HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-3893NED LEE STAMM and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
ANN STAMM : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs : PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER, : CIVIL ACTION _
Defendant : No. 07-
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 of 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION
ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
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LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NED LEE STAMM and
ANN STAMM
Plaintiffs
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION? n--
: No. 07- 3 gg 3 L;1JV? Y P.i.,
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Ned Lee Stamm, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
2. Plaintiff is Arm Stamm, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
3. Plaintiffs are Husband and Wife.
4. Defendant is Scott M. Forester, an adult individual residing at 7073 Carlisle Pike,
Carlisle, PA 17015.
5. On November 11, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, owner and operator of a
1993 Subaru Impreza, was traveling North on Route 11 in Middlesex Township,
Pennsylvania, at approximately 5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
6. At that same time and place, the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, the owner and
operator of a 1997 Mazda Miata, was traveling South on Route 11 in Middlesex
Township, at approximately 5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
7. It was the duty of the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, to operate the said motor
vehicle with due care and caution, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place.
8. The Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, attempted to make a lawful left turn into the
Middlesex Diner between Carolina Way and Roadway Drive, and signaled his
intention to make said left turn.
9. The Plaintiff ascertained that if all reasonable care were undertaken by drivers of
vehicles in the oncoming lane, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place, Plaintiff would be able to safely
negotiate the left turn.
0. Defendant, who, by his own admission, was speeding and had drank alcohol prior
to driving his automobile, caused his automobile to collide with that of the
Plaintiff.
COUNT I - NED LEE STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
11. Paragraphs 1-10 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
12. At the time and place aforesaid the Defendant, Scott M. Forestr, was
omissions: guilty of
one or more of the following careless and negligent
(a) Driving in excess of posted speed limits
(b) Failing to observe oncoming traffic
(c) Driving under the influence of alcohol
13. As a direct and proximate result of one or more of the aforesaid careless and
negligent acts or omissions, the automobile being driven by the Defendant, Scott
Forester, violently collided with the automobile being driven by the Plaintiff, Ned
Lee Stamm.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee
Stamm, suffered injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature, including but not
limited to, medical expenses, damages to property, pain and suffering, and
physical and emotional trauma, all of which are permanent.
WHEREFORE the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, asks for a judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
COUNT II - ANN STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
15. Paragraphs 1-14 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
16. At the time of the accident on November 11, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm,
was legally married to Ann Stamm, and, as husband and wife, each became
entitled to the companionship, society, guidance, material services and consortium
of their respective spouses.
7. As a result of the injuries to her spouse, the plaintiff Ann Stamm was deprived
guidance,
and will in the future
consortium of her spouse, Ned Lee Stamm.
material services, an
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Ann Stamm, asks for a judgment in her favor and
against the Defendant, Scott Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
(717) 245-9688
VERIFICATION
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Complaint upon Scott
4. Forester via Sheriff s service and United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid, on
he 27 h day of June, 2007, addressed as follows:
Scott M. Forester
7073 Carlisle Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
TURO LAW OFFICES
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Petitioner
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
#15643
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned, Jeffrey C. Catanzarite,
Esquire, of the law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on
behalf of the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
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By:
frey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Praecipe for
Appearance was served upon the following counsel of record on the 1 t day of
August, 2007, by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
G. rie & Skeel, L.L.P.
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Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM
NO.: 07-3893
Plaintiffs,
vs.
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO
SCOTT M. FORESTER PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND
BRIEF IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Defendant.
Filed on Behalf of:
Scott M. Forester, Defendant
Counsel of Record for this Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D. #72765
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm I.D. No.: 911
707 Grant Street, Suite 2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
#15643
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM
NO.: 07-3893
Plaintiffs,
vs.
SCOTT M. FORESTER
Defendant.
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Scott M. Forester by and through his
attorneys, Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire, and Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P. and files these Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs'
Complaint in Civil Action averring as follows:
I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
1. The above-referenced lawsuit arises out of a motor vehicle accident
which occurred on November 11, 2006 on Route 11 in Middlesex Township,
Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiffs, Ned Lee Stamm and Ann Stamm, husband and wife, filed a
Complaint in Civil Action against Scott M. Forester, alleging various personal
injuries. A true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint is attached hereto as
"Exhibit A."
