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RICHARD F. MAFFETT, JR.. ESQUIRE
ID #35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg. PA 17110
717-233-4160
Attorney for Plaintiff
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, Defendant
8 pine Ridge Circle
Enola, PA. 17025
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RANDY H. DEWEY, Defendant
300 Hankey Fa~s Drive
Oakdale, PA 15071
AND
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendant
91 Spring Run Road Ext., Building 6
Coraopolis, PA 15108
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PRO'l'HONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action
against all Defendants.
Writ of Summons for each Defendant shall be issued and
forwarded to the Cumberland County Sheriff.
Date: 07/16/03
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-03405 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CLEMONS SHERMAN DEWAYNE
VS
STONEBRAKER TARA KAY ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
DEWEY RANDY H
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ALLEGHENY
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On August
19th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ALLEGHENY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Allegheny County 50.00
Notary 3.00
90.00
08/19/2003
RICHARD MAFFETT JR
So
. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2003-03405 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CLEMONS SHERMAN DEWAYNE
VS
STONEBRAKER TARA KAY ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION
but was unable to locate Them
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ALLEGHENY
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On August
19th , 2003 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ALLEGHENY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Allegheny County
Notary
6.00
.00
10.00
50.00
3.00
69.00
08/19/2003
RICHARD MAFFETT
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R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2003-03405 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CLEMONS SHERMAN DEWAYNE
VS
STONEBRAKER TARA KAY ET AL
DAVID MCKINNEY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
STONEBRAKER TARA KAY
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1839:00 HOURS, on the 25th day of July
, 2003
at 8 PINE RIDGE CIRCLE
ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to
HAROLD STONEBRAKER, FATHER OF DEFENDANT
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
6.00
10.35
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10.00
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26.35
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R. Thomas Kline
08/19/2003
RICHARD MAFFETT JR
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hereby deputize the Sheriff of
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deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Shennan Dewayne Clemons
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OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL, LLP
BY: Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire/Attorney ID # 77833
Mark E. Clouser, Esquire
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-3056 Fax: (215) 665-3165
Our File No. 66249-059
Attorne s for Defendants Rand H. Dewe and Total Trans ortation Cor .
SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiffs,
NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
vs.
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER;
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
De endants,
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of Defendants, R,mdy H. Dewey and Total
Transportation Corporation, in the above-referenced matter.
DATED: September 17, 2003
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire, attorney for Defend,mts, Randy H. Dewey and Total
Transportation Corporation, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance was
served on the following counsel of record by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
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DATED: September 17, 2003
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BY: Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire/Attorney ID # 77833
Mark E. Clouser, Esquire
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-3056 Fax: (215) 665-3165
Our File No. 66249-059
Attorne s for Defendants Rand H. Dewe and Total Trans ortation Cor .
SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS
Plaintiffs,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER;
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
De endants,
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter a Rule upon the Plaintiffto file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof
or suffer the Entry of Judgment of Non Pros.
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MARK E. CLOUSER, ESQ.
DATED: September 17, 2003
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SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS
Plaintiffs,
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER;
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Defendants,
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this
/~ day of Sbp:.t-
_, 2003, a Rule is hereby granted
upon plaintiff to file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days of service ofthis Rule, or suffer
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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RICHARD F. MAFFETT, JR., ESQUIRE
ID #35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-233-4160
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY H. I. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEWEY, and TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
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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(s). You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAD THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DON'T 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes,
usted tiene veinte (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,
la corte tomaro 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 do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0
sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGAGO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION
SE ENCUEN'l'RA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
RICHARD F. MAFFETT. JR" ESQUIRE
ID #35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-233-4160
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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SHERMAN DEWAYNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
v i NO. 03-3405 Civil Term
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COMPLA:INT
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AND NOW, this~ day ofN()v
, 2003, comes the
Plaintiff. SHERMAN DEWAYNE CLEMONS, by his attorney, Richard F.
Maffett, Jr., Esquire, and respectfully represents the following:
1. Plaintiff, Sherman Dewayne Clemons, is an adult
individual who currently resides at 206 Drew Court, Kings
Mountain, North Carolina, 28086.
2. Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, is an adult individual
who currently resides at 8 pine Ridge Circle, Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
3. Defendant, Randy H. Dewey, is an adult individual who
currently resides at 300 Hankey Farms Drive, Oakdale,
Pennsylvania, 15071.
4. Defendant, Total Transportation Corporation, is a
Pennsylvania corporation with a registered office at 91 Spring
Run Road Ext., Building 6, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, 15108, and
which regularly conducts business in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. On July 26, 2001, at about 8:29 p.m., Plaintiff was
driving his tractor trailer headed North in the right hand slow
lane of Interstate Route 81, about 500 feet from Mile Marker
60.3, in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, PA.
6. At the same time, Defendant Randy Dewey, while working
for Defendant Total Transportation Corporation, was driving a
tractor trailer owned by Defendant Total Transportation
Corporation, also on Interstate Route 81 North, in the left-hand
passing lane.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Tara
Stonebraker was also operating her vehicle in the right-hand,
slow lane of Interstate Route 81 North, to the rear of
Plaintiff's tractor trailer.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Stonebraker
moved her car into the center lane of Interstate Route 81 North
and began to pass the tractor trailers of Plaintiff and Defendant
Dewey, at which time Defendant Dewey also drove his tractor
trailer into the center lane, where the right rear of Defendant
Dewey's trailer struck the left rear of Defendant Stonebraker's
car, at which time Defendant Stonebraker's auto traveled into the
right lane, where it collided with the undercarriage of
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agent of Defendant Total Transportation Corporation, and was
engaged in said Defendant's business and was within the scope of
his employment with said Defendant.
23. Defendant Total Transportation Company, as the employer
of Defendant Dewey, is liable to Plaintiff under the theory of
respondeat superior for Defendant Dewey's negligence, as set
forth herein above.
24. Defendant Total Transportation Company, as the employer
of Defendant Dewey, was negligent and reckless by knowingly and
intentionally failing to properly select, train, and supervise
their driver, Defendant Dewey, thereby causing Plaintiff's
injuries and damages as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff SHERMAN DEWAYNE CLEMONS demands
judgment against Defendant TOTAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, in an
amount in excess of Thirty-Five Thousand ($35,000.00), exclusive
of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
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VERU'XCATXON
I, SHERMAN DEWAYNE. CLEMONS, have read the foregoing
Complaint and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, or information and belief. This
verification and statement is made subject; to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. \14904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities; I verify that all statements made in the foregoing
are true and correct and that false statements may subject me to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. \14904.
