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Home My WebLink About01-06286 "" ,,- '. '.J__' .'1 ",~, ,-(. _ J.~",' '_,: ". ''',~ ,t, <e'~: '_", {' -, -",c , f PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ORDER AND NOW, this ____ day of , 2001, upon consideration of the Preliminary Objections of Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., to Plaintiffs' Complaint, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED: 1. Paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550, 60h and 600 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are stricken in their entirety; and 2. Paragraphs 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are stricken in their entirety. BY THE COURT: J. m .--","< . J ,lo.=L ". ,"~ ~--- ,,' .'. C;.~~.,;:~.j;-,","",~ "~<<:: , LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court 1.0. No. 58874 SHAUN J. MUMFORD, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court 1.0. No. 84176 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg# Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Dr. Peroutka"), by and through their counsel, Margolis Edelstein, and files preliminary objections to Plaintiffs' Complaint and avers the following in support thereof: 1. On or about November 1, 2001, Patricia J. Thomson and Robert C. Thomson ("Plaintiffs") filed a Complaint in the above captioned matter for injuries caused by the alleged medical battery and negligence of Dr. Peroutka. A copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint is attached hereto, incorporated by reference and labeled Exhibit "A." 2. In their Complaint, Plaintiffs contend that Dr. Peroutka failed to properly evaluate Wife-Plaintiff prior to the administration of chemotherapy treatments. II" ^ 0- <"1,_. " "J --. " c', " ." "'"~ "---".,,, C:."'" "" .v' ",', """"'~'t,-, , I. MOTION TO STRIKE/MOTION FOR MORE SPECIFIC PLEADING PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. l019(a) 3. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at length. 4. Plaintiffs make the following allegations of medical negligence against Dr. Peroutka and her association: a. failing to obtain a proper medical history ("55h and 60h) . b. failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson ("55i and 60i) . c. failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson ("55j and 60j). d. increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage ("550 and 600) . 5. Plaintiffs fail to state specifically: a) what medical history Defendants failed to obtain, b) how Defendants failed to properly treat Mrs. Thomson, c) in what way Defendants failed to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson and d) how Defendants increased the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 6. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil procedure 1028(a) (3) allows for the filing of preliminary objections for insufficient specificity in a pleading. 7. If left unchallenged, the above listed generic allegations of medical negligence in Plaintiffs' Complaint will - 2 - Ii ~, , . , ,,~ ~, . , ,"'", "I'> ,t_ "1,,,, - r", -~,. "" '" ,," c';" ~i,i-j--:" "<b" -"'.; f',,~,,-.~,: allow Plaintiffs to file an amended pleading claiming new theories of negligence after the running of the applicable two year statute of limitations. Connor v. Allegheny General Hospital, 501 Pa. 306, 461 A.2d 600 (1983). WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., respectfully request that this Preliminary Objection be sustained, and Paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550, 60h, 60i, 60j and 600 of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken. II. MOTION TO STRIKE/MOTION FOR MORE SPECIFIC PLEADING PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a) (3) 8. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at length. 9. In Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint allegations of negligence are made for the actions or inactions of the "agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees" of Andrews & Patel Associates. (n61-62) . 10. Plaintiffs make no effort to in any way describe and/or identify the above listed individuals. 11. While it is unnecessary to plead all the various details of an alleged agency relationship, a complainant must allege, as a minimum, facts which: (1) identify the agent by name or appropriate description; and (2) set forth the agent's authority, and how the tortious acts of the agent either fall within the scope of that authority, or, if unauthorized, were - 3 - ,Hi d'~ . -~' '-- ,,"" '-" ,',,' ,-. , ,I'" ,"'~',>' ,'" ,;~. ~,,',-: ~',~k' ,;""..~, .- ~ ''''li~:' ratified by the principal. Alumni Association v. Sullivan, 369 Pa. Super. 596, 535 A.2d 1095, 1100 n.2 (1987); See also, P.L.E. Agency ~~ 174. 12. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil procedure 1028(a) (3) allows for the filing of preliminary objections for insufficient specificity in a pleading. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., respectfully request that this Preliminary Objection be sustained, and Paragraphs 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' Complaint be stricken. Respectfully submitted, Date: b- LEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. No. 58874 SRAUN J. MUMFORD, ESQUIRE PA. Attorney I.D. No. 84176 Attorneys for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 - 4 - )J[ .~,...".,~- "' ',' ,,',~ ,_!..In ':~~\"'{,\~~'~~~:!Tl{1Y G 1 DEe - 1 I ~ r,. .., Cl P:'1 i.. .f... .. ' n(,~ It, ~T,l '."'UII':"''':-I-'' _',', \....\....;.'-)1';11 lJ j'!;l.-'h_' ,",' , "t I" ,--!--,'\lc\CV1\,I,_, >.,1;" rCI\Il\:~) II...~'; " . ='="", ~~~." 'N".."'~'"~'~"- D 11IMlrjr""~ ^ "" " ",~",,,,,~ ~,~, ~!lf!!."~~r_ "-"'r,~,,,~, {"'-, ., ~'"" ~"~V-'E11'j~81"""",,,,;>J!'1W'''~~,'r-01'~~f\!~~'I!!:,,,f)frrl~~~~iil1f'~~'lN~~~~~'Fr: "" - , "I~ ,,-----'.- j:- , i',' ',<,' , ,;.;,,' ,",,<' ., r.- _",., 'c_ ,,~ --";"'il} Sent ~y: ANDREWS & PATEL; , ~ 717 761 8792; Nov-15-01 11:40AM; F". \:.,," , Page 2 PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01- '-.1n. C?lo~l'-r~ Plaintiffs v. CIVIL ACTION LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the chums 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 Plmntiff. 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 Associates 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 717/249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108 c c- ..-. '-.' 1:: .. -~. ..:' "'~ . ,.'.:,. ~... : ~< ;;.~; ..... ~< ~ .. '.'1 1..'-' .. -".' -', I ~ ~- ~ '0 '.. ~ , ,I , ~ , --" ,'" ~j~ '.i aent By: 'ANDREWS & PATEL; . , c 717 761 8792; Nov-15-01 11:40AM; ( Psge 3 PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO. v. CIVrr.. ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICIA Le ban demandado a usted en Is corte. Si usted guiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas signuientes, usted tiene vienle (20) dias de plazo at partir de Is fecba de Is demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 par abogado y archivar en la corte enTonna escritasus defensaso sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su pesona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede enttar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y par cualguier guejs 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puedc perder dineroo sus propiededes 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. 51 NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 51 NO TIENE EL DINERO 5UFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL 5ERVICIO. V AYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFOND A LA OFICINA aNA DIRECcrON 5E ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUlR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Associates " " 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 717/249-3166 or lc800-990-9108 Q! . . . . ',;,t Sent Qy: ANDREWS & PATEL; . c 717 761 8792; Nov-15-01 11:41AM; C Page 4 PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her hUsband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNS"r"LV ANIA NO. v. CIVil. ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PA TEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiffs Patricia J. Thomson and Robert C. Thomson are husband and wife, adult individuals residing in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. is an adult individual licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who in 2000 engaged in 1he practice of oncology in Camp Hill. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., is a corporate medical institution with offices and medical facilities in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. At all relevant times hereinafter, the oncology staff, radiology staff and other ancillary medical personnel who provided care to Mrs. Thomson were actual agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. S. During the time she provided treatment and care to Mrs. Thomson, Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. was at all relevant times hereinafter an actual agent, ostensible agent, '-j,., ~- . ,-".. ~~, ". ~; ~ L. ,~ ,I _f' . ~",,-' ,--, jij";' Sent ~y: ANDREWS & PATEL; c 717 761 11702; NOV-15e1 11 :42AM; Page 5 apparent agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. and was acting within the scope of her employment. 6. On or about June 26, 2000, Plaintiff Patricia Thomson was secn by Defendant Peroutka at Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. for chemotherapy evaluation. 7. At that time, Defendant Peroutka understOod that Mrs. Thomson underwent a left modified radical mastectomy for infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the left breast. 8. Defendant Peroutka was aware that Mrs. Thomson's axillary nodes were not involved with tumor and histologically the tumor was Stage r, nuclear Grade ill, ER and PR. negative, and weakly HER-2 positive. 9. With early detection and treatment of her breast cancer, Mrs. Thomson's prognosis was excellent. -I 10. Defendant Peroutka improperly advised Patricia that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy. 11. Adriamycin treatment is contraindicated in patients whose cancer has not spread to lymph nodes. 12. Adriamycin is a chemotherapy drug, which is toxic to the heart and can cause heart muscle damage. 13. Any patient for whom Adriamycin therapy is recommended must first undergo screening with a diagnostic MUGA scan in order to detect early subclinical cardiomyopathy. 14. A MUGA scan, or multi-acquisition gated test, is a simple and effective way of examining the heart and obtaining a baseline ejection fraction, which will ascertain how well the heart pwnps blood when it beats and how uniformly the heart contracts. 2 , ,'S; "' - " ",I "'"~""">" "w\_;_.~'__ ",,0 ~~,"",,~-,'-'h~'~i 'Sent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; . 717 761 8792; Nov-15-.Q1 11 :42AM; { \ Page 6 15. Even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can rcsull in permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 16. Administering Adriamycin therapy in any patient without first obtaining a MUGA scan increases the risk of permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 17. Defendant Peroutka knew, or should have known, that it was contraindicated to treat Mrs. Thomson with Adriamycin therapy without first obtaining a diagnostic MUGA scan. 18. In fact, Defendant Peroutka discussed the performance of a MUGA scan with Mrs. Thomson and even circled the diagnostic test in her chart to be done. 19. However, at no time prior to initiating the Adriamyein therapy did Defendant Peroutka follow-up with the oncology staff regarding a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan for Mrs. Thomson. 20. On or about July 5, 2000, Defendant Peroutka ordered the first of four cycles of Adriamycin therapy for Mrs. Thomson without obtaining a baseline ejection fraction by MUGA scan. 21. Defendant Andrews & Patel oncology staff inappropriately administered Adriamycin therapy to Mrs. Thomson without first obtaining a MUGA scan. 22. By failing to order and obtain Mrs. Thomson's pre-Adriamycin MUGA scan, Defendant Peroutka exposed her patient to increased risk of permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 23. Defendant Peroutka improperly authorized the oncology staff at Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. to inject Mrs. Thomson with Adriamycin without first obtaining a diagnostic MUGA sean to evaluate the patient's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of the drug. 3 t .. ,~' "' ,-t iJ '''" L~ '~itk,: ~ent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; I r 717 781 a792; NOV-15,nj 11:43AMj Page 7 24. As Mrs. Thomson's treating physician, Defendant Peroutka was responsible for all aspects of her managemcnt and care, including assessment and evaluation of her cardiac status before, during and after the adrninislration oflhe cardiotoxic drug, Adriamycin. 25. Mrs. Thomson completed the four cycles of Adriamycin therapy by the fall of 2000. 26. At no time during the Adriarnycin therapy did Defendant Peroutka recommend, order or obtain serial MUGA scans or any diagnostic cardiac workup to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status. 27. In January 2001, Mrs. Thomson experienced cardiac changes. 28. In an offiCe: visit of January 16, 2001, Defendant Peroutka documented Mrs. Thomson as experiencing tachycardia, which was later confmned to be atrial tachycardia. 29. In addition to persistent tachycardia, Mrs. Thomson developed further cardiac symptoms, including shortness of breath, severe wealmess, nausea, vomiting and a poor appetite. 30. On January 27, 2001, Mrs. Thomson was admitted to the Harrisburg Hospital in fulminant congestive heart failure, 31. Mrs. Thomson came under the care of cardiolol,'Y specialists who diagnosed Adriarnycin-induced cardiomyopathy with severe LV dysfunction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of only 20 percent. 32. Dllring Patricia's hospital admission, Defendant Peroutka's partner, Dr. Patel evaluated Mrs. Thomson and said that it was likely she expcrienced Adriarnycin-induced cardiac damage. 4 .- ,~' I ~ '--, I -, , ," " '" ',; ',' _ ",h~, ~ '- :::;,tf.; :Sent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; L. 717 761 8792; Nov-15-1l.1 11 :43AM; f Page 8/18 r " 33. As a result of the damage to her heart, Mrs. Thomson required intensive cardiac therapy, including treatment with Aldactone, Lasix, Cardiazem, Lanoxin, Coumadin, Accupril and Amiodarone. 34. After Mrs. Thomson's discharge from the hospital, she required continued follow- up care with numerous specialists, including Dr. Manning. her breast surgeon, who in an office visit in February 2001 asked Patricia, "Didn't they give you a MUGA scan before starting you on Adriamycin",? 35. Mrs. Thomson has been advised that her cardiac condition is serious, permanent and irreversible. 36. Mrs. Thomson has been advised that shc will require cardiac treatment and care, including specialist evaluations, and cardiac medications, as well as Coumadin for the remainder oCher life. . 37. Many of the cardiac medications necessary to treat the cardiac damage that Mrs, Thomson sustained have extremely dangerous side effects, including permanent damage to vital organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs and eyes. 38. As a result ofthe treabnent and care of her cardiac condition, Mrs. Thomson is at increased risk ofintemal and external bleeding and complications arising therefrom. 39. As a result of her cardiac condition, Mrs. Thomson requires, and in the future will continue to require, follow-up care with numerous specialists, for treatment of side effects resulting from the various prescribed and necessary cardiac medications, including treabnent of corneal defects. 40. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has suffered permanent, irreversible and severe cardiac damage. 5 ~ ~ ' -.,;;. ,,' "''''_'''''J' '~,~ '~',: '1' ~";;, 11,,, 'Sent !lY: ANDREWS & PATEL; I '" 717 761 8792; NoV.15-~1 11:44AM,' ( Page 9/18 41. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson presently requires, and will continue to require in the future, close cardiac monitoring and care, as well as close monitoring, evaluation, treatment and care of vital organs affected from complications arising out of treatment with necessary cardiac medications. 42. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Plaintiffs Patricia and Robert Thomson have been forced to incur liability for medical treatments, medicines, diagnostic tests, office visits, hospitalizations and other similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to attempt to best maintain and stabilize Mrs. Thomson's health, and because of the nature of these injuries, Plaintiffs have been advised and therefore aver that they will continue to be forced to incur similar and even greater medical and. miscellaneous expenses in the future, including long-term care costs, and claim is made therefor. 43. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligencc, Mrs. Thomson has undergone, and in the future will continue to undergo, great physical and mental pain and suffering, grellt inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities and a loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor. 44. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has been subject to great humiliation and embarrassment. and in the future will continue to be subject to great humiliation, embarrassment and potential disfigurement for treatment and care of her cardiac corl<lition, and complications therefrom, and claim is made therefor. 45. The substandard care of Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. increased the risk ofhann and injury to Patricia Thomson. 46. Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. arc jointly and severally liable for the injuries and damages as set foith herein. 6 '.. M ,- '-' ',.' :l -." L['~"-i:~'\ 'llent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; 717 761 8792; Nov-15-n1 11:44AM; ( Page 10/18 47. The serious, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage and complications therefrom will adversely affect Mr. Thomson's life expectancy and is directly attributable to the Defendants' negligence, and claim is made therefor. 48. A$ a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has sustained permanent impairment of hcr earning power and earning capacity, and claim is made therefor. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson is now at increSlled risk for developing further cardiac complications and damage associated with the treattnent of her cardiac condition, and claim is made therefor. , COUNT I - INFORMED CONSENTIBATTERY . , PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA. M.D. 50. Paragraphs I through 49 ofthis Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 51. Defendant Peroutka is liable to the Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, for battery in the form of intentionally inflicting harmful and offensive bodily contact on Mrs. Thomson by failing to obtain her informed consent for chemotherapy administration pursuant to 40 P.S. ~1301.8t I-A, et seq. 52. Plaintiff Patricia Thomson would not have submitted to Adriamycin chemotherapy or Adriamycin therapy without protective medications if she had known of the undisclosed information, risks, consequences, side effects and alternative treatment. 53. As a result, Plaintiff sustained injuries and damagcs as set forth in Paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 7 ~ ,-' '"'~' '>", "' ;.;..:.;,&"" 'J '~e~t By: ANDREWS & PATEL; 717 761 6792; Nov-15-n1 11:45AM; Page 11/18 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Thomson demands judgment against Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. for compensatory uamages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT II-NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA. M.D, 54. Paragraphs I through 49 and Count I of this Complaint arc incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 55. Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. is liable Lo Plaintift" Patricia Thomson for injuries and damages alleged herein which were directly and proximately caused by her carelessness and negligence in: a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) therapy; e) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin failing Lo assess Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; I 8 '" ~. , I ~ ~.' 'O_"""'<,,b" \,...... ~"""c 'Sent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; '. . 717 761 8792; NOV-15~Q.1 11 : 45AM; , " \. Page 12/18 f) failing to advise Mrs. Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fractiun with a M UGA scan, increased her risk for sevcre, permanent and irrcversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversiblc cardiac damage; b) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs. Thomson's subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; I) failing to follow-up with the oncology staff regarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs. Thomson was too young and healthy \0 require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) caUSing permanent, severe and irrevcrsible damage to Mrs. Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; 9 ~ ~ _",3 ,J . " " ", '1'" "DRe;" 'Sent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; . . ( 717 761 8792; Nov-15-Qj 11 :46AM; ( Page 13/18 r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluations before, during and after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; and t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy. 56. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D.'s negligence, the Plaintiff has sustained injuries and damages as set forth in paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. WHEREFORE,. Plaintiff Patricia Thomson demands judgment against Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNTIU-NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIA YES. P.e. 57. Paragraphs I through 49 and Counts I and II of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 58. At all relevant times hereinafter, Defendant Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. was an actual agent, ostensible agent, apparent agent, servant and/or employee ofDefcndant Andrews & Patel Associates, P .C. 59. At all relevant times hereinafter, the oncology staff, radiology staff and ancillary medical personnel who provided care to Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, from June 2000 to January 10 .,~~ ~' '," , ,',' ,--" -" <;if,;,! 'Sent ay: ANDREWS & PATEL,' . . 717 761 8792; Nev-15-Qj 11 :46AM; ( Page 14/18 2001 were actual or ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 60. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. is liable to the Plaintiff for injuries and damages alleged herein, which were directly and proximately caused by its negligent actions in: a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; e) failing to assess Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; t) failing to advise Mrs. Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fraction with a MUGA scan, increased her risk for severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; h) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; 11 ......Jj~ ," . ;, ~ i,.C,c,.., ----.,'>~ -,' , ~' '''''~'':i;, . .Sent By: ANDREWS & PATEL; . . 717 761 8792; Nov-15-n, 11:47AM; i , Page 15/18 k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs. Thomson's subclinical caniiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; 1) failing to follow-up with thc oncology staffregarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs. Thomson was too young and healthy to require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) causing permanent, severe and irreversible damage to Mrs. Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluations before, during ami after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy; u) inappropriately holding itself out to the public as having all the necessary facilities, equipment and trained personnel and services to care for Mrs. Thomson; v) failing to properly train, instruct and notify staff that every patient treated 12 -- >< --~; '" , .'" ." "~'" ;=^"'l'iii<,: '(le,nt ~y: ANDREWS & PATEL; ! 717 761 8792; Nov-15-~< 11 :47AM; Page 16/18 \ with Adriamycin must undergo a MUGA scan prior to treatment. w) inappropriately representing that it was able to provide safe and appropriate care and services to Mrs. Thomson; and x) inappropriately representing that Mrs. Thomson was not in danger due to lack of lrained staff, facilities, equipment and services, 61. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. by virtue of the actions and/or inactions ofits agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees, is negligent in failing to properly train, instruct or notify its staff that every patient treated with Adriamycin must first undergo a MUGA scan in order to obtain a baseline ejection fraction prior to the administration of Adrlamycin. 62. Defendant Andrew & Patel Associates, P.C. by virtue of the actions and/or inactions of its agents, ostensible agents, appirrent agents, servants and/or employees is negligent in failing to obtain a MUGA scan prior to administering Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy. 63. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C.'s negligence, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, has sustained injuries and damages as set forth in paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, demands judgment against Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. for compensatory damages in an amount ill excess of Twenty- Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 13 ~. . , .~ ;' '.- ",' "'. rWol,c"j 'Sent ay: ANDREWS & PATEL,' ... . r 71 7 761 8792; Nov-15,~' ,11:46AM; i Page 17/18 CLAIM I ROBERT C. THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D, AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES. P.C. 64. Paragraphs I through 49 and Counts I through HI of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 65. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendants Kathryn A, Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., and the resulting severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage suffered by his wife, Plaintiff, Robert C. Thomson, has been, and in the future will be, deprived of the care, companionship, consortium and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefor. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert C. Thomson, demands judgment against Defendants Kathryn A, Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Assoeiates, P.C. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount rcquiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, '-NA"V: TSKY. OLSON & WISNE ,LI:.P \.... "..".' " " ,.' Nijole C. son, Esquire l.D. No. $5287 2040 Lin~estow Road, Suite 303 Harrisburg~PA- 7110 717/541-9205 Counsel for Plaintiffs Date: October 31, 2001 14 m, :~ '. '" .J:.. ,." '. _ ~ 'c; . Sent !lY: ANDREWS & PATEL; " . , ' (. 717 761 8792; Nov-15i.-' 11 :48AM; \ Page 18/18 VERIFICATION We, Patricia 1. Thomson and Robert C. Thomson, verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief. We understand that this verification is made subject to the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to the unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: fO/jO/Ol ~":~J ~ ~~ Patricia . Thomson Date: IO/~OIOI ~-L9~...~ I Robert C. Thomson , ~ "^ ,~',~__", ,C,", ,~",,;: , ~ I,' _"I -e'IiIili.m,:;;J "', - ; ~; ;~ ,: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ii I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS, KATHRYN Ao PEROUTKA, M.D., AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, PoCo, TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first- the~d day of ~ b class postage prepaid, on 2001, and addressed as follows: Nijole Co Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ,1 'i&~-ffi~i ti'i Jj lUjibl_~'\~-.~iIi'lliiM~j~"~llili__~iilir;\l$l~l-"..-'o~-.;"";;';'J"1i""-~ ~--"- '''''"_i.i_~ij..Liil1[b.LJ ~l~U~~",%:>th,,",~~ ~jl : ..L Jl!l!;lJ1.! lJl!U!IJI,I~,J[,l,~"" "",,1 """"" .' '_'MO' ';""__'r''"'''~,;",'-," """"","C" "~"",,;,;...;. ". . 0 C) 0 C "T1 i"ii CJ "1:: I ''1 fTi c') ~~: -,,' Z: l", I , , ,ti c.r) -.l ..'., ~::;: '~ Q r::::: ,-,' u P ..1--" , ' -'0' , :2: I"~, ~-~. ,:-") ~: ....,.' N rn C:, ~::; :.::-:.:: :.0 .,~ ::<l "~ , " ,~ -< Wi -J " '.- ~ ~, ~ ". ",' v ,,::,^ '>'- "" - -", "- __''''<Wr'''''~_, P ATRlCIA l THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO" 01 - Uf?i:. CU"Ll 'T-~~ v. CNIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED 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. Yon 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 Associates 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle,PA 17013 717/249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108 II --, H'"" .;.,.,---,n,",,-, "..~.' ;~',,,,' '-",^" ~, ,-,- ""-" ,,,'~., ,'. '~.'j~".~,,,,sii#.-"' PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO. Ol- ~#''= elJ~lY~ Plaintiffs v. CNIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D, and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte, Si usted guiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas signuientes, 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 pesona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualguier gueja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiededes 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFOND A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Associates 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, P A 17013 717/249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108 ~ ..'~" ~, ,". "~- j;", " .'~ -,>,~" ~ '~"'"~, '~ .' ;''''~UJtc':, PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO. 0 \ - {P,)j)>~ c (.)1 c..-,--~ CNIL ACTION - LAW v, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiffs Patricia 1. Thomson and Robert C. Thomson are husband and wife, adult individuals residing in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 2. Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. is an adult individual licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who in 2000 engaged in the practice of oncology in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c., is a corporate medical institution with offices and medical facilities in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. At all relevant times hereinafter, the oncology staff, radiology staff and other ancillary medical personnel who provided care to Mrs. Thomson were actual agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 5. During the time she provided treatment and care to Mrs. Thomson, Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. was at all relevant times hereinafter an actual agent, ostensible agent, il rt --, '.~' - '" - ";". ;,,'~ 'j, ,"" ~~"" '~ '<~'~,~, apparent agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. and was acting within the scope of her employment. 6. On or about June 26, 2000, Plaintiff Patricia Thomson was seen by Defendant Peroutka at Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. for chemotherapy evaluation. 7. At that time, Defendant Peroutka understood that Mrs. Thomson underwent a left modified radical mastectomy for infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the left breast. 8. Defendant Peroutka was aware that Mrs. Thomson's axillary nodes were not involved with tumor and histologically the tumor was Stage I, nuclear Grade III, ER and PR negative, and weakly HER-2 positive. 9. With early detection and treatment of her breast cancer, Mrs. Thomson's prognosis was excellent. 10. Defendant Peroutka improperly advised Patricia that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy. 11. Adriamycin treatment is contraindicated in patients whose cancer has not spread to lymph nodes. 12. Adriamycin is a chemotherapy drug, which is toxic to the heart and can cause heart muscle damage, 13. Any patient for whom Adriamycin therapy is recommended must first undergo screening with a diagnostic MUGA scan in order to detect early subclinical cardiomyopathy. 14. A MUGA scan, or multi-acquisition gated test, is a simple and effective way of examining the heart and obtaining a baseline ejection fraction, which will ascertain how well the heart pumps blood when it beats and how uniformly the heart contracts. 2 a , -~ .~ , -- '~, - ,<",- , .,-, '''''';' ~~ ,~~': 15. Even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 16. Administering Adriamycin therapy in any patient without first obtaining a MUGA scan increases the risk of permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 17. Defendant Peroutka knew, or should have known, that it was contraindicated to treat Mrs. Thomson with Adriamycin therapy without first obtaining a diagnostic MUGA scan. 18. In fact, Defendant Peroutka discussed the performance of a MUGA scan with Mrs. Thomson and even circled the diagnostic test in her chart to be done. 19. However, at no time prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy did Defendant Peroutka follow-up with the oncology staffregarding a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan for Mrs. Thomson. 20. On or about July 5, 2000, Defendant Peroutka ordered the first of four cycles of Adriamycin therapy for Mrs. Thomson without obtaining a baseline ejection fraction by MUGA scan. 21. Defendant Andrews & Patel oncology staff inappropriately administered Adriamycin therapy to Mrs. Thomson without first obtaining a MUGA scan. 22. By failing to order and obtain Mrs. Thomson's pre-Adriamycin MUGA scan, Defendant Peroutka exposed her patient to increased risk of permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. 23. Defendant Peroutka improperly authorized the oncology staff at Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. to inject Mrs. Thomson with Adriamycin without first obtaining a diagnostic MUGA scan to evaluate the patient's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of the drug. 3 " i ---,~ I, , I" "" \.-; ~<: 'Ai~ 24. As Mrs. Thomson's treating physician, Defendant Peroutka was responsible for all aspects of her management and care, including assessment and evaluation of her cardiac status before, during and after the administration of the cardiotoxic drug, Adriamycin. 25. Mrs. Thomson completed the four cycles of Adriamycin therapy by the fall of 2000. 26. At no time during the Adriamycin therapy did Defendant Peroutka recommend, order or obtain serial MUGA scans or any diagnostic cardiac workup to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status. 27. In January 2001, Mrs. Thomson experienced cardiac changes. 28. In an office visit of January 16, 2001, Defendant Peroutka documented Mrs. Thomson as experiencing tachycardia, which was later confirmed to be atrial tachycardia. 29. In addition to persistent tachycardia, Mrs. Thomson developed further cardiac symptoms, including shortness of breath, severe weakness, nausea, vomiting and a poor appetite. 30. On January 27, 2001, Mrs. Thomson was admitted to the Harrisburg Hospital in fulminant congestive heart failure. 31. Mrs. Thomson came under the care of cardiology specialists who diagnosed Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy with severe LV dysfunction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of only 20 percent. 32. During Patricia's hospital admission, Defendant Peroutka's partner, Dr. Patel evaluated Mrs. Thomson and said that it was likely she experienced Adriamycin-induced cardiac damage. 4 - ~-I:" _, ~ ", 'i 'i: c:\,,--, i .'='i..r~,:, 33. As a result of the damage to her heart, Mrs. Thomson required intensive cardiac therapy, including treatment with Aldactone, Lasix, Cardiazem, Lanoxin, Coumadin, Accupril and Amiodarone. 34. After Mrs, Thomson's discharge from the hospital, she required continued follow- up care with numerous specialists, including Dr. Manning, her breast surgeon, who in an office visit in February 2001 asked Patricia, "Didn't they give you a MUGA scan before starting you on Adriamycin"? 35. Mrs. Thomson has been advised that her cardiac condition is serious, permanent and irreversible. 36. Mrs. Thomson has been advised that she will require cardiac treatment and care, including specialist evaluations, and cardiac medications, as well as Coumadin for the remainder ofherlife. 37. Many of the cardiac medications necessary to treat the cardiac damage that Mrs. Thomson sustained have extremely dangerous side effects, including permanent damage to vital organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs and eyes. 38. As a result of the treatment and care of her cardiac condition, Mrs. Thomson is at increased risk of internal and external bleeding and complications arising therefrom. 39. As a result of her cardiac condition, Mrs. Thomson requires, and in the future will continue to require, follow-up care with numerous specialists, for treatment of side effects resulting from the various prescribed and necessary cardiac medications, including treatment of corneal defects. 40. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has suffered permanent, irreversible and severe cardiac damage. 5 .... , ~ , ,- ,,~',' , I ,"~'_ ':',' ~,', ,," 41. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson presently requires, and will continue to require in the future, close cardiac monitoring and care, as well as close monitoring, evaluation, treatment and care of vital organs affected from complications arising out of treatment with necessary cardiac medications. 42, As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Plaintiffs Patricia and Robert Thomson have been forced to incur liability for medical treatments, medicines, diagnostic tests, office visits, hospitalizations and other similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to attempt to best maintain and stabilize Mrs. Thomson's health, and because of the nature of these injuries, Plaintiffs have been advised and therefore aver that they will continue to be forced to incur similar and even greater medical and miscellaneous expenses in the future, including long-term care costs, and claim is made therefor. 43. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs, Thomson has undergone, and in the future will continue to undergo, great physical and mental pain and suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities and a loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor. 44. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has been subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and in the future will continue to be subject to great humiliation, embarrassment and potential disfigurement for treatment and care of her cardiac condition, and complications therefrom, and claim is made therefor. 45. The substandard care of Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. increased the risk of harm and injury to Patricia Thomson. 46. Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. are jointly and severally liable for the injuries and damages as set forth herein. 6 >'" -'W-,,~.:g - F~! -f~~UWili~~~lt~li.ll~;;'ilI')'i&!<'WA~jr.-1MI;;,..,~"\<\,,j~~'a&~ ~,-,' -""'itn_i~ilj'b "IL,LwJjJ L J! . DU. Ul. uun..b_,.,"."HC...",,,.,,.-~,,,,,, '.H'.."_ ,. .1I~,,)j!~'~~l~~'~- "lilI'" - , ~",. - '-';".,~ "', , " ,..; ~~ ,,, .. ".'__0'1','_ :M!'i_": ~~~_.~~ , 47. The serious, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage and complications therefrom will adversely affect Mr. Thomson's life expectancy and is directly attributable to the Defendants' negligence, and claim is made therefor. 48. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson has sustained permanent impairment of her earning power and earning capacity, and claim is made therefor. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Thomson is now at increased risk for developing further cardiac complications and damage associated with the treatment of her cardiac condition, and claim is made therefor. COUNT I - INFORMED CONSENT/BATTERY PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. 50. Paragraphs 1 through 49 ofthis Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 51. Defendant Peroutka is liable to the Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, for battery in the form of intentionally inflicting harmful and offensive bodily contact on Mrs. Thomson by failing to obtain her informed consent for chemotherapy administration pursuant to 40 P.S. 91301.811-A, et seq. 52. Plaintiff Patricia Thomson would not have submitted to Adriamycin chemotherapy or Adriamycin therapy without protective medications if she had known of the undisclosed information, risks, consequences, side effects and alternative treatment. 53. As a result, Plaintiff sustained injuries and damages as set forth in Paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 7 n ~-'" ",~ _ ,_~' -,~, J.'~ " ,),< ". ~' 0:" ",,,' *~o...~~: WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Thomson demands judgment against Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT 11- NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. 54. Paragraphs 1 through 49 and Count I of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 55. Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. is liable to Plaintiff Patricia Thomson for injuries and damages alleged herein which were directly and proximately caused by her carelessness and negligence in: a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; e) failing to assess Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; 8 - -- , ",~,,,,,,~^oi,L '"" _ " ~, ~ -" , ~- f) failing to advise Mrs. Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fraction with a MUGA scan, increased her risk for severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; h) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs. Thomson's subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; 1) failing to follow-up with the oncology staff regarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs. Thomson was too young and healthy to require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) causing permanent, severe and irreversible damage to Mrs. Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; 9 II " .4~I;j<<l.",', IT ~ '- - " J, -= ~ ' ~, ::--1 " " "'~.>~ "", "'"',j",, ,"';'~~' ."'i',,;',,'-; 0-"" ."",,~~:,-,,~,: r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluations before , during and after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; and t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy. 56. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D.'s negligence, the Plaintiff has sustained injuries and damages as set forth in paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Thomson demands judgment against Defendant Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES. P.C. 57. Paragraphs 1 through 49 and Counts I and II of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 58. At all relevant times hereinafter, Defendant Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. was an actual agent, ostensible agent, apparent agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 59. At all relevant times hereinafter, the oncology staff, radiology staff and ancillary medical personnel who provided care to Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, from June 2000 to January 10 fl(: ,..~_.~ . '~ . ~ ~ - ,', 2001 were actual or ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 60. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. is liable to the Plaintiff for injuries and damages alleged herein, which were directly and proximately caused by its negligent actions in: a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; e) failing to assess Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; f) failing to advise Mrs. Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fraction with a MUGA scan, increased her risk for severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; h) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; 11 ~ ........,~'. ...",..",,,,t,,' "~- ~ ~- ,,'- -," " 1lilI.'~~,~,~t;' k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs. Thomson's subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; 1) failing to follow-up with the oncology staff regarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs. Thomson was too young and healthy to require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) causing permanent, severe and irreversible damage to Mrs. Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluations before, during and after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy; u) inappropriately holding itself out to the public as having all the necessary facilities, equipment and trained personnel and services to care for Mrs. Thomson; v) failing to properly train, instruct and notify staff that every patient treated 12 "~ " ,J. d, '^," :,;.""';;;,,;,-.~,,,i!,"',': ,"". ""0 .L.i~';'~' with Adriamycin must undergo a MUGA scan prior to treatment. w) inappropriately representing that it was able to provide safe and appropriate care and services to Mrs. Thomson; and x) inappropriately representing that Mrs. Thomson was not in danger due to lack of trained staff, facilities, equipment and services. 61. Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. by virtue of the actions and/or inactions of its agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees, is negligent in failing to properly train, instruct or notify its staff that every patient treated with Adriamycin must first undergo a MUGA scan in order to obtain a baseline ejection fraction prior to the adlllinistration of Adriamycin. 62. Defendant Andrew & Patel Associates, P.C. by virtue of the actions and/or inactions of its agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees is negligent in failing to obtain a MUGA scan prior to administering Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy. 63. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C.'s negligence, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, has sustained injuries and damages as set forth in paragraphs 27 through 49 above, which are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, demands judgment against Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty- Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 13 ~ "~.~~.. "', ,I ,--' ,"'--' .,1,"" . ,,' "~'Co' "' ..... 'lllJ~"~!,gjJijIi;!lIH,'1 CLAIM I ROBERT C. THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. 64. Paragraphs 1 through 49 and Counts I through III of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 65. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C, and the resulting severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage suffered by his wife, Plaintiff, Robert C. Thomson, has been, and in the future will be, deprived ofthe care, companionship, consortium and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefoL WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert C. Thomson, demands judgment against Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, Date: October 31, 2001 14 , 'I,~ 1-- ~.',1. ;,~,,;, L, - ", 'h"~>"~,, Ch:_~~i .'/,,-,,k,' .li.i~j: VERIFICATION We, Patricia J. Thomson and Robert C. Thomson, verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief We understand that this verification is made subject to the provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. g4904, relating to the unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: (0/30/01 <9~ ~~~ Patricia . Thomson Date: 10 Is 01 O{ k~nv~ I Robert C. Thomson II "'\ ;1l.~i~'ii~j[~l(;lf,\I";,#,:tl\'~~~'Mi'~IM!.1~':;l~"""lh"!A%*..","(,,,,,Lc",f[' ",,_\ >~,t:""""H's!;jii-,,~WMti:~Jli' ',0:,.. 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" .~ " ,,~- ..... w~=. ----'- I ~, ," I l. ~ '- ," ~"",.I~-"'IIil~i~i'''-''b_. -1t ',~~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2001-06286 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND THOMSON PATRICIA J ET AL VS PEROUTKA KATHRYN A MD ET AL CPL TIMOTHY REITZ , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon PEROUTKA KATHRYN A MD the DEFENDANT , at 0952:00 HOURS, on the 15th day of November, 2001 at 3912 TRINDLE ROAD CAMP HILL, PA 17011 by handing to DOLORES MEALS, OFFICE MANAGER 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 9.10 .00 10.00 .00 37.10 r'~~/-t:~ R. Thomas Kline 11/16/2001 NAVITSKY OLSON WISNESKI Sworn and Subscribed to before By: me this .U, ~ day of ~ oktJl A.D. . C)~, 0. )u,#t1,u ~ rothonotary / ,<="'~ K~ ..""""__~_,_~~' ...... ~" I I ~" .1 . ~ j '-'1l<;;'~~',;"k,.' "'" ~:i" SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR , '. CASE NO: 2001-06286 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND THOMSON PATRICIA J ET AL VS PEROUTKA KATHRYN A MD ET AL CPL TIMOTHY REITZ , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES PC the DEFENDANT , at 0952:00 HOURS, on the 15th day of November, 2001 at 3912 TRINDLE ROAD CAMP HILL, FA 17011 by handing to COLORES MEALS, OFFICE MANAGER 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 ~~~.<<:4~ R. Thomas Kline 11/16/2001 NAVITSKY OLSON Sworn and Subscribed to before By: me this ;u. ~ day of n.lJ1H.."..)J-(..v ;)1}() fA. D . 01' ~ (l }w,(I0L.-',# rothonotary ~ - , '," -, ,~, _ j,' ,>.. .', ""- ,,,,,, _', _~ >;,',,' A 'k' ,; ,_ '_""i,~_ ^', ',,*' , < . ./. PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT (Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court. ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAPTION OF CASE (entire caption must be stated in full) PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, v. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants. No. 01-6286 Civil 2001 1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to complaint, etc.): preliminary Objections of Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, p.e. 2. Identify counsel who will argue case: (a) for plaintiff(s) Address: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 541-9205 (b) for defendant(s) Address: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire Margolis Edelstein P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for argument. 4. Argument Court Date: January 2, 2002 Dated: December 6, 2001 B. BAKER, ESQUIRE MUMFORD, ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. I' ",,' u < ' , - " ,'-" _~, _, "h',--< ,,' j ;".'" ~- """"" -.' - ~~f '''''j' ,~ . . AIL CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the ~ day of ~2001, and addressed as follows: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ~'l{r''';'li. ';iI'" ~ ^'"" ;"jiiiift_~~......iiid.iiiiM~_-;'lJ!~iII~""Q",,,,,,,"~~,,>j-,"lM'<ll',,,,~;~iiwliii*N_d A1,~~,,~ ,-~"l!;\L~, -om ;, JU1hll'[!lf~.lLlJtt~t.,~~,'Y' "'^ ,< " ,~ '"' ," "". "" '='''''-'''' .," ,<.~,~, ._, ~.,'v= ~~, ,'~, ,','_"'''',,~ M"~ IUlii:llJ.I!l!i;~ijjll\! r_ _~, .,.- ". "x_ ~,",_ '" ~. .... (') 0 0 ~;; ,) CJ -'J r:T; :"'-1 '-', OJ ~.T~ C) " F ..' ,-" I rIJ (7) .. .< ":, --.l ! T (-', ~-~ -,:~! ..J " 'T, :~ -,- ., -:~ "fl b cC:; ).... r;,> ~ en (= -'7 <~ r. ::;: :0 (::J -< 0; /11 ;;-,~> ^~ . " "t..,,,~,;,,, ~ ", ~ ,.,1'" "~' {'''~'',,?i ~,; ," ", ',J f .... LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: lbaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., in the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: 11/ 'ldt>1 I By: PoL URA EE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE P ttorney I.D. No. 58874 Attorney for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 - 1 - m . . "",,', 'i ~ .'~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, the $ 01 day of first-class postage prepaid, on , 2001, and addressed as follows: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ~T ;:~__~~lt.l'~~~:JMM~~~__~~~l!li'<~;'~F-"M';fj,~",,*,~!~,,~,,,,......ra' " Ul,l. '1 HiLl ~ '1' "";',,' ii;./i..iiiltcl";.... .~ -" ~ .~ I.if''-''~;;' (') C) C!:- C '''1--: ., Z v rc c:; .-"J rn , ;'1 :z ~ ~~ r- N OJ ~ --J -< .<~: r:::: c-.: :c; ~"fJ _::i:' C~ :-.:::: )>2 ~ z --I ~' -, \ 0 (J~1 -' ~-- . , *-~" 0, -"" ...' PATRlCIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 01-6286 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ORDER AND NOW, tills day of , 2001 upon consideration of the Preliminary Objections of Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. and Plaintiffs' response thereto, it is HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that Defendants' Preliminary Objections seeking to strike paragraphs 55(h), 55(i), 55(j), 55(0), 60(h), 60(0), 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied. It is further Ordered that Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. file an Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint within twenty GW) days. BY THE COURT: J. ~"'j I; tl l:: 1'\ i,-i i';! ~ 'I [::! f,i! !; :'1: I,,! I;: ~~ -. ~ . _.,. """-I'. '- ~," ",~' - ,~ .-,--" PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. OH286 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA. M.D. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES. P.C. AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Patricia and Robert Thomson, by and through their attorneys, Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP, and file a response to the Preliminary Objections of Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. to Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows: 1. It is admitted that Plaintiffs set forth sufficient factual allegations of negligence in their Complaint filed against Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. on or about November 1,2001. 2. Denied as stated. Plaintiffs' Complaint is a written document which speaks for itself. I. PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE/MOTION FOR MORE SPECIFIC PLEADING PURSUANT TO Pa.RC.P. 1019(a) 3. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 4. It is admitted that Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges specific allegations of negligence against Defendants Peroutka and Andrews & Patel Associates for, among other things: "~'r~~ -: -- - ,', " ~ "', ., '-- --~'~ '" ~~-- - .~', '"'--~, a) Failing to obtain a proper medical history (paragraphs 55(h) & 60(h)); b) Failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson (paragraphs 55(i) & 60(i)); c) Failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson (paragraphs 55G) & 606)); and d) Increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage (paragraphs 55(0) & 60(0)). 5. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs failed to allege material facts sufficient to satisfy the requirements ofPa.R.C.P. 1019(a). 6. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs failed to allege material facts sufficient to satisfy the requirements ofPa.R.C.P. 1019(a). 7. It is specifically denied that paragraphs 55(h), 55(i), 55G), 55(0) and 60(h), 60(i), 60G), and 60(0) of Plaintiffs' Complaint allege a Conners "failing to use due care and caution under the circumstances" allegation, Conner v. Allegheny General HosP., 501 Pa. 306, 461 A.2d 600,601 (1983). WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Patricia and Robert Thomson respectfully request that This Honorable Court dismiss the Preliminary Objections of Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. seeking to strike paragraphs 55(h), 55(i), 55G), 55(0), 60(h), 60(i), 60G) and 60(0). II. PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE/MOTION FOR MORE SPECIFIC PLEADING PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1028 (a)(3) 8. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 9. Plaintiffs' Complaint is a written document which speaks for itself. By way of further response, paragraph 61 of Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that Defendant Andrews & Patel 2 ~ - ,-, -"" "-'- ,,' -~, j ,~- ~ --" M~,'~ Associates, P .C. by virtue of the actions and/or actions of its agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees was negligent in failing to properly train, instruct or notify its staff that every patient treated with Adriamycin must first undergo a MUGA scan in order to obtain a baseline ejection fraction prior to the administration of Adriamycin. Further, in paragraph 62 of their Complaint, Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c. by virtue of the actions and/or inactions of its agents, ostensible agents, apparent agents, servants and/or employees was negligent in failing to obtain a MUGA scan prior to administering Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy. 10. Since the exact names of said agents, apparent agents, ostensible agents, servants and/or employees is within the exclusive knowledge of Defendant Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. and can only be ascertained through discovery, Plaintiffs cannot reasonably be expected to identify such individuals by name in the Complaint, nor are Plaintiffs required to do so. 11. Denied. Moving Defendant misstates the law with regard to what details need to be pled for an alleged agency relationship. The facts in the instant case are entirely distinguishable from those in Alumni Association v. Sullivan, 369 Pa. Super. 596, 535 A.2d 1095, 1100 n.2 (1987), cited in Moving Defendants' motion. Finally, a more specific pleading should not be required where the party filing the objections has, or should have as much or better knowledge than the pleader. 12. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs' Complaint at paragraphs 61 and 62 lack sufficient specificity to satisfy the requirements ofPa. R.C.P. 1019(a). 3 ,", ,J . ~ ~ '~ ~ ..._ c. .-- ".1 "-",,-, .fi..','< < ,.;, ",' "'----;..;,;''''''''rA''''>'''''ol<>..''~,,_--~~: WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Patricia and Robert Thomson respectfully request that This Honorable Court dismiss the Preliminary Objections of Defendants Kathryn Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. regarding paragraphs 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' Complaint. Plaintiffs respectfully request that This Honorable Court order Defendants to file an Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint within twenty (20) days of such dismissal. Respectfully submitted, SKY, OLSON & WISNESKI LLP Nijole C. Ols , Es uire J.D. No. 55 7 2040 Lingle own R ad, Suite 303 Harrisburg, P 1711 717/541-9205 Counsel for Plaintiffs Date: December 20, 2001 4 ,'~'~d:~ - ~ "I;, ,~ "'^' ,"- ,",""- "~--~..~."~~; .' ' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee ofthe law firm ofNavitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c. was served upon the following person by frrst-class United States mail, postage prepaid on December 20,2001, as follows: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 Counsel for Defendants tArilJ ~. ~ Lois E. Stauffer lti~"'iiifilf~'-,i;-~ij!@j<':tl}'I,~jj'''''J'w;;~m''wu"vkiA;;!;;t&imJiJiJ1!''''''";;,:;k"c_';!~'-"i;"'''icn:,'!i"",;li~+-<,w;,~,'M<,,,-~:~J:Iir~11-jr if '.'"~'~ -=->- '-" !'Jll<.1li~~~~~i!'fiI!"""''''''"'''''''''' J III an"c"J",}",,,-,., "c..""..,_ ~, " ,",' '" , 'Ml'i . ,--~ 0 C) l..J c: -n :7 (:J :~,.,.~ grai ,'1 ("") 'nr-: r" ~,"., !1'1 ze ;,~y OJ d.,,: CO '-,,/J"'\ -....:;... ~iii <C) -0 )>c) :;li: ")0 20 Z... ~ ();ri Pc "" ~ W .".. CO ~ [;S 81/ ..... " ,"'" "" "'.' ---- ~ ' ,,> ,',- ,',' > ,"" " ,~ ,-"',, -"",""'"' ~.t" , LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 58874 SHAUN J. MUMFORD, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 84176 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717J 975-8124 E-Mail: lbaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO REMOVE CASE FROM JANUARY 2, 2002 ARGUMENT LIST TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Kindly remove the above captioned matter from the Argument List on January 2, 2002. Respectfully submitted, MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: (~I1!t III (?6L-- By: LA E B. BAKER, ESQUIRE PA. torney I.D. No. 58874 SHAUN J. MUMFORD, ESQUIRE PA. Attorney I.D. No. 84176 Attorneys for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 " ~f",,;""':'-'__-_ ,'k~llllliilt1-~ 1f~~Jli~~~~k?,;"o''''S-,--~,!/"t-,;,,~,,;;,,*,~''.;i$''r~'~~.~i:t''' o,~___ "".~'~~ -!,i r "," 0 0 0 c: -n s: 0 "'"(leD \-rt i:-f:i:I:! qJ rr~ ("') , r- ~__J:; N ~~~ 2~~~ ~j~;:~ Cf\ C::C5 -; -' -0 _,_-T; i'c :> r:5-r. " - ~...0 ~;::(:; l:-? om 50>c 5! ~ ~ N 3! "" ~ . >, ' ,~ _wi,,, ~";""';"'~"':lo'~ '"' ~- ;'iiiiifil:,~ MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN .+pHILADELPHIA OFFICE THo CURTIS CENTER FOURTH FLOOR INDEPENDENCE SQUARE WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3304 215-922-1100 FAX 215-922-1772 ATTORNEYS AT LAw DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE 216 SOUTH ORANGE STREET MEDIA. PA 19063 610-.565--8311 FAX 610-565-8318 j POST OFFICE BOX 932 HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0932 PITTSBURGH OFFICE 1500 GRANT BUilDING PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-2203 412-281-4256 FAX 412-642-2380 STREET ADDRESS: 3510 TRINDLE ROAD CAMP Hill, PA 17011 717-975~8114 FAX 717-975-8124 NEW JERSEY OFFICE p,o, BOX 2222 216 HADDON AVENUE WESTMONT, NJ 08108.2886 609-858-7200 FAX609--8S8.1017 j,: I"~ ,~ WRITER: LAURAlEE B, BAKER DIRECT E~MAIL: Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com SCRANTON OFFICE THE OPPENHEIM BUilDING 409 LACKAWANNA AVENUE SUITE 3C SCRANTON, PA 18503 570-342-4231 FAX 570..s42-4841 , ii! i] i~ " ;" ,,( I) '~ December 18, 2001 Mr. Curt Long, Prothonotary Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Thomson v. Peroutka, et al. Docket No. 01-6286 Our File No. 57300.4-000123 Dear Mr. Long: Enclosed herein for filing please find the original and three copies of the Praecipe to Remove Case from January 2, 2002 Argument List of Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., with reference to above captioned matter. Kindly time stamp and return one copy to this office in the self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed for your convenience. In accordance with the Certificate of Service, copies are being served upon all counsel of record. Very truly yours, LBB/jen Enclosures cc: Richard J. Pierce, Court Administrator (w/encl.) Nijole C. Olson, Esquire (w/encl.) "' "^" ~"<"",,--~ > I" . . '." ',',i_^', ~__,^k ~ ';~",,,,,,, ;,-^-",.,-,-~' ,-<",ci "" ""C,'" "."