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ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
By: BRIAN D. ROSENTHAL, Esquire
Identification No.: 26473
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)656-4100
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
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JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and
MARY ANNE LARD
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
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COLIN M, LEIGHT
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS-CIVIL ACTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
By: Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
Identification No.: 26473
Seven Penn Center, 9th Fl.
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)656-4100
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
35 Avenrowe Court
Fairless Hills, P A 19030
Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
-vs-
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
130 Cedar Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
and
MARY ANNE LARD
3460 Spring road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
1122 Fern Wood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
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COLIN M. LEIGHT
1122 Fern Wood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Defendants
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WRIT OF SUMMONS - CIVIL ACTION
TO ALL DEFENDANTS CAPTIONED ABOVE:
You are notified that Plaintiff, Amanda Schaeffer has commenced an action in Civil
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CASE NO: 2001-06911 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SCHAEFFER AMANDA
VS
REDCAY JOHN ET AL
DAWN KELL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
REDCAY JOHN
the
DEFENDANT
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at 867 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
STEPHANIE REDCAY (WIFE)
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
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Sheriff's Costs:
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SCHAEFFER AMANDA
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REDCAY JOHN ET AL
DAWN KELL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
REDCAY STEPHANIE
the
DEFENDANT
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at 867 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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SCHAEFFER AMANDA
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REDCAY JOHN E'1' AL
JASON VIORAL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
LARD MARY ANNE
the
DEFENDANT
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at 3460 SPRING ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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lVlARY ANNE LARD
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
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AMANDA SCHAEFER,
Plaintiff
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JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of the Defendant,
Mary Anne Lard, in the above-captioned case.
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COLEMAN & GOGG
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4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, P A 17112
(717) 651-3501
Attorney for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of MarshaII, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this ~ day of April, 2002, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof
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copy of the foregoing document was served via u.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
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ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
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Complaint within twenty (20) days or suffer judgment of non pros.
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ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
By: BRIAN D. ROSENTHAL, Esquire
Identification No.: 26473
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)656..4100
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
-vs-
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and
MARY ANNE LARD
and
JANICE M. JANJANIN
and
COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
CIVIL TERM
NO. 01-6911
COMPLAINT - CIVIL ACTION
2050 - MOTOR VEmCLE ACCIDENT
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages,
you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a
written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may
proceed without you and a judgement may be entered against you by the court without further notice for
any money claimed in the complaint or of 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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Cumberland Law Journal
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
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1. Plaintiff, Amanda Schaeffer is an individual residing at 35 Avemowe Court, Fairless
Hills, PA 19030.
2. Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, are individuals residing at 130 Cedar Street,
Carlisle, P A 17013
3. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard is an individual residing at 3460 Spripg Road, Carlisle, PA
17013.
4. Defendant, Janice M. Janjanin, is an individual residing at 1122 Fern Wood Avenue,
Maple Shade, NJ 08052.
5. Defendant, Colin M. Leight, is an individual residing at 1122 Fern Wood Avenue, Maple
Shade, NJ 08052.
6. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant Stephanie Redcay
was driving a 1988 Dodge Caravan, Pennsylvania Tag #JGP-298, which was owned by defendants John
and Stephanie Redcay. (See Exhibit "A")
7. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant, Mary Anne Lard was
the owner and operator of a 1997 Mercury Villager, Pennsylvania Tag #ASl-9831. (See Exhibit "A")
8. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant, Colin M. Leight was
the driver of a 1995 Nissan Altima Tag # WT742 NJ, which was owned by defendant Janice M.
Janjanin. (See Exhibit "A")
9. Pursuant to the police report, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was a front seat passenger in the
motor vehicle driven by defendant, Colin M. Leight and owned by defendant Janice M. Janjanin. (See
Exhibit "A").
10. On or about December 9,1999, at approximately 8:09 a.m., on S. Hanover Street, at it's
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intersection with Walnut Street, Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, plaintiff
Amanda Schaeffer was a front seat passenger, in the motor vehicle owned by defendant Janice M.
Janjanin and being driven by defendant Colin M. Leight, southbound in the left hand lane, when it was
caused to stop behind a vehicle waiting to make a left hand turn at the intersection with Walnut Street.
Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle owned and operated by defendant, Mary Anne Lard, who had
been violently struck in the rear by the vehicle driven by defendant Stephanie Redcay and owned by
defendants John and Stephanie Redcay, did violently and negligently strike the vehicle operated by
defendant Colin M. Leight, in which plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was a front seat passenger, in the rear
causing injuries to plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer, as hereinafter more fully set forth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
COUNT I
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANTS. JOHN RECA Y and STEPHANIE REDCAY
11. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs I through
10, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
12. At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendants consisted of the following:
(a) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay was operating said motor vehicle at a high
and excessive rate of speed under the circumstances;
(b) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay failed to have said motor vehicle nnder
proper and adequate control at the time;
(c) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay failed to observe a clear assured distance
ahead;
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(d) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to give proper and sufficient
warning of the approach of her vehicle;
(e) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay was operating said vehicle without due regard
for the rights, safety and position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(f) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to keep a proper lookout;
(g) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to apply the brakes of the vehicle in
such a manner that it could be stopped in time to avoid a collision;
(h) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to exercise care and diligence in the
operation of said vehicle so as to avoid a collision;
(i) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's operating said vehicle in violation of the
Ordinances of Cumberland County, and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
G) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay failure to stop her vehicle to avoid a collision,
causing injuries to plaintiff;
(k) negligence at law; and
(1) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this cause.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, Stephanie Redcay as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer
severe injuries to her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration
deceleration injury, injury to her lower back, right neck and shoulder pain with limitation of lateral
rotation, treatment of cortisone and lidocaine injections to right trapezius, cervical sprain and strain,
lumbar strain and sprain together with severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, neck injuries,
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head injuries and traumatic injuries to her legs together with a severe shock to her nerves by reason of
which she is rendered sick, sore, lame, prostrate and disordered and was made to undergo great mental
anguish and physical pain and as a result of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to
suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
14. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
15. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARlJ)
17. Plaintiff incorporate herein by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1 through
16, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
18. At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant consisted of the following:
(a) failing to have said motor vehicle nnder proper and adequate control at the time;
(b) failing to observe a clear assured distance ahead;
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failure to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of her vehicle;
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failure to operate said vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(e) failing to keep a proper lookout;
(f) failing to apply the brakes of the vehicle in such a manner that it could be stopped
in time to avoid a collision;
(g) failing to exercise care and diligence in the operation of said vehicle so as to
avoid a collision;
(h) operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland Connty, and
the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(i) failed to have proper and adequate control of her vehicle in order to avoid a
collision, causing injuries to plaintiff;
G) negligence at law; and
(k) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this cause.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer severe injuries to
her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury, injury to
her lower back, right neck and shoulder pain with limitation of lateral rotation, treatment of cortisone
and lidocaine injections to right trapezius, cervical sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain together
with severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, neck injuries head injuries and traumatic injuries to
her legs together with a severe shock to her nerves by reason of which she is rendered sick, sore, lame,
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prostrate and disordered and was made to nndergo great mental anguish and physical pain and as a result
of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
20. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
21. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
COUNT III
PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT. COLIN M. LEIGHT.
23. Plaintiff incorporate herein by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1 through
22, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
24. At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant consisted ofthe following:
(a) failure to exercise due care with regard to the front-seat passenger, who was in
the vehicle he was operating;
(b) failing to have said motor vehicle under proper and adequate control at the time;
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(c) failing to observe a clear assured distance ahead;
(d) failure to operate said vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(e) failing to keep a proper lookout with regard to the safety and well being of his
front seat passenger, who was in the vehicle he was driving;
(t) failing to exercise care and diligence in the operation of said vehicle so as to
avoid a collision;
(g) operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland Connty, and
the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(h) failed to avoid a collision, causing injuries to plaintiff;
(i) negligence at law; and
G) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this cause.
25. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer severe injuries to
her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury, injury to
her lower back, right neck and shoulder pain with limitation of lateral rotation, treatment of cortisone
and lidocaine injections to right trapezius, cervical sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain together
with severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, neck injuries head injuries and traumatic injuries to
her legs together with a severe shock to her nerves by reason of which she is rendered sick, sore, lame,
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26. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
27. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER,
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and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.. 01-6911
CHRISTOPHER HOLLISTER and
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PLEASE enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of
the Defendants, John and Stephanie Redclay, in the above-
captioned matter.
DATE: April 22, 2002
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2002,
upon consideration of the Preliminary Objections of Defendants
John and Stephanie Redcay, and Plaintiff's response thereto, it
is hereby ordered that Defendants' Preliminary Objections are
GRANTED. The alleged cause of action against John Redcay is
DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Paragraph 12(1), (k), and (l) are
hereby STRICKEN from Plaintiff's Complaint. Additionally,
Plaintiff's reference to suffering, including but not limited to:
injury to her lower back, right neck, neck injuries, head
injuries and traumatic injuries to her legs are STRICKEN from
Plaintiff's Complaint.
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANTS
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
AND NOW, come Defendants John and Stephanie Redcay, by and
through their counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., who
file these Preliminary Objections by respectfully stating the
following:
1. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on April 19, 2002.
2. This matter allegedly arises from an automobile
accident which occurred on December 9, 1999, at the intersection
of South Hanover Street and Walnut Street in the Borough of
Carlisle.
(See Plaintiff's Complaint Paragraph 10).
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when a vehicle owned by Mr. and Mrs. Redcay, and operated by Mrs.
Redcay, struck a vehicle owned and operated Defendant Mary Ann
Lard. The Lard vehicle then struck a vehicle owned by Defendant
Janice M. Janjanin, and which was being operated by Defendant
Colin Leight.
Plaintiff was allegedly a front seat passenger in
the vehicle operated by Mr. Leight.
(See Plaintiff's Complaint
Paragraph 10) .
4. The only allegation concerning Mr. Redcay is that he
was a co-owner of the vehicle operated by his wife at the time of
the accident.
5. There is no allegation of negligence concerning Mr.
Redcay.
6. concerning the allegations of negligence against Mrs.
Redcay, Plaintiff alleges, inter alia, the following in Paragraph
12 of the Complaint:
At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence,
carelessness (sic) recklessness of the defendants consisted
of the following:
i) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's operating said
vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland
County, and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of
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negligence as shall become apparent during the course
of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure or at the trial of this cause.
