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KUMAR INCORPORATED
t/d/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA
Plaintiff
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF
CUMBERLAND CO, PENNSYLVANIA
No.Ol-I60? CZu:C- /~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
v.
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB t/d/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please Issue Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action to Defendants as
follows:
PAC Industries, Inc.
5341 Jaycee Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17112.
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River, MA 02720-4781
Dave Grab
t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services
RR1, Box 65A, Reisinger Road,
Ickesburg, PA 17037
ROOKS R. F AND, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 70102
Post Office Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DATE: February 16, 2001
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE OMMENCED
AN ACTION AGAINSTYOU.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED t/d/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
vs.
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB t/d/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter a rule upon KUMAR Incomorated t/d/b/a Ouality Inn Enola
Plaintiff, to file a complaint to Common Pleas No. 01-1009 Civil Term within twenty (20) days
after service of the rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros in the above-captioned action.
Respectfully Submitted:
Dated:~
JAMES, & CONNELLY LLP
By:
Scott A. D ett . ck, Esquire
Attorney I.D.#55650
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
RULE:
To: KUMAR Incomorated t/d/b/a Ouality Inn Enola . Plaintiff
(1 ) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint within twenty
(20) days after the date of service of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or
registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS WILL BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date of service of this rule if service was by mail is the date of mailing.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED tJd/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
: CIVIL DIVISION
: NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
Plaintiff,
v.
: TYPE OF PLEADING:
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB tJd/b/aDA VE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES
: PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY
.: OF APPEARANCE
Defendants.
CODE:
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PAC Industries, Inc.
Defendant
COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR
THIS PARTY:
Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire
PA ID #55650
James, Smith, Durkin &
Connelly LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
(717) 533-3280
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED t/d/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
vs.
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB t/d/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire of James, Smith, Durkin &
ConneIly LLP on behalf ofthe Defendant, PAC Industries, Inc., in the above-captioned action.
Respectfully Submitted:
JAMES, SMITH, URKIN &
CONNELLY LL~
Dated: li,lO/
By:
Scott A. D ette . ck, Esquire
Attorney 1. .#55650
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED tJd/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB tJd/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy o~oing Praecipe for
Entry of Appearance was served on the following this Iv{;; day of /2001, via
First Class U. S. Mail, Postage Pre-paid:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
Dave Grab
tJd/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services
R.R. 1, box 65A, Reisinger Road
Ickesburg, PA 17037
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River, MA 02720-4781
& CONNELLY LLP
BY:
Scott A. Di e
P A !.D. #55 50
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
(717) 533-3280
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CASE NO: 2001-01009 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHERIFF'S RETURN - U.S. CERTIFIED MAIL
KUMAR INCORPORATED ET AL
VS.
PAC INDUSTRIES INC ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff
of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
within named DEFENDANT
,AMERICAN DRYER COROPORATION
by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 21st day of February ,2001 at 0008:00 HOURS, at
88 CURANT ROAD
FALL RIVER, MA 02720-4781
, a true
and attested copy of the attached WRIT OF SUMMONS
Together
with
The returned
receipt card was signed by CLIFF NEUMER
02/26/2001
on
Additional Comments:
Docketing
Cert Mail
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
2.99
.00
10.00
.00
30.99
County
Sheriff's Costs:
Paid by THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
on 03/05/2001 .
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /1.:::: day o~
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2001-01009 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KUMAR INCORPORATED ET AL
VS
PAC INDUSTRIES INC 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:
PAC INDUSTRIES INC
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
5th , 2001 , this office was in receipt of the
On March
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
DEP. DAUPHIN CO
6.00
9.00
10.00
30.50
.00
55.50
03/05/2001
THOMAS, THOMAS
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R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& HAFER
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this NT!:
day of ~
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2001-01009 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KUMAR INCORPORATED ET AL
VS
PAC INDUSTRIES INC 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:
GRAB DAVE
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of PERRY
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
5th , 2001 , this office was in receipt of the
On March
attached return from PERRY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
DEP. PERRY CO
6.00
9.00
10.00
32.42
.00
57.42
03/05/2001
THOMAS, THOMAS
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R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
& HAFER
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this Iq:v day OJ1J1.A.P<-1-./
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Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Ralph G. McAllister
Chief Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 171 0 I
ph: (717)255-2660 fax: (717)255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
KUMAR INC
vs
County of Dauphin
PAC INDUSTRIES
Sheriff's Return
No. 0549-T - -2001
OTHER COUNTY NO. 01-1009
AND NOW: February 27, 2001 at 10:46AM served the within
SUMMONS upon
PAC INDUSTRIES by personally handing
to LOIS BRUNNER, SECRETARY 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original
and making known
SUMMONS
to him/her the contents thereof at 5241 JAYCEE AVE.
