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LAW OFFICE OF DARRELL C. DETHLEFS
D.ll C. Dethlef."
Michael J. Pyko.h"
Brian K Zellner
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill. PA 17011
Phone: (717) 975-9446
Fax: (717) 975-2309
E-mail: DDethlef.@aoLcom
Web Site: http://wwwJawyersxomJdethlefslawoffice
Lei!ai Assistants
Sherry L. Deckman"
.Licensed PA Title Agents
May 7,2001
Fred H. Hait
Fred Hait and Associates
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-3047
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Hait:
I received the Court Order appointing you as the head arbiter in the above referenced
matter on Thursday, May 3, 2001.
I also received your correspondence requesting dates of availability of myself, and my
client for the purpose of setting up and arbitration.
In light of the ongoing fee dispute that your office and my office is involved in relative to
the Linwood Richardson Workers' Compensation matter. I would ask that you recuse
yourself from sitting on the above referenced panel. I am requesting that you forward the
file back to the Prothonotary for an assignment of a new arbiter. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael J. Pykosh
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Enclosure
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Dissinger & Dissinger
28 North 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
PERSONAL INJURY
FRED H. HAlT
NORA S. GIBSON
TRUDY H McGRAW
MA1N OFf!.~.~
The Wellington
'7 East High Street. Suite 101
CARLISLE. PA 17013.3047
PHONE: (717) 249-4500
FAX: (7171249-2411
5/15/2001
BRANCH OFFICE
M & T BANK BLDG.
14 N. MAIN STREET, SUITE 307
CHAMBERSBURG. PA 17201
PHONE: (717) 263-7344
F-AX: (717) 249.241'
CorreJpond 10 Carlisle office .
Michael J. Pykosh, Esq.
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Pykosh:
I note receipt of your correspondence of 5/7 /01, requesting that I recuse myself from
sitting as an arbitrator in this case.
I have sat as an arbitrator in many cases in which counsel for one or the other of the
litigants was currently involved opposite me in litigation. I do not believe that situation
ever affected my ability to render an impartial decision, nor do I believe that I could not
do so in this case. I have likewise, when representing a party at an arbitration, never
experienced evident partiality when the situation was reversed. Therefore, I see no
reason to delay a hearing in this case. If you feel strongly that I should not sit as an
arbitrator, feel free to take that matter up with the Court.
Fred H. Hait
Cc: Matthew D. Strohm, Esq.
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LAW OFFICE OF DARRELL C. DETHLEFS
j)~rrell C. Detblefs'
Micbael J. Pykosb'
Brian K Zellner
3805 Market Street
Camp Hili. PA l70ll
Phone: (717) 975-9446
Fax: (717) 975-2309
E-mail: DDetlllefs@aoLcom
Web Site: http://www.lawyers.com/dethlefslawoffice
Lt,'!!al Assistants
Sherry L Deckman'
*' Licensed P A Ti tIe Agents
May 25, 2001
Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Buffington v. Alal1asoff
No. 01.276
To the Prothonotary:
Enclosed for filing please find a Rule to Show Cause relative to the above referenced
matter. Please have the original filed and forward the Rule once it has been executed by
the Judge to my attention for service. I have enclosed a self.addressed stamped
envelope.
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Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
DefendanVRespondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, This _ day of
2001, a Rule is issued to show
cause why Fred Hait, Esquire should not be recused as an arbitor with respect to the
above captioned matter.
Rule returnable within
days of service.
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LAW OFFICE OF DARRELL C. DETHLEFS
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licbael J. Pykosb"
,rian K. Zellner
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 975.9446
Fax: (717) 975-2309
E-mail: DDcthlefs@aoLcom
Web Site: http://wwwJawyers.com/dethlefslawoffice
Le1!al Assistants
Sherry L. Deckman"
· Licensed P A Title Agents
May 7, 2001
Fred H. Hait
Fred Hait and Associates
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013.3047
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Hait:
I received the Court Order appointing you as the head arbiter in the above referenced
matter on Thursday, May 3, 2001.
I also received your correspondence requesting dates of availability of myself. and my
client for the purpose of setting up and arbitration.
In light of the ongoing fee dispute that your office and my office is involved in reiative to
the Linwood Richardson Workers' Compensation matter. I would ask that you recuse
yourself from sitting on the above referenced panel. I am requesting that you forward the
file back to the Prothonotary for an assignment of a new arbiter. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael J. Pykosh
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cc: Matthew D. Strohm
Dissinger & Dissinger
28 North 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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WORKERS' COMPENSA liON
PERSONAL INJURY
FRED H. HAlT
NORA $. GIBSON
TRUDY H McGRAW
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The Wellington
17 East High Street. Suite 101
CARLISLE, PA 11013-3047
PHONE: (717) 249-4500
FAX: {7171249.24"
5/15/2001
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M-& T BANK BlOG
14 N. MAIN STREET. SUITE 307
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
PHONE; (717\ 263-7344
fAX: 1717J 249.241'
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Michael J. Pykosh, Esq.
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Pykosh:
I note receipt of your correspondence of 5/7 /01, requesting that I recuse myself from
sitting as an arbitrator in this case.
I have sat as an arbitrator in many cases in which counsel for one or the other of the
litigants was currently involved opposite me in litigation. I do not believe that situation
ever affected my ability to render an impartial decision, nor do I believe that I could not
do so in this case. I have likewise, when representing a party at an arbitration, never
experienced evident partiality when the situation was reversed. Therefore, I see no
reason to delay a hearing in this case. If you feel strongly that I should not sit as an
arbitrator, feel free to take that matter up with the Court.
Cc: Matthew D. Strohm, Esq.
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FRED H _ HAlT
NORA S_ GIBSON
TRUDY H. McGRAW
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The Wellington
'7 East High Street. Suite 101
CARLISLE, PA 17013-3047
PHONE: (717J 249-4500
FAX: (711) 249.24"
5/15/2001
BRANCH 9iF~C!=
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14 N_ MAIN STREET. SUITE 307
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
PHONE: (717) 263.7344
FAX: 17l7} 249.2411
Correspond 10 CllrJi."/l! office
Michael J. Pykosh, Esq.
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Pykosh:
I note receipt of your correspondence of 5/7 /01, requesting that I recuse myself from
sitting as an arbitrator in this case.
