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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney ID. 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
610/933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
In re: Christyn Dunning, a minor
No. 00 - .s'J.t~1
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ORDER
AND NOW, this lOt).. day of ~
, 2000, it is hereby ORDERED
~d DECREED that a hearing on Plaintiffs Petition for Leave to Compromise Minor's Action
will be held on the c:J:x1'Kl day of ~. ,2000, at 3 :00 p.m. in Courtroom ~ of
the Cumberl~d Country Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.c.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney LD. 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
610/933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
In re: Christyn Dunning, a minor
No. 00 - S'N/
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ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2000, upon consideration ofthe
foregoing Petition, it is hereby ORDERED that the settlement of this action for the lump sum
amount of Two Thous~d Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) is hereby approved, counsel fees ~d
expenses are allowed, ~d distribution is dictated as follows:
TO: GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
For costs
$ 60.50
TO: GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
For counsel fees 625.00
TO: CHRlSTYN DUNNING, a minor,
to be paid by Allstate Insur~ce Comp~y $ 1.814.50
Total
$ 2,500.00
BY THE COURT:
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney LD. 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
610/933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
In re: Christyn Dunning, a minor
No. 06 - S-'I'II
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PETITION FOR LEAVE TO COMPROMISE MINOR'S ACTION
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT:
The Petition of Eugene ~d Tamara Dunning, parents ~d custodi~s of a minor, Christyn
Dunning, respectfully represent that:
1. They are the parents ~d custodi~s of Christyn Dunning, a minor, age 11, who was
injured in a motor vehicle accident on July 20, 1997.
2. Christyn Dunning, a minor, currently resides with her parents, Eugene ~d Tamara
Dunning, at 22 Ivy Terrace in Carlisle, CurnberI~d County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. This petition is brought in Curnberl~d County and the accident also occurred in
Curnberl~d County, Pennsylv~ia.
4. The accident occurred when the vehicle in which Christyn Dunning was a
passenger, was struck by a vehicle driven by Kenneth L Compo
6. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Christyn Dunning sustained injuries to her
abdomen as a result of being suspended by the waist belt.
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7. ChriStyIl Dunning was treated by the Carlisle Hospital Emergency Room and did
receive treatment following the date of this accident from Carlisle Pediatrics on July 25,1997.
8. The following expenses have been incurred for treatment of said minor, all of which
have been paid in full by the Dunning's State Farm Automobile Insurance Policy.
Carlisle Hospital
Carlisle Pediatrics
Total Medical Expenses
$ 60.00
48.58
$158.58
9. Counsel was retained upon a 35% contingent fee basis by Petitioner, but has agreed
to reduce that fee to 25%. Additionally, counsel has incurred the following expenses:
Carlisle Pediatrics
Cumberl~d County Prothonotary
(Filing Minor's Petition)
Total Expenses
$ 15.00
45.50
$ 60.50
10. PetitiollCrs ~d counsel recommend approval of the lump sum amount of Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) with Allstate, Mr. Comp's insur~ce comp~y, because
they consider it fair and reasonable ~d that it adequately compensates the minor for the injuries
sustained, expenses incurred ~d they further approve of the proposed distribution set forth in the
Order attached hereto.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners pray that ~ Order be entered approving the compromise
allowing counsel fees ~d ordering distribution.
GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By:
Date: '1/0/&
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney LD. 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, pennsylvania 19482
610/933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
In re: Christyn Dunning, a minor
No.
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
In my professional opinion as counsel in this matter, I believe that the proposed
settlement in the lump sum amount of Two Thous~d Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) is
reasonable under the circumst~ces ~d is equal to, or greater th~, the amount we could recover
at trial.
GRAHAM &
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By:
Ron M. G , Esquire
Attorney r laintiff
Date: 'rial/a;;
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GRAHAM & MAUER, P.C.
By: Ronald M. Graham, Esquire
Attorney J.D. 64483
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19482
610/933-3333
Attorney for Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
In re: Christyn Dunning, a minor
No.
AFFIDAVIT OF GUARDIAN
We, Eugene ~d Tamara Dunning, certify that:
1. We are the parents ~d custodi~s of Christyn Dunning;
2. Christyn Dunning has had medical treatment for the injuries sustained in the incident
which is the subject matter of this action; ~d
3. We approve the proposed settlement of a lump sum payment of Two Thous~d Five
Hundred Dollars ($2,500) ~d the distribution thereof.
Sworn to ~d Subscribed before me thi~ay of -J IJ Jy
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NOTARIAL SEAl.
DAWN M. SHUGHART, Notary Public
Ca., CQrnberland County
MyCoI!llliisSion expires Nov. 28, 2IlO2
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IN RE: CHRISTYN DUNNING,
a minor
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: 00-5441 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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day of August, 2000, following a hearing, IT IS
ORDERED:
(1) Approval of the settlement of this minor's claim for $2,500 for Christyn
Dunning, born November 14, 1988, IS GRANTED.
(2) From the settlement of $2,500, petitioner's counsel is awarded a fee of $625
and costs of $45.50.
(3) The net proceeds of $1,829.50 shall be placed in an interest bearing account
at the Cornerstone Credit Union, Carlisle, Pennsylvania in the name of Christyn
Dunning, born November 14,1988.
(4) The account shall contain the following notation: "NO WITHDRAWAL CAN
BE MADE PRIOR TO CHRISTYN DUNNING OBTAINING HER MAJORITY EXCEPT
BY AN ORDER OF COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION."
(5) Counsel for petitioner shall file with the Prothonotary and forward a copy to
the chambers of this judge proof of compliance with this order.
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Lisa J. Mauer, Esquire
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
For Petitioner
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IN RE: CHRISTYN DUNNING,
a minor
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
00-5441 CIVIL TERM
AMENDED ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of August, 2000, this court's order of August 23,
2000, is amended to reflect that in paragraph 2 the costs awarded to petitioner's
counsel shall be $60.50. Paragraph 3 is amended to reflect the net proceeds of
$1,814.50 shall be placed in an interest bearing account in the name of Christyn
Dunning, born November 14, 1988. All other provisions of the order of August 23,
2000, shall remain in full force and effect.
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Lisa J. Mauer, Esquire
The Commons at Valley Forge
Suite 22, P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482
For Petitioner
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