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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-3688 (J. SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, Plaintiffs v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03- 3(Pff ~ -r;..... PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money 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 TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICIA LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted liene veinle (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 notoficacaion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion do demanda. usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiededas 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, lLP 1620 lINGLE$TOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG. PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, Plaintiffs v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03- 3~ff ~ Tu.-- PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, by and through their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represent the following: FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS 1. Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, is an adult individual who currently resides at 100 Ritch Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. 2. Plaintiff, JOSEPH A. RITZ, is an adult individual who currently resides at 100 Ritch Street, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715. 3. The Plaintiffs are husband and wife. 1 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, lLP 1820 LlNGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 . FAX (717) 234-8212 4. The Defendant, PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., is a foreign limited partnership doing business as the RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, (hereinafter referred to as "PENN HARRIS"), with a mailing address of 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011. 5. At all times relevant hereto, the Defendant, PENN HARRIS, was the owner and operator of a hotel and convention center located at the above-referenced address. 6. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiffs, ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ were business invitees of Defendant, PENN HARRIS. 7 The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth occurred on July 27,2002, at or about 7:30 a.m., in Room 2514 of the Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center. 8. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, entered the shower, slipped on a slippery substance on the floor of the bathtub/shower, and fell. 9. As a result of the aforesaid occurrence, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including, but not limited to the following: A. Laceration to the right ear; B. Injury to the right fifth finger; C. Various contusions and abrasions; D. Mental and physical anguish; and, E. Severe shock to the nerves and nervous system. 2 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LlP 1820 L1NGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BQX60S45. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234.3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 10. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed. 11. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for which damages are claimed. 12. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has incurred or may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which exceed any sums which may be recoverable under any other reimbursement plan which may be applicable to this incident. 13. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has suffered a loss of her earnings and earning capacity, and has and may continue to suffer such loss and depreciation for an indefinite time into the future. 14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has sustained scarring and disfigurement for which damages are claimed. 15. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed. COUNT I ELLEN DALE RITZ v. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER 16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated by reference herein as if set forth in full. 3 SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1620 lINGlESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . HARRISBURG, PA 17106..0545 (717) 234.3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 17. The aforementioned incident and resulting injury to the Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, was a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant, PENN HARRIS, as follows: A. Creating a situation where it would be necessary for patrons or guests to encounter dangerous conditions in the course of using the bathtub/shower at its place of business; B. Failing to exercise the duty of reasonable care required of business establishments to protect patrons and guests from known and obvious dangerous conditions existing on the premises known to be used and of necessity to be used by said patrons and guests; C. Failing to provide any warning of the above-referenced dangerous condition; D. Failing to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to warn patrons and guests of the dangerous condition; E. Failing to provide a bath mat for use by patrons and guests using the bathtub/shower. 