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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
v.
NO. 03 - .33:2'1 ~ie,;Ll/~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
Defendants
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 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 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 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 A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LOCAL HELP.
Court Administrator
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(7 I 7) 240-6200
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de
plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, Ia corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una
orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que
es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades
o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. 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.
Court Administrator
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 170 I 3
(7 I 7) 240-6200
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0.3 -33~'7 C?;c.;~l~~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
v.
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes, the Plaintiff, Timothy Stouffer, by and through his
attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and respectfully avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Timothy Stouffer, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 1957 Wagner's Gap Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Mal}' D. Davidson, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 1107 Three Square Hollow Road, Newburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17240.
3. Defendant William E. Varner, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 310 Dwelling Court, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17257.
4. The facts and occurrences hereinafter stated took place on or about
August 9,2002, on SR 696, 1263 Newburg Road, Cumberland County.
5. At the aforementioned date and place, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer was a
passenger in the vehicle of Defendant William E. Varner (hereinafter "Defendant
Varner").
6. At the aforementioned time and place, Defendant Varner was
attempting to pull out of the driveway at 1263 Newburg Road onto Southbound SR
696 when his vehicle collided with the vehicle driven by Defendant Mary D.
Davidson (hereinafter "Defendant Davidson').
7. The collision between the Varner vehicle and the Davidson vehicle
caused the injuries to Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer as set forth below.
COUNT I
TIMOTHY STOUFFER v. WILLIAM EUGENE VARNER
NEGLIGENCE
8. Paragraphs I through 70f the Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
9. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of
Defendant Varner and was in no way caused or contributed to by Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer.
10. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Varner consisted of the
following:
a. driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, a
violation of Section 3731 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
(75 Pa.C.S.A. 93731);
b. careless driving, a violation of Section 3714 of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.A. 93714);
c. failing to have his motor vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
d. failing to apply his brakes in time to avoid a collision;
e. negligently applying his brakes;
f. failing to observe the Davidson vehicle on the highway;
g. failing to exercise a high degree of care required of a motorist
entering a roadway; and
h. failing to yield the right of way to vehicles on the highway.
I I. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer suffered severe and what may be permanent injuries, which may include
but are not limited to the following:
a. internal injuries;
b. rupture of a bowel;
c. loss of intestines; and
d. injuries to face.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer incurred the following medical expenses:
a. York Hospital $216,494.30
b. Anesthesia Associates of York $ 1,614.72
c. WellS pan Medical Group $ 17,835.00
d. Quantum Imaging $ 1,215.00
13. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer has incurred medical expenses to date and may continue to incur medical
expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer has been advised and therefore
avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect and,
thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
IS. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer has undergone in the past, and
will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering, and thus, a claim
for these losses is made.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer suffered a permanent diminution
of his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is
made.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer suffered a loss of earnings and an
impairment of his earning power and capacity in the future, and thus, a claim for
these losses is made.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer demands judgment on the
Defendant, William E. Varner, in an amount in excess of an amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
TIMOTHY STOUFFER v. MARY DAVIDSON
NEGLIGENCE
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of the Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
19. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of
Defendant Davidson and was in no way caused or contributed to by Plaintiff
Timothy Stouffer.
20. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Davidson consisted of the
following:
a. operating her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
b. failure to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control;
c. failure to apply her brakes to avoid collision;
d. negligently applying her brakes;
e. failing to observe the Varner vehicle on the highway; and
f. failing to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow her to
stop within the assured clear distance.
2 I. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer suffered severe and what may be permanent injuries, which may include
but are not limited to the following:
a. internal injuries;
b. rupture of a bowel;
c. loss of intestines; and
d. injuries to face
22. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy
Stouffer incurred the following medical expenses:
a. York Hospital
b.
