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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06520 -";~-,, -~j , , -1'_-.: '\:-' L _-_,: ,A "',"'-_,-,,0","",' , -- - -' ~ '- '-' " '-- - '- ~ ~~-,: _r.<"~ "-LO" . MICHAEL A. FAHNESTOCK and PATRICIA J. FAHNESTOCK, Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW 01 - ".r;l.D C,"u~ [ y~ GEORGE D. BOYER & SONS, INC., and JASON E. GOODLING, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOT ICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 (717) 249-3166 BY /' dA.J (} Andrew C. Sheel , Esqu'r PA. I.D. No. 62469 127 S. Market Street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717 697-7050 Attorney for Plaintiffs ,," -q ,__,.~""' ilI@ ~, " r:r :1.' -,,~,,-,J'" CC:'T'- , .,~, -",'" ,--.---- ','",' <" o ,~ "'f'1U.ll41~.-' , MICHAEL A. FAHNESTOCK and PATRICIA J. FAHNESTOCK, Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW 01 - (PS-~O C;o~l ~~ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED GEORGE D. BOYER & SONS, INC., and JASON E. GOODLING, Defendants COMPLAINT Michael A. Fahnestock and patricia J. Fahnestock, Plaintiffs, by and through their Attorney, Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, hereby file this Complaint and respectfully aver as follows: 1. Plaintiffs, Michael A. Fahnestock and patricia J. Fahnestock, husband and wife, are adult individuals residing at 911 Charles Street, Mechanicsburg, Borough of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. is a Pennsylvania busi- ness corporation with its principal place of business at 639 Antoine Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, pennsylvania. 3. Defendant Jason E. Goodling is an adult individual with a last known address of 2420 S. Market Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 4. On Thursday March 23, 2000, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Defen- dant Jason E. Goodling was operating a 1989 Ford 150 pick-up Truck owned by Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., in an easterly direction on the 2100 block of the Camp Hill Bypass. 5. At that time and place, Plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock, was stopped in traffic at the 2100 block of the Camp Hill bypass awaiting change of the traffic control device at the intersection of the Camp f" ; ~~ ''l.:; "I;""" c -'--', .,,'~, '-,'.' - ~r'-ii:'t. i --.;' 'n__ '.'['::'", "-";::,<,:7-- ",'-"",-':,',!'-' ,~<." i"- "-~,';-V,(fi'-; ?-~"" ''.c- ,"q~'~"" Hill bypass and 21st Street. 6. At all times material to this action, Defendant George D. Boyer & sons, Inc. did own, possess, maintain and control or had the duty to maintain and control a 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901. 7. At all times material to this action, Plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock was operating 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier in a lawful manner awaiting change of the traffic control device at the intersection of the Camp Hill bypass and 21st Street. COUNT I. NEGLIGENCE Michael A. Fahnestock v. George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. 8. paragraphs 1 - 7 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 9. At all times material to this action and this count, Defendant George D. Boyer & Son, Inc. was the employer of Defendant Jason E. Goodling who was acting in his capacity as an employee of and in the course of his employment with Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. 10. At that time and place, Defendant Jason E. Goodling, in the course of his employment with and agent of Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., struck the rear of Plaintiff's motor vehicle which was stationary awaiting movement of traffic at a controlled intersection. 11. As a result of the impact caused by Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. motor vehicle as driven by Defendant Goodling, Plaintiff's motor vehicle was forced forward striking another motor vehicle operated 2 ~ , "") ,"-I ........1....."'. 1,___-,',0':[' :_' ~ " ,~,~- - ,;" ,: "l'N, ~, "'Fr" '::...';~,';1';':~',;::_';, c'_ ,- ""<"!'-'1;;,':':;;:-. ,.-" "::~i/;;'J~->Z;'" , -" > '-"ni"":'i"" by Iona K. Garber, of Camp Hill, pennsylvania. 