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BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor :
by and through BART STUCKEY, :
SR., his parent and natural
guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and BART
STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-8131 CIVIL TERM
v.
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
At a pretrial conference held Wednesday, June
18, 2003, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido, Plaintiffs
appeared pro se, and present for the Defendant was Brian A.
McCall, Esquire.
This is a vehicle accident in which Plaintiffs'
child was riding his bike and struck by Defendant's vehicle.
Plaintiffs' child has since passed away from unrelated causes.
Plaintiffs are proceeding pro se and have not filed a pretrial
memorandum. They have expressed a desire to obtain counsel. We
have agreed to continue this case. The parties are directed to
relist the case when it is at issue.
Plaintiffs have been advised that they must
comply with the rules of court if they intend to proceed pro se.
They must file their pretrial memoranda and identify any witness
that they intend to call or exhibits that they intend to present
at the time of trial. Failure to do so may very well result in
sanctions.
Edward E. Guido, J.
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6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road
Camp Hill, PA l7011
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Flanagan and Associates
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
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R. J. MARZELlA & ASSOCIATES, P.c.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1.0. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: 1717\ 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Bart Stuckey, Jr.
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
BART STUCKEY,JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACIlON - LAW
DOCKET NO. (")f'> - PI.~{ (LLl ~
Plaintiffs
v.
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
: 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 an
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.
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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
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA smo DEMANDADOIA EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de la
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acdon
dentro de 105 proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notification de esta Demanda y
Aviso radicando personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y
radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objeccioned a, las demandas
presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acdon
como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por
cualquier suma de dinero reclamacion 0 remedio solictado por el demandante puede ser
dictado en contra suya por la Corte, sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero
o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI
USTED NO IlENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE PAGARLE A UNO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA
SIGUENTE OFIClNA PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE ENCONTRAR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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BY: Charles W. Marsar,Jr., Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1.0. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
BART STUCKEY,JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACfION - LAW
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Plaintiffs
v.
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPlAINT
1. Bart Stuckey, Jr., Plaintiff, was a minor at the time of the incident, who, at
all relevant times, resided at 141 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
2. Bart Stuckey, Sr., Plaintiff, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 141 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
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3. Barbara Sheaffer, Plaintiff, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 230 Crossroads Road, Lykens, PA.
4. Shen Brennan, Defendant, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 138 Wyoming Avenue, Enola, PA 17025.
5. On or about April 7, 1999, Bart Stuckey Jr. (hereinafter Bart Jr.) was riding
his bicycle with friends around 56 South Enola Drive, which is located in Cumberland
County.
6. At approximately 5:00pm, BartJr. decided to ride his bicycle from the
parking lot of 56 South Enola Drive to the other side of the street.
7. When BartJr. looked to see ifthe road was safe to cross, he did notice
one car at a great distance traveling south-bound on Enola Drive.
8. Seeing that there was no immediate traffic, BartJr. began to across the
street.
9. As he proceeded to the middle of the street, the car that was traveling
south-bound on Enola Drive approached him at an excessively high rate of speed.
10. By the time BartJr. made it to the middle of the street, the car was nearly
on top of him.
11. One of his friends yelled out for BartJr, but by the time he turned his
head, the car, driven by the defendant, had plowed into Bart Jr. after skidding nearly
sixty (60) feet.
12. BartJr. was struck with such force he was thrown through the air landing
street.
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13. The impact of the defendant's automobile with Bart Jr.'s body caused him
severe injuries.
14. As BartJr. lay there on the street, the Pennsboro Police and an Enola EMS
crew arrived on the scene.
15. BartJr. was rushed to Polyclinic Hospital with numerous serious and
permanent injuries.
16. At the time of the admission to Polyclinic Medical Center" BartJr. was
diagnosed as suffering from a broken c1avical, broken humerus and broken femur.
17. Lengthy hospitalizations and multiple procedures were necessary in order
to treat BartJr.'s extensive injuries.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant in causing
or contributing to the collision, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has suffered severe and
permanent injuries and damages as detailed below.
19. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer have been, and will continue to be, forced to incur liability for medical
treatment, medicines, hospitalizations and similar miscellaneous expenses throughout
his life and a claim is made therefore.
20. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has undergone and in the
future will undergo great mental and physical pain and suffering, great inconvenience in
carrying out his daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment and a claim is
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made therefore.
21. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has been and in the
future will be subject to great humiliation, disfigurement and embarrassment and a
claim is made therefore.
22. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr. and Bart Stuckey, Sr.
have sustained in the past and will sustain in the future a loss of earnings, a permanent
impairment of their earning power and capacity and a claim is made therefore.
23. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has been advised and
therefore aver that the damages and injuries alleged herein are permanent and a claim is
made therefore.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, the
vehicle driven by the Defendant collided with BartJr. causing BartJr. to sustain severe,
extensive and permanent personal injuries including but not limited to a broken
clavicle, broken humerus, and broken femur and numerous other areas of injury and
pain requiring medical treatment and therapy, and may require medical treatment and
therapy in the future, and a claim is made therefore.
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BART STUCKEY JR.. et al.
vs.
SHEN BRENNAN
25. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1- 24 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
26. Regarding the accident, which is the subject matter ofthis Complaint,
Defendant was negligent, careless, and reckless in the operation of a motor vehicle in
the following particulars:
(a) operating his vehicle in violation of the ordinances of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles,
including reckless driving, which constitutes negligence as a matter oflaw;
(b) failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control in
order to stop or avoid striking BartJr.;
(c) failing to keep an appropriate lookout to avoid striking BartJr.;
(d) failing to maneuver his vehicle appropriately in order to avoid
striking BartJr.;
(e) operating the vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety,
well being, and position of Bart Jr. under the circumstances;
(f) failing to lawfully yield to a pedestrian crossing the street in a
residential area;
(g) traveling at an excessive rate of under the circumstances;
(h) traveling in excess ofthe posted speed limit;
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(i) failing to appropriately judge the time and distance available to
safely come to a complete stop before striking Bart Jr.
0) failing to adequately maintain the vehicle, including but not
limited to, maintenance of the brakes and other stopping devices;
(k) failing to warn the pedestrian of his rapid approach in any fashion,
including but not limited to, blowing his horn.
27. Defendant Brennan is liable to the plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., Bart Stuckey
Sr., and Barbara Sheaffer for the injuries and damages as alleged herein as set forth in
paragraphs nineteen (19) through twenty-seven (27) above, which are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth at length.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, demand judgment against Defendant, in an amount in
excess ofTHIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00), together with interest and
costs thereon as allowed by law, and requests punitive damages.
Respectfully submitted,
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.c.
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VERIACATlON
I, Bart Stuckey,Jr., do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
I understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VERIFICATION
I, Bart Stuckey, Sr., do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
1 understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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!, Barbara Scheaffer, do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
I understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. c.s. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Barbara Scheaffer
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Complaint was served upon all Defendants this 15'h day of November, 2000 , by
way of United States postal service to the Cumberland County Prothonotary, whereupon
the Cumberland County Sheriff hand-delivery, to the address as follows:
Shen Brennan
138 Wyoming Avenue
EnoIa, PA 17025
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FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
J.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster. P A 17602
(717) 397"9444
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT BRENNAN'S PRETRIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Shen Brennan, by and through his undersigned attorney,
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES, and submits the following Pretrial Conference Memorandum
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 212.2 and Cumberland County Local Rule 212-4.
I. STATEMENT OF BASIC FACTS AS TO liABILITY AND DAMAGES
The accident which forms the basis of this lawsuit occurred on April 7, 1999 at
approximately 5:00 p.m. on South Enola Drive in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland
County. The Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey, Jf., then 14 years of age, bicycled out of a parking lot at 56
South Enola Drive, across the northbound lane of S. Enola Drive and into the southbound lane
directly into the path of a motor vehicle operated by Shen Brennan. Enola drives has two lanes
separated by double yellow lines, one heading northbound and the other southbound.
