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LINDA S. MILLER,
Plaintiff
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. q f -- 3030 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 writing 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 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 Plaintiff. 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 LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
LINDA S. MILLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
Defendant . JURY TRIAL. DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la torte. 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 torte 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 petition de demanda. Listed 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 TELEPFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
LINDA S. MILLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL, ACTION - LAW
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NO. 99. J030 C? e
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Linda S. Miller is an adult individual, citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, who resides at 307-B North Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Gay L. (Miller) Brackbill is an adult individual, citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at Emlet's Trailer Park, 950 Orchard Avenue,
Trailer # 27, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about October 22,
1997, at approximately 11:00 a.m., on Mooreland Avenue at West South Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Linda S. Miller was operating a 1983 Buick Regal and was
travelling eastbound on West South Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At that time and place, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill was operating an automobile,
registered in Pennsylvania, with the license plate number ACP-0076, and was traveling
northbound on Mooreland Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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6. Traffic travelling on Mooreland Avenue is controlled by a stop sign. There are
no stop signs.or other traffic control devices for traffic travelling on West South Street.
7. At that time and place, suddenly and without warning, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill
failed to stop for a stop sign and failed to yield the right-of-way to the Plaintiff Linda S. Miller.
8. At that time and place, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill, failing to yield the right-of-
way, failed to stop for a stop sign, violently collided with the passenger side door area of the
Plaintiff's automobile causing serious injury to Plaintiff.
9. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiff Linda S. Miller are the direct and proximate result of the negligent,
careless, wanton, and reckless manner in which Defendant Gay L. Brackbill operated her
automobile as follows:
(a) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
(b) failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the highway;
(c) failure to yield the right of way;
(d) failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
(e) failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which she was or should have been
aware;
(f) failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle;
(g) failure to stop for a stop sign; and
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(h) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. As a result of the aforementioned accident, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller sustained
painful and severe injuries which include, but are not limited to, severe cervical, lumbar, and
dorsal strains causing the pain to radiate into her legs.
11. As a result of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Linda S. Miller, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses
in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has been advised
and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim
is made therefor.
II 13. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Linda S
Miller has undergone and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great
inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and
claim is made therefor.
14. Asa result of the aforementioned col I ision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Linda S.
Miller has sustained loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and
capacity, and claim is made therefor.
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15. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has sustained
uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has been and
in future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
17. Plaintiff Linda S. Miller continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation
and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems
for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller demands judgment against Defendant Gay L.
Brackbill in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of
interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
ANGINO?ER P.C.
?-;rr<rcnard /??3adlock, Esquire
y. o. 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Date: May 18, 1999 Counsel for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, LINDA S. MILLER, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
and do 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.
Linda S. Miller
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. SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 1999-03030 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MILLER LINDA S
VS
BRACKBILL GAY L
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within
named defendant, to wit: BRACKBILL GAY L (MILLER)
but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns
the NOTICE AND COMPLAINT
NOT FOUND , as to the within named defendant
BRACKBILL GAY L (MILLER)
MARCY AT ANGINO & ROVNER, PHONED 5/28/99 AT 2:30
P.M. AND REQUESTED THAT PAPER BE RETURNED UNSERVED
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:
Docketing 18.00//=J ,
Not Found Return 5.00
Service 9.30
Surcharge 8.00 R. I omas ine, Std i =-
$4V-.3U 0VNER
05/28/1999 i'
Sworn and subscribed o before me
this 44/ day of
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LINDA S. MILLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL, NO. 303o
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Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICF TO DEFEND
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 n written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing 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 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 Plaintiff, 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 LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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LINDA S. MILLER,
Plaintiff
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la Corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en ]as 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 Corte 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 TELEPFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABA10 PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
LINDA S. MILLER, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
Defendant
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
C0MPLAIN'r
I, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller is an adult individual, citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, who resides at 307-B North Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Gay L. (Miller) Brackbill is an adult individual, citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at Emlet's Trailer Park, 950 Orchard Avenue,
Trailer # 27, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about October 22,
1997, at approximately 11:00 a.m., on Mooreland Avenue at West South Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Linda S. Miller was operating a 1983 Buick Regal and was
travelling eastbound on West South Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At that time and place, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill was operating an automobile,
registered in Pennsylvania, with the license plate number ACP-0076, and was traveling
northbound on Mooreland Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
t4st7on.C4
G. Traffic travelling on Mooreland Avenue is controlled by a stop sign. There are
no stop signs or other traffic control devices for traffic travelling on West South Street.
7. At that time and place, suddenly and without warning, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill
failed to stop for a stop sign and failed to yield the right-of-way to the Plaintiff Linda S. Miller.
8. At that time and place, Defendant Gay L. Brackbill, failing to yield the right-of-
way, failed to stop for a stop sign, violently collided with the passenger side door area of the
Plaintiff's automobile causing serious injury to Plaintiff.
9. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiff Linda S. Miller are the direct and proximate result of the negligent,
careless, wanton, and reckless manner in which Defendant Gay L. Brackbill operated her
automobile as follows:
(a) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
(b) failure to keep a proper watch for traffic on the highway;
(c) failure to yield the right of way;
(d) failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
(e) failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which she was or should have been
aware;
failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle;
(g) failure to stop for a stop sign; and
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(h) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. As a result of the aforementioned accident, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller sustained
painful and severe injuries which include, but are not limited to, severe cervical, lumbar, and
dorsal strains causing the pain to radiate into her legs.
11. As a result of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Linda S. Miller, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses
in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has been advised
and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim
is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Linda S.
Miller has undergone and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great
inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and
claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Linda S.
Miller has sustained loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and
capacity, and claim is made therefor.
3
15. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has sustained
uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller has been and
in future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
17. Plaintiff Linda S. Miller continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation
and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems
for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Linda S. Miller demands judgment against Defendant Gay L.
Brackbill in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of
interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
ANGINO'& ROYNER, P.C.
Date: May 18, 1999
47D-N-o. 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
i, LINDA S. MILLER, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
and do 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.
Linda S: Miller
Date:
1350384NILS
ORIGINAL
LINDA S. MILLER,
Plaintiff
V.
GAY L. BRACKBILL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-3030 Civil
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned action as settled, satisfied, and discontinued and issue
a Certificate of Settlement.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
A.
Date: June 21, 1999
cc: Ms. Jasmin Malik
Claims Service Rep., Senior
Motorists Insurance Company
2674 Monroeville Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146-2344
Claim No.: 3-365906
I.D. No. 47291f
4303 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
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