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MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
TO: J. Craig Jurgensen, MD
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Belvedere Medical Center
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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 Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
Document #: 262816-1
MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
TO: J. Craig Jurgensen, MD
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Belvedere Medical Center
850 Walnut Bottom Road
Carlisle, P A 17013
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 a las 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 a notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es
pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE 9PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
Document #: 262816wj
MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
NO. 03 - ~?Q$
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
And now, comes the Plaintiffs, Milton and Ruth Brunner, by and through their counsel,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and aver the following:
1. Plaintiffs Milton and Ruth Brunner, husband and wife, are adult individuals
currently residing at 2308 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant J. Craig Jurgensen, MD, ("Dr. Jurgensen") is a physician duly licensed
to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specializing in internal
medicine/neurology. Plaintiffs are asserting a professional liability claim against this Defendant.
3. Defendant Belvedere Medical Center is a professional corporation duly organized
and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is engaged in the
business of providing health care services to the public, maintaining a principal place of business
at 850 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At all relevant times set forth herein, Dr. Jurgensen was an agent, ostensible
agent, employee, servant, officer and/or director of Belvedere Medical Center, utilizing its
facilities.
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5. On October 21, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner fell at his home and suffered an
injury to his left ankle.
6. On October 23, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner presented at Defendant Belvedere
Medical Center for an examination of his injured left ankle.
7. On October 23,2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was examined and treated for his
i~ured left ankle by Defendant Dr. Jurgensen.
8. On October 23,2001, Dr. Jurgensen obtained an verbal history of the injury from
Plaintiff Milton Brunner and performed a physical examination of the injured left ankle. Dr.
Jurgensen noted that Plaintiff Milton Brunner had suffered an injury to the left ankle as a result
of the fall on October 21,2001 and, Dr. Jurgensen observed swelling, tenderness, and echomysis
of Plaintiff Milton Brunner's left ankle.
9. On October 23, 2001, following his physical examination of Plaintiff Milton
Brunner's injured left ankle, Dr. Jurgensen diagnosed Plaintiff Milton Brunner as having
suffered a sprain of the left ankle and prescribed rest and elevation for the injury as well as
prescribing an Ace Bandage to wrap the injured left ankle.
10. Dr. Jergensen reached his diagnosis of a left ankle sprain and prescribed the
conservative treatment for Plaintiff Milton Brunner without obtaining an x-ray of the injured left
ankle.
11. Plaintiff Milton Brunner was known to the physicians and staff of Belvedere
Medical Center as suffering from Type II diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a
condition which decreases Plaintiff's ability to sense and respond to pain.
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12. Plaintiff Milton Brunner was known to the physicians and staff of Belvedere
Medical Center as a patient being treated with steroids and, as a result, significantly decreasing
the strength of his bones.
13. On November 2,2001, as Plaintiff Milton Brunner was walking in his home, he
suffered the loss of support in his left ankle.
14. On November 2, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner presented at the Carlisle Regional
Medical Center and three views of his left ankle were obtained. The studies revealed complex
fractures of the distal tibia and fibula.
IS. Because of the serious nature of the injury to Plaintiff Milton Brunner's left ankle,
on November 3, 2001, Dr. John Rogers, MD, ("Dr. Rogers") performed an open reduction and
internal fixation for the left ankle plafond fracture.
16. On November 6, 2001, following the internal fixation of the left ankle fracture,
Plaintiff Milton Brunner was discharged from the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
17. Following his discharge from the Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Plaintiff
Milton Brunner developed a fever and increasing drainage from the medial aspect of the wound.
18. On November 14, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was re-admitted to the Carlisle
Regional Medical Center for post-operative infection and for the presence of an ulcer on his left
ankle.
19. On November 14, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was re-examined by Dr. Rogers;
Dr. Rogers re-admitted Plaintiff to the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
20. On November 14, 2001, an x-ray was performed on Plaintiff Milton Brunner's
surgically repaired left ankle revealing mechanical failure of the medical malleolar screws.
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21. On November 21, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was discharged from the
Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
22. On November 27,2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was re-admitted to the Carlisle
Regional Medical Center suffering from cellulitis and an abscess of the left foot.
23. On November 30, 2001, Dr. Rogers surgically removed the hardware from Mr.
Brunner's left ankle and permitted the ankle to drain. At the time of the procedure, a Hickman
catheter was placed in Plaintiff Milton Brunner's leg.
24. On December 7, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner continued to suffer from a severe
infection to his surgically repaired left ankle and Dr. Rogers performed a left below-the-knee
amputation.
25. On December 10,2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner underwent a surgical procedure
to remove the Hickman catheter from his leg.
26. On December 14, 2001, Plaintiff Milton Brunner was transferred to the
rehabilitation unit of the Carlisle Regional Medical Center and discharged home on December
22, 2001.
27. On January I, 2002, Plaintiff Milton Brunner had to return to the Carlisle
Regional Medical Center where he underwent the surgical evacuation of a hematoma near his
wound as well as the irrigation and debridement ofthe wound.
28. On January 3, 2002, Plaintiff Milton Brunner again returned to Carlisle Regional
Medical Center and underwent surgery for cleansing and closure of the wound.
29. Following the January 3, 2002 procedure to close the amputation wound, Plaintiff
Milton Brunner was transferred to the inpatient rehabilitation unit on January 4, 2002 and
discharged on January 18,2002.
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30. Since his discharge on January 18, 2002, Plaintiff Milton Brunner continues to
follow-up with his medical providers, has required extensive rehabilitation, and has received
home nursing care.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff Milton Brunner v. Defendant J. Crail!: Jurl!:ensen. MD
31. Paragraphs I through 30 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth.
32. Dr. Jurgensen held himself out to the public and to Plaintiff in particular to be a
physician who possesses a skill and knowledge in the specialty of internal medicine and
neurology.
