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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
ClIMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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Ikll'ndant
NO. 9X-7315 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
ANI) N< IW. this I glli day or November. 2002. upon consideration or Plaintilrs
I'l'lililln III < lpen. it is ordered that:
I. A Rule- is isslIed upon Dcfi:ndant to shOl\' cause why Plaintilf is not cntitled tll
thl'rcIkl'requested:
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Dclcndant shall file an answer to the pctition within 21 days or the date or this
lIrder:
.1. The pctition shall be decided under I'a. R.C.!'. 206.7:
,I. Depositions shall be completed within 49 days or the date or this order:
5. Argument shall bc held on Wednesday. February 19. 2003. at 2: 15 p.l11.. III
ClIllI'll'llol11 No.1. Cumberland County Courthouse. Carlisle. Pennsylvania.
6. Briefs shall he suhmitted at least seven days prior to argument.
BY TIlE COl IRT.
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1:-\ TilE cOllRT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. '/1-73]5 CIVIL
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/dlbla THE BARASH GROUP,
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
JURY TRIAL DE~IANDED
Defendants
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
,2002, it is hereby Ordered that
this case shall be placed back on the active list and nO! dismissed for inactivity.
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CINEMAGIC,INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO.9?'-7315 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MIMI U, COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/dfb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PETITION TO OPEN
Petitioner, Cinem~gic, by and through its allorney, RobeJ1 W. Waeger, Esquire, hereby
respectfully requests this Honorable COUJ1to reopen the above styled cas'"
1. Petitioner's attorney, Robel1 W. Waeger, Esquire, intended to be present at the
Cumberland County special call of the pending case list held on October 22, 2002.
2. Attorney RobeJ1 W. \Yaeger, Esquire, because ofa last minute family emergency, could
not attend the call of the list. Mr. Waeger spent most of that day in the Holy Spirit
Hospital Emergency Room ultimately obtaining a diagnosis that his college age son had
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a serious staph infc,-,t ion.
3. The discovery ia tbis case is on going and this case should remain active.
THEREFORE, the Petitioner respectlillly requests this case remain open.
Respectfully submillcd,
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MIMI U, COPPERSMITH FREDMAN
T /D/B/ A THE BARASH GROUP
CIVIL ACTION - LAW -
DOCKET NO: q t- 73 I 5/ ~{iJ
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
NOTICE
You havc becn sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set I,mh in thc following
pages, you must take certain action within t\\'l'llty (20) days after this (:ot11pbint and Notice an: St'1'ycd by
entering a written appcarance personally or by an anO!l1l'y and filing in writing with Ihc Court \'Our
defenses or objections to the chill1S set fOJ1h :IWlinst you. You afe wanH:u that if you fail to uo so, the
case Ina)' proceed without you and a judgmelll may be entered against you hy the Coun \1;thoUI fut1her
notice fill' any money claimed in the Complain I or for any other claim or relief requested hI' the
pbillliff(s). You may lose money or properl)' or other tights import:lIll to \'OU.
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,
Pa. Ll\\'\'{'r Rl'ferral Sen'ice
P.O. Box 1OH6
Harrisburg,PA 1710H
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Carlisle,PA 170n
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Phlintiff
vs.
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN
T /D/B/ A THE BARASH GROUP
CIVIL ACTION - LAW . ,____
DOCKET NO: q r . 'i,V'~ f.!.D....J' I ~U.-
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
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. 1 (j'JH. Olll)l'S (:ill/..'tnaglc. I11C,:l J)(..nnsyh-ania C(tq)()r:lti()11, by
and through its :1I10I11ey, Robe'1 W. Wal'ger, t ':slluire, and blings this action against lkfelllhnt in the abo\'l'.
styled case, and in support then.:()f alleges as f( )1l( )\\'s:
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1. Citlt'tll:lglC, Inc. is a cotporatloIl duly organized and existing under thl' hws of lIu.'
Cotnl11oll\\'ealth ofl'ellnsyh':mi:l, luring its I'rineil'al phce of business at .,(,(17 Rosemont ,\\'enuc, Suite 402,
CutnberbnJ County, Camp Hill, Pcnnsyh-:Ini:. 171111, and is engagl'd inlhe business of selling :1I1d scr"icing
COmpUll'fS. pl'ripht'f;lls. sofr\\';lf(' :111U rd:lIcd l.'{luipnll't1t. as well as progr:lt1l1ning and dt..'signing pro!-,lT:lfnS,
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1)(,fend:UlI ~limi l'. Coppersmith hedman is the President of till' Barash (;I'OUp which traues
al10 dol'S business as u'111l' B.H'ash (;rnup" willi a husinl'~s :Iddrl's~ of 40.1-S .\lkn ~ln'l'l. Stltt..' Collq!,L',
Pc.:nnsdyani:1 ](IKO.t 'IllL' Ihrash (;!"oup also tradt.'s 3th,l dol'S husiness as: lbrash .\dn'rlising. ~t()rg:ln
Signs, Bar3~h Publications and lbrash Spc.:Cl,':lhil'S, .\Ii of the.: :thO\'l'.rcfercllccd l'IL~liL's ;1J"l: hl'J'cin:lftl'r
indil'idu;1l1r :llld/<<r collcl'tinh' rc(rnnl t<< :IS "I kfclld;1llt(S)",
.\ 1 )cflOntblllS ~h11111 " (:llppl'rslllltll l're.:dnUll and the Ibl';l~h {;nlup ~:ng:lg(' in h\l~illL'SS :tctl,'jtil's
1:1 111:111\ COi.Il11jC..; in Pl'1l1b~ h;l!ll:l ;lnd c( 11l1LKlnl l~ lr 1he.: pllrdu"l' of C( 1I11pUtlT pruducts, Sl'Iyicl' of
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computers and pl'llduclS and pl'llj.\r:u11minj.\ wilh Plaintiff, Cinema~ic, Inc. in Cumberland County,
l'ennsyll'ania, as desct;be,l in l'al':t>\raph Ii I.
-l. ()\'er the pet;ml of( lctober I')C)S Ihnlu>\h Decc'mbcr I')l)(" Ihe Plaintiff Mld I kfendanl enlered
into an agrcwwnl whcrchy Dcfenda11l aj.\recd to bu\' alld Plaimiff a>\rccdlO scll, compuler l"luipme11l.
soflware and pe,;pherals ;tllhe limes, ,)f the kind, in Ihe amoutllS alld at thc I";ces morc fully appeann>\ by
a tnIe and COlTect copy of Ihe l'laitlliffs in\'oiccs of ')\;j.\inalctltry hcn:ulllO anncxcd and madc a part of this
COll1phinl.
5. O\'crthc pet;ml of Octobcr 1 C)C)S thl'llugh Dcccmbcr I ')C)(), thc Plaintiff and Dcfendalll cntcrcd
inln an agn'Cl11ent wherchy Plaimiff a>\rccd to sell proj.\,,!mmin>\, installation of computcr cquipmcnt, rcpairs
of computcr cquipmctll and pel;phcrals, installation of an accouminj.\ S\,S1l'll1, rraininj.\ and various othe!'
rcsolution of "prohlcms", at thc limcs, of the kind, in thc amoutllS and althc prices mo!'C fully appe:u;nj.\ hy
a truc and corrcCI cop\' of Ihc Plaintiffs invoiccs of onj.\inal entl'l' hcreutllo anncxcd and madc a part of this
Complaitll.
(). ') hc plaitlliif ;\\'CI'S thatlhc charj.\l's wcrc made at or abOll! the timc of these !'cspccti\'e dates as
sct fot1h inthc attached dOC\ll11cnt:tli,)n and th:nthl' j.\' I( )ds for which said cha!'j.\l's wcrc m:llle wcre sold and
dciil"tl'l'll ;i' ch.,rgcJ, upon a~fccmcnt and at the rl"lucst of said Dcfcnda11l thl'llugh Dcfendant Mimi C.
(:oppl'l'~lnith I.'n:dman and/<lr her 3t-!,l'nls. qT\'antS (II' l'mphlYf..'l'S,
7 .\s a !'csult of thc af"l'csaid hl'cach of aJ.',fccmcnl hct\\'l'cn thc pal1ics, Plainliff is no\\' justly due
and ml'ing fn U11 thc Dckndatll PI;CC'S Ihat the Ikf..",h11t or her :\gl'tlIS or cmphll'l'Cs agreed to pal'.
K. '1'11<' Plainlifi fut1I1<'1' a\'l'I'S thai tk 1 )cfl'ndantll1' her agctlls or l'mphll'l'CS. although fl'c'lul'tllly
I'cqllc,tl'll, rci!N" ;1I1d ,nil d, "', rl.fuse to P;l\, S:lill ""11 Ill' :1Il\' 1':111 thercl If, in dil'l'cl hrl'ach of Ihe agrccmcnt
})l'1\H'(ll tIll' llbmtlff :ltld !)l'fi..'lld:l11l.
'). \" ;I n,,"1t of lIlt' ;If, '1'l'S:1Id Irn';lch "f ;1J.',n'l'ml'tlIlrct\ll'l'n thc Jurlil's, Plainlifi is nm\' justly dUl'
and "\I\I1J.', ('''Ill Iill' \)l'kl"l.lI\1, thS' '11111 of S",\cKIo'I wilh ;..gal !I1tlTl'SllhlTl'"n from Ik Kth lby oi
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WIII.:RI cn lRl C, I'laillliff( :inemagic, fnL respectfully relllll'slS Ihatthis Ilonorahlc (:OUI1 ellieI' judgmcllI
in its fal'or in an amoullI inl',cess ofS31,15H.W against the ahm'e-n;l1ned Defel1dalll, togeth':r \\'ilh all
allowable interest, costs :Ind attorneys fees.
COl'NT II
ACTION IN <H ',\NTl'i\1 i\1I.:JU TI'
1(1. '111c a\'ennellls ofparal,'Taphs I through ') abol'C arc il1Co'l)(,ratcd by refcrcncc as if fuiIy set fonh
hcrcin.
I). In Ihe altcnlalil'e, l'l'en if no COlllmel is found to hal'e c,istcd bct\\'ccn thc I'laimiff and
Defcndalll, \\'hich is denied by Plaillliff, J>laimiff alleges that it is entitled to rl'COl'C'" on the Iheo'!' of
qll.1lllUmmenllt based upon thc f.1Cts set fonh helo\\'.
12. Computer e'lwpment, software, prnh'Tamming, solutions to problems and petiph"mls were
fUll1ishcd to Ddl'lldalll hy J>laillliff 0I'l'I" the period of (ktohn 11)')5 through December 1 ()l)(,.
1.1. '111...., cotnputcr <<'XIlUpml'llt, softw:!n.', proJ...,l1"an1ming. solutions tn problcIl1S and periphuals \\"l're
delivcred to, accepted and uliJized by Defcndanl and a resulting benefit has inured to Defendant.
14. J>bllltiff, at all times mateti11 hereto, teasonabll' l"pecll'd paymclll fwmthc Defendalll in thc
amolllll of'J l1iny.Onl' 'l1lOusand One Hundred hft). Eight and 6'J 1100 (S31.15H.6'J) Dollars por""l1ltn
the discussions and dealings bel\\l.'c..'11 the p:1I1il's,
15. ;\0 pan of the said net principal sum has ever he('t1 paid hI' till' Ddi:nd'll1t to the Plaintiff,
not\\"ilhstanding rCpl':lh.'d demands ii: II' s:mll'. :md ,",uch rnllnic..'s :IrC J1ll'scntly owing, unpaid. :mu due frOIl1
the Defendant to Ihe J>lainliif, 10 J>laillliif\ gre"l dl'niml'nt and loss.
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CASE NO: 199B-~7315 p
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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, Sh(?riff. who belng duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within
named defendant, to wit: FREDMAN M I M I U COPf'.E:R$.!1IT_H__ .,
T/D/B/A THE BARASH_~BPUP
but was unable to locate
Them
in his bailiwick.
He ther'efore
deputized the sheriff of CENTRE ___._.__________.____ Count y. Pennsy lvan ia.
to serve the wi thin NOT I CE-!lli.i:l.___COJ1.!:1..hlNT._----.------
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On _February
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._.m___ County, Pennsylvania.
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the attached return from
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Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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02!011lq99
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. CUMBERLAND COUNTY. I'J'NNSYL VANIA
CIV) L ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGIC.INC.,
No. 98-7315 Civil
Plaintiff:
v.
JURY TRIAL DErvlANDED
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MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN.
I/d/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defcndanl.
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Pleasc entcr our appearancc on bchalfof Defcndant, MIM I U. COPPERSMITH
FREDMAN, tJd/b/a THE BARASH GROUP, in thc above-captioned malleI'.
Wc arc authorizcd to accept service on bchalfofMimi U. Coppcrsl11ith Fredman, t/b/d/a
The Barash Group.
McQUAIDE, BLASKO, SClIWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC'.
f)all'd: Febl1l:u)' ]. ! ')99
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BY:__-J~~-~~_~_ __:).J_~
.hJhn A. Snyder '
LD. No. ()62')5
AlIorney f()r DctL-ndant
811 Univcrsily Ilri\e
Statc College, PA 1 (,SOl
(814) 23S-4')2(,
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IN THE COURT OF COtvlMON PLEAS. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'I'NNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CINEMAGIC, INC.,
Plaintin:
No. n-7J15 Ci\'il
v.
JURY TRIAL DEI\I:\N/lI'D
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
lIdlb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defcndant.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hcreby ccrtify that a truc and corrcct copy of our Praccipe tor EllIry or Appearance 011
bchalf Defendant Mimi U. Coppcrsmith Frcdman, tld/b/a Thc Barash Group, inlhc above-
captioned mailer was mailed by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid, on this,_.::-L day of
February, 1999, to the allomcy ofrccord: ",
Robert W. Waeger, Esquire
204 Statc Street
Hanisburg, PA 17101
(717) 783-3770, ext. 206
(For Plaintiff)
McQUAIDE, BLASKO. SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
By:
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I. D. No. (,(,295
Altomey tor Ddl:ndanl
811 Uniwrsity Dri\c
State College, P A I (,Sill
(814) 238-4')21>
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGIC, INC.,
No. 98-7315 Civil
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Plaintiff,
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/d/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defcndant.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Cincmagic, Jnc.
%Robcl'! W. Waegcr, Esquirc
YOU ARE HEREBY notificd to plcad to thc within Ncw Mattcr within twenty (20) days
from the datc of scrvicc IH:rcof or a dcfault judgmcnt may bc entercd against you.
McQUAIDE, BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
Datcd:
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C j;.-J;,~ -"~ II
JOllA. Snydcr
l. . No. 66295
Attorncy for Dcfcndant
811 Univcrsity Drivc
State Collcge, I'A 16801
(814) 238-492(]
By:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LA \V
CINEMAGIC, INC'..
No. 98-7315 Civil
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PlaintitT,
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
tJd/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendant.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER and NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, MIMI U, COPPERSMITH FREDMAN, t/d/b/a THE
BARASH GROUP, by and through the undersigned attorneys, McQUAIDE, BLASKO,
SCHW ARTZ, FLEMING & FAULKNER. INC., and tiles the following Answer, New Matter
and Counterclaim, and in support thercof avers as follow:
COUNT I
Breach of Contract
I. Denied. Aftcr reasonable invcstigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
infollnation sufficicnt to fOl1n a hclicfas to the Iruth ofthc aVCl111cnts contained within paragraph
1. Thc same are Ihcreforc denied and slrict proof thercof demanded.
2. Admittcd in part and dcnicd in part. II is admiUcd that Mimi U. Coppcrsmith
Frcdman is the Presidcnt of The Barash Group. It is funher admiued that the Barash Group has a
business address of 403 South Allcn Strcct, Stale College, Pennsylvania 16804. It is dcnied Ihal
the cntities Bar;Jsh Advct1isiug, Morgan Signs, Barash puhhcalions, or Barash Specialties arc
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3. Admittcd in part and denicd in part. It is admitted that Dclcndants Mimi U.
