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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-02692 ,( . oj .,. . DONALD E, STEVENS 201 N. 67th St., Apt. A Harrisburg, PA 17111 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY c/o CT Corporation 1635 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 NO. 'ft(. ;2C?.:L ~ 7~ and KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. : 6320 Carlisle Pike, Box 1177 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff, DONALD E. STEVENS, is an adult, individual citizen and legal resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing at 201 North 67th Street, Apt. A, HarriSburg, Pennsylvania 17111. 2. Defendant, THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY (hereinafter "FORD"), is a business corporation qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and can be served c/o CT Corporation, 1635 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 3. Defendant, KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. (hereinafter "Kuhns- Harnish"), is a business incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its principal place of business located at 6320 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. ,,01. .. "" . . BACKGROUND 4. On or about March 28, 1998, Plaintiff purchased a pre- owned 1994 Ford Econoline Van bearing the Vehicle Identification Number IFDEE14Y2RHB99723. The vehicle was purchased and is registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 5. The purchase price of the vehicle, including registration charges, document fees, sales tax, finance and bank charges totaled more than $14,995.00. A true and correct copy of the Sales Agreement is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A." 6. In consideration for the purchase of the above vehicle, Defendant Kuhns-Harnish issued to Plaintiff a 2'-month/3, OOO-mile warranty. A true and correct copy of the warranty is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "B." 7. In addition, Plaintiff purchased an Extended Service Plan warranty, entitled PowertrainCARE for Used Vehicles, from Defendant FORD, said warranty providing 12-month/12,000-mile coverage. A true and correct copy of the Extended Service Plan warranty is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "C." 8. Plaintiff avers that as a result of misrepresentations made to him by Defendant Kuhns-Harnish about the fitness of the subject vehicle, in addition to the ineffective repair attempts made by Defendant Kuhns-Harnish and its agents, the vehicle cannot be used for tr.e purposes intended by Plaintiff at the time of acquisition. Thus the vehicle is worthless. 2 ^ . .. . 9. The first warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about March 28, 1998, prior to Plaintiff taking possession of the vehicle. On that date, Plaintiff pointed out to Defendant Kuhns-Harnish that the vehicle's radiator was defective and was leaking. 10. On or about April 1, 1998, Defendant discovered that the vehicle's radio/cassette player was inoperable, and Plaintiff returned the vehicle to Kuhns-Harnish for the second warranty repair attempt. 11. The third warranty repair attempt occurred on or about April 6, 1998, when the vehicle's odometer showed 67,092 miles. On that date a repair attempt was made to correct a defect in the vehicle which caused the vehicle to pull to the right; and three ball joints were replaced along with a front-end alignment. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "D." 12. The fourth warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about April 30, 1998, when the vehicle's odometer showed 67,387. On that date, a repair attempt was made to repair a defective power steering pump, to reseal the power steering gear box, and replace the sector shaft. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "E." 13. The fifth warranty repair attempt: is believed to have occurred on or about May 18, 1998, when the vehicle's odometer 3 "'- . ,. showed 67,631 miles. On that date, a repair attempt was made to remedy a defective fuel pump assembly. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "F." 14. The sixth warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about August 24, 1998, when the vehicle's odometer showed 69,044 miles. On that date, a repair attempt was made to remedy a defective air bag light which was flashing. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "G." 15. The seventh warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about September 11, 1998, when the vehicle's odometer showed 69,3J_8. On that date, a repair attempt was made to repair a defective anti-lock brake system. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "R." 16. The eighth warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about February 3, 1999, when the vehicle's odometer showed 71,697 miles. On that date, a repair attempt was made to remedy a squealing noise which was coming from the vehicle, as well as to perform a State inspection and have the oil and oil filter changed. A true and correct copy of the repair invoice is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "I." 17. The ninth warranty repair attempt is believed to have occurred on or about February 23/ 1999, when the vehicle' 8 odometer 'I "I . ... 24. By the terms of the express written warranties referred to in this Complaint, Defendants agreed to perform effective warranty repairs at no charge for parts and/or labor. 25. Defendant Ford's authorized service facility has made attempts on several occasions to comply with the terms of its express warranties; however, such repair attempts have been ineffective. 26. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' failure to comply with the express written warranties, Plaintiff has suffered damages and, in accordance with 15 U.S.C. ~2310(d) (1), Plaintiff is entitled to bring suit for such damages and other legal and equitable relief. 27. Title 15 U.S.C. provides: If a consumer finally prevails on an action brought under paragraph (1) of this subsection, he may be allowed by the court to recover as part of the judgment a sum equal to the amount of aggregate amount of costs and expenses (including attorney fees based upon actual time expended), determined by the court co have been reasonably incurred by the Plaintiff for, or in connection with the commencement and prosecution of such action, unless the court, in its discretion shall determine that such an award of attorney's fees would be inappropriate. 28. Plaintiff avers that upon successfully prevailing upon the Magnuson-Moss claim herein, all reasonable attorney fees are recoverable and are demanded against Defendants. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully demands judgment in his favor and against Defendants in an amount equal to the purchase 6 , ", . VERIFICATION I, Bradley A. Schutjer, hereby verify that I am the attorney for Plainti--f, Donald E. Stevens. I have sufficient knowledge or information based upon investiga-tion into this matter by my client, to take this Verification. I hereby verify that the statements in the foregoing Interrogatories are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relative to unsworn falsi 'cation to authorities. ire IIIlN kUH~~'M~~Nr~~; t~,~O. INC. CUST, 1.0.11 l~:l!.>i'(' NAMEUUW'.I." l ::.]f \'Elh ON THE CARLISLE PIKE BOX 1177 MECHANICS BURG. PA 1105S 1Z~-4733 ~~X~ ;:f; , % 5TRU~Ol N EliHI q ,i"'T t. CITY f{l\kH! ~,~UI~G STATE :~~N1717 if5H5Sr, f'!., IU. J Illl 'HONE ADDRESS CAMIEflNAW Bfht'tCE OWED TO: ADDRESS ALLOWANce ON TRA.OE.lN S;;O(I.I)(1 23t5.73 [XP'RE&S WAoARA.",TY (NCW \I[HICUS OJlo'lYl Tlfl DNLVWAII:RANTY "'''1"1 I(',&lll[ '5 T!-!f l"~m~: M4h.iJfACIUHtA 5 N[WI/[Hi. ell WARIIlANTV WH'.C... 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BALANCE S - PAYOff S DUE ON OHJVIRY S 7 AMOUNT FIP'lANCfD S -- 01"ll\ . tlfE YES D NO D . --- CIlAMES . ."" VES 0 NO D . UPIIPAID B"'LANCf lA"'o""1 f'~."rpdl H"II!\1fS 1,8.9 ""...M' Of fl"""'''''[ '''i,.,PIo.f\,~ LH-:! ,llJ\'fE:, l;!.dH ~- "'''O''lSS; ";~">I,;;,r\ iL: ..\;~:-. l'.~,i.;'~l ~t..., "'Mr. OF (NC..' l. " '..:~.. Th, mtorm.tl(ln you 11'. on the .....matl\/\' form for HUI \'t'tucle II J'l'" Ollhll eonlr,cl. 11'l100,'t110'l 01'1 the 1'II.l'Ioow form o\,err,(lPl ''''I' CO"l'...,. pro. "la'OI'lI In the con1r.c, 01 511" a PUJlCH"srfli WlllOBTA.IN fINA-IIlCINGAS AEQUIRCO 8" THIS CON,.RACT. nUn MAY An[MPT TO srcunc fiNANCING ON I[H"'U~ Of PURCHASER BUT l~ NO [VENT Don HU[R H"',Vf AhlY OBLIGAtiON TO PfCOVIDf fINANCING D "'uer SUBJECT TO MANAGeRIAL APPROVAL o T"Aca AUOWAf\;CE SUBJECT TO MANAGnl"S APPROVAL ~-:-'~!' ~ I PLAlNTIFF'S EXHIBIT A ~ ~ \-"'1 , -, BUYERS GUIDE I IMPORTANT: Spoken promises are difficult to enforee. Ask the dealer to put all promises In writing. Keep this form. 1/ __ ,_,,') " ,;'J ,. :. /.'/'- VEHICLE MAKE MODEL -, YEAR DEALER STOCK NUMBER (Optlonll) WARRANTIES FOR THIS VEHICLE: o AS IS VIN NUMBER - NO WARRANTY YOU WILL PAY ALL COSTS FOR ANY REPAlFIS. The dealer assumes no responslblflty for any repaIrs regardless of any oral statements about thIs vehIcle. [gJ WARRANTY o FULL IE] LIMITED WARRANTY. The dealer will psy 100% of the labor and 100% of the parts for tha covered systems that fall during the warranty period. Ask the dealer for a copy of the warranty document for a full explanation of warranty eoverage, exeluslons, and the dealer's repair obligations. Under state law, "Implied warranties" may give you even more rights. SYSTEMS COVERED: Engine: Block.. Cylinder Head, Engine & All Internal Parts, Flywheel (OnlY on cars w/automatie transmission), Fuel Pump, Manifolds, Radiator, Rotary Engine Housing, Water Pump. TransmIssion: The Transmission Case and all internal parts including the torque converter. Drive Axle: Axle Shaft, Front and/or Rear Drive Axle HOUSing includ- ing all internal parts, Propeller Shaft, Universal Joints. Brakes: Disc Brake Calipers, Hydraulic Liners & Fittings, Master Cylinder, Vacuum Assist Booster, Wheel Cylinders. Eleetrlcal: Generator or Alternator, Ignition System, Starter Motor, Voltage Regulator, Windshield Wiper Motor. Steering: Power Steering Pump, Rack and Pinion, The Steering Gear Housing and all Internal Parts, Valve Body. DURATION: 2 months or 3,000 miles whIchever comes flrsL (Limited Warranty). 2 months or 3,000 miles whichever comes first. (Limited Warranty). - 2 mon!!\: or 3,000 miles w'lilchever comes find. (Limited Warranty), 2 months or 3,000 miles whichever comes first. (Limited Warranty), 2 month. or 3,000 mile. whichever comes flrat. (Limited Warranty). 2 months or 3,000 miles whichever comes find. (Limited Warranty). o SERVICE CONTRACT. A service eontraet Is available at an extra charge on thIs vehicle. Ask for details as to eoverago, deduetlble, price, and exclusions. If you buy a service contract within 90 days of the time of sale, state law "Implied warranties" may give you additional rights. PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION: ASK THE DEALER IF YOU MAY HAVE THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY YOUR MECHANIC EITHER ON OR OFF THE LOT. SEE THE BACK OF THIS FORM for Important additional Information, Including a list of some major defects that msy occur In used motor vehicles. I PLAlNTlFPS EXHIBIT ~ ,?o.";.<. \.." \ ~~ Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company Extended Service Plan Cep!. P.O. aex 6045 Cearbem, MI4B121 01269 7111994 Donald E. Stevens 201 N 67th St Apt. A Harrisburg, PA 17111-4402 1",11I."1.,.11."11",11,1.,1,1"111,,,,,1,11I,,,,,,111,.1,1 1998093001355 Thank you for your purchase of the Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP). YOUR ESP 90VERAGE The following information about your Extended Service Plan has been entered into Ford's computer system network. Please verify your eoverage below and contact the selling dealer for any eorrections. Plan Type: DateIDlstanc:e Expiration: Deductible Per Eligible Repair Visit: Vehicle Identification Number: PowertralnCARE for Used Vehicles 03-28-1999 or 78,842 miles $50 1 FDEE14Y2RHB99723-02 WHEN YOU NEED A REPAIR . Take your vehicle to your selling dealer or any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership (either in the United States or Canada). . The dealership will use your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to verify your ESP coverage through the Ford computer system network. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE To locate the nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, owners mal' contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center at (800) 392-FOI-1D. Lincoln owners may call (800) 521-4140. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your personalized Ford ESP Contract Provisions are enclosed. (For Florida customers who purchased coverage prior to Deeember 1, 1994, your contract was provided to you at the time 01 sale as part 01 the ESP registration policy - Mechanical Breakdown Policy.) The contract provisions explain the benefits, time and mileage coverage, and exclusions of the plan you have purchased_ We believe hllving Ford ESP on your vehicle should help provide you with peace of mind when it comes to your vellicle's service needs. On your next visit to your dealership, please take a minute to re',iew your vehicle's ESP coverage with a Service Advisor. We recommenc:l you keep a copy of this letter with our owner's manual and other vehicle information. I PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT c... Ford Extended Service Plan Headquarters f I Ia! 5!!! == == ..... liillli- E ..... Eillii\- ==" =: ~ ~ eii i I . ~ ;;:; .... ., ~ ~ EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN Congratulations, Donald E. Stevens, on the purchase of the 1998 ESP PowertrainCAREfor Used Vehicles plan for your vehicle, 1FDEE14Y2RllB99723.02. Your plan will expire 03.28.1999 Or at 78,842 miles, whichever occurs first. 