HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-4772IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK
23 N. Pin Oak Drive
Boiling Springs, PA 17007,
Plaintiffs
vs.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
129 West Pine Street
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
:: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
:: NO. 07-4772 CIVIL TERM
:: MOTOR VEHICLE CASE
PRAECIPE
Please change the address of Defendant, Margaret A. Steigleman, from 125 West
Pine Street, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065, to 129 West Pine Street, Mt. Holly Springs,
PA 17065.
Date: August 14, 2007
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Roger M. Morgenthal, E uire
I.D. No. 17143
Attorney for Plaintiffs
2515 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1150
Telephone: (717) 909-4383
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE N0: 2007-04772 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YORK JOSEPH O ET AL
VS
STEIGLEMAN MARGARET A
CPL RICHARD SMITH
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
STEIGLEMAN MARGARET A
the
DEFENDANT
at 1058:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of August 2007
at 129 WEST PINE STREET
MT HOLLY SPRINGS, PA 17065
by handing to
EDWARD STEIGLEMAN (HUSBAND)
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 5.76
Postage .41
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjst~jdsw.com
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PLEASE enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant Margaret A.
Steigelman in the above-captioned matter.
Date: September 10, 2008
3aa~ss
Attorneys for Defendant
JOHNSOfy,, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
efson J. Shipman, EsFuire
orney I.D. No. 51785
01 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorney for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance has been duly served
upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on September 1 d, 2008:
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Jefferson J. Shipma ,Esquire
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs cLDjdsw.com
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK,
Plaintiffs
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
PLEASE enter a Rule upon the Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of
the date of service thereof or suffer judgment of non pros.
JO ON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: September 10, 2008 J fferson J. Shipma ,Esquire
RULE
TO: Plaintiffs Joseph O. York and Janice C. York
c/o Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
You are hereby directed to file a Complaint in the above-captioned matter within 20 days
or judgment non pros will be entered against you.
Date: 9//a~Da
Pr onotary
344165
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Rule to File Complaint has been
duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States
Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on September 1,, 2008:
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
er on J. Shi man, Esquire
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart 8- Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant
LD. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109.
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: iista7jdsw.com
JOSEPH O. YORK and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JANICE C. YORK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly file of record the attached Certificate of Service of the Prothonotary's Rule to File
a Complaint which was issued on September 12, 2008, and served on the date reflected in the
attached Certificate of Service.
Date: September 17, 2008
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Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSf~ DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Je erson J. Shipman, Esgi
A rney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREeY CERriFV that I have served a certified copy of the Rule to File Complaint issued
by the Prothonotary of Cumberland County on September 12, 2008, upon counsel for Plaintiffs,
by depositing same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania,
addressed to the following on September 17, 2008:
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
ey
Jefferson J. Ship an, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe has been duly served upon the
following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid,
in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on September 17, 2008:
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Plaintiffs
NO.07- 4772 CIVIL TERM
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
Defendant
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by
entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses
or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for
any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK
Plaintiffs
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NO. 07- 4772 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes Plaintiffs, Joseph O. York and Janice C. York, by and through their
attorneys, Smigel, Anderson & Sacks LLP, to make the following Complaint against Defendant
Margaret A. Steigleman and aver in support as follows:
1. Plaintiff Joseph O. York is an adult individual who resides at 23 North Pin Oak
Drive, Boiling Springs, York County, PA 17007.
2. Plaintiff Janice C. York is an adult individual who resides at 23 North Pin Oak
Drive, Boiling Springs, York County, PA 17007.
3. Plaintiff Joseph O. York and Plaintiff Janice C. York are wife and husband.
4. Defendant Margaret A. Steigleman is an adult individual who resides at 129 West
Pine Street, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065.
5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on August 17, 2005 on
York Road (State Route 74), near the intersection with Cedar Avenue (Route 662), in South
Middletown Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At that time and place, Plaintiff Joseph O. York was operating his motorcycle, a
2001 Harley-Davidson, eastbound on York Road.
7. At that time and place, Defendant Steigleman was operating her motor vehicle, a
2001 GMC Jimmy, on a traffic way north of York Road, approaching the intersection of York
Road.