7. Paragraph 13 of the Complaint states in part:
As a direct and proximate result of the
negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant Stephanie Redcay as herein
described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was
caused to suffer severe injuries to her body
and extremities, including by limited to
cervical acceleration deceleration injury,
injury to her lower back, right neck and
shoulder pain with limitation of lateral
rotation, treatment of cortisone and
lidocaine injections to right trapezius,
cervical sprain and strain, lumbar strain and
sprain together with severe shock to her
nerves and nervous system, neck injuries,
head injuries and traumatic injuries to her
legs together with severe shock to her nerves
by reason of which she is rendered sick,
sore, lame, prostrate and disordered...
8. pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028 governs
Preliminary Objections.
9. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028 (a) (4) states,
"Preliminary Objections may be filed by any party to any pleading
and are limited to the following grounds: legal insufficiency of
a pleading (demurrer)."
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cause of action against John Redcay. Thus, it is respectfully
submitted that a demurrer should be entered pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1028 (a) (4) concerning Plaintiff's cause of action against
Defendant John Redcay.
11. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028 (a) (3) states,
"Preliminary objections may be filed by any party to any pleading
and are limited to the following grounds: insufficient
specificity of a pleading."
12. It is respectfully submitted that Paragraph 12 (I) , (k) ,
and (1) are insufficient specific. Therefore it is respectfully
submitted that Paragraph 12(1), (k), and (1) should be stricken
from Plaintiff's Complaint.
13. Additionally, it is respectfully submitted that
Plaintiff's reference to suffering, including but not limited to:
injury to her lower back, right neck, neck injuries, head
injuries and traumatic injuries to her legs lack sufficient
specificity. Therefore, it is respectfully submitted that these
portions of Paragraph 13 should be stricken from Plaintiff's
Complaint.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants John and Stephanie Redcay respectfully
request that this Honorable Court grant their Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiff's Complaint.
Specifically, Defendants
respectfully request that a demurrer be entered to the cause of
action alleged against John Redcay.
Further, it is respectfully
requested that Paragraph 12 (I), (k), and (1) be stricken from
Plaintiff's Complaint. Moreover, it is respectfully requested
that Plaintiff's reference to suffering, including but not
limited to: injury to her lower back, right neck, neck injuries,
head injuries and traumatic injuries to her legs be stricken from
Plaintiff's Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Attorney I.D. 78000
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
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Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
Rosenthal & Strauss
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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CAPTION OF CASE
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER
(plaintiff)
vs.
JOlIN ana STEPlIANIE REDCAY, and
Ii!RY' AlINE LARD and JANICE M.
JANJANIN and COLIN M. LIGHT,
(Defendant)
No. 01
Civil
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1. State matter to be argued (Le.. plaintiff's notion for new trial. defendant's
danrn:rer to canplaint. etc.): Preliminary Objections of Defendants
John and Stephanie Redcay
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
(a)
for plaintiff:
Address :
Brian D. Rosentha1, Esquire
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZKAJiI & SHIPMAN, P.C.
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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3. I will notify all parties in writing within t'No days that this case has
been listed for argunent.
4. ArgI.Jnent Court Date: May 22, 2002
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Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
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1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
-vs-
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and
MARY ANNE LARD
and
JANICE M. JANJANIN
and
COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
CIVIL TERM
NO. 01-6911
AMENDED COMPLAINT - CIVIL ACTION
2050 - MOTOR VEmCLE ACCIDENT
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages,
you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a
written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may
proceed without you and a judgement may be entered against you by the court without further notice for
any money claimed in the complaint or of 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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Cumberland Law Journal
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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1. Plaintiff, Amanda Schaeffer is an individual residing at 35 Avemowe Court, Fairless
Hills, PA 19030.
2. Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, are individuals residing at 130 Cedar Street,
Carlisle, PA 17013
3. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard is an individual residing at 3460 Spring Road, Carlisle, P A
17013.
4. Defendant, Janice M. Janjanin, is an individual residing at 1122 Fern Wood Avenue,
Maple Shade, NJ 08052.
5. Defendant, Colin M. Leight, is an individual residing at 1122 Fern Wood Avenue, Maple
Shade, NJ 08052.
6. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant Stephanie Redcay
was driving a 1988 Dodge Caravan, Pennsylvania Tag #JGP-298, which was owned by defendants John
and Stephanie Redcay. (See Exhibit "A")
7. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant, Mary Anne Lard was
the owner and operator of a 1997 Mercury Villager, Pennsylvania Tag #ASZ-9831. (See Exhibit "A")
8. Pursuant to the police report, at all times material hereto, defendant, Colin M. Leight was
the driver ofa 1995 Nissan Altima Tag # WT742 NJ, which was owned by defeNdant Janice M.
Janjanin. (See Exhibit "A")
9. Pursuant to the police report, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was a seatbelted, front seat
passenger in the motor vehicle driven by defendant, Colin M. Leight and owned by defendant Janice M.
Janjanin. (See Exhibit "A").