3. The Plaintiffs' allegations against the Defendant sound in general
negligence, and aver that he was careless and negligent in the operation of a motor
vehicle at the aforementioned time and place.
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4. In particular, Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges in Paragraph 10 that
"Defendant, by his own admission, was speeding and had drank alcohol prior to
driving his automobile."
5. Furthermore, in Paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint, it is alleged:
"At the time and place aforesaid, the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, was
guilty of one or more of the following careless and negligent acts or
omissions:
(a) Driving in excess of posted speed limits
(b) Failing to observe oncoming traffic
(c) Driving under the influence of alcohol"
6. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028(a)(2) provides that
Preliminary Objections may be filed for inclusion of scandalous or impertinent
matter.
II. ARGUMENT
A. PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO SCNDALOUS AND IMPERTINENT MATTER:
7. The above paragraphs of Defendant's Preliminary Objections are
incorporated herein by reference, as if more fully set forth at length.
8. As indicated above, the Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to state a
claim for damages through allegations that Defendant drank alcohol prior to
operating his automobile and that he was "guilty" of driving under the influence of
alcohol.
9. Defendant avers that such allegations are scandalous and
impertinent to Plaintiffs' negligence claim which arose out of the accident giving
rise to this lawsuit.
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10. Moreover, this Defendant avers that these allegations are irrelevant
to Plaintiffs' negligence claim arising out of the subject accident and should be
stricken from Plaintiffs' Complaint.
11. Pennsylvania law regarding the relevance of evidence of
intoxication to prove negligence in a civil action is well-settled. Such evidence
must reasonably establish a degree of intoxication that proves unfitness to drive
or walk. Kuehn v. Morgan, 62 Pa. D.&C. 4th 509 (C.C.P. Lehigh Co.) citing
Whyte v. Robinson, 617 A.2d 380 (Pa. Super 1992).
12. As applied to this matter, the Plaintiffs' Complaint has not set forth
the requisite facts to support a claim that the Defendant, Scott Forester was
intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol at any time before, during or after
the subject accident, nor does any proof exist.
13. To be scandalous and impertinent, the allegations must be
immaterial and inappropriate to the proof of the cause of action. Common
Cause/Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 710 A.2d 108 (Pa.
Cmwlth. 1998) citing Department of Environmental Resources v. Peggs Run
Coal Company, 423 A.2d 765 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1980).
14. No evidence exists in the instant matter to suggest that the
Defendant was intoxicated at any time while operating his motor vehicle as
stated. The "admission" referred to in Plaintiffs' Complaint consists of Defendant
Forester stating that he drank one (1) beer four (4) hours prior to driving his
vehicle at the time of the subject accident. Clearly, those facts in no way indicate
that the Defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol.
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15. A blood test to determine blood alcohol content was never
administered, no field sobriety tests were conducted, nor was the Defendant,
Scott Forester charged with violating 75 Pa. C.S §3731 for driving while under
the influence of alcohol. Nothing occurred at the scene of the accident to support
Plaintiffs' allegation that the Defendant was "guilty" of driving under the influence
of alcohol.
16. Accordingly, the Plaintiffs' inclusion of facts pertaining to
Defendant's consumption of alcohol in Paragraph 10 and their allegation that he
was "guilty" of driving under the influence of alcohol in Paragraph 12 (c) of their
Complaint are irrelevant and unnecessary and should be stricken from the
pleading.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter an Order striking Paragraphs 10 and 12(c) from Plaintiffs' Complaint
as scandalous and impertinent matter.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, LLP
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C. Ofith'n-zarite, quire
C unsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM
NO.: 07-3893
Plaintiffs,
vs.
SCOTT M. FORESTER
Defendant.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Scott M. Forester by and through his
attorneys, Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire, and Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P. and files this Brief in Support of Preliminary Objections to
Plaintiffs' Complaint in Civil Action averring as follows:
I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
The within lawsuit arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on
November 11, 2006 on Route 11 in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania. Plaintiffs,
Ned Lee Stamm and Ann Stamm, husband and wife, filed a Complaint in Civil
Action against Scott M. Forester, alleging various personal injuries.
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Plaintiff contends that he was traveling north on Route 11, at approximately
5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway Drive, attempting to make a left
turn into the Middlesex Diner. Defendant Forester was said to be traveling south on
Route 11 at the same time and place as Plaintiff, when he allegedly caused his
vehicle to collide with Plaintiffs vehicle.
