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Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised. 6/21/07 9.15AM
11093 13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
v.
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007- 3 7 3 3
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 claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. 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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
F. \FILES\General\Current\ 12489\ 12489.1. com 1
Created: 9/20/04 0.06PM
Revised. 6/21/07 9. 15AM
11093 13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff, :
V. : NO. 2007- 3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KNOCHE MECHANICAL, :
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Creekside Volunteer Fire Co. of East Pennsboro, is a Pennsylvania non-
profit corporation with a principal place of business at 13 East Dulles Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Knoche Mechanical, is a heating and air conditioning business with a
principal place of business at 218 Birch Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about May 4, 2004, Plaintiff entered into an Agreement with Defendant to have
a 10-ton Gibson rooftop air conditioning unit installed on the roof of its social hall. A true and
correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "A."
4. As required by the Agreement, Plaintiff made a down payment of $5,000.00 for the
installation of the air conditioning unit. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's down payment check,
deposited to Defendant's account, is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "B."
5. Upon completion of the installation of the air conditioning unit, Plaintiff made a final
payment of $5,906.27. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's final payment check, deposited to
Defendant's account, is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "C."
6. Shortly after the air conditioning unit was installed, Plaintiff began to experience
problems with the unit. Specifically, the unit was not adequately cooling the social hall.
7. Plaintiff made multiple service calls to Defendant; however, most of the service calls
were not returned. Thereafter, another company was retained to service the unit.
8. In August 2006 while the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff learned
for the first time that the unit Defendant installed was a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit.
9. In August 2006 when the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff was also
advised for the first time that identification plates on the units were removed and/or rearranged,
making identification of the units difficult.
10. Plaintiff has subsequently learned that Mammoth units are considered "down market"
units and are not considered equal substitutes for Gibson units.
11. Neither the installation of a smaller unit nor the installation of an inferior brand of
air conditioning unit was approved by Plaintiff.
12. After Defendant installed the air conditioning unit, the performance of the heating
system for the social hall deteriorated.
13. The deterioration of the heating system was caused by Defendant's removal and
utilization of duct work from the heating unit in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
14. Plaintiff has been forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to assess and replace
the air conditioning unit and to address the problems with the heating system in the social hall.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
15. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 14 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
16. Plaintiff and Defendant entered into an Agreement whereby Defendant was required
to install a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit for Plaintiff s social hall.
17. Contrary to the terms of the Agreement, Defendant installed a 7.5-ton Mammoth air
conditioning unit which did not adequately cool the social hall.
18. In addition to installing an inferior and inadequate air conditioning unit, Defendant
also cannibalized existing heating duct in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
19. Defendant never informed Plaintiff that it installed a smaller and inferior air
conditioning unit. Instead, Plaintiff first learned of these facts in August 2006 when the unit was
serviced by another company.
20. Despite installing a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit, Defendant charged Plaintiff for the full
cost of a 10-ton Gibson unit, and Plaintiff paid the full amount.
21. As a result of Defendant's installation of a smaller and inferior unit, Plaintiff has been
forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning
unit and to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs and attorney's
fees.
COUNT II - MISREPRESENTATION AND FRAUD
22. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 21 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
23. Under the terms of the Agreement, Defendant represented to Plaintiff that it was
installing a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit. The Agreement was made with the intent to induce
Plaintiff to enter into a contract for Defendant's services.
24. The size and quality of the air conditioning unit is material to the ability of the unit
to adequately cool Plaintiff's social hall.
25. Instead of installing the unit that was agreed upon by the parties, Defendant instead
installed a smaller and inferior unit which was unable to adequately cool Plaintiff's social hall.
26. Upon information and belief, Defendant removed heating duct work and used it in
the installation of the air conditioning unit. This, in turn, caused the deterioration of the heating
system.
27. Upon information and belief, Defendant also removed and/or rearranged identification
plates on the air conditioning units, making identification of the units difficult.
28. Defendant improperly, knowingly and with reckless disregard for the truth of its
representations installed an inappropriate air conditioning unit, cannibalized existing heating duct
in the installation of the air conditioning unit and removed and/or switched identification plates on
the air conditioning units to make them more difficult to identify.
