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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-6283COMPLAINT - ARBITRATION - ASSESS. DAMAGES HEARING REQUIRED LAW OFFICES OF L. PAUL JOHNSTON, JR. By: L. Paul Johnston, Jr./Cheri Ann Leinberger Attorney I.D. No.: 68774/85700 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1144 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1995 Allentown, PA 18105-1995 (610) 437-5001 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION - LAW CHRISTINA HAUBERT, RR1, Box 6, 3 Springs Rd., Blain, PA 17006 and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, P.O. Box 43258, Richmond Heights,: OH 44143 as subrogee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA : HAUBERT Plaintiffs, VS. ROY W. WHITE, 7910 Sweet Water Dr. Douglasville, GA 30135 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 an attorney and f~ling 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 that the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be ~'ntered 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (800) 990-9108 .? CHRISTINA HAUBERT and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY as subrogee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA HAUBERT · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-6283 CIVIL TERM ROY W. WHITE IN RE: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, September 23, 2002, the Court having been informed that, because of a conflict, James Bach, Esquire can not preside as Chairman of the Arbitration in the above case, his appointment is vacated and he shall be paid the sum of $50.00 for having scheduled the arbitration hearing; H. Anthony Adams, Esquire, is appointed as Chairman, and Dirk Berry, Esquire, and Heather Faust, Esquire, shall remain on the panel. James Bach, Esquire 352 South Sporting Hill Road Mechanicsburg, Pa 17050 H. Anthony Adams, Esquire 128 East King Street, Ste. A Shippensburg, PA 17257 X~ ,~,M /o- ~r'°'Z Court Administrator COMPLAINT - ARBITRATION - ASSESS. DAMAGES HEARING REQUIRED LAW OFFICES OF L. PAUL JOHNSTON, JR. By: L. Paul Johnston, Jr./Cheri Ann Leinberger Attorney I.D. No.: 68774/85700 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1144 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1995 Allentown, PA 18105-1995 (610) 437-5001 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION - LAW CHRISTINA HAUBERT, RR1, Box 6, 3 Springs Rd., Blain, PA 17006 and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, P.O. Box 43258, Richmond Heights,: OH 44143 as subrogee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA : HAUBERT : Plaintiffs, : VS. : ROY W. WHITE, 7910 Sweet Water Dr. : Douglasville, GA 30135 : Defendant. : COMPLAINT NOW COME the Plaintiffs, by and through theft attorneys, L. Paul Johnston, Jr. and Cheri Ann Leinberger, and bring this civil action against the Defendant, Roy W. White, upon a cause of action whereof the following is a statement: 1. Plaintiff Christina Haubert is an adult individual with an address of RR1, Box 6, 3 Springs Road, Blain, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17006. (Hereinafter "Plaintiff Haubert") 2. Plaintiff Progressive Casualty Insurance Company is an Insurance Company licensed to write policies of insurance in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner with an address of P.O. Box 43258 Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143. (Hereinafter "Plaintiff Progressive") 3. Defendant Roy W. White is an adult individual residing at 7910 Sweet Water Drive, Douglasville, Georgia 30135. (Hereinafter "Defendant White") 4. Plaintiff Progressive brings this action as subrogee of Plaintiff Haubert, pursuant to its right of subrogation as contained in a motor vehicle liability policy issued to Plaintiff Haubert, which, at all times relevant hereto, was in full force and effect, and which right is also set forth in other writings between Plaintiff Progressive and Plaintiff Haubert and also pursuant to Pennsylvania law. 5. On or about June 3, 2000, Plaintiff Haubert was the owner and operator of a 1999 Plymouth Breeze motor vehicle which was traveling north on Route 81 at or near Exit 15, in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. (Hereinafter "the Haubert vehicle") 6. At the date and time aforesaid, Defendant White was the owner and operator of a motor vehicle, which was traveling north on Route 81 at or near Exit 15, in Carlisle, Cumberland County. (Hereinafter "the White vehicle") 7. As Plaintiff Haubert operated the Haubert vehicle, legally and with due and proper care, Defendant White operated the White vehicle in such a negligent and careless manner as to collide with the rear of the Haubert vehicle, causing damages as are hereinafter more fully set forth. 8. The collision set forth above and the resulting damages were caused in no manner by any act or failure to act on the Plaintiffs' behalf. 