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Home My WebLink About03-5920 II :' STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNT COUNTY, PA v. CIVIL ACTION - LA W NO. ['3.59,;20 ~ DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County: Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned matter on Defendant Donald McKinery, 56 Carthage A venue, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97404. Date: I' -\ D-O) ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C. Dit, J.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-6791 Attorney for Plaintiffs 268092.IIDLL\MTG ~ w "'\ ~ t ~ ~ "J \r\, Z I ~ '^ '\~ ~ ~J ~ I !~ '!'\ \: & ~ '- '-.J \\ " "- l~ l ('''1 (:::~) ~ (,"'-" -rJ i'~ 7';~ g,~< :j z:: 1'-' ~'";:' ~:,= (- 51" :>= ~.-- (=' \':) "" ~\ \ . '-- ; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Cumberland WRIT OF SUMMONS STEPHANIE DIAMOND AND CHRISTOPHER REESE Plaintiff Court of Common Pleas Vs. No. 03-5920 In CiviIAction-Law DONALD McKINERY 56 CARTHAGE AVE. EUGENE, LANE COUNTY, OREGON, 97404 Defendant To DONALD McKINERY You are hereby notified that STEPHANIE DIAMOND AND CHRISTOPHER REESE the Plaintiff has I have commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you. (SEAL) CURTIS R. LONG Prothonotary Date NOVEMBER 10, 2003 By ~~r1a- F ~ W :T Deputy , Attorney: Name: DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQ. Address: ANGINO & ROVNER, P.c. 4503 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for: Plaintiff Telephone: 717-238-6791 Supreme Court ill No. 35956 I. I STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNT COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO DEFEND 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 judgment may he 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 IDRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE 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 Two Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, P A 170 I3 (717) 249-3166 A VISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADOJA EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de Jas demandas que se persentan mas adelante en Jas siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dIas despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y A viso radicando personalmenle 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en Ia Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a , Ias demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie advierte de que si usted faUa de tomar acci6n como se describe anterionnente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero rec1amada en Ia demanda 0 cualquier otra reclamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mils aviso adIoiona!. Used puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos importantes para used. USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIA T AMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 V A Y A A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. EST A OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USED 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. Cumberland County Bar Association Two Liberty A venue, Carlisle, PAl 70 I3 (717)249-3166 268t 16.1IDLL\MTG ORIGINAL ~-~-.._,---~"_.,.".",-- II I", - STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNT COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT I. Plaintiffs Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese, citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are husband and wife, adult individuals who reside in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant Donald McKinery is an adult individual and citizen of the State of Oregon who resides at 56 Carthage A venue, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97404. 3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about November 15, 2001, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on State Route 581, just west of the South Bridge, Cumberland County, Peunsylvania. 4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Stephanie Diamond (Dr. Diamond) was operating her Lexus in the far left lane of State Route 581. 5. Traffic on State Route 581 came to a stop and Dr. Diamond stopped her vehicle. 6. At that time and place, Defendant Donald McKinery was also operating his vehicle, a Volvo, traveling behind Dr. Diamond on State Route 581. 7. Mr. McKinery failed to bring his vehicle to a stop before colliding into the rear of Dr. Diamond's stopped vehicle. 