01269 711/994 Donald E. Stevens 201 N 67th St Apt. A Harrisburg, PA 17111-4402 1",11',"'",11""""",'"','"11I01"","'",01,11I",,, 199809300'1355 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN PROVISIONS This is an ESP PowertrainCARE for Used Vehicles service Contract between Donald E. Stevens and Ford Motor Services Company and is insured by The American Road Insurance Company. Under this plan, Ford Motor Services Company agrees to repair or replace any covered parts that fail, or that fail due to normal wcar and tear, within the time and mileage term selected, except for the deductible stated below, for the plan period. 1. CONTRACT PERIOD. This contract begins when the contract is sold to you. For contracts purchased prior to the expiration of the manufacturer's powe:train warranty coverage, this contract provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the expiration of the manufacturer's powertrain warranty coverage, whichever occurs first. For contracts purchased after the manufacturer's powertrain warranty coverage has expired, this contract provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the contract sale date and miles, whichever occurs first. Therefore, this contract expires 03-28-1999 or at 78,842 miles, whichever Occurs first. 2. CONTRACT CHANGES. The expiration date, mileage, and/or options (except for PowertrainCARE 12112 for vehicles with 90,000 to 100,000 miles) of this contract may be changed by you within 90 days of the signature date of the contract. Please contact your selling dealer for additional information. 3. WHERE TO GO FOR REPAIRS. As thc seller of the contract, your dealership is interested in your satisfaction. It is recommended, therefore, that you return to your sclling dealership for repair of a covcred COmponent. However, cOI'ered repairs may be performed at any participating Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership in the 50 States and Canada. If you rcquirc assistance in receiving covcred rcpairs or locating the nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, Ford/Mercury Owncrs may Contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center at 800- 392-FORD (Lincoln owners 800-521-4140). Covered repairs on a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vchicle are not to be performed by mIleI' than a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, except in an emergency (if your covered vchicle is inopcrable and all local Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership service departments arc closed). PLAlNTIFPS I EXHIBIT C". ~a.~c-~ cli" 5" i i I I == == ~ '""" I 51 g 5!! I I ! II ! :; . ~ , ~ I ~ I I I i a I 4. COVERED COMPONENTS. Components covercd by this contract arc shown on the reverse side. During the Contract Period, Ford Motor Company agrees that its participating, authorized dealerships will repair or replace covered components found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. For each eligible repair visit, you will be charged a $50 deductible by the dealership which you must pay. l. S. REPAIRS. All repairs of covcred parts MUST be made with service parts or rcmanufactured parts authorized by Ford Motor Company. In some cases, the use of Ford Authorized Remanufactured products is required following expiration of the new vehicle warranty. Repairs will be paid up to the then current N.A.D.A. wholesale value of the vehicle per repair visit. 6. CARE OF VEHICLE. Your vehicle must be properly operated and maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule in the Service Guide of the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Proof of maintenance may be required before vehicle is eligible for repairs of covercd components. 7. TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT. Transportation reimbursement applies only after it has been determined by the repairing dealer that 1) the repair is covered under this ESP/ESC contract; or 2) the repair is covered under a manufacturer's new vehicle limited warranty or powertrain warranty; and 3) the vehicle must be kept overnight by the repairing dealer. Reimbursement will be made for rental charges incurred up to the plan limits of up to $28/day (up to $33/day for Lincoln or Merkur vehicles) for up to five days while thc repair is being completed. The replacement vehicle must be rented from a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership or other commercial agency to be eligible for reimbursement. 8. TOWING REIMBURSEMENT. If a covered part fails and makcs towing necessary, towing costs not paid by insurance will be covered for up to $50 to the repairing dealership. 9. TERMINATION. - All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by the purchaser to the selling dealership. If the selling dealership is no longer in business, the purchaser must submit a writter: request to ESP Headquarters, P.O. Box 6045, Dearborn, Michigan, 48121. The Application for Contract, Provision Certificate, and odometer reading must be included with the request. The customer's refund will be based upon the purchase price paid. Refunds will be made to the lienholder or purchaser by the selling dealership. If the selling dealership is no longer in business, refunds will be made to the lienholder or purchaser by ESP Headquarters. If this contract is expired by time or mileage or has been transferred, it is not eligible for a refund. Options purchased with the plan cannot be cancelled separately from the ESP contract. FOR CONTRACTS PURCHASED AFTER THE MANUFACTURER'S NEW VEHICLE LL\1ITED WARRAl\l'Y (OR MANUFACTURER'S POWERTRAIN WARRANTY FOR POWERTRAL'iCARE FOR USED VEHICLES CONTRACTS) HAS EXPIRED: If the request is received within sixty (60) days from contract signature date, the sclling dealership will terminate the agreemcnt and refund the full purchase price, less a fifty dollar ($50) processing fee, provided no claims have been filed under this contract. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT e.. ~'j:'..