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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
SANDRA DIETER,
Plaintiff
vs.
No.
BILL FOSTER, JOHN A. CORNEL Y,
Individually, and JOHN A. CORNELL Y
t/d/b/a MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.
and MARYLAND MUSTANG, iNC.
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Bill Foster, John A. Comely, Individually and John A. Comely tld/b/a Maryland Mustang
and Maryland Mustang, Inc.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PLEAD TO THE WITHIN COMPLAINT
WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF SERVICE UPON YOU OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT
MAYBE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
NIKOLAUS & HOHENADEL
Date: 6,<-1<(,:7'1j
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Jetlh!y Alan Mills, Esquire
A6d'rney J.D, #47136
Attorney for Plaintiff
212 North Queen Street
Lancastcr.I'A 17603
(7] 7) 299.3726
5. One ofthc Dcfcndants is John A. Comcly, an adult individual t/dIb/a Maryland
Mustang, Inc. who cmployed Bill Foster and rcsidcs at 2749 Poplar Lane, Annapolis Md 21401
or 1700 Millersvillc Road, Millersvillc, Maryland 21180, hereinafter referred to as "Defendant
Comcly".
6. Or. June 6, 1997, the Plaintiff was a participant in the "Ford Nationals" car show
located in thc car corral at thc Carlislc Fairground, Cumberland County, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
7. At the said time and placc Bill Foster was the opcrator of a motor vchicle and trailer
owned by Defendant Maryland Mustang, Inc and/or John A. Co melly, Individually and/or John
A. Comely t/d/b/a Maryland Mustang, Inc., and was operating the said vehicle and trailer in the
car corral.
8. At the said time and place the Plaintiff had a car on display at the car show and was
sitting beside the car in a "director" type chair. The Plaintiff's car was the last car in this
particular Ianc of cars.
9. At the time and place of the accident, Defcndant Fostcr causcd the vehiclc and trailer
he was operating to ~1rikc the Plaintiffs parked car which in turn struck the Plaintiff in the back,
causing Plaintiff to be thrown to thc ground.
10. As a rcsult of the collision the Plaintiff sustained numerous injuries including, but not
limited to, pain and swelling of the Jell anklc. back pain. neck pain and constant headaches,
injuries to the right and lell uppcr extremitics. for all of which damages arc claimed.
I I. As a further rcsult ofthc ~id collision. the Plaintifl' has sustained grcat pain.
suffering. inconwnicncc lInd loss of life's plc<lsurcs <Ind has becn advised and thercforc awrs
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VERI FICA TION
I, Sandra Dieter, have read the foregoing and hereby affinn that it is true and correct (0 the best
of my personal knowledge, infonnation and belief. ] acknowledge that, had I knowingly made false
statements in the foregoing Complaint, I would be subject to the penalties of a misdemeanor of the
third class pursuant to 18 Pa, C.S.A 4909 regarding unswom falsification to authorities_
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SANDRA DIETER,
Plaintiff
vs.
BILL FOSTER, JOHN A. CORNEL Y,
Individually, and JOHN A. CORNEL Y
t/dlb/a MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.,
and MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.,
Defendants
No. 99-2735 Civil Term
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certifY that a true and correct copy ofthc forcgoing Complaint was served upon
John A. Comely, Individually via personal servicc by a Constable at 1700 Millersvillc Road,
Millersville, Maryland 21180. CA truc and correct copy of the Affidavit of Service is hereto
attached as Exhibit "A").
I hereby certifY that a truc and correct copy of thc foregoing Complaint was scrved upon
John A. Comely t/dlb/a Maryland Mustang, Inc. via personal service by a Constable at 1700
Millersville Road, Millersville, Maryland 21180. CA true and corrcct copy of the Affidavit of
Scrvice is hercto attached as Exhibit "B"),
I hcreby certifY that Plaintiff attempted to serve Dcfcndant Bill Foster, with a true and
corrcct copy of the foregoing Complaint, howcver thc corrcct Defendant could not be located. (A
true and corrcct copy of the Allidavit of Service is hcreto attachcd as Exhibit "C").
Datc: z.. e, i'fi "'JIi
31lWI-;J\~ HOHENADE~
By: (_
Jcffrcy ..,Ian Jvlills. Esquirc
Attornc~.D. #47] 36
Attorn y r Plaintiff
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Lancaster, PA 17603
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SANDRA DIETER,
Plaintiff
vs.
