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Home My WebLink About01-05078KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. Plaintiff vs. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. ~ 2001 - .$~d "l~ ~~~C~~ 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 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 Lawyer's Referral Service 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717)249-3166 1-800-990-9108 McNEES, WALLACE & NURICK By Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 77419 100 Pine Street, P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5229 ~ Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. Dated: August~q, 2001 KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. Plaintiff vs. Ford Motor Credit Company Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. ~f' 2001 -6C~"l~ l.iv'il,~~'`'`l COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., by and through its counsel, McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC, and states the following: 1. Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. ("K & H"), is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place at Box 1177, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 2. Defendant, Ford Motor Credit Company ("Ford") is corporation, with a business office at Box 3076, Columbia, Maryland 21045-6076. 3. At all times material to this matter, K & H was a licensed new and used automobile dealer with a principal place of business at 6320 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 4. Ford regularly conducts its business in Cumberland County by financing vehicles sold in that County. 5. Ford advertises its business in Cumberland County, with the intention of selling its lending services in that County. 6. On or about December 6, 2000, at its dealership in Mechanicsburg, PA, K & H sold a black, 2000, Ford Mustang to Gregory Brandenburg ("Brandenburg"). A true and correct copy of the Buyer's Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 7. As part of that transaction, K & H took in trade, Brandenburg's vehicle (the "Vehicle"), being a 2000, Silver Mustang bearing VIN# 1 FAFP4445YF205693. 8. The Vehicle was encumbered with a lien in favor of Ford, in the amount of $14,256, as reflected in the Buyer's Order. 9. As part of the purchase, Brandenburg executed an Authorization for Certificate of Title Release (the "Release"). A true and correct copy of the Release is attached as Exhibit B. 10. The Release provided that upon payment of the lien, Ford was to forward the title to the Vehicle, to K & H. Such Releases are common and used in the automobile business on a regular basis. 11. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1135 provides: § 1135. Satisfaction of security interest. (a) Absence of subsequent liens. -Where there are no subsequent liens upon a vehicle, the following rules apply upon the satisfaction of a security interest in the vehicle: (1) The outstanding certificate of title shall be mailed or delivered immediately to the owner of the vehicle with proper evidence of satisfaction and release or the lienholder may apply for corrected title to be issued in the name of the owner (emphasis supplied). 12. The regulations of the Department of Transportation at 67 Pa. Code § 43.11(h)(1)(iii) serve to define "immediately" as "within 3 business days." 13. In order to consummate the transaction with Brandenburg, on December 2 6, 2000, K & H contacted Ford to ascertain the amount of the lien pay-off. Ford advised that the lien pay-off was in the amount of $14,256.30, if it was paid by December 16, 2000. 14. On December 7, 2000, by electronic funds transfer, K & H paid off the lien on the Vehicle, in the amount of $14, 256.30. A true and correct copy of the transfer document evidencing the transfer is attached hereto as Exhibit C. 15. By letter dated January 26, 2001, Ford advised K & H that it had released its lien from the Vehicle. A true and correct copy of that correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit D. 16. Despite numerous demands, Ford has yet to provide K & H with the title to the Vehicle, as required by the Vehicle Code. 17. Presently, the Vehicle sits in storage as K & H cannot sell the Vehicle, without the title. 18. At the time that K & H accepted the Vehicle in trade, the Vehicle had a market value of $17,500. 19. K & H could have realized that value, had Ford provided the unencumbered title immediately upon pay off of the lien, as required by the Vehicle Code. 20. As a consequence of Ford's failure to immediately provide the title to the Vehicle, K & H has been damaged in the amount of $17,500. 