33. Dr. Jurgensen failed to exercise the judgment of a reasonable physician such as
required under the circumstances, breached his duty of care to Plaintiff, deviated from the
standards of care in his specialties of internal medicine and neurology, was negligent and
increased the risk of harm in the following manner:
(a) Failing to diagnose a fracture of the left ankle on October 23,
2001;
(b) Misdiagnosing Plaintiff Milton Brunner on October 23, 2001 by
failing to order, review, and interpret an x-ray of Plaintiff Milton
Brunner's injured left ankle on October 23,2001;
(c) Failing to use available diagnostic testing;
(d) Failing to perform an adequate and proper physical examination of
Plaintiff Milton Brunner's left ankle on October 23, 2001;
(e) Failing to take a proper medical history from Plaintiff Milton
Brunner on October 23,2001;
(f) Failing to properly diagnose and treat Plaintiff Milton Brunner's
medical condition on October 23,2001;
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(g) Failing to properly consider Plaintiff Milton Brunner's risk factors,
his prior medical condition and medical history when examining
and treating Plaintiff Milton Brunner
(h) Failing to provide Plaintiff Milton Brunner proper discharge
instructions regarding walking and weight-bearing on his foot;
(i) Failing to properly take into account Plaintiff Milton Brunner's
medical history, including but not limited to, Plaintiffs steroid use
and diabetic peripheral neuropathy when evaluating Plaintiff's
ankle injury on October 23, 2001;
G) Failing to consult with Plaintiff Milton Brunner's regular treating
doctor;
(k) Failing to consult and/or refer Plaintiff Milton Brunner to a
specialist who could diagnose and treat Plaintiff's injury; and
(I) Diagnosing Plaintiff Milton Brunner with an ankle sprain without
performing further testing, utilizing diagnostic tools, taking a
proper history, performing a proper physical examination, failing
to refer to his past medical records and learn of Plaintiff's
preexisting medical conditions.
34. As a direct and proximate result of the conduct set forth, Plaintiff Milton Brunner
has suffered as follows:
(a) Extended pain and suffering due to the failure to diagnose and treat
Plaintiff Milton Brunner's condition;
(b) Catastrophic failure of his left ankle mortis and bones;
(c) Painful and unoecessary procedure of an open reduction and internal
fixation for a left ankle fracture;
(d) Confinement to the hospital for the internal fixation of his ankle fracture
and for infections following the procedure;
(e) Post-operative infection and ulcer of the left ankle;
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(f) Painful and unnecessary surgical procedure to remove the hardware placed
in his left ankle during the surgical procedure for the internal fixation of
his fracture.
(g) A below-the-knee amputation of his left leg;
(h) Following the left below-the-knee amputation, Plaintiff Milton Brunner
underwent extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation;
(i) Medical bills and expenses;
(j) Loss of wages and future wage loss, diminished earning capacity and loss of
productivity;
(k) Loss of life's enjoyment, denial of social pleasures, mental anguish and
emotional distress, past and future pain and suffering;
(I) Extensive scarring and disfigurement;
(m) Incidental costs; and
(n) Humiliation, embarrassment, limitation in daily activities, and such other
damages as are permitted by law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Milton Brunner demands judgment against the Defendant 1.
Craig Jurgensen, MD, either individually and/or jointly and severally, for the aforesaid damages
in an amount which exceeds the limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, plus interest and/or damages for delay and costs of prosecution.
COUNT II - VICARIOUS LIABILITY
Plaintiff Milton Brunner v. Defendant Belvedere Medical Center
35. Paragraphs 1 through 34 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth.
36. At all times material hereto, Dr. Jurgensen was an agent, ostensible agent,
employee, servant, officer, and/or director of Defendant Belvedere Medical Center.
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37. At all times material hereto, Dr. Jurgensen was acting III the scope of his
employment as an authorized agent, employee, servant, and/or ostensible agent of Defendant
Belvedere Medical Center.
38. Defendant Belvedere Medical Center is vicariously liable for the negligent acts,
commissions, and/or omissions of Dr. Jurgensen as though Defendant Belvedere Medical Center
performed the acts, commissions and/or omissions itself.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Milton Brunner demands judgment against Defendant
Belvedere Medical Center, either individually and/or jointly and severally, for the aforesaid
damages in an amount that exceeds the limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, plus interest and/or damages for delay and cost of prosecution.
COUNT III - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Plaintiff Ruth Brunner v. Defendant J. Crail! Jurl!ensen. MD
39. Paragraphs 1 through 38 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth.
40. During all relevant times, Plaintiffs Milton and Ruth Brunner were husband and wife
and as a result of the aforesaid negligence of Defendant, J. Craig Jurgensen, MD, and Milton
Brunner's injuries/damages therefrom, Plaintiff, Ruth Brunner, has been deprived of the assistance,
companionship, consortium, services, and society of her husband, all to her great loss and detriment
which may continue indefinitely.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ruth Brunner, demands judgment against Defendant, 1. Craig
Jurgensen, either individually and/or jointly and severally, for the aforesaid damages in an amount
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that exceeds the limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, plus interest
and/or damages for delay and costs of prosecution.
COUNT IV- LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Plaintiff Ruth Brunner v. Defendant Belvedere Medical Center
41. Paragraphs I through 40 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth.
42. During all relevant times, Plaintiffs Milton and Ruth Brunner were husband and wife
and as a result of the aforesaid negligence of Defendant, Belvedere Medical Center, and Milton
Brunner's injuries/damages therefrom, Plaintiff, Ruth Brunner, has been deprived of the assistance,
companionship, consortium, services, and society of her husband, all to her great loss and detriment
which may continue indefinitely.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ruth Brunner, demands judgment against Defendant, Belvedere
Medical Center, either individually and/or jointly and severally, for the aforesaid damages in an
amount which exceed the limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
plus interest and/or damages for delay and costs of prosecution.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Dated: June 6, 2003
By: ~/_ J
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 68768
Francis J. Lafferty, IV, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 84009
Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 83894
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, Milton Brunner, hereby certify that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which I have
furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or others
acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the 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 content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon such counsel in
making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: June 6, 2003
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Milton Brunner
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VERIFICATION
I, Ruth Brunner, hereby certify that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which I have
furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or others
acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the 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 content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon such counsel in
making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: June 6. 2003
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MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
NO. 03 - J..7QS
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Certificate of Merit as to Belvedere Medical Center
I, Clark DeVere, certify that:
o an appropriate licensed professional has supplied a written statement to the undersigned
that there is a basis to conclude that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited by
this defendant in the treatment, practice or work that is the subject of the complaint, fell
outside acceptable professional standards and that such conduct was a cause in bringing
about the harm;
OR
X the claim that this defendant deviated from an acceptable professional standard is based
solely on allegations that other licensed professionals for whom this defendant is
responsible deviated from an acceptable professional standard and an appropriate licensed
professional has supplied a written statement to the undersigned that there is a basis to
conclude that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited by the other licensed
professionals in the treatment, practice or work that is the subject of the complaint, fell
outside acceptable professional standards and that such conduct was a cause in bringing
about the harm;
OR
o expert testimony of an appropriate licensed professional is unnecessary for prosecution of
the claim against this defendant.