HARRISBURG, PA 17112-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
So Answers,
JR~
PROTHONOTARY
Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
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In The Cm.l.rt -of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Kumar Incorporated, et. al. .
VS.
PAC Industries, Inc., et. al.
Serve: David A. Grab, t/d/b/a
Dave's Mechanical Services tJo. 01-1009 Civil
~ovv, 2/21/01
, 2010" , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAl'ID COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Perry
County to exe.cl.lte this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Sheriff ofCurnberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now
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February 28
2001 at 10:10 o'clock A M. served the
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within
Writ of Summons
upon David A. Grab
Perry County
at
rnllrthouse.
New Bloomfield Boro, Pa. 17068
by hm1ding to
David A. Grab
a
True & Attested
copy ofthe original Writ of Summons
and made lcnown to
him
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Deputy
~~f 'i~%r
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
ay of . 20!ti-
COSTS
SERVTCE 18.00
MILEAGE 12 ~ 42
AFFIDA VTT2 . 00
$
EpU ROTHONOTARY & ClERK OF COUllTS
LOOMFIELD BORO., PERRY CO., PA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JAN .5, 2004
$
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
.Kumar Ine.. et. al..
vs.
PAC Industries, et. al.
Serve: PAC Industries. Ine.
}Jo. 01-1009 Civil
Now,
2/21/01
, 20 0 (J , I, SHERIFF OF CU1v1BERLAND 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.u/:At!
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Sheriff 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 ari ginal
and made Imown to
the contents, w.'1.ereof.
So answers,
Sheriff or
County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this _ day of , 20
COSTS
SERV1CE
lvITLEAGE
A.FFIDA VIT
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
. Print your name and address on the reverse
so th~t we can return the card to you.
. Attach this card to the back of the mail piece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
Americi'mJtrYer COrp.
88 Currant Road
Fall River, MA 02720-4781
2. Article Number (Copy from service labelj
7099 3400 0018 5000 2763
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STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE
Pa. Supreme Court I. D. No. 41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
P.O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 975-8114
FAX: (717) 975-8124
Attorney for Defendant
David A. Grab t/d/b/a
Dave's Mechanical
Services
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED
T/D/B/A QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 01-1009 CIVIL TERM
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC.,
AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION, and
DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, DAVID A.
GRAB T/D/B/A DAVE'S MECHANICAL SERVICES, in the above-captioned
matter.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Date: April 13 ' 2001
By:
anko, Jr.
Attorn y I . No. 41727
P. O. Box 932
(717) 975-8114
Counsel for Defendant,
David A. Grab t/d/b/a
Dave's Mechanical Services
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing on all counsel of record by placing the same in the
United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class
postage prepaid, on the /3 day of ~, '~. , 2001, and
addressed as follows:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
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KUMAR INCORPORATED
t/d/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID
A. GRAB t/d/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this
complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
an attorney, and filing in writing with this Court your defenses or objections to the
claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court
without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim
or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
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NOTICIA
Le han demando a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defendrse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plaza
al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una
apariencia escrito e en persona 0 por obogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita
sus defensas 0 sus objectiones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado
que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra
usted sin previa aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. USTED PUEDE PERDER DINERO 0 SUS PROPIEDADE5 0
OSTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES PARA USTED.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. 51 NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO 5UFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
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KUMAR INCORPORATED
t/d/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID
A. GRAB tjd/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Kumar Incorporated t/d/b/a Quality Inn Enola is a corporation in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principle address of 501 North Enola Road,
Enola, PA 17025.
2. Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. is a corporation in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and is principally located at 5341 Jaycee Avenue, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17112.
3. Defendant American Dryer Corporation is a corporation in the State of
Massachusetts and is principally located at 88 Grant Road, Fall River, Massachusetts
02720-4781, but is licensed or authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant Dave Grab tjd/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services is a sole
proprietorship with a principal address of RR 1, Box 65A, Reisinger Road, Ickesburg,
Pennsylvania 17037.