The Plaintiffs' allegations against the Defendant sound in general
negligence, and aver that he was careless and negligent in the operation of a
motor vehicle at the aforementioned time and place. In particular, Plaintiffs'
Complaint alleges in Paragraph 10 that Defendant, by his own admission, was
speeding and had drank alcohol prior to driving his automobile. Additionally, in
Paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint, it is alleged:
"At the time and place aforesaid, the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, was
guilty of one or more of the following careless and negligent acts or
omissions:
(a) Driving in excess of posted speed limits
(b) Failing to observe oncoming traffic
(c) Driving under the influence of alcohol"
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1028(a)(2) provides that Preliminary
Objections may be filed for failure of a pleading to conform to law or rule of court or
for "inclusion of scandalous or impertinent matter." This Defendant now files the
within Preliminary Objections and Brief in Support in response to Plaintiffs'
Complaint for inclusion of scandalous and impertinent matter, with reasons more
particularly set forth below.
II. ARGUMENT
A. PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO SCNDALOUS AND IMPERTINENT MATTER
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As previously noted, the Plaintiffs' Complaint purports to state a claim for
damages through allegations that Defendant drank alcohol prior to operating his
automobile and that he was "guilty" of driving under the influence of alcohol. It is
the Defendant's position that the Plaintiffs' allegations regarding his purported
intoxication are without merit and are inconsequential to the within cause of
action. This is simply the inclusion of scandalous and impertinent matter, which is
irrelevant to Plaintiffs' negligence claim.
Pennsylvania law regarding the relevance of evidence of intoxication to
prove negligence in a civil action is well-settled. Such evidence must reasonably
establish a degree of intoxication that proves unfitness to drive or walk. Kuehn v.
Morgan, 62 Pa. D.&C. 4th 509 (C.C.P. Lehigh Co. 2002) citing Whyte v.
Robinson. 617 A.2d 380 (Pa. Super 1992). For our purposes, the threshold
question is essentially whether or not an individual could be deemed unfit to
operate a vehicle. In order to reach that conclusion, the totality of evidence must
be assessed.
Factors considered in making such a determination include eyewitness
observations, usually by police officers and medical personnel, of an odor of
alcohol on someone's breath, slurred speech, and staggered gait, along with
toxicology results from a blood alcohol test. See Locke v. Claypool, 627 A.2d 801
(Pa. Super 1993) and Ackerman v. Delcomico, 486 A.2d 410 (Pa. Super 1984).
Even conclusory evidence such as a report showing the driver's blood alcohol
content coupled with expert testimony of a toxicologist, without more, was
insufficient to show unfitness to drive. See Billow v. Farmer's Trust Co., 266
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A.2d. 92 (Pa. 1970). Pennsylvania courts refuse to admit evidence of a party's
imbibing alcohol in a civil matter absent additional facts which would show a level
of intoxication that adversely affected driving ability. Dove v. Gruber, 42
Pa.D.&C.3d 287 (C.C.P. Lebanon Co.1985) citing Emerick v. Carson, 472 A.2d
1133 (Pa. Super 1984).
As applied to this matter, the Plaintiffs' Complaint has not set forth the
requisite facts to support a claim that the Defendant, Scott Forester was
intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol at any time before, during or after
the subject accident, nor does any proof exist. The "admission" referred to in
Paragraph 10 of Plaintiffs' Complaint consists of Defendant Forester stating that
he drank one (1) beer four (4) hours prior to driving his vehicle at the time of the
subject accident.
Clearly, those facts in no way indicate that the Defendant was driving
under the influence of alcohol. Plaintiffs cannot rely on such a statement to make
the bold allegations that the Defendant was intoxicated. It is the Defendant's
position that he was not intoxicated at the time of the accident. A blood test to
determine blood alcohol content was never administered, no field sobriety tests
were conducted, nor was the Defendant, Scott Forester charged with violating 75
Pa. C.S §3731 for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Nothing occurred
at the scene of the accident to support Plaintiffs' allegation that the Defendant
was "guilty" of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Furthermore, the mention of the Defendant drinking alcohol is irrelevant to
in this matter and should be stricken from Plaintiffs' Complaint. To be scandalous
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and impertinent, the allegations must be immaterial and inappropriate to the
proof of the cause of action. Common Cause/Pennsylvania v. Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania 710 A.2d 108 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1998) citing Department of
Environmental Resources v. Peggs Run Coal Company, 423 A.2d 765 (Pa.
