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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff
No. A5-_ /0.521
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
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 attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defense
or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER 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
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC /
By:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Telephone: (717) 367-2800
Attorney I.D. #56304
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff :
No.
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
Q M EL R ANT
1. The Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc., (hereinafter "Dawood"), is a Pennsylvania business
corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, with a principal place of business at
354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County 17013.
2. Defendant herein is McCoy Brothers, Inc., (hereinafter "McCoy"), is believed to be a
Pennsylvania business corporation with a last known principal place of business located at 1514
Commerce Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
OPERATIVE FACTS
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
4. The Plaintiff, Dawood, is a licensed engineering firm which engages in the business of civil
engineering, land development and planning, and surveying in connection with the development of real
estate for both commercial and residential subdivisions and construction.
5. The Defendant, McCoy, is a general contractor.
6. On or about February 28, 2005, Greg Kuhn, a duly authorized agent of McCoy, did enter into and
otherwise contract with Dawood to assist McCoy in obtaining approval of a variance for improvements
McCoy was contacted to complete for the Camp Hill Diner located at 3449 Simpson Ferry Road,
Hampden Township, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
7. Pursuant to an oral agreement between Dawood and McCoy, and based upon their previous
relationship. Dawood provided a series of engineering, land development planning and surveying
services for McCoy.
8. Dawood did perform the necessary work required of it in a satisfactory and professional manner
in accordance with standards promulgated by and accepted by standards of the industry for engineering,
land development planning and surveying. True and correct copies of the consolidated invoices
incorporating all invoices provided are attached hereto, made a part hereof, incorporated herein by
reference and marked collectively as Exhibit "A".
9. The amount outstanding, due and owing for the work for services provided McCoy Brothers for
the Camp Hill Diner job is $6,758.39 which amount is due and owing and currently past due, which
amount includes all past due invoices and interest.
10. To date, despite Dawood's numerous demands for payment, McCoy has failed and otherwise
refused to pay the total outstanding amount totaling $6,758.39.
11. Although McCoy claims the Camp Hill Diner agreed to pay the statement, at no time has McCoy
provided any documentation.
COUNTI
(Breach of Contract)
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
13. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy entered into a contract with Dawood whereby
Dawood agreed to perform various survey, engineering and land development planning services in
connection with McCoy's proposed Camp Hill Diner project in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, at or near 3449 Simpson Ferry Road.
14. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers, that failure to pay all invoices when submitted in a timely
basis is a material breach of the parties' contract.
15. McCoy, at some point in time after the services were provided, advised Dawood that it received
payment from the Camp Hill Diner and that Camp Hill agreed to pay Dawood directly. Dawood
acknowledges these terms, but never agreed to secure payment from Camp Hill Diner nor release McCoy
from its contractual obligation.
16. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy has breached its contract with Dawood in that
McCoy has failed and refused to pay the outstanding contract amount of $6,758.39.
17. As a result of the breach Plaintiff has suffered damages in the amount of $6,758.39.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
COUNT II
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
19. By failing to pay the contract amount for work performed by the Plaintiff, the Defendant has been
unjustly enriched in the amount of $6,758.39.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
Respectfully Submitted,
PECHT & AS
By:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Attorney I.D. # 56304
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-2800
VERFICATION
The undersigned, Pamela E. Fisher, hereby verifies and states that:
1. She is the Vice-President of Dawood Associates, Inc.;
2. She is authorized to make this Verification on behalf of Dawood;
3. The factual statements set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of
his knowledge, information and belief,
4. She is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities. /
Pamela E. Fisher
Dated: J, Z Z/ Za
DAWOOD
associates, inc.
r
Camp Hill Diner
Saint Joseph and Mary, Inc.
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill PA 17011
CARLISLE REGIONAL OFFICE
354 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD
SUITE 4
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717.249.9595 VOICE
717.249.8088 FAX
STATEMENT
February 8, 2006
According to McCoy Brothers you reached a settlement on their invoices that did
not include our services. We have been directed by McCoy Brothers that we
were to forward these invoices to you for payment.
Please note that we accomplished what we were asked to do. You received a
variance from the Zoning Hearing Board and were allowed to re-open without the
necessity of a Land Development Plan.
