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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-05891r, L: 'N ?r ? r ti J rx,; Y117; r: ?. s ti }{Xi try , •., yfmy Y4 Y x RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OP CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the S Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, _ Plaintiffs :' n? C/C? a i NO: S CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA K. EAISER , Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED N O T I C E 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. r - /j Cumberland County eeus?s8 BQ( //??50C1G r 4A Carlisle, PA ?I y ? Av- (717) d `E`i 31 ?? RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. s IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the s Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, s Plaintiffs s NO: 9 V. s i CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAIBER s Defendant s JURY TRIAL DEMANDED C O M P L A I N T AND NOW COMES the Plaintiff, RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, deceased, by and through their attorneys, Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.C., and respectfully aver as follows: 1. David Lamont Bowman, deceased, was a seventeen- year old minor (DOB 12/28/80) who, in life, resided at 967 Trindle Road, 130, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Plaintiffs, Rita Byers Noll and Mark L. Bowman, are adult individuals who are the natural parents of David Lamont Bowman, deceased, and are the Administrators of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Letters of Administration having been granted by the Register of Wills of Cumberland County on May 17, 1999. 3. David Lamont Bowman is survived by the following: a. Rita Byers Noll, Mother; b. Mark L. Bowman, Father; C. Nicole R. Bowman, Sister; d. Glen E. Byers, Maternal Grandfather; e. Susan I. Byers, Maternal Grandmother; and f. Carlyn L. Jones, Paternal Grandmother. 4. Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, is an adult individual who resides at 1744 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. The events which give rise to the above-captioned action took place at approximately 6:50 p.m. on November 3, 1998 on Trindle Road (SR 641) in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, approximately one mile west of Mechanicsburg. This date, time, and location shall hereinafter be referred to as "the scene." 6. At the scene, David L. Bowman was operating his bicycle along the eastbound berm of Trindle Road, riding with traffic, heading toward Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 7. At the scene, David L Bowman attempted to cross Trindle Road, from south to north, to ride on the opposite berm against traffic. 8. At the scene, David L. Bowman's bicycle was struck in the rear by a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina van driven by Robert E. Beaver who resides at 750 Walton Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Mr. Beaver was also travelling eastbound toward Mechanicsburg. 9. As a result of the collision between the van and the bicycle, David L. Bowman was knocked from his bicycle and landed in the westbound lane of Trindle Road, near the center lane dividing lines between the westbound and eastbound lanes of travel. 2 10. After landing in the westbound lane of Trindle road, David L. Bowman sat up and asked, "What happened?" 11. At the scene, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, was operating her vehicle, a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker, on Trindle Road westbound, approaching David L. Bowman. 12. While he was still sitting in the westbound lane of Trindle Road, dazed, David L. Bowman was struck by and ran over by the 1990 Chrysler New Yorker (Pa. Registration Plate I BRM6102) being operated in the westbound lane of Trindle Road at the scene by Defendant, Pamela Zaiser. 13. As a result of being struck by and ran over by Pamela Miser's Chrysler New Yorker, David L. Bowman suffered severe injuries and, unfortunately, died as a result. 14. Pamela Zaiser's Chrysler New Yorker left no skid marks at the scene. 15. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that Pamela Zaiser took no evasive action to avoid striking David L. Bowman. 16. At all relevant times on November 3, 1998, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, had a duty not to injure David L. Bowman. 17. Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, breached her duty of care and caused severe injuries to David L. Bowman which injuries resulted in death. 3 18. At the scene, Defendant, Pamela Miser had time and opportunity to observe Robert Beaver strike David L. Bowman's bicycle. 19. At the scene, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser had time and opportunity to observe David L. Bowman land in the westbound lane of Trindle Road. 20. At the scene, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser had time and opportunity to observe David L. Bowman sitting in the westbound lane of Trindle Road as she approached him. 21. At the scene, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser had time and opportunity to take evasive action to avoid striking David L. Bowman with her Chrysler New Yorker. 22. Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, breached her duty of care to David L. Bowman and was negligent as follows: a. Defendant failed to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control under the circumstances; b. Defendant failed to apply her brakes in a reasonable time or in a reasonable manner to avoid striking David L. Bowman; C. Defendant failed to observe David L. Bowman on the roadway; d. Defendant failed to operate her vehicle at such a speed and in such a manner so as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance ahead; e. Defendant failed to keep a reasonable and proper lookout for persons or vehicles on the roadway; f. Defendant failed to take evasive action after she observed David L. Bowman on the roadway; g. Defendant failed to apply her brakes in a reasonable time or in a reasonable manner to avoid striking David L. Bowman after Defendant observed or should have observed David L. Bowman in the roadway; 4 h. Defendant operated her vehicle at such a speed and in such a manner so as to create a dangerous condition for others on the roadway, specifically, David L. Bowman; and i. Otherwise operating her vehicle in a careless and negligent manner and in a manner which violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code. 23. David L. Bowman was severely injured and killed as a direct and proximate result of the negligent acts and/or omissions of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser. COUNT I (WRONGFUL DEATH) Rita Byers Noll and Mark L Bowman Individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of David L Bowman s Pamela Zaiser 24. Paragraphs 1 - 23 are incorporated herein by reference. 25. Decedent, David L. Bowman is survived by the following individuals who are entitled to recover damages as a result of his wrongful death according to 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8301(b) : a. Rita Byers Noll, Mother; and b. Mark L. Bowman, Father. 26. Plaintiffs bring this action on behalf of the survivors of David L. Bowman in accordance with the Wrongful Death statute, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6301. 27. Plaintiffs claim damages of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, pursuant to the Wrongful Death statute for the loss of companionship, services, support, and contribution of David L. Bowman for the expected remainder of the life of David L. Bowman. 5 28. Plaintiffs claim damages of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, pursuant to the Wrongful Death statute for all other economic losses suffered by the Decedent's survivors, including lost wages, hospital expenses, nursing expenses, medical expenses, funeral expenses, estate administration expenses, and all other expenses reasonably related to or associated with the death of David L. Bowman. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Rita Byers Noll and Mark L. Bowman, demand judgment against Defendant, Pamela Miser, in an amount in excess of the amount required for compulsory arbitration together with interest, attorneys fees and costs. COUNT II (SURVIVAL ACTION) V. Pamela Zaiser 29. Paragraphs 1 - 28 are incorporated herein by reference. 30. Plaintiffs bring this action on behalf of the Estate of David L. Bowman in accordance with the Pennsylvania Survival statute, 42 Pa.C.S.A. $ 8302. 31. Plaintiffs claim damages of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, pursuant to the Survival statute for the loss of future earnings through the probable life expectancy of David L. Bowman, less the probable cost of maintenance of David L. Bowman. 6 32. Plaintiffs claim damages of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, for the psychic value of the life of David L. Bowman for the life expectancy of David L. Bowman and the value of the enjoyment of life of David L. Bowman whose life was cut short by the acts and/or omissions of Defendant. 33. Plaintiffs claim damages of Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, for the conscious pain and suffering of David L. Bowman which preceded his death. 34. Plaintiffs claim from Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, all other damages recoverable in Survival under the existing laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Rita Byers Noll and Mark L. Bowman, demand judgment against Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, in an amount in excess of the amount required for compulsory arbitration together with interest, attorneys fees and costs. RONC4L & KRAMER, P.C. Dated:e - Q4:9 I By: Toffd D Getgen ID# 80 19 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 7 VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL I, RITA BYERS NOLL, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Deceased, a Minor, 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 which 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 is 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Date: C 66 4i r o yO RITA B RS NOLL, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Deceased, a minor VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL I, MARK L. BOWMAN, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Deceased, a Minor, 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 which 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 is 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Date: a° 4."'jR MAR L. BOWM i, I -ally and as the Administrator of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Deceased, a minor N LL.l 4-1: W r•? v: Li I 4 !7 J n ? 