8. Defendant Steigleman pulled her vehicle from a lawfully posted stop sign on the
traffic way north of York Road, turning into the intersection eastbound onto York Road directly
into the path of Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle.
9. The collision caused Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle to strike Defendant
Steigleman's passenger rear side door, causing Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle to travel
another 10 feet toward the west before coming to rest, partially blocking the southbound lane of
Cedar Avenue.
10. The collision caused Plaintiff Joseph York to be thrown from his motorcycle and
to land in a southwesterly direction in the southbound lane of Cedar Avenue.
11. After the collision, Defendant Steigleman's motor vehicle traveled an additional
50 feet before coming to a controlled stop on the western shoulder of Cedar Avenue facing
south.
12. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff Joseph York suffered severe injuries and
damages as are hereinafter set forth.
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COUNTI
Negligence
Joseph York v. Margaret Steigleman
13. Each and every preceding paragraph of this Complaint is incorporated herein by
reference as if the same were more fully set forth herein.
14. As the driver of the GMC Jimmy, Defendant Steigleman had the duty to at all
times:
a. Exercise the ordinary care required of motorists while driving;
b. Obey the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and all posted signs; and
c. Have the vehicle under such control that it could be stopped before
causing injury to any person.
15. The foregoing incident and all the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter are
the direct and proximate result of the negligence, careless, wanton and/or reckless manner in
which Defendant Steigleman operated her vehicle in that she:
a. Failed to stop and/or yield her vehicle at a properly posted stop sign before
entering the intersection in violation of 75 Pa. C.S. §3323 of the Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Entered an intersection when she knew or reasonably should have known that
vehicles such as Plaintiff Joseph York's were approaching the intersection, in violation of
75 Pa. C.S. §3322 of the Motor Vehicle Code;
c. Failed to exercise caution or care when entering York Road without first
yielding the right-of--way to vehicles such as Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle in
violation of 75 Pa. C.S. §3324 of the Motor Vehicle Code;
d. Failed to have her vehicle under proper control;
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e. Failed to drive her vehicle at a safe and reasonable speed when entering an
intersection from a properly posted stop sign;
f. Inattentively operated her motor vehicle and failed to maintain a sharp lookout
for the presence of other motor vehicles traveling on the roadway, such as Plaintiff
Joseph York's motorcycle;
g. Failed to apply her brakes in such a manner so her vehicle could be stopped in
time to avoid the collision with Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle;
h. Failed to drive in a reasonable and safe manner as to be able to avoid
damaging Plaintiff Joseph York and his motorcycle in violation of 75 Pa. C.S. §3714 of
the Motor Vehicle Code; and
i. Failed to maintain her vehicle in a reasonable state of repair which would
enable her to operate her motor vehicle safely on the roadway;
15. Solely as a direct and proximate result of the negligent acts of Defendant
Steigleman, Plaintiff Joseph York sustained the following injuries, all of which are or may be of
a permanent and serious nature:
a. Comminuted fracture of the middle phalanx, left ring finger, with resulting
swelling, pain and stiffness;
b. Left metacarpal neck fracture of the small finger, with resulting swelling,
pain and stiffness;
c. Permanent loss of range of motion of both the ring and small fingers of the
left hand;
d. Cervical strain with myofascial pain;
e. Left lateral rib contusion with pain;
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f. Left knee pain with swelling and stiffness; and
g. Chronic pain.
16. By further reason of the collision, Plaintiff Joseph York has been damaged as
follows:
a. He has been afflicted with pain, suffering, and inconvenience;
b. His general health, strength, and vitality have been impaired;
c. He has suffered a loss of life's pleasures;
d. He has and may continue to be required to spend money for medicine,
therapy and medical care/treatment;
e. He may continue to suffer loss of income and impairment of earning
capacity; and
f. He has and may continue to be limited in his normal activities.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Joseph O. York respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment against the Defendant in a sum in excess of $50,000 together with interest and
costs of suit.