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plaintiff
RECEIVED NOV 19 2003
CERTXFXCATE OF SERVXCE
The undersigned hereby certifies that he served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Complaint upon the parties by
depositing same in the united States Mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
Tara Kay Stonebraker
8 pine Ridge Circle
Enola, PA 17025
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SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
vs.
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance ofthe undersigned on behalf of Tara K. Stonebraker only,
with respect to the above-referenced matter.
Dated:
I! J () I D<-{
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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t e .D. No. 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~dayof
, 2004, I hereby certify that I have
served a copy ofthe within document on the following y depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Sherman Dewayne Clemons and his attorney,
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
and
Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation Corporation and their attorney,
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a written response to the enclosed Answer with
New Matter and Crossclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be
entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
KEARNS
Dated:
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orne LD. No. 73617
631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
SHERMAN DEW AYNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT TARA KAY STONEBRAKER'S
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND CROSSCLAIM
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, by and through her attorneys,
Caldwell & Kearns, to Answer Plaintiffs Complaint and aver New Matter and Crossc1aim as
follows.
1. - 7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the accident occurred as
stated; however, after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without sufficient
information to determine the truth or accuracy ofthe remaining averments ofthis paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proofthereof demanded at time oftrial.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy ofthe averments ofthis paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proof thereof demanded at time of trial.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy of the averments ofthis paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proof thereof demanded at time of trial.
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II. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy of the averments of this paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proof thereof demanded at time of trial.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy of the averments of this paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proof thereof demanded at time of trial.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy ofthe averments of this paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proofthereof demanded at time oftrial.
14_ Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
sufficient information to determine the truth or accuracy of the averments of this paragraph, and
the same are hereby denied with strict proof thereof demanded at time of trial.
COUNT ONE:
SHERMAN DEW AYE CLEMONS v. TARA KAY STONEBRAKER
15. The answers to paragraphs I through 14 are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth.
16. Denied. The averments in this paragraph are conclusions oflaw to which no
response is deemed necessary.
17. Denied. The averments in this paragraph are conclusions oflaw to which no
response is deemed necessary.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully requests that
this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and enter judgment in her favor and against
the Plaintiff without cost to her but together with such costs, expenses and attorneys' fees as
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authorized by law and that this Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the
circumstances.
COUNT TWO:
SHERMAN DEW AYNE CLEMONS v. RANDY H. DEWEY
18. The answers in paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth.
19. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
20. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully requests that
this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and enter judgment in her favor and against
the Plaintiff without cost to her but together with such costs, expenses and attorneys' fees as
authorized by law and that this Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the
circumstances.
COUNT THREE:
SHERMAN DEWAYNE CLEMONS v. TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
21. The answers in paragraphs 1 through 20 are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth.
22. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
23. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
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24. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully requests that
this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and enter judgment in her favor and against
the Plaintiff without cost to her but together with such costs, expenses and attorneys' fees as
authorized by law and that this Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the
circumstances.
NEW MATTER
25. The answers to paragraphs I through 24 are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth.
26. Plaintiff s claim is barred in whole or in part by provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
27. Plaintiffs injuries pre-existed the motor vehicle accident which is the subject of
Plaintiffs Complaint.
28. In accordance with 91722 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility law, Plaintiff is not entitled to recover any sums paid or payable from any group
plan or other arrangement from the Answering Defendant.
29. Plaintiff fails to plead whether he was bound by the limited tort or full tort option
on the date ofthe accident, and iflimited tort applies, Plaintiff failed to plead an exception to the
rule prohibiting recovery of non-economic damages in accordance with 75 Pa. C.S.A. 91705.
30. The Answering Defendant specifically preserves those defenses of
contributory/comparative negligence and assumption of risk under Pa. R.C.P. 1030.
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WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully requests that
this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiffs Complaint and enter judgment in her favor and against
the Plaintiff without cost to her but together with such costs, expenses and attorneys' fees as
authorized by law and that this Court deems necessary, just and appropriate under the
circumstances.
CROSS CLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 225Ud)
RANDY H. DEWEY
31. The answers and averments in paragraphs I through 30 are incorporated herein as
if fully set forth.
32. The injuries and damages, if any, suffered by Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne
Clemons were caused in whole or in part by the negligence of Defendant Randy H. Dewey, as
set forth in Count Two of Plaintiff s Complaint, which is incorporated herein by reference.
33. If it is determined that Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne Clemons is entitled to recover
from the Answering Defendant, then Answering Defendant is entitled to contribution and/or
indemnification from Defendant Randy H. Dewey.
34. This New Matter pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d) is filed to protect the rights of
contribution and/or indemnity of Answering Defendant in the event that it is determined that
Answering Defendant is jointly and/or severally liable to Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne Clemons,
which liability on the part ofthe Answering Defendant is hereby denied.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully submits that
Defendant Randy H. Dewey is solely liable to Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne Clemons, liable over
to Answering Defendant Stonebraker or jointly and severally liable with Answering Defendant
Stonebraker.
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CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d)
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
35. The answers and averments in paragraphs I through 34 are incorporated herein as
if fully set forth.
36. The injuries and damages, if any, suffered by Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne
Clemons were caused in whole or in part by the negligence of Defendant Total Transportation
Corporation, as set forth in Count Three of Plaintiffs Complaint, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
37. If it is determined that Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne Clemons is entitled to recover
from the Answering Defendant, then Answering Defendant is entitled to contribution and/or
indemnification from Defendant Total Transportation Corporation.
38. This New Matter pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d) is filed to protect the rights of
contribution and/or indemnity of Answering Defendant in the event that it is determined that
Answering Defendant is jointly and/or severally liable to Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne Clemons,
which liability on the part of the Answering Defendant is hereby denied.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker respectfully submits that
Defendant Total Transportation Corporation is solely liable to Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne
Clemons, liable over to Answering Defendant Stonebraker or jointly and severally liable with
Answering Defendant Stonebraker.