Date: 0-~-O 3
(Attorn~~~ark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney For Plaintiffs
Document #: 2628}6~J
MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
C,~~t ~
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
NO. 0.3 - ~ 'lQ$
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Certificate of Merit as to J. Craie: Jure:ensen, M.D.
I, Clark DeVere, certify that:
X an appropriate licensed professional has supplied a written statement to the undersigned
that there is a basis to conclude that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited by
this defendant in the treatment, practice or work that is the subject of the complaint, fell
outside acceptable professional standards and that such conduct was a cause in bringing
about the harm;
OR
o the claim that this defendant deviated from an acceptable professional standard is based
solely on allegations that other licensed professionals for whom this defendant is
responsible deviated from an acceptable professional standard and an appropriate licensed
professional has supplied a written statement to the undersigned that there is a basis to
conclude that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited by the other licensed
professionals in the treatment, practice or work that is the subject of the complaint, fell
outside acceptable professional standards and that such conduct was a cause in bringing
about the harm;
OR
o expert testimony of an appropriate licensed professional is unnecessary for prosecution of
the claim against this defendant.
Date: &, -~ .-0 3
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(Attorney or Party) - Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney For Plaintiffs
Documenl #: 262816-1
CASE NO: 2003-02705 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BRUNNER MILTON ET AL
VS
JURGENSEN J CRAIG MD ET AL
HAROLD WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
JURGENSEN J CRAIG MD
was served upon
DEFENDANT
, at 1104:00 HOURS, on the 11th day of June
at 850 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AMANDA RAND, RECEPTIONIST,
by handing to
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
the
, 2003
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
3.45
.00
10.00
.00
31. 45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this ,;2.{} ~ day of
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06/11/2003
METZGER WICKERSHAM
By:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-02705 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BRUNNER MILTON ET AL
VS
JURGENSEN J CRAIG MD ET AL
HAROLD WEARY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1104:00 HOURS, on the 11th day of June
, 2003
at 850 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
AMANDA RAND, RECEPTIONIST,
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
6.00
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10.00
.00
16.00
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06/11/2003
METZGER WICKERSHAM
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MILTON BRUNNER AND
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CASE NO. 03-2705
v.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER,
CIVIL ACTION
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer and New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
By: ~&if~'
Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire
Supreme Ct. J.D. # 86142
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Date: '7'"",,;2.7;2<;CQ
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Attorneys for Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. and
Belvedere Medical Corporation
MILTON BRUNNER AND
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CASE NO. 03-2705
v.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER,
CIVIL ACTION
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW F DEFEND~S, J. CRAIG
JURGENSEN, M.D. AND B DERE MEDICAL CORPORATION,
TO PLAlNTu'I''S' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. and Belvedere Medical
Corporation (incorrectly identified as Belvedere Medical Center in the caption) (hereinafter,
collectively, "Answering Defendants"), by and through their attorneys, Hartman, Osborne &
Rettig, P.C., and respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows:
ANSWER
I. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants lack knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph I of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. These averments are therefore denied, and strict prooftheroofis
demanded at trial.
2. Admitted insofar as Answering Defendant, J. Craig Jurgensen (hereinafter "Dr.
Jurgensen"), is a physician duly licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania speCializing in
internal medicine/neurology, but denies the characterization of Plaintiffs' claim since the
Complaint speaks for itself.
3. Denied
4. Denied.
5. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants lack knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 5 of
Plaintiffs' Complaint. These averments are therefore denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
6. Denied.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted that Dr. Jurgensen obtained a verbal history from Plaintiff, Milton
Brunner, on October 23, 2001, that verbal history being set forth in the medical record along with
some of Dr. Jurgensen's observations which speak for themselves, but denies the averments of
Paragraph 8 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint that seek to characterize or limit Dr. Jurgensen's
findings and observations.
9-12. The averments set forth in Paragraphs 9 through 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are
conclusions oflaw or fact to which no response is required. To the extent that responses are
deemed necessary, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
13-30. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants lack knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraphs 13
through 30 of Plaintiffs' Complaint. These averments are therefiJre denied, and strict proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
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COUNT I
Plaintiff Milton Brunner v. Answerinl! Defendant. Dr. Jurl!ensen
31. Paragraphs I through 30 set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
32-34. The averments set forth in Paragraphs 32 and 34 of Plaintiffs , Complaint are
conclusions oflaw or fact to which no response is required. To the extent that responses are
deemed necessary, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D., demands that judgment
be entered in his favor and against Plaintiffs and all other parties, and that Plaintiffs' Complaint
be dismissed with prejudice and costs of this action.
COUNT II
Plaintiff Milton Brunner v. Answerinl! Defendant. Belvedere Medical Center
35. Paragraphs I through 34 set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
36-37. Denied.
38. The averments set forth in Paragraph 38 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
oflaw or fact to which no response is required. To the extent that a response is deemed
necessary, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, Belvedere Medical Corporation, demands that
judgment be entered in its favor and against Plaintiffs and all other parties, and that Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed with prejudice and costs of this action.
COUNT III
Plaintiff Ruth Brunner v. Answerine Defendant. Dr. Jurl!ensen
39. Paragraphs I through 38 set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
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40. The averments set forth in Paragraph 40 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
oflaw or fact to which no response is required. To the extent that responses are deemed
necessary, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, J. Craig Jurgensen, demands that judgment be
entered in his favor and against Plaintiffs and all other parties, and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and costs of this action.
COUNT IV
Plaintiff Ruth Brunner v. Answerinl! Defendant. Belvedere Medical Center
41. Paragraphs I through 40 set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
42. The averments set forth in Paragraph 42 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are conclusions
oflaw or fact to which no response is required. To the extent that a response is deemed
necessary, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Belvedere Medical Corporation, demands that
judgment be entered in its favor and against Plaintiffs and all other parties, and that Plaintiffs'
Complaint be dismissed with prejudice and costs of this action.
NEW MATTER
43. The averments set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint fail to state a claim or cause of
action against Answering Defendants upon which relief may be granted.