Cmwlth. 1980).
In the instant case, the Plaintiffs' cause of action would be complete based
upon the alleged motor vehicle accident. Adding that the Defendant drank
alcohol is unnecessary and constitutes scandalous and impertinent matter.
Consequently, such facts are unfairly prejudicial to the Defendant and should be
excluded from the Complaint. If the allegation is wholly irrelevant to the action
and is without any influence in leading to the results of the judicial inquiry, said
allegation will be deemed impertinent. Nading v. Boice, 61 Pa. D.&C. 4th 353
(C.C.P. Butler Co. 2003) citing Jefferies v. Hoffman, 207 A.2d 774 (Pa. 1965).
A case directly on point with the instant matter is Samuelson v. Buck, 18
Pa. D.&C. 3d 74 (C.C.P. Monroe Co. 1981), where the court ordered a paragraph
in plaintiff's complaint be stricken as scandalous and impertinent due to the
inclusion of an averment that Defendant consumed alcoholic beverages
immediately prior to the motor vehicle accident. Without question, the court held,
"Proof of consumption of alcohol prior to an automobile accident may only be
offered into evidence if it can establish a degree of intoxication which proves
unfitness to drive." relying on Billows v. Farmer's Trust Co. supra.
Accordingly, the Plaintiffs' inclusion of facts pertaining to Defendant's
consumption of alcohol in Paragraph 10 and their allegation that he was "guilty"
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of driving under the influence of alcohol in Paragraph 12 (c) of their Complaint
are irrelevant and unnecessary and should be stricken from the pleading.
III. CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing reasons, this Defendant respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Order sustaining his Preliminary Objections and strike
Paragraphs 10 and 12(c) from Plaintiffs' Complaint, with prejudice, as scandalous
and impertinent matter.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, LLP
R
y C. Catanza ' e, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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7172452165
NED LEE STAMM and
ANN STAMM
Plaintiffs
v.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
No. 07- 3 ?C ?
NOTICE
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take act-Ion 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 of 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, 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 WTTH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 219-316
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NED LEE and. ANN STAMM,
Plaintiff's
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
No. 07-
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2007, it is
ORDERED that a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff Ned Lee Stamm against Defendant
Scott M. Forester in the amount of Dollars shall
be entered and it is further ORDRED that a,judgment in favor of the Plaintiff Ann Stamm
against Defendant Scott M. Forester in the amount of
Dollars shall be entered.
BY THE C"OUR'T,
,T.
c.c.: Michael M. Jeromin.ski, Esquire
Scott M. Forester
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NED LEE STAMM and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
ANN STAMM : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs :.PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER, : CNII. ACTION
Defendant : No. 07-
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Ned Lee Stamm, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
2. Plaintiff is Ann. Starr?m, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
3. Plaintiffs are Husband and Wife.
PAGE 04/08
4. Defendant is Scott M. Forester, an adult individual residing at 7073 Carlisle Pike,
Carlisle, PA 17015.
On November It, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, owner and operator of a
1993 Subaru Impreza, was travelutg North on Route 11 in Middlesex Township,
Pennsylvania, at approximately 5:44 p.m_, between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
6. At that same time and place, the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, the owner and
operator of a 1997 Mazda Miata, was traveling South on Route 11 in Middlesex
Township, at approximately 5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
7. It was the duty of the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, to operate the said motor
vehicle with due care and caution, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place.
8. The Plaintiff Ned Lee Stamm, attempted to make a lawful left turn into the
Middlesex Diner between Carolina Way and Roadway Drive, and signaled his
intention to make said left turn.
9. The Plaintiff ascertained that if all 'reasonable care were undertaken by drivers of
vehicles in. the oncoming lane, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place, Plaintiff would be able to safely
negotiate the left turn.
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10. Defendant, who, by his owit admission, was speeding and had drank alcohol prior
to driving his automobile, caused his automobile to collide with that of the
Plaintiff.
