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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. Q'7 - x(085 i1 i v i t ~P•r'M
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 aze 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 aze wazned 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 fiu-ther notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Baz Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Cazlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siquientes, usted tiene viente (30) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notification. Usted debe presenter una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una Orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notification y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
petition de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes
Para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTA. SI NO TIENE
ABODAGO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARR AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose are husband and wife adult individuals and
citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who reside at 799 Old Silver Spring Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Betsy Sherlock is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania who resides at 317 Monroe Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on Wednesday,
September 21, 2005, at approximately 7:43 a.m. at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely
Lane in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Renee Moose was operating her 2005 Honda Pilot
traveling north on Sheeley Lane.
5. At that time and place, Defendant Betsy Sherlock was operating her 2005
Chevrolet Equinox traveling east on Trindle Road.
6. The intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane is controlled by a traffic signal.
7. At that time and place, Defendant Betsy Sherlock failed to stop at the red traffic
light that controlled traffic traveling eastbound on Trindle Road.
8. At that time and place, Renee Moose was proceeding into the intersection on a
green traffic signal for northbound traffic on Sheeley Lane.
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9. At that time and place a violent collision occurred when Defendant Sherlock's
vehicle struck the front driver's side of Renee Moose's vehicle.
10. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by the Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose are the direct and proximate result of the
negligent, careless and reckless manner in which Defendant Betsy Sherlock operated her vehicle
as follows:
(a) proceeding through a red traffic light in violation of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Code section 3111 and 3112;
(b) pulling her vehicle directly into Renee Moose's vehicle while
Renee Moose was properly proceeding on a green light at the
intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane;
(c) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the traffic
control signal;
(d) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
(d) failure to have proper and adequate control over her vehicle; and
(e) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CLAIM I
RENEE MOOSE V. BETSY SHERLOCK
11. Paragraph 1 through 10 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Plaintiff Renee Moose sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are
not limited to neck pain and shoulder pain that radiates into arms and hands resulting in surgery
as well as general shock to her nervous system.
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13. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Renee Moose, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalizations and similar
miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
14. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Renee Moose has been advised and,
therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made
therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Renee Moose has undergone
and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great inconvenience in
carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made
therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Renee Moose has been, and in
the future will be subjected to great humiliation and embarrassment and claim is made therefore.
17. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Renee Moose has sustained
work loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity,
and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Renee Moose demands judgment against Betsy Sherlock in an
amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars exclusive of interest and costs and in
excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
CLAIM II
KENNETH MOOSE V. BETSY SHERLOCK
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
19. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Renee
Moose, Plaintiff Kenneth Moose has been and may in the future be deprived of the care,
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companionship, consortium, and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment,
and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Kenneth Moose demands judgment against Betsy Sherlock in an
amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars exclusive of interest and costs and in
excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: August 6, 2007
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I.D. No. 36513
VERIFICATION
I, KENNETH MOOSE, do swear and affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that this verification is made subject to the penalties of the Rules of Civil Procedure
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VERIFICATION
I, RENEE MOOSE, do swear and affum that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that this verification is made subject to the penalties of the Rules of Civil Procedure
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 17837
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 07-4685
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
BETSY SHERLOCK, .
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON LAW OFFICES on behalf of the Defendant, Betsy
Sherlock, in the above matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
BY ^'3 ~' J l
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
Dated: August 20, 2007
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for 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:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2007-04685 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MOOSE RENEE ET AL
VS
SHERLOCK BETSY
MARK CONKLIN
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
SHERLOCK BETSY the
DEFENDANT at 1550:00 HOURS, on the 13th day of August 2007
at 317 MONROE STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
BETSY SHERLOCK
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:
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Revised: 8/30/07 9:ISAM
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 17837
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-4685
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAI1yTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1-6. Admitted.
7-10. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
CLAIM I
RENEE MOOSE V. BETSY SHERLOCK
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference.
12-17. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Sherlock demands judgment in her favor against Plaintiffs.
CLAIM II
KENNETH MOOSE V. BETSY SHERLOCK
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of this Answer are incorporated herein by reference.
19. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Sherlock demands judgment in her favor against Plaintiffs.
NEW MATTER
20. It is believed that Plaintiffs were comparatively negligent or assumed the risk of
injury by operating their vehicle in a careless and negligent manner in that they proceeded into the
intersection without determining that this could be done in safety.
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21. Defendant Sherlock reserves the right to add additional New Matter based on
information received from upcoming discovery in this case.
22. Plaintiffs' cause of action may be barred by the statute of limitations.
23. Plaintiffs' recovery, if any, maybe diminished pursuant to the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act.
24. Defendant had just received new glasses and had a problem seeing out of them at the
time of the accident, and also the sunlight was causing problems with her vision at the time of the
accident.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Sherlock demands judgment in her favor against Plaintiffs.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON L!!A__W OFFICES
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquir
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
Dated: August 30, 2007
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel
in the prepazation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own.
I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification aze made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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Betsy S lock Date
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices, hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Answer was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA,
first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Ami J. Th a
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 30, 2007
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Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiffs)
E-mail: mkosikQangino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
N0.07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO
RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that are attached to this notice. You
have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoenas may be served.
DATED: 9/14/07
r~squlre
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I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
RENEE MOOSE and
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND
versus
BETSY SHERLOCK
KENNETH
Plaintiffs
No. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dr. Shelby Seiber
3623 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things: a copy of all office notes/medical records pertaining
to Betsy Sherlock, Social Security Number 202-42-7089 and Date of Birth 7/11/54.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to
seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after service, the
party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717} 238-6791
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Plaintiffs
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND
Plaintiffs
versus : No. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
BETSY SHERLOCK
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Lens Crafters
1 Camp Hill Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things: a copy of all office notes/medical records pertaining
to Betsy Sherlock, Social Security Number 202-42-7089 and Date of Birth 7/11/54.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to
seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after service, the
party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
36513
Plaintiffs
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14~' day of September 2007, I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of
Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the NOTICE
OF INTENT in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-3341
ID #: 17837
Attorney for Defendant
Michelle M. Milojevich
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Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# :36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.O?-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Plaintiff certifies that:
(1) a notice of intent to serve subpoenas with a copy of the subpoenas attached thereto
were mailed or delivered to each party, and plaintiff received a letter from defense counsel waiving
the 20 days, letter attached;
(2) a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas are attached to this
certificate,
(3) defendant waived the 20 days as evidenced by a copy of his letter attached hereto.
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(4) the subpoenas which will be served are identical to the subpoenas which are attached
to the notice of intent to serve subpoenas.
Dated: 9/26/07
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Mic E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO
RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that are attached to this notice. You
have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve uI>on the
undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoenas may be served.
DATED: 9/14/07
364821
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I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
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Plaintiff/s
versus : No. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
BETSY SHERLOCK
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dr. Shelby Seiber
3623 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things: a copy of all office notes/medical records pertaining
to Betsy Sherlock, Social Security Number 202-42-7089 and Date of Birth 7/11/54.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to
seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after service, the
party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
36513
Plaintiffs
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND
Plaintiffs
versus : No. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
BETSY SHERLOCK .
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Lens Crafters
1 Camp Hill Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things: a copy of all office notes/medical records pertaining
to Betsy Sherlock, Social Security Number 202-42-7089 and Date of Birth 7/11/54.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to
seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after service, the
party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #
Attorney for:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
36513
Plaintiffs
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14~' day of September 2007, I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of
Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the NOTICE
OF INTENT in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
ID #: 17837
Attorney for Defendant
Michelle M. Milojevich
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Michael E. Il~?silC, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Wu_LIAM F MARTSON
JOIIN B. FOWLER III
DANIEL K. DEAR.DORFF
THOMAS J. WILLIAMS*
No V. OTro III
HUBERT X. GILROY
'BOARD CERTIFY
September 20, 2007
RE: Renee Moose and Kenneth Moose, her husband, v. Betsy Sherlock
No.: 07-4685 -Cumberland County C. C. P.
Our File No.: 3050.487
Dear Mike:
GEORGE B. FALLER JR.*
DAVID A. FITZSIMONS
CHRISTOPHER E. RICE
JENNIFER L. SPEARS
SETH T. MOSEBEY
TRL'DY E. FEHLINGER
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Thank you for sending me a copy of your Notice of Intent to subpoena the records of
Dr. Seiber and Lens Crafters. Defendant is willing to waive the 20-day time limit to file an
objection. Please send me a copy of all the records you obtain pursuant to your subpoena.
Very truly yours,
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Enclosure
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Daniel K. Deardorff
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INFORMATION • ADVICE • ADVOCACY SM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do
hereby certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of CERTIFICATE PRE-
REQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENA upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first
class United States mail addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michelle M. Milo~evich
Dated: 9/26/07
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENIv'ETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, Angino & Rovner, P.C., and
hereby replies to the New Matter of Defendant as follows:
20. Denied. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading. is
required. To the extent that a response may be deemed proper, it is specifically denied that Plaintiff
Renee Moose is comparatively negligent or assumed the risk of injury for the cause of action stated
in Plaintiffs' Complaint. Plaintiff Renee Moose proceeded into the intersection on a green traffic
signal and had only partially crossed the intersection when she was struck by the Defendant's
vehicle who failed to yield and stop for a red traffic signal controlling the movement of travel in the
Defendant's direction. Plaintiff Renee Moose had no obligation to anticipate the negligence and
reckless conduct of the Defendant, and it is specifically denied that she was negligent in any manner
upon the cause of action stated in the Complaint. It is further denied that the defense of assumption
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of the risk is an applicable or viable defense in a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania, and it is
specifically denied that there are any facts upon which it could be established that Plaintiff Renee
Moose assumed the risk of injury in this accident.
21. Denied. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1030 provides that all affirmative
defenses shall be plead in a responsive pleading under the title of New Matter. Certain affirmative
defenses which Defendant has already plead need not be included in the New Matter, however,
there is no provision for the Defendant to reserve the right to raise additional New Matter based
upon discovery. Plaintiffs maintain that Defendant's attempted reservation of the right to raise
additional New Matter is ineffective and irrelevant and no further answer is required on the part of
the Plaintiffs.
22. Denied. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent that a response may be deemed proper, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs' cause of action is barred by the statute of limitations. Plaintiffs' cause of action arose as a
result of a motor vehicle accident on September 21, 2005. Plaintiff filed this cause of action on
August 7, 2007 with service on the Defendant on August 13, 2007. Plaintiff filed suit and served
the Defendant less than two years from the date of the accident, and therefore, Plaintiffs' cause of
action was timely filed pursuant to Pennsylvania's two-year statute of limitations contained in 42
Pa.C.S.A. § 5524 .
23. Denied. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent that a response may be deemed proper, it is specifically denied that
Plaintiffs' damages or potential recovery are diminished in any way by the application of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
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24. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information concerning the factual averments
made by the Defendant in this paragraph and proof thereof is demanded. By way of further
response, even assuming the Defendant's factual statements to be correct, these do not arise to legal
defenses to Plaintiffs' claim. In fact, Plaintiffs maintain the facts establish that the Defendant was
negligent for driving with new glasses when she was having difficulty seeing and also proceeding
when she was unable to see regardless of the reason. Plaintiff Renee Moose maintains that the sun
rising in the east is a commonly known phenomenon and does not arise to a sudden emergency
under these factual averments.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
Defendant's New Matter enter judgment in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendant.
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I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717}.238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I, RENEE MOOSE, do hereby swear and affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Reply to New Matter is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that this verification is made subject to the penalties of the Rules of Civil Procedure
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RE E MOOSE
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 27~' day of September 2007, I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of
Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER in the United States mail, postage
prepaid at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
ID #: 17837
Attorney for Defendant
Michelle M. Mnlo~evnch
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one) (X) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court
O for trial without a jury
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, Her Husband
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK
Defendant
(check one)
() Assumpsit
() Trespass
(x) Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
() Other
The trial list will be called on Mazch 17,
2009.
Trials commence on April 13, 2009.
Pre-trials will beheld on Mazch 25, 2009
(Briefs are due 5 days before pre-trials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all
counsel, pursuant to local Rule 314-1.)
No. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Michael E. Kosik, 4503 N. Front Street, Hbg., PA 17110
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Daniel Deazdorff, Esquire, Ten East High Stre "
This case is ready for trial.
Date: 2/13/09 Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
Print Name: Michael E. Kosik
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Michael M. Kosik, Esquire
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4503 North Front Street
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FAX (717) 238-5610
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E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
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KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
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BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P~
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
N0.07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR A CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose. by and through their attorneys
Angino & Rovner, P.C., and hereby requests that their case be removed from Mlle April 2009 civil
trial term for the following reasons:
1. This case arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on Wednesday,
September 21, 2005 at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheeley Lane in Hampden
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff Renee Moose was seriously injured when the Defendant Betsy Sherlock
failed to stop for a red traffic signal on Trindle Road.
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3. The parties have completed discovery, including the depositions of the parties and
written Interrogatories and exchange of Request for Production of Documents.
4. Plaintiffs' counsel has taken the deposition of Dr. Cincotta, Plaintiff's treating
physician, for use at trial and had Dr. Lupinacci's deposition scheduled.
5. Unfortunately, Plaintiff Renee Moose became ill and was unable to attend a
defense medical examination which had been scheduled.
6. Plaintiffs' counsel did not want to proceed with the depositipn of Dr. Lupinacci
without having the report from the defense medical exam and there were conflicts with any other
dates that Dr. Lupinacci was available prior to the trial week.