Mr. Brennan had the right of way. Mr. Brennan slammed on his brakes to avoid Bart
Stuckey Jr., who had darted out in front of him. Plaintiff was apparently attempting to cross both
lanes of traffic in a perpendicular fashion and then ride up onto the opposite sidewalk. The speed
limit in the area is 25 mile per hour.
As a result of the accident, Bart Stuckey, Jr. had allegedly sustained injury in the nature
of a fractured clavicle, . humerus and femur. Plaintiff has alleged to have sustained medical
bills of $30,744.95. However, the medical bills list two sources of first-party medical
benefits, Progressive and Liberty Mutual.
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As to liability, Defendant believes he was confronted with a sudden emergency.
Moreover, Defendant believes that there was nothing he could do to avoid the accident in
question and that he was not negligent in causing the accident.
In January 2001, Bart Stuckey, Jr. was killed in a tragic and unrelated motor vehicle
accident. Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff's counsel filed a Petition for Leave to Withdrawal as
counsel. That Petition was granted on May 7, 2001, and Plaintiff's counsel officially withdrew
on June 20, 2001. Since then, Plaintiffs have been without counsel and have made no efforts
to Defendant's knowledge to procure representation and proceed to litigate this case in an
expeditious manner.
II. STATEMENT OF ISSUES AS TO liABIliTY AND DAMAGES
A.
Negligence, if any, of Shen Brennan
B.
Comparative Negligence, if any, of Bart Stuckey, Jr.
C.
accident.
Causation of injuries sustained by Bart Stuckey, Jr. as a result of the April 7, 1999
D.
Damages, if any, to Bart Stuckey, Jr.
III. SUMMARY OF LEGAL ISSUES
None.
IV. WITNESSES
A. LIABILITY.
1. Plaintiff, Barbara Sheaffer, biological mother of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 23
South St. Johns Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as on cross-examination.
2. Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey, Sr., biological father of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 6049
Linglestown Road, Linglestown, P A 17112, as on cross-examination.
3. Mr. Shen Brennan, 110 Arnold Road, Enola, PA 17025, will testify
concerning the happening of the accident.
4. Paul E. Keys, 18 YMCA Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020, will testify as an
eyewituess concerning the happening of the accident.
5. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to call as liability wituesses, those liability
wituesses identified in Plaintiffs' Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional liability
wituesses with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
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B. DAMAGES.
1. Plaintiff, Barbara Sheaffer, biological mother of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 23
South St. Johns Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as on cross-examination.
2. Bart Stuckey, Sr., biological father of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 6049 Linglestown
Road, Linglestown, PA 17112, as on cross-examination.
3. Defendant, Shen Brennan, 110 Arnold Road, Enola, PA 17025.
4. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to call as damage witnesses those
individuals identified in Plaintiffs' Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional damage
witnesses with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
Iv. EXHIBITS
A. LIABILITY
1. Diagram of accident scene.
2. Photographs of respective motor vehicles and accident scene, if available.
3. Police Accident Report
4. Deposition transcripts of witnesses.
6. Transcribed recorded statements of witnesses.
7. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to use as liability exhibits those liability
,exhibits identified by Plaintiffs in their Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional liability
exhibits with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
B. DAMAGES
1. Selected medical records and/or bills of decedent, Bart Stuckey, Jr.
exchanged during discovery.
2. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to use as damage exhibits those damage
exhibits identified by Plaintiffs in their Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional damage
exhibits with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
V. EXPERT REPORTS
1. None.
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VI. STIPULATIONS SOUGHT FROM OPPOSING COUNSEL
A. That photographs of motor vehicles involved in the accident are admissible at the
trial of this case.
B. That photocopies may be used in lieu of originals
C. That Plaintiffs' medical records qualify as business records pursuant to the
Uniform Business Records as Evidence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. ~ 6108, without the need to call a
foundation witness.
VII. SPECIAL REQUESTS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. It is anticipated that this case will take one (1) day to try .
B. It is requested that Mr Brennan be permitted to conduct the depositions of lay trial
witnesses identified by Plaintiffs for the first time in their Pretrial Memorandum.
VIII. VOIR DIRE
None other than Rule 220.1 inquiries with appropriate follow-up questions.
IX. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF TRIAL
One (1) days.
X. SCHEDUliNG PROBLEMS
None.
XI. EVIDENTIARY PROBLEMS
None.
XII. CURRENT STATUS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTITATIONS
Plaintiff's previous counsel has requested reimbursement of the outstanding medical fees
as well as legal fees. However, settlement could not be obtained between Plaintiff's counsel and .
and the Defendant. After, Plaintiff's counsel effectively withdrew his representation, Defendant
offered to pay $10,000.00 of medical benefits coverage to directly any healthcare providers
who have outstanding bills and who rendered treatment to Bart Stuckey, Jr. as a result of the
motor vehicle accident of April 7, 1999. That money has only been offered if all other sources of
medical benefits coverage under any other applicable automobile policies, specifically those of
any resident relative in Bart Jr.'s household at the time of the accident, are non-existent. If there
is no other source of medical benefits, Allstate would be willing to pay directly to the health care
providers involved $10,000.00 towards any outstanding medical bills in exchange for a
settlement of this law suit and your agreement to its discontinuance. To date, Plaintiff's counsel
has not accepted that offer.
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Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document, Defendants' Pretrial Memorandum, upon the following and in the manner indicated
below.
Service was made by and addressed as follows:
United States. First Class Mail. Postage Prepaid
Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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I.D. No.: 83030
150 East Chestnut S eet
Lancaster, PA 1760
(717) 397-9444 .
Attorneys for Defendant Shen Brennan
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BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, P A 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT BRENNAN'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS'
COMPLAINT
1. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
3. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
4. Admitted.
5.-27. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029.
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WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant requests that judgment be entered in his favor
against all other parties to this action.
NEW MATTER
28. Answering Defendant incorporates herein by reference the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 27 of the foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
29. The Plaintiffs may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be
granted.
30. The applicable statute of limitations may have expired prior to the institution of
this action.
31. Answering Defendant was not negligent.
32. Any acts or omissions of Answering Defendant alleged to constitute negligence
may not be substantial causes or factors of the subject incident and/or may not have resulted in
the injuries and/or losses alleged by the Plaintiffs.
33. The incident and/or damages described in Plaintiffs' complaint may have been
caused or contributed to by the Plaintiffs.
34. The negligent acts or omissions of other individuals and/or entities may have
constituted intervening superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries alleged to have been
sustained by the Plaintiffs.
35. Plaintiffs may have assumed the risk, and been contributorily negligent.
36. The incident, injuries and/or damages alleged to have been sustained by the
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defmed in 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~1702.
39. Some or all of Plaintiffs' damages may be barred by the provisions of 75
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WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully requests that this Court grant
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150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby verify that I am the attorney for the Defendant
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and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. This Defendant Brennan's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint is verified by counsel to permit timely fIling in compliance with applicable rules of
civil procedure.
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First class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Telephone: (717) 234-7828
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - lAW
BART STUCKEY,JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
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natural guardian, and
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Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATIER
NOW comes, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., and Bart Stuckey Sr., and Barbara
Sheaffer's reply to Defendant, Shen Brennan's, New Matter.
28. This paragraph does not warrant a response.
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necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
30. The allegations herein state a conclusion oflaw to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the applicable statute of limitations may have expired prior to the institution ofthis
action.
31. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Answering Defendant was not negligent.
32. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
any acts or omissions of Answering Defendant alleged to constitute negligence may not
be substantial causes or factors ofthe subject incident and/or may not have resulted in
the injuries and/or losses asserted by the Plaintiffs.