Anesthesia Associates of York
$216,494.30
$ 1,614.72
c. WellS pan Medical Group $ 17,835.00
d. Quantum Imaging $ 1,215.00
23. As a direct and proximate result of the accident, Plaintiff Timothy E.
Stouffer has incurred medical expenses to date and may continue to incur medical
expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer has been advised and therefore
avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect and,
thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
25. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer has undergone in the past, and
will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering, and thus, a claim
for these losses is made.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer suffered a permanent diminution
of his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is
made.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer suffered a loss of earnings and an
impairment of his earning power and capacity in the future, and thus, a claim for
these losses is made.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Timothy Stouffer demands judgment on the
Defendant, Mary D. Davidson, in an amount in excess of an amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
erard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
/ Attorney J.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(7 I 7) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL
!, TIMOTHY STOUFFER, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action
and that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the
Complaint to the extent that it is based upon information that I have given to my
counsel is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, I relied upon
counsel making this Verification.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. !:l 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date: 6- D3- 03
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-3329
v.
CIVil ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WilLIAM E.
VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as attorneys for Defendant Mary D.
Davidson in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By: ldc~mY7~
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D.#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following persons by placing a copy of the
same in the United States mail, first class mail, directed to their office addresses as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
William E. Varner
310 Dwelling Court
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237 -7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
Plaintiff
v.
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WilLIAM E.
VARNER,
Defendants
TO: All Counsel and Counsel:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-3329
CIVil ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days from
service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
DATE: 1 fJ (03
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By ic-mYJ~
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D.#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attomeys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-3329
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WILLIAM E.
VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
DEFENDANT MARY D. DAVIDSON'S ANSWER
WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Mary D. Davidson, by her attorneys, Thomas, Thomas &
Hafer, LLP and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted with qualification. The accident occurred as Varner pulled out from a
driveway attempting to turn left onto SR 696. It was Varner's conduct in pulling out into
oncoming traffic and that was the sole cause of the accident.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded.
COUNT I - Stouffer v. Varner - Neqliqence
8. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates her answers to Paragraphs 1 through
7 as if fully set forth herein.
9-17. These allegations are directed to a party other than Answering Defendant and,
therefore, no response is required.
COUNT II - Stouffer v. Davidson - Neqliqence
18. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates her answers to Paragraphs 1 through
17 as if fully set forth herein.
19. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
20(a)-(f). Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
21-27. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
these paragraphs and proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Mary D. Davidson, respectfully requests that Plaintiff's
Complaint be dismissed without cost to her.
NEW MATTER
28. No acts or failures to act on the part of Answering Defendant were a substantial
factor in bringing about the accident or any injuries to Mr. Stouffer.
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29. The conduct of Mr. Varner was the sole and exclusive cause of this accident and
all of the injuries to Mr. Stouffer.
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(dl
30. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates the allegations in Plaintiff's Complaint
directed to Defendant, William E. Varner.
31. The conduct of Defendant Varner was the sole and exclusive cause of the
accident and all alleged injuries sustained by Timothy Stouffer.
32. By virtue of his negligent operation of a motor vehicle, Mr. Varner is solely and
exclusively liable to the Plaintiff for all damages proximately related to the accident, or
alternatively, Mr. Varner is jointly and severally liable with Mary Davidson, liable over to Mary
Davidson, or liable to Mary Davidson for contribution.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William E. Varner, is solely liable for all injuries and damages
sustained by Timothy Stouffer, or in the alternative, Mr. Varner is jointly and severally liable with
Mary Davidson, liable over to Mary Davidson, or liable to Mary Davidson for contribution.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D.#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
By:
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VERIFICATION
I, MARY D. DAVIDSON, have read the foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER which
has been drafted by my counsel. The factual statements contained therein are known by me and
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
This statement and verifir.ation ;s made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that, if I knowingly make false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following persons by placing a copy of the
same in the United States mail, first class mail, directed to their office addresses as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER. P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
William E. Varner
310 Dwelling Court
Shippensburg, PA 17257
DATE: ?/J/o.3
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
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TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
THE DEFENDANT MARY D. DAVIDSON
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Timothy Stouffer, by and through his
attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. and responds as follows:
28. Paragraph 28 states a conclusion of law, which is a denial of the facts of
the Complaint.
