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MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
PLAINTTIFF,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000 - ~l{35" CIVILTERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR A WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO CURTIS R. LONG, PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff and issue a Writ of Summons against the defendants,
Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab. Please direct the Sheriff to serve the defendants as follows:
CHARLES W. STAAB
MELANIE S. STAAB
12 WEST MAIN STREET
NEW KINGSTON, PA 17072
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, Me IGHT & HUGHES
By:
Date: December 4, 2000
Marcu A. McKnight, ill, Esquire
60 WestPotnfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353 - Supreme Court LD. No: 25476
To: CHARLES W. STAAB and MELANIE S. STAAUB
You are hereby notified that Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., the plaintiff, bas commenced an action against you
which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
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MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
PLAINTTIFF,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2000-$435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR REISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO CURTIS R. LONG, PROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue a Writ of Summons against the defendants, Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab. Please
direct the Sheriff to serve the defendants as follows:
CHARLES W. STAAB
MELANIE M. STAAB
1732 WARRIORS ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
By:
Date: January 5, 2001
Marc A. McKnight, Ill, Esquire
60 WestPomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353 - Supreme Court LD. No: 25476
To: CHARLES W. STAAB and MELANIE S. STAAUB
You are hereby notified that Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., the plaintiff, has commenced an action against yon
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2000-08435 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTSHALL MERLE 0 JR
VS
STAAB CHARLES W ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
STAAB CHARLES W
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ALLEGHENY
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS/REISSUED
County, Pennsylvania, to
On January
26th , 2001 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ALLEGHENY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
DEP. ALLEGHENY
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9.00
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01/26/2001
IRWIN, MCKNIGHT
R. Thomas Kl ne
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& HUGHES
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CASE NO: 2000-08435 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTSHALL MERLE 0 JR
VS
STAAB CHARLES W ET AL
R. Thomas ICline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
STAAB MELANIE S
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ALLEGHENY
County, pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On January
25th , 2001 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ALLEGHENY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
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01/25/2001
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2000-08435 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTSHALL MERLE 0 JR
VS
STAAB CHARLES W ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry fOT the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
STAAB CHARLES W
but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
WRIT OF SUMMONS
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, STAAB CHARLES W
DEFENDANT NO LONGER RESIDES AT ADDRESS STATED,
LIVING IN ALLEGHENY CO.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
NOT FOUND RETURN
Surcharge
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
IRWIN, MCKNIGHT & HUGHES
01/26/2001
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2000-08435 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GUTSHALL MERLE 0 JR
VS
STAAB CHARLES W ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named defendant, DEFENDANT
STAAB MELANIE S
but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
WRIT OF SUMMONS
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, STAAB MELANIE S
DEFENDANT NO LONGER RESIDES AT ADDRESS STATED
LIVING IN ALLEGHENY CO.
Sheriff's Costs:
NOT FOUND RETURN
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
IRWIN, MCKNIGHT & HUGHES
01/26/2001
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUSTHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Robert A. Lerman, Esquire and Michael B. Scheib, Esquire of
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, as attomeys for the Defendants, Charles W. Staab
and Melanie S. Staab, in the above-captioned matter and mark the docket accordingly.
BY
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Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
MERLE O. GUSTHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ day of ~ ,2001,I,RobertA.Lerman,
a member of the firm of GlUFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of the Praecipe for Entry of Appearance as indicated
below, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(counsel for Plaintiff)
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Robert A. Lerm
Supreme Court ID No.
Attomey for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717)757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., Plaintiff, to file a Complaint
within twenty (20) days from the date of the service of this Rule or suffer Judgment
non-pros.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
BY
Mi hael B. Scheib, I.D. No. 63868
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
NOW, ):'d
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this I (t day of ~ ' 2001, I, Robert A.
