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L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor, by her
Parents and Natural Guardians,
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INe., and
POLL Y PLUTA
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 0& - 01. S'I:!:,
Ct'cJ~('-r~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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
HA VE A LA WYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor, by her
Parents and Natural Guardians,
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and
POLL Y PLUTA
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted Debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por
abogado y archivar en 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
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo a viso 0 notificacion, y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que
es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros
derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIA T AMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SER VICIO, VA Y A
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERI GUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor, by her
Parents and Natural Guardians,
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and
POLL Y PLUTA
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: NO. 0.3 - 02.S 1-3
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner, by
and through their attorneys, Caldwell & Kearns, to aver as follows:
PlaintiffLyndsey Turner is a minor who resides at 101 Hilltop Drive, Mount
Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065.
2. Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner was born on January 6, 2000.
3. Plaintiffs Scott Turner and Traci Turner are the parents of minor Plaintiff L yndsey
Turner and reside at 101 Hilltop Drive, Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania 17065. They bring
this action as guardians on behalf of minor Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner and as Plaintiffs in their own
right.
4. Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc., is a corporation
duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a place
of business at 14 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
5. Defendant Children's Discovery Centers of America, Inc., doing business as
Knowledge Learning Corporation, also doing business as Magic Years Child Care & Learning
Centers, Inc., is a Delaware corporation licensed to conduct business in Pennsylvania, and in this
instance was doing business as Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers at 14 Brookwood
Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
6. Defendant Polly Pluta, Center Director, is an adult individual with an unknown
home address who is employed at Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers at 14
Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. At all times herein mentioned, Defendant Polly Pluta was an agent, servant and/or
employee of Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers.
8. At all times herein mentioned, Defendant Polly Pluta was acting within the scope
of her authority as agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers.
9. On October 9,2001, Traci Turner dropped off Lyndsey Turner at 7:30 a.m. at
Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers.
10. PlaintiffLyndsey Turner was not yet two years old at this time.
11. According to the "Daily Contact Sheet Infant," Lyndsey Turner was fed breakfast
at approximately 8:30 a.m.
12. At approximately 9:30 a.m. a "wet" diaper was changed with apparently no
incident.
13. At approximately II :00 another "wet" diaper was changed.
14. Following this diaper change around 11 :00 a.m., Defendant Polly Pluta called
PlaintiffTraci Turner to report a "little red mark on her (Lyndsey's) leg."
15. Defendant Pluta inquired as to whether Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner had been burned
at home, which Plaintiff Traci Turner answered in the negative.
16. Defendant Pluta then inquired as to whether she could wash the "red" area.
17. PlaintiffTraci Turner agreed that she could.
18. Defendant Pluta called back Plaintiff Traci Turner approximately five minutes
later because the red mark had grown larger and a mark on the other leg was now visible.
19. PlaintiffTraci Turner immediately went to pick up Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner and
arrived to do so at approximately 11 :30 a.m.
20. Upon arrival, she was told by an employee, Ms. Liz, that she had changed Plaintiff
Lyndsey Turner's diapers around 11 :00 a.m. because she had been tugging at them and crying.
21. Ms. Liz then filled out an "Ouch Report" indicating "on her right leg skin appears
to be coming off, red blistery skin, while I was changing her."
22. Plaintiff Traci Turner took Lyndsey Turner to her pediatrician, Dr. Lynn Hoffman
at 1 :00 p.m.
23. Dr. Hoffman dressed the wounds and applied a bum cream at this time, as well as
prescribed an ointment for the parents to apply to the bums.
24. The Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner returned to Dr. Hoffman on October 11,2001, and
Dr. Hoffman once again dressed the wounds and applied bum cream.
25. On or about October 19,2001, PlaintiffLyndsey Turner returned to Dr. Hoffman
for treatment, and at this point Dr. Hoffman diagnosed resolving chemical bums.
26. This incident occurred as a result ofthe negligence of the Defendants and was due
in no manner to any act, or failure to act, on the part of the Plaintiffs.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Polly Pluta
27. The averments in paragraphs one (1) through twenty-seven (26) are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
28. The negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of Defendant Polly Pluta consisted
of, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Failing to exercise due care under the circumstances then and there
existing;
(b) Failing to properly supervise and exercise due care over the children in the
care of Defendant Polly Pluta; and
(c) Mishandling of harmful chemicals and/or improper storage of harmful
chemicals in a day care center.
29. As a result of the above-described occurrence and Defendant Polly Pluta's
negligence, PlaintiffLyndsey Turner sustained serious and permanent injuries in and about her
body, including, but not limited to, severe chemical burns to her legs, which resulted in blistering
and scarring.
30. Also as a result of Defendant Polly Pluta's negligence, Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner
suffered physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and a limitation in her pursuit of daily
activities, and may in the future suffer from such losses, impairment, pain, suffering, anguish,
and limitation, all to her great loss and detriment.
31. As a further result of Defendant Polly Pluta's negligence, Plaintiffs Scott and
Traci Turner incurred medical bills and expenses and may in the future suffer from such losses,
all to their great loss and detriment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request that judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendant Polly Pluta
in an amount not in excess of$35,000.00, together with costs.