9. The said negligence and carelessness of Defendant White consisted of: A) Operating the White vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances; B) Failing to maintain the White vehicle under proper and adequate control; C) Failing to maintain an adequate and proper lookout for other vehicles; D) Failing to give due regard to the rights, safety, and position of the other users of the public streets, highways, and intersections; E) Failing to yield to the legally proceeding Haubert vehicle; F) Following too close; G) Being otherwise negligent; H) Otherwise violating the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the operation and control of motor vehicles. 10. Solely as a result of the aforesaid collision, caused by the negligence and carelessness of Defendant White, the Haubert vehicle was damaged, the repair of which cost the Plaintiffs the sum of $3,852.05, which Plaintiffs now claim as damages. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs Christina Haubert and Plaintiff Progressive hereby demand of the Defendant Roy W. White, the sum of $3,852.05, together with interest and costs and such other further relief as this Court may deem necessary and appropriate. By: Respectfully submitted Law Offices of L. Paul Johnston, Jr. L. PAUL JOHNSTOI~, JR., ESQI~RE CHERI ANN LEINBERGER, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. # 68774/85700 1144 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1995 Allentown, PA 18105-1995 (610) 437-5001 AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS.: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND I, CHERI ANN LEINBERGER, ESQUIRE, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state I am the attorney for the Plaintiffs, and that I make this Affidavit on their behalf, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigatory materials in the file. The reason this verification is made on Plaintiffs' behalf is because Plaintiffs were unable to come to Plaintiffs' Counsel's office in the time required for execution. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me thisS~'~ day of (~C~L~ ,2001. Notary Public My Commission Expires: CHERI ANN LEINBER~GER, ES(~IRE Attorney I.D. No. 85700 1144 W. Hamilton St., P.O. Box 1995 Allentown, PA 18105-1995 (610) 437-5001 DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS 27 W. HIGH ST. POB 261 CARLISLE PA 17013 TELEPHONE 717-243-1790 WILLIAM p. DOUGLAS, ESQ. Supreme Court I.D.# 37926 '"C~3i~i'"/i~[i'[3~}'"is~'~e~- ................................... In the Cou3~"3}"CS~on Pi'g~i'~"Of ........ Casualty Insurance Company as Cumberland County Pennsylvania subrogee of Plaintiff Christina Haubert Plaintiffs VS Roy W. White No. 01- 6283 Civil Term Civil Action Law Compulsory Arbitration Defendant. Answer to Complaint Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to verify the truth of the averment and proof thereof is demanded. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to verify the truth of the averment and proof thereof is demanded. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to verify the truth of the averment and proof thereof is demanded. 6. Admitted. 7. Denied. It is denied that Haubert operated her vehicle with due or proper care. To the contrary, Haubert failed to yield to vehicles lawfully on the roadway. 8. Denied. The accident in question was caused solely by the negligence of the plaintiff. 9. Denied. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 10. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to verify the truth of the averment and proof thereof is demanded. Wherefore, it is prayed the judgment be entered in favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff. December 27, 2001 , Respectfully submitted, William P. Douglas,k~sq. Attorney for defendant Wl~ite AFFIDAVIT I hereby swear or affirm that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and/or information and belief. This is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ,~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. This verification is executed by counsel due to time constraints and the absence of the defendant from the jurisdiction. William P. Dou~s, Esq. Date: December 27, 2001 . CHRISTINA HAUBERT and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY as subrogee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA HAUBERT Plaintiffs VS. ROY W. WHITE Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-6283 C~V~ 19 RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: CriER I ANN LE INBERGER ,¢cunsel for the plaintiff/llilfel~llWin the above action (or actions). respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue. 2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 3,8 5 2.0 5 The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 0 The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as ~counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) affoitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. C~ANN