44. If Plaintiffs suffered injuries and damages as a result of the actions or inactions of
individuals or entities, as alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint, such actions or inactions were of
individuals or entities other than Answering Defendants', their agents, servants and/or
employees, and over whom Answering Defendants never exercised, nor had the right or duty to
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exercise, control, and for whose actions or inactions Answering Defendants are not responsible
or otherwise legally liable.
45. At all material times, Answering Defendant, Dr. Jurgensen, conformed his
conduct to the state of medical knowledge, common and accepted procedures in the medical
profession, state of the art of medical practice and all other available information in response to
any existing and ascertainable condition of Milton Brunner.
46. Any claim or cause of action set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint is barred by the
applicable statute of limitations, including specifically, but not limited to, any claim or cause of
action, which by reason of lack of specificity of pleading, is not directly and specifically set forth
in the language of Plaintiffs' Complaint but which Plaintiffs seek to raise at a later time by
further amendment, claiming to have preserved such claim or cause of action within Plaintiffs'
Complaint.
47. Any claim or cause of action set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint is barred by
operation of the contributory/comparative negligence of Plaintiffs, as may be developed during
discovery.
48. Any claim or cause of action set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint is barred by
operation of assumption of the known risk by Plaintiffs, as may be developed during discovery.
49. The "two schools of thought" doctrine applies to Dr. Jurgensen's care and
treatment of the Plaintiff, Milton Bruner, as may be developed during discovery.
50. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in their entirety by the expiration of the statute of
limitations, and the discovery rule is inapplicable to the toll the statute oflimitations under the
circumstances of this claim.
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51. At all times relevant herein, Dr. Jurgensen acted appropriately and in a fashion
commensurate with the standard of health care applicable under the circumstances.
52. Dr. Jurgensen did not negligently cause or negligently contribute to cause any
injury or damage to Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
By: ~ ~rIftr,.tv:
Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire
Supreme Ct. J.D. # 86142
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, P A 1710 I
Date: 7".,.; ill, ~03
Attorneys for Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. and
Belvedere Medical Corporation
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VERIFICATION
I, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D., hereby verity and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS, J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER, INC., TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT are true and
correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S,A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
verification to authorities.
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stale that thc facts set furth in the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATIER 01<
DEFENDANTS, J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND BF.LVEDERE MEDICAL
CORPORATION, TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT are tnle and (;orre<:l to the best of my
information, knowledge and bclid'. I understand that false statemcnls herein arcmadc subject 10 the
penalties of J 8 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn verification to authorities.
Belvedere Medica.! Corporation
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire, hereby certity that I am this day serving a copy ofthe
foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Kanuss & Erb, P.C.
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
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MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION:
Defendants
NO. 03-2705 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
43. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.c.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Plaintiffs' Complaint states claims and causes of action against answering Defendants upon
which relief can be granted. Answering Defendants have not filed any Preliminary Objections to
the Complaint and Plaintiffs incorporate herein by reference their Complaint filed in this action.
44. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Plaintiffs sustained the injuries and damages as a result of the actions and/or inactions of
answering Defendants, their agents, servants and/or employees as set forth in Plaintiffs'
Complaint which is incorporated herein by reference. As for the identity of any other involved
individuals or entities, answering Defendants have failed to identity such other individuals or
entities and therefore Plaintiffs are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of the averments.
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45. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Defendant Dr. Jurgensen was negligent, committed medical malpractice and is liable for the
reasons set forth in the Complaint filed in this action which is incorporated herein by reference.
46. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Plaintiffs' claims were filed within the applicable statute of limitations and timely served.
Plaintiffs also preserve the right to raise the discovery rule to the extent it applies in this action.
Moreover, answering Defendants have not filed any Preliminary Objections to the Complaint
which they had an opportunity to do so.
47. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e) and 1030(note). By way of
further reply, Plaintiffs were not contributorily or comparatively negligent in any manner and
answering Defendants have failed to specify how Plaintiffs would have been contributorily or
comparatively negligent.
48. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e) and 1030(note). By way of
further reply, Plaintiffs did not assume any risk and their claims and/or cause of action are not
barred by the operation of any such doctrine. Moreover, the answering Defendants have failed to
specify what risk Plaintiffs assumed and how it would act to "bar" their claims.
49. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Defendant Dr. Jurgensen was in breach of the applicable standard of care as set forth in the
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Complaint filed in this action which is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, there is no
second school of thought applicable to the issues presented in this case and answering
Defendants have failed to specity what school of thought they are asserting.
50. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Plaintiffs' claims were filed within the applicable statute of limitations and timely served.
Plaintiffs also preserve the right to raise the discovery rule to the extent it applies in this action.
Moreover, answering Defendants have not filed any Preliminary Objections to the Complaint
which they had an opportunity to do so.
51. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Defendant Dr. Jurgensen was negligent, committed medical malpractice and is liable for the
reasons set forth in the Complaint filed in this action which is incorporated herein by reference.
52. Conclusions of law, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e). By way of further reply,
Defendant Dr. Jurgensen was negligent, committed medical malpractice and is liable for the
reasons set forth in the Complaint filed in this action which is incorporated herein by reference.
Defendant Dr. Jurgensen's actions and/or omissions as set forth in the Complaint which is
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incorporated herein by reference caused and did result in the injury or damages to Plaintiffs as
set forth more fully in the Complaint.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.c.
By:
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Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 68768
Francis J. Lafferty, IV, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 84009
Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 83894
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Dated: 7- /0_ 0 ~
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VERIFICATION
I, Milton Brunner, hereby certity that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter are based
upon information which I have furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been
gathered by counsel and/or others acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Plaintiffs'
Reply to Defendants' New Matter is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the Plaintiffs'
Reply to Defendants' 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 content of the Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter is that of counsel, I have
relied upon such counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth
in the aforesaid Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S.A. g4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: July 10. 2003
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Milton Brunner
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VERIFICATION
I, Ruth Brunner, hereby certity that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter are based
upon information which I have furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been
gathered by counsel and/or others acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Plaintiffs'
Reply to Defendants' New Matter is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the Plaintiffs'
Reply to Defendants' 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 content of the Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter is that of counsel, I have
relied upon such counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth
in the aforesaid Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' New Matter are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S.A. g4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dared: July 10, 2003
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
attorneys for Plaintiffs, hereby certity that I served the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants'
New Matter this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. and Belvedere Medical
Corporation
c/o Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire
Hartman, Osborne & Rettig, P.C.
