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Plaintiff's Attorney.
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Atty. I.D. No. 38770
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EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
her husband,
Plaintiffs
VS.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant
: No. 99-2980
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Albert J. Ryan, do hereby accept service of the Complaint on behalf of the Defendant
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EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
101 South Centre Street - Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST No. 99-2980
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
her husband,
Plaintiffs
vs.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
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 :citing 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.
Court Administrator.
4th Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle. PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
101 South Centre Street - Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
her husband,
Plaintiffs
vs.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant
No, 99-2980
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiffs, Lorraine Secrist and H. David Secrist, her husband, by and through their
attorney, Edward M. Brennan, Esquire, claim damages of the Defendant in an amount in excess
of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars upon a cause of action of which the following is
a statement:
1. Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist, is an adult individual and a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing at 1137 Brockton Circle, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Plaintiff, H. David Secrist, is an adult individual and a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing at 1137 Brockton Circle, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania 17070.
3. At all times material hereto, plaintiffs were and have been husband and wife
4. Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, is a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of
Rhode Island with its principal place of business at One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, Rhode Island,
02895.
5. Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, is a corporation which operates a pharmacy in
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At all times herein mentioned, Defendant was a licensed pharmacy in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania and represented itself to be a competent and skillful Pharmaceutical Company able
to properly compound medicines in accordance with prescriptions of physicians.
7. On or about June 30, 1997, Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist, employed Defendant for
consideration of $1.00 paid to Defendant to repair and compound medicine for Plaintiff, Lorraine
Secrist, in accordance with the prescription given to Plaintiff by Dr. Greg Lewis, a duly licensed
physician in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
8. Dr. Greg Lewis prescribed Synthroid at 0.125 mtg. daily for Plaintiff.
9. Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, instead of filling the prescription for Synthroid at
0.125 mg. filled the prescription for Llanoxin at 0.125 mg.
10. On or about June 30, 1997 until July 19, 1997, Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist, took
0.125 mg. of Llanoxin instead of the prescribed 0.125 mg. of Synthroid.
11. The negligence of Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, consisted of the following:
a. Prescribing 0.125 mg. of Llanoxin instead of 0.125 mg. of Synthroid;
b. Failing to till the correct prescription;
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C. Failure to exercise due care in filling the prescription al'Plaintiff, Lorraine
Secrist; and
d. Failing to detect that the wrong prescription was filled.
COUNT
Lorraine Secrist vs. CVS Pharmacy
12. The allegations contained in Paragraphs I through I I above are incorporated
herein as though set forth at length.
13. As a result of the negligence of Defendant as afirresaid, Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist,
suffered several injuries which include, but are not limited to, fatigue, weight gain, double
vision, generalized swelling and ;In aggravation of an under active thyroid gland.
14. That as a result of the aforesaid negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff, Lorraine
Secrist, has in the past suffered and will continue to suilcr excruciating pain, agonizing aches,
mental anguish, embarrassment, humiliation, loss of well being and limitations upon her ability
to engage in normal activities and pursue normal pleasures and file ordinary pleasures of her life
all of which are to her great loss and detriment,
15. As a result of the negligent conduct of Defendant herein, Plaintiff, Lorraine
Secrist, was obliged and will cominue to he obliged to expend various and great sums of money
for medicine and medical care in ;ut effort to ef7ect a cure for injuries sustained by her all of
which may continue into the future.
Ili. As a result of the negligence of Detendanl as afirresaid, Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist,
has been unable to perlim•m her duties of Iter employment and has suffered a diminished earning
capacity which will affect her indefinitely into the future.
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COUNT II
Plaintiff, H. David Secrist vs. CVS Pharmacy
17. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 16 above are incorporated
herein as though set forth at length.
18. Plaintiff, H. David Secrist, avers that he is the husband of Plaintiff, Lorraine
Secrist.
19. As a result of Defendant's negligence resulting to the injuries to his wife, as set
forth above, Plaintiff, H. David Secrist, has been deprived of the assistance, society and
j consortium of his wife, all of this has been to his great detriment and loss.