COUNT II - RES IPSA LOOUITOR
Pollv Pluta
32. The averments in paragraphs one (I) through thirty-one (31) are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
33. The injuries suffered by Plaintiffs as a result of Defendant Polly Pluta's actions
are of a kind that do not ordinarily occur in the absence of negligence.
34. Neither the conduct of Plaintiffs, nor that of any third persons are responsible for
the injuries.
35. The negligence of Defendant Polly Pluta is within the scope of her duty to
PlaintiffLyndsey Turner.
36. The negligence of Defendant Polly Pluta is the proximate cause of the injuries
sustained by Plaintiffs.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request that judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendant Polly Pluta
in an amount not in excess of $35,000.00, together with costs.
COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE PER SE
Poll Pluta and Ma ic Years Child Care & Learnin Centers Inc. and/or Children's
Discove Centers of America d/b/a Knowled e Learnin Cor oration d/b/a Ma ic Years
Child Care & Learnin!! Centers. Inc.
37. The averments in paragraphs one (1) through thirty-six (36) are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
38. The statutory negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of Defendants Magic
Years Child Care & Learning Centers, et aI., and Polly Pluta consisted of, but is not limited to,
the following statutory violations for day care facilities:
(a) Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of
the children. 55 Pa. C.S. S 3270.21.; and
(b) Improper storage and safekeeping of "Toxics," including cleaning
materials, which were the cause of Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner's injuries. 55
Pa. c.s. S 3270.66.; and
(c) Improper supervision of children at all times. 55 Pa. C.S. S 3270.113(a).
39. The statutory violations of the above-described statutes by the Defendant Polly
Pluta was the proximate and efficient cause of the accident.
40. The type of harm that resulted to Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner was the type of harm
meant to be prevented by the legislature.
41. Day care attendees are the class of people that the statutes are intended to protect,
and Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner was clearly within this class.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request that judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendants in an
amount not in excess of $35,000.00, together with costs.
COUNT IV
Ma ic Years Child Care & Learnin Centers Inc. and/or Children's Discove Centers of
America. d/b/a Knowledee Learnine Corporation d/b/a Maeic Years Child Care &
Learnine Centers. Inc.
42. The averments in paragraphs one (1) through forty-one (41) are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
43. The negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of Defendants Magic Years Child
Care & Learning Centers, et aI., consisted of, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Failing to instruct its employees in the proper supervision of children;
(b) Failing to instruct its employees in the proper care and storage of toxins,
including cleaning supplies;
(c) Failing to supervise its employees in the day care facilities; and
(d) Failing to provide a safe condition for Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner.
44. As a result of the above-described Occurrence and Defendants Magic Years Child
Care & Learning Centers', et aI., negligence, PlaintiffLyndsey Turner sustained serious and
permanent injuries in and about her body, including, but not limited to, severe chemical burns to
her legs, which resulted in blistering and scarring.
45. Also as a result of Defendants Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers', et. al
negligence, Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner suffered physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and a
limitation in her pursuit of daily activities, and may in the future suffer from such losses,
impairment, pain, suffering, anguish, and limitation, all to her great loss and detriment.
46. As a further result of Defendants Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers', et
aI. negligence, Plaintiffs Scott and Traci Turner incurred medical bills and expenses and may in
the future suffer from such losses, all to their great loss and detriment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request that judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendants in an
amount not in excess of $35,000.00, together with costs.
COUNT V - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Ma ic Years Child Care & Learnin Centers Inc. and/or Children's Discove Centers of
America. d/b/a Knowled!!e Learning Corporation d/b/a Maeic Years Child Care &
Learnin!! Centers. Inc.
47. The averments in paragraphs one (1) through forty-six (46) are incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set forth.
48. At all times relevant hereto, Defendants Magic Years Child Care & Learning
Centers, et aI., employed, controlled, directed and/or supervised the conduct and activities of
Defendant Pluta.
49. Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, et aI., are vicariously
liable for the conduct and actions of its employee, agent and/or servant, Defendant Pluta.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request that judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendants in an
amount not in excess of $35,000.00, together with costs.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
& KEARNS
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Dated:
Sp7/o3
effrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Attorney J.D. #73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
(717) 232-7661
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
02-562/56111
VERIFICA TION
I, Scott Turner, verifY that the averments in this Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
By: '*' ~ '1 jW1lMi'V'
Scott Turner
VERIFICATION
I, Traci Turner, verifY that the averments in this Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2003-02513 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TURNER LYNDSEY ET AL
VS
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
PLUTA POLLY
but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, PLUTA POLLY
14 BROOKWOOD AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DEFENDANT IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THIS LOCATION.