10. On or about December 9,1999, at approximately 8:09 a.m., on S. Hanover Street, at it's
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intersection with Walnut Street, Borough of Carlisle, Cumberland Connty, Pennsylvania, plaintiff
Amanda Schaeffer was a front seated passenger wearing her seatbelt, in the motor vehicle owned by
defendant Janice M. Janjanin and being driven by defendant Colin M. Leight, southbound in the left
hand lane, when it was caused to stop behind a vehicle waiting to make a left hand turn at the
intersection with Walnut Street. Suddenly and without warning, the vehicle owned and operated by
defendant, Mary Anne Lard, who had been violently struck in the rear by the vehicle driven by
defendant Stephanie Redcay and owned by defendants John and Stephanie Redcay, did violently and
negligently strike the vehicle operated by defendant Colin M. Leight, in which plaintiff Amanda
Schaeffer was a front seat passenger, in the rear causing injuries to plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer, as
hereinafter more fully set forth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
COUNT I
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. STEPHANIE REDCAY
II. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the allegations set forth in paragraphs 1 through
10, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
12. At the time and place ofthe aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant consisted of the following:
(a) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay was operating said motor vehicle at a high
and excessive rate of speed under the circumstances;
(b) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failing to have said motor vehicle under
proper and adequate control at the time;
(c) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failing to observe a clear assured distance
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(d) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to give proper and sufficient warning
of the approach of her vehicle;
(e) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failure to operate said vehicle without due
regard for the rights, safety and position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(t) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failing to keep a proper lookout;
(g) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failing to apply the brakes of the vehicle in
such a manner that it could be stopped in time to avoid a collision;
(h) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's failing to exercise care and diligence in the
operation of said vehicle so as to avoid a collision;
(i) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's operating said vehicle in violation of the
Ordinances of Cumberland County, and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
G) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay failed to stop her vehicle to avoid a collision,
causing injuries to plaintiff;
(k) negligence at law; and
(1) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this cause.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, Stephanie Redcay as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer
severe injuries to her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration
deceleration injury, cervical sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain, low back strain and strain
radiating into her legs, right neck strain and sprain, right shoulder sprain with limitation of lateral
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rotation, treatment of cortisone and lidocaine injections to right trapezius" ligament right neck and
shoulder strain and sprain, together with severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, by reason of
which she is rendered sick, sore, lame, prostrate and disordered and was made to nndergo great mental
anguish and physical pain and as a result of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to
suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
14. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
15. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. JOHN REDCAY
17. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 16
inclusive of this Complaint as though the same were set forth herein at length.
18. At the time of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of defendant,
John Redcay consisted of the following:
(a) . Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
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known had a propensity for operating vehicles at a high and excessive rate of speed;
(b) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to have the said vehicle under proper and adequate control at the
time;
(c) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to observe a clear, assured distance ahead;
(d) Negligent entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of his vehicle;
(e) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for operating said vehicle without the due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the Plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(f) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he lmewor should have
known had a propensity for operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland County,
and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(g) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to observe a traffic signal;
(h) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to stop for such traffic signals;
(i) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for negligence of law; and
G) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
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trial ofthis case.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, Stephanie Redcay as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer
severe injuries to her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration
deceleration injury, cervical sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain, low back strain and strain
radiating into her legs, right neck strain and sprain, right shoulder sprain with limitation of lateral
rotation, treatment of cortisone and lidocaine injections to right trapezius" ligament right neck and
shoulder strain and sprain, together with severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, by reason of
which she is rendered sick, sore, lame, prostrate and disordered and was made to nndergo great mental
anguish and physical pain and as a result of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to
suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
20. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
21. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense,.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
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PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARD
23. Plaintiff incorporate herein by reference the allegations set forth in. paragraphs 1 through
22, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
24. At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant consisted of the following:
(a) operating said motor vehicle at a high and excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
(b) failing to have said motor vehicle nnder proper and adequate control at the time;
(c) failing to observe a clear assured distance ahead;
(d) failure to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of her vehicle;
(e) failure to operate said vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(f) failing to keep a proper lookout;
(g) failing to apply the brakes of the vehicle in such a manner that it could be stopped
in time to avoid a collision;
(h) failing to exercise care and diligence in the operation of said vehicle so as to
avoid a collision;
(i) operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland Connty, and
the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
G) failed to stop her vehicle to avoid a collision, causing injuries to plaintiff;
(k) negligence at law; and
(1) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
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apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Ru1es of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this cause.
25. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer severe injuries to
her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury, cervical
sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain, low back strain and strain radiating into her legs, right neck
strain and sprain, right shou1der sprain with limitation of lateral rotation, treatment of cortisone and
lidocaine injections to right trapezius" ligament right neck and shou1der strain and sprain, together with
severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, by reason of which she is rendered sick, sore, lame,
prostrate and disordered and was made to undergo great mental anguish and physical pain and as a resu1t
of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to suffer for an inde[mite time in the future
26. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
27. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
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PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT. COLIN M. LEIGHT
29. Plaintiff incorporate herein by reference the allegations set forth i1'l paragraphs 1 through
28, inclusive, as if set forth fully at length herein.