12. The foregoing collision and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by plaintiffs are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Jason E. Goodling, agent and employee of Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., operated the motor vehicle as follows: a. Failure to have the 1989 Ford pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 under such control as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance; b. Failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other motor vehicles on the highway; c. Failure to apply the brakes of the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle; d. Failure to travel at a safe speed; e. Failure to yield the right-of-way to Plaintiff's vehicle; f. Failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the highway; g. Failure to drive the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 with due regard for the highway and traffic conditions which were existing and of which he was or should have been aware; h. Failure to keep proper and adequate control over the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901; i. Driving the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 upon the highway in a manner endangering persons property and in a 3 -"" O,'7"'"t ,'1'.-, .1 - ~, '0,'5 ":--,;',"~'>'" '"",.,' ,', _ ,," -, -"-c'i,: reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania. 13. As a result of the impact caused by the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 as driven by Defendant Goodling, Plaintiff Mi- chael A. Fahnestock sustained injuries to his head, shoulders and body which were forced backwards at great speed upon impact and then forced forward at great speed when Plaintiff's vehicle struck the Garber vehicle. 14. The proximate, direct and immediate cause of Plaintiff Michael A. Fahnestock's injury was the negligence, careless, recklessness and indifference of Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., its employees, agents and servants. 15. plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock, suffered severe and painful injuries which include, but are not limited to: (a) Mild to moderate concussion; and (b) Temporary amnesia; and (c) Neck strain and pain; and (d) Shoulder/chest strain and pain; and (e) Acute pain to head on periodic basis; and (f) Reduced range of motion in neck and upper body; and (g) Shock to nerves and nervous system; and (h) Temporary Memory loss; and (i) Increased irritability, sensitivity and emotional outbursts; 4 m'it ",,-"-",:,j ~'_'I:::'I f,'_ ''l"' ...,t...' "'--~~Y'-"V",'- , '-""r,'iV-'-"\-';,-''O'~~:_ _;. __. .,:",::" .'"~- , '-";': ,- "".<,' , ';...;".<~,;.~",- ~'~'/! and (j) Pain to upper back and tailbone; and (k) Various bruises and strains. 16. Because of the nature of his injuries, Plaintiff Michael A. Fahnestock was hospitalized, subjected to various medical treatments and procedures including x-rays, ultrasound, rehabilitation, bandaging, therapy and various types of medication including various over the counter medications for headache and neck strain. 17. Because of the nature of his injuries, plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock, has undergone in the past great pain and suffering, tempo- rary memory loss, erratic behavior, swelling, aching, severe headaches and loss of motion. 18. Because of the nature of his injuries, plaintiff Michael A. Fahnestock has undergone and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out his daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefore. WHEREFORE, plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock demands judgment against the Defendant, George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of inter- ests and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT II. NEGLIGENCE MICHAEL A. FAHNESTOCK v. JASON E. GOODLING 5 ^ 1 ~r'!~~ IZ < -- -;".',";~-,'" " c--';'W;:~',~-,':';' .;.,l,_, 'if' ': ~"oi'~,,;::_ 19. Paragraphs 1 - 18 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 20. At all times material to this count, Defendant Jason E. Goodling was acting in his individual capacity. 21. At that time and place, Defendant Jason E. Goodling, in the course of his employment with and agent of Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., struck the rear of Plaintiff's motor vehicle which was stationary awaiting movement of traffic at a controlled intersec- tion. 22. As a result of the impact caused by Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. motor vehicle as driven by Defendant Goodling, Plaintiff's motor vehicle was forced forward striking another motor vehicle operated by Iona K. Garber. of Camp Hill, pennsylvania. 