7. Plaintiffs' counsel consulted his clients, Renee and Ken Moose concerning either
proceeding to trial and scheduling Dr. Lupinacci's deposition without the defense medical report
or seeking a continuance.
8. Plaintiffs Rene and Ken Moose requested that the case be continued so the
defense medical report could be obtained before actually taking Dr. Lupinacci's trial testimony.
9. Plaintiffs have rescheduled Dr. Lupinacci's deposition for use at trial for a date
after the Defendant's medical examination is supposed to take place, however, this will not occur
until after the Apri12009 trial term.
10. Counsel for the parties have agreed to seek a continuance of the trial to a later trial
term, more than likely the September 2009 trial term in light of these scheduling conflicts.
11. The conflicts which have necessitated the request for a continuance were not
known at the time that the Certificate of Readiness was filed listing this case for trial and have
arisen subsequent to the Certification that the case was ready for trial.
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12. This case has not been before the Court nor has it been assigned to a Judge
previously in Cumberland County to rule upon any issues.
13. Plaintiffs are represented by Michael E. Kosik, Esquire of the firm Angino &
Rovner, P.C., 4503 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 238-6791.
14. Defendant is represented by Daniel Deardorff, Esquire of the firm Law Office of
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto, Ten East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, (717) 243-3341.
15. Plaintiff have obtained the concurrence of Attorney Daniel Deardorff and previously
sent a letter to the Court confirnung the concurrence of counsel. (See letter attached hereto as
Exhibit A.)
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Renee and Ken Moose requests that their case be stricken from
the Apri12009 civil trial term.
Date: 3/4/09
AN R, P.C.
ichael E. Kosik
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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ANGINO ~. ROVNER, P.C.
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110.1799
RICHARD C. ANGINO
NEII. ). ROVNER
JOSEPH M. MELII.i.o
DAVID L. LUTZ
MICHAEL E. KOSIK
RICHARD A. SADLACK
LISA M. B. WOODBURN
DARYL E CHRISTOPHER
717/238b791
FAX 717/2385610
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Ms. Melissa H. Calvanelli
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Squaze
Cazlisle, PA 17013
RE: Moose v. Sherlock
No: 07-4685
Deaz Ms. Calvanelli:
Februazy 24, 2009
I am writing to request that the above-referenced case which appeazs on the April trial list
with the call scheduled for Mazch 17, 2009 be continued until the September trial term at the
request of both counsel.
Although the parties were working towazds completing the medical experts' depositions
for use at trial, Plaintiff Renee Moose became ill and unable to attend the ...examination by the
Defendant's medical examiner which has created a problem for the other scheduled depositions,
all of which could not be scheduled prior to the date of the trial. Plaintiff Renee Moose and her
husband, Kenneth Moose, were consulted before requesting the continuance.
Because of conflicts, both counsel were unavailable for the June term, and therefore, the
request is being made for the September trial term. If this would require us to specifically relist
the case for trial, please advise me. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
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cc: Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4~' day of March 2009, I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS'
MOTION FOR A CONTINUANCE in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
ID #: 17837
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KENNETH MOOSE :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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BETSY SHERLOCK N0.2007 - 4685 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10TH day of MARCH, 2009, by agreement of the parties this
matter is continued generally. It may be relisted by either party.
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
® for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
^ for trial without a jury.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full) (check one)
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband, ®CivilAction-Law
^ Appeal from arbitration
(other)
(Plaintiff)
~• The trial list will be called on August 25 , 2009
BETSY SHERLOCK, and
Trials commence on September 21, 2009
(Defendant) Pretrials will be held on September 2, 2009
vs. (Briefs are due S days before pretrials
No. 07-4685 Civil Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire; MARTSON LAW OFFICES; 10 East High St., Carlisle, PA
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire; ANGINO & ROVNER,P.C.; 4503 ~. Front St., Harrisburg, PA
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PrlntNarne: Daniel K.Deardorff, Esquire
Date: July 14, 2009 Attorney for: Defendant Betsy Sherlock
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IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ~ ~
A pretrial conference was held on Wednesday,
September 2, 2009, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido, Judge.
Present for the Plaintiffs was Michael M. Kosik, Esquire, and
present for the Defendant was Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire.
This is an auto accident case which will take two
to three days to try. Plaintiffs' counsel must be in Reading to
pick a jury on Thursday. Therefore, the request is that this be
a lead-off case for some judge.
Plaintiff has requested an admission of
liability. Defendant feels that comparative negligence, as well
as the Sudden Emergency Doctrine, are in issue.
The parties have been directed to pre-mark all
exhibits.
The Defendant indicates that while she has failed
to list the Plaintiff as a witness in her pretrial, she does
reserve the right to call her as on cross-examination. The
parties have indicated that they will enter a stipulation as to
the admissibility, but not the recoverability, of the medical
expenses.
While settlement negotiations are ongoing,
settlement is not likely.
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Edward E. Guido, J.
Michael M. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael M. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION IN LIMINE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose by and through their attorneys,
Angino & Rovner, and hereby request This Honorable Court for an Order instructing the
Defendant Betsy Sherlock, as well as her representative and witnesses, to refrain from making any
mention, directly or indirectly, in any manner during voir dire, opening statements, interrogation of
witnesses, objections, arguments or any manner whatsoever concerning the matters hereinafter set
forth:
1. This case arises out of a two car automobile accident which occurred on Wednesday,
September 21, 2005 at approximately 7:43 a.m. at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheeley
Lane in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff Renee Moose was operating a 2005 Honda Pilot northbound on Sheeley
Lane and proceeded into the intersection on a green traffic signal.
3. Defendant Betsy Sherlock failed to stop for a red traffic signal for eastbound
traffic on Trindle Road and struck the left front portion of Plaintiff Renee Moose's vehicle.
4. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff Renee Moose suffered injuries to her neck,
left shoulder, and left arm, eventually requiring surgery on her cervical spine for a ruptured disc
and subsequent pain management.
5. Plaintiff Renee Moose has made claim for the physical injuries sustained in the
accident and for medical treatment which she has been required to undergo as a result of these
physical injuries.
6. For approximately ten years before the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff Renee
Moose treated with her family physician, Dr. Joseph Cincotta., for depression and had been
prescribed antidepressant medications such as Prozac and Wellbutrin.
7. Plaintiff Renee Moose testified in her deposition, upon questioning by defense
counsel, that her depression was worsened for a period of approximately three months following the
accident and then leveled off.
8. Plaintiff Renee Moose has not made any claim for aggravation of her pre-existing
depression and has not had any of her treating physicians testify concerning diagnosis or
aggravation of her depression for that limited period of time following the motor vehicle accident.
9. During her deposition, defense counsel questioned Plaintiff Renee Moose
concerning her prior depression diagnosis and treatment. Questioning concerning this medical
condition started on page 29 of her deposition and continued through page 31 of her deposition,
copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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10. Plaintiffs' counsel took the deposition of Plaintiff's treating family physician,
Dr. Joseph Cincotta, to present his testimony to the jury.
11. Defense counsel, upon cross-examination of Dr. Cincotta, began questioning
Dr. Cincotta concerning depression and financial stress that Plaintiff Renee Moose had undergone
back in December of 1999, approximately five years before the accident.
12. Plaintiffs' counsel objected advising that Plaintiff was not making a claim for a
psychological injury and only for a physical injury and that as far as Plaintiffs were aware, there was
no doctor who was going to discuss or relate Plaintiffs prior stress or depression to injuries
sustained in the motor vehicle accident. See defense counsel's question and Plaintiff s objections
beginning on page 30 of Dr. Cincotta's deposition, p. 30-32, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
13. Plaintiff Renee Moose contends that any past psychological counseling or treatment,
including treatment for depression and the use of antidepressant medications are irrelevant and
inadmissible where Plaintiff is not making any claim for a psychological or psychiatric injury.
14. Plaintiff Renee Moose maintains that the defense cannot establish that any of her
prior financial stress, depression, or depressive medications are in any way related to the claims
which Plaintiff is asserting for physical injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, and therefore,
Plaintiff maintains that any such testimony or evidence is irrelevant and inadmissible under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose respectfully request This Honorable
Court to instruct the Defendant, Betsy Sherlock, and her representatives and counsel not to mention,
refer to, interrogate or attempt to convey to the jury directly or indirectly, in any manner any of the
above-mentioned facts and issues and that before making any attempt to do so, they must obtain
special permission from this Court outside the presence and hearing of the jury, and to further
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instruct the Defendant and his counsel not to make any reference that this Motion has been filed
and granted and to warn and caution each and everyone of their witnesses to strictly follow the
same instructions.
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
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EXHIBIT A
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RENEE MOOSE AND KENNETH
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND,
PLAINTIFFS
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BETSY SHERLOCK,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEPOSITION OF: RENEE MOOSE
TAKEN BY: DEFENDANT
BEFORE: MARIA N. O'DONNELL, RPR
NOTARY PUBLIC
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2007, 9:54 A.M.
PLACE: ANGINO & ROVNER, PC
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
APPEARANCES:
ANGINO & ROVNER, PC
BY: MICHAEL E. KOSIK, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFFS
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
BY: DANIEL DEARDORFF, ESQUIRE
FOR - DEFENDANT
ALSO PRESENT:
BETSY SHERLOCK
KENNETH MOOSE
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2080 Linglestown Road • Suite 103 • Harrisburg, PA 17110
'717.540.0220 • Fax 717.540.0221 • Lancaster 717.393.5101
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1 Q 'Then did you go back to work and continue to work
2 until you hurt your knee?
3 A Yes, except for having to leave early for medical
4 appointments, therapy appointments, or if my neck bothered
5 the too much, I would ask to leave.
6 Q Have you kept track of the time that you missed
7 work because your neck was bothering you or you had an
8 appointment?
9 A I have my leave slips that I would have had for
10 the time that I used, but it doesn't -- it would not say
11 what they were for.
12 Q Now, you had mentioned that the injuries from the
13 car accident involved your neck, your left shoulder and
14 your left arm, is that right?
15 A Yes.
16 Q Okay. Before the car accident of September 21,
17 2005, had you had any problems with your neck, left
18 shoulder or left arm let's say going back ten yeazs before
19 the car accident?
20 A I had a small amount of trouble with my neck. It
21 was like at the base of my skull.
22 Q When did that occur?
23 A Years ago.
24 Q Did you treat with your doctor for those
25 problems?
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1 Q Now, did your neck continue to bother you as the
2 years went by?
3 A Just every once in a great while depending on the
4 weather.
5 Q Did it bother you depending on your activities?
6 A Not that I can recall.
7 Q Now, the records that we obtained from your
8 attorney and also from Dr. Cincotta I think indicated that
9 you had seen Dr. Grabb back in -- I think it was the spring
10 of 2001, February, March 2001. Does that sound familiar?
11 A Okay, yes.
12 Q Okay. Did -- then did your neck continue to
13 bother you intermittently with the weather up to the time
14 of the accident in September 2005?
15 A At that point, it was doing better.
16 Q Did Dr. Grabb ever say what he thought the
17 problem was with your neck when you saw him back in 2001?
18 A He said be thought it was a little bit of
19 arthritis starting.
20 Q Did you do anything on an on-going basis to treat
21 the neck such as exercises, chiropractic treatment,
22 anything like that?
23 A I think he might have given me medication.
24 Q Any special exercises?
25 A Not that I remember.
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1 A I went to Dr. Cincotta.
2 Q What kind of treatment did you receive from Dr.
3 Cincotta?
4 A Medication. I am -- I am trying to think if that
5 was one of the times he sent me for therapy, possibly
6 therapy.
7 Q Did you miss any work because of the trouble with
8 your neck at that time?
9 A No.
10 Q Did you see a specialist at all?
11 A Yes.
12 Q Who did you see?
13 A I can't remember his name at this time.
14 Q Okay. Does Dr. Grabb sound familiar?
15 A Yes. Yes.
16 Q Was he an orthopedist at Orthopedic Institute?
17 A Yes.
18 Q What office did you go to, Camp Hill, or I think
x,19 they have an office in Hershey or --
20 A Camp Hill.
21 Q How many times did you see Dr. Grabb for your
22 neck problem?
23 A Four, five.
24 Q And did you have diagnostic studies?
25 A Yes.
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1 Q Now, your job with -- where you are working now,
2 had your attendance been fairly good up to the time of this
3 caz accident in September 2005?
4 A Yes, it was excellent.
5 Q So you didn't have any other health problems that
6 took you out of work for a week here or week there?
7 A No.
8 Q Now, the records that we got -- or you have
9 indicated in today's deposition that you are taking Prozac
] 0 and Wellbutrin, and you had taken those before the car
11 accident?
12 A Yes.
13 Q That was for depression then?
14 A Yes.
15 Q How -- when did you start having your depression
16 problems?
17 A I have had them for years and years.
18 Q Okay. Can you -- more than ten years ago?
19 I am just trying to like estimate how long that
20 you have been taking the Prozac and Wellbutrin for your
21 depression.
22 A Nine, ten yeazs.
23 Q About the ten years?
24 A Yes.
25 Q Did you have any counseling for that before the
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1 car accident?
2 A No.
3 Q You are seeing Dr. Cincotta for that?
4 A Yeas.
5 Q And was there anything specific that you thought
6 was relata~d to your depression problem, or was it just
7 something that just came on?
8 A Something that came on because of the divorce and
9 a lot of stress through that time.
10 Q Naw, is the amount of medication that you are
11 taking for your depression, the amount that you are taking
12 now, is it the same as the amount that you took before?