Lerman, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Praecipe to Rule
Plaintiff to File a Complaint as indicated below, addressed to the party or attorney of
record as follows:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
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Supreme Court ID No. 63868
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W . STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this _I Lo...J.h day Of~, 2001, I, Michael
B. Scheib, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the
Interrogatories/Request for Production of Documents of Defendants to Plaintiff via
First-Class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & ALKINS
By1!t
Michael B. Scheib
Supreme Court ID No. 63868
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ss
COUNTY OF YORK
I, Michael B. Schieb, served a Rule to File Complaint upon Plaintiff's counsel.
The Rule was served by Certified Mail, return receipt requested. Attached is the
return receipt card for this Rule. As per the return receipt card, Plaintiff's counsel
(Marcus A. McKnight, Esq) was served with the Rule to File Complaint on February
23, 2001.
Mic ael B. Scheib, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants Staab
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this IS';{- day
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My Commission Expires Oct. 23, 2004
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MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2000-8435
vs.
CHARLES w. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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PENNSYL VANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this J 61 day of1i~~01 I, Michael B. Scheib, Esquire,
a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS,
hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Affidavit of Service, by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
,
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(counsel for Plaintiff)
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By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SO MOS J'NS
MIC . SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court J.D. #63868
Attorney for Defendants Staab
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant, Duane Edward Kough certifies that:
(l) a notice of intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which
the subpoenas are sought to be served, or the twenty (20) day period has been waived by
opposing counsel.
(2) a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
certificate,
(3) no objections to the subpoenas have been received, and
(4) the subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
Date:
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to the notice f i tent to serve the subpoenas.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Merle O. Gutshall, Jr.
c/o Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
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Michael . Scheib, squire
Attorney for Defendants
Supreme Court I.D. #63868
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone: (717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS CHARLES W. STAAB
AND MELANIE S. STAAB TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Come now, Defendants, Charles W. and Melanie S. Staab, by and through
their attorneys, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, and Michael B.
Scheib, in response to the allegations in Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 1 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
2. Denied. The correct address for Charles and Melanie Staab is 1732
Warriors Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 4 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
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was driving the vehicle which was owned by she and Charles Staab. It is further
admitted that the vehicles came into contact with one another. The remaining
allegations are denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 5 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 6 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 7 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 8 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied
and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
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and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
10. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response
is required. Furthermore, after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 10 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are
denied and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
11. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response
is required. Melanie Staab, however, was not acting as the agent for her husband,
Charles Staab.
12. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response
is required. It is specifically denied that the Defendant was negligent, careless and
reckless in that she was:
a. traveling too fast for conditions;
b. was unable to control her vehicle while driving on a state
highway;
c. failure to pay attention to the traffic in front of her and failure to
pay attention to the plaintiff's vehicle which was stopped in a
line of traffic in front of her;
d. following too closely to the vehicle of the plaintiff and unable to
avoid the collision;
e. failure to warn the plaintiff of the collision by sounding her horn;
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indifference to the risk to the plaintiff;
g. failure to adequately control her vehicle;
h. failure to properly apply her brakes in order to avoid striking
plaintiff's vehicle; and
i. failure to bring her vehicle to a safe stop.
On the contrary, at all times relevant Defendant acted in a lawful, careful, safe and
prudent manner with due as required by the circumstances.
13. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response
is required.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 14 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are
denied and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 15 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are
denied and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are
denied and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
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without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations set forth in paragraph no. 17 of Plaintiff's Complaint and same are
denied and strict proof thereof is hereby demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab,
respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment in their favor and
against Plaintiffs, together with the cost of this lawsuit.
By way of further defense.
NEW MAHER
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of Defendants' Answer with New Matter are
incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.
19. Melanie Staab was not the agent, employee or servant of Charles
Staab.
20. There is no agency relationship between Charles and Melanie Staab.
21 . Melanie Staab is the wife of Charles Staab.
22. Melanie Staab and Charles Staab were the owners of the vehicle that
was involved in the accident.