23. The foregoing collision and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiffs are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Jason E. Goodling, agent and employee of Defendant George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc., operated the motor vehicle as follows: a. Failure to have the 1989 Ford pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 under such control as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance; b. Failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other motor vehicles on the highway; 6 %' ~ "~: , jY.!' " .. .,.t.... "''of'')-''', ,__' ',;""~!"iC",,' "-:':-"-,:' --,-',,;/:/-; '-~'~;~~- --"--- - ""0'--' c. Failure to apply the brakes of the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle; d. Failure to travel at a safe speed; e. Failure to yield the right-of-way to Plaintiff's vehicle; f. Failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the highway; g. Failure to drive the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 with due regard for the highway and traffic condi- tions which were existing and of which he was or should have been aware; h. Failure to keep proper and adequate control over the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901; i. Driving the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 upon the highway in a manner endangering persons property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of pennsylvania. 24. As a result of the impact caused by the 1989 Ford Pick-up truck, VIN 41891295901 as driven by Defendant Goodling, Plaintiff Michael A. Fahnestock sustained injuries to his head, shoulders and body which were forced backwards at great speed upon impact and then forced forward at great speed when Plaintiff's vehicle struck the 7 "" r-- 1- -,.- =-<;.J ""'[""i- '_! ,..",,'t-".--;',:,. -, ,', ;;'~', "~--'<"" ,- . -,,:'>--','!~ ~~(~ Garber vehicle. 25. Plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock, suffered severe and painful injuries which include, but are not limited to: (a) Mild to moderate concussion; and (b) Temporary amnesia; and (c) Neck strain and pain; and (d) Shoulder/chest strain and pain; and (e) Acute pain to head on periodic basis; and (f) Reduced range of motion in neck and upper body; and (g) Shock to nerves and nervous system; and (h) Temporary Memory loss; and (i) Increased irritability, sensitivity and emotional out- bursts; and (j) Pain to upper back and tailbone; and (k) Various bruises and strains. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock demands judgment against the Defendant, Jason E. Goodling. plaintiff, Michael A. Fahnestock demands judgment against the Defendant, George D. Boyer & sons, Inc. in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT III. CONSORTIUM PATRICIA J. FAHNESTOCK v. GEORGE D. BOYER & SONS, INC. 8 . ~ " ~ ",' ~~J, 'I - ~ "'''''',<''::"'' ,'~-,' ';< -'-;-"-:,.' -:,-~: ,,<:.,' ',-,^-", ~,' ". ifl ,- '~:',i;i 26. paragraphs 1 through 25 are incorporated herein by refer- ence as if set forth in full. 27. At all relevant times hereto, patricia J. Fahnestock was married to Michael A. Fahnestock. 28. As a result of the injuries sustained by her husband, patricia J. Fahnestock has suffered mental anguish, physical shock and suffering and has been deprived of the assistance, companion- ship, consortium, consideration, aid and society of her husband, all of which has been and will be to her great loss and detriment. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Patricia J. Fahnestock demands judgment against the Defendant, George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT IV. CONSORTIUM PATRICIA J. FAHNESTOCK v. JASON E. GOODLING 29. Paragraphs 1 through 28 are incorporated herein by refer- ence as if set forth in full. 30. At all relevant times hereto, patricia J. Fahnestock was married to Michael A. Fahnestock. 31. As a result of the injuries sustained by her husband, patricia J. Fahnestock has suffered mental anguish, physical shock and suffering and has been deprived of the assistance, companion- 9 f'i! Ik ",,-,'. , -',-'--:'-,.-"':"',"::-^ -'--, '-;,:..L""-~~i'i ship, consortium, consideration, aid and society of her husband, all of which has been and will be to her great loss and detriment. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, patricia J. Fahnestock demands judgment against the Defendant, Jason E. Goodling in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of interests and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, DATE: October g, 2001 A drew C. Sheely, Pa. I.D. No. 62469 127 South Market Street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-7050 Attorney for Plaintiffs ~ " , ' <.." ~ f' :' ;>;t~~,::_'~;::" , , ---;,,;": <,-;,','-,;-' ,,-, ;'-,:' -,-':.'-'''-.'',''-,,; - , '. '-'i'\llOir~i VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that unsworn statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: September 30, 2001 1('~~i~~ Mlchael . Fahnestock . , . ". "., . , . ',.d "'."~"l''''''~~'' """,",,'n n""",' ~~IIlIllM';;"~~~~~c];j~~I;il1(jfi~.llJlii_~illii ' .,~ " ,..... -.. ..... "'" ".m ~ ~ \} ~ ,.