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IN TI IF COURT OF COMMON PITAS
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No. Civil r\,tion - O Law
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Ridmrd A. Carman, Individo.d
417 Rithy Read
Mt,baui,sbutg, Cuuikoland Camay, VA 17055
and
Clarence 11. 1 lvinly, III 1) & A Inc.
11 Thomas Drive '1'/A Rafferty's Corporation
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 ver%th registered addr.: 710 W. Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, I'A 17055
Donald E. Dinello, Individually and as
Corporate Officer for D & A. Inc.
2405 Linglcstown Rd
I larrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
't'weet, Inc. T/A Rumors
251 Enola Road
Enola, Cumberland County, PA
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of sununons in the above-captioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( ) Attorney (x) Sherrif
ohn F. Lvons
Attorney At Law
112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
Names/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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County of Dauphin DINELLO DONALD E
Sheriff's Return
Ralph G. McAllister
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Michael W. Rinehart
Asssmnt Chieflklwty
No. 2522-T - - -1998
OTHER COUNTY NO. 98-6839 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW: December 17, 1998 at 1:55PM served the within
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUtRdONS
upon
DINELLO DONALD E AS CORPORATE OFFICER by personally handing
FOR D s A INC
to DEF. 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 2405 LINGLESTOWN ROAD
HARRISBURG, PA 17112-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 17TH day of DECEMBER, 1998
PROTHONOTARY
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Sheriff's costs: $31.50 PD
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Man, Jane Sncder
Real haale Iklxm
william'I•. Tull%
Sohcuor
Dauphin Counk
Harrisburg. Pcnnsyl%ania 171111
ph. (717) 255•2660 1L.:(717)255.2%Xv
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Ralph G McAllister
Chkflkpory
Michael W. Rinehart
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania HEINLY CLARENCE H III
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County of Dauphin DINELLO DONALD F
Sheriff's Return
No. 2522-T - - -1998
OTHER COUNTY 00. 98-6839 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW: December 17, 1998 at 1:55PM served the within
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS upon
DINELLO DONALD E by personally handing
to DEF. 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 2405 LINGLESTOWN ROAD
HARRISBURG, PA 17112-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 17TH day of DECEMBER, 1998
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In The Court of Connnon Pleas of Cumberland Counq. Pennsylvania
Clarence H. Ileinly, III
VS.
Richard A. Carman, et. al.
Serves Donald E. Dinello, as Corporate Officer for D 6 A It)('.
,No. 98-68.19 Civil _,19_
Now, 1211 _ 1 98 19 1 SIIERIFF OF CC>IRERLA\D COC\Tl, P:1 do hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Dauphin County to execute this Writ. this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland Counn. Pa.
Affidavit of Service
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l9-. at o'clock M. served the
at
by handing to
attested copy of the original
the contents thereof.
So answers.
a true and
and made known to
Sheriff of
COSTS
Sisorn and subscribed before
me this day of
SERVICE S
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AFFIDAVIT
County, Pa.
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In"Tbe Court of Common Pleas or Cumberland Countq. Ile it ns%hania
Clarence if. Ile inly, II I
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Richard A. Carman, Vt. n1.
Serves Donald E. Dinello
No. 98-6819 C i I i l 19
Nnw, 12111/98 I't_,1 sinuFF OF ( VNIHERLANII 011 'Nl'1 P:1 do herebs depuute tile sherifror
Dauphin County to execute this %%rit. this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
S eeriff of Cumberland Counts. Pa.
Affidavit of Sen-ice
Now,
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by handing to
attested copy of the original
the contents thereof.
So ansssers.
Sheriff of
COSTS
Sssorn and subscribed before
me this day of
SERVICE 5
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
Count. Pa.
a true and
and made known to
IN TI II: COURT' OF COMMON PIT-AS
CU\11.EItLANI) COUNTY, PENNS)TVANIA
N. r.
Civil Action • O Law
O Equity
Richard A. Camun, Individual
417 Richy'Road
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055
and
Clarence 11. 1lcinly, III 1) & A Inc.
11 Thnutas Drive T/A Rafferty's Corporation
Meclmnicsburg, PA 17055 versus registered adds.: 710 W. Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055
Donald E. Dittello, Individually and as
Corporate Officer for D & A, Inc.
2405 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
Tweet, Inc. 'I'/A Rumors
251 Enola Road
Enola, Cumberland County, PA
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARl' OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( ) Attorney (s) Sherrif
John F. Lvons
Attorney At Law
112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg. PA 17101
(717) 238.4777
Names/Address/Telephone No. Date: 12/3/98
of Attorney TRUZE ( r'Y F"iwyll .:,,.
In Testimony I e: r :'
WRIT OF SUMMONS and the wal of said Coin `I..,C&:I+
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEPENDANT(S): k il
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CASE NO: 1998-068i7 I'
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COMMONWEALTH OF
COUNTY OF CUMHERI,ANU
HEINLY CI.ARENCI•: H I I I
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CARMAN RICHARD A 1•:T AL
WESLEY COOK , :;h-•i::1 of Deputy Sheriff Of
CUMBERLAND County, P-1m:ryl1:.un:,,, wh, I,,irnl duly _iworn according
to law, says, t ho W1111111 WP I T ! !F was served
upon D & A IN 'I'/A kl:Pl f•;I+'I"t: k( iI,A'fIUN the
defendant, at 9:22 HOUk:;, +ni t h'. tat day of March
1999 at 710 'r. tAAltl II'I'
MECHANCISBURC1 PA 170',', CUMBERLAND
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County, Pennsylvania, by h.indin,I t,? SCOTTY SPRUCBANK
a true and -iCtcrtCi d c,.>Iiy v1 t h,- WI, I'C OI' SUMMONS
and at the sanu-- tim(r dircctiny Ilia nttuntion to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:.l
Docketing 18.00 ?;:•
Service 6.20
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 8.00 R-Th mas ine, Sheriff
$37-7G-JoN F. LYONS
03 02/1999 ? L
by
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this ?.t day of ))ta,tk-
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CL.ARENCE 11. 1IHNLY, 111,
Plaintiff
V,
RICHARD A. CARMAN, Individually,
D & A, INC., t/a RAEEERTY'S
CORPORATION, DONALD E.
