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WINONA DIVELY -ANDIORlO,
PLAINTIFF,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. tfZJ- 75/J tuu.J
DAVID BECKER; an entity known as
BECKER'S SERVICE CENTER; and
SEAN MCCONNELL,
DEFENDANTS.
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
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 judgement may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim of
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 HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Central Pennsylvania Legal Services
213-A North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A
(717) 236-8932
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WINONA DIVELY-ANDIORIO,
PLAINTIFF,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
DAVID BECKER; an entity known as
BECKER'S SERVICE CENTER; and
SEAN MCCONNELL,
DEFENDANTS.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en 1a corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de 1a fecha de
la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en las corte en forma excrita 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.
LIEVE ESTA DEMAND A A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LIAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUSENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUECE CONSEQUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Central Pennsylvania Legal Services
213-A North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A
(717) 236-8932
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WINONA DIVELY -ANDIORIO,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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DAVID BECKER; an entity kllown as
BECKER'S SERVICE CENTER; and
SEAN MCCONNELL,
DEFENDANTS.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Winona Dively-Andiorio ("Dively"), is a resident ofthe Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, and an adult individual who resides at 612 Range End Road, #63, Dillsburg,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant and driver of the vehicle, Sean McConnell ("McConnell"), is an adult
individual and resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who resides at 329 Glenn Road,
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
3. McConnell was at all times an employee, agent and servant of David Becker and
Becker's Service Center.
4. David Becker and his company Becker's Service Center, jointly referred to as
"Becker", is the owner of the vehicle and principle of McConnell. Becker operates his business in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania located at 3150 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about July 16, 1999
at approximately 4:40 p.m. at or around the RossmoynelWesley Park exit off of Route 15, Lower
Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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6. At that time and place, Dively was operating her vehicle in an eastbound direction
on Wesley Drive.
7. At that time and place, McConnell was operating his vehicle in a westbound
direction on Rossmoyne Road nearing the bridge over Route 15.
8. At the stated location, Rossmoyne Road is a two-way, four-lane roadway with two
lanes of travel eastbound and two lanes of travel westbound with traffic being regulated by a
traffic signal .
9. Dively was proceeding on a green traffic light as she attempted to turn onto the
ramp entrance leading to Route 15 North.
10. Dively was stopped for traffic and was in the middle of the intersection when the
traffic signal turned red.
11. When the traffic stopped, she proceeded to clear the intersection when she was
struck by McConnell, who proceeded after his light turned red.
12. Ms. Dively's'vehicle was struck on the passenger side, throwing her into the guard
rail on the driver's side. Ms. Dively's car was totaled.
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13. The air bag deployed at the time of impact.
14. McConnell's tow truck was hauling an automobile in the back at the time of the
accident.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Dively was transported by
ambulance to the Holy Spirit Hospital Emergency Room where she was treated for, among other
things, an orange-size knot on her head, chest pain and bruising, burns to the left hand, and a
broken left hand. Dively also had lower teeth knocked loose at the time of the accident. In the
emergency room, the hospital performed an EKG, x-rays and a CAT scan.
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16. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Dively are tpe direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and
reckless manner in which McConnell operated his motor vehicle as follows:
a. failure to stop at a red light;
b. failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for vehicles traveling along
the highway;
c. failure to keep proper and adequate control over his vehicle;
d. driving his vehicle upon the roadway in a manner endangering persons and
property in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of
others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
17. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Dively, she was forced to incur
liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalizations and similar miscellaneous expenses in
an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
18. Because of the nature of her injuries, Dively has been advised and, therefore, avers
that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
19. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Dively has undergone and in the future
will undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss
of some oflife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
20. Dively continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation and, therefore,
avers that her injuries are of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of
her lifetime, and claim is ,made therefor.
21. As a result of the accident, Dively has sustained a permanent impairment of bodily
function and her life has been affected in a severe and permanent manner.
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22. As a result of the aforesaid accident, Dively has sustained monetary damages
including, but not limited, complete care damage expenses, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Dively demands judgment against Defendant McConnell in an
amount in excess of$ 35,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional
amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: /O-,JfJ-cO
Stephe . Pedersen, EsqIDre
1. D. No. 72026
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 602
Camp Hill, PA l7011
(717) 763-1170
Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, WINONA DIVELY-ANDIORIO, hereby verify that the facts contained in the
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foregoing COMPLAINT are truj: and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Winona Dively-Andiorio (/
Dated, this / /
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WINONA DIVELY -ANDIORlO,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
DAVID BECKER; an entity known as
BECKER'S SERVICE CENTER; and
SEAN MCCONNELL,
DEFENDANTS.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DIRECTIONS FOR SHERIFF
Please serve, by deputized service, Defendant Sean McConnell, driver of the vehicle, at his
place of residence at 329 Glenn Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, by leaving a copy of the enclosed
Complaint with him or with an adult relative or with an adult person in charge at that time.
Also serve, by deputized service, Defendant David Becker, Becker's Service Center,
owner of the vehicle, at the business located at 3150 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
by leaving a copy of the enclosed Complaint with him or with an adult person in charge at that
time.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephe R. Pedersen, Esquire
I. D. No. 72026
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 602
Camp Hill, PA l7011
(717) 763-1170
Counsel for Plaintiff
DATE: IO-20'-(}[)
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
< CASE NO: 2000-07513 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DIVELY-ANDIORIO WINONA
VS
BECKER DAVID ET AL
DAWM L. KELL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
BECKER DAVID A/E/K/A BECKERS SERVICE CENTER the
DEFENDANT
, at 0010:49 HOURS, an the 25th day of October
2000
at 3150 GETTYSBURG ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
MIKE (EMPLOYEE, WHO REFUSED TO PROVIDE A LAST NAME)
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
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37.92
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R. Thomas Kline
11/21/2000
PEDERSEN & PEDERSEN
Sworn and Subscribed to before
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
<' CASE NO: 2000-07513 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DIVELY-ANDIORIO WINONA
VS
BECKER DAVID ET AL
DAWN L. KELL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
MCCONNELL SEAN
the
DEFENDANT , at 0019:38 HOURS, on the 20th day of November, 2000
at 397 HIGH ST APT 5
WEST FAIRVIEW, PA 17025
by handing to
SEAN MCCONNELL
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
6.00
9.92
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10.00
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25.92
So Answers:
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11/21/2000
PEDERSEN & PEDERSEN
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WINONA DIVELY -ANDIORIO,
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
DAVID BECKER; an entity known as
BECKER'S SERVICE CENTER; and
SEAN MCCONNELL,
DEFENDANTS.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-07513
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned case settled, discontinued and ended by reason of
settlement between the parties.
DATED: Decemberl, 2000
Respectfully submitted,
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