33. The allegations herein state a conclusion oflaw to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the incident and/or damages described in Plaintiffs' complaint may have been caused or
contributed to by the Plaintiffs.
34. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
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36. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the incident, injuries and/or damages sustained by the Plaintiffs may not have been
proximately caused by Answering Defendant.
37. The allegations herein state a conclusion oflaw to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may not have properly mitigated his damages.
38. The allegations herein state a conclusion oflaw to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may have selected or may be othelWise bound by the limited tort option
pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S.A. S 1705 and is therefore, barred from recovery or non-economic
damages.
39. The allegations herein state a conclusion oflaw to which no response is
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judgment in their favor and against Defendant, Shen Brennan.
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.c.
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I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
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10th day of January, 2001 , by way of United States postal service to the address as
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D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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150 East Chestnut Street
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
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and BART STUCKEY, SR" individually, and :
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
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SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY I WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire and enter the appearance
of Brian A. McCall, Esquire on behalf of Defendant, Shen Brennan. All papers may be served
on Flanagan and Associates, 150 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
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150 East Chestnut Street
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6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Brian A. McCall, Esquire
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Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
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SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERT~CATEOFSERVICE
I, BRIAN A. MCCALL, hereby certifY that I have this day served the foregoing Praecipe For Listing Case
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Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
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: NO. 00-8131 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Apri11, 2003, counsel having failed to call the above case for trial,
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Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
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SHENBRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BRIAN A. MCCALL, hereby certifY that I have this day served the foregoing Praecipe For Listing Case
For Trial on the following person and in the manner indicated below:
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Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, P A 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
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FLANAGAN AND ASSOCIATES
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: NO. 00-8131 CNIL TERM
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STUCKY BART ET AL
VS
BRENNAN SHEN
CPL. TIMOTHY REITZ
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
BRENNAN SHEN
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0019:00 HOURS, on the 29th day of November, 2000
at 138 WYOMING AVE
ENOLA, PA 17025
TONI BRENNAN (MOTHER)
by handing to
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
9.30
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10.00
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37.30
Sworn and Subscribed to before
!TIe this /f'e. day of
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So Answers:
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11/30/2000
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
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and BART STUCKEY, SR., indiviuaIly, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance ofD. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, and Flanagan and Benner on behalf of
Defendant Shen Brennan in the above-captioned matter. All papers may be served at 150 East Chestnut
Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
I hereby certify that I have this day caused a copy of the foregoing to be served upon opposing
counsel by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs' commenced this action by complaint on or upon November 17, 2000
seeking damages for personal injury allegedly suffered in a bicycle/motor vehicle accident of
April 7, 1999.
2. Plaintiffs' Complaint states a standard negligence cause of action alleging that
while Plaintiff Bart Stuckey, Jr. was exiting a parking lot and attempting to cross over S. Enola
Drive in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on his bicycle on April 7,
1999 at approximately 5:00 p.m., he was struck by a vehicle proceeding southbound on Enola
Drive operated by Defendant Shen Brennan.
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allegation in the complaint that Defendant had any type of traffic control device or otherwise did
not have the complete right of way. The only substantive allegation of any violation of any
provision of the motor vehicle code is at paragraph 26 (11) that he was traveling in excess of the
posted speed limit.
4. There is no allegation in the complaint that Defendant was under the influence of
any drugs or alcohol.
5. The allegations in the complaint consist of standard allegations of negligence
concerning the operation of a motor vehicle. There is no allegation in the complaint of any
"outrageous" or other conduct justifying the award of punitive damages.
6. The legal terms "reckless" and "careless" are used in the introductory portion of
the standard negligence allegations contained at paragraph 26 but the use of such legal terms is
insufficient to support a claim for punitive damages.
7. The request for relief in the compliant requests punitive damages without any legal
basis and Defendant files these preliminary objections seeking the dismissal of Plaintiffs' request
for punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that all claims for punitive damages contained in
Plaintiffs' complaint be dismissed and stricken.
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I, D. Holbrook Oller, Esquire, hereby certify that on this day I have served the foregoing
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First class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CML ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
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and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
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SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS'
INTERROGATORIES AND DOCUMENT REOUESTS
1. INTERROGATORIES
A. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.3:
None.
B. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.4003.5:
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C. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.1 and 4011:
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First class mail, postage pre-paid:
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
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and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
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SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
STIPULATION
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
The parties to the above-referenced action by and through their respective counsel of
record do hereby agree and stipulate that Plaintiffs' claim for punitive damages is stricken
without prejudice.
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PRAECIPE
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No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Please withdraw Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs' complaint filed in this
matter.
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complaint on the following person and in the manner indicated below:
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Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached Verification of Shen Brennan for the Verification of D.
Holbrook Duer, Esquire attached to Defendant Brennan's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint previously fIled with the court.
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I, Shen Brennan, hereby verify that I am the Defendant in the foregoing action and that the
averments contained in Defendant Brennan's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infonnation and belief. To the
extent that the averments are based on an understanding or application of law, I have relied upon
counsel in making this Verification.
I understand that I am subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities for any false statements made herein.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1.0. No. 86072
3513 North Front Srreer
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: 1717\234-6883
Artorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
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and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
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DOCKET NO. 00-8131
Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
,2001, upon consideration of the
Petition for Leave to Withdraw, it is hereby ORDERED that such Petition is GRANTED.
Plaintiffs' counsel, R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.c., may withdraw as counsel on behalf of
the Plaintiffs by filing the appropriate praecipe with the Prothonotary of Cumberland
County.
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requiring a response from Plaintiffs, or otherwise prejudicing Plaintiffs' rights in this
action.
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3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg. PA 17ttO
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: f7171234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BARTSTUCKEY,jR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
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BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
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DOCKET NO, 00-8131
Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAWAL
1. Counsel for the above-named Plaintiffs, R. j. Marzella & Associates, P.c.,
hereby petitions for leave of Court to allow R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.c. to
withdrawal as counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned, Cumberland County Civil
Action, Docket Number 00-8131, and in support thereof avers as follows:
2. This negligence action was commenced on or about November 18, 2000
by the filing of a Complaint.
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the Plaintiffs, R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.c., is no longer able to pursue this lawsuit on
behalf of the Plaintiffs.
4. Plaintiffs are aware of, and do not object to, this Petition for Leave to
Withdrawal.
5. On March 21, 2001, Plaintiffs were instructed and advised by counsel that
she may seek alternative counsel to continue the pursuit of this action, or she may
continue the suit pro se.
6. Plaintiffs' counsel believes, and therefore avers, that the Plaintiffs are
seeking alternate counsel to continue the pursuit ofthis action.
7. So that Plaintiffs may have ample time to locate alternative counsel,
counsel is requesting that Plaintiffs be given sixty (60) days from the date of this Court's
Order, granting leave to withdrawal, to obtain alternative counsel and requests that, in
the interim, no action be taken by Defense Counsel to prejudice Plaintiffs' rights.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs' counsel respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
grant leave for its withdrawal as counsel of record on behalf of Plaintiffs, and permit the
Plaintiffs a period of not less than sixty (60) days to obtain new counsel. and, in the
interim, no action be taken by Defense Counsel to prejudice Plaintiffs' rights.
R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.c.
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Attorney dentification No. 86072
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I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that true and correct copies of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Petition For Leave To Withdraw was served upon all counsel of
record this '7- r" day of _Me, 1'"'(1, , 2001, by depositing said copies in the
United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, first class delivery, and
addressed as follows:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Counsel for Defendant, Shen Brennan
Bart Stuckey, Sr.
P.O. Box 90014
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Barbara Sheaffer
4 East Pine Street
Enola, PA 17025
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V.