HER ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Not Found
Surcharge
So answers'
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5.00
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CALDWELL & KEARNS
06/05/2003
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /;L e- day Of~_
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02513 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TURNER LYNDSEY ET AL
VS
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE ET AL
RONALD HOOVER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTERS INC
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0938:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of June
, 2003
at 14 BROOKWOOD AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
STEPHANIE SPITZ, DIRECTOR,
ADULT IN CHARGE
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
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
3.45
.00
10.00
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R. Thomas Kline
06/05/2003
CALDWELL & KEARNS
Sworn and Subscribed to before
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me this !:z I&- day of
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02513 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TURNER LYNDSEY ET AL
VS
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE ET AL
RONALD HOOVER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA DBA KNOWLEDGE LEARN the
DEFENDANT
, at 0938:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of June
, 2003
at 14 BROOKWOOD AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
STEPHANIE SPITZ, DIRECTOR,
ADULT IN CHARGE
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
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
.00
.00
10.00
.00
16.00
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R. Thomas Kline
06/05/2003
CALDWELL & KEARNS
Sworn and Subscribed to before
By:
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me this /.2~ day of
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L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CIllLD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CIllLDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CIllLD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of Thomas E. Brenner, Esq., of Goldberg, Katzman,
Shipman, P.C. on behalf of Defendants Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers,
Inc.; Children's Discovery Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge Learning Corporation
d/b/a Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
Date: Ilr7~3
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Defendants Magic Years Child Care
& Learning Centers, Inc. and/or Children's
Discovery Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge
Learning Corporation d/b/a Magic Years Child
Care & Learning Centers, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the persons(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States
mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date:
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L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
. No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of Thomas E. Brenner, Esq., of Goldberg, Katzman,
Shipman, P. C. on behalf of Defendant Polly Pluta.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
Date: "1 ( J.-cl I D?
BY: ~/.Ao~
. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Defendants Magic Years Child Care
& Learning Centers, Inc. and/or Children's
Discovery Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge
Learning Corporation d/b/a Magic Years Child
Care & Learning Centers, Inc.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the persons(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States
mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: { (J-q ~
GOLD~R(G'~77 & SIDPMAN. P.C.
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L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
: No. 03-2513
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from the date of service hereof, or a
default jUdgment may be entered against you.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Date: q(, /pI 0)
BY:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Hanisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Defendants Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers, Inc. and/or Children's Discovery
Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge Learning
Corporation d/b/a Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers, Inc. and Polly Pluta
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER WIm NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
AND NOW, come the Defendants, by their attorneys, Goldberg, Katzman,
Shipman, P.C., who state:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. Defendant Children's Discovery Centers of America, Inc., a
Pennsylvania Corporation, has never done business as Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers at 14 Brookwood Ave., Carlisle.
6. Denied. Defendant Polly Pluta was the fonner Director of the facility.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Denied as stated. It is admitted that her diaper was changed at 9:30.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.RC.P. 1029 (e).
17. Admitted.
18. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.RC.P. 1029 (e).
19. Admitted.
20. Admitted.
21. Admitted.
22. - 25. Denied. These paragraphs are denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P.
1029 (e).
26. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
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COUNT I
27. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 26 are incorporated herein by
reference.
28. It is denied that Defendant Pluta was negligent, careless or reckless. The
remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
29. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Pluta was negligent. The remainder of
the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
30. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Pluta was negligent. The remainder of
the paragraph is denied pursuantto Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
31. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Pluta was negligent. The remainder of
the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Pluta requests that Count I of the Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT n
32. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 31 are incorporated herein by
reference.
33. Denied. It is denied that any actions of Defendant Pluta caused harm to the
Plaintiff. In further response, it is denied that Defendant Pluta was negligent.
34. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
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35. Denied. Defendant Pluta was not negligent.
36. Denied. Defendant Pluta was not negligent.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Pluta requests that Count II of the Plaintiffs' Complaint
be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT m
37. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 36 are incorporated herein by
reference
38. Denied. It is denied that the Defendants were negligent, careless or
reckless. In further response, the remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.
R.C.P. 1029(e).
39. Denied. It is denied that there are any statutory violations by Defendant
Pluta.
40. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
41. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Count ill of the Plaintiffs' Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice.
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COUNT IV
42. The Answers to paragraphs 1 through 41 are incoIporated herein by
reference.
43. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Magic Years, et aI. were negligent,
careless or reckless. The remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P.
I029(e).
44. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Magic Years, et aI. were negligent.
The remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. I029(e).
45. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Magic Years, et aI. was negligent. The
remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.l). I029(e).
46. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Magic Years, et aI. were negligent.
The remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa. RC.P. I029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants Magic Years, et aI. request that Count N of the
Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT V
47. The Answers to paragraphs 1 through 46 are incoIporated herein by
reference.
48. Admitted.
49. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Magic Years, et aI. request that Count V of the
Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
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NEW MATIER
50. The injuries to PlaintiffLyndsey Turner arose from conduct and actions
unrelated to her time at the daycare center.
51. The injuries to PlaintiffLyndsey Turner arose from the comparative
negligence of her parents, Scott and Traci Turner.
52. The injuries to PlaintiffLyndsey Turner arose from the assumption of risk
by her parents Scott and Traci Turner.
53. The injuries to Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner arose from the conduct of per sons
not named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that the Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed
with prejudice.
