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Home My WebLink About03-2313 James A.McClean,Jr, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney I.D. #51310 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19552 610-9878804 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff V. NO. Cl3- :23/3 P. HASTINGS CORPORATION 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, Defendant CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO ISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly issue a Summons to defendant P. Hastings Corporation in the above-captioned matter. ~~ Esquire ~~ "- v0 ~ 0() -N ,N -.... ~ ~ C) "* ~L -~ ~ ~ ('\ () ~ ~ ') '" D l\ t! o .... ,._~ ( , ( .1 _m.. ;:. ".: ';. .... , J :::::> ()~ James A.McClean,Jr, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney I.D. #51310 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19552 610-987-8804 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff V. NO. 03 ~ 073/3 P. HASTINGS CORPORATION 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, Defendant CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of James A. McClean, Jr., Esquire, as counsel for plaintiff in the above-captioned matter. C) (~' ~~. ~~.'" -;;~ :",) \,) ~ DAVID E. HERMAN, SR. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff V. NO. o'3-~31..3 P. HASTINGS CORPORATION 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, Defendant CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION TO: P. HASTINGS CORPORATION defend. commenced a civil action against you which you are required to You are notified that David E. Herman, Sr., plaintiff, has !F~~~;tr,/( A0ij Prothonotary of Cumberland County ~'4_~ q~ Deputy (Court Seal) James A. MCClean, Jr., Esquire Attorney I.D.: #51310 224 Peys4er Road FleetWood, fA 19522 (610)987-8804 A~torney for Plaintiff rRUE COpy FROM REOOAD In Testimony whereof, I here unto lit my h~fl(j and the seal of said Coun at Carllat.. PI. ~~b, ~~~ ~Y1f~ Prothonora SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2003-02313 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND HERMAN DAVID E SR VS P HASTINGS CORPORATION ROBERT BITNER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon P HASTINGS CORPORATION the DEFENDANT , at 1854:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of June 2003 at 1631 BRIDGE STREET NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 by handing to JOAN HASTINGS, TREASURER, ADULT IN CHARGE a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 18.00 11.73 .00 10.00 .00 39.73 So Answers: ~ ~:;,-/ /~. -r ~".......",.-t: 'f~'~ R. Thomas Kline 06/03/2003 JAMES MCCLEAN JR me this -2,""- !/J day of B~,:t-~--bm I )ageputy Sheriff Sworn and Subscribed to before ~_.2b11.3 A.D. <.. hub_{2. ~~. l"1rothonotary . F. \FILE$\DA T AFlLE\ Travelers3090\Document.'i\ 788. pral/cny Created: 7!7!038:45AM Revised 7!7!03851AM 3090.788 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-2313 CIVIL ACTlO:\I-LA W P. HASTINGS CORPORATION, Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Enter the appearance of MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of Defendant in the above matter and issue a rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days from service thereof or suffer judgment of non pros. Defendant hereby demands a twelve juror jury trial in the above captioned action. Dated: July 7,2003 RULE I-t f~ -r- AND NOW, this ~ day of ,IIJ.. I Y ,2003, a Rule is issued upon the Plaintiffto file a Complaint within twenty (20) days from service hereof. /J/~/)/!1M~/7 Prothonotary CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Christina N. Yost, an authorized agent for Martson D,:ardorffWilliams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: James A. McClean, Jr., Esquin: 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By Ciud-.u-' )/. /L;t- Christina N. Y ostU' Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: July 7, 2003 o c ",.. -ow nlp; 2:"" 2"[ ?j:;:~ ~"- 2?C ~~c 2:: -j -- o w C- c:= r- I -.J o "T1 ..... ~ ~ -,' ::!l . r- .;'!rn .o"y _~ (:-J .;.~:B ,.0 '.::::5rn I "", ~ -... -= ::'r: c::> . . James A.McClean,Jr, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney I.D. #51310 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19552 610-9878804 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff V. NO. 0'3 - Z. <, I ') P. HASTINGS CORPORATION 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, CIVIL ACTION LAW Defendant J':JRY 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 wri"tten appearance personally or by an 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 OFFICI, SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. AVISO Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita 0 en persona 0 con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso 0 notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Dsted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTl!:. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL': CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 South Bedord Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 James A.McClean,Jr, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney I.D. #51310 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19552 610-9878804 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff V. NO. 0, - Z. <, I ') P. HASTINGS CORPORATION 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, CIVIL ACTION LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend a9ainst 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 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. :CF 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. AVISO Le han demandado a usted en la cort~Si listed quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita 0 en persona 0 con un abogac.o y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso 0 notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL': SJ: NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO V~YA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 South Bedord Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 < "_ 9'" LAW OFFICES OF JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR. BY: JAMES A. MCCLEAN, JR. ID NO.: 51310 224 DEYSHER ROAD FLEE'IWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA 19 I 02 (610) 987.8804 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF David E. Herman, Sr. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, P A 19526 Plaintiff COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY vs. P. Hastings Corporation 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Defendant CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 03-2313 COMPLAINT-CIVIL ACTIO!\! I. Plaintiff is an individual residing at the address above giv(:n. 2. Defendant is a business entity with an office located at the address above given. 3. At all times relevant hereto, defendant owned, controlled, and/or was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a property known as Texaco Foodmart and situate at 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road and/or East Main Seet, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and the sidewalks and walkways adjacent thereto. 4. On or about May 4, 2001, and for a considerable time prior thereto there existed on the walkway adj acent to the above referenced premises a certain condition which presented a hazard and danger to those individuals who had occasion to walk on said sidewalk. 5. It was the duty and obligation of the defendant and by and through its agents, servants and/or employees, to keep and maintain said walkway in a proper and safe condition. 6. Despite said duty and obligation, defendant by and through its agents, servants and lor employees allowed said dangerous and hazardous condition to be and remain at the point aforesaid for an unreasonable period of time. 7. Defendant by and through its, servants and employees knew or should have known of the existence of said dangerous and hazardous condition at the point aforesaid. 8. On or about May 4, 200 I, while plaintiff was a lawful business invitee of Defendant walking on the walkway adjacent to the aforementioned premises, he tripped and fell as a result of the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous condition, and as a result thereof, suffered injuries and damages as hereinafter more fully set forth. 9. The accident occurred solely as a result of the carelessness, recklessness, and negligence ofthe defendant and was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of the plaintiff. 