29. Paragraph 29 does not contain new matter and it is a denial of the
facts. It is a conclusion of law and does not require a response.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff request that this matter be dismissed and
judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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erard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney l.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 22,2-6300
Attorney for Plaintiff
ATTORNEY VERlFICATIOl'l[
I, Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire, verify that 1 am attorney of record for the
Plaintiff. I verify that the facts contained in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date:
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CERTInCATEOFSER~CE
AND NOW, this tJOfJ---day of A Jyu:o}-- , 2003, l, Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, hereby certify that I this day served the PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW
MATTER OF DEFENDANT MARY E. DAVIDSON by depositing the same in the U.S.
mail, first class mail, postage prepaid at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant Mary E. Davidson
William E. Varner
310 Dwelling Court
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorn.ey for Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-03329 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STOUFFER TIMOTHY
VS
DAVIDSON MARY D ET AL
JASON VIORAL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
DAVIDSON MARY D
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1915:00 HOURS, on the 15th day of July
, 2003
at 1107 THREE SQUARE HOLLOW ROAD
NEWBURG, PA 17240
by handing to
MARY DAVIDSON
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
13.11
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10.00
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R. Thomas Kline
07/21/2003
SCHMIDT RONCA KRAMER
Sworn and Subscribed to before
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-03329 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STOUFFER TIMOTHY
VS
DAVIDSON MARY D ET AL
KENNETH GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
VARNER WILLIAM E
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1625:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of July
, 2003
at 310 DWELLING COURT
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
by handing to
PATSY VARNER, MOTHER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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03HB-00155
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant William E. Varner
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON AND WILLIAM E.
VARNER,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF ApPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendant,
William E. Varner. The Defendant reserves the right to otherwise plead in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: Seotember 29.2003
By:
Donal R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Identification No. 39126
03HB-00155
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant William E. Varner
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
No. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON AND WILLIAM E.
VARNER,
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant,
William E. Varner herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of Entry of Appearance
to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
305 North Front StrJ'et
Harrisburg, PA, 7,110
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Dated:
SePtember 29. 2003
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, William E. Varner
Identification No. 39126
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-3329
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DElVlANDED
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As a Prerequisite to service of a Subpoena for Documents and Things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendants certify that:
I. A Notice oflntent to Serve the Subpoenas with a copy of the Subpoenas attached
thereto was mailed to each party at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which
the Subpoenas are sought to be served.
2. A copy of the Notice oflntent including the proposed Subpoenas are attached to this
Certificate.
3. No objection to the Subpoenas has been received.
4. The Subpoenas which will be served are identical to the Subpoenas which are
attached to the Notice oflntent.
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
LD. Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Date: /o//(>/O!.
260619.1
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant, Mary D. Davidson, intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that are
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 SUbPOlmas. Ifno objection is made, the
subpoenas may be served.
Date: q ((6105
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By ie,"mY)I'~'
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Flarrisburg,Pa 17108-0999
(71 7) 237-7132
Attorney for Defendant
257245.1
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WilLIAM E. VARNER,
CIVil ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Custodian of Records, WellSpan Medical Group, 1803 Mt. Rose Avenue, York, PA 17403.
(Name aI Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena. you are ordered by the court to produGe the foflowlng documents or things:
Any and all correspondence, hospnalization and medical records re!larding treatment rendered on behalf of
TIMOTHY STOUFFER. SSN: 191-60-1018, D/O/B: 10/09/1964, including, but not limited to patient histories,
charts, progress notes, consultation reports, medication charts, statElmenls of injury, diagnosis, prognosis, x-rays
or other diagnostics, diagnostic test results and reports.
at THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, llP, 305 N. Front Street, P.O. B()x 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108.
You may deliver or mall 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 tha coplas or producing thelhlngs sought
ff you fal to produce the documants or things required by this subpoena, v.ithln Mnty (20) d;,ys aftar Its sarvice, tha 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: Kevin C. McNamara. Esauire
ADDRESS 305 N. Front Street. P. O. Box 999
Harrisbura. PA 17108
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7132
SUPREME COURT 10 No: 72668
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Prothonotary/Clarl<, Civil DMslon
DATE:
Saal aI the Court
Deputy
257228.2
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COUI'~T OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Custodian of Records, York Hospital, 1001 South George Street, York, PA 17405.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after saMes of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following documents or things:
Any and all correspondence, hospitalization and medical records reflarding treatment rendered on behalf of
TIMOTHY STOUFFER. SSN: 191-60-1018, D/OI8: 10109/1964, inclluding, but not limited to patient histories,
charts, progress notes, consultation reports, medication charts, statements of injury, diagnosis, prognosis, x-rays
or other diagnostics, diagnostic test results and reports.
at THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, llP, 305 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108.