SHEN BRENNAN
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ORDER OF COURT
AND ~OW, this 3RD day of APRIL, 2001, a Rule is issued upon plaintiff and
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BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr. Esquire
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3513 North front Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 10
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
facsimile: 1717\ 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
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Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY,JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
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natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
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Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
1. On or about March 28, 2001, Plaintiff's counsel filed a Petition For Leave
to Withdrawal.
2. On or about April 4, 2001, this Honorable Court issued a Rule to Show
Cause, which was returnable twenty (20) days after service.
3. None ofthe above-captioned parties responded within the twenty (20)
day time period.
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Absolute.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs' counsel, R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.c., hereby request
this Honorable Court grant this Motion To Make Rule Absolute thereby effectively
granting R.j. Marzella & Associates' withdrawal as counsel and permitting the Plaintiffs a
period of not less than sixty (60) days to obtain new counsel.
R. j. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
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Attorney Identification No. 86072
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I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
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D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
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3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: {717) 234-7828
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -lAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
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Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
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Petition for Leave to Withdraw, it is hereby ORDERED that such Petition is GRANTED.
Plaintiffs' counsel, R. J, Marzella & Associates, P.c., may withdraw as counsel on behalf of
the Plaintiffs by filing the appropriate preacipe with the Prothonotary of Cumberland
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Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: 1717l 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERlAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -lAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
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and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
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DOCKET NO. 00-8131
Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO: Prothonotary of Cumberland County
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Kindly withdraw my appearance in the above-referenced action.
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I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Withdrawal of Appearance was served upon all Defendants this 20th day ofjune.
2001 , by way of United States postal service to the address as follows:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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STUCKEY JR
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22 BRIAN A MCCALL, ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena(s) is sought to be served,
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate,
3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and
4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s) .
Date: 09/12/03
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150 E CHESTNUT ST
LANCASTER, PA 17602
717-397-9444
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to
the one(s) attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon
the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made the subpoena may be served.
Date: 08/21/03
BRIAN A MCCALL, ESQUIRE
150 E CHESTNUT ST
LANCASTER, PA 17602
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3336
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SUBPOENA TO PROOlX:E OOCl.t1ENTS M%9Ms BILLING REQUESTED
FOR DISOOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
LIBERTY MUTUAL INS CO, PO BOX 1128, BLUE BELL PA 19422
TO: __!\.TTN: MONICA HOLLAND
(Neme of Person or Entity)
Withih twenty (20) days after, service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the cQur-t to
pr'oouce the fo 1 lowing doct.rnentl'l or thing~:
SEE A'ITAClllilJ ADDENDU1\tI
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MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS(A~~~st940 DISSTON ST., PHILA., PA
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested hi
t.his subpoena, together with the certificate of call1liance, to the party making thi,
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonab IE
cost of pre?aring the copies or producing the things sought.
I f you fai 1 to produce the docunents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its serv~ce, the party serving thi<; !,ubpoena may seek a court or'de'-
if...fq)e 11 ing you to call1ly with it.
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'STUCKEY JR
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No. 008131
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: LmERTY MUTUAL INS CO
**SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM**
CLM #AL83011382901
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: BART (DEC'D) STUCKEY JR
ADDRESS: 141 S ENOLA DR ENOLA PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 06/15/84
MEDICAL BILLING REQUESTED
CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO: I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced.
] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE: I hereby certify that a thorough search
has been made and that no record of the following documents have
been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX) :
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PATIENT BU,LING
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INS CO
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M302596-01
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L:IBERTY MUTUAL :INS CO
ALL RECORDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEDICAL RECORDS, BILLING
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DOCUMENTS REFERENCING A FIRST-PARTY CLAIM FOR BENEFITS MADE ON
BEHALF OF BART STUCKEY, JR A MINOR, AS A RESULT OF INJURIES
SUSTAINED FROM AN ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED ON APRIL 7, 1999.
CLAIM #AL83011382901; INSURED: BARBARA MORGAN
East Gate Center. 309 Fellowship Rd.. Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
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and natnral guardian, and BARBARA
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and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
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Plaintiffs
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SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. SATISFY. & DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued with prejudice and costs paid.
Bart Stuckey, Sr. (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, Pa 17025
Barbara Sheaffer (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
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Carlisle, Pa 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
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Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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J.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
v.
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. SATISFY. & DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued with prejudice and costs paid.
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
Bart Stuckey, Sr. (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, Pa 17025
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Attorneys for Billman
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
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Individually and as Pare t and Natural
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the manner indicated below:
By United States, First-Class Mail, Postage Pre-Paid, addressed as follows:
Barbara Sheaffer
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Telephone: (717) 234-7828
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
Bart Stuckey, Jr.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACT[ON - LAW
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: 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 an
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
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
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Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court I.D. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
DOCKET NO.
Mo
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Bart Stuckey, Jr., Plaintiff, was a minor at the time of the incident, who, at
all relevant times, resided at 141 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
2. Bart Stuckey, Sr., Plaintiff, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 141 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
3. Barbara Sheaffer, Plaintiff, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 230 Crossroads Road, Lykens, PA.
4. Shen Brennan, Defendant, is an adult individual, who at all relevant times
resided at 138 Wyoming Avenue, Enola, PA 17025.
5. On or about April 7, 1999, Bart Stuckey Jr. (hereinafter Bart Jr.) was riding
his bicycle with friends around 56 South Enola Drive, which is located in Cumberland
County.
6. At approximately 5:00pm, Bart Jr. decided to ride his bicycle from the
parking lot of 56 South Enola Drive to the other side of the street.
7. When Bart Jr. looked to see if the road was safe to cross, he did notice
one car at a great distance traveling south-bound on Enola Drive.
Seeing that there was no immediate traffic, BartJr. began to across the
street.
9.
As he proceeded to the middle of the street, the car that was traveling
south-bound on Enola Drive approached him at an excessively high rate of speed.
10. By the time Bart Jr. made it to the middle of the street, the car was nearly
on top of him.
11. One of his friends yelled out for Bart Jr, but by the time he turned his
head, the car, driven by the defendant, had plowed into Bart Jr. after skidding nearly
sixty (60) fret.
12. Bart Jr. was struck with such force he was thrown through the air landing
street.
13. The impact of the defendant's automobile with Bart Jr.'s body caused him
severe injuries.
14. As Bart Jr. lay there on the street, the Pennsboro Police and an Enola EMS
crew arrived on the scene.
15. Bart Jr. was rushed to Polyclinic Hospital with numerous serious and
permanent injuries.
16. At the time of the admission to Polyclinic Medical Center, Bart Jr. was
diagnosed as suffering from a broken clavical, broken humerus and broken femur.
17. Lengthy hospitalizations and multiple procedures were necessary in order
to treat Bart Jr.'s extensive injuries.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant in causing
or contributing to the collision, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has suffered severe and
permanent injuries and damages as detailed below.
19. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer have been, and will continue to be, forced to incur liability for medical
treatment, medicines, hospitalizations and similar miscellaneous expenses throughout
his life and a claim is made therefore.
20. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has undergone and in the
future will undergo great mental and physical pain and suffering, great inconvenience in
carrying out his daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment and a claim is
made therefore.
21. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has been and in the
future will be subject to great humiliation, disfigurement and embarrassment and a
claim is made therefore.
22. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr. and Bart Stuckey, Sr.
have sustained in the past and will sustain in the future a loss of earnings, a permanent
impairment of their earning power and capacity and a claim is made therefore.
23. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence as alleged
herein and incorporated by reference, Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey Jr. has been advised and
therefore aver that the damages and injuries alleged herein are permanent and a claim is
made therefore.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, the
vehicle driven by the Defendant collided with Bart Jr. causing Bart Jr. to sustain severe,
extensive and permanent personal injuries including but not limited to a broken
clavicle, broken humerus, and broken femur and numerous other areas of injury and
pain requiring medical treatment and therapy, and may require medical treatment and
therapy in the future, and a claim is made therefore.