23. Melanie Staab had permission to operate this vehicle.
24. Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were caused by acts or omissions which
were caused by third persons over whom Defendants had no control.
25. Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were caused by events which either pre-
dated or post-dated the motor vehicle accident which is the subject of this lawsuit.
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Financial Responsibility Law.
27. Plaintiff had suffered a prior injury to his neck.
28. Plaintiff had suffered a prior injury to his back.
29. Any injury which Plaintiff suffered was an aggravation of a pre-existing
condition.
30. Plaintiff has not suffered any out-of-pocket expenses.
31. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief
is granted.
32. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
33. Any claim for an intentional tort is barred by the applicable statute of
limitations.
34. Any claim for punitive damages is barred by the applicable statute of
limitations.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter
judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs, together with the cost of this lawsuit.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
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MICHA L . SCHEIB;" SQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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I, Charles W. and Melanie S. Staab, hereby verify that the statements made
in the foregoing Answer and New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my personal knowledge or information and belief, as well as
reports, records, conferences and other investigatory material made available to me.
To the extent that the foregoing contains averments which are inconsistent in fact,
I verify that my knowledge or information is sufficient to form a belief that one or
more of them is true, although I am currently unable, after reasonable investigation,
to ascertain which of the inconsistent averments are true.
To the extent that the foregoing contains legal conclusions or opinions, I
hereby state that my Verification is made upon the advice of counsel, upon whom I
have relied in the filing this document.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904
related to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this ~ of +=rr V~ , 2001, I, Michael B. Scheib, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS,
hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Answer and New Matter by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & CALKINS
BY:
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Attorney I.D. No. 63868
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
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PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
2000-8435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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, order and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the court without further 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, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our
office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the
court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
2000-8435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 26th day of March, 2001 comes the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., by
and through his attorneys, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and makes the following Complaint
against the defendants, Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab:
l.
The plaintiff is Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., an adult individual residing at 54 South 34th
Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 170 II.
2.
The defendants are Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab, adult individuals residing at
12 West Main Street, New Kingston, Pennsylvania, 17072.
3.
On Friday, December 11, 1998, the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., at 2:00 p.m. in the
afternoon, was traveling westbound on the Carlisle Pike, also known as U.S. Route 11, located in
Hampden Township. The plaintiff was driving a 1995 Ford Ranger automobile.
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Due to traffic in front of him, the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., stopped in a line of
traffic facing westbound just beyond the intersection of Conodoguinet Avenue.
5.
Without any warning, a 1994 Ford Victoria driven by the defendant, Melanie S. Staab,
and owned by both defendants, Charles W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab, approached the plaintiffs
vehicle from behind and struck the rear of plaintiffs Ford Ranger.
6.
The impact of being struck from behind caused the plaintiffs vehicle to strike the rear of
the vehicle immediately in front of him. Said vehicle was a 1995 Buick owned and operated by
JoAnn L. Zuber.
7.
The vehicle driven by the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., had no opportunity to avoid
being struck from behind since his vehicle was stopped in a line of traffic.
8.
The impact of the collisions between the defendants' vehicle and the stopped vehicle of
the plaintiff, and the vehicle in front of the plaintiff, caused injuries to the plaintiff, Merle O.
Gutshall, Jr.
9.
The impact of the collision caused serious and permanent injuries to the plaintiff, Merle
O. Gutshall, Jr, They include injuries to his head, face, teeth, neck and back.
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The accident and injuries sustained by plaintiff was caused by the negligent, careless and
reckless actions of the defendant, Melanie S. Staab.
II.
The defendant, Melanie S. Staab, was acting as agent for the defendant, Charles W.
Staab, and he is therefore responsible for the damages sustained by the plaintiff.
12.