21. The conduct of Ford in refusing to yet provide the title to the Vehicle, is outrageous, warranting the imposition of counsel fees. 3 WHEREFORE, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, requests judgment in its favor in the amount of $17,500 plus interest and counsel fees. Respectfully Submitted, McNees, Wallace and Nurick By. Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 77419 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717)237-5229 Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. {} Dated: August , 2001 4 VERIFICATION I, Lewis Appelbaum, President of Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., a corporation, Plaintiff in the within action, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 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THE PURGXA LL BEAR THE ENTRE E%PENSE OF REPAINNG Dft WH d. TOTAL E CORRE I V TS THAT PRESENTLY E%IST OR THAT MAY OCCUR M THE V GGH 5. PARTIAL PAYMENT S DOwN 6. .BALANCE' S DISCWMER OF WARRANTIES PAYOFF E IVNOE ANp THgT VOU1THE DEAIERI EXPRESSLYn15CIAIMALL WARRANTIES DUE ON DELNEflY E EITHER E%PRESS OR IMPUED.INCLUOINGINVIMPUED WARRANTYOF MERCXANL ABILITY OR eITNE53 TOR 4 PARTICUUR PURPOSE ANp Tf1gT TW NERXER - J.GMOVNT FINANCED E ASSUME NOR AUTHORIZE ANY OTHER PERSON TO gE3UME FOR VOU ANY UA~ BIUTY IN CONNECTION VrtTN THE SALE of TXE VEXICLE EXCEPT q5 MAY OTXFR~ DTHER 3. LIFE YFS LL NO WISE BE PROVIpED IN WgRING BYYW IN ANATTgCHMENT TO TNISCONTRA~T GRIN ApOCVMENT I TO ME W ERE EN T C CHARGES 9. p6H YESp NO 5 pEL V D H HE VEHI LE 130EUVERED. UNPAID RgLANCE IAmonm financeAl [O LINES J~8.9 S ' NAME OF FINANCE COMPANY ' ApDRE3S: ' TH16 CONTRACT I6 NOT BINDING UPON EITHfRTMF DEALER OR THE PURCH45EP UNTR SIGNED BY THE DEgLFP OR HIS AUTHOMZEp MANAGER. YOU THE EWER MAY CANCEL iX16 CONTRpLTBY GMNG WNTiEN NOTICE OF GNCFLIATIDrv TO ppRT OF ENC& ' PURCHASERS I CERTIFY THAT I AM OF LEGAL AGE OR OLDER ANO AC- KNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS CONTRACT. PURCHA 5 SIGNATUfl (~ ¢ D6~DD Tha information you sea on thewindow fo.m forihls Yeh'mle is pad o1 this conlmct. Information on the window form overrides arty contrary pro viaiOna in Lhe contract of sale. ' ~7 VURCHASER WILL OBTAIN FINANCINGAS REQUIRED BYTMIB CONTRACT. BELLER NYAY A~ITEMPT TO SECURE FINANCING ON BEHALF OF PURCN/EBEti BUT IN NO EYENT DOES SELLER HAVE ANY OBLIGATION TOIF'ROVIDE FINANCING. CI PRICE SUBJECT TO MANAGERIAL.{LPPROVAL. ^ TRADE ALLOWANCEFnV BJECT T /F/Mq. VAL 6fOD F.141IBIT "A" w )N~ ~* V 1 ~~ T Q 0 u ~ 9 y a ~~ ~~ a .~ 3 V a ~- a W v w a 0 Q x r Y N ~^ Q 59~, W U 3 W O 0 U W J H Z W 7 W W J ~ = U ~~-., _ ~ = 3 ~VYu O Uz Q~So ~~oo ~wy~ LL 0 ~~ Uw vUz y ~ g N O ry Z ~~r C~~ vvv u 0 Y Q N W 0 0 Q I W H r W H Z H W K ~~ s J W x W N W J I K N J w .~.. 0 W E E r N t~D 8 C J 3 a 0 E%HIBIT ^B° --- ##nee,~$#####to-z-xs$$s$~a~aax~x$$#~x-:.-###$##e$$a#nszc###a##~a#=#~$##a#aa#ar#rs##sx### $$$$ $$$$$ $ # ##$$4 $##3 $$$#$ $$$$> #$$$$ $ #$ 4 $ # $ $ 3 $ $ $ $ $$$£ ££$££ $£ $$ $$$$$ $$$$$ $ ag $$$£5 £ $ $$##s$################# ACr..Uf' PdTiNG dFFfCE IIETAIL #r$=###########$##§###$§## ##############s##§#### FINtD CREDIT DEALER EFT L~TRIL #a###############§## #§##§#####§###§##$##$#########$###########v###################e####§######### KtJtP15-NGRNISFI SETTLEI';ENT DRTE: 12/08/00 PROCE5SIN0 DATE: 11707/OU CREDIT ITEMS (CdhFANY WJMBER 1~7J4147i NO CREDIT TRANSACTIONS hT-RE PROGE55ED TDTN L'REOIT RMDLMT $ 0.00 dESIT ITEMS iCDh1PANY N(A7Er'R 1004247) CO5TDMER PAYOFFS - RETRIL7LEASE SP,tCd.R PIi ULR REF ND ACCT ND RPiDUNT JJA21t 111465 Ltl.A182i(YXD $ 5,506.90 84498 JJA3~9F£54 14,256.vd JJA21l CU5iDMER PAYOFFS $ 19,763.20 TOTAL CL45TdP1ER PAYGFrS - - $ -~-19,763.20 TOTRL C~~IT AMO(iN7 $ 19,763.''<'0 TOTAL t~T DEDIT $ f1,Jb3.20 §§###############§ END OF FD.RD CREDIT DEALER EFT RE°CRT #####$####§#####§ NEv~ ~ v~~~~ / {-~3 F (..l~18VG ~~~ loo E%HIBIT "C" ;'~~ ~ .