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LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - ,LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN,
Defendant
. NO. 00-6703 CIVIL TERM
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 21st day of August, 2002, before Edgar
B. Bayley, Judge, present for the plaintiff was Matthew S.
Crosby, Esquire, and for the defendant, Richard H. Wix,
Esquire.
This is a negligence suit against Jeffrey D. Quinn
only. Douglas K. Quinn has been dropped as a defendant.
Negligence arising out of an automobile accident is admitted by
defendant.
Plaintiff claims she suffered severe and permanent
injuries to her neck and shoulder which resulted in her
undergoing cervical decompression and fusion surgery. She is
in her early forties and seeks noneconomic damages. There is
no claim for lost wages or lost earning capacity.
Plaintiff has made a demand of $180,000.00, and
defendant has offered $105,000.00. It is the opinion of this
Court that this case should be settled.
Estimated time of a half to two days.
Edgar B. Ba ley, J.
Matthew S. Crosby, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
For Defendant
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LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-6703Civil
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS:
This case arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on October 9,
1998, at approximately 3:40 p.m. Plaintiff, Lorraine Hertzler, was traveling
eastbound on Park Street in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
approaching the intersection of Sporting Hill Rd. At approximately that same time, the
Defendant, Jeffrey Quinn, was traveling southbound on Sporting Hill Rd., approaching
the intersection with Park Street. The Defendant, Jeffrey Quinn, failed to stop for a
solid red traffic for southbound traffic on Sporting Hill Rd., causing the collision with Ms.
Hertzler's vehicle. As a result of the collision, Ms. Hertzler suffered severe and
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permanent injuries, to her neck and shoulde . These injuries necessitated a cervical
decompression and fusion surgery. )
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II. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPAL ISSUES OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES:
Defendant, Jeffrey Quinn, has admitted negligence. The issues of legal
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causation and damages are in dispute.
III. SPECIAL EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AND ADMISSIONS
None known at this time.
IV. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF TRIAL:
2 - 3 days.
V. WITNESSES:
1. Lorraine Hertzler.
2. Jeffrey Quinn
3. Ken Dawson.
4. Jeffrey Hertzler.
5. Jessica Hertzler.
6. Robert Frank.
7. Virginia Sheets.
8. Gordon Bostwick.
9. Officer James McAndrew.
10. Dr. Gelb (by way of videotape)
Plaintiff reserves the right to call any of the witnesses listed by the Defendants.
Plaintiff further reserves the right to supplement his witness list, should additional
information become available before trial.
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VI. EXHIBITS:
1. Photographs.
2. Treatment calendars.
3. Deposition transcripts.
4. Anatomical diagrams.
5. Transcribed recorded statements.
6. Police Accident Report.
7. Videotapes and transcripts of expert medical testimony.
8. Medical records.
9. Plaintiffs Complaint and Defendants' Answer with New Matter.
10. Defendants' Answers to Plaintiff's Interrogatories.
Plaintiff reserves the right to add or delete from the list of exhibits at trial of this
matter, upon proper notice to all counsel and the Court.
VII. CURRENT STATUS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS:
Plaintiff has demanded $180,000.00. Defendants' last offer was $90,000.00.
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Respectfully submitted,
, HEN NG & ROSENBERG, LLP
BY
a hew S. Crosby, Esq.
Supreme Court ID No. 69367
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17106
Tel. No.: 717-238-2000
DATE: ~113/02.-
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served on
the Defendants, JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K. QUINN, by sending a copy of
the same to their counsel of record, Richard H. Wix , Esq., WIX, WENGER WEIDNER
4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099, by United States Mail, regular service, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August \'-3, 2002.
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Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #69367
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DO~LAS K. QUINN,
?~ Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
I. STATEMENT OF FACTS
Defendant Jeffrey Quinn admits that he was negligent in
causing the auto accident occurring on October 9, 1998. In
addition, Plaintiff has stipulated to the dismissal of Douglas
Quinn as a Defendant, and therefore the trial will be against only
Jeffrey Quinn on the issue of causation and damages.
II. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPAL ISSUES OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
The issues of causation and damages are the only ones to be
submitted to the jury.
III. SPECIAL EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AND ADMISSIONS
None known at this time.
IV. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF TRIAL
Two days.
V. WITNESSES
1. Jeffrey Quinn
2. Perry Eagle, M.D.
3. Jeffrey Hertzler
4. Robert Frank
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Defendant reserves the right to call any of Plaintiff's
witnesses or any of Plaintiff's treating physicians.
VI. EXHIBITS
1. Plaintiff's employment records
2. Plaintiff's medical records
3 Transcript of Dr. Eagle's testimony
4. Videotape of Dr. Eagle's testimony
VII. CURRENT STATUS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Plaintiff has demanded $180,000.00, and Defendant has
offered $90,000.00.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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Richard H. wix, Esq., ID# 07274
Attorneys for Defendant
4705 Duke street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 8/14/2002
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of August, 2002, I, Richard H. wix,
Esquire, of the firm of wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for
Defendant, hereby certify that I served the within Defendants' Pre-
Trial Memorandum this date by depositing a copy of same in the
united states mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Matthew s. Crosby, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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Richard H. Wix, Esq., I.D. #07274
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2000- /.. ?63 Civil
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please issue two Writs of Summons against the following Defendants, who both reside at
the following address:
1) Jeffrey D. Quinn
and
2) Douglas Quinn
both at
620 Apple Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
and have the Sheriff of Cumberland County serve the Defendant at this address.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDL NNlNG & ROSENBERG
DATE: q/~9/0D
Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
ID No. 69367
1300 Linglestown Rd.
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Tel. No.: 717-238-2000
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WRRAINE N. HERTZLER
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JEFFREY D. QUINN AND
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620 APPLE DRIVE
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Jeffrey D. Quinn and Douglas K. Quinn
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HERTZLER LORRAINE N
VS
QUINN JEFFREY D ET AL
BRIAN BARRICK
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
QUINN JEFFREY D
the
DEFENDANT'
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at 620 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, FA 17055
by handing to
DOUGLAS QUINN (ADULT SON)
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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~ CASE NO: 2000-06703 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HERTZLER LORRAINE N
VS
QUINN JEFFREY D ET AL
BRIAN BARRICK
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland county,pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
QUINN DOUGLAS K
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0020:25 HOURS, on the 9th day of October ,2000
at 620 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
DOUGLAS QUINN
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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10/11/2000
HANDLER, HENNING &
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: Prothonotary
Please enter the appearance of Richard H. Wix, Esquire, of the
firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, on behalf of the Defendants in the
above-captioned matter.
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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Richard H. Wix, I.D. #07274
Attorneys for Defendants
4705 Duke Street
HarriSburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: December 27, 2000
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue rule on Plaintiff to file a Complaint
in the above case within twenty days after service of the rule or
suffer a judgement of non pros.
DATE: 12/27/2000 signature: ~e.k.t .j.[ w.;
Print Name: Richard H. Wix. Esq.
Attorney for: Def~nd~nrH
Address: 4705 Duke Street
Harrisburq, PA 17109-3099
Telephone No: (717) 652-8455
Supreme Court ID No.: 07274
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-6703 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
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
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-6166
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Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
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LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 00-6703 CIVIL TERM
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, by and through her
attorney, Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., of HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, and
makes the within Complaint against the Defendants, Jeffrey D. Quinn and Douglas
K. Quinn, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, is an adult individual currently residing at
R.R. #2, Box 453, New Bloomfield, Perry County, PA 17068.
2. Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, is an adult individual currently residing at
620 Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
3. Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn, is an adult individual currently residing at
620 Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055.
4. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, was the owner
and operator of a 1993 Ford Tempo, bearing Pennsylvania Registration Number BFK
2559.
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5. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, was the
operator of a 1989 Mazda 323 SE, bearing Pennsylvania Registration Number BTD
0981, owned by Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn.
6. At all times material hereto, there were no adverse weather conditions,
but the road surface was wet.
