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Home My WebLink About99-00094~, ~'; ~. N V Q V ,, .: I1 ,: .~ "`1 RONALD A, CARNES, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW ROGER HOOPER and CHRISTINA HOOPER, Defendants ; NU. 99-0094 CIVIL TERM PRE7BL4L CONFERENCE At a pretrial conference held on April 11, 2001, before the Honorable Edgar B, Bayley, J„ present for the plaintiff was Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire, and present for defendant was Richard 1-l. Wix, Esquire. This suit arose out of an automobile accident that occurred on March 21, 1997, at the Intersection of Zimmerman Drive and Gettysburg Road in Lower Arlen Township. Negligence, while not admitted by defendant, is not seriously contested. Defendant, however, claims that plaintiff was contributurily negligent. Plaintiff maintains that he suffered a neck injury and injury to his temporal mandibular joint (TMJ). He seeks work loss in excess of first party benefits and non- economic dAmages, Estimated time of trial, one and a half to two days. Karr J. Januzzi, Esquire For Plaintiff Richard H. Wix, Esquire For Defendant Edgar B, :prs ,. Y cta ~ -~ nI, - v~ !° :7 ~ j 1 : _ ._ Gt. :~J ~ .~ "f.? - '`P _, R CN ~~~ . , Cj ' . ~s ~ ~. ~ ~ a 8ti w L~ "' a x K ,. SHOLLENBERC,,ER & J ANUZZ.I, LLP 1620 Linglestown Road P.O. Box 80545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106.0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234••3700 Fax Number; (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Flalntiff RONALD A, CARNES, Flalntiff v. ROGER HOOFER & CHRISTINA HOOFER, Defendank IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA N0, 99-94 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JlJRY TRIAL DEMANDED PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM 1, Facts as to Liability. This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision which occurred at the intersection of Zimmerman Drive and Gettysburg Road in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, on March ?_1, 1997 at approximately 6;55 p.m. At that time, Defendant, Christina Hooper, was operating her vehicle in the northerly direction on Zimmerman Drive, approaching the intersection of Gettysburg Road. Defendant attempted to make a left turn from Zimmerman Drive onto Gettysburg Road and turned directly Into the path of the Plaintiff, who was operating his vohicle in a southerly direction on Zimmerman Drive. 2. Facts as to Damages. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff suffered neck injuries and Injury to his Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ), Claimant missed a substantial amount of work resulting in a past wage loss of $36,144.00. This was set forth in a vocational report authored by Harold V. Kulman. Mr. Kulman has also determined that Mr. Carnes has an earning capacity loss of $163,020.00. SFIOWYJpER!iE(t & JANU121, 11F ILTO I-INttLF'4tOWN NOAP ~ h O IIO~( 6oSg5 ~ I WiI115pUit0, VA 171D6OSg5 17171251~171U ~ Ehr 1717, 2DI~p[i2 d TM J comPlalnis, ck inlury an to use an wUh his ne he aontlnues uch bolter roblems~ a date• It Is \he use °f r Carnes is doln9 m nfflcant P on es, Wh110 M • without s19 t when eating or yc damag working fu1111ina exceP as well as econon' and a he ce again oath ours a daY ~ s, t no 1 11 nce in his m ` o1s Plaintiff s TMJ sY ncluding, bu t 1lrnited to, P app that con io damages, lMs appliance econom tiff is seeking non• etc, plain of Ilfe s pleasures, suffering loss ~g91? Issues °f Nlly and o , b gorily ne911ge led to the co111slon of March 21, tlab 3 A• Aae play tiff s SMJ s'~mPtoms rela 1~ • Mary of t egal issues, this Ume No a plaintiff is aware of at a. 5 WNnesges'Anthony Offraer p• Ron Carnes Kalman p.M•p•~bydeQ°sltion Naro1d V Sabocheck, b dePosNion Wesley Gouse, p.C•, y Christopher 6 ~istof Exhlblls• of scene, A• 0• D Dhotosofap6identspene se p.C• :,.rws. ..tier A, Gou _.. E• F. G. N• php1osofveF~~~osiC~on ChriswN~•- Gouse,u~"~ °f er A. Videotape dePnscrlpt of ChnstoPh A ~,ouse,p~C' p.M,p• pePosltlon tra Christopher W Sabocheck, ulumVUae Wesley W Sabocheck,p•M•p Curric depositwn of Videotape Wesle) peposiUon transcript of z 50M~`pRR~FAK 1~12N g1~pp FP F11060!'pg 11~U~~StC%VI`R 1112Y:91~ • , I. Curriculum Vitae Westley W, Sabochock, D,M.D, J. Diagram(s) of Jaw. K, MRI of Jaw (10/30197). L. Chart showing future medical expenses listed In the report of Dr. Sabocheck. M, C,V, of Harold V, Kuhlman. N, Chart detailing wage loss as set forth in the report of Harold V, Kuhlman. 