10. The carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of the defendant consisted of: (a) Failing to act with regard to the rights, safety arid position of the plaintiff; (b) Failing to keep and maintain said sidewalk in a proper and safe condition: (c) Failing to warn the public in general and the plaintiff in particular of the existence of said dangerous and hazardous condition; (d) Failing to place barriers so as to protect the public in general and the plaintiff in particular from said dangerous and hazardous condition. (e) Allowing said dangerous and hazardous condition to be and remain at the point aforesaid for an unreasonable period of time: (f) Violations of the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local ordinances; and (g) 11. As a result of the aforesaid, Plaintiff suffered, Post Traumatic Injury to the Knees, severe shock and damage to his nerves and nervous system, as well as other conditions over his body and extremities, all of which may be permanent in nature and which caused and will continue to cause Plaintiff to suffer great pain and mental anguish, to his damage and loss. 12. As a further result of the aforesaid, Plaintiff has and may :in the future be hindered and prevented from attending to his usual and daily duties andl occupations, and has and may in future experience great pain and mental anguish, to his damage and loss. 13. As a further result of the aforesaid, Plaintiff has and may in the future be forced to large and various sums of money in endeavoring to treat ,md cure himself of the aforesaid injuries, to his damage and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants in an amount of money in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars. ~~ VERIFICA TrON I , JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR., Esquire, hereby certifY that I am the attorney for plaintiff herein and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Plaintiffs Complaint are correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904 pertaining to unswom falsifications to authorities. b~~L MCCLEAN, JR., ESQUIRE Plaintiff o ~ -of;") IT.n 1.:;"~~ I><.{, (.(l .~~ ~c:. ~-:.' ~c () p~~ =2 .. . (""') L,,) n .::-> --l I C' c.) -II ,n ~? .(,j ,,),'1', ~~i~ .~._; (t'l ~~2 :SJ: -<. ~",-) :.., t'V .'" F\flLESIDATAFlLE\Travelers3090IDocuments\788.poImai Created: 7!7!038:45AM Revised: 1O/20/033:28PM 3090788 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-2313 CIVIL ACTION-LAW P. HASTINGS CORPORATION, Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT 1. On or about October 6, 2003, Plaintiff filed a Complaint, alleging personal injuries as a result of a fall which occurred on May 4, 2001. 2. The Complaint alleges that the Plaintiff was causl~d to fall as a result of a dangerous condition on the Defendant's property. 3. Nowhere in Plaintiff's Complaint does Plaintiff describe in any manner the allegedly dangerous condition. 4. The Complaint is, therefore, impermissibly vague and does not advise Defendant of the basis of the allegations of negligence. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Court orde'r Plaintiff to file a more specific pleading, specifically identifYing the allegedly dangerous condition which caused Plaintiff to fall. MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By Dated: October 21, 2003 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Marti Then, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: James A. McClean, Jr., Esquire 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 MARTSON D AJIDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO ~. \ d!~ ~ By Marti Then Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: October 21, 2003 () c ~ iJJtf ~:,:,: (.) -<.' ~0:' ( , ~' ::::> :".., '-1 ,"\) G_, ::n :.:') U) a CJ (') '-q 'j 1/} ~., :.!.:; , ~-:-} (::-5 In PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT (Must be typewritten and subnitted in duplicate) TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Please list the within matter far the next ArguDent Court. ------------------------------------------------------.--------------------------------- CAPTION OF CASE (enti:ce caption nJSt be stated in full) David E. Herman, Sr. (PlaintiIf) vs. P. Hastings Corporation ( Defendant) No. 2313 Civil C. C. P. ~ 2003 1. State matter to be argued (i.e.. plaintiIf's lIDtion far new trial. defendant's damrrer to ~t. etc.): Defendant's Preliminary Objections 2. Identify counsel. who will argue case: ( a) far plaintiIf: J\dd:resS : James A. McClean, Jr. 224 Deysher Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 (b) far defendant: Address: George B. Faller, Jr. Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 3. I will notiIy all. parties in writing within t'olO days that this case has been listed far argunent. 4 _ Argl.ment Court Date: ~.~ dJl~ "........................ ~......... 0 ....., 0 = c = ., s:: ...., 0 --I 'T; ~tj :1:11 m rrJ rnp ;;; ("") r,"" ..,.,m L~ -ell c/) 1.0 -." 8..J -' ~< ., "1-"""; ~,. . "'" 'c~-rt 0-, .,~; . -.7('" ~'> , (:5'1< ~; .., '" 'l> CJ ~..-~ -< W =< ~ " ,. .'