29. Defendant took these actions knowing and intending to cause harm to Plaintiff.
30. As evidenced by Plaintiff's payment in full for the 10-ton Gibson unit, Plaintiff
justifiably relied on Defendant's representation that it would install a 10-ton Gibson unit.
31. As a result of Defendant's misrepresentations and fraud, Plaintiff has been forced to
hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning unit and
to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs, punitive
damages and attorney's fees.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Date: 6 /Z)107
By: J
Seth T. Mosebey, Esq ire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by our counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not our own.
We have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which we have given
to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, we have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if we make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-03733 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO
VS
KNOCHE MECHANICAL
RICHARD SMITH
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
KNOCHE MECHANICAL
DEFENDANT , at 1035:00 HOURS, on the 28th day of June
at 218 BIRCH LANE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DEB KNOCHE, ADULT IN CHARGE
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 6.72
Postage .41
Surcharge 10.00
.00
fi'?b4?o 7 _ 35.13
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
of ,
the
, 2007
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
06/28/2007
MARTSON LAW OFFIC
By:
eputy Sheriff
A.D.
P PILLS' 12489, 12489 1 moil
Orated 9120/04 0.06PM
Revised. 8/14/07 4-08PM
11093 13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO AMEND COMPLAINT
On June 22, 2007, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Knoche Mechanical.
2. Thereafter, Plaintiff discovered that Knoche Mechanical was not a registered business
with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
3. Plaintiff now believes that William Knoche is the owner of the business individually
and does business as Knoche Mechanical.
4. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1033, Plaintiff now moves for leave of court to amend the
caption of the Complaint to correct the name of Defendant to "William Knoche, individually, and
William Knoche d/b/a Knoche Mechanical," and the allegations pertinent to the amendment as
indicated on the attached Exhibit "A."
5. "The policy of Pennsylvania courts is that amendments to pleadings should be
liberally allowed in order to secure a determination of cases on their merits, except in those instances
where surprise or prejudice to the other party would result, or where the proposed amendment is
against a positive rule of law." Tanner v. Allstate Ins. Co., 467 A.2d 1164, 1167 (Pa. Super. 1983).
6. In this case, amendment of the caption as described in Paragraph 2 will not result in
prejudice or surprise to Defendant. Additionally, such amendment is not against a positive rule of
law.
7. At present, Defendant has not responded to either the Complaint or to the 10-Day
Notice in this case.
8. Additionally, Defendant is not represented by counsel.
9. Consequently, neither concurrence of opposing counsel nor concurrence of Defendant
could be obtained.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the relief
requested and permit Plaintiff to amend the caption of the Complaint to name William Knoche,
individually, and William Knoche d/b/a Knoche Mechanical as Defendants.
MARTQQSON LAW OFFICES
By: D„ (,i x ???
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 8/17/07 3:09PM
11093.13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
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 claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. 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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
F'.FILESV12489A12489 I c=2
Creased. 9/20/04 0 06PM
Revised. 8/14/07 4.07PM
11093 13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Creekside Volunteer Fire Co. of East Pennsboro, is a Pennsylvania non-
protit corporation with a principal place of business at 13 East Dulles Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant William Knoche is an individual residing at 218 Birch Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant William Knoche does business as Knoche Mechanical, an unregistered
heating and air conditioning business with a principal place of business at 218 Birch Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On or about May 4, 2004, Plaintiff entered into an Agreement with Defendants to
have a 10-ton Gibson rooftop air conditioning unit installed on the roof of its social hall. A true and
correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "A."
5. As required by the Agreement, Plaintiff made a down payment of $5,000.00 for the
installation of the air conditioning unit. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's down payment check
is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "B."
6. Upon completion of the installation of the air conditioning unit, Plaintiff made a final
payment of $5,906.27. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's final payment check is attached hereto
and incorporated as Exhibit "C."
7. Shortly after the air conditioning unit was installed, Plaintiff began to experience
problems with the unit. Specifically, the unit was not adequately cooling the social hall.
8. Plaintiff made multiple service calls to Defendants; however, most of the service calls
were not returned. Thereafter, another company was retained to service the unit.
9. In August 2006 while the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff learned
for the first time that the unit Defendants installed was a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit.
