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CLYDE AND TERESA KING
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMM:ON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No. 03- /)(X) I 6' v,/
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBll..E
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants :
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
Please initiate a Civil Action against Defendant AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, P A 17011 and Alice and Betty Adler at
P. O. Box 622, Lemoyne, P A.
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Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to the Sherifffor service upon the
Defendant. . Qi
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Supreme Court ill No. 32085
(717) 234-4161
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Jobn Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney !.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and TERESA KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 03-2001
AM CENTRAL PENN,
AM CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance for Defendants, AM Central Penn and AM Central Penn
Automobile Club in the above-captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: 5/.). '1/03
By:
Jo lounlacker, Esquire
Attorney J.D. # 73112
P.O. Box 999
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
(717)237-7134
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance was served upon all
counsel of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the
date set forth below:
Bv First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
AttomeyI.D.73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and TERESA KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a RULE upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
J Flounlacker, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 5~ay of 'C]i;(lC!. ,2003, a RULE is hereby granted upon Plaintiffs to
file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer the entry of a
Judgment of Non Pros.
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305 North Front Street
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Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Atromey J.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and TERESA KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIfiCATE OF SERVICE
I. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy of the Rule to File a Complaint dated June 5, 20m, was
served upon all counsel of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows, on the date set forth below:
Bv First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
JASON VIORAL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
AAA CENTRAL PENN
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1604:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of May
, 2003
at 3433 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
SUE BEARD, MANAGER, ADULT IN
CHARGE
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
9.66
.00
10.00
.00
37.66
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
OS/28/2003
GOLDBERG KATZMAN SHIPMAN
Sworn and Subscribed to before
By:
(3S!sheriff
r;t:-'
me this /2 ~ day of
~u-:2v-P-.3 A. D .
q~h~o~.yf
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
JASON VIORAL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1604:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of May
, 2003
at 3433 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
SUE BEARD, MANAGER, ADULT IN
CHARGE
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
6.00
.00
.00
10.00
.00
16.00
So Answers:
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me this
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OS/28/2003
GOLDBERG KATZMAN SHIPMAN
?pu~riff
By:
Sworn and Subscribed to before
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN 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:
ADLER ALICE
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
County, pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On May
28th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Dauphin Co
6.00
9.00
10.00
35.25
.00
60.25
OS/28/2003
GOLDBERG KATZMAN
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County
SHIPMAN
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this jj.'!!- day o~
;20713 A.D.
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Prothonotary' I
@ffb:e of tqr ~4rriff
William T. Tully
Solicitor
J. Daniel Basile
Chief Deputy
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
KING TERESA & CLYDE
vs
County of Dauphin
ADLER ALICE
Sheriff's Return
No. 1124 -T - -2003
OTHER COUNTY NO. 03 2001
I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of
Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent
search and inquiry for ADLER ALICE
the DEFENDANT named in the wi thin WRIT OF SUMMONS
and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and
therefore return same NOT FOUND, May 21, 2003
NEED BETTER ADDRESS. BUSINESS OCCUPIES ADDRESS: COMP SERVICES SINCE JAN 99
Sworn and subscribed to
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So Answers,
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Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
PROTHONOTARY
By
Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs: $35.25 PD 05/12/2003
RCPT NO 178684
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Clyde and Teresa King
vs.
MA Central Penn et al
SERVE: Alice Adler
No.
03-2001 civil
Now,
May 5,2003
_, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Dauphin
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Shentf of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
,20_, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
copy of the original
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this _ day of ,20_
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
$
$
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN 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:
ADLER BETTY
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
County, pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On May
28th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
6.00
.00
10.00
.00
.00
16.00
OS/28/2003
GOLDBERG KATZMAN
Tomas Kline ---.
iff of Cumberland County
SHIPMAN
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this j:i~ day of 9"""-' ,
;l>>.d A. D.
C},u prGh~:~ ' , ~
@ffict of tfr~ ~4~riff
William T. Tully
Solicitor
J. Daniel Basile
Chief Deputy
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
KING TERESA & CLYDE
vs
County of Dauphin
ADLER ALICE
Sheriff's Return
No. 1124-T - -2003
OTHER COUNTY NO. 03 2001
I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of
Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent
search and inquiry for ADLER BETTY
the DEFENDANT named in the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and
therefore return same NOT FOUND, May 21, 2003
NEED BETTER ADDRESS. BUSINESS OCCUPIES ADDRESS: COMP SERVICES SINCE JAN 99
Sworn and subscribed to
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Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
PROTHONOTARY
By
Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs: $35.25 PD 05/12/2003
RCPT NO 178684
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Clyde and Teresa King
VS.
AAA Central Penn et al
SERVE: Betty Adler
03-2001 civil
No.
Now,
May 5,2003
, T, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Dauphin
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cumherland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
, 20_, at
o'clock
M. served the
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
copy of the original
and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
methis_dayof ,20_
COSTS
SERVICE
MlLEAGE
AFFIDA VIT
$
$
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AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants :
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
Please initiate a Civil Action against Defendant AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, P A 170 II and Alice and Betty Adler at
P.O. Box 622, Lemoyne, PA.
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Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to the Sherifffor service upon the
Defendant. ;~
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Supreme Court ill No. 32085 : ,I 8/
(717)234-4161 Date:~ZD3.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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Please initiate a Civil Action against Defendant AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 and Alice and Betty Adler at
P.O. Box 622, Lemoyne, PA.
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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(717) 234-4161 Date: 11 Z . D3
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WRIT OF SUMMONS fA T8I6nony Whereof, I here unto set my-he:\,
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TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: ~.. ~~ilil/3-
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CLYDE AND THERESE KING
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants
No. 03-2001
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
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 TIllS 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, P A 17013
1-800-990-9108
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en !as paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plaza aI partir de Ia fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en Ia corte en fonna escrita sus defensas 0 sus objectiones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea adisado que si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y
por cualquier quja 0 puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para
usted.
LLEVE ESTADEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SERVICIO,
V AY A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
CLYDE AND THERESE KING
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants
No. 03-2001
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman &
Shipman, P.C., who state:
1. Plaintiffs Clyde and Therese King are adult individuals residing at 135
Summer Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
are business entities who maintain an office at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendants Alice and Betty Adler are adult individuals who own the
property located at 3433 Trindle Road, and maintain an office at 2505 North Front Street,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
4. The events hereinafter described, occurred on April 27, 2001 at the Trindle
Road entrance to the building located at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
5. On that date, Plaintiff Clyde King was a business invitee, seeking to enter
into the offices of Defendants AAA, having approached the door on a wooden ramp,
erected over a concrete slab that served as the entrance to the building.
6. As Plaintiff King attempted to enter the doorway, he encountered an
unusual variance in elevation, caused by the construction of the slope of the entrance
walkway, causing him to trip and fall over the threshold into the entranceway, striking a
display positioned inside the office maintained by Defendants AAA.
7. As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained injuries,
including:
a. aggravation of a pre-existing hip injury;
b. the hip dislocated on several occasions since the fall;
c. requirement that Mr. King require a brace to keep the hip in place;
d. lacerations to his face; and
8. As a direct result of the fall and injuries sustained by Plaintiff Clyde King,
he has been forced to incur medical expenses, lost wages, and an impairment of his
earnings capacity.
9. As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King has had to forego life's
pleasures, has incurred significant pain, suffering and emotional distress.
COUNT I
CLYDE KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
10. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by
reference.
11. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
were negligent, careless and reckless in that they:
a. allowed a dangerous condition to exist in the walkway and landing
area to the entrance to their offices;
b. failed to warn business invitees of the unusual elevation leading to
the threshold; and
c. failed to maintain an entranceway that conforms to applicable
building and safety codes.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against Defendant AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, jointly and severally, in an
amount in excess of $25,000, together with interest and costs of suit.
COUNT II
CLYDE KING
v.
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
12. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by
reference.
13. Defendants Alice and Betty Adler were negligent, careless and reckless in
that they:
a. permitted a dangerous condition to exist at the entranceway to their
building;
b. failed to warm business invitees of the dangerous condition that
existed at the entranceway of the building.
c. failed to repair the wooden walkway so as to correct the change in
elevation at the entranceway to the building; and
d. maintained an entranceway for public access that did not comply
with applicable state and federal standards.
14. As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendants
Adler, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained the injuries as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against Defendants Alice
and Betty Adler, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000, together with
interest and costs of suit.
COUNT m
THERESA KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
15. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein by
reference.
16. As a result of the injuries sustained by Clyde King, Plaintiff Therese King
has been, and will be in the future, deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium
and society of her husband Clyde King, all of which have been and will be of great
damage and loss to her.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Therese King demands Judgment against the
Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000, together with
interest and costs of suit.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SmPMAN, P.C.
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PO Box 1268
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
We, Clyde and Therese King, verify that we are the Plaintiffs herein, that we have
read the foregoing Complaint and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of
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subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document upon all counsel of record by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on the ( 7 !L___ day of ~
2003, addressed as follows:
John Flounacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108
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Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRLI>.L DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO ALL PARTIES:
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to respond to the within New Matter within twenty (20)
days of the date of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Attorney LD. # 73112
P.O. Box 999
305 N. Front Street
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA mos
John Flounladrer, Esquire
AttomeyI.D.73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS, AAA CENTRAL PENN
and AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB'S
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW ONTO COURT, through undersigned counsel, comes the Defendants, AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, who, in Answer to the Complaint of the
Plaintiffs, respectfully represent that:
I. It is admitted the Plaintiffs are who they say they are.
2. Admitted.
3. The averments in this paragraph are directed towards another party and therefore
no answer is required.