5. On or about August 12, 1998, Plaintiff purchased a commercial clothes
dryer manufactured by Defendant American Dryer Corporation from Defendant PAC
Industries, Inc. for the purchase price of $3,207.55 plus tax. A true and correct copy
of the purchase invoice is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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6. Defendant Dave Grab t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services, installed the
commercial dryer at Plaintiff's business establishment sometime between August 12,
1998 and August 23, 1998.
7. On or about March 21, 1999, while utilizing the commercial clothes dryer
manufactured by Defendant American Dryer Corporation, sold by Defendant PAC
Industries, Inc. and installed by Defendant David Grab t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical
Services, at Plaintiff's business premises located at 501 North Enola Road, Enola, PA
17025, a fire erupted as direct and proximate result of a defect in the commercial
clothes dryer, causing extensive damage to not only the dryer itself but also to
Plaintiff's personal and real property, as a direct result of the hazard and defects in
the commercial clothes dryer in question, all of which Plaintiff was not aware.
8. The commercial clothes dryer purchased by Plaintiff was unreasonably
dangerous in normal and ordinary use to Plaintiff and to Plaintiff's business property
and was unfit for the intended use in that it was defectively manufactured, assembled
and/or installed in such a way as to cause the electrical system to malfunction and
cause a resulting fire which destroyed not only the dryer but also Plaintiff's personal
and real property.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the defective condition of the
commercial clothes dryer, the dryer being in essentially the same condition as when
purchased by Plaintiff from Defendants some six months earlier, the electrical system
caused a fire in the dryer, which fire spread to the Plaintiff's business premises and
contents thereof, causing the personal property, contents and Plaintiff's business
premises itself to be severely damaged.
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damage to the business premises and contents therein, the Plaintiff sustained a loss
and damage to the contents and premises in the total amount of $28,407.12.
11. At all times material hereto, Defendant American Dryer Corporation was
doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and did put into the stream of
commerce a certain commercial clothes dryer which was sold to the Plaintiff by
Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. as being a product safe and fit for the uses and
purposes intended, including being utilized as a commercial clothes dryer within
Plaintiff's business premises and the Defendant breached its duties to the Plaintiff in
the following respects:
a. Defendant did manufacture and design the commercial clothes dryer,
which it knew, or if exercised reasonable care, should have known, was
likely to cause injury to damage to persons or property utilizing the
commercial clothes dryer in the manner and fashion which Plaintiff
utilized the dryer, and that as the result of the negligence to include
proper instructions as to the use of the dryer, and in failing to warn of
any improper design or defective manufacture in the dryer.
b. Defendant manufacturer did put into the stream of commerce a product,
which as a result of defective manufacture and design of said product,
failure to include proper directions as to its use and failure to warn of its
dangerous proclivities the product was inherently and unreasonably
dangerous to persons and property who might utilize it in a normal
expected fashion as utilized by Plaintiff in this case in particular that it
created an extremely hazardous and unreasonably dangerous condition.
c. Defendant manufacturer expressly an impliedly warranted that said
dryer which was placed in the stream of commerce in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Defendant PAC Industries was
safe, well designed and not inherently dangerous and fit and proper for
the uses and purposes intended for said dryer, and in particular
representing that the dryer was extremely safe and did not constitute a
dangerous and hazardous condition to individuals or property utilizing it;
said Defendant did thereby breach said express and implied warranties,
including a warranty of fitness of use, thereby resulting in serious
damage to Plaintiff's real and personal property as hereinafter more fully
set forth.
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12. At all times material hereto, Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. was doing
business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sold to Plaintiff herein said
commercial clothes dryer manufactured by Defendant American Dryer Corporation as
being a product safe and fit for the uses and purposes intended, including being
utilized as a dryer within the Plaintiff's business premises and said Defendant
breached its duties to Plaintiff herein in the following respects:
a. Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. did sell to Plaintiff said commercial
clothes dryer which was defective in its design and manufacture, with
improper instructions as to its use and failure to warn as to its
dangerous proclivities, thereby rendering the product inherently and
unreasonably dangerous to those persons or properties who might utilize
the dryer in the normal expected fashion as was utilized by Plaintiff in
this case and particularly that it created an extreme and extra-
hazardous and unreasonably dangerous condition;
b. Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. expressly and impliedly warranted that
said commercial clothes dryer which it placed into the stream of
commerce in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and which it
represented to be fit and proper for the uses and purposes intended for
said dryer, including use as a dryer in Plaintiff's business premises and
more particularly representing that the dryer was extremely safe and did
not constitute a dangerous and hazardous condition to persons properly
utilizing it including Plaintiff and its employees, said Defendant did
thereby breach said express and implied warranties, including a
warranty for fitness for use, thereby resulting in serious damage to
Plaintiff's real and personal property all as hereinafter more fully set
forth.