Coppcrsmith Fredman and the Barash Group engagc in business activities in many counties in
Pennsylvania. It is dcniedthat Defcndant cngaged in busincss in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. It is denicd that Dcfcndant contractcd for thc purchasc of computcr products,
service ofcomputcrs and products and programming with PlaintiffCinemagic, Inc. in
Cumbcrland County, Pcnnsylvania. To thc contrary, to thc exlcnt thcrc was an agrcemcnt
betwcen thc parties, said agreement was negotiatcd and 'lchieved by Defendants in Centrc
County, Pennsylvania. Furthcrmore, all pcrformance hy Plain!itTwas to occur jn Statc Collegc,
Centrc County, Pcnnsylvania.
4. Admiued in part and denied in part. Paragraph 4 is admittcd to the extcnt it avers,
gcnerally, that Plainti ff and Defendant entcred into ce11ain agrccmcnts whereby Dcfendant
agreed to purchase from Plaintiff ccrtain computcr hardwarc, software and service. Paragraph 4
is dcnied to thc cxtcnt it asserts that thc documents attach cd to Plaintiff's Complaint are
"Plaintiffs invoices of original entry hercunto." Upon infonnation and bclief, Defendant
belicves and thercforc avcrs that the documcnts all ached to Plaintiffs Complaint are not true and
corrcct copies ofinvoices reflecting the sales alleged by Plaintiff, but rathcr arc documents which
were preparcd outside of the ordinary coursc of business in anticipation oflitigation by Plaintiffs
agcnts, scrvants or employees. It is further dcnicd that "kinds," "amounts" or priccs appcar on
the documents attached to Plaintiff's Complaint.
5. Admitted in part and denied in paJ1. Paragraph 5 is admilled to the cxtent it avers,
generally, that PIaillliff and Defendant cntered into ccrtain agrecmcnts whcreby Defendant
agreed to purchasc from I'lainlirf cel1ain computer hardware, software and service. Paragraph 4
is denied to the extcnt it assert:; that the documents attached to Plaintiffs Complaint arc
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"Plaintiff's invoices of original entry hereunto." Upon information and bclief~ Delendant
believes and therefore avers that the documents attached to Plaintifrs Complainf arc not true and
cOITeet copies of invoices reflecting the sales alleged by Plainti fr. hut rather arc documents which
were prepared outside of the ordinary course of business in anticipation of Ii fig at ion by Plaintifrs
agents, servants or employees. It is further denied that "kinds," "amounfs" or "prices" appear on
the documents attached to Plaintiffs Complainl.
6. Denied. For fhe reasons sef forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 above, the averments of
paragraph 6 are denied. $peeifjcaJJy, wifh respcct !o thc documcnt appended to Plaintiffs
Complaint entitled "Barash Payment Worksheet" there is no referencc or identification as 10 Ihe
basis for the charges apparently reflected by the invoicc numbers appearing on the left side of
said documenl. Accordingly, without more, Defcndant is, after rcasonable investigation, unable
to assess fhe truth of the avellllcnts contained within paragraph 6, and thc same arc therefore
denied.
7. Denied. It is denied that Defendant has in any way brcached an agreement
between the parties. It is (llI1her denied that thcre is any "breach aforesaid" previously
referenced in Plaintiffs Complaint. It is specifically denied that Defendant ever agreed to pay
any prices for equipment for hardware. software, or service which was defective,
unlllerchantablc. inappropriate lor its pUIJloses, or which did not perloll11 in the manner
wall'anted by Plainti ff. To the extent Defendant has not paid Plaintiff for cquipmenl or services
received, she has done so hecause the equipmcut or scrvice was defective, ll;Hllerchantablc,
inappropriatc for its pllll'oses or failed to perfollll inlhe manncr \\'aITanled by Plaintif1~
8. Dcnied. For the reasons set f0l1h in paragraphs I through 7. it is dcnicd that
Defi:ndant or Defcndant's agents hal'e in any way hrcached any agrccmen\ Ililh Plaintiff
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Dcfendant has offl'rcd to pay Plaintiff a reduccd amount, reflected on appropriatc credit or
adjustment for cquipmcnt and/or sCl'\'iccs which was dcti:ctive, unmerchantable, inappropriatc
for its purposes or which failcd to pCrf0ll11 in thc manncr warrantcd by Plaintiff. I'lainliffhas
apparently rcfused these rcasonable offcrs from Dcfcndant.
9. Denied. Defendant incorporatcs hcrcin hcr n~sponsc \0 paragraph 8. above.
WHEREFORE, Dcfcndant, Mimi U. Coppcrsmith Fredman, t/d/b/a thc Barash Group,
rcspectfully requests that Ihis Honorable cOUl1 dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint with prcjudice,
enter judgmcnt in her favor and against Plaintiff, and award Dcfcndant costs of this suit and such
other relief as this Honorablc Court may dccm just and cquitablc.
COUNT II
Action in OuantuJIl Meruit
10. Dcfendant incorporatcs hercin by referencc the samc as though set forth atlenglh,
her responscs to paragraphs J through 9. inclusivc.
II. Paragraph 11 is ncithcr admitted nor denicd in that it is mcrcly a rccitation of
Plaintiffs legal position. To thc extcnt an answcr is dccmcd requircd, it is dcnied that Plaintiff is
cntitled to rccovery on the thcory of quantul11mcl'lliL or upon any other theOlY.
12. Admittcd in p:tl1 and dcnicd in p.1I1. It is admitted that computer hardwarc.
software, and service were fllll1ished hy Plaintiff to Defcndant in State College. Centre County,
Pennsylvania, ovcr portions of the pcriod alleged. It is denied that all such computer hardwarc,
softwarc and scrvice was non,defective. l11crchantahle. or appropriall: for its purposcs. To the
contrary, a great dcal of the computer hardware. sofiware, and service providcd hy Plaintiff to
Defcndant was defccti\'l\ lInmcrchanlabk. ()I' inappropriate for its plllvoses li.1r a variety of
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sofiwarc and scrvice and requested appropriatc adjustmcntli'om Plaintiffwith respcct to thc
chargcs Plaintiff was sccking to collcct. This rcasonable request for adjustment was rcf'used by
Plaintiff.
13. Admittcd in part and dcnicd in part. It is admittcd that certain computcr hardware,
sofiwarc, and scrvicc were delivcrcd to Dcfcndant and accepted by Dcfcndant and utilized by
Dcfendant in conncction with thcir busincss opcrations in State Collcgc. Centre County.
Pcnnsylvania. It is denied that a rcsulting "bcnclit" inured to Dcfcndant insofilr as. to thc cxtent
the goods and services werc non dcfective, merchantable and appropriate for its purpose.
Defendant made timely amI propcr payment to Plaintiff for samc.
14. Denicd. It is denied that Plaintiff could havc rcasonably cxpcctcd payment from
Defendant inthc amount of $31,,158.69 pursuant to the dcalings bctwecn the partics because
Dcfendanttimely and properly notificd Plaintiff of the defcctive. unmcrchantable and
inappropriate nature of the computcr hardwarc, softwarc and service provided to Dcfcndant by
Plaintiff and accordingly requested rcasonablc pricc adjus :nents thcrcfore.
15. Admilled in pat1 and dcnicd in part. It is admittcd that no pat1 oflhe $31.158.69
has becn paid by Dcfendant to Plainti 1'1' for thc rcasons set f0l1h abovc. It is dcnied that said
amount is due and owing Plaintifffmm Defendant. If is lilrther denied that Plaintiff has suffercd
any great detrimcnt or loss as a result of the above.
WHEREFORE. Defendant. Mimi U. Coppcrsmith Fredman. t/d/h/a tbe Barash Group,
rcspcctfully requcsts thallhis Ilonorahle Court dismiss I'lainliffs Complaint with prejudice.
cnter judgment in her f:\\'(lr and against PlaintifT. and awald Dclendant costs of this suit and sitch
other relief as this I!onor:lhle C01ll1may deem just and equitahlc.
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16. Defendant incOIvoratcs herein by reference, the same as though set forth at length,
paragraphs I through 15 of her Answer, inclusive.
17. To the extent Defendant has not paid for computer hardware, software, or service
provided to Defendant by Plaintiff, said non paYl11ent has occurred because the computer
hardwam, software. or service provided was defcctive.
18. To the extcnt Defendant has not paid for computer hardware, software. or service
provided to Defendant by Plaintiff. said non payment has occurred bccause the computer
hardware, software, or service provided was unmerchantable.
19. To the extcnt Defendant has not paid for computer hardware, software, or service
providcd to Defendant by Plaintiff, said non payment has occulTed because the computcr
hardwarc, software, or service provided was unfit for the particular pUllJOSCS or intended uscs, of
which Plaintiffwas aware prior to sale.
20. For the pl1llJoses ofprcscrving the issue, and subjcct to further discovery, it is
believcd and thcrefore a\'Crred that somc or all of Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicablc
statute of limitations.
21. Plaintiffs claims arc barred by the defense of failurc of considcration for the
rcasons stated above.
22. Plaintiffs claims are harred in whole or in part because there was no valid and
enforceablc contract bel\\ccn the parties with respect to the damages which Plaintiff claims.
D. For the purposes of preserving the issue. and subject to funher discovery
Defendant upon inf<1I11lation and helicf avers that some or all of Plaintiffs claims are barred by
the doctrine of release and \\1' by Ihe doctrine of accord and satislaction.
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Thc undcrsigncd verifics that shc is authorized to make this Verilication on hcr own
bchalfand as Presidcnt ofThc Barash Group, and that the statclllcnts made in thc foregoing
Answcr with New Mattcr of Dcfcndant, are truc and correct to the bcst of her knowledge,
infonnafion and bclief. The undersigned undcrstand thatlitlsc statements herein arc subject to
the pcnaltics of 18 Pa. C.S.A. * 4904, relatcd to unsworn falsilication to authority.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGiC, INC.,
No. ')8- 7315 Civil
Plaintiff:
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Ud/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Dclendunt.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hcreby certify that a true and COITcct copy of Defendant's Answcr and Ncw Maltcr, in
the above-captioned matter was mailed by U.S. First CJass Mail, postage prcpaid, on this C',
day ofFcbruary, 1999, to thc allomey of record:
Robert W. Waeger, Esquirc
204 State Street
Harrisburg, I' A 1710 I
(717) 783-3770, ext. 206
(For Plaintiff)
McQUAIDE, BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LA W
CINEMAGIC, INC..
No. 98.7315 Civil
Plaillliff,
v.
JUR Y TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
tld/bla THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendant.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S I)ETlTION TO OPEN
I. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. It is believed and therefore avcll'ed lhat dismissal of this matter for
inactivity wouJd be approptiale, Tile only discovery taken in this ease \Vas a deposition laken by
Plaintiff of Defendant Mimi U. Coppersmith Fredman and that deposition took place on May 10,
2001, nearly 18 months ago. Since then, thcn; has beellno discovery by way of deposition,
interrogatories or request for production of documents. Moreover, crucial witnesses to the
defense of this case have long since left the employment of Defendant and/or have died. For
instance, Donna Corl, who was Defendant's primary liaisol1with Plaintiff. passed away after the
events at issue in this suit. Because Ms. Cor! had primary contact with Plaintiff and the services
provided. Ms, COI'l was the person most direclly able to speak to the derieienL'ies of Plaintiff's
claim. No deposition or other sll'ollltcstil11ony was taken from Ms. Cod. Consequclllly,
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Defendant will be cXlrcmely prejudiced should lhcy be rorccd to procccd to trial or this maller,
In addition, in the approximatcly rivc ycars sincc this suil was initiated, mcmories havc fadcd,
and cvidcnec. in alllikcliholld, has been lost. For that reason, Derendant rcspcclfully subl11tts
that it would bc approprime to dismiss Ihis mallcr duc to inactivily.
Rcspectfully submittcd,
McQVAIDE, BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAVLKNER, INC.
Datcd: Dcccmbcr 6. 2002
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J hn A. Snydcr "'--__
I. D. No. 66295
811 Univcrsity Drive
State Collcge, PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
Attorncy 1'01' Dcrcndanl
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VERIFICATION
Thc undcrsigncd vcrifies that she is authorizcdto make this Verification on hcr own
bchalf and as Prcsidcnt of The Sarush Group, and that thc statcmcnts made in thc forcgoing
Answcr to Plaintiff's Pctition to Opcn, arc truc and corrcct to the bcst of hcr knowlcdgc,
information and bclief. The undcrsigned understand that false statements hercin arc subjccllO
the pCtwltics of I S PO!. C.S.A. ~ 4904, rclulcd lO unsworn fa!sif'ic:llion to authority.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CINEMAGIC. INC..
No. 98-7315 Civil
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Plaintiff.
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
tJd/b/a THE BARASH GROUP.
Defenc~nl.
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Petition
to Open. in the above-captioned mailer was mailed by U.S. First Class Mail. postage prepaid. on
this 6th day of December, 2002. to the allorney of record:
Robert W. Waeger. Esquire
P.O. Box 234
Hanisburg. I' A 17108
(717) 783-3770, ext. 206
(For Plaintiff)
McQUAIDE. BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
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811 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGIC,INC.,
No. 98-7315 Civil
Plaintiff,
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN.
IId/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Dcfcndanl.
ORDER
AND NOW. this
day of
. 2002. upon considcration
of Plainliff's Pctition to Open and Defcndant's Answcr thcreto. thc above-captioncd mallcr is
hercby DENIED and DISMISSED.
BY THE COURT:
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYLV ANIA
CIVIL ACTIOI' - LA W
CINEMAGIC, INC"
No. 98.7315 Civil
Plaintiff,
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
lid/bla THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendant.
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day 1.11'
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of Plaintiff's Petition to Open and Defendant's Answer thereto, the above-captioned malleI' is
hereby DENIED and DISMISSED.
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CIVILM'TIDN - LAW
CINEMMilC, INC..
NO.IJS-7~1~ Civil
Plainlil'!',
v.
JURY TRIM. DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN.
l/dlhht THE BARASH GROUI'.
Dcfendanl.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S l'ETlTION TO OPEN
L Admilled.
~ Admillcd.
3. Denicd. It is bclievcu and therefore ;J\'elTcd that dismissal of this mallcr for
inactivity would be appropliatc. Thc only discovery taken in this case was a dcposition takcn by
Plaintiff of Defcndant Mimi U. Coppersmith Fredman and that deposition took place on May 10.
200 I. nearly 18 months ago. Sincc then. thcrc has becn no discovcry by way of dcposition.
intclTOgatorics or rcqucst for production of doeuments. Moreover. crucial witnesscs to thc
defensc of this casc have long since left thc cmploymcnt of Dcfendant and/or havc died. For
instance. Dllnna Cor!. who was Dcfcnuant's primary liaison with Plainliff. passed away after tl1l'
evenls at issuc in this suit. BecallSC Ms. Corl bad primary (Onlacl wilh Plaintiff and thc services
provideu. 1,ls. COI'l \\';IS tbe pcrson mosl dircclly ahle to speak 10 the deficicncics of Plaintiff's
claim. No deposilillnor othcr S\\ om tcstllllony \\as taken fllllll \Is. ('01 I. Cllnscqllently.
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Defendant will he eXlremely prejudiced should they he forced 10 procced llllrial of Ihis mallcr.
In addilion. inlhe approximatcly five years since Ihis suit was initialed. memories have faded.
and evidence. in alllikc!ihood, has been lost. For lhat reason. Defendant respectfully submits
that it would he appropriate to dismiss this malleI' due lO inactivity.
Respectfully submilled.
McQUAIDE, BLASKO, SCI-IW ARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER. INC.
Dated: December 6, 2002
By:
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l. D. No. 66295
811 University Dtive
Stale College, PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that she is authorized to make t2uol Veri1~cation Oil her own
bcn41f and as President of The Barash Group. and th>lt the stateme:~ts made in the foregoing
Answer to Plaintiff's Petition to Open, are U1Ie and correct to tlte best of her knowledge,
infonnation and belief. The undersigned understlll1d that false statements herein ale subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S.A. * 4904, related to unsworn falsification to authoritt.
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IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CINEMAGIC, INC.,
No. 98-7315 Civil
Plaintiff.
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/d/b/a THE BARASH GROVP,
Dcfcndanl.