Defendant's conduct was negligent, careless and reckless and with disregard and
indifference to the rights and wellbeing of others and the plaintiff in that she was:
a. traveling too fast for conditions;
b. was unable to control her vehicle while driving on a state highway;
c. Failure to pay attention to the traffic in front of her and failure to pay attention
to the plaintiffs vehicle which was stopped in a line of traffic in front of her;
d. Following too closely to the vehicle of the plaintiff and unable to avoid
the collision;
e. Failure to wam the plaintiff of the collision by sounding her horn;
f. Operating her vehicle in a careless manner and with reckless indifference
to the risk to the plaintiff;
g. Failure to adequately control her vehicle;
h. Failure to properly apply her brakes in order to avoid striking plaintiff's
vehicle; and
1. Failure to bring her vehicle to a safe stop.
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The negligent actions of the defendant, Melanie S. Staab, are the proximate cause of the
injuries to the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr.
14.
The plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., lost wages due to the injuries he sustained in the
accident.
15.
The plaintiff, MerleO. Gutshall, Jr., seeks compeusation for the pain and suffering,
emotional distress, embarrassment and loss oflife's pleasures since the date of the accident as
well as compensation for future losses he will incur in these areas.
16.
The plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., seeks compensation for the medical expenses which
he has occurred and may incur in the future to treat his injuries.
17.
The plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., seeks compensation for the permanent injuries which
he has sustained.
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WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., seek damages from the defendants, Charles
W. Staab and Melanie S. Staab, in the amount in excess of Twenty Five Thousand and no/IOO
($25,000.00) Dollars with interest as permitted by law and the costs of this litigation.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, MC
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By: Marcus A. McKnigh m, squire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 25476
Attorney for plaintiff
Date: March 26, 2001
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF
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v.
2000-8435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Complaint was
served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States
mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date referenced below and
addressed as follows:
Michael B. Scheib, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
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2000-8435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, this 24th day of September 2001, comes the Plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall,
Jr., by his attorneys, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and makes the following Answer to New
Matter of the Defendants:
18.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph one (1) through seventeen (17) of the
Complaint are incorporated by reference in Answer to paragraph eighteen (18) of the New Matter
of the Defendants.
19.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph nineteen (19) of the New Matter are within
the exclusive control of the Defendants. They are therefore denied and proof thereof is demanded
20.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty (20) of the New Matter are within
the sole possession of the Defendants. They are therefore denied and proof thereof is demanded.
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The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty one (21) of the New Matter are
admitted.
22.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty two (22) of the New Matter are
admitted.
23.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty three (23) of the New Matter are
within the sole knowledge of the Defendants. They are therefore denied and proof thereof is
demanded.
24.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty four (24) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the plaintiff was stopped in a line of traffic when he was
struck by the Defendant, Melanie Staab, from behind. The negligence of the Defendants is the
sole and proximate cause of the collision in this case.
25.
The averments offact contained in paragraph Twenty Four (24) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the Plaintiff's injuries were not caused by any prior accident
or incidents, nor have any such events occurred after the collision caused by negligence of the
Defendants which is the subject of this legal action.
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The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty six (26) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the Plaintiff had full tort coverage and the Defendants
remain responsible for all the damages sustained by the Plaintiff.
27.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty seven (27) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the only neck injury sustained by the plaintiff was caused
by the collision in this case.
28.
The averments offact contained in paragraph twenty eight (28) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the only back injury sustained by the Plaintiff was caused
by the collision in this case.
29.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph twenty nine (29) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the plaintiff did not have any pre-existing injuries. His
injuries were solely caused by the negligence of the Defendants which resulted in the collision.
30.
The averments offact contained in paragraph thirty (30) of the New Matter are
specifically denied. On the contrary, the Plaintiff has sustained out of pocket expenses or may do
so in the future with regard to the treatment of his injuries.
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The averments offact contained in paragraph thirty one (31) of the New Matter are
Conclusions of Law to which no response is required. They are therefore denied.
32.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph thirty two (32) of the New Matter are
Conclusions of Law to which no response is required. They are therefore denied.
33.