18. The aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by the wrongful and liability producing conduct of the Defendant, PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a/ RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER, as set forth below and was due in no manner whatsoever by any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, ELLEN DALE RITZ, demands judgment against the Defendant, PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a/ RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 4 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LtNGlESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545. HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700. FAX (717) 234-8212 COUNT II JOSEPH A. RITZ v. PENN LODGE PARTNERS. L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER 19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 20. As a further result of injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff, JOSEPH A. RITZ, has been and will be deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium and society of his wife, all of which has been and will be to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JOSEPH A. RITZ, demands judgment against the Defendant, PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a/ RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: ,. Karl J. anu'zzi, Esquire Attorn y I.D. No. 65575 Dated: July 2.i, 2003 VERIFICATION I, Ellen Dale Ritz , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action and that I have read the Complaint and that the facts stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: '1/),9103 SHOLLalIUCU " JAHUZZI. u.p 11%0 LINCIoESTOWN ROAD. '.0. lOX '05.&5 . KA.llUSlt,1tC, 'A 1710i-c)5-15 17111 2H-)700 . rA.'( ,71'1 23-1"::12 St":.';,J:.::';UlFll",":;-;:;:; ~~ "' ~ V, -> c- ...t:. r \.oJ "\ ~ ?- Jl .. VI. ir, ~. rT:," ---;,; 7 (f:! ;::~~ Co- ~!:: ,- :t <~~-' d n ( ; c' ~.~ c,; :.'" e ~ij ,.':;" ~'- ;. rl o, -< S:' ::::> ~D h" _< II THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire Identification Number: 72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 717/237-7132 Attorneys for Defendants ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 011' wife and husband CUMBERLAND COUNTY, . PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 03-3688 CIVIL v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as attorneys for Defendants in the above matter. Respectfully submitted, DATE: Cjf.5/0} THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, L,.LP / By: K. (. 'f'YJ 71 ~ Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire I.D.#72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, P A 17108-0999 (717) 237-7132 Attorneys for Defendants 252081-1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE III I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and c9rrect copy of the foregoing document on the following person by placing same in the United $lbtes mail, postage prepaid, on the/6 ~ Of~' 2003. : Karl Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60565 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 THOMAS,!HOMAS & HAFER, ~LP By:K-CmYJ. ! Kevin C. MCNa~ I I I I I 252081-1 0 C) <:) C C,,) , < "'" ~~I "D " ,'- n; , 'j:; z - ;~ C) en -< r: .""~' ',-.,> e:::~ L. "- 1",; s:~; r:? ;', j-,- .~ , -- r v =<.: THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire Attorney J.D. 72668 717-237-7\32 Attorneys for Defendants ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, husband and wife, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03-3688 v PENN LODGE PARTNER, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CNIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED: ~~(;;.,"~gql1l.u;rQ.iUQolsn"~~A8 fiiiiU~ffQ""- . - -- -..( - . - ~ As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22, Defendant certifies that: 1. Plaintiff does not object to the subpoenas and waives the Notice of Intent to Service Subpoenas to produce Documents and Things for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.21 ; 2. A copy of a letter dated August 14,2003, and executed by Plaintiffs counsel, Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire, indicating no objections and waiver of the notice of intent is attached to this Certificate; 3. A copy of the proposed subpoena is attached to this certificate; and 4. The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached to this certificate. Date: 8/~I(CJ 3 [MAS. THOMAS & HAFER, LLP , C yn 7')~1.