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I hcreby cettify that a truc and COlTCct eopy of Dcfcndant's Answcr to Plaintiff's Pctition
to Opcn, in thc abovc-captioncd mattcr was mailcd by U.S. Firs! Class Mail, postagc prcpaid, on
this 61h day of Dcccmbcr, 2002, to thc attomcy of reeord:
Robclt W. Waegcr, Esquirc
1'.0. Box 234
Han-isburg, PA 17108
(717) 783-3770, ex!. 206
(For Plaintiff)
MeQUAIDE, BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
By:
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rohn A. Snyder
I. D. No. 66295
811 Univcrsity Drivc
State College, PA 16801
(8J4) 238-4926
AHomey for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAVI
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH
FREDMAN, t/d/b/a
THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendant
No. 98-7315 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOVl, this 19th day of February, 2003,
upon consideration of Plaintiff's Petition To Open, and
following a conference in chambers with counsel for the
Plaintiff in the person of Robert VI. Vlaeger, Esquire, and
counsel for Defendant, Chena L, Glenn-Hart, Esquire, and it
appearing that no record, pursuant in paragraph 4 of the
Order of Court dated November 18, 2002, has been made by
Plaintiff, that Plaintiff will be filing a second Petition
To Open based on the entry of a notice on January 13, 2003,
dismissing this case by the Cumberland County Prothonotary,
and that on February 14, 2003, the Cumberland County
Prothonotary vacated the said notice, it is ordered and
directed as follows:
1. The notice of the prothonotary dated
February 14, 2003, vacating the order of January 13, 2003,
is itself vacated;
2. A rule is issued upon Defendant to show
cause why Plaintiff is not entitled to the relief
requested, including the relief requested in the second
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, pENNSYLV ANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CINEMAGIC, INC.,
Nll.<J8-7:\ 15 Civil
Plaintiff,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
v.
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
lId/bla THE BARASH GROUP.
Defendant.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S PETITION OPEN
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.Civ.I>. 3051
I. Admilled.
1 Admitted.
3. Deaied. It is believed and therefore avell'ed that dismissal of this matter for
inactivity would be appropriate. The only discovery taken in this case was a deposition taken by
Plaintiff of Defendant Mimi U. Coppersmith Fredman and that deposition took place on May 10,
2001. nearly 22 months ago. Since then, there has been no discovery by way of deposition.
intell'ogatories or request for production of documents. Moreover. crucial witnesses \0 the
defense of this case have long since left the employmcnt of Defendant andlor have lhcd. For
inslance. Donna Corl. who was Defendanl's primary liaison with Plain\ilf. passed away aftcr the
events at issue in this suit. Bccause Ms. Corl had primary contact with Plaintiff and the services
providcd. Ms. Corl was the person most directly able \0 speak to tlte deficiencies of Plaintiff's
e1aim. No deposition or otbcr sWOll1le,:timony was taken from Ms. Cor!. Consequcnlly,
Defendant will be extremely prejudiccd should they bc forced to procecd to trial of this matter.
In addition, inlhe approximately f'ive years sincc this suit was miliatcd. mcmories have faded.
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and evidence, in all likelihood, has been lost. For lhat reason, J)cfcndanl respectrully submits
that il would he appropriale to dismiss this malleI' due 10 inaclivity.
4. Admitted in pan and dcnied in parI. It is adlllilled that Plainliffs counsl'i. AlInrney
W. Waeger. fikd a Petition to Open on November 6, 2002. The remainder of the allegations at
paragraph 4 arc dcnied on the grounds that upon rcasonabJe investigation. Defendant docs nol
have surfieient knowlcdgc and informalion with which to form a belief as 10 the truth of these
allcgations. Therefore. striet proof of said allegations is demanded. By way or runiler response.
it is believed andtl1erefore avelTcdthat Plaintiffs Petition to Open fi Icd on November 6. 2002
was fiJed specifically to open the judgl11entof 11lI1l1'm.\' that was entered in open coun at the
special eall of the purge list on Oetober 22,2002 as manifested by the language contained therein
indicating thaI "discovery in this ease is ongoing andlhis case should remain aClive," and funher
requests that "this case remain open." (emphasis added),
S. Admitted in p:U1 and denied in pal1. It is admilled thatlhe Court issued a Rule to
Sholl' Cause upon DefCndant dated November IS. 2002 which di rected Derendant to sholl' case
why Plaintiff was not entitled to have the judgment of lillI/pro.\' opened as requested by
Plaintiff's Novcmber 6,2002 Petition to Open. The remainder of the allegalllll1s at paragraph 5
arc dcnied onlhe grounds that upon reasonable invesligalion, Dcfendalll is without sufficient
knowkdgc and information to rorm a helicf :IS to the truth of said allegations. The same arc
thel-cforc Jellied and s!lict proof thereof demanded By way of further response, it is believed
:md therefore awn'ed that Plaintiff has w;JI\'cd its ability to file the second Petition to Open by
,inoc "f Ihe f",'llh;11 It prc\ iclllsly fikd its 1',:lI1ion to Open on "'''I'embcr (" 2002 seeking thc
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eX:ll't same reliei'.
6. Denied. Upon reasonahle inveslig.ation, Defcndunl is witllllut knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at parag.raph 6. The same
arc therefore denied and stlict proof thereof demanded.
7. Denied. Upon reasonahle investigation, Defendant is without knowledg.e or
information sufficient to form a belief as to tbe truth of the allegations at paragraph 7, The same
are therefore denied and strict proof thercof demanded.
8. Denied. To thc contrary, there is no reasonable or legitimate exeuse for the
prolongcd inactivity and delay in this mallcr. By way of further response, Plaintiff's
representation of activity in this casc as outlined in paragraph 8 is inaccurate, Specifically,
Dcfendant did not reccivc any vcrbal or wrillcn communication regarding sclllcment or othcrwise
from Plaintiff in Junc of :WOO, on May 5, 200l, or in August of 2002. In this regard, it is strictly
dcnied that the chronology supplied by Plaintiff demonstratcs a reasonable cxplanation or
legitimatc excuse for the continucd and prolongcd inactivity and delay of this mallcr.
9. Denicd. Upon reasonahle inxcstigatioll, Defendant is without knowledge or in
formation sufficient to form a belief as to tbe truth of thc allegations at paragraph 9. The same
arc thcrefOlc denied and strict proof !hereof demanded. By way of further response, llllhe exlent
that Plaintiff generally and vaguely relics upnn its "time cnnsuming and time sensitive husincss"
as an cxcuse for the delay and inactivity in this case, same docs nut justify that ongoing delay in
this case and docs not rclief Plaintiff of its hurden to diligcntly move this case forward WIth
reasonahle prnlllptilUdc, Mnrcn\'cr, to the extcnt thaI Plaintiff allegcs connicts in scheduling.
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depositions. only one deposition, that of Mimi lI. Coppersmith Fredman, W,IS requested hy
Phlintif'f and was ultimately conducted on May 10, 200 I, just shy of two years ago. Inll1is
regard, conflicts in scheduling same do not justify the delay in this case and certainly provide no
explanation whatsoever for the delay subsequent thereto.
10. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knOlvledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 10. The
same arc therefore denied and strict proof thereof dem:mued. By wny of fUrlher responsc, 10 Ihc
extent that Plainliff attempts to justify its prolonged and ongoing inactivity and delay in this case
with its counsel's "adliitional duties" and scheduJing conflicts. same is completely ilTelevalll and
not nppropriate for eonsideration in the context of Plaintiff's Petition to Open. Furtherl11ore, to
the extelll that Plaintiff's counsel's "additional duties" and scheduling conflicts impaired his
ability to move Plaintiff's case forward with reasonable promptitude, albeit strictly d(~nied hy
Defendant. then PJaintiff's counsel had a prnlessional responsibiJity to refer his client to other
counsel.
11. Denied. Upon reasonahle investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient 10 form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 11. The
same an: therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
12. Dcnied. Uponleasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information suffi,'ient I., form a helieI' as to the truth of Ihe allegations at paragraph 12. The
same are therefore d,'nied and strict proof thereof demanded.
I J Denied. To the ((lnll'ary. the copy of the instant Petition to Open Plaintiff served
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upon Dcrcndanl docs not havc a copy of the Complaint attached. Furthermorc. il is striclly
denicd thatlhe Complaint oilers sufficicnt evidcnce lhalthc instant aClion is meritorious. By
way of further rcsponsc, Dcfendant incorporates herein the allegations set forth within
Dcfcndalll's Answer with Ncw Matter.
WHEREFORE. Dcrcndant respcctfully requests lhatlhis Honorahle Court dismiss
Plaintiff's Pctition to Opcn, uphold thc judgment of 1111111'/'11.1' and award Dercndant costs and
allomeys' fces inculTed in defcnding against Plaintiff's Pctition to Open and any such othcr relicI'
as this Honorahlc Court may decmjust and equitahle.
NEW MATTER
14. Dcrcndant incorporates hy refcrencc thc allcgations at paragraphs 1-3 as though
set f0l1h at length hercin.
15. Plaintiff's Second Petition to Open is balTcd hy the doctrine nf waiver by vil1UC of
thc fact that Plaintiff prc"iously filcd a Pctition to Open on Nn\'Cmher 6,2002, sceking thc cxact
same rclicf. namcly thc opcning of the judgment of 110111'/'11.1' cntcrcd ;n opcn coul1 at thc special
call of the purgc list on Octoher 22. 2002.
WHEREFORE. Defcndant respectfully rcqucsts that this Honorahle Coul1 dismiss
Plaintiff's Petition to Open. uphold the judgmcnt of 1111/11'1'11.1' and award Dercndant costs and
atloll1cys' fecs ilKUlTed in defcnding against PlainutT's Petition to Open and any such othcr relicf
as this Honorable Coul1may decmjust and equitable,
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VERIFICATION
Chena L. Glenn-Hart, herehy verifies that she is the attorney of record for Defendant, The
Barash Group, in the foregoing action, and as such. she is authorized to make this verification on
its behalf, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Petition to Open arc
true and con'eet to the best of her information, knowledge and belief. This verif'ication is hereby
made subject to thc pcnalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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CHEN~ 'NN-HART
Dated: ~a(C-A
/0
,2003
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
cINEMAGIC. INC..
No. lJg-73 15 l'ivil
Plaintiff.
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
Lfd!b/a TilE BARASH GROUP.
Dcfendant.
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I hereby ccrtify thaI a lruc and eOlTect copy of Answer 10 Plaintiff's Pctitionto Opcn. in
Ihe abovc-captioned mallcr was mailed by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid, on this 10111 day
of March, 2003, 10 the alloll1cy of rccord:
Robelt W. Wacger, Esquire
20.\ Slate Street
HalTishurg. PA 17101
(717) 783-3770. ex!. 206
(For Plaintiff)
By:
John A. 'n) er
l. D. No. 66295
Chena L. Glenn-Halt
l.D. No. 82750
Allorncy for Defendant
g I I University Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
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Additiunal offices in I1cr:-;hcy and 1I()lIid:lyshllr~
Reply 10: SIale College
Curt Long, Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courlhousc Squ~rc
Carlisle,PA 17013-3387
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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www,mcquiadchlasko.cuJn
DireCI235-2206
March 18. 20D3
Rc: Cinem:l!!ic. Inc. v. Mimi 1;. COPPcl'smith Fl"cdlll:ln, IId/h/a Thc Bar:lsh
GI'OUP, No. 98-7315
Dear Mr. Long:
Enclosed please find Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs Petition to Open pursuant to
Pa.R.Civ.P. 3D5! Filed on i\,larch 6. 2003, togcther with CertiJicale of Service for nIing in the
abovc-rcJereneed matter.
Thank you for your attention to this mailer. If you have any questions, please Ice! free to
contact me.
CGH/sap
Enclosure
cc\Enc, :
Thc Hl)norable J. Wesley Oler. Jr.
Robert IV. IVaegcr. Esquire
\Iimi \.'. CllPpcrsmith Fredman
V cry truly yours.
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and evidence, in all likelihood. has been lost. For that reason, Defendant respeetfully submits
that it would be appropriate to dismiss this matter due to inactivity.
~. Admitted in part and denied in pal1. It is admitted that Plaintiffs counsel, Attorney
W. Waeger, filed a Petition to Open on November 6,2002. The remainder of the allegations at
paragraph 4 are denied on the grounds that upon reasonable investigation, Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge and information with which to fOl1n a belief as to the truth of these
allegations. Therefore, striet proof of said allegations is demanded. By way of funher response,
it is believed and therefore averred that Plaintiffs Petition to Open filed on November 6, 2002
was filed specifically to open the judgment of I/O/I pros that was entered in open co un at the
special caliaI' the purge list on Oetober 22,2002 as manifested by the language c011lained thcrcin
indicating that "discovery in this case is ongoing and this casc should remain active," and fUl1her
requests that "this case remain ()J1en," (cmphasis added),
5. Denied, Upon reasonable in"cstigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
infonnation sufficient to fom1 a belief as to the truth of the allcgations at paragraph 5. The same
are thcreforc denicd and strict proof thereof dcmanded. By way of funher response. to the extent
that Plaintiff attempts to justify the filing of its first Petition to Opcn based upon "instructions
Plaintiff's counsel allegedly received from the Cumhcrland County COlJn Administrator's Office
and Prothonotary's Office, it is belie"ed and therefore avcrrcd that same docs not curc any
deficiencies therein. It is funhel1110re believed and therefore averred that said offices are not
pennilled to provide Jegal advice and the ultil11ate decision to file the original Petition to Opcn
was the sole professionaJ responsibility of Plaintiff's counsel.
6. Admilled in par1 and ckl1led in p'1I1. It is admitted that the C"unlssued a Rule to
Show Cause upon Defendant dated :'nlcmhcr IS, 2002 whie!l Jil'l'ctcd Defendant to show case
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why Plaintiff was not entitled to have the judgment or /lOll pros opened as requested by
Plaintiff's November 6, 2002 Petition to Open. The remainder of the allegations at paragraph 5
are denied on the grounds thatlJpon reasonable investigation, Dcfendalll is without suffieicnt
knowledge and information to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations. The same are
therefore denied and striet proof thereof demanded. By way of funher response, it is believed
and therefore averred that Plaintiff has waived its ability to file subsequent Petitions to Open by
virtue of the fact that it previously filed its Petition to Open on November 6, 2002 seeking the
exact same relief.
7, Denied. Upon rcasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowJedgc or
infOlmation sufficient to fom1 a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 7. The same
are thereforc dcnied and strict proof thereof demanded.
8. Denied. Upon reasonablc investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
infomlation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of thc allegations at paragraph 8. Thl~ same
arc therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. To the extcnt that the avcrments at
paragraph 8 set forth coneJusions of law, no responsive pleading is required and thc same arc
therefore denied.
9. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation. Defendant is without knowledge or
infomlation sufficienllo fom1 a belief as to thc truth of the allegations at paragraph 9. The same
are therefore dcnied and stri.:t proof thcreof dcmanded.
10. Denied. To the contrary, thcre is no reasonable or legitimatc excuse for the
prolonged inactivity and delay in this m:Jlter. By way offunher response, PJaintiff"s
represcnlallnn of activity 111 thiS case as outlined in paragraph 10 is inaccurate. Specifically,
Defendant did not rcceivc any verbal or \\ritten communication regarding settlement or otherwise
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from Plaintiff in Junc of 2000, on May), 2DD I, or in August of 2002. In this regard, it is strictly
denied that the chronology supplied by Plaintirr dCll10nstratcs a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse for the continued and prolonged inactivity and delay of this matter. finally, to
the cxtent that the avennents at paragraph 10 contain conclusions of law, no rcsponsive pleading
is rcquircd.
11. Dcnicd. Upon rcasonable investigation, Dcfcndant is without knowlcdge or in
fonnation sufficient w fomJ a belief as to the truth of the allcgations at paragraph 11. The same
are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demandcd. By way of further response, to the extent
that Plaintiff gencrally and vaguely relies upon its "time consuming and timc sensitivc business"
as an cxcuse for the delay and inactivity in this case, it is believed and thcrefore averred that
same does not justify the ongoing delay in this case and does not relieve Plaintiff of its burden to
diligcntly move this case forward with reasonable promptitude. Moreover, to thc extcnt that
Plaintiff alleges conllicts in schedulinE depositions, only one deposition, that of Mimi U.
Coppcrsmith fredman. \l;as rcquested by Plaintiff and was ultimately conducted on May 10,
2001, just shy of two years ago. In this regard, it is believcd and therefore averred that contlicts
in schcduling salTle do not justify the delay in this case and ccnainly providc no explanation
whatsoev':r for the delay subsequent thereto.
12. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
infonnation sufficient 10 fllnTt a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 12. Thc
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of funher rcsponse, to thc
otcnt Ihat I'bin1l1T attempls tll Justify Its prolonged and ongoing inactivity and dclay in this ease
wnh liS l:"un"~J's "'Idditilmal dlltld' and scheduling connicts. same is not appropliatc for
considcr;:IIl,!nln tbe conlcxt dl'laintlft"s I'C!ltj'JIlIO Olwn. Fut1bennore. to tbc extcntlhat
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Plaintiffs case forward with reasonable promptitude, albeit strictly denied by Defendant, it is
believed and therefore averred that PJaintiff's counsel hau a professional responsibility to refer
his client to other counsel such that this case could timely move forward.
13. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to fol'll1 a belief as to the trlllh of the allegations at paragraph 13, The
same arc therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of fUt1her response, see
averments at paragraph 12 herein.
14. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 14. The
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
15. Denied. The allegations in paragraph 15 contain conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. By way of further response, see averments at paragraphs 10 and
14 herein. In addition, Defend:lnt strictly denies that Plaintiff has demonstrated or can
demonstrate a reasonable explanation or legitimate excuse for the ongoing and prolonged delay
of this case.
16. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defcnuant is without information and
knowledge sufficient to f0I111 a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 16. The same
are therefore uenied and strict proof thereof demanded. In addition, to the extent that the
alleg:nions:lt paragraph 16 contain conclusions of Jaw. no responsive pleading is required. By
way of funher rl'sponse, Defendant strictly denies that any of the allegations at paragraph 16
constitute a reasllnahle explanation for the ongoing and prolonged delay of this case. To the
contrary. it is belicved and theref(lre a\clTcd thai nl) reasonahle explanation or legit:m:Jtc excuse
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as recognized by law cxists for Plaintiff's eontinued and ongoing failurc to move the instant case
forward. In this regard, it is believed and therefore avelTcd that the dismissal of this malleI' for
inactivity is appropriate.
17. Denicd. To the contrary, Defcndant has bcen scverely prejudieed by Plaintiff's
delay in moving this case forward in that it is approaching fivc years since the inception of this
case and consequently memories have fadcd, and evidence, in all likelihood, has been lost. See
avennents at paragraph 3 herein. By way of funher response, it is strictly denied that any former
employee of Defendant, deceased or living, was or is intended to be a witness for Plaintiff.
18. Denied. Defendant has suffered extreme prejudice at the hands of Plaintiff's
persistent delay in moving this case forward regardless of whether same can be considcrcd
strategy on the part of Plaintiff. This case has continued to wcigh on Defendant's mind causing
her undue stress. Additionally, Defendant has incurred great cxpense in attorney fees and costs
associated with the defense of this maller, and marc significantly, in responding to Plaintiff's
serial Petitions to Open in connection with the entry of IIOIl pros in this case. Funhermore, it is
strictly denied that Plaintiff's delay in this case can in any way be construed as to have benefited
Defendant. To the contrary, Plaintiffs delay has done nothing more than to diminish
Defendant's ability to defend against this matter such that Defendant has been severely and
extremely prejudiced.
19. Denied. It is strictly denied that Plaintiff's Complaint and Defendant's Answer
thcreto offer sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the instant action is meritorious. By way of
funhcr response. Defendant incorporates herein the allegations set forth within Defcndant's
Answer with New ~lalter.
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Plaintiff's Petitions to Open filcd on Novembcr 6, '2002 and March 6, 2003, uphoJdthc judgmcnt
of 1/011 pros and award Defcndant costs and allorncys' fccs incurrcd in dcfcnding against
Plaintiff's Pl~titions to Opcn and any such other relief as this Honorablc Court may dcem just and
equitablc.
DEFENDANT'S REPLY TO PLA INTIFF'S ALTERNATIVE AVERMENTS
PETITION TO OPE'" PURSUANT TO l'a.R,Civ.P. 3U51 and Pa.R.Civ.P, 206.7
20. Dcnicd. Upon rcasonablc investigation, Defcndant is without knowledge and
infonnation sufficicnt to form a bclicf as to thc truth of the allcgations at paragraph 20, Thc
same arc thcrcforc denicd and strict proof thcrcof dcmandcd. By way of further response, it is
bclievcd and thercforc averrcd that the cntirc purpose of thc Cumberland County special call of
thc purge list on October 22,2002 was to dismiss cascs for which no timcly objection was raiscd
by Plaintiff cithcr in writing prior to same or in pcrson in open Court on that date. (See eopy of
Purgc Noticc attached hercto as Exhibit "A"). Plaintiff having failed to filc a writtcn objcction to
the placcment of thc instant m:.lller onlhc purgc list and Plaintiff's counsel having failed to
appear at the spceial call of the list, the Court dismissed the case in open court on October 22.
2002.
21. Denied, Upon reason:.lblc invcstigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
infomlation suffi.:icnt to fOlm :.I bclicf:.ls to thc truth of the allcg:.ltions :.It par:.lgraph 21. Thc
s:.lmc arc thcrefore dcnicd and sui.:t pmof thcreof demanded. By way of funher rcsponse, to thc
extenlthat PI"intiff "llCl11pts to Justify the dcficlencics of its first Petition to Open filed on
Nlllcmber 6,2002 with thc advice its counsel allegcdly rc.:eivcd from thc Court Administr"tOl"s
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Offiee and the Prothonotary's Office, it is believcd and therci'ore averrcd that same docs not curc
any deficicncies thcrein. Sce avermcnts as paragraph 5 herein.
TO Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff's first Petition to Opcn filcd on Novcmbcr 6.
2002 was subject to Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051 as the instant case was dismissed and purgcd from thc
dockct in opcn Court at the special call of the purge list on Octobcr 22,2002 duc to inactivity
crcated by Plaintiffs ongoing and prolonged deJay. In this regard, Plaintiff's first Pctition to
Opcn filed on November 6,2002 is absolutely subject to Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051 and must mcct the
requisite requirements thercin.
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Denied. Upon rcasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 23. The
samc are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. Furthermore, it is strictly denied
that had Plaintiff sent a Icttcr to the Coun prior to the special call of the purge list containing the
same information as contained withinthc first PctitionlO Open filed on November 6, 2002, the
Court would have allowed the case to remain open. It is adamantly dcnied that Defcndant did not
and does not object to this case remaining activc as the averments of paragraph 23 suggesl. To
thc contrary. Defendant strenuously objects to the opening of this case such that it rcmains active.
[n this regard, Defendant fully agrees with the Coul1'S dismissal and purging of this case from the
docket in open Court on Oetober 22. 2002.
2~. Denied. It is slriclly denied that this malleI' was not dismissed until January 13.
2002. To the contrary, this casc was purged and dismissed in open court at the special call of the
purge list on October 22. 2002 based upon Plaintiff's fa, lure to submit a plioI' wrillen objection
or to allend the speCial call d thc list on that date. :\S.l re,ull. Plaintiff filed ils first Pctition to
Open on ;\ovember ('.2\:02 scekin:; to rcopen this mailer. In rC51"'ns,: to samc, Ihc Coun issued
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a Rule to Show Cause pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.7 on November IS, 2002. In this rcgard, all
provisions of Rule 206.7 arc in fact applicable to the instant matter including presumptions,
prejudiccs, and waivcrs with rcspect to the admission of facts citcd within Dci'cndant's AnsIVer
timcly filed on Dccembcr 6.2002. More spccifically, bccausc Plaintiff failed to take dcpositions
or other discovery as dircctcd by thc Court's Rulc to Show Cause issued on Novembcr IS, 2002,
Plaintiff's first Petition should be decidcd solely upon the first Petition and the Answer.
construing all facts within Dcfcndant's Answcr as admitted consistcnt with Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.7(e).
25. Denied. To the contrary, thc instant mattcr was purged and dismisscd in open
court at the special eall of the list held on OclObcr 22,2002 due to Plaintiff's failurc to submit a
prior written objcction to samc or to appcar atthc spceial call of thc list on that datc. In terms of
thc docket entries cntercd by the Prothonotary, a rctlection of thc Court's dismissal in this rcgard
was not entercd until January 13,2003. Morcover, by this Coun's Order of Fcbruary 19,2003,
the Prothonotary's cntry of Fcbruary 14,2003 was vacatcd.
By way of funhcr responsc, following an in chambers confcrence hcld on Fcbruary 19,
2003, this COl1l1 entercd an Order which rccognized, illra alia. that Plaintiff would be filing a
sccond Petition to Open based uponthc January 13, 2003 notice of dismissal entercd by the
Prothonotary. Just prior to thc February 19.2003 conference, Plaintiff scrved a second Petition
to Open upon Defcndant on February 12, 2003. (Sec copy of Plaintiff s sccond Petition to Open
attached hercto as Exhibit "13"). At thc in chambers confcrence. Plaintiff's counscl represented
to thc Coun and to thc undersigncd counsel that said Pctition was not actually filed duc to his
failun: to comply with locall1J1cs in that hc failed to inelude a proposcd ordcr with thc petition.
Plallltiff's counsel fun her rcprc'sented that same was being held by thc Prothonotal)"s officc for
filing up,JI1ll1S SUbl111ssion of an appropriatc ordcr to accompany same. It is this sccond Petition
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which the Caliri. references in its February 19,2003 Order. Significantly, Plaintiff's second
Petition is the one to whieh Defendant was directed to file an answer within 21 days of the
Court's February 19,2003 Order and did so on or about March 10,2003. Plaintiff's third
Petition filed on Nlarch 6, 2003 is a completely separate document raising various new and
additional averments in support of Plaintiff's position. In this regard, it is strenuously denied that
Plaintiff was pemlilled to file this third Petition to Open. By way of flllther response, it is strictly
denied that the Court should only consider its Order of February 19,2003 and Plaintiff's third
Petition to Open. To the contrary, Plaintiff is bound by its first Petition to Open filed on
November 6,2002 and the COUt1'S Rule to Show Cause issued thereto. FUl1hermore, it is
believcd and therci'ore aven'ed that Plaintiff has waived the ability to file subsequent Petitions to
Open by vittue of the fact that it previously filed its Petition to Open on November 6,2002,
seeking the exact same relief, namely the opening of the judgment of nOli pros entered in open
COUlt at the special eall of the purge list on October 22,2002.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Coun dismiss
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open, uphold the judgment of non pros. and award Defendant costs and
attorneys' fecs inclIlTed in defending al!ainst Plaintiff's Petitions to Open and any such other
relief as this Honorable Court dcems just and equitable.
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26. Defendant incOIvor:itcs hy reference the allegations at paragraphs 1-25 as though
set f0l1h at length hcrein.
27. I'laintjjf's tlmd !'c'tllll1n to Open filed \111 \larch {" 2003 is baITed by the doctrine
of wai\cr by \'tnue "Ithe lact thai PLllnllff PIC\ llHhly liled a I'ctililln to Open on Novcmber 6.
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2002. secking thc cxact saine rclief. namely the opcning of the judgment of 11011 pros entcred in
open coun at the special call of the purge list on October 22,2002. In this regard, the instant
Petition to Open is not properly hefore the Coun for consideration.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorablc Co un dismiss
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open, uphold the judgment of /1011 pros and award Defendant costs and
attorneys' fees incurrcd in defending against Plaintiff's Pctitions to Opcn and any such other
relief as this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable.
MOTION TO STRIKE
28. Defendant incorporalcs by referencc the allegations at paragraphs 1-27 as though
set fonh at length hercin.
29. Defendant has responded hcrein to Plaintiff's third Pctition to Open filed 011
March 6, 2003 in order to prescrvc deknses thereto in the evcnt that this Honorablc COUlt deems
the third Petition appropriate for consideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing. Dcfendant
believes and thereforc avers that Plaintiffs third Petition to Open should bc stricken and
thcrefore plcads accordingly in thc alternative herein below.
30. The filing of the third Petition to Open is without leave of eoun and improperly
attempts to correct the deficicncies of Plaintiff's first Petition to Open filed on November 6,
2003.
31. As averred previously herein. the Coun's Order of February 19.2003
aCKnowledged the filing of Plaintiff's sccond Petiti'lI1 to Opcn which Plaintiff served upon
Defendant on February 12, 2il03 (see Exhibit 131. not the in'lant Petition.
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Monday September 16,2002
NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS
The following Civil and/or Equity Cases docketed in the years 1995 through
1999 still remain open in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County and have been inactive for two years or more. A special call of the
list will be held on Tuesday, October 22,2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom
No.1, of the Courthouse in Carlisle. At that time all cases which remain
inactive without good cause will be dismissed, pursuant to Pa. RJ.A. 1901
and Cumberland County Rule 1 of Judicial Administration,
George E. Hoffer, P.J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 98 -7315 CIVIL
MlJ'vIT U. COOPPERSMITH FREDlvLAu~,
tJdlb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
CI\IIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PETITION TO OPEN PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P, 3051
Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, hereby
respectfully requests this Honorable Court to open the Judgment of Non Pros and Dismissal in the
above-styled case.
\. Petitioner's attorney, Robert W, Waeger, Esquire, intended to be present at the
Cumberland County special call of the pending case list held on October 22, 2002.
2. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, because of a last minute family emergency, could
not attend the cai! of the list. Mr. Waeger spent most of that day in the Holy Spirit
Hospital Emergency Room ultimately obtaining a diagnosis that his college age son had
3.
The discovery in this case is on going and this case should remain active.
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a serious staph infection.
4. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire tiled a Petition to OPEN on November 6, 2002
based upon his nonattendance of the call of the purge list.
5. On November 18, 2002, Defendants were ordered in a Rule to Show Cause why
Plaintiffs relief should not be granted. Plaintiffs understood the he:J.ring set for
February 19,2003 on the Rule to Show Cause to be determinative of this issue, but,
based upon a Dismissal Order entered by the Prothonotary on January 13.2002,
Plaintiffs are filing this Petition under Pa. R.C.P. 3051.
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6. Robert W. \Yaeger, Esquire, Attorney for Petitioner Cinemagic, noted when checking
the docket in this case on February 10, 2003, that an Order of Court was entered on
January 13,2003 dismissing this case.
7. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, had no knowledge of this January 13, 2003 Order
prior to February 10,2003 as described above.
8. Cinemagic, Inc. and, its attorney, Robert W. \Vaeger believe there is a reasonable
explanation or legitimate excuse for any perceived inactivity or delay in this matter
outlined as follows:
a. Suit was instituted
12/31/98
b. Defendants entry of appearance
2/5/99
c. Defendants Answer and New Matter
2/10/99
d, Plaintiffs Response to New Matter
6/14/99
e. Plaintiffs had oral and written
communication re: settlement
6/00
f. Notice of Deposition
3/23/01
g. Plaintiffs had oral and written
communication re: settlement
5/9/01
h. Deposition of Defendant
5/10/01
\, Letter re: settlement, listing case
for trial, etc.
8/02
9. During the time in which this case was pending, Attorney Robert W. Waeger has
discussed this cas,: on multiple occasions with his client in an dYor! to reach some
settlement compromise position. :\s Plaintiffs operate a time consuming and time
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sensitive business, there were many conflicts in scheduling including the scheduling of
depositions.
10. During the time in which this case was pending, Attorney Robert W. Waeger took on
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many additional duties which compounded the scheduling issues between him and his
clients.
11. Attorney Robert W. Waeger underst8l1ds judicial economy and the importance of
settling cases and , therefore, made attempts to settle this case not exhibited by any
docket entries.
12. Attorney Robert W. Waeger will offer additional evidence, if requested, to supplement
averment #10 and #11 herein.
13. The plaintiffs Complaint, attached, offers sufficient evidence that this action is
meritorious.
THEREFORE, the Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W. Waeger,
respectfully requests this case be reopened.