Inv. Project # Invoice Project Desc
Date #
02/28/05 105502.C 1 Cam Hill Din
03/31/05 105502.0 2 Cam Hill Dingy
04/30/05 105502.C 3 Cam Hill Dinl
05/31/05 105502.C 4 Camp Hill Din(
BALANCE DL
ripiion Invoice amount
er 1765.53
er 1254.15
'r 2108.69
'r 402.57
IE $ 5530.94
We did received payment in the amount of $ 204.35 for our invoice # 5 dated
August 31, 2005. Payment received from Camp Hill Diner on 11-09-05
Please review the attached invoice copies. If our information is incorrect and
payment has been made, please advise.
Prompt payment of the outstanding balance would be appreciated.
Thank you
Pamela E. Fisher
ENGINEERS i- ['LANNEP,?S n CII?vFVnRc
,. .. associates, inc.
CARLISLE REGIONAL O F F I C
ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS
Statement
2/12/2007
Project # 105502.C
McCoy Brothers Incorporated
1514 Commerce Drive
PO Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
The invoices on this statement are past due.
Should you have any questions and/or need to
make payment arrangements, please call
Pamela E. Fisher at (717) 249-9595.
Project Name: Camp Hill Diner
Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Twp.
Date Original Invoice Information Invoice Amount Balance Due
02/28/2005 INV #05-02-8. Orig. Amount $1
765
53
03/31/2005 ,
.
.
INV #05-03-16. Orig. Amount $1
254
15
1,76 5 - 53
1,765.53
04/30/2005 ,
.
.
INV #05-04-15. Orig. Amount $2
108
69 15
1,254.15 3,019.68
05/31/2005 ,
.
.
INV #05-05-13. Orig. Amount $402
57 08.69
2,1 5,128.37
02/10/2007 .
.
INV #FC 16. Orig. Amount $1,227.45. Finance 402
.57
1
227
45 5,530 .94
Charge ,
. 6,758.39
Total mount Due $6,758.39
The invoice(s) shown on this statement are over 90 days deliquent. Please note that finance charges have been added
to your account balance. If payment IS received within 10 days from the date of this statement, the finance charges will
be forgive. If payment, in full, is NOT received within 10 days from the date of this statement we will be turning this
account over to our attorney for collection where you will be liable for the original invoice, finance charges and our
attorney fees.
Please note: All the invoices you have received for this project have indicated our intent to charge 12% interest on past
due balances.
Please forward your payment to Dawood Associates, Inc. in the enclosed envelope. Thank you
CURRENT Finance Charges 31-60 DAYS PAST 61-90 DAYS PAST OVER 90 DAYS
DUE DUE PAST DUE Amount Due
0.00 1,227.45 1 0.00 1 0.00 1 5,530.94 1 $6,758.39
INVOICE
8/31/2005
Project # 105502.C
Project Invoice # 5
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill PA 17011
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - Ham Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice forwa
cCoy Brothers through August 27, 2005 on the
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above referenced project. Services incl ndance at Zoning Hearing Meeting at Hampden
Township and revisions to site plan request by Jerry Spease, Hampden Township Engineer.
Although this is invoice # 5 for this project, this is the 1st invoice forwarded directly to the Camp Hill
Diner. The previous 4 invoices were send to McCoy Brothers, Inc.
Should you have any questions on this invoice, please call.
Please forward payment along with the
yellow invoice copy in the enclosed
envelope. Make sure checks are made
payable to Dawood Associates and NOT
Dawood Engineering.
Thank you !
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $204.35
RECEIV
NOV U ? 2005
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at 1 % per month or 12% annually.
INVOICE
5/31/2005
Project # 105502.C
Project Invoice # 4
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered in the attendance at the Hampden Township PC meeting, revisions to the ZHB
Variance application (as a result of the denial at the PC meeting) and changes
to the site plan. The revisions created the necessary parking spaces needed for the vestibule
expansion and does not exceed the maximum lot coverage of 80%.
Please forward payment to
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $402.57
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at 1 % per month or 12% annually.
INVOICE
4/30/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 3
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice through April 30, 2005. Services include attendance at
Hampden Township Planning Commission, meeting with clients and general contractor, review of
parking requirements for this use and adjoining property, and revisions to sketch plan showing four
(4) additional parking spaces as required by Zoning Ordinance. Revisions were also made to the
Special Exception and Variances requested previously.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $2,108.69
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at 1 % per month or 12% annually.
INVOICE
3/31/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 2
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice through March 26, 2005 on the above referenced project.