13 A Yes.
14 Q Would you say that depression has basically
15 stayed the same before the accident as it was after the
16 accident?
17 A Right after the accident, I got in and I had
18 gotten a little bit worse.
19 Q Has that dropped though?
20 A No, it's evened out again.
21 Q It's down you say?
22 A It's -- yes, it's evened out.
23 Q So sometimes you talk about that as a plateau.
24 So you were at a certain level before the caz accident,
25 then it went up?
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1 A Yes.
2 Q Then it's gone back to that same level?
3 A Yes.
4 Q How long did it take before it dropped back to
5 the previous level before the accident?
6 A Before the accident?
7 Q Yes. We have talked about you having depression
8 for yeazs and taking medications before the accident?
9 A Uh-huh.
10 Q Then you testified that the accident at this time
11 went -- the depression went up?
12 A Right.
13 Q Then you said now it's been -- it's evened out,
14 Correct?
15 A Right.
16 Q So how long had it gone up before it went back
17 down and evened out?
18 A Several months.
19 Q By several months, do you mean like five or six
20 months or --
21 A I' d say three.
22 Q Now, the -- you have testified about your
23 injuries from the car accident, and the car accident was in
24 September of 2005. And your attorney and I have your
25 records since the accident so we know that you have -- you
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1 went to Dr. Cincotta and we know that you went for therapy.
2 But if you, in your own words, could tell me your treatment
3 for your neck and your shoulder problem since the accident,
4 just in your own words.
5 A I have been through a lot of different things.
6 Some I can't probably even remember. I have had physical
7 therapy it seems like forever. I have it, then it stops,
8 then I restart again. I went to the pain management clinic
9 and they had given me a shot in my neck.
l0 Q Is that the Prism?
11 A Yes.
12 Q Now, when did you start going to Prism where you
13 got those shots that you were talking about?
14 A When I went in for my last check-up with Dr.
15 Powers, he said I did my part, now I am sending you to
16 Prism to deal with the pain.
7 Q Dr. Powers is the doctor who did surgery?
18 A Yes.
19 Q He did that in January 2007?
20 A Yes.
21 Q Did Dr. Powers ever say why you needed the
22 surgery on your neck?
23 A My spinal cord was being compressed by vertebras,
24 disks.
25 Q Did he give you any cause for that problem with
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1 your spinal cord? Did he say anything about the car
2 accident, for example?
3 A Yes, he said it like twisted me all around and it
4 moved some things to the right and my spinal cord was
5 swelling and it continued to swell and the pain that I was
6 getting and the severity that it was was because I -- it
7 had no where to go.
8 Q Now, did he ever talk about the arthritis that
4 you had that occurred before the -- or that had become
10 apparent before the car accident?
11 A Briefly.
12 Q What did he say about the arthritis?
13 A That he noticed it on my medical records, but
14 that little bit of arthritis that I have would not have
15 presented these symptoms.
16 Q Did you tell Dr. Powers about your fall at work
17 where you hurt your knee?
18 A Yes, he knew about that.
19 Q Did he think that had any -- played any part in
20 your requiring the surgery on your neck?
21 A Not that I recall.
22 Q Now, the surgery on your neck I think that you
23 said was in January of 2007?
24 A Yes.
25 Q That was about a year and a half after the car
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RENEE MOOSE AND KENNETH IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PLAINTIFFS PENNSYLVANIA
V
(BETSY SHERLOCK,
DEFENDANTS
VIDEO DEPOSITION OF
TAKEN BY:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 07-4685
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
JOSEPH A. CINCOTTA, M.D.
PLAINTIFFS
BEFORE: BOBBI JO HAHN, RPR
NOTARY PUBLIC
DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2009
8:12 A.M.
PLACE: 2140 FISHER ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
APPEARANCES:
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
BY: MICHAEL E. KOSIK, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFFS
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
BY: DANIEL K. DEARDORFF, ESQUIRE
FOR - DEFENDANT
ALSO PRESENT:
MARK SEIFFERT, VIDEOGRAPHER
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when we were talking about her -- I was discussing with
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intervention to try to get her to quit; and she made a
comment that her -- yes, sir, her stress was too high.
Q And then moving to December of 1999, she came
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MR. KOSIK: Objection.
THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We're off the video
record. The time is 8:49 a.m..
MR. KOSIK: Dan, I'm not sure where you're
going with this. I mean no claim is being made for any
psychological injury. This is a physical injury. And
'I know you're having her examined by Dr. Van Sant, but
I don't think Dr. Van Sant is a psychologist or
psychiatrist where he would be able to adequately
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alleging pain and suffering and that this has affected
her life and it affected her on the job. And I think I
have a right to bring out that prior to the accident
she did have stress in her life, had -- the stress had
some impact on her life and her job and -- and family
and so forth. So I think it`s relevant, but you have
your objection. And if -- if your objection is
sustained, these questions and answers will be
stricken.
MR. KOSIK: All right. Well, I think --
MR. DEARDORFF: I just have a few more.
MR. KOSIK: I think the law is though if you
want to make that an issue beyond the normal stress
associated with pain and suffering you need to have
medical proof, and you haven't asked for an examination
which would lead to that medical proof. And that's why
I am objecting to the questions.
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MR. KOSIK: I disagree with you; but I'll --
I'll ask for a continuing objection.
MR. DEARDORFF: You may have a continuing
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THE WITNESS: Can I just step out and go to
the bathroom before you go back on?
(Break taken . )
THE VIDEOGRAPHER: We're back on the video
record. The time is 8:53 a.m..
BY MR. DEARDORFF:
Q Dr. Cincotta, I think I was asking you about
whether she reported to you when she came in to see you
in December of 1999 that she was having some financial
stress as well, December 23, 1999.
A Yes, sir.
Q And she did?
A Yes, sir, she does mention that in the -- in
the note.
Q And through the next couple years she would
come in to see you and -- and be under stress and cry
and so on and so forth, correct?
A I -- I did see her during that interval on
several occasions for depression, yes, sir.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ of September 2009 I, Michael E. Kosik, Esquire do hereby certify
that I have served a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS' MOTION IN LIMINE as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.2007 - 4685 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -JURY TRIAL
VERDICT
QUESTION # 1
DO YOU FIND THAT DEFENDANT WAS NEGLIGENT?
YES NO
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 1 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTION AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
QUESTION # 2
WAS DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE A FACTUAL CAUSE IN
BRINGING ABOUT HARM TO PLAINTIFF RENEE MOOSE?
YES V
NO
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 2 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
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QUESTION # 3
STATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES YOU FIND PLAINTIFF
RENEE MOOSE SUSTAINED OR WILL SUSTAIN AS A RESULT OF
DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE. j
(a.) PAST MEDICAL EXPENSE $ 15 I a ~ a
(b.) FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSE $
(c.) PAST LOST WAGES $ I 0 d • c4 ~
(d.) NON-ECONOMIC LOSS $ a (~ ~~ZO , o ~:
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR TAXATION OF EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY' S FEES
AS COSTS FOR DEFENDANT' S UNJUSTIFIED REFUSALS TO ADMIT
Plaintiffs Renee Moose and Kenneth Moose, her husband, by and through their counsel,
Angino & Rovner, P.C., move this Court for an Order taxing expenses and attorney's fees in their
favor against Defendant Betsy Sherlock pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4019(d), averring as follows in
support of their Motion.:
1. This case was the subject of a jury trial before Judge Edward Guido between
September 21-23, 2009 and no other Cumberland County Court Judge has made any other rulings in
this case.
2. On November 12, 2007 Defendant Betsy Sherlock was deposed at which time her
testimony suggested that she was unable to see the traffic signal at the intersection of Trindle Road
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and Sheeley Lane due to the bright sun. See relevant portion of Defendant Sherlock's deposition
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. On January 7, 2008, Plaintiffs served on Defendant Sherlock Request for
Admissions of certain facts pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4014 in an effort to
conclusively establish that given the position of the sun on the morning of the accident the sun could
not have been a factor as claimed by the Defendant. See Plaintiffs' Request for Admissions
attached hereto as Exhibit B.
4. Plaintiff s Request for Admission was designed to reduce the trial time and expense
by facilitating proof through the elimination of irrelevant issues.
5. Defendant Betsy Sherlock although admitting some of Plaintiff's Request for
Admissions essentially denied the admissions relevant to the issue of sunlight and her glasses
necessitating Plaintiffs calling witnesses to establish Defendant's liability at trial. See Defendant's
Answers to Request for Admissions attached as Exhibit C.
6. Plaintiff was forced to call Officer Spangler to establish the basic facts of the
accident and to confirm that Defendant had not notified him of any problem with her eyeglasses.
See police accident report attached hereto as Exhibit D which is consistent with his trial testimony.
?. Plaintiff also called one of the eyewitnesses identified in the police accident report,
Andrew Rodemaker, in order to verify that, in fact, Plaintiff Renee Moose had a green traffic signal
and that the traffic signal was not malfunctioning. See Andrew Rodemaker's statement attached as
Exhibit E which is consistent with his trial testimony.
8. Finally, Plaintiffs were required to present the testimony of the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation District 8-0 traffic engineer, Jason Bewley, P.E., to explain to the jury
that in spite of Defendant Sherlock's claim that she had last seen a green light and never saw a
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change in the light, Defendant would have more than sufficient time and distance to react and stop
before proceeding through the intersection on a red light.
9. The effect of the three witnesses called at trial were to establish; (a) Plaintiff Renee
Moose had the green traffic signal in her favor at the time that she entered the intersection; (b)
Defendant Sherlock had a red traffic signal; (c) Defendant Sherlock would not have had a green
traffic signal for a minimum of 5.4 seconds before the accident, and likely much longer given the
fact that Plaintiff Renee Moose still would have had to accelerate into the intersection and that the
traffic signal for the turning traffic traveling in the opposite direction may have also had a green
arrow; and (d) Defendant was at least 225 feet away if she was traveling 30 miles an hour (5.4 sec. x
45 ft./sec. = 243 ft) and 324 feet away if she was traveling the posted speed limit of 40 miles per
hour when the green signal ended in her direction of travel. (5.4 sec. x 60 ftlsec. = 324 ft.)
10. The jury determined that the Defendant was negligent as reflected by the jury's
verdict sheet attached hereto as Exhibit F.
11. Plaintiff seeks to recover for the costs and attorney's fees of having to establish these
facts which should not have been in contention.
Officer Jeffrey Spangler
subpoena charge and witness fee $ 3.00
invoice from Hampden Township $168.06
Attorney time for trial prep and
testimony (1.5 hours) $600.00
Andrew Rodemaker
subpoena charge and witness fee $ 10.00
letter and e-mail with hourly rate $ 85.00
Attorney time for trial prep and
testimony (1.5 hours) $600.00
James Bewley, P.E.
subpoena charge $ 3.00
(witness fee waived)
Reproduction and scanning of
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Traffic Signal Phasing Diagram $ 10.83
Attorney time for trial prep and
testimony (1.5 hours) $600.00
Invoices for these expenses are attached as Exhibit G.
12. Plaintiffs attorney, Michael E. Kosik, Esquire, normally works on a contingency
fee, however, an hourly rate of $400 is set in the Power of Attorney entered into with the Plaintiffs
Renee and Kenneth Moose. See Plaintiff's Power of Attorney with Angino & Rovner, P.C.
attached as Exhibit H.
13. On March 18, 2009, Defendant Betsy Sherlock's counsel had Plaintiff Renee Moose
evaluated by Dr. Alan Van Sant who prepared a report which is attached hereto as Exhibit I.
14. One of the contentions of Dr. Van Sant in his report is that Plaintiff Renee Moose
aggravated her neck injury from the motor vehicle accident or sustained a separate injury at her fall
at work on May 16, 2006 and that her subsequent surgery on January 22, 2007 by Dr. Powers was
related to the fall and not the motor vehicle accident.
15. Plaintiff Renee Moose maintained that there was no factual basis in the medical
records to support Defendant's argument and therefore submitted a second set of Request for
Admissions on Defendant Sherlock on June 16, 2009 in order to establish that Plaintiff Renee
Moose's fall at work was totally unrelated to any injuries or damages claimed in the motor vehicle
accident. See Request for Admissions attached hereto as Exhibit J.
16. Plaintiff established through the medical records that Plaintiff Renee Moose had a
persistent and ongoing problem with her left posterior neck, left shoulder, and symptoms radiating
down her left arm which had gone unresponsive through her appointment with her family physician,
Dr. Cincotta, on May 9, 2006.
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17. Plaintiff established through the Request for Admissions that Plaintiff had
undergone an MRI on May 11, 2006 which established changes in Plaintiff's neck from previous
studies, including x-rays and MRIs both taken years before the motor vehicle accident and shortly
after the motor vehicle accident to confirm the changes directly related to the motor vehicle accident
and before Plaintiff s fall on May 16, 2009.
18. Dr. Cincotta testified that Plaintiff Renee Moose had been referred for an epidural
injection on the morning of her fall, May 16, 2009 and Plaintiffs established that the course of
treatment that Plaintiff Renee Moose ultimately underwent, including an EMG and evaluation by
Dr. Pahapill in August 2006 had been put in place before her fall.
19. Although Plaintiff could have accepted Defendant's contesting causation of
Plaintiff s neck injury based upon her preaccident condition, Plaintiffs maintained that there was
absolutely no basis to allege an aggravation or new injury to the left neck, shoulder or left arm as a
result of the fall at work on May 16, 2006.