-- 01/30/2004 17:29 71 72431807 f.1D!,IO PAGE 0::1/0:1 :f:'.fIl~~.O;&.,...FnJZ\Tr.rv('l\ln3\19O\Ct\on.""m..;>!df-crrJ t;rdlL....!; 7nlQj,i,..::;i\1l.. Ilc'1J,;II:liJ~":46Jt:'\i 3IJ!flJ.7lS'b DAVID E- HERMAN, SR., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF C0Ml\.10N PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v_ NO. 03-2313 CIVrr. ACTION-LAW P_ HASTINGS CORPORATION, Defendant JURI" TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED ORDER .(p-. AND NOW this .k=-: day of February, 2004, Defendant's Motion for a more specific Complaint is granted. Within twenty (20) days of this Order, Plaintiff shall file a more specific Complaint describing the allegedly dangerous condition. 'Yfu'~~~ ,1. \ , fIt~ C~:r! 15(~'1 \;~NVIi1FSNN:id ,lJ.NnoJ O:.h"1,F18V'lf):) B I :2 \old 9- S33 ~OO'l ).,l:1tJ.l.ONOHlOl:Jd 3\i.l. dO 308:\0-031\:3 LAW OFFICES OF JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR. BY: JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR. In NO.: 51310 224 DEYSHER ROAD FLEETWOOD, PENNSYL VANIA 19102 (610) 987-8804 David E. Herman, Sr. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, P A 19526 Plaintiff VS. P. Hastings Corporation 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Defendant NOTICE TO DEFEND Vou have been sued in Court. Jfyou 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 tiling in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and ajudgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU 00 NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. LAWYER REFERENCE SERVICE Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY : CIVIL ACTION-LAW : NO. 03-23 13 AVISO USTED HA 8100 DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en !as siguientes paginas. debe tomar accion dcntro de 108 proximos veinte (20) dias despucs de 1a notificacion de c:sta Dc:manda y Aviso radicando pc:rsonalmente 0 por medio de: un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en 18 Corte: per escrito sus defensas de. y objeccionc:s a. 1as dc:mandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie advierte de: que si usted fa11a de tomar accion como se describe anterionnente. el caso puede procc:der sin usted y un fallo per cualquic:r swna de dinc:ro reclamada en 18 dc:manda 0 cualquic:r otra reclamacion 0 rc:medio solicitado per el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya per la Corte: sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puc:dc: perdcr dinc:ro 0 propiedad u otros derechos importantes para osted. USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGAIlO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGAIlOONO PUEDE PAGARLE A UNO, LLAMEO VAYA ALA SIGNUIENTE OFICINA PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE ENCONTRAR ASlSTENCIA LEGAL. SERVIC10 DE REFEENCIA E INFORMACI6N LEGAL Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle,PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 f,' LAW OFFICES OF JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR. BY: JAMES A. McCLEAN, JR. ID NO.: 51310 224 DEYSHER ROAD FLEETWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA 19102 (610) 987.8804 ATfORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF David E. Herman, Sr. 505 Overview Drive Hamburg, PA 19526 Plaintiff COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY vs. P. Hastings Corporation 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Defendant CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 03-2313 AMENDED COMPLAINT -CIVIL ACTION 1. Plaintiff is an individual residing at the address above given. 2. Defendant is a business entity with an office located at the address above given. 3. At all times relevant hereto, defendant owned, controlled, and/or was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a property known as Texaco Foodmart and situate at 36-35 Simpson Ferry Road and/or East Main Seet, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and the sidewalks and walkways adjacent thereto. 4. On or about May 4,2001, and for a considerable time prior thereto there existed on the walkway adjacent to the above referenced premises a certain condition which presented a hazard and danger to those individuals who had occasion to walk on said sidewalk. This condition was caused by the defendant as they blocked the walkway to , an entrance to the store by placing, or allowing to be placed boxes of merchandise for sale that made it impossible for the plaintiff to safely exit the store. 5. It was the duty and obligation of the defendant and by and through its agents, servants andlor employees, to keep and maintain said walkway in a proper and safe condition. 