13. At all times material hereto, Defendant David Grab t/d/b/a Dave's
Mechanical Services was doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
installed at Plaintiff's business premises said commercial clothes dryer manufactured
by Defendant American Dryer Corporation and sold to Plaintiff by Defendant PAC
Industries, Inc., as being a product safe and fit for the uses and purposes intended,
including being utilized as a dryer within the Plaintiff's business premises and said
Defendant breached its duties to Plaintiff herein in the following respects:
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installed the commercial clothes dryer at Plaintiff's business premises;
b. Defendant David Grab t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services used improper
materials and/or supplies in installing the commercial clothes dryer at
Plaintiff's business premises;
c. Defendant David Grab t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services failed to warn
or otherwise instruct Plaintiff of defects in the installation and/or the
condition of the dryer itself during his installation or at any time
thereafter;
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the breach of the
duties of the Defendants, including but not limited to negligence, strict liability and
breach of warranty, Plaintiff sustained serious real and personal property damage to
its business premises and contents.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Kumar Incorporated t/d/b/a Quality Inn Enola, prays for
damages against Defendants PAC Industries, Inc., American Dryer Corporation and
David A. Grab t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services, and each of them, for the Plaintiff
in the amount of $28,407.12, at all times reserving the right to amend this prayer for
damages at the time of trial, and for costs and expenses herein incurred and for such
other further relief as the Court may deem just and equitable based upon the
circumstances.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-1009
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PAC INDUSTRlES, INC., AMERICAN
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendant PAC Industries, Inc. in the above matter.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Ten East High Street
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Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street, Sixth Floor
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY, LLP
P. O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
Stephen 1. Banko, JI., Esquire
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, P A 17011
American Dryer Corporation
88 Grant Road
Fall River, MA 02720-4781
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T ast High Street
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KUMAR INCORPORATED tld/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
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: NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
Plaintiff,
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PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB tld/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES
: PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
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Defendants.
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FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PAC Industries, Inc.
Defendant
COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR
THIS PARTY:
Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire
PA ID #55650
James, Smith, Durkin &
Connelly LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED tJd/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
vs.
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB tJd/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the appearance of Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire of James, Smith, Durkin
& Connelly LLP on behalf of the Defendant, PAC Industries, Inc., in the above-captioned action.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Scott D ck, Esquire
Attorney LD.#55650
P.O. Box 650
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED tJd/b/a
QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff,
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PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB tJd/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO.: 01-1009 Civil Term
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to
Withdraw Appearance was served on the following this ~ay of ~ ,2001, via
First Class U. S. Mail, Postage Pre-paid:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
CONNELLY LLP
BY:
Scott A. Di. e
PA!.D. #5 50
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
(717) 533-3280
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KUMAR INCORPORATED,
t/d/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-1009
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID A.
GRAB, t/d/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL
SERVICES,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT PAC INDUSTRIES. INC.'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO: KUMAR INCORPORATED, Plaintiff, and its attorney BROOKS R. FOLAND, ESQUIRE
TO: AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION, Defendant
TO: DAVID A. GRAB, t/d/b/a DAVE'S MECHANICAL SERVICES, Defendant and his
attorney STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE
HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOu.
1-4. Admitted based on information received.
5-10. Denied pursuant to Rule 1 029( e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
II. These averments are made against another party, not Defendant PAC Industries, and
no answer is required,
12. Denied pursuant to Rule 1 029( e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure,
13. These averments are made against another party, not Defendant PAC Industries, and
no answer is required.
14. Denied pursuant to Rule I 029( e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant PAC Industries requests judgment be entered in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
15. Paragraphs 1-14 of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference as New Matter.
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apply to this case.
17. Plaintiff s cause of action is barred by the statute of limitations.
18. Plaintiffs cause of action is barred by the doctrine of comparative negligence and/or
assumption ofthe risk.