10. In August 2006 when the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff was also
advised for the first time that identification plates on the units were removed and/or rearranged,
making identification of the units difficult.
11. Plaintiff has subsequently learned that Mammoth units are considered "down market"
units and are not considered equal substitutes for Gibson units.
12. Neither the installation of a smaller unit nor the installation of an inferior brand of
air conditioning unit was approved by Plaintiff.
13. After Defendants installed the air conditioning unit, the performance of the heating
system for the social hall deteriorated.
14. The deterioration of the heating system was caused by Defendants' removal and
utilization of duct work from the heating unit in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
15. Plaintiff has been forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to assess and replace
the air conditioning unit and to address the problems with the heating system in the social hall.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
16. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 15 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
17. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into an Agreement whereby Defendants were
required to install a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit for Plaintiff s social hall.
18. Contrary to the terms of the Agreement, Defendants installed a 7.5-ton Mammoth air
conditioning unit which did not adequately cool the social hall.
19. In addition to installing an inferior and inadequate air conditioning unit, Defendants
also cannibalized existing heating duct in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
20. Defendants never informed Plaintiff that it installed a smaller and inferior air
conditioning unit. Instead, Plaintiff first learned of these facts in August 2006 when the unit was
serviced by another company.
21. Despite installing a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit, Defendants charged Plaintiff for the full
cost of a 10-ton Gibson unit, and Plaintiff paid the full amount.
22. As a result of Defendants' installation of a smaller and inferior unit, Plaintiff has been
forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning
unit and to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs and attorney's
fees.
COUNT II - MISREPRESENTATION AND FRAUD
23. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 22 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
24. Under the terms of the Agreement, Defendants represented to Plaintiff that they were
installing a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit. The Agreement was made with the intent to induce
Plaintiff to enter into a contract for Defendants' services.
25. The size and quality of the air conditioning unit is material to the ability of the unit
to adequately cool Plaintiff's social hall.
26. Instead of installing the unit that was agreed upon by the parties, Defendants instead
installed a smaller and inferior unit which was unable to adequately cool Plaintiff's social hall.
27. Upon information and belief, Defendants removed heating duct work and used it in
the installation of the air conditioning unit. This, in turn, caused the deterioration of the heating
system.
28. Upon information and belief, Defendants also removed and/or rearranged
identification plates on the air conditioning units, making identification of the units difficult.
29. Defendants improperly, knowingly and with reckless disregard for the truth of their
representations installed an inappropriate air conditioning unit, cannibalized existing heating duct
in the installation of the air conditioning unit and removed and/or switched identification plates on
the air conditioning units to make them more difficult to identify.
30. Defendants took these actions knowing and intending to cause harm to Plaintiff.
31. As evidenced by Plaintiff s payment in full for the 10-ton Gibson unit, Plaintiff
justifiably relied on Defendants' representations that they would install a 10-ton Gibson unit.
32. As a result of Defendants' misrepresentations and fraud, Plaintiff has been forced to
hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning unit and
to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendants for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs, punitive
damages and attorney's fees.
Date:
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By:
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by our counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not our own.
We have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which we have given
to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, we have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if we make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
By:
Gerald K. Bush, President
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary M. Price, an authorized agent of MARTSON LAW OFFICES, hereby certify that
a copy of the foregoing Motion was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at
Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
William Knoche
Knoche Mechanical
218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
M . Price
Ten Fast High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: 3/N/ 7/07
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CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
V.
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this z/' day of Avg.. ` , 2007, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Motion to Amend Complaint, Plaintiff s Motion is hereby GRANTED, and Plaintiff is permitted to
amend the name of Defendant to "William Knoche, individually, and William Knoche d/b/a Knoche
Mechanical."
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11093.13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
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 claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. 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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
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32 South Bedford Street
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11093.13
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Creekside Volunteer Fire Co. of East Pennsboro, is a Pennsylvania non-
profit corporation with a principal place of business at 13 East Dulles Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant William Knoche is an individual residing at 218 Birch Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant William Knoche does business as Knoche Mechanical, an unregistered
heating and air conditioning business with a principal place of business at 218 Birch Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On or about May 4, 2004, Plaintiff entered into an Agreement with Defendants to
have a 10-ton Gibson rooftop air conditioning unit installed on the roof of its social hall. A true and
correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "A."
