HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04430DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IVO.O1-4430 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
19. It is admitted that the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law apply.
20. It is admitted that Plaintiff sustained serious orthopedic injuries in a motor vehicle
accident that pre-dated the accident involving the Defendant on July 7, 2000. However,
Plaintiffs have pleaded in their Complaint that the subject motor vehicle accident involving
Defendant Spangler aggravated, exacerbated, and activated Plaintiff Darlene Beaston's pre-
existing condition.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Defendant's New Matter be
dismissed.
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
DavidT,. Lutz
LD. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the AMENDED COMPLAINT upon all
counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows:
John A. Statler, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320E Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Defendant
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DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON
V.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER
IN RE: ARBITRATION PANEL
IfV THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-4430 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, April 9, 2002, the Court having been informed that Thomas
Bright, Esquire, is unavailable for the above-captioned arbitration hearing, Susan
Hartman, Esquire, is appointed in his stead.
By the Court,
Ge P.J.
Marlin McCaleb, Esquire
Chairman
Court Administrator
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DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v. .
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
N0. 01-4430 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF HEARING BY BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
You are hereby notified that the undersigned Board of
Arbitrators, appointed by the Court in the above-captioned
case, will sit for the purpose of their appointment in
Cumberland County in the Law Offices of Marlin R. McCaleb, at
219 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Thursday,
May 16, 2002, at 9:30 o'clock A.M., at which time and place you
may appear with your respective clients and your witnesses to
present such evidence and testimony as you may have in the
case.
Thomas L. Bright, Esquire
Thomas A. Capper, Esquire
By: ~° (.S~G~
Marlin R. McCaleb, Chairman
Board of Arbitrators
April 5, 2002
TO: David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
John A. Statler, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
LAW OFFICES
MARLIN R_ McCALEB
Darlene Beaston and Richard ~_
Beaston
vs.
Kimberly Spangler
IN THE COURT OF COPlMON PLaAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAtdIA
N0. 01-4430 CIVIL TERM 1~&X
RULE 1312-1, The Petition for Appointment of arbitrators shall be substantially
in the following form:
PETITIOAT FOR aPPOINTPII'NT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORAELE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
David L, Lutz, Esq, counsel for the plaintifi'~p~t~ in
the above action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (arej at issue-
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ unliquidated
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are other-
wise disqualified to sit as arbitra*_ors: David L. Lutz, Esquire
and John Statler, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitte3.
cc John Statler, Esq.
1)Date: 3-14-02
Respe tfully submitted,
David L. u z, Esq.
ORDER OF COURT
AND .TOW, ~lliLP.~ /~' ,..1 ~in consideyr/ation of th/e
foregoing petition, T /n~~ ~~~~_~ Esq., //~.sr,~2~/~if~ ~~~
Esq., and ~//yy!%/.L~ ,Esq., are appointed arbitrators in-the
above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
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Toles A. Stotler, Esquire
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN 8c SHipMAN, P.C.
320 Market Sheet
P.O. Box 1268
Ilarriaburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.O1-4430 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISTTE TO SERVICE
OF SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant hereby certifies that:
1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoena, with a copy of the subpoena. attached
thereto, was mailed or delivered to each party. Counsel for the Plaintiffs has
waived the twenty-day notice period on which the subpoena was sought to be
served;
2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to
this certificate;
3) No objection to the subpoena has been received; and
4) The subpoena to be served is identical to the subpoena attached to the Notice of
Intent.
By:
John A Stat ire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
DATE: i Z r 1 3 ~ 0 ~ Telephone: (717) 234-4161
John A. Statler,Esquire
Attorney L D. No. 43812
GOLDBEHG, ICATZMAN & SHIl'MANJ, P.C.
