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Home My WebLink About01-04746a o .. , SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, Her Husband, Plaintiff v. DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA nn ~ ~. CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED -~ ~ ,,s ~ - I~I~E ~..~.~` ..~, . ., ,.. 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 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(s). You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAV~fYER AT ONCE. iF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717)249-3166 SHOLLENBERGER & dANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWIV ROAD ~ P.O. BOX fi0545 ~ HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 ~ FAX X717) 2346212 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, Her Husband, Plaintiff DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a! RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. (~C- ~l~~lL ~~u~~~ I CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTiCIA 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 notification. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la torte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la torte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la petition do demanda. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas o otros derechos importantes pars usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. 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. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717)249-3166 SHOLLtNBFRGEfi & JANU22l, I1P ROAD ~ P.O. BOX fi0595 ~ HARRIS&1RG, PA 17106-0595 p17~ 2343700 ~ FAX p1712348212 SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, Her Husband, Plaintiff v. DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. ~t -y7~1~ ~~v~~ /erzy~ CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ... ._ ... ~. ... buN~;, 64 r(`;Iri{l; ~Sblfltry3lY4f.W[!t[ t i ._., AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, by and through their attorney, SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represent the following: 1. The Plaintiffs, ,are adult individuals who currently reside at Country Meadows 9, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17068. 2. The Plaintiffs, BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, are husband and wife. 3. The Defendant, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, is a Florida corporation with corporate offices located at 6770 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32809. 4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on August 17, 1999, at or about Noon at the Red Lobster Restaurant located at 4711 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. i BHOLLENBERGFR &JANUZZI, LLP 1620 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ~ P.O. BOX 60595 ~ HARRISBURG, PA 1710fi-0595 (717) 2343700 ~ FAX p17) 2348212 At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, was an invitee of the RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT. 6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, after finishing lunch with her family, proceeded to the restroom at the aforesaid RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT. 7. Upon entry to the ladies restroom, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, slipped on water that was on the floor of the ladies restroom. 8. The aforesaid incident and resulting injuries to the Plaintiff, BEVERLY GOD, were a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, which consisted of: a. Creating a dangerous condition in a ladies restroom of its restaurant in the nature of standing water on the floor; b. Failing to exercise the duty of reasonable care required of business establishments to protect patrons from known and obvious dangerous conditions existing on the premises known to be used and of necessity to be used by said patrons; c. Failing to provide any warning of the above referenced dangerous condition; d. Failing to conduct reasonable inspection of the restaurant premises, thereby, failing to discover the dangerous condition caused by the existence of water on the floor of the ladies restroom; e. Failing to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to warn patrons of the condition of the floors in the restroom; and In creating a situation where it would be necessary for patrons to encounter dangerous conditions in the course of using the restrooms at their place of business. SHOLLENRFRGER & JANUZ2I, I1P 1ffi0 LINGLESTOWN ROAD a p.0, goX 60545 ~ 1NRRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 ~ FAX (717) 234-8212 12. The aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by the wrongful and liability producing conduct of the Defendant, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, iNC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, as set forth above and was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD. COUNTI BEVERLY N. GOD v. DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS 13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 14. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following: a. Left shoulder labral tear impingement; b. Left shoulder impingement syndrome; c. Sprain and strain of the left shoulder; d. Shock to the nerves and nervous system; and e. Mental and physical anguish. 15. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed. 16. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed. 17. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for which damages are claimed. 3 SHOLLENBFAGER & JANUZZI, LLP ROAD a p,0, HOX 60545 ~ HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 23A-3700 ~ FAX (7171234-8212 9 ' 18. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has and/or may in the future incur a loss of earning capacity for which damages are claimed. 19. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, demands judgment against the Defendant, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT II JAMES R. GOD v. DARDEN RESTAURANTS. INC. d/b/al RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS 20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 21. As a further result of injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff, BEVERLY N. GOD, has been and will be deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium and society of his wife, all of which has been and will be to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JAMES R. GOD, demands judgment against the Defendant, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a/ RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 4 SHOLIENBFRGER & JANUZ2I, LIP 1820IP7GLESTOWN ROAD o p.0. BOX 60595 • ryARWSBURG, PA 17106-0545 (71712343700 • FAX (717) 2348212 .. ., Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERC~R & JANUZZI, LLP By: Dated: August 2, 2001 Karl ~J""dnuzzi, Esq. Attor ev I.D. No. 65575 SHOLLENBERGER & JANU2ZI, LLP 1820 LNIGLFSTOWN ROAD ~ P.O. BOX 60595 ~ HARRISBURG, PA 17106A545 (71712343700 ~ FAX (717) 2348212 .- AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS COUNTY OF DAUPHIN I, >C~EUf~12L~./ N• x'0.0, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action; that the facts and allegations contained herein are based upon facts given by me to my counsel and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief; that the language of said ~/-7PLA/NT is that of my counsel and that I have relied upon counsel in making this C!o07P~Ai~' based upon my information. Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Public, this oZlJ~ay of ate , 200. ~1.t-~ !~ MARJORIE M NAUGHTON, Notary Public Susquehanna 7wp., Dauphin County MY Commission Expires Nov. 29, 2ppq SHOLLEVREAGFR 3 JAM;ZZI. !1P 1820 LJNGLESTOll1' ROAD . P O. BOX 60'x15 . FLiRRIS&1RG, P:1 17106 OS15 I; V 1231-77W .-Eq% PI i l ^<~J 4571'] sn l'rs o-x.lrmarrt ,~~,,, ~ , -~,_ ~~,~~ f~ ~~ -; ~ ' ~ ~~( ry~ ((~^ V C V c _ Utz' mr;; ~.~:, ~ 4.. ~/ r `, 1 " ~` ~~ O •-7 ---- ';a Ia ~\ ~-~ - r c-, ? a r-~ °_ ,. ~, _, . . r_~ -; -: a-° A t- -ti '~~ ~snK~f@a?f??erra-:g s.~ .. _z~<„ ~~v: F'.=. ~l rr, ,{n~,~.#~~?EC.:zmr SHOLLENBERGER & J ANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff BEVERLY N. GOD & JAMES R. GOD, Her Husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. d/b/a RED LOBSTER RESTAURANTS, Defendants To the Prothonotary: NO. 01-4746 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Please mark the above-captioned action ended, settled and discontinued with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP Attorneys for Plaint}~'f By: J.~`anuzzi, Esq. nev I. D. No. 65575 Dated: January 17, 2002 SHOLLFNBERGER & JANUZ21, LIP 1820 LINGLBSTOWN ROAD ~ P.O. BOX 60545 ~ HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 X717) 2343700 ~ FAX (717) 234-8212 ~ c z ,~~ ~ - ~ ~ ~; ~ _ ~S ~;, ~, c: ~~~ --, _4 ~. -- ,, '? ~ < - ~~