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Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned, TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, hereby verifies that the facts set
forth in the Answer with New Matter and Crossclaim are true and correct to the best of
her knowledge, information and belief and further states that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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TARA KAY STO BRAKER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ day of
, 2004, I hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the within document on the following by epositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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to plead to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service thereof or
default judgment may be entered a ainst ou.
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To the herein co-defendant, you are hereby notified
to plead to the enclosed New Matter Crossclaim
within twenty (20) days from service thereof or
default judgment ma be ente~ed against ou.
OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & RIPPEL, LLP
BY: Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire/Attorney ID # 77833
Mark E. Clouser, Esquire
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-3056 Fax: (215) 665-3165
Our File No. 66249-059
Attorne s for Defendants Rand H. Dewe and Total Trans ortation Cor .
SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
vs.
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER;
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
De endants,
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS RANDY H. DEWEY AND
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION WITH
NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSLCLAIM
PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d)
Defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation Corporation, by way of Answer
to the plaintiffs Complaint, state as follows:
I. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied.
2. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied.
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3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part; denied in part. Defendant, Total Transportation Corporation,
admits that it is a Pennsylvania Corporation. Except as expressly admitted, the remaining
allegations in this paragraph are denied. .
5. Admitted in part; denied in part. Answering defendants admit only that plaintiff
was driving a tractor trailer headed north on 1-81 on July 26,2001. Except as expressly
admitted, the remaining allegations in this paragraph are denied.
6. Admitted.
7. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied.
8. Denied as stated.
9. (a) - (d) Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge
to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are
denied. By way of further answer, the allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions oflaw
to which no responses are required.
10. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied. By
way offurther answer, the allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions oflaw to which no
responses are required.
II. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied. By
way of further answer, the allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responses are required.
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12. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied. By
way of further answer, the allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions oflaw to which no
responses are required.
13. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied. By
way of further answer, the allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions oflaw to which no
responses are required.
14. Answering defendants are without sufficient information or knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in this paragraph; therefore same are denied. By
way of further answer, the allegations ofthis paragraph constitute conclusions oflaw to which no
responses are required.
Count One
Sherman Dewayne Clemons y. Tara Kay Stonebraker
15. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their answers to paragraphs one
through fourteen of the plaintiffs Complaint as if same were set forth more fully herein.
16. The allegations of this paragraph are not directed to answering defendants;
however to the extent same are directed to answering defendants, the same are denied.
17. (a) - (f) The allegations ofthis paragraph are not directed to answering
defendants; however to the extent same are directed to answering defendants, the same are
denied.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation
Corporation, demand judgment in their favor together with interest, attorneys fees and costs.
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Count Two
Sherman Dewavne Clemons v. Randv H. Dewev
18. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their answers to paragraphs one
through eighteen of plaintiff s Complaint as if the same were set forth more fully herein.
19. Denied as stated.
20. (a) - (f) Denied.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation
Corporation, demand judgment in their favor together with interest, attorney's fees and costs.
Count Three
Sherman Dewavne Clemons v. Total Transportation Corp.
21. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their answers to paragraphs one
through twenty of the plaintiff s Complaint as if the same were set forth more fully herein.
22. Admitted.
23. Denied.
24. Denied.
WHEREFORE, answering defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation
Corporation, demand judgment in their favor together with interest, attorney's fees and costs.
New Matter
25. Answering defendants incorporates by reference their answers to paragraphs one
through twenty-four of plaintiff s Complaint as if same were set forth more fully herein.
26. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief may be
granted.
27.
Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable statute oflimitations.
28.
Plaintiff s claims are barred by the doctrine of assumption of risk.
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29. The injuries complained of by plaintiffs are due solely to negligence, carelessness
or recklessness of the plaintiff himself, and were in no way caused by answering defendants.
30. Plaintiff failed to mitigate his damages, if any.
31. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, 75 Pa. C.S.A. S 1701 et seq.
32. Plaintiffs damages, if any, were caused solely by the negligence, recklessness or
carelessness of third parties over whom answering defendants had no control.
33. Answering defendants were confronted with a sudden and unavoidable
emergency.
New Matter Crossclaim Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d)
Randv H. Dewev and Total Transportation Corporation
vs. Tara Kav Stonebraker
34. Answering defendants incorporate by reference their answers to paragraphs one
through twenty-four of plaintiff s Complaint and their New Matter set forth in this Answer as if
same were set forth more fully herein.
38. In the event that it is determined that plaintiff sustained any losses and/or
damages as alleged in the Complaint, which is respectfully denied, then defendant, Tara Kay
Stonebraker is solely, severally, and/or jointly liable to plaintiff.
39. Alternatively, in the event that plaintiff sustained any losses and/or damages as
alleged in his Complaint, which is respectfully denied, answering defendants seek
indemnification and/or contribution against co-defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker on the basis of
plaintiffs allegations as set forth in the Complaint, which allegations are incorporated herein by
reference for the purpose of this New Matter Crossclaim and without in any way admitting
liability on behalf of answering defendants.
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WHEREFORE, answering defendants Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation
Corporation, demand judgment in their favor together with interest, attorney's fees and costs.
OBERMA YER REBMANN MAXWELL & RIPPEL LLP
DATED: January 28,2004
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VERIFICATION
I, Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire, hereby state that I am an attorney for defendants,
Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation Corp., and am authorized to make this verification on
its behalf, and that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with New Matter and New
Matter Crossclaim are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
These statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DATED: January 28,2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire, attorney for Defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total
Transportation Corporation, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance was
served on the following counsel of record by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
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NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER,
RANDY H. DEWEY and TOTAL
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
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Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT STONEBRAKER'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
OF DEFENDANTS RANDY H. DEWEY AND TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
AND NOW, COMES the Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, by and through her
attorneys, Caldwell and Kearns, to answer Defendants, Randy H. Dewey's and Total
Transportation Corporation's New Matter, as follows:
25. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
26. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
27. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
28. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
29. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
30. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
31. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
32. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
33. The averments in this paragraph are directed to a party other than the Answering
Defendant, so no response is necessary.
34. Answering Defendant incorporates by reference her answer with New Matter and
Crossclaim as if fully set forth.