320 Market Sheet
P.O. Box 1268
1lanisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIlI~IBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.OI-4430 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: DARLENE BEASTON and RICHARD BEASTON, Plaintiffs
c/o DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUHiE
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiffs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant, Kimberly Spangler intends to serve a
subpoena identical to the one attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date
listed below in which to file on record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the
subpoena. If no objection is made, the subpoena may be served.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By: ,-
John A. Statler, Esqu'
Date: (~. ~/ 3 ~ () ~ Attorney for Defendant
OptMiJNWFALTH OF PFSIIdSYLVANIA
00@7I'Y OF C[R~i~ID
DAREENE BEASTON and RICHARD BEASTON, .
Plaintiffs
v. ei_
KIMBERLY SPANGLER, '
Defendant -
File No. 01-4430 Civil Term
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DoWMENTS oR THINGs
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CARLISLE HOSPITAL, PSYCHIATRIC DNIT
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things:
Copies of all psychological records, psychiatric records, inpatien psyc
records,
P:0. Boa 1
(4ddress)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by
this subpoena, together with the certificate of oorrpliance, to the party making this
request at the addrzss listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order
arrpeltin9 You to fly with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAhE: John A. Statler, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman .C.
ADDRESS: ~0 M~rkPr crrner
P.O. Boa 1268
~~~_ jZ]nR-1268
TELEPHOfdE: (717) 234-4161
SUPREh1E OOURT ID # 43812
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Kimberly Spangler
BY TFiE OOURT:
Prothorwtary/Clerk, Civil Division
GATE : _
Seal of the Cou^t
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the ~ 3 ~ day of
~Q C_pyy~ ~y , 2001, addressed to the following:
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By:
John A. a er, Esquir
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Hamsburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Kimberly Spangler
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Attorney I. D. No. 43812
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & 5HIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 23414161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIMBERLY 5PANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.O1-4430 CIVIL TERM
7URY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISTTE TO SERVICE
OF SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendants hereby certify that:
1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas, with a copy of the subpoenas attached
thereto, was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date
on which the subpoenas were sought to be served;
2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is attached to
this certificate;
3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received; and
4) The subpoenas to be served are identical to the subpoenas attached to the Notice
of Intent.
By: -
7ohn tatler, ire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
DATE: ~ f ~/ /Q ~ Telephone: (717) 234-4161
John A. Statler, Esquire
Attorney L D. No. 43812
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SfiIPMAN, P. C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 01-4430 CIVII. TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: DARLENE BEASTON and RICHARD BEASTON, Plaintiffs
c% DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiffs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant, Kimberly Spangler intends to serve
subpoenas identical to the ones attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date
listed below in which to file on record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the
subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoenas may be served.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
BYC V JN`\ --'11--.
John tatter, Esquire
Date: ~' ~ S- ~ ~ ~ Attorney for Defendant
Cph4)oNWII1I1IYi OE PENNSYLVANIA
OOi1N1R OF COt~II2TA1•ID
DASLENE BEASTON and
R1cHARD BEasTDN,
Plaintiffs File No. 01-4430 Civil Term
v.
RII4BERLY SPANGLES,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCtIt~NTS OR THINC)S
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT 70 RULE 4009.22
T0:
Person OI' Erit
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following docunectts or things: Conies of all Emergency Room records, hospital
records, office records, office notes, a-ray reports, radiology reports, MRI reports, consultation
reports, a result§; opera ive recor s, ai3•-otiier-'tecords
pertaa~iag t0 tie Fare mn,l tr°atmnnt of nARTFN1i RFASTf1N _
at Goldberg, Katzman ~ Shipman, P. C., 320 Market Street, P.O. Boa 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by
this subpxna, together with the certificate of cary>liance, to the party making this
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the docments or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving this subpoe:'~a may seek a court order
~ampellirg you to crnply with it.
MIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
~: John A. Statler, Esquire
C.
~UDRESS:_320 Market Street, P.0. Boa'1268
Harrisbure, PA 17108-1268
"EL.EPHONE:_(717) 234-4161
~JPREhE COURT ID # 43812
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE OOURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
+ATE:
Seal of the Court
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
OptR~ANWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DARI.ENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
v.