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Plaintiff, H. David Secrist, has been obliged to expend various sums of money and to incur
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expenditures for an indefinite time in the future.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, H. David Secrist, requests that judgment be entered against
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Defendant, CVS Pharmacy in an antrnmt in excess of Twenty=rive Thousand ($25.00U.00)
Dollars together with lawful interest, costa, delayed damages and counsel fees.
P.espectfully submitted,
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Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 38770
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VI RII?IC- TI ON
1, LORRAINF SECIUST, dpi hereby certify that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint are Iruc and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false
statements herein arc ninde subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn.fnisil7cation to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
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CVSPHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of all Defendant, CVS
Pharmacy, in the above-captioned matter.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
BY:
I.D. No. 79457
ROBERT G. HANNA, JP/., ]
I.D. No. 17890
100 Pine Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 803
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0803
(717) 231-3761
Attorneys for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVSPHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sharon M. O'Donnell, Esquire, an associate with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey,
Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this a q day of April, 2000, a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
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CIVIL ACTION- LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this' ' day of a UJ? C. 2000, upon consideration of
the Stipulation of counsel to remove paragraph 11(a) from Plaintiffs' Complaint, it is
hereby ORDERED that said Stipulation is approved and paragraph I I (a) is dismissed
with prejudice from Plaintiffs' Complaint.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF STIPULATION
Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, by and through its counsel, Marshall, Dennehey,
Warner, Coleman & Goggin, hereby moves this Honorable Court for approval of the
Stipulation of counsel attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" and in support thereof
states the following:
1. Plaintiffs, Lorraine Secrist and David Secrist, commenced this action by
way of Writ of Summons on or about May 17, 1999.
2. Thereafter, on March 27, 2000, a Complaint was filed against the
Defendant, CVS Pharmacy.
3. At Defendant's request, Plaintiffs have agreed to move and/or voluntarily
withdraw paragraph I I(a) from their Complaint.
4. A Stipulation of counsel, evidencing Plaintiffs' agreement, is attached
hereto and marked Exhibit "A".
WHEREFORE, Defendant, CVS Pharmacy, requests this Honorable Court to
enter an Order approving the Stipulation attached as Exhibit "A" hereto, and to reflect
the dismissal of paragraph I I(a) from Plaintiffs' Complaint, with prejudice.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
DATE:
S ARON M. O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
VD. No. 79457
100 Pine Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 803
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0803
(717) 231-3761
Attorneys for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
It is hereby stipulated by and between counsel for the respective parties that Paragraph
1 I(a) from Plaintiffs' Complaint shall be voluntarily withdrawn with prejudice from Plaintiffs'
Complaint.
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BY:
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
BY:
SHARON M. O'DONN]
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sharon M. O'Donnell, Esquire, an associate with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey,
Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this / day of June, 2000, a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVSPHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this , day of --S2270 2 2000, upon consideration of the
attached Stipulation of Counsel, it is hereby;
ORDERED that said Stipulation is approved, and the caption in the above matter
is amended to reflect the name of Rea-Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, Defendant in the above
matter, and the name CVS Pharmacy shall be deleted from the caption as a Defendant.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant
NO. 99-2980
JURY TRIAL, DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO AMEND CAPTION
Counsel for Plaintiff, Edward Brennan, Esquire, and counsel for Defendant, Rea-
Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, incorrectly designated as CVS Pharmacy, hereby stipulate and
agree to substitute the name of Rea-Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, for the name of CVS
Pharmacy as the appropriate Defendant in the above-referenced proceeding.