COUNT I
BART STUCKEY JR., et al.
VS.
SHEN BRENNAN
25. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1- 24 of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
26. Regarding the accident, which is the subject matter of this Complaint,
Defendant was negligent, careless, and reckless in the operation of a motor vehicle in
the following particulars:
(a) operating his vehicle in violation of the ordinances of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles,
including reckless driving, which constitutes negligence as a matter of law;
(b) failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control in
order to stop or avoid striking Batt Jr.;
(c) failing to keep an appropriate lookout to avoid striking Bart Jr.;
(d) failing to maneuver his vehicle appropriately in order to avoid
striking Bart Jr.;
(e) operating the vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety,
well being, and position of Bart Jr. under the circumstances;
(f) failing to lawfully yield to a pedestrian crossing the street in a
residential area;
(g) traveling at an excessive rate of under the circumstances;
(h) traveling in excess of the posted speed limit;
(i) failing to appropriately judge the time and distance available to
safely come to a complete stop before striking Bart Jr.
0) failing to adequately maintain the vehicle, including but not
limited to, maintenance of the brakes and other stopping devices;
(k) failing to warn the pedestrian of his rapid approach in any fashion,
including but not limited to, blowing his horn.
27. Defendant Brennan is liable to the plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., Bart Stuckey
Sr., and Barbara Sheaffer for the injuries and damages as alleged herein as set forth in
paragraphs nineteen (19) through twenty-seven (27) above, which are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth at length.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, demand judgment against Defendant, in an amount in
excess of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000.00), together with interest and
costs thereon as allowed by law, and requests punitive damages.
Respectfully submitted,
R.J. Marzeila & Associates, P.C.
Attorney lffentification No. 86072
Dated: November 15, 2000
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VE~FIC. ATION
I, Bart Stuckey, Jr., do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
I understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
o~ 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Bart Stuckey, J?(.
VERIFICATION
I, Bart Stuckey, Sr., do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
I understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
VERIFICATION
1, Barbara Scheaffer, do hereby swear and affirm that the facts and matters set
forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
I understand that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Barbara Sch~affer~
Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Complaint was served upon all Defendants this 15ta day of November, 2000, by
way of United States postal service to the Cumberland County Prothonotary, whereupon
the Cumberland County Sheriff hand-delivery, to the address as follows:
Shen Brennan
138 Wyoming Avenue
Enola, PA 17025
R.J. MARZELLA ih ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By: Ch~
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGUI~AR
CASE NO: 2000-08131 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STUCKY BART ET AL
VS
BRENNAN SHEN
CPL. TIMOTHY REITZ
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
BRENNAN SHEN the
DEFENDANT , at 0019:00 HOURS, on the 29th day of November ,
at 138 WYOMING AVE
ENOLA, PA 17025
TONI BRENNAN (MOTHER)
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
who being duly sworn according to law,
together with
by handing to
2000
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18 00
9 30
00
10 00
00
37 30
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /~ day of
thonotary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
11/30/2000
R. J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES
By: / ~
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
1~0 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17~02
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., indiviually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of D. Holbmok Duer, Esquire, and Flanagan and Benner on behalf of
Defendant Shen Brennan in the above-captioned matter. All papers may be served at 150 East Chestnut
Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
I hereby certify that I have this day caused a copy of the foregoing to be served upon opposing
counsel by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By:
I.D. No. 57324
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
No.: 00-8131
SHEN BRENNAN :
Defendant :
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
JUN '1 2 ~003 ~
DEFENDANT BRENNAN'S PRETRIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Shen Brennan, by and through his undersigned attorney,
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES, and submits the following Pretrial Conference Memorandum
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 212.2 and Cumberland County Local Rule 212-4.
L STATEMENT OF BASIC FACTS AS TO LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
The accident which forms the basis of this lawsuit occurred on April 7, 1999 at
approximately 5:00 p.m. on South Enola Drive in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland
County. The Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey, Jr., then 14 years of age, bicycled out of a parking lot at 56
South Enola Drive, across the northbound lane of S. Enola Drive and into the southbound lane
directly into the path of a motor vehicle operated by Shen Breunan. Enola drives has two lanes
separated by double yellow lines, one heading northbound and the other southbound.
Mr. Breunan had the right of way. Mr. Brennan slammed on his brakes to avoid Bart
Stuckey Jr., who had darted out in front of him. Plaintiff was apparently attempting to cross both
lanes of traffic in a perpendicular fashion and then ride up onto the opposite sidewalk. The speed
limit in the area is 25 mile per hour.
As a result of the accident, Bart Stuckey, Jr. had allegedly sustained injury in the nature
of a fractured clavicle, humerus and femur. Plaintiff has alleged to have sustained medical
bills of $30,744.95. However, the medical bills list two sources of first-party medical
benefits, Progressive and Liberty Mutual.
As to liability, Defendant believes he was confronted with a sudden emergency.
Moreover, Defendant believes that there was nothing he could do to avoid the accident in
question and that he was not negligent in causing the accident.
In January 2001, Bart Stuckey, Jr. was killed in a tragic and unrelated motor vehicle
accident. Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff's counsel filed a Petition for Leave to Withdrawal as
counsel. That Petition was granted on May 7, 2001, and Plaintiff's counsel officially withdrew
on June 20, 2001. Since then, Plaintiffs have been without counsel and have made no efforts
to Defendant's knowledge to procure representation and proceed to litigate this case in an
expeditious manner.
II. STATEMENT OF ISSUES AS TO LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
A. Negligence, if any, of Shen Brennan
B. Comparative Negligence, if any, of Bart Stuckey, Jr.
accident.
Causation of injuries sustained by Bart Stuckey, Jr. as a result of the April 7, 1999
D. Damages, if any, to Bart Stuckey, Jr.
IlL SUMMARY OF LEGAL ISSUES
None.
IV. WITNESSES
A. LIABILITY.
1. Plaintiff, Barbara Sheaffer, biological mother of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 23
South St. Johns Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as on cross-examination.
2. Plaintiff, Bart Stuckey, Sr., biological father of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 6049
Linglestown Road, Linglestown, PA 17112, as on cross-examination.
3. Mr. Shen Brennan, 110 Arnold Road, Enola, PA 17025, will testify
concerning the happening of the accident.
4. Paul E. Keys, 18 YMCA Drive, Duncannon, PA 17020, will testify as an
eyewitness concerning the happening of the accident.
5. Mr. Brerman reserves the right to call as liability wimesses, those liability
witnesses idemified in Plaintiffs' Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional liability
witnesses with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
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B. DAMAGES.
1. Plaintiff, Barbara Sheaffer, biological mother of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 23
South St. Johns Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, as on cross-examination.
2. Bart Stuckey, Sr., biological father of Bart Stuckey, Jr., 6049 Linglestown
Road, Linglestown, PA 17112, as on cross-examination.
3. Defendant, Shen Brennan, 110 Arnold Road, Enola, PA 17025.
4. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to call as damage witnesses those
individuals identified in Plaintiffs' Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional damage
witnesses with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
IV. EXHIBITS
A. LIABILITY
1. Diagram of accidem scene.
2. Photographs of respective motor vehicles and accident scene, if available.
3. Police Accident Report
4. Deposition transcripts of witnesses.
6. Transcribed recorded statements of witnesses.
7. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to use as liability exhibits those liability
exhibits identified by Plaintiffs in their Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional liability
exhibits with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
B. DAMAGES
1. Selected medical records and/or bills of decedent, Bart Stuckey, Jr.
exchanged during discovery.
2. Mr. Brennan reserves the right to use as damage exhibits those damage
exhibits identified by Plaintiffs in their Pretrial Memorandum, together with additional damage
exhibits with notice to the court and Plaintiffs.