0. Chart detailing loss of earning capacity as set forth in the report of Harold V, Kuhlman. P. Chart summarizing Plaintiffs medical treatment. 7. Settlement Negotiations. Plaintiff has made a demand for Defendant's liability policy limits of $50,000,00. Defendants have offered $10,000.00. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANU7_ZI, LLP . ~ By. Ka anuzzi, Esq. A rney LD. #65575 Dated; April 5, 2001 3 slwurnRenaeR s dntn/7z1, ur - IR2n IJNGIP_510WN ROM ~ P.O. IIO% E0545 ~ IIARRISRURO, PA 171 W 0545 171712113700 ~ PNf 171712N 8212 w ~ Q ..~ kl V a "1. ~ n ~ ui ~ ai ~ I(1~, iq /~~ 7 ~ .. 0 m.a ~ 0 7 ti a ~ :U "~ ~ ~ w ~ ~ ,. X ~; ~. ~ y } i RONALD A. CARNEB, Plaintiff W. ROGER HOOPER and CHRISTINA HOOPER, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA9 CUMt1ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-94 CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION - LAW ,7URY TRIAL DEMANDED DRFSMDlIMTB~ PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM submitted by Richard H. Wix, Esq. Counsel fbr Defendants I. Rriat eummarY~ Cas• This litigation arises out of a motor vehicle accident ocaurring on March 21, 1997 at the inter.aection of Zimmerman Drive and Gettysburg Road. At. the time, Defendant was waiting to make a left hand turn onto Gettysburg Road. Plaint.ifP was travelling in the opposite direction at a speed in exoess of the posted speed limit, and a collision ocourred as Defendant was making her left hand turn. II. a. Negligence of Defendant b. Negligence of Plaintiff c. Whether negligence of Defendant was a legal cause of Plaintiffs harm. d. Damages III. $egueated ,Rte to Pleadings None. IV. aMissioae lroo Flaagincs to ~! MaAe Part of th• R•oora None. ~• BtiDOj1lti0Aa Defendant requests a stipulation ae to thq:authentioity o! any medioal or employment records so as to not neoessitate the oall ing of any custodians. VI. 111tneadaa to bs Caillq a. Christina Hooper b. Danielle Gray c. David Reiher d. Patricia R. Hoover e. Susan Prooope f. Gail Visoome g. Representative from JFC employment agency h. Michael J. Woods, D.O. i. Craig Lahar., D.M.D. ~. Mark Cavallo, D.C. Defendant reservos the right to call any oP Plaintiffs treating health care providers who are not cal led by Plaintiff. VTI. Rxhlblta a. Plaintiff.~s medical records VIII. puage^ &ee Plaintiffs Pre-Trial Memorandum IX. etatanont o! env Obiaotiona or EVidanti ^+^y Plobless to ba Raolvod Prior to Triai None anticipated. !. @paoial Reorueata None. 2 xx. ~, 1•.•at xeaotiationr Plaintiff has d®manded the policy limits of $50,000.00, and Defendants have offered $10,000.00. x. metiuxea Tive N*~ea $Q~ TriaX 2 to 3 days Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER Richard H. Wix, Esq., IDS' 07274 Attorneys for Defendants 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated o ~l /9/01 QmBTIlTClITA O! BE V~6 AND NUW, this 9th day of April, 2001, I, Richard H.,Wix, Esquire, of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for Defendants, hereby certify that I served the within Defendants Pre-Trial Memorandum this date by faxing a copy of same as follows:. Karl Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANU22I, LLP P. O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 (Pax number: 234-6212) WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER Richard H. Wix, Esq., I,D. x`07274 Attorneys for Defendants 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) b52-8455 ,' 0 ~ ~a Jgti O x MN NIIO~ADMIfJ~lY lp110'lY<9110 ~~!~Y11f`I 'DtN'1YNOHYIIW IIN pY1V1Y91V M Nf1~S~Aln V lvn n nd~s ~ w i SHOLLENBERGER& JANUZZf, LLI' 1820 Linglestown Road P.O, Box (10545 I-IareiSburg,Pennsylvania 1710G-0545 '1'olophonc Number; (717) 234-3700 Fux Nurnber: (717) 234-8212 Atton~cys for Plaintiff RONALD A. CARNES, Plaintiff IN Tf1F. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COIJNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. ROGER fi00PER & CIiRIS'fINA FIOOYER, Defendant NO. 99-94 C.1V1L ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the fallowing 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 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(s). 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, PA, 17013 (717) 249-3166 7 T ~HOLL,I?Npf:RGBR & J ANlJ17.1, L.LP 1820 Lirtglestown Road P.O. Box 80545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Pax Number: (717) 234-8212 RONALD A, CARNES, Plaintiff IN THE ^OURT OF COMMON PLEAS rUMBERI_AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, ROGER HOOFER 8 CHRISTINA HOOFER, Defendant NU. ~9-s4 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COAMPLAINT AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, RONALD A, CARNES, by and through his attorney, SHOLI_ENBERGER & JANULZI, I_LP, and does respectfully represent the following: 1. The Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES , is an adult individual who currently resides at 877 t)unkle Street, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. 2, The Defendants, ROGER HOOFER and CHRISTINA HOOFER, are adult individuals whose last known address is 201 Fairway Drivo, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. l he facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on March 21, 1997, at or about 6:55 p .m. at the intersection of Zimmerman Drive and State Road 2027 (Gettysburg Road) in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 4. At all times relative hereto, the Defendant, ROGER HOOFER, was the owner and operator of a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, bearing registration plate AWN6156. 5. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, RONALD CARNES, was operating a 1989 Acura Integra in a Southbound direction on Zimmerman Drive, approaching that road's intersection with State Road 2027. 6. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOFER, was 5; IOLIt7~6GROk11 d JhM1771, LLP 1640 LIN(i!.IiST[riVN RDM ~ I'.O. HO%6JS15 ~ ILVlRL91N)RQ PA I711%n0:r15 (71712:N 9"rilU ~ FA%1717123/6211 aperating fhe aforementioned 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, registration Plato number AWN6158, in a Northbound direction on Zimmerman Drive, approaching that road's intersection with State Road 2027. 7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER, attempted to make a left hand turn on to State Road ?.027 and turned directly into the path of the vehlole being operated by Plaintiff, RONALD A• CARNES, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles. 8. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, RONALD A• CARNES, has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following: (a) Internal derangement of the right tempomandibularJnint; (b) Myofascial pain syndrome; (c) Post concussion syndrore; (d) Major depression; (e) Disk hemlationl'disk bulge C5-8; (f) Disk herniation/disk bulge C8-7; (g) Severn strain to the muscles, tendons, Ngaments and other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine; (h) Shock to the nerves and nervous system; and (i) Mentai and physical anguish. g• As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed• 10. As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A• CARNES, has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed. 11. As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, had and/or may in the future incur oxpenses for medical treatment and ShKl1.l.liN8FgQ1iR d JAtrU7ll, lA P 1820 UN(IIE9 i (nVN gUNJ ~ I! U qaX 6QS15 ~ ! W{WS10.)ga. FA I71~ ASIS 17 1 71 211 1'7Lb ~ FAX 171717:Iq 8212 rehab111tatlon far which damages are claimed, 12, As a further result of the aforesald Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has andror may in the future Incur a loss of earning capacity for which damages are claimed. 13. As a further result of the aforesaid Injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has sustained a permanent diminution In his ability to enjoy life and Ilfe's pleasures for which damages are claimed. 