WHEREFORE, Defendant PAC Industries requests judgment be entered in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSS CLAIM
PURSUANT TO RULE 225UD) OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CDnL PROCEDURE
19. For purposes of this cross claim, Defendant PAC Industries incorporates herein by
reference paragraphs 1-11 and 13-14 of Plaintiff s Complaint.
20. Based on the above, Defendant PAC Industries alleges that if Plaintiff is entitled to
a recovery, Defendant American Dryer Corporation and Defendant David A. Grab, t/d/b/a Dave's
Mechanical Services are solely liable, jointly liable, or liable over to Defendant PAC Industries for
contribution and indemnification.
WHEREFORE, Defendant PAC Industries demands the judgment be entered in its favor
against Plaintiff and Defendant American Dryer Corporation and Defendant David A. Grab, t/d/b/a
Dave's Mechanical Services for sole liability, contribution, and indemnification.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant PAC Industries, Inc.
Date: May17, 2001
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Cecil Adkins, who is V.P. of Finance of PAC Industries and acknowledges that he/she has the
authority to execute this Verification in behalf of PAC Industries, Inc. certifies that the foregoing
Answer With New Matter is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of this document is that of counsel and not my own. I
have read the document and to the extent that the document is based upon information which I have
given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To
the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making
this Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUN1Y, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID
A. GRAB t/d/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO NEW MATTER OF PAC INDUSTRIES. INC.
15-18. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 15-18 constitute
conclusions of law and no further response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kumar Incorporated t/d/b/a Quality Inn Enola,
respectfully requests that Defendant's New Matter be stricken.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
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Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
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The undersigned, having read the attached document, hereby verifies that the
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course of this lawsuit. The language of the pleading is that of counsel. Furthermore,
the matters contained in this pleading are of a procedural nature only among counsel
and the court. The undersigned verifies that he has read the attached pleading and
that it is true and correct to the best of his information and belief. This Verification is
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. !3 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
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and correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esq.
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esq.
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
American Dryer Corporation
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3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 975-8114
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED
T/D/B/A QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 01-1009 CIVIL TERM
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC.,
AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION, and
DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY OF DEFENDANT. DAVID A. GRAB. T/D/B/A
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19. The answers contained in Defendant's answers to
paragraphs 1 through 11 and 13 and 14 of Plaintiff's Complaint
are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their
entirety.
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legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
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Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire
James, Smith, Durkin & Connelly, LLP
P. O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(Counsel for Defendant American Dryer Corporation)
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone, (717) 975-8114
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED
T/D/B/A QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO. 01-1009 CIVIL TERM
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC.,
AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION, and
DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT. DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A
DAVE'S MECHANICAL SERVICES.
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant,
David A. Grab, t/d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services (UMr. Grab"),
is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and,
therefore, they are denied.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted
that PAC Industries, Inc. has a location at 5341 Jaycee Avenue,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112. With respect to the allegations
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3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Grab is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and,
therefore, they are denied.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted. Based exclusively upon the information
contained in Exhibit A to Plaintiff's Complaint, it appears that
these allegations are true.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph
state a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
Furthermore, with respect to any allegation that Plaintiff
sustained damage as a result of fire on March 21, 1999, after
reasonable investigation, Mr. Grab is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said
averments and, therefore, they are denied.
8. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 7 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
9. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 7 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
10. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 7 hereof is
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11. a-c. The allegations contained in this paragraph are
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upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Mr. Grab is
required.
12. a-b. The allegations contained in this paragraph are
directed to parties other than Mr. Grab, and, accordingly, and
upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Mr. Grab is
required.
13. a-c. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is
admitted that Mr. Grab installed a clothes dryer at Plaintiff's
location as previously stated. All other allegations in this
paragraph, however, are denied as they state a legal conclusion
to which DO response is necessary. By way of further answer,
Mr. Grab denies any allegation or implication that any conduct on
his part was wrongful or that he was a party to any warranty or
guaranty concerning the operation of the clothes dryer.
14. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 7 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, David A. Grab, t/d/b/a Dave's
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P. O. Box 932
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3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-8114
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I, DAVID A. GRAB, state that I have read the foregoing
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.A. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
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Scott A. Dietterick, Esquire
James, Smith, Durkin & Connelly, LLP
P. O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(Counsel for Defendant American Dryer Corporation)
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
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BY: JOHN W. DORNBERGER
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240 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
AMERICAN DRYER
CORPORATION
KUMAR INCORPORATED
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID
A. GRAB, tJd/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
F,NTRY OF APPRARANCF,
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, American Dryer Corporation, in
connection with the above-captioned matter.
