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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
1415 S. 15th Street, Apt. 202
Harrisburg, PA 17104,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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DONALD DOSS,
1509 Ridge Road
Whiteford, MD 21160
and
CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION:
1513 East Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013,
Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Sunnnons on behalf of Plaintiff Jeannette Lugaro upon Defendant
Donald Doss and Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation at the addresses listed above.
By:
HANDLER, HENNING
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Attorney 1.D. #72663
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County of Cumberland
JEANE'I'l'E LUGARO
1415 S. 15th Street, Apt. 202
Harrisburg, PA 17104
vs.
DONALD DOSS
1509 Ridge Road
Whiteford, MD 21160
Court of Conunon Pleas
No.
01-2493 Civil Tem
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CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION
1513 East Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CASE NO: 2001-02493 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LUGARO JEANETTE
VS
DOSS DONALD ET AL
CPL MICHAEL E. BARRICK
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION
was served upon
the
, 2001
DEFENDANT
, at 1253:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of May
at 1513 EAST COMMERCE AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
DAVE METZLER PRESIDENT CEO
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
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Affidavit
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: No. 01-2493
DONALD DOSS and
CARLISLE CARRIER
CORPORATION,
Defendants
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROOF OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ day of May , 2001, I hereby certify that I have served the attached
Writ of Sunnnons upon Defendant Donald Doss by sending a Certified copy of same to him via
United States Certified Mail # 7000 1670000527676558 at the following address as evidenced by
the attached receipts.
Donald Doss
1509 Ridge Road
Whiteford, MD 21160
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
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Attorney 1.D. #72663
1300 Linglestown Road
P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
JEANETI'E LUGARO
1415 S. 15th Street, Apt. 202
Harrisburg, FA 17104
VS.
OONALD OOSS
1509 Ridge Road
Whiteford, MIl 21160
Court of Conunon Pleas
No.
01-2493 Civil Terra
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CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION
1513 East Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, FA 17013
Civil Action - Law
In _____________________________________________
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You are hereby notified that
Jeanette Luga.ro
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the Plaintiff haS commenced an action in h___~_~'C.~~_!;."_t~9P__~_~"'___________hh________hh__
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you. I'
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEANNETTE LUGARO,
v.
No. 01-2493
DONALD DOSS and
CARLISLE CARRIER
CORPORATION,
Defendants
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.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 240-6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEANNETTE LUGARO,
v.
No. 01-2493
DONALD DOSS and
CARLISLE CARRIER
CORPORATION,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas signuientes, usted tiene vienta (20) dias
de plazo al partir de al fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apariencia escrita 0 en persona a por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objectiones alas demandas en contra de su persona.
Sea avisado que si usted no se fefiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 akuvui que es
pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puedo parder dinero 0 sus propiedades
o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. 51 NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 51 NO TIENE EL DIMERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEPONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE EMCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSSGUIA ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 240-6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
JEANNETTE LUGARO,
v.
No. 01-2493
DONALD DOSS and
CARLISLE CARRIER
CORPORATION,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Jeannette lugaro, by and through her attorney,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, by Stephen G. Held, Esquire, and makes the
within Complaint against the Defendants, Donald Doss and Carlisle Carrier Corporation,
as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, is a competent adult individual currently residing
at 1415 South 15th Street, Apartment 202, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
17104.
2. Defendant, Donald Doss, is a competent adult individual currently residing
at 1509 Ridge Road, Whiteford, Maryland 21160.
3. Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, is a corporation currently doing
business at 6380 Brackbill Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
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4. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, was the owner and
operator of a 1986 Honda Accord that was insured by Progressive Insurance Company
under which motor vehicle insurance policy, Plaintiff was covered by the Limited Tort
Option. (hereinafter "Plaintiff's vehicle").
5. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, elected the Limited Tort Option enumerated in the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. CSA 9 1705(a)(1).