-v~ evin C. McNamara, Esquire LD. Number: 72668 305 N. Front Street Post Office Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 237-7132 215608-1 ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, husband and wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 03-3688 v. PENN LODGE PARTNER, L.P., d/b/a CIVIL ACTION - LAW RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, URY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendant SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUM~NTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 Custodian of Records, Hoiy Spirit Hospital, 503 North 21" Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011-2288. (Name of Person or Entity) Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produCE! the following documents or things: MY and all correspondence, hospitalization and medical records regarding treatment rendered on behalf of ELLEN DALE RITZ. SSN: 242-86-1997, D/O/B: 09/06/1949, including, but not limited to patient histories, charts, progress notes, consultation reports, medication charts, statements of injury, diagnosis, prognosis, x-rays or other diagnostics, diagnostic test results and reports. at THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP, 305 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108. You may deliver or mail iegible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance. to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonabie cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought. If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its selVice, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it. THIS SUBPOENfI. W.AS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOW!NG PERSON' NAME: Kevin C. McNamara. Esauire ADDRESS 305 N. Front Street. P. O. Box 999 Harrisbura. PA 17108 TELEPHONE: (717) 237.7132 SUPREME COURT ID No: 72668 ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant ~W-.~ prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division U DATE: fJ4':fJ;h.lC~~ ~663 <--~e.7f~ Deputy CERTIFICATE OF SER.VICE I, Rick Stains, Jr., a P ara1egalforthe law firm Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following person by placing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on the date set forth below: Karl 1. Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, P A 17106-0545 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP r--; By: Rick Stains, Jr. Paralegal Date: <if 2..-11 oJ 215608-1 THOMAS. THOMAS & HAFER LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW ~ www.tthlaw.com 305 North Front Street, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: (717) 237-7105 Rick L. Stains. Jr., Paralegal (717) 441-7056 rstains@tthlaw.com August 14, 2003 Karl 1. J anuzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 RE: Ellen Dale Ritz, et at. v. Penn Lodge Partner, L.P. Docket No.: 03-3668 (Cumberland County) Dear Attorney Januzzi: Enclosed please find a Notice ofIntent to Serve Subpoenas pursuant to Rule 4009.21. If you have no objection to the subpoenaing of these records and are willing to waive the 20-day notice period, please sign where indicated and return a copy of this letter 1:0 me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP By~_ Rick Stams, Jr. / Enclosures I, K"r I I I "nlln i , Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, have no objection to the serving of the subpoenas identified in the attached Notice ofIntent and hereby waive the 20-day notice period. Counsel for Defendant shall provide me with copies of all records when they obtain pursuant to these subpoenas. d Date: Auqust 19, 2003 tl ,Esquire Lehigh Valley Office: MOO Bath Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Phone: (610) 868-1675 . Fax: (610) 868-1702 .. () 0 0 c w .-, ~ ~ --"1 1m -- ~;;i,~ :;-) ~. N ')8 1'..' >~.'; .J,. ~6 '.~:~u ''0 '. r':,):!J ~o ::l;; .;y0 c ~) ;;")n"'l C :':::::::, Z ''-> ,J> .... _0 -< -< THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire Identification Number: 72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 717/237-7132 Attorneys for Defendants ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF wife and husband CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 0:1-3688 CIVIL v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Plaintiffs and Counsel: You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, DATE: ?j~/~ THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP 1-/ By: &:...C ';YJ0~ Kevin C. McNamara. Esquire I.D.#72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 (717) 237-7132 Attorneys for Defendants 252147-1 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire Identification Number: 72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 717/237-7132 Attorneys for Defendants ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 0<1-3688 CIVIL v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants DEFENDANTS' ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the Defendants, by their attorneys, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows: 1-3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Denied. The allegation of business invitee status represents a conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, it is admitted that Mr. and Mrs. Ritz were guests at the hotel on July 27,2002. 7. Admitted with qualification. It is admitted that Mr. and Mrs. Ritz were guests at the hotel on the date alleged and that they were guests in Room 2514. As to exactly what occurred at 7:30 a.m. on the date in question, after reasonabh~ investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as tot he truth of t he averments contained in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. 8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. However, by way of further answer, it is admitted that Mrs. Ritz reported falling on July 27, 2002. 