DINELLO, Individually and as
Corporate Officer for D & A, Inc.,
and TWEET, INC., t/a RUMORS,
Defendants
IN TI IE COURTOF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
98.6839 CIVIL TFRNI
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 401(6)(1), please reissue the Writ of Summons in the above-
captioned civil action.
Date: cT-3 -7°
By:
jvto ney for 1'I:untttt
112 Walnut Stree
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
(717) 238-46793 (Telecopier)
I.D. N 23859
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Atlornc}' at Law
108-112 Walnut Street
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CLARENCE H, HEINLY. III
Plaintiff
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RICHARD J. CARMAN,
Individually, D&A, INC..
Ua RAFFERTY'S CORPORATION,
DONALD E. DINELLO,
Individually and as Corporate
Officer for D&A. Inc.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
98.6839 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following papers, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the 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, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator, Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de
plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una
apariencia escrita o en persona o por obogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita
sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado
que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrara una orden contra
usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquiere queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. Listed puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o ostros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO
TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO
A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Court Administrator, Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
Date: / z -5--o o
Jo F. Lyons, Es ire
orney for Plai iff
12 Walnut Str et
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
(717) 238-4793 - Telecopier
I.D. # 23859
CLARENCE 11. IIE.INL.Y, I I I
I'1,(ilit iI I.
v.
RICHARD J. CARMAN,
Individually, D&A, INC.,
t/a RAFFERTY'S CORPORATION,
DONALD E. DINELLO,
Individually and as Corporate
Officer for D&A, Inc.,
Defendants
IN THE ('O 1PT ()h ('f)MMON PLEAS
CIA4Til:RLANI) t'nUN'!"i, PENNSYLVANIA
98-61339 CIVI1. 'T'ERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
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COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, Clarence H. Heinly, III, by and
through his attorney, John F. Lyons, Esquire, and respectfully
represents and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Clarence H. Heinly, III, is an adult
individual, currently residing at. 11 Thomas Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant, Richard Carman (hereinafter "Carman"), is an
adult individual, chose last known address is 417 Ricky Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Defendant, D&A, Inc. (hereinafter "D&A, Inc."), is a
Pennsylvania Business Corporation, formerly trading as Rafferty's
and now trading as Scotties Beef and Reef Lounge, with a principal
office and regular place of business at 710 West Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
4. Defendant, Donald Dinello (hereinafter "Dinello"), is an
adult individual, with a last known address of 2405 Linglestown
Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
5. At all t inv•ra t•I?•v,urt li?r,.tn, h••t?nd.utt Pt.A, Inc.,
trading a:, and/or t,•I t y':;, w.in th- ul&.t cat .i
valid liquor license is:;ued l,y thy- P-nnsylvanin Liquor CGntl'oI
Board, bearing License No. 81891(.
6. Subsequent to the inc•idcnts giving rise to Plaintiff's
claims herein, Plaintiff beliv.:;, and therefore avers, that
Defendant, D&A, Inc. continued to hold a valid liquor license as
averred in Paragraph 5 hereof, but: changed its fictitious name to
Scotties Beef and Reef Lounge.
7. At all times material and relevant hereto, Plaintiff
believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant, Dinello, was the
sole shareholder and chief executive officer and/or president of
Defendant, D&A, Inc., trading and/or doing business as Rafferty's.
8. At all times material and relevant hereto, Plaintiff
believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant, Dinello, as the sole
shareholder and chief executive officer and/or president of
Defendant, D&A, Inc., trading and doing business as Rafferty's, and
Defendant, D&A, Inc., acted through their agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees, who were acting within the course
and scope of their agency and/or employment by the said Defendants.
9. Upon information and belief, and at all times relevant
hereto, on or before December 8, 1996, Defendant Dinello, as
president and/or chief executive officer and/or sole shareholder of
D&A, Inc., trading and/or doing business as Rafferty's, and
Defendant, D&A, Inc., trading and/or doing business as Rafferty' s,
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owned, I,o:;a.•:ai..d, notro1L•d, ',1n•;.0 ?•A, tit ut,rp?I ui?f m,sinti.un?d an
("ItabIialurornt I, r,st • 1 at .11tt W,,;t P4,tiII :u r.•,•t , tr,.•. It-nttc sl.arl,
Cumberland County, 14•1111:;ylvania iu which IicoholI b.•v.•aages, were
offered for sale to th'. Public pursuant to the {''ennsylvania Liquor
Code, 47 Pa.C.s. §4-401, et .rieq., and the lawfully promulgated
rules and regulations thereunder, all of which were known or should
have been known to the named Defendants herein.
10. Upon information and belief and at all times material
hereto, Defendant, Dinello, president and/or chief executive
officer and/or sole shareholder of D&A, Inc., trading and doing
business as Rafferty's, and Defendant, D&A, Inc., acted or failed
to act for himself or were acting or failing to act by and through
their duly authorized agents, servants, representatives and/or
employees, disclosed or undisclosed, who acted or failed to act at
the direction of the said Defendants and within the scope of their
authority and within the course of their employment.
11. Upon information and belief, and at all time material and
relevant hereto, the said Defendants, Dinello and D&A, Inc.,
employed bartenders and/or waiters and/or waitresses and/or bar
managers in the course of conducting business as a liquor and/or
restaurant establishment.
12. Upon information and belief and at all times material
hereto, on or about December 7, 1996 and the early morning hours of
December 8, 1996, Plaintiff was a business invitee and/or patron of
the said Defendant, D&A, Inc. at its bar and restaurant.
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hours of. Decomber 8, 1D9r;, D•ef• lidant, Carman, w,ks I business
invitee and/or patron of the said Defendant, MA, Inc..
14. On the night in (plost.ion, Plaintiff helieves, and
therefore avers, that Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc. were
charging a "cover" to enter the establishment as there was live
entertainment.
15. On the night in question, Plaintiff believes, and
therefore avers, that the entertainment resulted in a larger crowd
of people than usual.