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Dated: July 10, 2003
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I, George P. Branscum, M.D., President of Belvedere Medical Corporation, hereby verify and
state that thc facts set forth in the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OJ!'
DEFENDANTS, J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND BELVEDERE MEDICAL
CORPORATION, TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my
information, knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein arcmadc subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S,A. Section 4904 Telating to unsworn verification to authorities.
Belvedere Medical Corporation
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MILTON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER
Defendants
NO. 03-2705 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO CORRECT SPELLING OF PARTY'S NAME
It is hereby STIPULATED and AGREED by and among the parties to the above-
captioned matter through their undersigned counsel that the caption, Complaint and all filings in
this case action are to be amended to reflect the correct spelling of Defendant Belvedere Medical
Corporation from "Belvedere Medical Center" to "Belvedere Medical Corporation." Counsel for
Belvedere Medical Corporation on behalf of its client has confirmed that Belvedere Medical
Corporation was the professional group with which Plaintiff Milton Brunner received treatment
during the dates set forth in the Complaint filed in this action and also was the employer of co-
Defendant J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. during those time periods. The undersigned counsel on
behalf of the parties represented stipulate and agree that the claims against Belvedere Medical
283930-1
Corporation were timely filed and legal process served within the applicable statute of
limitations.
Dated: Jv1r t)S', ';'00,3
Dated: ::rv/V .2 3, ;LO CJ3
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By: ~U
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 68768
Francis J. Lafferty, IV, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 84009
Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 83894
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C.
By:
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Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 86142
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3538
Attorneys for Defendants
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to '=ach party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 08/i3/2003
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Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-438323 a5:2 a:2 -La ~
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCB DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
CARLISLB RBGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
JOHN C. ROGBRS, M.D.
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MEDICAL RBCORDS
TO: CLARK DBVBRB, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of MATTHBW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATB: 07/24/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHBW HAMLIN, BSQ.
Attorney for DBFBNDANT
CC: MATTHBW HAMLIN, BSQ.
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THB MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKBT STREBT
1800
PHILADBLPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DB02-236486 05:2 0:2 - C 01.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRUNNER
VS
File No.
0'1-270';
J.CRAIG JURGENSEN, M., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Na.me of Penon or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the courtto produce the following documents or
things: SEE ATIACHED
MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103
(Address)
at
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together with the
certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek, in
advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its service, the party
serving this subpoena, may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
MATTIIEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
126-128 WALNUT ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
TELEPHONE: 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: DEFF.NIlANT
NAME:
ADDRESS:
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
246 PARKER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Entire medical fIle, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and frorn the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
mernoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, rnedication/
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
cornputer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SU10-455892 OS202-LOl
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 08/13/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
I1Ell-438324 OS202-L02
II
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
JOHN C. ROGERS, M.D.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQUIRE
KCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
KCS office.
DATE: 07/24/2003
KCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
taoo
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-236486 052: 0 2: - C 0 :J.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRIINNER
VS
FileNo.
0'1-2700;
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: JOHN ROGERS, M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena,you are ordered by the court to produce the following documents or
things: SEE ATTACHED
at
MCS GROuP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PRIll. ,PA 19103
(Addre..)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together with the
certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek, in
advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its service, the party
serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF TIlE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
MATTHEW HAMLIN. ESQ.
126-128 WALNUT ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
TELEPHONE: 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT lD #:
AITORNEY FOR: DEFENDAlIT
DATE: .... )lA.L., 17/ :;166.'-
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(Elf. 7/97)
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
JOHN C. ROGERS, M.D.
C/O APPALACHIAN ORTHO CTR
I DUNWOODY DRIB
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such iterns as rnay be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
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MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION:
Defendants
NO. 03-2705 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, upon consideration of the Stipulation to Correct Spelling of Party's Name,
the caption, Complaint and all filings are corrected in this matter to reflect the proper spelling of
Defendant Belvedere's name which is "Belvedere MedicaLCorporation."
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,Mlltthew E. Hamlin, Esquire - counsel for Defendants
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MILTON BRUNNER AND
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CASE NO. 03-2705
v.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER,
CIVIL ACTION
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and b(:tween counsel for all parties that
the attached Qualified Protective Order be submitted to the Court for consideration, so that all
parties may obtain and disclose Plaintiff, Milton Brunner's, Protected Health Information during the
course of this litigation only, in compliance with HIPAA. Furthelmore, the undersigned parties
respectfully request that this Honorable Court enter the attached Qualified Protective Order of
record.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS
& ERB, P.e.
HARTMAN', OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.e.
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Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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Matthew E. Ham , Esquire
Attorneys for Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen,
M.D. and B,elvedere Medical Corporation
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICI~
I, Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire, hereby certity that I am this day serving a copy ofthe
foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indic:ated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Kanuss & Erb, P.C.
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(Counsellor Plaintiffs)
Dated: Auf 1/"';' ;;2~; 2c:U?
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.c.
By: ~LJ~~
Matthew E. H!llntin, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D.
and Belvedere Medical Corporation
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MILTON BRUNNER AND
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CASE NO. 03-2705
v.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER,
CIVIL ACTION
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
QUALIFIED PRafECfIVE ORDER
AND NOW, upon consideration of Defendants, J. Craig Jurgensen and Belvedere Medical
Corporation's, Motion for a Qualified Protective Order, the Court hereby grants said Motion
pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability A.;t ("HIP AA") privacy regulations,
specifically, 45 C.F.R. ~164.512(e), and Orders as follows:
I. The parties to this litigation and/or their counsel are permitted to obtain protected
health information ("PHI") pursuant to a discovery request or subpoena served in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, from any health care provider and/or covered entity who
examined and/or rendered treatment to the Plaintiff, Milton Brunner, or made payments for
treatment on Plaintiff's behalf;
2. Throughout the course of this litigation and in conjunction therewith, the parties
and/or their counsel are permitted to disclose the PHI to persons and/or entities including the
following: any party to the litigation, counsel for any party to the litigation, non-expert witnesses,
expert witnesses, counsel for any non-party to the litigation, the insurance carrier(s) for any party to
the litigation, any other person permitted by other order of this Court and the Court itself;
3. The parties and/or their counsel are prohibited from using or disclosing any PHI of
Plaintiff obtained via this Qualified Protective Order for any purpose other than this litigation:
4. The parties and/or their counsel, at the conclusion of the litigation, including any
and all appeals, will either return any and all PHI received or copied to the covered entity or will
destroy same; and
5. Any person and/or entity receiving PHI under the provisions of Paragraph 2 of this
Qualified Protective Order is prohibited form using said information outside of the instant litigation
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and is also required to return any and all PHI received or copied tot he cover
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/15/2003
~Ion behalf o~_
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Attorney for DEFENDANT
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DEl1-444881 05:2 0:2 - L 03
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTBNT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this noti,ce. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/25/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOND
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
OE02-239491 05202 -CO 2
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PAGE:
1
. LOCATION NAMIl
RECORDS REQUESTED
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
DR. JOHN ROGERS, M.D.