9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. 10-15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. COUNT I 16. Defendants hereby incorporate their answers to Paragraphs 1 through 15 as if fully set forth herein. 17. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 18. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to them. 252147-1 2 19. Defendants hereby incorporate their answers to Paragraphs 1 through 18 as if COUNT 11- Joseph Ritz v. Penn Lodae Partners fully set forth herein. 20. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to it. NEW MATTER 21. No acts or failures to act were a substantial factor in bringing about the occurrence set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint. 22. The condition of the hotel and the tub were open, obvious and should have been known to Mrs. Ritz and, therefore, the Defendants owed her no duty. WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to it. Respectfully submitted, DATE: '6/;-5(03 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP By: i' C -)'i171~ Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire I.D.#72668 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 (717) 2:H-7132 Attorneys for Defendants 252147-1 3 VERIFICATION 1,r;~KAc;. A 'OIC(('fe r , state that I am an authorized representative of PENN LODGE PARTNERS, LLP that I make this Verification on behal'f of PENN LODGE PARTNERS, LLP, and that I am familiar with the facts set forth in the foregoin~1 ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT. I have read the foregoing document and hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, informati,on and belief. This Verification is made pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, LLP By:7L- /Xt-,LJ ~~ ~ ~~H~ DATE: 1571-1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire, hereby certify that I have, served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document on the following person by placing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on the:?5 :fa; of ~ t.-t- 5.J , 2003: Karl Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60565 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 THOMAS. THOMAS & HAFER. LLP ) BY:~- C)/J'?0~ Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire 252147-1 4 8 C> 0 <..> ''1', ".. ". -~ UL"(; c:: ~1 CDr-n :;') .- Z'-:~" f'., fTl ze- '~ I::J en,,:.: 0, r.:~~ (:, -c. ~CJ "'D --,., , r, '" )i'G ::r.: ~:!o ?(j ry Ljrn >c ~ Z l:"' 5J ~ .,.) =< SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, by and through their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully answer the New Matter of Defendant as follows: 21-22. The allegations set forth in Paragraphs 21-22 of Defendants' New Matter, are conclusions of law which require no responsive pleading. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in Paragraphs 21-21 of Defendants' New Matter are hereby denied. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ respectfully request your Honorable Court strike Defendant's New Maltter, and enter judgment in Plaintiffs' favor. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: nuzzi, Esq. 1.0.#65575 Date: September 2, 2003 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants NO. 03-3688 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Certificate of Service AND NOW this (J" day of September, 2003 I hereby certify that I have served the following Answer to Defendants' New Matter on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin C. McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBER ER & JANUZZI, LLP By: Ka I J Januzzi, Esq. Attorney 1.0. #65(j75 Dated: September 2,2003 () ~ < -vcr (!:1 ~ ! ~ ,Z.:J;' 7:r...- ~)~: ee; ~c~ ~(c' '-- 2: -~ """ o w (/') r<1 -<:J I (..0.) o -n ___I 1') -n '."r -,n' :-,,(? ~~ c> -'=--~; .~ ?=j ,2)\;>'(1 --I '""(:" ':Q --<.. -"''' f'.) Cl SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2003-03688 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND RITZ ELLEN DALE ET AL VS PENN LODGE PARTNERS DBA RADISS RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon PENN LODGE PARTNERS D/B/A RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & C the DEFENDANT , at 1620:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of August , 2003 at 1150 CAMP HILL BYPASS CAMP HILL, PA 17011 by handing to THOMAS DICKERT, GENERAL MANAGER, ADULT IN CHARGE a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 10.35 .00 10.00 .00 38.35 .r~ --"<t:~ R. Thomas Kline 08/05/2003 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI Sworn and Subscribed to before By: ~70~~ Deputy sherif7 me this "'" .:l'J- day of Q7'.....f ;21./1)3 _ A. D . (1 . (2 1n<.lft. , # '--fp~onotary , SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Unglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-368Ei PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAl. DEMANDED Certificate of Service AND NOW this ~ day of October, 2003 I hereby certify that I have served the following Plaintiff's Answers to Defendant's Interrogatories and Plaintiff's Answers to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin C. McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Respectfully submitted, By: RGER & JANUZZI, LLP nuzzi, Esq. I.D.