4. The averments in this paragraph are denied generally in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(e).
5. Denied as stated. By way of further explanation the Answering Defendant admits
that the Plaintiff visited their business.
6. The averments in this paragraph are denied generally in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(e).
7. The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiff's
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answ'~rs, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied. By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiffs complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, ifrelevant.
8. The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiffs
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answers, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied. By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiff's complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
9. The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiff s
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answers, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied. By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiff s complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
COUNT I
CLYDEKINGv.
AAA CENTRAL PENN AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in fulL
11. The answering Defendant submits that an allegations contained within this
paragraph of the Plaintiffs' Complaint alleging that the Answering Defendant was negligent,
careless or reckless amount to legal conclusions which require no answer. By way of further
explanation, said averments are specifically denied.
a. It is denied that the Answering Defendant allowed a dangerous condition to exist in
the walkway and landing area to the entrance to their offices.
b. It is denied that the Answering Defendant failed to warn business invitees of the
unusual elevation leading to the threshold.
c. It is denied that the Answering Defendant failed to maintain an entranceway that
conforms to applicable building and safety codes.
COUNT II
CLYDE KINGv.
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in fulL
13-14. The averments in these paragraphs are directed towards another party and
therefore no answer is required.
COUNT III
THERESA KING v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full.
16. Answering Defendant submits that the allegations contained within this paragraph
alleging that the Answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiffs injuries
and/or damages amount to legal conclusions which require, no answer. By way of further
explanation, the Answering Defendant submits that the r,emains of the averments in this
paragraph amount to legal conclusions which require no answer. By way of further explanation
Answering Defendant must deny the remains of the averments in this paragraph as after
reasonable investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form
a basis to the belief as to the truth 0 fthe averments contained in this paragraph and same are
therefore denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, ifrelevant.
NEW MATTER
17. Future discovery may show that some and/or all of the Plaintiff's claims may be
reduced and/or barred based on the Plaintiff's own negligence.
18. Future discovery may show the negligent acts or omissions of other individuals
and/or entities may have constituted intervening, superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries
alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff.
19. Future discovery may show that none of the conduct on the part of the Answering
Defendant played a substantial role in causing the Plaintiff's injuries.
20. Future discovery may show that the Defendant did not breach any duty that it may
have owed to the Plaintiff at or around the time of this incident.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club,
demand judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs, Clyde and Therese King, with costs assessed
to Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date:4J.-'f/IJ3
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By:
John
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P.O. Box 999
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717)237-7134
VERIFICATION
I, Sue Beard, Representative of Defendants AAA Central Penn, AAA Central Perm Automobile
Club, hereby state that the statements made in the foregoing Answ,:r with New Matter to Plaintiffs'
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing document(s) was served upon all counsel
of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the date set
forth below:
Bv First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney W. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
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:
Lawyer Referral Service
137 E. Market Street
York,PA 17401
(717)854-8755
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlatker, Esquire
AttomeyLD.73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COlJRT OF COMMON PLEAS
COMBERLAND COONTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AlITOMOBILE CLOB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
WRY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted qui ere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de
la demanda y la notificacion. lJsted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es
pedido en la peticion de demanda. lJsted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A ON ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SOFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA COY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGlJAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGlJIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL:
Lawyer Referral Service
137 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
(717)854-8755
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER. LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney tD. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, CNIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
JOINDER COMPLAINT OF DEFENDANTS,
AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
AGAINST ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, BRIAN L. WELLER
AND NOW COME, Defendants AAA Central Penn, AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club, (hereinafter referred to as" Defendant AAA"), by and through their
counsel, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, and files this Joinder Complaint against Brian
L. Weller as Additional Defendant, and in support thereof avers as follows:
I. On or about July 18, 2003, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint against Defendant
AAA. A copy of the Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Without admitting the allegations of the Plaintiffs' Complaint, the
averments of the Plaintiffs Complaint are specifically incorporated by referenced herein
and against the Additional Defendant, Brian Weller.
3. On September 2,2003, Defendant AAA filed an Answer with New Matter
to the Plaintiffs' Complaint. The Answer with New Matter are incorporated herein
against the Additional Defendant as if set forth in length and attached hereto as Exhibit B.
4. Additional Defendant Weller is an individual or is a business with an
address of 453 Pleasantview Road, New Cumberland, Pel1l1sylvania 17070.
5. Plaintiffs claim that they were injured as a result of a handicapped
entranceway which was allegedly a dangerous condition because of a failure to conform
to applicable building codes and regulations. See Exhibit A.
6. On or about April 29, 2001, Additional Defendant Weller built and
installed the handicapped walkway in question in accordance with the terms of his
proposal. A copy of the job work order from Additional Defendant Weller for the
completion ofthis project is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
7. Additional Defendant at all times represente:d to Defendant AAA that the
handicapped walkway in question was being built and installed according to the
specifications set forth in the Pel1l1sylvania "Physically Handicapped Act." A copy of the
proposal for the handicapped walkway in question is attacht:d hereto as Exhibit C.
8. If the averments contained in the Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct
and established at the time of trial, any such averments of negligence and or
responsibility for the Plaintiffs' injuries and damages are specifically denied by the
original Defendants, then the original Defendants aver that the Additional Defendant
Weller is alone liable to Plaintiffs, jointly and/or severally liable over to the original
Defendants, and/or liable over to the original Defendants for contribution and/or
indemnity on the cause of actions that have been asserted by the Plaintiff herein.
WHEREFORE, the original Defendants AAA demand judgment against
Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller for contribution and/or indemnification on the
causes of action asserted by the Plaintiffs and for the relit:f as identified in the original
Defendants' Joinder Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: q ( f1{O:)
By:
Jo lacker, Es 're
Attorney LD. # 73112
Shawn E. Smith, Esquire
Attorney LD. # 86121
P.O. Box 999
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
(717)237-7101
CLYDE AND lHERESE KING
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BElTY ADLER
Defendants
No. 03-2001
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
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 ajudgment 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 TIITS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
NOTICIA
Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en !as paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo a1 partir de 1a fecha de la
demanda y 1a notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objectiones a!as demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea adisado que si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y
por cua1quier quja 0 puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para
usted.
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LLEVEESTADEMANDAA UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SINO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SERVICIO,
V AYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRAESCRITA ABAIO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGDm
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
CLYDE AND THERESE KING
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants
No. 03-2001
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman &
Shipman, P.C., who state:
1. Plaintiffs Clyde and Therese King are adult individuals residing at 135
Summer Lane, Enol8o Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
are business entities who maintain an office at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland Count-I, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendants Alice and Betty Adler are adult individuals who own the
property located at 3433 Trindle Road, and maintain an office at 2505 North Front Street,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
4. The events here~r described, occurred on April 27, 2001 at the Trindle
Road entrance to the building located at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
5. On that date, Plaintiff Clyde King was a business invitee, seeking to enter
into the offices of Defendants A.AA, having approached the door on a wooden ramp,
erected over a concrete slab that served as the entrance to the building.
6. As Plaintiff King attempted to enter the doorway, he encountered an
unusual variance in elevation, caused by the construction of the slope of the entrance
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walkway, causing him to trip and fall o~ the thre,shold into the entranceway, striking a
display positioned inside the office maintained by Defendants AAA.
7. As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained injuries,
including:
a. aggravation of a pre-existing hip injury;
b. the hip dislocated on several occasious since the fall;
c. requirement that Mr. King require a brace to keep the: hip in place;
d. lacerations to his face; and
8. As a direct result of the fall and injuries sustained by Plaintiff Clyde King,
he has been forced to incur medical expenses, lost wages, and an impairment ofhis
earnings capacity.
9. As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King has had to forego life's
pleasures, has incurred significant pain, suffering and emotional distress.
COUNT I
CLYDE KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
10. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorPorated herein by
reference.
11. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
were negligent, careless and reckless in that they:
a. allowed a dangerous condition to exist in the walkway and landing
area to the entrance to their offices;
b. failed to warn business invitees of the unusual elevation leading to
the threshold; and
c. failed to maintain an entranceway that conforms to applicable
building and safety codes.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against Defendant AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, jointly and severally, in an
amount in excess of $25,000, together with interest and costs of suit
COUNT II
CLYDE KING
v.
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
12. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by
reference.
13. Defendants Alice and Betty Adler were negligent, careless and reckless in
that they:
a. permitted a dangerous condition to exist at the entranceway to their
building;
b. failed to warm business invitees of the dangerous condition that
existed at the entranceway of the building.
c. failed to repair the wooden walkway so as to correct the change in
elevation at the entranceway to the building; and
d. maintained an entranceway for public access that did not comply
with applicable state and federal standards.
14. As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendants
Adler, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained the injuries as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against Defendants Alice
and Betty Adler, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000, together with
interest and costs of suit.
COUNT m
THERESA KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
15. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein by
reference.