." "~''''Il''~'''? I. .... . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO REMOVE CASE FROM ARGUMENT LIST, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the ~V.day Of~.~, 2001, and addressed as follows: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN '--j -'" ,/ / "iJ- .. ;e !/j -?- , -- By: 6 Ann E. ..-? Nelson, Secretary ~~i'-"" '.;r~~~iia~l'li~~~$~~,;"'''1>''iw.;;i,tlilffiji''"'~~~i!tiillilla .j "'lj'""-'-"'".--"~"""""'-~~' ~ "i:n:1ItlI V"" -,1 J .... 0 0 n c: ':::;-"1 S~ c::l -~ -oCP t-r<1 -". ""-, '-",,''- nlrn ("') ~:~h~ Z:x> N Z~_ cr. :-r.lv' ~i?" '~~~ ~:~ ....~~ k"'-' ''U :>>'0 ~ ~~ z> 0 ~ )>C ~ z "'= -4 J;:" ~ -<. ,,, r:-r b $II ~ c'l ""'""""",,."".-''',.' ",,".'..- ---",'., ""r ",p,"," -'e;'''''''''i:i ..., '" PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT (Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court. ----------------------------------------------------------------- CAPTION OF CASE (entire caption must be stated in full) PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, v. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants. No. 01-6286 Civil 2001 1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to complaint, etc.): Preliminary Objections of Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 2. Identify counsel who will argue case: (a) for plaintiff(s) Address: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 541-9205 (b) for defendant(s): Address: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire Margolis Edelstein P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for argument. Dated: December 18, 2001 4. Argument Court Date: February 13, 2002 ~~ESQum SHAUN J. MUMFORD, ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. t ~~~~~~~W;,;<i,!;,(~':oit,~","fJ-':;iq,%iR~~!i!/!lt_~Ji._ ,.v L,..J ~j lUll -jUg, . = ~,' .ILW ,1J.,__,~""~,, -",~","","~_~" _ ,,~~,,~~~, ._ =,~ -,~ ", 'i,'........ '" "~ ~ - --"I , """ (') 0 0 C ., -oS: 0 ::~ CO 1"'1 ~m ("') f~~ ;:n " Z.i'~' N ~:7.U{ (j)')> 0'\ ':~~1 ~j -<,"-" ,L, ~C] V ,,!~ :;:.: ~() :Jl:: ~ .. ~O );i;d ~ Om '- :z:: U'l :s! ::< -t :0 -< ".""" --^~ "' ~-" ,', -,., , --','I -, , ,',",.," '''''"~ '.," ", c_,.",', '" ,,,~,--,,""..... ""'0' !~'"'' '',OJ; " ,'~' i.:;,c>,,\ . " ,.... CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the O<~day of , 2001, and addressed as follows: Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Nelson, ~." '~;~'~if~~"liR~:;,&\i~,1i,"'-f*,,'f!ifiM"''''gil,,~~~'<''' ~J"",~]j;~,I)!\l,~,L;L_JIJJ I' .1 ll1LdllJJJJ LL"Li,;,~;r ), illITlI! '1IWUIl! ~J:f' 'diIl~:.iilJII , ~. ,,,- ,~, " .' " - o p -- ." .~ ..-aia:-} t%~. '2J:', (})~, .::..(., (-0 .':: ~;!:;O ~~O '57<;} '2 ~ 'C,,) '" cP .~ ..- "'" -11, '-" <;:~ 'f~~P~ -M(\\ ;;~{, c--n '5::~ ~, .~ ')<: ~ !'-) .- 'J'I .03 ,t;S" BI/ '-"~ ~- _., . '- 0, ~" , "' -' " ' '" '~' ~--" - j"~-ilf~c;, . ~ PATRICIAJ. THOMSON: and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants NO. 01-6286 CIVIL TERM IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS BEFORE HOFFER. P.I.. and OLER. J. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 14th day of February, 2002, upon consideration of Defendants' preliminary objections to Plaintiffs' cornplaint in the form of a motion to strike or for a more specific pleading, and following oral argument at which counsel agreed that objections to paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550, 60h and 600 rnay be resolved by construing of the allegations as if they were modified by the phrase "in the manner described herein," it is ordered as follows: 1. Paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550 and 60h and 600 of Plaintiffs' complaint shall be construed as modified by the phrase "in the manner described herein"; 2. Defendants' preliminary objections as they relate to paragraphs 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' complaint are denied. BY THE COURT, _d ill ~, " q"~ <",- \ ~~ -),,;'<~~{ C,j\,i'~~6\;i;:(~! f;:' ,:\ ~ ~ - _"","~".,A!l~~~, fii,"',"" "iCWY':7Tr'IT' J. n ] irr""lf, -1 If J;I~!ljIl~~~t;!O!-,'Ji[,<",,*i.+ ,*'~;;~Iii.li;"'~\W!1H~'Wl1'~':I!_~il1f~!lff""~,;1JJ~iWj~~~~r , ~I ~ ~ ..... /Nijole C. Olson, Esq. 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 303 Harrisburg, P A 17110 Attorney for Plaintiffs > /Lauralee B. Baker, Esq. Shaun J. Mumford, Esq. P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, P A 17108-0932 Attorneys for Defendants :rc " ..,'.;~' ,," ~ ,', --" !.~=< -~;"'''':;:-:'''' t opiee, ~ a.", \ eJ o:l-J9-Q2 ~Yt5 < ~,",1i:1""''''''' "~ ~ ".h. .," ,I. I i I J '. " 1 'L 'h 'i-~__,'-...u." -"', -~!i:ol<--'-,,_"" . """,.,',,,. </, , CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things~ur~nt() to Rule 4009.22 eN";; s: ....., .~,l -0 OJ rt1 ~1 -n 1J.l[1~1 CO " C ZYd N -:.!~,,~ Z $:, -J )-{ ~'r; ~ ~(:.~ ":::~ () r:: CJ .", ".T +1 ~ ~ '~~l--:.,;. rO - ",+t, > 20 N ;,",;'-11 :PC ~ -..... )>' -- ::p ::;!, -' -< (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 is sought to be served, MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. certifies that (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. DATE: 02/21/2002 DEll-311815 83756-LOl ." ~b ~,' ,- "", ~.=~",;;-Lot.-'f, " , COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -vs- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. IiCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to ~he subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is ~aived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local IiCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 IiCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE KCS GROUP INC. 1601 HARKET STREET #SOO PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-171l09 83756-C02 ""I >>> LOCATION LIST <<< " RE~ORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL. BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL. BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) - ~, .,." " ~~. '''~~,M',,,",.i,,,,', PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT. PEASE r. LIM ASSOC. JOHN M. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER. M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KONKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARLJ. DOlmO, M.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY r. ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM.. M.D. .' DE02-171l09 a 3 7 5 6 - C 02. - I ~ L.','".,,<_ " ~ 0 .~, ,,' ,}, h'k__~",",*",i~""" "t , COMMOI'o;"W'EALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERtA..'-:D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Fjj~ :-':0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMD."T5 OR TnI:'-:G5 . FOR DISCOVERY PURSUA,'"T TO RULE 4009.12 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. (S,unll' of ?~"on or :""':::ry') ~'i:~i~ ~'e::=:" (~) d.ys Ut!! se:'\"ic! of this sucp,it YfftAcftW:oe-d by t.~. C=t.U'T to .~rod'LJl:~ :h! foiicwin! :o(~ment'S or ,..lng!. ., MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 C'ddno., You m.y d.il"". or m~ll~gibl. eopi.. 01 th~ documents or produce thin9 ...........d ':ly th.is ,u"poen... tOg."" with the certiflc1te:rf :Dmpii,u1c~. to che p.arty :1wng rhis reque'5t Jt the acictnss listed .above. You ha,', the right:o St'!K. in .dnne!. ~~! ,....an."I. eo't 01 pro;>uinSlhe eopi.. or producing the tN"!5 -!ht. If ~'ou foil to ",",duee the documents or th.ings re~uind by th.is subpoena. wit......, ...!nry (:la) c:.y' Ute. itS se,....i,e. 'h. ?=t s""in! :;oj, '~:po.n. m.y seek. court arde. eomp.lling you to comply wid, it. nus St"B!'OENA WAS ISSUED ATT:-iE REQUEST OF TrlE FOLLOwr:-iG ?ERSOS: :-;AME: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .1.=~?!33: HARRTSRURQ. PA 1710R T::~.E?HO:\E: 215-246-0900 S'.:?R!.\f! COUIlT 10 ~ ..... TIO R.. "'E'Y FOR: DEFEN1lANT BY DATI: ~ bA'Y.<~n>{ ~'-II ::JO::JIA_ '-... Su.l of the Cour. (:':1 i /97') 1 = , -- , ;,,,,, " - _I ^"" _ ''''--'~"'''" > " ,~.."~ ~,ii,~,,,~,, " 1 EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. KLINE FAMILY PRACTICE CNT 2601 NORTH THIRD ST. HARRISBURG, PA 17110 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162.36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14.1945 . SUlO-35337483756-LOl :,:t N ~ - ~ "-, "'- ;<;;.",,, '>'~,'-,"~-" . , CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311816 83756-L02 1;' D4I'~'~'. . 1{,_ -I ~'" ool"~""'W' " , COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. KCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to KCS or by contacting our local KCS office. DATE: 0210112002 KCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: .LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE KCS GROUl' INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-117109 837 56-C02 if; - '~""M;~'<>",,>d;w' >>> LOCATION LIST <<< , , RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL. BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL , BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT, PEASE " LIK ASSOC. JOHN M. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT IlAR.RISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, M.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY" ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-117109 837 56-C02 : ,~=, _I ~- " ,[: ~""t-'-"i'"~"', COMMONW'EALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL4...'lD PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS FHe :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOa.iM"D.1'S OR TnI:-;G5 FOR DISCOVERY PURSU~_"1' TO RULE 400., .,., TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: MOFFITT, PEASE & LIM (S~m.. oi ?~~on ar :""':=::"1 '-:"',i:~:n :'"N!:-::-:," I::::) d.ays .r:e:' sc:-.'ic~ of this sub::,Rt ~l'1AcftW:'~ by t:"Je C":'l.U": ~Q ;:roduc~ :hl! fciic.....:r:! :.:I(~mf:nS or :r:lngs: MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 >l (....d~~sl Yo~ m~~' deih-rr or m~ll'po(e copies of the dc<~menr' Qr product thinp l"I"t;uestec :y tNs s'U=~or!'\&. tcg!~::l!:' with tn, c!rti!ic4It == ::opli.a.ncl. tQ the pury m.a.king t:o.is re~l'.Ie't it the iCc.."'!SS lisred above_ YOtJ ~...t the ri!~~ :0 s~'!!<.. if! lCVanC!. :~f ~.15on~bil! cost or preparing the copie or prod-uc:ng tne t:tings SClU!ht~ l! ~'O\l f6ii ro ?'i~dlJc! the doct.1ments or things rt~uired by tttis sub?Olr..a. 'Mit..'-.i..., twe::ry (~l d~y, Ute! i~s se:-::c!_ t!-le -;~ ff!\'ing :::.i.s I::=poen~ m~y snk: i c:un order cemF_nin! ~.ou to cOlnply wit.~ ~ THIS ST.'E?OENA WAS ISSUED ATT:olE REQL"E:'! OFTrlE FOLLOW1:';G ?E:\.5('\: :\ AME: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 }._~CR!.:.:: ,ELE?HOS:: S:..:?~::.\r: COtilt'!' ID I': ATIORXn" FOR: DEFRNDANT HARRISBURG. PA 1710R 215-246-0900 BY OArE: ~ ).=:JA )(A~/LY :J.L/ ~rYla , Sui or the Caur. (EfL i/n -. ~~ " oJ', '~.:l.,..5_~';";-"___ EXPIANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: MOFFITT, PEASE & LIM ASSOC. 1000 N. FRONT STREET WORMLEYSBURG, PA 17043 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. . Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #; 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06.14.1945 . 5U10-35337683756-L02 ~~" '" ,"J I"~ ,.- ~'Ii1~ '&L!fi~;jw'. CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311817 83.756-L03 . , ~--- "'CO, ., ",UWkJ~t'Mi:r", , COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -vs- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. KCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to .serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to KCS or by contacting our local KCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 KCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE KCS GROUP INC. 1601 HARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ...~_.....' ~-~~~~- >>> LOCATION LIST <<< , RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) "- ~ .~ ~' '~=..~"C"",,,,,,,,.,, PAGE, 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. HOFFITT, PEASE & LIH ASSOC. JOHN H. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, H.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUIlKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, H.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOH, H.D. DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ~- - - .- ' ,,,,L..'~ _ " '-L 'i;jf~_",c,,,,,',;b COMMOr-.VVEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL."-'m PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Fiie So. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMD.1S OR nn:";GS FOR DISCOVERY PURSU~-'''''l TO RULE 4009 .,.., TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: JOHN M. SULLIVAN, M.D. (S..mor =i ?~~C1" ~r :"--:=:;1 ~.~::-::., ~.I!:-:::" r::l) d~ys ~,!' Sl!!'\'ic! ai this sub~'ft ~m~ftwr~ by t..~. C'::T.Z~ :0 ?r::ch~:, :he !ojjc....,~~~ :OC"..ame:ns or ::-ang3: .. MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 {"........, You ""Y d,;;"" or "'aill'phl, copie:! of tho dcc:.lmon.. or produ.. t~ l'I'l;"e:!ltd .y this SU:'P"""L ,og"'"" wi'" '"' c!ni!k2tf::: :C:1pli.aJ"lC1. to the pa.~ :u..x.:::g ~::i.s :"e-q'.:e1~ :It ::-:e .;c:!c..~ listed .a:-CVf. "r':nJ ~..'~ t::e ri!::::o St~:.t. in lc!....a.nc:e. t~t' ~1SQn.abie >:o,t of pt'f:?uing the co?i~ or ?~od',Jr:::~ng ~he t:'Unp scu.!-."t~ Ii yo.... f.1iI rc ;,,:,~duce the dO(~ment:s cr things r,~uired by this s1.lbpcer..a. wit.-..i.-: rwer'lr:' (~1 c.:y-s 0~~ :;~ S~:-":C!. r:,e ,;ury ",,,'in5 ,:-.is I",:.""on. "'.y I~k. c= order compelling you to comFly ..;t.,; it. rriIS St"'S?OENA WAS ISSUm ATT:-iE REQI.TE='"T OFTr:."EFOLLOwtsG ?ERS0~: ~AME: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 ~ r.~='::::::. ..-......,--. HARRtSRURG. PA 1710R r::LEPHOSE: 215-246-0900 S:..:p" :o.'~ CJ1.;"R'!' ID ~ .A.TTOR..'\EY FOR: DEFENDANT DATI: --.J~A){.l;;; I? f ..2.L/ :::J t'Y,;;/'" I '-....... Se21 oi the Ccur. ('=.:f. i 1971 "- '" .~". ",,"'" ,;." - ^' ~ ---<~, 't'l!1.im:;li' EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: JOHN M. SULLIVAN 1001 S. MARKET STREET SUITE B MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36.9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-353378837S6-L03 ~~.- "~- " 10" h~ H J_, 'I. 0 " ,~l ~..."',"",m~,,"',*~~_ CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-3ll8l8 83756-L04 " .~ "-", '. ",I ~ -'~~:M;"'..,,,,;;,,,, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -vs- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to <Ierve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to HCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE HCS GROUP INC. 1601 HARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 r ~~~h~' "j," . ~~ >>> LOCATION LIST <<< RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING. AND X-RAY(S) " __, ,I ""'"---'~",,,,i~,',,,!,~ PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT, PEASE & LIK ASSOC. JOHN M. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT IlARRISRURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, M.D. CENTRAL PA IlEKATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-171l09 83756-C02 ,"-"~- "' ., ~ ~~ ~ I" ~. ' -1_ '~,'""",'"'""',1,"" COMM01'4"WEAL TH OF PENNSYl. VANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL~"D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Fiie :>;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMEXTS OR TriI::'-:G5 FOR DISCOVERY PURSW'_'i TO RULE 4009.11 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, MD. (S.llnlt ~{ ?'r~Q" or ~~=::i ":"i:::i., l'W~:-:::: l:.c} ':4:-" ~!~ s~:'\'ic! at this 5ub?~ft ~"t{cftW:'!"!:! by to". C-=T.:rt ~o .=rodl.:r~ :l"le foiic....~.,! :oc:~ml!:1t' or t:"ur:g.s: MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 .. (.~ddreo'l You m.y d.U",,, or ma.illepbl. copi.. of the doc\l",.nts or pl'Clduc. thinp nq.......d by this subpoon... ,egO'''.' with :h. c!rtificJtf == :::1F!i,U\ct. to the PoU:Y tn.aX.:ng t~is reque,r ~t the .adc!..-e.s listed ~bevf. "tou r..a,"'! t:'f rig:<:t :0 St~~ in 1C"'U1C!" ~::t :'!.1Scn4'oie cost at pr~pui.ng the cople or produc:ng the things 5CU!-~t" tf ''':''; ~~: ~::: ;:-:ocfu(! the cfoc"Jmenrs or thins, r!~1.lirl!d by this s1.lo-pcer..a.. wit..l.:i.'"'2' rwenry (:Ql C4Y' aft!! ::$ 5!:-::ce. t:,t ;:..-:y 5~;":ir:!:::.iJ I:::~en.a may SHie a ,:un order c:=:npeJlin! you to teMpiy wit-; c.. nm St""3?OENA WAS ISSUED AT!:":! REQlJE.:""T OFTrlE FOLLOwr:-;C ?ERSO:\: ~....ME: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .!..-S c: F,,~~: HARRISBURG. PA 1710R Ti::r..E?HO~:: 215-246-0900 S:,,:i'!\E.\f: COlnrr 10 t: AriOR.'\"E"l' FOR: DEFENDANT B hDmOllIllal'1,c.s. .y" ..iviJIOn do/>. D. P ZJ!P/,lA'Y' l _~.s :'''::: ~~ "... ~f) r .::2'1 ;;} t"Y) do.. ~ . "------ 5ell or the Cel:."': (Ef/. i /97) '[ o ,~ "o~_ ~ ~ .. ~~ . _ll......._-w;"''''~"''''-',,,_,',.;,_ EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. M.S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CNTR 500 UNIV. DR. - #800 HERSHEY, PA 17033 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and aU records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SU10-353380 83756-L04 ~. ~~"''''' ~, L. .wi , '..J~;:..o'~~l:,"_J'~~ CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -vs- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DATE: 02/21/2002 DEll-311819 837 56-LOS t' -~.~. ~ ~ -~. ~ ~ ,hc,,L,. tiMllll . l _"._~"'-N~il;'" COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to .serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned ao objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of aoy reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card aod returning same to MCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Aoy questions regarding this matter, contact THE HCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ~ I >>> LOCATION LIST <<< , RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) .' " ,~;;.~:>. ,~.~ ~ ,,:, '_.'iJ!:U.--""'_,<-;"",,,,,-,,,"~ ,,,,,,,,",.1,,,,,,,,, PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT, PEASE & LIH ASSOC. JOHN M. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, M.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-177109 837 56-C02 - """ ~.di~>,,,;w.,,,_!'.',,;}'>~,,~",., COMMOr-.'\-V'EAt TH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J, THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON vs FHa :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCU'!\-fE.\.l'= '::0. nU:-':G5 FOR DISCOVERY PURSU.A..."l' TO RULE 4009.22 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG HOSPITAL (S.une Qi ?!'~Gn ar E..-::::::r, :.:' ,i:~in :'W!:-:-::.. (~l ci.ays .&he: se~'ic! ot t!'tis sub::'ft ~ft{cfti1:rt"d by t.~. e<=t.:t't ~o .,rOd1:l:Cf :ht fciic\LW~r:! ~"c~m'l"lt' aT ::':lrl.!S: MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 ., {....d.~') You m,2\' dein'e or ~~11!<i"lf c'O':';~ or the dC::-(,"J::'le~t3 01' ?:"Cc!ue'! t!-.i.-~~ ~"':I~u-: ':... t~.!'i ~t:=-:~':",l.. ~~'l~~~I!!~ w:::-, ~~! cer:iIic;lf:i :c:1pH4nc,. t~ th~ F~ m~ng r:tis request .at the .ac1d.."'!51 UsrI"J:!' abcve. You tu..... t~! r1!~: :~ se~:.c.. in .lch'U";c!. ~:-'f ~1SQIUbif cost at pnpuin! the cOi'i~ or ?rod~c~n! the t:'.in!S 5Q.l!-o~t~ If ~'OT.l ~Jj! rc ~~dtJCI the dlX\lment, or things ret!uind by this 5ubpcen.3. 'Nit.':i.~ t"'Nenry (:!J) c:!4~'S 4rtfr ::s se!'"::c!. tn!! parry so!!'\'in! :::.is s:.::r:oeni molY s~ic a c:)W't order c::mpeilln! you te ccmFly_lIWit.~ i:.. n:rs St'3?OENA WAS ISSUro ATT:-iE REQl.~-r OFr~'"'E FOLLOWING ?E::\SOS: A~C?.~.=: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .....AME: HA.RRTS1UTRG. PA 171 nR TEl.E?EO:\E: 215-246-0900 5:":1'",~\r= COl.;"!rr 1:0 ~ A TTOR.'\'E'l' FOR: DEFENDAN'l' "-- :....7"!: '-):=:z. 1" 'an )t ;)'-1 ::J r:!od-.. . ...... Seal of the Ca~ (S:i. i /97') ~~ ~"" J,' . .........._.M--1'hi;%ii";:h'",,~ EXPlANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG HOSPITAL 111 SOUTH FRONT ST HARRISBURG, PA 17101 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present, Subject: PATRICIA J, THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-353382 83 756 - LOS . J.~ -'"", ,~l it ,;;.. '-~",*",:,,' CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena, MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311820 83756-L06 ~ '.~ . _.k<_ _ -" , ~.~. ", ,--, ~ - ",", , - " ,.- .'l~ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. intends to .serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record aod serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to HCS or by contacting our local MCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ~... ~ ~ '-.1 >>> LOCATION LIST <<< RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) l. ~L <-. -~ li._,;(,>i>"c;'''''~C, PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT, PEASE & LIH ASSOC. JOHN M. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KlINKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, M.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ~ ., ''""~.ol!.4f<Md.;",:" COMMOr-.'\-V'EAtTH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Fiie :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCLTMB.l'S OR n-n:';G5 FOR DISCOVERY PURSU~_'l'TO RUl.HG09.22 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: PINNACLE HEALTH C/O POLYCLINIC MEDICAL CENTER (!"\.U"~ ~r' ~~~Gn or =-.0:=::, ~':~lo:i~ ~":-:-:O:" (~) d4YS u<:r~ s,:"\"ic! ci this sui1?cgit YfMcftWrl'd by r..". ("!:l.I~ ~Q .=,rod'Uc:~ :],I! fcjjcw~n! :oc..::ne~rs Qr ...I..gS. MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 .. 1.~d"""'1 You m~~' aelh"er or m.a.iI legible co?i~ ef the dc<'Umenrs Qf proc!uC'! t!-..L-o!=' ~~ested by this St.:l=~oe!'\L !og'!!::e:- with tnr c!l"t'ificJff == ::::pli4.nc:!. to rhe p.a."'ry c-:.~ng ~:-:;" r!st.:e~;: .~ ::":e J~c..~ li..5::a-e ;=cve. "r ~u r..:v! t::e rig::: :0 H~'<' in .onnc.. t~. "..ono.i. <O~t of propuing the <opi... or proo~<ing the thin!,! _!hI. If "01,;1 ~1.ij <<: :":'~duC'! the doc':.lments or things requit!d by this 5ubFO!::'"..a.. wi:..":i.."rwe::.ry {:Q} C:4~.S a!:e:- i~s SI!=",,":C!. t!'lr?ar:'f sr~'in! ::-':J 5':'::FOen~ m~y Inic ~ c::un order c::mpellin! you to cQm~ly wit.~ ::.. TrilS Si."5POENA WAS ISSUm AT THE REQl;~-r OFTrlE FOLLOwtSG ?'BSOS: .\" AM:: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .~.::' c ~.~3: HARRISBURG. PA 1710R Te:..E?HO~E: 215-246-0900 Si.:i'!\!.\r: C-:J1.J1tT In I: .>,TTOIt\;!'\, FOR: DEFRNDANT SOY C'.~ ...1~u ~/)i ';;'1, :JrY~;;l._ \....... ?:o:KallllloaryJC U ...iVlSIO:J L2tM. 0 P ~.Ph'A'YL'---:" _ . ~r' :Su.I oi the Cau.-: (Sff. i /q7) ~~~ - ,~, I I 1'- "',~~,<\i.,~",utc:"w" EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS AT POLYCLINIC MED. CNTR. 2601 NORTH3RDSTREE HARRISBURG" PA 17110 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-353384 83 756 - L 06 - i, I ~, """'- '.t:iuIo.~~~,-",i.;^~, CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL, As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009,22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached.to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ, Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311821 83756-L07 . ~~~ L lh- ,~ ....""'''''''''''''~''''"'-+<.....,:",'''''<-,,',' COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D" ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS 'AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of IDeations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-171109 83756-C02 -- -,. l_ , >>> LOCATION LIST <<< RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) _ -.'''~..J I,,""~ ,'. '<", 'r jf"""iIf#w, PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT. PEASE & LIH ASSOC. JOHN H. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, M.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-177109 837 56-C02 , --" I : .;:' ~__~)>.,""""t,;",,_,~; COMMOr-.'\-V'EAtTH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS FHe :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUME.'.l'S OR nn:SG5 FOR DISCO" cRY PURSU.A-'....l' TO RULE 4009..u TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP (S.J.I"~'Qi ?~~'on or E..-::::;, ~~"~:::::'I ~!~.. (~) d.;ys Ute!' 5e~dc2 at this su:,?~~ ~1f1A~ftwr'e'd by t.~. C='Ur': ~a ~r::dt.:c~ ::,e :ciic\O(I:r:! :OC:lme:"ln or ::':lr:S:S: it MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 ',"o::I~""t'5J' YOY :::~~. dt!.h"e':' or m.a..illr!ibie copies of t1" dociJl:1e:'lt' or i'~duc:! th.L"tp ~'Qest,c! =;r this 5U:?~:'\a.. tc!!~~e: with the c~r.li:C:.2't == ::o:1pii.-ncz. to '~t ?~ ~~::.g: :::i.s requur.;r the Jcid..~ list1td ~bcvf. You h..;,\'~ the rig;': ~c s~~:.c... in Jd\"U1c!. t~f :"!'uon.abie cost at preparing the copies or producing the things SClU!ht. l! ~'OlJ fail te :::-==UCl the doc~ments or things rf~uited by this su=yoen.a.. wit..~-:I rwl!~r:r' (~l c::~ys aia: :::5 se:"",':c!. tn! 'Pury sfr.in!::-..iJ s::=poen~ miy SHX J c:t:.-: order c=mpel1in! Y01.J to comply with i:.. rriIS 5:''"B?OENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQLTE::""T OF TriE FOLtOwtSG ?E~50S: SAM:: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .A.~CR!3E: HARRTSRURG. PA 1710R T~L:E?;.:OS~ 215-246-0900 5::FR:E.\f?: COl.;"'!t1' ID ~ ArrOR..''!''l' FOR: DEFF.NDANT 1: A 7E: _ );:;A1U ;'IJ...Y ~Lf ~a I BYf1::~t.TR2. ~ ~1Ift1lal'1,c~~I";O:t a~ g [2 ~/J~.r- '- Su.I or the Co~ (Sff. i /97) . ,1-, ik , ,",-~ -~- 0 , "=jB;;_ ~,j: EXPlANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP 890 POPLAR CHURCH ROAD SUITE 210 CAMP HILL, PA 17011 RE: 83756 PATRICIA 1. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUIO-353386 83756-L07 ,--- - l ~ ~i_.L. ,c;,.,.'" ~~~",~"f' CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. certifies that (1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached thereto was mailed or delivered to e~ch party at least twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311822 83756-L08 ~~ ~- ~" , .-,~ ~~=>'"'~.,,''''~''.;., COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of loeations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to IIerve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to HCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE HCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 ,~~ >>> LOCATION LIST <<< RECORDS REQUESTED MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) . , .", 'b<<i'.!ii/I ~f~i "'-~~or-d"""'" _~t,'c~".." PAGE: 1 LOCATION NAME ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MOFFITT, PEASE & LIM ASSOC. JOHN H. SULLIVAN GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP CARL J. DORKO, H.D. CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. RONALD H. MALCOH, M.D. DE02-171109 837 56-C02 - ~ .L_ ,,~ ~ ' ~ , I ,~ """,","",,,,,,<<,,,,",,,';j" COMMOr-.'\-V'EAt TH OF PENNsYLV ANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS FUe :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOaJM"E.\.l'S OR nn:':G5 FOR DISCO\lERY PURSU.~""l' TO RULE 4Q09.11 T:J: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CARL J. DORKO, M.D. (S.un,. Qi ?~~Qn Qr ==:;, ~'~t:::r'l :,.,~..!~,. (~) d.ays Ut!! se!'\'ic! af tttis sub~'ft ~fTX.cflli1j!t'd by t.". ~t.:~ ~c ?rodt::~ :l'le fciicw~r:! ':oc~me:'It' or :::U"lSs: MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 .. I.\d<!ros,' 'feu ::'l.1~' deih"eo or m~I Ieogibie copie'! or tne dC<".unenrs or proc!UC1 t.'Unp t1!'I;~ested. '=y this SU=~ot:'\.L ~CS!~:-,l!~ wtth tn, C'!!'tifiCJtf '3! :o:1pli.ancz. to the pury m.aking: t:tis reque,; J: ::-:~ ..cd..~ 1i:r:t..c .2>>,. Yau ~'"' t;,e rig:":: :0 5t'!:.t. in 1':\"U'lC!. t~f :"!.2.San~bie cost of pr~?uing the copies or producing the t:tinSS SClU!ht. !f ~'o. I.;}.o ;::-od.," the docl.lmenlS or thiniP re~l.Iind by this .1.Ibpce= w;thi.., ""enry (:!ll d.~', .::er i:s se~..ice. rne ?""y 5t:V;.'":! ::-JJ s:.::poenl1 ml1Y 5Hie... ,=un crder ,:mpelIins you to comply wit.:':. rr:H5 St'B?OENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQt.1E.='"T OFTh'"E rottOWI:SC ?ERSO~: ~..l..~E; LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQ. PO BX 932 ..!..~CF..!:S: HARRISBURG. PA 171nR TE:..E?HO~:: 215-246-0900 S:~::::: S,'-f:: ::L1U ID I-: ... TIO R. "E"!" FOR: DEFF.NDANT :.G'E; ......);::u )u ;." t ;;; 1../ :J rY) ~ , (!;*":J2.~ ~ac:at":',rC.C'S. 'Y ... tSIQl'I ~n/> d [) Wp /)/y' ~ r-----. Sul oi the C"u,-: (E:f. i /97) - .1, , ~"'~ '>. '. ~.,-~...""'. EXPIANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CARL J. DORKO, M.D. 1 LEMOYNE SQUARE SUITE 201 CAMP HILL, PA 17011 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any . examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-35338883756-L08 ,-= , .' "'"~ - '~..".~illrt.<Wi:< CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-31182383756-L09 - "" ',,~ "-" . ~ ~- I ~,<-....JpA~,'>"" COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 ( Note: see enclosed list of locations. ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local MCS office. DATE: 02/01/2002 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 .- ~. ~. " " . , ~" , ,~ " '" ~>. ., ;" ~ ~"'=<",-",,~n'4P' ' >>> LOCATION LIST <<< PAGE: 1 , . RECORDS REQUESTED LOCATION NAME MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) HOFFITT, PEASE & LIH ASSOC. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) JOHN H. SULLIVAN MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS MEDICAL , BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) KUNKEL SURGICAL GROUP MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) CARL J. DORKO, M.D. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. DE02-177109 83756-C02 ,__J" -~ '~-'<i<l~""",li'-j',-,,"-,L' , COMMOr-.'\-V'EAt TH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Fiie :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL 5UB?O~:':A 70 PRODUCE Doa.rME.\.l'5 Of{ lr.I:':G5 FOR DISCOv"ERY PURSU.A...'\l' TO RULE 4009 .,.., TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & MEDICAL ONCOLONGY ASSOC. (Sol,". of ?~~O" or ==:0:' W:::-:in ~'~:::-:"I~) d4YS U!!'! Sf~dc! at this su=?~it ~McftW!'!'d by t.~. C"::ur: ~o .'rodt.1'~ :i'le foiio.....i~! :oc~:r.el"lts or t~lr:!S: MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 it 1.'dOno., '(O~ m4~' d.elh"!r or m.ailltpbit eOFi~ or the de<-':I:"l!'~t, af producl thL'"'tp ~1:Iested:y this stJ:~ot!'la. tcg!~;".!~ w:~:-: t~~ ce~ificJtf == :oC'tpliU\c:t. to th. p.arty mUing t.his r!tjt.le:H .at :h-e ~e::..~ 1.!$~ ~~t'. 'rou ~\.! the :ig~: :0 St~i<. in ~d\"UlC!. :~f :"!.1Son4bit' ccst or pre Faring th. CQpi~ or produc:n! the t:ting:s scu!ht~ If you fLil rc ~~C:!UC! the documents or thinp required by tttis subpceru.. wi:..':.:..., t'W'enry I:!J) d~~.s Ute! its S!:,,::C!. the i'atry serving ::us s:.:=po.n.J m.JY snk a ,=un order (~mpe!1in! yau to comply wit..; =- nm St"31'OENA WAS ISSUED ATl.-iE REQl.~-r OFTn'"E FOLLOWL"iG ?E::\SO:-;: E: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. SAM' ".;::C,,!.:.:: PO BX 932 Tc:..E?EOS:: S\.:i'RE.\1:: cot.n:rr 1'0 ~ .>,TiOR.'''E'l' FOR: DEFENDANT HARRTSRTJRG. FA 1710R 215-246-0900 l! ,.,...,....-,.,~Yij :;y",or- ao~ J2. . C,U'}L :~Jr" DAT:;...... ) ~OL-<. ~ 12... ~/ ! J/ ;;),'Y>o..... . "- Sui or the Ccu.-: (:.:f. i /9";) " ,., ~, ' , '~,;'''''i"__1 . EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. 50 N. 12TH ST. LEMOYNE, PA 17043 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X.Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIAJ. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-353390 837 56-LOg ~ .-_.~~ ~." '~-""""-~"-~"'." CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena fo~ documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 02/21/2002 LAURALEE B, BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-311824 837 56-LlO .~ "'. . ,~ -_"="".'-Yl,,,,",, "go, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA & ROBERT THOMAS, ET AL. TERM, -vs- CASE NO: 01-6286 KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D" ET AL. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 [ Note: see enclosed list of locations ] TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to HCSor by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/01/Z002 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFEIlDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - THOMSON Aoy questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-177109 837 56-C02 f:J .- ,,~ " , ",",' ......~t~.&i-','I" >>> LOCATION LIST <<< PAGE: 1 , " , RECORDS REQUESTED LOCATION NAME MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) ROBERT S. NOLTE, D.O. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MOFFITT, PEASE & LIH ASSOC. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) JOHN M. SULLIVAN MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) GEORGE O. ROSENWASSER, M.D. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) PINNACLE HEALTH AT HARRISBURG MEDICAL, BILLllIJG, AND X-RAY(S) PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) KlINKEL SURGICAL GROUP MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) CARL J. DORKO, M.D. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) CENTRAL PA HEMATOLOGY & ONCOL. MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) RONALD H. MALCOM, H.D. DE02-177109 837 56-C02 <" . k.' L~ 1 '............._-~'M>&, d'OLMj,' - .. ,. COMMOr-.'\-V'EAt TH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS Flie :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOctJME.\.l'S OR nn:"G5 FOR DISCO\l~RY PURSU.A...'-l' TO RULE 4009 .,., T:,): CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. (S..:n~ Qi ?~:"SQn QC' ~"':=:;, ~'~~::i~ :'We:;.:,' r~) c.ys Uter Sf!"\'1c! oi rhis SlJ!:?~ft Yf~t(cftW:t'd ~ l:.~. C':~:-: ~o :=rcdt:c~ :::f :ciic.....:r:g :oc:.ml!:'It' or ,..I..gS. .1 MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 IA~"""'i You, ~.a~' de~.l!'1' or .m.a.illegibie copie of ~he c!,~..une:'\rs or pradycl t~ Mf'l;'Qe5tec :y this s\J!:~oe~~ !C!!:::~,:' ~it:-: the ~!!"':I::C]t: :: ::=:?!:~~:!. ~o :~~ ?.:..-::' ::~:-:g ::::, r~-:;'.:~~r ~t the ac=-~ ~"!"d ;bO'Vf. You n..".., t:1! rlg:::::o St'!~ In adn.":!. :::f :,,!,uon.aoie ,cst or prep.aring the :opi~ or ?r::C:l.ldng the ti-..in!=5 scu!-,..1t~ Ii you fail :0 ~~duc! the doc~ments or things re,!uired by this sub?Cl!:'"..a.. wit.':.i.., twe~ry (~) t!.2~'s Uter its se:",'ice. r!-1~ p~ Sl:'\':r:g :::':J s:':=F'Oen. :n.y snlc J cew"t order c~mpellin5 you to comply widt i:.. nm 5l'3?OENA WAS ISSUED ATT.-iE REQl.IC='"T OF Th~ FOtLOwr-;C ?E3.50S: .-.: "\,\lE: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 .J.,~CR!3S: HARRT[[[a(" PA 171nR T?:r..E?"O~== 215-246-0900 Sc.:PR!.\fE COt.:1tT ID t: .~.TiOR..""!'!" FOR: DEFENDANT CA~""",",--)~ 1(..6;;J/.)"f" ;;)'-1 ;)/"'Y\~ -- I C Sl!;U oi tnl! Cau.-: (?::i.ij9":') ~~~ "" ~ I", ; 1- '., '. , -~~"'-'-.""-\4"'h'j<}.i".J'" ~ .... " EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: RONALD H. MALCOM, M.D. OAKWOOD CTR RAD. ONCOLOGY 880 CENTURY DRIVE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 RE: 83756 PATRICIA J. THOMAS Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritte~ notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIAJ. THOMAS 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-353392 83756 - L 10 III --- ~".-="~ . " ~ . ~ " ~~i!'f.' CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA J. & ROBERT C, THOMSON TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, MD., ET AL As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent. to serve the subpoena. DATE: 03/05/2002 JM:S o~~e~:lf 't). 'Bal.vJt f) 8-. ~JiR, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-314210 83960-LOl iE ......., ~" ~ ~ - ~ "" -~ ~.N,Mlli~;', COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA J. & ROBERT C, THOMSON TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, MD., ET AL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 QUANTUM IMAGING & THERAPUETIC KATHLEEN SEHPELES MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by cnmp1eting the attached counsel card and returning same to HCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/13/2002 HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - 573004-00122 - 3374240102 Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE KCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-178135 83960-C02 -~ -........ .. > ,I ~~~,. ,~,'~ ,~'" ',,", ~'~"':.;:""oil'.JiJiij~t COMMOr-.'\-V'EAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA . COUNTY OF CUMBERL-'\..'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL File :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOOJME.\.lS OR rriI~GS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUA.....l' TO RULE 4009.22 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: QUANTUM IMAGING & THERAPEUTIC ASSOC. INC. (S~me o{ P~nan or :..~d::rJ Whhin rw!~,' t::::) a.ys Ute! 51:"'.';C! of this fUOl'04!n.l. you U! order'Pd by t.~. C':un to !,roduC'~ the fcBa......ing ':oc':.Imenrs ar ,;,inss: SEE ATTACHED . .. MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 1.'d4z'eo') You m~~' deii\'!,:, or m~11egible copies of the dcc:.lmenrs or "rodu(! t~ l'IPC!'Qesred by this subpoen.a. tog!!::!:' with thr c.rtifi.....: :."pH."cI. t. the pony mwng this rl<lulst .t the .dcl."'l!5S listed .bove. y.u n..\'e thl risht t. ...i<. in .duncI. :h. ,uson.bil c.st of propuinglhe c.pi....r Fr.duc:ng ,he thin!, .....51'1. lf Y'u foil te ;::,.duer the decumenlS or things r.quired by this 'ubpoe.... ";:.':::1 twenty (:!I) d.~.s wrr its '.,....ier. tnl ?"'Y sen'in! this ,",poeno m.y sHIe 0 CDUn order c.mpelling Y'u t. comply";:'; ;0_ THIS St"'3POENA WAS ISSUED ATrriE REQt.."E..==T OFrm FOLLOWING PERSOS: .-.; AM:: ADORES:: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. PO BX 932 HARRISBURG. FA 17108 :-~:..:?:.;O~:: 215-246-0900 ;:;"i-'.,.i.\i::"'::l.'A..: ~_; r: ...1l0R....n fOR: DEFENDANT 3 ".,1I11iu1&iuy/C..s. Cv" ~ 0t'J~~ {2 ,'ZfrJA-'W" r-- ~. ~ 3-5300,? DATI: ,{jLl. ';:l14j I: ~/V\.;t '- Sui or the Cour. (:.ff. i/97) . - "= " ........... "= >. - I, ",' j- '-,J -,~-~ -~_. ~ J _UI,,,,,,~-~ EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: QUANTUM IMAGING & THERAPUETIC ASSOCIATES,INC. 3508 TRINDLE ROAD CAMP HILL, PA 17011 RE: 83960 PATRICIA J. THOMSON Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X- Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMSON 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-355486 83 9 6 0 - L 0 1 _~O" - J,,~. ,,~ - """""'-""-"~Il:W_~O!jN,,', CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA J. & ROBERT C. THOMSON TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, MD" ET AL As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009,22 MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. 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 is sought to be served, (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate, (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. MCS on behalf of DATE: 03/05/2002 LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT DEll-314211 83960-L02 ,.,. ~~ - ....~- ,~~. ~~'-'O:;0C COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PATRICIA J. & ROBERT C. THOMSON TERM, -VS- CASE NO: 01-6286 CIVIL KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, MD" ET AL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 QUANTUM IMAGING & THERAPUETIC KATHLEEN SEMPELES MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S) TO: NIJOLE C. OLSON, ESQ. MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to HCS or by contacting our local HCS office. DATE: 02/13/2002 HCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BARER, ESQ. Attorney for DEFENDANT CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. MICHAEL BOND - 573004-00122 - 3374240102 Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET #800 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-178135 83960-C02 [~ ~ COMMQNWEALIH OF PENNSYLV ANIA . COUNTYOFCUMBERt.A.'I'D PATRICIA J. THOMSON & ROBERT C. THOMSON VS KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL File :-;0. 01-6286 CIVIL . . ~UBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOct.TME'--rS OR-nrL'iGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUA.'-rTO RUtE4009.12 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: KATHLEEN L. SEMPELES, M.n. TO: \S.amil ai PInon or =".) ~.i:hin r"lW'::O::" f~) li~y, after str~..ill:. of this SU.=9oen.a. you 1,. ordert'd by th. C'OUt! to prodvc. rh, roilawin! .:ocym,nfS or 'hin!s: SEE ATTACHED . . " MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 I,H4no.. You "'~y ..ih'" or ",~ll'pbl. ,opits of the d~melln or produ" tl'Uftp ~lItSt.d by Ih.is .""potn.. 'O!""" wi'h ,no ,orTifiult a: :olllpli...".. to Ih. pvty Il'Iwng this ,"'"". ~t Ih. ~de:.s listed a~.. 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THOMSON Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any examination, consultation, care or treatment. Dates Requested: up to and including the present. Subject: PATRICIA J. THOMSON 701 SOMERSET DRIVE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Social Security #: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06-14-1945 SUlO-355488 83 9 6 0 -L 0 2 ~; i~~ .' ;;.:;l-.~;'~,_',>,__ ~~Uliffii,;:~MW.~l!;\'i.~.J;,iJp,:,))i~;'';:;> ;'__;"-" ",~;o;;, ,,':-_'Niidri6f~!I~f~ --;&JLOO"~IfLl#,~i\!:~~F$1li;l"~,,,~,I!;<;J\lmi!\il~ginl ~~ - "t~\..< :,,~"~'hl~, .L,lJL~Ji,1~j~Ll!il\i,,), .J...M.',J",."A,..,Ldl!l...I,UUIL ~Il J-~",,~.x~,-'" <:\\- >>, '_N~_ "-",,,".'.' , ~u ",.,",;_e>~,= ~_ "T2cr: nln'] ~!~~ r':::\~j :t;:,-, ~~~ :2: '''''; .< o ," :~ a f"..,j :K. ~ ~o o .." ?J '::~i8 -0 _..!!.. ~.;~~ ~~?, ~~~~ ~ 5 -< :J1 ~ . ,,; -i~'W'''''''',";",; , LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office BOx 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P,C. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband c/o Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed NEW MATTER within twenty (20) days of service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Sf1-/b2.- By:~,~~1tL U LEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE PA. Attorney I.D. No. 58874 Attorneys for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. Date: P. O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 ~~ -,~ , I" L.,l '-- >---'~~ll,Rl-'ilJ._.,_ ~ . , LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court 1.0. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND NOW, come Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C" by and through their counsel, Margolis Edelstein, and answer Plaintiffs' Complaint and aver the following in support thereof: 1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments set forth in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial. 2-3. Admitted. 4. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the oncology staff and nursing personnel who provided oncology treatment to Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, at the offices ~ - '.,~ ". '-__u , ' 1 jl'l:':-_: . T of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., were agents and employees. It is specifically denied that the "radiology staff" and "other ancillary medical personnel" who are referenced in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint were the agents, servants and/or employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 5. Admitted. 6-8. Denied. The corresponding paragraphs of Plaintiffs' Complaint are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e), By way of further answer, the medical records, being in writing, speak for themselves. By way of further answer, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson's tumor was pathologically Stage II, not Stage 1. 9. Denied. The corresponding averment of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a medical conclusion and as such, it is denied both specifically and generally in accordance with Pa,R.C.P. 1029(e). 10. Denied. It is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka imDroDerlv advised Plaintiff, patricia Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy. To the contrary, the choice of Adriamycin therapy was appropriate and the proper treatment for Plaintiff, patricia Thomson's condition. 11-16. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint set forth a medical conclusion and as such, is denied both specifically and generally in accordance with Pa.R.C,P. - 2 - ~' "~"'. ~ ' 1029 (e) . 17. Denied. It is specifically denied that it was contraindicated to treat Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, with Adriamycin without first obtaining a diagnostic MUGA scan. To the contrary, no such contraindication existed. 18-21. Denied. The corresponding paragraphs are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 22. Denied. It is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka exposed Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, to an increased risk of permanent and irreversible cardiac damage. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Dr. Peroutka complied with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances, 23. Denied. It is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka improperly authorized the injection of Adriamycin. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, the administration of Adriamycin was totally appropriate under the circumstances. 24. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Dr. Peroutka was responsible for management and care of Plaintiff, patricia Thomson's oncology needs. To the extent that the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint implies that a MUGA scan was required prior to administration of Adriamycin, the same is accordingly denied. 25. Admitted. 26. Admitted. By way of further answer, further workup was - 3 - , , ~'iit>" L ordered in January, 2001. 27. Admitted. 28. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Dr. Peroutka's examination revealed tachycardia, To the extent this was later confirmed to be atrial tachycardia, after reasonable investigation, Dr. Peroutka is without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of this averment, and, therefore, denies the same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial. 29-31. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment set forth in the corresponding averment of Plaintiffs' Complaint, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial, 32. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Dr. Patel evaluated Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, during a hospital admission. As to the remainder of the allegations set forth in the corresponding paragraph, it is specifically denied that Dr. Patel's consult note indicates that it was "likely she experienced Adriamycin-induced cardiac damage." 33-36. Denied, After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment set forth in the - 4 - t: -~",-,-"., ,. corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial. 37. Denied. The corresponding paragraph is a medical conclusion to which no response is required, and, as such, is denied both specifically and generally in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e), 38-39. Denied. The corresponding paragraph sets forth a medical conclusion to which no response is required, and, as such, is denied both specifically and generally in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). As to the future complications and treatment that will be required, after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of these averments, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial. 40-49. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint set forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Answering Defendants were negligent, To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Answering Defendants provided care and treatment to Plaintiffs which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. As to the remainder - 5 - n , - ~ ,_J~ :~"'~~~" '- of the allegations contained in the corresponding paragraphs of Plaintiffs' Complaint, after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information to verify the accuracy or inaccuracy, and the same are accordingly denied. COUNT I - INFORMED CONSENT/BATTERY PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. 50. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. 51. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka is liable to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, for battery. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, was provided with full informed consent, including the risks, alternatives and complications, which a reasonably prudent person would require under the circumstances, 52. Denied, After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averment set forth in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of - 6 - q~ ., . L: ~ .~ f ,~t. _ , '. trial. 53. Denied in accordance with Pa,R.C.P. l029(e). The foregoing answers to paragraphs 27 through 49 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length, WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. 54. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. 55. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required, 1 By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka is liable to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, or that she was careless or negligent. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Dr, Peroutka provided care and treatment to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. It is further specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka was negligent in: 1 This paragraph has been revised by Court Order attached hereto as "A.1f Exhibit - 7 - ,-.-, 'C"'iii'd~~~jh;i a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; e) failing to assess Mrs, Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; f) failing to advise Mrs. Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fraction wit a MUGA scan, increased her risk for severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; h) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs, Thomson's subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; - 8 - ~~~ - ~. .-., ~'.- .-'. I.'" 1) failing to follow-up with the oncology staff regarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs. Thomas was too young and healthy to require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can result in a permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) causing permanent, severe and irreversible damage to Mrs, Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs. Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluation before, during and after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; and t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy. 56. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be - 9 - .., -~~t:' "'''l . -,- , '-0 ",' :J.~_""""',- denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Dr. Peroutka was negligent. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Dr. Peroutka provided care and treatment to Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. By way of further answer, the answers to paragraphs 27-49 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE PATRICIA THOMSON V. ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. 57. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. 58. Admitted. 59. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the oncology staff and ancillary medical personnel who provided oncology treatment to Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, were agents, servants and/or employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P,C. As to the remaining personnel noted, specifically the "radiology staff" and other "ancillary medical personnel" referenced in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' - 10 - ]gi -"J ~- Complaint, it is specifically denied that such individuals were the agents, servants and/or employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 60. Denied. The corresponding paragraph sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required.2 It is further specifically denied that the agents or servants of Andrews & Patel Associates, P,C., is liable or was negligent. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, the employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C" provided care and treatment to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. It is further specifically denied that employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., were negligent in: a) improperly advising Mrs. Thomson that she was a good candidate for Adriamycin therapy; b) ordering a contraindicated treatment for Mrs. Thomson; c) failing to recognize that Mrs. Thomson was not a candidate for Adriamycin therapy; d) failing to order and obtain a MUGA scan prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; 2 This paragraph has been revised by Court Order attached hereto as "A.II Exhibit - 11 - ...,.;~i1I;,iii$.'" ~l - '" ' . ';'~ '0--' ," " A-"oiJiJJf::~~' e) failing to assess Mrs. Thomson's cardiac status for subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating Adriamycin therapy; f) failing to advise Mrs, Thomson that treatment with Adriamycin, absent the performance of a baseline ejection fraction with a MUGA scan, increased her risk for severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; g) failing to minimize the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; h) failing to obtain a proper medical history; i) failing to properly treat Mrs. Thomson; j) failing to properly assess and evaluate Mrs. Thomson; k) failing to recognize and diagnose Mrs. Thomson's subclinical cardiomyopathy prior to initiating the Adriamycin therapy; 1) failing to follow-up with the oncology staff regarding the performance of a pre-chemotherapy MUGA scan prior to initiating Mrs. Thomson's Adriamycin therapy; m) improperly assuming that Mrs, Thomson was too young and health to require a MUGA scan prior to the administration of Adriamycin; n) failing to understand that even small doses of Adriamycin in a patient with subclinical cardiomyopathy can - 12 - t!i , ~ ~ ~I"'" ,-~~;-~ result in permanent, severe and irreversible cardiac damage; 0) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible cardiac damage; p) causing permanent, severe and irreversible damage to Mrs. Thomson's heart; q) failing to evaluate Mrs, Thomson's ability to withstand the cardiotoxic effects of Adriamycin; r) failing to order or obtain cardiac assessments and evaluation before, during and after the Adriamycin therapy; s) failing to order or obtain serial MUGA scans during the Adriamycin therapy; t) increasing the risk of severe, permanent and irreversible vital organ damage from Adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy; u) inappropriately holding itself out to the public as having all the necessary facilities, equipment and trained personnel and services to care for Mrs. Thomson; v) failing to properly train, instruct and notify staff that every patient treated with Adriamycin must undergo a MUGA scan prior to treatment; w) inappropriately representing that it was able to provide safe and appropriate care and services to Mrs. Thomson; and x) inappropriately representing that Mrs. Thomson was - 13 - (~ ~ .~" . -- -; ~~ ,.ru"'~,___~" not in danger due to lack of trained staff, facilities, equipment and services. 61-62. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint set forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., were negligent. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, the agents/employees of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., acted appropriately and in accordance with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. 63. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, the employees and servants of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., provided care and treatment to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. By way of further answer, the answers to paragraphs 27-49 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs. - 14 - -~ , '.~. - " '.' ....~kIi~!'"f'" CLAIM I - NEGLIGENCE ROBERT C. THOMSON V. KATHRYN C. PEROUTKA, M.D. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. 64. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. 65. Denied. The corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint sets forth a conclusion of law which is deemed to be denied by operation of law, and accordingly, no response is required. It is further specifically denied that the servants/agents of Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., or Dr. Peroutka were negligent. To the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Answering Defendants provided care and treatment to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson, which was commensurate with the standard of care applicable under like circumstances. As to the claims for damages set forth in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint, after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of these allegations, and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs. - 15 - "'1 l- _"''''''_'''''l. NEW MATTER 66. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth fully at length. 67. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state any claim upon which relief can be granted as against Answering Defendants. 68. To the extent currently applicable, or to the extent that it can later become applicable, Answering Defendants plead the statute of limitations to preserve this affirmative defense for the record. 69. At all times and for all purposes material to the events set out in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Answering Defendants acted appropriately in providing oncological care and treatment to Plaintiff, patricia Thomson. Said treatment was commensurate with a standard applicable under like circumstances. 70. At all times and for all purposes material to the events described in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Answering Defendants followed the teachings, practices and precepts of a respected school of thought followed by a considerable number of practicing medical oncologists and, accordingly, the professional conduct was fully commensurate with an applicable standard of care. 71. To the extent that discovery or the evidence at trial may establish that the Plaintiffs were negligent and that such negligence caused or contributed to cause the injuries and damages of which Plaintiffs complain, Answering Defendants - 16 - 'I"" .~ , >_1- ",. . ~,." ,~ ~ '. '.~ "~l.\i'".:;;;iJ-, expressly reserve the right to assert the affirmative defense of contributory/comparative negligence and/or assumption of risk. 72. To the extent that Plaintiffs sustained any injury or damage as alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint, which is specifically denied, Answering Defendants aver that any such injury or damage was the result of the acts or omissions of third parties for whom Answering Defendants are in no way liable, 73. To the extent that Plaintiffs sustained any injury or damage as claimed in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Answering Defendants in no way negligently or otherwise caused or contributed to cause any such injury or damage. 74. Plaintiffs' allegations of negligence as against Answering Defendants are without reasonable basis in fact or medicine and may constitute an abuse of civil process. 75. Answering Defendants hereby assert and incorporate by reference any and all defenses which may be available to them under the Pennsylvania Health Care Services Malpractice Act, 40 P.S. ~1301.101, et sea. 76, The injuries and damages claimed by Plaintiffs are the natural and progressive result of the Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson's medical condition, and not the result of any negligence by Answering Defendants. 77. Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, was provided with full informed consent prior to the administration of chemotherapy in - 17 - ".~ ~" , "_" , " b'''"'''''-''''-'-l'-U~:.I accordance with 40 P.S. sI301.811-A, et seg, Respectfully submitted, MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: 5/2-101/ By:Jr-PL, U LEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE PA. Attorney I.D. No. 58874 Attorneys for Defendants, KATHRYN A, PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. P. 0, Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 (717) 975-8114 - 18 - A"'i >~ -- .~,-,.~ ~_....... ~~~,~~~~-..w.;.. Exhibit A .~ fI..L.:'- " "" ~^ ~',-~~. ~1IlJ~"'I!~'l."d'~;;bi~;" :.;: - ,I -.t;.- k. . _ ~ "~~""'~;:-~\'_' . . oJ 7.300.r/- cO /;(3 PATRICIA J. THOMSON: and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants NO. 01-6286 CIVIL TERM IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS BEFORE HOFFER. P.L and OLER. J. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 14th day of February, 2002, upon consideration of Defendants' preliminary objections to Plaintiffs' complaint in the form of a motion to strike or for a more specific pleading, and following oral argument at which counsel agreed that objections to paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550, 60h and 600 may be resolved by construing of the allegations as if they were modified by the phrase "in the manner described herein," it is ordered as follows: 1. Paragraphs 55h, 55i, 55j, 550 and 60h and 600 of Plaintiffs' complaint shall be construed as modified by the phrase "in the manner described herein"; 2. Defendants' preliminary objections as they relate to paragraphs 61 and 62 of Plaintiffs' complaint are denied. BY THE COURT, " ,-" "'--, ~ "'""""'",;;':;1Jj-- Nijole C. Olson, Esq. 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 303 Harrisburg, P A 17110 Attorney for Plaintiffs ~au alee B. Baker, Esq. S un J. Mumford, Esq. .0. Box 932 I. . Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 Attorneys for Defendants :rc ~ . i: .'-' "..;, "" <-,'"< ...L-":-liiI~l;' , VERIFICATION I, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M,D., have read the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C. which has been drafted by my counsel. The factual statements contained therein are known by me and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, which provides that, if I knowingly make false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Date: l' ~I J()J- ~.~~ KATHR A. PE~OUTKA, M.D. A~~ .