16. On the night in question, Plaintiff believes, and
therefore avers, that, despite anticipating a larger crowd than
usual, Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc. failed to have proper
security or a bouncer "present" to offer protection and safety to
its patrons.
17. Defendant, Carman, was negligently, carelessly, wantonly,
willfully and recklessly sold and served liquor and/or malt or
brewed beverages while he was exhibiting visible signs of
intoxication.
18. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant
Carman was served multiple alcoholic beverages and/or liquor,
and/or malt and/or brewed beverages by the agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees at or about the time Defendant
Carman initially entered Rafferty's.
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ID. I,l.1iit i It h??l i,•v, , ;U,,l t h,•;,•1 „r, ,Iv'-1::, t li st Detendant
Carman was given two, 1 ",•11 ip:." by th,+ iy,.nt.! servants,
representatives and/or ,mploye-2:; of Defendant:; D&A, Inc. and
Dinello, which "chips," ropresented pre-payment for two additional
alcoholic beverages and/or Liquor and/or malt and/or brewed
beverages at "last call" in order to permit Defendant Carman to
continue imbibing alcoholic beverages after "last call".
20. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that after being
served his first alcoholic beverage by the agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees of Defendants Dinello and D&A,
Inc., Defendant Carman became loud and boisterous causing him to be
warned to quiet down or he would be "cut off" and asked to
leave.
21. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that after
becoming loud and boisterous, and despite exhibiting other visible
signs of intoxication, Defendant Carman was served additional
alcoholic beverages.
22. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant
Carman continued consuming alcoholic beverages and continued with
his loud, boisterous and disruptive behavior despite the warning
from the Defendant Dinello's and D&A, Inc.'s agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees.
23. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that upon
Defendant Carman continuing with his loud, boisterous and
disruptive conduct, the agents, servants, representatives and/or
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employees of Defendant, Dirxella and D&A, Inc. took awry any
rr,maining alcoholic beveray? 11")m him.
2..4. Upon having his alcoholic beverage and/or b?-verages taken
from him, Defendant Carman became more unruly, violent and
contumacious and acted as follows:
a. walked around the end of the bar and knocked the cup
containing his alcoholic beverage from the hand of
Defendant Dinello's and D&A, Inc.'s agent, servant,
representative and/or employee;
b. threw full, partially full and empty glasses,
bottles and containers around the bar;
C. pulled chairs and stools from the bar and threw them
about the barroom;
d. yelled, screamed, cursed and used obscenities; and
e. without provocation or cause, struck Plaintiff from
behind.
25. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant
Carman had frequented the bar on numerous occasions prior to
December 8, 1996.
26. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that as a result
of the many visits to Defendants' bar and other contact with
Defendant Dinello's and D&A, Inc.'s agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees, Defendant Carman was known as a
person of intemperate habits.
27. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant
Carman was known to Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc., their
servants, managers, officers and/or employees as a person who
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became Iuud, t:(1u1)111:;'MI" 11111 vi,,1-111 wh'•n imi,ihin't alcoholic
bever,lgi-; nil ! I:' f't -mi:.
28. Plaintilf ho l:, anci t ln•reforo aver:;, that Defendant
Carman was known to Defendant, D&A, Inc., its servants managers,
officers and employees a:: t person who drank alcoholic beverages to
excess and would become argumentive, unruly, combative and violent
at Rafferty's and at other licensed establishments when drinking.
29. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that on
occasions prior to the events of December 8, 1996, Defendant
Carman's conduct while drinking alcoholic beverages on the Premises
caused him to be refused further service of alcoholic beverages and
to be barred from patronizing the establishment.
30. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that agents,
representatives, employees, managers and/or servants of Defendant
D&A, Inc. advised Defendant Dinello of irregularities in the
operation of the bar in=luding the continued serving of alcoholic
beverages to visibly intoxicated persons.
31. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that agents,
representatives, employees, managers, and/or servants of Defendant
D&A, Inc. informed Defendant Dinello of the behavior of Defendant
Carman while he was patronizing Rafferty's prior to the incident
giving rise to this claim.
32. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant
Dinello took no action to bar Defendant Carman from patronizing the
establishment.
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bar Defendant C'arl?an trom pa tlolIizing Ratferty'ti OI to cease
serving him alcoholic bev"rage_s.
34. Plaintitf believes, and therefore avers, that. a?rvants,
representatives, agents and/or employees of Defendant Df.A, Inc. met
with Defendant Carman prior to December 8, 1996 and informed him
that they considered him a "troublemaker" and that he would be
"flagged permanently the next time lie caused trouble in
Rafferty's".
35. After committing the acts averred in Paragraphs 13
through 34 hereof, Defendant Carman, without any provocation or
cause, confronted Plaintiff and, without warning to Plaintiff,
violently and brutally assaulted and battered the Plaintiff with
great force, striking him with a severe blow to the left side of
his face, knocking him off his seat and causing him to strike the
bar and floor.
36. As a result of being struck by Defendant Carman,
Plaintiff suffered severe disfiguring and disabling personal
injuries as hereinafter set forth at length.
COUNT I
HEINLY V. CARMAN
37. Plaintiff incorporates the averments of Paragraphs 1
through 36 of his Complaint by reference the-reto as though same
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were fully seL forth.
3P. Defendant Cru m,ur a(-'t ..d in a rn?ll i'p•n:, ?•u ?•I?•: ,:: .u n!
indifferent manner to tIto rights of Plaintiff in rlr,lt:
a) He drank alcoholic beverages to I d??gr(?e that it R
rendered him intoxicated and incapable of. controlling his
behavior;
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b) He drank alcoholic beverages to Lhe degree that he t,
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was rendered unable to refrain from unjustifiably and
without cause striking Plaintiff; n
c) He failed to warn Plaintiff of his intemperate
habits and his violent and unruly propensities resulting
from his imbibing alcoholic beverages to a degree that it
rendered him intoxicated; and
d) Failing to refrain from striking Plaintiff. o
39. As a direct and proximate cause of the Defendant Carman's
carelessness and negligence, Plaintiff suffered injuries as
follows:
a) Blowout fracture of the floor of the left orbit;
b) Fracture of the left nasal bone;
c) Herniation of a large bone fragment into the left
maxillary antrum;
d) Extensive soft tissue density into the left
maxillary antrum;
e) Breaking and fracturing of four (4) teeth;
f) Extensive swelling and bruising in and around the
left orbit, eye and upper and lower lip; and
g) Pain, suffering, embarrassment and humiliation and
loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment.