16. As a result of the injuries sustained by Clyde King, Plaintiff Therese King
has been, and will be in the future, deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium
and society of her husband Clyde King, all of which have been and will be of great
damage and loss to her.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Therese King demands Judgment against the
Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000, together with
interest and costs of suit.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
Date
By:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERll'ICATlON
We, Clyde and Therese King, verify that we are the Plaintiffs herein, that we have
read the foregoing Complaint and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of
our personal knowledge, information and belief. This Verification and statement is made
subject to the penalties oflS Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
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VERIFICATION
I, Shawn E, Smith, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant, AAA Central Penn, AAA
Central Penn Automobile Club, herein state that the facts as set forth in the foregoing
Joinder Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. This
Verification is not made by the party because of the timely nature of this document and the
present unavailability of my client to sign this Verification.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document(s) was served upon all counsel
of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the date set
forth below:
Bv First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
320 Market Street
P.O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants
No. 03-2001
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS AM CENTRAL PENN
AND AM CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman &
Shipman, P.C., who reply to the New Matter as follows:
17. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
IS. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
19. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
20. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that the New Matter of Defendants AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club be dismissed with prejudice.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By:
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Date CP/t 7 /0)
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Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the Attorney for the
Plaintiffs herein and that I have read the foregoing document; that there are no new facts
of record contained in the document and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
a~~
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s)
indicated below by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and addressed as follows:
John Flounlacker, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
P.O. Box 999
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 1710S-0999
Date: 7 (r 7/0)
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Jobn Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys fOT Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS l'
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANI
NO. 03-20011
v
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009,22, Defendant certifies that:
1. A Notice oflntent to Serve Subpoenas with copies ofthe subpoenas attached thereto
was mailed or delivered to each party;
2, A copy of the Notice oflntent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
Certificate;
3, Plaintiff's counsel, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, has waived the twenty (20) days'
notice; and
4, The subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to this Certificate,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: October 15, 2003
By: ~~~
~UNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
261345-1
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant I
I
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS I
~ CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANI!
: NO. 03-2001
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
v
AAA CENTRAL PENN, : CNIL ACTION - LAW
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Counsel of Record
Defendant intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that are attached to
this Notice, You have twenty (20) days from the d ate listed below in which to file of
record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to thE3 subpoenas. If no objection is
made, the subpoenas will be served.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: October 6, 2003
By:
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JO N FLOUNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
259913-1
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Holv Soirit Hospital. 503 North 21st Street, Camo Hill. PA 17011-2204
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents Or things:
A comolete COOy of all records oertainina to Clvde R. KinCl (DOB: 5/23/261. includina
but not limited to: admissions, ooerative reoorts. summaries, consultations. records of
other health care oroviders. test results. reoorts of diaanostic studies. corresoondence
and memos from 1990 to the present
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. llP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things n~quested 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999. Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
259923-1
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Wm. Polacheck. Jr.. M.D., 875 Poplar Church Road. Camp Hill. PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena. you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copv of all records pertainina to Clvde R. Kina (DOB: 5/23/26), including
but not limited to: hospitalization records. proaress notes, operative reports. summaries.
consultations. records of other health care providers. test results. reports of diaanostic
studies. correspondence and memos from 1990 to the present
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. llP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things mquested 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 fall to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena. wm,in 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999. Harrisburg. PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT 10#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal ofthe Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
259923-2
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Camp Hill Fire Co.. PO Box 726, New Cumberland, PA 17070
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena. you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copy of all records pertainina to Clvde R. Kina (DOB: 5/23/26). includina
but not limited to: emeraency care records. medical records. correspondence. bills and
memos reaardina the incident which took place on 4/27/01 at 3433 Trindle Road.
Mechanicsbura. Pa
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. LLP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things re'quested 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
A TIORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
259923-3
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 6th day of October, I, DEENA B, MORRISON, a Paralegal in the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the :same in the United States Mail,
first class, postage prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
J1v" rt tl:/r, M/L
Deena B. Morrison, Paraleg I
259913-1
OF COUNSEL
F. LEE SHIPMAN
COUNSEL
JOSHUA D. LOCK
ARNOLD B. KOGAN
ARTHUR L. GOLDBERG
(1951-2000)
HARRY B. GOLDBERG
(1961-1998)
RONALD M, KATZMAN
PAUL j. ESPOSITO
NEIL HENDERSHOT
J. JAY COOPER
THOMAS E. BRENNER
JOHN A. STATLER
APRIL L. STRANG-KUTAY
GUY H. BROOKS
JEPFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JERRY J. Russo
MICHAEL J. CROCENZI
THOMAS J. WEBER
STEVEN E. GRUBB
JOHN DELoRENZO
JOHN R. NINOSKY
ROYCE L. MORRIS
DAVID M. STECKEL
HEATHER L. PATERNO
BENJAMIN D. ANDREOZZI
320 MARKET STREET. STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O, Box 1268 0 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVAI\'IA 17108-1268
717,234,4161' 717,234,6808 (FAX)
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P,C,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Deena B. Morrison, Paralegal
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
October 9, 2003
Re: Clyde and Teresa King v. AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club
Your File 347.30710
Dear Deena:
I am in receipt of your October 6 letter indicating an intention to
subpoena records with regard to my client, Clyde King. I waive the 20-day
notice as reflected on the attached copy Ofthl: letter. I am requesting that
you provide me with copies of any documents received from the
physicians.
TEB/sjb
Enclosure
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Very truly yours,
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THOMAS. THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 73112 i
(717)237-7134 ,
Attorneys for Defendant I
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v
NO. 03-200]
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 15th day of October 2003, I, DEENA B. MORRISON, a Paralegal in the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C,
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN 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 ADD'TL DEFEND
, to wit:
WELLER BRIAN L
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
16th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
On October
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep York County
18.00
9.00
10.00
33.68
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70.68
10/16/2003
THOMAS THOMAS
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R. Thomas K~
Sheriff of Cumberland County
HAFER
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this J. 3 Ad. day of (J)"r,;J.., .
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COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
28 EAST MARKET ST., YORK, PA 17401
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE TYPE ONLY UNE .THRU .2
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
2. cO~'(W:r.:'~Ol Civil (03-2001)
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
1. PLAINTIFF/Sf
Clvde & Therese King
3. DEFENDANT/SI
AAA Central Penn, et. a1. Camp. Joining Addl' Deft.
SERVE { 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC. TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD.
. Brian L. Weller
6. ADDRESS (STREET oR RF. B X NUMBER, APT NO., CITY, BORD, lWP., STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 453 Pleasan Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070
7. INDICATE SERVICE: 0 PERSONAL :J PERSON IN CHARGE ~ DEPUTIZE ~n.aw:a 0 1ST CLASS MAIL 0 POSTED DOTHER
NOW <j /19/03 ,20 _ I, SHERIFF OF - COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute t rit>amf'"make return . according
to law, This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff, ~,?=.""
SHERIFF OF COUNTY
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WilL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE: CUmberland
OUT OF COUNTY
CU~1BERLAND
ADVANCED FEE PAID BY SHERIFF
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any property before sheriffs sale thereof.
9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY I ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE
10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE FILED
SHAWN SMITH PO BOX 999 305 N. FRONT ST. HBG, PA 17108
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed if notice is to be mailed).
237-7101 9-10-03
CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE SHERIFF - DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS UNE
13. I acknowledge receipt of the writ 14. DATE RECEIVED
or complaint as indicated above. R. AHREN S
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL
RESIDENCE ( )
POSTED ( )
POE( )
OTHER (
o I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, etc. name above. (See remarks below.)
NAME AND TITLE OF INDIVIDUAL SERVED I LIST ADDRESS HERE IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant)
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48. Signature of Foreign
County Sheriff
SIGNATURE
10-3-03
49. DATE
51. DATE RECEIVED
1. WHITE -Issuing Authority 2. PINK - Attorney 3. CANARY - Sheriff's Office 4. BLUE - Sheriff's Office
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: C, Roy Weidner, Ir.
LD, No, 19530
301 Market Street
P, 0, Box 109
Lernoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Additional Defendant
Brian L. Weller
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 03-2001
v,
MA CENTRAL PENN, MA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB, ALICE and BETTY
ADLER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
APPEARANCE
AND NOW, this 2- 4~Of November, 2003, enter the appearance of C, ROY WEIDNER, JR.. 1.0,
19530. on behalf of Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller in the above captioned suit.
~RT'WLI"""H
- C, Roy Weidner, Jr,
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10061-51
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this;"I day of November, 2003, the undersigned does hereby certify that she did this
date serve a copy of the foregoing appearance upon the other parties of record by causing same to be
deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Shawn E, Smith, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
JOHNSON, DUFFIE. STEWART & WEIDNER
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No. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN;
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE:
CLUB; ALICE AND BETTY ADLER. :
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate a copy of the Writ of Summons for service upon representatives of
Defendants Alice Adler and Betty Adler.
GOIDBERG,KATZMAN & SHlPMAN,P,C,
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By:
Date: November 26, 2003
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney I.D, No, 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
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P, 0, Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Additional Defendant,
Brian L. Weller
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 03-2001
v,
AM CENTRAL PENN,
AM CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Clyde and Therese King
clo Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
AAA Central Penn and AM Central Penn Automobile Club
c/o John Flounlacker, Esquire
AND NOW, this ~ay of December, 2003, you are hereby notified to plead responsively within
twenty (20) days of the date of service hereof, or jUdgment may be entered against you,
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
I.D, No, ] 9530
30] Market Street
p, 0, Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Additional Defendant,
Brian L. Weller
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2001
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB.
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
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AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
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AND NOW, this J. ~ay of December, 2003, comes Additional Defendant, Brian L. Weller,
through his undersigned attorneys, and answers Defendants' Joinder Complaint against him as follows:
1, Admitted.
2, Denied.
3, Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. The filing of Defendant's answer to the complaint is
admitted, The remainder of this averment is denied,
4, Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. Additional Defendant's identity is admitted, The
remainder of this averment is denied,
5, Admitted.