#65575 Dated: October 20,2003 o ~-,,; >; .-r. .., -ci: C;--\\: -/ ~f ~?1"'- / .< ~,~- ~"'C~ . ---/ .(---, -<, -, ;....) - _1 " ....., ':J.1 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: 717 234-8212 ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, PlaintiffS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAIND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED TO: Karen Hughes c/o Kevin McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure No. 4007, counsel for the Plaintiff, Ellen D. Ritz and Joseph P. Ritz will take the deposition of Karen Hughes for the purpose of discovery and for use as evidence in the above action or for both purposes before a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, 305 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA at 11 :00 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2004, or before some other officer authorized to take depositions on all matters, not privileged, which are relevant and material to the issues and the subject matter involved in the pending action and that the said Karen Hughes is required to appear at the aforesaid time at the 81bove address and submit to such examination before said Notary Public. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP Attorl~J~ pj'nti ~ By: /:~a.A.... Karl J. Januzzi, sq. Attorney I. D. No. 65575 Date: August 13, 2004 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiffs ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBEHLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-~1688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY THIAL DEMANDED Certificate of ServicEl AND NOW this 13th of August, 2004, I hereby certify that I have served the following NOTICE TO TAKE ORAL DEPOSITION on the following by forwarding a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP (M ) By: Karl J. anuzzi; Est!:-., -~ Attorney 1.0. #65575 Dated: August 13, 2004 '" = c:~:) .L- ~~~ C:.') (') ~'l-I --, CT' -'r") C,) C'J Vj SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: 717 234-8212 ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, PlaintiffS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL \! ANIA v. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants NO. 03-3688 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED TO: Dorothy Wissler c/o Kevin McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Pennsylv,ania Rules of Civil Procedure No. 4007, counsel for the Plaintiff, Ellen D. Ritz and JOSElph P. Ritz will take the deposition of Dorothy Wissler for the purpose of discovery and for use as evidence in the above action or for both purposes before a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, 305 N. Fron1t Street, Harrisburg, PA at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2004, or before some other officer authorized to take depositions on all matters, not privileged, which are relevant and material to the issues and the subject matter involved in the pending action and that the said Dorothy Wissler is required to appear at the aforesaid time at the above address and submit to such examination before said Notary Public. Respectfully submitted, By: ) Date: August 13, 2004 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorne s for Plaintiffs ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03..3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION.. LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Certificate of Service AND NOW this 13th of August, 2004, I hereby certify that I have served the following NOTICE TO TAKE ORAL DEPOSITION on the following by forwarding a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP ( :) By: Karl J. uzzi, Esq" Attorney 1.0. #6557(; Dated: August 13, 2004 ,....." r.::;.) C:-,) "'- :p,. c: ';j';, c. -:::) (.,) C) <.,Fi ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLJl.ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 03-3008 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED .O(U)JR OF ~QI)Jft! AND NOW, , 2004, in consideration of the foregoing petition, Esquire, Esquire, and Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action as prayed for. BY THE COURT: J. 314830,1 ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Kevin C. McNamara, Esauire, COunsel for the Defendant, Penn Lodge Partners, LP, d/b/a Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, in the above action, respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is less than the arbitration limit. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Karl Januzzi. Esauire. Kevin C. McNamara, Esouire, or anv members of the firms of Shollenbe~ er and Januzzi LLP or Thomas Thomas & Hafer LLP. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully submitted, Date: f~fi{ THOGYAS & HAFE., Ll, By: J.. (L.pn,Y?~~ Kevin C. McNamara, Esquire /.D. No. 726613 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PJ\ 17108-0999 (717) 237-7132 Attorneys for Defendant 314830.1 ~eRT'F'~tffO" 861!.. AND NOW, this 2tJ ~ay of ~~ ,2004, I, Rick Stains, Jr., Paralegal of the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, hereby certify that 1 sent a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following: Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP r-- ~ By: 314830.1 ~ i ~ ~ ", C) ....;;;) r:,:J -fI 0 ,.C'" .