATTER
18. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
19. Plaintiffs cause of action may be barred in whole or in part by the applicable
statute of limitations.
20. Plaintiff s claims are barred by the doctrine of laches.
21. Plaintiff's claims are barred under the equitable doctrine of estoppel.
22. Answering defendant hereby reserves the right, upon completion of its investiga-
tion and discovery, to file such additional defenses, affirmative defenses, counterclaims and/or
third-party complaints as may be appropriate pursuant to the applicable rules oflaw.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., demands judgment
with respect to the policy of insurance at issue herein, namely:
a. declaring that Progressive under the terms of the policy is obligated to defend or
indemnify Herst for any claims or losses arising out of the aforesaid accident;
b. such further relief as the Court may deem proper and appropriate.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RiCCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
Dated:
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BY:
Basil A. Di i ' 0, Esquire
Attorney for efendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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. otc-lLocating Stnb, Ltd., hcrelIywrifi.es tbathclsbeis a'atbl:niftd.1o make
tbia vmr.Dalion on clefim.dInt'5 behalf; ~ the:tacts sel: fb:tA m the fiue~g.AJuwer to PlI.iatiff's
DeeIarat.:,ry Ivilr.-t ofDefewlu.t, CeD.tr.l Loeati:l:ag Serviee, Lid., are true and cozrect to the, best of
my know::edge and iDfo=adoD ~ tha1 the statements 3Z18de ~ are subject to 1heP'"",,11ics of 18 Pa.
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PRINT TIME JUl. 21. 12: 10PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BASIL A. DISIPIO, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on the 25th day July, 2003, a true and correct
copy of Defendant's, Central Locating Service, Ltd" Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's Declaratory
Judgment was served upon all counsel of record:
Via Federal Express
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
Nealon and Gover
2411 N, Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
Counsel for Plainliff,
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Via U.S. Mail
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci,
Shipman & Irwin
125 E. Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Counsel for Co-Defendant, Britt P. McCardle
Via U.S. Mail
Nicholas Herst
329 E. Walnut Street
Reedsville, P A 17084
Co-Defendant
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY:
ASIL A. DIS 10, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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510 Walnut Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BRITT P. McCARDLE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v.
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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No. 03-1263
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Kindly withdraw Defendant's, Central Locating Service, Ltd., Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's
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Declaratory Judgment, filed on July 28, 2003, as it was erroneously filed in this litigation.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINAiRELLI & GRAY
Date: 6'/20/03
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Basil A, DiSipio, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
510 Walnut Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BRITT P. McCARDLE
ClJMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v.
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
No, 03-1263
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas with a copy of the subpoenas attached thereto was
mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which the subpoenas are
sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to the
Certificate;
(3) The subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached to the
Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas,
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
Basil A. DiSipi , E quire
Talene N. Mege' , Esquire
Attorneys for defendants, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
Dated: October 7, 2003
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Basil A. DiSipio, Attorney for Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., hereby certifY that I have
this date, the 7th day of October, 2003, via First Class U.S. Mail, served a true and correct copy of the
Certificate Prerequisite to Service of a Subpoena Pursuant to Rule 4009.22 to all counsel listed below:
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci,
Shipman & Irwin
125 E. Third Street
Williamsport, P A 1770 I
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
510 Walnut Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 03-1263
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd., intends to serve the subpoena, identical to the one attached to this
notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena will be served.
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: 1~ ~--=-
1tene N. Megerian, E~
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
Dated: September 17, 2003
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CCM-D-MEAL'IH OF PENNSYLVANIA
a:xJNl'Y OF Clt1BERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
V. .;l,
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
File No.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
TO: Records Custodian for Jerome Ellis, M.D., Susquehanna Internal Medicine, 904 Campbell
Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
1. You are ordered by the court to ccxre to 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000,
Penn Mutual Tower
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at
Phil;:tth"phi.q
(Specify courtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on October 12. 2003
at
10:00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant. Central Locatin2 Service. Ltd.
in the above case, and to rem:rin until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docurents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania ~
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attoxney fees and inprisonnent.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIAN:E WI'IH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Meaerian. E~auire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street. Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TELEPHONE: (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURT IO#
90526
BY THE COURT:
mTE:
ProtOOllOtary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL /'Dl'E: This fODll of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in cormection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
carmissioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.p'. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docutents, records or things is desired, conplete paragraph 2.
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
,
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
CCMfJNWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNlY OF Clt1BERLAND -
BRITT P. McCARDLE
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v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE,
File No.
03-1263
LTD.
SUBPOENA
TO: Records Custodian for Lucille C. McLoughlin, M.D., Penn State Children's Hospital,
500 University Drive, Hershev, PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to come to 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
t
Penn Mutual Tower
Philadelphia
(Specify courtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on
October 12, 2003
at
at
10:00
o . clock,
A.
M.. to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to rem9.i.n until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A".
If you fail to attend or to produce the docunents or things required by this subPoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attomey fees and inprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARTY/COUNSEL IN <:a1PLIAN:E WITH Pa.R.C.P. No.. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~: (215) 627-0303
SUPm1E COURl' 10#
90526
BY 'IHE COURl':
DATE:
Protoonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL 1Cl'E: This form of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is isS\Ulble,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
comnissioners, etc. in coopliance with Pa.R.C.P'. No. 234.1.. If a subpoena for production
of docu1ents, records or things is desired, c:onplete paragraph 2.
,
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions ofthe
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
~TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CCXJNl'Y OF ClM3ERLAND -
BRITT P. McCARDLE
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v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
File No.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
'10: R..cordR Cl1Rtodian for Christooher J. DeFlitch, M.D., FACEP, Penn.State Hershey
Medical Center. 500 UniversitvDrive,
Hershey, PA 17033
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
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You are ordered by the court to care to
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Penn Mutual Tower
(Specify courttoan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, onOctober 12, 2003
Philadelphia
at
at
10:00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to rem:rin until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Sehedule "An
If you fail to attend or to produce the docurents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attomey fees and iJrprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN CCt1PLIJ\OCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No.. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS, 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
'1'ELEPH:lNE :
(215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURT IOiI 90526
BY THE COURT:
OIl.TE:
Protoonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL 00l'E: This fODll of subpoena shall be usedwbenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
comnissioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.p. t-b. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docI.Irents, records or things is desired, conplete paragraph 2.
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, docwnents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
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CCMONWEAL'1li OF PENNSYLVANIA
CClUNI'Y or ClM3ERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE .;\"
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
File N:l.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
TO, Records Custodian for David C. Goodspeed, M.D., Penn State Hersh~yMedical Center,
500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to care to
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
t
Penn Mutual Tower
Philadelphia
(Specify courtman or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on October
.
at
12, 2003
at
10,00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following,
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docunents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs. attOD1ey fees and :iJlprisonrent.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN cc:M>LIAOCE WI'1li Pa.R.C.P. t-b. 234.2(a)
NAME, Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS, 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~NE, (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURr IOiI 90526
BY THE COURr,
DIl.TE :
Prothonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL NC7l'E, This fonn of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, Il1!ISters,
c:orrmi.ssioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.P'. N:l. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of doc:uTents, records or things is desired, oonplete paragraph 2.
,
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
"
CCM-ONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CCXJNl'Y OF OM3ERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LCOATING SERVICE,
.;i.'.,,
File No.
O~-1?n3
LTD.
SUBPOENA
'10:
Records Custodian for Andreas H. Meier, M.D., Penn State Children's Hospital,
500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
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You are ordered by the =urt to care to
Penn Mutual Tower
t
(Specify =urtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on October 12, 2003
at Philadelphia
at
10:00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the ciocutents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions autOOrized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania ~es
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to =sts, atto:mey fees and inprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARTY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIAN:E WITH Pa.R.C.P. fob. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
AODRESS:510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TELEPHONE: (215) 627~0303
SUPRE}1E CClURI' 1D1t 90526
BY THE CClURI':
DATE :
ProtOOnotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL 00l'E: This fom of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
conmissioners, etc. in COlIpliance with Pa.R.C.p'. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of doctrrents, records or things is desired, COlIplete paragraph 2.
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
~TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COONrY OF ClH3ERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE,
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LTD.
File No.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
TO: Records Custodian for Brendan C. Stack, Jr, M.D."FACS, Penn State Hetshey
Medical Center. 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to care to
510 Walnut Street, Suite 10000
t
Penn Mutual Tower
at Philadelphia
(Specily courtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on October 12, 2003
at
10:00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testily on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docurents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions autlxlrized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not lirnited to costs, attorney fees and inprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIANCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
NAME:
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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SUPREME COURl' 10#
Qn,26
BY THE COURl':
DATE:
Protronotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICI1.L 1-OlE: This fODII of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in cormection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
c:onmissioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.P'. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docurents, records or things is desired, conplete paragraph 2.
,
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
,
~'lli OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNl'Y OF Clf1BERLANO
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
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File No. 03-1263
:
SUBPOENA
TO: Rec rds Custodian for Jon E. Isaacson, M.D., Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to come to 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000,
Penn Mutual Tower
~
at Philadelphia
(Specify courtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, onOctober 12, 2003
at
10:00
o'clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to renain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docutents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions autlx>rized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, inclucling but not limited to costs, attorney fees and iJrprlsomlent.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIANCE WI'lli Pa.R.C.p. N:l. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~NE: (?1~) 6?7-0303
SUPREME COUIn' 10# 90526
BY THE COURl':
DATE:
Protoonotary, Civil Division
Seal. of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL NC7l'E: This foon of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
comnissioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.p'. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docunents, records or things is desired, ccnplete paragraph 2.
(Rev. 1/90)
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
"
~'IH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CCXJNl'Y OF Clf1BERLANO
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and.
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE,
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:
LTD.
File rob.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
roo
Custodian for Penn State Hershe Medical Center, 500 University Drive,
Hershev. PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to come to 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000,
Penn Mutual Tower
t
at Philadelphia
(Specify courtroan or other place)
County, PeMsylvania, on October 12, 2003
at
10:00
o t clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to renain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "AU
If you fail to attend or to produce the docunents or things required by this subpOena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs. attorney fees and inprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN C'a1PLIAN:::E WI'IH Pa.R.C.p. tb. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~NE: (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURl' lOll
90526
BY '!HE COURl':
DATE:
Prothonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL tOm: This form of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
conmissioners, etc. in conpliance with Pa.R.C.p'. tb. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docunents, records or things is desired, conplete paragraph 2.