14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has Incurred or may horelnafter Incur financial expenses and losses which exceed sums recoverable under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responslbitlty Law for which damages are claimed. 15. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, has and/or may in the future incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group contract, or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S,A• Section 1719. 16. Plaintiff is covered by the full tort option under his motor vehicle insurance policy with State Farm Insurance Company. A copy of the declaration page is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"• COUNTI RONALD A. CARNES v, CHRISTINA HOOPER 17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint are Incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as If set faith in full• 18• The aforesaid collision was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOPER, in operating her vehicle in a careless, reckless and negligent manner as follows; (a) In operating her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the SIKNLiNRF:RCCN d JAM1721, l1P IR201JMllfCT0WN ROACI ~ R.O. {b%6QA5 ~ NAHRASRl1R0, PA 1710.60.5A5 17 1 71 2 313 7U0 ~ fA% 17171 Py1 +1212 oirnumstances; (b) In falling to have har vehicle under propar and adequate control; (c) In falling to apply her brakes in time to avoid a collision; (d) In failing to observe Plaintiffs vehicle travelling on Zimmerman Drive; (e) In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist entering an intersection; (f) In attempting to enter an intersection when such movement could nct be safely accomplished; (g) In turning in such a manner as to ondanger other vehicles on the highway; (h) In failing to prudently proceed through the Intersection so as to avoid creating a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the highway; {i) In falling to observe oncoming traffic; Q) Irr proceeding through an intersection when such movement could not be made in safety; (k) In failing to keep a propar look-out for approaching vehicles; (I) In failing to yield the right-of-way to on-coming traffic; (m) In otherwise operating said vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner and In a manner vialating the Motor Vehicle Cade of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, demands judgment against the Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOFER, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNT II ~C~4~.)~.~,,.CARNES v. ROGER HOOFER 19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 o'r Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full 20. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, CHRISTINA HOOFER, was 4 SIIU4UiNi1HPUPA L JNJI.RZI, LLP IffiOIINGLFSTO'.VN HUA~ ~ PA. PU%60SIS ~ ILWRIS@1PU, PA I71WOS15 171712.'W~J700 ~ fA%17171 TW~621Z operating the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass with the expressed and/or Implied permission of the Defendant, ROGER HOOFER. 2. Defendant, ROGER HOOFER was negligent In that; a, Ha entrusted the use of the 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass to Defendant Christina Hooper, who he knew, or should have known, had a reputation for reckless andlor negligent driving; and, b. Ha entrusted said vehicle to Defendant, Christina Hooper, when it was likely that she would operate Defendant's vehicle in such a manner as to create an unreasonable risk of harm to others, WHEREFORE, Pialnt(ff, RONALD A. CARNES, demands Judgment against the Defendant, ROGER HOOFER, for compensatory damages in an amount In excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, L.LP By: arl J J uzzi ,Esq. Attor ey I,D. No. 65575 Dated:.. May ~, 1999 s SHOU.RNRF.ROC:N & JANU711, UP 1820 UNOLPSTOWN ROAD•P.O BO%60545.1WIRISNURO, pA 171060515 17171251:1700 • FAX 17 V i 211-8212 ' !~ ArFInAV-x COMMONWEALThI OF PENNSYLVANIA SS COUNTY OF DAUPhIIN I, Ronald A. Carnes ~_~, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that I am the Plaintiff in tlae foregoing action; that the facts and allegations contained herein are based upon facts given by me to tmy counsel and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief; that the language of said Complaint ^~•_ is that of my counsel and that I have relied upon counsel in making this Carplaint, Interrogatories bused u on m -~Regtiesrt'Ytrr-Pratttrctlatrraf p Y Docurlent s information. Sworn to and subscribed before ma, a Notary Public, this 18th day of May 19 99 ~r.