8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter sustained by Plaintiffs Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese are the direct and proximate result of the 2681l6.tIDLLIMTG II " ' I negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant Donald McKinery operated his motor vehicle as follows: a) failure to have his vehicle under such control as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance ahead; b) failure to keep proper and adequate control over his vehicle; c) failure to keep a proper watch for stopped traffic; d) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of motor vehicle stopping given the heavy traffic conditions at the time; e) driving his 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 Stephanie Diamond v. Donald McKinerv 9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference. 10. As a result of the aforementioned rear-end collision, Dr. Diamond sustained painful and severe injuries to her right knee, including, but not limited to, a straining of the posterior capsule due to hyperextension and the development of chondromalacia of the patella of the right knee 11. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Dr. Diamond, she was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, physical therapy, cortisone shot, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor. 12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Dr. Diamond has been advised and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor. 13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Dr. Diamond has undergone and in the future may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss oflife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor. 268116,lIDLLIMTG 2 II 14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Dr. Diamond has been and in the future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor. 15. Dr. Diamond continues to be plagued by intermittent pain and limitation of her right knee and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor. CLAIM II Christopher Reese v. Donald McKinerv 16. Paragraphs I through 15 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference. 17. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Stephanie Diamond, Plaintiff Christopher Reese has been and may in the future be deprived of the care, companionship, consortium, and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made therefor. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese demands judgment against Defendant Donald McKinery in an amoWlt in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amoWlt requiring compulsory arbitration. Date: \)-. /~ ~ D? ANGINO & ROVNER, P.c. ~~t J.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Pront Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 (717) 238-6791 Attorney for Plaintiffs 268t 16. 1 IDLL\MTG 3 ,-- VERIFICATION We, Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese, Plaintiffs, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.s.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. WITI.JESS: -/4 ;t/ {;U'~~.J2 I . -0 /IELE/V N, 1/'t/nUJ/'1 p .c~:..' __._'. ..-- ..-- "".- Stephanie Diamond --' -, . .; . -- /~. fc&~~~Q ,?Y;<< '2 ""3 '(..,-., eJ l/' (~/--~~ Christopher Reese Dated: / d .3 Q3. 268lt6.11DLLIMTG II~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mary T. Geraets, 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 the COMPLAINT upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows; Jefferson J. Shipman Esquire 320E Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorney for Defendant Dated; \ a.-~/t?) ~nn~ ,~I ",wJs M~~. <t;"ets ~'-'V\ 268116,tIDLLIMTG o c ~: -rJt: ~ ' Qi!j Z Z S2.:" [;:;' .E:{ tfc '~?~ -< c.~. (.. ~ ,~::) 1 '.', I ,..;:::: r:~ ,oJ..) 'l" \ ~ m:'.t ,~ ~ Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire 1.D. '51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. 320 Market Street P. O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Counsel for Defendant STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs v. DONALD McKINERY Defendant TO THE PROTHONOTARY: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2003-5920 CIVIL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE PLEASE enter the appearance of Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire and Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., for the Defendant, Donald McKinery, in the above-captioned matter. DATE: ~. 1~.Juo3 104070.1 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. -.