"
(Rev. 1/90)
. 'I .
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
,
~TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COONl'Y OF ClH3ERLAND
., ,
BRITT P. McCARDLE
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v.
NICHOLAS HERST,'and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE,LTD.
File No. 01-1263
SUBPOENA
'10:
Records Custodian for Dr. Kathleen Beaulieu, Occupational Therapy, Penn State
Hershey Medical Center, 500 Univesity Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
1. You are ordered by the court to care to
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
t
Penn Mutual Tower
(Specify courtroan or other place)
Co ty Penn l. October 12, 2003
un, , sy varua, on
at
Philadelphia
at
10:00
o'clock, A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to rerrai.n until excused.
2. And bring with you the following:
See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docutents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions autixlrized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attODley fees and inptisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARTY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIJ\OCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
NAME: Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TELEPHONE: (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURl' 10# 90526
BY THE COURl':
DATE:
Protoonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL N:71'E: This form of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, IlBSters,
COlmIissioners, etc. in COllpliance with Pa.R.C.P'. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of dc:lclrrents, records or things is desired, COllplete paragraph 2.
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(Rev. 1/90)
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SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
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C'CfoMJNWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CCXJNl'Y OF C1.H3ERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
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v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTARL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
File tb. 03-1263
SUBPOENA
TO.
Records Custodian for J. Spence Reid, Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
1. You are ordered by the =urt to care to
Orthopaedics Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000,
t
Penn Mutual Tower
(Specify =urtman or other place)
County, PeMsylvania, on
October 12, 2003
at
Philadelphia
at
10:00
o ' clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following. See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docunents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions autIDrized by Rule 234.5 of the PeMsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to =sts, attorney fees and inprisoment.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN cct-lPLIAra WITH Pa.R.C.P. tb.. 234.2(a)
NAME. Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS. 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~NE. (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURl' IOiI 90526
BY THE COURl'.
Prothonotaxy, Civil Division
DATE.
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL 00l'E. This fom of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is isSUllble,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, II115Sters,
conmi.ssioners, etc. in coopliance with Pa.R.C.P'. tb. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of docutents, records or things is desired, cooplete paragraph 2.
,
(Rev. 1/90)
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SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
nnderstood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
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~TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CCXJNl'Y OF Clt1BERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
.:i.'"
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
File No.
03-1263
SUBPOENA
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, r. t d" for WilliamsDort Hospital, 777 Rural Avenue, Williamsport, PA
Rpt"'nYnl=: llR 0 1an ___ _ _
17701
1. You are ordered by the court to come to 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000,
t
Pf=mn Mutual Tower
at
Philadelphia
(Specify courtroan or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, on
October 12, 2003
at
10:00
0' clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the fOllowing.
See attached Schedule "A".
If you fail. to attend or to produce the docurents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attomey fees and iJTpriSOlll1el1t.
ISSUED BY A PARTY/COUNSEL IN CCMPLIANCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
NAME. Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS: 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
TELEPHONE. (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURl' 10# 90526
BY THE COURl'.
Prothonotary, Civil Division
~TE.
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICI1.L tarE. This form of subpoena shall be used whenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before axbitrl!ltors, masters,
ccnmi.ssioners, etc. in carpliance with Pa.R.C.P'. lob. 234.1. If a s\Jbp:lena for prcduction
of doc:urents, records or things is desired, carplete paragraph 2.
,
(Rev. 1/90)
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SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following docwnents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; phannacy records; toxicology records; therapy records; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, docwnents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
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a::tMJNWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COONl'Y OF ClI1BERLAND
BRITT P. McCARDLE
.:\,;,.
v.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE,
File No.
03-1263
LTD.
SUBPOENA
TO. llp~nT<'I" C""l'o<'l1"o for Fred G. Fedok. M.D.. Facial Surgery Center, 101 Erford Road,
1/101. C"mp Hill. PA 170ll
L You are ordered by the court to care to 510 Walnut Street, SilitedOOO,
t
Ppnn,Mlltual Tower
at
Philadelphia
(Specify courtroatl or other place)
County, Pennsylvania, onOctober 12, 2003
10:00
0' clock,
A.
M., to testify on behalf of
at
Defendant, Central Lcoating Service, Ltd.
in the above case, and to renain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following. See attached Schedule "A"
If you fail to attend or to produce the docurents or things required by this subpoena,
you may be subject to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania ~
of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attorney fees and iJrprisorrnent.
ISSUED BY A PARrY/COUNSEL IN CCHPLIAOCE WITH Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.2(a)
NAME. Talene N. Megerian, Esquire
ADDRESS. 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19106
~NE. (215) 627-0303
SUPREME COURl' lOll 90526
BY THE COURl'.
Prothonotary, Civil Division
DATE.
Seal of the Court
Deputy
OFFICIAL torE. This foon of subpoena shall be usedwbenever a subpoena is issuable,
including hearings in connection with depositions and before arbitrators, masters,
oonmi.ssioners, etc. in coapliance with Pa.R.C.P. No. 234.1. If a subpoena for production
of doc:urents, records or things is desired, coaplete paragraph 2.
(Rev. 1/90)
. . .. .,
SCHEDULE "A"
AND BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is requested to produce any and all medical records
involving Britt McCardle. Her date of birth is: 10/5/84; SS# is 183-68-8806.
The request for any and all medical records pertaining to Britt McCardle should be
understood to include, but not be limited to, the following documents: all descriptions of the
accident and the accident scene, original x-ray films; x-ray reports; CT scan films; CT scan
reports; radiographic films and reports; photographs; admission records; discharge summaries;
reports of diagnosis; nurses' notes; physicians' notes; medication records; reports of treatment;
progress notes; pharmacy records; toxicology records; therapy re.cords; bills or invoices for
medical or rescue treatment or services; and any and all medical records, reports, documents or
writing pertaining to the treatment of Britt McCardle without regard to date.
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter far the next ArgI.Inent Cwrt.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
BRITT P. MeCARDLE
(Plaintiff)
vs.
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
( Defendant)
No. 1263
Civil
x
n 2003
1. State matter to be argued (Le.. plaintiff's t1Dtion for new trial. defendant's
demu=er to canplaint. etc.):
Defendant's, Central Locating Service, Ltd., Motion for Summary Judgment
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
( a) far plaintiff:
l\ddress :
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci, Shipman & Irwin
125 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
(b) for defendant: Co-Defendant, Nicholas Herst
Address: Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire Ten East High Street
Lavin, Coleman, O'Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray Carlisle, PA 17013
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1000, Phila., PA 19106
3. I will notify all parties in writing within no days that this case has
been listed for argurent.
4. ArgI.Inent Cwrt Date:
Dated: February 2, 2004
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
510 Walnut Street -10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BRITT P, McCARDLE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
v,
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 03-1263
DEFENDANT'S. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. L TD..
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Defendant, Central Locating Service, Ltd. (hereinafter "CLS"), by and through its attorneys, Lavin,
Coleman, O'Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray, hereby moves this Honorable Court, pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 1035, for entry of summary judgment in its favor. In support thereof, CLS avers:
1. Plaintiff, Britt McCardle, commenced this lawsuit on March 21,2003 in the Cumberland
County Court of Common Pleas. A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Complaint is attached as Exhibit
"A."
2, This lawsuit arises out of amotor vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2002
at approximately 3:30 p,m, at Fairview Street in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. Plaintiff claims that co-defendant, Nicholas Herst, the driver ofthe vehicle, was negligent
in that he breached his duty to plaintiff to operate his vehicle in a safe and prudent manner and consistent
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, thereby causing injury to plaintiff. See Exhibit "A",
at ~~ 29,30 (a) - (f),
4, Plaintiff claims CLS is legally responsible for plaintiff's injuries and damages caused by co-
defendant, Nicholas Herst, because at the time of the accident, Mr. Herst was a duly authorized agent,
servant, and/or employee ofCLS, allegedly acting in the course and scope of his employment with CLS,
See Exhibit "A" at ~ 33,
5. Alternatively, plaintiff alleges that CLS is legally responsible for plaintiff's injuries and
damages caused by Mr, Herst because at the time of the accident, Mr. Herst allegedly had express and/or
implied permission to operate the subject vehicle, which is owned by CLS. See Exhibit "A" at ~~ 37-38.
6. On August 3, 2002, according to Mr. Herst, plaintiff asked Mr. Herst for a ride to her sister's
house in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Mr. Herst agreed to give plaintiff a ride, but advised her he was not
supposed to have non-employees in his CLS Company vehicle. Relevant portions of Nicholas Herst's
deposition have been attached as Exhibit "B."
7, While driving on Fairview Street down a hill and making a left turn, Mr. Herst lost control
of the car and they slid down over the bank and into a tree.
8. At the time of the accident, Mr. Herst was not on duty for CLS,
9. Mr. Herst was hired by CLS on or about July 15, 2002.
10. At the time of his hire, Mr. Herst was provided with a CLS Employee Handbook and
accompanying documents, including a document entitled, "Use of a Company Vehicle Assigned to an
Employee." That document states the "[ c ]ompany vehicle ... is to be used to travel to work in the morning,
throughout the course of the day for business purposes and to drive to [one's] residence at the end of the day.
Aside from on-call status, the Company vehicle is to remain parked at [one's] residence until the next
working day," The document further states, "[ n ] on-employee passengers, with the exception of authorized
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Customer Representatives, are prohibited in Company owned or leased vehicles at all times, This includes
family members, friends and the general public," A copy of the document entitled, "Use of Company
Vehicle Assigned to an Employee" is attached as Exhibit "C."
11. Mr. Herst signed and read CLS' "Use of a Company Vehicle Assigned to an Employee" on
July 15, 2002.
12. On October 12, 2002 and February 5,2003, Bill Bames conducted two recorded interviews
of Nicholas Herst. Transcripts of the October 12, 2002 and February 5,2003 interviews are attached as
Exhibit "D."