6. Despite said duty and obligation, defendant by and through its agents, servants and lor employees allowed said dangerous and hazardous condition to be and remain at the point aforesaid for an unreasonable period of time. 7. Defendant by and through its, servants and employees knew or should have known of the existence of said dangerous and hazardous condition at the point aforesaid. 8. On or about May 4,2001, while plaintiff was a lawful business invitee of Defendant walking on the walkway adjacent to the aforementioned premises, he tripped and fell as a result ofthe aforementioned dangerous and hazardous condition, and as a result thereof, suffered injuries and damages as hereinafter more fully set forth. 9. The accident occurred solely as a result of the carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of the defendant and was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part ofthe plaintiff. 10. The carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of the defendant consisted of: (a) Failing to act with regard to the rights, safety and position of the plaintiff; (b) Failing to keep and maintain said sidewalk in a proper and safe condition: (c) Failing to warn the public in general and the plaintiff in particular of the existence of said dangerous and hazardous condition; (d) Failing to place barriers so as to protect the public in general and the plaintiff in particular from said dangerous and hazardous condition. (e) Allowing said dangerous and hazardous condition to be and remain at the point aforesaid for an unreasonable period of time: (f) Violations of the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and local ordinances; and (g) 11. As a result of the aforesaid, Plaintiff suffered, Post Traumatic Injury to the Knees, severe shock and damage to his nerves and nervous system, as well as other conditions over his body and extremities, all of which may be permanent in nature and which caused and will continue to cause Plaintiff to suffer great pain and mental anguish, to his damage and loss. 12. As a further result of the aforesaid, Plaintiff has and may in the future be hindered and prevented from attending to his usual and daily duties and occupations, and has and may in future experience great pain and mental anguish, to his damage and loss. 13. As a further result ofthe aforesaid, Plaintiff has and may in the future be forced to large and various sums of money in endeavoring to treat and cure himself of the aforesaid injuries, to his damage and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants in an amount of money in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000) Dollars. VERIFICATION James A. McClean, Jr., Esquire, hereby states that he is counsel for the plaintiffin this action and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing Plaintiff s Amended Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DROOGAN, MCCLEAN & ASSOCIATES, P .C. c&-- BY: o . McClean, Jr., Esq. y for Plaintiff Date: JWV~ts:> L 2o::f-i n '" 0 C'..:J (~ Cc:;4 -n J.- - -l :l:~ :T 'T, :;;;;:.' r"l'l 1= en C) '" ; f:) I:":i ., : _. , , :1, W CJ <-.l F\FILES\DATAFlLE\Travelers3090\Current\788.ansl/nlm Created: 3/16/04 3:42PM Revised 4/5/04 11:15AM 3090788 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA v. NO. 03-2313 CIVIL ACTION-LAW P. HASTINGS CORPORATION, Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT TO: DAVID E. HERMAN, SR., Plaintiff, and his attorney, JAMES A. MCCLEAN, JR., ESQUIRE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. AND NOW, comes the Defendant P. Hastings Corporation, by its attorneys, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby responds to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint as follows: 1. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in this paragraph. 2. Denied. Defendant does not have an office at that location, but does have a place of business. It is also denied that the address given is correct. The correct address is 3635 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. 3. Admitted. 4-9. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e). 10. (a-e) Denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029(e). (f) Deleted by Stipulation. 11-13. Denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice. NEW MATTER 14. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 13 ofthis Answer are incorporated herein by reference. 