//,~~~~> ef~rson J. Shi~man, Esquire ttorney I.D. 51785 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Attorneys for Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on /~~11~~3 David Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rover, P.C. 4503 North Front street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 104071.1 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. ~I; ~~iro o(J!F'#: 51785 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant o .,t);f( [r~;;- . ......:- >:- ere' f~'-.:- < ~.. ~ f ('. -." ~. --, (" " ;', !I STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs v. DONALD McKINERY, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNT COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-5920 CIVIL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AFFIDA VIr OF SERVICE This is to certify that on the 13th day of November, 2003, a true and correct copy of the Writ of Summons was mailed to Defendant Donald McKinery., via certified mail, return receipt requested, at 56 Carthage Avenue, Eugene, OR 97404. A copy of the certified mail receipt No. 7002086000067784 1297 is attached hereto. ~ David L. Lutz RETURN OF SERVICE This is to certify that on an unknown date (executed green card was not dated), the Writ was served upon Defendant Donald McKinery, via certified mail, return receipt requested, at the above- noted address. A copy of the signed retum receipt No. 7002 0860 0006 7784 1297 is attached hereto. Sworn to and subscribfd before me this iL, day of ~~~~ 2003. ~ 0 .~ n n/ ~ 6 ('j'C'~ ~Y. '^--. (l'V\ No1iI1 Public \ My commission expires: M~" '-f I L.CO<... NOTARIAL SEAL I BRYDON H. t1DlE III. NOTARY PUBtlC CITY OF HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY MY COMMIS~ON EXPIRES MARCH 4, 2006 269510,1 IDLLIMTG ~ David L. Lutz ~~tfi~~B'~i:'L RtCEIPT ,~7 )111\ f,J(l/I",,1 III , (Pc ,', ,)(11 }' (It HII'd) ..D Postage $ CI CI CJ CertJfladFH CI -.., _ Foe ..D (DlCIoI8emantRequlred) <<l _Po/lvelYFoe CJ (EndOntemont ReqUired) n.J ~_.&.... $ ~"'iloJ~li~m'I'.!l~I'I"""IIj!; :t*ol..:fOl"r.l...,....I.~i""'Ifilll"'II.JI. t'l..~I.J..:.."f.J'.,.......I.,IJ......,:nlrl{.].._I"."."'....IIt_....E.l'"..~ · Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete A~rsrm'{ll' _ item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ;2-. 0 Agent · Print your name and address on the reverse . ,,' ~ Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by ( Printed Name) C, ete of Delivery · Attach this card to the back of the maiJpiece. . or on the front if space permIts. , . D. Is delivery address different from item i? 0 Yes 1. ArtIcle Addressed to: If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No (YhDonC\. \ 6 rV\t t,'f'\C'(\, = "')lc C'Cl.(~~ Nve. '_ EIA~~ OR ClrYOLf 3. ~ice Type r:= ~ Certified Mall 0 Express Mail o Registered ~eturn Receipt for Mere ndise o Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) o Ves 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811 , August 2001 7002 08bO OOOb 7784 1297 Domestic Return Receipt 1 02595-02-M-1 035 II J! CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mary T. Geraets, 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 the AFFIDA VIT/RETURN OF SERVICE upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows: Jefferson J. Shipman Esquire 320E Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268 Attorney for Defendant Dated: 1 1-' / I, if r \J7 269510, I \DLLIMTG i~d' C? .--, c.:;;.) ('.;.:.:~ .....) Ci ~TI ,-I i-~; ~~:! :,-1 (.- (? (-} :i--; --p -Il" L':; Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire 1.0. #51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, p.e, 320 Market Street P. O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Counsel for Defendant STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2003-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Plaintiffs and their counsel David L. Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rovner, P.C. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 You are hereby notified to plead to the New Matter of Defendant within twenty (20) days of service hereof. GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIpr.1AN, P.C. /' ~~ ff rson J. Shipma~, Esquire torney I.D. 51785 P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-Lil61 Attorneys for Defendant, Donald McKinery Date: /2-/~/03 104279.1 Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire 1.0. #51785 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. 