7. On or about October 9, 1998, Piaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, was
traveling eastbound on Park Street Extended in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, approaching the intersection of Park Street Extended and
Sporting Hill Road, when she came to a complete stop pursuant to a red traffic
control signal at said intersection.
8. On or about October 9, 1998, Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, was
traveling southbound on Sporting Hill Road in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, approaching the intersection of Park Street Extended and
Sporting Hill Road.
9. When the traffic control signal for eastbound Park Street traffic turned
green, Plaintiff proceeded through the intersection to make a left turn onto Sporting
Hill Road. Suddenly and without any warning, Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, failed to
obey a steady red signal for southbound Sporting Hill Road traffic and slammed into
the driver's side of Plaintiff's vehicle.
10. Prior to the aforementioned collision, Progressive Insurance Company
issued a policy of automobile insurance to Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler. Said policy
was in effect on October 9, 1998, the date of the collision.
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11. Plaintiff elected the limited tort option as enumerated in the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 1705 (a) (1) (A), et sea.
as amended. Plaintiff remains eligible, pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 1705 (d), to seek
compensation for non-economic losses due to the serious nature of her injuries and
the serious and permanent disfigurement she has sustained.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
LORRAINE N. HERTZLER v. JEFFREY D. QUINN
12. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint as if set
forth at length.
13. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries
to Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, were the direct and proximate result of the
negligence of Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, generally, and more specifically, as set
forth below:
(a) In failing to operate his vehicle in such a manner so that he could
apply his brakes to avoid striking Plaintiff's vehicle;
(b) In failing to obey a steady red traffic control signal and proceeding
through an intersection when such movement could not be made
safely, thereby causing the collision with Plaintiff's vehicle, in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 3112;
(c) In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
(d) In failing to operate his vehicle under proper and adequate control
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(e) In failing to maintain proper and adequate observation of the
existing traffic conditions;
(f) In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully on the
highway;
(g) In failing to yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully traveling on
Park Street Extended;
(h) In failing to operate a motor vehicle at a speed that was safe for
existing weather and road conditions, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A.
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In failing to operate a vehicle at a speed, and under such control,
as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance, in violation
75 Pa. C.S.A. ~ 3361;
In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe Plaintiff's vehicle;
and
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(k) In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control
of his vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 3714.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Jeffrey D. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, sustained serious personal injuries
including, but not limited to, permanent scarring, injuries to her back and neck,
including a disc herniation at C6-7 and muscle spasms.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
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Jeffrey D. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has been, and will in the future
be, hindered from attending to her usual daily activities and duties, to her great
detriment and loss.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Jeffrey D. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has suffered great physical and
emotional pain and discomfort and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite
period of time in the future, to her physical, emotional and financial detriment and
loss.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Jeffrey D. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has been compelled, in order to
effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend money for medicine and/or medical
care and attention. Plaintiff continues to receive treatment and incur expenses for
said injuries, and will be forced to do so in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Jeffrey D. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has suffered a loss of life's
pleasures and she will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Jeffrey
D. Quinn, Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has sustained a loss of wages, and may
continue to suffer the same in the future to her great detriment and loss.
20. Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, believes and, therefore avers, that her
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injuries are permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, seeks damages from Defendant,
Jeffrey D. Quinn, in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs, and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT II - NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
LORRAINE N. HERTZLER v. DOUGLAS K. QUINN
21. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 20 of this Complaint as if set
forth at length.
22. Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn, was the owner of the 1989 Mazda 323
SE, which Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, was operating with his permission at the time
of the collision.
23. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn,
was operating the 1989 Mazda 323 SE at Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn's, direction
and for his benefit.
24. Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn, knew, or should have known, that
Defendant, Jeffrey D. Quinn, would be operating his vehicle without reasonable care
and safety.
25. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has suffered serious bodily injury
as set forth in full herein.