38.[ sic] Denied. The averments in this paragraph are conclusions of law to which no
response is deemed necessary.
39. Denied. The averments in this paragraph are conclusions oflaw to which no
response is deemed necessary.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, respectfully submits that
Defendant, Randy H. Dewey, is solely liable to Plaintiff, Sherman Dewayne Clemons, liable
over to Answering Defendant Stonebraker, or jointly and severally liable with Answering
Defendant Stonebraker.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: f-ebvuo vJ y, LiD\) 'I
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this c.; 'day of
, 2004, I hereby certify that
lowing by depositing a true and
I have served a copy of the within document on the
correct copy of the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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BY: Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire/Attorney ID # 77833
Mark E. Clouser, Esquire
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-3056 Fax: (215) 665-3165
Our File No. 66249-059
Attorneys for Defendants Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation Corp.
SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
vs.
NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER;
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Defendants,
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS RANDY H. DEWEY AND TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION TO NEW MATTER CROSSLCLAlM
OF DEFENDANT TARA KAY STONEBRAKER
Defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total Transportation Corporation, by way of Answer
to the New Matter Crossclaim of Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker, state as follows:
AS TO DEF. RANDY H. DEWEY
31. Denied.
32. Denied.
33. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that should it be determined that
Plaintiff sustained any losses and/or damages as alleged in the Complaint, which is denied,
Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker is liable to the Plaintiff. It is denied that Defendant, Randy H.
Dewey had any liability whether sole, several or joint to Plaintiff It is additionally averred that
Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, is solely, severally and/or jointly liable to the Plaintiff.
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34. Denied. In the event that any losses by Plaintiff are sustained in the form of
damages as alleged in the Complaint, which is respectfully denied, Defendant Tara Kay
Stonebraker is not entitled to any indemnification or contribution against Defendant Randy H.
Dewey.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Total Transportation Corp. and Randy H. Dewey respectfully
request this Honorable Court to dismiss Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker's New Matter
Crossclaim with prejudice.
AS TO DEF. TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
35. Denied.
36. Denied.
37. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that should it be determined that
Plaintiff sustained any losses and/or damages as alleged in the Complaint, which is denied,
Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker is liable to the Plaintiff. It is denied that Defendant, Total
Transportation Corp. had any liability whether sole, several or joint to Plaintiff. It is additionally
averred that Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, is solely, severally and/or jointly liable to the
Plaintiff.
38. Denied. In the event that any losses by Plaintiff are sustained in the form of
damages as alleged in the Complaint, which is respectfully denied, Defendant Tara Kay
Stonebraker is not entitled to any indemnification or contribution against Defendant Total
Transportation Corp.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Total Transportation Corp. and Randy H. Dewey respectfully
request this Honorable Court to dismiss Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker's New Matter
CrosscIaim with prejudice.
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DATED: February 5, 2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire, attorney for Defendants, Randy H. Dewey and Total
Transportation Corporation, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance was
served on the following counsel of record by first class mail, postage pre-paid:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
JeffreyT. McGuire, Esquire
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
: NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S ANSWERS TO
DEFENDANT STONEBRAKER'S DISCOVERY REOUESTS
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, by and through her attorneys,
CALDWELL & KEARNS, and files the within Motion to Compel Plaintiff to answer, in full,
Defendant Stonebraker's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents which were
served upon the Plaintiff on or about February 19, 2004, and in support thereof avers the
following:
L On or about July 16, 2003, Plaintiff filed a Writ of Summons against Defendants
Tara Kay Stonebraker, Randy H. Dewey, and Total Transportation Corporation.
2. On or about November 21,2003, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against said
Defendants.
3. On or about January 22,2004, Defendant Stonebraker filed an Answer and New
Matter to the Complaint
4. On February 19, 2004, Defendant Stonebraker served Plaintiff with
Interrogatories and a Request for Production of Documents. (See Exhibit "A", copy of
Interrogatories, and Exhibit "B", copy of Request for Production of Documents)
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5. On or about August 12,2004, Defendant Stonebraker's counsel advised Plaintiff's
counsel that his discovery requests had not yet been received. (See Exhibit "C", copy of
correspondence dated August 12,2004)
6. On or about September 8, 2004, counsel for Defi:ndant Stonebraker again
reminded counsel for the Plaintiff that Plaintiff's responses to discovery were still outstanding.
(See Exhibit "D", copy of correspondence dated September 8,2004)
7. To date, Plaintiff's counsel has failed to produce documents or written responses
to Defendant Stonebraker's discovery requests.
8. Pa. RC.P. 4005 authorizes any party in an action to serve written Interrogatories
upon an adverse party. Pa. RC.P. 4006 requires that an answer, and, if necessary, objections be
served upon the requesting party within thirty (30) days of the answering party's receipt of the
Interrogatories.
9. Pa. RC.p. No. 4009.11 authorizes a party to serve a Request for Production of
Documents, without leave of court, upon a party to the action, and Pa. RC.p. 4009.12 provides
that the party upon which such requests are served must provide its answer and, if necessary, any
objections, within thirty (30) days ofreceipt.
10. Almost eight months have passed since the discovery requests were served and, to
date, the Plaintiff has failed to respond or file objections.
II. Accordingly, Defendant Stonebraker is entitled to have her Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents answered, in full, and the Plaintiff has failed to file timely
obj ections or responses to the same.
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12. Counsel for Plaintiff, Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire, does not concur with the
filing of this Motion. Counsel for co-Defendants Dewey and Total Transportation Corporation,
Barbara S. Kueny, Esquire, has indicated her concurrence.
WHEREFORE, for all the foregoing reasons, the Defendant respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court grant the within Motion and compel Plaintiff to answer her discovery requests
within ten (10) days of this Honorable Court's Order or suffer llhe appropriate sanctions.
Respectfully submitted,
Jef y McGuire, Esquire
orney .D. No. 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAN]) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 03-3405 CrVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
CNIL ACTION- LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT STONEBRAKER'S INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
TO: Sherman DeWayne Clemons and his attorney,
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are hereby required, pursuanl to Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure No. 4001, et seq., to serve upon the undersigm:d, within thirty (30) days after
service of this Notice, your Answers in writing under oath to the following Interrogatories.