No. 99.2735 Civil Term
BILL FOSTER, JOHN A. CORNEL Y,
Individually, and JOHN A. CORNEL Y
tJd/b/a MARYLAND MUSTANG, lNG,
and MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.,
Defendants
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Paul K. Stetter, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that on the 12th day
of May, 1999, I personally served John A, Comely, tldlb/a Maryland Mustang, Inc. at
1700 Millersville Rd.. Millersville. M\lwith a copy of the Complaint issued in the
above-captioned action.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and COlTect. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S,A. 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
05/12/99
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing document in within action was served upon the following by
enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing the
same in the United States Mail, First Class, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the 1Slh day of May,
1999:
Jeffrey Alan Mills, Esquire
2'12 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
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By:
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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John M. Popilock, Esquire
Attorney 1.0, #72671
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 1710S
(717) 255-7629
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26. Dcnicd. Thc allcgations containcd in this paragraph ofthc Dcfcndant's Answcr
with New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint are dcnicd as conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is requircd under the Pennsylvania Rulcs of Civil Procedurc. By way of
furthcr response, to thc extent that any portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in
nature, said allegations are denied in that aftcr reasonable invcstigation, the Plaintiff is without
sufficient knowledge or information as to the truth ofthc avennents.
27. Dcnied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of the Defendant's Answer
with New Matter to Plaintiff s Complaint are denicd as conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required undcr the Pcnnsylvania Rules of Civil Procedurc. By way of
further response, to thc cxtcnt that any portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in
nature, said allegations are denicd in that aftcr reasonable investigation, the Plaintiff is without
sufficient knowledge or infom13tion as to thc truth of the avenncnts.
28. Denied. Thc allegations contained in this paragraph of the Dcfendant's Answer
with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint arc dcnicd as conclusions oflaw to which no
responsive pleading is rcquircd undcr the Pcnnsylvania Rules of Civil Proccdure. By way of
furthcr rcsponsc, to thc cxtcnt that any portions of this paragraph could bc construcd as factual in
nature, said allcgations arc denicd in that after rcasonable investigation. the Plaintiff is without
sufficient knowledge or infomlation as to thc truth ofthc avcnnents.
29. Denied. TI1C allcgations contain cd in this paragraph ofthc Defcndant's Answer
with Ncw Maltcr to Plaintiff's CO~lplaint arc denied as conclusions of law to which no
responsivc pleading is rcquired under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedurc. By way of
further response, to the cxtent that any portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in
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SANDRA DIETER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO. 99.2735 Civil Term
BILL FOSTER, JOHN A. CORNEL Y,
Individually and JOHN A. CORNEL Y
tld/b/a MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.
and MARYLAND MUSTANG. INC"
Defendant
CIVil ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dr. Beniamin Warfel. Lancaster General Hospital_Health Carnpus, 2104 Harrisburo
Pike. Lancaster. PA 17602
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within t\,venty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things:
Complete copies of anv and all records, reports and diaclIlostic studies reoarding
Sandra Dieter. Date of Birth: 09/01/62
at: Thomas. Thomas & Hafer. LLP. 305 N, Front SI.. P,O. Box 999, Harrisburo. PA
17108.0999
(Address)
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 advanee, 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 eomply With it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John M. Popilock. Esquire
ADDRESS: P,O, Box 999. Harrisburg. PA 17108.0999
TELEPHONE: (717) 255-,7629
SUPREME COURT 10#: 72671
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk. Civil Division
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOSEPH P. HAFER
JAMES K. T110MAS, II
ROBERTSON 8, TAYl.OR
JEFFREY B. RETTIG
PETER J, CURRY
R, BURKE McLEMORE, JR,
EOWARD Ii, JORDAN. JR.
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DAVID L SCHWALM
PETER J. SPEAKER
DOUGLAS B. MARCELLO
PAUL J. DELLASEGA
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HARRISBURG. PA 17108
(717) .:!J7.71011
FAX (717) ~37.71l15
WRITER'S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER
OF COUNSEL
JAMES K. TIiOMAS
(717) 255-7629
JMP@tthlaw,com
October 29,1999
Jeffrey Allan Mills, Esquire
212 North Queen Street -
Lancaster, PA 17603
Re: Sandra Dieter v. Bill Foster, John A. Cornely, Individually and John
A. Comely tJd/b/a Maryland Mustang, Inc. and Maryland Mustang, Inc.
Dear Attorney Mills:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 4009,21 and copies of said subpoenas, regarding the above-referenced matter.
Very truly yours,
TH01....AS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JOHN M. POPILOCK, ESQUIRE of the law firm of THOMAS, THOMAS, &
HAFER, LLP do certify that I served the foregoing document on the following person(s),
by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania addressed as follows:
Jeffrey Allan Mills, Esquire
212 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date:
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SANDRA DIETER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO, 99-2735 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BILL FOSTER, JOHN A. CORNEL Y,
Individually and JOHN A. CORNEL Y
Vd/b/a MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC,
and MARYLAND MUSTANG, INC.,
Defendants
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Defendants, John A. Comely, individually and John A. Comely Vd/b/a Maryland
Mustang, Inc. and Maryland Mustang, Inc., by and through counsel, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer,
LLP and John M. Popilock, Esquire, hereby answer Plaintiffs Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
2. Admitted and denied. It is admitted that Defendant, Maryland Mustang, Inc., is a
business corporation with a principle place of business at 1700 Millersville Road, Millersville,
Maryland, 21180. It is specifically denied that Maryland Mustang, Inc. maintains a business
address at 651 Rt. 3 North Millersville, Maryland, 21108.