LEIN~OE~, ~SQI)IRE Attorney for Plaintiffs ORDER OF COURT actions) as prayed for. ,'~, m consideration of the Esq., .d/~x~ ~ By th~ P.J. CHRISTINA HAUBERT R.R. 1, Box 6, 3 Springs Rd., Blain, PA 17006 and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, P.O. Box 43258, Richmond Heights, OH 44143 as subrogee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA HAUBERT Plaintiffs, Vs. ROY W. WHITE, 7910 Sweet Water Drive Douglasville, GA 30135 Defendant No. 01-6283 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION-LAW NOTICE OF HEARING To~ Cheri Ann Leinberger, Esquire 1144 W. Hamilton Street P.O. Box 1995 Allentown, PA 18105 - 1995 (Attorney for Plaintiff) William P. Douglas, Esquire 27 W. High Street P.O. Box 261 Carlisle, PA 17013 (Attomey for Defendant) Heather Faust, Esquire Killiam & Gephart 218 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (Panel Member) Dirk E. Berry, Esquire 7 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (Panel Member) AND NOW this 13th day of August, 2002, you are hereby notified that the Arbitrators appointed in the above captioned matter will hold a hearing for the purpose of their appointment as follows: Date: September 24, 2002 Time: 1:15 P.M. Place: Office of Attorney James M. Bach 352 S. Sporting Hill Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Counsel shall immediately notify all arbitrators if settlement is reached prior to the hearing. Anyone who finds the heating date unsuitable is responsible for making all arrangements with counsel and the arbitrators for a suitable date, time, and place. Parties wishing to argue legal points will be expected to have copies of relevant materials for each arbitrator and opposing counsel at the commencement of the hearing. Date: JP/~IES M. BACH, Chairman 3~/2 South Sporting Hill Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 737-2033 cc: Court Administrator Prothonotary Bulletin Board RUTH I. BRANT, : IN THE COURT OF COM~ION PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : : CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICE : OF AGING AND CO14I~UNITY : SERVICES, INCi, : Defendant : NO. 01-6195 CIVIL TERM AREA AGENCY ON AGING, : IN THE COURT OF CO~0N PLEAS OF Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW RUTH I. BRANT : /~ Respondent : NO. 0~'~9 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 5th day of November, 2001, this interim order is entered pursuant to the Court filing a final order following this adjudication. It is ordered that the Office of Aging shall issue checks from the current account that it controls on behalf of Ruth I. Brant at the Orrstown Bank to United Healthcare in the amount of $415.00 to bring her supplemental insurance up-to-date and in the amount of $225.00 due for the next payment. By the Court, Peter Foster, Esquire For Plaintiff Anthony L. DeLuca, For Defendant prs Esquire · Bay~ey, J. County, Pe~sYlv , w~,t y ' P~ Sh~ . ~d ~,~3o~~- ~ ~t OOoo._ ~a~l Pos~ -~ ~tes~e4 ~ ~ ~ ~ SOu~o Cage ~°cketi~ ~za~e 3.95 .00 10. O0 ctcl by ~ ~'~ sUb~c~ ._ -- ~. ~~ °~e ~e of Curnbez-land or~ 11/21/2001 · Complete items 1, 2, and 3, Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. · Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. · Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Roy W. White 7910 Sweet Water Drive Dou§lasville, GA 30135 2. Article Number (Copy from service label) 7000 ].670 0001 8790 0918 C. Signature ~t flom item 17 [] If YES, enter delivery address below: [] 3. Service Type ~xDC] Certified Mail [] Express Mail [] Registered [] Return Receipt for M [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) [] 01-6283 civil PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFCUM~ERLA~.~)UNTY-t--PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION CHRISTINA HAUBERT and PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, as subro.~ee of Plaintiff CHRISTINA HAUBERT, Plaintiffs, Vs. ROY W. WHITE, Defendant. FILE NO. 01-6283 civil Term CIVIL ACTION PRAECIPE AND POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR SATISFACTION A_ND/OR TERMINATION TO: CLERK OF COU~TS - CIVIL DIVISION You are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enter, as indicated, the following on the records thereof: The within suit is Settled, Discontinued, Ended and costs paid- The within suit is Settled, Discontinued, Ended WITH Prejudice and costs paid. The within suit is settled, Discontinued, Ended WITHOUT Prejudice and costs paid. Satisfaction of the Award in the within suit is acknowledged. Satisfaction of judgment, with interes:t and costs, in the within matter is acknowledged. OTHER: UNDERSTAND THAT THE ABOVE ACTION C~NNOT SE FILED AND DOCKETED UNTIL ALL ........... VERIF L COSTS COSTS ~ BEEN ~~mu_'~:n~.C~"~m ," ........ SUBJECT TO THE PEN~TIES OF 18 PA. C.S. S~C. 49.~~SWO~ F~SIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.