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person(s) at the following address(es) by sending same in the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
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You are hereby uotified to plead to
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BY: JOHN W. DORNBERGER
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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
DRYER CORPORATION and DAVID
A. GRAB, t/d/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND CROSSCLAlM
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undersigned counsel, Post & Schell, P.C., hereby files this Answer, New Matter and Cross-Claim
to Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and, accordingly, all such averments are
denied.
2. Denied. After reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and, accordingly, all such averments are
denied.
3. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant is American Dryer
Corporation and that ADC is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Massachusetts with its principal place of business located at 88 Currant Road, Fall River,
Massachusetts. It is further admitted that ADC is authorized to do business in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. All remaining averments are denied as either incorrect assertions of fact or
conclusions oflaw.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and, accordingly, all such averments are
denied.
5. Denied. The invoice attached to Plaintiff's Complaint as Exhibit "A" is a document
in writing which speaks for itself. After reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and, accordingly, all such
averments are denied. All remaining allegations are denied as conclusions oflaw.
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Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further response is required, ADC is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations and,
accordingly, all such allegations are denied.
7. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule 1 029( e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further response is required, ADC is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations and,
accordingly, all such allegations are denied.
8. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule 1029(e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
9. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule 1 029( e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
10. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule 1029(e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further answer is required, after reasonable
investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth
ofthe remaining allegations and, accordingly, all such allegations are denied.
11. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule I 029( e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further response is required, after
reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations and, accordingly, all such allegations are denied. Any remaining
allegations are denied as conclusions oflaw.
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Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further response is required, after
reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations and, accordingly, all such allegations are denied. Any remaining
allegations are denied as conclusions oflaw.
13. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule 1029( e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent any further response is required, after
reasonable investigation, ADC is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations and, accordingly, all such allegations are denied. Any remaining
allegations are denied as conclusions oflaw.
14. Denied. The corresponding allegations are denied pursuant to Rule I 029( e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment
in its favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
15. Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Statute of Limitations.
16. Upon information and belief, the claims are barred in whole or in part by the
contributory or comparative negligence of Plaintiff and/or that of its agents.
17. Upon information and belief, the alleged damages were the result of the actions and/or
omissions of Plaintiff and/or persons other than Defendant ADC.
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product in question was abused, misused and/or not being used in the manner or for the purpose
intended and/or not appropriately maintained.
19. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff's claims are barred or limited in that the
product in question was substantially modified and/or substantially altered and/or materially altered
prior to the alleged incident, thereby barring recovery herein.
20. Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the
doctrine of spoilation of evidence.
21. Plaintiff's claims are barred or limited in accordance with the learned intermediary
and/or sophisticated purchasers doctrines.
22. The warranty was disclaimed and/or limited.
23. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate its damages.
24. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff's damages, if any, were caused by the
intervening wrongdoing of others over whom Defendant ADC had no control or for which this
Defendant is not responsible.
25. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff has failed to join all persons or parties
necessary for adjudication of the controversy.
26. The product at issue was fit and proper for its intended purpose and was not defective
III any manner.
27. The perils or dangers of which Plaintiff complains, to the extent they existed, which
Defendant denies, were open and obviously known to Plaintiff and/or its agents, who never the less
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28. The damages are not recoverable under the applicable law.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
CROSSCLAIM AGAINST DAVID A. GRAB
T/D/B/A DA VEtS MECHANICAL SERVICES
29, Defendant incorporates by reference paragraphs I through 28 of its Answer and New
Matter as if set forth at length herein.
30. If the damages were suffered by Plaintiff as alleged, the same were not caused by
Defendant ADC, but a cause thereof was the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, breach of
contract, breach of warranty and liability producing conduct of David A. Grab t1d/b/a Dave's
Mechanical Services.
31. David A. Grab t1d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services is liable to Plaintiff or is jointly
and/or severally liable with Defendant or is liable over to Defendant for any monies required to be
paid by Defendant.
32. If the damages were suffered by Plaintiff as alleged, the same being denied, then
David A. Grab t1d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services is liable for common law indemnity to Defendant
on the cause of action declared upon by Plaintiff.