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
Date: CJ!iI,!o3
By:C~~L
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorney for Defendants Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers, Inc. and/or Children's Discovery
Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge Learning
Corporation d/b/a Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers, Inc. and Polly Pluta
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VERIFICATION
I, Polly Pluta, have read the foregoing Answer with New Marter and hereby affIrm that it is
true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. This Verification
and statement is made subject to the penalties oflS Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to WlSwom falsification
to authorities.
'POPt~ll-tn)
Polly Plu
Date:0C1-0~ - O;J
VERIFICATION
I, verify that I am an authorized representative of Magic
Years Child Care Center, Inc., that I have read the foregoing Answer with New Matter and
hereby affIrm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or information
and belief.
This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties ofl8 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the statements made in the foregoing are true
and correct and that false statements may subject me to the penalties ofl8 Pa. C.S. ~4904.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD & LEARNING CENTERS, INC.
By:
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Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the persons(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States
mail, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first class postage,. prepaid, as follows:
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN
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SCOTT TURNER an
TRACI TURNER, anq
SCOTT TURNER an~
TRACI TURNER in "eir own right,
,Iaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CH D CARE &
LEARNING CENTE , INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCO ERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a OWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPO TION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS C D CARE &
LEARNING CENTER , INC., and
POLLY PLUTA
CNIL ACTION - LAW
efendants
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
50. Denied. It is specifically denied that the injuries to Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner arose
from co duct and actions unrelated to her time at the daycare center.
51. Denied.IThe averments contained in this paragraph are conclusions oflaw to
response is deemed necessary.
response is deemed necessary.
52. Denied. he averments contained in this paragraph are conclusions oflaw to
53. Denied. t is specifically denied that the injuries to Plaintiff Lyndsey Turner arose
from the onduct of persons not named as parties to this action.
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WHEREFO~' Plaintiffs Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott and Traci Turner,
respectfully request th~t judgment be entered in their favor and against the Defendants in an
amount not in excess 1f$35,000.00, together with costs.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: OGk:i'o
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3631 North Front Street
Hanisburg,PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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02-562/62732
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AND NOW, t~i~ Y day of 0 ~ , 2003, I hereby certifY that I have
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served a copy of the wIthin document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U'S'1ai]S at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
P.O. Box ]268
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Harrisburg, PA 17108.1268
Attomey 1.0. No: 32085
Attome for Defendants Ma ic Years Child Care & Leamin
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER. and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Piaintiffs
Centers Inc. et al.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
: PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Plaintiff 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 at least twenty days prior to the
date 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) On November 19, 2003, Counsel for Plaintiff waived objection to the subpoena
being served upon Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc., Giesswein Plastic
Surgery and Carlisle Pediatric Associates; and
4) The subpoena to be served is identical to the subpoenas attached to the Notice
of Intent.
DATE:~
G~. KATZMAN & SHIPMAN. P.C.
By: U~~ IJ~
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. #32085
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendants, Magic Years Child Care &
Learning Centers, Inc., et al.
JAMES R. CLIPPINGER
CHARLES J. DEHART. III
JAMES D. CAMPBELL. JR.
JAMES L. GOLDSMITH
JEFFREY T. MCGUIRE_
STANLEY J. A. LASKOWSKI
DOUGLAS K. MARSICO
BRETT M. WOODBURN
RAY J. MICHALOWSKI
....LSO... MEMBER OF NJ BAR
CALDWELL & KEARNS
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
3631 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17110-1533
November 19,2003
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
320 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Hamsburg, PA 17108-1268
RFCFIVED NOV 2 a 2003
OF COUNSEL
RICHARD L. KEARNS
CARL G. WASS
THOMAS D. CALDWELL. JR.
/lg2B_ 20011
717-232_7661
FAX, 717-232_2766
thefirm@caldweUkearns.com
Re: Turner vs. Ma ic Years Child Care & Learnin Centers Inc. et al.
Dear Tom:
I have no objections to your service of subpoenas upon Analytical Laboratory Services,
Inc., Giesswein Plastic Surgery and Carlisle Pediatric Associates and waive the 20-day waiting
period. Please provide me with copies of all records you receive pursuant to those subpoenas.
Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.
e y T. McGuire
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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02-562/65261
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108.1268
Attorney !.D. No: 32085
AHorne for Defendants Ma Ie Years Child Care & Learnin
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
Centers Inc. et al.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANiA
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTiON - LAW
TO: Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldweli & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff intends to serve subpoenas identical to those
attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of
the subpoenas rnay be served,
record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is rnade,
DATE: } i 1/7 jO}
~~1Z:i::MAN. PC
Thornas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney 1.0, #32085
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendants, Magic Years, et ai,
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
Scon TURNER and TRACI TURNER and
SCon TURNER and TRACI TURNER,
in their own right,
COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNtNG CENTERS, INC. and
POLL Y PLUTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO: Custodian of Records for ANAL YTICAL LABORATORY SERVICES. INC.