15. Plaintiff s Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted. 16. Defendant, at all times, maintained the premises in a reasonably safe condition. WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice. MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO '-" By Geqrge B. aller, Jr., LD. Number 49813 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Date: April 5, 2004 Attorneys for Defendant VE~CATION I, G4H Ii M,>17,v(/-I', 1'lO,(IO&.tv r- of P. Hastings Corporation, . acknowledge I have the authority to execute this Verification on behalf of P. Hastings Corporation and certify the forego Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of this Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent the Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint 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 the content ofthe Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint 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. !j4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if! knowingly make false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. FIFTLESIDAT AFILE\Travelers3090\Current\788,ansl CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Amended Complaint was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: James A. McClean, Jr., Esquire 224 Deysher Road Lobachsville Fleetwood, PA 19522 MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO BY-,.-i~~ tmtv Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: April 5, 2004 () f; (-, (',-:; ~:1 -< ...., c:=- = _c- o:- .:J ;:.v I U1 o "T' :-::l fh:D r~- -alTl :00 C), L, .,~-! --) 7~ :~~ .~:o.. (-'j C-/'(1 ?r~ -< -u :.t: N W 03/10/2004 13:59 71 72405573 PROTHOI,/OT ARY C LOHG PAGE 02/02 DAVID E. HERMAN, SR., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY; PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL NO. 03-2313 19 v. P. HASTINGS CORPORATION Defendant RULE 13U-l. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the fOllowing form~ PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire ,eounsel for theJpllllmlJf/defendant in the above action (or actions), respectfully represents tbat: 1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ under $25,000. OQ The counten;laim of the defendant in the action is The following attorneys are interestcd in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as Ill'bitrators: George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire and James A. McClean, Jr., Esquire WHEREFORE. your petitionor prays your Honorable COUrt to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW" kliff../l . ~<{ in consideration of the " , foregoing petition. a,~ ~~ ..Esq., ~ ~ Esq.. and &, L...... J ..i!4'l ,-&., d~ .J. Esq., are appointed arbitrgrs in tbe above captioned action (or actions) as prayed for. ler, Jr.. Esquire P.J. A1J~'~ . ~. L I :1 i'e' .." L I I. ',,/.1 1-r'"Z .. 11 ' ..0'1' hW ;'::1'/1 ,,:. ,,, . ""~1\.-,ii!(""\ -", ,. 1r\' 1 ;~ oJ, ) ~ ",\'11 .1rJ ~:,)'h.'~~ol..;"{f.:j~!I! ...1\ (- r-~ ~ C;:"-l 0 -0 9- C.:"! ....- -n 7Y -."" --,.~ ~ \J\.. 0- ":1\: -~,..; '~'dcf - -- ~ , , - C (J'\ U'- 0 VJ f') U.... - D S <:)..) ~ \.5'. 0 06/03/2005 09:33 71 72406573 PROTHONOTARY C LONG PAGE 01/01 1>AV/J7 ~_ f-k r~. S r , Plaintiff P. ~h1\J15 Corfort:>.:to'V. Defendant In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No.Q..1.- 7.31 3 ,I Civil Action. - Law, Oath We do solemnly swear (or affinn) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and onstitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office Ity. . 4~ .O~~'0 ./ SignllUR ~,~ .qJ, ~TLLt.A.tIU Name tC D. f heS (Chairman) 5"'5<'>. vt :t. Ha..rtfYv,-vt Name SA- ~LVYl'" ""'" -+ tfMtlY>4.hJ::c Law Firm Law Firm '1 ( A~tl~ Spn"'5 ~I I :r:,u; v. e KD u:J Address $..,,4: 3 Address C4r10l( fA- /100 G,l.sk 'fA l1DI5 City. Zip City, Zip loli'il, /;J,BO Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affitmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.) ~~v~ Law Firm I ";?& &ttJ1l1-{ J..JANO~ r!:#> Address (i4!.-fU.,UU- FA- F7013 City, I Zip )g/);).L -SvJrnJ I'd ~ o-Ll2efOVdAN-I:- Date ofHearing::W~ 3. /..005' Date of Award:'?VJ'oo( 3, -z.a,r- , dissents. (Insert name if Iicable.) "-'~'''''''- '11t'>V. ..~. .~, . ' '0; ~ . \.., "".:t~.J;':,;;, (CltairmalI) ~~~.:~!i~(~ ""[" ..,.\"',......,,' ~. ""'" ',"~ . " Notice of Entry of ard "", Now, the .1,A4>\. day of ~, ,20 0->' , at 3: 0 (. , L.M., the above award w entered upon the docket and notice th, f given by mail to the parties or their attorneys. Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ :2 'M.OD ~ PrOIbOll,otaIy By: 9ru ;) )"}v #II" , Deputy \').- . . "., ~ ..., 0 <::> <::> -n c.n ;:BOO C- :i! [P C ~~ z.s> ::z: t;r;.~ I 136 ~.,; w c g:8 <: .." ~o ::lI: ".~~ >-0 --- 2 ~ s:: ::;! 0 ?D Q'\ '-< ~ ~,Cr '. --