____.._...._. ~ J_ IYOTAiiIAL SEAL _ AMRIOflff Mr,NAU8111pty, w~'"~,°"'"~,~ ~.{ar c,EHCes of 1'IMQTI{y ~, 9HOLEF.NRENGCR 19!i-11401.E5Tt,AlN Ilt~,{D I'.O POX fi05~i H.{RRISRUNU. rA I71 Ced15~5 17171 LbIhV E{X 17171!1{.B!I' ~.. ~. RONALD A. CARNIS IN THE COURT 0[~ COMMON PLEAS ' CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff , ROGER HOOFER and CHR[STINA; L. HOOFER CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendant JURY'1'KIALDEMANDED Praccine far Wilt of Summmrs To the Prothonotary: Please issue a Writ of Summons against the Defendants., ROCF.R HOOPIaR and CHRISTINA L. HOOFER. Defendants can be scrvcd at 201 E'airway Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055 Respectfully submitted, SHOLI,ENBF.RGER & JANUZZI Attorneys for Plaintiff ~~ Karl J, anu .,i, Esq. Atton ey I. D. No. 65575 Date; January 5, 1999 J SHOLLFNR1iH(II!R d dAM1721, LLP 1@20 UN(1115T(1WN ROACH ~ PO !10%60515 ~ I IARRIS9UR(i. PA i71(MM' 5 1717121617CU~FAN 171712Y1 fp@ '~ %~; A, ,~ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Cumberland .Ronald p. Carnes vR Roger Hooper and Christina L. Hooper 201 Fairway Dr. Mechanicsburg PA 17055 Court of Conunnu Plea+ 99-94 Civil Term Civil Action - Law In -- --------------------------- -----^ Roger and Christina L. Hooper: 7•° --------------------------------------------- Ynu arc hereby notified drat Ronald A. Carnes . Summons - Civil Action - Gaw the Plaintiff hu a commenced an action m -____--_.__..________________ _.:__._____ against you which ynu are reyulred to defend or a default judgment may 6e entered against you, (SEAL) CUR'I'IS R. GONG Prothonota i Aatc .tanuary 6, ...._ 19.99 Ry ~1~=~--- - ~ a ~f. ~~ r SHERIFF'S RETURN - REf3ULAR ppCppASnE N0~ 1999-00094 P CU~NTYwOFLCUMBERLANDSYLVANIAi CARVES RDNALD A VS. HOOPER ROGER FT AL ,~IESLEY CODK „_, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennrylvsnie, rho being duly sworn aocording to law, Ways, the within WRIT OF SU!+MDu„^~ _ raa ^erved upon HDOPER RQDER _~ the defendant, •t 1026 HDQRS, on the 13th day of Janusrv 19~ at_~ FAIRWAX D_ RIVE NECHANICSBURD, PA 1703 a ~BERLAND County, Pennsylvania, 6y handing to RQDER HOOPER a true and attested copy of the WRIT OF SUMMONS _ _ and at the acme time direoting i^ attention to the oontente thereof. Sherift'o Coet n 5o anereri7~ . Docketing 18.00 Service 6, 20 ..e..c.0 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 8.00 omes .ne, er i~'Z:'Z0"BHOLLENBERDER 6 JANUZZI , 01/14/1999 J by '_S~ ~~ ~ 6l6/ pu-f yam. bier f~worn and subeoriberi_ to before me thi• ~_ day of ~._ ~ _ 19~ A. D. l1 /~ ~ ~'~'-'~ro~ ono ~ y ,, CASE NOy 1999-00094 P SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR COMMONWEALTH OF' PENN:iYLVANIA~ COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND CARNES RONALD A _ VS. HOOPER ROQER ET AL _WESLEY COOK Sheriff or• Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn aaoordinq to law, says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS _ was ^erved upon ~QOPER CHRISTINA L _~ ,_~_ the defendant, at i0~26 HOURS, an the 13th day of J_~~uerv ^, 19Q~ rt 201 FAIRWAY DRIY~__ _ tlEC~(~j~,ICSBURG PA 17033 ,CUMBERLAND J [;ounty, Pennsylvanis, by handing to ~1GER HOl7PER (FATHER) ~•__ • true and attested Gopy of the WRIT OF SUMMONS ~, ^nd st the aww+e time direoting }~ attention to the aontente thereof.. Sheriff's Cowtsa Dooketing 9ervioe Afiidovit Suroharge Sworn and aubwaribed to before me this ~4) n. day of~~!~~~~~_ _ 19_ ~)-~ A. D. l /~ dam, ,, ~- (.