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SUSAN WICKARD and
RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
Plaintiffs:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS
CP-21-CV-6985-2001
MICHAEL E, CLAY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
A pretrial conference was held Wednesday,
August 18th, 2004, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido,
Judge, Present for the Plaintiffs was Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, and present for the Defendant was Richard H. Wix,
Esquire.
This is an uncomplicated automobile
negligence case which the parties anticipate will take one
and one half days to try. There are no scheduling
difficulties.
The parties have agreed that the Plaintiff's
out-of-pocket expenses, i.e. medical expenses and/or wage
loss, total the amount of a workers' compensation lien which
is $5,671.56. This figure will be given to the jur:-y as part
of the Judge's charge representing lost wages and/or medical
expenses.
It appears that settlement negotiations are
ongoing. The parties are hopeful that a settlement may be
reached.
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SUSAN WICKARD and
RODNEY WICKARD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6985 CIVIL TERM
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM
1. Facts as to Liability
This litigation involves a two vehicle accident occurring on January 5, 2000 at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road in Shippensburg Township.
The Plaintiff was proceeding south on Fayette Street, which has a 35 miles per hour
speed limit. The Defendant was traveling east on Old Scotland Road and had stopped
for the stop sign at the intersection with South Fayette Street. He had looked to his left
and saw the Plaintiff at a distance of at least 100 yards, and after looking to his right and
ascertaining that there was no vehicle coming from that direction, he proceeded to pull
out into the intersection and a collision ensued between the vehicles, It is Defendant's
position that the Plaintiff was traveling in excess of the posted speed limit of 35 miles per
hour.
2. Damaaes
See Plaintiffs' Pre-Trial Memorandum.
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3. Issues
The issues at trial will be the negligence of Defendant, contributory negligence of
Plaintiff and what damages are causally related to the accident.
4. Unusual LeQallssues
There do not appear to be any unusual legal issues in this case.
5. Witnesses
1. Michael Clay
2. Michelle Clay
3. David C. Baker, M.D.
6. Exhibits
1. Plaintiff's medical records.
2. Plaintiff's employment records.
7. Settlement and Estimated Time of Trial
Plaintiffs have made a demand of $36,500.00, and Defendant has offered
$10,500.00. It is estimated that this is a two day trial.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274
Attorneys for Defendant
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 8/6/04
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 6th day of August, 2004, I, Gaye Crist, an employee of the
firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for Defendant, hereby certify that I served the
within Defendant's Pre-Trial Memorandum this date by depositing a copy of same in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esq.
Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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SUSAN WICKARD and
RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
IN THE COURT OF CpMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND com.;rry,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
NO.
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM
As required by C.C.R.P. 212-4, the Plaintiffs, SUSAN WICKARD and RODNEY
WICKARD, by and through their attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., set
forth as follows:
1. FACTS AS TO LIABILITY. This case involves an automobile accident
occurring on January 5, 2000 at the "T" intersection of South Fayette Street and
Old Scotland Road (PA Rt. 696), Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. Mrs. Wickard was operating a Ford pick-up truck in the course of
her employment as a visiting nurse. She was proceeding South on Fayette Street
approaching the "T" intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road.
The Defendant was traveling East on Old Scotland Road and approached the stop
sign at the intersection with South Fayette Street. The Defendant looked to his left
and saw the Plaintiff and looked to his right and proceeded out into the intersection
causing a tremendous collision. The damage to both vehicles was severe.
2. FACTS AS TO DAMAGES. Susan Wickard suffered bodily injuries to
her neck, back, and shoulders. Damages stem from this bodily injury.
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Mrs. Wickard was initially treated at the Emergency Room apd she followed
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up with Gary L. Blacksmith, Jr., M.D., as a referral with her work~rs' compensation
carrier. She was in turn referred to Thomas J. Green, M.D., an or~opedic surgeon
with Appalachian Orthopedic Center. The primary problem was with her neck. The
clinical diagnosis was post traumatic myofacial pain syndrome.
She had consultations with a neurosurgeon, Joel Winer, M.D., and was sent
to physical therapy with Everett Hills, M.D., a physiatrist. She haJs taken Vioxx
medication to control her pain.
Diagnostic tests were performed to exclude other potential qauses of the neck
pam. Dr. Green opines that lab results made it clear that there ate absolutely no
other causes for her ongoing symptoms other than the injuries cajlsed by the
automobile accident.
Mrs. Wickard has improved. She is functional both at homq: and at her job.
In order for her to control her symptoms, it is important that she does home
exercises which consist of isometric and aerobic exercises. She isi to avoid certain
positions and maintain good posture. It is Dr. Green's opinion th~t she has become
an expert at handling the post traumatic myofacial pain syndrom~. Despite this
management, she still has symptoms. It is not anticipated that sliJ.e will require any
surgery, but her continuing ongoing symptoms of pain and diSCOrj1fort with activity
are believed to be permanent.
Mrs. Wickard has a claim for a workers' compensation lien. That lien is with
Inservco and currently totals $5,671.56.
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In addition, Mrs. Wickard has a claim for non-economic dafages such as
pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment as well as a loss of earning fapacity.
Rodney Wickard has a claim stemming from his loss of con~ortium as a result
of the injuries to his wife, Susan Wickard.