(Name of Person or Entity)
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by theqourt to produce
the following documents or things: Your complete file on SAMPLE NUMBER; 203838-1. PANTS
SAMPLE FOR Scon AND TRACI TURNER includln but not limited to an and all corres ondence
notes. reports and test results at Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., 320 Market Street, P.O. Box
1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, 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 documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Thomas E. Brenner. ESQuire
ADDRESS: 320 Market Street. Strawberrv SQuare
Harrisbura. PA 17108-1268
TELEPHONE: (717) 234-4161
SUPREME COURT 10 # 32085
BY THE COURT:
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DATE: ,.4 )(,1t>. 1:( ..:(60-3
Seal of the Court'
(Eff.7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
L YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCon TURNER and TRACI TURNER and
Scon TURNER and TRACI TURNER,
in their own right,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC.. and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERiCA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for GIESSWEIN PLASTIC SURGERY
(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: Your comOlete medical fiie on Lvndsev Turner. 1 01. Hilltoo Drive.
Mount Hollv Sorlnos. Pennsvlvania: Date of Birth: Januarv 6. 2000 at Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.C., 320 Market Street, P.O. Box 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, 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 documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT 10 #
Thomas E. Brenner. ESQuire
320 Market Street. Strawberrv S~uare
Harrisburo. PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
32085
BY THE COURT:
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Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
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DATE: .JDt')(J. q~ ;;)IY~
Seal of the Cou
(Eft. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERl.AND
l. YNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTT TURNER and TRACI TURNER and
SCOTT TURNER and TRACI TURNER,
in their own right,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: No. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
l.EARNING CENTERS, INC., andlor
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC. and
POLl. Y Pl.UTA
Defendants
CIVIL ACTtON - LAW
TO: Custodian of Records for CARLISLE PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES
(Name of Person or Entity)
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Your comolete medical file on t,vndsev Turner. 1G1 Hilltoo Drive.
Mount Hollv Sprinas. Pennsvlvania: Date of Birth: January 6. 200Q at Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.C., 320 Market Street, P.O. Box 1268, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268.
You may deliver or mail ieglble copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
iisted 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 compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Thomas E. Brenner. Esquire
ADDRESS: 320 Market Street. Strawberrv Sauare
Harrisburo. PA 17108~1268
TELEPHONE: (717) 234-4161
SUPREME COURT JD # 32085
BY THE COURT:
DATE: ,AJ'){J, q J~
Seal of the Court I
(Elf. 7/97)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary K. Ridings, Paralegal w/Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. do hereby certify
that on this J1!!!.... day of IItJVt/)l~ 2003, a true and correct copy of the foregoing
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
was served Upon the following by depositing same into the United States Mail, first-class mail,
postage pre-paid, to:
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
GOLDBERG, KATZM.
SHIPMAN, P.C.
BY:
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, PARALEGAL
RENNER, ESQUIRE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary K. Ridings, Paralegal w/Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. do hereby certify
that on this ~ day of NIJII~2003, a true and correct copy of the foregoing
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS OR THINGS was served upon the following by depositing same into the United
States Mail, first-class mail, postage pre-paid, to:
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Caldwell & Kearns
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-2513
VI.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE:
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and
POLLY PLUTA
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Defendants
PETITION TO OBTAIN COURT APPROVAL
TO SETTLE THE CLAIMS OF A MINOR
AND NOW, come the Petitioners, Lyndsey Turner, a minor, Scott Turner and
Traci Turner, her parents and natural guardians. and file the within Petition to Obtain
Court Approval to Settle the Claims of a Minor; and in support thereof aver as follows:
1. Petitioner Lyndsey Turner is a minor who resides with her parents and
natural guardians at 101 Hilltop Drive, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Lyndsey was born on January 6,2000, and is four years of age.
2. Petitioners Scott Turner and Traci Turner are the parents and natural
guardians of minor Petitioner Lyndsey Turner, and reside at 101 Hilltop Drive, Mt. Holly
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc., is a corporation
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duly organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a place
of business at 14 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
4. Defendant Children's Discovery Centers of America, Inc., doing business as
Knowledge Learning Corporation, also doing business as Magic Years Child Care & Learning
Centers, Inc., is a Delaware corporation licensed to conduct business in Pennsylvania, and in this
instance was doing business as Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers at 14 Brookwood
Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
5. Defendant Polly Pluta is the former Center Director of Defendant Magic
Years Child Care & Learning Centers at 14 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
6. On or about the morning of October 9,2001, Lyndsey was in the care of
Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc.
7. At or about 11 :00 a.m. on October 9, 2001, Lyndsey began crying and
tugging at her diapers.
8. At or about 11 :00 a.m. on October 9,2001, Lyndsey underwent a diaper change,
at which time Ms. Liz, a staff member of Defendant Magic Years Child Care & Learning
Centers, Inc.., completed an "Ouch Report" that indicated, "on her right leg skin appears to be
coming off, red blistery skin, while I was changing her."
9. With Petitioner Traci Turner's approval, Defendant Pluta washed the area
on Lyndsey's leg, but several minutes later the reddened area had spread and had also
appeared on Lyndsey's other leg.
10. Petitioner Traci Turner picked up Lindsey and rushed her to her
pediatrician, Dr. Lynn Hoffman.