00 C, SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 1999-05891 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND NOLL RITA BYERS ET AL VS. ZAISER PAMELA M KATHY CLARKE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT was served upon ZAISER PAMELA M the defendant, at 20:05 HOURS, on the 11th day of October 1999 at 1744 SOUTH YORK STREET MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, by handing to PAMELA ZAISER a true and attested copy of the COMPLAINT together with NOTICE and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: So anrag ,e? Docketing 18.00 2 Service 6.82 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 8.00 omas ine, eri $3?;SCHMIDT RONCA & KRAMER by y e zl J'f Sworn and subscribed to before me this .Z:2;4 day of ?Cr?... 19i?Cf A. D. ro on r Jefferson J.Shipman, Esquire I.D. N: 51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN S SHIPMAN, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Telephone: (717) 234-4161 Attorneys for Defendant RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BOWMAN, individually and as CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, NO 99-5891 CIVIL TERM Plaintiffs VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. 2EISER, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: PLEASE ENTER the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of the Defendant in the above-captioned matter. DATE: October 22, 1999 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & PMAN, P. C. 321 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant 31935.1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVIU I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 22, 1999: James R. Ronca, Esquire Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.C. 209 State Street Harrisburg, Pa 17101 KATZMANI6,OHIPMAN, P.C. I?. #: 51785 P 0. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant Y W CV 1 Q4% CJ J N r U;LU C-3 Ca- G U O (j RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs Vs. PAMELA M. ZAISER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO 99-5891 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION OF COUNSEL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the James R. Ronca, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, and Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, that subparagraphs h. and i, of Paragraph 22 only, are hereby striken and deleted from Plaintiffs' Complaint. & ARAMER, P.C. DATE: IOl 711? DATE: (O I js (q9 31946.1 By James R. a, Esquire 209 Sta treet Harr -P g, PA 17101 Attorn s for Plaintiffs ^ GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. 1 A. (07) 0 Je ef5on J. Shipman, Esquire 32 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant > C) > i C., Cl) lL C. Jefferson J. Shipman, Require Attorney I. D. No. 51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN i SHIPMAN, P.C. 320 Market street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Telephone: (717) 234-4161 Attorneys for Defendant RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO 99-5891 CIVIL TERM VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Plaintiffs and their Attorney, James R. Ronca, Esquire 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 YOU ARE HEREBY notified to plead to the within New Matter of Defendant, Pamela M. Zaiser, within twenty (20) days of service hereof. GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. e f*fson J. Shipmah, Esquire A orney I.D. 51785 0 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 p DATE: it Attorneys for Defendant ( ? k l Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire Attorney I. D. No. 51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN a SHIPMAN, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Telephone: (717) 234-4161 Attorneys for Defendant RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO 99-5891 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Pamela M. Zaiser, by and through her counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., and files the following Answer and New Matter: 1. Admitted. 2. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 2 relating to Letters of Administration and when same were granted by the Register of Wills of Cumberland County. The averments are, therefore, denied and strict proof demanded at the time of trial. 3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments Contained in Paragraph 3 relating to the individuals allegedly surviving the decedent. The averments are, therefore, specifically denied. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted only as to the date and location of the accident. Denied as to the time of day. 6. Denied. It is specifically denied that David L. Bowman was operating his bicycle along the eastbound berm of Trindle Road, riding with traffic, heading toward Mechanicsburg, Pennsyl- vania. To the contrary, it is believed that David L. Bowman must have operated his bicycle perpendicular to Trindle Road and directly into traffic traveling on Trindle Road at the scene. 7. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that David L. Bowman attempted to cross Trindle Road. After reasonable investigation the Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph 7 and the same are, therefore, denied. 2 8. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that David L. Bowman's bicycle was struck by a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina van driven by Robert E. Beaver who resides at 750 Walton Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. It is also admitted upon information and belief that Mr. Beaver was traveling eastbound towards Mechanicsburg. The remaining averments of Paragraph 8 are denied as stated, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that there was a collision between the Beaver van and the bicycle and David L. Bowman. The remaining averments contained in Paragraph 9 are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 10. Denied. It is specifically denied that after landing in the westbound lane of Trindle Road, David L. Bowman sat up and asked, "What happened?" 11. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that the answering Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, was operating a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker at the scene. The remaining averments of Paragraph 11 are denied as stated and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 3 12. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 12 are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded at time of trial. 13. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 13 are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. 14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 14 and the same are, therefore, denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 15. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 15 are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 16. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 16 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. 4 17. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 17 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. 18. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the scene, answering Defendant had time and opportunity to observe Robert Beaver strike David L. Bowman's bicycle. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 19. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the scene, answering Defendant had time and opportunity to observe David L. Bowman land in the westbound lane of Trindle Road. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 20. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the scene, answering Defendant had time and opportunity to observe David L. Bowman sitting in the westbound lane of Trindle Road as she approached him. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 21. Denied. It is specifically denied that at the scene, answering Defendant had time and opportunity to take evasive action to avoid striking David L. Bowman with her Chrysler New York. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 22. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 22, Subparagraphs (a)-(i), are conclusions of law to which no 5 response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. Defenant to (a) is specifically and the adequate control vehicle l under denied prper that have her under the circumstances; (b) It is specifically denied that the Defendant failed to apply her brakes in a reasonable time or in a reasonable manner to avoid striking David L. Bowman; (c) It is specifically denied that the Defendant negligently failed to observe David L. Bowman on the roadway; (d) It is specifically denied that the Defendant failed to operate her vehicle at such a speed and in such a manner as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance ahead; (e) It is specifically denied that the Defendant failed to keep a reasonable and proper lookout for persons or vehicles on the roadway; (f) It is specifically denied that the Defendant failed to take evasive action after she allegedly observed David L. Bowman on the roadway; (g) It is specifically denied that the Defendant failed to apply her brakes in a reasonable time or in a reasonable manner to avoid striking oDavid L. Bowman after Defendant allegedly observed observed David L. Bowman in the roadway; (h) Subparagraph (h) has been stricken and deleted from the Complaint by way of Stipulation of Counsel; and (i) Subparagraph (i) has been stricken and deleted from the Complaint by way of Stipulation of Counsel. 23. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 23 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. If a 6 response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. COUNT I (WRONGFUL DEATH) V. Pamela Zai er 29. Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, incorporates herein by reference her answers to Paragraphs 1 through 23 above as though fully set forth herein at length. 25. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 25 and the same are, therefore, denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial. 26. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 26 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 27. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 27 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 28. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 28 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Pamela M. Zaiser, respectfully requests that judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. 7 29. Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, incorporates herein by reference her answers to Paragraphs 1 through 28 above as though fully set forth herein at length. 30. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 30 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 31. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 31 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 32. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 32 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 33. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 33 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. 34. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 39 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Pamela M. Zaiser, respectfully that judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. NEW MATTER By way of additional answer and reply, Defendant, Pamela Zaiser, interposes the following New Matter defenses: 8 COUNT II (SURVIVAL ACTION) 35. That the Plaintiffs' claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 92 Pa. C.S.A. §7102, at sea., and by the doctrine of comparative negligence. 36. That the Plaintiffs' decedent, David L. Bowman, failed to exercise reasonable care for his own safety under the circumstances then and there existing. 37. That the Plaintiffs' decedent, David L. Bowman, was comparatively negligent and failed to exercise reasonable care for his own safety which included, without limitation, the following: (a) Operating his bicycle directly into the path of motor vehicles upon the roadway, including the Zaiser vehicle; (b) Failing to yield to motor vehicle traffic on the roadway, including the Zaiser vehicle; (c) Failing to stop his bicycle and watch for traffic before attempting to cross the roadway; (d) Failing to operate his bicycle upon the shoulder of the roadway; (e) Operating his bicycle at night and without the proper lamps and/or reflectors; (f) Operating his bicycle in reckless disregard for the presence of other traffic on the roadway; (g) Failing to keep a proper lookout for motor vehicles upon the roadway; and (h) Failing to wear reflective clothing while operating his bicycle at night. 9 38. David L. Bowman's failure to exercise reasonable care for his own safety was a substantial factor in the happening of the accident. 39. That the accident was not caused by any act, omission or breach of duty by answering Defendant, Pamela Zaiser. 40. That the Plaintiffs' decedent, David L. Bowman, knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk of his own injuries under the circumstances then and there existing. 41. That any damages which the Plaintiffs may be entitled to recover in this action are limited to those damages which are recoverable under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1701, 11 sea. 42. That the accident may have been caused in whole or in part by the negligence of third persons or parties not presently involved in this action. 43. That if it should be found that there was any negligence on the part of the answering Defendant, which is expressly denied, any such negligence was not a proximate cause of any damages to the Plaintiffs. 44. That the accident was caused by a sudden emergency. 45. That the accident was unavoidable. 10 46. That the Plaintiffs' damages, if any, may have been caused in whole or in part by an intervening, superceding cause. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Pamela M. Zaiser, respectfully requests that judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. ' fferson J. Ship n, Esquire torney I.D. 51785 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant 32953.1 11 Exhibit A RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO 99-5891 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION OF COUNSEL 0 r+ ai It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the James R. Ronca, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, and Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, that subparagraphs h. and i. of Paragraph 22 only, are hereby striken and deleted from /•11 Plaintiffs' Complaint. SCHMIDT RONCA )7 R, P. C. By DATE: col of vll DATE: O 2.51 c19 31996.1 James R 209 Sta ca, Esquire Street , PA 17101 for Plaintiffs GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. /I .. n . Je enon J. Shipman, Esquire 32 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant I, PAMELA M. ZAISER, have read the foregoing and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or information and belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904. DATE : ?? la, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1999: James R. Ronca, Esquire Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.C. 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. 1 Mrson J. Shipm4h, Esquire D. #: 51785 0. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1999: James R. Ronca, Esquire Schmidt, Ronca & Kramer, P.C. 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. fL6tson J. Shipm1n, Esquire #: 51785 P. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant ff '? 1-_' w? , ?': C,? i ?_ (ail ?_ ._., ?f '? ?. ? L. 1- -? .,? I ?-? RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT 35. Paragraph No. 35 is a conclusion of law which requires to answer. 36. Paragraph No. 36 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. If it is determined that paragraph No. 36 states facts, the same are denied, and Plaintiffs incorporate the averments of the Complaint as if fully set forth herein. 37. Paragraph No. 37 of. Defendant's New Matter is denied as stated. (a) Denied as stated. Plaintiffs aver that the decedent and decedent's bicycle were struck by a vehicle driven by Robert Beaver, resulting in decedent being located near the centerline of the roadway, with sufficient time for Defendant Zaiser to either avoid colliding with the decedent or with sufficient time for Defendant Zaiser to stop. (b) Denied as stated. Decedent was in no position to "yield" to the Zaiser vehicle as he had been involved in an 1 accident previous to that which placed him in a position of peril on the roadway with sufficient time for Defendant Zaiser to either avoid striking the decedent or to bring her vehicle to a stop. (c) Plaintiffs are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the averment of (c). (d) Denied as stated. The decedent was operating his bicycle upon the shoulder of the roadway when he attempted to cross and was struck by the vehicle driven by Beaver. (e) Denied as stated. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that the bicycle was equipped with reflectors. (f) Paragraph (f) is a conclusion of law in that it uses the words "reckless disregard," which are legal terms of art. Therefore, no response is required. If it is determined that paragraph (f) states averments of fact, they are denied to the extent that they use the words "reckless disregard." In response, Plaintiff incorporates the liability paragraphs of the Complaint as if fully set forth herein. (g) Paragraph (g) is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. With respect to Defendant Zaiser, Plaintiff was in no position due to the preceding accident 2 to maintain a lookout for motor vehicles travelling the same direction as Defendant Zaiser. (h) David Bowman's clothing was cut off and removed by emergency medical personnel and subsequently destroyed and not returned to Plaintiffs; therefore, Plaintiffs are without information sufficient to form a belief as to the averment of (h). 38. Paragraph No. 38 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 39. Paragraph No. 39 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 40. Paragraph No. 40 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 41. Paragraph No. 41 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 42. Paragraph No. 42 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 43. Paragraph No. 43 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 44. Paragraph No. 44 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 45. Paragraph No. 45 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. 3 46. Paragraph No. 46 is a conclusion of law which requires no answer. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request the Court to enter judgment as more specifically requested in their Complaint. Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA AND KRAMER, P.C. By T?5)%*,Fe,-/11-T J 1Z)2 James R. Ronca, Esq. I.D. No. 25631 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiff Dated: I I' z 9/17 4 VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY COUNSEL I, RITA BYERS NOLL, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and that the attached REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT is based upon the information which has been gathered by my counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the REPLY is that of counsel and is not mine. I have read the REPLY, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the REPLY are that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this Verification. I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §9904 relating to unsworn falsifications made to authorities. x4 ti? 'Rita Bye Noll, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of David Lamont Bowman, Deceased, A Minor Dated: [?? RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this a14 day of NOUN(," , 1999, I, Todd D. Getgen, Attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. e 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 SCHMIDT, RONCA AND KRAMER, P.C. By 0 James R. Ron a, Esq. I.D. No. 25631 Todd D. Getgen, Esq. I.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiffs ?r cv r?4 :T o RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,; Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this ? n QL`7 day of 1999, I, Todd D. Getgen, Attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS, ANSWER TO INTERROGATORIES OF DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 SCHMIDT, RONCA AND KRAMER, P.C. By James R. Ronctf, Esq. I.D. No. 25631 Todd D. Getgen, Esq. Z.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiffs ? ri u • -_ _ ,._. i `> .. .?` . i ? RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 02p ('h day of 1999, Totidd D. Getgen, Attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. By James R. Ron a-9, Esq. I.D. No. 25631 Todd D. Getgen, Esq. I.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiffs A I RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 19th day of June, 2000, I, Shawn T. Peterson, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS$ REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS ADDRESSED TO DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 SCHMIDT, RONCA AND KRAMER, P.C. By Shawn T. Peterson, Paralegal 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 ,? [i.??i .?, ? ?? i U , ::.> .: I. RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN,: Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 19th day of June, 2000, I, Shawn T. Peterson, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' INTERROGATORIES ADDRESSED TO DEFENDANT by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 SCHMIDT, RONCA AND KRAMER, P.C. By / Zk Shawn T. Peterson, Paralegal 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 -: r ?:? ,`; ?