>.~, . , . .' '~ 'w "c',_,'C ,,"_ '~"-~~-:1iI~,-. . VERIFICATION I, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., as an Officer of ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., have read the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D" AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., which has been drafted by my counsel. The factual statements contained therein are known by me and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, which provides that, if I knowingly make false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Date: 4.;) JIJ ;;.. . ~~~.~ :, , , .- ~ . ~~ . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P,C., TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT, on all counsel of record via facsimile on the",(',,{'..,..,..,{day of ~ ' 2002, and addressed as follows: VIA FAX - (717) 541-9206 Nijole C. Olson, Esquire Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP 2040 Linglestown Road - Suite 303 Harrisburg, PA 17110 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ./ 7 - - E. Nelson, " ~ ~ ,,~ ~"""'~,-'I'l ~ " ;Jilk-;.;: , 0;, ~':Jll 'l'liM~~fii~,.~w,ik",*@;t'I""~"".~'f('"'''"'''-'''''''''~'''';'-~'"i::;',~"'_"h!'~ID~t~~i!i._~'ji[l'ilJII:_'!irolllrmro\l1l:~~~Il1li!ll~~litli;r~il;;,' iJir:ililMm'lil b\'~;,:N;"'M:M "H:~",_""_~"~,;",,,_,~~,, ,.r,.l. ,lJJ_~C;e". c t lID,LJJI..-"... t",_C, ,x~ _ '"~ ',-","'~, ~ ~^ ,~, ...., ...'.~ ;rF,~r C,:- 1."- -', ,v h." ." .~ .-- ~ p C) :-'-' I... :~....) C,', " (i) 6~/ Bft " .........'E~ . '. ~ A ("-} ~''-I ':-'1 -,-, . , ;::-'/ ,~ ~~'J ~< IlIJit ^ f2!1l~,'~ PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 01-6286 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Patricia J. and Robert C. Thomson, by and through their attorneys, Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP, and hereby enter the following reply to the New Matter of Defendants to Plaintiffs' Complaint: 66. No response is necessary. By way of further response, the facts set forth in paragraphs I thrqugh 49 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 67. Denied. Plaintiffs' Complaint states cognizable causes of action against Answering Defendants. 68. Demed, Plaintiffs' Complaint was timely filed. 69. Demed. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Answering Defendants. It is specifically denied that Answering Defendants' management and care of Plaintiff was commensurate with a standard applicable under like circumstances. It is further denied that Answering Defendants are without liability in this matter. 70. It is specifically denied that Defendants elected a treatment modality which was L '.-" -'--"-- I" ' _ -~ i ~- ~...d_."""";;-_ recognized as proper under the circumstances. It is specifically denied that it is appropriate to treat a patient with Adriamycin chemotherapy without first obtaining a cardiac work-up, including a baseline MUGA Scan. 71. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs were contributorily negligent, comparatively negligent and/or assumed the risk of Defendants , negligence. 72. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were caused by the acts or omissions of third parties for whom Answering Defendant had no controL Any and all allegations that the Answering Defendants are without liability in this matter are specifically denied. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were the direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence. It is specifically denied that the Answering Defendants are without liability in this matter. 73. It is specifically denied that Answering Defendants are without liability in this matter. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were the direct and proximate result ofthe negligence of Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. 74. Denied. Plaintiffs' Complaint states cognizable causes of action against Answering Defendants. 75. Denied. The Health Care Services Malpractice Act was declared unconstitutional in nearly all respects years ago. It contains no constitutional limitations on liability or damages applicable to this case. Furthermore, the Answering Defendants were negligent, their negligence caused injuries and damages to Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs should be compensated. 76. Denied. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Answering Defendants. It is specifically denied that the Answering Defendants are without liability in this matter. 2 ,l -.'-,., " "";_i"/.,,,,,jH__'~ ''''':-_ij~~i 77. It is specifically denied that Answering Defendants provided Plaintiff, Patricia Thomson, with full and complete information upon which she could make an informed decision regarding her treatment and care. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Patricia J. and Robert C. Thomson respectfully request that the New Matter of Defendants be dismissed, and that judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiffs. Respectfully submitted, A VITSKY, OLSON & WISNESKI LLP . ..--) s Date: May 24, 2002 3 T" . - 0 ~ L_~" "';'-",)'-'0 --, ~ '._ ~",,- '-",,-.W:;_,',C - :-'~'---';:~:, AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ss COUNTY OF DAUPHIN I, Nijole C. Olson, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that I am counsel for Plaintiffs and that I am authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of said Plaintiffs, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief or, are true and correct based on the information obtained from the Plaintiffs. Sworn to and subscribed before me this at/lh day of JV\tk{ ,2002. ~aiv c ~ Notary Public My Commission expires: NOTA lOtS t STAUfFEIl NOTARY PUBLIC CITY OF HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 28 2005 '~ -' ,'. ,-.1 ~, ,. - :...".,"'~ ',-", - - ,;-,..- - . , ',' ,"..j' ",,-,,',,,; '~':, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee of the law firm ofNavitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS was served upon the following person by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid on May 24, 2002, as follows: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 Counsel for Defendants ~(~~. ~ Lois E. Stauffer " J"M!:.IJi!.J, III !K\M~~~~~ilJj.."1i:W.Mi?iii_*";~,:jlhlli;!\l;>-;li\~,,,~~,!~~,,,,"G~" lJ[ I I UII.,UIIIIIUL"."" .. Hi~~" T~'~~"'ti:iC~"iilld[] ""' ". n c.: ;~:~ ~it; (,1) ~~ i~~ .::~ ~, - - g, -.;: r'\) 0'.; :n J::- ,-' i~' =< &~ PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs v. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., Defendants "' -',',-,,' <" , ,":'''' ,,>;, ~i,_, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-6286 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter. NA VITSKY, OLSON & WISNESKI LLP Nijole C. lson, J.D. No. 55287 2040 Linglestown oad, Suite 303 Harrisburg, P A 1711 0 (717)541-9205 Counsel for Plaintiffs Please enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter. Date: November 7, 2002 /(J ( ,,;J h L~/)~ Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, J.D. No. 47252 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, P A 1711 0 (717) 236-6012 Counsel for Plaintiffs , " -. "-rr . -~- ' " ~, <'. .~ '-'- ,,,i&--_ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee ofthe law fIrm ofNavitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE was served upon the following persons by fIrst-class United States mail, postage prepaid on November 7, 2002, as follows: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN P.O. Box 932 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0932 Counsel for Defendants Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3l15-A North Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 i!if).i~, <Z . ~~SV1 Lois E. Stauffer r i:~~:l '0" UID'n~' ~~_~.,jj\~WL"*',W'-~,~~'~;jjJ~dk-",,j""MiFl~ft"""l&.:M~&lr$~r~-'" "^ , ~~~t;<,_--; ';TM_J"~,;.~~LJ ,..._,; D~ _ Ll1,~L~_ :",,~~1~^tk(-LJUK.",," -t ,ULJJ) .,-1 '''-~ .- -<" ~~ i'1-~lf-U liro_'~......w r v.....'. ,-~ iI!&!i6_~ (") ~~ ili X~ "",--..... -;-'''C' C)' r:r- ;~:\--" ~~.~; i=~ '3 . , - -- !ill; i:~) I" '. ^' "'"," ~ :'1 ...,l?_'~ ~~ -< f'';' ~ -4 ~~~~ ., ., ,J., J ~,i , . , .. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, via telecopier and via first-class postage prepaid, on the 13" day of February, 2004, and addressed as follows: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Sh'eet Lemoyne, P A 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN By: . ~" , -,-~ _r~ ~~ >- ~~ -,- -,' ~'- ;, .-' ~-~,' .-~:"""-' r":--":;.< ( LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court J.D. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: Ibaker@margoIisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATIlRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c. PATRICIAJ. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. : NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c., Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE PREREOUISITE 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, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c., certify 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 (20) days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be served; (2) a copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed Subpoena, is attached to this Certificate; (3) Counsel for the parties has waived the notice requirement; and (4) the Subpoena which will be served is identical to the Subpoena which is attached to the Notice of Intent to serve the Subpoena. Margolis Edelstein Date: February 20, 2004 . Laurale B. Baker, Esquire y J.D. #58874 Counsel for Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c. ~- . ~ , . .ll&i.<h ~,,'-, )ti:..,;;~'1"',': r LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Post Office Box 932 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0932 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975-8124 E-Mail: lbaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c. PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. : NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c., Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c., intend to serve a Subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this Notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the Subpoena. If no objection is made the Subpoena may be served. Margolis Edelstein Date: February 13, 2004 ~(1J~i v1 ~W Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire Attorney LD. #58874 Counsel for Defendants Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D. and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.c. ""'''''''''''''~'''''''''''i'~ -"~ ,,' '_~' ~. '~ -~ " , , ~1" "iii -'" <1>>.[- , PATRlCIAJ. THOMSON and ROBERT e. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.e., Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS TO: Records Custodian OakWood Center 880 Century Drive Mechanicsburg, P A 17055 Within twenty (20) days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the following documents or things: any an all technical records, including all simulation and portal records, as well as notes, reports, studies, films, bills, orders, incominwoutgoing correspondence, documents from other healthcare providers, labs, authorizations,consultations, summaries, sheets, lists, consents, etc. pertaining to Patricia J. Thomson, DOB: 6/14/45, SSN: 162-36-9310, 701 Somerset Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 at the offices of Margolis Edelstein, 3510 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011. 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: Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire Attorney 1.0. No. 58874 Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 (717) 975-8114 . Attorney for Defendants BY THE COURT: Date: (Prothonotary) (Seal of the Court) ..'-~ ./ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, via telecopier and via first-class postage prepaid, on the 20th day of February, 2004, and addressed as follows: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN By: ~ O. (B ~ Vicki A. Bolinger, RP ~ ~~.' fi ,;iJW'-iW~~'~i!R'irn'i~.li~:,wi'i!',ilB""'~'(~~;'la,l~illi'jJj~;l_'fi!f.i'~l:r.*i!l4Mti~ 41'I";:,,,,,;t8-,J ,I, o<'~ ~j\ ._ ~JJ,_"t ,~~.~,_:,~J~,ft,y ,::. hlL>>,-:-UJ,,; ~r",,. J"~', ",,:J ..' ,,,,,~~ "",, <~_~ ~ oil ~ .. lIili Ii -sJiJ..dJ ~ , " ~. "- - , ... '"' " 0 """ co 0 C => '" :5::. -"" .." ..... -0 "-,, 1 :r: ITI ,-' rr1 :IJ OJ n" r- N -0 en C!:: :XJ 0 ../ W 0 6 "~-:. :::,:! -ri , .' -n ('j "Tl d~. " ..,;:.,. c:-'S ~J..,;:. C) rn , N ~...j :.;;::: -,.,; -;I ~ -, CJ1 -< ~~ ~~ " . ~~ , ".-~m", .. RECEIVED MAY 26 20(llj IlfiI :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CML ACTION - LAW PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ORDER 1t - AND NOW, on this/_ day of V IA I\t E... , 2005, upon consideration of the Petition for Status Conference filed by Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that a Status Conference is scheduled for the.:l~ _V IANG. , 2005, at 9: DO ~p.m. in Courtroom No.5. T. ~ ,.... '. - OIl 1lIJJII!!ll:! _ ,~'" '.'. .". ,~~ - - ~.~ -~-'- << ,Ii! ,~.:1\L~ ..".,;;;J., ,. - - ".- -'-< ')",," ,,' -1' -<' '''''j' h ~' "'," -.', "-,~ " J J1 (~r -1"1 '---lr'i"-"~"-' _ _ r. _ )!j>>llJ'Tl'itr"",'~~'-"'%!" ....1 n;'l h F\LE1TOfFICE QF 1HE PHOlHON01Ni'f 2un5 JUI1-3 11,1'\ 10: 42 CUM2EHU\\',;\J COu~N PE~iNS'{LVANIA /{f "'&';1~~lM0'I;"'f.!11~'''W'" , 'h.!ff,'W'''f!1''rMl'r-l i'AG!ffil~",!&tL\\~ = ~ "-'r,]"JF""iil":L"I;~,,-"'Oi:'\ _ ;:"'-'-'1'-, ~ \ '~.li~ 'd ~ f'l , ""'.f- ~ \:J , cJ' ;~ j to~ l~j , ~,- ". ~ - "~ ~-=',.' ,~~,--,-~"'- - ~-'ftlilimi:Q!i-:' l LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQillRE Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 58874 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Fax: [717] 975.8124 E-Mail: Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendants: KATIlRYN A. PEROUTKA. M.D.. and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES. P.C. PATRICIAJ. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PETITION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE OF DEFENDANTS, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA. M.D.. AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES. P.C. AND NOW, come Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. (collectively referred to as "Petitioning Defendants"), by and through their counsel, Margolis Edelstein, and petition this Honorable Court to schedule a status conference, and aver the following in support thereof: 1. This medical professional liability action was initiated by Plaintiffs by way of a Complaint served on or about November 15, 2001. 2. In their Complaint, Plaintiffs contend Petitioning Defendants were negligent in failing to perform certain testing prior to the administration of chemotherapy. 3. On or about May 23, 2002, Petitioning Defendants filed an Answer With New Matter denying any and all allegations of medical negligence. 4. The depositions of the Petitioning Defendant, Kathryn Peroutka, M.D., took place on November 20, 2003; and the deposition of Plaintiff, Patricia J. Thomson, took place on May 13, 2004. For several months, the Defense has been attempting to schedule the remaining discovery depositions to no avail. i. - ~~. - .~~ :i, .,.- , '_.-p ",~',,~. ,"-. " v.f1il1.iliah~" . \ , WHEREFORE, Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrew & Patel Associates, P.C., respectfully request that this Honorable Court schedule a Status Conference in order to establish discovery deadlines as well as a time suitable for all counsel for trial. Respectfully submitted, MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: ~\106 By:~P6L EE B. BAKER, ESQUIRE PA. Attorney J.D. No. 58874 Attorney for Defendants, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.c. 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 975-8114 - 2 - -~~ . ,-", '_.. . ,,,- -,---,-", -, ,- ','"'' --, .'^ -~ ~~~;;;, j, i . \ or CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PETITION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE OF DEFENDANTS, KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., AND ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C., on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United State~ mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first- I class postage prepaid, on the.17"~y of ~ ' 2005, and addressed as follows: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN .- !r;: Ja0_Hi~~@~~.mIoM~~~~.wmlilIk.""",mL;",,,'~,,<kii'~""'-4tiM:>!:~,*,--j;'l'If<iakt$,~ll;,t,ilMI~'l ~~ CJ?; x _~f:i:h,~:r~~-,_-,~,r,:t,_,~t~,~;!:~llP@L,;",~J~ I;!H ,'" ;;'-'-5':",,,,:, J':[-/ ,~.,l ~;,J):~~I~ ~l,..Jt,:r>, ~_,~_1"_ ___~''"v_<' ,.",,, _,_ _, ~" j~2~lli\ " ,~ .~ ... . '/ ... ~ ~ ~ V\ ~ ~ ~ ~. ;: .t '<; ~ ;.U ~ 1..1\ s-,. '" -, ~ " '"'"=-T-.' .:::l , .., ~ '-" -.: Q. 'l::::.. .:t:T p. ~ ,~, - ~, .-' "" ~ -.-,,~" -"" ,-.,- -" ,','. - '<----L."'!iiih:, , '" (; RECEIVED JUL 01 2005 rlJ1 '. f., \ PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ORDER AND NOW, this {~ day Of>> ' 2005, upon consideration of the Stipulation of Counsel for all parties for the Case Scheduling Order, IT IS ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the following deadlines will be followed: 1) Discovery shall be completed on or before September 30, 2005; 2) Plaintiffs' expert reports shall be forthcoming on or before November 30, 2005; 3) Defense expert reports shall be forthcoming, and all dispositive motions shall be filed on or before January 30, 2006; 4) Counsel shall confer with each other in an effort to accomplish the listing of this case for trial duri T. trial term. Distribution List: Catherine Mahady~Smith, Esquire, 311S.A North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 \ ~ ~ David J, Foster, Esquire, Costopoulous, Fost2r & Fields, 831 Market Street, ~emoyne, PA 17b43-02~ - 1- 0' ...OJ Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire, Margolis Edelstein, 3510 Trindle Road, Camp HIll, PA 17011 / ~ ~ :r- I " " , , ,6 ... ~ "",~ .,- -~ ~ ~. .~ .~-, ,~" .<. "," '~'rr1l'-''] [' J'- TITi-~~ ro""i!~~i W'~'~'-r"TTf" 1r-'-1-t';;"- ''Y''''--;''''ll'' ~~=M~ ",.I _ !'ffl~1'~~;ll_"(~", __ _'"_~_,_~, IJJ11il~-JfJ)1>~1~~""";a'1'_ft'-~"~IT'!,,'li,,",:""~\1'C!'''i'(-i~-':f:<rr~>':M*"'~?'~~;;!~{~~Jf~'1ill'il;;J!~1If:[i RLED-OfFICE OF THE PROTHONOTAHY Z005 JUt. -5 PH t1: 22 C'ul'I.;'<: '.,' 'fIU"'N 111'.,-,'-..,,; ,.J I,~".,". l\j I I PE}~NSYLV;\N!j~, '" ' =, ,- ~"- , .. . "_",,",___~,^J~._ " '"-., , ~ C--kW~~;>:j " , ~ . .~ PATRICIAJ. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION FOR CASE SCHEDULING ORDER AND NOW, TO WIT this day of __ , 2005, came the parties to the above-captioned matter: Patricia J. Thomson And Robert C. Thomson, by and through their attorneys, Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire, and David J. Foster, Esquire, Costopoulous, Foster & Fields; and Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., by and through their counsel, Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire, Margolis Edelstein and stipulate as follows: 1. The parties hereto, by and on behalf of their respective clients, hereby agree and stipulate the deadlines for this action shall be as follows: 1) Discovery shall be completed on or before September 30, 2005; 2) Plaintiffs' expert reports shall be forthcoming on or before November 30, 2005; 3) Defense expert reports shall be forthcoming, and all dispositive motions shall be filed on or before January 30, 2006; 4) Counsel shall r:onfer with each other in an effort to accomplish the listing of this case for trial elm-ing or after the March, 2006 trial term. 2. Counsel hereby acknowledges that they have reviewed the contents of this , ---', "", "', _..,~, 0 "~ > '" _'-'_ --" ~', '"--~~~ .. -','" , Stipulation with their respective clients and are authorized by their clients to enter into this agreement thereby effectuating same. WHEREFORE, the parties hereto pray this Honorable Court to enter an Order in the form attached, thereby setting forth deadlines for the instant action. Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE M. IvlAHADY-SMITH D'''1AJ- d't ?I!I!S' By: Catherine M. Mahady- David J. Foster, Esquir , Costopoulous, Foster & Fields Counsel for Plaintiffs MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: ~......u 1-3 :2 tJ(G ~= , By: (6 ur ee B. Baker, Esquire M~!!olis Fdelstein Counsel for Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C. - 2 - ,.=- ~ ,_ ,_ ,I,", ,--,~" , "'\.' -'.'"-'"~~-"i;'< << CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing STIPULATION FOR CASE SCHEDULING ORDER on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the~~ay 09" , ...~ ,2005, and addressed as follows: / Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN -- j ~lJ@~~d~li&~~itOlit~!f!I~1I!