Services include, but not limited to:
Meetings and revisions to sketch plans related to the Special Exception Application filed with
Hampden Township for the expansion of the existing facility and variance for
parking spaces.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,254.15
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be changed interest.
Interest is calculated at 1 % per month or 12% annually.
INVOICE
2/28/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 1
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered through February 26, 2005 on the preparation of an application to the Zoning
Hearing Board for a Special Exception to allow for the expansion of a non-conforming use and
variance that will allow the construction of small expansions to the existing building footprint.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,765.53
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 3p days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% per month or 12% annually.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-01056 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MAWOOD ASSOCIATES INC
VS
MCCOY BROTHERS INC
STEPHEN BENDER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
MCCOY BROTHERS INC the
DEFENDANT , at 1040:00 HOURS, on the 21st day of February-, 2008
at 1514 COMMERCE DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
WANDA WICKARD, OFFICE MANAGER
by handing to
ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Postage
Surcharge
31v31or
18.00
4.80
.58
10.00
.00
33.38
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this
day
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
02/21/2008
PECHT & ASSOCIATES
By:
D puty Sheriff
of A. D.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
V. NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ? -t_' K
RHOAD & SINON LLP
B
D Piermattei, Esquire
`Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff'
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
NOW COMES, Defendant, McCoy Brothers, Inc., by and through counsel, Rhoads &
Sinon LLP, and files the within ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT, as follows
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. No response is required.
4. Admitted based on information and belief.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied as stated. Greg Kuhn did contact an agent for Dawood and inquired as to
whether they could assist the owner of the Camp Hill Diner in obtaining approvals for a variance
for expansion improvements that the owner of the Camp Hill Diner wished to undertake. McCoy
Brothers at no time, however, entered into any agreement with Dawood Engineering either orally
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or in writing for Dawood's services, nor did McCoy Brothers ever benefit to any extent from any
work performed by Dawood.
7. Admitted in part. It is admitted that Dawood provided engineering, land
development planning and surveying services, but these services were not performed for McCoy
Brothers. Rather, they were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. By way of further
answer, see McCoy Brothers' response as set forth in paragraph 6 above.
8. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied as McCoy
Brothers is unaware of the actual services performed by Dawood and is, therefore, without
sufficient information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. These
services were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner, and Plaintiff worked with the
owner directly. At no time dial McCoy Brothers bill or collect from the owner of the Camp Hill
Diner for the services at issue in this Complaint. Dawood was instructed by McCoy Brothers to
deal directly with the owner and did have direct interaction with the owner after McCoy Brothers
was no longer involved in the Project.
9. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. To the
extent that there are averments of fact contained herein, the same are specifically denied as there
is no amount due and owing by McCoy Brothers to Dawood. Furthermore, McCoy Brothers did
not receive any "services" from Dawood Engineering, but rather these services were provided
directly to and for the benefit of the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. Dawood Engineering dealt
directly with representatives for the Camp Hill Diner.
10. It is admitted that McCoy Brothers has not paid the amount demanded to
Dawood, however, this refusal to pay is justified for the reasons set forth above.
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11. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied. It has been
explained to Dawood on a number of occasions that McCoy Brothers did not bill or collect for
the services provided by Dawood, however, Dawood has chosen not to sue the party who
received the benefit of their services. In fact, McCoy Brothers was only involved in the Project
initially to do cleanup after a fire at the Camp Hill Diner and to secure the premises. McCoy
Brothers was not involved in the reconstruction efforts or the expansion work which involved
Dawood's services.
COUNTI
(Breach of Contract)
12. McCoy Brothers incorporates its answers in paragraphs 1 through 11 above as if
fully set forth herein at length.
13. Denied. It is unknown what Plaintiff's believes and, therefore, this portion of the
allegation is denied. By wavy of further answer, at no time did McCoy Brothers enter into a
contract with Dawood for Dawood to perform "various survey, engineering, and land
development planning services" in connection with work performed by McCoy Brothers' at the
Camp Hill Diner. In fact, McCoy Brothers only involvement with the Diner was to cleanup the
debris and repair the building to the point where the natural elements would not penetrate the
interior of the building. Thereafter, McCoy Brothers was not involved in any reconstruction or
expansion work performed at the facilities. Dawood's services were specifically required for the
expansion portion which did not involve McCoy Brothers. Hence, McCoy Brothers informed
Dawood that they should deal directly with the owner and Dawood subsequently did deal with
the owner. McCoy Brothers received no benefit from Dawood's services.