The averments offact contained in paragraph thirty three (33) of the New Matter are
Conclusions of Law to which no response is required. They are therefore denied.
34.
The averments of fact contained in paragraph thirty four (34) of the New Matter are
Conclusions of Law to which no response is required. They are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Merle O. Gutshall, Jr., seeks damages from the
Defendants, Charles Staab and Melanie S. Staab, in the amount in excess of Twenty-Five
Thousand and nolI 00 ($25,000.00) Dollars with interest as permitted by law and the costs of this
litigation.
Respectfully submitted,
By: i t,
60 West Pomfr Street
Carlisle, Pennsylv' 13
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court J.D. No. 25476
Date: September 25,2001 Attorney for Plaintiff
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The foregoing Answer to New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
Answer and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date:September 24 ,2001
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
2000-8435 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Answer to
New Matter was served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in
the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date
referenced below and addressed as follows:
Michael Scheib, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
1I0 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & UGHES
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(l) a notice of intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which
the subpoenas are sought to be served, or the twenty (20) day period has been waived by
opposing counsel.
(2) a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
certificate,
(3) no objections to the subpoenas have been received, and
(4) the subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to the notice of intent to serve the subpoenas.
Date: I~ k 1M
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Att6mey for Defendants Staab
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GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
STAAB & STAAB
No. 2000 8435
TO: MARCUS MCKNIGHT
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: 04/27/01
MICHAEL B SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YORK, PA 17402
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3590
By: Angelique Cianci
Enc(s): Copy of subpoena(s)
Counsel return card
File #: M274494
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No, 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Central PA Oral & Maxillofacial Suroeons, 220 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 5, Mechanicsburo,
PA 17055
Within twenty (20) days after service of this Subpoena. you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Anv office notes, reoorts, records, memoranda, corresoondences to and from attorneys, insurance
comoanies and other ohvsicians, diaonostic tests and/or reoorts, consultation reoorts, x-rays. orooress
notes, hosoital records, nurses notes. admissions and discharoe summaries and records and reoorts of
examinations and any other medical records of any kind since December 1993 oertainino to Merle O.
Gutshall. Jr.. 54 South 39th Street. CamoHiII. PA 17011: Social Security No. 160-30-3239. Date Of
Birth: January 19. 1931.
at 110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
You may deliver or mail iegible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above,
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Michael B, Scheib, Esouire
GRIFFITH. STRICKLER. lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
63868
Defendant Charles Wand Melanie S, Staab
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
DATE I)f" ',1
BY THE COURT:
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Seal of Court
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CENTRAL PA ORAL & MAXILLO
**SEE SUBPOENA**
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31
SSAN: 160303239
ORIGINAL X-RAYS 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) :
RECORDS
X-RAYS
PATIENT BILLING
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Author1zed signature for
CENTRAL PA ORAL & MAXILLO
Date
CUMBERLAND
M274494-01
*** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE ***
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLt O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Craia W Fultz, M.D.. OrthopaediC Suraeons of Central PA LId.. 99 November Drive. Camp Hill,
PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this Subooeoa you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Anv office notes, reports, records, memoranaa correspondences to and from attornevs, insurance
companies and other phvsicians, diaanostlc tests and/or reports. consultation reports, x-ravs, proaress
notes. hospital records, nurses notes, admissions and discharae summaries and records and reports of
examinations andanv other medical records of any kind since December 1993 pertainina to Merle O.