-:: - ,, ? ';? ?, ?. _ ! :J t:, ? J _ ; U RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, Individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN, Deceased,a Minor, Plaintiffs : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant : JURY TRIAL. DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 30th day of August, 2000, I, Todd D. Getgen, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER P.C. By:- 2?j James R. Ronca, P§quire Supreme Ct. I.D. #25631\ Todd D. Getgen, Esquire Supreme Ct. I.D. #80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiff Y G7 ?'i ? - .. -i, J ?. ;J ' vi _ C') Ii . ?? _ rl{J y .G .. `, RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BOWMAN, Individually and as : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA the Administrators of the Estate : of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN, Deceased, a Minor, Plaintiffs : NO: 99-5891 Civil V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 26TH day of September, 2000, I, Todd D. Getgen, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of PLAINTIFFS, CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER P.C. By: James R. RoncaAsquire Supreme Ct. I.D. #25631 Todd D. Getgen, Esquire Supreme Ct. I.D. #80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiff r co cn N '] o U IN THE MATTER OF: CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 .COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RITA BYERS NOLL. ET AL -VS- PAMELA M. ZAISER TERM, CASE NO: 99-5891-CIVIL As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 MCS on behalf of JEFFREY SHIPMAN, 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 data 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: 04/03/2001 S on beh f,of i E FREE E SHIP ESQUIRE Attorney for DEFENDANT DEII-244301 5 4 9 1 5- 1-0 1 W COMDQONWEAL TH O V PENN S YLVAN 2A COUNTY O V CUMBERLAND IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RITA BYERS NOLL, ET AL -VS- PAMELA M. ZAISER CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL DIST. SCHOLASTIC TO: JAMES R. RONCA. ESQUIRE TERM. CASE NO: 99-5891-CIVIL MCS on behalf of JEFFREY SHIPMAN, 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'ezpense by completing the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local MCS office. DATE: 03/14/2001 CC: JEFFREY SHIPMAN. ESQUIRE - Any questions regarding this matter, contact MCS on behalf of JEFFREY SHIPMAN, ESQUIRZ Attorney for DEFENDANT THE MCS GROUP INC. 1601 MARKET STREET /800 PHILADELPHIA. PA 19103 (215) 246-0900 DE02-147431 5 4 9 1 5- C O I COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA , . COUNTY OF CUMBERL.AVD RITA BYERS NOLL, ET AL VS File No. 99-5891-CIVIL PAMELA M. ZAISER SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMLNTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 400923 TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CUMBERLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL ('13,11.0, Penon or entire) Within rwer. • (2o) davs after service of this subnoena, you are ordered things: ----ZEE-A=AC the court to produce the following documents or t at MCS GROUP INC., 1601 MARKET ST., #800, PHILA.,PA 19103 (Addms) 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 tisted above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the -easonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought. 11 you fail to roduce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) davs after its service, the party serving Ns subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with r_ THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAME: JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN, ESQUIRE ADDRESS: PO BX 1268 HARRTCRinta. PA 17108 TELEPHON_ 215-246-0900 SUPREME COURT ID #: ATTORNEYFOR „r EE nAMm DATE _1'/.t?nc4 12 Seal of the Court (Eff. 7/977) t EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL DIST. 6746 CARLISLE PIKE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 RE: 54915 DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN (DECD) Any and all scholastic records, files and memorandums, attendance records, evaluations, test and report cards, and health records as a student. Dates Requested: up to and Including the present. Subject : DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN (DECD) 967 TRINDLE ROAD, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Date of Birth: 12-28-1980 SU10-295054 5493-5-1-03. RITA BYERS NOLL and MARK L. BOWMAN, Individually and as the Administrators of the Estate of DAVID LAMONT BOWMAN, Deceased, a Minor Plaintiffs V. PAMELA M. ZAISER Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA File No. 99-5891 Civil PRAECIPE TO SETTLE DISCONTINUE AND END PLEASE mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended, with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA, & KRAMER, P.C. ?V By: Scott B. Cooper I.D. #70242 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiffs CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE -a, AND NOW, this /j day of November, 2002, I, Scott B. Cooper, Esquire, counsel for the Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have, this day, served a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue and End by serving a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Ms. Rita Noll Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq. 967 West Trindle Road, Lot 30 Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Mark Bowman Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 414 Spring Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. By: zz/ 'Scott A Cooper I.D.# 70242 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiffs :•, __ ?:: -.r ..; -. ',? ? -,; - ,?? ?; , ?" ? J