20. Plaintiff supplied Defendant's counsel with complete copies of Plaintiff's work-
related accident records, including EMS records, hospital records, therapy records, and outpatient
orthopedic records which established that Plaintiff at no point following her fall on May 16, 2006
ever voiced a complaint indicating an injury to any other part of her body other than her left knee as
a result of the fall.
21. Defendant Betsy Sherlock's defense medical witness's argument was solely based
upon an interpretation of a medical report from Dr. Powers to Dr. Cincotta dated December 13,
2006 which made reference to the work-related injury but did not specifically relate Plaintiff's neck
injury to the work-related injury. Plaintiffs maintained that the reference was merely a historical
reference in the medical history.
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22. Defendant's counsel and Dr. Van Sant ignored other medical records from
Pennsylvania Neurosurgery & Neuroscience Institute (PNNI) which confirmed that the surgery on
January 22, 2007 was as a result of the injuries sustained by Plaintiff Renee Moose in the motor
vehicle accident on September 21, 2005.
23. Plaintiff s Request for Admissions were filed in an effort to clarify the causation
issue since there was no factual basis to claim that Plaintiff injured her neck or aggravated the injury
to her neck as a result of the work-related injury on May 16, 2007.
24. Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs' Request for Admissions are essentially denials of
the facts contained in the medical records. See Defendant's denials attached hereto as Exhibit K.
25. As a result, Plaintiff was forced to take the deposition of Dr. John Rychak to
establish that there was no reference in the medical records for Plaintiffs work-related injury,
beginning at the EMS trip sheet at Plaintiff s place of employment through the conclusion of his
treatment in January 2007 which made reference to a neck injury or aggravation of apre-existing
neck injury in Plaintiff Renee Moose.
26. Plaintiff's incurred costs of $1,600 in deposing Dr. Rychak. A copy of the check
stub for prepayment of his deposition is attached hereto as Exhibit L.
27. Plaintiffs also incurred transcript costs of $409.10 attached as Exhibit M.
28. Plaintiff incurred attorney's fees for deposition preparation and taking the deposition
as follows:
Preparation time 2 hours
Driving and deposition time 2 hours
Re-reading the deposition at trial 1 hour
TOTAL 5 hours
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29. Plaintiff s counsel, Michael E. Kosik, requests $2,000 for attorney's fees associated
with taking the preparing Dr. Rychak's testimony.
30. The facts covered in both of Plaintiffs' Request for Admissions were not
objectionable pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4016.
31. The facts covered in both Plaintiffs' Request for Admissions were of substantial
importance due to the Defendant's contentions on liability and Plaintiff's injury.
32. Defendant Sherlock had no reasonable basis for failing to admit the facts which were
the subject of Plaintiff's two Request for Admissions as the facts contained in the Request for
Admissions could not be disputed based upon the documents supplied with the Request for
Admissions.
33. Defendant Sherlock had no good reason for not admitting the undisputed facts and
forcing Plaintiffs to subpoena or call witnesses at trial to prove these facts.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose requests that Your Honorable Court
to award costs and attorney's fees against the Defendant Betsy Sherlock as a sanction for failing to
admit facts which should not have been in dispute and which Plaintiffs were forced to establish at
trial.
P.C.
Mic~iael E. Kosik, Esquire
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791- phone
(717) 238-5610 -fax
mkosik@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date: 10/1 /09
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EXHIBIT A
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RENEE MOOSE AND KENNETH IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MOOSE, HER HUSBAND, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PLAINTIFFS PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
BETSY SHERLOCK, .
DEFENDANT JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEPOSITION OF: BETSY SHERLOCK
TAKEN BY: PLAINTIFFS
BEFORE: MARIA N. O'DONNELL, RPR
NOTARY PUBLIC
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2007, 11:23 A.M.
PLACE: ANGINO & ROVNER, PC
4503 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
APPEARANCES:
ANGINO & ROVNER, PC
BY: MICHAEL E. KOSIK, ESQUIRE
FOR - PLAINTIFFS
MARTSON, D_EARDORFF, WSLLIAMS & OTTO
BY: DANIEL DEARDORFF, ESQUIRE
FOR - DEFENDANT
ALSO PRESENT:
RENEE MOOSE
KENNETH MOOSE
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2080 Linglestown Road • Suite 103 • Harrisburg, PA 17110
717.540.0220 • Fax 717.540.0221 • Lancaster 717.393.5101
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Q How far out of town are you?
A Quarter of a mile, eighth of a mile, just beyond
Keefers Grocery Store.
Q I think right beyond there is where the overpass
is for the turnpike?
A No, that's a good ways up.
Q Okay.
A That's a lot further up than what I am.
Q I remember a grocery store being located there,
that's the one I thought. Now I know which one you are
talking about.
A It's closer to town.
Q Where Simpson Ferry actually merges with --
A That's correct, that's correct.
Q The police report doesn't indicate what day of
the week this was. Do you recall what day it was?
A Why do you think it was Wednesday? I couldn't be
sure, but I think somewhere when we looked at a calendar,
it was Wednesday.
Q Okay. Why don't you tell me what you recall of
the events leading up to the accident.
A I was just traveling to work as I always do down
Trindle Road. I did have glasses on that were a new thing
in my life after 53 years without any. I was having
trouble getting used to the glasses. They were what was
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called a progressive Tense. There is a spot when you look
to the left and to the right or up and down that is blurry
because of the blending of the two kinds of lenses. I was
having difficulty using them. I had called the eye doctor
and told him that I was having difficulty using them, and I
was told be patient, it does take time. Coworkers told me
that it takes time. And I had the glasses on as I was told
to do when I drive for distances. And I came upon the
intersection. The light had been red. And I looked, and
when I moved my eyes right or left, I hit that blurry
section of that Tense, and it was red and/or it was blurry,
the sun was on it. It was very difficult to see.
MR. DEARDORFF: I think she might have said
something that she didn't mean. Could we have her read the
answer back?
MR. KOSIK: That's fine.
(Answer read) .
THE WITNESS: I am sorry, I am sorry.
MR. DEARDORFF: Off the record.
(Discussion held off the record.)
BY MR. KOSIK:
Q Mrs. Sherlock, after you had given me a
description of the events leading up to the accident, your
attorney indicated that he thought that you may have made a
misstatement. The court reporter read back your answer.
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Is there anything that you wanted to correct about that
answer?
A Yes, I do. The light as I approached was green.
Q Okay.
A I am sorry.
4 Okay. You said that you had new glasses. When
were these glasses prescribed for you?
A About two weeks prior to the accident.
4 Okay. What doctor did you go to?
A Dr. Seber in Camp Hill.
4 If I understood you correctly, you never had
glasses before?
A Never.
Q You didn't have glasses to read?
A No.
Q You didn't have glasses to drive a car to see
distance?
A No.
4 Okay. But what you are describing is that you
were prescribed glasses that would both allow you to read
close up as well as see distances?
A That's correct.
4 So I am assuming that you were having problems
doing both?
A That's correct.
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Q Okay. So instead of going through a pair of
glasses, and most people either need them to read close or
to see distances, you went right into essentially a
bifocal?
A It was not a bifocal, it was a progressive Tense.
I currently have a bifocal, which is fine.
Q Okay. My understanding -- as a matter of fact,
the glasses that I have on are exactly what you described,
but essentially a bifocal where there is no line between
the prescriptions, it changes from one prescription to the
next, but you only had two prescriptions in those glasses
that you initially had at the time of the accident?
A That's correct, what I understand from the eye
doctor.
Q Okay. And this was your first set of glasses
ever?
A That's correct.
Q When you were prescribed the glasses, the doctor
actually did not make up the glasses, you went to another
vendor for the glasses?
A That's correct.
Q Than was Lenscrafters, I understand correctly?
A That's correct.
Q Okay. When was it that you actually physically
picked up the glasses before this accident?
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A I couldn't give you a definite date on that. I
would say a week, a little over a week.
Q Okay. Because you had mentioned two weeks as far
as the eye doctor. I didn't know if that was --
A It takes about a week until the prescription was
ready at the Lenscrafters.
Q So you think that it would have been sometime
within that time period that you would have picked up the
glasses and first started using them?
A To the best of my knowledge.
Q Okay. Now, in addition to the glasses being a
progressive glass, was there any prescription given to you
for shading of the glass so that it would be like
sunglasses?
A There is a trans -- I don't know an exact term.
There is a shading in them as well, yes.
Q Okay. Does that shading change depending on the
lights?
A It does, but it does not do that in the vehicle
because of the sunblock on the windshield and on the
windows.
Q So your vehicle, as with most new vehicles, does
have a shading on the windows, especially the windshield
for the sun at the top?
A I assume it's a standard. We didn't get any
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extra package for tinting on windows.
Q Okay. Now, how many days had you driven with the
glasses on before the accident?
A Probably that week, that week after I picked them
up is when I had used them.
Q How bad was your vision without the glasses?
A I wasn't -- I am not the eye doctor, I can't tell
you how bad it was. I did have trouble seeing distances.
Q And that was the reason that you went into the
doctor?
A That's correct.
Q Okay. But if you had taken your glasses off,
would you have still be able to feel comfortable driving?
A I was told to use them, so I did.
Q I understand that there is an adjustment period
which you described, but would you have felt capable of
operating a motor vehicle without the glasses?
MR. DEARDORFF: I will object on the basis that I
think it's been asked and answered. But I think she said I
was told to use the glasses and I did in response to the
first time that you asked that same question.
BY MR. KOSIK:
Q I understand that. I am just asking her if she
would have felt comfortable, not what the doctor told you,
but would you have felt capable of operating your car
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without the glasses?
A I really don't know since I hadn't not used them
since the time that I got them.
4 Well, between the time that you -- that the
doctor prescribed them and you picked them up, I assume
that you continued driving your car?
A That's correct.
4 Okay. And it was after you got the glasses that
you started using them?
A Correct.
4 Okay. That morning, did you feel any need to use
sunglasses as you traveled east on Trindle Road?
A No, I just put the glasses on that I was told to
use when I drove.
Q Okay. Before having these glasses prescribed,
did you use sunglasses when you drove to work?
A Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Q Was that a particular problem on Trindle Road?
A It was sunny. It was a sunny day.
4 And did that prevent you from safely operating
the car?
A It was a factor in that when I shifted my eyes
and hit the blurry section, that it also effected my vision
on the light.
4 Do you know what the speed limit is on Trindle
EXHIBIT B
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RENEE ~100SE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
N THE COURT OF COMI~tON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
v.
BE 'S ~' SHERiOC%L.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TER~~1
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS
TO DEFENDANT
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 4014
TO: Defendant Betsy Sherlock and her counsel
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Please take notice that you are hereby required, p«rsuant to Rule 4014 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, to serve upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days from service, your
response to the admission(s) requested herein:
The facts and occurrences hereinafter related tnc,k plarP on.~~~P,J,_esda•:-
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September 21, 2005, at approximately 7:43 a.m. at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely
Lane in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
.Admit Deny
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to~~-ands Camp Hill, Pe1111S} l~'Allla 111 a generally northeasterly direction oil Trindle Road.
Ad1111t
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3. The compass heading for a person traveling east on Trindle Road in the 500 feet
before the intersection with Sheely Lane would be approximately (+2°) 64° from true north. See
map attached hereto as Exhibit A with compass heading marked on map.
Admit Deny
4. On September 21, 2005 at approximately 7:40 a.m., the sure would have been
located 106° east of north (azimuth) and an altitude of 19-20° above the horizon. See table from
Astronomical Applications Dept., U.S. Navel Observatory attached hereto as Exhibit B and Sun,
141oon, and Earth Applet attached hereto as Exhibit C.
Admit Deny
5. On September 21, 2005 at approximately 7:40 a.m., the sun would not have been
on the horizon directly in front of an eastbound motorist on Trindle Road in the 500 feet leading
up to the intersection with Sheely Lane and would have been approximately 40° to the right
(east) of an eastbound motorist at this iocatlon.
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Admit Deny
7. The intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane is controlled by a traffic signal.
.Admit Deny
8. Defendant Betsy Sherlock has been traveling through the intersection of Trindle
Road and Sheely Lane for the past seventeen years and was familiar with the roadway and
intersection.
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9. Do you admit that you failed to stop and yield the right-of--way at the traffic
control signal at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane?
Admit Deny
10. f`o you admit that tl,or~ vas no glare behind or on the traffic signal at the
intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane?
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your car without using corrective lenses? (Sherlock Depo. p. l 1, lines 11-13 and p. 15, line 4-7)
Admit Deny
13. Do you admit that after the accident you discontinued to use the progressive Tense
glasses and drove your car without glasses for a period of time? (Sherlock Depo. p. 30, line 2-
11)
Admit Deny
14. Do you admit that the progressive lenses in your eye glasses would have affected
less than half of the upper part of the tense?
Admit Deny
15. Do you admit that as you approached the Light, you physically had to look
up at the light? (Sherlock Depo. p. 18, lines 5-16)
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17. Do you admit that even if your progressive lenses causing blurred vision this
would not affect the color of the traffic signal'?
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18, Do you admit that the alleged blurred vision caused by your progressive lenses
affected your ability to see for a long distance as you approached the intersection of Trindle
Road and Sheely Lane?
Adrnit Deny
19. Do you admit that if you could not see the traffic signal controlling Trindle Road
and Sheely Lane or the color of the light, you had a duty to slow and stop under the assured clear
distance ahead rule?