Gutshall. Jr.. 54 South 39th Street. Camp Hill, PA 17011: Social Security No. 160-30-3239. Date Of
Birth: January 19. 1931.
at 110 South Northern Wav, York, PA 17402
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance. to the party making this request at the address listed above,
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Michae,l B, Scheib. Esauire
GRIFFITH. STRICKLER. lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Wav York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
63868
Defendant Charles Wand Melanie S, Staab
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
DATE:
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BY THE COURT:
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GU;SHALL, JR
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No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR CRAIG FULTZ
USEE SUBPOENA**
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31
SSAN: 160303239
ORIGINAL X-RAYS 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 knowl€dge, 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) :
RECORDS
PATIENT BILLING
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
X-RAYS
Date
Author1zed s1gnature for
DR CRAIG FULTZ
CUMBERLAND
M274494-02
*** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE ***
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE 9. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Maanetic Imaaina Center, 4665 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenly (20) days after service of this Sub!,oena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Anv office notes, reports, records, memoranda, correspondences to and from attorneys, insurance
companies and other physicians. diaQnostic tests and/or reports, consultation reports, x-raYs, prOQress
notes, hospital records, nurses notes, admissions and discharQe summaries and records and reports of
examinations and any other medical records Of any kind since December 1993 pertaininQ to Merle O.
Gutshall. Jr.. 54 South 39th Street. Camp Hill. PA 17011: Social Security No. 160-30-3239. Date Of
Birth: January 19. 1931.
at 110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above,
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TE~EPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
Michael B. Scheib, ESQuire
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER. LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
63868
Defendant Charles Wand Meianie S, Staab
DATE:
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BY THE COURT:
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Prothonotary / Clerk, Civil Division
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: MAGNETIC IMAG CTR
**SEE SUBPOENA**
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31 '
SSAN: 160303239
ORIGINAL X-RAYS 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 know~edge, 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) :
RECORDS
X-RAYS
PATIENT BILLING
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Date
Authorized s1gnature for
MAGNETIC IMAG CTR
CUMBERLAND
M274494-03
*** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE ***
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE 9. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT to RULE 4009.22
To: Todd L. Samuels, M,D.. Neuroloay Center, P,C.. 890 Poplar Church Road. Ste.. 107, Camp Hill,
PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
followln9 documents or things:
Any office notes, reports, records, memoranda, correspondences to and from attorneys, insurance
companies and other physicians, diaanostic tests and/or reports, consultation reports, x-ravs, proaress
notes, hospital records, nurses notes, admissions and discharae summaries and records and reports of
examinations and any other medical records of any kind since December 1993 pertainina to Merle O.
Gutshall. Jr.. 54 South 39th Street. Camp Hill. PA 17011: Social Security No. 160-30-3239. Date Of
Birth: Januarv 19.1931.
at 110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
You may deliyer or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above,
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME:,
ADDRESS:
Michael B, Scheib, Esauire
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER. lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
63868
Defendant Charles Wand Melanie S, Staab
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
DATE: _{lot"" ~ \
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GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR TODD SA\lUELS
**SEE SUBPOENA**
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31
SSAN: 160303239
ORIGINAL X-RAYS REQUESTED
CERUl<'lliD PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
RECORDS ARE A1TACHED HERETO: I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowl~dge, 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) :
RECORDS
PATIENT BILLING
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
X-RAYS
Date
Author1zed s1gnature for
DR TODD SAMUELS
CUMBERLAND
M274494-04
*** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE ***
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. G'LiTSHALL, JR.,
. Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To Joseph A, Torchia, M.D.. 207 House Avenue. Suite 101, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenty (2Q) days after service of this Subpoena. you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Anv office not<'!s, reports, records, memoranda, correspondences to and from attomevs, insurance
companies and other phvsicians, diaQnostic tests and/or reports, consultation reoorts. x-revs. orOQress
notes. hospital records, nurses notes, admissions,artd discharQe summaries and records and reports of
examinations and anv other medical records of anv kind since, December 1993 oertaininQ to Merle O.