I have sat as an arbitrator in many cases in which counsel for one or the other of the
litigants was currently involved opposite me in litigation. I do not believe that situation
ever affected my ability to render an impartial decision, nor do I believe that I could not
do so in this case. I have likewise, when representing a party at an arbitration, never
experienced evident partiality when the situation was reversed. Therefore, I see no
reason to delay a hearing in this case. If you feel strongly that I should not sit as an
arbitrator, feel free to take that matter up with the Court.
Cc, Matthew D. Strohm, Esq
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LAW OFFICE OF DARRELL C. DETHLEFS
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Michael.J. Pykosh"
Brian K. Zellner
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 975-9446
Fax: (717) 975-2309
E-mail: DDetblefs@ao1.oom
Web Site: http://wwwJawyers.com/de1bIefslawoffice
Lef!al Assistants
Sherry 1. Deckman"
"Licensed P A Title Agents
May 7,2001
Fred H. Hait
Fred Hait and Associates
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013.3047
Re: Buffington Y. Atanasoff
Dear Mr. Hait:
I received the Court Order appointing you as the head arbiter in the above referenced
matter on Thursday, May 3, 2001.
I also received your correspondence requesting dates of availability of myself, and my
client for the purpose of setting up and arbitration.
In light of the ongoing fee dispute that your office and my office is involved in relative to
the Linwood Richardson Workers' Compensation matter. I would ask that you recuse
yourself from sitting on the above referenced panel. I am requesting that you forward the
file back to the Prothonotary for an assignment of a new arbiter. Should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Michael J. Pykosh
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Enclosure
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Matthew D. Strohm
Dissinger & Dissinger
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Philip L. Zulli, Esquire
Attorney-at-Low
1501 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
Zulli@msn.com
Timothy P. Ketlting, Esq.
Telephf1fle: (717) 238.9004
Ff1X: (717) 238.9010
May 10,2001
Fred Hait & Associates
17 East High Street
Suite 101
Carlisle, Pa. 17013-2411
In re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Attorney Hait,
In response to your correspondence of May 4,2001, relativie to dates I will not be
available for arbitration in the months ofJune, July, and August, please be advised that I will not
be available the following dates: June 14th, June 26th, and August 3rd through August 10, 2001.
Please contact my office as soon as a date certain for the arbitration is scheduled.
If you have any questions or concerns about this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
me. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Timothy P. Keating
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Camp Hill Offices: 717.975.2840jvoice . 717.975.3924jfax
Marysville Offices: 717.957.3474jvoice. 717.957.2316jfax
May 8, 2001
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
17 East High street, suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-3047
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Attorney Hait:
I will be unavailable July 16th-20th.
two civil trials and a bankruptcy hearing
these have not been scheduled yet.
I will likely have
in June or July, but
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Matthew D. Strohm
Attorney at Law
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Attorneys at Law
28 North Thirty-Second Street · Camp Hill, PA 17011
400 Sonth State Road · Marysville, PA 17053
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LAW OFFICES OF
KOLLAS AND KENNEDY
1104 FERNWOOD AVENUE
CAMPHILL,PENNSYLVANIA 17011
WILLIAM C. KOLLAS
MARY KOLLAS KENNEDY
JAMES W. KOLLAS
TELEPHONE NO. (717) 731-1600
FAX NO. (717) 763-8442
May 7,2001
Fred H. Halt, Esquire
FRED HAIT & ASSOCIATES
The Wellington
17 E. High Street, Ste. 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-3047
RE: Buffington v. AtanasotT
No. 01-276 Civil 2001
Dear Mr. Hait:
I am in receipt of your letter dated May 3,2001. The dates that I am unavailable are
following:
In June, the 4th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, and 29th;
In July, the 2nd, 3"1, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 13th, Hi"', 20th, 23"1, 27th, and 30th;
In August, the 3m, 6th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th, 27"", and 31".
Very truly yours,
KOLLAS AND KENNEDY
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
WORKERS' COMPENSA nON
PERSONAL INJURY
FRED H. HAlT
NORA S. GIBSON
TRUDY H. McGRAW
MAIN OFFICE:
The Wellington
17 East High Stre~t. Suite 101
CARLISLE, PA 17013-3047
PHONE: (7171 249-4500
FAX: (717) 249-2411
5/3/2001
BRANCH qFFICE
M & T BANK BLDG.
14 N. MAIN STREET. SUITE 307
CHAMBERSBURG. PA 17201
PHONE: (717) 263-7344
FAX: 1717) 249-2411
Correspond to Carlisle office
Matthew D. Strohm, Esq.
Dissinger & Dissinger
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael J. Pykosh, Esq.
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
Dear Counsel:
I have been appointed to chair the arbitration panel in this case. To assist me in
scheduling a hearing, please provide me with any dates in June, July, and August when
you, your clients, and any essential witnesses cannot be available. Thank you.
Fred H. Hait
Cc: Timothy Keating, Esq.
Mary Kallas Kennedy, Esq.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
PERSONAL INJURY
FRED H. HAlT
NORA S. GIBSON
TRUDY H. McGRAW
MAIN OFFICE:.
The Wellington
17 East High Str'u~t, Suite 101
CARLISLE. PA 17013-3047
PHONE: (717) 249-4500
FAX: 17171 249-2411
5/3/2001
BRANCH OFFICE
M & T BANK BLDG.
14 N. MAIN STREET, SUITE 307
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
PHONE: (717) 2t3-7344
FAX: (717) 249-2411
Correspond 10 ("fir/isle office
Timothy Keating, Esq.
1501 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Mary Kollas Kennedy, Esq.
Kollas & Kennedy
1104 Fernwood Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Re: Buffington v. Atanasoff
No. 01.276 Civil 2001 (Cumb. Co.)
Dear Counsel:
This is a Cumberland County case in which we have been appointed arbitrators. To
assist me in scheduling a hearing, please provide me with any dates in June, July, and
August when you cannot be available. Thank you.
Fred H. Hait
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 0(- ()7Co (('Or' (
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
NOTICE
DEFEND
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You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney
and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may
be entered against you by the court without further notice for any
money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington, III, citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and adult individual who resides at
408 West Dauphin Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
1. Defendant, Bradley S. Atanasoff is an adult individual
and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who resides at 511
Erford Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place
on or about July 15; 2000, at approximately 1:55 o'clock A.M. on
Enola Road,
East Pennsboro Township,
Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. At that time and place, Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington,
III, was in his car in the center turning lane, northbound on
Routes 11 and 15, and was attempting to turn left into the
driveway of Eat'N Park and the cleaners.
