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SHOLLENBERGER & J ANUZZI, LLP
1820 Llnglestown Road
P,O. Box 60545
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545
Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700
Fax Number: (717) 234-8212
Attorneys for Plaintiff
RONALD A. CARNES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 99-94
ROGER HOOPER & CHRISTINA
HOOPER,
Defendant
CIVil ACTION - lAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, by and through his
attorney. SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and does respectfUlly represent the
following:
1. The Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, is an adult Individual who currently
resides at 877 Dunkle Street, Staellon, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
2, The Defendants. ROGER HOOPER and CHRISTINA HOOPER, are adult
Individuals whose last known address Is 201 Fairway Drive, Mechanlcsburg,
Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
3, The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on March 21,
1997, at or about 6:55 p ,m. at the Intersection of Zimmerman Drive and State Road
2027 (Gettysburg Road) in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4, At all times relative hereto. the Defendant, ROGER HOOPER, was the owner
and operator of a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. bearing registration plate AWN6156.
5, At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, RONALD CARNES, was operating a
1989 Acura Integra in a Southbound direction on Zimmerman Drive, approaching that
road's intersection with State Road 2027.
6, At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER. was
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operating the aforementioned 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, registration plato number
AWN6156, In a Northbound direction on Zimmerman Drive, approaching that road's
Intersection with State Road 2027,
7, At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER,
attempted to make a left hand turn on to State Road 2027 and turned directly Into the
path of the vehicle being operated by Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, resulting In a
collision between the two vehicles,
8, As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has
suffered serious and permanent Injuries, Including but not limited to the fOllOWing:
(a) Internal derangement of the right tempomandlbular Joint;
(b) Myofasclal pain syndrome;
(0) Post concussion syndrome;
(d) Major depression;
(e) Disk herniation/disk bulge C5.6;
(f) Disk herniation/disk bulge C6-7;
(g) Severe strain to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues at
or about the cervical spine;
(h) Shock to the nerves and nervous system; and
(I) Mental and physical anguish.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff,
RONALD A. CARNES. has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and
suffering for which damages are claimed.
10, As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A.
CARNES, has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which
damages are claimed.
11, As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A,
CARNES, had and/or may In the future Incur expenses for medical treatment and
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rehabilitation for which damages are claimed,
12, As a further result of the aforesaid InJuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A.
CARNES, has and/or may In the future Incur a loss of earning capacity for which
damages are claimed,
13, As a further result of the aforosaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A.
CARNES, has sustained a permanent diminution In his ability to enjoy life and life's
pleasures for which damages are claimed.
14. As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A.
CARNES, has Incurred or may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which
exceed sums recoverable under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law for which damages are claimed,
15. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has
and/or may In the future Incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative
costs and expenses In excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to
Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Workers'
Compensation or any program, group contract, or other arrangement for payment of
benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.SA Section 1719.
16, Plaintiff Is covered by the full tort option under his motor vehicle insurance
pOlicy with State Farm Insurance Company. A copy of the declaration page is attached
hereto as Exhibit "AU.
COUNT I
RONAI.D A. CARNES v. CHRISTINA HOOPER
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof as If set forth In full.
18. The aforesaid collision was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER, in operating her vehicle In a careless, reckless and
negligent manner as follows:
(a) In operating her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
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olrcumstances;
(b) In failing to have hEll' vehicle under proper and adequate control;
(c) In failing to apply her brakes In time to avoid a collision;
(d) In failing to observe Plaintiffs vehicle travelling on Zimmerman Drive;
(e) In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an Intersection;
(f) In attempting to enter an Intersection when such movement could not be
safely accomplished;
(g) In turning In such a manner as to endanger other vehicles on the highway;
(h) In failing to prudently proceed through the Intersection so as to avoid
creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the highway;
(I) In failing to observe oncoming traffic;
m In proceeding through an Intersection when such movement could not be
made In safety;
(k) In failing to keep a proper look-out for approaching vehicles;
(I) In failing to yield the right-of-way to on-coming traffic;
(m) In otherwise operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent
manner and In a manner violating the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, RONALD A, CARNES, demands judgment against the
Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess
of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
R.QMAJ,.QA..CARNES v, ROGER HOOPER
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of Plaintiffs Complaint are Incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof as If set forth in full.
20. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER, was
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NO. 99-94 CI'1IL <rE~
CIVIl. ACTION - LA~
JUR'i ~RIAL OEMM~OEO
ROGER \lOOPER and C\lRIST1NP-
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the followinM Answer ~ith NeW Matter to
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plaintiff'S complaint.
1. Admitted.
2. l\.dmi tted.
3. Admitted.
4. l\.d\llitted.
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The allegatiOns of paragraph 11 are denied. .
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allegations of paragraph 12 are denied. .
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