~,,'" ,.I!,,~ ~ (J t ll; -.0 () -....:} Gy ~ ~ ~ c3 ~ (; .~ IO(Y . ~~ J- o c ;;:: -ern 52 ~~D 655: ..<(L c::c; ~CJ ?,O ~c ~ c n -'d ~ ""'."'-,"'~ ~ --:~ ,--, ::"::11; '.,;, 0:) ~f~ ' '::::'~ '::5 -< v' -"';) -!l::. '~ "'"' ...1 J ~-"',~kill;i"~~",,,,,,,, '1il1llm. ~"" ~~ ~ --" ~ ,1"liI ' ,-~ ~- --~- '~ -~ w__~ ' ,~ ~~iI;ii,': SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY ~ " " CASE NO: 2001-06520 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND FAHNESTOCK MICHAEL A ET AL VS BOYER GEORGE D & SONS INC ETAL R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit: BOYER GEORGE D & SONS INC but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE On December 14th, 2001 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from DAUPHIN Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge Dep Dauphin County 18.00 9.00 10.00 30.50 .00 67.50 12/14/2001 ANDREW C SHEELY R. . Thomas K;ine . ....,.. - Sheriff of Cumberland County Sworn ~nd subscribed to before me this I'll;!:; day of ~ ~I ~ A.D. a ~:~/ Prothonotary .~~~,~ ~ . ~~ ~ . ~. ' ~-''"''''"''h.: SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR ., \ CASE NO: 2001-06520 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND FAHNESTOCK MICHAEL A ET AL VS BOYER GEORGE D & SONS INC ETAL JODY SMITH Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon GOODLING JASON E the DEFENDANT , at 1000:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of November, 2001 at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQ CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to JASON E GOODLING a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 6.00 6.50 .00 10.00 .00 22 .50 So Answers: r-~~~<:~ R. Thomas Kline 12/14/2001 ANDREW C SHEELY Sworn and Subscribed to before By: q(J~~~ Depu y Sheriff me this Iff!:;::. day of ~ JAxfI A.D. ~a~,~ r thonotary , ,,,;;il'__~" '~_.' ~. I, ,.--1, ~ " , ^"""'"'~ l..,', ~.. '._ 'f~":'&11:a-:;AA-~1 - , @ffite of tlp~ ~4~:riff William T. Tully Solicitor J. Daniel Basile Chief Deputy Mary Jane Snyder Real Estate Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255,2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff Commonwealth of Pennsylvania FAHNESTOCK MICHAEL A Connty of Dauphin vs GEORGE D BOYER & SONS INC ET AL Sheriff's Return , No. 3305-T - -2001 OTHER COUNTY NO. 01-6520 AND NOW: December 10, 2001 at 10:14AMserved the within SUMMONS & COMPLAINT upon GEORGE D BOYER & SONS INC ET AL by personally handing to JEFF BOYER, OWNER 1 true attested copy (ies) of the original SUMMONS & COMPLAINT and making known to him/her the contents thereof at 639 ANTOINE STREET HBG, PA 00000-0000 Sworn and subscribed to efore me this 11TH day of DECEMBER, 2001 i" ' . { \ A1 (.\ . ) c:-. T j t1Juflu1 So Answers, JR~ Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa. :z;:f.f)'" , 1J'd-' PROTHONOTARY By Deputy Sheriff Sheriff's Costs: $30.50 PD 11/23/2001 RCPT NO 156963 WONG ~ ~.- - .~..,. .",~" ,;" ~-';c_~"~...', ~<..;.-",",,''''''""it~";;,: , In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Michael A. Fahnsetock et al VS. George D. Boyer & Sons, Inc. et al No. 01 6520 civil SERVE: same Now, November 19, 2001 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. "'/J~' y#:' ~~~A"':.et:--.t? ~ i Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA Affidavit of Service Now, ,20 , at o'clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made mown to the contents thereof So answers, Sheriff of County, PA Sworn and subscribed before me this day of , 20_ COSTS SERVICE MILEAGE AFFIDAVIT $ $ , J ~ , Andrew c. Sheely, Esquire 127 S. Market Street P.O. aox 95 Mechanicsburg, FA 17055 PA ID NO. 62469 717-697-7050 (Phone) 717-697-7065 (Fax) MICHAEL A. FAHNESTOCK and PATRICIA J. FAHNESTOCK, Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs vs. GEORGE D. BOYER & SONS, INC., and JASON E. GOODLING, Defendants J -"";"0'-":'04'/ ", ',I~ ".;,~.i..",'~',;~d;~,,;,,;,. ;-~--- -,-,'-',' ,~ i&'~: : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW 01 - 6520 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO SATISFY.SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE TO: Curtis Long, Prothonotary Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Kindly mark the docket for the case satisfied, settled and discontinued. Date: DECEMBER 24, 2001 BY Andrew C. Sheel~, PA. I.D. No. 624 9 127 S. Market Street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717 697-7050 Attorney for Plaintiffs ~~r'~j!ilti:,;.';:~"';:;;"';' ,,"~~~'. f~i;v~~'St. ;, ~~1f.~~~;~W:jf.!!i\~;r.r,i,1in~W?f."~ . ,'. r.>; -" ~,,--;I "."'~'" ,. 'i.' 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