~o~S J =:.:. Parts Coverage Under the Ford ESP PowertrainCARE for Used Vehicles Plan Covered Parts Iffound to be defeelive within the time and mileage provision oUhe pion selected, certain purts of tile following components nre covered: . Engine - Cylinder block and all inlernallubricated parts, seols and gaskets, cylinder heods, manifold (exhoust), manifold (in- lnke), faclory-inslolled lurbocharger/superchargcr unit, timing gcars (chain or bell), flywheel, valve covcrs, oil pan, timing chain cover, oil pump. wotcr pump, lhcnnostat housing. (EX- CEPTIONS: Carburetion componenls arc nOl covered). . Transmission - Transmission case and all internal pans in. c1uding torque convener and transfcr cosc (all internal parts). seals and gaskets. Part.v and Services NOT Covered NOTE: ESP Headquancrs reserves the right to inspect your vehicle. . All items n01 spccificallylisted in Covered Pans above. . Repairs covered by th~ Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty Of fC. calls. . Service adju5tments and cleaning. . Repairs nccded to any cngine, transmission and final drive compo. Dents caused by an aftcnnarkcl.installcd turbocharger/supercharger. . For vehicle with diesel cngines, repairs nr.cdcd to IDlY engine. trans. mission or final drive components equipped with an aftermarket-in- stalled lurboeharger or supercharger_ . Repairs caused by damage or unreasonable use (damage from road hazards, accident, fireoro1herca~ualty, misuse, negligence, racing or failures caused by modifications or pans no: authoril..cd by or sup. plied by Ford). . Damage from the environment (airborne fallout, acts of war, chclni- cals, tree sap, salt. hail, windslorm, lightning, road hazards, etc.). . Repairs caused by lack of a lochedulcd maintenance. It is the \'ehicle owner's responsibility to make sure that all ofthc scheduled mainte- nance is performed and that Lhe materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Make sure that rcr.c:pts for completed mainlen311cc work are retained with the vchicle and confirmation of mainlcnance work is always entered in the Service Guide. . Maintenance service and wear item rcpla~menls. Trallsferability To transfer the rcma.ining eo\'e-rare. send a wai\'er si}:!:nc.d by \.hc previ. ous owner, filalCment of prescnt milez.f!C':, new o\\'nc-.(s name and ad. dress :md a ched for S50 to the addrc:f;fo "hown bdow; I:xtrndf'd Srnicr Man IlcudqlUi.rtl'n P.O. Ilox 6045 D<1rborn.~1148121 ESP-RY8 . Fronl- Wheel Drive. Final drive housing and all inlern.1 parts, universal and cons Ian I veloeily joinls. front wheel bcarin~s, axle shafls, locking rings (four-wheel drive vehicles). scol. and gaskels. automotic fronllocking hubs (four-wheel drive), rear whecl bearings. . Rear-Wheel Drive - Drive axle housing ond all inlernal pons, universal and constant velocily joints. rellr-wheel bearings and relainers, axle shafts. seals and gaskets. drive shof~ fronl.wheel bearings. . Repairs needed La a covered pan caused by !.he failure of a non~cov. ered pan_ . Repairs to the vehiclc if the odometer is altered or repaired/replaced so that the actual mileage cannot be dctennincd. . To the extent allowed by law, Joss of use of vehicle, loss of lime, inconvenience, commercial loss, consequential damages and personal cxp~nse!l such as motel. food, gas and mileage. . Vchicles manufactured for sale outside the 50 States and Canada. . Repairs to the vchicle perfonl1cd outside of the SO States and Canada and repairs fCCtuircd because of normal operation outside the 50 States and Canada. . Repairs made on or before the enrollment date of this contract . Rcpairs eol'Cl"".d by uscd plans ore limited 10 the then-presCl1t SADA u"ade-in value of the \'fhicle per repnir visit. . Rcpain to the vehicle that arc required due to 8 condition that elliu.cd prior to sale and would have been obvious during the presale inspec- tion. . Used ,'chidc ESP contracts will nol be ,'alid if ncw vebicle limited warranlies arc voided or vehicle is branded. totaled or !'>a1vagcd. . The following ,'chiclcs arc not eligible for ESPIESC co\'cra!!c: Taxi. 1i\-'cry/shuttlcJcommuter, amhulance. tow UlJck., commercial cutaway. stripped ,hassis, RV cutaway, stripped RV chassis, chassis cab, super dut)'. motor home. Mustang Cobra R, vc.hklc5 equipped with ,now plo\l.'s, vchicles over 11,000 Ibs. GVW. incomplete vehicles, Oexjhle fuel vchicies (except QVM vchicks) and electric \'chicles. Important Information: . ESP co\"C'r3~e on Tt"pO!t.sc~~c:d \'chicJclr. is not eli~iblt: for tnuu.fer. . Transferred contracts are nOI cligihle for cancdJation. I PLAlNTtFPS EXHIBIT C . (lc.,,:><=- '-\c.~ -;; (k1(lher.1991 , .~ KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. 6320 Carllsla Pika Box 1177 MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055 (717) 766-4733 6148 BRIAN KLINE LICENSE MILEAGE INI OUT TAG 63520 9 5 803 DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST APT A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOME: 717-564-8556 BUS: *INVOICE* COLOR MAK IMODEL PAGE 1 SERVICE ADVISOR: VIN YEAR GREEN DEL DATE 94 FORD ECONOLIN" 1FDEE14Y2RHB99723 HPB3075 67092 67092 T810 PROD. DATE WARR. EXP. PROMISED PO NO. RATE PAYMENT INV. DATE 19:00 06APR98 ) 49.50 CASH 07APR98 OPT! ~:901040W DLR:01269 ENG:4.9 Liter EFT RN:A lTSTEVENS 2)HPB3075 3)STEV 4)5648556 5T. 12JAN98 R.O. OPENED READY 18:45 06APR98 18:17 07APR98 LINE OPCODE TECH TYPE HOURS LIST A CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE PULLS RIGHT CHECK AND ADVISE / / CAUSE: CHECK AND REPLACE 3 BALL JOINTS. DEFECTIVE 3049AT REPLACE 3 BALL JOINTS 9428 WP94 3.70 2 F5UZ*3049*A JT ASY-FRT AX BL-UPR 1 F2UZ*3050*A JOINT ASY -FRT AXLE LOWER FEA LABOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT 9428IMENU 1.00 SHIM LABOR INSTALL ALIGNNENT SHIM 9428 INT 1.50 1 HR-3/4 SHIM. .... ....i> ... RT LABOR ROTATE TIRES AND. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 9428IMENU 0.30 . FC: H26 42 PART#: F5UZ*3049*A COUNT: CLAIM TYPE: SPW AUTH CODE: 9428 NET **************************************************** THE FACTORY WARRANTY CONSTITUTES All or THE WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THIS ITEM/ITEMS. THE SEllER HEflERV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHEE:: EXPRlSsrn on IMPLIED. INCLUDING ANY IMPlI[O WARRANTY or: Wl[F!CHANTABllITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTiCULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SELLER rmTH(R ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER P[ RSON TO ASSUME f OR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION V.'ITH THE SALE OF THIS ITEM/ITEMS. DC SCHIPTlON LArWR AMOUNT PARTS A".m'..lNl GAS, 011.. ~ Ub[ 5UGLE T ....t.liOLINT MISC, CHAI=iGES 'i014L CHARGES lESS S4l[S TAX PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT PLEASE RETAIN COPIES OF All REPAIR !lNOICES IN YOUR AUTOMOBILE_ THIS WilL PROVIDE YOU WITH A SERVICE RECORD OF All MAlflTWANCE SERVICE< 0 , R VEHICLE_ WORK IS GUARANTEED FOR 90 OAYS OR 4000 MilES ANY CLAIMS OR ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY TH WORK WAS PERFORMED_ x --------.--.