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4. When Plaintiff began his turn there was no vehicle in the
southbound lane of Routes 11 and 15.
5. In the middle of Plaintiff's turn across the southbound
lane of Routes 11 and 15, Plaintiff saw Defendant in his vehicle
driving very fast southbound on Routes 11 and 15.
6. Plaintiff did not have sufficient time to get out of the
way of Defendant and his vehicle.
7. Defendant's vehicle struck the right rear of Plaintiff's
vehicle.
8. After both vehicles came to a stop, Defendant approached
Plaintiff and asked him, "How he wanted to handle this.H
9. Plaintiff indicated he wanted to wait for the police to
arrive.
10. Plaintiff then indicated he was going to walk to a
nearby bar to make a telephone call.
11. When Plaintiff returned, Defendant had left the scene
of the accident.
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12. The foregoing accident and all of the damages set forth
hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff, are the direct and proximate
result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in
which Defendant, operated his motor vehicle as follows:
a. failure to have his vehicle under such control as
to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance ahead in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. ~3361;
b. failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch
for the presence of other motor vehicles on the
highway;
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failure to apply his brakes in sufficient time to
avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle;
failure to travel at a safe speed;
failur.e to keep a proper watch for traffic on the
highway;
failure to keep proper and adequate control over
his vehicle;
driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a reckless
manner with careless disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
and
h. driving his vehicle in careless disregard for the
safety of persons or property in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. ~3714.
13. Plaintiff's vehicle sustained four thousand three
hundred twenty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($4,327.34) in
damage and claim is made therefore.
(See repair estimate from
Sutliff Chevrolet marked as Exhibit "A".)
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14. Plaintiff brought suit in District Court 09-1-02 before
The Honorable Robert V. Manlove, at Docket Number CV-0000372-00.
15. At the hearing, Defendant was represented by counsel.
16. In his decision of December 05, 2000, The Honorable
Robert V. Manlove found for Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington, III,
and judgement was entered in the amount of four thousand four
hundred twenty-four dollars and thirty-four cents ($4,424.34),
consisting of a judgment of four thousand three hundred twenty-
seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($4,327.34) and ninety-seven
dollars ($97.00) in judgment costs. (See "Notice of Judgment
marked as Exhibit "B".)
17. As of January 12, 2001, Plaintiff has accrued one
thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00) in storage fees for the
storage of his damag~d vehicle and claim is made therefore as well
as for additional storage fees which accrue to the conclusion of
this case (see "storage Cost" letter from Sutliff Chevrolet dated
January 12, 2001 and marked as Exhibit "C").
WHEREF'ORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that Defendant
be ordered to pay Plaintiff a sum in the amount of four thousand
three hundred twenty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents
($4,327.34) for the amount due to repair his vehicle, one thousand
eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00) in storage costs, and additional
I storage costs accrued to the conclusion of this case.
Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER &
By:
Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
I.D. No. 76724
28 North Thirty-second street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
Counsel for Plaintiff
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57097
Job Number:
SUTLIFF CHEVROLET
Federal ID #:23-161003
13 & Paxton Streets
Box 1307
S u t 1 i i!fd l'fiht9bur1r.t Rl'onJP'a1rQ,6, I n c .
(717) 234 - 4444
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
Written by: James LeValley #3006730
Adjuster:
Insured: MEADE BUFFINGTON
Owner: MEADE BUFFINGTON
Address: 408 W. DAUPHIN ST
ENOLA, PA 17025
Day: (717)732-6600
Claim #
Policy #
Deductible:
Date of Loss:
Type of Loss:
Point of Impact: 4. Right Qtr Post
Inspect SUTLIFF CHEVROLET
Location: 13 & Paxton Streets
Box 1307
Harrisburg, PA 17105
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Business: (717)234-4444
Insurance
Company:
Days to Repair
1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 20 BLACK Int:
VIN: 2GIFP22P6P2104585 Lic: BMX3904 PA Prod Date:
Tilt Wheel Intermittent Wipers
Tinted Glass Dual Mirrors
Power Steering Power Brakes
Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag
Positraction Cloth Seats
Recline/Lounge Seats Alloy Wheels
Odometer:
Theft Deterrent/Alarm
Clear Coat Paint
Anti-Lock Brakes (4)
4 Wheel Disc Brakes
Bucket Seats
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NO.
OP.
DESCRIPTION
QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
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1 WHEELS
2** Repl RECOND RT/Rear Wheel 16x8 silv 1 185.00 m 0.3
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PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 20 BLACK Int:
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NO. OP. DESCRIPTION QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
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3 Repl RT/Rear Hub cap 1 33.50
4# Machine Set up 1 2.0 F
5# Measure, square and pull unibo 1 4.0 F
N 6# Repl RT REAR TIRE 1 128.00 0.6
7 DOOR
8* Rpr RT Door shell 0.5 2.3
9 Add for Clear Coat 0.9
10 QUARTER PANEL
11 Repl RT Quarter panel 1 466.80 12.0 3.2
12 Overlap Major Adj. Panel -0.4
13 Add for Clear Coat 0.6
14 Repl RT Body side mldg black 1 11. 50 0.1
15* Rpr LT Quarter panel 2.0 2.4
16 Overlap Major Adj. Panel -0.4
17 Add for Clear Coat tl 0.4
18* Rpr RT Inner panel assy lower 3.0
N 19# Repl REAR AXLE ASSY-LKQ 1 750.00 4.0 M
20 REAR SUSPENSION
21 Repl Check rear alignment 1 m 0.5
22 Repl 8leed brake system 1 m 0.5
23 LIFT GATE
24* Rpr Lift gate 1.5 1.8
25 Overlap Major Adj. Panel -0.4
26 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
N 27* Rpr Spoiler 1.8 1.1
28 Overlap Major Non-Adj. Panel -0.2
29 Add for Clear Coat 0.2
30 R&I Spo il er 0.8
31 REAR BUMPER
32 Repl RT Bumper cover support plate 1 11.90
33 Repl Bumper cover 1 299.00 1.8 2.6
34 Add for Clear Coat 1.0
35 Deduct for Rear Bumper R&! -1.6
36# Car Cover for Overspray 1 5.00 T 0.3
37# Flex agent 1 8.00 T
38# Hazardous waste 1 2.50 T
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Job Number:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 2D BLACK Int:
NO.