30. At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness recklessness of the
defendant consisted of the following:
( a) failure to exercise due care with regard to the front-seat passenger, who was in
the vehicle he was operating
(b) failing to have said motor vehicle under proper and adequate control at the time;
(c) failing to observe a clear assured distance ahead;
(d) failure to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of her vehicle;
(e) failure to operate said vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(t) failing to keep a proper lookout with regard to the safety and well being of his
front seat passenger, who was in the vehicle he was driving;
(g) failing to exercise care and diligence in the operation of said vehicle so as to
avoid a collision;
(h) operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland County, and
the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(i) failed to avoid a collision, causing injuries to plaintiff;
G) negligence at law; and
(k) such other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
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trial of this cause.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer severe injuries to
her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury, cervical
sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain, low back strain and strain radiating into her legs, right neck
strain and sprain, right shoulder sprain with limitation of lateral rotation, treatment of cortisone and
lidocaine injections to right trapezius" ligament right neck and shoulder strain and sprain, together with
severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, by reason of which she is rendered sick, sore, lame,
prostrate and disordered and was made to nndergo great mental anguish and physical pain and as a result
of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to suffer for an indefmite time in the future.
32. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result of the negligence of Defendant.
33. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
34. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and eaming capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
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PLAINTIFF v. DEFENDANT. JANICE M. JANJANIN
35. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 34
inclusive of this Complaint as though the same were set forth herein at length.
36. At the time of the aforesaid, the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of defendant,
Janice M. Janjanin consisted of the following:
(a) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to have the said vehicle under proper and adequate control at the
time;
(b) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who he knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to observe a clear, assured distance ahead;
(c) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who she knew or should have
known had a propensity for failing to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of his vehicle;
(d) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who she knew or should have
known had a propensity for operating said vehicle without the due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the Plaintiff herein at the point aforesaid;
(e) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who she knew or should have
known had a propensity for operating said vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland County,
and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(f) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who she knew or should have
known had a propensity for negligence of law; and
(g) Negligently entrusted her vehicle to an individual who she knew or should have
known had a propensity for other acts or failures to act which may constitute negligence as shall become
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apparent during the course of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or at the
trial of this case.
37. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
defendant, as herein above described, plaintiff Amanda Schaeffer was caused to suffer severe injuries to
her body and extremities, including but not limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury, cervical
sprain and strain, lumbar strain and sprain, low back strain and strain radiating into her legs, right neck
strain and sprain, right shoulder sprain with limitation of lateral rotation, treatment of cortisone and
lidocaine injections to right trapezius" ligament right neck and shoulder strain and sprain, together with
severe shock to her nerves and nervous system, by reason of which she is rendered sick, sore, lame,
prostrate and disordered and was made to undergo great mental anguish and physical pain and as a result
of which she has suffered, yet suffers and will continue to suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
38. Plaintiff has suffered serious impairment of a bodily function and/or permanent serious
disfigurement as a result ofthe negligence of Defendant.
39. Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure of the aforesaid injuries, to expend
large and various sums of money for medicine and medical attention and she will be required to expend
large sums of money of the same purpose in the future.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant as described in the
preceding paragraphs of this Complaint, Plaintiff has been and may continue to be prevented from
attending to her usual activities, duties and occupations, and has suffered and may continue to suffer a
loss of earnings and earning capacity, to her great financial damage and expense.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants in a sum in excess of Fifty
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Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, exclusive of interests and costs plus attorneys fees.
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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VERIFICATION
I, Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire, verify that I am the attorney for plaintiff, Amanda
Schaeffer in this matter, and that upon my knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in the
foregoing Amended Complaint-Civil Action, are true and correct.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. g4904 relating to
nnsworn falsifications to authorities.
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
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Attorney for Plaintiff
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
-vs-
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
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MARY ANNE LARD
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
and
COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
CIVIL TERM
NO. 01-6911
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire, hereby certifY that I served a true and correct copy of the
Amended Complaint-Civil Action, via United States Postal Service, Regular Mail, postage pre-
paid to connsel of record as follows:
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman
& Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, P A 17112
I further certifY that I served a true and correct copy of the Amended Complaint-Civil
Action, via United States Postal Service, both Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and
Regular Mail, postage pre-paid to defendants, as follows:
Colin M. Leight
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Janet Janjanin
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
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CAPTION OF CASE
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER,
(plaintlif)
vs.
JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY
MARY ANNE LARD
JANICE M. JANJANIN
COLIN M. LEIGHT
(Defendant)
No.
691.1
Civil
19 01
1. State matter to be argued (i.e.. plaintlif's lIOtion for new trial. defendant's
danurrer to canplaint. etc.):
Defendant Redcays' Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint
2. Identify COlmSel who will argue case:
(a) far plaintiff: Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
Address: Seven Penn Ctr., 9th Floor,
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(b) for defendant: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
Address: P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has
been listed for argurent.
4. Argurent Court Date: July 24, 2002
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the
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, 2002, addressed to the following:
Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
Rosenthal & Strauss
Seven Penn Center, 9~ Floor
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
ORDER
day of
, 2002,
AND NOW, this
upon consideration of the Preliminary Objections of Defendants
John and Stephanie Redcay, and Plaintiff's response thereto, it
is hereby ordered that Defendants' Preliminary Objections are
GRANTED.
Paragraph 12 (i), (k), and (1) and Paragraph 18 (f), (i),
and (j) are stricken from Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. The
reference to "including but not limited to..." are stricken from
Paragraphs 13 and 19 of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint.