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14. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. By way of
further answer, McCoy Brothers is without sufficient information or knowledge to understand
what Plaintiff believes.
15. Denied. The allegation in this paragraph is specifically denied. By way of further
answer, this paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a response.
16. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
17. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
COUNT II
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. McCoy Brothers incorporate all of the above paragraphs as if fully set forth here
at length.
19. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
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deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
NEW MATTER
20. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against McCoy Brothers.
21. At no time has McCoy Brothers been enriched or benefited by any services
allegedly provided by Dawood. to the owner of the Camp Hill Diner.
22. To the extent Dawood has provided services, it is believed that these services
were deficient and not in accordance with industry standards or the agreement between Dawood
and the owner justifying non-payment by the owner.
23. Dawood cannot collect from McCoy Brothers as there is a failure of consideration
to McCoy Brothers.
24. Dawood's claims are barred by the doctrine of estoppel, waiver and laches, as
well as unclean hands.
25. Dawood has failed to mitigate its damages.
26. McCoy Brothers does not owe Dawood any money.
27. To the extent Dawood has suffered any damages, the same were caused by parties
other than McCoy Brothers.
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WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
RHOADS & SINON LLP
e . Fiormattei
A 6rney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Dated: May 1, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
Greg Kuhn, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to
make this affidavit on behalf of McCoy Brothers, Inc.; that lie has read the foregoing "Answer
with New Matter" and that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. This verif,Faiion is made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa.
C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 1, 2008, a true and correct copy of "Defendant's Reply to
Plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter" was served by means of regular United States mail, first
class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
NOTICE TO DEFEND TO THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER 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
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
402131.1
Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT COMPLAINT
NOW COMES, the Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc., by and through counsel, Rhoads &
Sinon LLP, and files the within Additional Defendant Complaint stating as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. (hereinafter "Dawood"), is a Pennsylvania
business corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, with a principal
place of business at 354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Cumberland
County, 17013.
2. At all relevant times, Hany Maawad has been an adult individual who resides in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On February 15, 2008, Dawood Associates, Inc. ("Dawood") filed a Complaint
against McCoy Brothers alleging that it performed certain engineering services for the benefit of
McCoy Brothers as it relates to the Camp Hill Diner. (A copy of the Plaintiff's Complaint is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.)
4. On May 2, 2008, McCoy Brothers filed an Answer and New Matter to Dawood's
Complaint alleging that it has never contracted with Dawood for engineering services at the
Camp Hill Diner, nor did it receive any benefit from Dawood's services, but rather the contract,
to the extent it existed, was between Dawood and the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. McCoy
Brothers' Answer, is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein by reference.
5. At all relevant times, the Camp Hill Diner was owned by Hany Maawad, who has
a business address for the Diner of 3449 Simpson Ferry Road, Hampden Township, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania 17011.
6. McCoy Brothers had a contract with Mr. Maawad to perform partial demolition
work involving removal of debris and cleaning of the Camp Hill Diner, making the diner
impervious to the natural elements, all following a fire which occurred at the Camp Hill Diner.
McCoy Brothers, however, was not hired by Mr. Maawad or anyone who represented the Camp
Hill Diner to perform any rebuilding or expansion work, which was undertaken at the Camp Hill
Diner.
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7. During the course of McCoy Brothers' work, McCoy Brothers put Dawood in
contact with representatives from the Camp Hill Diner as Mr. Maawad required certain civil
engineering work to be performed as part of an expansion project to take place at the Camp Hill
Diner.
8. It has been averred by Dawood that it performed certain civil engineering work
related to construction at the Camp Hill Diner. To the extent that this work was performed, it
was done so pursuant to a contract between Dawood and Mr. Maawad.
9. To the extent Dawood performed civil engineering services for the construction
and expansion of the Camp Hill Diner, the benefit of the same was received by Mr. Maawad.
10. To the extent that it is judicially determined that Dawood Services, Inc. has a
claim for services provided, Hany Maawad is directly liable to Dawood Services for said
services in any amount judicially determined to be owing. In the alternative, to the extent it is
judicially determined that McCoy Brothers is liable to Dawood Services on its claim, Hany
Maawad is liable to McCoy Brothers for any amounts recovered by Dawood Engineering against
McCoy Brothers.