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11. Dr. Hoffinan diagnosed Lyndsey with a chemical burn and treated her with
bum cream. Copies of minor Petitioner's medical records detailing the initial treatment
of her injuries are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
12. On Dr. Hoffman's referral, Lyndsey presented to a plastic surgeon, Peter
Giesswein, M.D., on January 22, 2002, who treated her scarring with a compression
stocking. Copies of minor Petitioner's medical records detailing Dr. Giesswein's
treatment are attached hereto as Exhibit "B". A photograph of Lyndsey's scar is attached
hereto as Exhibit "C".
13. To date, all medical bills of minor Petitioner Lyndsey Turner have been
paid.
14. In an effort to settle this case, the parties have agreed that the sum of
Twenty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($27,500.00) will be paid by Defendants
to Lyndsey Turner, a minor, in exchange for a release of all claims. Insofar as execution
of the Release requires the Court's permission, attached as Exhibit "D" is an unsigned
copy of the Release that has been proposed.
15. The $27,500.00 is to be paid as follows:
a. $7,455.36, shall be paid upon the Court's approval of this petition
for the payment of attorneys fees and costs.
b. $20,044.64 shall be paid to purchase a guaranteed annuity from
Allstate Financial, with an address of 31 00 Sanders Road, Suite
M3B, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-7154, through an individually
designed settlement designed by The Pension Company, 101 West
Elm Street, Suite 230, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428.
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Distributions from the annuity will be made to Lyndsey in four
equal annual payments of$10,126.70 beginning at age 18. All
payments will have been made before Lyndsey turns 22 years of
age. The total yield from the annuity is $40,506.80.
c. The total of the immediate cash payment and annuity distributions
to Lyndsey equals $47,962.16. A true and correct copy of the
Individually Designed Settlement Agreement distribution schedule
is attached as Exhibit "E".
16. The Petitioners believe that the settlement enumerated in the Petition is
fair and equitable and in the best interest of the minor Petitioner, Lyndsey Turner.
17. Defendants have offered to pay the sum set out in this Petition toward an
amicable resolution of the claims and in exchange for Court approval and a properly
executed release of claims.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter an
Order approving the foregoing compromise settlement, directing the distribution of
proceeds thereof as set forth above, authorizing Petitioners, upon payment of the
aforesaid sums, to execute a full and final release on behalf of minor Petitioner.
Respectfully submitted:
Dated:
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By:
Je . McGuire, Esquire
torney J.D. #73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Petitioners
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VERIFICATION
We verify that the averments in this document are true and correct. We understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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By:
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Scott Turner, a parent and natural
guardian of Lyndsey Turner, a minor
Date:
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By:
Traci Turner, a parent and natural
guardian of Lyndsey Turner, a minor
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 'l-l-- day of ~IA~\
,2005, I hereby certify
that I have served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of the same in the u.s. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
320 E. Market Street
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Patient Name: Lyndsey Turner
Date: January 22, 2002
Chief Complaint: Scar, right leg.
HPI: Lyndsey is a two-year-old Caucasian female who presents with
her mother for evaluation of a scar on the right leg as the result
of a burn that she sustained three months ago. She was referred to
me by Dr. Hoffman.
PMH: Is unremarkable. The patient has always been very healthy,
After birth, she thrived well. She was a full-term baby.
Medications: None.
Allergies: None,
The ROS and past medical conditions was done.
FH: Is positive for cancer. Father and mother are in good health,
Examination: Two-year-old playful girl in no acute distress. The
patient has a small burn scar on the right leg with slight
hypertrophic scar formation. The area does not show, however, any
keloidal formation. It does not seem to be irritated and palpation
does not cause any pain. This scar is firm, but not hard. It is
movable within the confines of the skin.
I talked to mother in great length about this finding.
Plan: I recommended the use of Mederma and I gave mother some
samples. I would like to see Lyndsey back in about three to six
months unless there's a problem in which case motqer knows to call
me before. .
Peter Giesswein, M.D.
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Lyndsey Turner
04/02/02
S: The patient is asymptomatic.
0: The scar on her right leg has improved. It is softer and
flatter. It does not appear to be as red as initially. The
patient, however, apparently cannot tolerate the Mederma well.
Mother reports that there is at times irritation of the skin.
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garment. I described its use and how to ap ly it. I wrote a
prescription for mother to see Mr. Tom Beierschmitt from
Occupational Therapy at Holy Spirit Hospit I will see the
patient back in two to three months unless here's a problem in
which case mother knows to call me. PG/nar
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Lyndsey Turner
06/04/02
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0: The scar on the medial right leg has already greatly improved.