6, Denied. On the contrary, as is evidenced by Exhibit B, the walkway was built and completed
by Additional Defendant on or before April 29. 1991,
7, Denied. On the contrary, the only such representation is in Exhibit C which is incorporated
by reference herein,
8, Denied. This averment is deemed denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required,
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant demands that Defendants' jOinder complaint against him be
dismissed,
NEW MA TTER - AFFIRMA T1VE DEFENSES
STA TUTE OF LIMIT A TIONS
9, Based on the averments in the pleadings, this action was filed in excess of the time allowed
by the applicable statutes of limitation, and the claims against Additional Defendant are, therefore, barred,
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant demands that Defendants' jOinder complaint against him be
dismissed,
STA TUTE OF REPOSE
10, The construction of the handicapped walkway referred to in Plaintiffs' and Defendants'
complaints was completed by Additional Defendant on or before April 29, 1991, as evidenced by Exhibit C to
Defendants' complaint against Additional Defendant.
11, If Plaintiff Clyde King was injured as complained of in his complaint, his injuries Occurred on
April 27. 2001,
12, This action was commenced against Additional Defendant on September 10, 2003,
13. Based on the foregoing, this action was commenced in excess of the time allowed by the
applicable statute of repose for construction projects. and the claims against Additional Defendant have,
therefore, been barred,
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant demands that Defendants' jOinder complaint against him be
dismissed,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
~dner, Jr,
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VERIFICA TlON
The undersigned says that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct. This verification is
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S.A. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities,
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Brian L. Weller
Dated: /1,/7-1 b }
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CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this e1lKiday of December, 2003, the undersigned does hereby certify that she did this
date serve a copy of the foregoing answer upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited
in the United States Mail. first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O, Box 999
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Plaintiffs
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN;
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILECLUB; ALICE
AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant:
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT. BRIAN L. WELLER
AND NOW, come Plaintiffs, Clyde and Therese King, by their attorneys,
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.e. who reply to the New Matter of Additional
Defendant Brian Weller:
9. Denied. The paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
10. Denied. Plaintiffs have not been served with a copy of the Complaint
against Additional Defendant and have not seen Exhibit "C" referenced in this pleading,
11. Admitted,
12. Denied. Plaintiffs are not in possession of documents showing when the
additional defendant was joined.
13. Denied. The averments of paragraph 13 state a legal conclusion to which
no response IS necessary.
"WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request the New Matter of Additional Defendant Brian
Weller be dismissed, with prejudice.
GOLDBERG,KA1ZMAN &SHIPMAN,P.C.
By:
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Date: December 5, 2003
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VERIFICATION
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the Attorney for Clyde
and Therese King, Plaintiffs herein, and that I have read the foregoing document; that there
are no new facts of record contained in the document; and that the facts stated therein are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served on this date a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon all counsel of record by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
Roy C. Weidner, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, p,c.
By:
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
v
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
DEFENDANTS, AAA CENTRAL PENN
and AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB'S
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, BRIAN L. WELLER
AND NOW ONTO COURT, through undersigned counsel, comes the Defendants, AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, who, in Answer to the New Matter of
Additional Defendant, Brian L. Weller, respectfully represents that:
9, Answering Defendant submits that the allegations containd within this paragraph
of the Additional Defendant's New Matter amount to legal conclusions which require no answer.
10, Answering Defendant denies the allegations contained within this paragraph are
denied generally in accordance with Pa,R.C,P. 1029(e), By way of further explanation, the
Answering Defendant submits that the Exhibit C referred to in the Additional Defendant's New
Matter speaks for itself
11, Answering Defendant denies the allegations contained within this paragraph are
denied generally in accordance with Pa,R.C.P, 1029(e),
12, Answering Defendant denies the allegations contained within this paragraph are
denied generally in accordance with Pa,R.C,P. 1029(e).
13, Answering Defendant submits that the allegations contained within this paragraph
of the Additional Defendant's New Matter amount to legal condusions which require no answer,
WHEREFORE, Defendants, AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club,
demand judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs, Clyde and Therese King, with costs assessed
to Plaintiffs,
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 1,;.../ d- 'f /D 3
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By: (J,A/I,L ~_
~lacker, Esquire
Attorney LD, # 73112
P,O. Box 999
305 N, Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
(717)237-7134
CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC]~
1. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy of the enclosed document(s) was served upon all counsel
of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the date set
forth below:
By First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
320 Market Street
P,O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
C, Roy Weidner, Jr.
301 Market Street
P.O, Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
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John FlouDlacker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0, 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BETfY ADLER,
Defendants
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAJ~ DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009,22, Defendant certifies that:
1, A Notice ofIntent to Serve Subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas attached thereto
was mailed or delivered to each party;
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
Certificate;
3, Plaintiffs counsel, Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire, has waived the twenty (20) days'
notice; and
4, The subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to this Certificate.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: January 2, 2004
By: {J%t ~C~~
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Attorney for Defendant
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THOMAS. THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P,O, Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney LD. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
: NO. 03-2001
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THIN13S FOR
DiSCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULl:4009.21
.
TO: Counsel of Record
Defendant intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that are attached to
this Notice. You have twenty (20) days from the d ate listed below in which to tile of
record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is
made, the subpoenas will be served.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: December 11 , 2003
BY'~~
JOHN FLOUNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 03-2001.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CNIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRJAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Healthsouth Rehabilitation of MechanicsburCl
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copv of all records oertaininq to Clvde R. KinCl (DOB: 5/23/26), includinq
but not limited to: evaluations. reports. summaries, consultations, proqress reports.
records of other health care providers. test results. reports of diaqnostic studies.
correspondence and memos from 1990 to the present
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. llP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisburq. PA 17101
(Address) .
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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P,O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT 10#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
v.
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Thomas P. Kunkle. D.O.. 500 Brandt Ave.. New Cumberland. PA 17070
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copv of all records pertaininq to Clvde R. Kina (DOB: 5/23/26), includinq
but not limited to: evaluations, reports. summaries. consultations. proqress reports,
records of other health care oroviders, test results, reports of diaqnostic studies,
correspondence and memos from 1990 to the present
at: Thomas, Thomas & Hafer. llP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisburq. PA 17101
(Address)
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 prepartng 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
259923-5
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 11th day of December, I, DEENA 8, MORRISON, a Paralegal in
the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail,
first class, postage prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
301 Market Street
P.O, Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
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OF COUNSEL
F. LEE SHIPMAN
COUNSEL
JOSHUA D. LOCK
ARNOLD B. KOGAN
ARTHUR L. GOLDBERG
(1951-Z000)
HARRY B. GOLDBERG
(1961-1998)
RONALD M. KATZMAN
PAUL J. ESPOSITO
NEIL HENDERSHOT
J. JAY COOPER
THOMAS E. BRENNER
JOHN A. STATLER
APRIL L. STRANG-KUTAY
GUY H. BROOKS
JEFFERSON 1. SHIPMAN
JERRY J. Russo
MICHAEL J. CROCENZI
THOMAS J. WEBER
STEVEN E. GRUBB
JOHN DELoRENZO
JOHN R. NINOSKY
ROYCE L. MORRIS
DAVID M. STECKEL
HEATHER L. PATERNO
BENJAMIN D. ANDREOZZI
320 MARKET STREET. STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O. Box 1268 . HARRISBllRG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108-1268
717.234.4161' 717.234,6808 (FAX)
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
December 29,2003
Deena B. Morrison, Paralegal
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
RE: King v. AAA Central Penn
No. 03-2001
Dear Deena:
I signed the waiver of the 20-day period for subpoena of the medical
records of HealthSouth Rehabilitation and Dr. Thomas Kunkle. Please
provide a copy of any records generated in response to your subpoenas.
Very truly yours,
(7~y~
,~s E. Brenner
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFEl\ LLP
305 North Front Street, P,O, Box 999, Harrisburg, P A 17108
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: (717) 237-7105
Deena B, Morrison, Paralegal
(717) 237-7151
dmorrison@tthlaw,com
December 11, 2003
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P,O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
re: Clyde & Teresa King v. AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
Our File No.: 347.30710
Dear Attorney Brenner:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you
have no objection to the subpoenaing of these records and are willing to waive the twenty (20) days'
notice, please sign where indicated and return a copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience,
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
TH~ THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Enclosure
cc: C, Roy Weidner, Esquire (w/encl.)
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, have no objection to the serving of the
subpoenas identified in the attached Notice of Intent and hereby waive the twenty-days' notice,
Counsel for Defendant shaH provide me with copies of all records they obtain pursuant to these
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THOMAS E, BRENNER, ESQUIRE
Lehigh Valley Office: 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Phone: (610) 868-1675 . Fax: (610) 868-1702
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2004, I, DEENA B. MORRISON, a Paralegal in the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C,
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
C, Roy Weidner, Jr.
301 Market Street
P,O. Box 109
Lemoyne, P A 17043-0109
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AAA CENTRAL PENN;
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB; ALICE and
BETIY ADLER,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE
TO THE PROTIIONOTARY:
Please reinstate this Complaint for service upon Defendants Alice Adler and Betty
Adler through their agent, Jim Stevens, at Property Management, Inc., 1300 Market
Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County.
GOLDBERG,KATZMAN &SHIPMAN,P.C.
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Date: January 21,2004
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Attorney LD. No, 32085
P.o. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served on this date a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon all counsel of record by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
Roy C. Weidner, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN &SHIPMAN,P.C.