Respectfully submitted,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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torney J.D. No. 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
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DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
I. Whenever the term "document" is used herein, it includes (whether or not
specifically called for) all printed, typewritten, handwritten, graphic or recorded matter, however
produced or reproduced and however formal or informal.
2. Whenever you are asked to "identify" a document, the following information
should be given as to each document of which you are aware, whether or not you have
possession, custody or control thereof:
(a) The nature of the document (e.g., letter, memorandum, computer print-out,
minutes, resolution, tape recording, etc.);
(b) Its date (or if it bears no date, the date when it was prepared);
(c) The name, address, employer and position of the signer or signers (or if
there is no signer, of the person who prepared it);
(d) The name, address, employer and position of the person, ifany, to whom
the document was sent;
(e) If you have any possession, custody or conilrol of the document, the
location and designation of the place or file in which it is contained, and
the name, address and position of the person having custody of the
document;
(I) If you do not have possession, custody or control of the document, the
present location thereof and the name and address of the organization
having possession, custody or control thereof; and
(g) A brief statement of the subject matter of such document.
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3. Whenever you are asked to "identify" an oral communication, the following
information should be given as to each oral communication of which you are aware, whether or
not you or others were present or participated therein:
(a) The means ofcornrnunication (e.g., telephone, personal conversation,
etc.);
(b) Where it took place;
(c) Its date;
(d) The names, addresses, employers and positions (a) of all persons who
participated in the communication; and (b) of all other persons who were
present during or who overheard that communication;
(e) The substance of who said what to whom and the order in which it was
said; and
(f) Whether that communication or any part thereof is recorded, described or
referred to in any document (however informal) and, if so, an
identification of such document in the marmer indicated above.
4. If you claim that the subject matter of a document or oral communication is
privileged, you need not set forth the brief statement ofthe subject matter of the document, or the
substance of the oral communication called for above. You shall., however, otherwise "identify"
such document or oral communication and shall state each ground on which you claim that such
document or oral communication is privileged.
5. Whenever you are asked to "idenlify" a person, the following information should
be given:
(a) The name, present address and present employer and position of the
person; and
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(b) Whether the person has given testimony by way of deposition or otherwise
in any proceeding related to the present proceeding and/or whether that
person has given a statement whether oral, written or otherwise, and if so,
the title and nature of any such proceeding, the date of the testimony,
whether you have a copy of the transcript thereof, the name of the person
to whom the statement was given, where the statement is presently located
if written or otherwise transcribed, and the present location of such
transcript or statement if not in your possllssion.
6. The term "you" shall be deemed to mean and refe:r to the party to whom these
Interrogatories have been propounded for answer and shall also be deemed to refer 10, but shall
not be limited to, your attorneys, consultants, sureties, indemnitors, insurers, investigators, and
any other agents insofar as the material requesled herein is not Plivileged.
7. The word "incident" shall be deemed to mean and refer to the incident as alleged
to have occurred and as set forth in your Complaint.
8. Each Interrogatory shall be answered separately and fully unless objected to, in
which event the reasons for objection shall be stated in lieu of an answer. When, after a
reasonable and thorough investigation using due diligence you ar<e unable to answer any
Interrogatory, or any part Ihereof, on the ground of lack of information available to you, specify
in full and complete detail why the information is not available to you and what has been done to
locate the information.
9. Where your answer to one Interrogatory would be identical to your answer to a
preceding Interrogatory, rather than repeat the answer in full, you may simply incorporate your
preceding answer by reference.
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10. These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing Interrogatories, Between
the time of your answers to said Interrogatories and the time oftrial, if you or anyone acting in
your behalf learns the identify or whereabouts of other witnesses not disclosed in your answers,
or if you obtain or learn of additional information requested her,ein, but not supplied in your
answers, then you shall promptly furnish a supplemental answer under oath containing the same,
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I. Please set forth your full legal name.
ANSWER:
2. Please set forth any other names which you have used, the inclusive dates during
which each such name was used and the reason for such usage.
ANSWER:
3. Please set forth your present address, any address used by you during the last ten
(10) years and the dates on which you utilized each such address.
ANSWER:
4.
ANSWER:
Please set forth your date of birth and the state, county and city of your birth.
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5. Please set forth your social security number.
ANSWER:
6. State the names of all spouses with whom you have been married in the past ten
(10) years indicating the date and place of each marriage, and the date and reason for the
termination of each marriage, including the term and number of any divorce action.
ANSWER:
7. Have you ever been a member of the Armed Services? 1fso, state:
(a) the branch of the military service in which you served;
(b) the highest military rank you obtained;
( c) your serial number;
(d) the inclusive dates of services;
(e) the type of discharge you received; and
(f) whether or not you served in combat.
ANSWER:
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8. State the name and address of each school or other educational institution which
you have attended, listing the dates of attendance and the courses of study. Include on-the-job
and any specialized training which you have received.
ANSWER:
9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If so, state:
(a) the count and state in which you were convicted;
(b) the nature of the felony or misdemeanor of which you were convicted;
(c) whether such conviction resulted from a jury verdict, plea of guilty or plea
of nolo contendere;
(d) the date of your conviction;
( e) the name and address of the tribunal imposing sentence;
(f) the title of the cause and case number assigned by said tribunal to your
case;
(g) the nature of the sentence imposed; and
(h) the dates and places of any facility in which you were incarcerated.
ANSWER:
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10. Please identify your current employer and each (:mployer for whom you have
worked during the past five years and set forth as to your current employer and each past
employer:
(a) the identity and legal address of your employer(s);
(b) your job title and duties during the course of each such employment;
(c) dates of employment;
(d) yourrate of pay;
(e) the number of hours you usually worked each week at each such
employment;
(f) the name, business and residence address and telephone number of your
immediate supervisor at each such employment; and
(g) the reason for leaving each past employer.
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11. Have you ever made a claim for personal injuries or property damage under any
insurance policy, or against any person, firm or corporation or to any governmental agency? If
so, state:
(a) the name and address of the person or entity against whom such claim was
made;
(b) a description of each injury or damage which was the subject of each such
claim;
(c) the name and address ofthe tribunal where such claim was filed, the title
ofthe cause, case or claim and the number assigned by the tribunal to such
cause, case or claim;
(d) the name and address of the insurer affording coverage applicable to said
claim and the claim number assigned to said claim;
(e) the date and manner in which you suffered the injuries or damage giving
rise to such claim; and
(f) the date and amount of money paid, ifany, to settle or otherwise satisfy
said claim.