WHEREFORE, Third Party Plaintiff, McCoy Brothers, prays that judgment be entered
directly against Hany Maawad for any sums judicially determined to be due and owing to
Dawood, or alternatively to the extent that judgment is entered against McCoy Brothers, McCoy
Brothers respectfully requests judgment over and against Third Party Defendant Hany Maawad
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for the amount recovered by Plaintiff, together with costs and such other relief as deemed
appropriate.
RHOADS & SINLP
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Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Dated: May 1, 2008
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
Greg Kuhn, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to
make this affidavit on behalf of McCoy Brothers, I ,e.. that he has read the foregoing "Additional
Defendant Complaint" and that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. This verification is trade subject t the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications b auth)arities. , r
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MoCOY BROS. INC_
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OI' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC,
Plaintiff
VS.
M000Y BROTHERS, INC_
No.
NOTICE
("J
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 defense
or objections to the claims set forth against. you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case. may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WRERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC.
By:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Telephone: (717) 367-2800
Attorney T.D. #56304
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I :here unto set my hand
and the seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa.
This -./ ....... day of„>-4.x......'.s
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff
No.
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant :
CtM-PLAINT
1. The Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc., (hereinafter "Dawood"), is a Pennsylvania business
corporation, duly incorporated. under the laws of this Commonwealth, with a principal place of business at
354 Alexander Spring Road., Suite 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County 17013.
2. Defendant herein is McCoy Brothers, Itic., (hereinafter "McCoy"), is believed to be a
Pennsylvania business corporation with a last known principal place of business located at 1.514
Commerce Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
OPERATM F'A.CTS
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
4. The Plaintiff, Dawood, is a licensed engineering firm which engages in the business of civil
engineering, land development and planning, and surveying in connection with the development of real
estate for both commercial and residential subdivisions and construction.
5. The Defendant, McCoy, is a general contractor.
6. On or about February 28, 2005, Greg Kuhn, a duly authorized agent of McCoy, did enter into and
otherwise contract with Dawood to assist McCoy in obtaining approval of a. variance for improvements
McCoy was contacted to complete for the Camp Hill Diner located at 3449 Simpson Ferry Road,
Hampden Township, Camp Dill, Pennsylvania 17011.
7. Pursuant to fur oral agreement between Dawood and McCoy, and based upon their previous
relationship. Dawood provided a series of engineering, land development planning acid surveying
services for McCoy.
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8. Dawood did perform the necessary work required of it in a satisfactory and professioml manner
in accordance with standards promulgated by and accepted by standards of the industry for engineering,
land development planning and surveying. True and correct copies of the consolidated invoices
incorporating all invoices provided are attached hereto, made a part hereof, incorporated hereiu by
reference and marked collectively as Exhibit "A".
9. The amount outstanding, due and owing for the work for services provided McCoy Brothers for
the Camp Hill Diner job is $6,758.39 which amount is due and owing and currently past due, which
amount includes all past due invoices and interest.
10. To date, despite Dawood's numerous demands for payment, McCoy has failed and otherwise
refused to pay the total outstanding amount totaling $6,758.39.
11. Although McCoy claims the Camp Hill Diner agreed to pay the statement, at no time has McCoy
provided any documentation.
COUNTI
(Breach of Contract)
12. Paragraphs 1 through l 1 are incorporated herein as if set foa.lh at length.
13. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy entered into a contract with Dawood whereby
Dawood agreed to perform various survey, engineering and land development planning services in
connection with McCoy's proposed. Camp Hill Diner project in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, at or near 3449 Simpson Ferry Road.
14, Plaintiff believes and therefore avers, that failure to pay all invoices when submitted in a timely
basis is a material breach of the parties' contract.
15. McCoy, at some point in time after the services were provided, advised Dawood that it received
payment from the Camp Hill Diner and that Camp Hill agreed to pay Dawood directly. Dawood
aelmowledges these terms, but never agreed to secure payment from Camp Hill Diner nor release McCoy
from its contractual obligation.
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16. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy has breached its contract with Dawood in that
McCoy has failed and refused to pay the outstanding contract amount of $6,758.39.