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CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
VALERIE WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ADLER ALICE
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1527:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of February, 2004
at 1300 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
JIM STEVENS,
AUTHORIZED AGENT
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18,00
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R, Thomas Kline
02/03/2004
GOLDBERG KATZMAN SHIPMAN
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
VALERIE WEARY
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ADLER BETTY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1527:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of February, 2004
at 1300 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
JIM STEVENS,
AUTHORIZED AGENT
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof,
Sheriff's Costs:
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02/03/2004
GOLDBERG KATZMAN SHIPMAN
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CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE:
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance as counsel for Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler in the
above-captioned action,
Respectfully submitted,
By:
S & WOODSIDE
3401 North Fr nt Street
p, 0, Box\59 0
Harrisburg; A 17110-0950
(717) 232-5000 - Phone
(717) 236-1816 - Fax
Date: ~/~!f/oet
Attorneys for Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler
392109v1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am serving a copy ofthe foregoing document upon the person(s)
and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.e.
320 Market Street
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Roy C. Weidner, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
30 I Market Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
Dated: February 25, 2004
392113v1
John Flounacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O, Box 999
Harrisburg,PA 17108
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By:
OODSIDE
Craig A. St ne Esquire
Sup, Ct, J.D. N . 15907
3401 North Front Street
p, 0, Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
(717) 232-5000 - Phone
(717) 236-1816 - Fax
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Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, p,c.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attomeys for Plaintiffs
CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
v.
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
v,
BRIAN WEllER,
Additional Defendant
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following paged, 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 ftIing 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 proce1ed 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 WJ-IERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 232-7536
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Le has demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguintes, useted tiene viente (20) dias de plaza al partir de las
fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en
persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus def)ensas 0 sus
objectiones alas demandas en contra de su persona, Sea adisado que si usted no se
defiende, la sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier quja 0 puede perder dinero 0
sus propiendades 0 otros derechos importantes para us ted,
LLEVE E..<;T A DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO 1MMEDIA T AMENTE, S1 NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 S1 NO TIENE EL DINERO SUG1CIENTE DE PAGAR
TAL SERV1C10, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA
OP1C1NA CUYA DIRECC190N SE ENCUENTRA ESCR1TA ABAJO PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR AS1STENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 232-7536
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,c.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUN1Y, P A
v.
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ALICE AND BETIY ADLER,
Defendants
v,
BRIAN WELLER,
Additional Defendant
AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman &
Shipman, p,c., who rue this amended complaint to substitute the Estates of the deceased
Defendants:
1. Plaintiffs Clyde and Therese King are adult individuals residing at 13S
Summer Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
2, Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
are business entities who maintain an office at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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3, Original Defendant Alice F. Adler is deceased, The proper Defendant is
her Estate which is Janice F. Adler, Cynthia Adler McKee and Charles Adler III, Co-
Executors of the Estate of Alice F. Adler. Defendant Betty Adler is now deceased, The
proper party is Robert A. Adler and Paul J. Killion, co-executors of the Estate of Betty
J. Adler, The decedents were the owners of the property located at 4344 Trindle Road,
and prior to their death maintained an office at 2505 North Front Street, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, The agent for purposes of service is Jim Stevens of
Property Managernent, Inc. 1300 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania,
4. The events hereinafter described, occurred on April 27, 2001 at the Trindle
Road entrance to the building located at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
5. On that date, Plaintiff Clyde King was a business invitee, seeking to enter
into the offices of Defendants AM, having approached the door on a wooden ramp,
erected over a concrete slab that served as the entrance to the building,
6. As Plaintiff King attempted to enter the doorway, he encountered an
unusual variance in elevation, caused by the construction of the slope of the entrance
walkway, causing him to trip and fall over the threshold into the entranceway, striking a
display positioned inside the office maintained by Defendants AM,
7, As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained injuries,
including:
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a. aggravation of a pre-existing hip injury;
b, the hip dislocated on several occasions since the faIl;
c, requirement that Mr. King require a brace to keep the hip in place;
d. lacerations to his face; and
8, As a direct result of the fall and injuries sustained by Plaintiff Clyde King,
he has been forced to incur medical expenses, lost wages, and an impairment of his
earnings capacity,
9. As a direct result of the fall, Plaintiff Clyde King has had to forego life's
pleasures, has incurred significant pain, suffering and emotional distress,
COUNT I
CLYDE KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
10. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by
reference.
11. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
were negligent, careless and reckless in that they:
a, allowed a dangerous condition to exist in the walkway and landing
area to the entrance to their offices;
b. failed to warn business invitees of the unusual elevation ileading to
the threshold; and
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c, failed to maintain an entranceway that conforms to applicable
building and safety codes.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against Defendant AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, jointly and severally, in an
amount in excess of $25,000, together with interest and costs of suit.
COUNT II
CLYDE KING
v.
THE ESTATE OF ALICE F. ADLER
AND THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ADLER
12, The averments of paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein by
reference,
13, Defendants Adler were negligent, careless and reckless in that they:
a, permitted a dangerous condition to exist at the entranceway to their
building;
b, failed to warm business invitees of the dangerous condition that
existed at the entranceway of the building,
c. failed to repair the wooden walkway so as to correct the change in
elevation at the entranceway to the building; and
d, maintained an entranceway for public access that did not comply
with applicable state and federal standards,
14, As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendants
Adler, Plaintiff Clyde King sustained the injuries as set forth above,
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Clyde King demands Judgment against the Estates of
Alice F. Adler and Betty J, Adler, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of$25,000,
together with interest and costs of suit.
COUNT III
THERESE KING
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ESTATES OF ALICE F. ADLER AND THE ESTATE
OF BETTY J. ADLER
15, The averments of paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein by
reference,
16, As a result of the injuries sustained by Clyde King, Plaintiff Therese King
has been, and will be in the future, deprived of the assistance, cornpanionship,
consortium and society of her husband Clyde King, all of which have been and will be
of great damage and loss to her,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Therese I<ing demands Judgment against the
Defendants, jointly and severally, in an amount in excess of $25,000, together with
interest and costs of suit,
GOLDBERG,KATZMAN &SHIPl'vlAN,P,C.
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Attorney ID#: 32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: March 29, 2004
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VERIFICATION
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the Attorney for
Clyde and Therese King, the Plaintiffs herein, and that I have read the foregoing
docurnent; that there are no new facts of record contained in the document; and that the
facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa,C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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Date: March 29, 2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certifY that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s)
indicated below by placing a copy in the United States Mail, Certified Mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania and addressed as follows:
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
C. Roy Weidner, Esquire
Johnson DuffY, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside, PC
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, P A 17110
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, p,c.
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
v
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
BRIAN WELLER,
Additional Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO ALL PARTIES:
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to respond to the within New Matter within twenty (20)
days of the date of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you,
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By;
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J Flounlacker, E~quire
ttomey LD, # 73112
P,O, Box 999
305 N, Fron!1 Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
Date: y f71 Ol/
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounladrer, Esquire
Attorney LD. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
v
JURY TRlA.L DEMANDED
BRIAN WELLER,
Additional Defendant
DEFENDANTS, AAA CENTRAL PENN
and AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB'S
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW ONTO COURT, through undersigned counsel, comes the Defendants, AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, who, in Answer to the Amended
Complaint of the Plaintiffs, respectfully represent that:
1, It is admitted the Plaintiffs are who they say they are,
2, Admitted,
3, The averments in this paragraph are directed towards another party and therefore
no answer is required,
4, The averments in this paragraph are denied generally in accordance with Pa.R.C,P.
1029(e),
5, Denied as stated. By way of further explanation the Answering Defendant admits
that the Plaintiff visited their premises,
6, The averments in this paragraph are denied generally in accordance with Pa,R.C,P,
1029(e),
7, The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiffs
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answers, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied, By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiff s complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
8, The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiffs
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answe:rs, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied, By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiffs complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
9. The Answering Defendant submits that any allegations in this paragraph
suggesting that the answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiff s
injuries amount to legal conclusions which require no answers, said allegations or inferences
being specifically denied, By way of further explanation, answering Defendant must deny the
remains of the averments in this paragraph of Plaintiffs complaint as after reasonable
investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form a basis to
the belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and same are therefore
denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
COUNT I
CLYDE KING v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN, AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB
10, Paragraphs 1 through 9 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full,
11, The answering Defendant submits that an allegations contained within this
paragraph of the Plaintiffs' Complaint alleging that the Answering Defendant was negligent,
careless or reckless amount to legal conclusions which require no answer. By way of further
explanation, said averments are specifically denied,
a, It is denied that the Answering Defendant allow,~d a dangerous condition to exist in
the walkway and landing area to the entrance to their offices,
b, It is denied that the Answering Defendant failed to warn business invitees of the
unusual elevation leading to the threshold.
c, It is denied that the Answering Defendant failed to maintain an entranceway that
conforms to applicable building and safety codes,
COUNT II
CLYDE KING v.
THE ESTATE OF ALICE F. ADLER
AND THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ADLER
12, Paragraphs 1 through 11 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full,
13-14, The averments in these paragraphs are din:cted towards another party and
therefore no answer is required,
COUNT III
THERESA KING v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ESTATE OF ALICE F. ADLER AND THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. ADLER
15, Paragraphs 1 through 14 of Defendant's Answer are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full.
16. Answering Defendant submits that the allegations contained within this paragraph
alleging that the Answering Defendant's conduct amounted to a cause for the Plaintiffs injuries
and/or damages amount to legal conclusions which require no answer, By way of further
explanation, the Answering Defendant submits that the remains of the averments in this
paragraph amount to legal conclusions which require no answer, By way of further explanation
Answering Defendant must deny the remains of the averments in this paragraph as after
reasonable investigation, answering Defendant lacks information or knowledge sufficient to form
a basis to the belief as to the truth of the averments contain<~d in this paragraph and same are
therefore denied, strict proof being demanded at trial, if relevant.