ANSWER:
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12. Have you ever suffered any injuries in any accident, or suffered any injury or
disease in those portions of the body claimed by you to have bel~n affected by the incident, either
prior or subsequent to the incident referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide:
(a) the date, time and place ofthe accident;
(b) a detailed description of the manner in which the accident occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all physicians, hospitals or health care
providers who rendered any treatment to you;
(d) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(e) the extent of recovery; and
(f) the nature of any compensation received.
ANSWER:
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13. Without referring to the Complaint, state in detail the nature of the injury or
injuries you allege that you suffered as a result of the incident r~:ferred to in the Complaint and
with respect thereto, indicate the extent and nature of any disability, the location of pain suffered
and duration and intensity of such pain, and whether you suffered restraint of your normal
activities due to the injuries including the nature of such restraint and the date(s) of such
restraint.
ANSWER:
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14. If you received any treatment with respect to the injuries allegedly suffered, state:
(a) the name and address of each physician, hospital or health care provider in
which you were treated or admitted;
(b) the dates on which said treatment was rendered, including the dates of
entry and discharge into and from said hospital or hospitals;
(c) describe the services rendered by each of the physicians, hospitals or
health care providers listed above;
(d) itemize the cost and expenses of all treatment received.
ANSWER:
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15. Since the date of the incident referred to in your Complaint, have you been treated
by or examined by, or conferred with any other physician, surgeon, osteopath, chiropractor, or
medical or dental practitioner of any type whatsoever whose name you have not heretofore
supplied? If so, indicate:
(a) the name and address of each medical practitioner of any type who has
examined, treated, conferred or consulted with you;
(b) the date of such examination, treatment or consultation; and
(c) the condition for which said treatment was provided.
ANSWER:
16. Have you sustained any loss of wages, financial loss or diminution in earning
capacity as a result of the incident complained of? If so, describe the nature and amount of such
loss or losses.
ANSWER:
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17. If you have incurred any medical bills or expenses of any kind in connection with
the alleged injuries not heretofore listed, state the person with whom such bill was incurred, the
amount of such bill and the service or thing for which the bill was rendered.
ANSWER:
18. If you are still receiving medical service or treatment or any nature whatsoever,
state the name( s) or the person( s) attending you, the approximate frequency of said treatment or
service and the date you last received said treatment or service.
ANSWER:
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] 9. Have you consulted in the past ] 0 years with any physician, chiropractor,
acupuncturist, hospital or any other health care provider for any illness, injury, surgical
procedure, hospitalization or institutional confinement? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the physician, hospital or health care provider
with whom you consulted or were treated;
(b) the dates of such consultation or treatment; and
(c) the nature of the illness, injury or ailment for which the consultation was
sought.
ANSWER:
20. Do you have a family physician or other health care provider with whom you
consult for general physical or mental complaints? If so, provide the name and address of such
family physician or health care provider?
ANSWER:
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21. Have you ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident other than the incident
referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide, for each accident:
(a) the date of the accident;
(b) the state, county and city, township or borough where the accident
occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all operators of other motor vehicles involved
in the accident;
(d) a description oflhe accident;
( e) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(f) the names and addresses of all health care providers who treated you for
any injuries; and
(g) the identity of the police force that investigated Ihe accident.
ANSWER:
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22. List all hobbies and forms of recreation in which you have participated in the last
ten (10) years.
ANSWER:
23. Identify by name and address of owner and by the, make, model and year, each
vehicle known or believed by you to have been involved, directly or indirectly, in the accident
referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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24. Without referring to the Complaint or Police Accident Report, state in detail the
manner in which you assert that the incident referred to in the Complaint occurred, specifying the
speed, position, direction and location of each vehicle involved during its approach to, at the time
of, and immediately after the collision.
ANSWER:
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25. List the names and addresses of all person known or believed by you or any
person acting on your behalf, to have firsthand knowledge of the facts and circumstances of the
incident or of the events leading up to or following the incident.
ANSWER:
26. List the names and addresses of all persons, including potential expert witnesses,
from whom you or anyone acting on your behalf has obtained any information and/or statements
as to how the incident happened or the cause of the incident.
ANSWER:
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27. State the full name and last known address, giving the street, street number, city
and state of every witness known to you, or to your attorneys, or representatives, who claim to
have seen or heard any party to this action make any statement or statements pertaining to any of
the events or happenings which is the subject of this suit.
ANSWER:
28. Provide the name and address of each person who. you know or believe conducted
an investigation concerning the incident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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29. At the time of the incident referred to in your Complaint, did you have any
condition for which you wore eyeglasses, or for which eyeglasses had been prescribed for you,
and if so, state whether you were wearing eyeglasses at the time of the incident referred to in the
Complaint.
ANSWER:
30. Were you ever charged for any violation of the motor vehicle or traffic laws or
ordinances of any state or municipality arising out of the incident referred to in your Complaint?
If so, state by whom and before whom you were charged and the disposition of the charge.
ANSWER:
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31. If you intend to call any technicians or experts (including medical experts) as
witnesses during the trial of this action, please state with respect to each such technician or
expert:
(a) his name, address, and the professional occupation and field in which he is
an expert (you may attach his curriculum vitae);
(b) the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify and the
substance of the facts and opinions to whi<ch the expert is expected to
testify and a summary of the grounds for ~:ach opinion;
(c) if the opinion is based upon a medical or scientific rule or principle, or is
based upon any code, regulation, standard (governmental or otherwise) or
is based upon any scientific, medical or engineering textbook or
publication, identify the scientific or medkal rule or principle, code or
regulation or scientific, medical or engineering textbook or publication;
(d) whether any of the experts were compensalted for their work and efforts in
connection with this action and, if so, stat~: how much the expert is to be
paid, whether he has already been paid, and if not, when he will be paid.
ANSWER:
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32. Have you ever applied for insurance and/or no-fault benefits as a result of the
injuries sustained in this accident? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the insurance canier to whom you have applied;
(b) the adjuster or claims person handling the file;
(c) the applicable claim(s) number;
(d) whether any part of your claim has been r~jected.