~~/ Ford Motor Credl! Compeiry P.O. Box3We CohunbFa, Md.2104S6W6 January 26, 2001 K & H Ford PO Box 7275 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 To Whom it May Concern: This letter is to certify that Ford Motor Credit Co. or Ford Credit Titling Trust, does not have any secured interest in a 2000 Ford Mustang, registered in the name of ; , , , , , Gregory E Brandenburg with a vehicle identification number of 1FAFP4445YF205ti93. Ford Credit Company or Ford Credit Titiing Trust were the original o+nmers; however, the all encumbmaces have been satisfied. Please call our office at 1-800-677-0730. ext 25608 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ~{~~~~~. Title Specialist N~~~~~ ~~Cl% ~~ Patricia A. Yergey -, 1;1y OommissiGn exp"sras October 1, 2001 E%HIBIT "D^ ~~' ~ ~ c o ~o 4 G r; c 1,~~ c.: <= ~~; ,. ~~' _, ~ai KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. No. 2001 - 5078 Civil Term FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Defendant RETURN OF SERVICE The undersigned makes the following return of service: The Complaint in the above- captioned matter was mailed to Ford Motor Credit Company, on September 4, 2001 at Box 3076, Columbia, Maryland 21045-6076. The signed receipt is attached. Signature and Affidavit I, Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire, certify that I am a competent adult not a party to the action. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit and return of service 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. Date: September 17, 2001 Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 717 237-5229 d• TO: PLAINTIFF, KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. YOU ARE HEREBY NOT TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NE MA R WITHIN TWE (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HE F O A JUDGMENT MAY ENTERED AGAINST YOU. //' BY: ° David E. Stern squire - Attorney for Defendant WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR AND SOLIS-COHEN, LLP By: David E. Stern, Esquire I.D. No. 30375 1650 Arch Street 22nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215)977-2556 KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. vs. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Attorneys for Defendant COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. 2001-5078 ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S CIVIL ACTION AND NOW comes Defendant, Ford Motor Credit Company, by and through its counsel, Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen, LLP who responds as follows: 1 - 5. Admitted. 6. Denied. Plaintiff is pleading the contents of a written document. Defendant demands strict proof as to the contents of said document at the time of trial. 7 and 8. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the nature of the transaction alleged by Plaintiff. Defendant acknowledges that it provided financing to Gregory Brandenburg ("Brandenburg") for the acquisition of a certain used 2000 Mustang vehicle ("Vehicle"). Said Vehicle had been purchased by DSB:800967.1/000001-102002 Brandenburg from Curtis Ford Mercury ("Curtis"), a car dealership located at New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. Defendant financed the Vehicle as set forth in Exhibit "A" hereof. 9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to farm a belief as to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 9 and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. The document attached as Exhibit "B" to Plaintiff's Complaint was not executed by Defendant nor is Defendant bound by said document. 10. Denied for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 9 hereof. 11 and 12. Denied as conclusions of law. 13. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the obligation owed by Brandenburg to Defendant was paid. The remaining averments are denied as Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of same and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 14. Admitted to the extent that the obligation owed by Brandenburg was paid to Defendant. 15. Denied. At no time relevant hereto did Defendant have possession of the title to the Vehicle. 16. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff has made demand upon Defendant for possession of the title. It is denied that Defendant ever had possession of the title. Byway of further response, Defendant has no obligation to Plaintiff to provide Plaintiff with the title to the subject Vehicle. 17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 17 and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. DSB:800967.1/000001.102002 - 2 - 18 - 20. Denied for the reasons more fully set forth herein. Defendant demands strict proof at the time of trial as to the statements of fact. 21. Denied. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant has acted in good faith. NEW MATTER 22. Defendant incorporates by reference is responses to Paragraphs 1 through 21 hereof as if same were fully set forth at length. 23. Defendant has no standing to assert a claim against Defendant. 24. There is no privity of contract between Plaintiff and Defendant. 25. Defendant was never the owner of the Vehicle nor did it perfect its security interest. 