~ : "jh~.cC~ ~ tiC,or'_ So answerer 6.00 .00 8.00 .R-~1'~omae `RI~~ er iI~00-SHOLLENBERGER 6 ,TANUZZI 01/1.4/1999 ~/ by /~/l~„~~, ~ ~j%'~,/ ' =~"t ° yC er rocnonota'ry •, ;, ..,. ~,, ~,, ~,; : ~ ~"C Vii,' ~,... !!, r l!1 j O RONALD A, P1~ N t~ pp RppER y~ CNRISTINA Npp~ Np Depeh ~~4te t t JJ r IN TyE CI~L ALANDR ~UNTy ~NByL~N~ NO, 99 ION _ LAW LVANIA JCRY TRIAL Tp THE pROTNONpTARY: -'°`~Z Please elite N oPer°jhWlx~ Wen4 rh ¢aWeearance °p Richar the ab°ve~°aPt~ ned matte behalp d H. er. WI X WENGER ~ DEEDED M W~x~ E84utre °p pependartt Chr,ist.igae WEIpNER -'7 ~y ~ ~~~ A8 °hard Hrll-ej~'',~~ I r Datedr 91og puke Ys p°t Pepe giant Z7q Har to S May 7i 19gg (717) 682 g89g5 17109~~0g 9 ~ f 1. . ~ ._ - _ i i ~~Il7 1. ' C 3 Csl .:J m u.l o m Q o n w ~ ~ a s w < ~ z ~~ > ~ ~ii !2~ ~ u ~i ' W 1 A z n w U ~ a ~ 0 G ~ ~ ~ %' m h X a ._ ` R IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION RONALD A. CARNES, _ Plaintiff ' ROGER H~OPER AND ~ : File No. 99-94 CIVIL TERi~ CHRISTINA HOOPER, ~ pRA£CIPE AND RULE TO FILE Defendants ~ X _ A COMPLAINT : ~A HILL OF PARTICULARS TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERIC OF SAID COURT: Issue rule on Plaintiff to file a nm')lAi~t in the above case within twenty days after serv ca of the rule or suffer a judgement of non pros. DATE: May 7, 1999 Signatuze: Print Name: Rachard H Wix. Esquire Attorney for: Defendant ,._ Address: 4705 Duke Street Harrisbu~. PA 109-3099 Telephone No: ~717_1~52~$4.~-- Supreme Court ID No.: 07274 NOW, ,~_(~_., 19~, RULE 35SUED I-S ABfI,V'E~~ l thonotary '/~ / ey: (NOTE: File in duplicate) II c~y{~~ ~yCCntl~~y"~nt1ccr~ ~~ ~- /-4( PN07M0N.-12 ~.4,L1-vc.En 1~.- ~G~-~'1 ~ `~ •n/o .~ .lam '~n ~ SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE N0: 1999-00-094 P COMMONWEALTH OF PEPINSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND CARNES RONALD A VS. HOOFER ROGER ET AL .RICHARD SMITH ~, Sher.iff or Deputy Sheriff of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within NOTICE AND COMPLAINT, PI,TFF'S _ was served upon _H_OOPER ROGER __ ~ the defendant, at 19:45 EIOURS, on the 26th day of May____ _~ _ , 1999 at 201 FAIRWAY DRIVE _ _ MECEIANICSBURG, PA 17055 ~_ ~- ~,CLTMBERL~AND , County,' Pennsylvania, by handing to ROGER HOOFER ____ a true and attested copy of the NOTICE AND COMPLAINT, PLTFF'S~ _ , together with REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, _ , INTERROGATORIES and at the same time directing Nis attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Coats: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge So answers; 18.00 4.96 i~ rcd ,00 8.00 R~t ~ ~~~~~05/27/N99 by Sworn and subscribed to before me this .?9 ~' day of ~J2n"„_ ]. 9_Q_~_ A ..D . __---Y__ ~~-_-~Frsc-rrsPra'r.'a CASE NO; 1599-00094 P SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR COMMONWEALTH OF PErpINSYLVANIA; COUNTY OF CUMBERT,AAtNVp CARNES RONALD A HOOFER ROGER ET AL RICHARD SMITH _ u_ , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of CUMDERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly Sworn according tq law, says, the within NOTICE ANpCOMPLAINT, PU'FF'S was served upon _HOOFER CHkISTINA L `_ ___~~~~ __Y_ tha defendant, at 19:4_5_ HOURS, on the 26th day of M~___ - , 1995 at 201 FAIRWAY DRIVE _ _ _ __ MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 ~ _~__ _ __~ ^_^,CUMBERLAND ~~, Cow7ty, Pennsylvania, by handing to ROGER_HOOPE;R (HUSBANDI a true and attested copy of the _NOTICE AND COMPLA_TNT, PUFF'S , together with REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, i_, INTERROGATORTES --- ' and at the same tune directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs; So answers: Docketing 6,00 '~I ,,GGi Affidavit .00 ~~~~,/~c' Surcharge 8.00 r'I'Ii rYYts~"j-Sft~~ff --"-"- ,ST7;-UU-SHOLLFNBERGER & J U' ZI 05/27/1.999 by u` - `,..~ 9WOrn and subscribe' to before me this ,17 ~ day of ~kn~~ 19~~. A.D. y. ~ ~ ` r': ~, ~ i:: ~1. ~ cl. .~ . I I ' u .iL i U;_ ('!1 _ ) (.) q'1 iJ _~~ ~~~ `4 ~ w m z a o S~ ~ ~ s Faz ~~ ~I ~ ~~ w '' ~QZ ~W U 0 1~ a ~ o - ~ g ~ ~ ~ a ~ ~ m X a _ x RONALD A. CARNE5, Plaintiff v. ROGER HOOPER & CHRISTINA HOOPER, Defendant IN THE .COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PF.NNBYLVANIA : i CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 99-94 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED j FOR APPB~.R71NC~ TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Richard H. Wix, Esquire., oP the firm of Wix, Wenger 6 Weidner, on behalf of Defendants Roger Hcoper and Christina Hooper in the above-oaptioned matter. WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER ey ~/C~ ~r~ chard H. W x, 07274 Attorneys for Defendant 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated: June 9, 1999 I ~:, i'1 ,, ` _ ~~ ' ' t•.: . _.