However, pursuant to Act 6 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
Law, 75 Pa. CSA 91701 et sea., Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, is entitled to seek damages
as though she has elected the full tort alternative due to the fact that she has sustained
injuries as a result of the collision described herein with a vehicle that was registered in
Maryland. See 75 Pa CSA 91705 (d)(1)(ii).
6. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Donald Doss, was employed by
Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, and was the operator of a 1998 Peterbuilt Tractor
Truck, upon information and belief, owned by Defendant Donald Doss and registered in
Maryland.
7. On or about May 10, 1999, Plaintiff was stopped at a red light on St. Johns
Road near Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. At approximately that same time and place, Defendant Donald Doss was
traveling on the same road way when he failed to stop and rear-ended Plaintiff Jeannette
Lugaro's vehicle.
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9. As a direct and proximate result ofthe negligence of the Defendants, Donald
Doss and Carlisle Carrier Corporation, Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, sustained extensive and
serious personal injuries, as set forth more specifically below.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Jeannette Lugaro v. Donald Doss
10. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, incorporates and makes part of this complaint
paragraphs 1 through 9 above, as if the same were set forth fully below.
11. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to
the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro were caused directly and proximately by the negligence of
Defendant, Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically, as set forth below:
(a) In failing to keep a reasonable lookout for
vehicles lawfully stopped on 81. Johns Road in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
(b) In failing to be reasonably vigilant in order to
observe the stopped vehicles including the Plaintiff's;
(c) In failing to operate the vehicle under proper and
adequate control so that he could avoid striking the Plaintiffs
vehicle;
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(d) In failing to operate the vehicle in such a manner
so that he could apply his breaks in a manner that would have
enabled him to avoid striking the Plaintiff's vehicle;
(e) In failing to take such precautions as a prudent
person would take in regards to the speed and control of the
vehicle, as he approached other vehicles stopped on 81. Johns
Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
(f) In failing to maintain proper and adequate
observation of the existing traffic conditions;
(g) In failing to operate a motor vehicle at a speed
that was safe for existing weather and road conditions, in
violation of 75 Pa. C.8.A. S 3361;
(h) In failing to operate said vehicle at a speed and
under such control so as to be able to stop within the assured
clear distance, in violation of 75 Pa. C.8.A. S 3361;
(I) In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to
perceive any warning of danger that was reasonably likely to
exist, an in failing to have the vehicle under such control that
injury to persons of property could be avoided;
U) In driving the vehicle upon the streets in a
manner endangering persons and property, and in a manner
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with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others in
strict violation ofthe MotorVehicle Code ofthe Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, sustained personal injuries including, but not limited
to, her neck, back and gluteal regions which ultimately required surgical attention.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been and will in the future be, hindered from
performing the duties required by her usual occupation and from attending to her children,
daily duties and chores, to her great loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort and
mental anguish and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to her great physical. emotions and financial detriment and loss.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the
aforementioned injuries, to expend money for medicine and medical attention to her great
detriment and loss.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she will
continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
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17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Donald
Doss, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has incurred lost wages and will in the future
continue to suffer lost wages and/or a loss of earning capacity.
18. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro believes and therefore, avers that her injuries are
permanent and serious in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Donald Doss, in an amount in excess of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00),
exclusive of interests and costs, which is an amount in excess of jurisdictional limits
requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II - NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
Jeanette Luaaro v. Carlisle Carrier CorDoration
19. Plaintiff, Jeanette Lugaro, incorporates and makes part of this complaint
paragraphs 1 through 18 above, as if the same were set forth fully below.
20. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to
the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence,
carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, acting solely
and/or in conjunction with Defendant Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically, as set
forth below:
(a) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfull stopped on 81. Johns
Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
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(b) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
operate his vehicle at such a speed, and under such control,
so as to avoid striking Plaintiffs vehicle;
(c) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
properly observe the traffic conditions then and there existing;
and
(d) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
operate his vehicle at a speed and under such control, so as
to be able to stop within the assured clear distance in violation
of 75 Pa. C.S.A. 3361.
