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JENNIFER KLOSE, a minor,
by and through her mother
and natural guardian,
KATHY KLOSE, and KATHY KLOSE,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
VS.
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-2954 Civil
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
David utz
Date: H'i - 6D
cc James McCarthy, Esquire
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)23&-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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JENNIFER KLOSE, a minor,
by and through her mother
and natural guardian,
KATHY KLOSE, and KATHY KLOSE,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
VS.
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NOTICE TO DEFEND
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within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
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do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3116
1-800-990-9108
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JENNIFER KLOSE, a minor,
by and through her mother
and natural guardian,
KATHY KLOSE, and KATHY KLOSE,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
VS.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes,
usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia
escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de
su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la carte
tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo
aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus
propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3116
1-800-990-9108
JENNIFER KLOSE, a minor, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
by and through her mother CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
and natural guardian,
KATHY KLOSE, and KATHY KLOSE,
Individually, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
VS.
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TIG INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
1. Minor Plaintiff Jennifer Klose, born on January 21,
1984, resides with her mother, Plaintiff Kathy Klose in New
Kingston, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant TIG Insurance Company is a corporation
that has a place of business at 444 North Wells Street, Merchandise
Mart Plaza, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and regularly conducts
business in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. As a result of a motor vehicle accident that
occurred on February 2, 1998, Jennifer Klose sustained injuries
including, but not limited to, panic attacks and anxiety disorder.
Plaintiff Kathy IClose sustained a foot injury in the subject motor
vehicle accident.
4. By reason of the aforesaid automobile accident
injuries and medical treatment, Kathy Klose was forced to incur
medical expenses in order to seek treatment for accident-related
injuries for her daughter and for herself.
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5. Under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Defendant TIG Insurance
Company is responsible to provide first-party medical benefits to
Jennifer and Kathy Klose.
6. Defendant TIG Insurance Company has breached its
duty to pay first-party benefits by refusing to pay for all of
Kathy Klose and Jennifer Klose's accident-related medical bills.
7. Kathy Klose has been forced to incur liability to
pay for Jennifer's accident-related medical bills, including but
not limited to medical treatment with Carlisle Pediatric
?I Associates, Carlisle Hospital and Health Services, RWC Emergency
Physicians, and Moffitt, Pease, and Lim Associates, and ambulance
care from Silver Spring Ambulance.
8. Plaintiff Kathy Klose has incurred medical bills
including but not limited to medical treatment with Silver Springs
Ambulance, Carlisle Hospital, Carlisle Imaging, prescriptions, and
RWC Emergency Physicians for the care of her daughter.
9. Plaintiff Kathy Klose incurred $1,483.00 in
accident-related medical expenses as set forth in Paragraph 9.
10. Based on Defendant TIG Insurance Company's violation
of 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1797 and its failure to pay Jennifer Klose's
accident- related medical bills in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1712,
Defendant TIG Insurance Company has breached its duties as set
forth under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility
Law.
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11. Plaintiff Kathy Klose has also been forced to incur
liability to pay accident related medical bills in the amount of
$451.75 for the care and treatment she received as a direct result
of the subject February 2, 1998 motor vehicle accident.
12. Plaintiffs have submitted their accident-related
medical expenses to Defendant TIG Insurance Company for payment
under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
13. To date, Defendant TIG Insurance Company has failed
to pay the medical bills in accordance with Act 6 of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
14. Based on Defendant TIG Insurance Company's violation
of 75 Pa.C.S.A. 1797 and its failure to pay Plaintiff Jennifer
Klose and Plaintiff Kathy Klose's accident-related medical bills,
Defendant TIG Insurance Company has breached its duties as set
forth under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, Kathy Klose, as mother and natural guardian of
Jennifer Klose, and Kathy Klose, individually, demand judgment
against Defendant TIG Insurance Company in the amount of $1,483.00
on behalf of Jennifer's accident-related medical bills, and $451.75
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on behalf of Plaintiff Kathy Klose's medical bills, together with
costs, interest, and attorney's fees.
Date:
ANGINO r ROVNER, P.C.
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Davia L: mutz
I.D. #359 6
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, Kathy Klose, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT
and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the
foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
WITNE S:
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JENNIFER KLOSE, a minor,
by and through her mother
and natural. guardian,
KATHY KLOSE, and KATHY KLOSE,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
VS.
NO. 99-2954 Civil
TIG INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
This is to certify that on the 19th day of May, 1999, a true
and correct copy of a Complaint was mailed to the Defendant, TIG
Insurance Company, via certified mail, return receipt requested, at
444 N-Wells Street, P.O. Box 3575, Chicago, IL 60654-0575. A copy
of the certified mail receipt No. Z,_318 811 078 is attached hereto.
David L. Lutz
RETURN OF SERVICE
This is to certify that on the 25th day of May, 1999, a
Complaint was served upon Defendant, TIG Insurance Company, via
certified mail, return receipt requested, at the above-noted
address. A copy of the signed return receipt No. Z 318 811 078 is
attached hereto.
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