OP.
DESCRIPTION
QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
Subtotals ==>
1901.20 . 34.1
15.4
Line 6 INCLUDES MOUNT AND BALANCE. TIRE IS: DUNLOP-SP SPORT 5000,
P245/50ZRI6, 96W, M&S. BLACK.
Line 19 INCL RT TRAILING ARM AND ANTI-SWAY BARS. AXLE ASSY IS: POSITRACTION,
DISC BRAKES, 3.23 RATIO.
Line 27 INCLUDS R AND I SPOILER
Parts
Body Labor
Paint Labor
Mechanical Labor
Frame Labor
Paint Supplies
Sublet/Misc.
24.1 hrs @ $ 36.00/hr
15.4 hrs @ $ 36.00/hr
4.0 hrs @ $ 63.50/hr
6.0 hrs @ $ 38.00/hr
15.4 hrs @ $ 18.00/hr
1885.70
867.60
554.40
254.00
228.00
277 . 20
15.50
SUBTOTAL
Sales Tax
$ 4082.40
$ 4082.40 @ 6.0000% 244.94
GRAND TOTAL
$ 4327.34
ADJUSTMENTS:
Deductible
0.00
CUSTOMER PAY
INSURANCE PAY
$ 0.00
$ 4327.34
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57097
Job Number:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 2D BLACK Int:
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR
OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM
CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COMMITS A
FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME AND SUBJECTS THE PERSON TO
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OR
SYMBOLS THAT MAY BE USED TO DESCRIBE WORK TO BE DONE OR PARTS TO BE REPAIRED
OF REPLACED: D = DISCONTINUED PART, A = APPROXIMATE PRICE B=BODY LABOR
D=DIAGNOSTIC E=ELECTRICAL F=FRAME G=GLASS M=MECHANICAL P=PAINT LABOR'
S=STRUCTURAL T=TAXED MISCELLANEOUS X=NON TAXED MISCELLANEOUS ADJ=ADJACENT
ALGN=ALIGN A/M=AFTERMARKET BLND=BLEND CAPA=CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS ASSOCIATION
D&R=DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT EST=ESTIMATE EXT. PRICE=UNIT PRICE MULTIPLIED BY
THE QUANTITY INCL=INCLUDED MISC=MISCELLANEOUS NON-ADJ=NON ADJACENT
O/H=OVERHAUL OP.=OPERATION NO.=LINE NUMBER QTY=QUANTITY QUAL RECY=QUALITY
RECYCLED PART QUAL REPL=QUALITY REPLACEMENT PART RECOND=RECONDITION
REFN=REFINISH REPL=REPLACE R&I=REMOVE AND INSTALL R&R=REMOVE AND REPLACE
RPR=REPAIR RT=RIGHT SECT=SECTION SUBL=SUBLET LT=LEFT W/O=WITHOUT W/_=WITH/_ #
= MANUAL LINE ENTRY * = OTHER [IE..MOTO~S DATABASE INFORMATION WAS CHANGED].
** = DATABASE LINE WITH AFTERMARKET N = NOTES ATTACHED TO LINE. THE ATTACHED
ESTIMATE REPRESENTS AN APPRAISAL OF THE COST OF REPAIR FOR THE VISIBLE DAMAGE
TO THE VEHICLE NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NECESSARY TO RETURN THE VEHICLE
TO ITS PREDAMAGED CONDITION. COSTS ABOVE THE APPRAISED AMOUNT MAY BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE OWNER. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
OWNER USE ANY SPECIFIED REPAIR SHOP. INFORMATION REGARDING REPAIR FACILITIES
WHICH WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR THE APPRAISED AMOUNT MAY BE
AVAILABLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IF USED PARTS ARE SPECIFIED, THEY ARE
REQUIRED TO BE OF LIKE KIND AND QUALITY TO THOSE BEING REPLACED. INCIDENTAL
CHARGES SUCH AS TOWING, PROTECTIVE CARE, CUSTODY, STORAGE, DEPRECIATION,
BATTERY AND TIRE REPLACEMENT ARE NOTED WHEN APPLICABLE.
Est~rnate based on MOTOR CRASH ~ST!MATING GUID8. Non-aster~s~(~) ~tems are d~r~ved from thg Gu~de
DR~CD93. Database Da~e 6/2000. Double aster~sk(") ~tems ~nd~cate parts sUppl~ed Py a suppl~er
other than the or~g~nal equ~pment manufacturer. Pound s~gn (#) items indicate manual entries.
CAPA i~erns have been certi~ied for fit and finish by the Certified Auto Parts Association. N~GS
Part Numbers, Prices and Labor Times are provided from National Auto Glass SpeCifications, Inc.
Pathways - A product of eee Information SerVices Inc.
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PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
1993 CHEV CAMARO 228 8-5.7L-FI 2D BLACK Int:
AFTERMARKET PARTS SUPPLIERS
2 RECOND RT/Rear Wheel 16x8 s
Part No. 18-86-05022U15 Price $185.00
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE
1277 E. SCHAAF ROAD
BRKLYN HGHT VILLAGE, OH 44131
(800)824-2486
(216)398-7788
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE
1000 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
YORK, PA 17404
(800)524-4349
(717)843-8927
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BOX 3658 ROUTE 378
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
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1,1VIL CASE .
PLAINTI~F: ' NAME and ADDRESS I
'BUFFINGTON, MEADE
408 W DAUPHIN ST.
ENOLA, PA 17025
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSY" -,NIA
COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
Mag. Dist. No'
09-1-02
OJ Name: Hon.
ROBERT V. MANLOVE
Addeo'" 1901. STATE STREET
CAMP. HILL, PA
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T",ph,,, (717) 761-0583 17011-0000
DEFENDANT:
'ATANASOFF,
511 ERFORD
CAMP HILL,
BRAD
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PA 17011
NAME and ADDRESS
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF :
MATTHEWD~ STROHM, ESQ.