~llio\,;li(:J",.,-~;:"ji~j;.;,i;::{,q~'-'Iw,;lil\:';;),~J;W.>1'''~,"1,"''~!im-1i'~~' ~tI,')l'/!!~~:krL-(~,_~_~t~..t'(~ll ~~~,K,_ld,,,~~; ,,&, ~... ,)r, ,:!iJ,~),L'!;;"J'" _".L" '-'J.,r..:- ~ L;, " ." , --~. ." _iIllLwuiill:l-M ,0;t ~ ,~ -" .. itIIliF - . C) ....., = ~ c = .~ '"" ~~ ~lp" <- -I nlr~-: c:: :r..." :Z:~i , ;;;e: m,p -;':"'f'c en> w ~? "';-:::" 0 ':C' ~- -<Q ~e(') -0 :I: -H ~Li.'"- ::x 2~ ;;; ,,0 . c: Q. 2: -~ -. ~ ~~ - \D -< ~ ," , ~ II A ~ MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ATTORNEYS AT LAW 'N'Nw.margolisedelstein.com HARRISBURG OFFICE:" 3510 TRINDLE ROAD CAMP HILL, PA 17011 717.975,8114 FAX 717-975-8124 PHilADELPHIA OFFICE:* THE CURTIS CENTER, 4TH FLOOR 601 WALNUT STREET INDEPENDENCE SQUARE WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3304 215-922-1100 FAX 215-922-1772 PITTSBURGH OFFICE: 310 G RANT STREET THE GRANT BUILDING, SUlTE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 412-281-4256 FAX 412-642-2380 SCRANTON OFFICE: THE OPPENHEIM BUILDING 409 LACKAWANNA AVENUE SUITE 3C SCRANTON, PA 18503 570-342-4231 FAX 570-342-4841 SOUTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE:' SENTRY OFF\CE PLAZA 216 HADDON AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR P.O. Box 92222 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 856-858-7200 FAX 856-858-1017 NORTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE: CONNELL CORPORATE CENTER THREE CONNELL DRIVE SUITE 6200 BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 908-790-1401 FAX 908-790-1486 DELAWARE OFFICE: 1509 GILPIN AVENUE WilMINGTON, DE 19806 302-777-4680 FAX 302-777-4682 * MEM8ER OF THE HARMONIE GROUP ,~"~ ,.~' '^ "0 ~_,'" c' ,~ ' ,-->'-~I"," "'-'_~',,,," l' >c ""';''''''.~-, ' ,'" '.>'" '.___jv~ ,'''.,' ~;J! Lauralee B. Baker Direct Dial: (717) 760-7504 Ibaker@margolisedelstein.com June 23, 2005 VIA FAX: (717) 240-6460 Hon. Edward E. Guido Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Cumberlar.d County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Thomson v. Peroutka, et 01. ~' Our File No. 57300.4-00123 Dear Judge Guido: As a result of a Petition for a Status Conference, the Court scheduled a Status Conference in the above matter for Monday, June 27, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. In anticipation of this Status Conference, Attorney Mahady-Smith and I have resolved the issues and have agreed to stipulate to deadlines. With the Court's permission, therefore, we will not proceed with the Status Conference. Once the Stipulation is signed I will forward it as well as a proposed Order for your review. With the Court's permission, then, we will not attend a Status Conference on Monday. If the Court would like to see both parties nonetheless, please let us know and we will respond accordingly. Thank you for your assistance. Very truly yours, cc: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire (via fax: (717) 236-6823) David J. Foster, Esquire (via fax: (717) 761-4031) j JUN 23 '05 ) '" ~-" MARGO LIS 'ErY:...;'~ ST'::7IN LJL_,~ lL~ ATTORNE'l'S AT !,..AW www.milrgolisedelslein.carYl HARRISBURG OFFlce,- 3510 TRiNDLE ROAD CAMP Hlu. PA 170" 717.975.811" FAX. 717~975.8124 PHI"ADELPHIA OffiCE:' THe CURTIS CENl'ER, .dTH FLOCI1 601 W"lNl/T SmEET !NDf:.N:NceNCl;. SaUARIO WEST PHILACl~I,FHIA, PA 19106-3304 215.92Z~11 Qo FAX 215.922.1772 PITTS8VRGH OfFICE: 310 GR~N'r $TRF.F.l 1'1iF. GHANT Ehl1l01NG, Sun/:. 150Q PITT!i~lIRGHJ PA Hi21S 412-281.42156 FAX 412-6a.2..23BO SCRANTON OFfiCE: TKE OPP'~,NHI;.IM BUII.OING 409 LACKAWANNA AvglllUC SuiTE 3C SCflAt'lION. PA 1 El50"3 S7Q.3'l2-4231 FAX 570-342.4B41 SOVTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE:" SG.N.TIW OHICE PI,AZA 216 HADOON AVENUe, 2ND FLOD" P,O. Sox 9:7.222 W"S'I'MONT, NJ oe108 13515-\356.7200 FAX 856"65B-1017 NORTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE: CONNELL CORPORA'-!: CENT~R THRI;E CDNNF.LL DmIJe; SUIT!::' 6200 BE:-AKElfY HiOl(;I,TS, NJ 0792.2 9OB.790.1401 FAll90a~790~148G OELAWARE oFFICE: '509 GU.PIN AV'F..1Il1,l1:: W1LMIf'JGt'ON, DE 19BOG JD2-777.4Seo fAX '302-771-4882 . MEMU"iI 0," un:: HlllWDfJJE GI/P'lJ? ~'.~.,~ .....__.~-~ "'-' ~ f jlw P.2/2 Lauralee B. Baker Direct Dial; (717) 760.7501 lbaker@margolisedelstein,com VIA FAX: (71(}240-!;460 lIon, Edward E. Guido Cumberlal1d County Court of Common Pleas Clwlberlaed County COllflhouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Thomson v. Peroutka, et ai. Cumberland County Docket No. OH)286 Civil Term Our File No. 57300.4-00123 Dear Judge Guido: As a t'Osult of a Petition for a Status Conference, the Court scheduled a Status Conference in the above matter for Monday, June 27, 2005, at 9:00 a.m, III anticipation of this Status Conference, Attorney Mahady-Smith and I have resolved the issues and have agreed to stipulate to deadlines, With the Court's permission, therefore, we will not proceed with the Status ConferenC0. Once the Stipulation is signed I will forward it as well as a proposed Order for your review. With the Court's permission, then, we will not attend a Status Conference on Monday. If the Court would like to sep, both parties nonetheless, please let us know and We will respond accordingly. Thank you for your assistance. Very truly yours, ~~~W~ ( Laur/loG B, Bakel' ~/jen cc: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire (via fax: (717) 236-6823) David J. Foster, Esquire (via fax: (717) 761-4031) I l d-\ 1&t/X ft i~ '......-" ,', ~o- JUN 23 '05 09:13AM MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN ATTORNF.Va Al LA\^! wwW.m<>r9oli$edelstcin.com IlARRISBURG OFFICE:" 3510 TRINOLE ROAP tAMP H,U, PA 17011 711.975-8114 FAX 717.975-8124 PHILAOELPHIA OFFICE:' THE CUI1T1S CI;Nl'ER., 4n-1 flOOR SO, WALNl,lT S tT'I~n INOE:Pl'i.ND~NCIl SQUARe WEST PHll,.ADI:LPHIA, PA U'I106-3304 215-922-1100 FAX 215.a~2-1.)72 PITTSBURGH OFFiCE: 310 GRANT STREn Hu;: GRANT BUILDING, SVm , SOD PrTTSBiJRCiH, PA 15219 4H-281-42SfJ FA)( -112-64:'-2380 SCRANTON OFFICE: THb OPPENHEIM BUILDINC 409 LACKAwANNA AVftllLJE' SU\TI:'; 3C SCRANI'OJ\l, PA '8503 570-3t12-4231 FA>: 570'342..4'S41 SOUTH NEW Jf.RSEY OFf-Ie.:' Sl;NTR'1 OrrlCl:' Pl,A~A :ala HADDON AVENU~. 2ND Fl,t10H P.O, Bo)( 92222 W~STMON'I', NJ 08108 656-658-7200 FAX aS6.651H 017 NORTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE: CONNEll CoAF'ORATE CeN'I~H rHflE~ CONN.l:l L DflJV~ SUitE:. 6200 Bl:lit<l:LEY HEIGHrS, NJ 07922 908-790-1401 fAX 906.,90.1466 DELAWARE-. OFFICE: 1509 GILPIN AV\:NUe. WILMINCTON, DE 19806 302._777_4660 FAX: :302.-n7-4flF,l2 . M!'/oilllll! OF THE H~JtM(~/11I(" GflQlJl' P.1/2 Li:rnralee B. Bfl ker Diroct Dial: (717) 760-7504 lbaker@rnnrgolised.l,toin.com DATE: Tnne 23, 2005 PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING :MATERIAL TO: Hon. Edward E. Guid.o - Vl'A FAX -17171240-6460 Catherine M. Mahadv-Smith. ESQuire - VIA FAX - (717) 236-6823 David T. Foster, Esquire - VIA FAX -17171761-4031 FILE: Thom~on v. Peroutka, et 01. FII,E #: 57300.4-00123 FROM: Lauralee B, Baker, Esquire NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER PAGE: 2 ANY PROBLEM IN RECEIVING DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT rOANN AT [717J 975-8114. The information contained in this facsimile message is intended only fOT the personal and confidential use of the designated recipients named abovl). This message may be an attorney-client communication, and as such is privileged and confidential. 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PA 17011 717-975,8114 FAX 717-975,8124 PHilADELPHIA OFFICE:' THE CURTIS CENTER, 4TH fLOOR 601 WALNUT STREET INDEPENDENCE SaUARE WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3304 215~922-1100 FAX 215-922~ 1772 PITTSBURGH OFFICE: 310 GRANT STREET THE GRANT BUILDING, SUITE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 412-281-4256 fAX 412-642-2380 SCRANTON OFFICE: THE OPPENHEIM BUILDING 409 LACKAWANNA AVENUE SUITE 3C SCRANTON, PA 18503 570-342-4231 FAX 570-342-4841 SOUTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE:' SENTRY OFFICE PLAZA 216 HADDON AVENUE, 2ND fLOOR P.O. Box 92222 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 856-858-7200 FAX 856-858-1017 ," ~-'-' "_0 ; '~, .' < ,r'-'~'"',,. ; --'""';Ii<-;,. June 28, 2005 Lauralee B. Baker Direct Dial: (717) 760-7504 lbaker@margolisedelstein.com Mr. Curt Long, Prothonotary Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Thomson v. Peroutka, et a1. Cumberland County Docket No. 01-6286 Civil Term Our File No. 57300.4-00123 Dear Mr. Long: Enclosed herein for filing please find the Stipulation for Case Scheduling Order executed by counsel and the proposed Order to be executed by the Hon. Edward K. Guido, with regard to the above-referenced matter. By copy of this letter, I am providing a copy of the Stipulation and proposed Order to Judge Guido. Kindly time stamp and return the copy to this office in the self.addressed, stamped envelope enclosed for your convenience. Also enclosed please find copies of the proposed Order and self-addressed, stamped envelopes so that all counsel maybe served with the Order. In accordance with the Certificate of Service, copies are being served upon all counsel of record. Very truly yours, ~ NORTH NEW JERSEY OFFICE: CONNELL CORPORATE CENTER THREE CONNELL DRIVE SUITE 6200 BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 908-790-1401 fAX 908-790-1486 DELAWARE OFFICE: 1509 GILPIN AVENUE WILMINGTON. DE 19806 302-777-4680 FAX 302~777-46B2 " MEMBER OF THE HARMONIE GROUP Lauralee B. Baker LBB/jen Enclosures cc: / Hon. Edward E. Guido (w/encl.) Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire (w/encl.) David J. Foster, Esquire (w/encl.) ~- <. . .. .. , , L- , ", ,--. " '<' > '~'" ..'~", .,'_ x" , : , 'o~ .-' a. ~ PATRICIA J. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, Plaintiffs, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, F.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ORDER AND NOW, this day of , 2005, upon consideration of the Stipulation of Counsel for all parties for the Case Scheduling Order, IT IS ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the following deadlines will be followed: 1) Discovery shall be completed on or before September 30, 2005; 2) Plaintiffs' expert reports shall be forthcoming on or before November 30, 2005; 3) Defense expert reports shall be forthcoming, and all dispositive motions shall be filed on or before January 30,2006; 4) Counsel shall confer with each other in an effort to accomplish the listing of this case for trial during or after the March, 2006 trial term. BY THE COURT: 1. Distribution List: Catherine Mahady-Smith, Esquire, 3115-A North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire, Costopoulous, Foster & Fields, 831 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire, Margolis Edelstein, 3510 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 ob.' ~.. ,-, --" ~_'.' . _?:."",. ,",;i,"",,~' ",_, ,_ _~_, .",,,<.>_,~, _ ,,! PATRICIAJ. THOMSON and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband, :plaintiffs, , :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS . :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. :NO. 01-6286 Civil Term KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, F.C.,: Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION FOR CASE SCHEDULING ORDER AND NOW, TO WIT this day of , 2005, come the parties to the above-captioned matter: Patricia J. Thomson And Robert C. Thomson, by and through their attorneys, Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire, and David J. Foster, Esquire, Costopoulous, Foster & Fields; and Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.C., by and through their counsel, Lauralee B. Baker, Esquire, Margolis Edelstein and stipulateasfollows: 1. The parties hereto, by and on behalf of their respective clients, hereby agree and stipulate the deadlines for this action shall be as follows: 1) Discovery shall be completed on or before September 30, 2005; 2) Plaintiffs' expert reports shall be forthcoming on or before November 30, 2005; 3) Defense expert reports shall be forthcoming, and all dispositive motions shall be filed on or before January 30, 2006; 4) Counsel shall confer with each other in an effort to accomplish the listing of this case for trial dming or after the March, 2006 trial term. 2. Counsel hereby acknowledges that they have reviewed the contents of this ': ,", - i. ' ~ "-"-lilt&:" ,,: Stipulation with their respective clients and are authorized by their clients to enter into this agreement thereby effectuating same. WHEREFORE, the parties hereto pray this Honorable Court to enter an Order in the form attached, thereby setting forth deadlines for the instant action. Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE M. MAHADY-SMITH D''''~'A<J- d'[ !~tJS- By: Catherine M. Mahady- David J. Foster, Esquir Costopoulous, Foster & Fields Counsel for Plaintiffs MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN Date: ~.......u. 1-3 l tJCD u-"-'-= , H~~ . (.6Z ill ee B. Baker, Esquire Margolis Edelstein Counsel for Defendants, Kathryn A. Peroutka, M.D., and Andrews & Patel Associates, P.e. - 2 - ~,-. ",' _,"'C_ -' -" . ,Co, '><' .-, -" ~&.~9~o CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I REREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing STIPULATION FOR CASE SCHEDULING ORDER on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the~<<day 09, ~, 2005, and addressed as follows: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN m . 1m, , '~ "~<i, '''''''~, SUBPOENA RECORDS Page 3 of 4 l - COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND Thomson Court of Common Pleas vs. Peroutka, M.D., et al. Case Number: 01-6286 Civil Term (2001) CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO THE SERVICE OF A SU8POENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Ruie 4009.22, Litigation Solutions, Inc. CLSI') on behalf of Lauralee Baker, Esquire of Margolis Edelstein 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 is sought to be served; (2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this certificate; (3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and; (4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena. Date: 9/6/2005 Litigation Solutions, Inc. on behalf of ____ _ _______"'-auraleeJ:l<!l<es,j:squir'e of _MargQ)is Edelstein Attorney for the Defense CC: Lauralee Baker, Esquire Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill PA 17011 1-.+4-.-../1......+... 1.:+....,...1 ...,........../......+......T~ro.....+,.,I.....1-_~.....~ro _.......ro_.-1,., ......_<)1jl:m:.-1_"ll:ffi').cA')') "~nT :.-1_nr 1 tlcnAO n/c!')n(\t: - ____ _~....._~._____ __ __....-.J...._ - ". .1 u5""' ~ U.1 J ~ '~,",,'-~\,.@li,!:L_ . f PENNSYLVANIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND Thomson vs. Peroutka, M.D., et al. Court of Common Pleas 01-6286 Civil Term (2001) NOTICE OF INTENT TO SER.VE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 Provider: Record Type: George Rosenwasser All available TO: Catherine Mahady-Smith, Esquire note: please see enclosed list of all other interested counsel Litigation Solutions, Inc. ('LSI') on behalf of Lauralee Baker, Esquire intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file ,----.--c---OH'"qQE@:~D_~-~gl"'.'e-jJRQQtb~ Ynder~ignedan. obj~ctI9n-to the subpoena, If the twenty daynoticeperiodls-~- waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Date of Issue: 8/17/2005 Litigation Solutions, Inc. on behalf of: Lauralee Baker, Esquire Defense CN a'VQ;;iis:lJJeisk i fCrt of Common Pleas If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact: Litigation Solutions, Inc. (412.263.5656) Brentwood Towne Centre 101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227 http://rats.litsol.comlratsevents/notice _ oC intent.asp?save _reporUo _ db= X&PLid=PL 1469... 8/17/2005 ~=,~ - -",. ,,-, ""'~ --"~ '1<,,"'-; rage L. Ul:J ........--- ............... ,,,......,...... .............-.J ......... ....., .............,... ., COUNSEL LISTING FOR THOMSON VS. PEROUTKA, M.D., ET AL. County of cumberland Coutt of Common Pleas Counsel Mahady-Smith, Esquire, Catherine Firm Counsel Type Opposing Counsel 71rt ' ~~ ' ft;O/~f3h) 3115-A North Front,~rTet I-\arJi?9P;;!;IM_~7110 7/'t- J~' ft7)fJ>f:?i.(Y http://rats.litsoLcom/ratsevents/notice _ oC intent.asp?save Jeport _ to _ db= X&PLid=PL 1469... 8/17/2005 .. " ~ ~" " . <. -,).,,,.'.. 'tllltA:: , , , ....... ,~ Thomson COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND VS. Peroutka, MDt .. ., e . al. FileNo. 01-6286 Civil Term (2001) SUBPOENA TO PROQUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 George Rosenwasser TO: (Name of Person or Entity) Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you axe ordered by the court to produce the following documents or things: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RIDER .101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227 at (Address) . You may deliver or mail legible. copies of the documents or produce things requested by fuilJ subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party rillIking this request at the address listea above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the _.... ___thingElSQJ1ght.._~____________u_.______._._.___... .....__....__ . .. .. . 1IYO"'- :firlfto produce tlie doCUIl1eiitsodbiilgs i:eqtrired by this subpoenaWilliiii twenty~(20)days--- --------- after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it. THIS SUBPOENA W AB ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: Lauralee Baker, Esquire . NAME: 3510 Tri nel1 p ~Qacl CMltIDRfES$:1 PA, ] 7011 _ .. 717-q75 gl11 TELEPHONE: 5 g g 7 1 SUPREME COURWEPi1€Un . p ATTORNEY FOR: 4. Date: (),~Avt- /1:), /2cv5 ------8e of the Court ------ Prothonotary" L BY THE COURT: --;::..' =,== =_._,_==0="-"",,, ""::'__-,---== _ 7.~ UUJ.J.1 VJ...d't,Cl.. .1'U..l.JL.l'\.. '"" ., "''-'',,-l''''-}''''-~j:;\, page 1 ot 1 t Rider to Subpoena Explanation of Required Documents and Things TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: Dr George Rosenwasser 825 Fishburn Road Hershey PA 17033 Attention: Dr. Rosenwasser Patient: Thomson, Patricia 55#: 162-36-9310 Date of Birth: 06/14/1945 Requested Items: Please remit: a complete copy of any and all documents in your possession from 6/14/45 to Present, regarding the above-named patient inciuding but not limited to: . Medical records - charts, test results, reports, correspondence, office notes. . Billing records. http://ratsJitsol.com/ratsevents/subpoena Jider.asp?PLid=PL 146908& WRid= WR25022 8/17/2005 ~ l ~~ .- , , ~. '*",.>i\L~~",,"~, \- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO THE SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the 12th day of September, 2005, and addressed as follows: Catherine M. Mahady-Smith, Esquire 3115-A North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 David J. Foster, Esquire Costopoulous, Foster & Fields 831 Market Street Lemoyne, PA 17043-0222 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN By f.JJw: 0 :JiJ/,;t' Vicki A. Bolinger, RP ,. ~~~Mbl?lJ~>i'l-.,~!i~\.ffJ:sr';'I".",~;i"i'A',"O",.,:J,~"""I\,;:""'~\U'~'lIt.oii:;;lI!li~N'!t_iilM'- B!!1I11~ lMi,ti/li!M.fl4ilaliiiiimiil!!i!~~'WIf"'-"'iial ~<; 1,1 \ - -, C? ,-> 0 ~~ <: ':,::;J " (,J1 (I') ::;:J " r-'l f"11 " v F~ -d ,C c.u f::J W "--j (~) ~::1 -~ ':r: =;~4 ,::'.J (') ~ .. 7 ;:;:;.. c5 en '::':.,.~ ':'? -....\ ~- ~~ :=~ 0 ",:0 <To :..c - " ,~,'- " PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL (Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) TO THE POOTHOJI[)TARY OF CUMBERLAND CCUNTY Please list the following case: ORIGINAL (Check one) x for JURY trial at the next tenn of civil court. for trial without a jury. ----------------------------------------- CAPTION OF CASE (entire caption must be stated in full) (check one) PATRICIA J. THOMSON, and ROBERT C. THOMSON, her husband ( X ) Civil Action - Law medical malpractice ( ) Appeal from Arbitration (other) ( Plaintiff) vs. KATHRYN A. PEROUTKA, M.D., and ANDREWS & PATEL ASSOCIATES, P,C. The trial list will be called on and 01/0q/07 Trials conmence on 07 I 0 ~ 107 (Defendant) Pretrials will be held on 01 I 1 7 107 (Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.) vs. (The party listing this case for trial shall provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.) No. 01 Civil 6286 Indicate the atto:mey who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: DAVID J. FOSTER, ESQUIRE, 831 MARKET ST., LEMOYNE, PA 17043 CATIE MAHADY-SMITH, ESQUIRE, 3115 N. FRONT ST., HARRISBURG, PA Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: 17110 ],AURALEE B. BAKER. ESOUIRE. 3510 TRINDLE ROAD, CAMP HILL, PA 17011 This case is ready for trial. Signed: SQ ~ Print Narre: Dell/lol J. ~b S+-.u' Date: 9- 1'1- 0 l? 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