COUNT II
Loss of Consortium
Janice C. York v. Margaret Steigleman
17. Each and every preceding paragraph of this Complaint is incorporated herein by
reference as if the same were more fully set forth herein.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained to her husband, Plaintiff
Joseph O. York, Plaintiff Janice C. York has been and may in the future be deprived of the care,
companionship, consortium, conjugal services, affection and society of her husband, all of which
have been to her great detriment, and a claim is made therefore.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Janice C. York respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter judgment against the Defendant in a sum in excess of $50,000 together with interest and
costs of suit.
Date: October 15, 2008 By:
g o genthal, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 17143
Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91715
River Chase Office Center, 3rd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Respectfully submitted,
SM EL, E ON & SACKS, L.L.P.
Ro er M. r
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VERIFICATION
I, Joseph O. York, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ~~ - /S -
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NO. 07- 4772 CIVIL TERM
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that on this date, a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint has been served upon the person(s) indicated below
by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid, and addressed as
follows:.
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: October 15, 2008
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, L.L.P
By:
Roger ` . Mor n 1, Esqui
Attorney I.D. No. 17143
Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91715
River Chase Office Center, 3rd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK,
Plaintiffs
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: ~ Joseph O. and Janice C. York and their attorney,
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer and New Matter within 20 days of
service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNyS~ DUFFIE, STEWART &WEIDNER
By' .~~7.'.;
Date: November 3, 2008
er~on J. Shipman, Esqui
torney I.D. No. 51785
. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
.IOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 8a WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs cLDjdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
JOSEPH O. YORK and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JANICE C. YORK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs :
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Margaret A. Steigleman, by and through her
counsel, Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire and Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and
files the following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted upon information and belief.
3. After reasonable investigation, Mrs. Steigleman is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph number 3.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Mrs. Steigleman
was operating a 2001 GMC Jimmy. The remaining averments of paragraph number 7
are denied as stated.
8. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 8 are conclusions
of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
9. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 9 are conclusions
of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mrs. Steigleman is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 10 and the same are therefore denied.
11. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 11 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mrs. Steigleman is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 12 relating to Plaintiffs' alleged injuries and the same
are therefore denied, and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
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COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE
Joseph York v. Margaret Steigleman
13. Mrs. Steigleman incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraphs 1 through 12 as though fully set forth herein at length.
14. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 14 and
subparagraphs a., b. and c. are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are
specifically denied. By further response, it is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman
was negligent in any manner with respect to Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action.
15. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 15 and
subparagraphs a. through i. are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are
specifically denied. By way of further response, it is specifically denied that Mrs.
Steigleman was negligent, careless, wanton, and/or reckless in any manner with
respect to Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action.
a. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to stop and/or
yield her vehicle at a stop sign before entering the intersection. It is also
specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman was operating a vehicle in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3323;
b. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman entered an
intersection when she knew or reasonably known that vehicles such as
Plaintiff Joseph York's were approaching the intersection. It is also denied
that Mrs. Steigleman operated her vehicle in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §
3322;
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c. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to exercise
caution or care when entering York Road without first yielding the right-of-
way to vehicles such as Plaintiff Joseph York's motorcycle. It is also
specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman was acting in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. § 3324;
d. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to have her
vehicle under proper control;
e. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to drive her
vehicle at a safe and reasonable speed when entering an intersection from
a stop sign;
f. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman inattentively
operated her motor vehicle and failed to maintain a sharp lookout for the
presence of other motor vehicles traveling on the roadway;
g. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to apply her
brakes in such a manner so her vehicle could be stopped in time to avoid
the collision with Plaintiff;
h. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to drive in a
reasonable and safe manner as to be able to avoid damaging Plaintiff and
his motorcycle. It also specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman was
operating her vehicle in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3714;
Denied. It is specifically denied that Mrs. Steigleman failed to maintain her
vehicle in a reasonable state of repair which allegedly enabled her to
operate the motor vehicle safely on the roadway.