----C-USTOrMRSIGNAT-DRE----- , PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT D CUSTOMER COPY TOTAL (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) TOTALS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.cio ~- O. ::"0 o.CO 63520 9 6 683 *INVOICE' DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST APT A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOME: 717-564-8556 BUS: PAGE 1 SERVICE ADVISOR: VIN COLOR YEAR MAKE/MODEL .. KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. 6320 Carlisle Pike Bex 1177 MECHANICS BURG. PA t 7055 (717) 766-4733 8448 DOUG BOLINGER LICENSE MILEAGE IN! OUT TAG GREEN DEL DATE 94 FORD ECONOLINE 1 FDEE14Y2RllB99723 HPB3075 67387 67387 T493 PROD. DATE WARR. EXP. PROMISEO PO NO_ RATE PAYMENT INV. DATE 12JAN98 R.O. OPENED READY 17:0030APR98 49.50 CASH 01MAY98 OPTIONS: STK:901040W DLR:01269 ENG:4.9 Liter EFI RN:A 1)STEVENS 2)HPB3075 3)STEV 4)5648556 5T. , " 09: 3/30APR98 11 :l55 01 MAY98 LINE CODE TECH YPE HOURS A CUSTOME CERN POWER STEERING INOP CHECK AND ADVISE 3674D POWER STEERING PUMP-FLOW & PRESSURE TEST - DIAGNOSIS 9428 CPF 0.50 3504A RESEAL POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND REPLACE SECTOR SHAFT 9428 CPF 3.80 1 F6AZ*3575*AA SHAFT - STEERING GEAR SECTOR 1 F4UZ*3E501*B KIT - SEAL 1 F4UZ*3E502*B KIT - SEAL 1 MER CON M/C ATF M1 PART NOT COVERED BY SERVo INTL' 9428 INT 0.00 1 F5AZ*2C41 0*"."- BRA::~E CLE1.NER SUBL TOI.. IN M&S LIST NET TOTAL 24.75 24.75 122.09 25.08 18.38 2.00 188.10 122.09 25.08 18.38 2.00 188.10 122.09 25.08 18.38 2.00 (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) 1NT * * * * -11-* * * * * *** * * ** ** * * * * * * *** * ** * *** 7-.; ** ** ** ** -A- * * ** * * * CHARGE TO: SERVICE INTERNATIONAL AUTH #D98-i5880-40'; 1H[ f,.l..C10RY WAF.RAlny cor~S'l1uHS AlL or 11~[ WARKAI~'I(S V.'ITH R[SprCT TO THE 5AlE or THIS IT(l.J1'lHMS, THf ::,(lUH H[!'I[EiY [),PHfSSlY [qSC(f..1f,~S ALL \\'ARRArnl[S, [IHo![R D.f'RESSEO OR IMPll[ 0, L'oJCllJDH~G .c.NY I""NI[ 0 WArmANl Y Of M!.H(HMJl AI3\111 Y on rnN[SS 1-0H A PAR~ICUlAR PURPOSE, ,t...1~D 11~l ~[l~[R "I[IlH[n ASSlJMr~;, I.OR AUn~m\l:(S AI.Y OTH[A NRSON TO A5SUr.!iE rOR IT A'~Y (1t.,SIUt'Y IN cor..lN\:C1l0N WIH~ lHl SAtE ')~ '!HIS llPJ1no"'s Pl(ASE RETAIN COPIES OF ALL RLP/...lli lNVO'C(S IN VOUH AUTOMOBILE. THIS WILl PROVIDE YOU WITH A SEfiVIC[ ErCeG;) OF All MAINHNANCr Sf JR VEHICLE_ WORK IS GUM'ANHlD fOR 80 [lAYS OR 4000 , PLAINTIFF'S D_ ANY CLAIMS OR ADJUS1M[N15 ,''US, [;f. /~CCOtJlrANI[D 8' I EXHIBIT H \VORK \'Ii.t..s Pl'RrOFlMfQ, x t:. C:L,'STOt./lf n ~,IC,!..IA1Uh[ CUS1'OMER COpy Or:SCRIPl tON lOTAlS It.-BOA AMOUNT 212.85 PAins AMOUNT 167.55 GAS. OIl. lUGE 0.00 5UlilET AMOUNT 0.00 MISC, CHARG(S 0.00 101 M CHto.RGl5 380.40 L[5S 0.00 SAllS 1 AX 22.82 PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT 403.22 >&tv: :;-/1 f /"",.'-- /" . . yYfI rr/ 63520 9 7 303 -- KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. 6320 Carlisle Pika Box 1177 MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055 (717) 766-4733 6148 BRIAN KLINE LICENSE MilEAGE INI OUT TAG *INVOICE* DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST APT A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOME: 717-564-8556 BUS: PAGE 1 SERVICE ADVISOR: VIN COLOR YEAR MAKE/MODEL GREEN DEL DATE 94 FORD ECONOLINE PROD_ DATE WARR_ EXP. lFDEE14Y2RHB99723 HPB3075 67631 67631 1'932 PROMISED PO NO_ RATE PAYMENT INV. DATE 12JAN98 R_9AlPEMro:....... 17:00 19MAY98 49.50 CASH 27MAY98 OPTIONS: 5TK:~(J,040vl DLR:0-1269 ENG:4.9 Lite~. EFI rpY:A l)STEVE:;S 2)HPB3075 3)STEV 4)564'8556 5T. READY /" ''\, 17f.36 18MbY98 G8:12 2711AY98 LINE OPCODE TECB TYPE HOURS A FU~TSEY,REPLACE WARFUU~TY / / CAUSE: TEST AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE FUEL Pu}lP ASSY. 9350B FUEL PU~W PRESSURE TEST ON VEHICLE (9H307/9A407/9350) - DIAGNOSIS 1806WSP94 0 .40 9350E FUEL PUMP - ELECTRIC (IN-TANK) (9350/9A407/9H307/9H318) - REPLAC- 1806\1SP94 1.40 1 F6PZ*9H307*CA SENDER AND PUMP AS: FC: N59 42 PART#: F6PZ*9H307*CA COUNT: CLi'.IM TYPE: ESP AUTH CODE: 1806 SUEL LOANER LIST NET TOTAL IMPORTANT (N/C) You may receive a questionnaire tram Ford Molor Co. in the ncd few weeks. l! lor any reason you tcel thot '1,'8 have not earned a .,0" (on a scale of 1 10 10), please le1 us \:now. Please conlact "SllWC Applebaum' or' John Daimler" in your Service Dcpar1ment. Thank you, KUHNS-HARNISH Ford Inc. (717) 766-4733 (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) WSP94 **************************************************** B ABS LIGHT COMES ON,ALSO BRAKE SQUEAK ,I / 2219D ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS 1806 INT 2.20 NEEDS HCU. NOT COVERED BY SERV INTI. OR ESP *******************T******************************** C CK FRONT TIRES,ROUGE,LIKE RIDDING ON Bm:,PS / / CHECK CHECK OUT 1806 CPF 0.00 (N/C) 0.00 0.00 *************W********i***********X*********W******* - THE FACTORY WAHRr~NTY CQN511lUlES AU O~ lH[ V..'ARAt..NTI['S \'o'\TH nrSPlCllO THE SAlE OF THIS IT[t,,~'IT[IJ1S. THE SEllER H(R[8V EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS All WARRt,N11[S. LITHER [XI'I1(S$EO OR IMPUEO, I!~CLUOll~G ANY lMPl1[D WAr~liAN1Y or ',I',[RCHANTABllllY OR f1lfJES5 !'OR A Pt..R11CL1lAR puRPOSE, AND TH[ SfltlA fmTH[R ASSUrJllSIJOR AUTHDRIZlS ANY On-UR PI RsorJ 10 ASSUME rOR IT ANY LIABiLITY lIJ COWHCTIO!~ WITH THE SALt Of 'THIS 11[M'IT[MS. DESCRIPTION TOTALS LABOR AMOUNT 0.00 PARTS AMOUNT 0.00 GAS, OIl, lUGE 0.00 SUBlET AMOUtJ1 0.00 MISC. CHARGES 0.00 TOT At CHAAGES 0.00 IfSS 0.00 SALfS TAX 0.00 PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT 0.00 PLEASE REl AIN COPIES Of ALL REPAI" IINDICES IN YOUR AU YOU WITH A SERVICE RECDRD OF ALL MAIN;ENANCE Sf VEHICLE. VvOAK IS GUARA.NTEED fOR 90 DAYS OR 4000 f ANY CLAIMS OR ADJUSltJ',fN.TS MUST Be ACCOMPAt~IED 13. I WORK WAS PERrORMED. lilDE JH 0_ H x --.-CLJS1 6t,~'i-i;~~-i-G-I~A'UR(- PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT r-: CUSTOMER COPY . . . . 63520 101 138 DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST APT A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOME: 717-564-8556 BUS: *INVOICE* PAGE 1 COLOR SERVICE ADVISOR: VIN YEAR MAKE/MODEL GREEN DEL DA TE 1994 FORD ECONOLINE PROD, DATE WARR EXP, lFDEE14Y2RHB99723 HPB3075 69044/69044 T871 PROMISED PO NO, RATE PAYMENT INV. DATE 12JAN1998 R.O"OPE . ..~'. . ., .. KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. 6320 Carlisle Pika Box 1177 MECHANICSBURG. PA 17055 (717) 766-4733 6148 BRIAN KLINE LICENSE MILEAGE INI OUT TAG READY WAIT 24AUG98 VAR CASH '4AUG1998 OPTIONS: STK:901040w DLR:01269 ENG:4.9 Liter EFI TRN:A l)STEVENS 2)HPB3075 3)STEV 4)5648556 5). -L .' 