3. Admitted that Defendant, Bill Foster, is an adult individual who was formerly
employed by Defendant, Maryland Mustang.
4. Admitted and denied. Admitted that Defendant, John A. Comely, is an adult
individual who employed Bill Foster at Maryland Mustang, Inc. and that he maintains his
principle place of business at 1700 Millersville Road, Millersville, Maryland, 21180. It is
specifically denied that Defendant, John A. Comely, resides at 2729 Poplar Lane, Annapolis,
Maryland,21401.
5. Admitted and denied. Admitted that Defendant. John A. Cornell', is a 50% share
owner of Maryland Mustang, Inc. who employed Bill Foster and maintains his principle place of
business for Maryland Mustang, Inc. at 1700 Millersville Road, Millersville, Maryland, 21180.
6. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of these averments.
9. Admitted only that Defendant Foster caused the trailer being pulled by a vehicle
he was operating to strike a parked car. The remaining averments of this paragraph are denied
in that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of these averments. Strict proof thereof is demanded
at the time of trial.
10. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further response, to the extent that any
portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in nature, said allegations are denied in
that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information
as to the truth of these averments.
11. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further response, to the extent that any
portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in nature, said allegations are denied in
that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information
as to the truth of these averments.
12. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further response, to the extent that any
portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in nature, said allegations are denied in
that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information
as 10 the truth of these averments.
13. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further response, to the extent that any
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portions of this paragraph could be construed as factual in nature, said ailegations are denied in
that after a reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information
as to the truth of these averments.
14. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further response, it is specifically averred that
Plaintiff elected limit tort for her motor vehicle insurance which may bar or limit the types of
damages compensable in this matter to the Plaintiff.
15. Admitted that at all times material to the cause of action herein, Bill Foster was
the employee, agent or servant of Defendant, Maryland Mustang, Inc. and was acting while in
the course and scope of that employment.
16. Admitted.
17. Denied. To the contrary, Defendant, Maryland Mustang is a properly licensed S
Corporation in the state of Maryland. John A. Comely owns 50% of the shares of stock for
Maryland Mustang, Inc.
COUNT I
Sandra Dieter v. Bill Foster
Nealiaence
18. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 17 above are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
19. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 19, including subparagraphs (a)
through (I) of Plaintiffs Complaint, are denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive
pleading is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further
response, at all times material hereto, Defendants, their employee5, agents and servants, acted in
a reasonable and prudent manner under the circumstances.
WHEREFORE, Defendants John A. Comely, individually and John A. Comely Vdfb/a
Maryland Mustang, inc, and Maryland Mustang, Inc. respectfully request that judgment be
entered in their favor and against Plaintiff.
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COUNT II
Sandra Dieter v. Maryland Mustang, Inc., John A. Cornely, Individually and
John A. Cornely t1d/bla Maryland Mustang, Inc.
Vlcarlow; L!ablllty
20. The avennents set forth in paragraphs 1 through 19 above are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
21. Admitted that at all times material to the cause of action herein, Defendant Foster
was an employee of Defendant, Maryland Mustang, Inc. and was acting within the course and
scope of his employment with the Defendants.
22. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint are
denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required undl:lr the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendants John A. Comely, individually and John A. Comely Vdfb/a
Maryland Mustang, Inc. and Maryland Mustang, Inc. respectfully request that judgment be
entered in their favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
23. The avennents set forth in paragraphs 1 through 22 above are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
24. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon relief is availab!e.
25. The damages and injuries allegedly sustained by the Plaintiff were proximately
caused by acts and/or omissions of the Plaintiff or third persons for whose actions Defendants are
not legally responsible. Defendants hereby assert any and all defenses available to them under
the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa.C.SA 91701, et seC!.
26. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff had a duty to yield the right of way to
Defendant Foster's vehicle which was properly on the highway in his own lane of travel.
27. Plaintiffs knowing and conscious assumption of the risk led to the resulting injuries
and is a bar to recovery in this matter.
28. Plaintiff was not in Defendant Foster's lane of travel a sufficient amount of time for
Defendant Foster to see her and act to avoid striking her.
29. The Plaintiff has elected the limited tort option on her policy of insurance for her
motor vehicle which may bar or limit some of the damages compensable to her in this matter
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30. Plaintiff did not sustain a serious injury or a serious impairment of bodily funt1ion or
functions as a result of this accident.
31. Plaintiffs cause of action herein may be barred by a Release executed by Plaintiff
to the benefit of Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Defendants John A. Cornely, individually and John A. Cornely t/d/b/a
Maryland Mustang, Inc. and Maryland Mustang, Inc. respectfully request that judgment be
entered in their favor and against Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By:
J M. Popilock, Esq re
ttomey 1.0. No. 72671
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 255-7629
Attomey for Defendants
Dated: June 24, 1999
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