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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-3398ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C. David L. Lutz, Esquire Attorney ID# : 35956 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1908 (717)238-6791 FAX (717) 238-5610 Attorneys for Plaintif3~s) E-mail: dlutz@angino-roimer.com ROSE COOK and ~'ARON COOK, Plaintiffs ~. JENNIFER HALL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA No. D7 - 33 4~ ~ ~ ~, •L~ ~ 1 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, ybu 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 caGse may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by the Court without furthler notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOXTLD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. OR161NAL 344122 IF YOU CAINNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU VI-~ITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Pennsylvania Lawyer Referral Service Pennsylvania Baz Association, P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108 TELEPHONE 1-800-692-7375 AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se pjersentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomaz accion dentro de los proximos vein~e (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o par medio de un abogado una compazecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensa~ de, y objecciones a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si rusted falla de tomaz accion Como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted +y un fallo por cualquier soma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamation o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas av~so adicional. Used puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para used. USTED ~bEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFIgINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONS~GUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USED 1V0 PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ;ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE' OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. Pennsylvania Lawyer Referral Service Penritsylvania Bar Association, P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108 TELEFONO 1-800-692-7375 344122 ANGINO & ROVNER,'P.C. David L. Lutz, Esquire ', Attorney ID# : 35956 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1'r•08 (717)238-6791 FAX (717) 238-5610 Attorneys for Plaintiffs)' E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com ROSE COOK and Plaintiffs 'ARON COOK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA v. JENNIFER HALL, Defendant No. 67 - 334P C~~„~L~~"'1 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiffs Rose Cook and Fazon Cook aze adult individuals and citizens of the Commonwealth oflPennsylvania who reside in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant Jennifer Hall is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at 5 Hickory Road, Cazlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013. 3. Thei facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about October 28, 2005, at approximately 6:25a.m., at the intersection of College Street and High Street in Cazlisle, Cumberland Count, Pennsylvania. 4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Rose Cook was operating a 1998 Ford stopped at a red stop light east on High Street. 5. At that same time, Defendant Jennifer Hall was operating a 2000 Ford traveling west on High Streek. 6. Def~ndant Jennifer Hall failed to stop for the red light at the intersection of High Street and College Street. 344122 7. DavXd Wirrick was driving a van owned by Bayment Electric, Inc., on College Street, and the vary struck Defendant Hall's vehicle as Mr. Wirrick proceeded through a green light in the subject intersection. 8. Def~ndant Hall's vehicle then collided into Mrs. Cook's stationary vehicle. 9. Mrs} Cook's vehicle was then pushed backwazds into Richazd Gilbert's 1986 Chevrolet by the fo~ce of the impact. 10. The I, foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaint~ff Rose Cook aze the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Jennifer Hall operated her motor vehicle as follows: I' a) Failure to stop at a red light; b) i~ailure to apply her brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking any vehicles; c) $'ailure to travel at a safe speed; d) Failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle; and e) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons and property an m a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others and in viola,'on of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CLAIM I Rose Cook v. Jennifer Hall 11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. 12. Plai tiff Rose Cook sustained painful injuries which include but are not limited to bilateral neck pain, 'ght shoulder pain, and back pain. 344122 2 13. By ~eason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Rose Cook, she was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to Ihealth, and claim is made therefor. 14. Bec~use of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Rose Cook has been advised and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor. 15. As ~ result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Rose Cook has undergone and in the future may un~ergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of li f e's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor. 16. As ~ result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Rose Cook has sustained work loss, loss of opport~xnity, and impairment of earning power, and claim is made therefor. 17. Plai~tiff Rose Cook continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lif~time, and claim is made therefor. CLAIM II II Faron Cook v. Jennifer Hall 18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length. I~! 19. As ~ result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Faron Cook has been and may 'i~ the future be deprived of the care, companionship, consortium, and society of his wife, all will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefor. saa ia2 3 WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Rose Cook and Fazon Cook demand judgment against Defendant Jennifer Hall in an Il~~amount in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory azbitration. ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C. Date: rn ' l.(! vi .Lutz I.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Front Street Hazrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-6791- phone (717) 238-5610 -fax dlutz@angino-rovner.com Attorney for Plaintiffs 344122 4 VERIFICATION We, Rose hook and Faro~Cook, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear o~ affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, ~~nformation, and belief. We understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of ~ 8 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. WITNESS: Date: ~' 0~5~ D'1 Rose ook Far Cook 344122 ~~ r ~ C`Y c~ I^ -- ~E 1`\/ ,~~ 1 ~ ~ ~. r«~ OO ~~ ~ r7 i'T't F~~ r' `may .~..~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT SERVED CASE NO: 2007-03398 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ` COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND COOK ROSE ET AL VS HALL JENNIFER R. Thomas Kline Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit: HALL JENNIFER but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. COMPLAINT & NOTICE He therefore returns the the within named DEFENDANT HALL JENNIFER 5 HICKORY ROAD NOT SERVED as to CARLISLE, PA 17013 SERVICE STOPPED, PER FAX FROM ATTORNEY LUTZ. Sheriff' s Costs : So answers • _ ~ __--..~ r-_ ~.~-- Docketing 18.00 ,..~= - ;; ' `.~.._- Postage .41 R. Thomas Kline Surcharge 10.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County .00 ~~I P(a ? ;.~,.. / ,~..~_. 41~~NGINO & ROVNER 06/11/2007 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this day of A.D.