BY THE COURT:
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GOLDBERG, KA'1'ZIomN & SHIPMAN, P. C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendants Redclay
AMANDA SCHAEFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCLAY
and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S
AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come Defendants John and Stephani Redcay
(hereinafter "Mr. and Mrs. Redcay"), by and through their
counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., who file these
Preliminary Objections by respectfully stating the following:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Redcay previously filed Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiff's original Complaint.
2. This matter allegedly arises from an automobile
accident which occurred on December 9, 1999, at the intersection
of South Hanover Street and Walnut Street in the Borough of
Carlisle.
(See Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Paragraph 10).
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3. Plaintiff alleges that this chain reaction accident
occurred when a vehicle owned by Mr. and Mrs. Redcay, and
operated by Mrs. Redcay, struck a vehicle owned and operated by
Defendant Mary Ann Lard. The Lard vehicle then struck a vehicle
owned by Defendant Janice M. Janjanin, and which was being
operated by Defendant Colin Leight. Plaintiff was allegedly a
front seat passenger in the vehicle operated by Mr. Leight. (See
Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Paragraph 10).
4. Concerning the allegations against Mrs. Redcay,
Plaintiff alleges, inter alia, the following in Paragraph 12 of
the Amended Complaint:
At the time and place of the aforesaid, the negligence,
carelessness (sic) recklessness of the defendants consisted
of the following:
i) defendant driver, Stephanie Redcay's operating said
vehicle in violation of the Ordinances of Cumberland
County, and the Statutes of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania;
k) negligence at law; and
I} such other acts or failures to act which may constitute
negligence as shall become apparent during the course
of discovery pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure or at the trial of this cause.
5. Paragraph 13 of the Complaint lists the injuries
allegedly sustained by the Plaintiff, and states:
Including, but not limited to cervical
acceleration deceleration injury,. . .
(emphasis supplied)
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Paragraph 18 of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint states as follows:
At the time of the aforesaid, the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, John
Redcay, consisted of the following:
f) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual
who he knew, or should have known, had a
propensity for operating said vehicle in violation
of the ordinances of Cumberland County, and the
Statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
i) Negligently entrusting his vehicle to an
individual who he knew, or should have known, had
a propensity for negligence of law; and
j) Negligently entrusted his vehicle to an individual
who he knew, or should have known, had a
propensity for other acts or failures to act,
which may constitute negligence as shall become
apparent in the course of discovery pursuant to
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure
throughout the trial of this case.
7. Concerning the alleged injuries, including but not
limited to cervical acceleration deceleration injury. . .
(emphasis supplied)
8. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028 (a) (3)
states: Preliminary Objections may be filed by any party to any
pleading and are limited to the following grounds: Insufficient
specificity of a pleading." It is respectfully submitted that
Paragraph 12(i) and (k) and Paragraph 18(f), (i), and (j) are
insufficiently specific. Therefore it is respectfully submitted
that these Paragraphs should be stricken from Plaintiff's Amended
Complaint.
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Plaintiff's reference to injuries (including but not limited to),
is also insufficiently specific. Therefore, it is respectfully
requested that this portion of Paragraphs 13 and 19 be stricken
from Plaintiff's Amended Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, John and Stephani Redcay,
respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant their
Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint.
Specifically, Mr. and Mrs. Redcay respectfully request that
Paragraph 12(i), (k), and (1) and Paragraph 18(f), (i)" and (j) be
stricken from Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Further, it is
respectfully requested that the reference to "including but not
limited to..." be stricken from Paragraphs 13 and 19 of
Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Alternatively, it is respectfully
requested that Plaintiff be required to file a more specific
pleading.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By JOh~i~:3!~i{i
Attorney I.D. 78000
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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Attorneys for Defendants Redcay
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Seven Penn Center, 9~ Floor
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Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
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Harrisburg, PA 17112
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v.
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JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff, Amanda Schaeffer
c/o Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs
Complaint on behalf of Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, within twenty (20) days from service
hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
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4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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v.
: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
MARY ANNE LARD. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, by and through the undersigned counsel
and responds to Plaintiffs Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proof thereof required at trial.
2. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proof thereof required at trial.
3, Admitted.
4. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proof thereof required at trial.
5. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proof thereof required at trial.
6. Admitted.
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8. Admitted,
9. Admitted.
10. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary .A.nne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
COUNT I.
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANTS. JOHN REDCAY AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
11. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs I through 10 of Plaintiff s Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
12. (a)-(l) Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
13. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
14. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
15. Denied, These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
16. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
COUNT II.
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARD
17. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs I through 16 of Plaintiff s Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
18. (a)-(k) Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
19. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
20. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
21. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
22. Denied as a conclusion of law.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
COUNT m.
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT COLIN M. LEIGHT
23. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 22 of Plaintiff s Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
24. (a)-a) Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
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25. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
26. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
27. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
28. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
29. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
30. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
31. Plaintiff is barred and/or limited by all applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
32. No act or omission on the part of Defendant was a substantial or contributing
factor in bringing about Plaintiffs alleged injuries and/or damages, all such injuries and/or
damages being expressly denied.
33. Any and all injuries and/or damages as described by Plaintiff in her Complaint,
the same being expressly denied, were caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions on the
part of Plaintiff and/or others over whom Defendant had no control nor right of control.
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34. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the doctrine of res judicata and/or
collateral estoppel.
