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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-3612 GALFAND BERGER. LLP BY: ERIC J. SWAN, ESQUIRE NO. 39001 1818 Market Street, Suite 2300 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215) 665-1600 CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK 79 CHESAPEAKE ESTATES THOMASVILLE, PA 17364 Plaintiff V. MELINDA BLANKENSHIP 110 N. MARKET STREET MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff Christopher Jozwiak IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY TRIAL DIVISION J NO. 0'7 U L JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO ISSUE A WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly issue a Writ of Simmons against the Defendant in the above captioned matter. GALFAND BERGER, L.L.P. BY: En . wan, Esquire Dated: 611 6/ ?/'d Attorneys for Plaintiff w ? C"? cam. 7 5 G co rv 0 -J9's "f7 _z 0 y « COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA. Docket No. 61 - 3 (?( Christopher Jozwiak 79 Chesapeake Estates Thomasville, PA 17364 Plaintiff VS. Melinda Blankenship 110 N. Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Defendant SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION - LAW - EQUITY T0: Melinda Blankenship 110 N. Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Defendant YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT Christopher Jozwiak, Plaintiff, has commenced an action against you. Date:1JI.L---3 E ?? P THONOTAR by: P notary (Seal) Plaintiffs Attorney Name Eric J. Swan Address Galfand Berger, LLP, 1818 Market Street, Suite 2300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 GALFAND BERGER. LLP BY: ERIC J. SWAN, ESQUIRE NO. 39001 1818 Market Street, Suite 2300 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215) 665-1600 CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK 79 CHESAPEAKE ESTATES THOMASVILLE, PA 17364 Plaintiff V. MELINDA BLANKENSHIP 110 N. MARKET STREET MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 Defendant Attorney for Plaintiff Christopher Jozwiak IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY TRIAL DIVISION NO. 07-3612 Civil Term JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO RE-ISSUE A WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly re-issue the Writ of Summons against the Defendant in the above captioned matter. GALFAND BERGER, L.L.P. BY: Eric J. Swwf;F uire Dated: Attorneys f laintiff (/ / '7 ' ? . Q ` ?.? f?. °o t3- i ? ? ` ' ? ? I i) a ??, _ ? ? ?t .. ! Y i?1 L T" ? l t ? ?? ?; 3 ?.a SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND CAS„R NO: 2007-03612 P w-COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND JOZWIAK CHRISTOPHER VS BLANKENSHIP MELINDA R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT BLANKENSHIP MELINDA but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the WRIT OF SUMMONS the within named DEFENDANT NOT FOUND , as to BLANKENSHIP MELINDA 110 N MARKET STREET MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 PER MOTHER, DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS IS 1860 MEADOW ROAD APT 8 VAIL, CO 81657. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Service 19.20 Not Found 5.00 Surcharge 10.00 .00 710g10.7 52.20 So a R. Thomas Kline S riff of Cumberland County .0i GALFAND BERGER LLP 07/02/2007 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this day of A. D. NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: All Defendants You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Complaint within t ySfrom the date of service hereof or judgment may r ag i sit you. GALFAND BERGER, L.L.P. BY: ERIC J. SWAN, ESQUIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39001 1818 MARKET STREET, SUITE 2300 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF (215)665-1600 Christopher Jozwiak 79 Chesapeake Estates Thomasville, PA 17364 V. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Melinda Blankenship 110 N. Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 NO. 07-3612 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 an attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (800) 990-9108 "AVISO" Le han demandado en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en [as paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo de la demanda y notificacion para asentar una comparesencia escrita en persona o por su abogado y archivar con la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte puede continuar la demanda en contra soya y puede entrar una decision contra usted sin aviso o notificacion adicional por la cantidad de dinero de la demanda o por cualquier reclamacion hecha por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE DE LLEVAR ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE PARA PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITO ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. ASSOCIACION DE ABOGADOS DE CUMBERLAND Servicio De Referencia E Informacion Legal 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (800) 990-9108 2 COMPLAINT - CIVIL ACTION 1. Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK, is an adult individual and resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing therein at 79 Chesapeake Estates, Thomasville, Pennsylvania 17364. 2. Defendant, MELINDA BLANKENSHIP, is an adult individual and resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania residing therein at 110 N. Market Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 3. All events mentioned herein occurred on or about June 24, 2005 at approximately 6:53 p.m. 4. On or about June 24, 2005, Plaintiff, Christopher Jozwiak, was operating a motor vehicle on southbound in the 6500 block of Carlisle Pike in the area of 6525 Carlisle Pike in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. 5. On or about June 24, 2005, Plaintiff, Christopher Jozwiak was stopped in the southbound lane on Carlisle Pike with his left signal activated. 6. On the same date and time, Defendant, Melinda Blankenship was operating a motor vehicle traveling southbound in the area of 6525 Carlisle Pike in Reading Township when the vehicle she was operating failed to stop and struck the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle. 7. The collision resulted solely from the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendant, Melinda Blankenship, and was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff. 8. The Plaintiff, Christopher Jozwiak, was acting with due care under the circumstances at all times. 3 9. As a result of defendant's negligence, Christopher Jozwiak sustained severe, disabling and painful personal injuries consisting of. a. Physical injuries to various parts of his body, including but limited to, a concussion, low back pain, neck pain, headaches, blurry vision, dizziness, chronic cervical strain, right sided bicep pain, atrophy of the right thigh, internal derangement of the right knee, necessitating right knee surgery; and other injuries, the full extent of which are not yet known; some or all of which may be permanent in nature; b. Great pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life's pleasures, past and future; C. Hospital, medical and rehabilitative expenses, past and future; d. Loss of earnings and earning capacity. 