3. PRINCIPAL ISSUES AS TO LIABILITY AND DAMAGfs. As to liability,
the principal issue is whether the Defendant, Michael E. Clay, fail~d his duties as
an automobile driver at the intersection where the accident occur~ed and thereby
caused the accident in which Susan Wickard suffered bodily injurjies. The
obligation of a motorist at a stop sign is clearly defined by the Mo~or Vehicle Code.
Mr. Clay had the obligation to stop and yield the traffic on the thrpugh street. I
believe the liability in this case is not contested.
As to damages, the issue is the nature and extent of her da~ages and what
amount of money fairly and adequately compensates her for thes~ damages.
As of August 4,2003, there isa Workers' Compensation lie* which totals
$5,671.56.
4. ADMISSIBILITY I LEGAL ISSUES: The medical lien ~nd amounts paid
by compensation are recoverable. Plaintiffs request a stipulation lis to the amounts.
It is believed that the amounts paid by comp are the actual amoupt that is
recoverable. Plaintiffs request a stipulation as to the amounts of the bills.
The Defendant is incompetent to testify as to the speed. Tbie Defendant
cannot testify as to the speed of Susan Wickard's vehicle. In the pleadings, the
Defendant has indicated that the Plaintiff was traveling at a speed in excess of the
speed limit. At the deposition of this matter, the Defendant indic4ted that he saw
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the Plaintiffs vehicle for a short period of time and was unable to ~ive an estimate of
speed in miles per hour. In order for an opinion as to speed to be iadmissible, it
must be an opinion based on opportunity to perceive the fact in q*estion. The
opinion must be in miles per hour. Guzman v. Bloom, 413 Pa. 575, 198 A.2d 499
(1964).
5. IDENTITY OF WITNESSES TO BE CALLED:
Susan Wickard
Rodney Wickard
Amber Wagner, daughter of Susan Wickard
Before and After Witness
Joan Wagner, mother of Susan Wickard
Before and After Witness
Thomas J. Green, M.D.
Michael Clay
Michelle Clay
Officer Lively, Investigating Officer
6. LIST OF EXHIBITS:
a. Plaintiffs' automobile policy.
b. Plaintiffs' Declaration Sheet exhibiting full tort.
c. Medical bills.
d. Diagram of accident scene from Police Report.
e. Repair estimate.
f. Any photographs of vehicles if they can be identified.
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Defendant's insurer offered $10,500.00 to settle the claim in Sept~mber of 2003
in response to Plaintiffs' demand of $36,500.00.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA Ill; KRAMER, P.C.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Jrrf.-day of ~()J{:; ,2004, I, Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, hereby certify that I this day served the Plaintiffs' Pretria] Memorandum
by depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class mail, postage prepaid
at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Respectfully submitt~d,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & ~ER, P.C.
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Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 447115
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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SUSAN WICKARD and
RODNEY WICKARD,
. her husband,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAiS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSn VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
NO. 01-6985 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10th day of April, 2002, upon consideration ofPllilintiffs' Motion
for Substituted Service, the motion is granted to the extent that Plaintiffs ate authorized to
serve original process upon Defendant in this case by service upon his insurance
company, State Farm Insurance, at 115 Limekiln Rd., P.O. Box 257, NeiW Cumberland,
P A 17070-0257, by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in a newspaper of general circulatjon in Cambria
County, Pennsylvania, and in the Cumberland Law Journal, and by regular mail sent to
Defendant's last known address.
NOTHING HEREIN is intended to impose upon Defendant's instirance company
an obligation to expend its resources attempting to locate Defendant if liis whereabouts
are unknown to it.
BY TIIE COURT,
,Aerard C. Kramer, Esq.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, P A 1710 1
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2002, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED AND DECREED that the Plaintiffs, SUSAN WICKARD and RODNEY
WICKARD, shall serve process on the Defendant, MICHAEL E. CLAY, by serving
MICHAEL E. CLAY'S insurance company STATE FARM INSURANCE at 115 Limekiln
Road, P. O. Box 257, New Cumberland, PA 17070-0257 and by publication in The
Sentinel Newspaper and the Cumberland Law Journal.
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her husband,
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION FOR SUBSTITUTION OF SERVICE
AND NOW comes the Plaintiffs, SUSAN WICKARD and RODNEY WICKARD, by
and through their attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER P.C., and respectfully
avers as follows:
1. On January 5, 2000, Plaintiff SUSAN WICKARD was injured in an
automobile accident caused by the negligence of the Defendant, MICHAEL E. CLAY.
2. At the scene of the accident, Defendant CLAY was cited for failure to
obey a stop sign, a violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. s3323(a). (See Police Report attached
as Exhibit "A").
3. According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Police Accident Report
Incident Number A-OO-OOOl, Defendant CLAY resides at 240 E. Queen St.,
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201. (See Police Report attached as Exhibit "A").
4. Plaintiffs have filed a civil suit against the Defendant.
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5. Plaintiffs have attempted to serve process on Defendant CLAY at 240 E.
Queen St., Charnbersburg, Pennsylvania 17201 on January 17, 2002 (See attached
Exhibit "B").
6. The Sheriff of Franklin County was unable to serve Defendant CLAY at
240 E. Queen St., Charnbersburg, Pennsylvania 17201 because, as the
Shippensburg Post Office confirmed, there is no such address (See attached Exhibit
"B").
7. Plaintiffs have conducted a current address search for Defendant CLAY
(See attached Exhibit "C").
8. The results of the above-mentioned search yielded a last known address
for Defendant CLAY at 606 Park Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15902. (See
attached Exhibit "C").