(e) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to be
continuously alert, to fail to perceive any warning of danger
that was reasonably likely to exist, and in allowing Defendant
to fail to have the vehicle under such control that injury to
persons of property could have been avoided;
(f) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
drive upon the streets in a manner endangering persons and
property, and in a manner ith careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others in strict violation of the Motor Vehicle
Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Carlisle
Carrier Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, sustained personal injuries including,
but not limited to, her neck, back and gluteal regions which ultimately required surgical
attention.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Carlisle
Carrier Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been and will in the future be,
hindered from performing the duties required by her usual occupation and from attending
to her children, daily duties and chores, to her great loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
23. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort
and mental anguish and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time
in the future, to her great physical, emotions and financial detriment and loss.
24. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure
forthe aforementioned injuries, to expend money for medicine and medical attention to her
great detriment and loss.
25. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she
will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
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26. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has incurred lost wages and will in the future
continue to suffer lost wages and/or a loss of earning capacity.
27. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, believes and therefore, avers that her injuries are
permanent and serious in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Carlisle Carrier Corporation in an amount in excess of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs, which is an amount in excess of
jurisdictional limits requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT III - RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
Jeanette Luaaro v. Carlisle Carrier Corooration
28. Plaintiff, Jeanette Lugaro,. incorporates and makes part of this complaint
paragraphs 1 through 27 above, as if the same were set forth fully below.
29. At all times applicable hereto, Defendant Donald Doss, was acting as an
employee, agent and/or representative of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, and to
that extent Defendant is vicariously liable forthe negligent acts of Defendant, Donald Doss,
under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
30. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries To
the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence,
carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, acting solely
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and/or vicariously and through Defendant, Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically,
as set forth below:
(a) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully stopped on 5t.
Johns Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
(b) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
operate his vehicle at such a speed, and under such control,
so as to avoid striking Plaintiffs vehicle;
(c) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
properly observe the traffic conditions then and there existing;
and
(d) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
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of 75 Pa. C.5A 3361.
(e) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to be
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persons of property could have been avoided;
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(f) In allowing Defendant, Donald Doss, to fail to
drive upon the streets in a manner endangering persons and
property, and in a manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others in strict violation of the Motor Vehicle
Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Carlisle
Carrier Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, sustained personal injuries including,
but not limited to, her neck, back and gluteal regions which ultimately required surgical
attention.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Carlisle
Carrier Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been and will in the future be,
hindered from performing the duties required by her usual occupation and from attending
to her children, daily duties and chores, to her great loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
33. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort
and mental anguish and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time
in the future, to her great physical, emotions and financial detriment and loss.
34. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure
for the aforementioned injuries, to expend money for medicine and medical attention to her
great detriment and loss.
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35. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she
will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
36. As a direct and proximate result of negligence of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier
Corporation, the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, has incurred lost wages and will in the future
continue to suffer lost wages and/or a loss of earning capacity.
37. Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, believes and therefore, avers that her injuries are
permanent and serious in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Carlisle Carrier Corporation in an amount in excess of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs, which is an amount in excess of
jurisdictional limits requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
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By:
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
Jd~rn
I.D. No. 72663
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document
are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and
information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit.
The language of the document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the
document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To
the extent that the contents of the document are that of counsel, I have relied upon
my counsel in making this Verification. The undersigned also understands that the
statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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AND NOW, this IJ'i-h day of OIJ8"d- ,2002,1 herebycertifythatl have,
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Dave Metzler, President, CEO
Carlisle Carrier Corporation
1513 East Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Donald Doss
1509 Ridge Road
Whiteford, MD 21160
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Jeanette Lugaro,
No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
Plaintiff
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Donald Doss and
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Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
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Jeanette Lugaro,
No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
Plaintiff
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Donald Doss and
Carlisle Carriers Corp.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
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Kindly enter the appearance of Robert A. Lerman, Esquire, and Thomas B. Sponaugle,
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
vs.