Respectfully submitted,
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ROBERT W. \YAEGER
ID No. 23656
Box ~34
Harrisburg, P A 1710S
(717) 783.3770 x ~06
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IN THE COURI' OF COMi\lmII'LEAS or
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ,PENNSYLVA:-IIA
Plaintiff
NO. 98 - 7315 CIVIL
MIMI U. COOPPERSMITI-l FREDMAN,
Iid/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
CIVIL ACTION ..I.A \'1
lUR Y TRIAL DEIvIANIJED
Det~ndanlS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certifY that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Petition to Open
pursuant to P A. R.C,P. 3051 in the above captioned matter was mailed by l.J ,S, First
Class Mall, postage prepaid, on this / ~/day of February, 2003 to:
John A. Snyder, Esquire
McQuaide, Blasko
S II University Drive
State College, PA 1680 I
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Cl IMIIERI.ANI> ('OIINTY, PF.NNSYI.V ANIA
CIVIL ACTION" LA \V
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JIll{ Y TRI,\I.I>EMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREJ)[\lAN,
t/d/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendanl.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWEn TO I'I.AINTIFF'S I'ETITION OI'EN
PURSUANT TO PII.IU'id', .'051 FILED ON MARCH 6. 2003
1. Admitled,
2. Admitled.
3. Denied, It is helic\'Cd and lhl'rci'lll,' avclTcd thaI dismissal of this matter for
inactivity is appropriate. The only disl.tI\l'lY takl'nll1this casc was a deposition taken by
Plaintiff of Defendant Mimi I J. ('llppl'lSlIlIlh I'Il't1I1WII alld Ihat dcposition took place on May 10,
2001, nearly 23 months agn. Sin,'c thclI, thcll' ha, '",cn IIIl discovery hy way of deposition,
intelTogatories or requl'st for pnHlucllllllllf dlll'lulll'nl'" Mllll'llI'l'l', crucial witnesses 10 the
defense of this cast: have long :.ll:.:e !d~ 11:(.' ~:mp!tlyml'llt of Dl~rcnd~tI1t wH.l!or have died, For
instance, Donna C'nd, \l 11" \l as I kkl1d;ult', pllnwry Iialslln with Plaintiff, passed away after the
events at issue inlhis SIIII. Ik,'allS" [\ls, ('"t! had pnnwl'Y contact with Plaintiff and the services
provided, Ms. ('"t! Ila, III,' 1"'1'''11111'''1 dlll'dly ahlc 10 spcak to the deficiencies of Plaintiff's
claim. No dcp",ition "I "lltcl SII OII1I"'oIIIll' III)' Ila' taken from Ms. Cor!. Consequently.
Defendant will he esllCnll'1\ 1'11'Jlltlll'nl sh"llId IIll'Y he forced to proceed to trial of this matter.
In addillon, In I Ill' ;lppW\II11.II.-I) till' Il'ats sIIKl' IIlIS SlIil was il1llialed, mel1101ies have faded,
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and evidence, in all likelihood, has been lost. For that reason, Defendant rcspectfully submits
that it would be appropriate to dismiss this matter uue to inactivity.
4. Admitted in pan and denicd in palt. It is admittcd that Plaintiffs counscl, Attomcy
W. Waeger, filed a Petition to Open on November 6,2002. The remainder of' thc allegations at
paragraph 4 are denied on the grounds that upon reasonablc investigation, Defcndant does not
have sufficient knowledge and information with which to form a belief as to the truth of these
allegations. Therefore. strict proof of said allegations is demanded. By way of further response,
it is believed and therefore aven'ed that Plaintifl's Petition to Open filed on November 6,2002
was filed specifically to open the judgment of 11011 pros that was entered in opcn court at the
special call of the purge list on October 22, 2002 as manifested by thc language contained therein
indicating that "discovery in this case is ongoing and this case should remain active," and fUlther
requests that "this case remain open." (emphasis added).
5. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defcnuant is without knowledge or
infonnation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 5. The same
are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further response, to the extent
that Plaintiff attempts to justify the filing of its first Petition to Open based upon "instructions
Plaintiff's counsel allegedly received from the Cumberlanu County COUlt Administrator's Office
and Prothonotary's Officc. it is believed and thcrefore avclTcd that samc does not cure any
deficiencies therein. It is fl1lthermorc belicved anuthcreforc aven'ed that said offices arc not
pennitted to provide legal advicc and the uJtimate decision to filc the original Petition to Opcn
was the solc profcssional responsibility of Plaintiff's counsel.
6. Admitted in pal1 and denicd in pal1. It is admittcd thatthc Coul1 issued a Rule to
Show Cause upon Dcfendant dated Nllv':mbcr 18.2002 which directcd Dcfendantto shol\' casc
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why Plaintiff was not entitled to have the judgment of /11111 pros opened as requested by
Plaintiff's November 6, 2002 Petition to Open. The remainder of the allegations at paragraph 5
are denied on the grounds that upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge and information to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations. The same arc
thereforc dcnicd and strict proof thcrcof dcmandcd. By way of furthcr response, it is believcd
and therefore avcll'cd that Plaintiff has waivcd its ability to filc subscqucnt Petitions to Opcn by
virtuc of thc fact that it previously filcd its Pctition to Opcn on Novcmbcr 6,2002 sccking thc
cxact same rclicf.
7. Dcnicd. Upon rcasonablc investigation, Dcfendant is without knowlcdgc or
information suffieicnlto form a bclicf as to thc truth of thc allegations at paragraph 7. The same
arc thercforc denicd and strict proof thereof dcmanded.
8. Dcnied. Upon rcasonablc invcstigation, Dcfendant is without knowlcdge or
infoll11ation suffieicnt to form a bclicf as to the truth of thc allcgations at paragraph 8. Thc samc
arc thcrcforc denicd and strict proof thcrcof dcmanded. To thc extcnt that thc avcnncnts at
pamgraph 8 sct f0l1h conclusions of law, no responsive plcading is rcquircd und thc samc arc
thcrcforc dcnicd.
9. Denicd. Upon rcasonablc invcstigation, Dcfendant is without knowlcdgc or
infom1ation sufficient to fOIl11 a belicf as to thc truth of thc allegations at paragraph 9. Thc same
arc thcref orc denicd and strict proof thcreof demanded.
10. Denied. To the contrary, therc is no reasonablc or Iegitimatc excuse for thc
prolonged inactivity and delay in this mailer. By way of funher response, Plaintiff's
reprcsentation of activity in this case as outlincd in paragraph 10 is inaccurate. Spccifieally,
Defendant did not receivc any vcrhal or writtcn communication regarding selllemcnt or othcrwisc
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from Plai11liff in June of 2000, on May 5, 200 I, or in August of 2002. In this regard, it is strictly
denied that the chronology supplicd by Plaintiff demonstrates a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse for the continued and prolonged inactivity and delay of this malleI'. Finally, to
the extent that the averments at paragraph 10 contain conclusions of law, no responsive pleading
is required.
11. Denicd. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or in
formation sufficient to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph II. The same
are therefore denied and strict proof thercof demanded. By way of further response, to the extent
that Plaintiff gen<:rally and vaguely relies upon its "time consuming and time sensitive business"
as an excuse for the delay and inactivity in this ease, it is believed and tberefore averred that
same does not justify the ongoing delay in this case and does not relieve Plaintiff of its burden to
diligently move this case forward with reasonable promptitude. Moreover, to the extent that
Plaintiff alleges conflicts in scheduling depositions, only one deposition, that of Mimi U.
Coppersmith Fredman, was requested by Plaintiff and was ultimately conducted on May 10,
2001, just shy of two years ago. In this regard, it is believed and therefore averred that conflicts
in scheduling same do nol justify the delay in this case and certainly provide no explanation
whatsoever for the delay subsequent thereto.
12. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
infonnation sufficient to form a belief as to the lIuth of the allegations at paragraph 12. The
same are therefore denicd and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further response, to the
extent Ihal Plaintiff allempts to justify its prolonged and ongoing inactivity and delay in this case
with its cnunsel's "additional duties" and scheduling conflicts, same is not appropriate for
consideration in thc conte\l of Plaintiff's l'etitinn to Open, FUI1hcrJnore, to the extent that
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Plaintiff's casc forward with rcasonablc promptitudc, albcit strictly dcnicd by Dcfcndanf, it is
bclicvcd and thcrcforc avcll'cd that Plaintiff's cOllnscl had a profcssionall'csponsibility to rcfcr
his c1icnt to othcr counscl such that this casc could timcly movc fOlward.
13. Dcnicd. Upon rcasonablc invcstigation, Dcfcndant is without knowlcdgc or
information sufficicntto form a bclicf as to the truth of thc allcgutions at paragraph 13. Thc
samc are thercfore denicd and strict proof thcrcof dcmandcd. By way of fUl1her rcsponse, see
avcrmcnts at paragraph 12 herein.
14. Denied. Upon rcasonable investigation, Defcndant is without knowledgc or
infonnation sufficient to fOlln a belicf as to thc truth of tbc allegations at paragraph 14. Thc
samc arc therefore dcnicd and strict proof thcrcof dcmandcd.
15. Denied. The allegations in paragraph 15 contain conclusions of law to which no
rcsponsivc plcading is rcquircd. By way of furthcr rcsponsc, scc aVCllllcnts at paragraphs 10 and
14 hcrein. In addition, Dcfcndant strictly dcnies that Plaintiff has dcmonstratcd or can
dcmonstratc a rcasonablc cxplanation or legitimatc cxcusc for thc ongoing and prolonged dclay
of this case.
16. Dcnicd. Upon rcasonablc invcstigation, Dcfcndant is without infonnation and
knowledgc sufficicnt to form a bclicf as to thc truth of thc allegations at paragraph 16. Thc samc
arc thcrcforc dcnicd and strict proof thcreof dcmandcd. In addition, to the cxtcnt that thc
allcgations at paragraph 16 contain conclusions of law, no rcsponsive pleading is rcquircd. By
way of furthcr responsc, Dcfendant sttictly dcnics that any of thc allcgations at paragraph 16
constitute a rcasonablc cxplanation for the ongoing and prolongcd dclay of this casc. To thc
contrary. it is bclicved and thcreforc avclTcd that no reasonahlc explanation or Irgitimutc cxwsc
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us recognized by luw exists for Plaintiff's continued and ongoing failure to move the instant case
forward. In this rcgard, it is believed and thercfore averrcd that thc dismissal of this mutter for
inactivity is appropriatc.
17. Denicd. To the contrary, Defendant hus bcen sevcrely prejudiced by Plaintiff's
dclay in moving this case forward in that it is approaching five years sincc the inception of this
case and consequently memorics have fadcd, and evidence, in all likelihood, has been lost. See
averments at paragraph 3 herein. By way of fUl1her response, it is stricfly denied that any former
employee of Defcndant, dcceased or living, was or is intended to be a witness for Plaintiff.
18. Denied. Defendunt has suffered extreme prejudice at the hands of Plaintiff's
persistent deJay in moving this case forward regardlcss of whethcr same can be considered
sfrategy on the pan of Plaintiff. This case has continued to weigh on Defendant's mind causing
her undue stress. Additionally, Defendant has incUlTed great expense in attorney fees and costs
associated with thc defense of this mattcr, and more significantly, in rcsponding to Plaintiff's
serial Petitions to Open in connection with the entry of 11011 pros in this case. Furthermore, it is
strictly denied that Plaintiff's delay in this case can in any way be construed as to have benefited
Defcndant. To the contrary. Plaintiff's dclay has done nothing more than to diminish
Dcfendant's ability to defend against this matter such that Dcfendant has been severcly und
extremcly prejudiced.
19. Denied. It is suictly denied that Plaintiff's Complaint and Defendant's Answcr
thcreto offcr sufficient evidencc to dcmonstrate that the instant action is meritorious. By way of
further response, Defendant incorporatcs hercin the allegations sct fonh within Defendant's
Answer with New Matter.
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WHEREFORE, DcI'endant respectfully relJucsts that this Honorable Court dismiss
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open filed on November 6,2002 and March 6, 2003, uphold the judgment
of /lOll pros and award Defendant costs and attorneys' fees incurred in defending against
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open and any such other relief as this Honorable COUl1 may deem just and
equitable.
DEFENDANT'S REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S ALTERNATIVE A VImMENTS
PETITION TO OPEN PURSUANT TO Pa.R.Cid'. 3051 and Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.7
20. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
information sufficient to fornl a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 20. The
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. By way of further response, it is
bclieved and therefore avelTed that the entire purpose of the Cumberland County special call of
the purge list on October 22. 2002 was to dismiss cases for which no timely objection was raised
by Plaintiff either in writing prior to same or in person in open Court on that date. (See copy of
Purge Notice attached hereto as Exhibit "A"). Plaintiff having failed to file a wl;tten objection to
the placemcnt of the instant matter on the purge list and Plaintiff's counsel having failed to
appear at thc special call of the list, the Co un dismissed the case in open court on October 22,
2002.
21. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
infomlation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of thc allegations at paragnlph 21. The
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof dcmanded. By way of fUl1her response, to the
extent that Plaintiff attempts to justify the deficiencies of its first I'etilionto Open filed on
Novemher 6.2002 \\ ith the advice its counsel allcgedly received from the Coun Administrator's
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any deficiencies therein. Sce averments as paragraph 5 hcrein.
22. Denied. To thc contrary, Plaintiff's first Petition to Open filed on November6,
2002 was subjeet to Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051 as the instant case was dismissed and purged from the
docket in open Court at the special call of the purge list on October 22,2002 due to inactivity
created by Plaintiff's ongoing and prolonged delay. In this regard, Plaintiff's first Petition to
Open filed on November 6,2002 is absolutely subject to Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051 and must meet the
requisite requirements therein.
23. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge and
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of th,~ allegations at paragraph 23. The
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded. FUl1hermore, it is strictly denied
that had Plaintiff sent a letter to the COUl1 prior to the special call of the purge list containing the
same infOlmation as contained within the first Petition to Open filed on November 6,2002, the
Court would have allowed the case to remain open. It is adamantly denied that Defendant did not
and does not object to this case rcmaining active as the avcrments of paragraph 23 suggest. To
the contrary, Defendant strenuously objccts to thc opcning of this casc such that it rcmains activc.
In this rcgard, Dcfcndant fully agrces with the Coun's dismissal and purging of this case from the
docket in open COUl1 on October 22, 2002.
24. Denied. It is strictly denicd that tbis matter was not dismissed until January 13,
2002. To the contrary, this cw;c was purged and dismissed in open coun at the special call of the
purge list on Octoher 22,2002 hascd upon Plaintiff's failurc to suhmit a prior written objection
or to attcnd the sJlecial call of the list on that date. As a result, Plaintiff filed its first Petition to
Open on Novemher 6, 2002 seeking to reopen this mailer. In response to same, the Court issued
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a Rule 10 Show Causc pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.7 on November 18,2002. In this regard, all
provisions of Rulc 206.7 arc in fact applicable to the instant malleI' including presumptions,
prejudices, and waivers with respect to the admission of facts cited within Defcndant's Answer
timely filed on December 6,2002. More spccifically, because Plaintiff failed to take depositions
or other discovery as directed by tbe COlll1'S Rule to Show Cause issued on Novcmber 18,2002,
Plaintiff's first Petition should be decidcd solely upon the first Pctition and the Answer,
construing all facts within Defendant's Answer as admitted consistent with Pa.R.Civ.P. 206.7(c).
25. Denied. To thc contrary, the instill1t mailer was purged and dismissed in open
court at thc special call of the list held on October 22,2002 due to Plaintiff's failure to submit a
prior wrillen objection to same or to appear at the special call of the list on that datc. In tenTIS of
the docket entries entered by the Prothonotary, a reflection of the Court's dismissal in this rcgard
was not entered until January 13,2003. Moreovcr, by this Court's Order of February 19,2003,
the Prothonotary's entry of February 14, 2003 was vacated.
By way of further response, following an in chambers confercnce held on February 19,
2003, this Court entered an Order which recognized, illler alia, that Plaintiff would be filing a
second Petition to Open based upon the January 13,2003 notice of dismissal entercd by the
Prothonotary. .Just prior to the Fcbruary 19,2003 conference, Plaintiff servcd a second Petition
to Open upon Defendant on FeblUary ! 2.2003. (Sec copy of Plaintiff's second Petition to Open
allached hereto as Exhibit "B"). At the in chambers conference, Plaintiff's counsel represcnted
to the Co un and 10 the undersigned counsclthal said Petition was not actually filed due to his
failure to comply with local rules in that he failed to include a proposed order with the petition.