~ EXPERTREPORTS
1. None.
Vl. STIPULATIONS SOUGHT FROM OPPOSING COUNSEL
A. That photographs of motor vehicles involved in the accident are admissible at the
trial of this case.
B. That photocopies may be used in lieu of originals
C. That Plaintiffs' medical records qualify as business records pursuant to the
Uniform Business Records as Evidence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 6108, without the need to call a
foundation witness.
VII. SPECIAL REO~UESTS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. It is anticipated that this case will take one (1) day to try.
B. It is requested that Mr Brennan be permitted to conduct the depositions of lay trial
witnesses identified by Plaintiffs for the first time in their Pretrial Memorandum.
VIII. VOIR DIRE
None other than Rule 220.1 inquiries with appropriate follow-up questions.
IX. ESTIMATED LENGTH OF TRIAL
One (1) days.
X. SCHEDULING PROBLEMS
None.
XI. EVIDENTIARY PROBLEMS
None.
XII. CURRENT STATUS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTITATIONS
Plaintiff's previous counsel has requested reimbursement of the outstanding medical fees
as well as legal fees. However, settlement could not be obtained between Plaintiff's counsel and
and the Defendant. After, Plaintiff's counsel effectively withdrew his representation, Defendant
offered to pay $10,000.00 of medical benefits coverage to directly any healthcare providers
who have outstanding bills and who rendered treatment to Bart Stuckey, Jr. as a result of the
motor vehicle accident of April 7, 1999. That money has only been offered if all other sources of
medical benefits coverage under any other applicable automobile policies, specifically those of
any resident relative in Bart Jr.'s household at the time of thc accident, are non-existent. If there
is no other source of medical benefits, Allstate would be willing to pay directly to the health care
providers involved $10,000.00 towards any outstanding medical bills in exchange for a
settlement of this law suit and your agreement to its discontinuance. To date, Plaintiff's counsel
has not accepted that offer.
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Respectfully submitted,
FLANAGAN and ~A~ATES
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document, Defendants' Pretrial Memorandum, upon the following and in the manner indicated
below.
Service was made by and addressed as follows:
United States, First Class Mail, Postage Prel~aid
Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dated:
FLANAGAN and ASS/~,, TES
I.D. No.: 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17.6_0~2
(717) 397-9444 '
Attorneys for Defendant Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-??.~.
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., Iris parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs' commenced this action by complaint on or upon November 17, 2000
seeking damages for personal injury allegedly suffered in a bicycle/motor vehicle accident of
April 7, 1999.
2. Plaintiffs' Complaint states a standard negligence cause of action alleging that
while Plaintiff Bart Stuckey, Jr. was exiting a parking lot and attempting to cross over S. Enola
Drive in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on his bicycle on April 7,
1999 at approximately 5:00 p.m., he was struck by a vehicle proceeding southbound on Enola
Drive operated by Defendant Shen Brennan.
3. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was exiting a parking lot and there is no
allegation in the complaint that Defendant had any type of traffic control device or otherwise did
not have the complete right of way. The only substantive allegation of any violation of any
provision of the motor vehicle code is at paragraph 26 (h) that he was traveling in excess of the
posted speed limit.
4. There is no allegation in the complaint that Defendant was under the influence of
any drugs or alcohol.
5. The allegations in the complaint consist of standard allegations of negligence
concerning the operation of a motor vehicle. There is no allegation in the complaint of any
"outrageous" or other conduct justifying the award of punitive damages.
6. The legal terms "reckless" and "careless" are used in the introductory portion of
the standard negligence allegations contained at paragraph 26 but the use of such legal terms is
insufficient to support a claim for punitive damages.
7. The request for relief in the compliant requests punitive damages without any legal
basis and Defendant files these preliminary objections seeking the dismissal of Plaintiffs' request
for punitive damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that all claims for punitive damages contained in
Plaintiffs' complaint be dismissed and stricken.
By:
FD. Ho~'~lbrook iTuer, Esqu.lr~--
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby certify that on this day I have served the foregoing
Prelimimry Objections on the following persons and in the manner indicated.
First class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By:
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chesmut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. ~7324
1~0 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT BRENNAN'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS'
COMPLAINT
1. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the U:uth of these averments.
3. Denied. Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
4. Admitted.
5.-27. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant requests that judgment be entered in his favor
against all other parties to this action.
NEW MATTER
28. Answering Defendant incorporates herein by reference the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 27 of the foregoing Answer as if fully set forth herein.
The Plaintiffs may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be
29.
granted.
30.
this action.
31.
32.
The applicable statute of limitations may have expired prior to the institution of
Answering Defendant was not negligem.
Any acts or omissions of Answering Defendant alleged to constitute negligence
may not be substantial causes or factors of the subject incidem and/or may not have resulted in
the injuries and/or losses alleged by the Plaintiffs.
33. The incident and/or damages described in Plaintiffs' complaint may have been
caused or contributed to by the Plaintiffs.
34. The negligem acts or omissions of other individuals and/or entities may have
constituted intervening superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries alleged to have been
sustained by the Plaintiffs.
35. Plaintiffs may have assumed the risk, and been contributorily negligem.
36. The incident, injuries and/or damages alleged to have been sustained by the
Plaintiffs may not have been proximately caused by answering Defendam.
37. Plaintiffs may not have properly mitigated his damages.
38. Plaintiffs may have selected or may be otherwise bound by the limited tort option
pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1705 and is therefore, barred from recovery of non-economic
damages because Plaintiffs' injuries, if any, do not constitute a serious injury as that term is
defmed in 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1702.
39. Some or all of Plaintiffs' damages may be barred by the provisions of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §1720 and 1722.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully requests that this Court grant
judgment in his favor and against all other parties to this action.
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chesmut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
VERIFICATION
I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby verify that I am the attorney for the Defendant
in the foregoing action and that the averments of the attached Defendant Brennan's Answer
and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. This Defendant Brennan's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint is verified by counsel to permit timely filing in compliance with applicable roles of
civil procedure.
I understand that I am subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities for any false statements made herein.
D~Esquire~/
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a tree and
correct copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter on the following person and in the
manner indicated below:
First class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R. I. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date:
By:
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chesmut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr. Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court I.D. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN,
De£endant
DOCKET NO. 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATFER
NOW comes, Plaintiffs, Bart Stuckey Jr., and Bart Stuckey Sr., and Barbara
Sheaffer's reply to Defendant, Shen Brennan's, New Matter.
28. This paragraph does not warrant a response.
29. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
30. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the applicable statute of limitations may have expired prior to the institution of this
action.
31, The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Answering Defendant was not negligent.
32. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
any acts or omissions of Answering Defendant alleged to constitute negligence may not
be substantial causes or factors of the subject incident and/or may not have resulted in
the injuries and/or losses asserted by the Plaintiffs.
33. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the incident and/or damages described in Plaintiffs' complaint may have been caused or
contributed to by the Plaintiffs.
34. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the negligent acts or omissions of other individuals and/or entities may have constituted
intervening superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries sustained by the
Plaintiffs.
35. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may have assumed the risk, and been contributorily negligent.
36. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
the incident, injuries and/or damages sustained by the Plaintiffs may not have been
proximately caused by Answering Defendant.
37. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may not have properly mitigated his damages.
38. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs may have selected or may be otherwise bound by the limited tort option
pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1705 and is therefore, barred from recovery or non-economic
damages.
39. The allegations herein state a conclusion of law to which no response is
necessary. To the extent that a response may be required, it is specifically denied that
some or all of Plaintiffs' damages may be barred by the provisions of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1720
and 1722.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant
judgment in their favor and against Defendant, Shen Brennan.
R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
Attorney Identification No. 86072
Dated:
,2001
4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant's New Matter was served upon all Defendants this
10th day of January, 2001 , by way of United States postal service to the address as
follows:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parem
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS'
INTERROGATORIES AND DOCUMENT REOUESTS
INTERROGATORIES
A. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.3:
None.
B. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.4003.5:
22
C. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.1 and 4011:
12
II.
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
A. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.3:
7. 12
B. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery pursuant to Pa.R,C.P.4003.5:
13
D. Beyond the scope of permissible discovery under Pa.R.C.P.4003.1 and 4011:
None.
By: F~~~xENNER _
D. Holbrook"Duer ,Es quire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendam
Shen Brennan
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a tree and correct
copy of the Defendant's Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories and Document Request on
the following person and in the manner indicated below:
First class mail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 39%9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parem
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
The parties to the above-referenced action by and tl'trough their respective counsel of
record do hereby agree and stipulate that Plaintiffs' claim for punitive damages is stricken
without prejudice.
Date: !~/2~/o~ By:
I.D. No. 86072
3513 N. Front Street
Ha~isburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiffs
By: ~.
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. ~7324
150 East Chestnut Street
lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Defendam's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs' complaint fried in this
matter.
LD. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a true and correct
copy of the Praecipe to Withdraw Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs'
complaint on the following person and in the manner indicated below:
Date:
First class m~ail, postage pre-paid:
Charles W. Marsar, Jr., Esquire
R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
3513 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By:
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chesmut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
FLANAGAN and BENNER
BY: D. HOLBROOK DUER, Esquire
I.D. No. 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITI_YrE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached Verification of Shen Brennan for the Verification of D.
Holbrook Duer, Esquire attached to Defendant Brennan's Answer and New Matter to Pla'mtiffs'
Complaint previously filed with the court.
Date:
FLANAGAN and BENNER
~, EsqUire
I.D. No. 57324
Attorney for Defendant
Shen Brennan
VERIFICATION
I, Shen Brennan, hereby verify that I am the Defendant in the foregoing action and that the
averments contained in Defendant Brelman's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the
extent that the averments are based on an understanffmg or application of law, I have relied upon
counsel in making this Verification.
I understand that I am subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relat'mg to unsworn
falsification to authorities for any false statements made herein.
Shen Brennan
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr. Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court I.D. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 2~6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually.
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
: DOCKETNO. 00-8131
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAWAL
1. Counsel for the above-named Plaintiffs, R. J. Marzella th Associates, P.C.,
hereby petitions for leave of Court to allow R. J. Marzella th Associates, P.C. to
withdrawal as counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned, Cumberland County Civil
Action, Docket Number 00-8131, and in support thereof avers as follows:
2. This negligence action was commenced on or about November 18, 2000
by the filing of a Complaint.
3. Because of professional considerations that have been fully disclosed to
the Plaintiffs, R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C., is no longer able to pursue this lawsuit on
behalf of the Plaintiffs.
Plaintiffs are aware of, and do not object to, this Petition for Leave to
Withdrawal.
5.
On March 21, 2001, Plaintiffs were instructed and advised by counsel that
she may seek alternative counsel to continue the pursuit of this action, or she may
continue the suit pro se.
6. Plaintiffs' counsel believes, and therefore avers, that the Plaintiffs are
seeking alternate counsel to continue the pursuit of this action.
7. So that Plaintiffs may have ample time to locate alternative counsel,
counsel is requesting that Plaintiffs be given sixty (60) days from the date of this Court's
Order, granting leave to withdrawal, to obtain alternative counsel and requests that, in
the interim, no action be taken by Defense Counsel to prejudice Plaintiffs' rights.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs' counsel respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
grant leave for its withdrawal as counsel of record on behalf of Plaintiffs, and permit the
Plaintiffs a period of not less than sixty (60) days to obtain new counsel, and, in the
interim, no action be taken by Defense Counsel to prejudice Plaintiffs' rights.
R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C.
~ r~arsar, jr., L'~C~Te
Attorney I'dentification No. 86072
Dated: _~ /?-I ,2001
CERTIHCATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that true and correct copies of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Petition For Leave To Withdraw was served upon all counsel of
record this '~/~* day of ~'c/~ , 200,, by depositing said copies in the
United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, first class delivery, and
addressed as follows:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Counsel for Defendant, Shen Brennan
Bart Stuckey, Sr.
P.O. Box 90014
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Barbara Sheaffer
4 East Pine Street
Enola, PA 17025
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BART STUCKEY, JR.,
A minor by and through
BART STUCKEY, SR.,
His parent and natural guardian, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, his :
Parent and natural guardian, and :
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,:
And BARBARA SHEAFFER, :
Individually :
SHEN BRENNAN
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2000-8131 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3m) day of APRIL, 2001, a Rule is issued upon plaintiff and
defendant to Show Cause why plaintiff's counsel's Petition for Leave to Withdraw
should not be granted.
Rule returnable twenty (20) days after service.
,/D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, Pa. 17602
,-'Bart Stuckey, Sr.
P.O. Box 90014
Harrisburg, Pa. 17109
By the
,/Barbara Sheaffer
4 East Pine Street
Enola, Pa. 17025
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOC~I~TEs, P.C.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr. Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court I.D. No. 86072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 234-6883
MAY 0
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr.,and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
DOCKET NO. 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this --1 ~k~ day of /~ ~
,2001, upon consideration of the
Petition for Leave to Withdraw, it is hereby ORDERED that such Petition is GRANTED.
Plaintiffs' counsel, R.J. Marzella th Associates, P.C., may withdraw as counsel on behalf of
the Plaintiffs by filing the appropriate preacipe with the Prothonotary of Cumberland
County.
So that Plaintiffs may seek alternate counsel, Defendant is hereby ORDERED, for a
period of not less than sixty (60) days from the date of this order, to take no action
requiring a response from Plaintiffs, or otherwise prejudicing Plaintiffs' rights in this
action.
BY THE COURT:
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: Charles W. Marsar, Jr. Esquire
Pennsylvania Supreme Court I.D. No. 88072
3513 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 234-7828
Facsimile: (717) 234-6883
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bart Stuckey, Jr.,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., and
Barbara Sheaffer
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and
BART STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
DOCKET NO. 00-8131
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Dated:
TO:
Prothonotary of Cumberland County
I Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Kindly withdraw my appearance in the above-referenced action.
2001
R.J. Maria & Asso,ciates, P.C.
Charles W,Marsar, Jr., Esqt~.-e.~
Attorney Identification No. 86072
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Charles W. Marsar, Jr., HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Withdrawal of Appearance was served upon all Defendants this 20th day of June,
2001, by way of United States postal service to the address as follows:
D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire
Flanagan and Benner
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
R.J. MARZELLA & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Charles W.---7'Marsar, Jr.'
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor
by and through BART STUCKEY,
SR., his parent and natural
guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and
natural guardian, and BART
STUCKEY, SR., individually,
and BARBARA SHEAFFER,
individually,
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN,
Defendant
#10
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CLrMBERLkND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-8131 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
18,
appeared pro se,
McCall, Esquire.
IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
At a pretrial conference held Wednesday, June
2003, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido, Plaintiffs
and present for the Defendant was Brian A.
This is a vehicle accident in which Plaintiffs'
child was riding his bike and struck by Defendant's vehicle.
Plaintiffs' child has since passed away from unrelated causes.
Plaintiffs are proceeding pro se and have not filed a pretrial
memorandum. They have expressed a desire to obtain counsel. We
have agreed to continue this case. The parties are directed to
relist the case when it is at issue.
Plaintiffs have been advised that they must
comply with the rules of court if they intend to proceed pro se.
They must file their pretrial memoranda and identify any witness
that they intend to call or exhibits that they intend to present
Failure to do so may very well result in
at the time of trial.
sanctions.
~"
Edward E. Guido, J.
Bart Stuckey, Sr.