X-RAY ONLY
X-RAY ONLY
DE02-239491 05:2 0:2 - C 0:2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A IT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Groun Inc: 1601 Market Street Suite ROO Philadelnhia FA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at th-e address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you te comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF TIIE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MATTIIEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: 126-128 WALNlJT ST
HARRISBURG PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
AITORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Date: -IJ~ I'll ..J~.l,
Seal of tbe Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Di' n
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Deputy
05202-03
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
P.O. BOX 310
246 PARKER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Any and all x-ray films and reports, including any and all such items as may
be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 170U
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SU10-460970 as:2 a:2 -La 3
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of th~ notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
~CS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
~ATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DE11-444882 05202 - L 04
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DBVBRB, BSQ.
KCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, BSQ. i.ntends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered a.t your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to KCS or by contacting our local
KCS office.
DATB: 08/25/2003
KCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, BSQ.
Attorney for DBFBNDANT
CC: MATTHBW HAMLIN, BSQ.
KICHAEL BOND
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THB KCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKBT STRBBT
1800
PHILADBLPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DB02-239491 OS202-C02
>>> LOCATION LIST <<,<
PAGE:
1
- LOCATION NAMB
RECORDS REQUESTED
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
DR. JOHN ROGERS, M.D.
X-RAY ONLY
X-RAY ONLY
DE02-239491 0 S2 0 2 -co 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
DR. JOHN ROGERS M D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A IT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS GraUD IDe 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
TIllS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MA TTIIEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: 126-128 WALNlIT ST
HARRISBURG. PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ill #:
AITORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Date:
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Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Divi
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Deputy
Seal of the Court
05202-04
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
DR. JOHN ROGERS, M.D.
I DUNWOODY DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Any and all x-ray fIlms and reports, including any and all such items as may
be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic fonn,
pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: Mll.TON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM.
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN. ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served.
(2) A copy of the notice of intent. including the proposed subpoena. is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/15/2003
l~ on behalfA~^^Mr../\ W
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Attorney for DEFENDANT 0
DE11-445201 a 5:2 a:2 -La 5
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCtlMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations]
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of RATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHIl1J HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BORD
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-2396050S202-C02
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
PAGE:
1
LOCATION NAME
RECORDS REOUBSTED
MARK E. PINKER. D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSE GALINDO. JR., M.D.
LISA TKATCH, M.D.
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HBRSHEY MEDICAL CTR.
MARGARET Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDREN JOHN BEHNKB, M.D.
MBDICAL RECORDS
MBDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MBDICAL RECORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
OB02-239605 05202 -CO 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
M}LTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
MARK E. PINKER 0 P M
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE A IT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group Ine 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia FA ]9103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
TIllS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIlE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MATTHEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: 126-128 WALNUT ST.
HARRISBURG PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
A ITORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
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Prothonotary/Clerk, Ci;i DiV~
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Deputy
Seal of the Court
05202-05
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
MARK E. PINKER, D.P.M.
47 BROOKWOOD A VENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical fIle, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and frorn the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SUI0-46131405202-L05
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEl1-445202 05202 -LO 6
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTBN'l' TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO ROLE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may. be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHBN HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney. for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHBN HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOND
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 1~103
(215) 246-0~00
DE02-239605 0 S2 0 2 -CO 2
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
PAGB:
1
LOCATION NAME
RECORDS REQUESTBD
MARl E. PINIER, D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSE GALINDO, JR., M.D.
LISA TlATCH, M.D.
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CTR.
MARGARET Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDREW JOHN BEHNlE, M.D.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORD,S
OIl02-23960S OS202-C02
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03 -2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-445203 as:2 a:2 -La 7
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03 -2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations]
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAIlL BOND
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET'
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-23%05 0 S2 0 2 -CO 2
LOCATION NAME
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
RECORDS REQUESTED
PAGE:
1
MARK E. PINKER, D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSE GALINDO, JR., M.D.
LISA TKATCH, M.D.
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CTR.
MARGARET Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDREW JOHN BEHNKE, M.D.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
OE02-2396050S202-C02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
JOSE GALINDO JR. M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: .... SEE A TI ACHED RIDER ....
at The MCS Grouo Ine ]601 Market street Suite 800 Philadelnhia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
TIllS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MATI1fEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: 126-128 W ALNlIT ST
HARRISBURG PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATIORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
{Ju~
;1./ ::l~~
f
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil
~~D -P 71fJ)ur~
eputy
Seal of the Court
05202-07
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
JOSE GALINDO, JR., M.D.
101 ERFORD RD.
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER mGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SUlO-461318 05202-L07
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SlffiPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-445204 05:2 0:2 - L 08
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTBN'1' TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PORSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations]
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena maybe served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOIID
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
.800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 13103
(215) 246-0300
DE02-23%05 05202 -CO 2
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
PAGB:
1
LOCATION NAME
RBCORDS RBQUESTBD
MARK B. PINKBR, D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSB GALINDO, JR., M.D.
LISA TKATCH, M.D.
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CTR.
MARGARET Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDREK JOHN BEHNKB, M.D.
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
DE02-2396050S202-C02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
M;rLTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
LISA TKATCH. M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents orthings: **** SEE ATIACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Groun Ine 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelnhia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIlE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
MATIHEW HAMLIN. ESO.
126-128 WALNUT ST.
HARRISBURG.PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATIORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
~?I ':l..~3
I
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Divl .
<--- ~~~.. -g.7J;J?~
Deputy
Seal of the Court
05202-08
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
LISA TKATCH, M.D.
2645 NORTH THIRD STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical fIle, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and frorn the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502 Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
8U10-461320 as 2 a 2 -La 8
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-445205 OS202-L09
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DBVBRE, BSQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHBW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, BSQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOND
- 20031701
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DB02-2396050S202-C02
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
PAGB:
1
LOCATION NAMB
RBCORDS RBQUBSTBD
MARX B. PINKBR, D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSB GALINDO, JR., M.D.