17. As a result of the breach Plaintiff has suffered damagcs in the amount of $6,758,39.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Cotu't deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
COUNT H
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
19. By failing to pay the contract amount for work performed by the Plaintiff, the Defendant: has been
unjustly enriched in the amount of $6,758.39.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and. reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
Re;
PEA
By
Herbert P. Henderson, H, Esquire
Attorney I.D. # 56304
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-2800
FEB-2e-2008 13:00 MOCO`r' HRO I HERS 1 NC:
VERFICATION
The undersigned, Pamela E. Fisher, hereby verifies and states that:
1. She is the Vice-President of Dawood Associates, Inc.,-
2. She is authorized to make this Verification on behalf of Dawood;
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3. The factual statements set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of
his knowledge, information and belief;
4. She is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. CS,
§4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: J-& 2 ed
Pamela 1-7. Fisher
FEB-2e-200e 13:00 MCCOY BROTHERS INC
DAWOOD
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amp Hill Diner,
aint Joseph and. Mary, Inc.
449 Simpson Ferry Road
amp Hill. PA 17011
STATEMENT
February 8, 2006
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CARLISLE ILEGIONAL OFFIC
354 ALEXANDER SPRING KOA1
SUITE
CARLISLE, PA 1701:
717.249.9595 Voic
717.289.8088 FA;
According to McCoy Brothers you reached a settlement on their invoices that did
not include our services. We have been directed by McCoy Brothers that we
were to forward these invoices to you for payment.
Please note that we accomplished what we were asked to do. You received a
variance from the Zoning Hearing Board and were allowed to re-open without the
necessity of a land Development Plan.
Inv.
Date Project # Invoice
# Project Description Invoice amount
02/28/05 105502.C 1 Cam Hill Diner 1765.53
03131/05 105502.C 2 Cam Hill Diner 1254.1*5
04/30/05 105502.C 3 Gam. Hill. Diner 2108..69
05/31/05. 105502.C 4 Cam Hill. Diner 402.57
BALANCE DUE $ 5530.94
We did received payment in the amount of $ 204.35 for our invoice # 5 dated
August 31, 2005. Payment received from Camp Hill Diner on 11-09-05
Please review the attached iri.voice copies. If our information is incorrect and.
payment has been maae,.please advise.
Prompt payment of the outstanding balance would be appreciated.
Thank you
Pamela E. Fisher
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DAV OOD
WSSOCIates, inc.
:N G I N E E R S P L A N N E R S SURVEYORS -
Statement
2/12/2007
Project # 105502,C
McCoy Brothers Incorporated
1594 Commerce Drive
PO Box 73.00
Carlisle PA 17013
CARLISLE RE-GIONAL OFF.
The invoices on this statement are past due.
Should you have any questions, and/or need to
make payment arrangements, please call
Pamela E. Fisher at (717p 249-9595.
Project Name: Camp Hill Diner.
Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Twp.
Date Original Invoice Information Invoice Amount Balance Due
02/28/2005 INV #05-02-5. Orig. Amount $1,765-53. 1,765.53 1,765.53
03/31/2005 INV #05-03-16, brig, Amount $1,254.15, 1254.15 3,019.68
04/30/2005 INV ;R#05-04-15. Orig. Amount $2,108.69. 2,108.69 5,128.37
05/31/2005 INV #05-05-13. Ong, Amount $402.57. 402.57 5,530.94
02/10/2007 INV #FC 16. Orig. Amount $1,227.45. Finance 1,227.45 6,758.39
Charge
Total mount Due 4 $6,758.39+
The invoice(s) shown on this statement are. over 90 days,deliquent. Please note that finance charges have been added
.to your account balance, If Payment IS received within. 10 days from the date of this statement, the- finance charges will
be forgive. If payment, in full, is NOT received witfiln 10, days. from the date of this ststement•We will. be turning.ihis
account over to our attorney for col.fection where you will be liable for the, original -irivoice,finance charges and our
attorney fees.
Please note: All the invoices you have-received for this project have indicated vur intent to charge 12%, interest on past..
due balances,
Please forward your. payment to'Dawood-Associates, Inc. in the enclosed envelope. Thank you
31-60 DAYS PAST 6.1-90 DAYS PAST. OVER 90 DAYS.
CURRENT Finance Charges Amount Due
DUE : DUE PAST.:D.UE
0.00 1,227 45 .0.00 0.00. 5,530.94 $6,758.39
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INVO1cE]
8/31/2005
Project # 105502.0
Project Invoice # 5
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill PA 17011
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - AHam Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice forwcCoy Brothers through August 27, 2005 on the
above referenced project. Services incl nce at ZoningHearing Meeting st Hampden
Township and revisions to site plan requrry Seease, Hampden Township Engineer.