5. As required by the Agreement, Plaintiff made a down payment of $5,000.00 for the
installation of the air conditioning unit. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's down payment check
is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit "B."
6. Upon completion of the installation of the air conditioning unit, Plaintiffmade a final
payment of $5,906.27. A true and correct copy of Plaintiff's final payment check is attached hereto
and incorporated as Exhibit "C."
7. Shortly after the air conditioning unit was installed, Plaintiff began to experience
problems with the unit. Specifically, the unit was not adequately cooling the social hall.
8. Plaintiffmade multiple service calls to Defendants; however, most of the service calls
were not returned. Thereafter, another company was retained to service the unit.
9. In August 2006 while the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff learned
for the first time that the unit Defendants installed was a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit.
10. In August 2006 when the air conditioning unit was being serviced, Plaintiff was also
advised for the first time that identification plates on the units were removed and/or rearranged,
making identification of the units difficult.
11. Plaintiffhas subsequently learned that Mammoth units are considered "down market"
units and are not considered equal substitutes for Gibson units.
12. Neither the installation of a smaller unit nor the installation of an inferior brand of
air conditioning unit was approved by Plaintiff.
13. After Defendants installed the air conditioning unit, the performance of the heating
system for the social hall deteriorated.
14. The deterioration of the heating system was caused by Defendants' removal and
utilization of duct work from the heating unit in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
15. Plaintiff has been forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to assess and replace
the air conditioning unit and to address the problems with the heating system in the social hall.
COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT
16. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 15 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
17. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into an Agreement whereby Defendants were
required to install a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit for Plaintiff's social hall.
18. Contrary to the terms of the Agreement, Defendants installed a 7.5-ton Mammoth air
conditioning unit which did not adequately cool the social hall.
19. In addition to installing an inferior and inadequate air conditioning unit, Defendants
also cannibalized existing heating duct in the installation of the air conditioning unit.
20. Defendants never informed Plaintiff that it installed a smaller and inferior air
conditioning unit. Instead, Plaintiff first learned of these facts in August 2006 when the unit was
serviced by another company.
21. Despite installing a 7.5-ton Mammoth unit, Defendants charged Plaintiff for the full
cost of a 10-ton Gibson unit, and Plaintiff paid the full amount.
22. As a result of Defendants' installation of a smaller and inferior unit, Plaintiffhas been
forced to hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning
unit and to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffdemands judgment against Defendants for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs and attorney's
fees.
COUNT II - MISREPRESENTATION AND FRAUD
23. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 22 are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth.
24. Under the terms of the Agreement, Defendants represented to Plaintiff that they were
installing a 10-ton Gibson air conditioning unit. The Agreement was made with the intent to induce
Plaintiff to enter into a contract for Defendants' services.
25. The size and quality of the air conditioning unit is material to the ability of the unit
to adequately cool Plaintiff's social hall.
26. Instead of installing the unit that was agreed upon by the parties, Defendants instead
installed a smaller and inferior unit which was unable to adequately cool Plaintiff s social hall.
27. Upon information and belief, Defendants removed heating duct work and used it in
the installation of the air conditioning unit. This, in turn, caused the deterioration of the heating
system.
28. Upon information and belief, Defendants also removed and/or rearranged
identification plates on the air conditioning units, making identification of the units difficult.
29. Defendants improperly, knowingly and with reckless disregard for the truth of their
representations installed an inappropriate air conditioning unit, cannibalized existing heating duct
in the installation of the air conditioning unit and removed and/or switched identification plates on
the air conditioning units to make them more difficult to identify.
30. Defendants took these actions knowing and intending to cause harm to Plaintiff.
31. As evidenced by Plaintiff's payment in full for the 10-ton Gibson unit, Plaintiff
justifiably relied on Defendants' representations that they would install a 10-ton Gibson unit.
32. As a result of Defendants' misrepresentations and fraud, Plaintiff has been forced to
hire engineers and a new contractor to completely replace the inadequate air conditioning unit and
to address the cannibalization of the duct work in the social hall.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffdemands judgment against Defendants for $10,906.27 and damages
within the arbitration limits for consequential and incidental losses, plus interest, costs, punitive
damages and attorney's fees.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By: j-.