BY:
ARON M. O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
arshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin
Dated: 1 ? Attorneys for Defendant
BY: ,CtiU?t'
EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Dated: ?oy Attorney for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID NO. 99-2980
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
CVS PHARMACY,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
1, Sharon M. O'Donnell, Esquire, an associate with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey,
Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this 2? day of December, 2000, a
true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage
pre-paid, as follows:
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST
-VS_ TERM, CVS PHARMACY CASE NO: 99-2980
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and thins
to Rule 4009.22
g pursuant
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ES UIRE
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: 02/_0001
MC on beh l of /
SHARON 0 DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEII-238003 . 5 0 .15 0- 1, 03
COMIrIONWEALTH OEr PENNSy1,VAN2A
COXM'rW OF CTJb1BE1tZAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST
TERM,
-VS-
CVS PHARMACY
CASE NO: 99-2980
TO: EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNEIL ESQUIRE serve intends identical to the one that is attached to this notice. Youohave twenty (20)a
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: 01/19/2001
MCS on behalf of
CC: SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE _ 03199-00227
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
/800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-142874 5 0 1 5 0- C O 1.
DR. GREG LEWIS MEDICAL
ADAM C. ABRAM, MD MEDICAL
ERICA VOSS MELOY,O.D. MEDICAL
BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP. EMPLOYMENT
DR.STUART HARTMAN MEDICAL RECORDS & )[RAYS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SECRIST
VS File No. 99-2980
CVS PHARMACY
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR. GREG LEWIS
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpE en A ordered by the court to produce the following documents or
things: SS T
at MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., 11800, PHILA.,PA 19103
(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
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:
NAME SHARON O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST PO BX 803
HARRISBURG, PA 17108
TELEPHONE: 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID 0:
ATTORNEY FOR DFFENDENT
DATE
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/9'7)
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
DR. GREG LEWIS
40 BROOKWOOD AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 50150
LORRAINE SECRITT
DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS & MEDICAL EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR TREATMENT
RENDERED TO LORRAINE SECRITS FOR SYMPTONS RELATING TO'17IIE INGESTION OF
DIGOXiN OR LANOXIN FROM 6/30/97 TO JULY 97
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Dates Requ es?te?d•? upp to and including the present.
Subject : LOoka SECRITT
9 ABBEY COURT, CATLiSLE, PA 17013
Social Security* 232-88-08M
Date of Birth: 03-01-1951
SUIO-286220 503.50-1.03-
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 99-2980
CVS PHARMACY
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
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: 02/08/2001
MCS on behalf of
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEII-238004 50150-1.02
COI'U'ION1473' Tf3 Or PENNSYZ.VAId=.&
COUNTY OF CUMSEE.I.AWn
IN THE NATTER OP:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST
TEEM,
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CASE NO: 99-2980
CVS PHARMACY
DR. GREG LENTS
ADAM C. ABRAM. MD
ERICA VOSS tELOY,0.D.
SON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORD
DR.STUART HARTMAN
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
EMPLOYMENT
MEDICAL RECORDS i XRAYS
TO: EDUARD M. BRENNAN. ESQUIRE
NCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNEI.L ESQUIRg
identical to the one that is attached to this notiintends serve a s
ce. Youohave twenty (20)a
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: 01119/2001
MCS on behalf of
CC: SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE _ 03199-00227
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
SHARON O'D01nMJ, ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-142874 5 0 1 5 0- C 0 a.
COMMONWEAT TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SECRIST
VS
CVS PHARMACY
File No. 99-2980
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: ADAM C. ABRAM, MD
(Name of Penon or Entire)
Within twen-y (20) days after service of this suSp&
things: S
by the court to produce the following documents or
at MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103
(Address)
You map 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) daps after its service, the party
serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with r_
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME SHARON O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST., PO BX 803
TELEPHON=• 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID A:
ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDENT
BYTHECOURT l/
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Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/97)
EXPIANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ADAM C. ABRAM, MD
220 WILSON ST.
STE 200
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 50150
LORRAINE SECRIST
DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULT, MEDICAL EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR TREATMENT RENDERED
TO LORRAINEN SECRIST FOR SYMPTONS RELATING TO THE INGESTION OF DOGOXIN
OR LANOXIN FROM 6-30-97 TO 7-97
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : LORRAINE SECRIST
9 ABBEY COURT, CATLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security A 232-85.0880
Date of Birth: 03-01-1951
SU10-286222 503-50-L.02-
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
SECRIST
-VS-
CVS PHARMACY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 99-2980
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
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: 02/08/2001
MCS on behalf of
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DE11-238005 5 0.15 0- 1- 0 3
CObIbIONNEAL TFI OF PENNSYL,VANYA
IN THE MATTER OF:
SECRIST
CVS PHARMACY
COUNTY OF cut43EI2LAND
-VS-
DR. GREG LEwIs
ADAM C. ABRAM, MD
ERICA VOSS MELOY,O.D.
BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP.
DR. STUART HARTMAN
MEDICAL,
MEDICAL
MEDICAL
EMPLOYMENT
MEDICAL RECORDS E XRAYS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 99-2980
TO: EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
identical to the one that is attached to this notiintends serve s
ce. Youohave tweenty (20)a
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: 01/19/2001
MCS on behalf of
CC: SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE _ 03199-00227
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEPENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-142874 5 0 3-5 0- C 0 1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERL4vVD
SECRIST
VS
CVS PHARMACY
File No. 99-2980
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR'I'HI\tGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009 22)
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP.
(Name of Peron or Entity)
Within twenn• (20) days after service of this
things:
by the court to produce the following documents or
at MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., 11800, PHILA.,PA 19103
(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
advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to ,roduce 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,vou to comply with 'r_
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: SHARON 0_'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST., PO BX 803
HARRISBURG, PA 17108
TELEPHONE- 21 S-9A6_ogn0
SUPREME COURT 1D #:
ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDENT
DATE QkAAJA Qf
01
Seal of the Court
(Eff 7/97)
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP
2801 EAST MARKET STREET
YORK, PA 17402
RE: 50150
LORRAINE SECRIST
Any and all employment records, files and memorandums, compensation,
time and attendance records, personnel records, payroll and salary
reports and all medical records as an employee.
Dates Requested: n to and including the present.
Subject: LORRAINE SECRIST
9 ABBEY COURT, CATLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security A 232-880880
Date of Birth: 03-01-1951
SU10-286226 503L.50-L.04
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST TERM,
-VS- CASE NO: 99-2980
CVS PHARMACY
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
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: 02/08/2001
MCS on behalf of
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEII-238006 503-50-1,04
C0r10Ly10NWMALTH OF PENNSYLVAN=A
COUNTY OF CiJ1wMEEL .AND
IN THE NATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST
-VS-
CVS PHARMACY
DR. GREG LEWIS MEDICAL
ADAM C. ABRAM, HD MEDICAL
ERICA VOSS HELOY,O.D. MEDICAL
BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP. EMPLOYMENT
DR.STUART HARTMAN MEDICAL RECORDS i KRAYS
TERM,
CASE NO: 99-2980
TO: EDWARD H. BRENNAN. ESQUIRE
HCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE 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: 0111912001
CC: SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE - 03199-00227
MCS on behalf of
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
Any questions regarding this matter, contact THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
/800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DF.02-142874 -503.50-C:03-
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SECRIST
VS
CVS PHARMACY
File No. 99-2980
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUM'TS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FORERICA VOSS MELOY, O.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
things: n nven:y (20) days after service of this su4flFrXT?t ?MSrdered by the court to produce the following documents or
t
at MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., 11800, PHILA.,PA 19103
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things
certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. 4 eby this v right together with the
I You have the the ri ht to seek, in
advance, the aasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to •7.oduce 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:
NAME SHARON O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST. , PO BX 803
?lAKKL513UxG' PA 11108
TELEPHON_ 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID ft:
ATTOR\E1• FOR: DEFENDENT
BY THE COURT/ U
DATE
PlIjAddl.
Pmthon e
?j ?(?/y/cQk Civi/l?Divbion
/ !/ i.e'.0 . .A ( 1 ? fl.
Deputy
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/97
EXPLANAUON OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ERICA VOSS MELOY,O.D.
35 W. MAIN ST.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
RE: 50150
LORRAINE SECRIST
DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULT & MEDICAL EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR
SYMPTOMS RELATING TO THE INGESTION OF DOGOXIN OR LANOXIN FROM 6-30-97
TO 7-97
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Dates uested• up to and including the present.