33. To the extent that Defendant is found liable to Plaintiff, Defendant is entitled to
contribution from David A. Grab t1d/b/a Dave's Mechanical Services.
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Harrisburg, P A 171 08-0999
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
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Carlisle, P A 17013
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KUMAR INCORPORATED
T/D/B/A QUALITY INN ENOLA,
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NO. 01-1009 CIVIL TERM
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC.,
AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION, and
DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY OF DEFENDANT. DAVID A. GRAB T/D/B/A
DAVE'S MECHANICAL SERVICES. TO CROSSCLAIM OF
DEFENDANT AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION
29. Defendant, David A. Grab, incorporates by reference his
Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth in its entirety.
30. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph
state a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary. By
way of further answer, Defendant specifically denies that any
conduct on his part was negligent. To the contrary, it is
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32. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 30 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
33. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 30 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, David A. Grab t/d/b/a Dave's
Mechanical Service, demands judgment in his favor and against
American Dryer Corporation.
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
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P. O. Box 932
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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I, DAVID A. GRAB, state that I have read the foregoing
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subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
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Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Counsel for Defendant PAC Industries, Inc.)
John W. Dornberger, Esquire
Post & Schell, P.C.
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
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KUMAR INCORPORATED
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
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NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
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MECHANICAL SERVICES
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
REPLY OF DEFENDANT AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION TO
NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT PAC INDUSTRIES. INC.
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Matter Crossc1aim, respectfully represents that:
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO NEW MATTER OF
AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION
15-28. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 15-28 are
conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent a response is
deemed to be required, the allegations are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kumar Incorporated t/d/b/a Quality Inn Enola,
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against Defendant
American Dryer Corporation on the latter's New Matter.
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THOMAS, THOMAS &. HAFER, LLP
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attached pleading is based on information which has been gathered by counsel in the
course of this lawsuit. The language of the pleading is that of counsel. Furthermore,
the matters. contained in this pleading are of a procedural nature only among counsel
and the court. The undersigned verifies that he has read the attached pleading and
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
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Vd/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
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NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
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MECHANICAL SERVICES
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
ORDER
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ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
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t/d/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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v.
NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC., AMERICAN
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A. GRAB, t/d/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
DEFENDANT AMERICAN DRYER CORPORATION'S MOTION TO COMPEL
ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES AND REOUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF
DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
AND NOW, comes Defendant, American Dryer Corporation, by and through its attorney,
POST & SCHELL, P.c., and for its Motion to Compel Plaintiff to file responses to Moving
Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff, states
as follows:
1. Plaintiff filed the instant negligence action by Writ of Summons on or about February
20, 2001.
2. On August 10, 2001, Moving Defendant served Plaintiff with Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and Pa. R.C.P. 4009.11.
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requests within thirty (30) days.
4. On or about September 10, 2001, Moving Defendant forwarded a letter to Plaintiffs
counsel requesting responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents (See
Exhibit "B").
5. On or about October 22,2001, Moving Defendant forwarded a letter to Plaintiffs
counsel requesting responses to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents within ten
(10) days. (See Exhibit "C").
6. Plaintiff has not provided Moving Defendant with its responses to the Interrogatories
and Request for Production of Documents to date.
7. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4006(a)(2), the answering party shall serve a copy of answers
and objections, if any, within thirty (30) days after the service of the interrogatories in question.
8. As Plaintiff has failed to respond in accordance with the civil procedure rules, it is
respectfully requested that this Court issue an order directing Plaintiff to provide full and complete
answers to outstanding discovery or be precluded from introducing testimony at trial regarding the
same.
9. Moving Defendant is prejudiced by Plaintiffs refusal to provide discovery
information as he has been precluded from ascertaining the nature of Plaintiffs claims or gaining
the necessary investigative materials to further the course of the instant litigation.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Court issue an order directing Plaintiff
to file answers to outstanding discovery or be precluded from offering testimony, including expert
witness testimony, regarding the same.