NEW MATTER
17, Future discovery may show that some and/or all of the Plaintiff's claims may be
reduced and/or barred based on the Plaintiff's own negligence,
18, Future discovery may show the negligent acts or omissions of other individuals
and/or entities may have constituted intervening, superseding causes of the damages and/or injuries
alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff.
19, Future discovery may show that none of the conduct on the part of the Answering
Defendant played a substantial role in causing the Plaintiff's injuries,
20, Future discovery may show that the Defendant did not breach any duty that it may
have owed to the Plaintiff at or around the time of this incident.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, AAA Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club,
demand judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs, Clyde and Therese King, with costs assessed
to Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 4{.).lo~
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Attorney LD, # 73112
P,O, Box 999
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717)237-7134
VERIFICATION
I, John Flounlacker, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant, Defendants, AAA Central Penn
and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club, herein state that tht: facts as set forth in the foregoing
Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint am true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief, This Verification is not made by the party because of the timely nature of
this document and the present unavailability of my client to sign this Verification,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1. Jeannie L. Kawalec, an employee for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby state that a true and correct copy of the enclosed document( s) was served upon all counsel
of record by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows, on the date set
forth below:
Bv First Class U.S. Mail:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C,
320 Market Street
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
C, Roy Weidner, Jr,
301 Market Street
P.O, Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside
3401 N, Front Street
P.O, Box 5950
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0950
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney J.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009,22, Defendant certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas with a copy of the subpoena attached thereto
was mailed or delivered to each party;
2, A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this
Certificate;
3, Plaintiffs' counsel, Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire, has waived the twenty (20) days'
notice; and
4. The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to
this Certificate.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: April 8, 2004
BY:~~~
JOHN FLOUNLACKER
Attorney ti)r Defendant
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Hamsburg, PA 17108
John Flounlackerl Esquire
Attorney],D, 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v,
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NO,TICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND TmNGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RUI,E 4009.21
TO: Counsel of Record
Defendant intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is 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, Ifno objection is ma.de, the subpoena will be served.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: March 26, 2004
By:-2~~
JOHN FLOUNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COJl.1MON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Aetna US Healthcare. PO Box 1125. Blue Bell. PA 19422
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copy of all records pertainina to Clyde R. Kina (OOB: 5/23/26; Policv #:
ME 201498; DOL: 4/27/01), includina. but not limited to: applications for benefits.
waae loss verifications. summary of pavments made, meidical records and reports.
reports of independent medical exams, reports of diaanostic studies, surveillance
reports and films. recorded statements. photoaraphs. correspondence and memos
at: Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
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 add res!, 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 comr,ly with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 26th day of March 2004, I, DEENA B. MORRISON, a Paralegal in the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, P A 17043-0109
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFEF~ LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
305 North Front Street, P,O, Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: (717) 237-7105
Deena B, Morrison, Paralegal
(717) 237-7/51
dmorrison@tthlaw,com
March 26, 2004
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
320 Market Street
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
re: Clyde & Teresa King v. AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
Our File No,: 347.30710 .
Dear Attorney Brenner:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you
have no obj ection to the subpoenaing of these records and are willing to waive the twenty (20) days'
notice, please sign where indicated and return a copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience,
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Sincerely,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Deena B. Morrison, Paralega1
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cc: C, Roy Weidner, Esquire (w/encl.)
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, have no objection to the serving of the
subpoena identified in the attached Notice of Intent and hereby waive the twenty-days' notice,
Counsel for Defendant shall provide me with copies of all records they obtain pursuant to this
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Lehigh Valley Office: 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Phone: (610) 868-1675. Fax: (610) 868-1702
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 8th day of April, 2004, I, DEENA B. MORRISON, a Paralegal in the law
firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C,
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
C. Roy Weidner, Jr,
301 Market Street
P.O, Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside
3401 N. Front Street
P,O, Box 5950
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0950
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Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, p,c.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
v,
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ALICE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
v,
BRIAN WELLER,
Additional Defendant
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
AAA CENTRAL PENN AND AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman &
Shipman, P,c., who state:
17, Denied. The paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary,
18, Denied, The paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary,
19, Denied, The paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary,
20, Denied, The paragraph states a leb>a1 conclusion to which no response is
necessary,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that the New Matter of Defendants AAA
Central Penn and AAA Central Penn Automobile Club be dismissed with prejudice,
GOLDBERG,KATZMAN &SHIPMAN,P,C.
Bya~
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: April 14, 2004
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VERIFICATION
I, Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the Attorney for
Clyde and Therese King, the Plaintiffs herein, and that I have read the foregoing
document; that there are no new facts of record contained in the document; and that the
facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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homas E, Brenner, Esquire
Date: April 14, 2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s)
indicated below by placing a copy in the United States Mail, Certified Mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania and addressed as follows:
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
C. Roy Weidner, Estluire
Johnson Duffy, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside, PC
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, p,c.
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CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENlRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 03-2001
v.
BRIAN 1. WELLER,
Additional Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO PLAINTIFFS c/o Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P,O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Preliminary Objections
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
By:
itted,
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340 I North Front Street
p, O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
(717) 232-5000 - Phone
(717) 236-1816 - Fax
Date: April 19, 2004
Attorneys for Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler
CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2001
v,
BRIAN 1. WELLER,
Additional Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF
DEFENDANTS ALICE AND BETTY ADLER PURSUANT
TO PENNSYLVANIA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE l028(A){1)
TO PLAINTIFFS' AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler (hereinafter "Answering
Defendants"), by their attorneys, Mette, Evans & Woodside, who assert Preliminary Objections
to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint as follows:
1, On or about April 28, 2003, the above-captioned action was commenced against
Alice and Betty Adler by the filing of a Praecipe for a Writ of Summons,
2, Defendant Alice Adler died on December 9,1995, A copy ofa Short Certificate
concerning her estate and date of death is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as
Exhibit "I",
3, Defendant Betty Adler died on October 2, 2000. A copy of a Short Certificate
concerning her estate and date of death is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as
Exhibit "2".
4, On or about July 17, 2003, a Complaint was filed against Alice and Betty Adler.
5. Not having ever served the Writ of Summons on Alice and Betty Adler, on
November 26,2003 Plaintiffs reinstated the Writ of Summons for that purpose,
6. Not having ever served the Complaint on Alice and Betty Adler, on November
21,2004, Plaintiffs reinstated the Complaint for that purpose.
7. On or about February 26, 2004, undersigned counsel entered an appearance for
Defendants Alice and Betty Adler.
8. To date, there has never been proper service of process made upon Alice and
Betty Adler.
9. Defendants Alice and Betty Adler therefore file this preliminary objection raising
jurisdiction over the person of the Defendants for lack of service of a Writ of Summons or a
Complaint.
10. Further, while ordinarily raised in Answer With New Matter, Plaintiffs have
failed to serve the Estates or personal representatives of Alice or Betty Adler within the statute of
limitations for plaintiffs' fall which is alleged to have occurred on April 27, 2001.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Alice and Betty Adler demand that Plaintiffs' Complaint be
dismissed for lack of service or jurisdiction over their
By:
3401 North Front
P. O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0950
(717) 232-5000 - Phone
(717) 236-1816 - Fax
Date: till '1/()</
Attorneys for Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHORT CERTIFICATE
I,
MARY C. LEWIS
Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting
Letters of Administration &c. in and for said
County of CUMBERLAND do hereby certify that on
the 28th day of December A.D.,
One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five,
Letters TESTAMENTARY
estate of ADLER ALICE F
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in common form were granted by the Register of
said County, on the
, late of WORMLEYSBURG BOROUGH
in said county, deceased, to
CYNTHIA ADLER MCKEE
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JANICE F ADLER
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CHARLES ADLER I I I
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and
and that same has not since been revoked.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 'I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said office at CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA, this 12t.h day of February
A.D., Two Thousand and Two.
File No. 1994-01095
PA File No. 21-94-1095
Date of Death 12/09/1995
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STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHORT CERTIFICATE
I,
MARY C. LEWIS
Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting
Letters of Administration &c. in and for said
County of CUMBERLAND do hereby certify that on
the 6th day of February A.D.,
Two Thousand and One.
Letters
TESTAMENTARY
in common form were granted by the Register of
said County, on the
estate of ADLER BETTY J
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, late of LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP
in said county, deceased, to
PAUL J KILLION
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ROBERT A ADLER
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and
and that same has not since been revoked.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said office at CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA, this 6tlh. day of February
A.D., Two Thousand and One.
File No. 2001-00149
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NOT VALID WITHOUT ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND IMPRESSED SEAL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s)
and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements ofthe Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same in th,~ United States Mail, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
Roy C. Weidner, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, P A 17043
By:
Dated: April 19, 2004
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John Flounacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O, Box 999
Harrisburg,PA 17108
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3401 North Front
P. O. Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17 10-0950
(717) 232-5000 - Phone
(717) 236-1816 - Fax
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney J.D. 73112
(717)237,7l34
Attorneys for Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 03-200 l
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
: CNlL ACTION - LAW
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: WRY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 400SI.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009,22, Defendant certifies that:
1. A Notice ofIntent to Serve Subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas attached thereto
was mailed or delivered to each party;
2. A copy ofthe Notice ofIntent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to this
Certificate;
3. Plaintiffs' counsel, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, has waived the twenty (20) days'
notice; and
4. The subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to this Certificate,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: May 21, 2004
BY:~~ VC~
JOHN FLOUNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Attorney J.D. 73112
(717)237-7134
Attorneys fOT Defendant
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CNIL ACTION _ LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Counsel of Record
Defendant intends to serve subpoenas identical to the onllS that are 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 subpoenas. Ifno objection is made, the subpoenas will be served.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: May 13, 2004
BY:~~~
JOHN FLOUNLACKER
Attorney for Defendant
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,:
ALICE and BETTY ADLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Orthopedic Institute of Pa. 875 Poplar Church Road. Camp Hill. PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copv of all records pertainino to Clyde R. Kina (DOB: 5/23/26). including
but not limited to: hospitalization records, proaress notes, operative reports. summaries.
consultations, records of other health care providers. test results. reports of diaonostic
studies, correspondence and memos from March 2003 to the present
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer, LLP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisburo, PA 17101
You may deliver or mall 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 addresil listed above. You have the right to seek
In advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fall 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P,O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERL.<\ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: NO. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BErry ADLER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRlAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Holv Spirit Hospital. 503 North 21st Street. Camp Hill. PA 17011.2204
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copv of all records pertainina to Clvde R. Kina (oOB: 5/23/26), includina
but not limited to: admissions. operative reports. summaries. consultations. records of
other health care providers. test results. reports of diaanostic studies. correspondence
and memos from March 2003 to the present
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. llP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
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 tlllngs sought.