Plaintiff's counsel fUl1her represented that samc was being held by the Prothonotary's office for
filing upon his submission of an appropriate ,mkr 10 accompany same. II is this second Petition
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which the COlllt references in its February 19,2003 Order. Significantly, Plaintiff's second
Petition is the one to which Defendant was directed to file an answer within 21 days of the
COUlt'S February 19,2003 Ordcr and did so on or about March 10,2003. Plaintiff's third
Petition filed on March 6, 2003 is a completely separate document raising various new and
additional averments in support of Plaintiff's position. In this regard, it is strenuously denied that
Plaintiff was permitled to file this third Petition to Opcn. By way of funher response, it is sl1ictly
denied that the Court should only consider its Order of February 19,2003 and Plaintiff's third
Petition to Open. To the contrary, Plaintiff is bound by its first Petition to Open filed on
November 6,2002 and thc COUlt'S Rule to Show Cause issued thereto. Furthelmore, it is
believed anrltherefore averred that Plaintiff bas waived the ability to file subsequent Petitions to
Open by virtue of the fact that it previously filed its Petition to Open on Novemb~r 6,2002,
seeking thc exact same relief, namely the opening of the judgment of 1I0/l pros entered in open
court at the special cal1 of the purge list on October 22,2002.
WHEREFORE, Defendant rcspectful1y rcquests that this Honorable Court dismis~
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open, uphold the judgment of non pros, and award Defendant costs and
atlomeys' fees incurrcd in defending against Plaintiff's Petitions to Open and any such other
relief as this Honorable Court deems just and equitahle,
NEW MATTER
26. Dcfcndant incOll1orates by reference the ;tllegations at paragraphs 1-25 as though
set fonh at length herein.
27. Plaintiff's third Petition to Open filed on March 6, 20()3 is ban"ed by the doctrine
of waiver by vil1uC of thc fact that Plaintiff prcI"iously filed a Pctition to Open on November 6,
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2002, seeking the exact same relief, namely the opening of the judgment of 11011 pro.\' entered in
open court at the speciul call of the purge list on October 22, 2002. In this regard, the instant
Petition to Open is not properly before the Court for consideration.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable COUlt dismiss
Plaintiff's Petitions to Open, uphold the judgment of 1I0/l pros and award Defendant costs and
attorneys' fees incurred in defending against Plaintiff's Petitions to Open and any such other
relief as this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable.
MOTION TO STRIKE
28. Defendant incorporates by reference the allegations at paragraphs 1-27 as though
set forth at length herein.
29. Defendant has responded herein to Plaintiff's third Petition to Open filed on
March 6, 2003 in order to preserve defenses thereto in the event that this Honorable Co un deems
the third Petition appropriate for consideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Defendant
believes and therefore avers that Plaintiff's third Petition to Open should be stricken and
therefore pleads accordingly in the altemative herein below.
30. The filing of the third Petition to Open is without leave of cOLIn and improperly
attempts to correct the deficiencies of Plaintiff's first Petition to Open filed on November 6,
2003.
31. As averred previously herein. the Court's Order of February 19,2003
acknowledged the filing of Plaintiff's second Petition to Open which Plaintiff served upon
Defendant on February 12,2003 (see Exhibit B). not the instant Petition.
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31. Based upon the foregoing,Plaintiff's third Petition to Open filed on March 6,
2003 should be stricken and dismissed, and the Court should refrain from considering same.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court strike and
dismiss Plaintiff's third Petition to Open filed on March 6, 2003, uphold the judgment of /1011
pros and award Defendant costs and attornc.ys' fees incurred in defending against Plaintiff's
Petition to Open and any such other relief as this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: March 28, 2003
McQUAIDE, BLASKO, SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
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Chena L. Glenn-Hart
I.D. No. 82750
811 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
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Chena L. Glenn-Halt, hereby verifies thal she is the allorncy uf record for DcI'endant, The
Barash Group, in the foregoing action, and as such, she is authorized to make this verification on
its behalf, and thal the facts sel fOlth in the foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Petition to Open
Pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 3051 filed on March 6, 2003 are true and cOl1'ect to the best of her
information, knowledge and belief. This verification is hereby made subject to the penalties of
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NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS
The following Civil and/or Equity Cases docketed in the years 1995 through
1999 still remain open in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County and have been inactive for two years or more. A special call of the
list will be held on Tuesday, October 22,2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom
No.1, of the Courthouse in Carlisle. At that time all cases which remain
inactive without good cause will be dismissed, pursuant to Pa. RJ.A. 1901
and Cumberland County Rule 1 of Judicial Administration.
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CINEMAGIC, INC.,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.I'ENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 98 -7315 CIVIL
MIMI U. COOPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/d/b/a THE BARASH GROUP,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PETITION TO OPEN PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 3051
Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, hereby
respectfully requests this Honorable Court to open the Judgment of Non Pros and Dismissal in the
above-styled case.
I. Petitioner's attorney, Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, intended to be present at the
Cumberland County special call of the pending case list held on October 22, 2002.
2. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, because of a last minute family emergency, could
not attend the call of the list. Mr. Waeger spent most of that day in the Holy Spirit
Hospital Emergency Room ultimately obtaining a diagnosis that his college age son had
a serious staph infection.
3. The discovery in this case is on going and this case should remain active.
4. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire filed a Petition to OPEN on November 6, 2002
based upon his nonattendance of the call of the purge list.
5. On Novcmber 18, 2002, Defendants were ordered in a Rule to Show Cause why
Plaintiffs relief should not be granted. Plaintiffs understood the hearing set for
February 19,2003 on the Rule to Show Cause to bc determinative of this issue, but,
based upon a Dismissal Order entered by the Prothonotary on January 13,2002,
Plaintiffs are filing this Petition undcr l'a. R.C.p. 3051.
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6. Robert W. Wacger, Esquirc, Attorney for Petitioner Cinemagic, noted when checking
the docket in this case on February 10,2003, that an Ordcr of Court was entered on
January 13, 2003 dismissing this case.
7. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, had no knowledge of this January 13,2003 Order
prior to February 10, 2003 as described above.
8. Cinemagic, Inc. and its attorney, Robert W. Waeger believe there is a reasonable
explanation or legitimate excuse for any perceived inactivity or delay in this matter
outlined as follows:
a. Suit was instituted
12/31/98
b. Defendants entry of appearance
2/5/99
c. Defendants Answer and New Matter
2/I 0/99
d. Plaintiffs Response to New Matter
6/14/99
e. Plaintiffs had oral and written
communication re: settlement
6/00
f. Notice of Deposition
3/23/0 I
g. Plaintiffs had oral and written
communication re: settlement
5/9/01
h. Deposition of Defendant
5/10/01
1. Letter re: settlement, listing case
for trial, etc.
8/02
9. During thc time in which this case was pending, Attorney Robert W. Waeger has
discussed this case on multiple occasions with his client in an effort to reach some
settlement compromise position. As Plaintiffs operate a time consuming and time
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sensitive business, there were many conflicts in scheduling ineluding the scheduling of
depositions.
10. During the time in which this case was pending, Attorney Robert W. Waeger took on
many additional duties which compounded the scheduling issues between him and his
clients.
1 I. Attorney Robert W. Waeger understands judicial economy and the importance of
settling cases and , therefore, made attempts to settle this case not exhibited by any
docket entries.
12. Attorney Robert W. Waeger will offer additional evidence, ifrequested, to supplement
averment #10 and #1 1 herein.
13. The plaintiff's Complaint, attached, offers sufficient evidence that this action is
meritorious.
THEREFORE, the Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W. Waeger,
respectfully requests this case be reopened.
Respectfully submitted,
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ROBERT W. WAEGER
ID No. 23656
Box 234
Harrisburg, P A 17 I 08
(717) 783-3770 x 206
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 98 - 7315 CIVIL
CINEtvlAGIC, INC.,
MIMI U. COOPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
t/dIb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Petition to Open
pursuant to PA. R.C.P, 3051 in the above captioned matter was mailed by U.S. First
Class Mall, postage prepaid, on this / ~day of February, 2003 to:
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John A. Snyder, Esquire
McQuaide, Blasko
811 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CLJMI3ERLAND COUNTY,I'ENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 98 - 7315 CIVIL
MIMI U. COOPPERSMlTH FREDMAN,
t/d/b/a THE BARASH GROUP.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PETITION TO OPEN PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 3051
Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W. Waeger, Esquire,
hereby respectfully requests this Honorable Court to open the Judgment of Non Pros
and Dismissal in the above-styled case.
I. Petitioner's attorney, Robert W. Waegcr, Esquire, intended to be prescnt at the
Cumberland County special call of the pcnding case list held on Octobcr 22,
2002.
2. Attorney Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, bc~ause of a last minute family
emergency, could not attend the call of the list. Mr. Waeger spcnt most of that
day in the Holy Spirit Hospital Emcrgcncy Room ultimately obtaining a
diagnosis that his collcge agc son had a scrious staph infection.
3. Thc discovcry in this casc is on going and this case should rcmain activc.
4. Attorncy Robcn W. Wacgcr, Esquirc filed a Pctition to OPEN on November
6, 2002 based upon his nonattcndance of the call of the purge list.
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5. Said Petition to Open was pmsuant to instructions receiveu from both the
Cumberland County Court Administrator's Office and Prothonotary's Office
in that no Oruer was entered dismissing said case. Said Petition to Open, per
instructions, was "to explain counsel's non-attendance" at the calling of the
purge list and a "statement if the case was still active".
6. On November 18, 2002, Defenuants were ordered in a Rule to Show Cause
why Plaintiff's relief should not be granted. Plaintiffs understood the hearing
set for February 19, 2003 on the Rule to Show Cause to be determinative of
this issue, but, based upon a Dismissal Order entered by the Prothonotary on
January 13,2002, Plaintiffs are filing this Petition under Pa. R.C.P. 3051.
7. Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, Attorney for Petitioner Cinemagic, noted when
checking the docket in this case on February 10, 2003, that an Order of Comt
was entered on January 13,2003 dismissing this case. He received no other
notice.
8. Attorney, Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, also had no knowledge until February
19,2003 that another docket entry was made by the Cumberland County
Prothonotary on February 14,2003 vacating the Dismissal Order of January
13,2003. Based upon the foregoing docket entry, confusion and non-
notification of said entries to the parties anu the Court's Oruer dated February
19,2003, Plaintiff's believe this Petition to Open is timely.
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9. Attorncy Robcrt W. Wacgcr, Esquirc, had no knowlcdgc of this January 13,
2003 Ordcr prior to Fcbruary 10, 200] as dcscribcd abovc.
10. Cincmagic, Inc. and its attorncy, Robcrt W. Wacgcr bclicvc thcre is a
rcasonable cxplanation or lcgitimate excuse for any pcrccived inactivity or
delay in this mattcr outlined as follows:
a. Suit was instituted
12/31/98
b, Defendants entry of appearance
2/5/99
c. Defendants Answer and Ncw Mattcr
2/ I 0/99
d. Plaintiff's Response to Ncw Matter
6/14/99
e. Plaintiffs had oral and writtcn
communication re: scttlcment
6/00
f. Notice of Dcposition
3/23/0 I
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communication re: scttlcment
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has discussed this casc on multiple occasions with his clicnt in an effort to
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consuming and time sensitive business, there were conllicts in scheduling
meetings, including the scheduling of depositions of both parties.
12. During the time in which this ca:;e was pending, Attorney Robert W. Waeger
took on many additional work-related duties which compounded the
scheduling issues between him and his clients, as well as between Plaintiffs
and Defendants.
13. During the pendency of this case, Counsel for Plaintiffs, Robert W. Waeger,
Esquire, has been required to become more involved as the Litigation Manager
of hundreds of medical malpractice cases. On a yearly basis, the workload
amounts to 500+ cases involving $320,000,000 to $350,000,000 in payments
and over 200 trials (See Exhibit A), with a pending list of over 5000 cases.
Over one-half of these cases are venued in Philadelphia County which has
routinely required his attendance at selllement conferences, trials or
availability by phone (See Exhibit B as representative). The other half of
these cases are venued in the remaining 67 cottnties in Pennsylvania. Many
times these jurisdictions require his allendance at settlement conferences, trials
or availability by phone (See Exhibit C), wherein in Mulligan v. Piczon, 566
Pa. 214, 779 A.2d 1143 (200 I) he was ordered to attend a 6-wcek trial. Mr.
Waeger is responsible for providing the ultimate authority or evaluation on
these pending cases. (See l'::xhibit D as representative).
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14. Attorney Robert W. Waegcr understands judicial economy and the importancc
of settling cascs and, thereforc, made attempts to complete discovery
requested by Defendants and settlc this case not exhibited by any docket
cntries.
15. The averments in pp. 10 and 14 alonc provide "reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse" for any delay in this case.
16. Additional reasonable explanation for any alleged delay in moving this case
forward is Attorney Robert W. Waeger's strategy. (a) By waiting until cooler
heads prevail and each party has moved on to other business. Plaintiff's
counsel believes that a reasonable solution can be effectuated. (b) As this is a
contractual collection matter, with Defendant's offer to settle and Plaintiff's
expectations so far apart, that following the deposition of Defendant, Attorney
Waeger met with his client more than three times to explain the "unknowns"
of lrinJ, lower their expectntions nnd make n final attempt to settle per a June
27,2002 letter to defense counsel. (c) Plaintiff were then preparing to list this
case for trial as thcy felt no further discovery was neccssary as they had
spoken with Defendant's former employee(s) as to thcir potential testimony,
and (d) Listing this case for trial will he accomplished once the Non Pros issue
has been resolved
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employee, now deceased, left the employ of Defendant prior to this lawsuit
being filed although this person was intended to be a witness of Plaintiff's.
18. Defendants have not been prejudiced in any way. To the contrary, by the
Plaintiff's strategy of not wasting time and money with unnecessary
discovery, an argument could be made that Defendants have benefited.
19. The Plaintiff's Complaint and Answer thereto, offers sufficient evidence that
this action is meritorious.
THEREFORE, the Petitioner, Cinemagic, by and through its attorney, Robert W.
Waeger, respectful1y requests this case be reopened.
ALTERNATIVE AVERMENTS
PETITION TO OPEN PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 3051
AND PA R.C.P. 206.7
Alternatively, if this Honorable COUlt concludes that PA. R.C. P. 206.7 is
applicable based upon this COllIt' s issuance of a Rule to Show Cause on November IS,
2002, Plaintiff aver as follows:
20. Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs attorney were unaware following the call of
Cumberland County's purge list whether this case was dismissed.
21. To the contrary. comllJunication \vilh the Prothonotary and Court
Administrator's Of1lce and after a check of the docket, it did 110t reveal to
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Plaintiffs anything other than that the providing of an explanation of counsel's
non-attendance and a brief statement if the case was still active would bc
sufficient.
22. Plaintiff's initial Petition to Open flied on Novembcr 6,2002 need not meet
the requirements of PA R.C.P. 3051 as no entry of Non Pros had been made or
docketed.
23. Plaintiffs titled their November 6, 2002 filing a Petition to Open because they
believed that pursuant to local custom, and/or instructions rcceived, an
explanation of non-attendance at the purge list, etc. was all that was necessary.
Clearly, if, prior to the call of the purge list, Plaintiff's sent a letter to the
Court containing the same information contained herein, and Defendants did
not object (as in this case), this case would still be active.
24. As the docket clearly can only lead one to conclude that this case was not
dismissed until January 13,2003 and reopened on February 14,2003, then
neither the Plaintiff nor Defendant should receive any presumptions,
prejudices or waivers, that all facts arc admitted. etc. pursualll to PA R.C.P.
206.7 (b) or (c).
25. In this case, the Non Pros or dismissal entry was made on January 13,2003,
but this dismissal Ordcr was revcrsed on February 14, 2003, and this
Honorable COU!1 issued an appropriate Order and Rule (0 Show Cause on
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CINEMAGIC, INC..
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS or;
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLV ANIA
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Plaintiff
NO. 9~ - 7315 CIVIL
MIMI U. COOPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
tlcJJb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and corrcct copy of Plaintiff's Petition to Open
pursuant to P A. R.C.P. 3051 in the above captioned matter was mailed by U.S. First
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Class Mall, postage prepaid, on this /7 U-- day of March, 2003 to:
John A. Snyder, Esquire
McQuaide, Blasko
811 University Drive
State College, P A 16801
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IN nm UNITED STATES DISTRrCT COURT
FOR TIm BASTERN OrSTRICr OF PE/',"NSYLV ANrA
Patricia Brennan, et aI.
crvrr.. ACTION
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VilIaiC Improvement Association
d/b/a DoyleSIOwn Hospital, et aI.