You may deliver or mall legible copies of the documents or produce things requested IJy 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
W you fail1D produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) d"ys after Its servfce, 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: Kevin C. McNamara. Esauire
ADDRESS 305 N. Front Street. P. O. Box 999
Harrisbura. PA 17108
TELEPHONE: (717) 237-7132
SUPREME COURT 10 No: 72668
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Pnlthonolary/Clerk, Civil Division
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Deputy
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I, Rick Stains, Jr., Paralegal for the law firm Thomas, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following
persons by placing a copy of the same in the United States mail, first class mail, directed to their
office addresses as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
William E. Vamer
310 Dwelling Court
Shippensburg, PAl 7257
Defendant
THOMAS" THOMAS & HAFER,
Date: '1/1 '${ dJ
257245.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Rick Stains, Jr., a Paralegal for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby
certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following person
by placing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on the date set forth below:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, P A
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill. P A 17011
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MARY D. DA VIDSO and
WILLIAM E. V ARNE ,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
efendants
Ptl'RSUANJ'_ TO RULE ..22
As a Prerequisit to service of a Subpoena for Documents and Things pursuant to Rule
4009.22. Defendants ce ify that:
1. Plaintif does not object to the subpoena and waives the Notice ofIntent to
Service ubpoena to Produce Documents and Things for Discovery Pursuant to
Rule 40 9.21.
2. A copy f a letter dated October 30, 2003, and executed by Plaintiffs counsel,
Gerard . Kramer, Esquire, indicating no objections and waiver of the notice of
intent i attached to this Certificate.
3. fthe proposed subpoena is attached to this certificate; and.
4. The Su oena which will be served is identical to the Subpoena which is attached to
the Noti e of Intent.
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D. Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Date: IIP/03
260619.2
209 State Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
717.232.6300
FAX 717.232.6467
www.srklaw.com
1528 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.790.7303 VOICE
215.546.0942 FAX
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INJURY LAWYERS
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October 30,2003
Rick Stains, Jr., P aIegal
THOMAS, THOMA & HAFER
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Re: Timothy St ulTer v. Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner
No. 03-332 ,Cumberland County
Dear Rick:
Enclosed please fi
to York Hospital.
response to this S
d the executed waiver of the 20-day notice period directed
lease forward to my attention any records received in
bpoena.
Very truly yours,
,RONC & KRAMER, P.C.
Gerard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
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cc: Donald R. Dore , Esquire
THOMAS.
HOMAS & HAFER LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
305 North Front Street, P.O. B x 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: 717) 237-7105
October 28, 2003
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquir
SCHMIDT, RONCA &
209 State Strt:et
Harrisburg, P A 17101
RE: Timothy ouffer v. Mary D. Davidson, et aI.
Docket N .: 03-3329 (Cumberland County)
Our File 0.: 340.30999
Dear Attorney Kramer:
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Rick L. Stains. Jr., Paralegal
(717) 44]-7056
rstains@tthlaw.com
Enclosed please nd a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you
have no objection to the s bpoenaing of these records and are willing to waive the 20-day notice
period, please sign where' ndicated and return a copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for yo attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP
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Enclosures
257247.2
cc: Donald R. Dorer, sqUire
I, e..r<.^-rl>- (L ( (AM if ,Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, have no objection to the
serving ofthe subpoenas dentified in the attached Notice of Intent and hereby waive the 20-day notice
period. Counsel for Defe dant shall provide me with copies of all records when they obtain pursuant
to these subpoenas.