Subject : I Ot?RAIIVE SECRM
9 ABBEY COURT, CATLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security A 232-88-0880
Date of Birth: 03-01-1951
SU10-286224 503-50-L.03
a
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
SECRIST
-VS-
CVS PHARMACY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 99-2980
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
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: 02/0812001
MCS on behalf of
SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DE11-238007 502.50-1,05
00b040NWMAL.TH OF 3?ENNSYI.VAN=AA
COTJN rW OF CLJMBEPJLAI.JD
IN THE MATTER OP:
SECRIST
CVS PHARMACY
-VS-
DR. GREG LEWIS MEDICAL
ADAM C. ABRAM, MD MEDICAL
ERICA VOSS MELOY,O.D. MEDICAL
BON TON DEPARTMENT STORE CORP. EMPLOYMENT
DR.STUART HARTMAN MEDICAL RECORDS 6 %RAYS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 99-2980
TO: EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of SHARON O'DONNE ESQUIRE
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. Youohave twenty (2o)a
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the tw.nty 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: 01/19/2001
MCS on behalf of
CC: SHARON O'DONNELL ESQUIRE - 03199-00227
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
_SHARON O'DOM% ESQUIRE
Attorney for DEPENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
/800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-142874 5 0 1 5 0- C O 1
I
COMMONWEALTH OF PEN\rSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLA-ND
SECRIST
VS
CVS PHARMACY
File No. 99-2980
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUME\-I,S OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUA TO RULE 4009.22
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR. STUART HARTMAN
T0:
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this su
things:
at
ST
(Address)
by the court to produce the following documents or
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 7r0duce 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:
NAME SHARON O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS: 100 PINE ST., PO EX 803
HARRIS R , PA 17108
TELEPH ON z. 215-24 6-0900
SUPREME COURT ID a:
ATTORNEY FOR. DEFENDENT
BY THE COURT:
DATE T rLf(a.l-1/ n cam/ o
Aothont
AY.__ ?A, A
Deputy
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/977
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
DR.STUART HARTMAN
2645 N.THIRD STREET
SUITE 340
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
RE: 50150
LORRAINE SECRIST
INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES, TEST RESULTS & MEDICAL EXPENSE SUMMARY
FOR SYMFMNS RELATING TO THE INGESTION OF DOGOXIN OR LANOXIN FROM
6-30-97 TO 7-97
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, bandwritten
notes, original X-Rays, billing and payment records, relating to any
examination, consultation, care or treatment.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : LORRAINE SECRIST
9 ABBEY COURT, CATLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 232-85.0880
Rate of Birth: 03-01-1951
SU10-286228 50150-L05
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
NO. 99-2980
V.
REA & DERICK, INC., STORE # 1629,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Plaintiffs
c/o Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
101 South Center Street - Suite 2
Pottsville, PA 17901
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
L-, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
& GOGGIN
BY:
3A ON M. O'UUNNCLL
[. . No. 79457
1 0 Pine Street, 4th Floor
0. Box 803
.
arrisburg, PA 17108-0803
4
(717) 231-3791
Attorneys for Defendant
DATE:
2
l ?`r r
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
REA & DERICK, INC., STORE it 1629,
Defendant
NO. 99-2980
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, by and through its counsel, Marshall,
Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, hereby make answer to the Plaintiff's Complaint and in
support thereof states the following:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted upon information and belief.
3. Admitted upon information and belief.
4. Denied.
5. Denied. At all times material to this cause of action, the correct corporate identity
of the Defendant was Rea-Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, with an address located at 841 East High
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA.
6. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store #
1629, was, at any time, whether or not material to Plaintiffs' cause of action, a licensed
pharmacy in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. To the contrary, at all times material to Plaintiffs' cause of
action, Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc. Store # 1629, properly carried and displayed a permit
issued by the Board of Pharmacy as required by the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act, 63 P.S. §390, gl
sgq. Moreover, Rea-Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, at all times material to Plaintiff's cause of action,
lawfully operated a business at 841 East High Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and was at all times
compliant with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act, 63 P.S. §390-2, g1 =Q,
including, but not limited to, providing the professional services of licensed pharmacists. Rea &
Derick, Inc. is not a pharmaceutical company, and has not and does not hold itself out to be such.