COUNT I - NED LEE STAMM v- SCOTT M. FORESTER
11. Paragraphs 1-10 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
12. At the time and place aforesaid the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, was guilty of
one or more of the following careless and negligent acts or omissions:
(a) Driving in excess of posted speed limits
(b) Failing to observe oncoming traffic
(c) Driving under the influence of alcohol
13. As a direct and proximate result of one or more of the aforesaid careless and
negligent acts or omissions, the automobile being driven by the Defendant, Scott
Forester, violently collided with. the automobile being driven by the Plaintiff, Ned
Lee Stamm.
14. As a direct and. proximate result of the aforesaid collision, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee
Stamm, suffered injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature, including but not
limited to, medical expenses, damages to property, pain and suffering, and
physical and emotional trauma, all of which are permanent.
WHEREFORE the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, asks for a judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
COUNT I1- ANN STAMM v, SCOTT M. FORESTER
15. Paragraphs 1-14 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
16. At the time of the accident on November 11, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm,
was legally married to Ann Stamm, and, as husband and wife, each became
entitled to the companionship, society, guidance, material services and consortium,
of their respective spouses.
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17. As a result of the injuries to her spouse, the Plaintiff Ann Stamm was deprived
and will in the future be deprived of the companionship, society, guidance,
material services, and consortium of her spouse, Nod Lee Stamm.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Ann. Stamm, asks for a judgment in her favor and
against the Defendant, Scott Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date
Michael M. Teromins i, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court T.D. No. 92977
(717) 245-9688
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
i hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Complaint upon Scott
M. Forester via Sheriff's service and United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid, on
the 27"' day of June, 2007, addressed as follows:
Scott M. Forester
7073 Carlisle Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
TURO LAW OFFICES
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Michael M_ Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attomey for Petitioner
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and
ANN STAMM
Plaintiffs,
vs.
SCOTT M. FORESTER
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO.: 07-3893
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to-wit, this day of , 2007, upon
consideration of the within Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs'
Complaint and Brief in Support, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and
DECREED that Paragraphs 10 and 12(c) of Plaintiffs' Complaint in Civil Action
are hereby stricken, with prejudice, as scandalous and impertinent matter.
BY THE COURT:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiffs' Complaint has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
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record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 2 day of U/Jt , 2007:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, LLP
J a anzari , Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-03893 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STAMM NED LEE ET AL
VS
FORESTER SCOTT M
TIMOTHY REITZ , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
FORESTER SCOTT M the
DEFENDANT , at 1650:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of July 2007
at 7073 CARLISLE PIKE LOT 220
CARLISLE, PA 17015 by handing to
SCOTT M FORESTER
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:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR
V. ARGUMENT
(Jury Trial Demanded)
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeei, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
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NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
1 . State matter to be argued (i.e. plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's
demurrer to complaint, etc.): Defendant's Preliminary Objections to
Plaintiffs' Complaint.
2. Identify counsel who will argue cases:
(a) for plaintiff:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(b) for defendants:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
Summers McDonnell Hudock Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
2400 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and/or
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Summers McDonnell Hudock Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
1017 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
3. 1 will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been
listed for argument.
4. Argument Court Date: October 3, 2007
Je rdy C. Catanzarite
Date: August 9, 2007 A orney for Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Praecipe for Listing
Case for Argument was served upon the following counsel of record on the 9th day
of August, 2007, by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
00hrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
By: Wz` L/
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NED LEE STAMM and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
ANN STAMM : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs : PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER, : CIVIL ACTION
Defendant : No. 07- 3%93
AMENDED COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Ned Lee Stamm, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
2. Plaintiff is Ann Stamm, an adult individual residing at 48 Warwick Circle,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-7050.
13. Plaintiffs are Husband and Wife.
Defendant is Scott M. Forester, an adult individual residing at 7073 Carlisle Pike,
Carlisle, PA 17015.
On November 11, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, owner and operator of a
1993 Subaru Impreza, was traveling North on Route 11 in Middlesex Township,
Pennsylvania, at approximately 5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
At that same time and place, the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, the owner and
operator of a 1997 Mazda Miata, was traveling South on Route 11 in Middlesex
Township, at approximately 5:44 p.m., between Carolina Way and Roadway
Drive.
It was the duty of the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, to operate the said motor
vehicle with due care and caution, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place.
The Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, attempted to make a lawful left turn into the
Middlesex Diner between Carolina Way and Roadway Drive, and signaled his
intention to make said left turn.
The Plaintiff ascertained that if all reasonable care were undertaken by drivers of
vehicles in the oncoming lane, in accordance with the applicable statues and
ordinances, in effect at the said time and place, Plaintiff would be able to safely
negotiate the left turn.
10. The Defendant, who, by his own admission was speeding, caused his automobile
to collide with that of the Plaintiff.
COUNT I - NED LEE STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
11. Paragraphs 1-10 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
12. At the time and place aforesaid the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, was guilty of
one or more of the following careless and negligent acts or omissions:
(a) Driving in excess of posted speed limits
(b) Failing to observe oncoming traffic
13. As a direct and proximate result of one or more of the aforesaid careless and
negligent acts or omissions, the automobile being driven by the Defendant, Scott
Forester, violently collided with the automobile being driven by the Plaintiff, Ned
Lee Stamm.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee
Stamm, suffered injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature, including but not
limited to, medical expenses, damages to property, pain and suffering, and
physical and emotional trauma, all of which are permanent.
WHEREFORE the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, asks for a judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
COUNT II - ANN STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
15. Paragraphs 1-14 inclusive are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in
full.
16. At the time of the accident on November 11, 2006, the Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm,
was legally married to Ann Stamm, and, as husband and wife, each became
entitled to the companionship, society, guidance, material services and consortium
of their respective spouses.
17. As a result of the injuries to her spouse, the Plaintiff Ann Stamm was deprived
and will in the future be deprived of the companionship, society, guidance,
material services, and consortium of her spouse, Ned Lee Stamm.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Ann Stamm, asks for a judgment in her favor and
against the Defendant, Scott Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
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Date
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
(717) 245-9688
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Amended Complaint
upon Jeffrey Catanzarite, Esquire via United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid, on
the 10 t h day of A mu J , 2007, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey Catanzarite, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
707 ('want Street, Suite 2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TURO LAW OFFICES
Michael M. Jerominski, squire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Petitioner
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
VERIFICATION
1, Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiffs herein, have sufficient
knowledge of the facts contained in this Amended Complaint and verify that the statements made
in the foregoing Amended Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, based
upon information received from the Plaintiffs. I understand that false statements herein made are
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. A
verification executed by the Plaintiff will be filed of record as soon as it becomes available.
Date Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
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NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
PRAECIPE FOR REMOVING CASE FROM
V. ARGUMENT LIST
(Jury Trial Demanded)
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR REMOVING CASE FROM
ARGUMENT LIST
1. On August 13, 2007, the Defendant filed a Praecipe For Listing Case
For Argument concerning the Defendant's Preliminary Objections to the Plaintiffs'
Complaint.
2. The Plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint which is acceptable to the
Defendant and the Defendant intends to file an Answer to the Amended Complaint.
3. Accordingly, the Defendant requests that the argument for his
Preliminary Objections be removed from the October 3, 2007 argument list.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
thrie & SSkkeel, L.L.P.
By:
?ffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Praecipe For
Removing Case From Argument List was served upon the following counsel of
record on the 22nd day of April, 2007, by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
f' rey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
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NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO
PLAINTIFFS' AMENDED COMPLAINT
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TO: PLAINTIFF
You are hereby notified to
file a written response to
the enclosed Answer and New
Matter within twenty (20)
days from-service rvice hereof
or ?t may be entered
HUDOCK, GUTHRIE
(412) 261-3232
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS'
AMENDED COMPLAINT
Defendant, Scott M. Forester, by and through is attorneys, Summers,
McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire,
files the following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint:
1. ANSWER
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of Paragraph
1 and therefore, said allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
2. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of Paragraph
2 and therefore, said allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
3. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of Paragraph
3 and therefore, said allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at
the time of trial.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. The allegations of Paragraph 8 are conclusions of law to which to
which no response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said
averments are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
9. The allegations of Paragraph 9 are conclusions of law to which to
which no response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said
averments are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
10. The Defendant admits that he was operating his vehicle at 50 mph in
a 45 mph zone prior to this accident occurring. The remaining allegations of
Paragraph 10 are conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the
extent that a response is necessary, said averments are generally denied pursuant
to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
COUNT I - NED LEE STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are herein incorporated by reference.