No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
Esquire, a member of the firm
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy ofthe Interrogatories/Reqnest for
Production of Documents of Defendants to Plaintiff, Set No. 1 by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road, P.O. Box 1177
IIanisburg,Pi\ 17108-1177
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
THOMA . SPONi\UGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
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IN THE CIRUIT COURT OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
vs.
No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
ANSWER & NEW MATTER
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
5. Denied. Paragraph 5 is a conclusion oflaw to which no response is required.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
8. Denied. It is specifically denied at approximately that same time and place,
Defendant Donald Doss was traveling on the same roadway when he failed to stop and rear-
ended Plaintiff Jeannette Lugaro' s vehicle. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Doss acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due care under the
circumstances and did not fail to stop and rear-end Plaintiffs vehicle.
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9. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendants Donald Doss and Carlisle Carrier
Corporation were negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a
careful, lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not
negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in
Paragraph 9 are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
JEANNETTE LUGARO v. DONALD DOSS
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in full.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied the occurrence of the aforementioned collision and
the resultant injuries to the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, were caused directly and proximately by
the negligence of Defendant, Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically, as set forth below:
a. In failing to keep a reasonable lookout for vehicles lawfully stopped on St.
Johns Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
b. In failing to be reasonably vigilant in order to observe the stopped vehicles
including the Plaintiff s;
c. In failing to operate the vehicle under proper and adequate control so that he
could avoid striking the Plaintiff s vehicle;
d. In failing to operate the vehicle in such a manner so that he could apply his
brakes in a manner that would have enabled him to avoid striking the
Plaintiff s vehicle;
e. In failing to take such precautions as a prudent person would take in regards to
the speed and control of the vehicle as he approached other vehicles stopped
on St. Johns Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County;
f. In failing to maintain proper and adequate observation of the existing traffic
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weather and road conditions in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. ~3361;
h. In failing to operate said vehicle at a speed and under such control so as to be
able to stop within the assured clear distance in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
~3361;
1. In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of danger
that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have the vehicle under
such control that injury to persons or property could be avoided; and
J. In driving the vehicle upon the streets in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of
others in strict violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful, lawful
and prudent rnanner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof
thereof is dernanded.
12. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
13. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
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strict proof thereof is demanded.
14. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and
strict proof thereof is dernanded.
16. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
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17. Denied. It is specifically Defendant Donald Doss was negligent in causing this
accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Donald Doss acted in a careful,
lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and
strict proof thereof is demanded. The rernaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are
denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and
strict proof thereof is demanded.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Donald Doss respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff.
COUNT II - NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
JEANNETTE LUGARO v. CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in fulL
20. Denied. It is specifically denied the occurrence of the aforementioned collision and
the resultant injuries to the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, were caused directly and proximately by
the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, acting
solely and/or in conjunction with Defendant Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically, as
set forth below:
a. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to keep a proper lookout for
vehicles lawfully stopped on St. Johns Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County;
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
vs.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
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NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Jeannette Lugaro
c/o Stephen G. Held, Esquire
HandIer, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road, P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1177
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer & New Matter
of Defendants, Donald Doss and Carlisle Carrier Corporation, within twenty (20) days from
service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL YMOS & S
By:
THOM S . SPONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme 000 J.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
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b. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to operate his vehicle at such a
speed and under such control so as to avoid striking Plaintiff s vehicle;
c. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to properly observe the traffic
conditions then and there existing;
d. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to operate his vehicle at a speed
and under such control so as to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93361;
e. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to be continuously alert, to fail to
perceive any warning of danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in
allowing Defendant to fail to have the vehicle under such control that injury to
persons or property could have been avoided; and
f. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to drive upon the streets in a
manner endangering persons and property and in a manner with careless
disregard to the rights and safety of others in strict violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant acted in a careful, lawful and prudent
manner and was not negligent, careless or reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
21. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is dernanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
22. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
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investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
23. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent rnanner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
24. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
25. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
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truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
26. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
27. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiff.