ANSWER:
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33. With respect to any vehicle you owned that was involved in the incident, state:
(a) The nature of any damage existing prior to the incident;
(b) The identity of any person who performed repairs to the vehicle following
the incident;
(c) The total amount ofthe repair bill(s), or ifnot yet repaired, the total
estimated cost of repairing the vehicle or the estimated value of the
damages to the vehicle (include the identify of the person furnishing any
such estimate);
(d) The date and place of last state inspection prior to the incident and identify
the person making said inspection; and
( e) The nature of any defect in or problem with the vehicle and the length of
time such defect or problem existed.
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34. With respect to the vehicle you operated or in which you were a passenger, state:
(a) The destination and the point and time of departure of the vehicle;
(b) The purpose of the trip or journey in the vt:hicle;
(c) The time and place of all stops and departures between the
commencement of the trip or journey and the time ofthe incident;
(d) The weather conditions at the time of the incident, including visibility and
roadway conditions.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICI~
AND NOW, this \tctay of
, 2004, I hereby certify that I have
served a copy ofthe within document on the followin by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippl~l, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT STONEBRAKER'S REOUEST FOR PRODUCTION
OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
TO: Sherman DeWayne Clemons and his attorney,
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
Pursuant to Pa.R.c.P. No. 4009, as amended, the Defenda:nt, Tara Kay Stonebraker, by
her attorneys, Caldwell & Kearns, requests you to produce copies of the following documents
within thirty (30) days of service of this Request.
INSTRUCTIONS
If you object to the production of any document on the grounds that the attorney-client,
attorney work-product or any other privilege is applicable thereto, you shall, with respect to that
document:
(a) State its date;
(b) Identify its author;
(c) Identify each person from whom the document was received;
(d) Identify each person who received jt;
(e) Identify each person from whom the document was received;
(I) State the present location of the document and all copies thereof;
(g) Identify each person who has ever had possession, custody or control of it or a
copy thereof; and
(h) Provide sufficient information concerning the document and the circumstances
thereof to explain the claim of privilege and to permit the adjudication ofthe
propriety of that claim.
As referred to herein, "document" includes written, printed, typed, recorded, or graphic
matter, however produced or reproduced, including correspondence, telegrams, other written
communications, data processing storage units, computer disks, tapes, contracts, agreements,
notes, memoranda, analyses, projections, indices, work papers, studies, reports, surveys, diaries,
calendars, films, photographs, diagrams, drawings, minutes of m~:etings, or any other writing
(including copies of any of the foregoing, regardless of whether you are now in possession,
custody, or control, your former or present counsel, agents, employees, officers, insurers, or any
other person acting on your behalf.)
DOCUMENTSREOUESTED
I. All documents required to be identified in your answers to the Interrogatories
Addressed to Plaintiff.
2. The entire contents of any investigation file(s) and any other documentary
material in your possession which support or relate to the allegations contained in Plaintiffs
Complaint (excluding references to mental impressions, conclusions or opinions representing
strategy or tactics and privileged communications from and to counsel).
3. Any and all statements concerning the action, as defined by Rule 4003.4, from all
witnesses including any statements from the parties herein, or tht:ir respective agents, servants or
employees.
4. All photographs, plans, drawings, sketches or diagrams in your possession,
custody or control or in the custody or control of your attorney, your insurer, or anyone else
acting on your behalf, dealing with any aspect of this litigation, including but not limited to the
vehicles, instrumentalities, or accident site, involved in the incident in question which is the
subject matter of this litigation.
5. Any and all documents containing the names and home and business addresses of
all individuals contacted as potential witnesses.
6. All expert opinions, expert reports, expert summaries or other writings of experts
in your custody or control or in custody or control of your attorney, your insurer, or in the
custody or control of anyone else acting on your behalf, which relate to any aspect of the subject
matter of this litigation.
7. All documents or exhibits which you intend to offer at the trial of this matter.
8. All reports, opinions, records or correspondence of all physicians, osteopaths,
chiropractors, or other practitioners of the healing arts who have treated, examined or consulted
with you from the date of the incident until the present time, relating to injuries or conditions
allegedly arising from the incident in question.
9. A copy of the curriculum vitae for each and every physician, osteopath,
chiropractor or other practitioner of the healing arts whom you plan to call as a witness at the
trial of this matter.
10. All hospital records for you from the date of the incident up to the present time, in
connection with treatment of injuries allegedly sustained in the incident in question which is the
subject matter of this litigation.
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I I. All bills, invoices, or statements of charges from all physicians, osteopaths,
chiropractors, hospitals, medical associates, or other medical practitioners, relating to treatment,
examination or consultation of you, associated with injuries or conditions allegedly sustained in
the incident in question which is the subject matter of this litigation.
12. All written records or writings of whatsoever kind! in your care, custody or control
or in the care, custody or control of your employer, evidencing or dealing with lost wages, lost
income or reduced earning capacity, allegedly sustained by you as a result of the incident in
question which is the subject matter of this litigation.
13. All federal tax returns for the five (5) years immediately preceding the accident or
occurrence up to and including the time oftriaI.
Respectfully submitted,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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By:
. McGuire, Esquire
torne J.D. No. 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Stonebraker
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served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
AND NOW, this \ '~ay of
, 2004, I hereby certify that I have
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Esquir<:
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippd, LLP
One Penn Center, 19'h Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
CALDWELL & KEARNS
03-677/68379
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A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
.JAMES R. CLIPPINGER
CHARl.ES J. DEHART, III
.JAMES O. CAMPBELL. JR.
JAMES L. GOLDSMITH
P. DANIEL ALTLAND
JEFFREY T. MCGUIRE-
STANLEY J. A. LASKOWSKI
DOUGLAS K. MARSICO
BRETT M. WOODBURN
RAY .J. MICHALOWSKI
-ALSO A MEMBER OF NJ BAR
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
OF COUNSEL
RICHARD L. KEARNS
CARL G. WAS5
3631 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLYANIA 17110-1533
THOMAS D. CALDWELL. ..JR.
(1928-20011
August 12,2004
717-232-7661
FAX; 717-23.c-2766
thefirmOcaldwellkeams.com
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
RE: Clemons v. Stonebraker. et al.