KI2SBERLY SPANGLER,
00[JD7PY OF R1MBII2IArID
Plaintiffs '
Defendant
File No. 01-4430 Civil Term
SUBPOENA TO PRODII~ DOCUt1ENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISOOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
~: BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
(Name of Person or Ent
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following doafnents or things: Conies of all F~er¢encv Room records, hospital
records, office records, office notes, a-ray reports, radiology reports, MRI reports, consultation
reports, resu"Tfs; opera ive recor s, i a3~-other--records
p¢~tai8,$~-to-t~ CSr~a_d *Lea''+~ t f DART FNF RFA S7YIN
at Goldberg, Hatzman ~ Shipman, P.C., 320 Market Street, P.O. Bog 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(4ddress)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by
;his subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this
-equest at the addrrss listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
rost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the docunents or things required by this subpoc-na within twenty
;20) days after its service, the party serving this- subpoena may seek a court order
~om(~ellirg you to car,ply with it.
'li1S SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
IM£: John A. Statler, Esquire
C.
~DORES$:_320 Market Street, P.D. Bog~1268
Harrisbure~ PA 17108-1268
ELEPHONE: (717) 234-4161
XJPREhE COURT ID # 43812
,TTORNEY FOR' Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil oivision
Ate;
Seal of the Court
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
Op~WIIiL`PH OF PENNSYLVANIA
00[J[7PSC OF QftiBI~RI.AtID
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs •
v.
KIIiBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
File No. 01-4430 Civil Term
SUBPOENA TO PRODU~ DOCUh~NTS OR THINGS
FOR DISGONERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
-ro: APPALACHIAN ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, LTD.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following doa,mentS or things: Conies of all Emer¢ency Room records, hospital
records, office records, office notes, x-ray reports, radiology reports, MRI reports, consultation
reports, resuTs; opera ive recor s, aii-other-Jrecords
~ertain3ag to Y>3e Barr and r r,~ r f HARTFNF RFASTnN _
at Goldberg, Katzman ~ Shipman, P.C., 320 Market Street, P,O. Boa 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested uy
this sul,lr.~ena, together with the certificate of crnpliance, to the party malting this
^equest at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
rost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the doartients or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party swing this subpoena may seek a court order
~ortpeliing you to ccarply with it.
(HIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF Tim FOLLOWING PERSON:
~qME: John A. Statler, Esquire
, , •C.
1DORESS:_320 Market Street, P.O. Box 1268
Harrisbure= PA 17108-1268
~LEPHONE:_(717) 234-4161
xJPREhE OOURT ID # 43812
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
'ATE:
Seal of the Court
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
pptfinNWEALTH OF P121NSYLVANIA
OOONiR OF CDI~ffiFRIAND
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
v.
KII~IBERLY SPANGLER,
Plaintiffs File No 01-4430 Civil Term
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCl~NTS OR TH1NCdS
FOR DISOOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
T0: .TACK GAIIGHE>D; REALTORS
of Person or Enti
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following docxments or things: Copies of all employment records, personnel
records, work records, 1099s, attendance records, cotmnission records applications_
for employment, disciplinary records and all other docuemmts aertaine to Darlene Beaston
at Goldberg, Katzman and Shipman P.C. 320 Market Street, P.0. Boa 1268, Harrisburg, PA
17105-1268
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested ;,y
this subpoena, together with the certificate of catpliance, to the party making this
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the doaments or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order
aom~ietling you to uatply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
JAhE: Jobn !1,~atler, Esquire
iDORESS:GOLDGERG, RATZNAN 6 SHIPNAN, P.C.
320 ~Taslc~E Se€eeE
P.O. Bos 1268
rris urg, )~ 17 0 -
-EI..EPHONE: (~t7) ~3~a~61
~JPREhE OOURT ID # 43812
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE OOURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
SATE:
Seal of the Court
Deputy
(Eff. 7197)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the ~{~ day of
~ V 2001, addressed to the following:
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By:
John A.~atler, Es~C ui
Attorney I. D. No. 43
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Kimberly Spangler
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Attorney I. D. No. 43812
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Ilazrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717)234-4161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVII, ACTION -LAW
NO.O1-4430 CIVIL TERM
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant NRY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: DARLENE BEASTON and RICHARD BEASTON, Plaintiffs
c/o DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUII2E
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer With New Matter within twenty
(20) days of service hereof or a default judgment maybe entered against you.