COUNT III - RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
JEANNETTE LUGARO v. CARLISLE CARRIER CORPORATION
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in full.
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
30. Denied. It is specifically denied the occurrence of the aforementioned collision and
the resultant injuries to the Plaintiff, Jeannette Lugaro, were caused directly and proximately by
the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Carlisle Carrier Corporation, acting
solely and/or in conjunction with Defendant Donald Doss, generally, and more specifically, as
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a. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to keep a proper lookout for
vehicles lawfully stopped on St. Johns Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
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b. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to operate his vehicle at such a
speed and under such control so as to avoid striking Plaintiff s vehicle;
c. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to properly observe the traffic
conditions then and there existing;
d. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to operate his vehicle at a speed
and under such control so as to be able to stop within the assured clear
distance in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. ~3361;
e. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to be continuously alert, to fail to
perceive any warning of danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in
allowing Defendant to fail to have the vehicle under such control that injury to
persons or property could have been avoided; and
f. In allowing Defendant Donald Doss to fail to drive upon the streets in a
manner endangering persons and property and in a manner with careless
disregard to the rights and safety of others in strict violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant acted in a careful, lawful and prudent
manner and was not negligent, careless or reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
31. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circurnstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity ofthe allegation, the same is denied, and strict proofthereof is demanded.
32. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
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care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
33. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent rnanner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
34. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
35. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
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36. Denied. It is specifically denied that the negligence of Defendant Carlisle Carrier
Corporation caused the above-referenced accident. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto,
Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due
care under the circumstances and was not negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded. The
remaining allegations contained in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
37. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied, and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Carlisle Carrier Corporation respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to enter judgment in its favor and against the Plaintiff.
By way of further response, the following is asserted:
NEW MATTER
38. Paragraphs 1 through 37 above are incorporated herein by reference as though set
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39. Plaintiffs Cornplaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted.
40. Plaintiffs Complaint may be barred by the applicable statute oflimitations.
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individuals or entities other than the Defendants and over whorn the Defendants have no
responsibility or right of control.
42. Plaintiff created a sudden emergency when she suddenly, abruptly and without
warning stopped in front of Donald Doss and Carlisle Carrier Corporation.
43. Plaintiffs injuries and damages, if any, were caused solely and directly as a result of
the negligence ofthe Plaintiff, which consisted of the following:
a. Failing to properly control her motor vehicle;
b. Failing to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the roadway;
c. Driving at an excessive rate of speed for the conditions existing therein; and
d. Failing to maintain proper and adequate observation of the existing traffic and
road conditions.
44. Plaintiffs claims must be barred or diminished with respect to Pennsylvania's
Comparative Negligence Act because of the negligence ofthe Plaintiff as set forth above.
45. Plaintiff has not sustained a serious injury as defined under the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
46. Plaintiffs claims for non-economic damages may be barred because Plaintiff has
elected the limited tort option as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
47. Plaintiff may have failed to rnitigate her damages.
48. Plaintiff has received various benefits from other insurance arrangements, programs,
or group contracts of insurance, including benefits under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
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50. The injuries and damages the Plaintiff claims to have sustained in this motor vehicle
accident may have pre-existed this accident and were not aggravated or exacerbated as a result of
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51. The injuries and damages the Plaintiff claims to have sustained in this motor vehicle
accident may have been sustained subsequent to this accident and may not be related to this
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
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No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, do hereby verity that I am the attorney of record for the
pleading party herein, Donald Doss, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, upon information supplied.
I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff,
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing facts are true and correct, upon my personal knowledge or
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
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No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Stephen G. Held, Esquire
HandIer, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road, P.O. Box 1177
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1177
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, RMAN,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEANNETTE LUGARO,
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No. 01-2493
DONALD DOSS and
CARLISLE CARRIER
CORPORATION,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
38. Paragraphs 1 through 37 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference thereto as set forth at length.
39. The averments in this paragraph are conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent the averments may be deemed factual, they
are hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff's Complaint does state a cause of
action upon which relief may be granted.