If you fall to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, ~rithin 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: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
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CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: NO, 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BEITY ADLER,
Defendants
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
v,
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRLU DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Georae H. Harhiah. 00.25 South 35th Street. BOlx 245. Camp Hill. PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things:
A complete copy of all records pertainina to Clvde R. Kina (DOB: 5/23/26). includina
but not limited to: hospitalization records. proaress notes. operative reports. summaries.
consultations. records of other health care providers. test results. reports of diaanostic
studies. correspondence and memos from 1990 to the IPresent
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. LLP. 305 N. Front Street. Harrisbura. PA 17101
(Address)
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 01= THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John Flounlacker, Esquire
ADDRESS: P,O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7134
SUPREME COURT ID#: 73112
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 13th day of May 2004, I, DEENA B. MORRISON, a Paralegal in the law
firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.c.
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg,PA 17108-1268
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, P A 17043-0109
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside
3401 North Front Street
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
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OF COUNSEL
F. LEE SHIPMAN
COUNSEL
JOSHUA D. LOCK
ARNOLD B. KOGAN
ARTHUR L. GOLDBERG
(1951,2000)
HARRY B. GOLDBERG
(1961-1998)
RONALD M. KATZMAN
PA(JL J. ESPOSITO
NEIL HENDERSHOT
J. JAY COOPER
THOMAS E. BRENNER
JOHN A. STATLER
APRIL L. STRANG-KITTAY
GUY H. BROOKS
JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JERRY J. Rosso
MICHAEL J. CROCENZI
THOJ\..IAS J. WEBER
STEVEN E. GRUBB
JOHN DELoRENZO
JOHN R. NINOSKY
ROYCE L. MORRIS
DAVID M. STECKEL
HEATHER L. PATERNO
320 MARKET STREET. STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O. Box 1268 . HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108-1268
717234,4161' 717,234,6808 (FAX)
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
May 19,2004
Deena B. Morrison, Paralegal
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
RE: King v. AAA Central Penn
No. 03-2001
Dear Deena:
I note that you intend to issue additional subpoenas in this matter.
I do not object tot he issuance of subpoenas but would request a copy of
all records received in response to the subpoenas.
Ve:Y-!J:uly yours,
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
305 North Front Street, P,O, Box 999, Harrisburg, P A 17108
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: (717) 237-7105
Deena B, Morrison, Paralegal
(717) 237-7151
dmorrison@tthlaw,com
May 13, 2004
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
re: Clyde & Teresa King v. AAA Central Penn Automobile Club
Our File No.: 347.30710
Dear Attorney Brenner:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you
have no objection to the subpoenaing of these records and are willing to waive the twenty (20) days'
notice, please sign where indicated and return a copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your attention to this matter,
Sincerely,
, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Deena
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Enclosure
cc: C. Roy Weidner, Esquire (w/encl.)
Craig A. Stone, Esquire (w/encl.)
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, have no obj ection to the serving of the
subpoenas identified in the attached Notice of Intent and hereby waive the twenty-days' notice,
Counsel for Defendant shall provide me with copies of all records they obtain pursuant to these
subpoenas. J
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 21st of May, 2004, I, DEENAB, MORRISON, a Paralegal in the law
firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.c.
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
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CAPTION OF CASE
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Clyde and Therese King,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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AAA Central Penn, AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club, Alice and Betty Adler,
Defendants
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Brian L. Weller,
Additional Defendant
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1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaiutiffs motion for new trial,
defendant's demurrer to compliant, etc.): Defendants, Alice and Betty Adler's Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint filed with. the Court on
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a) for Plaintiffs: Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.c., 320 Market Street, P. O. Box 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(b) for Defendant: Alice & Betty Adler - Michael D. Pipa, Esquire-
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112
3. I will notify all parties in writiug within two days that this case has been listed for argument.
4.
Argument Court Date:
September 22, 2004
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Michael D. Pip a
(Attorneys for Defendant, Alice & Betty Adler)
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
v.
AAA Central Penn, AAA Central Penn
Automobile Club, Alice and Betty Adler,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 03-2001
v,
Brian L. Weller,
Additional Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served upon all parties listed below a true and correct copy of the
Praecipe to list the Preliminary Objections of Defendants Alice and Betty Adler for argument in the
above-captioned matter this date by regular mail.
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P,C.
320 Market Street
P.O, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
John Flounacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Roy C. Weidner, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
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Sup, Ct. I.D. # 53624
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3500
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By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
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30 I Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Additional Defendant,
Brian L. Weller
CLYDE and THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE and BETTY ADLER,
Defendants
BRIAN L. WELLER,
Additional Defendant
STlPULA TION TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW, this '26~ay of ~11"?r , 2004, Defendants Alice and Betty Adler, through
their undersigned attorneys, stipulate, agree and consent to the discontinuance of the above captioned action
against Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller pursuant to Pa. R. . . No. 229(a).
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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW, this {;fld. day of --.f}ult(.{~ ,2004. Defendants AAA Central Penn and AAA
Central Penn Automobile Club. through their undersigned attorneys, discontinue the above captioned action
against Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. No. 229(a).
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 03-2001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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STIPULA TION TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW, this '10 day of ~ ~ _J +- , 2004, Plaintiffs Clyde King and Therese King,
through their undersigned attorneys, stipulate, agree and consent to the discontinuance of the above captioned
action against Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. No. 229(a).
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STlPULA TION TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW, this 11~ day of 'SffJ Tr "i)(j~ 2004, Additional Defendant Brian L. Weller, through
its undersigned attorneys, stipulates, agrees and consents to the discontinuance of the above-captioned action
against him pursuant to Pa. RC,P, No, 229(a).
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AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE & BETTY ADLER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS ALICE ADLER AND
BETTY ADLER TO PLAINTIFFS' AMENDED COMPLAIINT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20TH day ofJANUARY, 2005, it appearing that there are issues
disputed facts that may impact upon the disposition ofthe preliminary objections of
Defendants Alice Adler and Betty Adler, a hearing thereon is scheduled before the
undersigned on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005. at 3:00 lP.m.
Edward E, Guido, J,
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CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANTA
v,
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE
CLUB, ALICE AND BETTY ADLER
Defendants
No, 03-2001
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF COUNSEL
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, of Goldberg KatzImm, P,c., state the following is
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief:
1. Following injuries sustained by Clyde King in a fall at the AAA Central
Penn office located at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, contact was made
with the insurance carrier for AAA Central Penn and discussions ofliability and potential
settlement of the claim were pursued.
2. As the statute of limitations date neared and the parties were unable to
reach a settlement, litigation was commenced by a Writ of Summons on April 28, 2003,
3. In addition to AAA Central Penn, the owners of the building were identified
as Betty and Alice Adler from land records of Cumberland County and named as parties.
4. The Sheriffs Return of May 21,2003, advised counsel that the Cumberland
County Sheriff was unable to locate Betty or Alice Adler.
5. An investigator advised present counsel on June 18, 2003, that both Betty
and Alice Adler were deceased.
6. Counsel ascertained the attorneys for the Estates, who were Jeffrey A.
Ernico, Esquire, of Mette, Evans & Woodside, as counsel for the Estate of Alice Adler,
and William Adler, Esquire, of Adler & Adler, was counsel for the Estate of Betty Adler,
7. The Complaint was filed on July 17, 2003,
8. Present counsel was advised that the property was insured, and discussions
ensued as to whether counsel for the Estates would accept service. Oral confirmation
was received, and a letter of November 25,2003, attached as Exhibit "A" was forwarded
to Attorneys Ernico and Adler for the Estates with an acceptance of service form for the
Writs of Summons and the Complaint. No objection to the: Estates being named as a
party was raised.
9. Attorney Emico advised that service should be made on a realty
management company for the Adler properties. Based on this direction, Praecipes to
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Reinstate the Writ and Complaint were filed, and service was made upon James Stevens
of Property Management, Inc., the designated property manager.
10. Stevens accepted service of both the Writ of Summons and the Complaint
as agent for Defendants Adler on February 2,2004. See Exhibit "B" hereto.
11. An Amended Complaint was filed on March 30, 2004, identifying the
Estates and personal representatives as party Defendants. Preliminary Objections to this
filing are pending before this Court.
GOLDBERG KA TZMAN, P.C.
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Attorney 10#: 32085
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: {2 JU c:S
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this ~day of February, 2005.