35. Plaintiff's claims are derivative in nature and are barred as a matter oflaw.
36. Defendant breached no duty of care owed to Plaintiff under the circumstances.
37. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative
Negligence Act.
38. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the applicable provisions ofthe
Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Act.
39. At all times material hereto, Defendant acted in a safe, legal and non-negligent
manner.
WHEREJi'ORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M. Janjanin
and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO DEFENDANTS. JOHN
AND STEPHANIE REDCAY. JANICE M. JANJANIN AND
COLIN M. LEIGHT. PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. &2252(d)
Responding Defendant incorporates by reference her responses to Paragraphs 1 through
39 ofPlMntiff's Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d), should it be found that Responding Defendant is liable to
Plaintiff, which liability is denied, Responding Defendant alleges that Plaintiff's damages, said
damages being denied, were caused by the negligence, recklessness and/or carelessness and/or
strict liability of Defendants and/or others, for the reasons set forth in the Complaint, and that
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M. Janjanin
and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
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4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
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The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Answer with New
Matter are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information
which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the defense of this lawsuit. The
language of the Answer with New Matter is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the
Answer with New Matter, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given
to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the
extent that the contents of the Answer with New Matter are that of counsel, I have relied upon
my counsel in making this verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements
therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
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I, Angela Sanger, an employee with the law fIrm of Marshall, Dennehey, Wamer,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this 11f'h- day of June, 2002, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCLAY
and MARY ANNE LARD and
JANICE M. JANJANIN and
COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
REPLY TO THE NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARD
AND NOW, come the Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, by
and through their counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., who
file this Reply to the New Matter of Defendant, Mary Ann Lard, by
respectfully stating the following:
Denied. The averments contained in Defendant, Mary Anne
Lard's, unnumbered New Matter are denied as they contain
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If
a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained
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respectfully request judgment be entered in their favor against
the Plaintiff and/or Defendant Mary Anne Lard.
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I, John R. Ninosky, Esquire, have read the foregoing Answer
to Amended Complaint and hereby affirms that it is true and
correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or information and
belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities; I verify that all the statements made in the
foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document upon all parties or counsel of record by
depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the
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, 2002, addressed to the following:
Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
Rosenthal & Strauss
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Identification No.: 26473
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
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AMANDA SCHAEFFER
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JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
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COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
CIVIL TERM
NO. 01-6911
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARD
29. Through 31. The allegations contained in Defendant, Mary Anne Lard's
New Matter 29. through 31. are matters oflaw to which no responsive pleading is
required.
By further answer, it is specifically denied that Plaintiff's claims are barred
by the applicable Statute of Limitations, that plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action
upon which relief can be granted and that plaintiff is barred, and/or limited by all
applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Law. Strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
32. Denied. It is specifically denied that no act or admission on the part of the
defendant was a substantial factor in bringing about Plaintiff's alleged injuries and/or
damages, all such injuries and/or damages being expressly denied. Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
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described by Plaintiff in her Complaint, the same being expressly denied, were caused in
whole or in part by the acts or omissions on the part of Plaintiff and/or others over whom
Defendant had no control nor right of control. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
34. The allegations contained in this paragraph are statements oflaw which
require no responsive pleading. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that
plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the doctrine of res judicata and or collateral
estoppel. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
35. The allegations contained in this paragraph are statements oflaw which
require no responsive pleading. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that
plaintiffs claims are derivative in nature and are barred as a matter oflaw. Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
36. . Denied. It is specifically denied that defendant breached no duty of care
owed to Plaintiff under the circumstances. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
trial.
37. The allegations contained in this paragraph are statements of law which
require no responsive pleading. By way offurther answer, it is specifically denied that
plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence
Act and are barred as a matter of law. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
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require no responsive pleading. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that
plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation
Act and are barred as a matter oflaw. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
trial.
39. Denied. It is strictly denied that at all material times hereto, Defendant
acted in a safe, legal and non-negligent manner. Strict proof thereof is demanded at time
of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Amanda Schaefer respectfully demands judgment in her
favor and against all defendants, together with other such relief as this Honorable Court
deems appropriate.
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Amanda Schaefer Plaintiff herein, makes this verification and
states that the statements made in the foregoing pleading are true
and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and
belief.
The undersigned understands that the statements therein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating to
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Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
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Attorney for Plaintiff
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
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MARY ANNE LARD
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
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COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
CIVIL TERM
NO. 01-6911
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, via United States Postal Service,
Regular Mail, postage pre-paid on Wednesday, June 19,2002, to connsel of record as follows:
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
320 Market Street
Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Matthew L. Owens, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman
& Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg,PA 17112
I further certify that I served a true and correct copy of the above stated document, via
United States Postal Service, Regular Mail, postage pre-paid on Wednesday, Jnne 19,2002, to
defendants, as follows:
Colin M. Leight
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Janet Janjanin
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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BRIAN D. ROSENTHAL,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN A. and GEORGE M. NISSEL,
Plaintiffs
Civil Action - Law
vs.
No. 01-6961-Civil Term
RUTH E. WEDEMEYER,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 2nd day of July, 2002, I, Ann Margaret Grab, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOL YMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Notice of Taking Deposition-Susan A. Nissel by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Angino & Rovner
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
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Supreme Court ill No. 5591!6
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
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Defendants
NO.. 01-6911
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
The parties hereby agree and stipulate that Paragraph 12(i),
(j) and (1), are to be removed from the Complaint with prejudice.