Dear Attorney Maffett:
By letter dated February 19, 2004, we served you with Ddendant Stonebraker's
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. To date, no responses have been
received. Kindly provide same within the next 20 days so we may move this matter forward.
Thank you for your cooperation in this regard,
Sincerely,
in:;~
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Enclosures
cc: Barbara S. Kueny, Esquire
Ernesto Fernandez (Ref. No. 14639722)
03-677/77108
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A PROFESSIONAL. CORPORATION
JAMES R. CLIPPINGER
CHARLES J. DeHART. III
JAMES D. CAMPBELL, JR.
JAMES L. GOLDSMITH
P. DANIEL. ALTLAND
JEFFREY T. McGUIRE-
STANLEY J. A. LASKOWSKI
DOUGLAS K. MARSICO
BRETT M. WOOOeURN
RAY J. MICHALOWSKI
-ALSO A MEIoIBER OF NJ BAR
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
OF COUNSEL
RICHARD L. KEARNS
CARL G. WAS5
3631 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17110-1!533
THOMAS O. CALDWELL. JR.
(l928-2001l
September 8, 2004
717-232-7661
FAX, 717-232-2765
thefirmOcaldwellkearns.com
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RE: Clemons v. Stonebraker. et ai,
Dear Attorney Maffett:
We still have not received from you any response to the discovery that was served on you
on February 19,2004. If! do not receive your answers to Interrogatories and Request for
Production within ten (10) days, I will file a motion to compel.
Very trul y yours,
Jeffrey T. McGuire
CALDWELL & KEARNS
JTM:dlj
cc: Ernest Fernandez (Claim No. 14639722)
Barbara S. Kueny, Esquire
03-677/78301
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC]~
AND NOW, this 1sL day of ~(Jn\.?Y , 2004, I hereby certify that I have
served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Barbara S. Kueny, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippd, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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STONEBRAKER,
RANDY H. DEWEY,
And TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COmrTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
NO. 03-3405 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of November, 2004, upon consideration of Defendant
Tara Kay Stonebreaker's Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant
Stonebraker's Discovery Requests, a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
~chard F. Maffett, Jr., Esq.
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Attorney for Defendant
Stonebraker
~bara S. Kueny, Esq.
Obermyer, Rebmann,
Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
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SHERMAN DEW A YNE
CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
v.
TARA KAY
STONEBRAKER,
RANDY H. DEWEY,
And TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF CO~.1MON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-3405 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1 st day of November, 2004, upon consideration of Defendant
Tara Kay Stonebreaker's Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant
Stonebraker's Discovery Requests, a Rule is hereby issUl~d upon Plaintiff to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
~chard F. Maffett, Jr., Esq.
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
Attorney for Plaintiff
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Attorney for Defendant
Stonebraker
~bara S. Kueny, Esq.
Obermyer, Rebmann,
Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
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CLEMONS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 03-3405 CIVIL TERM
v.
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER,
RANDY H. DEWEY, and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Tara Kay Stonebraker, by and through her
attorneys, Caldwell & Kearns, and files this Petition to Make Rule Absolute; and in
support thereof, avers as follows:
1. On or about October 22, 2004, Defendant Tara Kay Stonebraker, ("Defendant
Stonebraker"), filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant
Stonebraker's Discovery Requests, in regards to unanswered Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents propounded by Defendant Stonebraker.
2. On November 1, 2004, this Honorable Court issued a Rule upon the Plaintiff to
show cause why Defendant Stonebraker's Motion to Compel should not be
granted. A true and correct copy of this Court's Rule is attached as Exhibit "A. "
3. The Rule was returnable 20 days from the date of service, November 1, 2004.
4. Plaintiff has not filed an objection, or any response to this Court's Rule to Show
Cause.
5. Plaintiff has responded to Defendant Stonebraker's Interrogatories, but has not
responded to the Request for Production of Documents.
6. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court enter an Order compelling
Plaintiffs answers to Defendant Stonebraker's Request for Production of
Documents.
WHEREFORE, for the above-stated reasons it is respectfully requested
that this Honorable Court enter an Order compelling Plaintiff Sherman Dewayne
Clemons to answer, in full, Defendant Stonebraker's Request for Production of
Documents Directed to Plaintiff within ten (10) days, or suffer sanctions.
Respectfully submitted:
CALDWELL & KEARNS
By:
T. McGuire, Esquire
At 0 ey LD. Number 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Tara Kay
Stonebraker
Dated: J J.j1 / 0'1
03-677/82118
SHERMAN DEW A YNE
CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TARA KAY
STONEBRAKER,
RANDY H. DEWEY,
And TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION
CORPORATION,
Defendants
NO. 03-3405 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of November, 2004, upon consideration of Defendant
Tara Kay Stonebreaker's Motion To Compel Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant
Stonebraker's Discovery Requests, a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
Richard F. Maffett, Jr., Esq.
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esq.
3631 North Front Street
I:I~isburg, PA 17110
, ~omey for Defendant
- Stonebraker
Barbara S. Kueny, Esq.
Obermyer, Rebmann,
Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
161 7 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this /O~ayof O~
, 2004, I hereby certify that I
have served a copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and
correct copy ofthe same in the U.S. Mails at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Richard F. Maffet, Jr., Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
Barbara S. Kueny, Esquire
Obermyer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
One Penn Center, 19th Floor
1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1895
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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SHERMAN DEWAYNE CLEMONS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 03-3405 CIVIL
TARA KAY STONEBRAKER, RANDY
H. DEWEY, and TOTAL
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
P RAE C I P E
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned action as to Plaintiff
Sherman DeWayne Clemons settled and discontinued.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date:
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Richard F. Maffett;' J~, Esq.
Attorney I.D. No.: 35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA. 17110
(717) 233-4160
Attorney For Plaintiff,
Sherman DeWayne Clemons
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RICHARD F. MAFFETT, JR., ESQUIRE
ID #35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
717-233-4160
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHERMAN DEW A YNE CLEMONS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
vs. NO. 03-3405 (Civil Team)
TARA KAY ST01\lcBRAKER; !
RANDY H. DEWEY; and
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Defendants,
ORDER TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned matter settled, discontinued and ended as to
all defendants.
RICHARD F. MAFFETT, JR., ESQUIRE i
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