26. There is no duty of Defendant to Plaintiff to deliver the title to the Vehicle. 27. The title to the Vehicle was never provided to Defendant by Curtis. The fact that Defendant may have been granted a security interest by Brandenburg does not create a duty upon Defendant to deliver the title to Plaintiff. 28. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate its damages. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff could have filed an action seeking to have the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation issue a new title. 29. Plaintiff has failed to join Curtis as an indispensable party. 30. Plaintiff is barred by the doctrine of lathes from asserting any claim against Defendant. 31. Plaintiff assumed the risk since Plaintiff knew, or should have known that Brandenburg did not have a valid registration for the Vehicle. DSB:800967.1/000001-]02002 - 3 - WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff. WOLF, BLOCK, S~ORR and SOLIS-COHEN LLP By: Stern, nsasoo9ezvoooooi-IOZOOZ _ ¢ _ VERIFICATION DAVID E. STERN, states that he is the attorney for Ford Motor Credit Company, the Defendant herein, and as Defendant's representative is unavailable, he is authorized to take this verification and states that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief and that this verification is taken subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 1024(c) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Davi .Stern, Esquire Attorney for Defendant Dated: _~~~~ DSB:800967.1/000001-102002 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, David E. Stern, Esquire, hereby certify that on the 9th day of October, 2001, I did send a copy of the Answer and New Matter of Ford Motor Credit Company to Plaintiff's Civil Action, via first class mail, postage prepaid, to the following: Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC P.O. Box 1166 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 WOLF, BLOCK, Slj'I-IO$LR and By: David E. 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TA awyetlr&Aermaeptlpwddde dsoie:d.an'gieilameAAlrable:4mkln~Buyen an eemt mdr pq:m:lio dArp hepi• re ' ~ptrrmeer• purerlea kr AlYynpA N kdp0. mLL ndene APA It AX:g~p~ 414~~pp pey rtll; ~~q~y drat m end m tlAs mMroe4 eAdrgrlvAq MAmwrpgwnhirwlApgkwkrn eilud. Eedrpsrwrtwmp'rymOpmweynrsppelr wAfAA'MAIefaAed enmrrteeptlrmn tlpr p'mewammpenpr~djpm misdrrarA'• Mums splW b AAAd4m,err kkrAkeAllartldee dmeAmhYepltlldfdlkkdhG U~~m A+ekuWrmret5ub dmprrmp v ~ pPmdAkerbinAtlfdYJlrpARb giYdyfmamerCmrrmm a Q~'iaAeersa mywpdy.•Eed Oiprmbrame mimtlwt7lafiwrplwCi mmpYba e~e~pll''e.mm . anbepprdaAYOY~plgreAprr tlrwolalprdnp. .~. . ~ •' y+~ . 8afmiklr' -Adddw• - r ~ .' . Mdree rgdw.per' pwrerrsarywmwwal . -_ ... ~~ . •w ' r. ; . .. •a ., • .d ~. ~- -._ _,. ~.:~, ~~: ;;, ::< <<_ ~~ a° TO: ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, CURTIS FORD MERCURY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FII.E A WRI1"rEN RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED AINT WITAIlV TWENTY (20)- DAYS FROM SERVICE HE F R A ,TUDGMENT BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. BY: David E. Stem, Esquire Attorney for Defeodauts WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR AND SOLIS-COHEN, LLP By: David E. Stern, Esquire I.D. No. 30375 1650 Arch Street 22nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attorneys for Defendant (215)977-2556 KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. Plaintiff vs. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Defendant vs. CURTIS FORD MERCURY Additional Defendant COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. 2001-5078 COMPLAINT OF FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY AGAINST ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, CURTIS FORD MERCURY AND NOW comes Ford Motor Credit Company ("Defendant"), by and through its counsel, Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen, LLP, who states as follows: 1. Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. has commenced a Civil Action against Defendant, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A." 2. In the Civil Action, Plaintiff has alleged that Defendant has breached its duty to supply Plaintiff with a Pennsylvania certificate of title covering a certain 2000 Ford Mustang ("Vehicle"). 3. It is believed and therefore averred, that the title to the said Vehicle is, or should be, in the possession of Curtis Ford Mercury ("Additional Defendant"). 4. It is averred that Additional Defendant never provided Defendant with the title to the Vehicle. 