Date:
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Lehigh Valley Office: 34 Bath Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Phone: (610) 868-1675. Fax: (610) 868-1702
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HOMAS & HAFER LLP
305 North Front5lreet, P.O. Bo 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: ( 7) 237-7105
Rick L. Stains. Jr., Paralegal
(717) 441-7056
rstains@tthlaw.com
October 28, 2003
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA &
MER, P.C.
209. St3.te Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
RE: Timothy Suffer v. Mary D. Davidson, et aI.
Docket No. 03-3329 (Cumberland County)
Our File N .: 340.30999
Dear Attorney Kramer:
Enclosed please fi d a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you
have no obj ection to the su poenaing of these records and are willing to waive the 20-day notice
period, please sign where i dicated and return a copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for you attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP
By
Enclosures
257247.2
cc:
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Donald R. Dorer, E quire
I, ;,fo.i li-L- \) jjc, f( l. Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, have no objection to the
serving of the subpoenas i ntified in the attached Notice of Intent ,md hereby waive e 20-day notice
period. coun, ,,1 r" nore. '" ",,11 pro"", m, with '"pi" ArordS When~y btain pursuant
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Lehigh Valley Office: 3400 th Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Phone: (610) 868-1675. Fax: (610) 868-1702
TIMOTHY STOUFF R,
Plai tiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DA vms Nand
WILLIAM E. V R,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DeB ndants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
D. Davidson, 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 e undersigned an objection to the subpoena. Ifno objection is made, the
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By ~l.~t-1'171~a
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, Pa 171 08-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorney for Defendant
Date: 10/:1'/OJ
257245.1
TIMOTHY STOUFf ER,
PI intiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSC Nand
WILLIAM E. VARN R,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D fendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SU POENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
OR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Custodian of Records, 'I rk Hospital, 1001 South George Street, York, PA 17405.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after ser ice of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the follmving documents or things:
Any and all correspond nce, hospitalization and medical records regarding treatment rendered on behalf of
TIMOTHY STOUFFER SSN: 191-60-1018, D/OIB: 10/09/1964, including, but not limited to patient histories,
charts, progress notes, onsultation reports, medication charts, statements of injury, diagnosis, prognosis, x-fays
or other diagnostics, di gnostic test results and reports from January 1, 1992 to the Present.
at THOMAS, THOMAS HAFER, llP, 305 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108.
You may deliver or malllegibl copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together w'ith the certifipate of
compliance, to the party makin this request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of
preparing the copies or productn the things sought.
If you fall to produce the docume ts or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) d,ays after its service, the party serving this subpoena
may seek a court order compellln you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS SSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME: Kevin C. McNama a ESQuire
ADORESS 305 N. Front Str et P.O. Box 999
Harrisburn PA 17108
TELEPHONE'(7171237-71
SUPREME COURT 10 No: zgQ l! Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
DATE:
Seal of the ourt
Deputy
257228.3
I, Rick Stains, r., Paralegal for the law firm Thomas, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,
hereby certify that I h e served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following
persons by placing a c py of the same in the United States mail, first class mail, directed to their
office addresses as foll ws:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
By:
Date: /7Z~
257245.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Rick Stains, Jr., a ParalegaI for the law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP,hereby
certify that I have serv d a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following person
by placing same in the nited States mail, postage prepaid, on the date set forth below:
Date: If( 1j c;;J.
260619.2
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, P A
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, P A 17011
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, WILLIAM E. VARNER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Timothy Stouffer,
ase No.: 2003-3329
Plaintiff
vs.
Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner,
Defendants
onCE
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 Answer
with New Matter and Crossclairn Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) 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 a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the Answer with New Matter an
Crossclairn Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) 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 A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
03HB-001SS
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, P A 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, WILLIAME. VARNER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Timothy Stouffer,
ase No.: 2003-3329
Plaintiff
vs.
RY 1RIAL DEMANDED
Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner,
Defendants
ATTERAND ROSSCLAIM
2252(D) OF DEFENDANT, WILLIAM E. VARNER, TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Paragraph 2 is directed to Co-defendant Mary D. Davidson, as to which no
response is required from Answering Defendant.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6.- 7. Denied. These paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
~1029(e).