08: 9 24AUG98 0:26 24AUG98 LIN OPCODE TE TYPE HOURS A NO IL AND FILTER COUPON NCOIL NO CHARGE OIL AND FILTER COUPON 3473 lAD 1 FL*1*A FILTER ASY - OIL 6 OIL6 BULK OIL MISe RECYCLE FEE LIST NET TOTAL (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) (N/C) / 0.00 0.00 lAD **************************************************** B CUSTOMER STATES THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING CHECK AND ADVISE / M1 CHECK 3473 CPF VEHICLE NEEDS p~ AIRBAG MONITOR ***Fj;~~*~:tg;*~~:~4***':lsrp~~1 *' ^ ";;'i~~;*.*;i* 01t5\,ck F3U~-I\Dl.{1GI:,-4 - f.h'1/J:,'}- THE FACTORY VI/ARRANTV CON$lIlUl[$ All OF IH[ \'I.'t..!-1nMJlr[$ \"''lTH msrc.:; 10 TH[ S"l[ OF THIS 11EM.'lHMS. THE SEllER HEREBY [XPP.[SSLY DISCLAIMS Mt V,'Al\liAlHJ[S, lITHU; r>"Pfil.SSrD OR IMPll[O, iNCl-UDING ANY IMPL~[Q \'I,'ARHAlny Of M[F!CIY,tHMil[11Y on rI1r~f-::S rOR r.. PAR11CUlAR PURPose AlW THE SELLER I~E1H,(fl A$$UMIS 'JOR .4U.I~[ORI7fS AI..IY (jlHrR "II,SOI~ TO '~SSUf,~1 lOR IT ANY LIABILITY 1I~ COrmlCTlON \".'ITH THE St..IT or lI~IS IUM'IH!"/!S PLEASE RETAIN COPIES OF ALL REPAIR INVOICES IN YOUI~ AI! ("'If' ~:' YOU WITH A SERViCE REeOHD OF All M/..If\:lINAt\C[ :: VfJ~IClE. WO'~K IS GUAf1ANT[ED FOH 90 D/.Y$ Of1 4000 ANY CLAIMS OR ADJUSTMl:NT5 MUST BE /...CCOMPANi! 0 { I WORK WAS PCRFORMlD, ... ~:.... r'l :lH VIDE UR [0. :Cl.-j x PLAlNTlFPS EXHIBIT (.'5 "'"._-'-'.c':"lJs-T"cil.~f.'I~- ~::~J.li.1 un! CUSTOMER COPY Dtsc~!rlION LASOR AMOUfH PARTS AMOLJra GAS, 011. l Ul,[ Suet [T AMOUNT MIl;.C. CI~t..RG[S TOTAL CH.t..RGE5 1 L[ :;~s SJ.l[S TAX !PLEASE PAY I ri"s AMOUNT TOTALS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 . " . 63520 ~ 101 898 *HNOICE* DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST APT A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOME: 717-564-8556 BUS: PAGE 1 KUIU';S-HAIU,lISH FORD, InC. 6320 Carlislo Pika Box 1177 MECHANICS BURG. PA 17055 (717) 766-4733 6148 BRIAN KLINE LICENSE MilEAGE INt OUT TAG COLOR SERVICE ADVISOR: V\N YEAR MAKE/MODEL GREEN DEL DA TE 1994 FORD ECONOLINE 1FDEE14Y2RHB99723 HPB3075 69318 69318 T440 PROD. DATE WARR. EXP, PROMISED PO NO. RATE PAYMENT INV. DATE 12JAN1998 R,O, OPE / 08:14(,1SEP98 11:0311SEP98 LINE OPCODE TECH TYPE HOURS A INSTAN,-SQ'HCU ABS UNIT I I M1 REPLACE HCU FOR BR~ES 1 806 CPF F4UZ*2C286*A CONTR ASY-BRK ANTI/LK HYD 576.55 C6AZ*19542*AB FLUID - BRAKE 4.28 **************************************************** WAIT 11 SEP98 I VAl{ CASH 11 SEP1998 OPTIONS: STK:9010<10W DLR:01269 ENG:4.9 Liter EFI RN:A l)STEVENS 2)HPB3075 3)STEV 4)5648556 5T. READY LIST NE'r TOTAL 70.00 424.91 4.28 70.00 ~ 424.91 :; 4.28 p~~~ "i-He fACTOHY WAHRAfJTY COIJSlllUHS All or TH[ \~,.'AHHAIH1(S VVITH nl~>I'[CT TO ,[ $ALl or- THIS lHM.'ITlM5. It,[ S[ll[R I\{RU,Y (Xf'R[SSlY DISCLAtMS All ,,\'AI,RANTICS. LlTH[R 'T'f~LSS[D OR U,;iPlI[O, If~ClUDltJG AN" lIJ:rUfO WARP-MHY or M[nCHf..IHt..D1LITV OR flll~lS5 fOR A ,.. rlljRPOSr, AND THE $(U[A IW1HlFi A~SU!..'l[S NOR AUTHOR::f.S ANY OTHlR P[HSOfJ TO ASSUM[ fOR IT ANY UAGlll'lY IN COr-.:N[ CllON Wlll~ Tlif S....JE or- TIllS IT I M'll [, rJlS TOTALS 70.00 429.19 0.00 0.00 0.00 499.19 0.00 29.95 PlfAS( R[TAIN COPH:S or ALL H[PAIR INVOlcr:S IN YOUR AU10MOBll[. THIS VI/Ill PROVIDE YOU V\.'ITH A SE.RVICE "fCORD OF .l."lL r~~AlhlnNANC[ Sf JR V[HICLE- WORK 15 GUARAI,l[fD fOR 90 DAYS OR 4000 r PLAINTIFF'S D, ANY CLAIMS OR ADJUS1M[N1S MUST BE ACCOMPANI[1) U . T ,H WORK WAS P[RfOriM[D, I EXHIBI x \-\__ Cu:.;10r.~ili ~1C.NA'Uru PARTS AMOUNT GAS, OIl, LUBE SUBLeT AMOUNT MISC. CHARG[S TOT Al CHAAG[S less S.t.lrs TAX PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT 529.14, ~- KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. 6320 Cnrlililo Pika !lox 117"1' MECHAfIICSUURG. P,\ t 70GG (717) 766-4733 SE:WICE ADVISOR: 6148 BfUAN KLINE VIN ~ICEN~~EAGE N/ OUT TAG 1 FDEE14Y)H!1I!9l)7.2J_1lJl'P,WJ.2~97 "1697._, T99 PRO~ISED t PO~~O:__----~: --ii^~f f PAYMENT INV. DATE - WAIT 03FEB99 J V,l\P :'ASIi CFEB1999 OPTIONS: ~J'J'J\:'J(J1(14(1\'J j)L1~:Ul;~6'J ENG:4.9 LitEr EFI TRJ'l:A l)STEVEI-l~; :nHPJ<Jlf!'i 3)STEV 4)S648556 5T. . .' . . .. . .' 63520 1 076 6 4 *INVOICE*' DONALD E STEVENS 201 N 67TH ST ~2T A HARRISBURG, PA 17111 HOI-1E: 717-564-8556 BUS: PAGE 1 COLOR YEAR MAKE/MODEL GREEN DEL DATE 1994 FORD ECONOLINE PROD. DATE WARR. EXP. 12JAN1998 R,D,9pmED READY \ ;" \ 08:3Q 03FEB99 10:46 03FEB99 LINE OPCODE TECff TYPE HOURS A PRE ~CUSTOMER STATE INSPECTION NCPSI PREFFERED CUSTOMER STATE INSPECTION 9428 lAD RT S\~OPFED RIGHT REAR 'I-IRE \r;Tj'j-i ~~j-Ji\F;: 9428CMENU LUBE SI STICKER FEE lAD STICKER #AI9 3496331 DUE 3/00 BR1'.r:I,::; 1':F(',/h 11"-1/ Ii T 11-:1::: '_,/l:_~ *****************_*_A'.~..'..."..'*. .....~'....'.'*A ______._____~_J.,].r~'l' NET 9.95 BOIL & FILTER CH?NGE, CHECK BELTS OF OIL & FILTER CHANGE, CHECr: BELT:; 3078CMENU 1 FL*1*A FILTER ASY - OIL 6 OIL5 MISC RECYCLE' FEE FO#990012 OlENU *********************...j.l~ 6.63 1.55 6.20 6.00 1.55 : I ~''Ii. ... ~' ;, ~ 1\ '1\/1. 'j.., '/I,. 'II;, 'II'... ~.. * 7:..... 0.50 . C CUSTO~lER STATES A SQUEALING NOT SE ClIN HEilJ~ FEOI-l THE OUT:;] DE CHECK AND ADVISE / / CNV UNABLE TO VERIFY OR DUPLICr,TE CUII"U,N M' 'j HI;~ TIl0.E 3078 CFF 0.00 *******~*~******~*~.,*...,.j...',.~.jl\..j'~.~'*.....* \-\:6 - 3~ , , ',i','1 THE fAClOHY \'\'Ar.RAN1Y COt~Sll1 uT [$ All [lr 1 HI \'..'r.lnu.l.111 ~> 1.'.'11 H hI .',,, 11 1 i i lilt ',t.t I [\I 1 HI', lHMHEMS, THE SEllER HERl[;Y E),.PlilS~ty nJ~:'Cl/.II'~'1 "ll \',I.I,lt/.tn'l. 1111\:H l"I'I'I~,',.I[\ l,!1 IMPU(D, INCLUDING ANY IMrL If 0 WAlUlI.IJl y 01 ~"" HU~/J,Il/.td::1 v \ 'II '\1t1l ',~) ICil' I. .'OllICI1l/.n rUHPOSr, /..I.D It~{ S{ I LER I~r 11tH R f.!,~,I)!,~1 ~; lH..'h I.U 11 ~i "II;! " (.'J \ 1.\' t t.li II 11' ,f .I~ 'I \ I.',' ,\ ",1,1 'i'l. 11 /.,NY llAiN IT Y IN COfH~l Cl ICH~ WITH TI~I ~d.LI Cd , ,.:::, ('II.~ 111 M' . .__."_,"_~~.~~~:~:l"~!~~__.. l "I,ll;, I.MOUNl 1'/.li1!,I.M',UNl (j/.~, O!l, luH PLEASE HET AIN COPllS or All nl P/.IH lq\lt)i( I ~,IIJ "nUll 1.1 J I C:I,~. il,iil 1 H:' I',"' I' YOU WITH A S[RVICE m COH{) 01 r..t I, tM'<ltJ 111~f.l~\ I " VEHICLE. wORK 15 GUAH/.r..llI1 D I 011 ~i(1 (l/"'f~i (,1, .11)1:1 Afl:Y Ct.A\!/IS on ADJUSl M( r~i~~ MU:,;l U "I_r('I/,I'[.f~;II' I \I\'O!\K V.'AS H HrOf'.MI D I x vnil ',U1HI1 AI.mUI~l lUll MI~,C cw..HGIS f, II \CIlr.t CI1AFlGrS CH Ilf-C;-." ~All ~ 110..10- I ~lEASEPAY __~H1S AMDUNT il."'"I,'\j"1 ,'i.'ll'l PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT I.. --....-- ,-'II!;'I'()J~EH COPY TOTAL (N/C) 9.95 (N/C) 6.20 6.00 9.30 0.50 0.00 TOTALS 16.15 1'0.30 G.OO 0,00 --o~6 31. 95 0.00 1.92 . 33.87 " !'.' I '. ,_. ,,~' ,::' ,~" . :; j , < . ~ .. ,~. ~'." '{: ,: ",\"~, ~:=:,,.-,~: ';:;" ~:~~:,.>,:~, l:~:~..:~~::::~.'};, , ~:.,,<.:' ,:, / ::,1: ;':\ "'., . '\ ~,"~'; .,,' ::: ':~: ,:'\' ': <., '.' <,"',~.\ ,~.:... ". " --. . . EXHIBIT "J" [;: eXl ?:: .' ..:'\, t':: ;~ '-' ~#'ol N , .o~ ( , , , , ~ , :c " " :"!:: (iO) ~:-: ::,~ c - , r> ) " .'~ I , 5:' , ., >-- [~ . . f'. _.: ;1 ,- :.