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cMl:P HILL; .PA 17011
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Docket No.:CV- 0000372 ~OO,
Date Filed: "'10/11/00'" '
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THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment: FOR PI,ATNTTFF
[!J Judgment was entered tor: (Name) 1'lnFFTlIl~'1'()lIl MF.AHR
[!J Judgment was entered against: (Name) A'1'AlIlAROFF. 1'lRAn
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Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
(Date & Time)
Damages will be assessed on:
Amount of Judgment
Judgment Costs
Interest on Judgment
Attorney Fees
Total
This case dismissed without prejudice.
Amount of Judgment Subject to
Attachment/Act 5 of 1996 $
Post Judgment Credits
Post Judgment Costs
Levy is stayed for
days or 0 generally stayed.
Certified Judgment Total $
Objection to levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
Date:
Place:
Time:
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$4,327.34
$ 97.00
$ .00
$ .00
$ 4,424.34
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ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE
OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHON9f~Y/CL9~K OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU
MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THI~).lO}19r' JUDGMENTlTRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOU~,N,QTIC;:,E;.HF APPEAL.
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Dissinger and Dissinger
28 North Thirty-Second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attn: Matthew D. Strohm
Re: Meade Buffington
1993 Chevrolet Camaro
Dear Mr. Strohm:
Please be advised that Mr. BuffIngton's vehicle has been at Sutliff Chevrolet since July 17,
2000. The storage cost is $10.00 per day from date of drop off. The total cost as of the
above date is $1800.00, 180 days @ $10.00 per day.
If you have any question or comments, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely.
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Body Shop Administrator
SUTLIFF CHEVROLET CO.
BOX 1307
HARRISBURG, PA 17105
www.sutliffauto.com
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13th & PAXTON STREETS
PHONE (717) 234.4444
FAX (717) 234.6501
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VERIFICATION
I, Meade M. Buffington, III, Plaintiff, have read the
foregoing Complaint and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts
set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that this
: Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2001-00276 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BUFFINGTON MEADE MIll
VS
ATANASOFF BRADLEY S
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
ATANASOFF BRADLEY S
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0019:35 HOURS, on the 24th day of January , 2001
at 511 ERFORD RD
CAMP HILL, pA 17011
STEPHANIE BURKEY (MOTHER)
by handing to
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
9.30
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10.00
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37.30
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01/26/2001
DISSINGER & DISSINGER
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No. 01.276 Civil
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defenda nt
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO THE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Bradley S. Atanasoff, by his attorneys, The Law
Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs, and files these Preliminary Objections to the complaint of the
Plaintiff, and in support of the objections, avers as follows:
1. On January 16, 2001, the Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Cumberland County
Court alleging damages resulting from an automobile accident alleged to have
occurred on July 15, 2000.
2. Paragraph 14 of the Complaint states that, "Plaintiff brought suit in District
Court 09.1.02 before the Honorable Robert y, Manlove, at Docket Number CY.
0000372-00. "
3. Paragraph 15 of the Complaint states, "At the Hearing, Defendant was
represented by Counsel."
4. Paragraph 16 of the Complaint states, "In his decision of December 5, 2000,
The Honorable Robert V. Manlove found for the Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington,
III, and judgment was entered in the amount of four thousand four hundred
twenty-four dollars and thirty-four cents. ($4,424.34), consisting of a judgment
of four thousand three hundred twenty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents
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Judgment marked as Exhibit "B".)"
5. The Plaintiff attached the District Justice Notice of Judgment as an exhibit to
the Complaint.
6. The Appeal filed by the Defendant to this Court started a de novo action. Thus,
the proceedings at the District Court are not relevant to the case before this
Court.
7. Because the proceedings before the District Court have no relevance to the
case before this Court, by pleading the District Court proceedings, the
Complaint fails to conform to law and may be unduly prejudicial to the
Defendant.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Court grant the
Preliminary Objections and strike from the Complaint Paragraphs 14, 15, and 16.
Respectfully Submitted,
By~r
Michael J. Pykosh, squire
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
Attorney Id. 58805
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
(717) 975.9446
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The preliminar1Rbjections of the Defendant have been served upon the Counsel
for the Plaintiff this li day of February, 2001 by placing a copy of the objections in US
mail, in a postage prepaid envelope.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Attorney Id. 58805
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, Pa. 17011
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
TO: Bradley S. Atanasoff
511 Erford Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date of Notice:
February 13, 2001
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE ACTION
REQUIRED OF YOU IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER
AT ONCE. 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 Court House
Court Administrator
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
717-240-6200
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Matthew D. Strohm
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 76724
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire, hereby certify that on the
date set forth below I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the attorney for Bradley S. Atanasoff,
Defendant, and the Defendant by First Class United States mail
addressed as follows:
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Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire
3805 Market Street
P. O. Box 368
Camp Hill, PA 17001
Date: LIL< If!) /
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Bradley S. Atanasoff
511 Erford Road
C_ Hill, P~A iLt
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276 CIVIL
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
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DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action
within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney
and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a 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
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Meade M. BUffington, III, citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and adult individual who resides at
408 West Dauphin Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
1. Defendant, Bradley S. Atanasoff is an adult individual
and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who resides at 511
Erford Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place
on or about July 15, 2000, at approximately 1:55 o'clock A.M. on
Enola Road, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. At that time and place, Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington,
III, was in his car in the center turning lane, northbound on
Routes 11 and 15, and was attempting to turn left into the
driveway of Eat'N Park and the cleaners.
4. When Plaintiff began his turn there was no vehicle in the
southbound lane of Routes 11 and 15.
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lane of Routes 11 and 15, Plaintiff saw Defendant in his vehicle
driving very fast southbound on Routes 11 and 15.
6. Plaintiff did not have sufficient time to get out of the
way of Defendant and his vehicle.
7. Defendant's vehicle struck the right rear of Plaintiff's
vehicle.
8. After both vehicles came to a stop, Defendant approached
Plaintiff and asked him, "How he wanted to handle this."
9. Plaintiff indicated he wanted to wait for the police to
arrive.
10. Plaintiff then indicated he was going to walk to a
nearby bar to make a telephone call.
11. When Plaintiff returned, Defendant had left the scene
of the accident.