9. Plaintiffs' unsuccessfully attempted to serve Defendant CLAY at 606
Park Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15902. (See attached Exhibit "D").
10. The Sheriff of Cambria County reported that Defendant CLAY no longer
resides at 606 Park Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15902. (See attached Exhibit
"D").
11. Plaintiffs have hired a private investigator to determine Defendant
CLAY'S whereabouts.
12. Plaintiffs private investigator has determined that Defendant CLAY is
not keeping his records current and appears to be concealing his whereabouts. (See
attached Exhibit "E").
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13. Defendant CLAY'S agent, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES, is
not aware of CLAY'S whereabouts.
14. Plaintiffs believe that Defendant CLAY is attempting to avoid civil legal
action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, SUSAN WICKARD and RODNEY WICKARD,
respectfully request that the Court allow them to serve process on the Defendant,
MICHAEL E. CLAY, by serving Defendant CLAY's insurance company STATE FARM
INSURANCE at 115 Limekiln Road, P. O. Box 257, New Cumberland, PA 17070-
0257and by publication in The Sentinel Newspaper and the Cumberland Law
Journal.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
DATED: '-//1/ Od.,
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Attorney at Law
Attorney 1.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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Michael E. Clay
SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No.
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6985 civil
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COMMONWEALT NNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF'
SUSAN WICKARD ET AL
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MI CHAEL E CLAY
JASON M BITNER , Sheriff who bein~ duly sworn
according to law, says, that he made a diligent search a~d inquiry for
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CLAY MICHAEL E
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Ol/l7/2002
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P.O. Box 60515
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0515
(717) 599-5505
(800) 443-0824
Fax (717) 599-5507
January 3, 2002
Mr. Gerard C. Kramer, Esq.
Schmidt, Ronca, & Kramer, P.C.
209 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Re: Michael E. Clay
Dear Gerry:
In reference to your request for the above-captioned
individual's current address, Information Network Associates, Inc.
("INA") has established the following address history for Michael
E. Clay (DOB: 03/26/72; SSN: 189-54-2974, and PA OLN: 22762255):
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Chambersburg, PA 1720l
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3) 340 E. Queen St.
Chambersburg, PA 17201
4) 33 Maple Heights
Windber, PA 15963
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you for using INA to help fulfill
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Susan WickaJ:d et al . fJ Dot....q{J/jJP.-
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Michael E. Clay
SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No.
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6985 civil
Now, January 4. 2002
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Cambria
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of Service .
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
'COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
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ClAY MICHAEL E
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a dilige~t search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
CLAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CAMBRIA
County, Penn~ylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
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On February 12th, 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from CAMBRIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Del? Cambria County
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SCHMIDT RONCA KRAMER
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,COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
VS
ClAY MICHAEL E
RoO Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheri~f who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligerj.t search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wi1+:
ClAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He t~erefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN
County, Penn~ylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On February l2th, 2002 , this office was in receiRt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
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SCHMIDT RONCA KRAMER
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin
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Before me, the undersigned notary public, did personally appear
William G. Stoeffler, who being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and states as follows:
1. My name is William G. Stoeffler, and I am employed as an
investigator with Information Network Associates, Inc located
at 5235 North Front street in Harrisburg, PA.
2. In my capacity as an investigator, I have been tasked with
attempting to locate one Michael E. Clay, whose last known
address is 606 Park Avenue, Johnstown, PA l5902.
3. A review of credit history information indicated that Mr.
Clay resided at the Johnstown address as of February, 200l.
Public Data Base records indicate that Mr. Clay has resided
at this location over several periods since 1997.
4. On 13 February 2001 I traveled to the Johnstown area to
attempt to verify the address information for Mr. Clay. A
visit to the residence revealed that a Mr. Paul Michaels now
owns and resides in the house. Mr. Michaels stated that he
purchased the home from Bank One of Chicago in July of 200l.
He indicated that he believed that the house had been
utilized as a boarding house prior to being foreclosed upon.
He did not recognize the name of Mr. Clay.
5. I subsequently spoke to several neighbors who verified that
the residence had been a boarding house, and that people were
regularly "coming and going" from the property. No one
recognized the name of Michael Clay.
6. Research was conducted at the Johnstown City Hall of
municipal sewer, water, garbage collection and tax records.
This search revealed that Mr. Clay does not now own any real
estate in the city of Johnstown, nor does he have any sewer,
water, or trash removal service in his name.
7. Research at the Johnstown Police Department Records Division
did not reveal any information about Mr. Clay.
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8. Research of records at the Cambria County Courthouse
indicated that a Mr. John K. Proctor had owned the residence
in Johnstown. In March of 2001, a foreclosure action by the
Cambria County Sheriff resulted in the eviction of all the
tenants of the property. Sheriff's records indicated that
they effected service of the foreclosure notice on March
10,2001 upon a Michelle Clay at the 606 Park Avenue address.
9. A search of records at the Cambria County Courthouse on 13
February 2002 did not show a criminal history for either Mr.
Clay or Mr. Proctor.
10.
On l3 February 2002 the Cambria
supplied a possible address for Mr.
Route 220 in Bedford.
