HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04661ANGINO & ROVNER, P. C.
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110.1708
717/2386791
FAX 717/23&5610
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EMAIL: DLUTZ@ANGIN6ROVNER.COM
RICHARD C. ANGIND h11CHAEL & KOSaC
NEaJ.ROVNER RICHARDA.SADLOCK
JosErH M. MELaw losEPx hl. DORLI
T2RRY S. HYMAN JAMES DECINTI
DAVID L. Lutz
November 2, 2001
Marlin McCaleb, Esquire
219 East Main Street
P.O. Box 230
Mechanicsbllrs?. PA 1?O55
Re: Beaston v. Erie
Dear Mr. McCaleb:
Per your request, this letter will serve to confirm that the above-captioned action has settled.
Very truly yours,
avid .Lutz
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cc John Statler, Esquire
Timothy Shollenberger, Esquire
James Nealon, Esquire
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DARLENE and RICHARD BEASTON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioners CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
ERIE INSURANCE CO.,
Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-4661 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA)
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND)
MARLIN R. McCALEB, Esquire, certifies and says: that he
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is the Arbitration Chair in the above matter; that he did serve
the Notice of Hearing by Arbitrators in the above matter by
depositing same in the mail in the post office at
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on August 24,
2001, properly addressed to: (1) David L. Lutz, Esquire
ii (attorney for the Petitioners), Angino & Rover, P.C., 4503
North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110, with proper
postage attached, certified United States mail (Receipt No.
7099 3400 0017 1940 0860, return receipt requested); that
thereafter he did receive said return receipt card indicating
receipt of said copy of the Notice on August 27, 2001; and that
the said certified mail receipt and return receipt card are
attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A"; and
(2) John A. Statler, Esquire (attorney for the Respondent),
'Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, 320E Market Street, P.O. Box 1268,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108, with proper postage attached,
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'certified United States mail (Receipt No. 7099 3400 0017 1940
I,o877, return receipt requested); that thereafter he did receive
(said return receipt card indicating receipt of said copy of the
jNotice on August 27, 2001; and that the said certified mail
,receipt and return receipt card are attached hereto and made a
;part hereof, marked Exhibit "B".
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S., Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification.
Date: September 4, 2001
LAW OFFICES
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DARLENE and RICHARD BEASTON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioners CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ERIE INSURANCE CO., NO. 01-4661 CIVIL TERM
Respondent
NOTICE OF HEARING BY ARBITI2ATOR5
You are hereby notified that the Arbitrators in the above-
captioned case will sit for the purpose of their appointment at
the Law Offices of Marlin R. McCaleb, 219 East Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, November 30, 2001, 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.
The Arbitrators reserve the right to adjourn the Hearing
from time to time as necessary.; Upon request of a party for
good cause shown or upon their own motion, the Arbitrators may
postpone the Hearing to a later date. The Arbitrators may
decide this controversy upon the evidence produced at the
Arbitration Hearing, notwithstanding the failure of a duly
notified party to appear.
Any party desiring to have a stenographic record of the
testimony taken should make arrangements with a certified court
reporter in advance of the Hearing.
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
James G. Nealon, Esquire
Marlin R. McCaleb, Esquire
Arbitration Chair
August 23, 2001
TO: David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioners
John A. Statler, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
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DARLENE and RICHARD BEASTON,
Isetitioners
v.
ERIE INSURANCE CO.,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ORDER
AND~NOW, this ~~ day of , 2001, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
that ~~ is appointed a Chair of this underinsured motorist arbitration
proceeding. ~~ ~
BY THE COURT:
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DARLENE and RICHARD BEASTON,
Petitioners
v.
ERIE INSURANCE CO.,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. Ol - ~`~~ ~IV~ lE/t-Yr~
PETITION FOR A COURT ORDER APPOINTING A CHAIR OF AN UNDERINSURED
MOTORIST ARBITRATION
AND NOW, come the Petitioners Darlene and Richard Beaston, by their attorneys,
Angino & Rovner, P.C., and respectfully request this Honorable Court to appoint a chair of an
underinsured motorist arbitration. In support, Petitioners respectfully represent the following:
1. Petitioners are adult individuals residing in Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent Erie Insurance Co. ("Erie") is an insurance company licensed to do
business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with offices located in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. On June 15, 1998, Petitioner Darlene Beaston was injured in a motor vehicle
accident at the intersection of SR 896 and SR 796, New London Township, Chester County,
Pennsylvania.
4. On June 15, 1998, Petitioner Darlene Beaston was a named insured on an Erie
automobile insurance policy covering the vehicle in which she was a passenger.
5. Said policy was in full force and effect on June 15, 1998, and provided
underinsured motorist coverage.
6. The subject automobile accident was caused by the negligence of Lee Matthew
Hadley. At the time of the subject accident, Lee Matthew Hadley was underinsured.
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7. By letter dated June 7, 2001, Petitioners named Attorney Timothy Shollenberger
as their arbitrator and requested Respondent to select its attorney and azbitrator (see Exhibit A).
8. Erie retained the services of Attorney John Statler. Attorney Statler named
Attorney James Nealon as Erie's Arbitrator.
9. Counsel for the Petitions and Respondent have been unable to agree on a Chair
for the arbitration panel.
10. The Erie policy provides that if the parties are unable to select a chair, a Court of
competent jurisdiction may appoint a chair.
11. This Honorable Court has jurisdiction over the matter given the language of the
policy and the fact that the Petitioners reside in Cumberland County.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners Darlene and Richard Beaston respectfully request this
Honorable Court to appoint a Chair of this underinsured motorist arbitration proceeding.
ANG1N0 & ROVNER, P.C.
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David L. utz
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238-6791
Attorney for Petitioners
A.NGIl~O ~ RG ~710TER, I'. C,
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110-1708
RIGHARD C. ANGINO
NEIL J. ROVNER
JOSEPH M. MELRIO
TEARY S. HYMAN
DAVID L. LUTZ
MICHAEL E. KOSIK
RICHARD A. SADLOCK
JOSEPH M. DORIA
JAMES DECINTI
717/238b791
FAX 717/23&5610
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June 7, 2001
Mr. Douglas Kocher
Erie Insurance Company
4901 Louise Drive
P.O. Box 2013
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0710
Re: Insured: Darlene Beaston
Claim No.: Unknown
Date of Loss: 6-15-98
Dear Mr. Kocker:
We have decided to arbitrate Mrs. Beaston's UIM claim. Please retain counsel and have counsel appoint
an arbitrator. We have appointed Attorney Timothy Shollenberger as the insured's arbitrator.
Very truly yours,
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David L. Lutz
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PETITION FOR A COURT ORDER
APPOINTING A CHAIR OF AN UNDERINSURED MOTORIST ARBITRATION upon
counsel for Respondent by placing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
John A. Statler, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320E Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Respondent
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