12. The foregoing accident and all of the damages set forth
hereinafter sustained by Plaintiff, are the direct and proximate
result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in
which Defendant, operated his motor vehicle as follows:
a.
failure to have his vehicle under such control as
to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance ahead in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. 53361;
b.
failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch
for the presence of other motor vehicles on the
highway;
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avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle;
d. failure to travel at a safe speed;
e. failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the
highway;
f. failure to keep proper and adequate control over
his vehicle;
g. driving his vehicle upon the highway in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a reckless
manner with careless disregard to the rights and
safety of others and in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
and
h. driving his vehicle in careless disregard for the
safety of persons or property in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. ~3714.
13. Plaintiff's vehicle sustained four thousand three
hundred twenty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents ($4,327.34) in
damage and claim is made therefore. (See repair estimate from
Sutliff Chevrolet marked as Exhibit "A".)
14. As of January 12,
thousand eight hundred dollars
storage of his damaged vehicle
2001, Plaintiff has accrued one
($1,800.00) in storage fees for the
and claim is made therefore as well
as for additional storage fees which accrue to the conclusion of
this case (see "Storage Cost" letter from Sutliff Chevrolet dated
January 12, 2001 and marked as Exhibit "B") .
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that Defendant
be ordered to pay Plaintiff a sum in the amount of four thousand
three hundred twenty-seven dollars and thirty-four cents
($4,327.34) for the amount due to repair his vehicle, one thousand
eight hundred dollars ($1,800.00) in storage costs, and additional
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Respectfully submitted,
DISSINGER & DISSINGER
By:
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Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID # 76724
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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I, Meade M. Buffington, III, Plaintiff, have read the
foregoing Complaint and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts
set forth in the foregoing Amended Complaint are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C. S .A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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SUTLIFF CHEVROLET
Federal 10 #:23-161003
13 & Paxton Streets
Box 1307
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(717)234-4444
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE
Written by: James LeValley #3006730
Adjuster:
Insured: MEADE BUFFINGTON
Owner: ~IEADE BUFFINGTON
Address: 408 W. DAUPHIN ST
ENOLA, PA 17025
Day: (717)732-6600
Claim #
Policy #
Deductible:
Date of Loss:
Type of Loss:
Point of Impact: 4. Right Qtr Post
Inspect SUTLIFF ~HEVROLET
Location: 13 & Paxton Streets
Box 1307
Harrisburg, PA 17105
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Business: (717)234-4444
Insurance
Company:
Days to Repair
1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 2D BLACK Int:
VIN: 2GIFP22P6P2104585 Lie: BMX3904 PA Prod Date:
Tilt Wheel Intermittent Wipers
Tinted Glass Dual Hirrors
Power Steering Power Brakes
Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag
Positraction Cloth Seats
Recline/Lounge Seats Alloy Wheels
Odometer:
Theft Deterrent/Alarm
Clear Coat Paint
Anti-Lock Brakes (4)
4 Wheel Disc Brakes
Bucket Seats
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NO.
OP.
DESCR I PTl ON
QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAHlT
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1
WHEELS
Repl RECOND RT/Rear Wheel
185.00 m 0.3
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NO.
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OP.
DESCRIPTION
QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
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3
4#
5#
6#
7
8*
9
10
11
12
13
14
15*
16
17
18*
N 19#
20
21
22
23
24*
25
26
N 27*
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36#
37#
38#
N
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Repl RT/Rear Hub cap 1
Machine Set up 1
Measure, square and pull unibo 1
Repl RT REAR TIRE. 1
DOOR
Rpr RT Door shell
Add for Clear Coat
QUARTER PANEL
Repl RT Quarter panel 1
Overlap Major Adj. Panel
Add for Clear Coat
Repl RT Body side mld9 black 1
Rpr LT Quarter panel
Overlap Major Adj. Panel
Add for Clear Coat II
Rpr RT Inner panel assy lower
Repl REAR AXLE ASSY-LKQ 1
REAR SUSPENSION
Repl Check rear alignment 1
Repl Bleed brake system 1
LIFT q(lTE
Rpr Lift gate
Overlap Major Adj. Panel
Add for Clear Coat
Rpr Spoiler
Overlap Major Non-Adj. Panel
Add for Clear Coat
R&1 Spoiler
REAR BUMPER
Repl RT Bumper cover support plate 1
Repl Bumper cover 1
Add for Clear Coat
Deduct for Rear Bumper R&!
Car Cover for Overspray 1
Flex agent 1
Hazardous waste 1
2
33.50
128.00
466~80
11.50
750.00
11.90
299.00
5.00 T
8.00 T
2.50 T
2.0 F
4.0 F
0.6
0.5
12.0
0.1
2.0
3.0
4.0 ~1
m
0.5
0.5
m
1.5
1.8
0.8
1.8
-1.6
0.3
2.3
0.9
3.2
-0.4
0.6
2.4
-0.4
0.4
1.8
-0.4
0.3
1.1
-0.2
0.2
2.6
1.0
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NO.
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DESCRIPTION
QTY EXT. PRICE LABOR PAINT
Subtotals ==>
1901.20 . 34.1
15.4
Line 6 INCLUDES MOUNT AND BALANCE. TIRE IS: DUNLOP-SP SPORT 5000,
P245/50ZRI6, 96W, M&S. BLACK.
Line 19 INCL RT TRAILING AR~I AND ANTI-SWAY BARS. AXLE ASSY IS: POSITRACTION,
DISC BRAKES, 3.23 RATIO.
Line 27 INCLUDS R AND I SPOILER
Parts
Body Labor
Paint Labor
Mechanical labor
Frame Labor
Paint Supplies
Sublet/Misc.