COUNT I
8. Paragraph 8 is an incorporation by reference paragraph as to which no response
is required by Answering Defendant.
9.-17. Denied. These paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
~1029(e).
COUNT II
18.-27. These paragraphs are directed to Co-defendant Mary D. Davidson, as to which no
response is required from Answering Defendant.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant. William E. Varner, respectfully prays this Honorable
Court to dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor
of the Defendant, William E. Varner.
NEW MATTER
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part
hereof as if set forth in full.
29. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act andlor the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, William E. Varner. respectfully prays this Honorable
Court to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiffs and in favor
of the Defendant, William E. Varner.
CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TOPA.R.C.P. 2252(D) OF DEFENDANT,
WILLIAM E. VARNER, AGAINST DEFENDANT, MARY D. DAVIDSON
30. Paragraphs 1 through 29 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part
hereof as if set forth in full.
31. Defendant, William E. Varner incorporates paragraphs 2 and 18 through 27 of
Plaintiff's Complaint for purposes of this Crossclaim Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d).
32. The acts described in Plaintiff's Complaint were not caused by any negligence
or breach of duty on the part of Defendant, William E. Varner, but were due solely to the
negligence of Defendant, Mary D. Davidson. It is averred that should any liability on the part
of Defendant, William E. Varner be found, which liability is specifically denied, said liability
came about as a result of the negligence of Defendant, Mary D. Davidson and Defendant,
Mary D. Davidson is alone liable to the Plaintiff, or is liable over to Defendant, William E.
Varner, or is jointly and severally liable to the Plaintiff, or is liable to Defendant, William E.
Varner on the grounds set forth above and as more specifically set forth in Plaintiff's
Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, William E. Varner avers that Defendant. Mary D.
Davidson is alone liable to the Plaintiff or is liable over to Defendant, William E. Varner, or is
jointly and severally liable to the Plaintiff or is liable over to Defendant, William E. Varner,
directly.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIA rES
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Attorney for Defendant, William E. Varner
Identification No. 39126
Date: December 4.2003
03HB-00155
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, WILLIAME. VARNER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
lase No.: 2003-3329
Timothy Stouffer,
vs.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Mary D. Davidson and Williarn E. Varner,
Defendants
VERIFICATION
I, William E. Varner, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter and Crossclaim Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant. William E. Varner.
to Plaintiff's Complaint which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true
and correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after
diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the
recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in this
document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by
continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that some of these allegations
may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are complete and I leave the
determination of these matters to my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
~4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, WILLIAME. VARNER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Timothy Stouffer,
ase No.: 2003-3329
Plaintiff
vs.
Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner,
Defendants
ERTIFICATE OF ERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant,
William E. Varner herein. and that he caused a true and correct copy of Answer with New
Matter and Crossclaim Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant. William E. Varner. to
Plaintiffs Complaint to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Gerard C. Kramer. Esquire
Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 03-3329
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WILLIAM E.
VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
DEFENDANT MARY D. DAVIDSON'S ANSWER
TO NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(dl
OF DEFENDANT WILLIAM E. VARNER
30. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates her Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's
Complaint as if set forth at length.
31. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates her answers to Paragraphs 2 and 18-27
of the Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth at length.
32. Denied. These allegations represent conclusions of law to which no response is
required. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant denies that she is either liable to the
Plaintiff or to Mr. Varner on any grounds.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Mary D. Davidson respectfully requests that the Crossclaim
Pursuant to PaRC.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Varner be dismissed without cost to her.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
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305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
DATE: I;fJ /03
269328-1
VERIFICATION
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, state that 1 am the attorney for the party filing the
foregoing document; that I make this Affidavit as an attorney because I have sufficient
knowledge or information and belief, based upon my investigation of the matters averred or
denied in the foregoing document; that time is of the essence in the filing of this document;
and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
THOMAS, THOMAS, & HAFER, LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
DATE: 1>/",/03
38603-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document on the following persons by placing a copy of the same in the United
States mail, first class mail, directed to their office addresses as follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
v.