320 Market Street P. O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Counsel for Defendant STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 2003-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Donald McKinery, by and through his counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.C., and files the following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint: 1. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that the Plaintiffs, Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese, are adult individuals who reside in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of Paragraph No. 1 and the same are, therefore, denied. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8 . Denied. The averments of Paragraph No. 8 constitute conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. To the extent a response may be required, it is specifically denied that the alleged injuries and damages, if any, were a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Mr. McKinery. It is specifically denied that Mr. McKinery was negligent, careless, wanton and reckless in any manner with respect to the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action; and, to the contrary, it is averred that Mr. McKinery at all times acted in a reasonable manner. (a) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. McKinery at all times had his vehicle under control and did not violate any alleged assured clear distance ahead standard; (b) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. McKinery at all times had proper and adequate control over his vehicl~; (c) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. McKinery kept a proper watch for stopped traffic; (d) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. McKinery kept alert and maintained a proper watch for the presence of motor vehicles and the traffic conditions at the time; and 2 (e) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. McKinery at all times acted in a reasonable manner and did not violate the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Claim I Stephanie Diamond v. Donald McKinerv 9. Mr. McKinery incorporates herein by reference his answers to Paragraphs 1 through 8 above as though fully set forth herein at length. 10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 10 and the same are, therefore, denied. 11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 11 and the same are, therefore, denied. 12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 12 and the same are, therefore, denied. 3 13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 13 and the same are, therefore, denied. 14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 14 and the same are, therefore, denied. 15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 15 and the same are, therefore, denied. WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Donald McKinery, respectfully requests that judgment be entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. Claim II Christopher Reese v. Donald McKinerv 16. Mr. McKinery incorporates herein by reference his answers to Paragraphs 1 through 15 above as though fully set forth herein at length. 4 17 . Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. McKinery is without sufficient knowledge or informa~ion to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph No. 17 and the same are, therefore, denied. WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Donald McKinery, respectfully requests that judgment be entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice. NEW MATTER By way of additional answer and reply, Defendant interposes the following New Matters: 18. That the Plaintiffs' alleged injuries and damages were not caused by any acts, omissions, or breaches of duty by Mr. McKinery. 19. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in part by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. ~7102, et seq., or by the Doctrine of Comparative Negligence. 20. That any damages the Plaintiffs may be entitled to recover in this action are limited to those damages which are recoverable under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. ~1701, et ~. 5 21. That if it should be found that there was any negligence on the part of Mr. McKinery, which negligence is expressly denied, any such negligence was not a proximate or legal cause of any damages to the Plaintiffs. 22. That the accident and any alleged injuries may have been caused in whole or in part by forces beyond the control of Mr. McKinery. 23. That the accident and any alleged injuries may have been caused by an intervening, superseding cause. 