10. As a result of his injuries, Plaintiff Christopher Jozwiak, may hereinafter incur medical expenses and income losses that exceed sums recoverable under 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1711. 11. At the time of the aforementioned accident, Plaintiff's insurance policy provided for Limited Tort Benefits. However, since this accident resulted in severe and permanent injuries of the driver resulting in serious impairment of body function, Full Tort Benefits are applicable. See attached copy of the declarations page marked Exhibit "A" in effect at the time of the accident. 4 COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE 12. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates by reference each and every preceding paragraph as though set forth fully at length. 13. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant consisted of the following acts and omissions: a. Failure to properly operate and control a motor vehicle under the circumstances; b. Driving at an excessive and unsafe rate of speed under the circumstances; C. Operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner without due regard for the rights and safety of those lawfully upon the highway, one of which was the Plaintiff, d. Failing to keep a reasonable look-out for other vehicles lawfully on the road; e. Failing to observe and obey the posted speed limit; f. Operating a motor vehicle in a careless, reckless and negligent manner in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Rules of the Road as set forth in 75 Pa. C.S.A. 3102 et. Seq g. Failing to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow her to stop within the assured clear distance ahead; h. Failure to properly service, repair, and maintain the motor vehicle in safe working order; i. Negligence at law and in fact as will be further revealed through discovery. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK, demands compensatory 5 damages against the Defendant, MELINDA BLANKENSHIP, in a sum in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars plus costs, interest, and such other relief as the Court deems just and proper. GALFAND .P. B 6 VERIFICATION I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct: I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and the attached Complaint is based upon information that I have furnished to my counsel and information that has been gathered by my counsel in preparation of my lawsuit. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not of me. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the Complaint is based upon information that I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. I DATE: / ( 7y - 0 X r' i r f DANNERS INC PO Box 1004 E BERLIN, PA 17316 CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK 79 CHESAPEAKE ESTATES THOMASVILLE, PA 17364 Auto Insurance Coverage Summary This is your Renewal Declarations Page rives WSW= FROM AWLYJWBW Policy number: 57258034-4 Underwritten by. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company March 31, 2005 Policy Period: May 7, 2005 - Nov 7, 2005 Page 1 of 2 717-259-7122 DANNERSINC Contact your agent for personalized service, ddveinsurance.com Make payments, check billing activity, update policy information or check stalus of a claim. 800-925-2886 To report a claim, or ff your agent is unavaiLt*. The coverages, limits and policy period shown apply only if you pay for this policy to renew. Your coverage begins on May 7, 2005 at 12:01 a. m. This policy expires on November 7, 2005 at 12:01 a,m. Your insurance policy and any policy endorsements contain a full explanation of your coverage. The policy contract is form 9608 PA (05101). The contract is modified by forms 0101 (08/02), 7951 PA (01/03) and 4985 PA (10103). underwriting Company Progressive Casualty Insurance Company I CERTIFY THIS TO BE A P.O. Box 6807 TRUE AND ACCURATE COPY. Cleveland, OH 44101 BY 01109/06 800-925-2886 DATE-JUDITH SCHUSTER Drivers and household residents Additional information ............................................................................................................................................................................. CHRISTOPHER JOZWIAK First Named insured Outline of coverage 1989 Pontiac Grand AM LE CP VIN 1G2NE14U3KC807760 Limits Liability Tn Others ............ .................................... Bodily ,.jury Liability $15,000 each person/$30,000 each accident Property Damage Liability . $15,000 each accident . . . . .i. t . P..arty.. .. .Be......nefits............... ............. .... ..... Fi rst . . ... ...... .......... ........................................... . ....... Medical Expenses $5,000 each person .. . . ........................................................... Uninsured Motorist - Nonstadced .......... ... . .......................................................... $15,000 each person/$30,D00 each accident ........................................................... Underinsured Motorist - Nonstadced - ........................................................................... $15,000 each person/$30,DD0 each accident Deductible Premium ................................ $174 .............................. 50 ..ot.....al....... mo...... nthpol............ icy.. pr............................................................................................................... T em..... i u m ................................................................................................................................................... Discount if paid in full ................................................................................................................................................... . Total 6 month polity premium if paid in full Premium discount Vehicle ..................................................................................................................................................... 1989 Pontiac Grand AM LE CP passive seat belts Form 6489 PA 01/04) ................... 6 ................... 11 ................... $241 26 ................... $215 19 Continued ? + - tr Policy number 57258034-4 CHRISTOPHER.10MAK Page 2 of 2 Tort Option This policy provides limited tort insurance, COLLISION COVERAGE FOR RENTAL VEHICLES IF THIS POLICY PROVIDES COLLISION COVERAGE, IT WILL APPLY TO VEHICLES YOU RENT, BUT NOT TO VEHICLES RENTED FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE. Penalty for Insurance Fraud Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure or defraud any insurer files an application or claim containing false, incomplete or misleading information shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and payment of a fine of up to $15,000. Notice of Available Premium Discounts You may be eligible for discounts mandated by Act b of 1990: on first party benefits coverage if your car is equipped with a passive restraint system on comprehensive coverage if your car is equipped with a passive anti-theft device if all named insureds are 55 or older and have successfully completed a motor vehicle driver improvement course approved by PennDOT. If yuu have any questions about your eligibility, please contact your agent. Company officers President Secretary Form 5489 PA 01104) ?" :?: -.. . ? ' ? ?? ? :"t . •., ? :?1 C,? .__ a ? Cw ,.: ..,,7 ; __ ___ f .. r , ? ....?"i? t 't . ` +... ~ 6 . ti ?i `4.