13. During his deposition on September 24,2003 and the two (2) recorded interviews, Mr. Herst
admitted he was not working at the time of the accident. Mr. Herst testified:
Q. Just so we're clear, on August 3 you weren't headed to any
kind of a Central Locating job site or anything like that,
correct?
A No.
See Exhibit "B" at page 85, lines 13-16 and Exhibit "D,"
14. Mr. Herst also admitted during his deposition and interviews that he was aware of CLS'
company policy regarding the use of the company vehicle. See Exhibits "B" and "D,"
15, According to Mr. Herst's deposition testimony and interviews, he was fully aware that it was
against company policy to drive the CLS company vehicle for non work-related purposes. He knew he was
only to use his CLS company vehicle to get to and from work and throughout the day for business purposes.
He also knew it was against company policy to have non-employee passengers in the company vehicle. Mr.
Herst testified:
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL. RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Q, What was your understanding of the terms and conditions
under which you were to use the vehicle for Central Locating?
A. I was only to use it to get to and from work from my house
and basically just to go from each spot and determine
whether there were utilities underground.
Q. Was that clear to you that those were the only conditions
under which you would operate the motor vehicle?
A. Yes.
See Exhibit "B" at page 33, lines 1-12 and Exhibit "D."
16. Mr, Herst also testified that from his perspective, he was not acting within the course and
scope of his employment at the time of the accident.
Q. And from your perspective and your understanding were you
acting in the course of your employment or were you doing
something in the course of your employment at the time of
this motor vehicle accident?
A. No, I was not.
See Exhibit "B" at page 43, lines 21-25; page 44, line 1.
17. For the reasons outlined below, plaintiffs claims against defendant, CLS, must fail, and
defendant is entitled to swnmary judgment as a matter of law.
18. Plaintiff alleges Mr. Herst was an employee of CLS, acting within the course and scope of
his employment at the time ofthe accident, and had express and/or implied permission to use the company
vehicle at the time of the accident. Therefore, plaintiff alleges CLS is vicariously liable for Mr. Herst's
negligence,
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
19. It is well settled that an employee's conduct is not within the scope and course of employment
"if it is different in kind from that authorized, far beyond the authorized time or space limits, or too little
actuated by a purpose to serve the [employer]." Plavi v, Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company, 1992 Pa.
Commw. LEXIS 204, at *8 (Mar. 12, 1992),
20. In this case, it is clear, according to Mr. Herst's deposition testimony and interviews, that his
conduct on August 3, 2002, was "different in kind from that authorized" by CLS, CLS authorized Mr. Herst
to use the company vehicle to drive to and from work and throughout the day for business purposes only,
CLS did not authorize him to drive his friends around.
21. The facts ofthis case establish Mr. Herst's conduct was far beyond the authorized time or
space limits, He was driving his CLS truck on Saturday, while he was off-duty, for a non work-related
purpose,
22, Mr. Herst's conduct was not actuated by a purpose to serve his employer. His conduct was
actuated by a purpose to serve plaintiff.
23. Mr. Herst's actions were clearly against CLS company policy,
24. Mr. Herst was not acting within the course and scope of his employment with CLS at the time
of the accident.
25. Mr. Herst did not have express or implied permission to operate the vehicle in the manner,
for the purpose, or at the time ofthe subject accident.
26, For the foregoing reasons and for those set forth in the accompanying Memorandum of Law,
CLS respectfully requests entry of summary judgment in its favor.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
WHEREFORE, Central Locating Service, Ltd. respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant
summary judgment in its favor and enter an Order in the form annexed hereto,
Respectfully submitted,
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RiCCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY:
Date: February 2, 2004
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLl & GRAY. ATIORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
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BRITT P. McCARDLE
Sycamore Farm
2142 Sulphur Run Road
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Plaintiff
: IN THq COU~T OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUN11', PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
: JURY tRIAL DEMANDED
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NICHOLAS HERST
329 Walnut Street
Reedsville, PA 17084
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
401 East Louther Street, Suite 302
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendantl!
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NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 cotTiplaint and notice are
served by entering a written appearance personally or by a~ 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 judgr;,em may be entered against you by
the COllrt 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 prbperty or other rights important to
,
you.
YOU SHOULI) TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE CONTACT;
Cutnberland County Bar Association
2 Uberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(SOOI990-9108
ELlON, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
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Attorney for PI aimiff
1 25 East Third Street
WilliamspOlt, PA 17701
(570) 326"2443
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOlAS HERST and : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD., :
Defendants : NO.
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Britt P. McCardle, is an adult individual residing at Sycamore
Farm, 2142 Sulphur Run Road, Jersey Shore, Clinton County, Pennsylvania 17740.
2. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Central Locating
Service, Ltd. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with an office and principal place of business
located at 401 East Louther Street, Suite 302, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and doin'g business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Nicholas Herst is an adult individual residing at 329 Walnut
Street, Reedsville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
4. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Nicholas Herst resides
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herst, at the aforementioned address.
5. On August 3, 2002, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle was a right front seat passenger in a 1997 Chevrolet pick-up truck
operated by Defendant Nicholas Herst.
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6. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Defendant Nicholas
Herst was operating the aforementioned vehicle south - bound on Fairview Street in
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., it was daylight, there
were no adverse weather conditions, and the road surface was dry.
8. Fairview Street is a two-lane, two-way road between Routes 841 and 74.
9. Thfl asphalt pavement is marked with white edge lines and double yellow
mfldian lines on Fairview Street in the aforementioned area.
10. On August 3, 2003, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Defendant Nicholas
Herst lost control of the vehicle hI>. was drivin9, which left the roadway on the right
side, traveled down an embankment, and struck a tree head-on.
11. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst was an agent,
servant, and/or employee of Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., acting in the
course and scope of his employment with Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd.,
and in the furtherance of the business interests of Defendant Central Locating
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12. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, the vehicle that Defendant Herst was
operating on August 3, 2003 was owned by Defendant Central Locating Service,
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13. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that Is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. had
entrusted the use of the subject vehicle to Defendant Nicholas Herst.
14. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. was
vicariously responsible for the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst.
15. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had express
permission to drive the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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16. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit. and at all times relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had implied
permission to drive the subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service. Ltd.
17. At the time of the motor vehicle accident that is the subject of this law
suit, and at all times relating thereto, Plaintiff Britt McCardle had express and/or
implied permission .to be a passenger in said vehicle.
18. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle sustained at least the following injuries:
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fracture of the right zygoma;
fracture of the right frontal zygomatic suture;
fracture of the inferior orbital rim;
displaced blowout fracture of the right inforior floor of the orbit;
fracture of the right lateral buttress;
displaced bilateral nasal fractures;
right lateral maxillary sinus fracture;
deviation of the nasal fracture to the left;
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j} fluid in the sinus;
k} hematoma on the inferior orbital floor;
Il extraoQular hemorrhage;
m} pneuma-orbit and soft tissue swelling about the orbit;
nJ comminuted open left ankle fracture of the talar neck;
0) dislocation of left ankle talus;
p) left ankle peroneal tendon dislocation;
q) left ankle lateral collateral ligament tear;
r} sclerosis of the left proximal pole;
s) bony fragments adjacent to the inferior aspect of the left medial
malleolus;
t} closed right ankle fracture of the medial malleolus;
u) comminuted closed right wrist intra-articular fracture of the
distal radius;
v} right second and third metacarpal fractun..s;
w} ulnar styloid fracture;
xl right pneumothorax;
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z} whiplash injury;
aa} closed head injury;
bb} rib fractures;
ce) permanent disfigurement and scarring; and
dd) permanent disability.
19. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Btitt
P. McCardle's injuries required:
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in flight closed reduction of the left ankle while en route via
helicopter due to ischemic left lower leg;
blood transfusion;
intubation and respiration;
open reduction internal fixation of the inferior fraGture;
placement of screws in the inferior zygomaticomaxillary
process, the frontal zygomatir:omatic process and the anterior
wall of the maxillary sinus on the right side;
open Medipore (alloplast) implant of the orbital floor blowout
fracture;
closed reduction of the nasal fracture that was known not to be
the final definitive procedure;
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narrowing of the dorsum and tip with strip and suturing;
i) open irrigation and debridement of the left hindfoot;
j) open reduction of the left ankle talus;
k) internal fixation of the left ankle talus with three fully threaded
screws transfixing the talar neck fracture;
I) open reduction of the right medial malleoli;
m) internal fIxation of the right medial malleoli with two fully
threaded screws transfixing the medial malleolus;
n) open reduction of the right distal radius;
0) internal fixation of the right distal radius with malleable plate
and multiple screws transfixing the fracture through the distal
radius;
pl reiocation of the peroneal tendon;
q) repair of the retinaculum; and
r) repair of the lateral collateral ligament.
20. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has incurred past and future medical expenses in eXCElSS of amounts
recoverable pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75
Pa,G.S.A. ~1711 etseq.
21. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has incurred past and future income loss in excess of amounts
recoverable pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Lawi 75
Pa,C,S.A. ~1711 et seq.
22. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has sustained permanent disability resulting in past and future
diminished earnings and earnings capacity.
23. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
p, McCardle has sustained permanent disfigurement.
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24. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff 6ritt
P. McCardle has sustained significant past and future physical pain and emotional
suffering.
25. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has suffered in the past and continues to experience a marked
diminution in her ability to enjoy fife and life's pleasures.
26. As a result of the aforementioned motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Britt
P. McCardle has suffered and continues to experlenceembarrassment alid
humiliation.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Britt P. McCardle vs. Defendant Nicholas Herst
27. Paragraphs 1 - 26 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
28. Defendant Nicholas Herst owed a legal duty unto Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle to operate his vehicle in a safe and prudent manner, and Defendant
Nicholas Herst breached this legal duty.
29. Defendant Nicholas Herst owed a legal duty unto Plaintiff Britt P.
McCardle to operate his vehicle consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth of
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30. Defendant Nicholas Herst was negligent as a matter of law in that he:
a) violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
93309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
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of persons in his vehicle;
c) failed to keep the vehicle he was operating under control;
d) collided with a tree;
e) failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the tree;
f) was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairvlew Street.
31. Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle sustained the aforementioned injuries and
damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of the
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle demands judgment against
Defendant Nicholas Herst in an amount in excess of the requiremehts for
compulsory arbitratioh.
COUNT II - AGENCY
Britt P. McCardle vs. Central LacatinClService.. ltd.
32. Paragraphs 1 - 31 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
33. Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. is legally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
at the time of the accident that is the subject of this law suit, Defendant Nicholas
Herst was a duly authorized agent, servant, and/or employee of Defendant Central
Locating Service, Ltci., acting in the course and scope of his employment with
Central Locating Service, Ltd., and in the furtherance of the businoss Interests of
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
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34. By and through the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst, Defendant
Central Locating Service, Ltd. was negligent as a matter of law in that Defendant
Nicholas Herst:
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violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~3309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~ ~3714 by driving a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons in his vehicle;
failed to keep the vehicle he was operating under control;
collided with a tree;
failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the trEJe;
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was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairview Street.
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damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and throllgh the actions of its duly
authorized agent, servant, and/or employee, Defendant NIcholas HEJrst.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle demands judgment ag.ainst
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. in an amount in excess of the
requirements for compulsory arbitration.
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COUNT III - VICARIOUS. LIABILITY
Britt P. McCardle vs. Central Locatina Service. Ltd.
36. Paragraphs 1 735 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference as though fully set forth at length.
37. Defendant Central locating Service, Ltd. is IEJgally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
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at the time of the accident that is the subject of this law suit, and at all times
relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had express permission to drive the
subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
38. Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. is legally responsible for all
injuries and damages caused by Defendant Nicholas Herst, based upon the fact that
at the time of the accident that Is the subject of this law suit/and at all times
relating thereto, Defendant Nicholas Herst had implied permission to drive the
subject vehicle owned by Central Locating Service, Ltd.
39. By and through the actions of Defendant Nicholas Herst, Defendant
Central Locating Service, Ltd. was negligent as a matter of law in that Defendant
Nicholas Herst:
a) violated the Pehnsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S.A.
~3309 by leaving the lane of travel that he occupied;
bl violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75Pa.C.S.A.
~ ~3714 by driving a vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons in his vehicle; ,
c) failed to keep tho vehicle he was operating under control;
d) collided with a tree;
e) failed to take evasive action to avoid the collision with the tree;
f) was inattentive to surrounding circumstances while driving on
Fairview Street.
40. Plaintiff Britt P. McCardle sustained the aforementioned injuries and
damages as a direct, proximate, and/or substantial result of the negligence of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd., by and through the vicarious liability of
Defendant Central Locating Service, Ltd. to Defendant Nicholas Herst.
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Defendant Central Lo'cating Service, Ltd. in an amount in excess of the
requirements for compulsory arbitration.
ELlON, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
1 25 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 11701
(570) 326-2443
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VERIFICATION
l verify thot the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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BRITT P. MCCARDLE,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-1263
NICHOLAS HERST AND
CENTRAL LOCATING
SERVICE, LTD.,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Deposition of:
NICHOLAS HERST
Taken by:
Plaintiff
Before:
Jan L. Bucher
Court Reporter-Notary
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Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
at 10:30 a.m.
Place:
Martson, Deardorff, Williams &
Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
APPEARANCES:
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI, SHIPMAN & IRWIN
BY: ROBERT B. ELION, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFF
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
BY: THOMAS J. WILLIAMS, ESQUIRE
FOR - DEFENDANT NICHOLAS HERST
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Q What was your understanding of the terms and
conditions under which you were to use the vehicle for
Central Locating?
A I was only to use it to get to and from work
from my house and basically just to go from each spot and
determine whether there were utilities underground.
Q Was that clear to you that those were the only
conditions under which you would operate the motor
vehicle?
MR. DISIPIO: Objection to form. Go ahead.
You can answer.
THE DEPONENT: Yes.
BY MR. ELION:
Q At the time of this -- immediately preceding
this motor vehicle -- well, let me just ask you this.
Approximately what time of day did this accident take
place?
A I believe it was around 3:00, 3:30.
Q In the afternoon?
A Yes.
Q Where were you going? Where were you coming
from? Let me put it that way.
A I was coming from my cousin's house.
Q That would be Andrea Peters?
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Q Let me see if I can go through the
interrogatories quickly. By whom were you employed at the
time of this motor vehicle accident?
Central Locating Service.
And were you terminated from employment there?
Yes.
And do you recall when you were terminated?
Don't remember specific day.
Approximately how long after the motor vehicle
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Within a week.
What's your understanding of the reasons why
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16 Q And specifically what rules did you fail to
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19 worked at Central Locating Service and I was using it when
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A No, I was not.
Q Did anyone from Central Locating ever tell you
that it was acceptable under certain circumstances to
transport someone in the vehicle who was not an employee?
A I believe at one point it was said, like, if it
was a life and death situation or something.
Q Do you know who actually owned the motor
vehicle that you were driving?
A No, I don't.
Q At any time before this motor vehicle accident
had Britt McCardle ever been in this vehicle?
A I don't think so.
Q Did you have more than one vehicle assigned to
you or for the entire course of your employment with
Central Locating did you have one vehicle?
A One vehicle.
Q When you were at your cousin Andrea Peters'
before this incident which took place on a Saturday, I
believe, correct
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Q -- had you ever transported Britt McCardle in
that vehicle before this accident?
A Not to my remembering.
Q Have you ever transported anyone in that
vehicle other than Britt McCardle or an employee of
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MR. WILLIAMS: Do you mean whether he had
permission to do that, to allow a passenger
MR. ELION: Let me rephrase it.
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Q At any point before this motor vehicle accident
do you have a specific recollection of communicating with
Britt McCardle informing her that she was not permitted to
be in that vehicle?
A Yes.
Q When did you have that communication with her?
A I don't remember.
Q Where were you when you had that communication?
A I don't remember.
Q What did you say to her?
A I don't remember.
Q What is your understanding of the concept of
liability coverage? If a person has liability coverage,
what does that mean to you?
A That if they were to get into an accident the
insurance company would pay for the other guy's stuff but
not his own.
Q Is that your understanding of liability?
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2 Q About how long did you have that vehicle
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8 Q It's my understanding from what you told us
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anything like that, correct?
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Q Now, I'm going to mark, sir, three documents as
Herst 5, 6, and 7. And then I want to ask you some
questions.
(N. Herst Deposition Exhibit Nos. 5, 6, and 7
were marked.)
BY MR. DISIPIO:
Q If you don't mind and Counsel doesn't mind, I'm
just going to stand to your right. Let's start with
Exhibit 5. Can we agree that that is an employee handbook
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That's Choice No. I?
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Q Again, is that your signature?
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Q And Choice No.1, it's my understanding that
you understood that you were to drive it to and from work?
A Yes.
Q You were not to put anyone in the vehicle other
than a CLS employee, correct?
A Yes.
Q And that on weekends it was to sit idle?
A Yes.
Q And unless you were headed to some sort of
emergency on the weekends, you weren't to use the vehicle,
correct?
A Yes.
Q Let me show you Exhibit 7, sir. Again, that's
a document entitled Use of Company Vehicle Assigned to an
Employee. Is that your signature, sir?
A Yes.
Q Can we agree that 7 is an overview of what we
just discussed, that the vehicle was to be used only for
business for CLS?
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USE OF COMPANY VEBICLE
ASSIGNED TO AN EMPLOYEE
You have ~ assI.pd a Company vehicle for your use to perfonn your job while on Company time.
AssigTI~t of a Company vebicle is a privilege I!IId DOt a Dgbr or a guaranteed benefit of your job. The
COIIlpany resetVeS the right to zevoJce the ~m<w of a vebioJ.e tJD/iJ/or your d:rivmg privileges at any time
and for any ~ wi1hout prior notice.
The Company vehicle assigDed to you is to be used to travel to WOIk in the mou.DDg. throughout the C:OllrSe
of the day for bu.""tess purposes aDd to drive to your resldeDce 81; the eIId ot the day. Aside from olK8ll
SUlJDS, lb.e ~ vehicle Is to remain parted 111 your resideace 1lDIil the Ilext woIkiDs day.
While! on~ you are ~~~ to respond to a Ioc:are request In a timely rDa:lIner as required by YOW"
Manager. The C""'IpaDy vebkle is to remain ~ at yoar ,....;~ IIIlIiI such D.me that you may be ~eQ
our to petfun.q your job. In the event that you elect to speod your on-caI.I time 111 a locadO.l1 other than your
l'CSicleoce. you may do 50 as long as you do llOt travel beyOQd a reasouable distanc:e &om your residence.
Keep in miud that you must be able to respon.d in a timely fnh""" to aJllo< ,,11.'8 requem. .
Non-emp}oyee ~gllXS, wiIh the exception of authori2:ed Cnct.)~t R..fA s-'tJotl:ves, Bre pmbibiloi in
Compauy owned or leased vabicles at all' times. 'l'bm iacIudes 1imi1y membezs, frieo.ds anQ the genc:ral
publil;. _
The cmly individuals 'IIVbo mq opl:ate or ride In a COIDp8I'lY owned or leased vehicle 818 IWthorized
employees of CLS aad Aspluodh 8Dd emhorized CustoDw &J"'-" ..'IrM:s. All others are strictly prohibited
at all1imes.
AdditionaUy, the trar!SportatiO.l1 of weapoas, alcohoJic: bevaages or illegal drugs within a Company vehicle
is smctly prohibited and cause for cfis<ip1iDe up to and hIc1udiDg imm""~ M. ...ll'dtlon of employment.
It1 the ~t that you vioJale this policy aod your acUooS result in costs (either legal, qaUn or other) incutred
by AspluDdh Tree &pen C'mpaay or its subsidiaries. the ('~ 'WiD. use all avaUable legal meaDs to
JeCOVCZ'sud1 COSt from you pe.rBODaUy.
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My sigDature below ;"lti~ that I have read and 8gRle to the temIs stated abovs. I will not USe a vehicle
owned or leased by A$p1mdh Tree Expect Co. or any of it$sub$i4iaries 1br pamnaI bnci"e5S or pleasure
outside of approved 1ISe. In tbc event that I violate rhis po1icy, I qree to be subject to discipline up to and
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Bill Barnes
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This is Bill Barnes speaking. I'm calling from State College, Pennsylvania. Today's date
is October 12th, 2002. And it's approximately 4:48 p.rn. I'm speaking with Nicholas
Herst regarding an accident that occurred on August 3rd, 2002. Mr. Herst, could please
state your full name and spell your last name?
Nicholas Lawrence Herst, H-E-R-S-T.
And is this recording being made with your full knowledge and consent?
Yes.
OK. For identification purposes what is your Social Security Number?
205-62-2988.
Your date of birth?
4/6/80.
And your address?
329 East Walnut Street, Reedsville, P A, 17084.
OK. And, uh, what type of vehicle were you driving at the time ofthe accident?
It was a Chevy truck, I'm not exactly sure of the make.
OK. Who is the owner of the vehicle?
It was owned by Central Locating Service.
Is that your employer?
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OK. Vb, do you have any passengers in the vehicle?
Yes, there was one passenger, urn, Brit McCardle.
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OK. And do you know Brit's phone number is?
I still haven't gotten that yet.
OK. Does Brit-- I'm sorry?
I'm gonna go ahead and write down all the things that (
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OK. Did you work with Brit?
No, no, she was a friend I was taking the truck to my uncle's house, dropping the truck
off there and I was going to give her a ride to her sister's house.
OK. Was the, uh, when the accident occurred were you on the clock working?
No, I was not.
OK. So who, do they give your regular use of the vehicle. . .
No.
. . . in off hours?
No. Whenever, whenever Brit had actually called me I had explained to her how I'm not
supposed to have anybody in the vehicle.
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It's company policy. And so I explained to her that, you know what I mean, basically I
explained to her that how there would be no coverage through my company because I
wasn't supposed to have anybody in the vehicle. And I asked her if she would want me
just to run the truck, run the truck up, that's ( ) run the truck up to my uncle's
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OK. And, uh, did they issue any tickets at all?
Urn, they, yeah, they issued it for reckless driving but I actual pled not guilty and have to
go to court to fight that.
OK. Urn, were there any witness that is came forward from outside the vehicle?
No, not to my knowledge. Urn, to my knowledge there wasn't anybody there right when
it happened but people had showed up like shortly thereafter.
OK. And, uh, was anybody injured at all?
Yeah. I had had, urn, slight lacerations to my elbow and, uh, they took me into the
hospital just to give me x-rays and to make sure nothing was broken, which it turns out
that was all that was wrong and she, I believe, had two broken ankles and some sort of
fracture ofthe face. She wasn't wearing her seat belt. When we hit, she kind of slid
underneath the dash.
OK. Were you wearing your seat belt as well or no?
I was, yeah.
OK. She was, which hospital were you taken to?
I was taken to, urn, wait, can you hold on one second, let me grab a paper.
OK.
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You were taken to Holy Spirit?
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And do you know where Brit was taken?
I believe she was taken to Geisinger.
Where's that located?
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I'm not exactly sure because I was taken away before she was and I haven't really talked
to her since the accident.
OK And, uh, is there anything else you'd like to add regarding what happened?
1bat's pretty much it for the most part. Like I'd said, like her lawyer had contacted me to
try and contact my personal insurance company. And, uh, I didn't really realize I even
had to file with my insurance company.
OK
Urn, so I don't know if I should, if you want that phone number right now or . . .
Uh, we'll get to that in just a minute.
All right.
This Brit, you said you guys haven't talked?
Yeah.
You were friends, though, prior to this right?
Yeah.
Did anything happen to cause you to not talk to each other anymore?
I don't know, she was just upset because I hadn't like called her right away after the thing
had happened.
OK All right. Let me go ahead and close out the statement. Urn, have you understood
the questions I've asked?
Yeah.
And your answers been true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
Yeah.
May I have your permission to turn off the recorder?
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Bill Barnes
Nicholas Herst
This is Bill Barnes speaking. I'm calling from State College, Pennsylvania. Today's date
is February 5th, 2003. It's approximately 6:40 p.rn. I'm speaking with Nicholas Herst
concerning an accident that OCCUlTed on August 3rd, 2002. Mr. Herst, bowled you
please state your full name and spell your last? .
Nicholas Lawrence Herst, H-E-R-S- T.
OK And is this recOrding being made with your full knowledge and consent?
Yes.
OK And for identification purposes, Nick, what is your Social Security Number?
It's 205-62-2988.
Your date of birth?
04/06/1980.
And your address?
329 East Walnut Street, Reedsville,PA, 17084.
OK And do you recall if that date is correct as far as the date of this accident that we
talked about...August 3rd? .
Yeah, yeah.
OK And from the information that I hav~ the vehicle that you were traveling in, uh, it
was a pickup truck, a Chevy, 98 Chevy pickup truck; is that correct?
Yes.
And who is the owner of that vehicle?
It was, I'm not sure specific...it was Central Locating Services company vehicle.
And that's your employer...at the time?
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Yes.
OK. Db, now, as far as use of the vehicle, uh, were there any specifics given to you as
far as what you could or could not do with that?
Basically just, basically drive to work and back to wherever I was staying and then use
while I was working. And there were to be no other passengers other than me or, I
believe you could have other employees in there but I, I'm not sure if that was specified
specifically by them but I know that there were times where I drove around with other
employees but nobody other than employees in the car.
OK. All right. And did they give you, uh, was that verbal, was there an employee
handbook or anything like that that they gave you or was there a contract that you had to
sign?
I'm sure there probably was but I don't specifically, you know what I mean, I don't
specifically remember. .
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But it is policy so I'm sure that it was, you know what I mean, there was a whole bunch
of papers that I filled out during orientation so I'm sure that that was probably on there
somewhere.
OK. And when did you start working there, do you recall?
Itwas...
Timeframe?
. . . it was probably, I worked there about three weeks, so I'd say probably, well, it was
probably three or four weeks so it had to have been like the first week or two in July. I
don't remember a specific date or anything.
July of2002?
Yes, yes.
And, all right. Now, where is the company out of:!
It was, um, the office that I worked out of was based out of Carlisle.
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It's was on Logger [sounds like] Street in Carlisle.
OK. Now, according to this accident that happened on the 3rd. . .
Uhhuh.
.., can you just give me a brief overview of the scenario of what did happen?
Allright. I was, I was at, I stayed at my, my cousin's house in, uh, it's on Derry Street in
Harrisburg. And Saturday morning, I'd gotten a call from Brit McCardle 8l\d she had
wanted a ride to her sister's house in Selinsgrove and at that time I'd only had the truck
and so I went ahead and I explained to her the whole scenario behind the truck, I couldn't
drive it and stuff like that. But she was right around where I was and what I was gonna
do is drop the truck off at my uncle's house, which is in Carlisle, which is only about a
mile or two away from where the office is. And so I picked her up and we were on our
way to my uncle's house. I got off on the exit on High Street . . .
Yeah.
. . . and took a left and then took a first right at the red light. And as we were going
around the turn the front right tire had come off the road onto the, I don't know if that's
called like a berm or whatever, there was like about a foot of gravel before the
embankment and because I was going around a turn it didn't grip and it slid off over the
side of the emrn,nhnent. And we went down, it's probably about a 6 foot embankment
about 45-degree angle.
Yeah.
We slid down that and had run into a tree.
OK.Um, and, I'm sorry, where did this happen?
It was, urn, you get o~ if you're conrlng from Harrisburg going towards Carlisle. . .
Yeah.
. . . south on 81, you get off on the High Street exit and then at the end of the exit you
take a left and, uh, you come to a, like first red light, I can't, I'm not exactly sure what
that, what that road's called, but it's the first red light you come to, you take a right there.
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So that, was that what you would consider Harrisburg or no?
No, that's Carlisle.
Carlisle, OK I'm thinkin' Harrisburg. All right. Now, urn, now had you used the vehicle
before, uh, outside of work?
No.
OK
Not 'ill that point.
OK
I did, my vehicle was, uh, like I was broke down at that point so I was just basically
staying either with my cousin or with my uncle. At that point my uncle...he had jiJst
been coming back from vacation and stuff so there for a while I was jiJst staying with my
cousin, just, you know, so as to not inconvenience them.
Right. And what were your specific job duties there at the Central Locating Service?
What we did is, urn, you got like a series of tickets at the beginning of the day, ifanybody
whether it be like residential or commercial was going to dig for any reason . . .
Yeah.
. . . they had to call us and then we would go there and, uh, we would located like gas or
water or telephone or anything like that, put a mark on the ground so they knew they
couldn't, you know, dig within that certain area.
OK All right. Now, this was, when this accident happened it was on a Saturday, right?
Yeah.
What day was that, Saturday?
Saturday, August 3rd it was around, I believe 3:00 or 3:30 in the afternoon.
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So you were not working that day?
No, I was not.
All right. OK. When, and how, how was your employer made aware of this? Did you
call them or what happened there?
Yeah, I called him, I believe it was that next day I had got a hold ofhim and told him.
Who was that?
It was, uh, oh, man. . .
Was he your boss or manager?
Yeah, he was, he was my boss out ot: out of Harris- , or out of Carlisle. rm really drawin'
a blank on his name.
OK. You said you called him that day?
Yeah.
OK.
He's the head guy at that office in Carlisle, rm sorry, I can't remember his name at all.
Tbat's all right. And what did he say at that point, do you know, do you recall?
He just, uh, he wanted to know where, if I was all right and where the car was and then at
that point he didn't really have anything to say, he just told me to get a hold of him then
when, you know what I mean, in a couple days.
OK. And then what happened after that?
It was probably about four or five days later I had gotten a hold ofhim and they had
determined that'since there was someone else in the vehicle, that I was to be terminated.
And I got together with him and got the stuff out of my vehicle and that's basically what
happened. I gave him back like the keys and, uh, there was a gas card and stuff like that.
OK. Now, were you injured at all?
I had, uh, I think like 10 or 11 stitches in my elbow.
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Which one, left or right?
Right.
And .. .
I believe, I believe what had happened, is when it hit the windshield.
Yeah. Were you wearing your seal?
Yeah. And the airbag deployed.
OK. And, uh, you mentioned this Brit McCardle, she was a friend of yours then?
Yeah.
Was she a girlfriend or just a friend or what?
Just a friend.
. OK. And, urn, had she ever ridden in the vehicle before?
No.
OK. Was she injured?
Yes. She had, both her legs, like I believe her ankles had gotten busted up and her wrist
and I believe like the right side of her, right or left side ofher face. She didn't have her
seat belt on. She was kind of like about half cocked sideways on theseatsoWhen she
slid down she was, she slid in underneath the dashboard.
Yeah, OK. Urn, let's see here, when you started working there, did you have a company,
access to the company vehicle or how did that work once you started?
It wasn't, it wasn't immediately. Y ou're supposed go through, urn, you got like a training
sort of thing . . .
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. . . where like before you can drive the vehicle on your own or before you can go out and
locate on your own you have to go through a, I can't remember exactly what you call it.
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Yeah, it was like Smith, Smith something driving tests where you had to drive with a
trainer and take a test and pass those two before you could drive the vehicle.
OK. And is there anything else you'd like to add regarding what happened?
Not that I can think of.
OK. Uh, let me ask, uh, was the company offer or provide any worker's comp payment
or coverage? .
No. I was under the assumption that because I had violated the policy of not having, um,
anybody other than an employee in the car that I was ineligtble for that.
OK. All right. And I believe that's it. So let me go ahead and close out the statement,
OK?
All right. OK.
Have you understood the questions rve asked?
Y cab.
Have your answers been true and correct to the best of your knowledge?
Yes.
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Yes.
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NICHOLAS HERST and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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DEPOSITION OF: PHILIP D. DORNER
Taken by: Plaintiff
Before: Amy R. Fritz, Notary Public
Registered Professional
Reporter
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November 11, 2003, 11:00 a.m.
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Martson, Deardorff, Williams
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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correct?
A. Correct.
Q. And would you -- I've taken a look at the
documents. But in your own words, would you give us what
those options are?
A. There are two options, the first of which is
home-garaging where that employee would take the company
vehicle to and from work, park it at their residence in a
secure location in the evenings at the conclusion of work
and proceed to their first locate the following morning
directly from their residence.
The second option would be to have the vehicle
parked at a centralized location; possibly an office,
possibly a customer's service yard, if you will, possibly a
gas station, and use their own vehicle in the mornings to
leave their residence, go to that centralized location, get
in the compa~y vehicle, perform the work throughout the
day, drive back to the centralized location and drive home
in their personal vehicle.
Q. Is it fair to say that company policy is that
regardless of what option you use, you're not supposed to
use the company vehicle for something which is not work
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vehicle that they're using?
A. I'm not aware of any correspondence.
Q. How did you become first aware of this motor
vehicle accident?
A. Via telephone, I believe, the following Monday
at approximately 11:00 in the morning.
Q. By the way, before I get into that, Mr. Herst
was dismissed from his employment with you, correct?
A. Correct.
Q. And the reason why he was dismissed was what?
A. Personal use of company vehicle, violation of
the company policies.
Q. And did you specifically dismiss him?
A. I did not. I never saw the man after the
incident occurred.
Q. How many years all together have you worked for
Central Locating Services?
A. Five and a half, six.
Q. During that five and a half or six years, are
you aware of any employee other than Mr. Herst being
dismissed .for violation of a company policy in using the
car?
A. Yes.
Q. Can you give me an approximation as to how many
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY: Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Identification No.: 28212
510 Walnut Street -10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
BRITT P. McCARDLE
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST
and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.
No. 03-1263
MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S. CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE. L TD..
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Pursuant to Rule 1035.1, et seq" of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, defendant, Central
Locating Service, Ltd. (hereinafter "CLS"), by and through its attorneys, Lavin, Coleman, O'Neil, Ricci,
Finarelli & Gray, moves for summary judgment dismissing this action with prejudice. In support of its
Motion, moving defendant states:
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS
On Saturday, August 3, 2002, plaintiff, Britt McCardle, asked co-defendant, Nicholas Herst, for a
ride to her sister's house in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, At the time, the onlyvehicie Mr. Herst had available
was his CLS truck because his car was being repaired. Mr. Herst testified he advised plaintiff she was not
permitted to ride in the CLS truck because non-employees are not allowed to ride in company vehicles. His
testimony consisted ofthe following:
Q, At any point before this motor vehicle accident do you have
a specific recollection of communicating with Britt McCardle
informing her that she was not permitted to be in that vehicle?
A. Yes.
See Exhibit "B" at page 55, lines 6-10.
Nonetheless, Mr. Herst gave plaintiff a ride in his CLS truck on Saturday, August 3, 2002,
As plaintiff and Mr. Herst were driving on Fairview Street in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
Mr. Herst lost control of the vehicle, slid offthe road and into a tree causing injury to himself and plaintiff.
After the accident, both Mr. Herst and plaintiff were taken to different hospitals to be treated for their
injuries. The following Monday, August 5, 2002, Mr. Herst was terminated from CLS for failure to follow
rules, specifically, because he had someone other than a CLS employee in the car and he was using the car
for a non work-related purpose.
Mr. Herst began his employment with CLS on July 15, 2002. At that time, Mr. Herst was provided
with CLS employee handbooks and manuals. He was also provided with certain documents, particularly
a document entitled, "Use of a Company Vehicle Assigned to an Employee," which he read and signed on
July 15, 2002. This particular document specifies, among other things, when an employee is entitled to
operate the CLS company vehicle. The document states an employee may only use the company vehicle
while driving to and from work and throughout the course of the day for business purposes only. The
vehicle is not to be used for non work-related purposes. It also states non-employee passengers are
prohibited in company owned vehicles, including family members, friends and the general public. It is
evident Mr. Herst read and understood these policies, as he signed all the documents provided to him.
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SUITE 1000,510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MLTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
Further, during his deposition he admitted that he understood the vehicle was not to be used in the manner
he used it in on the day of the accident. He testified to the following:
Q, And Choice No.1, it's my understanding that you understood
that you were to drive it to and from work?
A. Yes,
Q. You were not to put anyone in the vehicle other than a CLS
employee, correct?
A. Yes.
Q, And that on weekends it was to sit idle?
A. Yes.
Q. And unless you were headed to some sort of emergency on the
weekends, you weren't to use the vehicle, correct?
A. Yes,
See Exhibit "B" at page 87, lines 6-17.
II. LEGAL ARGUMENT
A. Standard for Summary Judgment
The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure authorize the entry of summary judgment in two (2)
circumstances:
After the relevant pleadings are closed, but within such time
as not to unreasonably delay trial, any party may move for
summary judgment in whole or in part as a matter of law
(1) whenever there is no genuine issue of any material fact as to
a necessary element ofthe cause of action or defense which
could be established by additional discovery or expert report,
or
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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
(2) if, after the completion of discovery relevant to the motion,
including the production of expert reports, an adverse party
who will bear the burden of proof at trial has failed to produce
evidence of facts essential to the cause of action or defense
which in a jury trial would require the issues to be submitted
to a jury.
Pa.R.C,P, 1035.2.
In other words, summary judgment must be entered after the pleadings, depositions, answers to
interrogatories and admissions, together with the supporting affidavits, if any, show there is no genuine issue
as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law, Merriweather
v. Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc., 453 Pa, Super. 464, 684 A.2d 137 (1996); Snyder v, Specialty Glass
Products. Inc" 441 Pa, Super. 613, 658 A.2d 366 (1995); Dibble v, Security of America Life Ins, Co" 404
Pa, Super. 205, 590 A.2d 352 (1991). Once amotion for summary judgment has been properly supported,
the burden shifts to the non-moving party to adduce sufficient evidence tending to prove the existence of
a material question of fact. Samarin v, GAF Corporation, 571 A.2d 398, 402 (Pa, Super.1989), allocatur
denied, 574 A.2d 71 (Pa, 1990). As such, the non-moving party "may not rest upon the mere allegations or
denials of the pleadings but must file a response. , . identifying one or more issues of fact arising from the
evidence in the record controverting the evidence cited in support of the motion, . , ." Pa.R,C.P.
1 035.3(a)(I),
Summary judgment is also appropriate where a party is unable to produce evidence sufficient to
permit a jury to find facts essential to its cause of action See Pa,R.C.P, 1035.2, "Explanatory Comment"
(citing Godlewski v. Pars Mfg, Co" 408 Pa. Super. 425, 597 A.2d 106 (1991)). Pursuant to subparagraph
(2) ofPa.R.C,P, 1035,2, if the record contains insufficient evidence and facts to make out aprimafacie case,
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLl & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
then there is no issue to be submitted to a jury, and the moving party is entitled to summary judgment as a
matter oflaw. Id,
In the instant case, the relevant pleadings and discovery responses raise no genuine issue of material
fact. According to the facts of this case and the law in Pennsylvania, CLS cannot be held vicariously liable
for Mr. Herst's negligence as he was clearly acting outside the scope of his employment at the time of the
accident and Mr. Herst did not have express or implied permission to transport Ms, McCardle at the time
of the accident. Plaintiff cannot prove otherwise. Therefore, as a matter oflaw, CLS is not vicariously liable
for Nicholas Herst's negligence and summary judgment in CLS' favor is appropriate,
B. CLS is not Vicariously Liable for Nicholas Her.vt's Negligent Acts Because His Conduct
At the Time of the Accident Was Outside the Scope of Employment.
Before determining whether an employer is vicariously liable for his employee's negligence, it must
first be determined whether there is an employee-employer relationship. An employee-employer relationship
exists when the employer is in charge of the employee's work and also has the authority to direct the
employee on how his work is to be done. Esmelinda Valles v. Albert Einstein Medical Center et aI" 2000
Pa. Super. 243, 758 A.2d 1238 (2000), affd. by 569 Pa. 542, 805 A.2d 1232 (2002).
An employer is vicariously liable for his employee's negligence, which causes injury to a third party,
ifthe employee's negligence was "committed during the course of and within the scope ofthe employment."
758 A.2d at 1244. For purposes of vicarious liability, an employee's conduct is within the scope of
employment if:
(1) it is of a kind and nature that the employee is employed to perform;
(2) it occurs substantially within the authorized time and space limits; (3)
it is actuated, at least in part, by a purpose to serve the employer; and (4)
if force is intentionally used by the employee against another, the use of
force is not unexpected by the employer.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLl & GRAY' AlTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627.0303
Lisa M. Costa v. Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Ronald Krier, 708 A.2d 490, 493 (1998), citing
Fitzgerald v, McCutcheon, 270 Pa. Super. 102,410 A.2d 1270, 1271 (Pa. Super. 1979); see also Natt v,
David Andrew Labar et aI., 117 Pa. Commw. 207, 543 A.2d 223 (1988). An employee's conduct is not
within the scope and course of employment "if it is different in kind from that authorized, far beyond the
authorized time or space limits, or too little actuated by a purpose to serve the [employer]." Plavi v,
Nemaco/in Volunteer Fire Company, 1992 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 204, at *8 (Mar. 12, 1992).
The first issue is whether Mr, Herst and CLS had an employee-employer relationship at the time
of the accident. CLS was in charge ofMr. Herst's work and also had the authority to direct Mr. Herst on
how his job was to be performed. As such, there is no dispute that when CLS hired Mr. Herst on July
15,2002, an employee-employer relationship existed.
The only remaining issue is whether CLS is vicariously liable for Mr. Herst's alleged negligence.
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Valles, in order for CLS to be vicariously liable for Mr.
Herst's negligence, plaintiff must prove Mr. Herst's negligence was "committed during the course of and
within the scope of the employment." 758 A.2d at 1244. The facts of this case establish Mr. Herst was
not acting within the scope of his employment with CLS at the time of the accident.
Mr. Herst was hired by CLS on July 15, 2002, as a locating technician. When an individual or
excavating company is going to dig, they must first call the Pennsylvania One Call System to notify
them of their intent to dig. The Pennsylvania One Call System then generates a ticket with information
regarding the date, time, and location of the dig. The ticket is then electronically transferred to the utility
companies who have facilities in the area of the dig. CLS then is provided with those tickets from the
utility company. The tickets are given to the locating technicians, who drive out to the dig site in their
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000,510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
CLS truck and locate and mark the underground utilities. The locating technicians drive to various dig
sites in their CLS truck throughout the day. Mr. Herst was hired by CLS to obtain these tickets and then
drive to the dig sites and locate underground facilities.
CLS' company policy prohibits non-employee passengers in the CLS owned vehicle at all times.
See Exhibit "C," Further, employees of CLS are to use their assigned company vehicle only to travel to
and from work and throughout the course of the day for business purposes. See Exhibit "C," Aside
from on-call status, the company vehicle must remain at the employee's residence until the following
working day. See Exhibit "C." Philip (Dave) Domer, CLS District Manager, testified on November 11,
2003, that employees are not to use the company vehicle for non work-related purposes. Mr, Domer's
testimony consisted of the following:
Q. Is it fair to say that company policy is that regardless of
what option you use, you're not supposed to use the com-
pany vehicle for something which is not work related?
A. It is fair to say that, yes, and it is stated in the employee
handbook as well.
See page 17, lines 20-25 of Dave Domer's deposition attached as Exhibit "E."
At Mr. Herst's deposition on September 24, 2003, he testified he knew of these policies at the time of
the accident. He testified:
Q. And Choice No, 1, it's my understanding that you under
stood that you were to drive it to and from work?
A. Yes.
Q. You were not to put anyone in the vehicle other than a CLS
employee, correct?
A. Yes,
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY' ATIORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000,510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627-il)OJ
Q. And that on weekends it was to sit idle?
A. Yes,
Q. And unless you were headed to some sort of emergency on
the weekends, you weren't to use the vehicle, correct?
A. Yes,
See Exhibit "B" at page 87, lines 6-17.
Moreover, during his recorded interviews with Bill Barnes on October 12, 2002 and February 5, 2003,
Mr. Herst admitted he knew he was only to use his CLS vehicle to drive to and from work. See Exhibit
"D." He also admitted he knew he was not permitted to have non-employee passengers in his CLS
vehicle. See Exhibit "D."
On Saturday, August 3, 2002, Mr. Herst violated all ofthe above CLS policies. He was using his
CLS vehicle for a non work-related purpose and during his off-duty time, Further, he had a non-
employee passenger in the car. Clearly, Mr. Herst was not acting within the scope of his employment at
the time of the accident. Plaintiff cannot establish otherwise. Therefore, as a matter of law, CLS is
entitled to summary judgment.
At the time of the accident, Mr, Herst was transporting the plaintiff to her sister's residence in
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Clearly, this conduct is not within the scope of his employment, as it is not
the kind of job Mr. Herst was employed to perform, He was employed to locate underground utilities for
CLS. Moreover, the accident occurred on a Saturday at approximately 3:30 p.m. Since Mr, Herst only
works Monday through Friday, it is clear he was not working on Saturday, at the time of the accident.
He even testified that he was off-duty at the time of the accident. See Exhibit "B," Moreover, he stated
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLl & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000. 510 WALNUT STREET. PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
in his October 12, 2002 interview with Bill Barnes that he was not on the clock working at the time of
the accident. See Exhibit "D." As such, Mr. Herst's conduct at the time of the accident cannot be
considered within the scope of his employment as it did not occur within the authorized time and space
limits of his employment with CLS. Furthermore, the purpose of Mr. Herst's travels on the day of the
accident was to give the plaintiff a ride to her sister's house. Clearly, his conduct was not within the
scope of his employment, as it was not actuated by a purpose to serve CLS; it was actuated by a purpose
to serve the plaintiff.
Not only do the facts of this case indicate that Mr. Herst violated company policy, Mr. Herst,
himself, admits he violated company policy by driving the vehicle for a non work-related purpose and
for transporting a non-employee passenger. His testimony consisted of the following:
Q. And specifically what rules did you fail to follow from your
understanding?
A. I had someone in the car other than someone who worked
at Central Locating Service and I was using it when I
wasn't supposed to.
See Exhibit "B" at page 43, lines 16-20.
He even testified that from his perspective, he was not acting within the scope of his employment at the
time of the accident. He testified to the following:
Q. And from your perspective and your understanding were
you acting in the course of your employment or were you
doing something in the course of your employment at the
time of this motor vehicle accident?
A. No, I was not.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY' ATIORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 51 0 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, P A 19106
(215) 627-0303
See Exhibit "B" at page 43, lines 21-25, page 44, line 1.
As such, Mr. Herst was acting outside the course of and scope of his employment with CLS. Mr. Herst
was hired to locate, not to drive his friends around. Finally, as a result ofMr. Herst's violations of
company policy, he was immediately terminated by CLS. Mr. Dorner testified the reason for his
termination was the following:
Q. And the reason why he was dismissed was what?
A. Personal use of company vehicle, violation of the company
policies.
See Exhibit "E" at page 26, lines 11-13.
Clearly, CLS cannot be vicariously liable for Mr. Herst's negligence. Mr. Herst's conduct at the
time of the accident was different in kind from that authorized by CLS, far beyond the authorized time or
space limits, and not actuated by a purpose to serve his employer, CLS. The facts of this matter also
establish Mr. Herst did not have express or implied permission to use the vehicle in the manner, for the
purpose and at the time of the accident. Plaintiff cannot prove otherwise. Therefore, as a matter oflaw,
CLS cannot be liable to plaintiff and entry of summary judgment in CLS' favor is appropriate.
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MCTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
III. CONCLUSION
CLS respectfully requests entry of summary judgment in its favor. The facts of the case establish
that Nicholas Herst was not acting within the course of and scope of his employment with CLS at the time
of the accident. Consequently, as a matter of law, CLS cannot be liable to plaintiff. The purpose of
Pa.R.C.P. 1035.2 is to eliminate trial where there are no facts to be tried. That purpose will be served here
by dismissing the claims against CLS, as there are no facts on which a finding ofliability against CLS can
be sustained.
Respectfully submitted,
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BY:
Dated: February 2, 2004
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BASIL A. DISIPIO, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that on February 2, 2004, a true and correct copy
of Defendant's, Central Locating Service, Ltd., Motion for Summary Judgment was served upon all
counsel of record by First Class Mail, postage paid.
Robert B. Elion, Esquire
Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci,
Shipman & Irwin
125 E. Third Street
Williamsport, P A 17701
Counsel for Plaintiff, Britt P. McCardle
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Co-defendant, Nicholas Herst
LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI, FINARELLI & GRAY
BA A. DISIPIO, UIRE
Attorney for Defend
Central Locating Service, Ltd.
BY:
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LAVIN, COLEMAN, O'NEIL, RICCI. FINARELLI & GRAY. ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000, 510 WALNUT STREET, PENN MUTUAL TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
VB.
NO: 03-1263
NICHOLAS HERST and CENTRAL
LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT. CENTRAL
LOCATING SERVICE'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
1.-5. Adrnitted.
6. Denied. Pertinent parts of Herst's deposition transcript are
attached hereto as Exhibit 1. Herst testified that at the time of the
accident, he and the Plaintiff were driving frorn Herst's sister's house in
Harrisburg to Herst's uncle's house in Carlisle to drop his cornpany's
truck off and then have his parents corne down to take the Plaintiff to her
sister's house in Selinsgrove. (Transcript at pp. 53-54).
7. Adrnitted.
8. Adrnitted. However, Mr. Herst had express perrnission frorn
Central Locating to drive its truck frorn where he was staying (either his
sister's or his uncle's house) to Central's office in Carlisle. Driving the
vehicle from his cousin's house in Harrisburg to his uncle's house in
Carlisle, a rnile or two away from Central's office, so that it would be
available for hirn to drive to the office Monday rnorning, was only a slight
deviation frorn the perrnission given.
9.-15. Adrnitted.
16. Herst's opinion as to whether or not he was acting in the
course of his employment is irnrnaterial.
17. Denied.
18. Adrnitted that Plaintiff alleges Herst was an ernployee of CLS,
acting within the course and scope of his employrnent at the tirne of the
accident, and, therefore, that CLS is vicariously liable for Herst's
negligence.
19. Adrnitted.
20. Denied. Herst's conduct in driving the truck on a Saturday
frorn his cousin's house, where he was staying, to his uncle's house one
or two rniles away from Central's office so the vehicle would be there for
hirn to drive to work on Monday rnorning, served the interest of his
ernployer and was only a slight deviation frorn the tirne and space lirnits
set by his ernployer, and, therefore, did not take him outside the scope of
his ernployrnent.
21. It is denied that the facts of this case establish that Mr.
Herst's conduct was far beyond the authorized tirne or space lirnits.
22. Denied. Herst's actions were calculated in part to serve the
interest of his employer.
23. It is admitted that Herst's letting Plaintiff ride in the vehicle
was clearly against CLS cornpany policy, but this did not take hirn out of
the scope of his ernployrnent.
24. Denied.
25. Adrnitted. However, for purposes of Herst being covered under
CLS's liability insurance policy, so long as Herst's deviation frorn the
perrnission given to operate the vehicle was slight or inconsequential,
and not substantial, he rnust be covered.
26. For the reasons set forth in our Brief in Opposition being filed
with this Response, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to deny
Defendant, CLS's, Motion for Surnrnary Judgrnent.
Respectfully submitted,
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO,
CARLUCCI, SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
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Robert B. Elion, Esquire
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David C. Shiprnih, Esquire
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
125 East Third Street
Williarnsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443 (telephone)
(570) 326-1585 (fax)
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CERTInCATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~~y of February, 2004, cornes David C.
Shiprnan, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff and certifies that a copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs Response to Defendant, Central Locating Service's
Motion for Sumrnary Judgrnent has been served upon the following
individuals by United States first class rnail, postage prepaid:
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Lavin, Colernan, O'Neil, Ricci,
Finarelli & Gray
Suite 1000
510 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Thornas J. Williarns, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williarns & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO,
CARLUCCI, SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
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David C. Ship 161, Esquif:..
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
125 East Third Street
Williarnsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443 (telephone)
(570) 326-1585 (fax)
ORIGINAL
BRITT P_ MCCARDLE,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-1263
NICHOLAS HERST AND
CENTRAL LOCATING
SERVICE, LTD.,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Deposition of:
NICHOLAS HERST
Taken by:
Plaintiff
Before:
Jan L. Bucher
Court Reporter-Notary
Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
at 10:30 a.m.
Place:
Martson, Deardorff, williams &
Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
APPEARANCES:
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI, SHIPMAN & IRWIN
BY: ROBERT B. ELION, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFF
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
BY: THOMAS J. WILLIAMS, ESQUIRE
FOR - DEFENDANT NICHOLAS HERST
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So my question to you is that you thought about
2 the fact that there would be no liability insurance
3 coverage with Britt, but you didn't think about it with
4 reference to yourself?
5 A I didn't really think about it. I just knew.
6 Q You knew with Britt?
7 A Yes.
8 Q And you knew with you?
9 A Yes.
10 Q Now, I believe that you testified on the day of
11 the accident that you were heading towards your uncle's?
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Yes.
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And the purpose of going to your uncle's who
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To drop the truck off.
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With what car?
With my parents' vehicle.
Your car was still inoperable; is that right?
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2 THE DEPONENT: All right. What was it again?
3 MR. ELION: I'm trying to figure out why you
4 objected, but a lot of times this stuff goes beyond me
5 anyway.
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The motor vehicle that you had that was
registered in your name that was insured by Progressive
was not operable at that time; is that correct?
A I believe so, yes.
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How far do your parents live from your uncle?
About an hour and a half.
13 Q It was your intention to call your parents to
14 come down with their vehicle so you could use their
15 vehicle?
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To run Britt home, yes.
Her intention at the time was to do what?
Britt's intention?
Yes.
To go to her sister's house.
In Selinsgrove?
A Yes.
Q Now, do you have any specific recollection of
talking to Britt McCardle about whether or not it was
permissible for her to be a passenger in the Central
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through a Progressive policy at the time?
A I didn't know, no.
Q What was your understanding of the insurance
coverage that you had through Progressive at the time of
the motor vehicle accident?
A It was regular insurance.
Q
Which would have covered what as far as your
8 knowledge?
9 A I don't really have any knowledge of it.
10 Q Now, on the date of this accident my
11 understanding is that you and Britt were staying with your
12 cousin -- is it Andrea Peters?
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Yes.
You had stayed there for a few days prior to
15 this, correct?
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Yes.
17 Q The night before on August 2, 2002, did you
18 stay with Andrea Peters?
19 A Yes.
20 Q And did you work for Central Locating on August
21 2, 2002?
22 A I believe so.
23 Q And then you drove the vehicle back to Andrea
24 Peters' that night?
25 A Yes.
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Yes.
3 Q And the Thursday evening, August 1, where did
4 you stay that evening?
5 A I don't remember specifically. It was probably
6 my cousin's, but I don't remember.
7 Q How about the night before, July 31, the
8 Wednesday evening? Where did you s~ay?
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I don't remember.
Were you commuting from your cousin's house
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I was either commuting from my cousin's house
13 or my uncle's house.
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19 particular Central Locating location on a day-to-day
20 basis?
Q And your uncle being in Carlisle?
A Yes.
Q And your cousin being in Harrisburg, correct?
A Yes.
Q As part of your job did you report to any
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Yes, the office in Louther Street.
Here in Carlisle, Pennsylvania?
A Yes.
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Yet you were going to your uncle's house to
5 drop the vehicle off and have your parents' come down and
6 pick you up?
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Yes.
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Why didn't you call them from Harrisburg -- to
9 come to Harrisburg because it's shorter?
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Because it's a shorter distance from my uncle's
11 house to where I work.
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What was your plan? Your plan was to have the
13 parents come down, take Britt back up to Selinsgrove, and
14 then you stay with your parents'; is that correct?
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Probably until the end of the weekend.
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Even though it would be longer for your parents
17 to go to your uncle's, you elected to go to your uncle's
18 as opposed to having your parents come to your cousin's,
19 correct?
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Yes.
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Did you say that you're presently living with
22 Adam Middlesworth or not?
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No, no.
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Do you know where he is presently located?
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No, I don't.
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Is he in Shippensburg?
I'm not sure.
Q And what was the occasion in January of 2003
where you had an opportunity to talk to Britt?
A I was visiting my friend Joel Jones who's also
Adam's friend.
7 Q That was in Shippensburg?
8 A Yes.
9 Q Did you see Britt at his :'1ouse?
10 A Yes.
11 Q And do you know what the occasion was why she
12 went to that house? Was there a party going on or some
13 social activity?
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I believe she was getting together with some of
Joel's roommates.
Q Who else was at the house in January of 2003 at
Adam Middlesworth's? Can you list all the people that you
know were there?
A I don't remember other than Adam and me and
Joel and Britt.
Q And who was Britt with?
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Adam.
And she had no cast on, she had no crutches,
she appeared to you to be perfectly normal?
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2 A No.
3 Q Did you see her walk?
4 A Yes.
5 Q So from your observations in January of 2003,
6 you couldn't observe any physical problems with Britt; is
7 that your testimony?
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Yes.
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Did you observe any scars that she might have
10 had on her body?
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No, I don't believe.
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in Harrisburg, it would not have been necessary for you to
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correct?
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Q If you called your parents and say, Hey, I'm in
19 Harrisburg. Britt wants to go back to Selinsgrove. Will
20 you come down and get me, they could have done that and it
21 would not have been necessary for you to transport her in
22 the Central Locating Service vehicle?
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Correct.
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Before you left for your uncle's on August 3,
25 2003, did your call your parents and make arrangements
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No.
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Had you called them previously at any time and
4 asked them to come down to your uncle's and transport you?
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7 3, 2003?
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No.
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Did you know your parents were home on August
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Yes.
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How did you know that?
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Because they are always home.
Q
Did Britt know Andrea Peters before she stayed
12 at her house with you in late July or early August of
13 2003?
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Not to my knowledge.
Q
So is it fair to say that you were the
16 connection which permitted Britt to stay at Andrea Peters'
17 house?
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Yes.
Q
And how did you make the arrangements to stay
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20 with Andrea Peters? Did you call her or did you show up?
21 What was the deal?
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I called her.
Had you stayed there previously?
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7 to July and August of 2003 for more than just the night?
8 A
9 Q
10 A
11 Q
12 time?
13 A
14 Q
15 plans as
16 days?
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18 parents'
19 work.
20 Q
No.
Is Andrea Peters married?
Yes.
Where was her husband during this period of
Overseas.
On August 3, 2003, what were your personal
to where you were going to spend the next few
I was planning on spending that night at my
house and then coming back down to Carlisle for
Where were you going to be staying when you
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My uncle's house.
Had you stayed at your uncle's house
Yes.
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BRITT P. MCCARDLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-1263 CIVIL
NICHOLAS HERST and
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE
LTD.,
Defendants
IN RE: MOTION OF DEFENDANT, CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD.,
FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
BEFORE HESS AND GUIDO, J.J.
ORDER
AND NOW, this .y' day of May, 2004, it appearing that, at this point in the
proceedings, the court is unable to conclude with the requisite ce:rtainty that the defendant was
not acting within the scope of his employment, the motion ofthe defendant, Central Locating
Service Ltd., for summary judgment is DENIED.
BY THE COURT,
David C. Shipman, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Ad
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
For Defendant Central Locating Service Ltd.
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
For Defendant Herst
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BRITT P. McCARDLE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICHOLAS HERST and : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CENTRAL LOCATING SERVICE, LTD., :
Defendants : NO. 03-1263
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
TO: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY
Kindly mark the record in the above-captioned rnatter settled and
discontinued with prejudice.
ELION, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMA RWIN, P.C.
By
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B. Elion, 1.0. #PA 21030
Attorney for Plaintiff
125 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443
(570) 326-1585
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DAVID C. SHIPMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have served a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle and Discontinue on the
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following by placing same in the U,S. Mail, postage prepaid, this day of
April, 2006:
Jarnes G. Nealon, III, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Basil A. DiSipio, Esquire
Lavin, Coleman, O'Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray
510 Walnut Street - 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Thornas J. Williarns, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williarns & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
ELlON, WAYNE, GRIECO, CARLUCCI,
SHIPMAN & IRWIN, P.C.
By
oJi,ej . Elion, LD. #PA 21030
AttorI y for Plaintiff
125 ast Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2443
(570) 326-1585
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