Strict proof is demanded. The remaining allegations of Paragraph 6 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are
denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. Denied. It is specifically denied that at any time on June 30, 1997, Lorraine
Secrist presented herself to the #1627, 841 East High Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to have a
prescription filled.
8. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 8 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. I029(e).
9. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 9 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 10 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
IL Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 1 I of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
a. Dismissed pursuant to an Order of Court dated June 9, 2000, signed by the
Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
b. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store
it 1629, failed to GII a correct prescription on June 30, 1997,
c. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant failed to exercise due care
in filling a prescription for Lorraine Secrist on June 30, 1997.
d. Denied. It is specifically denied, that Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc.,
Store # 1629, failed to detect that a wrong prescription was filled on June 30, 1997 for Lorraine
Secrist.
12. The answering Defendant incorporates herein by reference, its responses to
Paragraphs 1 - 11 above as fully as if the same were herein set forth at length.
13. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 13 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 14 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
15. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 15 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
16. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 16 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the answering Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, requests this
Honorable Court to dismiss Count I of Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice.
P1ainSfff. H. David Secrist v. R n-& ,Derick. Inc.. Store # 1629
17. The answering Defendant incorporates herein by reference, its responses to
Paragraphs 1 - 16 above as fully as if the same were herein set forth at length.
18. Admitted upon information and belief.
19. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 19 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
20. Denied. The allegations and averments of Paragraph 20 of Plaintiffs' Complaint
are denied pursuant to the provisions of Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the answering Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, requests this
Honorable Court to dismiss Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint with prejudice.
NEW MAITE
21. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by her own comparative
negligence.
22. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by her own assumption of the risk.
23. Plaintiffs' claims are barred in whole or in part by her own contributory
negligence.
24. Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, raises all defenses available under
the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act, 63 P.S. §390,.Pl =.
25. Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted.
26. Plaintiffs' damages, if any, were not caused legally or proximately by any act or
omission on the part of Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629.
27. Plaintiffs' actions may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
28. Plaintiffs' injuries and/or damages, if any, were not caused by any conduct or
negligence on the part of the Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, but rather were
caused by prc-existing medical conditions and causes beyond the control of Defendant, and
accordingly, Plaintiff may not recover against Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629 in this action.
29. Defendant, Rea &Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, did not render any medical or
professional services to Plaintiff. Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, a corporate defendant, is not
and can not be vicariously liable for the acts and/or omissions of any person or persons not
identified in Plaintiffs' Complaint. Under the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act, 63 P.S. §390, gl =q,,
only an individual person may be licensed as a pharmacist to practice pharmacy in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. At no time material to Plaintiffs' cause of action was
Defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629 licensed as a pharmacist, and Defendant, Rea &
Derick, Inc., Store # 1629, did not, in fact, have the right to supervise, direct or control the
manner in which any pharmacists provided professional services to Plaintiff.
30. In the event it is ultimately determined that Rea & Derick, Inc., Store # 1629 is
liable to Plaintiff, Lorraine Secrist, which liability is specifically denied, under the Pennsylvania
Professional Corporation Law, 15 Pa.P.C.S.A. § 2901, r1 Sgq., the professional corporation may
be held liable only to the extent of the value of its property.
31. All services rendered to Plaintiff by the answering Defendant was appropriate,
reasonable, and within the applicable standard of care.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
& GOGGIN
BY:
riAKUN M. O'DONNELL, ESQUIRE
D. No. 79457
ROBERT G. HANNA, JR., ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 17890
100 Pine Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 803
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0803
(717) 231-3791
Attorneys for Defendant
DATE: -3 /a cj 16
\05_A\L I A n\S M O\LLPG\52452\AYC\03199\00227
VERIFICATION
Allyson JOtles-Phillip, Claim Manager and authorized agent of REA & DERICK,
STORE NO. 1629, hereby verifies that the statements made in the foregoing Answer rvitli New
Matter Submitted on BebalfofD%ndant, Rea & Derick, lire., Store #1629 are true and correct
to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that the
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A, §4904 relating to unswor
falsification to authorities.