40. As a result of the injuries suffered by reason of
Defendant Carman's negligent, careless and wantonly reckless
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Plaintiff f l::r, :nif L r%d lu:;:; of +rninc{n, and may
continue. to suffct 1":!I; c,i ,irniugs, in th,? amount of Five Thousand
Six }iundied Eighty lS5,re0.g0) [>ollars.
42. Plaintiff believes that some or all of his injuries were
permanent and will cau,e him future pain and suffering and
disability.
43. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that he may
incur future expenses for medical procedures and treatment.
44. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that he may
suffer additional loss of earnings and earnings capacity.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court enter
judgment in his favor and against Defendant, Richard Carman,
jointly and severally with Defendants Donald Dinello and D&A, Inc.,
in an amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars
and sufficient to reasonably compensate him for his injuries which
amount exceeds the amount requiring submission to compulsory
arbitration in this jurisdiction.
COUNT II
HEINLY v. CARMAN
45. Plaintiff incorporates the averments of Paragraphs 1
through 44 herein by reference thereto.
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46. I'l,lint iI I I,, l11 uul then-l1,1- avr'I: , t 11 It in the
dlttll'llat.lv,', D'.1•'IP1.ult. (',It IlL Illy wit.h tho Illt.'lit: c, harm anC1
injury, intentionally e;truck Plaintiff a!; e;et. forth herein ccul;ing
the injuries and los;se:; to Plaintiff as alleged in Paragraphs 39
through 44, inclu! vo, and incorporated herein by reference.
47. Plaintiff balicvrzs, and therefore avers, that the blow
struck by Defendant Carman was willful, deliberate, salacious and
exhibited such hardness; of heart and disregard for the rights of
others so as to warrant an award of punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court enter judgment
in his favor and against: Defendant Richard Carman, jointly and
severally with Defendants Donald Dinello and D&A, Inc., in an
amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, and
in such sum sufficient to adequately compensate him for his
injuries and losses, plus costs of suit, interest and punitive
damages, which amount exceeds the amount requiring submission to
compulsory arbitration in this jurisdiction.
COUNT III
HEINLY v. D&A. INC. AND DONALD DINELLO
NEGLIGENCE
48. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 47 of Plaintiff's
Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
49. Upon information and belief and at all times relevant and
material hereto, the negligent, careless, willful, wanton and
reckless actions, inactions and disregard by the said Defendant,
Donald Dinello as president and/or chief executive officer of D&A,
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Inc., ;,idirni ,:: uu1/(,r ding busing::;:: i:: R,.?t!•:ty'n, .;nd
Dvf n:1ln? 1)F,A, 1lo tr.-idi::q in, duiug hur:ill-: : -u: H,i11, 11 ,
their aq,tnt:;, r:erv,u:t:;, representatives and/or ,!mpluy,•?::, were the
sole and proximate cause of the incident described above or w,:!re a
substantial contributing E lctOr e.o t: he. happening <,I th,_ said
incident hereinabove described, in the following respects:
a) Negligently and carelessly serving intoxicating
beverages in such types, amounts, quantities and
frequencies to Defendant Carman as to cause him to become
intoxicated;
b) Negligently and carelessly continuing to serve
intoxicating beverages to Defendant Carman at a time when
the agents, servants, representatives and/or employees of
the said Defendants knew or reasonably should have known
Defendant Carman was intoxicated;
c) Negligently and carelessly serving intoxicating
beverages in such quantities at a single time so as to
render the agents, servants, representatives and/or
employees of said Defendants incapable of properly
monitoring and controlling the intake of alcoholic
beverages by Defendant Carman;
d) Negligently and carelessly serving intoxicating
beverages to Defendant Carman in such quantities, types
and amounts and at such times as to render the agents,
servants, representatives and/or employees incapable of
properly monitoring Defendant Carman's condition so as to
cease serving him alcoholic beverages when he became
visibly intoxicated;
e) Negligently and carelessly continuing to serve
intoxicating beverages to Defendant Carman when he was
visibly intoxicated, or when Defendants' agents,
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cuuuwl?ly iai,)wti I) t?ndnnt c'.uman was
intuxit•, rt ?•d;
t) N-Iliq-11t.1y Md ?'ar?:?lrrsaly continuing to serve
intoxicat-.iug Yr vin nyes to Defendant when he was visibly
intoxicate(i, (,r when Defendants' agents, servants,
repr scnt:aeive;; and/t)r ,employees knew or reasonably
should have known that Plaintiff was intoxicated and
would be unable to protect himself;
Y) Employing incompetently trained bartenders, waiters
and/or waitresses and/or other employees, agents,
representatives and/or servants;
h) Negligently acid carelessly failing to instruct or
adequately instruct and/or train their agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees regarding the amounts of
intoxicating beverages to be served to customers, patrons
and/or business invitees of Defendants;
i) Negligently and carelessly failing to instruct or
train and/or inadequately training and instructing their
agents, servants, representatives and/or employees to
recognize the signs of visible intoxication;
j) Failing to provide adequate security to protect the
patrons, such as Plaintiff, from the assaults, batteries
and criminal acts of third parties while on the
Defendants' premises;
k) Failing to have a program instituted and operating
which would prevent persons or patrons on the premises
and/or intoxicated persons or patrons from attacking,
assaulting and/or battering other patrons, such as those
in the position of Plaintiff, while patronizing
Defendants' establishment;
1) Serving intoxicating beverages to customers, patrons
and/or business invitees who are visibly intoxicated
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11 COU rage. dIill k 3II(I t!.? 'X. "'!;;:;
In) Failing tic) warn l"?'rsonl; slIC,, as F'l, intift of the
lack of adequate security and/or appropriate policies
regarding the excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages
by the patrons on and about: the Defendants' premises, and
the risk of harm from the unruly, violent and assaultive
behavior of patrons who have consumed excessive alcoholic
beverages;
n) Failing to timely summon law enforcement officers to