24. That the accident and any alleged injuries may have been caused by a sudden emergency. 25. That the injuries and damages alleged by Plaintiffs may have pre-existed the accident and were not caused as a result of the incident of November 15, 2001. 26. That the injuries and damages alleged by Plaintiffs may have pre-existed the accident and were not aggravated or exacerbated by the incident of November 15, 2001. 27. That the injuries and damages alleged by Plaintiffs may have been sustained subsequent to the accident of November 15, 2001, and are not related to the accident. 6 WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Donald McKinery, respectfully requests that judgment be entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with pn,judice. GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. dM' 4/h~ /_~, ~e f rson ,J. Shipman, i'Esquire , D. No.: 51785 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1:268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant DATE: f,.2./'U!>/O'3 104279.1 7 VERIFICATION I, Donald McKinery, 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 are made subject me to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. (j ~. u:vI?}yJ c 1/. IV C"''h-t LJJL_...J:1L. . Donald Mc inery ~ Date: 104279.1 17)1- <II c?> ( CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served on the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on /.;1../ ~ /"'3 L I David Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rover, P.C. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorneys for Plaintiffs GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. //~ , -, B v<. rson J. Shipman, Esquire 1.0. #: 51785 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 Attorneys for Defendant 104071.1 () ..., ~ = c <=> , <~ <:::7 X;;g r'l (") n)- W ~i -y) -',;. S,1- _..1"- t5f ~ r" ..~> ~ :U t.....~ ~ " STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNT COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER 18. through 27. The Defendant's New Matter, paragraphs 18 through 27, fails to set forth factual allegations that require the Plaintiffs to admit and/or deny said allegations. The allegations contained in the Defendant's New Matter are all conclusions of law to which no response IS necessary. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs respectfully request that the Defendant's New Matter be dismissed. ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C. Date: )r\.c r~ ~ L. Lutz J.D. No. 35956 4503 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-6791 Attorney for Plaintiffs 270298.1IDLLIMTG 'I , - I CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mary T. Geraets, 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 the PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO THE DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER upon all counsel ofrecord via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows: Jefferson J. Shipman Esquire 320E Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268 Attorney for Defendant Dated: 1- \Q \) \~\ ~- 270298.lIDLLIMTG . .. n '" f; = 0 cO> -"'" "T1 <- :r! ,.,. :..:t:: rn:!1 I r- :g~ -.J S:> ~~ ~T {_)-rl ':: ;2:0 --- ~m .,.~:- ,.,.J -<: U1 ~:s -.J -< Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Goldberg, Katzman & Shipm,Ul, P.c. PO Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 717-234-4161 Attomeys for Defendant STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs v. DONALD MCKINERY, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A : NO. 03-5920 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW ENTRY OF APPEARAl'lCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire of Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, P.e. in place of Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire as counsel for Defendant Donald McKinery. Date: April 14, 2004 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN &SHIPMAN,P.e. By ct::.L Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Attomey ID #32085 P. O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 Counsel for Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon all counsel of record by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: David L. Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rovner, P.c. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c. &~ By omas E. Brenner Date: April 13, 2004 108781.1 ......, (.~:.j C~~, "'-- )':".. -'(; :;;.:,; ::c? ~....... r:;' C-' -n :.