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOEL'. this 7`~' day of January 2008 I, Michelle :L1. ~lilojevich, an em lovee o ~'
~: Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify- that I have served a true and co ~ p ~ f An~Ino
rrtct copy of the PLAINTIFFS'
REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO DEFENDANT in the United States mail
Hamsburg, Pelmsylvania, addressed as follows: • postage prepaid at
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
iVlartson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
ID #: 17837
Attorney for Defendant
Michelle M. Milojevic
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EXHIBIT C
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Created: 9120/04 O'06PM
Rcvised: 1/28/08 9:03AM
3050,467
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GII.ROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 17837
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-4685
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO
PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST TO ADMISSIONS
1. Admit.
2. Admit.
3. Admit.
4-5. Admit. Defendant has not researched this matter, but has no reason to dispute the
calculations set faith in these requests for admission.
6. Admit. However, when I was driving east on Trindle Road at the time of the
accident, there was a glare off the traffic signal because it was a very sunny day, and immediately
before the accident, I had blurring when I was looking through progressive lens glasses.
7. Admit.
8. Admit.
9. Admit. However, I was having problems observing the light at the traffic control
signal immediately before the accident because of blurring through my progressive lenses when I
moved my eyes back and forth and up to the light. In addition, the glare off of the signal caused
problems at that immediate time.
10. Deny. I remember a glare from the sun shining on the traffic signal at the intersection
immediately before the accident while I was looking through my progressive lenses, which caused
blurring at that time.
11. Admit.
12. Admit.
13. Admit.
14. Deny. I cannot admit this statement because I was having blurry vision when I was
moving my eyes from side to side or up and down through the new progressive glasses, and it was
simply not involving less than the upper part of the lenses.
15. Admit.
16. Deny. To the contrary, as I was approaching the traffic signal, especially as I got
within 100 feet of the intersection, I was moving my eyes from side to side to determine the status
of the intersection and also moving my eyes from down to up to look at the traffic signal.
Immediately before the accident, I experienced the blurring from moving my eyes from side to side
and from down to up. I was simply not viewing the traffic signal through the upper half of the
lenses.
17. Deny. See the answer to number 16. It was difficult to see the color of the traffic
signal immediately before the accident because of the sun glare off the traffic signal and the blurring
I experienced looking through the progressive lenses as described in answer to number 16.
18. Deny. When I was driving along Trindle Road and simply looking straight ahead,
I was not having any problems. It was only when I was moving my eyes from side to side and down
to up as I got close to the intersection where the accident happened that I experienced the blurring;
this occurred immediately before the accident.
19. Deny. I was not having any problem as I was driving along Trindle Road before I got
closer to the intersection. The blurring and the sun glare happened unexpectedly and suddenly,
immediately before the accident. The accident happened within a second or two of the blurring that
occurred which made it difficult to see the traffic signal.
20. Admit.
21. Denied. I do not know what the color of the traffic signal was at the time of the
accident. Seconds before the accident, I saw that the traffic signal was green, and then within a
second or two before the accident, I suddenly and unexpectedly experienced blurriness while I was
looking from side to side and down to up through my progressive glasses, and the sun glare also
made it difficult to see what color the traffic signal light was.
22. Deny. I feel that PlaintiffRenee Moose should have entered the intersection carefully
while looking to make sure other traffic had stopped on Trindle Road. She should not have entered
the intersection without looking to make sure it was safe to go into the intersection. If she was
looking carefully, she would have observed that my car was not stopping and the accident could have
been avoided.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answers to Plaintiffs' Request for Admissions are based upon information
which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the
document is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is
based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel,
I 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 I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMIviON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
~'~' CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERIvi
BETS ~' SHERZ OCI~. .
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS
TO DEFENDANT
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 4014
TO: Defendant Betsy Sherlock and her counsel
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Please take notice that you are hereby required, pursuant to Rule 4014 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, to serve upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days from service, your
response to the admission(s) requested herein:
The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took p_iacP on.~trPctn~sda~,
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September 21, 2005, at appro;cimately 7:43 a.m. at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely
Lane in Hampden Township, Cumberland Cotulty, Pennsylvania.
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Deny.
3. The compass heading for a person traveling east on Trindle Road in the 500 feet
before the intersection tir•ith Sheely Lane would be approximately (+2°) 64° from tn~e north. See
map attached hereto as Exhibit A with compass heading marked on map.
Admit
Deny
4. On September 21, 2005 at approximately 7:40 a.m., the sun would have been
located 106° east of north (azimuth} and an altitude of 19-20° above the horizon. See table from
Astronomical Applications Dept., U.S. Navel Observatory attached hereto as Exhibit B and Sun,
IVioon, and Earth Applet attached hereto as Exhibit C.
Admit
Deny
5. On September 21, 2005 at approximately 7:40 a.m., the sun would not have been
on the horizon directly i.n front of an eastbound motorist on Trindle Road in the S00 feet leading
up to the intersection with Sheely Lane and would have been approximately 40° to the right
(east) of an eastboulld motorist at this location.
Admit Deny
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y
eastbound motorist on Trindle road at the time and location of the accident'?
Admit
Deny
7. The intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane is controlled by a traffic signal.
:admit Deny
8. Defendant Betsy Sherlock has-been traveling through the intersection of Trindle
Road and Sheely Lane for the past seventeen years and was familiar with the roadway and
intersection.
Admit
Deny
9. Do you admit that you failed to stop and yield the right-of--way at the traffic
control signal at the intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane?
Admit Deny
10. Do you admit that tl-~er~ vas no glare behind or on the traffic signal at the
intersection of Trindle Road and Sheely Lane?
Admit Deny
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Admit Deny
12. Do you admit that before receiving your new glasses, you had always operated
your car without using corrective lenses? (Sherlock Depo. p. 11, lines 11-13 and p. 15, line 4-7)
Admit Deny
13. Do you admit that after the accident you discontinued to use the progressive tense
glasses and drove your car without glasses for a period of time? (Sherlock Depo. p. 30, line 2-
11)
Admit Deny
14. Do you admit that the progressive lenses in your eye glasses would have affected
less than half of the upper part of the tense?
Admit
Deny
1 s• Do you admit that as you approached the light, you physically had to look
llp at the light? (Sherlock Depo. p. 18, lines 5-16)
Admit Deny
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:j viewin, it through the upper half of your tense, especially as }'ou get ~~'ithin 1 UO feet of the
intersection'?
Admit Deny
17. Do you admit that even if your progressive lenses causing blurred vision this
would not affect the color of the traffic signal?
Admit Deny
18. Do you admit that the alleged blurred vision caused by yolu• progressive lenses
affected your ability to see for a long distance as you approached the intersection of Trindle
Road and Sheely Lane?
Admit Deny
19. Do you admit that if you could not see the traffic signal controlling Trindle Road
and Sheely Lane or the color of the light, you had a duty to slow and stop under the assured clear
distance ahead rule?
Admit
Deny
20. Do you admit that Sheely Lane had a green light at the time of the incident?
Admit Deny
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admit
Denv
22. Do you admit that Plaintiff Renee Moose is in no way responsible for this
incident'?
Admit
Deny
P.C.
Michael E. Kosik
I.D. No. 3b513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices, hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Response to Plaintiffs' Request to Admissions was served this date by depositing
same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Ten East High treet
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02=Red 10=Orange (1f "02", Complete Form 12=Construction Equip 24=Train 08=Other Emergency 23=Triple Trailer
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2=Passenger O1=Driver -All Vehicles 01=Shoulder Bett Used 1=Not Elected
7=Pedestrian 02=Front Seat Middle Position 02=lap Belt Used 2=Totally Ejected
8=Other 03=Front Seat Right Side 03=Lap And Shoulder Belt Used 3=Partially Ejected
9=Unknown 04=Second Row -Left Side Or 04=Child Safety Seat Used 9=Unknown
Motorcycle Passenger 05=Motorcycle Helmet Used
05=Second Row -Middle Position 06=6i cle Helmet Used
06=Second Row -Right Side 10=Safety Belt Used Improperly H OO=Noe~ed /Not Applicable
~~Female 07=Third Row Or Greater - 11=Child Safety Seat Used Improperly 1=Through Side Door Opening
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M=Male Og=Third Row Or Greater - 90=Restraint Used, Type Unknown
U =Unknown Middle Position 99=Unknown 3=Through Windshield
4=Through Back Door
g 09=Third Row Or Greater - 5=Through Back Door Tailgate Opening
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2=Major Injury 12=1n Open Area 03=Other Type Air Bag Deployed 9=Unknown
~ 3=Moderate (Back Of Pickup, Etc.) 04=Multiple Air Bags Deployed
In u 13=Trailing Unit 05=Motorcycle Eye Protection
4=Minor Injury 14=Riding On Vehicle Exterior 06=Bicyclist Wearing Elbow/KneelPads Extrication:
8=Injury, Unk 15=Bus Passenger 10=Air Bag Not Deployed, Switch On ~ O=Not Applicable
Severity 98=Other 11=Air Bag Not Deployed, Switch Off 1=Not Extricated
9=Unknown if 99=Unknown 12=Air Bag Not Deployed, 2=Extricated By Mechanical Means
Injury Unk Switch Setting 3=Freed By Non -Mechanical Means
13=Air Bag Removed (Prior To Crash) B=Other
19=Unknown If Air Bag Deployed 9=Unknown
99=Unknown
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Unit No Person No Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E
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00=None 11=Slippery Road Conditions (Ice/Snow)
01=Windy Conditions 12=Substance On Roadway
02=Sudden Weather Conditions 73=Potholes
03=Other Weather Conditions 14=Broken Or Cracked Pavement
D4=Deer m Roadway 15=TCD Obstructed
05=Obstacle On Roadway 76=Soft Shoulder Or Shoulder Drop Off
06=0ther Animal In Roadway 28=Other Roadway Factor
07=Glare 29=Other Environmental Factor
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04=Suspension 10=Horn 17=Airbags
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6=1n Parking Lane 9=Unknown
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5=Fog 7=Sleet 8 Fog 9=Unknown
6=Ram & Fog B=Other
4=Slush 6=Ice Patches g=Other
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01=Hit Unit 1
02=Hit Unit 2
D3=Hit Unit 3
04=Hit Unit 4
05=Hit Unit 5
06=Hit Other Traffic Unit
07=Hit Deer
08=Hit Other Animal
09=Collision With Other Non
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12=Struck 8y Unit 2
13=Struck By Unit 3
14=Struck By Unit 4
15=Struck By Unit 5
16=Struck By Other Traffic Unit
21=Hit Tree Or Shrubbery
22=Hit Embankment
23=Hit Utility Pole
24=Hit Traffic Sign
25=Hit Guard Rail
26=Hit Guard Rail End
27=Hit Curb
28=Hit Concrete Or
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29=Hit D'Rch
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00=No Contributing Action
01=Driver Was Distrak3ed
02=Driving Using Hand Held Phone
03=Driving Using Hands Free Phone
04=Making Illegal U-Turn
05=Improper/Careless Turning
06=Turning From Wrong Lane
07=Proceeding Wi0
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08=Running Stop Sign
09=Runrringg Red Light
10=Failure To Respond To
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12=Sudden Slowinq/StopPing
13=Illegally Stopped On Road
14=Careless Passing Or Lane
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16=Driving The Wrong Way On
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30=Hit Fence Or Wall
31=Hit Building
32=Hit Culvert
33=Hit Bridge Pier Or Abutment
34=Hit Parapet End
35=Hit Bri a Rail
36=Hit Bou der Or Obstacle
On Roadway
37=Hit Impact Attenuator
38=Hit Fire Hydrant
39=Hit Roadway Equipment
40=Hit Mail Box
41=Hit Traffic Island
42=Hit Snow Bank
43=Hit Temporary Construction
Barrier
48=Hit Other Fixed Object
49=Hit Unknown Fixerl Object
50=Overturn/Roll Over
51=Struck By Thrown Or Falling
Object
52=Pot Holes Or Other
Pavement Irregularities
53=Jacknife
54=Fire In Vehicle
58=Other Non-Collision
99=Unknown Harmful Event
17=Careless Or Illegal
Backing On Roadway
18=Driving On The Wrong
Side Of Road
19=Making Improper
Entrance To Highway
20=Making Improper Exn
From Highway
21=Careless Parking/Unparking
22=OverNnder
Compensation At Curve
23=Speeding
24=Drlving Too Fast For Conditions
25=Failure To Maintain Proper Speed
26=Driver Fleeing Police (Pot Chase)
27=Drrverlnexperienced
28=Failure To Use Specialized Equip
92=Affected By Physical Condition
98=Other Improper Driving Actions
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01=Entering Or Crossing At 05=Approaching Or Leaving Vehicle
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98=Other
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2 ANDREW RODEMAKER 227 GETTYSBURG ST DILLSBURG PA 17019 7174328268
Narrative and additional witnesses: Accident Investigation Notification Issued? ~ Property Damage O
operator 1 said she was eastbound on trindle road and she said she did not see the traffic light
change due to sun glare and when unit 2 pulled into the intersection, she hit her.
unit 2 operator and both witnesses stated that sheely lane had a green light and trindle road had
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EXHIBIT E
Renee Moose
STATEMENT OF FACTS
I, Andrew Rodemaker, live at 166 South 2"d St. in Dillsburg, PA. 17019. I can be reached at
#717-432-8268.
On 09/21/05, I was stopped for a red light northbound on Sheely Ln. at Trindle Rd. in
Hampden Township, Cumberland County. I observed a vehicle, hereafter referred to as unit #2,
also stopped for this red light northbound on Sheely Ln. at Trindle Rd. in front of me. The traffic
light turned green for Sheely Ln. and I observed traffic westbound on Trindle Rd. come to a stop.