prevent or restrain Defendant Carman from attacking,
assaulting and/or battering other patrons and/or business
invitees when Defendants' agents, servants,
representative and/or employees knew or reasonably should
have known that Defendant Carman constituted an
unreasonable and outrageous risk of harm to other persons
when he drank alcoholic beverages;
o) Failing to timely summon law enforcement officers to
prevent or restrain Defendant Carman from attacking,
assaulting and/or battering other patrons and/or business
invitees when Defendants' agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees observed or should have
observed that Defendant Carman was obviously in a visibly
intoxicated condition constituting and unreasonable risk
of harm to other persons;
p) Serving liquor, malt or brewed beverages and
permitting liquor, beer, malt or brewed beverages to be
served, furnished or given to persons who are visibly
intoxicated and/or persons of known intemperate habits
all in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and in particular the Pennsylvania Liquor
Code, 47 Pa.C.S.A. §4-493, et seq.;
q) Failing to have sufficient staff, agents, servants,
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(*uritY and/or ?•mployE??s on
m,,nni"r:" t,},c-,:,.ttrrrt- iv,•:;, lr },r •mi::c:; umbu ch l,;irC icitlcu' rcum:;t.,ntcc:: at the
t=ime in question to ,id,.rqunt: ly monitor th,, size and
activitiet, of. all the patrons present; the distribution,
serving and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by the
persons and parrons present on the premises at the time
and protect the patrons and business invitees such as
Plaintiff from the known harms and risks of failing to
control the drinking and actions of patrons such as
Defendant Carman;
r) Failing to bar Defendant Carman from the premises
upon the Defendants' agents, servants, representatives
and/or employees learning of Defendant Carman's
propensity to drink to excess and engage in loud,
boisterous and violent contumacious behavior when
drinking alcoholic beverages;
S) Failing to instruct their agents, servants,
representatives and/or employees to bar Defendant Carman
from the premises upon being informed that he often drank
alcoholic beverages to excess, to a point where he became
visibly intoxicated and engaged in loud, boisterous and
violent contumacious behavior when lie imbibed alcoholic
beverages while on the premises and at other
establishments in the area;
t) Failing to bar Defendant Carman from the premises
when the Defendants' agents, servants, representatives
and/or employees informed them of sufficient facts and
information establishing that Defendant Carman was a
person of known intemperate habits and who frequently
caused trouble while on the premises and in other area
establishments; and
u) Violating the terms and conditions of the liquor
license issued to Defendants and/or responsibility for
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50. As a diir(act and proximate r??vult of the neglig,?nce,
cureles::nes:? and recklessne:;s al Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc.,
Plaintiff suffered the injuries set forth in Paragraph 39 and
losses as averred in Paragraphs 40 through 44, inclusive, which
paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendants
Donald Dinello and D&A, Inc., jointly and severally with Defendant
Carman, in an amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
Dollars and sufficient to reasonably and adequately compensate
Plaintiff for his injuries and losses, plus interest and costs of
suit, which amount exceeds the amount requiring submission to
compulsory arbitration in this jurisdiction.
COUNT IV
HEINLY v. D&A. INC. AND DONALD DINELLO
DRAM SHOP LIABILITY
51. Plaintiff incorporates the averments of Paragraphs 1
through 50 herein by reference thereto.
52. Defendants, by and through their agents, managers,
bartenders, waiters, waitresses servants, representatives and/or
employees, served alcoholic beverages to a patron, Defendant
Carman, after he became loud, boisterous and argumentative.
53. Defendants, by and through their agents, managers,
bartenders, waiters, waitresses servants, representatives and/or
employees, continued to serve and/or permit Defendant Carman to be
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served (q drink alr„huli' },'v• I,ly,•:; F1ft-1 ir' '•',;ltitln•'i hi:; loud,
bOlut E'1 OUs 111'1 , 1 r'' I l II1P'ilt • l' Iv„ I'"ILiv l?,I 'I"1; t'iI.. h,•1 n,i w.ll nerd and
requested to stop.
54. Defendants, by and through their tlgernt.e:, managers,
bartenders, waiters, waitresses; servants, representatives and/or
employees, sold, furnished and/or gave or permitted to sale,
furnishing or giving of alcoholic beverages, liquor, malt or brewed
beverages to Defendant Carman when he was visibly intoxicated in
that he had imbibed three (3) beers in a short period of time while
on the premises, he became loud, boisterous and argumentative and
continued same after being warned asked to stop by Defendants'
personnel.
55. Defendants, their agents, managers, bartenders, waiters,
waitresses servants, representatives and/or employees served
Defendant Carman alcoholic beverages, liquor, malt and/or brewed
beverages and/or permitted such persons or any other persons to
serve Defendant Carman alcoholic beverages, while knowing him to be
a habitual drunkard or a person of known intemperate habits.
56. As a direct and proximate result of the actions and
inactions of Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc., either directly or
indirectly, or by and through their agents, servants,
representatives and/ore employees, the Plaintiff suffered the
physical, emotional, psychological and financial injuries in
Paragraphs 1 through 55 hereof.
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493(i) .uld !;•;-4?r1, th.. i:••[•t,d.,ut:? al- 1i d);•, tlr- Plaintiff. for
the injuries and caused by Defendant Carman.
58. As +a direct-, and proximate result of th,! negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendants Dinello and D&A, Inc.,
Plaintiff suffered the injuries set forth in Paragraph 39 and
losses as averred in Paragraphs 40 through 44, inclusive, which
paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment against Defendants D&A,
Inc. and Donald Dinello, jointly and severally with Defendant
Carman, in an amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00)
Dollars, and in a sufficient amount to reasonably and adequately
compensate Plaintiff for his injuries and losses, plus interest
thereon and costs of suit, which amount exceeds the amount
requiring compulsory submission to arbitration in this
jurisdiction.
