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Home My WebLink About03-5159 Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03 - S'IS? C;oLlJ-&-WI KAREN L. EARLY, vs. PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW 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. COURT ADMINISTRATOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demand as que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dfas despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier otra reclamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicionaL Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALlFICAN. COURT ADMINISTRATOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 03 - S'/'i (!;u~(-Tf:fl-~ CIVIL ACTION - LAW KAREN L. EARLEY, Plaintiff PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant COMPLAINT 1. The Plaintiff, Karen L. Earley, is an adult individual residing at 207 Indian Creek Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. The Defendant, Paul Cauffman, is an adult individual residing at Rt 2 Box 268A, Horseshoe Run, West Virginia 26716. 3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about April 10,2003 at approximately 6:40am on Route 581 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. 4. At the time and place aforesaid the Plaintiff was the owner of a 2001 Saturn that was then and there traveling on 581 East. 5. At the time and place aforesaid the Defendant was the owner of a 2001 Freightliner tractor trailer which was then and there traveling behind the Plaintiff on 581 East. 6. As the Plaintiff was traveling on 581 a large box fell off a truck traveling in front of her, the two cars traveling directly in front of the Plaintiff hit the box and a chair fell out onto the road, Plaintiff slowed down and avoided hitting the chair by driving between the cement barrier to her left and the chair to her right and was then struck from behind by the Defendant. 7. The Defendant was negligent in that he: (a) Failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; (b) Failed to maintain a safe following distance; (c) Failed to maintain control of his vehicle. 8. Solely as a result of Defendant's negligence Plaintiff sustained damages in the amount of $6041.45 for repairs to her vehicle. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests judgment against the Defendant in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration. Wix, Wenger & Weidner By /'I/ R (;'_ Richard H. Wix, Esquire Attorney 10#07274 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-8455 Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: 9/26/03 VERIFICATION I, Karen L. Earley, have read the foregoing Complaint which has been drafted by my counsel. The factual statements and/or denials contained therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am authorized to make this verification. This verification is made only as to the factual averments contained therein and not to legal conclusions and averments authorized by counsel in his capacity as attorney for the party or parties hereto. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities which provides that, if I knowingly made false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Date: <;/,j'/03 ~E~e~ 105_ A ILlABI TJMILLPGI2 J 0493\JMFI0302J\50000 KAREN L EARLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. NO. 03-5159 PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of the Defendant, Paul Cauffman, with respect to the above-referenced matter. Respectfully submitted, MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN DATE: ~. 2G, 1u..fc, BY: TIMO HY J. J.D. No. 529 4200 Crums MilI Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3505 Attorney for Defendant, Paul Cauffman ,'" KAREN L. EARLEY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-5159 PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Joanne M. Parr, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do ~ hereby certify that on thi~lD day of January 2006, served a copy of the foregoing document via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire Wix, Wenger & Weidner 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, P A 17109 e M. Parr o S:. '"""tJh.,\ rr:..tl': ",.y " (j) .....~' . '...< -:"'; :~ '~~~~:< ::;~. -< ,..., ~ .:;)..... <- ~ r:j ....,.., SA -' :r.:-n fl'F ~tl\, :09 \~~ f~~~\ '~):~\ ~ ",:<:, .-:-'~ ~ co) o KAREN L. EARLY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-5159 Civil Term PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Richard H. Wix, Esquire, counsei for the Plaintiff in the above action (or actions), respectfully requests that: t. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $6,041.45. The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is none. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Timothy J. McMahon, Esquire WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully submitted, I~C}'~~~ f-\ lk Richard H. Wix, Esq., 10#07274 (717) 652-8455 ORDER OF COURT AND NOW , 2005, in consideration of the foregoing petition, , Esq., , Esq., and , Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action (or actions) as prayed for. By the Court, P.J. ~ 1'-., 0 (J c:-.> '1' ........ c_~~ ~ C'-- '^ ~ ..,., s:!.." ~ f"'1 en- \) 0:> hi "9 , ~X) - ?v () ')0 -J'T' - ~ - ,,'1 -- >0 c) . ~ ~;::~~8 ~ , w r- F '-:? ':::\ --!::. ""'o. "'j] ~ 0 '< E -' V) -() -f-- .-( KAREN L. EARLY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-5159 Civil Term PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Richard H. Wix, Esauire, counsel for the Plaintiff in the above action (or actions), respectfully requests that: 1. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $6,041.45. The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is none. The foiiowing attorneys are interested in the case(s) or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Timothy J. McMahon. Esauire WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ j-\ l.<< Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274 (717) 652-8455 ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, J.ub-'uJ...&:I-J '2, _,2006. in consideration of the fOjegOing petition. ~{~ ~ ,Esq., ~~ye~ a. ~' , Esq., and ~ . 'J7(l2/l:.h/~e appointed arbitrators in the abov . aptioned action (or actions) as prayed for. . J. u:.;I f. . ( :c. (I . "[2 _ _n~~ (,~. Ie:::, /I/}/f ik! .I WI LW, JCVktrq 1_) b /!/I1t!fJ, J' J. !'1c/llahtYi t%, <53' ~/;-J A-J (J ~ 7"- ........ \t ~ V) "-' () (-:-";:-.> 0 ,-__~':l 0...... '1' lJ () "T'l ~ -- r<1 ~ ~ c;:J rn::!:! .,,~< W r- -U I ~y ~ -C. p:- _le) " ",'-T V) ~-" . (~~~': --<l :e '-:? ~jfn -;:\ 0 ~:6 +- -J -~ '-C. .., _ ~;~ j'1~o:07o , .'~ I'.' v \\':,\"t, ,.,a ,(". :\,\..0' . KAREN L. EARLY, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2003-5159 PAUL CAUFFMAN, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE TO: Prothonotary Please enter the appearance of Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire, of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, on behalf of Plaintiff Karen L. Early in the above-captioned matter. WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER By /~~~ -/ 7~ Kcnhryn L Wix, Esq. Wix, Wenger & Weidner 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated: March 6, 2006 " . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 6th day of December, 2002, I, Gaye Crist, an employee of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I served the within Praecipe for Appearance this date by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: Timothy J. McMahon, Esq. Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin 4200 Crurns Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire O'Brien, Baric & Scherer 19 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER .A CM}A.. lJ~1 Gaye crfst ~~~~ 1... E'Ql,~\h- Pia tiff ?c:o.",\ ~""",,,,""" Defendant , , : . . In The Court of.Cominon Pleas of Cumberland . County, Pennsylvania No.O,3 - .$15' Civil Action - Law. Oath We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. .~ Signature . ""Ro'bu--t- t.... ()' e:.\'~~ Name (Chairman) ~~ J{rlhl<!!*, A. &t~Je. Name O'&~"", ~.... "i,.c..\....uu- A bUrl ~ l(",tw/.J,:s. LL.P Law Firm Law Firm I C\ Wc..+ s..~-fI.,.. 6~ Address CA,..\.\c...?A nOI~ City, Zip t. I 20 ~ ~(, ~. t+CI..I1JIIIU' ~t'. Adr'"es', (_/:./<<.. eA /701 ~ City, ' Zip - //p---J I . ~ Signature 11.... J A, /II., J..II~"V. N8Il1C 5./a,.".".. /l,.t'~~ t~. Law Firm ' ,v'l ,~x-),'" ~/, ~ d I .-~d.j.'- . eNA~. 1-4 IP-/,J City, Zip B ).:J'i3D Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and swom (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.) ~,.~ 1k ~\v.;~r -!L ~CL~~~ D~-~ ~ ~ll'\o\Mw+ ~ (, D'i' ~ t..l ~ J......-ca; t"...."..~ . Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.) DateofHearing:~ Date of Award: 'tIlL /0' - '0"""- .,.".,.-.-.,;; ~"- ,', . . , "'. . -".~".,,;tl.1'" ~:1'1""'--- (Chainnan) 118.',. ,. -,' ~.,.I1', . ;,' ,."1. ,,:." "';,.iI "'...;"IIJI'.'..' ". ~ol;;"'-' .,m 'f~;.~:,~;~' .;. Notice of Entry of Award Now, the 9 ~ day of ~ ,20 0 <. , at /;Z " 'i 3 , L.M., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice the eof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys. Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ .2'10. 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