I then observed unit #2 begin to proceed into this intersection, intending to turn left or
westbound on Trindle Rd. when another vehicle, hereafter referred to as unit #1, ran the red light
traveling eastbound on Trindle Rd. and impacted unit #2 within this intersection.
To the best of my knowledge, all information in the three (3) preceding paragraphs I've given,
read and understand is true & correct.
~~,~
Andrew Rodemaker
Signature witnessed by:
Date: a ~ ~ ~ , 2007
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EXHIBIT F
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RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE,
Plaintiffs
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BETSY SHERLOCK, N0.2007 - 4685 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - 3LJRY TRIAL
VERDICT
QUESTION # 1
DO YOU FIND THAT DEFENDANT WAS NEGLIGENT?
YES~~ NO
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 1 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTION AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
QUESTION # 2
WAS DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE A FACTUAL CAUSE IN
BRINGING ABOUT HARM TO PLAINTIFF RENEE MOOSE?
YES V
NO
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 2 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
.t ~ :
QUESTION # 3
STATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES YOU FIND PLAINTIFF
RENEE MOOSE SUSTAINED OR WILL SUSTAIN AS A RESULT OF
DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE. ~
(a.) PAST MEDICAL EXPENSE $ l~ i a i a
(b.) FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSE $
(c.) PAST LOST WAGES $ _ 1 '__T 50 D • v c~
(d.) NON-ECONOMIC LOSS $ a 0 , 6U~ , o
QUESTION # 4
TOTAL $ 3
STATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY
PLAINTIFF KENNETH MOOSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOSS
OF CONSORTIUM CLAIM.
DAB 9 a 3 0
TOTAL$ -" '
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EXHIBIT G
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CHECK DATE: 9/14/2009 CHECK NUMBER: 80140 $ 0 1 4 0
ANGINO AND ROVNER, P.C.
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
VENDOR: PROTH OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY INVOICE AMOUNT.....: 3.00
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE INVOICE NUMBER.....:
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE INVOICE DESCRIPTION: CERTIFY SUBPEONA
CARLISLE, PA 17013 VENDOR NUMBER......: 200
EXPENSE BREA10:)OWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
3.00 06177 MOOSE, RENE 711 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
3.00 a-- CHECK AMOUNT
865 SF1310380T-1 REORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL SAFEGUARD DISTRIBUTOR, IF UNKNOWN, CALL 800-523-2422 HM3TTW0010000 L95LC010406
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Hampden Township
Board of Commissioners
Melvyn C. Finkelstein, President
Albert H. Bienstock, Vice President
John V Thomas, Asst. Secretary
Kenneth E. Fetrow
Donald R. McCallin
Township Manager
Michael H. Gossert
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pa. 17110-1799
22 September 2009
Harry K Clay Jr., Lt.
Hampden Township Police Department
230 S. Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050
717-761-2609
Reference to: Reimbursement for expenses due to your case Moose v. Sherlock on 21 September 2009.
As I am sure you are aware that this was Officer Spangler's regularly scheduled day off. Therefore, the
Township had to pay him for three hours of overtime. The Township also provided the use of an
unmarked vehicle.
Per your letter dated September 2009 paragraph three, you advised that all expenses would be
reimbursed by your office. Officer Spangler's overtime rate is $50.52 per hour time three hours and the
use of the carg5 cents per mile with a total of 30 miles roundtrip (Mapquest has 15.81 one way). An
invoice is attached to this letter.
Your check 80141 can be used against the invoice or we can send back. The check should be made out
to Hampden Township. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Respe ully submitted,
Har ay Jr.
Lieutenant
230 S. Sporting Hill Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3097
E-Mail hampden@hampdentownship.us Website www,hampdentownship.us FAX (717) 761-7267 TDD (717j 214-1162
Administration (717) 761-0119 Ambulance (717) 76]-5343 Police (717) 761-2609 Recreation (717) 761-4951 Utilities (717) 909-7145
TOWNSHIP OF HAMPDEN
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230 S. Sporting Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-3097
717-761-0119
To: Michael E. Kosik, Esquire Date: 9/23/2009
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1799 Invoice # 2319
Balance Due in 30 Days
Date Descri tion Hours Pa Rate Amount
9/21 /2009
9/21 /2009 Officer Spangler 3 50.52
Mileage 30 0.55 151.56
16.50
Total 168.06
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HARRISBURG, PA 17110
VENDOR: PROTH OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CHECK DATE: 9/11/2009
INVOICE AMOUNT.....: 3.00
INVOICE NUMBER.....:
INVOICE DESCRIPTION: STAMPED SUBPOENAS
VENDOR NUMBER......: 200
CHECK NUMBER: 80136 8 0 1 3 6
EXPENSE BREAKDOWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
3.00 06177 MOOSE, RENE 711 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
3.00 <-- CHECK AMOUNT
949 SF7310380T-1 REORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL SAFEGUARD DISTRIBUTOR, IF UNKNOWN. CALL 800-523-2422 HM3T7W0070000 L95LC070408
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ANGINO AND ROVNER, P. C. CHECK DATE: 9/09/2009 CHECK NUMBER: 80082 ~ O 0
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
VENDOR: ANDREW RODEMAKER INVOICE AMOUNT.....: 7.00
INVOICE NUMBER.....:
INVOICE DESCRIPTION: WITNESS FEE
VENDOR NUMBER......: 15527
EXPENSE BREAImOWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
7.00 06177 MOOSE, RENE 711 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
7.00 <-- CHECK AMOUNT
s:3 - ~ SF1310380T-t ~. .. REORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL SAFEGUARD DISTRIBUTOR, IF UNKNOWN, CALL 800-523-2422
HM3TTW0010000 L95LC010408
Tie Clark Group, Inc.
12l New York Ave., P.O. BoY X138, Trenton. NJ 08603
PH 609-396-1100 FAY 609-396-1755
September 14, 2009
Reference: Andrew RodeMaker
Dear Sirs/Madams:
Andrew Rodemaker is currently employed by the Clark Group Inc. in our Mechanicsburg, PA
office. His hourly compensation is $33.87 per hour.
Thank you,
Stephen Spritzer i
Vice President &
Clark Distribution Systems, Inc. -- Clark Worldwide Transportation, Inc.
Clark Worldwide Transportation, LTD. -- Evergree^ Express Lines; Inc. -- Highway Distribution Systems, Inc.
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ANGINO AND ROVNER, P.C.
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
VENDOR: ANDREW RODEMAKER
INVOICE AMOUNT.....: 85.00
INVOICE NUMBER.....:
INVOICE DESCRIPTION: WITNESS FEE REZMB WORK
VENDOR NUMBER......: 15527
EXPENSE BREAImOWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
85.00 06177 MOOSE, RENE 711 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje
01-Date:
02-Your Name /Attorney:
Milojevich, Michelle
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:59 PM
Check Requests
Check Request
9/23/2009
mmm/mek
03-Name Of Payee: Andrew Rodemaker
09-Amount: 85
10-Purpose: witness fee reimbursement for missing work
12-File Name: Moose
13-File Number: 06177
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^ ~ ^ ^ ^~ INVOICE DESCRIPTION; WITNESS FEE REIMB WORK
.VENDOR NUi~ER......: 15527
<EXPENSE BREAKDOWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
85.00 06177 MOOSE,: RENE 711'' INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
BS.00 <-'= CHECK AMOUNT
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ANGINO AND ROVNER, P.C.
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
VENDOR: PROTH OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CHECK DATE: 9/18/2009 CHECK NUMBER: 80215 ~ O
INVOICE AMOUNT.....: 3.00
INVOICE NUMBER.....:
INVOICE DESCRIPTION: SUB. CERT.
VENDOR NUMBER......: 200
EXPENSE $REAIO]OWN
AMOUNT FILE# FILE DESCRIPTION G/L# G/L ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION
3.00 06177 MOOSE, RENE 711 INVESTIGATION EXPENSE
3.00 <-- CHECK AMOUNT t/
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EXHIBIT I
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ALAN E. VANSANT, M.D.
REHABILITATION MEDICINE
ELECTRODIAGNOSIS
American ~oard of Physical Medicinc ~ Rehabi)itation
American ~oard o~ ~lectrodiagnostic Medicine
Fe))ow American Academy Disa6i)ity ~va)uatin¢ j'hysicians
April 1, 2009
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esq.
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
RE: MOOSE, RENEE
DOB: 3/25/1952
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
Dear Attorney Deardorff,
This is in response to your letter of March 30th, 2009 concerning
office visits with Dr. Lupinacci for Renee Moose as well as the MRI
of February 4th, 2009.
I reviewed uar a 4t h 1 2009 ava able Dor rev iewc at the dtimeaof her
MRI of Feb y
IME on March 18th, 2009.
The additional records do not change any of the opinions that I
expressed in my independent medical exam.
The cerviconl Settember h21st he2005 ewouldecertainly haver resolved
accident p
within a month or two following the accident.
As I stated her current symptoms and her treatment are related to
her longstanding degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan E. VanSant, M.D., FAp,DEP,CIME
AVS:rem
d&t: 4/1/09
Springdale Medical Center 9 Rathton Road York, PA 17403 Phone 717-846-3877 Fax 717-845-6141
ALAN E. VANSANT, M. D.
REHABILITATION MEDICINE American ~joard o~ Ptiysicaf Medicine Fy Re~abi~itation
ELECTRODIAGNOSIS American ~oard o~ E~cctrodiagnostic Medicine
~e~~ow American Academy pisabi~ity ~va~uatin~ Physicians
March 18, 2009
Daniel Deardorff, Esq.
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAAID ( VS ) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
Dear Attorney Deardorff,
Ms. Moose was seen for independent medical examination today.
Prior to the evaluation I reviewed records which included those
from PRISM, Dr. Luppinacci, Dr. Rychak, Dr. Powers, Dr. Grubb, Dr.
Cincotta, physical therapy notes, MRI's of her cervical spine. She
was accompanied by her husband and a paralegal. Findings in this
case follow.
History
Ms. Moose states she was involved in a motor vehicle accident
September 21st, 2005. She was the seatbelted driver of a car which
was hit on the front fender and grazed the driver's door sustaining
about $3000.00 damage. She went home following the accident.
States her left shoulder was sore and she had pain from the
seatbelt and developed a bruise. in that area. She saw her family
physician, Dr. Powers, and was off work that day and the 22nd and
then returned to work in her regular job but with a 10 pound weight
restriction.
Her family physician, Dr. Cincotta started physical therapy,
however this was not of benefit and she was discharged from therapy
on November 29, 2005.
She continued to see Dr. Cincotta but had no arm symptoms until her
onset on May 9th, 2006. She had an MRI of the cervical spine.
On May 16th, she fell forward and sustained a fracture of the left
patella and a quadriceps tear. She had surgical repair and was off
work for about three months and then returned to work in her
regular job.
Springdale Medical Center 9 Rathton Road York, PA 17403 Phone 717-846-3877 Fax 717-845-6141
Daniel Deardorff, Esq. -2- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
She began treating at PRISM Rehab June 20th, 2006. She had an
epidural steroid in August of 2006 which was not helpful.
She was referred to Dr. Powers and had surgery on January 22nd,
2007, a cervical laminectomy from C3 to C6. She was allowed to
return to work in late February with a 30 pound weight restriction.
She did have physical therapy and was referred to PRISM in July of
2007. She is being treated with medications and apparently is on
Prozac, Trazodone, Gabapentin and a Fentanyl patch every 48 hours.
She had one Botox injection, apparently had a reaction to this,
requiring steroids. She is not receiving any other treatment or
medications at this point.
When asked about problems with her neck prior to the auto accident.
She states she did have neck pain and was seen by her family
physician, given physical therapy and medications.
She did have a second arthroscopic knee surgery January 2008 and
was off work a few days, had physical therapy for approximately
eight months.
At this point she states she has pain in the neck, both shoulders
and the occiput is sore and tender at times. She has difficulty
sleeping and finding a comfortable position. Looking down for long
periods causes pain. At time it radiates into the right arm. She
has numbness of her fingers and a feeling of weakness of the right
arm.
Job History
She has been at the Wilson Pollack Center working with mentally
challenged individuals. She is working currently as a workshop
supervisor training and teaching individuals to do various jobs.
Daniel Deardorff, Esq
Medical Record Re~Tiew
-3- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
1-17-2001, Heritage Diagnostic Center, X-ray C Spine, Comment:
There is only minimal narrowing of the cervical spine disc spaces
at C3 through C7. There is no evidence of significant marginal
spurring. Mild anterior slippage of C5 may be present with respect
to C6.
2-5-2001, Mark R. Grubb, M.D., Orthopedic Institute of
Pennsylvania, Office Note: Diagnosis: 1. Pain-cervical spine.
2. Spondylosis-cervical spine. Plan: I think additional study
would be helpful given the persistent and long standing nature of
her complaints.
2-8-2001, MRI Scan of the Cervical Spine, Community Imaging
Associates, Thomas Pietras, D.O., Impression: 1. Bulging of the
disc with small right-sided disc protrusion at C3-4. 2. Bulging
of the disc at C4-5. 3. Mild neural foraminal narrowing
bilaterally at C3-4 and C4-5.
2-23-2001, Mark R. Grubb, M.D., Orthopedic Institute of
Pennsylvania, Office Note: Diagnostic Tests.: MRI dated 2/8/01
shows bulging of the discs and a small right-sided disc protrusion
at C3-4. There is a disc bulge at C4-5. there is some mild neural
foraminal narrowing at C3-4 and C4-5. Diagnosis: 1. Pain-
cervical spine. 2. Spondylosis-cervical spine.