NO. 03-3329
MARY D. DAVIDSON and
WILLIAM E. VARNER,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
THE DEFENDANT. WILLIAM E. VARNER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Timothy Stouffer, by and through his
attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. and responds as follows:
28. Paragraph 28 requires no response.
29. Paragraph 29 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. Although it is admitted that this accident is subject to the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests that this matter be dismissed and
judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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Gerard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiff
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I, Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire, verifY that I am attorney of record for the
Plaintiff. I verifY that the facts contained in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 84904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date: ) Z )/0 I ().3
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this IOt'--aay of )~U.~003, I, Gerard C. Kramer,
Esquire, hereby certify that I this day served the PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW
MATTER OF DEFENDANT WILLIAM E. VARNER by depositing the same in the
U.S. mail, first class mail, postage prepaid at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant Mary E. Davidson
Donald Dorer, Esquire
JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant William Varner
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
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209 State Street
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-3329
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
v.
CIVil ACTION - lAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WilLIAM E.
VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
DEFENDANT MARY D. DAVIDSON'S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Mary D. Davidson, by her attorneys, Thomas, Thomas &
Hafer, llP and moves to compel the deposition of Defendant William E. Varner, based upon the
following:
1. This is a civil action for personal injuries that arises from a two-vehicle accident that
occurred on August 9, 2002. The accident occurred when Mr: Varner attempted to make a left turn
onto Route 696 from a driveway.
2. The depositions of Mr. Stouffer and Ms. Davidson were completed on April 26,
2004. Mr: Varner's deposition was to take place the same day, but Varner was a no-show.
3. Over the past 12 months, both the undersigned and Plaintiff's counsel have
attempted to schedule Mr. Varner's deposition without success. Mr. Varner has intermittently been
in contact with his counsei, but the parties have been unsuccessful in actually getting Mr. Varner to
appear.
4. On March 15, 2005, the undersigned sent a Deposition Notice to counsel for Mr.
Varner seeking to have him appear on April 11, 2005. All counsel agreed to the date and Mr.
Varner's attorney represented that he would use his best efforts to get Mr. Varner to appear.
5. Mr. Varner did not appear as scheduled on April 11 , 2005, and an Order compelling
him to appear on a date certain is now requested.
6. All parties concur in this Motion, including Mr. Varner's counsel, and request that
the Court enter an Order requiring Mr. Varner to appear for oral deposition on a date certain.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Mary D. Davidson respectfully requests that an Order be
entered cornpelling Mr. Varner to appear for oral deposition on a date to be determined by counsel.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER. LLP
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
I.D.#72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
DATE: '1/It//DS
351971-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION on the following persons by placing a
copy of the same in the United States mail, first class mail, directed to their office addresses as
follows:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DATE:Lf!<f!O:5
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Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Identification Number: 72668
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
717/237-7132
Attorneys for Defendant Mary D. Davidson
TIMOTHY STOUFFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-3329
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY D. DAVIDSON and WILLIAM E.
VARNER,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of
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the uncontested Motion to Compel, it is hereby ORDERED that Mr. Varner shall appear for oral
deposition on a date certain to be determined by counsel.
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03HB-00155
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.c.
GERARD C. KRAMER, ESQUIRE
209 STATE STREET
HARRISBURG, P A 17101
TELEPHONE NO. (717) 232-6300
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Timothy Stouffer,
Case No.: 2003-3329
Plaintiff
vs.
Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled, discontinued and ended.
SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C.
Date: l"? - ). 'f- 0 )"
By: A (
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Plaintiff
Court J.D. '1-'+71 )-
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LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMPHILL,PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, WILLIAM E. VARNER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
lase No.: 2003-3329
Timothy Stouffer,
vs.
RY TRIAL DEMANDED
Mary D. Davidson and William E. Varner,
Defendants
ERTIFICATE OF ERVlCE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant,
William E. Varner herein. and that he caused a true and correct copy of Praecipe to Settle,
Discontinue and End to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.c.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
and
Dated: Julv 20. 2005
Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 NorthE nt et'l
Harrisburg, 7101
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D dR. Dorer, EsqUIre
Attorney for Defendant, William E. Varner
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