40. The averment in this paragraph is a conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is
hereby specifically denied. By way of amplification, the applicable statute of limitations,
42 Pa. C.S.A. S 5524 provides a two-year statute of limitations for an action to recover
damages for the injury to the person or for the death of an individual caused by the
wrongful act or neglect or unlawful violence or the negligence of another. The motor
vehicle accident giving rise to the cause of action occurred on May 10, 1999. This action
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plaintiff's claims are not barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
41. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. Byway of amplification, defendants' averment lacks the specificity required by the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Further, all of plaintiff's injuries and damages were
caused solely and directly as a result of the negligence, carelessness, wantonness and
recklessness of the instant defendant.
42. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff did not create a sudden emergency when she
suddenly, abruptly and without warning stopped in front of Donald Doss and Carlisle
Carrier Corporation. Furthermore, if there was a "sudden emergency" involved in this
accident, which is specifically denied, said "sudden emergency" was caused by the
negligence of Donald Doss and Carlisle Carrier Corporation.
43. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of lawto which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff was not negligent in any way. All of Plaintiff's
injuries and damages were caused solely and directly as a result of the negligence,
carelessness, wantonness and recklessness of the instant defendant. Furthermore it is
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for the conditions existing therein and maintained proper adequate observation of the
existing traffic and road conditions.
44. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of lawto which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, as previously indicated herein, plaintiff was not negligent
in any way. Therefore, the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act does not apply to
the instant action. Further, all of plaintiff's injuries and damages are recoverable in the
instant action and are in no way reduced.
45. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required. to the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, plaintiff has sustained a serious injury as defined under
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
46. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of lawto which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, all of plaintiffs injuries and damages are recoverable in
the instant action. The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law in no way
limits the damages Plaintiff may recover herein.
47. Defendants' averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, plaintiff has not failed to mitigate her damages.
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is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, all of plaintiff's injuries and damages are recoverable in
the instant action. The Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law in no way
limits damages plaintiff may recover herein.
49. Defendants' averment in this paragraph is a conclusion of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is
hereby specifically denied. By way of amplification, all of plaintiff's injuries are due to
conditions caused by the present motor vehicle accident. To the extent that it is averred
by defendants that any injuries are the result of pre-existing conditions, it is denied. If it is
determined that pre-existing conditions were present in plaintiff, said pre-existing conditions
were aggravated or accelerated by the damages sustained in the present motor vehicle
accident.
50. Defendants' averment in this paragraph is a conclusion of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is
hereby specifically denied. By way of amplification all of plaintiff's injuries are due to
conditions caused by the present motor vehicle accident. To the extent that it is averred
by defendants that any injuries are the result of pre-existing conditions, it is denied. If it is
determined that pre-existing conditions were present in plaintiff, said pre-existing conditions
were aggravated or accelerated by the damages sustained in the present motor vehicle
accident.
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pleading is required. To the extent the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby
specifically denied. By way of amplification, the injuries and damages that plaintiff
sustained in this motor vehicle accident, have not been caused subsequent to the accident
and are related to this accident.
52. Defendants' averment is a conclusion oflawto which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby specifically
denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that plaintiff has recovered from the injuries
she sustained as a result of this motor vehicle accident.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to dismiss
Defendants' Answer and New Matter and enter judgment in her favor against the
Defendants.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
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No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
Defendants,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the Defendant Donald Doss's
Response to Plitintiff's Request for Production of Documents by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
P.O. Box 60337
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0337
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
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DONALD DOSS AND
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Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
P.O. Box 60337
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JEANNETTE LUGARO,
Plaintiff,
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No.: 01-2493 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DONALD DOSS AND
CARLISLE CARRIER CORP.,
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Please mark the docket in the above-captioned matter settled and satisfied.
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