24.1 hrs @ $ 36.00jhr
15.4 hrs @ $ 36.00/hr
4.0 hrs @ $ 63.50jhr
6.0 hrs @ $ 38.00jhr
15.4 hrs @ $ 18.00jhr
1885.70
867.60
554.40
254.00
228.00
277 . 20
15.50
SUBTOTAL
Sales Tax
$ 4082.40
$ 4082.40 @ 6.0000% 244.94
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GRAND TOTAL
$ 4327.34
ADJUSTHENTS:
Deductible
0.00
CUSTO~IER PAY
INSURANCE PAY
$ 0.00
S 4327.34
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1993 CHEV CAMARO 228 8-5.7l-FI 20 BLACK Int:
ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR
OTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAI~I
CONTAINING ANY MATERIAllY FALSE INFORMATION OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MISLEADING, INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO COM~IITS A
FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, ~IHICH IS A CRIME AND SUBJECTS THE PERSON TO
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS OR
SYMBOLS THAT MAY BE USED TO DESCRIBE WORK TO BE DONE OR PARTS TO BE REPAIRED
OF REPLACED: D = DISCONTINUED PART, A = APPROXIMATE PRICE B=BODY lABOR
D=DIAGNOSTIC E=ELECTRICAl F=FRAME G=GlASS M=MECHANICAl P=PAINTlABOR'
S=STRUCTURAl T=TAXED MISCELLANEOUS X=NON TAXED MISCELLANEOUS ADJ=ADJACENT
AlGN=AlIGN A/M=AFTERMARKET BlND=BlEND CAPA=CERTIFIED AUTO PARTS ASSOCIATION
D&R=DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT EST=ESTIMATE EXT. PRICE=UNIT' PRICE MULTIPLIED BY
THE QUANTITY INCl=INCLUDED MISC=MISCEllANEOUS NON-ADJ=NON ADJACENT
O/H=OVERHAUL OP.=OPERATION NO.=LINE NUMBER. QTY=QUANTITY QUAL RECY=QUALITY
RECYCLED PART QUAL REPl=QUALITY REPLACEMENT PART RECOND=RECONDITION
REFN=REFINISH REPL=REPLACE R&I=REMOVE AND INSTALL R&R=REMOVE AND REPLACE
RPR=REPAIR RT=RIGHT SECT=SECTION SUBl=SUBlET LT=LEFT W/O=WITHOUT W/_=WITH/_ #
= MANUAL LINE ENTRY * = OTHER [IE..MOTO~S DATABASE INFORMATION WAS CHANGED].
** = DATABASE LINE WITH AFTERMARKET N = NOTES ATTACHED TO LINE. THE ATTACHED
ESTIMATE REPRESENTS AN APPRAISAL OF THE COST OF REPAIR FOR THE VISIBLE DAMAGE
TO THE VEHICLE NOTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NECESSARY TO RETURN THE VEHICLE
TO ITS PREDAMAGED CONDITION. COSTS ABOVE THE APPRAISED A~10UNT MAY BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE OWNER. THERE IS NO REQUIRHIENT THAT THE VEHICLE
OWNER USE ANY SPECIFIED REPAIR SHOP. INFORMATION REGARDING REPAIR FACILITIES
WHICH WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR THE APPRAISED AMOUNT MAY BE
AVAILABLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IF USED PARTS ARE SPECIFIED, THEY ARE
REQUIRED TO BE OF LIKE KIND AND QUALITY TO THOSE BEING'REPlACEO. INCIDENTAL
CHARGES SUCH AS TOWING, PROTECTIVE CARE, CUSTODY, STORAGE, DEPRECIATION,
BATTERY AND TIRE REPLACEMENT ARE NOTED WHEN APPLICABLE.
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1993 CHEV CAMARO Z28 8-5.7L-FI 20 BLACK Int:
AFTERMARKET .PARTS SUPPLIERS
2 RECOND RT/Rear Wheel 16x8 s
Part No. 18-86-05022U15 Price $185.00
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE
1277 E. SCHAAF ROAD
BRKLYN HGHT VILLAGE, OH 44131
(800)824-2486
(216) 398-7788
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE
1000 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
YORK, PA 17404
(800)524-4349
( 717)843-8927
KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE
BOX 3658 ROUTE 378
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
(610)865-5553
(800)952-9109
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Dissinger and Dissinger
28 North llurty-Second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attn: Matthew D. Strohm
Re: Meade BuffIngton
1993 Chevrolet Camaro
Dear Mr. Strohm:
Please be advised that Mr. Bulfmgton's vehicle has been at Sutliff Chevrolet since July 17,
2000. The storage cost is $10.00 per day from date of drop off. The total cost as of tlle
above date is $1800.00, 180 days @ $10.00 per day.
If you have lUly question or comments, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely.
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Carrie L Nugent
Body Shop Administrator
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BOX 1307
HARRISBURG, PA 17105
www.sutliffauto.com
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13th & PAXTON STREETS
PHONE (717) 234.4444
FAX (717) 234.6501
RT. 22 & DEVONSHIRE RD.
PHONE (717) 541.5544
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 01-276 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire, hereby certify that on the
date set forth below I served a true and correct copy of the
Amended Complaint upon the attorney for Defendant, Bradley S.
Atanasoff, by First Class United states mail addressed as follows:
Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date: 2-/2-3/0 (
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MEADE BUrriNGTON, III,
Plaintiff
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BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01.276
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned matter as settled, satisfied, and discontinued
with prejudice.
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Respectfully Submitted:
By.~A11i
Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
Attorney ID # 76724
Dissinger & Dissinger
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYlVANIA
NO. 01.276
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
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BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
DefendanVRespondent
AND NOW, Thi, b!- day of
2001, a Rule is issued to show
cause why Fred Hait, Esquire should not be r-ecused as an arbitor with respect to the
above captioned matter.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
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BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
NO. 01-276
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MOTION FOR RECljSAL
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Bradley Atanasoff by and through his attorney, The Law
Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs, who in support of the foregoing Motion, avers as follows:
1. Pursuant to the Order dated April 20, 2001, Fred Hait, Esquire, was
appointed as the chief arbiter with respect to the above captioned matter.
2. Attorney Hait has been involved in a fee dispute with the undersigned
counsel relative the Workers' Compensation matter involving Linwood
Richardson v. Woolworth.
3. On May 7,2001, the undersigned counsel forwarded correspondence to
Attorney Hait requesting that he voluntarily recuse himself with respect to
this matter. A copy of said correspondence is attached hereto.
4. By his correspondence dated May 15, 2001, Fred H. Hait, Esquire, refused
to recuse himself from the above captioned matter.
5. It would be in the best interest of all parties hereto due to the fact that
there was a direct fee dispute, which involved litigation that directly
between Fred H. Hait and the undersigned counsel that Attorney Hait be
recused as an arbiter with respect to this matter.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Fred H. Hait, be recused as an arbiter
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Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Ys.
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
NO. 01-276
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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I, Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire, hereby certify that on this :; $" day of May, 2001,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion was served upon the following by
First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
17 East High Street, Suite 10 1
Carlisle, PA ]7013-0347
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ID # 58851
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
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PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01.276
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
MOTION FOR RECUSAL
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Bradley Atanasoff by and through his attorney, The Law
Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs, who in support of the foregoing Motion, avers as follows:
1. Pursuant to the Order dated April 20, 2001, Fred Hait, Esquire, was
appointed as the chief arbiter with respect to the above captioned matter.