County Sheriff's Office
Proctor of 3390 Business
11. On 13 February 2002 I traveled directly to the Bedford area,
but was not able to positively locate this address due to a
recent address restructuring of this region to facilitate 9ll
service . Neither local residents nor police officers were
able to direct me to this address.
l2. On l4 February 2001, I conducted a search of online data base
records for Mr. Proctor and Michelle Clay. The last address
shown for Michelle Clay is 606 Park Avenue in Johnstown. For
Mr. Proctor, the last known address is the Bedford location.
Additionally, Mr. Proctor is listed as an officer for a non-
profit corporation located at 263 Cemetery Road in Johnstown
trading as "Lord of All Ministries". Mapping software
indicates that this address is located outside of the city
limits of Johnstown, in the Stoystown area.
l3. On 22 March 2002, I spoke to an Officer Zackucia of the
Stoystown Police department. He indicated that this address
is located in his jurisdiction and supplied me with a phone
number of (8l4) 893-5745. This phone number is not in
service as of 25 March 2002.
14. On 22 March 2002, I spoke to Tammy from the Bedford County
Communications Center. She is responsible for operation of
the mapping software used by dispatchers in Bedford County.
Tammy indicated that the 3390 Business 220 address is
actually the Caretakers cottage at the cemetery located just
outside the incorporated borough limits of Bedford. She
supplied a listing from the Bedford telephone directory for
"J&L Proctor" at this address with a phone number of (814)
623-9256. Calls to this number have not been returned as of
25 March 2002.
l5. Various searches of public records and on-line data bases
indicate that Mr. Clay has not updated his address
information since February of 2001.
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THE COURT OF COMMON I PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate Plaintiffs' Complaint which was filed in your office on
December 12, 2001, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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Attorney at Law
Attorney LD. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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CASE NO: 2001-06985 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
VS
CLAY MICHAEL E
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:
CLAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of FRANKLIN
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On February 12th, 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from FRANKLIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Franklin Co
18.00
9.00
10.00
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02/12/2002
SCHMIDT RONCA
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CASE NO: 200l-06985 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
VS
CLAY MICHAEL E
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:
CLAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CAMBRIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On February 12th, 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from CAMBRIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Cambria County
6.00
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02/12/2002
SCHMIDT RONCA
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SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No.
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6985 civil
Now January' 4, 2002
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hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Cambria
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk ofthe Plaintiff.
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Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
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Not found as to the within named defendant Michael E. Clay. Defendant
upon
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CASE NO: 2001-69850 T
COMMONWE~SYLVANIA
COUNTY Of' ~
SUSAN WICKARD ET AL
Am nded
VS
MICHAEL E CLAY
JASON M BITNER
, Sheriff
, who being duly sworn
according to law, says, that he made a diligent search an inquiry for
the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
CLAY MICHAEL E
but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore ret rns the
COMPLAINT
NOT S RVED , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, CLAY MICHAEL E
CHECKED WITH P.O CHBG.
NO SUCH ADDRESS.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Mileage
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SCHMIDT RONCA AND KRAMER
01/17/2002
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Susan Wickard et al
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Michael E. Clay
SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No.
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6985 civil
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December 13
,20 01 ,I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
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RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01- &,q[5
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TffiAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. 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. IFYOU 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 LOCAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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plazo al partirde la fecha de la demanday la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard and Rodney Wickard, her
husband, by and through their attorneys SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and
avers the following:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard, and Rodney Wickard, wife and husband, are
adult individuals residing 185 Brickchurch Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
2. Defendant, Michael Clay, is an adult individual who resides at 240 East
Queen Street, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17201.
THE FACTS
3. The incident giving rise to this accident occurred on January 5,2000,
at approximately 11:39 a.m., on South Fayette Street southbound, at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696), in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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5. At the aforementioned time and place, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard was
operating a 1997 Ford truck owned by David Wickard Siding Contractors. The
Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was operating the vehicle in the course of her employment
with Carlisle Hospital Visiting Nursing Association.
6. At fhe aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay, the
owner and operator of a 1997 Saturn, was travelling east on Old Scotland Road
(State Route 696) in the 1997 Saturn, approaching the stop sign at South Fayette
Street at the T-intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State
Route 696).
7. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay,
failed to yield at the stop sign at South Fayette Street and collided with the right
rear of the Plaintiffs truck, spinning the Plaintiffs vehicle around and causing the
injuries to the Plaintiff set forth below.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, it was daytime, the road surface
W8$ dry, and there were no adverse weather conditions.
COUNT I
SUSAN WICKARD V. MICHAEL E. CLAY
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
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11. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant
consisted of:
a. failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the highway
after stopping at the stop sign in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.
S 3323 (b), which is negligence per se;
b. failing to operate his vehicle in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic ~ontrols;
c. failing to observe the Plaintiffs vehicle on the
highway;
d. failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
e. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on
the road;
f. attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could
not be safely accomplished;
g. failing to prudently proceed through the intersection so as to
avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the
highway; and
h. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision.
12. As the direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, suffered serious, and what may be permanent, injuries which include the
following:
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b. neck and thoracic spine sprain/ strain;
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expenses into the future, and, thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
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avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect. .
15. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has undergone in the past and, will
continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been obliged to spend various sums
of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered, and
may continue to incur the same in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, suffered a permanent diminution of
her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard will suffer an impairment of her
earning power and capacity.
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compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
RODNEY WICKARD V. MICHAEL CLAY
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19": Prior Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, the
Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, has suffered loss of society, companionship, and services
of his wife.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, demands judgment of the
Defendant, Michael Clay, in an amount in excess of the amount required for
compulsory arbitration, together with interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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Attorney at Law
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209 State Street
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my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint to the
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. 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. IFYOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
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Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard and Rodney Wickard, her
husband, by and through their attorneys SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and
avers the following:
THE PARTIES.
1. Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard, and Rodney Wickard, wife and husband, are
adult individuals residing 185 Brickchurch Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
2. Defendant, Michael Clay, is an adult individual who resides at 240 East
Queen Street, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17201.
THE FACTS
3. The incident giving rise to this accident occurred on January 5,2000,
at approximately 11:39 a.m., on South Fayette Street southbound, at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696), in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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5. At the aforementioned time and place, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard was
operating a 1997 Ford truck owned by David Wickard Siding COntractors. The
Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was operating the vehicle in the coursee of her employment
with Carlisle Hospital Visiting Nursing Association.
6. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay, the
owner and operator of a 1997 Saturn, was travelling east on Old Scotland Road
(State Route 696) in the 1997 Saturn, approaching the stop sign at South Fayette
Street at the T-intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State
Route 696).
7. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay,
failed to yield at the stop sign at South Fayette Street and collided with the right
rear of the Plaintiffs truck, spinning the Plaintiff's vehicle around and causing the
injuries to the Plaintiff set forth below.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, it was daytime, the road surface
was dry, and there were no adverse weather conditions.
COUNT I
SUSAN WICKARD V. MICHAEL E. CLAY
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in ful1.
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Plaintiff.
11. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the: Defendant
consisted of:
a. failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the highway
after stopping at the stop sign in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.
S 3323 (b), which is negligence per se;
b. failing to' operate his vehicle in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic ~ontrols;
c. failing to observe the Plaintiffs vehicle on the
highway;
d. failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
e. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on
the road;
f. attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could
not be safely accomplished;
g. failing to prudently proceed through the intersection so as to
avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the
highway; and
h. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision.
12. As the direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, suffered serious, and what may be permanent, injuries which include the
following:
a. post-traumatic myofacial pain syndrome/whiplash;
b. neck and thoracic spine sprain/ strain;
c. headaches from persistent spasms and discomfort;
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expenses into the future, and, thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
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avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has undergone in the past and, will
continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been obliged to spend various sums
of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered, and
may continue to incur the same in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, suffered a permanent diminution of
her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard will suffer an impairment of her
earning power and capacity.
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compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
RODNEY WICKARD V. MICHAEL CLAY
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19: Prior Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, the
Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, has suffered loss of society, companionship, and services
of his wife.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, demands judgment of the
Defendant, Michael Clay, in an amount in excess of the amount required for
compulsory arbitration, together with interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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Attorney at Law
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209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
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RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. Ol - VIf<S
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. 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 TIB;LEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LOCAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de
plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una
orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que
es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades
o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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RODNEY WICKARD,
her husband,
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01 - &'9~
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard and Rodney Wickard, her
husband, by and through their attorneys SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and
avers the following:
THE PARTIES
1. Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard, and Rodney Wickard, wife and husband, are
adult individuals residing 185 Brickchurch Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
2. Defendant, Michael Clay, is an adult individual who resides at 240 East
Queen Street, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17201.
THE FACTS
3. The incident giving rise to this accident occurred on J'anuary 5,2000,
at approximately 11:39 a.m., on South Fayette Street southbound., at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696), in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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4. At the aforementioned time and place, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was
travelling south on South Fayette Street, which is the through street, approaching
the South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696) T-intersection.
5. At the aforementioned time and place, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard was
operating a 1997 Ford truck owned by David Wickard Siding Contractors. The
Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was operating the vehicle in the course of her employment
with Carlisle Hospital Visiting Nursing Association.
6. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay, the
owner and operator of a 1997 Saturn, was travelling east on Old Scotland Road
(State Route 696) in the 1997 Saturn, approaching the stop sign at South Fayette
Street at the T -intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State
Route 696).
7. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay,
failed to yield at the stop sign at South Fayette Street and collided with the right
rear of the Plaintiffs truck, spinning the Plaintiffs vehicle around and causing the
injuries to the Plaintiff set forth below.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, it was daytime, the road surface
was dry, and there were no adverse weather conditions.
COUNT I
SUSAN WICKARD V. MICHAEL E. CLAY
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
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10. The accident was caused solely by the negligence, carelessness and
recklessness of the Defendant, Michael Clay, and was in no way the fault of the
Plaintiff.
11. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant
consisted of:
a. failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the highway
after stopping at the stop sign in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.
S 3323 (b), which is negligence per se;
b. failing to operate his vehicle in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic controls;
c. failing to observe the Plaintiffs vehicle on the
highway;
d. failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
e. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on
the road;
f. attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could
not be safely accomplished;
g. failing to prudently proceed through the intersection so as to
avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the
highway; and
h. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision.