LISA TXATCH, M.D.
ALBXANDBR SPRING RBHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HBRSHBY MBDICAL CTR.
MARGARBT Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDRBW JOHN BBHNKB, M.D.
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
OB02-239605 0 S2 0 2 -CO 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
~IL TON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB. INC
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: .... SEE ATTACHED RIDER **..
at The MCS Grouo IDe 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelohia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIIE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
MATTHEW HAMLIN. ESO.
126-128 WALNUT ST
HARRISBURG. PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ill #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
COURT:
Date:
--.fJ fA 9' ::J I ;l0(),~
I
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Divisi
4ko~,~ .7ec~
Deputy
'---
05202-09
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ALEXANDER SPRING REHAB, INC.
27 BROOKWOOD A VENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such iterns as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SU10-461322 OS202-L09
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each' party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-445206 OS202-Ll0
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERW A SUBPOBNA TO PRODUCE DOClJMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSOAN'l' TO ROLE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations]
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no Objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOND
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE NCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-2396050S202-C02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MIL TON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CTR
(Name ofperson or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Grouo Ine 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
TIIIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MA1TIIEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: 126-128 WALNITT ST.
HARRISBURG. PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ill #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
(Ju.~
2/ )~
I
Seal of the Court
05202-10
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CTR.
500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire hospital medical fIle, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating physician, fIles,
mernoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, rnedicationl
prescription records, nurse's notes, doctor's comments, dietary restrictions,
and all patient consent or refusal of treatment, procedures; test, and/or
medication, lab and diagnostic test results, including any and all such items
as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
relating to any examination, consultation, diagnosis, care, treatment,
admission, discharge, or emergency care pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SUIO-461324 OS202-Ll0
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
IJEll-445207 05:2 0:2 -Lll
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCtlMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DEVERE, ESQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 08/26/2003
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
MICHAEL BOIID
- 20031708
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THB MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKBT STRBBT
'800
PHILADBLPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-2396050S202-C02
>>> LOCATION LIST <<<
PAGB:
1
LOCATION NAME
RBCORDS RBQUESTBD
MARK B. PINKBR, D.P.M.
HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
JOSB GALINDO, JR.. M.D.
LISA TKATCH, M.D.
ALBXANDBR SPRING RBHAB, INC.
MILTON S. HBRSHBY MEDICAL CTR.
MARGARBT Y. GROFF, M.D.
ANDRBW JOHN BBHNKB, M.D.
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MEDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
MBDICAL RBCORDS
DB02-239605 05202 -CO 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILTON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for
MARGARET Y. GROFF M 0
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service ofthis subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATIACHED RIDER ....
at The MCS GroQD IDe 1601 Market Street Suite 800 PhiladelDhia PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIIE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: MATIHEW HAMLIN. ESO.
ADDRESS: ] 26-128 W ALNlIT ST
HARRISBURG PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
A TIORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Date:
()~?
.:(1 ;>'O'~~
r
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Di' n
/2/)~1J of? .7?{~
Deputy
Seal of the Court
05202-11
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
MARGARET Y. GROFF, M.D.
310 NORTH SALEM CHURCH RD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and frorn the consulting and treating physicians, files,
mernoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medicationl
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RITNER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 170B
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
SUlO-461326 05202-Lll
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
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CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 09/15/2003
MATTHEW HAMLIN, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
JEl1-445208 OS202-L12
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MILTON BRUNNER
TERM,
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CASE NO: 03-2705
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
NOTICE OP INTBN'l' TO SERVE A SUBPOBlQ TO PRODUCE DOCllMBHTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO ROLB 4009.21
[ Note: see enclosed list of locations I
TO: CLARK DEVBRB. 8SQ.
MCS on behalf of MATTHEW HAMLIN. BSQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attacbed to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days fro. the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made. then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATB: 08/26/2003
MCB on behalf of
MATTHBW HAMLIN. BSQ.
Attorney for DBPBIiDAlIT
CC: MATTHEW HAMLIN. BSQ.
MICHABL BOIID
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Any questions regarding this matter. contact
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1601 MARUT STRIlB'r
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(215) 246-0'00
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MIL TON BRUNNER
FileNo.
03-2705
vs.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D., ET AL
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records fQr
ANDREW JOHN BEHNKE M.D
0NameofPersonorEmi~)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents.or things: **** SEE A IT ACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Groun Ine 1601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia PA ]9103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twen~ (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
ADDRESS:
MAlTIIEW HAMLIN. ESO.
126-128 WALNUT ST.
HARRISBURG. PA 17101
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ill #:
A ITORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
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Seal of the Court
05202-12
EXPLANA nON OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ANDREW JOHN BEHNKE, M.D.
40 BROOKWOOD AVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 5202
MILTON J. BRUNNER
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical file, including but not limited to any and all records
correspondence to and frorn the consulting and treating physicians, fIles,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication!
prescription records, including any and all such iterns as may be stOred in a
computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MILTON J. BRUNNER
2308 RI1'NER HIGHWAY, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 208-38-5502
Date of Birth: 04-17-1950
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CASE NO. 03-2705
v.
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D. AND
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CENTER,
CNIL ACTION
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please withdraw the appearance of Matthew E. Hamlin, Esquire and enter the appearance
of Kevin E. Osborne, Esquire, on behalf of Defendant, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D. and Belvedere
Medical Corporation, in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.c.
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Supreme Ct. J.D. # 86142
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126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-3046
Date: I - U. -0 't
Attorneys for Deltmdants, J. Craig Jurgensen, M.D.
and Belvedere MI~dical Corporation
CERTlFICATEOFSERVICE
I, Kevin E. Osborne, Esquire, hereby certity that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows:
Clark De V ere, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Kanuss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMO PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
NO. 03-2705
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENROLL AS CO-COUNSEL OF RECORD
Please enroll Michael J. Navitsky, Esquire with the law firm ofNavitsky, 01 n &
Wisneski LLP as co-counsel ofrecord on behalf of the Plaintiffs in this matter.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee of the law firm of Navit y, Olson &
Wisneski LLP, co-counsel for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I served a Praecipe 0 Enroll ad
Additional Counsel of Record this day by depositing the same in the United States ii, first class,
postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
James DeCinti, Esquire
Hartman, Osborne & Rettig, P.c.