--! 0 (l) , ~ fT1 il-;-I,:_i - ~ -c ~:::1 (fl l",,' '( en C) ~ p= ~ ~.~; r- --;-) ;::-., - ~,.. -l;-j - t '" 0 -l.. ..g;' SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a CIVIL ACTION - LAW RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants PRAEQIAE;;\t~~,~" ";";N~i;~!,,,_'~RJ&SS~t\r;~:, ;;l~,~etLi;Q;R;"R~~rN]IPF; TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please be advised that the address of the under&igned counsel has changed to the following: Karl J. Januzzi, Esq. Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Eno/a, PA 17025 (717) 728-3200 FAX: (717) 728-3400 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP ( ) By: Date: November 29, 2004 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PlaintiffS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-36B8 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW this 29 day of November, 2004 I hereby certify that I have served the Praecipe for Change of Address of Counsel for Plainti1f to the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin C. McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Haf(~r 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP \)A,( I . Karl J. Januzzi, Attorney 1.0. #655'75 By: Dated: November 29,2004 "T- i \: 1 [ .........,,1. ,~ (~~ ~4t " """ l"--:J C';"") (.:;::> -a:- o P1 ('J I n -1'1 "-1 :r.: ,1 l'lr~~ -n C., ~i..l ~..... ~.~;~? . ,',. -n .::(') .:. i'll i~_~ . I~.. ::1J ~'-'... ;;~ - .. ... , ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, wife and husband, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs NO. 03-3668 v. PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendant ORDER OF COURT J , AND NOW, (,,( ~ 111 ;Z fJ , 2004, in c?nsideration of the foregoing peti!ion, {l,~ >)h~~, ' Esquire, .0ti.d(tiA~/~.h -;d~</iu~ Esquire, and ~d ).Ll .I{Jd.L/ Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action as prayed for. BY THE COURT: -4JU1rl f) J. L .i,,"-I.,) ,,,O(J,'L (J' Lt,,;,-, (',.c<-N.q\o.\ ,<\:0. 0. ~~~. I{~ ~, 1Y)G/~ / U;, '\CuJ<.. ). i' /~~3 j I '~ I l/ &11. 3 I/%J / 314830,1 RE C EIV [D P,0G 22 7GOS)lf' Et..LL::rJ ~*lG RIO- ~ r~+A. P'Izm The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland Plaintiff a. County, Pennsylvania No. 03 - ~'[:;I (pIvr L ~~ _PaM\) ~o1)(tG' p~rJJez..$llP, otMo.. lZ~I>ISS"kl Pe-NN l"'tItf2~,~Defendant /'\orel. \"' €rJJ,JvrFNT:/ON U.>+JTflL- Oath We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution ofthe United States and the Constitution ofthis Commonwealth and that we will discharge the d' of office with fidelity. -fJ~ Sig e Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.) we;; Frl\tLfc?t'2- )h.l't-/),tf"/FF~ IN Tiff:? Jld..({)UNT OF *4~cO"~' ~,f(oy Wt:=lbN~..J~ Name (Chamman) . (!.AO'l ())G IDNC:CZ. la. JOI'\'1j'50/V- 'butrF/e Law Firm 1.o.30x' \oq Address Je-)10'f~G ,Vfr l'lOIf=- City, Zip Civil Action - Law. /1/l..-J. 9- l-A Signature Signature /!/lRL1#M Sh#J~_J./ItJll9n , r'1rr.~.,1 :r: IrJk Name Name R.........". ~~11.'\ ~ \rI~Mt Law Firm Law Firm I~~ 1. H.....v.. ~t Address ~.pen)~ s,;- Address / ;Jt!/lj~,M1kJ ;:/0-- City, Zip - Ilt?4 r ~(\.<'c ~A- City, J 110\3 Zip Date of Hearing: C8{Qlfo<:;; Date of Award: ol5lo=tJ O~ . Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.) (Chairman) ;rt~ L fe-A Notice of Entry of Award Now, the / Ji day of ~ ....~ ,20 o.~- , at /,0 :/.. , .:4.-.M., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice ther f given by mail to the parties or their attorneys. "':<'70, --- Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ By: Deputy Prothonotary -j t f1CY! k 5 tv (;I/J N FA-- 7?J F/ e It fJTffr?7Ls f() Ifil/)/J/tluiJ-L ~ t- ~ 4.. D ~ o ~ 0 c- c::> -T1 ..::,;. <;.n '" ".. ~ " ~ ~~ _ ..-0 co (')' ~c) --:- ~T, ~ -,.......~n :5i:: 00 ~ ~:5 en Q ~-:::~ .- .~-- - ~ CJ ~ ~ ~ ( 1 ~ ' , 61' I) ~ " , . ~~ 1 ~ ., (,. , \" S ~ SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3668 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED To the Prothonotary: Please mark the above-captioned action ended, settled and discontinued with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By Karl nuzzi, Esquire Attorne I. D. #65575 Dated: September 20, 2005 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorne s for Plaintiff ELLEN DALE RITZ and JOSEPH A. RITZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-3688 PENN LODGE PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a RADISSON PENN HARRIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER, Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW this 20thof September, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served the following Praecipe to End, Settle and Discontinue on the following by forwarding a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Kevin C. McNamara, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 N. Front Street P. O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBER ER & JANUZZI, LLP By: Karl . Januzzi, Esq. Attorney 1.0. #65575 Date: September 20 ,2005 SHOllENBERGER & JANUZZI, LlP 1820 L1NGLESTOWN ROAD. P.O. BOX 60545 . 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