Gutshall. Jr.. 54 South 39th Street. Camo Hill. PA 17011: Social Security No. 160-30-3239. Date Of
Birth: January 19. 1931. '
at 110 South Northern Wav, York, PA 17402
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena;
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above,
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
Michael B. Scheib, ESQuire
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, lERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Wav, York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
63868
Defendant Charles Wand Melanie S, Staab
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No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR JOSEPH TORCHIA
**SEE SUBPOENA**
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31
SSAN: 160303239
ORIGINAL X-RAYS 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 knowl~dge, 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) :
RECORDS
PATIENT BILLING
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
X-RAYS
Date
Author1zed signature for
DR JOSEPH TORCHIA
CUMBERLAND
M274494-05
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PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
~ERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thiSa.O day of June, 2001, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of
the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify
that I have this date served the Notice Of Deposition by United States Mail, addressed
to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
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Civil Action - Law
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CHARLES W. STAAB and
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Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AND NOW, this J,Lo +hday of June, 2001, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of
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CHARLES W. STAAB and
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Defendants
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AND NOW, this J ~ day of July, 2001, I, Michael B. Scheib, a member of
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Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
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Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3D~ day of Quq wet, 2001, I, Michael B. Scheib, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS,
hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Defendants Answers to
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Marcus A. McKnight, Esquire
West Pomfret Professional Building
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Carlisle, PA 17013-3222
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Vs.
NO. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
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 MICHAEL B SCHEIB, 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: 10/04/01
MICHAEL B SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YORK, PA 17402
717-757-7602
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 335-3590
By: Angelique Cianci
File #: M279114
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
STAAB & STAAB
No. 2000 8435
TO: MARCUS MCKNIGHT
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: 09/13/01
MICHAEL B SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
110 S NORTHERN WAY
YORK, PA 17402
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3590
By: Angelique Cianci
Enc(s): Copy of subpoena(s)
Counsel return card
File #: M279114
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CXJ!.M)NWFALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
0JUNl'Y' OF aJMBERIAND
GUTSHALL, JR
VS.
File No.
2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
SUBPOENA TO PRCOUCE DOCl..t1ENTS OR TH I NGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RUlE 4009.22
TO:
DR LONERGAN, 207 HOUSE AVE STE 105, CAMP HILL PA 17011
(Ncrne of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following docunent>l or things:
SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM
at
MEDICAL .LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS~A~~$s'940 DISSTON ST., PHILA., PA
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested ~,
this subpoena, together with the certificate of carpliance, to the party making thE
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonablE
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within t~ent:
(20) days after its serv~ce, the party serving thh ~,ubpoena may seek a court crde,'
c;ml)elling you to carply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLCWING PERSON:
NAME: MTC'H)>'1<:T. R SCHEIB, ESQ
ADDRESS:
110 8 NORTHERN WAY
YORK, FA 17402
215-335-3212
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SUPREI'E COURT I D#
ATTORNEY FOR:
DEFENDANT
BY THE COURT:
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'ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GUTSHALL, JR
Vs.
No. 2000 8435
STAAB & STAAB
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR LONERGAN
ANY AND ALL OFFICE RECORDS, INCLUDING NOTES, CORRESPONDENCE,
MEMORANDA, X-RAY REPORTS, HISTORY NOTES, INDEX CARDS AND ANY OTHER
INFORMATION RELATING TO ANY EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT RENDERED TO:
NAME: MERLE 0 GUTSHALL, JR
ADDRESS: 54 S 39TH ST CAMP HILL PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/19/31
SSAN: 160303239
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 A V AlLABLE: 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) :
RECORDS
PATIENT BILLING
X-RAYS
RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Author1zed signature for
DR LONERGAN
Date
CUMBERLAND
M279114-01
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PENNSYLVANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
The parties, by and through their respective attorneys, hereby agree, consent
and stipulate to the dismissal, with prejudice, of Defendant Charles Staab from this
lawsuit.
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMO, S/& CALKI U
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MICHAEL B. SCHEIB, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court J.D. #63868
Attorney for Defendants Staab
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYL VANIA
MERLE O. GUTSHALL, JR.,
Plaintiff
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 2000-8435
CHARLES W. STAAB and
MELANIE S. STAAB,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please mark the docket in the above captioned matter settled and satisfied.
BY:
DATED: L)<:+o\....t'8 ,2004
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