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1800 ,JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19 I 03-7480
(215) 587-1000
FAX: (215) 567-1444
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625 LIBERTY AVE - SUITE 2600
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-31 10
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FAX: (41 2) 577-2973
1657 WILLIAM PENN WAY
P.O. BOX 10246
LANCASTER, PA 17605-0246
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August 10, 2001
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(717) 612-6011
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Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
RE: Kumar v. PAC Industries, Inc. et al
Dear Mr. Foland:
Enclosed please find Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents directed to
Plaintiffs from American Dryer Corporation. Kindly respond in the time allowed pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Very truly yours,
Sharry Semans
Paralegal
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cc: Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
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POST & SCHELL. P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
240 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
CAMP HILL, PA I 70 I I
(717) 731-1970
FACSIMILE; (717) 731-1985
1800 JOHN F, KENNEDY BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-7480
(215)587-1000
FAX; (215) 587-1444
CNG I DOMINION TOWER
625 UBERTY AVE - SUITE 2800
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-31 10
(412)577-2972
,FAX; (41 2) 577-2973
1857 WILLIAM PENN WAY
P,O, BOX 10248
LANCASTER, PA I 7605-0248
(7 I 7) 291-4532
FAX; (17) 291-1609
I 245 S. CEDAR CREST
BOULEVARD
SUITE 300
ALLENTOWN, PA 18 I 03
(6 I 0> 433-0 I 93
FAX; (610) 433-3972
ADAMS PLACE - SUrTE 3
70 I WHrTE HORSE ROAD
VOORHEES, NJ 08043
(856) 627-8900
FAX; (856) 627-4451
September 10, 2001
AMY L. CORYER
(71 7) 6 I 2.6038
ACORYER@POSTScHEU-.COM
FILE NO. 626G/86263
Brooks R. Foland; Esq.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
RE: Kumar v. American Dryer, et al.
Dear Mr. Foland:
As you will recall, Interrogatories and a Request for Production of Documents to be answered
and verified by your client were sent to you on August 10, 2001. I am cOricerned that I have not
received the answers, documents and the signed Verifications from you. Please forward the
responses as soon as possible or contact me should you need an extension.
Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Amy L. Coryer
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POST & SCHELL, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
240 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
CAMP HILL, PA I 70 I I
(717)73\-1970
FACSIMILE: (7 r 7) 73 I-I ga5
I $00 .JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD.
PHIj.ADELPHIA, PA 19103-7460
(2\ 5} 587-\000
FAX: (2 r 5) 587-1 444
CNG I DOMINION TOWER
625 LIBERTY AVE - SUITE 2800
PITTSBURGH, PA \ 5222-3 \ 10
(41 2) 577-2972
FAX: (412) 577-2973
1857 WILLiAM PENN WAY
P.O. BOX 10248
LANCASfER, PA I 7605-02.48
(717) 291-4532
FAX: (717) 29'-1609
I 245 S. CEDAR CREST
BOULEVARD
SUITE 300
ALLENTOWN, PA 18!03
(6 I 0) 433-0 I 93
FAX: (61 Ol 433-3972
ADAMS PLACE - SUITE .3
70 I WHITE HORSE ROAD
VOORHEES,NJ 08043
(856) 627-6900
FAX: (85S) 627-4451
October 22, 2001
AMY L. CORYER
C7 I 7) 6 I 2.6038
ACORYER@POSTSCHE:l.l.COM
FILE NO. 626G/86263
Brooks R. Foland, Esq.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
RE: Kumar v. American Dryer, et al.
Dear Mr. Foland:
Please forward answers to Interrogatories and Request for Production within ten (10) days
in order to obviate the filing of a Motion to Compel. The answers must be received by November
1, 2001.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the above number.
Very truly yours,
Amy L. Coryer
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CERTIFTCA TE OF SERVICE
I, Candice M. Baker, an employee ofthe law offices of Post & Schell, P.C., do hereby certify that on
the date listed below, I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following
person(s) at the following address(es) by sending same in the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTS ON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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KUMAR INCORPORATED
tld/b/a QUALITY INN ENOLA,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-1009
PAC INDUSTRIES, INC.,
AMERICAN DRYER
CORPORATION and DAVID
A.GRAB tld/b/a DAVE'S
MECHANICAL SERVICES,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above matter as settled, discontinued and ended.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by:
Brooks R. 0 and, Esqui
1.0. No. 70102
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ') fn day of q..p ~_, 20~, I, Coleen M. Polek,
of the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, 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,
postage prepaid, to the following:
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esq.
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esq.
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Amy L. Coryer, Esq.
John W. Dornberger, Esq.
Post & Schell, P.C.
240 Grandview Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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