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Flanagan and Associates
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Attorney for Defendant
Court Administrator
srs
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 Attorneys for Defendant
(717) 397-9~.~.~.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parem
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parem and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY / WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of D. Holbrook Duer, Esquire and enter the appearance
of Brian A. McCall, Esquire on behalf of Defendant, Shen Brennan. All papers may be served
on Flanagan and Associates, 150 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
FLANAGAN AND DUER
BY~ook Duet, Esquire'-
I.D. No.: 57324
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9d~.q
FLANAGAN AND ASSOCIATES
.... ~~ ~30 '
150 East Chestnut S~eet
~ncaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9~
Dated:
Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day I served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing
document, upon the following and in the manner indicated below.
Service was made by First Class Mail, addressed as follows:
Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
FLANAGAN AND ASSOCIATES
Bfia~ A'~ l~IcCall, EsOtu~r'e~ x'~
1UD ..~B!~.: 83030
150 East Chesmut S~eet
Lanc~mr, PA 176~
(717) 397-9ddd
A~omeys for Defend~t
Dated:
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PNCrfFDNOTARY OF ~RLAhD COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one)
( X ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
( ) for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OFCASE
(entire caption mu-'· be stated in full)
BART STUCKEY, JR., minor by and through
BART STUCKEY, SR. his pareht and natural2 (X)
guardian, and BARBARA SHEAFFER, his parent
and natural guardian, and BART STUCKEY, SR., ( )
individually, and BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually(
)
(Plaintiff)
(check one)
Civil Action - Law
Appeal from Arbitration
(other)
vs.
SHEN BRENNAN
( Defendant )
2/11/03.
The trial list will be called on
and
April 28, 2003
Trials ccrrmence on
April 9, 2003
Pretrials will be held on
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
00 8131
No. Civil 19
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Tndicate trial counsel for other Dartie~ if known:
Barbara Sheaffer and Bart Stuckey,
This case is ready for trial.
Sr. (pro Se)
Print ~ Brian A. McCall
Defendant, SHEN BRENNAN
Attorney for:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., indiviually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BRIAN A. MCCALL, hereby certify that I have tlfis day served the foregoing Praecipe For Listing Case
For Trial on the following person and in the manner indicated below:
Service by first class mail as follows:
Bart Stuckey, Sr.,
6049 Linglestown Road
Linglestown, PA 17112
Barbara Sheaffer
23 South St. Johns Road,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
FLANAGAN AND ASSOCIATES
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-94-!,4
Attorneys for Defendant
Bart Stuckey, Jr., minor by and through Bart
Stuckey, Sr., his parent and natural guardian, and
Barbara Sheaffer, his parent and natural guardian,
and Bart Stuckey, Sr., individually, and Barbara
Sheaffer, individually
V
Shen Brerman
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-8131 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, April 1, 2003, counsel having failed to call the above case for trial,
the case is stricken from the April 28, 2003 trial term. Counsel is directed to relist the case when
ready.
By the Court,
Bart Star, kc],, S~., Pat, Se
Barbara Sheaffer, Pro Se
For the Plaimiff
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
For the Defendant
Court Administrator
ld
TO Th~ PHDTHCN~TARy OF ~ COUNTY
Please list the following case:
( Check one)
( X ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
for trial without a jury.
( )
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption ~-' be stated in
BART STUCKEY, JR., minor by and through
BART STUCKEY, SR. his pareht and natural2 (X)
guardian, and BARBARA SHEAFFER, his parent
and natural guardian, and BART STUCKEY, SR., ( )
individually, and BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually(
)
SHEN BRENNAN
( Plaintiff
VS.
( check one)
Civil Action - Law
~peal fro~ Arbitration
( De feadan t )
VS.
(other)
6/10/03'
The trial list will be called on
and
7/7/03
Trials commence cn
6/18/03
Pretrials will be held on
(Briefs are due 5 days before pre,rials.)
(Tke perry listing thfs case for trial
provide forthwith a ccpy of the praecipe to
all counsel, p~suan~ to lcca! Rule 214.1.
00 8131
Civil 19
Indicate the attorney wPm will try case for tb~ party who files this praecipe:
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Tndicate trial counsel for other F~artie~ if kncwn:
Barbara Sheaffer and Bart
This case is ready for trial.
Stuckey, sr. (pro Se)
Signed: ~
~ BRIAN--A. ~cCALL, ESQ.
Print ~ ....
Defendant, SHEN BRE'NNAN
A~ torney for:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., indiviually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BRIAN A. MCCALL, hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing Praecipe For Listing Case
For Trial on the following person and in the manner indicated below:
Service by first class mail as follows:
Bart Stuckey, Sr., Barbara Sheaffer
6049 Linglestown Road 23 South St. Johns Road,
Linglestown, PA 17112 Camp Hill, PA 17011
FLANAGAN AND ASSOCIATES
Lancaster, PA 17602 ~
(717) 397-9444
Attomeys for Defendant
Bart Stuckey, Jr., minor by and through Bart
Stuckey, Sr., his parent and natural guardian, and
Barbara Sheaffer, his parent and natural guardian,
and Bart Stuckey, Sr., individually, and Barbara
Sheaffer, individually
V
Shen Brerman
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 00-8131 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, April 1, 2003, counsel having failed to call the above case for trial,
the CaS6 is's~ken from the April 28, 2003 trial term. Counsel is directed to relist the case when
ready: :
By the Court,
Bart Stuckey, Sr., Pro Se
Barbara Sheaffer, Pro Se
For the Plaintiff ~
Brian. A. McCall, Esquire
For the Defendant
Court Adn~'~fil'strator
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FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
I.D, No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 39%9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, SATISFY, & DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued with prejudice and costs paid.
Bart Stuckey, Sr. (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, Pa 17025
fx(~jj,ga~. McCa'IL Esquire (date)
Attorneys for Billman
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Barbara Sheaffer (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
377 Pine Oak Lane
Carlisle, Pa 17013
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, SATISFY, & DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued with prejudice and costs paid.
Bart Stuckey, Sr. ~ (date~
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, Pa 17025
I~LANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Attorneys for Billman
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 39%9444
(date)
Barbara Sheaffer (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
377 Pine Oak Lane
Carlisle, Pa 17013
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
BY: Brian A. McCall, Esquire
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chesmut SU'eet
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorneys for Defendant
Shen Brennan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BART STUCKEY, JR., a minor by and
through BART STUCKEY, SR., his parent
and natural guardian, and BARBARA
SHEAFFER, his parent and natural guardian,
and BART STUCKEY, SR., individually, and
BARBARA SHEAFFER, individually
Plaintiffs
SHEN BRENNAN
Defendant
No.: 00-8131
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, SATIS~, & DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter settled, ended, discontinued with prejudice and costs paid.
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
Bart Stuckey, Sr. (date)
Individually and as Parent and Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, Pa 17025
Barbara Sheaffer //// (date)
Individually and as Paref(t~hnd Natural
Guardian of Bart Stuckey Jr.
377 Pine Oak Lane
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Brian A. McCall, Esquire
Attorneys for Billman
I.D. No. 83030
150 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
(date)
DISCONTINUANCE CERTIFICATE
AND NOW, _
Date:
suit has been marked as above directed.
Prothonotary
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Brian A. McCall, Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a tree and correct
copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle, Satisfy, and Discontinue on the following person(s) and in
the manner indicated below:
By United States, First-Class Mail, Postage Pre-Paid, addressed as follows:
Barbara Sheaffer
377 Pine Oak Lane
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Bart Stuckey, Sr.
141 South Enola Drive
Enola, PA 17025
FLANAGAN and ASSOCIATES
By:,
[,fi?B~n A. McC~ire
~50 East Chesmut
L~caster, PA 17602
(717) 397-9444
Attorney for Defender
Shen Bre~
Date: