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Home My WebLink About00-05471 ,"'--'-- , "'- ".' ,~ ,- ~ 'c'~, ,',,~ --<".- ,,~' _ ,:-:",-';>',;,; - ,i:-;;i,"_o';;,;;.:,,,_;~i'-:~,~;_~,\_~;-..', " ,"e;'i"l JENNIFER AND RUSSELL KULP, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JOHN 1. BISHOP, JR, Defendant NO. 00 - $'4'11 Ciu ~L c..,-~ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Conrt your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Conrt without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS 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. C~.~ .~~6CJ'JJ1<>0; ~ J..,6Etdy ()~ ~d.f: 'PA- t70tJ ( 717- ;).L{9-3/fo b Catlrt f'\.&nini3tiater 4th Fl., C1:1.fN:oB8Flana. CULU.Ll) CULUti.LUU;),", G",J;,k, PClll'\~I,MIi!l I781J pI:) 219 6~8e ORIGINAL 2 13262.1\DLL\LC 1 -,-, --- --, -'-. - --- --, ',,-,--~.."- -"-d.',j -~ JENNIFER AND RUSSELL KULP, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JOHN J. BISHOP, JR, Defendant NO. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Court Administrator 4th Fl., Cmnberland County Courthouse Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 240-6200 213262.1 IDLLILCI -'^, , _<"'_'0,_,' _ __,' _ ~~'_' "' '.--.c_ _-_~"_'___ - ,--, " 'C:,;;Ci_'-'t- '1:.oC1 JENNIFER AND RUSSELL KULP, Plaintiffs v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1JfJ_5'l7/ ~ I~ JOHN J. BISHOP, JR, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiffs Jennifer and Russell Kulp are citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who reside in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant John Bishop resides at 501 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on December 23, 1998, at the intersection of Hanover Street and Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Jennifer Kulp was a passenger in a 1994 Geo Prism, operated by Sharon McKelvey, traveling in a northern direction Hanover Street. 5. At the same time, Defendant John Bishop was operating a vehicle also traveling in a northenl direction on Hanover Street. 6. Immediately before the subject motor vehicle accident, Mrs. McKelvey's vehicle was stopped at a red traffic light. 7. Defendant Bishop approached the rear of Mrs. McKelvey's vehicle and caused the front of his vehicle to collide into the rear of Mrs. McKelvey's stationary vehicle. 8. At the time of the aforementioned collision, Plaintiff Jennifer Kulp was seven weeks pregnant. 213262,IIDLLILCI << '" -::0 ;; -, ~, - -~y _ ,,' _- .', ~_- '0' _", '-on - ,_^_~' """ 'I",'j ;;':;j~ 9. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages sustained by the Plaintiffs Jennifer and Russell Kulp are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton, and reckless manner in which Defendant Bishop operated his motor vehicle as follows: a) failure to abide by the assured clear distance ahead rule; b) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other motor vehicles on Hanover Street; c) failure to apply his brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear of the Mrs. McKelvey's vehicle; d) failure to travel at a safe speed; e) driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and property and in a reckless and outrageous manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CLAIM I Jennifer Kulp v. John Bishop 10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 11. Mrs. Kulp sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are not limited to chronic lower back pain, chronic neck pain, and pain and numbness in her legs and emotional distress as she was pregnant at the time of the subject accident. 213262.1IDLLILCl 2 II ~ .,,- 12. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mrs. Kulp, she was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, chiropractic treatment, medications and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor. 13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mrs. Kulp has undergone and in the future may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss oflife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor. 14. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mrs. Kulp has been and in the future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor. 15. Mrs. Kulp continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation, and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor. CLAIM II Russell Kulp v. John Bishop 16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 17. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Jennifer Kulp, Plaintiff Russell Kulp has been and may in the future be deprived of the care, companionship, consortium, and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefor. 213262.1 IDLLILC 1 3 _;.--0.:,""-""_,.<:: ~"' - j - WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jennifer and Russell Kulp, demand judgment against Defendant John Bishop, in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. ANGINa & ROVNER, P.C. Date:<f/Lf ,r{}:::j ~. Lutz I.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 (717) 238-6791 Attorney for Plaintiffs 213262.1\DLLILCI 4 li -;c-, --- -- . '-~'k. _~'" :_--'-:::;': VERIFICATION We, Jennifer and Russell KuIp, Plaintiffs, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. WIlNESS: 7 - .s () - 00 ~Nun ~-t:A~/ Je . er KuIp (1- 2. _ot1 ~ /1!- Russell Kulp Dated: 213262,lIDLLILCl II ; UDIii:L "n. ~ ", -, . "'u!i'" ,- , ~ <;;;';;:,;,';.-~-",,-,.~ J ,," -";~"-' ',. ',.~ ',_." " '.,,~,_ '_, _ u, '"'P'" ~ , . - - ~~ '. , '0";:''':';' '~" . , ,'~ J-.,-_ -fA ~ ~ (':) ~ ~ rt) ~ ~ ...0 ~ 0 a ~ ~ 0- j I 2 t.-:J 0 ! if 0 ~,1 ~ V) ?: ",. -...-\ \:ice c: :.:: :n ~ 92~D G"> i ll'r-: 1- I :J2ni zr- ,'.;0 Wd.; -.J ;'6 ~e =., . -0 ''''-t' ;< :x 0-0 ~8 -'i-O ~ om ~c ~ ~ U1 ~ '0_'_" ~~ .~...... ;..- ,." -, . ." >~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2000-05471 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND KULP JENNIFER ET AL VS BISHOP JOHN J JR SHANNON SUNDAY , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pensyl vania , who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon BISHOP JOHN J JR the DEFENDANT , at 0018:53 HOURS, on the 11th day of August , 2000 at 501 N. PITT ST CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to TANYA DEIBERT (SISTER) a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 18.00 3.10 .00 10.00 .00 31.10 So Answers: ~~t~~~~ R. Thomas Kline 08/14/2000 ANGINO & ROVNER Sworn and Subscribed to before me this )118. day of ~..v AD oth~o~-~ By: ~ 7ft. ~_ Deputy Sheriff - -"'"',"',"' .~- -', JENNIFER AND RUSSELL KULP, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JOHN 1. BISHOP, JR, Defendant NO. 00-5471 Civil Term WRY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County: Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued. ANGINO & ROVNER, P.e. Date: y ~ \ r-'- {fO cc James Ramsey, State Farm Insurance Company D~tz J.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-6791 Attorney for Plaintiffs orr..\~\~~'- 218048.l\DLL\MTG li ..'- ",. 1" ... 'i..::.''.'',,''<d_,.';',,c.', 'i"''"''''''".. ... I"! t",* ';, "',""', ""1' Ji k,." ft._, , Jf """ " i l,. l' , r? fl Wi; 1,} /) t! ,.C"'..M"'.''''.'~.., '""''' " ,." 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