12. As the direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, suffered serious, and what may be permanent, injuries which include the
following:
a. post-traumatic myofacial pain syndrome/whiplash;
b. neck and thoracic spine sprain/ strain;
c. headaches from persistent spasms and discomfort;
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e. acute lower pack pain.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, has incurred medical expenses to-date and may continue to incur medical
expenses into the future, and, thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been advised and, therefore,
avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has undergone in the past and, will
continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been obliged to spend various sums
of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered, and
may continue to incur the same in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, suffered a permanent diminution of
her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard will suffer an impairment of her
earning power and capacity.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, demands judgment on the
Defendant, Michael Clay, in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
RODNEY WICKARD V. MICHAEL CLAY
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19. Prior Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, the
Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, has suffered loss of society, companionship, and services
of his wife.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, demands judgment of the
Defendant, Michael Clay, in an amount in excess of the amount required for
compulsory arbitration, together with interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
DATED: IJ. /11 }OJ
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Gerard Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney J.D. #44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
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VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL
I, SUSAN WICKARD, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and
that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint to the
extent that it is based upon information that I have given to my counsel is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, I relied upon
counsel making this Verification.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate Plaintiffs' Complaint which was filed in your office on
December 12, 2001, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6985 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: Prothonotary
Please enter the appearance of Richard H. Wix, Esquire, of the
firm of wix, Wenger & Weidner, on behalf of Defendant Michael E.
Clay in the above-captioned matter.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2001-06985 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
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CLAY MICHAEL E
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligeJilt search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
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but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK
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serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
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16th , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs:
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duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
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CLAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CAMBRIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
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CASE NO: 2001-06985 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WICKARD SUSAN ET AL
VS
CLAY MICHAEL E
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:
CLAY MICHAEL E
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of CAMBRIA
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On May
16th , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from CAMBRIA
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Cambria County
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05/16/2002
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Susan Wickard et al
VS.
Michael E. Clay
SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No. 01
6985 civil
Now, February 27, 2002
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Cambria
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Affidavit of Service
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EBENSBURG, PA.15931
NO. 2002-90064 (01-6985)
DATE, March 7, 2002
NAME. Cumberland County Sheriff
ADDRESS, One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
PLNTF, SUSAN WI CARD ET AL
DEFT, MICHAEL CLAY
Service of the. Notice & Complaint
filed in the above
captioned matter has,
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on, Michael Clay.
NOT FOUND - no longer lives at 606 Park Avenue
pursuant to your instructions.
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BOB KOLAR, SHERIFF
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, iPennsylvania
Susan Wickard et al
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Michael E. Clay
SERVE: Michael E. Clay
No. 01
6985 civil
Now,
March 28, 2002
, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Cambria
County to execute this Writ, this
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EBENSBURG, PA. 15931
(814)472-1691
NAME. Cumberland County Sheriff Dept.
ADDRESS. One Courthouse Square
CITY. Carlisle, PA 17013
NO. 2002-90098 (01-6985)
DATE. April 12, 2002
P]~AINTIFF. SUSAN WICKARD
DmFENDANT. MICHAEL CLAY
Service of the. Complaint
filed 1n the above
captioned matter has.
has not. X
been made
on. Michael Clay
. NOT FOUND - Does not live at 606 Park Avenue, Johnstown
pursuant to your instructions.
The date of service 1s.
BOB KOLAR, SHERIFF
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(717) 771-9601
28 EAST MARKET ST., YORK, PA 17401
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
2. COURT NUMBER
01-6985 civil
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
1, PLAINTIFF/SI
Susan Wickard et al
3. DEFENDANT/SI "'l
Michael E. Clay Notice & Canplaint Of'
SERVE { 5, NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC, TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOL
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NOW April 29 , 20 ~ I, SHERIFF
York COUNTY to execute
to law, This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
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SHERIFF OF
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9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS ofATIORNEY I ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER 209 STATE ST. HARRISBURG,PA 17101
10, TELEPHONE NUMBER 11, DATE FILED
232-6300 4-26-02
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S'tJSA~ WICKARD and
. 'ROD,NEY 'F1CKARD,
her husband,
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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CMLACTION - LAW
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally',
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections 'to
the claims setTorth 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 Co'\ii-('
without further notice for any money Claimed in the Complaint or foraIlY other '. ;r:' ,
claim or relief requested by thePlaintifLY ou l31.a~lose money or propertyor otl:1~r./.'
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OFFICE SET,FORTH BELOW TO FIND,ODT WHERE YOU CAN,GET LOCAL ~'E'f-f"
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Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse" de
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEmAT~MENTE. SI NO
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CML ACTION - LAW
NO.
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW; comes the Plaintiffs, Susan, Wickard and Rodney Wickard, her
husband, by and through their attorneys SCHMIDT, RONCA &; KRAMER; P.C., and
avers the following:
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1. Plaintiffs, Susan 'Wickard, and R6d~ey Wickard, Wife andhusbimd, ~~"
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2, Defendant, Michael Clay, is an adult individual who res~cies at 240 Ef:lst
Queen Street, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17201.
THE FACTS
3. The incident giVing rise to this accident occurred on January 5, 2000,
at approximately 11 ;39 a.m., on South Fayette Street sQuthbound, at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696), in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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travelling south on South Fayette Street, which is the through street, approaching
the South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696) T-intersection.
5. At the aforementioned time and place, the Plaintiff, S\lsan Wickard was
operating a 1997 Ford truck owned by David Wickard Siding Contractors. The
Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was operating the vehicle in the course of her employment
with Carlisle Hospital Visiting Nursing Association.