GOLDBERG, IfATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By: >
John A. St er, Esqul
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
I Attorney for Defendant Kimberly Spangler
DATE: ~ ~ Z3 ( ~
John A. Statler,Esquire
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
GOLDBERG, KATZ117AN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. BOX 126$
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone:(717)2341F161
Attorney for Defendant
DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
v.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.O1-4430 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT HIIVIBERLY SPANGLER
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT INCLUDING NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Kimberly Spangler, by her attorneys, Goldberg,
Katzman and Shipman, P.C., who file the following Answer and New Matter in response to the
Plaintiffs' Complaint:
Admitted on information and belief.
Admitted.
3. It is admitted that an accident occurred on July 7, 2000 at approximately 12:50
p.m. at the intersection of West South Street and Moreland Avenue in Carlisle.
4. Admitted.
Admitted.
6. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Spangler turned left
in front of the Plaintiffs vehicle. It is denied that the Defendant failed to warn of the turn. It is
admitted that a collision occurred between the vehicles.
7. Admitted.
8. It is admitted that the accident was caused in part by the actions of Kimberly
Spangler. By way of further answer, the remaining averments in this paragraph are denied as
conclusions of law.
CLAIM I
Darlene and Richard Beaston v. Kimberly Spangter
9. Defendant incorporates by reference her answers to the averments in paragraphs 1
through 8 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint as if set forth at length.
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10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof at time of trial
if deemed material.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries or the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment and, therefore,
denies the same and demands strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries or expenses and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof at
time of trial if deemed material.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries and/or damages and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof
at time of trial if deemed material.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries and/or damages and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof
at time of trial if deemed material.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries and/or damages and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof
at time of trial if deemed material.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature and extent of the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries and/or damages and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof
at time of trial if deemed material.
CLAIlVI II
Darlene and Richard Beaston v. Kimberly Spangler
17. Defendant incorporates by reference her answers to the averments in paragraphs 1
through 16 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint as if set Forth at length.
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18. Denied. After reasonable irrvestigation, Defendant is without information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the nature or extent of the
Plaintiffs' alleged injuries and their alleged effect on Mr. Beaston and, therefore, denies the same
and demands strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Kimberly Spangler respectfully requests that the Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed and that judgment entered in favor of Defendant and against the Plaintiffs.
NEW MATTER
Byway of additional Answer and Reply, Defendant Kimberly Spangler raises the
following New Matters:
19. Same or all of the Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are limited
by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C. S. A. § 1701, et sec .
and especially by §§ 1705 and 1722 of that law.
20. Some or all of the Plaintiffs' injuries and damages pre-existed the date of this
accident and were not caused or aggravated by the accident.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Kimberly Spangler respectfully requests that the Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of the Defendant and against the
Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By:
John A. tatler, Es ' e
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Kimberly Spangler
DATE:g~L?j/ J~
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VERIFICATION
I, KIlVViBERLY SPANGLER, hereby acknowledge that I am the Defendant in this
action; 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.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
HIIVIBERLY 'PANGLE
DATE:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the
/J U v S 2001, addressed to the following:
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Respectfully submitted,
day of
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By: -
7ohn A. tatter, ' e
Attorney I. D. No. 43812
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant Kimberly Spangler
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE N0: 2001-04430 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BEASTON DARLENE ET
VS
SPANGLER KIMBERLY
SHAWN HARRISON Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
SPANGLER KIMBERLY
the
DEFENDANT
at 1550:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of July 2001
at 14 STEWART DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
KIMBERLY SPANGLER
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.25
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.25
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline A
07/24/20""
ANGINO &
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this )`.``~ day of
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DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 appeazance
personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against
you. Xou 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 fiulher 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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4th Fl., Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17101
(717)240-6200
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la torte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demanders expuestas en las paginas
sugnuientes, usted time viente (20) dias de plow al partir de la fecha de la demander y la notification. Usted debe
presenter una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y azchivar en la torte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus
objeciones a ]as demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la torte tomara medidas y
puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notification y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
petition de demander Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes pare usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO
TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR ~TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR
TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARR AVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
COURT ADMRVISTRATOR
4th FS., Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17101
(717)240-6200
ORIGtNAI
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DARLENE BEASTON and
RICHARD BEASTON,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. o/-yY3t>
KIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs Dazlene and Richard Beaston, cifizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
are husband and wife, adult individuals who reside at 1042 Grahams Woods Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Kimberly Spangler, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is an
adult individual who resides at 14 Stewart Drive, Cazlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occunences hereinafter related took place on or about July 7, 2000, at
approximately 12:50 p.m., at the intersecfion of West South Street and Mooreland Avenue, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Ms. Beaston was operating her motor vehicle, a 1990 Ford
Taurus, in a western direction in the westbound lane of West South Street.