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to Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, were the direct and proximate result of the
negligence of the Defendant, Douglas K. Quinn, in allowing Jeffery D. Quinn to
operate his vehicle when he knew or should have known of Jerrery D. Quinn's
propensity to operate motor vehicles as set forth below::
(a) In such a manner so that he could apply his brakes to
avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle;
(b) In such a manner so as to, to fail to obey a steady
red traffic control signal;
(c) In such a manner as to, to fail to exercise the high degree of care
required of a motorist entering an intersection;
(d) Without proper and adequate control over said vehicle so that he
could have avoided striking Plaintiff's vehicle;
(e) Without maintaining proper and adequate observation of the
existing traffic conditions; and
(f) Keeping a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully on the roadway.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, sustained extensive personal
injuries including, but not limited to, permanent scarring, injuries to her back and neck
and muscle spasms.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
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emotional pain and discomfort and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite
period of time in the future, to her physical, emotional and financial detriment and
loss.
30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has been compelled, in order to
effect a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend money for medical attention. Plaintiff
continues to receive treatment and incur expenses for aforesaid injuries, and will
continue to do so in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has suffered a loss of life's
pleasures, and she will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, the Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, has sustained a loss of wages,
and may continue to suffer the same in the future to her great detriment and loss.
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injuries are permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lorraine N. Hertzler, seeks damages from Defendant,
Douglas K. Quinn, in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs, and demands a trial by jury.
Respectfully submitted,
1/1'5/0/
Date:
By:
Matthew S. Crosby, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #69367
1300 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICA rlON
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document
are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and
information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit.
The language of the document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the
document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the contents of the document are that of counsel, I have relied
upon my counsel in making this Verification. The undersigned also understands that
the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served on the
Defendants, JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K, QUINN, by sending a copy of the
same to their counsel of record, Richard H. Wix, Esq" WIX, WENGER WEIDNER
4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099, by United States Mail, regular service, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January ~, 2001.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
DATE:
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By
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Attorney I.D. #69367
P,O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-2000
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LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-6703 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories
and the Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents Directed to Defendands were
served on the Defendants, JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K. QUINN, respectively,
by sending a copy of each said document to their counsel of record, Richard H. Wix ,
Esq., WIX, WENGER WEIDNER, 4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099, by
United States Mail, regular service, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January Jh, 2001.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
atthew S. Crosby, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #69367
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-2000
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUN1Y, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 Civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K.
QUINN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this JSJ".' day Of~, 2001, I hereby certify that I have,
on this date, served the within Plaintiff's Responses to Defendants' First Request for
Production of Documents, by sending a true and correct copy of same to the attorney of
record, and including a copy to all parties of interest via first class United States rnail, postage
prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 Civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K.
QUINN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this J-S~ day of
2001, I hereby certify that I have,
on this date, served the within Plaintiff's Answers to Defendants' Interrogatories - Set I, by
sending a true and correct copy of same to the attorney of record, and including a copy to all
parties of interest via first class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 Civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and DOUGLAS K.
QUINN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this \) day of
, 2001, I hereby certify that I have,
on this date, served the within Plaintiff's Answers to Defendants' Interrogatories - Set I, by
sending a true and correct copy of same to the attorney of record, and including a copy to all
parties of interest via first class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
By:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-6703 Civil
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
OF DEFENDANTS
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, LORRAINE N. HERTZLER, by and through her
attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, by Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., and
replies as follows to the Defendants' New Matter:
34. Denied. The allegations set forth in Paragraph 34 contain conclusions of
law to which no response is required. If a response is judicially determined to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
35. Denied. The allegations set forth in Paragraph 35 contain conclusions of
law to which no response is required. If a response is judicially determined to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court deny
Defendants' allegations and enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
NNING & ROSENBERG
By
M ew S. Crosby, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #69367
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served on the
Defendants by sending a copy of said document to their counsel of record, Richard H.
Wix, Esq., WIX, WENGER WEIDNER, 4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099,
by United States Mail, regular service, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on March 2(,2001.
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Attorney 1.0. #69367
P.O. Box 1177
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 Civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Lorraine N. Hertzler; and
Matthew S. Crosby, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment
may be entered against you.