~ f ~~ ' (. r t.. ~. ~ '. , ~~~ ':.... C! t. Y ~~ !~ m W o ~ ro ~ S w s w ~ H, ~ 7. $ n ~ ~~+ ~ u.iaQZ "W U ~ a o W q d a ~ X_ a IN THE COURC UN'rY o~N sYL~NIA i C~aER1,p,ND i CIVIL TERM RONALD A' piaintiff ~ NO, 9'94 ~W i CIVII, ACT'tON v. CHRIgTINA EMANUED •' JURY TRIAL D ROGER NOOPER and , gOOPER~ paf.endantg NB~~' Wix, Wenger by their attorneY9i Matter to Defendant s, Answer With New NOW COME the following AND and get forth the & Weidner, saint. Elaintiff'g Comp Admitted• i. Admitted• 2. Admitted' 3. Admitted' 4. tted. tween the. 5 Admi lase be tted• eion tooK p h ~ are 6. Admi t a Dolls aragrap It ig admit.ted the enta of p ~ i.c1Qa, however the remaining averm two veh g are denied• bona of paragraph denied. 9 era denied• The allege ara9raph 8. h lD are denied. The allegationa of p 9• aragrap 11 are denied. The allegationa of p h 10. of paragraph 12 are denied. The allegationa 11. bona of paragraph l3 are denied' The allege aragrap i2• h l4 are denied', The allegationa of p ed• 17 The allegationa of paragrap h 15 era dens 14. The allegationa of paragrap 15• Admitted. 16. r. .,Ir" 17. The Defendants incorporate herein by referenoe their answers of paragraphs 1 through 16 of this answer, 18. The allegations of paragraph 18 are denied and proof to the contrary is demanded at the time of trial. 19. Defendants incorporate herein by referenoe their answers oP paragraphs 1 through 18 of this answer. 20. The allegations of paragraph z0 are denied and proof to the contrary is demanded at the time of trial. 21. The Flaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. 22. The accident referred to in Plaintiff's Complaint was caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Plaintiff. WIIEREFURE, Defendants demand judgement, against the Plaintiff together with cost of this action. Respectfully submitted, WTX~ WENGER & WEIDNER i i /, /~ - sYiC~/'/lt ~ ~ l hard H. W x I.D. ,y 07274 Attorneys for Defendant 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 VAAIlIO11TIOM I, Christina Hooper, am the Defendant in this aoY.ion, and I hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Answer With New Matter, are true and correct to the bast of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made therein, are made subject to the penalties of 1B Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification t.o authorities. _ /? ,L' ~ tii C r ss /n~er ~Dat -(~~'~~j arnTxrxcAT~e or ~ Qvxaa AND NOW, thin 1st day of July, 1999, I, Riohard H. Wix, Esquire, of the law firm oP Wix, Wenger 6 Weidner, attarneys Pox Defendant, hereby aprtify that I have served the within Anewar With New Matter this date by depositing a copy of same in the United states mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addresged as follows; Earl J. Januzzi, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI 1820 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17106-0545 WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER ~~ ~ By;.~ G ~ chard H. W~~ 07274 Attorneys for Defendant 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 {717) 652-8455 ~~~p ~?1 ~ 9 ,a , x ~~ ~ d~ ~ ~~ x eu~nun.en ~nrm~nl rvrur~wmuo ou wnor Irll 1W~111YV1~11 Vi •IIYIM ICI F~`.i.i'~~~i.~v 'l~~l+ Iie:S HIV ~7HOLLENBERGER 8 JANUZZI, LLP 1820 Lingleatown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0545 Telephone Number; (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 RONALD A. CARNES, Plaintiff v, ROGER HOOPER & CHRISTINA HOOPER, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-94 CWIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, RONALD A, CARNES, by and through his attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP, and files the following Answer to Defendants' New Matter: 21. The allegations set forth in Paragraph 21 of Defendants' New Matter are conclusions of law and ttws require no responsive pleading. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsib111ty Law. 22, It is specifically denied that the accident giving rise to this claim was caused in whole or in part by any negligence on the part of the Plaintiff. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, RONALD A. CARNES, respectfully requests this Honorable Court strike Plaintiff's New Matter, Respectfully submitted, By: & JANUZZI, LLP Karl J. ~(anuzzi, Esq. Attorn y I.D. #65575 Date: July 12,1999 • SHOLLENBER08R & JANUZZI, I_LP 1620 Lingleatown Road PA. Box 60546 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106.0545 Telephcna Number; (717) 234-3700 Fax Number; (717) 234-&212 Attorneys for Plaintiff RONALD A. CARNES, .~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. N0. 99-94 ROGER HOOPER & CHRISTINA HOOPER, CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ~e[(ifiaate of SeivigQ AND NOW this ~~ day of July, 1999 I hereby certify that I have served the following Answer to Now Matter on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to; Richard H. Wix, Esq, 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, Pa. 17109-3099 ,, Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: arl J. uzzi, Esq. , Attor y I,D, #65575 h Dated: July ~, 1999 SIIOLLIsNHL;RGGft & J ANUl.%1, LLP 1820 Lingleslown Ruud P,O. Box G0545 Clarrisburg, Pcnnsylvaaia 1710E-0545 1'clephonc Number; (717) 234-3700 Pux Number: (717) 234.8212 AlftanaeVA for Plaintiffs RONALD A. CARNGS, Plnintifl' v. ROGER HOOPF,R & CHRISTINA. Ii00PGR, Defcradants CERTIF[CATF. OF SERVCCE AND NOW this 3RD day of December, 1999 I hereby certify that I have served Answers to Interrogatories - Set I & II, propounded by Defendant to the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mall, postage prepaid, addressed to: Richard H, Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, Pa, 17109-3099 Respectfully submitted, SH ENBERGE JANUZZI, I:LP ,. By: _ Karl J: Januzzi, Esq. Attorney LD. #65575 Dated: December 3, 1999 IN 'i'FI I% COUR"I' OC+ COMMON PhGAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO.99-94 (:IVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL, DEMANDCD F`t -'~ k t~~ ~~4~ N ~ , ( ~r'i ~~ r` ~~ r T }~ ~-° C77 ~ ~ ~ .) ~°'j t~' I Ir, ' t_' I i + ~rn , PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL (Must be tyE~ewritten and submitted in duplicate) 70 THE PRU'i1iONOTARY OF CUMBERC.AND COUN'T'Y Please list the following case: (Check one) ( x ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court. for trial without a jury. CAPTION OS CASE (ontire caption must be stated in full) (check one) RONALD A. CARNES, ( x ) Civil Action -Taw Plaintiff ( ) Appeal from Arbitration (Plaintiff) vs. ROGER HOOPER & CHRISTINA HOOPER ( Defendant ) vs. ( ) (other) '- The trial list will be called on 9/3/01 and Trials commence on Aoril 30. 2001 Pretrials will be held on April 17., O1 (Briefs are duo 5 days before pretrials.) (The party listing this case for trial shall provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.) Nn. Civil 99-94 19 Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe~ Richard H. Wix, Esq., Wixl_Wenger & Weidner~_-4705 .Duke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099, 1717) 652-6455 ID #07274 Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire Shollenberger & Januzzil P.O. Box 60545, farrisburg, PA 17106-0545, _ (717) 234-3700, ID #65575 This case is ready for trial. s Signed: ~~ u ~' __ ' 1 ~^.,}-_~_ Print Names Richard fi, Wix, Esq. Dates Feb. 22, 2001 ACtarney for, yDefendants +JHOLLENBERGER & JANU2ZI, LLP 1820 Lingtestown Road P.O. Box 60545 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Numbar: (717) 234-3700 Fax Numbar: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff RONALD A, CARNES, Plaintiff v, ROGER HOOFER & CHRISTINA HOOFER, Defendant IN 1'HE COURT' OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-94 CIVIL ACTION -LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR DISCONTINUANCE Ta the Prothonotary; Please mark the above-captioned action ended, settled and discontinued with preJudice. Respectfully submitted, Shollenberger Januzzi, LLP AttarnQys fpr P~Intiff By' ~' Kari Jan zzf, Esq. Attor ey I. D. #65575 Dated; May ~, 2001 ~, { ,A l H ~~! 1 ) J J I ) 7 4~ t t k .' F~ P ~~ r ~li u1~U ~) r. J I (l. ~~ ~ 1~1 G~~