5. At the same time, Defendant Spangler was operating her motor vehicle, a 2000 Toyota
Four Runner, in an eastern direction in the eastbound lane of West South Street.
6. Suddenly and without warning, Defendant Spangler made a left turn directly in front of
Ms. Beaston's vehicle, causing the front right portion of Ms. Beaston's vehicle to collide into the
right side of Defendant Spangler's vehicle.
7. Defendant Spangler stated that the collision was her fault and that she had not seen Ms.
Beaston's vehicle.
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8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained
by Plaintiffs are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless
manner in which Defendant Spangler operated her motor vehicle as follows:
a) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other motor
vehicles;
b) failure to check for oncoming traffic before turning across lanes;
c) failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle; and
d) driving her vehicle upon the roadway in a manner endangering persons and
property and in a reckless manner with careless disregazd to the rights and safety of others
and in violafion of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CLAIM I
Darlene and Richard Beaston v. Kimberlv Spangler
9. Pazagraphs 1 through 8 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
10. Ms. Beaston sustained painful and severe injuries including but not limited to neck pain,
back pain, musculoskeletal back strain/sprain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
11. By reason of the aforementioned injuries sustained by Ms. Beaston, she was forced to
incur liability for medical treatment, medications, counseling, and similar miscellaneous expenses in
an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Ms. Beaston has been advised and, therefore, avers
that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Ms. Beaston has undergone and in the future
may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss
of life°s pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
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14. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Ms. Beaston has been and in the future may
be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Ms. Beaston has experienced lost wages and
a permanent diminution of her earning capacity, and claim is made therefor.
16. Ms. Beaston continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation and, therefore,
avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of
her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
CLAIM lI
Darlene and Richazd Beaston v. Kimberl~nangler
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Ms. Beaston, Mr.
Beaston has been and may in the future be deprived of the care, companionship, consortium, and
society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Dazlene and Richazd Beaston demand judgment against
Defendant Joseph Reinhardt, III, in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000.00)
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Dollazs, exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
David L. Lu
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: ~ - `~ `G
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VERIFICATION
We, Darlene and Richard Beaston, Plaintiffs, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do
hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing aze true and correct to the best of our
lmowledge, information and belief. We understand that this Verificafion is made subject to the
penalfies of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
WITNESS:
Darlene Beaston
Richard Beaston
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RICHARD BEASTON
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KIMBERLY SPANGLER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMi3ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-4430 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: ARBITRATION PANEL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, April 9, 2002, the Court having been informed that Thomas
Bright, Esquire, is unavailable for the above-captioned arbitration hearing, Susan
Hartman, Esquire, is appointed in his stead.
By the Court,
Ge P.J.
Marlin McCaleb, Esquire
Chairman
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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HIMBERLY SPANGLER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued.
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
David L.
I.D. No. 3595
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238-6791
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PRAECIPE upon all counsel of
record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows:
John A. Statler, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzmazi & Shipman
320E Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Defendant
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