It is softer, flatter and not quite as red. The ROM of the knee is
unaffected as it was before. Palpation does not cause any
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RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
I. RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT
A. THE UNDERSIGNED, Lyndsey Turner, a minor, by and through Scott Turner and Traci
Turner, parents and natural guardians of Lyndsey Turner, a minor, and Scott Turner and Traci
Turner, individually, and by these presents do for ourselves and for Lyndsey Turner, our heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns, ("PLAINTIFFS") on this day of January, 2005,
for and in consideration of the sum of $7,455.36 up front cash paid to us or on our behalf for
Lyndsey's legal expenses, paid to us by Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc.,
and/or Children's Discovery Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge Learning Corporation d/b/a
Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc. and Polly Pluta ("DEFENDANTS") and the
sum of $20,044.64, to fund the periodic payments as provided for in Section 104, Subsection (a)
(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, specified in Section II, paragraph F of
this AGREEMENT, which DEFENDANTS contract and agree to payor cause to be paid to the
persons or entities named in Section II, paragraph G, the receipt and legal sufficiency of all of
which are expressly acknowledged, does hereby forever RELEASE, ACQUIT AND
DISCHARGE DEFENDANTS and their servants, agents, officers, attorneys, claim adjusters,
successors, heirs, assigns and all other persons, firms or corporations, from any and all claims,
actions, causes of action, damages, liens of every kind and character, and/or other obligations of
every kind and character, including all expenses incurred or to be incurred, on account or arising
out of or in any way related to any and all injuries or damages to me, as a result of all
occurrences involving PLAINTIFFS and DEFENDANTS on or about the 9th day of October,
2001, at Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc., 14 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
B. THIS RELEASE IS INTENDED TO AND DOES COVER ALL CLAIMS FOR
INJURIES AND/OR DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN TO THE PARTIES AT THE
TIME THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED, WHICH HAVE RESULTED,
MAY HEREAFTER RESULT FROM, MAY HAVE BEEN, OR MAY BE CLAIMED TO
HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY OR RESULTED FROM THE DESCRIBED OCCURRENCES.
C. As additional consideration for the described payments, PLAINTIFFS, for themselves,
their heirs, executors or administrators, and assigns, agree to and do indemnify and hold
harmless DEFENDANTS and all others released by this AGREEMENT from any and all claims,
demands and causes of action or any nature or character which have been made, or which may in
the future be made by any person, firm or corporation claiming by, through or under them,
including, but not limited to, all hospital, medical or other expenses or liens which are or could
be asserted.
II. PERIODIC PAYMENTS
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT, DEFENDANTS are and will
remain contractually responsible for all periodic payments under this AGREEMENT.
B. DEFENDANTS agree that PLAINTIFFS (to whom, or upon whose behalf, the periodic
payments contracted for in the AGREEMENT are to be made) made claim against
DEFENDANTS for damages arising from or involving physical injuries or physical sickness.
Those claims, among others, are being released and settled by this AGREEMENT.
C. The Parties further agree that all periodic payments specified in Section II, paragraph F,
of this AGREEMENT are being funded by the purchase of a "Qualified Funding Asset," as
defined in Section BO(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, from Allstate Financial, which
will provide for payment of the periodic payments, DEFENDANTS will be the sole owner of the
"Qualified Funding Asset." DEFENDANTS guarantee that the periodic payments will be made
as specified in the PERIODIC PAYMENT SCHEDULE.
D. PLAINTIFFS agree: (l) that DEFENDANTS are not required to set aside specific assets
to secure the periodic payments; (2) that the periodic payments cannot be accelerated, deferred,
increased or decreased by PLAINTIFFS; and (3) that the periodic payment(s) shall not be, and
cannot be, subjected in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, mortgage,
encumbrance, lien, collateral, or any similar transaction. Any attempted sale, transfer,
assignment, pledge, mortgage, encumbrance, lien, collateral, or similar transaction is void.
E. PLAINTIFFS shall have no legal, equitable, vested, or contingent interest in the
"Qualified Funding Asset" and their rights against DEFENDANTS, the company from whom the
"Qualified Funding Asset" is purchased, or against the "Qualified Funding Asset" will be solely
those of a general creditor.
F. PERIODIC PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
$10,126.70 annually, for only 4 payments, guaranteed, beginning on January 6, 2018
G. THE PERIODIC P A YMENT(S) WILL BE MADE PAYABLE TO: Lyndsey Turner
H. Any periodic payments to be made after the death of the PLAINTIFF, Lyndsey Turner,
under this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT will be made to the Estate of Lyndsey Turner, as
designated at the time of settlement (or in writing from time to time thereafter) by said
PLAINTIFF, upon attaining the age of majority, and delivered to DEFENDANTS. Ifno person
or entity is designated by said PLAINTIFF, or if the person or entity designated is not living at
the time of said PLAINTIFF'S death, the payment will be made to the Estate of said
PLAINTIFF.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. It is expressly understood and agreed that this settlement is a compromise of a disputed
claim, that the payments provided for may not be construed as an admission of liability by
DEFENDANTS, and that DEFENDANTS expressly deny any liability to PLAINTIFFS.
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B. PLAINTIFFS covenant that no representations or promises other than those expressed in
this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT have been made to them in regard to this settlement, that
they have carefully read and fully understand this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, and that they
understand that upon execution of this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, all rights, claims or
demands PLAINTIFFS may have against DEFENDANTS, except the contract to make periodic
payments included in this SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, are completely extinguished.
C. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is to be construed and interpreted under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Statutes, Chapter 18, Section 1822 states: "Any
person who knowingly and with intent to injure of defraud any insurer files an application or
claim containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information shall, upon conviction, be
subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and payment ofa fine of up to $15,000."
EXECUTED BY ALL PARTIES as of the date first stated above.
PLAINTIFF: Lyndsey Turner, a minor
PLAINTIFF: Lyndsey Turner, a minor
Scott Turner, individually, and as parent
and natural guardian of
Lyndsey Turner, a minor
Traci Turner, individually, and as parent
and natural guardian of
Lyndsey Turner, a minor
WITNESS:
WITNESS:
DEFENDANT: Magic Years Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc., and/or Children's Discovery
Centers of America d/b/a Knowledge Learning Corporation d/b/a Magic Years
Child Care & Learning Centers, Inc.
By:
WITNESS:
EXECUTED AT
JANUARY, 2005.
, THIS
DAY OF
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DEC-20-2004 14:51
THE PENSION COMPANY
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3100 Sanders Road Ste. M38
Northbrook, IL 60062-7154
STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT ANNUITY QUOTATION
Allstate Life Insurance Company
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State of Owner: NE
Rate Code: 7MEWTX9
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Sex; F DaB: 01/06/2000
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Funding on: 02/15/2005
Quoted On: 12/20/2004
Effective: 11/11/2004
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Rated Age: 5
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LYNDSEY TURNER, a minor, by her
Parents and Natural Guardians,
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTT TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERiCA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE:
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and
POLLY PLUTA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
ORDER
AND NOW, this l'~ rL day of J 2;, v 2-.J"") ,2005, upon consideration
ofthe within Petition to Settle the Claims of a Minor it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that the settlement is approved. Payment of funds to minor Petitioner under terms of this
settlement are to be paid as follows:
I. $7,455.36, shall be paid to minor Petitioner for the payment of attorneys fees and costs.
2. $20,044.64 shall be paid to purchase a guaranteed annuity from Allstate Financial, said
company having an address of 31 00 Sanders Road, Suite M3B, Northbrook, Illinois 60062- 7154,
through an individually designed settlement designed by The Pension Company, 101 West Elm
Street, Suite 230, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428. Distributions from the annuity shall be
made to the minor Petitioner in four equal annual payments of$IO, 126.70, beginning at age 18.
Petitioners are hereby authorized to execute a. full and final release on behalf of the minor
Petitioner.
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Plaintiffs
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MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERS
OF AMERICA d/b/a KNOWLEDGE
LEARNING CORPORATION d/b/a
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and
POLLY PLUTA
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03.2513
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COUNIY:
Please mark the above.captioned action settled, discomtinued and ended.
Dated:
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Respectfully submitted:
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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Je T. McGuire, Esquire
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
(717) 232.7661
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, <hi, I <I' d,y of ~l>~u.L~t _' 2005, 'hcroby ""'try
that I have served a copy of the within document on the fa owing by depositing a true
and correct copy of the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage
prepaid, addressed to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg,PA 17108.1268
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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LYNDSEY TURNER, a minor,
by her Parents and Natural Guardians,.
SCOTI TURNER, and
TRACI TURNER, and
SCOTI TURNER and
TRACI TURNER in their own right,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-2513
v.
MAGIC YEARS CHILD CARE &
LEARNING CENTERS, INC., and/or:
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY
CENTERS OF AMERICA d/b/a
KNOWLEDGE LEARNING
CORPORATION d/b/a MAGIC
YEARS CHILD CARE & LEARNING:
CENTERS, INC. and POLLY PLUTA:
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMENDED ORDER
AND NO\V, this .l1.1\ay Of~, 2005, upon consideration of the
within Petition to Settle the Claims of a Minor, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that the settlement is approved. Payment of funds on behalf of minor Petitioner under
terms of this settlement are to be paid as follows:
1. $7,455.:\6 shall be paid to minor Petitioner for the payment of
attornev's fees and costs.
2. $21,102.00 shall be used to fund periodic payments through the
purchaft: of a guaranteed annuity from the Travelers Insurance
Compa ..y, having an address of One City Place, Hartford, cr
06103, through an individually dcsi,l,'11cd settlement desib'11cd by The
Pcnsior Company, 101 Wcst Elm Strcct, Suite 230, Conshohocken,
p A 194:28. The periodic payments shall be made to the minor
Petitioner in four equal payments of$10,126.70, beginning at age 18.
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3. The Defendants and/or their insurer shall assign the obligation to
make the future periodic payments as described herein to the
Travelers Life and Annuity Company (the "Assignee") pursuant to
~130 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Assignee shall fund its
obligation to make the future periodic payments through the
purchase of an annuity from The Travelers Insurance Company (the
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4. In the event Lyndsey Turner fails to survive, any of the periodic
payments to be made after her death shall be made to the Estate of
Lyndsey Turner, without any acceleration thereon, or to such
beneficiary as may be requested in writing by Lyndsey Turner, upon
attaining majority, to the Assignee.
Petitioners are hereby authorized to execute a full and final release on behalf of the
minor Petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
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