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DONALD M. DESSEYN, ESQUIRE
Berlon & Timmel
4999 Louise Drive, Suite 103
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 791-0400
AttorneyLD. # 69179
ATTORNEY FORPLAlNTWF
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
PO Box 145496
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-5496
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 00- J>3JI Co;( ~
DARLA HARTNETT
809 A West Fairfield Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Defendant
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NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint is 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
with only such further notice to you as may be required by law for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money,
property, or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, OR W 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, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone Number (717) 249-3166
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte.
Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de l'a
escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objectiones alas demandas en contra de
su persona.
Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte
tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted,sin previa
aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido
en la peticionde demanda.
Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus
propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO 1NMED1ATAMENTE. S1 NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0, SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERV1CIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OF1C1NA CUYA D1RECC10N SE
ENCUENTRA ESCR1TA ABAJO PARA AVER1GUAR DONDE SU PUEDE CONSEGUIR
AS1STENC1A LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone Number (717) 249-3166
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Berlon & Timmel
. 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 103
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 791-0400
Attorney I.D. # 69179
ATTORNEYFORPLAThIT~F
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
THE CINClNNATI INSURANCE CO.
PO Box 145496
Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-5496
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
NO. ov- 4331 Ct:x.1 ..,-~
DARLA HARTNETT
809 A West Fairfield Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Complaint of The Cincinnati Insurance, Company by and through its counsel, Donald
M. Desseyn, Esqmre, respectfully represents as follows:
1. Plaintiff, The Cincinnati InsuraIlce Company, is a corporation licensed to sell insurance
within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business address of
PO Box 145496, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-5496 and regularly conducts business in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. At all times pertinent hereto, The Cincinnati
Insurance Company was the property insurer for Harikrishma Upadhyaya for property
located at 809 B Fairview Avenue, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
2. Defendant, DarIa Hartnett (herein "Defendant"), is an adult individual who at all times
relevant herein was, residing at809 B Fairview Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; and,
presently resides at 809 A West Fairfield Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
3. On or about September 15, 1999, Defendant was the tenant occupying the subject
residence located at 809 B Fairview Avenue, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
4. On or about September 15, 1999, Defendant negligently left a cooking pan or other such
item on the stove located within the kitchen of the subject residence with the stove burner
in the on position.
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Thereafter, the contents of the pan ignited and proceeded to ignite the kitchen
cabinets and/or other items within the kitchen, .
6. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligent acts, Harikrishna G. .
Upadhyaya incurred losses amounting to $9,259.10.
7. Prior to said incident, Plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, had issued a
policy of insurance to Harikrishria Upadhyaya. Pursuant to the terms of said
insurance policy, Plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, paid to or on
behalf of its insured, Harikrishna Upadhyaya, the sum of $9,009.10, which was
paid on or about December 13, 1999, ,for damages resulting from Defendant's
negligent acts.
8. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of said policy and by reason of the payment
indicated above by Plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company is subrogated to
the rights of its insured, Harikrishna G. Upadhyaya and against Defendant to the
extent of $9,009.10. A true and correct copy of the Sworn Statement in Proof of
Loss dated December 14, 1999, is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and
marked as Exhibit "A".
9. As a result of the averments contained in paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above,
Defendant is liable to Plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, in the amount
of$9,009.10.
10. Plaintiffs damages are within the applicable limits of arbitration in Cumberland
County.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, demands judgment against
the Defendant in the amount of $9,009.10 plus costs and interest as provided by law and its costs
expended herein.
Respectfully submitted,
BERLON & TIMMEL
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Donald " seyn, quire
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VERIFICATION
I, Donald R. Robinson, Jr., a representative of The Cincinnati Insurance Company, verify that I
am authorized to execute this Verification and verify that the facts set forth in the' foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, This
statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 11- 7 - t::>t:1
Name:
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Donald R. Robinson, Jr.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2000-08331 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO THE
VS
HARTNETT DARLA
KENNETH GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
HARTNETT DARLA
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0019:15 HOURS, on the 30th day of November, 2000
at 809 A WEST FAIRFIELD ST
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
by handing to
DARLA HARTNETT
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18,00
6,20
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10.00
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34.20
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R. Thomas Kli'ne
12/01/2000
THE CINCINNATTI INSURANCE CO
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Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
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DONALD M. DESSEYN, ESQUIRE
4999 Louise Drive, Suite 103
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717)791-0400
AttomeyLD. # 69179
ATTORNEY FORPLAlNTWF
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-08331
DARLA HARTNETT
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter judgment in favor of The Cincinnati Insurance Company and against the
Defendant, DarIa Hartnett, in the amount of $9009.10, together with costs and
expenses.
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 237.1, I certify that a Notice of Intent to Enter Default Judgment
was mailed to the Defendant, DarIa Hartnett on April 2, 2001. (Copy attached hereto as Exhibit
"A").
Date: 7///1.i"W1
BY:~
Donald esseyn, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2000-08331
DARLA HARTNETT
Defendant
To: DarlaHartnett
809 A West Fairfield Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Date of Notice: ~//'p~ ;?&JI
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE, PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY, AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOu. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF TIllS NOTICE,
A TIJDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING, AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER/IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TALE
THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONC:&.-'IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND
OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone Number (717) 249-3166
BY:~~
' Dona! . esseyn, Esquire
4999 Louise Drive, Suite 103
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 791-0400
Attorney l.D, # 69179
Attorney for Plaintiff
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