COUNT V
HEINLY v. DINELLO
59. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the averments of
Paragraphs 1 through 58 of his Complaint herein by reference
thereto.
60. The Defendant, Dinello, operated and owned the
bar/restaurant in that he was the sole shareholder and the sole
corporate officer, de facto if not de jure, of the corporate entity
D&A, Inc..
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t.h,• toul'! uwrn•r u! th,• i;ui 1-ilrni -url l.uui by t h- Dofendattt,
D&A, Inc..
62. Documents !.iL•ci with t:he Pennsylvania Liquor Control
Board listed Patricia Bennett as President and William Sill as a
corporate officer when, in fact, Defendant Dinr_llo was actually the
sole shareholder and corporate officer.
63. Plaintiff believe;, and therefore avers, that at times
relevant hereto, the Defendant D&A, Inc. had no paid in capital.
64. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that except for
the initial minutes in the corporate book, there are no minutes of
any meeting of shareholders or Board of Directors for the Defendant
D&A, Inc..
65. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that the
Defendant D&A, Inc. has no dram shop liability insurance.
66. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant,
D&A, Inc., paid no dividends to its shareholders during any of the
years that Defendant Dinello was the sole shareholder.
67. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, 47 Pa.C.S.
§493(i), the Defendant, Donald Dinello, is "any other person" and
therefore is liable pursuant to 47 Pa.C.S. §4-497 for damages to
Plaintiff as any other person who permitted the selling, furnishing
or giving of liquor or malted or brewed beverages to Defendant
Carman when he was visibly intoxicated and who was known to be a
habitual drunkard and a person of known intemperate habits.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff reque:;t:; judcIm,rnr ??inwt D.,londant
Donald Dinello individually, and jointly and severally with
Defendants Carman and D&A, Inc., in an amount in excess of Twenty
Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, and in a sufficient amount to
reasonably and adequately compensate Plaintiff for his injuries and
losses, plus interest thereon and costs of suit, which amount
exceeds the amount requiring compulsory submission to arbitration
in this jurisdiction.
ubmitted,
Date: ,/2'?J OD By:
Eo F. Ly ons Esqu re
rney for Plain iff
Walnut S
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
(717) 238-4793 - Telecopier
Pa. I.D. No. 23859
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VERIFICATION
I, Clarence H. Heinly, III, verify that the statements made in
this Complaint- ar,a 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.
Date: 2 '• 13y: a/G -'
CLARENCE H. HEINLY, III
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, ,i(,hn F. Lyons, laquirc-, ,rtt(?un•y for 1'1,tiIt iLf, hereby
certify that 1 have on t h- date- :shown k),rlow served a copy of the
foregoing Complaint upon the f.oll owiny and in the mann er indicated
below:
CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, POSTAGE PREPAID
Richard Carman
41'7 Ricky Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 1.7055
Richard Carman
164 Logan Road
Apt. 2A
Dillsburg, PA 17019
D&A, Inc.
c/o Scotties Beef and Reef Lounge
710 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Donald Dinello
2405 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ily Submitted,
Date: / Z - C - oo
Joh L ons, Esquire
Att rn for Plaintiff
112 alnut Street
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
(717) 238-4793 - Telecopier
Pa. I.D. No. 23859
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wife, of Cumi"orlan.1 R;ur.ty, i'.:nucyl-„tn i., (heruinntter reterred to an "Buyer")
and D 6 A, I"C., It P•:nuuyl:a::ia c•Orpurdtion with ottices in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (hereinafter :.Ierred to as "Corporation,-).
W I T H Ii S S L•' T H:
WHEREAS, Seller is the oanter of 10,000 shares of common stock of
Corporation, representing 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common
stock of the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell said 10,000 shares of common stock
of the Corporation to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase the same.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows;
1. sale and Purchase of Shares. Buyer hereby purchases from the
Seller and the Seller hereby sells to the Buyer 10,000 shares of common stock
of the Corporation, representing 100: of the issued and outstanding stock of
the Corporation.
2. Purchase Price. The consideration for the purchase of said
10,000 shares of common stock of the Corporation shall be One Hundred Sixty
Thousand ($160,000.00) Dollars, which shall be payable, together with interest
at the rate of ten (10;) percent per annum on the unpaid balance, in equal
monthly installments of one Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 34/100
Apruumnnt, wh.-th:.t : n •-t .. ; t h"l. ?::rrene. on its other
obligationo uudee till:: h.u ....;..••ut .
6. Re u-euent'ttiopn filar r•urt:icn and Aureements of Seller.
(a) ::e11er reprement:; and warrants that lie is the owner of the
lo,ooo slmreu of common stcc:k of f::e corporation referred to in this
Agreement, dnd 2, repr,.cc::ta a:::: w-marts that these shares are fre6
and clear of all liens and encumbrancou of any kind.
(b) A lawsuit was filed against Corporation by Michelle Failor?
to No. 96-196 Civil Term, Cur:berldrd County Court of Common Pleas.
A claim has also been asserted against the Corporation by Clarence
Heinly. Seller agrees to assume full responsibility for said
lawsuit and claim. Seller also agrees to assume full responsibility
for all other liabilities and obligations of Corporation incurred
prior to settlement, excluding only current actual and accrued
operating payables. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend and save
harmless Corporation and Buyer from any liability in connection with
said lawsuit, claim, liabilities and obligations. This paragraph
shall survive settlement and shall not be subject to the doctrine of
merger.
7. Corporate Matters. At settlement Seller will deliver to Buyer
the signed resignation of Patricia Bennett as Director, President and
Treasurer of the Corporation and the signed resignation of William D. Sill as
Director and Secretary of the Corporation.