NO. 01-1443
CONFERENCE NO'I1C~
Please be adviBcd that a Settlement Collfert:lDOO in the above-captioned case will
be held on Monday, January 27,2003 az10:30 a.m. before the Hooorabl\llemell R. Molinson,
Chief United States Magistrate Judge, in Room 3000, U.S. CoUrthouse, 001 Markei Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. I9I 06.
The court asrutnes thAt settlement of this caso is a zeal possibility. Counsel arc
direGted to notifY the court if !his assumption is unwarranted.
COlU!ce1 are directed to llflOl1lge to bave clients with~
settle phYS(C3I1y PRESENT in tbe courtroom COf the dUfdtioD oC this conterence,l Parties
arc to remain present u.lIIil expreIlsly released by the coUrt.
Counsel arc further directed to complete the enclosed Settlement Conference
Sumrnllly to be deliVered to Chambers on or before Monday, 1anuary 20,2003.
Nancy Delisle
Deputy CLerk,
Ron. JIUMS R.. MclJnson
215-597-5316
Date; 1anuary 14, 2003
cc; Joan Orsin.l-Ford. Esq.
RodgcrL Mut.::eI, Esq.
Ernest J, :Bomllbc:i, ill
1 Putie$ iDcIude all penOll>, ""'1'or.ti_ at other buritre.. emili.., cDd ~e ccmpwcr Wiltl
Olll imz:rert ill the 03lC, and each eotity mt!, "" int""'.l in tb., C:lJ;e.mlm Attend tho conlb~IICC, 111 ilia c:.se or
OOlpOr2lo or other bU$~S cu.ti:i... the corporate orociul with ultima~ .ettle.tneallloUlhority /e rC4'ciro:! to attend.
Wher. lLQ WlU':<IlCC eolllplmy is iDvol""d. 0 n:l'rc'=tlve with Illti:ml.c .""Iemen, "'lhnnl)'" 01<'0 ""l"irod to
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. . ~e~lement C~riferen(:~ in thisma~ter shall take pllli::6::oii'T~~'s:day,January7;'2~3~t:
- '1 i:oo A.M.'in C~urtrDOm :42~ City Hall, Philad~lphia,PA. At'least one ~tt~m~y'
'~ho j~ fully' familiar witIi the case and wh'o ha~plete!li1th6rity~ettle the case
shaU appear for llach party. except i,n the case .of a tlm .si litigant who may appear
. without, counsel. rfa:a attorney does not have comple!e'settlemi:nt authority; the .
party, person, or porson's with full settlement authority,shaIl accompany, the attorney
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to the ,conference m- ilhall be a:vailablc continuously. by tclephone.for the durahon'of
thc:conferellt:eunless'and UntWexcusedby the Court., . . ,
.. ... Further., dc:feme .eounsel representing B physician,'whose cons.cntis req~ired
. before settl~riient neglJtiations 011 his or her behalf may' take place, shall present lit
. the settlement confen:nci: the following statement. completed and signed by their
client (do not mail, fa;, or deliver the statement to chartib~rs):.
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. ", I have discusscdlhis case v.:ith my nUOmey(s), and .
I do II do not (,~irclc ooe) consent to a settlement of this case
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'circ~stD.nces. AnY~ie~~~~ ~~ personsplacin~llvalue b~:thCciJ.semay be called
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FIRST JUDlCIAL DISTRlCT OF PENNSYLVANIA
CrVIJ. TRIAL DIVISION
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BETH A, GONZAGA, e! al.
Y.
MAY TERM 1999
NO. 3934
STANLEY C. HUSLfN, M.D., ct al.
ORDER
AND NOW, this II th day ofDecembct, 2002, it is bereby ORDERED and DECREED
that a Senlement Conference shalllalce place on Decemb"~2002 at 10:00 A.M. in COUrtroom
425 Cily Hall, Philadelphia, P A. All persons lrhaUlhorily to ttle shall be called Upon 10
articulate on the reco{d their respective positions' in elaj. Conclusol)' declarations, such 01$ "the
case is defensible" will not be ac_epted as meaningful panicipation. Anticipated motions or the
pendtncy thereof shallnol excuse panicipalion. PlIlticipation mal' not be conditioned upon !he
position of another. A failure 10 participate will rcsuh in sanctioll<.
BYTHE COURT:
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/~OWLA.ND w. ABRAMSON, J.
Cc: Steven Gilman. Esquire
lohn P. Shea, Esquire
George t. Young, E.quire
Chandler F.:. Ho~mer. m. F.$quire
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FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Cf\<lL TRIAL DIVISION
BETH A. GO~ZAG^, et al.
MA Y TERM 1999
NO. 3934
v.
STANLEY C. HUSLr.-J, M,D., et al.
ORDER
!-\No NOW, this 23rd d~1 of December, 2001, Dr. Stanley C. Huslin's secondary insurer,
Medic4 Care Availabilily and Reduction of Error Fund (MCARE), is fined $500. [er its second
f~ilure " meaningfully pilI1icipate in B settlement conference for this matter and $100, per day
u061 slib time as it purges itselfofits contempt through,mea.rungful panicipatioi11ihe S500.fine
is t be made payable to the First Judicial District within ten (10) days. The cLUly fine shall be
paid every ten (l0) days and on the ds>, MCARE purges itself of its contempt. Payment shall be
ma<le at the Office of Proctlre.'t1el'lt, 368 City Hall, Phila<lelphia an<l proof of paYment shall be
submined to Judge's Chambers, Suite 1211Criminal Justice'Ccnter, 1301 Filbert Street,
Philadelphia,.P A 19107. The second conference was scheduled because MCARE lOok no
positioll whatsoever on December 9,2002 when !.he conference was originally scheduled and the
COlU1learned rhat Dr. Huslin had consented to senlernent discussions and his pdmary carrier had
tendered years earlier. 'nle COW1 was advised on Deccmber9, 2002 by Dr. Huslin's anomer lhar
MCARE would committee the maller on December 19,2002 lllld have a positiol'l to repon 10 th~
COUrt, In reliance on this represel'lt8tion. rhe Court set the maner down for December 23,2002,
On D~ember 18, 2002, in rhe laIc afternoon. an MCARE claims adjuster called the Co\ll't to say
she jU:jI received the file and was unprepared to proceed. lhe COUrt denied this continuance
request becau.~e lhe claims adjuster was, inter alia. un\l.illing to specifi' a <late and lime when the
maner would recei\'e \be necessary altenlion, no good cause was sho....n for continuing the
maner. lhe reques! was ex Darte, and no attorney, when callcci, confirmed that there ""as such a
roque!!. The Cou:: f::::!s that MC,tRE obstNc:.d the orderly adminis\nlion of justice and
eontinues [0 do so,
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Joh.'l P. Shea, Esouire
Georg. L. Young: Esquire
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
MIDDLE DISTRICT
No. 0053 Appeal Dockel2000
LORETrA MULLIGAN and THOMAS MULLIGAN,
her husband, and MARK GUREVITZ
v.
SEVERINO PICZON, M.D.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIAMEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CATASTROPHE LOSS FUND,
Appellant.
Appaal tram the ordsr of tho Commonwoalth Court No. 672 C.D. 1999, Dated
Septomber 3,1999 Affirming me Ordor Making Rulo Absolute of the Court of
Common Ploas 01 Lackawanna County, 95 Civ. 1039.1284, Dated March 12, 1999
and From tha Order 01 the Commonwealth Court No. 672 C.D. 1999 Dated
Novembor3, 1999, Denying Appellants' APpllcallon.,or Rearg.ument
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BRIEF FOR APPELLANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYVLANIA
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CATASTROPHE LOSS FUND
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ATTACHMENT ORDER
And now to 'With, this 15m day of January, 1999,
it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the
Catastrophic Loss Fund is hereby ordered to
immediately name their attorney designee who
is to be attached to observe and oversee trial
progress in the above captioned matter from
March 15, 1999 continuously until conclusion
which is estimated to be May 7,1999, a period
of approximately seven we~~ The Fund shall
designate their representative 'Within ten (10)
days of the date of this Order and so notiJY the
CoUTt,
BY THE COURT, Carmen D. Minora, J.
In response to this Attachment Order, on February 22, 1999, Deputy
Director of the Fund, Robert W. Waeger notified the Court in writing that the
Fund would not be providing a representative to attend the Mulligan trial, but
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that its attorney examiner, Joann Dittmann, would be available by telephone to
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monitor trial andf or developments surrounding the Mulligan claim. (See
Lackawanna County Local Rule of Civil Procedure 212, Section E, infra.).
On February 25, 1999, Judge Minora issued the following:
RULE
AND NOW TO WITH, this 25th day of Febl1.lary 1999,
it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that a rule returnable
is ordered upon Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, and attorney
Jo Ann Dittman to show cause why they should not be
held in contempt for a violation of this Court's attachment
order dated January 15, 1999 (Exhibit Al by virtue of
their correspondence dated February 22, 1999 (Exhibit
B). A hearing, if necessary, shall be held at 1:30 p.m.
on Friday, March 5, 1999 in the cou.--t:room of the
Honorable Carmen D. Minora, 2nd Floor Lackawanna
County Courthouse, Scranton, Lackawanna County,
Pennsylvania,
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CLAIMANT:
; DATE:
CL'\I~IS E\'ALI:ATlO:'l
IJA TE:
FU:-;n FILE:
DATE FILED:
.I a Illes L. Conk IJI
Willi:lI1~
8/4/97
PLAINTIFF'S A TTY: AlallPerer
VENUE/CTY:
BROKER:
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MEDICAL
WAGE LOSS
TOTAL
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TYPE:
PRIMARY MONEY
FUND MONEY
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TOTAL MONEY
SmTU~\mNl' DEMAJliIl
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Allegheny
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9117i'J8
FU~I) DtS:
TRL\L DATE:
JUDGE:
IIW99
StrassburAcr
Roger Roggcnbaum
PAST
357,604
100,000
457,604
LAST OFFER
I" RECO~ll1lE!\'DA T10;o.;S
DEFENSE COUNSEL
Dan Sld"o
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60S1 cn'
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Dermatologist
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DA;\IAGES
FUTURE
TOTAL
800.000
800.000
900,000
1.25 million
LIENS
AMOUNT:
AUTHORITY
REQUESTED
300,000
600.000
APPROVED
300,000
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VENUE/CTY:
BROKER:
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A KRELL
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C ELLEN
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OB?GYN
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FUND D'S:S
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TRIAL
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CLAIMANT:
OCC DATE:
PLAINTIFF'S A'ITY:
VENVEfCTY:
BROKER:
Boh :\lcDcrmolt
!vlaria
Odoher 26, 1995
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Glenn McCarthy'
CCPfPhil:lllcl"hia
NfA
DATE:
FUND FILE:
DATE FILED:
FUND!)'S:
TRIAL DATE:
JUDGE:
Fchnwry N, ZOO2-
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EX " Nr11~ V . CO:oi
A Fcrn:mdo GOlllcz-lriz:lrry OIl/GY:oi WIX 60S J --- P..J. Stuplctun J.Omil
n Iyla Juhnson, 1\11) OIl/GYN MIL\: 605 P..T.Sl:lpJcton J.Omil
C Vllleri~ Whitcm:m I'criu3toJogy MIL\: 605 P.l. SI:Jplctou
(Dismissed)
D Temple Univ. Hosp. Hnsp. ~II1X 605 G:lfJ'Samms 1.0 mil
E Kira Prt.)'bylko OB/GYN MIIX (jIlS P.J. Shlplcton 1.0 mil
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DA~IAGES
PAST
FUTURE
TOTAL
MEDICAL
WAGE LOSS
TOTAL
S900,O(){)
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LIENS
TYPE: DP'-\' Mcd Expcn'ic
A~IOUNT: $900,000
AUTHORITY
REQUESTED
APPROVED
PRIMARY MONEY
FUND MONEY
$600.000 global; I.OOO.OO{) for high,low
TOTAL MOI\'EY
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1'1',\ File:
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2/25/02
Date Filed:
C-.f16 receipt date:
PLAfN1TFF'S A1'TY:
VENUE/CTY:
BROKER:
Rolf Pathcrg
Ct of Com mOil Picas, AlleghellY County
Da\'e Uicl(ey
I Yes
FUND D'S:
TRfAL DATE:
.JUDGE:
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3/19/03
llaldwin
Day in the Life Video:
SF Hept List :111 Parties SPEC P.c. 605/ C/T DEI' ,11'1' 1'lJIU Ex/5 . Prim:J.ry DATE of
Involved 715/ CON /Fund 5 tl'ndcrl
EX consent
A Nicole Kichta, IUD Pigatphico EX No Henry Snc:lth
B Mark Caine, l\lD OB/GYN Piga/phico EX No Henry Sne:lth
Super\'is~s
high/risk
patients
Trains
residt:nts
C Shaun Lcncki, IUD Pig:1/phico EX No Henry Sneath
D "(J;j;~) OB/GYN l'iga/phico EX No Henry Sneath
Trained
residems
E Jeffrey Zwart, l\lD OB/GYN Pignlphico EX No Henry Snc:lth
chief resident
F "'estern I)ennsylvania Hosp Piga/llhico EX l' Henry Sneath 50.0,000 y 700,000 2/10103
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HITt:RE
$ln.15J,658
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I $IO.153,65X
51,883.799
MEDICAL billed/paid
"'AGE LOSS/ B. Sl"r\'ircs
Other (<.pl,in)
TOTAL
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FOR TIlE EASTERN orSTRICT OF PENNSYLV AN1A
Patricia Brennan, Ilt al.
CIVIL ACTION
v.
YillaiC IinproVetnent Association
d/b/aDoylestown Hospital, ct aI.
NO. 01-1443
.!::.OM?ERRNC~ NOrrct)
Please be advisad that a Settlement Confurenoe in the above-captiCllled ease will
be held 00 Monday, January 27,2003 at 10:30 a.m. before the Honorable James R. MllIinson.
CbiefUnited States Magistrate JUdge, in Room 3000, U.S. COurthouse, 601 Market Street,
Philadelphia, Po.. 19106.
The IlOUlt 3SOUllles that settlement oftbis case is a real possibility. Counsel are
direGted to notuy the court if this assUmption is IIl1waJranted.
C01Ul8e) are directed to arr:mge to have c:Iienb witb~te_ql1~
SeuIe phY5lc:dly PRESEN"r in the C:Ollrtroom for the duratioD ollbis conference. Parties
arc to remain present until exPfCl1sJyreleased by the COUrt.
cOlIllSel are further directed to eomplete the enclo~ SettleOlclU Conference
SUmmary to be dcl.ivercd to Chambers on or before Monday, lanu;uy 20, 2003.
Date: 1anuary 14, 2003
Nancy Delisle
Deputy Clerk,
Hen. J llI11es R. Mellnson
215-597-53 I 6
CC:: Joan Orsini-Ford, Esq,
Rodger L MutzeI. Esq.
Ernem J, Bornnbd, ID
. 1 hnic.s include all penOllt, ""lJ'lOl'ltiOlJ:; 0: other bull'i=.. cm:ilI.., eDd ~e ~~tnica Wilb
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OOlporalo c.r oth", b~illcss c:ntitie., the cOlpor.tlll oa:lciol willJ ultimat'e: lettleln:n! 6U!lulrity /. rcquiJt:d to attend.
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'.i.ho is full/ familiar witli the case and wh'o ha~pleteai1thority:fu::settIe the: ~'ase'
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: John P. Shea; Esquire
G,::orgc L. Yeung, Esquire
,'Roberl B. Mulhom. Esquire
Daniel F, RY3? m, Esquire
David Griffith, Esquire
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FIRST JUDICIAL DlSTRICr OF PENNSYL V AN lA
CIVIL TRIAL DIVISION
BETH A. GONZAGA, et a!.
MAY TERM 1999
NO, 3934
v.
STANLEY C. HUSLIN, M.D., et a1.
ORDER
AND NOW, this 11th day of December, 2002, it is bereby ORDERED and DECREED
that a Settlement Conference shall lake place on DeCcmh"r~2002 at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom
425 Cily Hall, Philadelphia, PA. All pCfsons~ authorily l~tlle shall be called Upon 10
aniculale on lhe reco{d their respective positions in detail. Conclusory declarations, such as "the
CBSe is defensible" will not be ac.epted as me.1l1ingful panicipation. Anticipated motions or the
pendency thereof shall nOI excuse panicipation. Pe.r1icipation may not be conditioned Upon the
position of another. A failure to participale will result in sanctions.
