HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-0225PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
AS SUBROGEE OF JOSEPH P. DOUGHERTY
3410 W. 12TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16505
vs.
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.OS --aZZS
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JAMES MCNAUGHTON
RR 3 BOX 1706
PORT ROYAL, PA 17082 CIVIL ACTION
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PAUL F. D-EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
AS SUBROGEE OF JOSEPH P. DOUGHERTY
3410 W. 12T" STREET
ERIE, PA 16505
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VS.
NO. 0?-
JAMES MCNAUGHTON :
RR 3 BOX 1706
PORT ROYAL, PA 17082 CIVIL ACTION
NOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,
15 U.S.C. §1601 (AS AMENDED)
THE PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW,
73 PA.CON.STAT.ANN. §201, ET. SEQ. ("THE ACTS")
IN AS MUCH AS THE ACTS MAY APPLY, PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Exchange, by its attorney Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire,
bring action upon a cause whereof the following is a statement:
The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Exchange (`Plaintiff'), is a Corporation authorized to
do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having an office at 3410 W. 12th
Street, Erie, PA 16505.
Plaintiff brings this action as subrogee of Joseph Dougherty, herein the
("Insured") under a policy of insurance #Q98014923100, issued by Plaintiff.
2. Defendant, James McNaughton ("Defendant McNaughton "), is an individual
residing at RR3 Box 1706, Port Royal, PA 17082.
3. On or about March 27, 2006, a motor vehicle owned and operated by the
Defendant McNaughton was traveling north on SR0083, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania, when he attempted to pass the Insured and struck the Insured's vehicle
then fled the scene of the accident causing the damages hereinafter set forth.
4. Plaintiff avers that the motor vehicle of the Insured was damaged as a result of
the occurrence hereinbefore mentioned, the reasonable costs of repairs thereto being is
Six Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Three and 25/100 ($6,373.25) Dollars plus
the insured's deductible of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) plus the cost
for a rental vehicle being Eight Hundred Thirty Two and 61/100 ($832.61) for a total
of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 86/100 ($7,705.86) Dollars.
5. The said occurrence was due to the negligence of the Defendant McNaughton,
in that he:
a. did fail to have the motor vehicle under proper and adequate control;
b. did operate the motor vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
C. did fail to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
d. did negligently apply the brakes;
e. did fail to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing conditions;
f. did fail to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow him to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
g. did fail to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the
road;
h. did operate the motor vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the Insured at the point of aforesaid;
did flee the scene of the accident;
did operate the vehicle without Insurance;
k. did fail to maintain financial responsibility; and
did violate the various statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland and Section 3714 of the Motor Vehicle Code,
pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles..
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants upon each
count in an amount not in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) dollars
together with costs of suit.
Date: 0g
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Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire
Identification No.: 16654
e-mail address: pauld@demiliolaw.com
Paul M. Schofield, Jr., Esquire
Identification No.: 81894
e-mail address: pauls@demiliolaw.com
905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105
Springfield, PA 19064
Telephone No.: 610-338-0338
Fax No.: 610-338-0303
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VERIFICATION
, Subrogation Specialist with Erie Insurance Exchange in the
above captioned matter verifies that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: 12- V$ r G-1
Subrogation Specialist
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2008-00225 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE ET AL
VS
MCNAUGHTON JAMES
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
MCNAUGHTON JAMES
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of JUNIATA
in his bailiwick. He therefore
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
County, Pennsylvania, to
On February 21st , 2008 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from JUNIATA
Sheriff's Costs: So answe'
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00 --?
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thoma ine
Dep Juniata County 25.50 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage .97
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02/21/2008
PAUL D'EMILIO
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
A. D.
L . -I.
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Erie Insurance Exchange
vs.
James McNaughton
No. 08-225 civil
Now, January 16, 2008
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Juniata
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
Affidavit of Service
Now,
20 , at o'clock M. served the
within AFTER DUE AND DILIGENT SEARCH FOR THE DEFENDANT
AND AM RETURNING SAID NOTICE & COMPLAINT AS NON EST
INVENTUS (person to be served cannot be found in the
upon jurisdiction of tha shariff)
DEFENDANT NOW LIVES IN DAUPHIN COUNTY (unable to get
at address but 11 4 is 717 69 4706)
by handing to
a
/ and made known to
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of Juniata County, PA
H. Thomas Lyte.r.
Sworn and subscribed before
me this Z &
/_day of , 20 Dd'
I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
copy of the original
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE/POSTAGE
JOYCE PAGE
TY PROTHONOTARY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
FIRST MONDAY INR x8009
$ 14.00
9.50
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$ 25.50
$ 49.50
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PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
AS SUBROGEE OF JOSEPH P. DOUGHERTY
3410 W. 12TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16505
VS.
JAMES MCNAUGHTON
RR 3 BOX 1706
PORT ROYAL. PA 17082
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2008-00225 P
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER TO DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY, P.C.:
Kindly mark the above entitled matter discontinued and ended upon
payment of your cost only.
Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
OF TWE FE' OTI ..";NOTA '?Y
2009 JUL -2 AM 11:42