9-29-2005, Joseph Cincotta, M.D, Shepherdstown Family
Practice, Office Note: She has an underlying history of DJD and is
on Diclofenac 50 mg twice a day on a routine basis.
12-5-2005, Joseph Cincotta, M.D, Shepherdstown Family
Practice, Office Note: She was recently discharged from physical
therapy as they felt she has achieved maximum benefit.
5-11-2006, Heritage Diagnostic Center, MRI C Spine WO Cont,
Diagnosis: Disc and bony spurring resulting in narrowing, left
greater than right, at C3-4 and C4-5.
Daniel Deardorff, Esq. -4- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
6-20-2006, Michael F. Lupinacci, M.D., PRISM, Electromyography
Impression: 1. Abnormal Study. 2. Left C6 radiculopathy.
1-22-2007, Pinnacle Health System, Operative Report, Stephen
Powers, M.D., Postoperative Diagnosis: C3 to 6 stenosis with
myelopathy. Procedure Performed: C3, 4, 5 and 6 bilateral
laminectomies without foraminotomies or facetectomy (CPT code
#63015).
1-22-2007, Pinnacle Health System, History and Physical,
Stephen Powers, M.D., History of Present Illness: Renee is a 55
year-old right hand dominant white female who has a history of neck
pain especially on the left side with pain and paresthesia in to
her left arm. She fell in May 2006, fracturing her left knee cap.
Her arm pain has been getting significantly worse and has been
taking Vicodin which is no longer controlling her pain.
2-4-2009, Magnetic Imaging Center, Mechanicsburg PA. MRI
Cervical Spine. Impression: There is apparent interval worsening
of the cervical kyphosis since the prior examination. Multilevel
intervertebral disc degenerative changes are noted. Disc and
osteophyte complex indent the ventral canal at multiple levels.
Laminectomy changes. are noted extending from C3 through C6. Of
concern is a prominent right central focal disc protrusion
identified at C5-C6 level extending into the right anterolateral
recess and foramina. This is new since the available prior MRI.
Clinical Examination
She presented as a cooperative, 56-year-old lady, 5'6" in height
weighing 126 pounds. She is right handed.
On examination of the cervical spine she developed 70 degrees of
right and left lateral rotation, 30 degrees of right and left
lateral bending, 40 degrees of flexion, 20 degrees of extension.
Daniel Deardorff, Esq. -5- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
There was a well-healed surgical incision in the posterior cervical
area with a wide cervical laminectomy defect. The cervical upper
trapezius muscles were hypertonic and did not relax well on lateral
bending.
The deep tendon reflexes are present and equal in the upper
extremities. She had good strength throughout the arms and hands
without atrophy. There did appear to be decrease in sensation to
the 4.31 monofilament throughout the right hand and distal ulnar
forearm.
Grip strength in the mid position on the right was 20, 18 and 14
pounds and the left 10, 20 and 20 pounds. Grip strength in five
different positions on the right was 17, 20, 17, 15 and 14 and on
the left 17, 21, 15, 17 and 20 pounds.
Summary and Conclusions
Ms. Moose was involved in a motor vehicle accident on September
21st, 2005. She had neck and left shoulder pain following the
accident, was off work the next day and then returned to work in
her regular job.
She followed with her family physician, Dr. Cincotta, had physical
therapy, but did not have any arm symptoms until May 2006.
On May 16th, 2006 she fell sustaining a fracture of the patella and
a quadriceps tear requiring surgery. She was off work for three
months.
She began treatment with PRISM Rehab in June 2006 and had a
cervical laminectomy from C3 to C6 by Dr. Pollack in January 2007.
She had a second arthroscopic knee surgery in January 2008.
Medical records indicate that she had x-ray evidence of
degenerative changes in the cervical spine at multiple levels in
January of 2001.
Daniel Deardorff, Esq. -6- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
She was seen by Dr. Grubb in February 2001 for spondylosis of the
cervical spine. Dr. Grubb indicated that she had persistent and
longstanding complaints regarding her cervical spine.
MRI February 2001 showed bulging disc and disc protrusion at C3-4
and degenerative changes at several levels.
Office note on September 29th, 2005 by Dr. Cincotta states she had
an on and off history of degenerative joint disease and was on
Diclofenac 50 mgs. twice a day on a routine basis.
Dr. Powers note on January 22nd, 2007 relates her neck complaints
to the fall in 2006 and significant worsening of her neck pain that
is not controlled with Vicodin.
On examination there was limitation of motion of the cervical
spine, she had a defect secondary to the cervical laminectomy in
the posterior cervical area. There may have been decreased
sensation in the right hand, otherwise she had good strength
without atrophy throughout both upper extremities.
In my opinion the injury from the motor vehicle accident September
21st, 2005 was a cervical strain with longstanding evidence in the
medical records of degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
requiring treatment and was on Diclofenac for her cervical symptoms
at the time of the motor vehicle accident.
The arm symptoms began in May 2006. Her fall in May of 2006
resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical
laminectomy in January 2007.
She is currently working as a workshop supervisor with a 10 pound
weight restriction. She could continue in that position despite
her cervical symptoms. The restrictions are related to the
degenerative joint disease and her subsequent surgery for that
Daniel Deardorff, Esq. -7- March 18, 2009
RE: MOOSE, RENEE AND KENNETH MOOSE
HER HUSBAND (VS) BETSY
SHERLOCK
DOB: 3-25-1952
NO. 07-4685 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CCP
YOUR FILE NO.: 3050.487
problem. She will need continued medical follow-up for her
cervical symptoms.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan E. VanSant, M.D., FAADEP,CIME
AVS:rem
Enclosure
d: 3/18/09
t: 3/19/09
EXHIBIT J
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RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON YLI/AS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
N0.07-4685 CIVIL TERM
NRY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS AND INTERROGATORIES
TO DEFENDANT PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 4014
TO: Defendant Betsy Sherlock and her counsel
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Please take notice that you are hereby required, pursuant to Rule 4014 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, to serve upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days from service, your
response to the admission(s) requested herein:
1. Admit that at no time did Plaintiff Renee Moose suffer an injury or complain of
anything related to her neck or low back immediately after and during her initial treatment for
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her work related injury to her knee on May 16, 2006. See Holy Spirit Hospital records dated
May 16, 2006 through May 19, 2006 attached as Exhibit A.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
2. Admit that at no time did Plaintiff Renee Moose suffered any injury or
complained of anything related to her neck or low back while treating with the orthopedic doctor
for her May 16, 2006 work-related knee injury on the following dates: May 17, 2006, June 5,
2006, July 10, 2006, September 18, 2006, or January 9, 2007. See Orthopaedic Surgeons of
Central PA records attached as Exhibit B.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
3. Admit that at no time did Plaintiff Renee Moose suffer any injury or complain of
anything related to her neck or low back while treating with Drayer Physical Therapy for her
work-related knee injury on the following dates: October 10, 2006, October 12, 2006, October
13, 2006, October 18, 2006, October 23, 2006, October 25, 2006, October 26, 2006, October 30,
2006, October 31, 2006, November 2, 2006, November 3, 2006, November 6, 2006, November
8, 2006, November 13, 2006, November 21, 2006, November 27, 2006, November 28, 2006,
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December 4, 2006, December 6, 2006, December 7, 2006, December 11, 2006, December 13,
2006, December I5, 2006, December 19, 2006, December 22, 2006, December 26, 2006,
December 28, 2006, December 29, 2006, January 2, 2007, January 4, 2007, January 5, 2007, and
January 10, 2007. See Drayer Physical Therapy records attached as Exhibit C.
Admit Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
4. Admit that at no time did Plaintiff Renee Moose suffer any injury or complain of
anything related to her neck or low back while treating with Drayer Physical Therapy for her
work-related knee injury on the following dates: January 25, 2008 through February 28, 2008.
See Drayer Physical Therapy records attached as Exhibit D.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
5. Admit that at no time did Plaintiff Renee Moose suffer any injury or complain of
anything related to the neck or low back as a result of her May 16, 2006 work-related injury to
her left knee while treating with Hershey Medical Center on May 10, 2007, December 3, 2007,
January 15, 2008, January 16, 2008, January 22, 2008, January 28, 2008. See Hershey Medical
Center records attached as Exhibit E.
Admit
Deny
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If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
6. Admit that before her work-related injury on May 16, 2006 to her left knee,
Plaintiff Renee Moose was seen by her family physician, Dr. Joseph Cincotta, because of
ongoing problems with pain in her left posterior neck, left shoulder, radiating down her left arm
which had been persistent and non-responsive to therapy. See Dr. Joseph Cincotta's office notes
of May 9, 2006 attached as Exhibit F.
Admit Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
?. Admit that before her work-related injury to her left knee on May 16, 2006,
Plaintiff Renee Moose had been prescribed an MRI of her cervical. spine, an EMG of her upper
left extremity, and Dr. Cincotta was considering a course of epidural injections and/or surgical
consult. See Dr. Joseph Cincotta's office notes of May 9, 2006 attached as Exhibit F.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
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8. Admit that on May 11, 2006, before her work-related injury to her left knee on
May 17, 2008. Plaintiff Renee Moose underwent an MRI of her left knee. Plaintiff Renee
Moose underwent an MRI scan of her cervical spine which showed "At C4-5 there is diffuse disc
bulge. There is broad-based central disc protrusion. there is disc material extending into the
neural foramen, Left greater than right, resulting in moderate to severe left neural foramina)
stenosis and moderate right neural foramina) stenosis with moderate central canal stenosis." See
MRI report of May 11, 2006 attached as Exhibit G.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
9. Admit that on June 20, 2006, Plaintiff Renee Moose underwent an EMG with Dr.
Michael Lupinacci at the request of Dr. Cincotta at which time she reported left arm, neck, and
shoulder complaints almost identical to the complaints she made to Dr. Cincotta prior to her
work-related injury on May 16, 2006 and that the EMG study on that day showed a left C-6
radiculopathy. See June 20, 2006 report and letter from Dr. Lupinacci attached as Exhibit H.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
10. Admit that on August 29, 2006, Plaintiff Renee Moose was evaluated by Dr. Peter
A. Paphill at Pennsylvania Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute, Inc, at the request of Dr.
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Cincotta at which time she gave a history of neck and left arm complaints and treatment directly
relating to the motor vehicle accident on September 5, 2005 and for which Dr. Paphill
recommended surgery which was later performed by Dr. Stephen Powers in January, 2007. See
office note of Dr. Paphill dated August 29, 2006 attached as Exhibit I.
Admit
Deny
If your answer to this question is anything but an unequivocal admission, please state
what facts, witnesses, and testimony you will rely upon at trial in support of your answer.
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I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 16 day of June 2009 I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS'
REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO DEFENDANT in the United States mail, postage prepaid at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
ID #: 17837
Attorney for Defendant
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Michelle M. Mil evich
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EXHIBIT K
Fr~F1LES'~Clients~3050 DonegaNCutrent`A87~3030.487.res.req.adm2/ajt
Created; 920/04 0:06PM
Revised: 6/19!09 3:SOPM
305D.487
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 17837
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RENEE MOOSE and KENNETH
MOOSE, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07-4685
CNIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS'
I~ZUEST TO ADMISSIONS AND INTERROGATORIES
1. Denied. The Holy Spirit records speak for themselves and apparently contain no
mention of any injury or complaints to the neck or low back area. However, Defendant cannot
unequivocally admit that Plaintiff did not suffer an aggravation or injury to her neck or low back
after she fell at work on May 16, 2006. Dr. Stephen K. Powers stated in this report of
December 13, 2006, after meeting with Plaintiff that: "She [Plaintiff; fell in May 2006 fracturing her
left knee cap. She states she slipped on a wet floor at the time .... She has had an exacerbation of
this neck pain and arm pain." Moreover, in his History and Physical dated January 19, 2007, just
before the surgery to Plaintiff s neck, Dr. Powers stated that the fall in May 2006 was a relevant part
of the history of her neck problem. Finally, after meeting with the Plaintiff, obtaining a history from
her, reviewing her medical records, and examining her, Dr. VanSant's opinion was that the "fall in
May of 2006 resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical laminectomy in January
2007." Defendant will present Dr. VanSant as a witness who will testify as to the above.
2. Denied. The orthopedic surgeon's records speak for themselves and apparently
contain no mention of any injury or complaints to the neck or low back area. However, Defendant
cannot unequivocally admit that Plaintiff did not suffer an aggravation or injury to her neck or low
back after she fell at work on May 16, 2006. Dr. Stephen K. Powers stated in this report of
December 13, 2006, after meeting with Plaintiff that: "She [Plaintiff) fell in May 2006 fracturing her
left knee cap. She states she slipped on a wet floor at the time .... She has had an exacerbation of
this neck pain and arm pain." Moreover, in his History and Physical dated January 19, 2007, just
before the surgery to Plaintiff's neck, Dr. Powers stated that the fall in May 2006 was a relevant part
of the history of her neck problem. Finally, after meeting with the Plaintiff, obtaining a history from
her, reviewing her medical records, and examining her, Dr. VanSant's opinion was that the "fall in
May of 2006 resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical laminectomy in January
2007." Defendant will present Dr. VanSant as a witness who will testify as to the above.