2. Attorney Hait has been involved in a fee dispute with the undersigned
counsel relative the Workers' Compensation matter involving Linwood
Richardson v. Woolworth.
3. On May 7,2001, the undersigned counsel forwarded correspondence to
Attorney Hait requesting that he voluntarily recuse himself with respect to
this matter. A copy of said correspondence is attached hereto.
4. By his correspondilnce dated May 15, 2001, Fred H. Hait, Esquire, refused
to recuse himself from the above cilptioned matter.
5. It would be in the best interest of all parties hereto due to the fact that
there was a direct fee dispute, which involved litigation that directly
between Fred H. Hait and the undersigned counsel that Attorney Hait be
recused as an arbiter with respect to this matter.
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with respect to the above captioned matter.
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ID # 58851
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Ma rket Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975.9446
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 01-276
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ii
I, Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire, hereby certify that on this ,').. S day of May, 2001,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion was served upon the following by
First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Fred H. Hait, Esquire
17 East High Street, Suite 101
Carlisle, PA 17013-0347
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Plaintiff
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CIVIL
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Defendant
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BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
RULE 1312-1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Matthew D. strohm
, counsel for the plaintiff~ in the above action (or actions),
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is$ 4,327.34 plus. storage fees
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is .'"
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
NO. 01-276 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
Plaintiff, Meade M. Buffington, III, by and through his
attorney Matthew D. Strohm of Dissinger and Dissinger
responds to Defendant's New Matter as follows:
15. Denied. It is denied the accident in question was
caused by Plaintiff.
16. Denied. Plaintiff is without sufficient knowledge
to know whether Defendant has failed to mitigate his damages
therefore same is denied.
17. Denied. Plaintiff is without sufficient knowledge
to know whether Defendant's claim is barred by the
applicable Statute of Limitations therefore same is denied.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
Supreme Court I.D. No. 76724
28 North Thirty-second Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-2840
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VERIFICATION
I, Meade M. Buffington, III, Plaintiff, have read the
foregoing Response and do hereby swear or affirm that the
facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
BRADLEY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant
NO. 01-276 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire, hereby certify that on the
date set forth below I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the attorney for Defendant, Bradley S.
Atanasoff, by First Class United states mail addressed as follows:
Michael J. Pykosh, Esquire
Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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MEADE M. BUFf'lNGTON, III,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant/Respondent
NO. 01-276
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Meade Buffington
c\o Matthew D. Strohm, Esquire
Dissinger & Dissinger
28 N. Thirty-Second Street
Camp Hill. PA 17011
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment will be entered against
you.
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975.9446
ID No.: 58851
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
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PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01.276
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
MEADE M. BUFFINGTON, III,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant/Respondent
ANSWER TO AMENDED COMPLAINT with NEW MATTER
Defendant, Bradley S. Atanasoff by and through his attorney's Law Office of
Darrell C. Dethlefs responds to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. The Defendant resides at P.O. Box 257, Howard, PA 16841.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the averment as set forth in
paragraph three (3). Therefore, each and every averment of paragraph three
(3) is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
Trial.
4. Denied. It is denied that when Plaintiff began his turn there was no vehicle in
the southbound lane of routes 11/15. Proof to the contrary is demanded at
the time of the Trial.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge to form a belief as the truth of the averment of paragraph 5.
Therefore, each and every averment of paragraph 5 is specifically denied and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of Trial.
6. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff did not have sufficient time to get out of the
way of the Defendant and his vehicle.
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7. Admitted. It is admitted that Defendant's vehicle struck the right rear of the
Plaintiff's vehicle as a result of Plaintiff turning his vehicle immediately into
Defendant's path.
8. Admitted. Is admitted that after the vehicles came to a stop Defendant
approached the Plaintiff and asked him, "how do you want to handle this".
9. Denied. The Defendant avers to the contrary that the Plaintiff did not indicate
that he wanted to wait for the police to arrive.
10. Denied. The Defendant avers to the contrary that the Plaintiff did not indicate
that he was going to walk to a nearby bar to make a telephone call.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the averment of paragraph eleven
(11). Therefore, each and every averment of paragraph eleven (11) is
specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of the
Trial.
12. Denied. Is denied that the forgoing accident and all the alleged damages set
forth by the Plaintiff, are the direct and proximate result of the negligent,
careless, wanton reckless manner in which Defendant operated his motor
vehicle:
a. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to have his vehicle under such
control as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
75 Pa.C.S.A Section 3361;
b. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to keep alert and maintain a
proper watch over the presence of other motor vehicles on the highway;
c. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to apply his breaks in sufficient
time to avoid striking the rear of the Plaintiff's vehicle;
d. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to travel at a safe speed;
e. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to keep a proper watch for traffic
on the highway;
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f. Denied. It is denied that Defendant failed to keep proper and adequate
control over his vehicle;
g. Denied. It is denied in such that Defendant drove his vehicle upon the
highway in a manner endangering persons and property and in a reckless
matter with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others and in
violation of motor vehicle code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
h. Denied, It is denied that Defendant drove his vehicle in careless disregard
for the safety of persons or property of violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. Section
3714.
13. Denied. It is denied that Defendant in any way caused Plaintiff's vehicle to
sustain $4,327.34 in damages.
14. Denied. It is denied that as of January 12, 2001, Plaintiff has accrued One
Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) in storage fees for storage of his
damaged vehicle for which Defendant is responsible. It is further denied that
Defendant is responsible for any additional storage fees.
WHEREtORE, the Defendant respectfully request that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed.
New Matter
Defendant, Bradley S. Atanasoff in support of his new matter avers as follows:
15. The accident in question was caused by Plaintiff.
16. Defendant has failed to mitigate his damages.
17. Defendants claim is barred by the applicable Statute of Limitations
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michael J. Pykosh
3805 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975.9446
ID No.: 58851
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IN THE COURT OF CO~ON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-276
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRADELY S. ATANASOFF,
Defendant/Respondent
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements of fact made in the foregoing ANSWER TO
AMENDED COMPLAINT and NEW MATTER are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements therein are
subject to the criminal penalties contained in 18 Pa C. S. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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