~ d. -. IJ C" 0 .:J 0' <J G. \~ ~:\ ; \ ' \C1 0<:)~ I ~ ~ G "- \>or{') I I'\'> '<J -..::t- '" -i ~b . - . <~ DONALD E. STEVENS, IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LA W Plaintiff v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, and KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC., Defendants NO. 99-2692 CIVIL PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Enter the appearance of James F. Carl, Esquire, of the firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., as attorneys for Defendant, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., reserving all rights to plead. Respcctfully submittcd. METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. A:""f"") A , .::.{, '--J./ 's F. Carl. Esquirc At rney I.D. 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Box 1177 17055 CIVIL ACTION - LAW RETURN OF SERVICE Service of a Complaint was made by me: DATE: ~1&1171 /ry!'1 NAME OF SERVER; Jennifer Mvron TITLE: Process Server METHOD: Personal Service Individual Served: (1.7 i'd(/ll (; / .StJ),}7"fV\, - Authorized Aqent for Defendant Place of Service: CT CORPORATION 1635 Market St philadelphia. PA 19103 I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing information contained in the Return of Service is true and correct. f) ~ f 7 .Of) Date , '(/: ' / .' L I 1/ " ~ ." , , . . (I 'Iei l'l. / i. (/1"--- Si~nature of server-; >- co ~ a; C ~:<. ,-, ~i :-:"J.'f' uJr.:; (.)~.: () <, - ',) ~,. p..:~".; ..:, isiL ,:!- ':):"J .....- TC ..:1" :~~S1 or. I w. T .1':;;-: 5~1! - ~\JUJ ::.:~ 0'~o.. r:'.. -, 1.>.. en :5 () 0'\ U r~~:g,~:, ~IE= :~ ., " '-.1 K",'~,~_'" .;. , ,-- :-~~,:) "f>:';. ";""'0-" :4~ .",. ., DOBIS & REILLY: P.A. ATTORNE:YS AT LAW 326 SOUTH LIVINGSTON AVENUE LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 BERNARD A. LEROE:+ JAME:S S. DOBIS. MARY E. FRIEDBERG PAUL K. RUSSELL.. .JAMES P. PETERSON" -ALSO MeMB[R OF N.Y, AND f'A. e.f.RS ..ALSO IoiCMBE:R Ol'" P.... BAR +ceRTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY 19731740.2474 TItLE"AX f973J 740.2484 Emeil; dObnreillyOaol,com NEW YORK OFFICE 1317 THIRe AVENUE SUITE 100 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1002/ 12r2J 593.3310 PENNSYLVANIA OF'F'ICE 5494 PERKIOMEN AVENUE: '313 READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19606 16l0} 689.8698 OF COUNSEL FRANCIS J. REILLY June 1, 1999 Bradley A. SChutjer, Esq. KILLIAN & GEPHART 218 Pine Street, Box 886 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0886 RE: D. Stevens v. Ford, et al. Dear Mr. SChutjer: We would request a thirty (30) day extension for Ford Motor Company to file an Answer to the plaintiffs Complaint. If you have any additional documentation, other than the repair orders attached to plaintiffs Complaint, which you believe would be helpful in our evaluation of this case, I would ask you to forward it, together with plaintiffs settlement demand. Kindly acknowledge, by signing a copy of this letter and returning it to my office in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided, that the terms of this letter are acceptable to you. Thank you for your courtesy in this matter. Very truly yours, " / ..., /{1/.~ ' , /~~l" JAMES S. DOBIS By: DATED: . ,ESQ. ., DOBIS & REIlLY, P.A. 5494 Perkiomen Avenue #313 Reading, Pennsylvania 19606 (610) 689-8698 Attorneys for defendant, Ford Motor Company ID #68550 Plaintiff, IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CASE NO. 99-2692 DONALD E. STEVENS, v. Civil Action TIm FORD MOTOR COMPANY and KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC., ANSWER AND NEW MA'ITER Defendants. AND NOW, comes defendant, Ford Motor C'.ompany, by its attorneys, Dobis & Reilly, P.A., and files the within Answer and New Matter as follows: ANSWER 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted, 3, Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Denied. 9. Denied. 10. Denied. 11. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 12. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph, 13. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 14. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 15. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 16. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 17. Ford admits a copy of the repair invoice is attached, but denies the balance of the allegations contained in this paragraph. 18. Denied. 19. Denied. 20. Denied. AS TO COUNT I 21. Ford repeats and reiterates its answers to the allegations of paragraphs I - 20 with full force and effect as though more fully set forth. 22. Denied. 23. Admitted. 24. Admitted. 25. Denied. 26. Denied. 27. Admitted. 28. Denied. AS TO COUNT II 29. Ford repeats and reiterates its answers to the allegations of paragraphs 1 _ 28 with full force and effect as tlJougb more fully set forth, 30. Denied. 31. Denied. 32. Denied. 33. Denied. 34. Denied. 35. Denied. AS TO COUNT III 36. Ford repeats and reiterates its answers to the allegations of paragraphs 1- 35 with full force and effect as though more fully set forth. 37. Admitted. 38. Denied. 39. Admitted. NEW MATI'ER 40. The alleged non-conformity, defect or condition does not substantially impair the use, value or safety of the vehicle. 41. Plaintiffs vehicle was used for commercial purposes and therefore outside the ">- r- . ~:.~ C'.' I,:. 1.'1' , , .? " l ,.. " ;-:../ C" , , . I L I .. I '- j within the applicable statute of limitations. Actions under the Magnuson-Moss Act may be brought within four years of the discovery of a defect. Actions arising under the Unfair Trade Practices Law may be brought within six years of when the cause of action accrues. Gabriel v. O'Hara, 534 A.2d at 493. As for breach of express warranty, the applicable statute of limitations, 13 Pa.C.S.A. ~2725, provides that a breach of warranty action must be commenced within four years from the date it accrues. A claim for breach of implied warranty accrues on the date the seller delivers the vehicle. Nationwide Insurance Company v. General Motors Corporation, 533 Pa. 423, 625 A.2d 1172, 1178 (Pa. 1993). 43. Denied. As stated in the Complaint, Defendant Kuhns- Harnish issued to Plaintiff a 2 -month/3, 000 -mile warranty in consideration for the purchase of the subject vehicle. In addition, Plaintiff purchased an Extended Service plan warranty, entitled PowertrainCARE for Used Vehicles, from Defendant FORD, said warranty providing 12-month/12,000-mile coverage. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Donald E. Stevens, respectfully requests that Defendant's New Matter be denied. Respectfully submitted, GEPHART 17108-0886 Dated: '1/\:, I c\ (1 Attorneys for Plaintiff DONALD E. STEVENS, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, and KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC., Defcndants NO. 99-2692 CIVIL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER OF DEFENDANT KUHNS-HARNISH FORD, INC. WITH NEW MATTER AND NOW, comcs the Defendant, Kuhns-Hamish Ford, Inc., by and through its attorneys, Metzger, Wickcrsham, Knauss & Erb, P.c. and makes the following answer to the Complaint with New Maller: 1. After reasonable investigation Dcfendant is without knowledge or infonnation sufficient to form a bclicf as to the truth of the avcrnlents of Paragraph 1 of the Complaint, and such averments are thcrcforc decmed dcnicd and proof thcrcof is dcmandcd. 2. Aftcr reasonable invcstigation Dcfcndant is without knowledgc or information sufficicnt to fonn a belicf as to the truth of thc avermcnts of Paragraph 1 of thc Complaint, and such avcrmcnts are thcrcforc deem cd dcnicd and proofthcreof is demandcd. 3. Admittcd. 4. Admittcd. 5. The a\'cnncnts of Paragraph 5 of the Complaint arc dcnicd. Rather. it is avcrred that the purchasc pricc of the \'chiclc was $14.300.00. and the cost of the cxtendcd servicc policy lJ(l('llmcnl;j / -filM I was $695.00. It is admilled that a true and COlTect copy of the sales agreement is allached to thc Complaint as Exhibit "A." 6. Admilled. 7. Admilled. 8. The averments of Paragraph 8 of the Complaint are denied. It is specifically denied that the servants, agents or employees of the Defendant Kuhns-Hamish made any misrepresentations to the Plaintiff. 9. The avennents of Paragraph 9 of the Complaint are denied. The first reeord of any repairs is invoice no.: 95574, dated March 31, 1998, a copy of which is marked Exhibit "A," allached hereto and made a part hereof. 10. The averments of Paragraph 10 of the Complaint are denied as stated. The stereo cassette player/radio was repaired on April 14, 1998, and the cost of repairs was absorbed by the Defendant Kuhns-Hamish, as evidenced by invoice no.: 63520, marked Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof. 11. Admilled. 12. Admitted. 13. Admitted. 14. Admilled. 15. The avennents of Paragraph 15 of the Complaint are denied as stated. It is denied that the seventh warranty repair attempt occurred on or about Scptcmbcr II, 1998: rathcr it is averrcd that thc anti-lock brake system was not a covcrcd itcm. but was sold to the PlaintilT at - 2 - f)ocmrn:nt ~.. J.~5.~(J- I 26. Thc avcrmcnts of Paragraph 26 ofthc Complaint arc dcnicd. It is dcnicd that the Defendant, Kuhns-Hamish failed to comply with the exprcss written warranties or that the Plaintiff has suffered damagcs. Thc remaining averments of Paragraph 26 of the Complaint represent a conclusion oflaw and as such are Denied. 27. The averments of Paragraph 27 of the Complaint are statements oflaw and as such requires no answer. 28. The averments of Paragraph 28 of the Complaint rcpresent a conclusion of law and as such are Denied. WHEREAS, Defendant Kuhns-Hamish Ford, Inc. requests that Count I ofthc Complaint be dismissed and ajudgmcnt bc entered in its favor. COUNT II Uniform Commercial Code 29. Answered in accordance with Paragraphs 1 through 28 abovc. 30. Thc avermcntsofParagraph 30 ofthc Complaint rcprcsentconclusionsoflaw and as such are Denicd. 31. Aftcr rcasonablc investigation. Dcfcndant is without knowledge or infomlalion sufficientlo foml a belicf as to thc truth of the avcmlcnts and proofis dcmandcd at trial. 32. After reasonable invcstigation. Defcndant is without knowledgc or infomlation sufficient to foml a belief as to thc truth of the avennents and proofis demanded at trial. 33. The a\'emlents of Paragraph 33 of the Complaint arc denied. It is denied that the Defendant. Kuhns-llamish was aware of the Plaintiff's state of mind, -4- /)ocumrnt;t. J5.~:(}~J 34. It is denied lhat the Defendant, Kuhns-Harnish breached or failed to honor the express and implied warranties; rather it is averred that at all times the Defendant honored said warranties. 35. The avernlenls of Paragraph 35 of the Complaint are denied. It is denied that the PlaintifTis entitled to recover any damages whatsoever. WHEREFORE, Defendant Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc. requests that Count" of the Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in its favor. COUNT III Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Claim 36. Answered in accordance with Paragraphs 1 through 35 above. 3 7. The avernlenls of Paragraph 37 of the Complaint are a statement oflaw to which no answer is required. 38. It is denied that the Defendant Kuhns-Harnish was guilty of reckless, wanton and willful failure to comply with the ternlS of written warranties; rather it is averred that at all times the Defendant complied with the terms of said warranties. It is further denied that any conduct on the part of the Defendant constitutes an unfair method of competition. 39. The avemlenls of Pam graph 39 of the Complaint are a statement oflaw to which no answer is required. However, it is denied that the PlaintifTis entitled to recover any damages whaL~ocver. WI IEREFORE.thc Dcfcndant Kuhns-Barnish Ford. Inc. requests that Count III of the Complaint be dismisscd and thatjudgmcnt bc entered in its f:l\'or. - 5 - /)oc..m:-"'I# J .~_~."(r I , ", '~:.. '. \, . " -;, ': '\ ,1'1~' ,:1 ,::::', '.'~>;~. . ~ ',,': \.~:: ~,~I,<,:,,:I~': ':~ ~', I," . 'J;':~" ~,~;\':~~'.~~,~/\ ,':~>; ": ~.':~'.. ,'. /. ~ /: "e "":\,~ .~,:. " \ i:: \', :,\ . , '.:.,' t':-..:',: ",:,", " " ", "'",, ,:', .. '. NEW MATTER 40. Whcn the Plaintiffpurchascd the vehicle he received a trade-in allowance of $5,700.00. 41. Whcn the Plaintiff purchased the vehicle he knew the following: (a). The leaking radiator nccd either repairs or replacement; (b). The driver's seat covcr necdcd repairs; and (c). The vehicle pulled to thc right. METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. ~sF~!isqS:V Attorneyl.D. No. 01616 3211 North Front Street P.O. Box 5300 Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300 (717) 238.8187 Attorncys for Defendant Kuhns-Hamish Ford,lnc. Date: March 14,2000 - (>- f)","unt('nf. I.~.fj.~o~ J ~ ,,\. : " ,,", . ,: .;~" :" ' .\.~~, ' :, ';l~ '. ;..<, ,~\'.',:,.':. 7 <::,',,:: ,:':'L:. \' '\ ',~'..\-' ,":'" :>~~...,..::' ':,~ '~:~;.~:~, \~/: ,~:: ~''', CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this _ day of March, 2000, I, James F. Carl, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attomeys for Defendant, Kuhns-Harnish Ford, Inc., hereby certify that 1 served a copy of the within document(s) this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Bradley J. Sehutjer, Esquire Killian & Gephart LLP 218 Pine Street P.O. Box 886 Harrisburg, PAl 7108-0886 James Peterson, Esquire Dobis & Reilly, P.A. 5494 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, P A 19606 METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. -;-('fI. ..:::r..~ IJ;Wl.ml'lll #. 15_~_~(J" I