15. (sic) Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 15 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied. By way of
further response, Mrs. Steigleman is without sufficient knowledge or information to form
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a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 15 and
subparagraphs a. through f. relating to Plaintiff's alleged injuries and the same are
therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time trial.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant Margaret Steigleman respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
COUNT II -LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Janice C. York v. Margaret Steigleman
17. Mrs. Steigleman incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraphs 1 through 16 as though fully set forth herein at length.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mrs. Steigleman is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 18 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof
is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant Margaret Steigleman respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
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NEW MATTER
19. That the Plaintiff Joseph O. York was negligent in his operation of the
motorcycle.
20. That the Plaintiff s negligence was the legal cause of the happening of the
accident.
21. That the Plaintiff s negligence included the following:
(a) traveling too fast for conditions in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3361;
(b) operating a motorcycle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
and/or property in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3714;
(c) operating a motorcycle while overtaking a vehicle on the right in a
negligent manner in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3304;
(d) failing to be attentive to the position of the Defendant's vehicle;
(e) failing to take reasonable actions to avoid the accident;
(f) failing to apply his brakes to attempt to avoid the accident;
(g) accelerating such that he could not avoid impacting the Defendant's
vehicle;
(h) failing to take reasonable accident avoidance measures in accordance
with rules of the road pertaining to safe operation of motorcycles; and
(i) attempting to overtake and pass a vehicle in the same lane in violation of
75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3523.
22. That the Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate his injuries and damages.
23. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may have been caused by third
parties or entities not presently involved in this action.
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24. That if it should be found that the Defendant was negligent, then her
negligence was not the legal cause of the accident or Plaintiffs' alleged injuries.
25. That the accident may have been caused by an intervening/superseding
cause.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant Margaret Steigleman respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By.
Je rson J. Shipm ,Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: November 3, 2008
348274
22740-2363
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VERIFICATION
I, Margaret A. Steigleman, hereby acknowledge that I am a Defendant in this
action, and I have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter and that the facts stated
therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that any false statements herein made are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Margare A. Steigl man
Date: /~/~ 03 C~~'
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter has been
duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 2008:
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
4431 North Front Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J e son J. Ship an, Esquire
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Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717)234-2401
Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
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Daryl J. Liguori, Esquire
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK
Plaintiffs
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
N0.07- 4772 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO
DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes Plaintiffs, Joseph O. York and Janice C. York, by and through their
attorneys, Smigel, Anderson & Sacks LLP, to file the following Answer to Defendant's New
Matter and aver in support as follows:
19. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
20. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
21. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
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22. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
23. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required. under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
24. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
25. Denied. The averments of this paragraph contain conclusions of law to which no
response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. To the extent that a
response is deemed required, the averments are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment
against the Defendant in a sum in excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs of suit.
Respectfully submitted,
SMI , ANDERSON & SSA~CKS, L.L.P.
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Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 17143
Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91715
River Chase Office Center, 3rd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH O. YORK and
JANICE C. YORK CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Plaintiffs .
v.
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN
Defendant
N0.07- 4772 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that on this date, a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Answer to New Matter has been served upon the person(s)
indicated below by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid,
and addressed as follows:.
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Attorneys for Defendant
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Roger M. Morgenthal, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 17143
Darryl J. Liguori, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91715
River Chase Office Center, 3rd Floor
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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F THE PROTHONOTARY
20-1 DEC 27 PN 2: 20
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant
1. D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
JOSEPH O. YORK and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JANICE C. YORK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 2007- 4772 Civil Term
MARGARET A. STEIGLEMAN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO MARK THE DOCKET SETTLED, SATISFIED AND DISCONTINUED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above docket settled, satisfied and discontinued.
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP
oger M. Morge that, Esquire .
Counsel for Plaintiffs
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, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
rrJ. Shipman/Esquire
I for Defendant
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