6. At the aforement~oned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay, the
owner and operator oS a 1997 Saturn, was travelling east on Old Sc~tland Road
(State Route 696) in the 1997 Saturn, approaching the stop sign at South Fayette
Street at the T -intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State
Route 696). '
7. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay,
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failed to yield at the stop sign at South Fayette Street and collided with the right
rear of the Plaintiffs truck, spinning the Plaintiffs vehicle around and causing the
injuries to the Plaintiff set forth below.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, it was daytime, the road surface
was dry, and there were no adverse weather conditions,
COUNT I
SUSAN WICKARD V. MICHAEL E. CLAY
NEGLIGENCE'
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
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recklessness of the Defendant, Michael Clay, and was in no way the fault of the
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11. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant
consi!;!tedof:
a. failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already ih the highway
after stopping at the stop sign in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.
S 3323 (b), which is negligence per se;
b. failing t60perate his vehicle in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic pontrols;
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c. failing to, observe the Plaintiff's vehicle on the
highway;
d. failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
e. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles laWfully on '
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f. attemptib.g to enter an intersection when such movement couid
not be safely accomplished; ,
g. failingto prudently proceed through the intersectionsoas to
avoid creating a dangerous situation for othervehic1es on the
highway; and
h. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision.
,12. As the direct and proximaJeresuIt of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, suffered serious, and what may be permanent, injuries which include the,
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post-traumatic myofacial pa.in syndrome/whiplash;
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neck and thoracic spine sprain/ strain;
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headaches from persistent spasms ,and discomfort;
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13. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, has incurred medical expenses to-date and may continue to incur medical
expenses into the future,' and, thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
, vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been advised and, th-erefore,
avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect.'
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15. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has undergone in the past and, Will. , '
continue to undergo in the future, great painarld suffering.
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of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered,fl.tl4>
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vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, suffered a permanent diminution of
her ability to erUoy life and life's pleasures.
18. As a direct and proxi~ate result of the injuriessustalned in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard will suffer an impairment of her
earning power and capacity.
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compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
RODNEY WICKARD V. MICHAEL CLAY
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19: Prior Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, th~
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Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, has suffered loss of society, companionship, and services'
of his wife.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney Wic~ard, deman.ds judgment of the
Defendant, Michael Clay, in an amount in exCess of the amount requ.ired for
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compulsory arbitration, together with interest and costs.
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SCHMIDT,RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
DATED: IR/l 1)01
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Attorney LD. #44715
209.8tate Street "
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AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL'
1, SUSAN WICKARD, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and
that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counselln the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint to the
extent that it is based upon information that 1 have given to my counsel is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
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Tathe extent that the contents of the Complaint are that'of counsel, I relied upon
counsel making this Verification.
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THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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PENNSYLVANIA,
,Plaintiffs
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. OI-b9i<S" C-U~C 't-~
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally
or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. 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.
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MICHAEL E. CLAY,
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COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard and Rodney Wickard, her
husband, by and through their attorneys SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and
avers the following:
THE PARTIES ",
1. Plaintiffs, Susan Wickard, and Rodney Wickard, wife and husband,' ate
adult individuals residing 185 Brickchurch Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
2. Defendant, Michael Clay, is an adult individual who resicles at 240 East
Queen Street, Chambers burg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17201.
THE FACTS
3. The incident giving rise to this accident occurred on January 5, 2000,
at approximately 11:39 a.m., on South Fayette Street southbound, at the
intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State Route 696), in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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operating a 1997 Ford truck owned by David Wickard Siding Contractors. The
Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, was operating the vehicle in the course of her employment
with Carlisle Hospital Visiting Nursing Association.
6. At the aforement~oned time and place, the Defendant, Michael Clay, the
owner and operator of a 1997 Safurn, was travelling east on Old IScotland Road
(State Route 696) in the 1997 Saturn, approaching the stop signiat South Fayette
Street at the T -intersection of South Fayette Street and Old Scotland Road (State
Route 696).
7. At the aforementioned time and place, the Defendatj.t, Michael Clay,
failed to yield at the stop sign at South Fayette Street and col1id~d with the right
rear of the Plaintiffs truck, spinning the Plaintiff's vehicle aroutj.d and causing the
injuries to the Plaintiff set forth below.
8. At the aforementioned time and place, it was daytime, the road surface
was dIY, and there were no adverse weather conditions,
COUNT I
SUSAN WICKARD V. MICHAEL E. CLAY
NEGLIGENCE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
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Plaintiff.
11. The negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant
consisted of:
a. failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the highway
after stopping at the stop sign in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.
S 3323 (b), which is negligence per g,;
b. failing to operate his vehicle in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic yontrols;
c. failing to observe the Plaintiffs vehicle on the
highway;
d. failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
e. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles laWfully on
the road; ,
f. attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could
not be safely accomplished;
g. failing to prudently proceed through the intersection so as to
avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the
highway; and
h. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision.
12. As the direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
following:
a. post-traumatic myofadal pain syndrome/whiplash;
b. neck and thoracic spine sprain/ strain;
c. headaches from persistent spasms and discomfort;
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e. acute lower pack pain.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Susan
Wickard, has incurred medical expenses to-date and may continue to incur medical
expenses into the future, and, thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
, vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been advised and, th-erefore,
avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect.'
15. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has undergone in: the past and, will
continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor,
vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, has been obliged to spend various sums
of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered, aP.Q "
, may continue to incur the same in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard, suffered a permanent diminution of
her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
18. As a direct and proxit!!ate result of the injuries sustained in the motor
vehicle accident, the Plaintiff, Susan Wickard will suffer, an impairment of her
earning power and capacity.