5. To the extent that a cause of action has been alleged by Plaintiff against Defendant and damages sustained, it is believed that Additional Defendant is solely liable to Plaintiff. 6. Despite demand, Additional Defendant has failed and refused to supply Plaintiff with the title to the Vehicle. Pursuant to its contractual obligations, Additional Defendant is obligated to defend and indemnify Defendant for all claims asserted by Plaintiff, together with reimbursement of counsel fees and costs. WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, to the extent that liability is founded against Defendant, it is requested that Additional Defendant indemnify and hold harmless Defendant for all damages together with reimbursement of Defendant's counsel fees and costs. WOLF, BLOCK ORR and SOLIS- OHEN LLP By: David ern, Esquire osB:smoi~.Iioooool-IOaoo2 - 2 - VERIFICATION DAVID E. STERN, states that he is the attorney for Ford Motor Credit Company, the Defendant herein, and as Defendant's representative is unavailable, he is authorized to take this verification and states that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief and that this verification is taken subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 1024(c) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. David .Stern, Esquire Attorney for Defendant Dated: ~ ~! CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, David E. Stern, Esquire, hereby certify that on the 9th day of October, 2001, I did send a copy of the Complaint of Ford Motor Credit Company Against Additional Defendant, Curtis Ford Mercury, via first class mail, postage prepaid, to the following: Victor P. Stabile, Esquire Dilworth Paxson, L.P. 305 N. Front Street, Suite 403 Harrisburg, PA 17101-1236 Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC P.O. Box 1166 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 WOLF, BLOCK, S RR and/SOLIS-COHEN LLP By: y David .Stern, Esquir EXHIBIT °°A" + 10/09/2001 09:57 FA% 7172075300 McNees Wallace & Nurick r~002/011 KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. Plaintff vs. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO- ~ 2001 - sQ~ ~iv c ~~ 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 ar property ar 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 LEC,AL HELP. GUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer's Referral Service ~' ~ r.; 2 Liberty Avenue ~ roi'c`' n i ~'~ ;_ ' ` Gadisle, Pennsylvania 17013 iiy =~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~• (717) 249-3166 ,~:.; c, - 1-800-990-9108 };?~~ _ ' , MGNEES, WALLACE & NURICK ~ ~ : , i; , ;, ~i By Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. Na. 77419 100 Pine Street, P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5229 r9 Aftorneys forKuhns~Hamish Ford, lnG. Dated: Augu `~q 2001 10/09/2001 09:58 FA% 7172S75S00 McNees Wallace & Nurick ~ OOa/011 .~ ~/ - KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. Plaintiff vs. Ford Motor Credit Company IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Na. of zaol Defendant COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., by and through its counsel, McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC, and states the following: 1. Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. ("K ~ H"), is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place at Box 1177, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 2. Defendant, Ford Motor Credit Company ("Ford") is corporation, with a business office at box 3076, Columbia, Maryland 21045-6076. 3. At all times material to this matter, K & H was a licensed new and used automobile dealer With a principal place of business at 6320 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 4. Ford regularly conducts its business in Cumberland County by financing vehicles sold in that County. 5. Ford advertises its business in Cumberland County, with the intention of selling its lending services in that County. 6. On or about December 6, 2000, at its dealership in Mechanicsburg, PA, K 10/09/2001 09:58 FA% 7172375300 McNees Wallace & Nuricku ~Q004/011 & H sold a black, 2000, Ford Mustang to Gregory Brandenburg ("Brandenburg"). A true and correct copy of the Buyer's Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 7. As part of that transaction, K & H took in trade, Brandenburg's vehicle (the "Vehicle"), being a 2000, Silver Mustang bearing VIN# 1 FAFP4445YF205693. 8. The Vehicle was encumbered with a lien in favor of Ford, in the amount of $14,256, as reflected in the Buyer's Order. 