3. Denied. The Drayer Physical Therapy records speak for themselves and apparently
contain no mention of any injury or complaints to the neck or low back area. However, Defendant
cannot unequivocally admit that Plaintiff did not suffer an aggravation or injury to her neck or low
back after she fell at work on May 16, 2006. Dr. Stephen K. Powers stated in this report of
December 13, 2006, after meeting with Plaintiff that: "She [Plaintiff) fell in May 2006 fracturing her
left knee cap. She states she slipped on a wet floor at the time .... She has had an exacerbation of
this neck pain and arm pain." Moreover, in his History and Physical dated January 19, 2007, just
before the surgery to Plaintiff s neck, Dr. Powers stated that the fall in May 2006 was a relevant part
of the history of her neck problem. Finally, after meeting with the Plaintiff, obtaining a history from
her, reviewing her medical records, and examining her, Dr. VanSant's opinion was that the "fall in
May of 2006 resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical laminectomy in January
2007." Defendant will present Dr. VanSant as a witness who will testify as to the above.
4. Denied. The Drayer Physical Therapy records speak for themselves and apparently
contain no mention of any injury or complaints to the neck or low back area. However, Defendant
cannot unequivocally admit that Plaintiff did not suffer an aggravation or injury to her neck or low
back after she fell at work on May 16, 2006. Dr. Stephen K. Powers stated in this report of
December 13, 2006, after meeting with Plaintiff that: "She [Plaintiff) fell in May 2006 fracturing her
left knee cap. She states she slipped on a wet floor at the time .... She has had an exacerbation of
this neck pain and arm pain." Moreover, in his History and Physical dated January 19, 2007, just
before the surgery to Plaintiff s neck, Dr. Powers stated that the fall in May 2006 was a relevant part
of the history of her neck problem. Finally, after meeting with the Plaintiff, obtaining a history from
her, reviewing her medical records, and examining her, Dr. VanSant's opinion was that the "fall in
May of 2006 resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical laminectomy in January
2007." Defendant will present Dr. VanSant as a witness who will testify as to the above.
5. Denied. The Hershey Medical Center records speak for themselves and apparently
contain no mention of any injury or complaints to the neck or low back area. However, Defendant
cannot unequivocally admit that Plaintiff did not suffer an aggravation or injury to her neck or low
back after she fell at work on May 16, 2006. Dr. Stephen K. Powers stated in this report of
December 13, 2006, after meeting with Plaintiffthat: "She [Plaintiffs fell in May 2006 fracturing her
left knee cap. She states she slipped on a wet floor at the time .... She has had an exacerbation of
this neck pain and arm pain." Moreover, in his History and Physical dated January 19, 2007, just
before the surgery to Plaintiff s neck, Dr. Powers stated that the fall in May 2006 was a relevant part
of the history of her neck problem. Finally, after meeting with the Plaintiff, obtaining a history from
her, reviewing her medical records, and examining her, Dr. VanSant's opinion was that the "fall in
May of 2006 resulted in increased cervical pain and resulting in her cervical laminectomy in January
2007." Defendant will present Dr. VanSant as a wifiess who will testify as to the above.
6. Denied as stated. The note of Dr. Cincotta dated May 9, 2006, speaks for itself.
However, Dr. Cincotta, in his deposition, acknowledged that there were times that Plaintiff did not
have radiating arm pain when he saw her in the six (6) months after the motor vehicle accident in
September of 2005 and that prior to the accident, Plaintiff had neck pain. See deposition testimony
of Dr. Cincotta and report of Dr. VanSant. Dr. VanSant will testify to above.
7. Denied as stated. Dr. Cincotta's note speaks for itself and indicates he "will proceed"
with the MRI and EMG and that he was considering a "specialty" evaluation. See Dr. Cincotta's
deposition and report of Dr. VanSant. Dr. VanSant will testify to above.
8. Denied as stated. Plaintiff's injury to her left knee was not on May 17, 2006, but on
May 16, 2006. It is denied that Plaintiff had an MRI of her left knee on May 11, 2006. Admitted
that Plaintiff had an MRI of her cervical spine, the report of which speaks for itself. See the report
of Dr. VanSant. Dr. VanSant will testify to above.
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9. Denied as stated. The note of Dr. Lupinacci dated June 20, 2006, speaks for itself,
but it is denied that Plaintiff had left arm, hand and shoulder complaints consistently and throughout
her visits with Dr. Cincontta in the six (6) months after the motor vehicle accident but before the
work injury of May 16, 2006. The answer to No. 6 is incorporated herein by reference. See
deposition testimony of Dr. Cincotta and the report of Dr. VanSant. Dr. VanSant will testify to
above.
10. Denied as stated. The note attached as Exhibit I is not from Dr. Paphill, but from a
Dr. Paha~. Said note speaks for itself. Assuming Dr. Paphill is meant to refer to Dr. Pahapill, it
is denied that said note "directly relates" the neck and left arm complaints to the motor vehicle
accident. To the contrary, Plaintiff did not have left arm complaints for six (6) months after the
motor vehicle accident. Moreover, Plaintiff had neck complaints before the motor vehicle accident
and was taking medication for arthritis. See deposition of Dr. Cincotta and the report of
Dr. VanSant. Dr. VanSant will testify to above.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
sy ~'
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
Dated: ~Q~~ 1~ ~~
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices, hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Response to Plaintiffs' Request to Admissions and Interrogatories was served this
date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Hamsburg, PA 17110-1708
MART,S.pN LAW OFFICES
By
Ten East Hi~fStreet
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ls` day of October 2009 I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS'
MOTION FOR SANCTION OF EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR DEFENDANT' S
UNJUSTIFIED REFUSAL TO ADMIT in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.07-4685 CIVIL TERM
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO AWARD DELAY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 238
Plaintiffs Renee Moose and Kenneth Moose, her husband, by and through their counsel,
Angino & Rovner, P.C., requests that this Honorable Court award delay damages pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 238, and in support thereof, aver the following:
1. As a result of the personal injuries that Plaintiff Renee Moose sustained in a motor
vehicle accident that occurred on September 21, 2005, Plaintiff filed a Complaint on August 7,
2007, against Defendant Betsy Sherlock.
2. The Defendants were served with the Complaint by the Sheriff on August 13, 2007.
3. After completion of discovery, Plaintiffs, through their counsel, listed the case for
trial and the case was heard by a jury in which the Honorable Edward E Guido presided from
September 21, 2009 through September 23, 2009.
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4. On September 23, 2009, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiffs Renee and
Kenneth Moose in which Plaintiff Renee Moose was awarded $36,621.21 in damages. See jury
verdict slip attached as Exhibit A.
5. Prior to the trial, the parties had had settlement discussions, and the last written offer
from the Defendant was $25,000 which was communicated to Plaintiffs in a letter from defense
counsel on August 20, 2008. See defense counsel's letter attached hereto as Exhibit B.
6. Defendant's last written offer before trial was more than 125% less than the jury's
verdict, and therefore, Plaintiff is entitled to seek delay damages from the Defendant.
7. Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose did not cause a delay of the trial. Therefore,
Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose are entitled to delay damages. Pa.R.C.P. 238(b)(2).
8. Delay damages are to be awarded from the date one year after the original process
was first served upon Defendants up until the date of the verdict. Pa.R.C.P. 238(a)(2}.
9. Delay damages are calculated at the rate equal to the prime rate as listed in the first
edition of the Wall Street Journal published for each calendar year for which damages are awarded
plus one percent, not compounded. Pa.R.C.P. 238(a)(3).
10. Given that original process was served upon the Defendant on August 13, 2007,
delay damages began to run as of August 13, 2008.
11. The prime rate as listed in the first edition of the Wall Street Journal on January 1,
2008, was 7 1/4% and, therefore, the rate of delay damages for 2008 would be 8 %a% Delay
damages for Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose during the year of 2008 would be $1,159.20 (140
days x $ 8.28 per day = $1,159.20).
12. The prime rate as listed in the first edition of the Wall Street Journal on January 1,
2009, was 3 1/4% and, therefore, the rate of delay damages for 2009 would be 4 '/a% Delay
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damages for Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose during the year of 2009 would be $1,133.16 (266
days x $4.26 per day = $1,133.16).
13. Therefore, the total delay damages due and owing to Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth
Moose is $2,292.36 (1,159.20 + $1,133.16 = $2,292.36.)
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Renee and Kenneth Moose requests that Your Honorable Court
award delay damages totaling $2,292.36 molding the verdict to reflect the jury award of $36,621.21
against the Defendants plus delay damages for a total verdict of $38,913.57 and entering judgement
against Defendant Betsy Sherlock.
P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 IO
(717) 238-6791 -phone
(717) 238-5610 -fax
mkosik@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Dated: 10/ ll09
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EXHIBIT A
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RENEE MOOSE and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
KENNETH MOOSE, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
BETSY SHERLOCK, N0.2007 - 4685 CIVIL TERM
Defendant ~
:CIVIL ACTION -JURY TRIAL
VERDICT
QUESTION # 1
DO YOU FIND THAT DEFENDANT WAS NEGLIGENT?
YES NO
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 1 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTION AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
4UESTION # 2
WAS DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE A FACTUAL CAUSE IN
BRINGING ABOUT HARM TO PLAINTIFF RENEE MOOSE?
V NO
YES
IF YOU ANSWER QUESTION 2 "NO," PLAINTIFF CANNOT
RECOVER AND YOU SHOULD NOT ANSWER ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS AND SHOULD RETURN TO THE COURTROOM.
Y ,;
QUESTION # 3
STATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES YOU FIND PLAINTIFF
RENEE MOOSE SUSTAINED OR WILL SUSTAIN AS A RESULT OF
DEFENDANT' S NEGLIGENCE. I!
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(a.) PAST MEDICAL EXPENSE $ i ~ ~ a 1 a
(b.) FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSE $
(c.} PAST LOST WAGES $ 1/T~ ~~ + ~- ~
(d.) NON-ECONOMIC LOSS $ ~ V ~ [l( lQ,~ o ~+
QUESTION # 4
TOTAL $ 3 I
STATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY
PLAINTIFF KENNETH MOOSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOSS
OF CONSORTIUM CLAIM.
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TOTAL $
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MARTSON
LAW OFFICES
Wu.LIAM F MARTSON
JOHN B. FOWLER III
DANIEL. K. DEARDORFF
THOMAS J. WILLLAMS*
No V. OTro III
HUBERT X. GILROY
GEORGE B. FALLER JR*
DAVID A. FITZSIMONS
CHRISTOPHER E. RICE
JENNIFER L. SPEARS
SETH ~: MOSEBEY
TRUDY E. FEHLINGER
KATIE J. MAXWELL
10 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 243-3341
FACSIMILE (717) 243-1850
INTERNET WWW.m2tt5o1119W.COm
August 20, 2008
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Hamsburg, PA 17110-1708
`BOARD CERTIFIED CML TRIAL SPECIALIST
RE: Renee Moose and Kenneth Moose, her husband, v. Betsy Sherlock
No.: 07-4685 -Cumberland County C. C. P.
Our File No.: 3050.487
Dear Mike:
Thank you for forwardingthe no-fault information showing that the Plaintiff, Renee Moose,
had full tort. We have discussed this case and the carrier is willing to offer $25,000.00 to settle this
case.
We feel that there is a clear problem with the current surgery your client had to her neck,
which did not occur until a year and a half later. We feel that we have a good IME with
Dr. Peppelman, who found symptom magnification and questionable causal relationship with the
surgery. Your client had an intervening workers' compensation injury where she fell. We also feel
that liability is an issue.
Please let me know if you would have any interest in this offer. I look forward to hearing
from you.
Very truly yours,
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Daniel K. Deardorff
DKD/ajt
cc: Ms. Erika Campbell (FAA 3004626-SC)
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INFORMATION ADVICE ADVOCACY SM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ls` day of October 2009 I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of Angino
& Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS'
MOTION FOR DELAY DAMAGES in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michelle M. Milojevich
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# :36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of ~~~'~" " ~' , 2009, upon consideration of
the foregoing Motion, it is hereby ordered that;
1) a rule is issued upon respondent to show cause why the petitioner is not entitled to
relief requested;
2) the respondent shall file an answer to the motion/petition within ~ O days
of this date;
3) the motion/petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
4) discovery shall be completed withi ~U days of thi ~~ Ih
5) argument shall be held on Z ~ ~/ o ~''~~~Courtroom 3
of the Cumberland County Courthouse; and
6) notice of entry of this order shall be proviTH o all p ies by the petitioner.
ution: J.
Michael E. Kosik, Esq., 4503 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
/ phone - 717-238-6791; fax - 717-238-5610; mkosik@angino-rovner.com
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire, Ten East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
phone - 717 243-3341; fax 243-1850; www.martsonlaw.com
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Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, FA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of D , 2009, upon consideration of
the foregoing Motion, it is hereby ordered that;
1) a rule is issued upon respondent to show cause why the petitioner is not entitled to
relief requested;
2) the respondent shall file an answer to the motion/petition within ~Q days
of this date;
3) the motion/petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
4) discovery shall be completed within ~ a days of this date;
5) argument shall be held on ,~t.(~. ~__ in Courtroom
of the Cumberland County Courthouse; and / ~ ~ l". /~ ,
6) notice of entry of this order shall be prov' o all p 'es by the petitioner.
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Michael E. Kosik, Esq., 4503 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
/ phone - 717-238-6791; fax - 717-238-5610; mkosik@angino-rovner.com
Daniel Deardorff, Esquire, Ten East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
phone - 717 243-3341; fax 243-1850; www.martsonlaw.corn
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Michael M. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 ]0-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
RENEE MOOSE and
KENNETH MOOSE, Her Husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
BETSY SHERLOCK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 07-4685 CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned action as settled, satisfied, and discontinued.
DATED: ~~ ~~~ ~Oq
cc: Daniel Deardorff, Esquire
G ER, P.C.
ichael E. Kosik, Esquire
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)238-6791
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