Further, it is hereby agreed and stipulated to that Defendant,
John Redcay, will be dismissed from this lawsuit with prejudice.
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY :
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff, Amanda Schaeffer
c/o Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's
Amended Complaint on behalf of Defendant Mary Anne Lard within twenty (20) days from
service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN OGGIN
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4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, P A 17112
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JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay
c/o John Ninosky, Esquire
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C.
Strawberry Square - 320 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Defendant, Colin Leight
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Defendant, Janet Janjanin
1122 Fernwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter Directed to Defendants John
and Stephanie Redcay, Janice Janjanin and Colin Leight pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. S2252(d)on
behalf of Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default
judgment may be filed against you.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN OGGIN
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l.D. No. 76080
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-6911 Civil Term
JOHN and STEPHANIE REDCAY, MARY:
ANNE LARD, JANICE M. JANJANIN,
and COLIN M. LEIGHT,
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT.
MARY ANNE LARD. TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, by and through the nndersigned connsel
and responds to Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proofthereof required at trial.
2. Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth ofthe allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proofthereofrequired at trial.
3. Admitted.
4, Denied. Responding Defendant lacks knowledge sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proof thereof required at trial.
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the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph and therefore the same are denied with
strict proofthereofrequired at trial.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
COUNT I.
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANTS, JOHN REDCAY AND STEPHANIE. REDCAY
11, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs I through 10 of Plaintiff s Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
12. (a)-(l) Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
13. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
14. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
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15. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
16. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
J anj anin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
COUNT II.
PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. MARY ANNE LARD
17. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs I through 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
18. (a)-(k) Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
19. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
20, Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
21. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
22. Denied as a conclusion oflaw.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her.
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
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PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT COLIN M. LEIGHT
23. Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, incorporates by reference her responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 22 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
24. (a)-G) Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
25. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
26. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
27. Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
28, Denied. These allegations are directed to a party other than Responding
Defendant and, therefore, the same are denied with strict proof thereof required at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or other Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M.
Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems
appropriate.
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
29. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute oflimitations.
30. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
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31. Plaintiff is barred and/or limited by all applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
32. No act or omission on the part of Defendant was a substantial or contributing
factor in bringing about Plaintiff's alleged injuries and/or damages, all such injuries and/or
damages being expressly denied.
33. Any and all injuries and/or damages as described by Plaintiff in her Complaint,
the same being expressly denied, were caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions on the
part of Plaintiff and/or others over whom Defendant had no control nor right of control.
34. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the doctrine of res judicata and/or
collateral estoppel.
35. Plaintiff's claims are derivative in nature and are barred as a matter oflaw.
36, Defendant breached no duty of care owed to Plaintiff under the circumstances.
37, Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative
Negligence Act.
38. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the applicable provisions ofthe
Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Act.
39. At all times material hereto, Defendant acted in a safe, legal and non-negligent
manner.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M. Janjanin
and Colin M. Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
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AND STEPHANIE REDCAY. JANICE M. JANJANIN AND
COLIN M. LEIGHT. PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 62252(d)
40. Responding Defendant incorporates by reference her responses to Paragraphs 1
through 39 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth herein at length.
41. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d), should it be fonnd that Responding Defendant is
liable to Plaintiff, which liability is denied, Responding Defendant alleges that Plaintiff s
damages, said damages being denied, were caused by the negligence, recklessness and/or
carelessness and/or strict liability of Defendants John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M. Janjanin
and Colin M. Leight and/or others, for the reasons set forth in the Complaint, and that
Responding Defendant is entitled to contribution and/or indemnity, as may be appropriate, from
such Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary Anne Lard, respectfully requests judgment in her
favor and against the Plaintiff and/or Defendants, John and Stephanie Redcay, Janice M. Janjanin
and Colin M, Leight, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
ENNEHEY, WARNER,
OGGIN
BY:
MATTHE . 0 S, ESQUIRE
J.D. No. 76080
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, P A 17112
(717) 651-3501
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Answer with New
Matter to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint are based upon information which has been furnished
to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by connsel in the preparation of the
defense ofthis lawsuit. The language of the Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's Amended
Complaint is that of connsel and not my own. I have read the Answer with New Matter to
Plaintiff's Amended Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have
given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To
the extent that the contents of the Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint are
that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this verification, The undersigned also
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to nnswom falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Angela Sanger, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Wamer,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this d-5.j4-. day of July, 2002, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre..paid, as
follows:
Brian D. Rosenthal, Esquire
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
Seven Penn Center, 9th Floor
1635 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Colin Leight
1122 Femwood Avenue
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Janet Janjanin
1122 Femwood Avenue
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Attorney for Plaintiff
AMANDA SCHAEFFER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
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CIVIL TERM
JOHN AND STEPHANIE REDCAY
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MARY ANNE LARD
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JANICE M. JANJANIN
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COLIN M. LEIGHT
Defendants
ORDER TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
NO. 01-6911
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above captioned matter settled, discontinued and ended as to defendants
John and Stephanie Redcay and Janice M. Janjanin and Colin M. Leight, only, of record with the
Court.
ROSENTHAL & STRAUSS
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