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Notarial Seal
Glenda J. Ebersole, Notary Public
City 01 Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Oct 21, 2006
Member, Pennsylvania ASSOClaiJOn Of Notones
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OF COUNSEL
F. LEE SHIPMAN
COUNSEL
JOSHUA D. LOCK
ARNOLD B. KOGAN
ARTHUR L. GOLDBERG
(1951-2000)
HARRY B. GOLDBERG
(1961-1998)
RONALD M. KATZMAN
PAUL J. ESPOSITO
NElL HENDERSHOT
J. JAY COOPER
THOMAS E. BRENNER
JOHN A. STATLER
APRIL L. STRANG-KUTAY
GUY H. BROOKS
JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JERRY J. Russo
MICHAEL J. CROCENZI
THOMAS J. WEBER
STEVEN E. GRUBB
JOHN DELoRENZO
JOHN R. NINOSKY
ROYCE L. MORR1S
DAVID M. STECKEL
HEATHER L. PATERNO
BENJAMIN D. ANDREOZZI
320 MARKET~, REET . STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O. Box ]268. HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17108~1268
717,234,4161.717,234,6808 (FAX)
GOLD8ERG, KATZMAN {,. SHIPMAN, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
November 25, 2003
Jeffrey Ernico, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0950
William Adler, Esquire
125 Locust Street
Hanisburg, PA 17101
RE: Clyde King v. AAA Central Penn and Alice Adler and
Betty Adler
No. 03-2001
Dear Jeff and Bill:
This will confirm my telephone calls to each of you. I represent the
interests of Clyde King who sustained a fall as he entered the Central Penn
AAA office at 3433 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We initiated an
action by Writ of Summons and were advised by the Sheriff's office that the
addresses provided on the public records were no long accurate for your
clients. The matter is being defended for the tenant Central Penn AAA by
John Flounlacker of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer.
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along with an Acceptance of Service. It is my intention to prepare an
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insurance carrier for the Central Penn AAA office.
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November 25,2003
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Please sign the enclosed Acceptance of Service and return it to me. Should there be
any questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
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Enclosures
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CLYDE AND TERESA KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYL VANIA
v.
No. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN;
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE:
CLUB; ALICE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
1, Jeffrey A. Emico, Esquire as counsel for the Estate ,of Alice Adler, hereby accept
service of the Writ of Summons and a copy of the Complaint
Estate of Alice Adler
By:
Jeffrey A. Emico, Esquire
Mette, Evans & Woodside, PC
PO Box 5950
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date:
CLYDE AND TERESA KING,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No. 03-2001
AAA CENTRAL PENN;
AAA CENTRAL PENN AUTOMOBILE:
CLUB; AilCE AND BETTY ADLER,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, William Adler, Esquire as counsel for the Estate of Betty Adler, hereby accept
service of the Writ of Summons and a copy of the Complaint.
Estate of Betty Adler
By:
William Adler, Esquire
125 Locust Strel:t
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Date:
Acceptance of Servict~
I accept the service of the canp1aint.s
(on behalf of
Betty Adler and Alice Adler
and
certify that I am authorized to do so.)
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Date
Jim stevens c/o Property Managemen nc 1300 Market St.reet Lemoyne, PA
Mailing Address
2003-2001 civil
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CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
VALERIE WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the wit.hin WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ADLER ALICE
the
DEFENDANT
, at. 1527:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of February
2004
at 1300 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, FA 17011
by handing to
JIM STEVENS,
AUTHORIZED AGENT
a true and att.ested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
t.ogether with
and at the same time directing His attention to the content.s thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docket.ing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
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10.35
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CASE NO: 2003-02001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KING CLYDE ET AL
VS
AAA CENTRAL PENN ET AL
VALERIE WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ADLER BETTY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1527:00 HOURS, on t.he 2nd day of February
2004
at 1300 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing t.o
JIM STEVENS,
AUTHORIZED AGENT
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time direct.ing His attention to t.he contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the person( s)
indicated below by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, by First Class
Mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and addressed as follows:
Craig A. Stone, Esquire
Michael Pipa, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey
4200-B Crums Mill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
John Flounlacker, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
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AAA CENTRAL PENN, : NO. 2003-2001 CIVIL TERM
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE & BETTY ADLER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of MARCH, 2005, counsel for Defendants Adler avmg
indicated that he does not contest the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Plaintiffs' c unsel
filed on February 11, 2005, and that he does not object to it being made part ofth ecord
in lieu oftaking the testimony of Plaintiff's counsel, the evidentiary hearing sched led
for February 14, 2005, at 3:00 p.m, is CANCELLED.
By the Court,
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AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALlCE & BETTY ADLER : NO, 2003-2001 CIVIL TERM
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BRIAN WELLER
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS
ALICE ADLER AND BETTY ADLER
BEFORE GUIDO, J.
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
I ~ ~ day ofMA Y, 2005, for the reasons set forth in the
accompanying opinion, Defendants Alice and Betty Adler cannot be named as parties in
this action and plaintiffs' claims against the estates of Alice and Betty Adler are time
barred, Therefore, the Amended Complaint is dismissed with prejudice as to those
parties,
Edward E. Guido, J.
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
C. Roy Weidner, Esquire
Craig A, Stone, Esquire
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AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
ALICE & BETTY ADLER
NO, 2003-2001 CIVIL TERM
V,
BRIAN WELLER
CNIL ACTION - LAW
II'! RE: PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS
ALICE ADLER AND BETTY ADLER
BEFORE GUIDO, J.
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
Defendants Alice Adler and Betty Adler are deceased, Currently before us are
their preliminary objections to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. Their primary objection
is that they wc-e not properly served, They also contend that the statute oflimitations
preclude the joinder of their respective estates and requires the dismissal of the amended
complaint.
Plaintiffs argue that they did everything possible to effectuate timely and proper
service, They further contend that since the original action was timely filed, the statute of
limitations should not prohibit the amending of their complaint to add the executors of
the respective bstates. For the reasons hereinafter set forth we are constrained to dismiss
this action as to the Adlers and their estates.
The procedural and factual background to this case can be described as
complicated at best. We will simplify it by relating only the factors central to our
decision,' On April 27, 2001 Plaintiff Clyde King suffered injuries in a fall at the offices
of Defendant AAA Central Penn,2 Defendants Alice Adler and Betty Adler were the
record owners of that property3
Settlement negotiations ensued between plaintiffs' counsel and Defendant AAA
Central Penn's insurance carrier4 As the statute oflimitations approached, plaintiffs
realized that a settlement would not be reached5 On Monday, April 28, 2003 the instant
action was commenced by writ of summons, Alice and Betty Adler were included
among the defendants, Sometime thereafter plaintiffs' counsel discovered that both
Adlers had died well before the date ofMr. King's fal1.6 On March 30, 2004 plaintiffs
filed an amended complaint naming the executors of the respective estates as party
defendants, Thereafter, defense counsel filed the preliminary objections currently at
Issue,
The case of Thompson v, Peck, ] 8] A 597, 320 Pa. 27 (1935) is controlling,
Thompson sued Peck within the statute oflimitations, He later discovered that Peck had
died prior to the commencement of his action, After the statute had expired, Thompson
attempted to amend the complaint to join Peck's estate, The Supreme Court would not
permit it. As the Court noted:
I The appropriateness of service was not one of those factors. v../e did, however, allow plaintiffs' to create a
factual record so as to allow review of their equitable arguments.
2 Amended Complaint, para, 4,
1 Affidavit of Counsel, para, 3,
4 Affidavi1 of Counsel, para,!.
j Affidavit of Counsel. para, 2,
" Alice Adler died on December 9, 1995, Belly Adler passed away on October 2,2000, See Preliminary
Objections, paragraphs 2 and 3,
.
A dead man cannot be a party to an action and any such attempted
proceeding is completely void and of no effect. This disposes of
the further argument that the defect was cured by the amendment.
There can be no amendment where there is nothing to amend, In
any event, an amendment, the effect of which is to bring in new
parties after the running of the statute oflimitations, will not be
permitted,
181 A at 598 (citations omitted),
The instant action was filed on the last permissible day under the statute of
limitations7 It did not toll the statute with regard to the claims against the Adler estates,
Plaintiffs' amended complaint attempting to join the Adler estates was filed more than II
months after the statute had expired. Since plaintiffs have not presented any valid basis
upon which the statute may have been tolled, their claims against the Adler estates are
time barred8
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13TH day ofMA Y, 2005, for the reasons set forth in the
accompanying opinion, Defendants Alice and Betty Adler cannot be named as parties in
this action and plaintiffs' claims against the estates of Alice and Betty Adler are time
barred, Therefore, the Amended Complaint is dismissed with prejudice as to those
parties,
By the Court,
Isl Edward E. Guido
Edward E. Guido, J,
742 Pa, C,S.A. S 5524,
'While Plaintiffs have alleged that they were in negotiations with Defendan1 AAA's insurance carrier, 1hey
have not alleged any facts which would loll the sta1ute, Even if the carrier also covered the Adlers and
knew 1hey were dead (which is no1 alleged), it was under no duty to inform Plaintiffs, See Montanya v,
McGonegal, 757 A,2d 947 (Pa,Super. 2000) and Lange v, Burd, 800 A,2d 336 (Pa,Super. 2002),
.
.
Thomas E, Brenner, Esquire
C. Roy Weidner, Esquire
Craig A, Stone, Esquire
John Flounlacker, Esquire
CLYDE AND THERESE KING,
Plaintiffs,
v.
AAA CENTRAL PENN,
AAA CENTRAL PENN
AUTOMOBILE CLUB,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COrvlMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: NO. 03-2001
: JURY TRIAL DErv1.A,NDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark this action settled, discontinued and ended.
Date: December 5, 2006
142108,1
GOLDBERG ICATZMAN, P.e.
Bye[,
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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