Rea-Derr] , Inc. Store No. 1629
By: ? .
o Jones-P ip
Dated: March ?-, 2001
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID
SECRIST, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
REA &DERICK, INC., STORE # 1629,
Defendant.
NO. 99-2980
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I, Sharon M. O'Donnell, Esquire, an associate with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey,
Warner, Coleman & Go
ggin, do hereby certify that on this ? day of ' r 2001,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served via U.S. first-class mail, postage
pre-paid, as follows:
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
101 South Centre Street - Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST No. 99-2980
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
herhusband,
Plaintiffs
VS.
REA-DERICK, INC.,
STORE #1629,
Defendant
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW COME Plaintiffs, Lorraine Secrist and H. David Secrist, by and through their
attorney, Edward M. Brennan, Esquire, and respond to Defendant's New Matter, as follows:
21-31. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 21-31 of Defendant's New Matter set forth
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent any response is
required, the allegations contained therein are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter judgment in
their favor and against Defendant.
Date: 4 l-_
AwIIY447"
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 38770
Attorney for Plaintiffs
EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
101 South Centre Street -Suite 2
P.O. Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
j (570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST No. 99-2980
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
her husband,
Plaintiffs
VS.
REA-DERICK, INC., .
STORE #1629,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
J AND NOW, this, day of m p _ 2001, I, Edward M. Brennan,
Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the fore
going Plaintiffs' Reply to
Defendant's New Matter, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in the
f
Post Office at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, addressed to the following:
Sharon M. O'Donnell, Esquire
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
100 Pine Street, 4' Floor
P.O. Box 803
Harrisburg, PA 17108- 803
AE?w M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 38770
Attorney for Plaintiffs
J1 Ll
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B. Craig Black, Esq.
McKISSOCK & HOITMAN, P,C.
20401-inglestown Road, Suite 302
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-3400
Counsel for defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc., Store No. 1629, improperly pled as CVS Pharmacy
LORRAINE SECRIST and H. DAVID IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
SECRIST CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. No. 99-2980
CVSPHARMACY
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc. Store
No. 1628, improperly pled as CVS Pharmacy, in the abovejeaptioned matter.
Baron M. O'Donnell, Esq.
A ID No. 79457
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman &
Goggin
4200 Cmms Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17110
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of defendant, Rea & Derick, Inc. Store No. 1628,
improperlypled as CVS Pharmacy, in the above-captioned matter.
B, Crai la , Esq.
McK' s k & Hoffman, P.C.
204 mglestown Road, Suite 302
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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CERTIFICATION
1 certify that on the day of 2001 a true and correct co
Defendan!'s Withdrawal of Appearance and }r py of
postage pre-paid to the fallowing counsel of record:oAppearance was served via regular mail,
Edward A Brennan, Esq.
101 South Centre Street, Suite 2
PO Box 930
Pottsville, PA 17901
B. Crai ac , Esq.
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EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
306 Mahantongo Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST No. 99-2980
and H. DAVID SECRIST,
her husband,
Plaintiffs
vs.
REA-DERICK, INC.,
STORE #1629,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE END AND DISCONTINUE
To: Curt Long, Prothonotary
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter as settled, ended and discontinued.
Date: ?-31013
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 38770
Attorney for Plaintiffs
EDWARD M. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE
Attorney-at-Law
306 Mahantongo Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-2461
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LORRAINE SECRIST
and H. DAVID SECRIST, No. 99-2980
her husband,
Plaintiffs
vs.
REA-DERICK, INC.,
STORE #1629,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this3
day of 2003, I, Edward M.
Brennan, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served?a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Praecipe to Settle, End and Discontinue, by depositing the same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, in the Post Office at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, addressed to the following:
B. Craig Black, Esquire
McKissock & Hoffman, P.C.
Suite 302
2040 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Edward M. Brennan, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 38770
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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