-1 J -p hi f..': -C)~ -.dl,.,... lj;~? ~,? r:" ',;:., " 1"-' STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAN[) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL ACTION DONALD McKlNERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF A.PPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly withdraw my appearance for Defendant, DONALD McKINERY, in the above-captioned matter. By: GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C. /'~--' )4') /" , ., / t.'Jv". . 1,Y..............--- ~S E. BRENNER, ESQUIRE 320 Market Street P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 (717) 234-4161 PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter my McKlNERY, in the above-case Box 542, Reading, PA 19603 notices may be served. appearance l:or Defendant, DONALD and designate 540 Court Street, P. o. as the place where papers, process and Respectfully submitted, By: FORRY, ULLMAN, ULLMAN & FORRY, P. c. ~:J- JOHN A. STATLjO:R, QUIRE Attorneys for Defendant 540 Court St., P.O. Box 542 Reading, PA 19603 (610) 777-5700; I.D. #62839 STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL ACTION DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, John A. Statler, Esquire, of Forry,. Ullman, Ullman & Forry, P.C., hereby certify that a copy of the Entry of Appearance of Defendant was mailed this date by first-class mail, postage prepaid upon counsel, addressed as follows: DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE Angino & Rovner 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, Pa 17110 THOMAS E. BRENNER, ESQUIRE Goldberg Katzman & Shipman, PC 320 Market St., P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to falsification to authorities. Date: May 20, 2004 ~- BY: \ ( JOHN A. STA SQUIRE (j "-> 0 ,= c; ~ -11 'c. :r " --:;: rl-I{-= -nUJ r,) ~j') ~~' :;~(~ ~ f- -'( . -r~, ;~::'? ?_~ -,,," " :<)'1'1 , :.~, ....,.: ~"" "-' ~ ; W ~'- Stephanie Diarrond and Christopher Reese, IN TIlE COURT OF COHMON 1'l.;;,\S OF CUHBERL,:..ND COUNTY, PENNSYl.VANIA Plaintiffs NO. 03-5920 CIVIL ~ v. Donald McKinetY. Defendant ronx l3lH, Th' ,.,,,,,. f" ",.i"'~' of "Oi".~" .hall b. ~"u"ia1l' in t:he following form: l'ETI7ION FOR APPOINTI\ENT OF ARBITRATORS TO TIlE. HONORABl.E, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: David L. Lutz, Esquire ' counsel for t:he plaint:iff~ in t:he above act:ion (or act:ions), respecdullY represent:S t:hat:: 1. The above-capt:ioned act:io!'. (or act:icJUs) is (are) at: issue. 2. The claim of t:he plaint:iff in the act:ion is $ unliquidated The count:erclaim of t:he defendant: in t:he act:ion is N/A Th' f.ll.-'" .".".,. .,. ,.,.,."., Co ,b. "..(.) n' ,.....1 ., .,. .'b"- David L. LutZ. Esquire. and wise diSqualified to sit: as arbit:ratOrs: "",,'0", you' ,"id.... ,,,,. you< .,",,,01. Cnu" ~ .".'", 'b'" (J) arbitrat:ors t:o whom t:he case shall be submit:l~ed. ., ,,,,",,iff' =_,ully __ """ "'" Art>i""~ """"ole "",-in;! 'n< · _OOaY as Stephanie Diarrond is a doctor and does not see ~espeCtfUl~bmitt:ed. patients on Thursday. . ~ 'd- D Vl! L. Lu z, s ire cc John Statler, Esquire John Statler. ES~ ORDER OF COURT ... "'O'1~ to .-,,~<I, foregoing pet:itf n, _~tJr! %L"'-; Esq., and ~/7?l-~ (l ~( . in considerat:ion of t:he Esq.. ii(4! it ftr- are appointed arbitrators intb ,Esq., above-captioned action (or act:ions) as prayed for. By t:he P. J ,. "..: VINV,\lASNN3d I "'1'1',"\ nt, ',"~'!:"c'^'n'" AJ.J\ i\... >.' ,_.:' '-' /:,' "L:"~r v '. 6f; :2 l<Jd 0 I Nnnauz AbVLC)NOHIOC!d 3Hl ::10 j:)I:::!.:!0-<J31l::l r~ ~ ft C' ~ " "" ...... ,.., .. 'll (:s f\ " 'l!. ~ - ~ ~ i\3 '. -- "-> !lil , c"? o '7-, '0-1 :::Z::'" ri7r:~: ~'t7rr.., f;}f;i ~~). :J3 ""-,;-~... ;'-)ij'1 .?;", ",", --..,." I to --'-.;.' John A. Statler, Esquire Attorney L D. No, 43812 FORRY, ULLMAN, ULLMAN & FORRY, P.c. 2000 Linglestown Road Suite 301 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 441-9257 Fax: (717)44\-0814 Email;jstatler@fuuflaw.com Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v, : NO. 03-5920 CIVIL TERM DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Kindly designate 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 301, Harrisburg, P A 17110 as the place where papers, process and notices may be served upon John A. Statler, Esquire of Forry, Ullman, Ullman & Forry, P,C" counsel for Defendant Donald McKinery in the above-captioned action, FORRY, ULLMAN, ULLMAN & FORRY, P.C. ~ By: John A. Statler, Esqu Attorney L D. No, 43812 2000 Linglestowtl Road Suite 301 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 441-9257 Email: jstatler@fuuflaw.com Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery DATE: 7 / 2.