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CLARENCE hI. HEINLY, III
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD J. CARMAN,
Individually, D&A, INC.,
t/a RAFFERTY'S CORPORATION,
DONALD E. DINELLO,
Individually and as Corporate
Officer for D&A, Inc.,
Defendants
IN Tfif: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
98.6839 CIVIL TERM
o:
CIVIL ACTT N - LAW
JURY TRI L DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following papers, YOU must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the 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, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator, Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
TRUE COPY FROAR.REOORO
rn Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hang
and the seal of said Court at.Camsle: Pa
this
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CER'TIFICA'TE OF SERVICE
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CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, POSTAGE PREPAID
N.nnti
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Respectfully Submitted,
Date: / - oo thy:
Joh F. L ons, Esquire
Att me for Plaintiff
112 alnut Street
Harrisburg PA 17101
(717) 238-4777
(717) 238-4793 - Telecopier
Pa. I.D. No. 23859
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CLARENCF FI. I-IEINLY, III,
Plaintiff,
VS.
RICHARD J. CARMAN, Individually,
D&A, INC. Va RAFFERIY'S
CORPORATION, DONALD E.
DINELLO, Individually and as corporate
officer for D&A, Inc.,
Defendants.
IN I III ('OUR I OI ('WAX1( )N I'll IAS
CI ,MBI RI AND ('01, IN I Y, I'I NN,1.
NO. 08.6839 CIVII II. RM
CIVII ACTION - IAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendants D & A, INC., t/a
RAFFERTY'S CORPORATION and DONALD E. DINELLO in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL & HADDICK, P.C.
Date: January 19, 2001 -?'
Francis E. Marshall, Jr., Esquire
jib. #27594
Thomas M. Chairs, Esquire
I.D. 78565
20 South 36"' Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-4800
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, Ihis II" day of January, , 2000, I, 1 rands 1. MoWmll, Jr., I squire,
hereby certify that I did serve a low and correct coley of the foregoing Entry of ApIwarance
upon all counsel of record by depositing, or causing to be deposited, sanuV in the 1;-S.
mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
John F. Lyons, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Richard Carman
417 Ricky Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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164 Logan Road, Apt. 2A
Dillsburg, PA 17019
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Plaintiff.
P5.
RICIIARD J. CARMAN, Individually,
D&A, INC. I/a RAFFERTY'S
CORPORA'T'ION, DONALD E.
DINEL.LO, Individually and as corporate
officer for D&A. Inc..
Defendants.
IN '1'111; COI IRT Oh COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNA.
NO. 98-6839 CIVIL TERM
CIVII. AC'T'ION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDFI)
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Clarence H. Heinle. 111
c/o John F. Lyons. Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PLEAD TO THE WITHIN ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, D&A. INC., t/a RAFFIRTY'S CORPORATION and
DONALD D. DINELLO TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT WITHIN TIVENTY (20) DAYS OF
SERVICE OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: Mav 2. 2001
Franeis E arshall. Jr., Esquire /
Attorney D.,,No:27594
Thomas Chairs, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No: 78565
20 South 36th Street
Camp Hill. PA 17011
(717)731-4800
Attorney f'or Defendant D&A, Inc. Na Rafferty's
and Donald D. Dlnello
CLARENCE 11, IIHNI.Y. III.
Plaintill'.
Ys.
RICIIARD J. CARMAN, Individually.
D&A, INC. Va RAITERTY'S
CORPORATION, DONALD 1).
DINEI.I.O, Individually and as corporate
officer for D&A, Inc.,
Defendants.
IN TIII? COURT Oh COMMON PI.I.AS
CI IMHERLAND ('011NTY. PIiNNA.
NO. ')X 0839 CIVIL I IiRM
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NF %%' MArITR OF DEFENDANTS. D&A, ENC., 1/a RAFFERT'Y'S
CORPORATION and DONALD D. DINELLO TO'1'IIF PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, conic Defendants, D&A, Inc., t/a Rafferty's Corporation and Donald D.
Dinello, by and through their attorneys. Marshall & I laddick. Y.C.. and answer to the
allegation set forth in the Plaintiffs' Complaint, as follows:
Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information to sufficient to forma belief as to the truth or falsity of the
averments set forth in Paragraph I of the Plaintiffs' Complaint, and therefore, denies same and
demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
2. Denied. Paragraph 2 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint refers to a party other than the
Answering Defendant, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to the extent
that Paragraph 2 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts that pertain to the
Answering Defendant those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord with
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted,
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. Paragraph 8 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law
as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative. to
the extent that Paragraph 8 of the Plaintif7s' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which it
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of tact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil procedure 1029.
9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that on December 8, 1996,
Defendant. Dinello, was the sole shareholder of D&A. Inc., trading and/or doing business as
Rafferty's at 710 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania. The
remaining allegations set forth in Paragraph 9 in Plaintiffs' Complaint set forth conclusions of
law as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative,
to the extent the remainder of the allegations set for in Paragraph 9 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint
is deemed to contain facts to which a responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations
of fact are denied generally in accord with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
10. Denied. Paragraph 10 of the Plaintiff's' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that Paragraph 8 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029(e).
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11. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted than Defendant. DKA. Inc..
employed bartenders, waiters, waitresses and/or bar managers in December of 1996. It is
specifically and unequivocally denied that Dinello employed any bartenders, waiters,
waitresses and/or bar mangers in December of 1996.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information to sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
averments set forth in Paragraph 12 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint, and therefore, denies same
and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information to sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
averments set forth in Paragraph 13 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint, and therefore, denies same
and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
14. Denied. Paragraph 14 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
15. Denied. Paragraph 15 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
16. Denied. Paragraph 16 ol'the Plaintiff:s' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
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17. Denied. Paragraph 17 of the Plaintilt's' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements III' fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that Paragraph 17 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
18. Denied. Paragraph 18 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
19. Denied. Paragraph 19 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
20. Denied. Paragraph 20 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
21. Denied. Paragraph 21 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
22. Denied. Paragraph 22 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
23. Denied. Paragraph 23 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
24. Denied. Paragraph 24 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
25. Denied. Paragraph 25 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
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26. Denied. Paragraph 26 of the Plaintill's' C'ontplaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
27. Denied. Paragraph 27 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
28. Denied. Paragraph 28 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil procedure 1029.
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 or the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
30. Denied. Paragraph 30 of the Plaintiff;' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
31. Denied. Paragraph 31 or the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
32. Denied. Paragraph 32 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
33. Denied. Paragraph 33 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
34. Denied. Paragraph 34 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
35. Denied. Paragraph 35 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules or Civil Procedure 1029.
36. Denied. Paragraph 36 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
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COU\ I I
III'.ININ v. CARMAN
37-44. Paragraphs 37 through 44 refer to it party other than the Answering Defendant,
consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to the extent that Paragraphs 37
through 44 are deemed to contain facts that pertain to the Answering Defendant, those
allegations of fact are denied generally as after reasonable investigation Answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
averments set forth therein.