12. The allegations of Paragraph 12 and its subparts are conclusions of
law to which no response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary,
said averments are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
13. The allegations of Paragraph 13 are conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said averments
are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
14. The allegations of Paragraph 14 are conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said averments
are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Scott M. Forester, demands judgment in his favor
and against Plaintiff.
COUNT II - ANN STAMM v. SCOTT M. FORESTER
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 are herein incorporated by reference.
16. The allegations of Paragraph 16 are conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said averments
are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
17. The allegations of Paragraph 17 are conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent that a response is necessary, said averments
are generally denied pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Scott M. Forester, demands judgment in his favor
and against Plaintiff.
II. NEW MATTER
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are herein incorporated by reference.
19. The Plaintiffs' claims are subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and the Defendant asserts, as an
affirmative defense, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to
said statute.
20. Defendant claims the benefit of the applicable provisions of the
Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act as set forth in 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 7102, et
seq., and pleads the same as an affirmative defense against any and all claims of
the Plaintiffs.
21. If the Plaintiffs sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in the
Complaint, which are not admitted, then Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were
caused solely by the actions and/or inactions of parties other than the Defendant.
22. If the Plaintiffs sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in the
Complaint, which are not admitted, then Plaintiffs' injuries and damages were
caused solely by the actions of Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, in that this Plaintiff:
a. failed to yield the right-of-way of vehicles coming in the
opposite direction;
b. made an illegal left-hand turn while failing to yield the right-of-
way to the Defendant's vehicle;
C. failed to have his vehicle under proper control;
d. failed to keep a proper lookout for oncoming traffic;
e. failed to use due care and acted without due regard for the
rights and safety of other drivers on the roadway;
f. failed to observe the road conditions of the highway and the
traffic on said highway; and,
g. continued to operate his vehicle in the same direction when he
saw, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have
seen that further operation in that direction would result in a
collision with the Defendant's vehicle.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Scott M. Forester, demands judgment in his favor
and against Plaintiffs.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Cuithrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
Je ey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
unsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he/she is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that
the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he/she
has furnished to his/her counsel and information which has been gathered by his/her
counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER is that of counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER is based upon information which he/she has given to his/her counsel, it is
true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. To the
extent that the content of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of counsel,
he/she has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit. Defendant understands that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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cott M. Fo ster, Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Answer and New
Matter to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint was served upon the following counsel of
record on the 13-A day off 2007, by U.S. First Class Mail, postage
prepaid:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
rfr'ey C .1-C-atanzarite, Esquire
unsel for Defendant
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ANN STAMM
Plaintiffs
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
No. 07-3893
ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
18. No response required.
19. The allegations of Paragraph 19 are conclusions of law to which no reponse is
required. To the extent a repsonse is necessary, said averments are generally denied
pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
20. The allegations of Paragraph 20 are conclusions of law to which no reponse is
required. To the extent a repsonse is necessary, said averments are generally denied
pursuant to Rule 1029(d) and (e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
21. DENIED.
22. DENIED.
(a) DENIED.
(b) DENIED.
(c) DENIED.
(d) DENIED.
(e) DENIED.
(f) DENIED.
(g) DENIED.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Ned Stamm, asks for a judgment in his favor and
against the Defendant, Scott Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000; the Plaintiff,
Ann Stamm, also asks for a judgment in her favor and against the Defendant, Scott
Forester, in a sum in excess of $50,000.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Michael M. Jeromidski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
(717) 245-9688
VERIFICATION
I, Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiffs herein, have sufficient
knowledge of the facts contained in this Answer to Defendant's New Matter and verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Answer to Defendant's New Matter are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, based upon information received from the Plaintiffs. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unworn falsification to authorities. A verification executed by the Plaintiff will be filed of
record as soon as it becomes available.
Date Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Answer to Defendant's
New Matter upon Jeffrey Catanzarite, Esquire via United States Mail, first class, postage
pre-paid, on the Z 6 } day of ?j e D J C el- , 2007, addressed
as follows:
Jeffrey Catanzarite, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
707 Grant Street, Suite 2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Petitioner
Supreme Court I.D. No. 92977
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NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
MOTION TO COMPEL
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Scott M. Forester, by and through his
attorneys, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Jeffrey C.