BY THE COtJR T;
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Cc: Steven Gilman, Esquire
John P. She~, Esquire
~orge L Young, E.quirc
Chandlcr F.. Ho~mer, m, E~quire
Israel Ei~l\berB, Esquire
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NO. 3934
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STANLEY C. HUSLP.'-I, M.D., et aJ.
ORDER
WD NOW, this 23rd d~>, ofDeecrnber, 2002, Dr. Sl;lnley C. Huslin's second;uy insurer,
Medie<d Care Availability lUlU Reduction of Error Fund (MCARE), is, fined $500. for its second
failure tJ meaningfully paJ1icipate in B settlement conference for this matter and $100, per day
un4il stih time as it purges ilselrofilS conlempt through~'C3i1lngful parricipatiOilEhe S500.fine
is t be made payable to the First Judicial District within ten (10) days. The daily fine shall be
paid ev!:TY ten (10) days and on the day MCARE purges itself of its contempt. Payment shall be
made at tile Office of Plccureo'nenl, 368 City Hall, Philadelphia aud proof of paYment shall be
submitied to Judge's Chambers, Suile 121JCrirninal Justice'ccnter, !J01 Filbert Street,
Philadelphia, P A 19107. The second eonference Was scheduled because MCARE look no
position whatsoever on December 9, 2002 when the conference was originJll!y scheduled and the
Coun learned rhat Dr. Huslin had consented to senlemenl discussions and his prima.ry carrier had
tendered years earlier. The Court was advised on December 9,2002 by Dr. Huslin's anomer that
MCARE would committee the malter on December 19, 2002 and have a position \0 repon 10 the
Court. In reli<mce on this representation,lhe Court set the maner down for December 23, 2002,
.on Dece:mber 18,2002, illlh" lale: afternoon, an MCARE claims adjuster called tile CO\lrt to say
she ju~ received tb" file and "'as Unprepared to proceed. The COUrt denied this COntinuance
requesl becau.~e Ihe cJaims adjuster was, inler alia. unwjJling to specit). a dare and time when the
rnarrer would receive lbe neeeS"aI)I attenlion, nO good cause was sho\l.n for continuing Ihe
maNer, the requesl was ex carte, and no anomey. when ca!le~, confirmed thar there "-'as such a
n:que.t. The COU11 finds that MCARE ObSll1Jcted Ihe orderly administralion ofjmticc: md
continues ro do so,
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OWLAND W. ABRAMSON, J
Stc:ven Gilman, Esquire
John P. Shea, Esquire
George L. Young, Esquile
Cha."ldler E. Hosmer, lJI, Esquire
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
MIDDLE DISTRICT
No. 0053 Appeal Docket 2000
LOREITA MULLIGAN and THOMAS MULLIGAN,
her husband, and MARK GUREVITZ
v,
SEVERINO PICZON, M.D.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIAMEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CATASTROPHE LOSS FUND,
. Appellant.
Appeal from the Order of the Commonwealth Court No. 672 CoD. 1999, Dated
September 3, 1ge9 Affirming the Order Meking Rule Absolute of the Court of
Common Pleas 01 Leckewenna County, 95 Civ. 1039, 1284, Dared March 12,1999
end From the Order of the Commonwealth Court No. 672 COO. 1999 Dated
November 3, 1999, Denying Appellants' Application ter Reargument
BRIEF FOR APPELLANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYVLANJA
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CATASTROPHE LOSS FUND
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And nov.' to with, this 15m day of Jam:d,ry, 1999,
it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the
Catastrophic Loss Fund is hereby ordered to
immediately name their attorney designee who
is to be attached to observe and oversee trial
progress in the above captioned matter from
March 15, 1999 continuously until conclusion
which is estimated to be May 7, 1999, a period
of approximately seven weeks. The Fund shall
designate their representative within ten (10)
days of the date of this Order and so notify the
COurt,
BY THE COURT, Carmen D. Minora, J.
In response to this Attachment Order, on February 22, 1999, Deputy
Director of the Fund, Robert W. Waeger notified the Court in writing that the
Fund would not be providing a representative to attend the Mulligan trial, but
that its attorney examiner, Joann Dittmann. would be available by telephone to
monitor trial and/ or developments sllrrounding the Mulligan claim. lli.~
Lackawanna County Local Rule of Civil Procedure 212, Section E, jnfra.).
On February 25, 1999, J-udge Minora issued the following:
RULE
AND NOW TO WITH, this 25th day of February 1999,
it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that a rule returnable
is ordered upon Robert W. Waeger, Esquire, and attomey
Jo Ann Dittman to show cause why they should not be
held in contempt for a violation of this Court's attachment
order dated January IS, 1999 (Exhibit A) by virtue of '
their correspondence dated February 22, 1999 (Exhibit
B). A hearing, if necessary, shall be held at 1:30 p.m.
on Frid:lY, March 5, 1999 in the courtroom of the
Honorable Cannen D. Minora, 2nd Floor Lackawann:?
County Cmlrthouse, Scranton, Lackawanna County,
Permsylvania,
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CLAIMANT:
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PLAINTIFF'S ATTY:
YENUElCTY:
UROKER:
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CLAIMS EVALUATION
.J:lmes L. Cook III
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DATE:
FUND FILE:
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9/17/98
Allegheny
Roger Roggcnb~lum
Alan Perer
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DAMAGES
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TOTAL
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Phil.dolphia Court of Common PI."
TRIAL
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CLAIMANT:
acc DATE:
PLAINTIFF'S ATTY:
VENUE/Cn':
BROKER:
CLAt~IS E\'A LUA '1'10;0,-
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DATE FILED:
FUND D'S:
TRIAL DATE:
JlIDGE:
;\'u\'l'lIIhcr 5, ] 999
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Il I:fla Johnson, MD OB/GYN MILX 605 1'..1. Stapleton 1.0 mil
C Valerie Whitcm:m Pcrinatolo::;)' MIlX 605 P.J. St.apleton
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D Temple Uni\"_ HflSp. Hosp. MIIX 605 G:lr}' Samm.'i J.Omil
E Kira Prz)'bylko OIllGYN ~IIIX 605 1'..1. Sl:tplcton 1.0 mil
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WAGE LOSS
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Leslie Thomas
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Committee Date:
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FUND FILE:
Tl'A File:
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Dale Filed:
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PLAINTIFF'S A TTY: Rolf Patberg
VENUE/CTY: Ct of Co 111 1110 11 PIcas, Allegheny County
BROKER: Dave Hickey
Day in the Life Vi<leo: I Yes
FUND D'S:
TRIAL DATE:
,JUDGE:
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SF Herl List all Parties Sl'EC P.c. 6115/ err Dt-:F ATT TDIU ExiS . Primary DATE of
Im'uh'ed 71;1 eON /Fllod$ tender!
EX (,oouscnt
A Nicole Kicht~l 1\lD Piga/phico EX No Henry Sneath
B J\I:J.rk C:Jine, l\lD OIJ/GYN Pigaiphico jeX No Henry Sneath
Supcrvis~s
hig.hlrisk
patients
Trains
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C Sh~un Lendd. !UD l'igaJphico EX No Henry Snc:lth
D '"(?:tJij) OB/GYN Pigalphico EX No Henry Sneath
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E .Jeffrey Zwnt,!\tn Oll/GYN Pigalphjco EX No Henry Sneath I I
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F Western Prnn~)'I\'ani3 Hosf1 i'iga/phico EX T Henry Snealh 500,000 y ;00,000 2/10/03
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TOTAL
1~10.ISJ'658
$I,8S),799
l. $12,0)7,457
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,md evidence, in all likelihood, has hcenlost. For that reason, Defendant respcctfully submits
that it would be appropriate to dismiss this matter due to inactivity.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admilled that Plaintiffs counsel. Attorney
W. Waeger, filed a Petition to Open on November 6,2002. The remainder of the allegations at
paragraph 4 are denied on the grounds that upon reasonable investigation, Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge and information with which to form u belief as to the truth of these
allegutions. Therci'ore, strict proof or said allegations is demanded, By way of further response,
it is believed and therefore a.verTed that Plaintiffs Petition to Open filed on November 6,2002
was filed specifically to open the judgment of nO/l pros that was entered in open court at the
special call of the purge list on Oetobcr 22, 2002 as manifested by the language containcd thcrein
indicating that "discovcry in this cusc is ongoing and this case should remain active," and funher
requests tbat "this case remain open," (emphasis added),
5, Admitted in pan and denied in part. It is admillcd that the Court issued a Rule to
Show Cause upon Defendant dated November 18,2002 which dirccted Defendant to show case
why Plaintiff was not entitled to have the judgmelll of l/O/l pros opened as requested by
Plaintiff's November 6,2002 Petition to Open. The remainder of the allcgations at paragraph 5
are denied on the grounds that upon rcasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledgc und information to form a helief as to the truth of said allegations, The same arc
therefore denied and strict proof thercof demanded. By way of fun her response. it is believed
and therefore avclTed that Plaintiff has waivcd its ability to file the second Pctition to Open hy
vinue of tbe fact that it previously filcd its Petition to Open on Novcmber (,.2002 seeking the
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exact samc relief.
6. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledgc or
information sufficicnt to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 0, Thc same
are thcrefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded,
7. Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of thc allegations at paragraph 7. Thc same
are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded,
8, Denied. To the contrary, there is no rcasonable or legitimate excuse for the
prolonged inactivity and delay in this matter. By way of further response, Plaintiff's
representation of activity in this case as outlined in paragraph 8 is inaccurate. Specifically,
Defendant did not receive any verbal or wlillen communication regarding settlement or otherwise
from Plaintiff in June of 2000, on May 5, 200 I, or in August of 2002, In this regard, it is strictly
denied that the chronology supplied by Plaintiff demonstrates a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse for the continued and prolonged inactivity and delay of this mailer.
9, Denied, Upon reasonable investigation. Defendant is without knowledge or in
fonnation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of thc allegations at paragraph 9. The same
are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded, By way of further response, to the extent
that Plaintiff generally and vaguely relies upon its "time consuming and timc sensitive business"
as an excuse for the delay and inactivity in this case. same docs not justify that ongoing delay in
this case and docs not relief Plaintiff of its burden to diligently move this case forward with
reasonable promptrtude. :-'10rcol'er. to thc extent that Plaintiff alleges conflicts in scheduling
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depositions, only one deposition, that of Mimi U, Coppersmith Fredman, was requested by
Plaintiff and was ultimately condul,tcd on May 10, 200 I, just shy of two years ago, In this
regard, conflicts in scheduling same do not justify the delay in this case and certainly provide no
explanation whatsoever for the delay subsequent thereto.
10, Denied. Upon reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 10, The
same are therefore denied and strict proof thereof demanded, By way of further response, to the
extent that Plaintiff attempts to justify its prolonged and ongoing inactivity and delay in this case
with its counsel's "additional dlllies" and scheduling conllicts, same is completely ilTelevant and
not appropriate for consideration in the context of Plaintiff's Petition to Open. Furthermore, to
the extent that Plaintiff's counsel's "additional duties" and scheduling conllicts impaired his
ability to move Plaintiff's case forward with reasonabk promptitude, albeit strictly denied by
Defendant, then Plaintiff's counsel had a professional responsibility to rcfer his client to other
counsel.
II. Denied, Upon reasonable investigation. Dcfendant is without knowledge or
infornlation sufficient to 1'01111 a belief as to the truth of the allegations at paragraph 11. The
same are therefore denicd and strict proof thercof demanded.
12. Denied, Upon reasonable investigation. Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to fmm a belief as to the truth of the allcgations at paragraph 12, The
same arc therefore denied and stri,:t proof thereof demanded,
13, Denied. Tothe contrary. the copy of the ill,tant PetJ\ionlo Open Plaintiff served
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upon Defendant docs not have a copy 01' the COlllplaint attached. Furthermore, it is strictly
denied that the COlllplaint offers sufficient evidence that the instant action is menlOl'ious, By
way of further response, DcI'endant incorporates herein the allegations set forth within
Defendant's Answer with New Matter.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
Plaintiff's Petition to Open, uphold thc judgmclll of 110// pros and award Defendant eosts and
attorneys' fees ineUlTed in defending against Plaintiff's Petition to Open and an)' such other relief
as this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable,
NEW MATTER
14, Defendant incorporates by refercnce the allegations at paragraphs 1-3 as though
set fort.h at length herein,
15. Plaintiff's Second Petition to Open is baned by the doctrine 01' waiver by virtue of
the fact that Plaintiff previously filed a Pctition to Opcn on November 6, 1002, seeking the exact
same relief, namely the opening of the judgment of 11011 pros entered in open court at the special
call of the purge list on October 22,2002,
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Coun dismiss
Plaintiff's Petition to Open, uphold the judgment of //0// pros and award Defendant costs and
altomeys' fees incurred in defending against Plaintiff's Petition to Open and any such other relief
as this H'l\1orable COUlt may deem just and equitable,
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Respectfully submitted.
McQUAIDE, BLASKO. SCHWARTZ,
FLEMING & FAULKNER, INC.
Dated: March 10, 2003
By:
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J. D. No. 66295
Chena L. Glenn-Hart
J.D. No, 82750
811 University Drive
State College. PA 16801
(814) 238-4926
Attorneys for Defendant
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Chena L. Glenn-Hart, hereby verifies that she is the allO!11cy of record for Defendant. The
Barash Group, in the foregoing action, and as such, she is authorized to make this verification on
its behalf, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Petition to Open are
true and correct to the best of her information. knowledge and belief. This verification is hereby
made subjcet to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A, ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities,
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Dated: ~ a fc,A
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PlaintilT
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MIMI U. COPPERSMITII :
FREEDMAN. lId/b/a
THE BARASH GROUP,
Dcfcndant
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
NO. 98-7315 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of May, 2003. upon considcration ofthc attachcd lcttcr
from Chcna L. Glcnn-Hart, Esq., attorney for Dcfcndants. argumcnt prcviously schcdulcd
in thc abovc mattcr for May 21, 2003, is canccllcd.
Robert W. Wacgcr, Esq.
204 Statc Strect
Harrisburg. PAl 71 0 I
Attorney for Plaintiff
Chena L. Glcnn-Hart Esq.
811 Univcrsity Drivc
StateCollcgc, "A I6801-669(~
Attorney for Dct'cndant
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May 15, 2003
Thc Honorable 1. Weslcy Olcr, Jr.
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthousc Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
Re: Cinemal!ie. Inc. v. Mimi U. Coppersmith Fredman. l/d/b/n The Barash
GroUI), No. 98-7315
Dear Judge Oler:
I am writing to advise you that the parties have rcaehed an amicable resolution in the
above-rcfcrenced matter, In this rcgard, the panies have agrecd not to proceed on Plaintiff's
Petition to Open, and the hearing regarding same presently scheduled for May 2 1.2003, at 3:00
p,m" may be canccled, It is my understanding that counsel for Plaintiff, Attomey Robelt
Waeger, will also be advising the Court in this regard and will be filing a Praecipe for
Discontinuance. Should Your Honor have any questions relating to this mattcr, please do not
hesitatc to contact mc.
Thank you for your attention to and courtesy with this matter.
Very truly yours,
McQUAIDE BLASKO
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Chena L. G lenn- Halt
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cc: Robclt W. Waeger. Esquire
Tal)11 N, Dixon. Court Administrator
Curt Long, Prothonotary
Mimi U. Coppersmith Fredman
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGIC,INC..
No, 98-7315 Civil
Plaintiff.
v.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MIMI U. COPPERSMITH FREDMAN,
tldlb/a THE BARASH GROUP,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE, WITH PRE./UDICE
TO: The Prothonotary
Please mark all claims in the above entitled matter as discontinued, with prejudice.
D"'oo ilf)3
,2003
By:
Attollley for Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CINEMAGIC. INC..
No, l)8-73 15 Civil
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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CERTIFIC\TE OF mSCONTlNUANCE
AND NOW, this .l.t!.-~ay of --'<....1..., ~I
Plaintiff, the above mailer is discontinued, with prejudice,
,2003, upon Praecipe of
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