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COUNT II
RODNEY WICKARD V. MICHAEL' CLAY
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19: Prior Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, the
Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, has suffered loss of society, companionship, and services'
of his wife.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Rodney Wickard, demands judgment of tb,e
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VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL'
I, SUSAN WICKARD, verify that I, am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and
that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint to the
extent that it is based upon information that I have given to my counsel is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and beIief.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6985 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Susan Wickard and Rodney Wickard; and
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire, Attorney for plaintif:Es
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment
may be entered against you.
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6985 CIVIL T:a:RM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Defendant, MiChael E. Clay, by his
attorneys, Wix, Wenger & Weidner and sets forth the following
Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint.
1. Admitted.
2. It is admitted that Defendant is an adult individual.
3 . Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. It is admitted that Plaintiff was operating a 1997 Ford
truck. The remaining averments are denied.
6. It is admitted that Defendant was the owner ~nd operator
of a 1997 Saturn, which stopped at the stop sign at South Fayette
Street and Old Scotland Road.
7. Denied as stated. It is admitted that a collision did
occur between the two vehicles.
8. Admi tted.
9. Defendant incorporates herein by reference his answers to
paragraphs 1 through 8 of Plaintiffs' Complaint.
10. Denied.
11. Denied.
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14. Denied.
15. Denied.
16. Denied.
17. Denied.
18. Denied.
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paragraphs 1 through 18 of Plaintiffs' Complaint.
20. Denied.
NEW MATTER
21. plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by the
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22. plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by
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WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment against the Plaintiffs,
together with costs of this action.
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WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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I, Michael Clay, have read the foregoing Defendant's Answer to
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AND NOW, this 12th day of June, 2002, I, Richard H. Wix,
Esquire, of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for
Defendant, hereby certify that I served the within Defendant's
Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint date by depositing
a copy of same in the united states mail, postage prepaid, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
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209 State Street
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-6985 Civil Term
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
JURY TffiAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs by and through their attorneys, Schmidt,
Ronca & Kramer, P.C. and respectfully responds to the New Matter of the
Defendant as follows.
21. Paragraph 21 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
22. Paragraph 22 states an affirmative defense that it is no longer
necessary to plead and no response is required.
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I, Gerard C. Kramer, verify that I am attorney of record for the Plaintiffs,
and that the foregoing document contains no facts within the knowledge of the
Plaintiffs nor any facts which have not been previously verified by the Plaintiffs,
but rather, is based upon the record or facts solely within the knowledge of the
attorney; and, for that reason, I make this Verification on Plaintiffs' behalf.
I verify that the facts contained in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 84904 relating to unsworn falsifications to
authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
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AND NOW, this 20th day of June, 2002, I, Shawn T. Peterson, hereby certify
that I this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply To
Defendant's New Matter by depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class mail,
postage prepaid at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows,:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Respectfully submitted,
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SUSAN WICKARD AND RODNEY
WICKARD, HER HUSBAND,
Assumpsit
Trespass
(XX) Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
(Plaintiff)
(other)
V5.
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
The trial list will be called on 8/10/04
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Trials commence on
9/13/04
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on 8/18/04
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
VSi. .
(The party listing this case for trial shall provide
forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel,
pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No.01-6985 Civil
Term
lQL2001
InQicate the attqrney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: ?erard C. Kramer,
Esqu~re, Schm~dt, Ronca & Kramer, 209 State Street, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17101. (717) 232-6300
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Richard H. Wix, Esquire,
4705 Duke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109-0399. (717) 652-8455
Date:
7/;lJ J(J1j
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This case is ready for trial.
GERAR~__~_~~R, ESQUIRE
A ltorney for:
PLAINTIFFS
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AND NOW, thisd dayof..J l _/ ,2004, I, Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, hereby certify that I this day served the Praecipe for Listing Case for
Trial by depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class mail, pos~age prepaid
at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
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Respectfully submitt,d,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & ~ER, P.C.
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her husband,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS
CP-21-CV-6985-2001
MICHAEL E. CLAY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
A pretrial conference was held Wednesday,
August 18th, 2004, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido,
Judge. Present for the Plaintiffs was Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, and present for the Defendant was Richard H. Wix,
Esquire.
This is an uncomplicated automobile
negligence case which the parties anticipate will take one
and one half days to try. There are no scheduling
difficulties.
The parties have agreed that the Plaintiff's
out-of-pocket expenses, i.e. medical expenses and/or wage
loss, total the amount of a workers' compensation lien which
is $5,671.56. This figure will be given to the jury as part
of the Judge's charge representing lost wages and/or medical
expenses.
It appears that settlement negotiations are
ongoing. The parties are hopeful that a settlement may be
reached.
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Richard H. Nix, Esquire
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BY: GERARD C. KRAMER, ESQUIRE
LD. #44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
(al,srklaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
SUSAN WICKARD AND RODNEY . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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WICKARD, HER HUSBAND, . CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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. PENNSYLVANIA
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I Plaintiff :
v. : No. 01-6985 CIVIL TERM
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MICHAEL E. CLAY, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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I Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended
with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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By:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
J.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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AND NOW, this ~ay of ()~).2.l.A.J, 2004, I, Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, hereby certify that I this day served the Praecipe to Discontinue by
depositing the same in the U.S. mail, first class mail, postage prepaid
at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
James J. Ramsey, Claim Representative
State Farm Insurance Companies
115 Limekiln Road
P.O. Box 257
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0257
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & .KRAMER, P.C.
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erard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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