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Counsel for Defendants
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Metzger Wickersham
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION:
Defendants
NO. 03-2705 CNIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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fChedUling Conference in order to move this case towards resolution for the following reasons:
. 1. On or about June 9, 2003, Plaintiffs initiated this medical malpractice suit
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR STATUS/SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
ty the filing of a Complaint for injuries Plaintiff Milton Brunner sustained because of the alleged
}ailure to diagnose and properly treat a fracture of the left ankle from a fall on October 21,2001.
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As a result of the misdiagnosis by Defendants, Plaintiffs further allege that
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(employee of Defendant Belvedere Medical Corporation); and George P. Branscum, Jf., M.D.
(employee of Defendant Belvedere Medical Corporation) were taken on February 13, 2004.
6.
The depositions ofSevdalina V. Boshnakov, M.D. (former employee of
iDefendant Belevedere Medical Corporation) and Plaintiff Milton J. Brunner (Part I) were taken
Ion February 26, 2004.
7. The depositions of Plaintiffs Milton J. Brunner (Part II) and Ruth Brunner
Lere taken on April 12, 2004.
I 8. The deposition of Lewis A. Dopp (Plaintiffs' son) was taken on October
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\ 9. The deposition of John C. Rodgers, M.D. (Plaintiffs treating physician)
~as taken on December 1,2004.
I 10. The depositions of Michelle Hensley (Plaintiffs' daughter) and
fhristoPher Brunner (Plaintiffs' son) were taken on December 14, 2004.
I 11. The deposition of Donna Fehrenbach, D.O. (Plaintiffs treating physician)
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Discovery is largely complete and Plaintiffs believe that the best way to
ove this case towards a timely resolution is for the Court to schedule a Status and/or
cheduling Conference and enter deadlines to complete any outstanding matters in this action
d move it towards trial.
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it this motion.
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Counsel for Defendants has been contacted and he offers his concurrence
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Milton Brunner and Ruth Brunner respectfully request that
this Court schedule a Status and/or Scheduling Conference at the earliest opportunity.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERE, P.C.
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Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-2705 CNIL TERM
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION:
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CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned action, hereby
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERE, P.C.
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Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
May .3...., 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Motion for Status Conference with
'reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ,3!5t day of May, 2005 on
Ithe following:
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artman, Osborne & Rettig
126-128 Walnut Street
arrisburg, PA 17101
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERE, P.C.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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vs.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, MD and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION:
Defendants
NO. 03-2705 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this Ib ~ day of (II'^'(', 2005, the above matter is
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-2705 .... CIVIL TERM
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D.
and BELVEDERE MEDICAL
CORPORATION,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION .... LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6th day of June, 2005, at a
status conference in this matter with Clark DeVere, Esquire, and
Michael Navitsky, Esquire, appearing for Plaintiffs, and James
DeCinti, Esquire, appearing for Defendants, it is hereby ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The parties have agreed that discovery is
complete other than exchanging of expert reports.
2. Plaintiffs shall provide Defendants with reports
from all experts by August 6, 2005.
3. Defendants shall provide Plaintiffs with expert
reports no later than November 6, 2005.
4. Plaintiffs may provide rebuttal reports by
December 6, 2005.
Nothing in this Order shall preclude the parties
from listing the case for trial in the January 2006 term of
court.
We will issue an Order of attachment for the
January term of court upon petition of any party after the 2006
court calendar has been published.
Guido, J.
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Michael J. Navitsky, Esquire
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James DeCinti, Esquire
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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TO THE PID'I'HON:::YI'ARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNI'Y
Please list the following case:
(Check one)
( X) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
for trial without a jury.
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CAPTICN OF CASE
(entire caption nust be stated in full)
Milton Brunner and
Ruth Brunner,
(check one)
(Xl Civil Action - Law
Appeal from J\I:bitration
(other)
( Plaintiff)
vs.
J. Craig Jurgensen., M.D. and
Belvedere Medical Corporation
The trial lis t will be called on
l!IRIIi: May 16, 2006
Trials commence on June 12, 2006
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on Mav 24, 2006
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
vs.
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide fortlwith a copy of the praecipe to
all =unsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No 03-2705 C' 01
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Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Counsel for Plaintiffs, MidJae1 J. Navi tsky, Esquire
Indicate trial =unsel for other parties if known:
James DeCinti, Esquire, Harbnan, Osborne & Rettig, P.C., 126-128 WalnUt Street,
Harrisburg, PA 1710l
Date:
March 7, 2006
Attorney for:
Plaintiffs
This case is ready for trial.
Signed:
Print Narre:
MIL TON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO. 03-2705
J. CRAIG, JURGENSEN, M.D, and:
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORATION,:
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, I, Jessie K. Walsh, an employee of the law firm of Navitsky, Olson &
Wisneski LLP, co.counsel for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I served a Praecipe to List Case for
Trial this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, in
Hanisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
James DeCinti, Esquire
Hartman, Osborne & Rettig, p,c.
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Counsel for Defendants
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MILTON BRUNNER and RUTH
BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
J. CRAIG JURGENSEN, M.D.
and BELVEDERE MEDICAL
CORPORATION,
Defendants
03-2705 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM TRIAL LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of May, 2006, pursuant to
the call of the civil trial list, and pursuant to an agreement
reached between Michael J. Navitsky, Esquire, on behalf of the
Plaintiffs, and Jeffrey Rettig, Esquire, on behalf of the
Defendants, this case is stricken from the trial list, but the
Court Administrator is requested to retain the case on the
pretrial conference list for purposes of a status conference
only.
Counsel are directed to relist this case for
trial at such time as they deem appropriate.
By the Court,
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;{ichael J. Navitsky, Esquire
2040 Linglestown Road
Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9568 \
For Plaintiffs ~
v0effrey B. Rettig, Esquire
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1612
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to start the trial on Monday, November 13,
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MILTON BRUNNER and
RUTH BRUNNER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
Plaintiffs
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J. CRAIG, JURGENSEN, M.D. and
BELVEDERE MEDICAL CORPORA nON,:
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
Please mark the above-captioned action ended and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, I, Jessie K. Walsh, an employee of the law firm of Navitsky, Olson &
Wisneski LLP, co-counsel for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I served a Praecipe to Discontinue this
day by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to:
James DeCinti, Esquire
Hartman, Osborne & Rettig, P.C.
126-128 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, P A 17101
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