Catanzarite, Esquire, and files the following Motion to Compel and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. The instant case arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred
on November 11, 2006.
2. On or about September 13, 2007, the Defendant served the Plaintiffs
with Interrogatories and a Request for Production of Documents. A true and correct
copy of the September 13, 2007 correspondence to Plaintiffs' attorney is attached
hereto and marked as Exhibit "1 "
3. To date, Plaintiffs have not responded to these discovery requests.
4. It is necessary for a proper defense of this lawsuit that Plaintiffs provide
full and complete responses to Defendant's discovery requests.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an
Order directing Plaintiffs to provide full and complete responses to Defendant's
discovery requests within ten (10) days of the date of the Order.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrj-e &_Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
J fle . Catanzarite, Esquire
u I for Defendant
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, H UDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
STEPHEN J. SUMMERS
THOMAS A. MCDONNELL
JOSEPH A. HUDOCK. JR
GREGG A. GUTHRIE
PETER B. SKEEL
PATRICK M. CONNELLY*
JEFFREY C. CATANZARITE
PITTSBURGH OFFICE:
GULF TOWER, SUITE 2400
707 GRANT STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
PHONE 412-261-3232
FAX 412-261-3239
JASON A. HINES
KEVIN D. RAUCH
ERIN M. BRAUN
Guy E. BLASS
MARK J. GOLEN
ROBERT J. FISHER, JR.
KIMBERLY L. GALLUCC1-
JESSICA M. JURASKO
ERICK V. VIOLAGO
JOHN A. Lucy
ELLEN L. KAPALKO
SETH T. BLACK
PAUL D. MURPHY
ALSO ADMITTED IN WV
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
September 13, 2007
In Re: Ned Lee Stamm and Ann Stamm v. Scott M. Forester
Docket Number 07-3893 Civil (Cumberland County)
Date of Loss November 11, 2006
Our File Number 15643
Dear Mr. Jerominski:
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Enclosed please find the Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for
Production of Documents directed to Plaintiff, Ned Lee Stamm, in the above-
referenced matter. Kindly provide a response to these discovery requests pursuant
to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Enclosures
HARRISBURG OFFICE: 1017 MUMMA ROAD, LEMOYNE, PA 17043
PHONE: 717-901-5916
FAX: 717-920-9129
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Motion to Compel
was served upon the following counsel of record on the 15th day of November,
2007, by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Michael M. Jerominski, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie-c Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
Cannzarite, Esquire
for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and CIVIL DIVISION
ANN STAMM,
Plaintiffs,
No.: 07-3893 Civil
STIPULATION
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant. Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
PA I.D.#: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No.: 911
Suite 2400, Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
#15643
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NED LEE STAMM and
ANN STAMM,
Plaintiffs,
V.
SCOTT M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
CIVIL DIVISION
No.: 07-3893 Civil
STIPULATION
The undersigned parties agree and stipulate that Plaintiffs, Ned Lee Stamm
and Ann Stamm, are not seeking damages in this case for past wage loss, past lost
earnings or diminished earning capacity against Defendant, Scott M. Forester.
By:
Turo La ffices
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John Shugars, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
Ned Lee and Ann Stamm
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
1co rey. C anzarite, Esquire
nsel for Defendant
tt M. Forester
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Stipulation was
served upon the following counsel of record on the 1 t day of May, 2008, by U.S.
First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
John Shugars, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
key 'Skeel, L.L.P.
By: v `
atanzarite, Esquire
Defendant
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Ned Lee STAMM and Anne STAMM IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiffs, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07 - 3893
. CIVIL TERM
Scott M. FORESTER,
Defendant. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please settle, withdraw and discontinue the above-captioned matter on behalf of
the Plaintiffs.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Ned Lee STAMM and Anne STAMM
Plaintiffs,
V.
Scott M. FORESTER,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07 - 3893 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lorin Andrew Snyder, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiffs, do hereby certify that on
the Second day of April, 2009, 1 served the foregoing Praecipe to Withdraw Complaint in
the above-captioned matter, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first
class, postage paid, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey A. Catanzarite, Esq.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, LLP
707 Grant Street, Suite 2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attorney for Defendant
Respectfully Submitted,
TURO NAW O-MCE
Lon Andre Snyder, Esq.
28 S th P tt Street
Carlisl 17013
(717) - 88
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