Seth T. Mosebey, Esq e
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by our counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not our own.
We have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which we have given
to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, we have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if we make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
By:
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CASE NO: 2007-03733 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO
VS
KNOCHE MECHANICAL
ROBERT BITNER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
KNOCHE WILLIAM D/B/A KNOCHE MECHANICAL the
DEFENDANT , at 0910:00 HOURS, on the 14th day of September, 2007
at 218 BIRCH LANE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
DEBRA KNOCHE, WIFE
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Created: 9/20104 0:06PM
Revised: 11/14/07 3:44PM
12489.1
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Enter default judgment in the above-captioned action in favor of Plaintiff and against
Defendants in the amount of $10,906.27, plus interest and costs of suit as prayed for in the
Complaint, for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Plaintiff also requests default
judgment in an amount to be determined at a trial pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 1037(b)(1) for
consequential and incidental losses, punitive damages and attorney's fees as prayed for in the
Complaint.
I do hereby certify that a written notice of intention to file this Praecipe was mailed to the
Defendants at the addresses indicated thereon, on October 8, 2007, which date was subsequent to
the date default occurred and at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Praecipe.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By ZZ9 J
Date: November 14, 2007
Seth T. Mosebey, EsL uire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
F:\FILES\Clients\12489\12489. Lpra. default 1
Created: 9120/04 0:06PM
Revised: 11/14/07 3:44PM
12489.1
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V.
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: WILLIAM KNOCHE, DEFENDANT and
WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a KNOCHE MECHANICAL
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT 140'61A JUDGMENT
You are hereby notified that on the day of 4-1" , 2007, the following
Judgment was entered against you in the above-captioned action: judgment in the amount of
$10,906.27, plus interest and costs of suit as prayed for in the Complaint for failure to file an Answer
to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Judgment has also been entered against you for consequential and
incidental losses, punitive damages, and attorney's fees in an amount to be determined at trial
pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 1037(b)(1).
Date: S n
01-
Prothonotary ?nL
I hereby certify that the names and addresses of the proper entities to receive this notice under
Pa. R. Civ. P. 236 are:
William Knoche William Knoche d/b/a Knoche Mechanical
218 Birch Lane 218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013 Carlisle, PA 17013
F:\FILES\Clients\12489\12489. Lpra.defaultl
Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 11/14/07 3:44PM
12489.1
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
: SS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is
an employee of MARTSON LAW OFFICES, attorneys for the Plaintiff in the above captioned
matter and that pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, a notice of
intention to enter default judgment against the Defendants was given to them by mail on October 8,
2007.
ItA 01&
Seth T. Mosebey, squire
Sworn to and subscriped
before me this III day of add.,4,, 2007.
r-Z'
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Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
Victoria L. Otto, Notary Public
Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County
My commission expires December 20, 2010
• `' F'FILES%CLents,i2489\12489.1.10daynutice
Created: 9/10/04 0.06PM
Re,ised: 10/8/07 2.55PM
2489 i
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO,
Plaintiff,
v.
WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant
TO: William Knoche
218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IMPORTANT NOTICE
DATE: October 8, 2007
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT, BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT
YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU
ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone:(717) 219-3166
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By:
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 203046
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
F IFILES\ClientsU^_489112489.1.10daynotice2
Created: 9/20/04 0.06PM
Revised: 10/8/07 2.55PM
12489.1
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
I.D. No. 203046
David A. Fitzsimons, Esquire
I.D. No. 41722
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CREEKSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CO. OF EAST PENNSBORO, ' : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
Pr
_ V. : NO. 2007-3733
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
--° WILLIAM KNOCHE, individually,
and WILLIAM KNOCHE d/b/a
KNOCHE MECHANICAL,
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO: William Knoche d/b/a Knoche Mechanical DATE: October 8, 2007
218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT
YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU
ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR
OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone:(' 17) 249-3166
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
BY:
Seth T. Mosebey, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 203046
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jacqueline A. Decker, an authorized agent of MARTSON LAW OFFICES, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
William Knoche
218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
William Knoche d/b/a Knoche Mechanical
218 Birch Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
04&j
ritne A. Decker
en igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: November 14, 2007
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