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
By Th~ II. W-I
Richard H. Wix, Esq., I.D. #07274
Attorneys for Defendants
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 00-6703 civil Term
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW cdme the Defendants, by their attorneys, Wix, Wenger
& Weidner and set forth the following Answer with New Matter to
Plaintiff's Complaint:
1. Admi tted .
2. It is admitted that Jeffrey Quinn is an adult individual;
it is denied that he resides at 620 Apple Drive.
3. Admitted.
4. Admi tted.
5. Admi tted.
6. Admi tted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. It is admitted that Defendant Jeffrey Quinn was negligent
in causing an accident between the parties' vehicles.
10. Admitted.
11. Paragraph 11 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no
answer is required.
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to paragraphs 1 through 11 of the Plaintiff's Complaint.
13. It is admitted that Defendant Jeffrey Quinn was negligent
in causing the accident.
14. Denied.
15. Denied.
16. Denied
17. Denied.
18. Denied.
19. Denied.
20. Denied.
21. Defendants
incorporate herein by reference their answers
to paragraphs 1 through 20 of the Plaintiff's Complaint.
22. Admitted.
23. Denied.
24. Denied.
25. Denied.
26. Denied.
27. Denied.
28. Denied.
29. Denied.
30. Denied.
31. Denied.
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33. Denied.
NEW MATTER
34. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the
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Financial
Responsibility Law.
35. Plaintiff's claims may be barred in whole or in part by
virtue of her own contributory negligence.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment against the Plaintiff,
together with costs of this action.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
By 10('~ 1(. lv~
Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274
Attorneys for Defendants
4705 Duke street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
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VERIFICATION
I, Douglas K. Quinn, have read the foregoing Answer with New
Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint which has been drafted by my
counsel. The factual statements and/or denials contained therein
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I am authorized to make this verification.
This verification is made only as to the factual averments
contained therein and not to legal conclusions and averments
authorized by counsel in his capacity as attorney for the party or
parties hereto.
This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities
which provides that, if I knowingly made false averments, I may be
SUbject to criminal penalties.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 22nd day of March, 2001, I, Richard H. wix,
Esquire, of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for
Defendant, hereby certify that I served the within Defendants with
New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint this date by depositing a copy
of same in the united states mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Matthew S. Crosby, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF GuM8EiiL.Ai-.u COuNTY
Please list the following case:
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.t><1. for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
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CAPTION OF CASE
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Assumpsit
LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Trespass
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Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
Motor vehicle collision
(other)
(Plaintiff)
vs.
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
The trial list will be called on
June 11,2002
and
Trials commence on
July 8, 2002
(Defendant)
June 19, 2002
Pretrials will be held on
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
vs.
(The party listing this case for trial shali provide
forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel,
pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No. 2000-6703 Civil ___
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: _________._
Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., 1300 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: __________.___.._._m__....,'....... ...___ _.. '"
Richard H. Wix, Esq., 4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
This case is ready for trial.
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, Matthew S. Crosby. Esq.
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I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served on the
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-6703
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On 5/7/02, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Notice of Videotaped Deposition
of Daniel E. Gelb , MD was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States
Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Dated: 5/7/02
Richard H. Wix , Esq.
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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AND NOW, June 11,2002, counsel having failed to call the above case for trial,
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
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(X'l for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
for trial without a jury,
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CAPTION OF CASE
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Assumpsit
LORRAINE N. HERTZLER,
Trespass
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Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
Motor vehicle collision
(other)
(Plaintift)
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The trial list will be called on
August 13, ,!C02
JEFFREY D. QUINN and
DOUGLAS K. QUINN,
and
September 9, 2002
Trials commence on
(Defendant)
August 21 2002
Pretriats will be held on '__
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials_)
vs,
(The party listing this case for trial shall prOVide
forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel,
pursuant to local Rule 214-1.)
2000-6703
No, Civil __,__
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: ______m____
Matthew S. Crosby, Esq., 1300 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Richard H. Wix, Esq., 4705 Duke St., Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
This case is ready for trial.
Signed: ______ ____
Print Name: ~~tthew~,-~~~s~y, Esq.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-6703 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Please mark the above-captioned matter settled, discontinued and satisfied.
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Matthew S. Crosby, Esq.
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Supreme Court ID No. 69367
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