9. As part of the purchase, Brandenburg executed an Authorization for Certificate of Title Release (the "Release"). A true and correct copy of the Release is attached as Exhibit B. 10. The Release provided that upon payment of the lien, Ford was to forward the title to the Vehicle, to K & H. Such Releases are common and used in the automobile business on a regular basis. 11. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1135 provides: § 7135. Satisfaction of security interest. (a) Absence of subsequent liens. -Where there are no subsequent liens upon a vehicle, the following rules apply upon the satisfaction of a security interest in the vehicle: (1) The outstanding certificate of title shall be mailed or delivered immediateiy to the owner of the vehicle with proper evidence of satisfaction and release or the lienholder may apply for corrected title to be issued in the name of the owner (emphasis supplied). 12. The regulations of the Department of Transportation at 67 Pa. Code § 43.11(h)(1)(iii) serve to define "immediately" as "within 3 business days," 13. In order to consummate the transaction with Brandenburg, on December 2 10/09/2001 09:58 FA% 7172875a00~ fficNees Wallace & Nurlck~ ~ 005/Oli 6, 2000, K & H contacted Ford to ascertain the amount of the lien pay-off. Ford advised that the lien pay-0ff was in the amount of $1x,256.30, it it was paid by December 16, 2000. 14. On December 7, 200D, by electronic funds transfer, K & H paid off the lien on the Vehicle, in the amount of $14, 256.30. A true and con•ect copy of the transfer document evidencing the transfer is attached hereto as Exhibit C. 15. By letter dated January 26, 20D1, Ford advised K & H that it had released its lien from the Vehicle. A true and correct copy of that correspondence is attached hereto as Exhibit p. 16. Despite numerous demands, Ford has yet to provide K & H with the title to the Vehicle, as required by the Vehicle Code. 17. Presently, the Vehicle sits in storage as K & H cannot sell the Vehicle, without the title. 18. At the time that K ~ H accepted the Vehicle in trade, the Vehicle had a market value of $17,500. 19. K & H could have realized that value, had Fard provided the unencumbered title immediately upon pay off of the lien, as required by the Vehicle Code. 20. As a consequence of Ford's failure fo immediate/y provide the title to the Vehicle, K i?< H has been damaged in the amount of $17,500. 21. The conduct of Ford in refusing to yet provide the title to the Vehicle, is outrageous, warranting the imposition of counsel fees. 3 10/09/2001 09:59 FA% 7172375300 McNees Wallace &Nurick / ~.+ WHEREFORE, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, requests judgment in its favor in the amount of $17,500 plus interest and counsel fees. Respectfully Submitted, McNees, Wallace and Nurick r~o9s/oll By. Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 77419 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237-5229 Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, lnc. 1 Dated: August~,2001 4 10/09/2001 09:59 FAX 7172x75800 McNees Wallace & Nurlck~ ~J997/011 ~: VERIFICATION I, Lewis Appelbaum, President of Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., a corporation, Plainfiff in the within action, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of t S Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities. bated: August2~, 2001 10/09/2041 09:55 FA% 7172375x00 McNees 49allace & Nurlck~, ~ooa/ou - .<- ~j11L~tf7) r+ra MANF FURO MDDEL ~G MECH ~CSEOgC,, Pa v la A/M 'P ~ 3FPyL s ~~ [pLOR J /! { ~ ~ L~5 LIfL nrsy Ku o INC ~ po ~~ ~ q s 3Qp~ - R L1 oFNOo D , . ( V l V UCALrt tl999tl AIFSNaM ~ EUbEnv py 7 E GusT d22586 EaMII ADD, GASM PMEF pF paR .. -wA~ F .~ . 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Bta8o76 CdNmbm, Md_ 2f 0q$8p78 January 26, 2001 K~HFard PO Box 7275 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Ya Whom it May Concern: This Letter is to certify that Ford Motor Credit Co. or Fard Credit Ttling Trust, does not harre any secured interest in a 2000 Ford Mustang, registered in the name of , , , , , , Gregory E Brandenburg with 8 vehiGe identifigtian number of 1 FAFPg4d5YF2O5fi93. Ford Credit Company or Ford Credit Titling Trust were the original owners; however, the all encumbmarpc have been saiisFed_ Please call our office at 1-6D0-677-O73D. ext 25608 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Title Specialist ,' R,~ricia A. Yar~ey --_. I'v1y t;ortfrnissicn expires Ostobsr 1, 2001 g$$SBTP °D° c~ ~~ WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR AND SOLIS-COHEN, LLP By: David E. Stern, Esquire I.D. No. 30375 1650 Arch Street 22nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attorneys for Defendant (215) 977-2556 KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY vs. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY No. 2001-5078 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Ford Motor Credit Company, in the above-captioned matter. WOLF, BLOCK, SCHORR and SO IS-COHEN LLP By: David E. tern, Esquire Dated: October 8, 2001 DSB:800533.1/000001-102002 ~.. -~~ :~ - ;,-; ~~ ~, z z~ - ;:=' usw.. ~~- r^a -, <~ ~, (J7 -K; ~~ KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. No. 2001 - 5078 Civil Term FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Defendant REPLY TO NEW MATTER NOW COMES, the Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., by its counsel McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC and in response to the New Matter of the Defendant, says as follows: 22. The averment does not contain an averment of fact to which a responsive pleading is required. 23. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 24. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 25. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant was never the owner of the vehicle. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge suffcient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that Defendant did not perfect its security interest. Accordingly, the averment is denied. 26. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. By way of further answer it is stated that 75 Pa.C.S. § 1135(a) imposes a duty upon the Defendant to deliver the title to the Plaintiff. 27. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that Curtis Ford failed to provide the title to the Defendant. Accordingly, the averment is denied. It is denied that Defendant has no duty to deliver the title to Plaintiff as the duty is imposed by 75 Pa.C.S .§ 1135(a). 28. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 29. Admitted. Byway of further answer it is stated that Curtis is not an indispensable party. 30. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 31. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. prays your Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and against the Defendant, Ford Motor Credit Company. Respectfully Submitted, MCNEES WALLACE and NURICK LLC Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 77419 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237-5229 Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. Dated: October c2 ~ , 2001 2 I, Lewis Appelbaum, President of Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., a corporation, Plaintiff in the within action, verify fhat the statements made in fhe foregoing document are true and wrrett to the best of my knowledge, inforrriati0n and belief. 1 understand that false statements herein are made subject to the p0nalties of 1$ Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: October. 2001 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, on this ~2~ day of October, 2001, I hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the within document, via First Class Mail, postage prepaid, as follows: David E. Stern, Esquire WOLF, BLOCK, SGHORR AND SOLIS-COHEN LLP 1650 Arch Street 22ntl Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-2097 Victor P. Stabile, Esquire DILWORTH PARSON, L.P. 305 N. Front Street Suite 403 Harrisburg, PA 17101-1236 McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC B Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire I.D. No. 16707 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5229 Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. ~, ~, ~; r ; <, : Jr-' O m r;-; c'y _~ -, _ ` --~ _ r ~~ N - `:- N. - - C', 3~ ~- _ - ~_ C :...~ :; .=n ~~ KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. No. 2001 - 5078 Civil Term FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Defendant PRAECIPE FOR DISCONTINUANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the above-captioned action settled and discontinued with prejudice. Respectfully Submitted, MCNEES WALLACE and NURICK LLC Lawrence R. Wieder, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 16707 Barbara A. Darkes, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 77419 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237-5229 Attorneys for Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. Dated: January 3 ~ , 2002 ~~ ~ ~', ~. ~~ , ~ ~ -Ti i}rl ,-J - n ii'.. . ., . ::. ' t' F `~ - r : . ~ . c,. .,~ -A . ~r~