COUN•r 11
HEINLY v. CARMAN
45-47. Paragraphs 45 through 47 refer to it party other than the Answering Defendant,
consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to the extent that Paragraphs 45
through 47 are deemed to contain facts that pertain to the Answering Defendant, those
allegations of fact are denied generally as after reasonable investigation Answering Defendant
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form it belief as to the truth or falsity of the
averments set forth therein.
COUNT III
HEINLY v. D&A INC. and DONALD DINELLO
NEGLIGENCE
48. The above-stated responses to Paragraphs I through 47 of the Plaintiffs'
Complaint are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
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49.511. Denied. Par l;riph 49 and 50 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint set% limb conclusions
of law as opposed Io statements of fact, consequently. no response is required. In the
alternative, u, the extent that Paragraphs 49 and 50 of tite Plaintilis' C'onlplaint is deemed to
contain facts to which a responsive pleading is deemed required. those allegations of fact are
denied generally in accord with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
COUNT IV
HEINLY v. D&A. INC.. AND DONALD DINELLO DRAM SHOP LIABILITY
51. The above-stated responses to Paragraphs 1 through 50 are incorporated herein
as if fully set forth.
52. Denied. Paragraph 52 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
53. Denied. Paragraph 53 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
54. Denied. Paragraph 54 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
55. Denied. Paragraph 55 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
56. Denied. Paragraph 56 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that Paragraph 56 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
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57, Denied. Paragraph 57 01' the Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements of fact. consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that Paragraph 57 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
58. Denied. Paragraph 58 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that paragraph 58 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain Batts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil procedure 1029.
COUNT V
HEINLY v. DINELLO
59. The above-stated responses to Paragraphs 1 through 58 are incorporated herein
as if fully set forth.
60. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant, Dinello, was
the sole shareholder of the corporate entity D&A. Inc. The remainder of the allegations set
forth Paragraph 60 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are denied generally in accord with
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
61. Admitted.
62. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant. Dinello, was the
sole shareholder of D&A, Inc. It is denied that Defendant. Dinello. was the sole corporate
officer.
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63. Denied. Paragraph 63 of' file Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
64. Denied. Paragraph 64 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
65. Denied. Paragraph 65 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
66. Denied. Paragraph 66 of the Plaintit'ts' Complaint is denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules o1' Civil Procedure 1029.
67. Denied. Paragraph 67 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth conclusions of law
as opposed to statements of fact, consequently, no response is required. In the alternative, to
the extent that Paragraph 67 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint is deemed to contain facts to which a
responsive pleading is deemed required, those allegations of fact are denied generally in accord
with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1029.
NEW MATTER
68. The Plaintiffs' fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
69. The Plaintiffs' claims, if any, are barred by the applicable statue of limitations.
70. The Plaintiffs' claims are barred and/or limited by operation of the Doctrine
the Election of Remedies.
71 The Plaintiffs' claims are barred and/or limited by operation of the Doctrine of
Latches.
72. Answering Defendants raise the defense of release to Plaintiffs' claims.
73. The Plaintiffs' injuries, if any, are the result of his own negligence.
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74, Any aherc:uion between the plaintill' and the Del'end:un. Richard J. Carman.
which may have resulted in harm In the plaintiff is an independent superseding cause that
relieves the Answering Defendants lions any and all liability lot. the Plaintiffs' Claims.
75. All waitresses and/or bartenders and/or staff members serving alcoholic
beverages at any time relevant hereto at Defendant. D&A. Inc., t/a Rafferty's, were employees
of D&A. Inc.. t/a Rafferty's, and any allegation of agency to the contrary set forth in the
plaintifrs' Complaint is specifically denied.
76. At no time relevant hereto was Defendant. Richard J. Carman, visibly
intoxicated.
77. At no time relevant hereto was Defendant, Richard J. Carman, a habitual
drunkard.
78. At no time relevant hereto was Defendant, Richard J. Carman, it person of
known intemperate habits.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL & HADD/CK, P.C.
Date: May 2, 2001
Francis E. rshall, Jr., Esquire
I. D. #2759
Thomas M. Chairs, Esquire
I.D. 78565
20 South 36ih Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-4800
Attorney for Defendant D&A, Inc. t/a Rafferty's
and Donald D. Dinello
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MAY-02-01 aoolu 11:43 }Ax rs?INE LO AND FAX ' HO, 7176572601 0no+
FM I782 Amer with Kc. Muter
1. Dotuldl Dinclio, hereby vetify that the avmuueuts sat forth m the Answer with
New Matter are true and cormct to the best of my knowledge. Information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein ate inade subject to the penalties of I8 Pa.
C.S. §4904, relating to urtsworn falsification to authorities.
CERTIFICATE OF Shat\ I( ??
AND NOW. Ibis day of A1ay. 2(K)I. 1, Francis F. Marshall, Jr., Fsquire. hereby
Certify that I did serve it hue and corrccl COPY 01 the foregoing Answer with New `tauter upon
all counsel ol'record by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the II.S. mail, poNage
prepaid. at Harrisburg. Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
John P. Lyons, Esquire
108-112 Walnut Street
Ilarrishurg, PA 17101
Attorney Jor PlahuiJfc
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Thhe 5?ourt of Com on Ple s
I of
Cumberland County, ?ennsy?vania
File No. 1998.08839
HEINLY CLARENCE H III
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CARMAN RICHARD A ET AL
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
To the Court:
Clarence II. Ileinly, III
October 8, 2004
intends to proceed with the above captioned matter.
JI
Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
Office of toe Protoonotarr
Cumbertanb Countp
Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
9P - 4839 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2007 AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R C P 230.2.
BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
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