-~ lot( CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at ""^ Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the Z6 day of J .....1 '1, 2004, addressed to the following: David L. Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rovner, P.C. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Respectfully submitted, By: FORRY, ULLMAN, ULLMAN & FORRY, P.c. """ JOhn~~S-- Attorney L D, No. 43812 2000 Linglestown Road Suite 301 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 441-9257 Email: jstatler@fuuflaw.com Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery '" (.-=--:. <;;,,) ~- C) -n :;::! fl1171 -nrn ::);l;? '.~-) ."- _-,.-J':.;;} i-:-; d -;i"~ ;;fr; c_ r .:: 1'-' -.J -<, r:~) co; C'f ~ Johnson. Duffie, Stewart & Weidner By: John A Statler, Esquire 1.0, No, John A Statler, Esquire 301 Market Street p, O. Box 109 Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109 (717) 761-4540 jas@jdsw.com Attomeys for Defendant Donald McKinery STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW DONALD McKINERY, Defendant NO. 03-5920 CIVIL TERM : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Kindly correct the record to reflect the new address of John A. Statler, Esquire, counsel for Defendant Donald McKinery as follows: John A. Staller, Esquire 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 NSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER By: John A. Sta , quire Attorney 1.0, No. 43812 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Telephone (717) 761-4540 Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery 236371 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the y'hol day of () (! -Iv J.:p..- ,2004, addressed to the following: David L, Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rovner, P.C. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 J John A. Stat e , Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 43812 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Telephone (717) 761-4540 Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery By: ~ to-) .;::.'j = C) -1"' :;J H'lp] -n'Tl ::,JC> (:'~}~~) ,:iJ :C) (,jril .;,1 =:':J -< C:) " -< I Ul 3~ C:? o (c:;-r'fph~f1l~L)b ~hz~ t'fhtvl (!!,r,s:U-nhtYl2e~ e .r Plaintiff I)on~/d ~tl</Yl-er'l Dlfendant 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 6};l1fW) ~;;;{ ;=ret/Ii/faif Name (Chairman) Fr~tllk,'{~kq,fkl. Law Firm /7 ~.f/i6hq Sh;tf/d/ Address . r 4r~ ~I e ljJf} i 7IJ/3 City, Zip In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No. 0.3 - S'9 ~ 0 Civil Action - Law. ~j-70 Kvb.~J'+ C-. ~r-R 1 Name Signature ~ C!j = .x:- c::.:' ""'1.'\ 'c-) \ N (2 o -0 .-\ --r.: -r l'\'\r'" -0 r1.' --i')U ;,,(1~ ~,~ )J~ ~~ ::.!:'~ ~ :.- ~ 'n t.) ~~.--!. :a t.....') 2 U'"t , ~ ':'" Name \' , ":'i Fr~~+ T~lf"1 Law FirID ! ~ -S. /1tr-V'-()ve.F sl. Address Law Firm ;5 Address ..oj -<:, (r> r I.'~/e fit-. i7tJ/3 City, I Zip City, Zip Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.) (< .I'" ~IVlt:J('/j/I ~L/t>y D-~ --f.h -! 1";::;./ Q/V1-{t ~ Cy(! ~ qt(/~rtJ/ oI4fYl~6's /'t, -T71v ?;1#t>#~f5 OI.//t;~V Date of Hearing: /d /;;;-/~ Date of Award: /;;;--/ i77 ar if applicable.) ';~1~~J.iRt~~~ ~~},It;it;!0(:i~"- 'l('I\.Jn:r,:-.q;~~'Itt,~,,:, Notice of Entry of Award Now, the ,;)Mt day of a~, 200.y- , at IO.':J)' , It .M., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys. Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $.;;:J9t) .Ot? /{I (~. K-~- Prothonotary By: ~~-L ):/, ~~I QZ /' Depu~ V ~ < r /;)J~/O'/ ~ ~ ~ ('~ ~ --4 Jap/or' ~ I~ ~ t:~ k4' Y c;;lf ~ STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. DONALD McKINERY, NO. 03-5920 Defendant NOTICE OF APPEAl, FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS TO THE PROTHONOTARY; Notice is given that npfppn;:mt' nrm('ll n M"Kj N>ry from the award of the board of arbitrators entered in this case on appeals A jury trial is demanded G). (Check box if a jury trial is demanded. Other wise jury trial is waived.) I hereby certify that: 1. The compensation of the arbitrators has been paid, or l:.x~iondIatS{E<<m~!JllomtE)2pOOJtE<<d:mii!m:Ea~mxx (Strike out the inapplicable clause) ~APpellant John A. Statler, Esquire NOTE: The demand for jury trial on appeal from compulsory arbitration is governed by Rule 1007 .1 (b), (b) No affidavit or verification is required. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal From Award of Board of Arbitrators upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage 2-1 S+ day of .Q.oa.a..w, ~ prepaid on the ,2004, addressed to the following: David L. Lutz, Esquire Angino & Rovner, P.C. 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Fred H. Hait, Esquire Fred Hait & Associates, P.C. 17 E. High Street Suite 101 Carlisle, PA 17013 Robert G. Frey, Esquire Frey & Tiley 5 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 By: WART & WEIDNER J John A. Sa, ui Attorney 1.0. No. 438 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Telephone (717) 761-4540 Attorneys for Defendant Donald McKinery "1:-) P --lQ (~ 1. ~ __ G' '- w . ~ N \) f' " \Y (,v--C: ~ ~ J (_') J-.,") ,:':''> ( ',; -- C.-~,' ~-' i,' , ~"" , . 1<-,,, f' " ,I' .) . . "! ~' r: \-,) PRAECIPE FOR USTf.IIG CASE FOR TRIAL (~tusl be typewrinen and submitted in duplicate) TO THE PROTHOl'iOTARY,'OF Cl.:~IBERLAND COl::-lTY Pl..,. !ist :h. (oUowins .~.: (C~.ck one) (xx') (or Jt.:RY t:ial at the ne~t :e:m ~i ::.U courl, ( ) (or trial without a jury. C.-\Pi10N OF CASE (entir. ...ption mu,t ~e suted ill Cull) (check cne) Stephanie Diamond and Christopher Reese ( ) Assumpsit ( ) Trespass ( X) Trespass (~lotor Vehicle) ( ) (other) (plalntiIi) V1. The trial list will be callec on Donald McKinery A ?"1 n~ and Trials commence on 9-19-05 (Deiendant) Pretrials will be held on 8-31-05 (Briefs are due 5 days before pre- trials. ) (The party lis:ing this case for t:iia~ shall provide forthwi:h a copy or the p'raecipe to all counsel, p~suan: to local Rule 214-1.) VI. :'<0. 03-5920 Ci.U 19_ Indicauo the altom.)' ,,'ho ..ill t:;' =c for th. jlarty ..'ho Iii.. this jlraccip.: Lutz, Esquire David L. Inciic~te trial counsel ror olber parlies if known: .l2J:Ul h'58. ElsE, E8~l:1iE L 'This =so is ready Cor trial. Sicr..d:. P:i David L. Lutz, . 'nt Same: Esquire 0...: 6-2-05 "ltorn'r Cor: Plaintiffs 8 ~ ~ ~ ~ "-'" "Uev <- ~~ fill/I c:: 2',':(/ :if!: Zc , =B9 (/; r:: W i:$r':C, ~O .,- _. -rr ~S -0 ~ '~11 ::J!: 0-- Z(-:> c:.: ~ Om ~ ;g <:) ,:0 -.J -< - #3 STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 03-5920 CIVIL TERM DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED LAW ~? g 0 >:::.;'1 11 fc'~ ::;J~ A pretrial conference was held Wednesd~,y, A;;'US;'C: N ,c\'r' 31, 2005, before the Honorable Edward E. Guido, Judge:" pr_ent'S' ~_. ;: . 2'~t1 for the Plaintiffs was David L. Lutz, Esquire, and present~or~' .:.:;J .r:- :iJ '- C) =:< IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE '. the Defendant was John A. Statler, Esquire. This is a simple rear-end collision in which liability is admitted. The only issue to be determined by the jury is the nature and amount of damages. The case should take approximately a day to a day and a half to try. Neither counsel has any scheduling conflicts. There are no extraordinary issues of law that need to be determined. The parties have agreed that defense counsel may tell the jury that because of the admission to liability the Defendant's presence at trial has been excused. Plaintiff has demanded $20,000.00 to settle this matter. The Defendant has offered $15,000.00. We are hopeful that a settlement will be reached. By the~~~r--) ~ Edward E. Guido, J. David L. Lutz, Esquire For the Plaintiffs John A. Statler, Esquire For the Defendant Court Administrator ~honotary srs ANGINO & ROVNER, P.c. David L. Lutz, Esquire Attorney ID# : 35956 4503 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708 (717) 238-6791 FAX (717) 238-5610 Artorneys for Plaintiff(s) E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com STEPHANIE DIAMOND and CHRISTOPHER REESE, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW V. NO, 03-5920 CIVIL DONALD McKINERY, Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County: Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued. ANGINO & ROVNER, p,c. it Lo" ,--- Date:L\-;r~~t'> 1.D, No, 35956 4503 N, Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17110 (717) 238-6791 - phone (717) 238-5610 - fax dlutz@angino-rovner.com Attorney for Plaintiffs 26832 Ll\DLL\MTG CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mary T, Geraets, 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 the PRAECIPE upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows: John Statler, Esquire Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Johnson 301 Market Street P.O, Box 109 Lemoyne, P A 17043-0109 Attorney for Defendant / Dated: \.\ / }"-, " V'-.., .;J50 268321.11DLLIMTG o C" " i .;' ....' CC' = <_r> 0> r; -0 N -' o -,-, ,.~.,. :;: ?..,-, f1'l-- r -\1(7". of'Y .-)Cl ~~~~'; ~~:n ?rj ,-<. 'f? :r. u:>