Although this is invoice # 5 for this project, this is the 1st invoice forwarded directly to the Camp Hill
Diner. The previous 4 invoices were send to McCoy Brothers, Inc.
Should you have any questions on this invoice, please call.
Please forward payment along with the
yellow invoice copy in the enclosed
envelope. Make sure checks are made
payable to Dawood Associates and NOT
Dawood Engineering.
Thank you I
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $204.35
NOV 0 y 2005
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of Invoice date Will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% per month or 12% annually.
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INVOICE
5/31/2005
Project # 105502.0
Project Invoice # 4
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Perry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered in the attendance at the Hampden Township PC meeting, revisions to the ZHB
Variance application (as a result of the denial at the PC meeting) and changes
to the site plan. The revisions created the necessary parking spaces needed for the vestibule
expansion and does not exceed the maximum lot coverage of 80%.
Please forward payment to
Dawood.Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $402.57
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt AN invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest,
Interest is calculated at 1% per month or 12% annually.
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INVOICE
4/3012005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 3
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice through April 30, 2005, Services include attendance at
Hampden Township Planning Commission, meeting with clients and general contractor, review of
parking requirements for this use and adjoining property, and revisions to sketch plan showing four
(4) additional parking spaces as required by Zoning Ordinance. Revisions were also made to the
Special Exception and Variances requested previously.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013.3193
Total amount due $2,108.69
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt All invoices paid alter 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at 1% per month or 42% annually.
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INVOICE
3/31/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 2
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from lest invoice through March 26, 2005 on the above referenced project.
Services include, but not limited to_
Meetings and revisions to sketch plans related to the Special Exception Application filed with
Hampden Township for the, expansion of the existing facility and variance for
parking spaces.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
7 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,254.15
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt Ali invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date W11 be charged interest.
lnterestis calculated at 1% per month or 12% annually.
IIVVolCE
2/28/2005
Project #106502.C
Project Invoice # 1
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered through February 26, 2005 on the preparation of an application to the Zoning
Hearing Board for a Special Exception to allow for the expansion of a non-conforming use and
variance that will allow the construction of small expansions to the existing building footprint.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,765.53
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt All invoices paid after3bdays of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% per month or 12% annually.
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DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
V. NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
RHOADS & SINON LLP
Date: S ? --(-D K
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!"" ' Piermattei, Esquire
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
NOW COMES, Defendant, McCoy Brothers, Inc., by and through counsel, Rhoads &
Sinon LLP, and files the within ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT, as follows
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. No response is required.
4. Admitted based on information and belief.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied as stated. Greg Kuhn did contact an agent for Dawood and inquired as to
whether they could assist the owner of the Camp Hill Diner in obtaining approvals for a variance
for expansion improvements that the owner of the Camp Hill Diner wished to undertake. McCoy
Brothers at no time, however, entered into any agreement with Dawood Engineering either orally
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or in writing for Dawood's services, nor did McCoy Brothers ever benefit to any extent from any
work performed by Dawood.
7. Admitted in part. It is admitted that Dawood provided engineering, land
development planning and surveying services, but these services were not performed for McCoy
Brothers. Rather, they were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. By way of further
answer, see McCoy Brothers' response as set forth in paragraph 6 above.
8. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied as McCoy
Brothers is unaware of the actual services performed by Dawood and is, therefore, without
sufficient information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. These
services were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner, and Plaintiff worked with the
owner directly. At no time did McCoy Brothers bill or collect from the owner of the Camp Hill
Diner for the services at issue in this Complaint. Dawood was instructed by McCoy Brothers to
deal directly with the owner and did have direct interaction with the owner after McCoy Brothers
was no longer involved in the Project.
9. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. To the
extent that there are averments of fact contained herein, the same are specifically denied as there
is no amount due and owing by McCoy Brothers to Dawood. Furthermore, McCoy Brothers did
not receive any "services" from Dawood Engineering, but rather these services were provided
directly to and for the benefit of the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. Dawood Engineering dealt
directly with representatives for the Camp Hill Diner.
10. It is admitted that McCoy Brothers has not paid the amount demanded to
Dawood, however, this refusal to pay is justified for the reasons set forth above.
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11. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied. It has been
explained to Dawood on a number of occasions that McCoy Brothers did not bill or collect for
the services provided by Dawood, however, Dawood has chosen not to sue the party who
received the benefit of their services. In fact, McCoy Brothers was only involved in the Project
initially to do cleanup after a fire at the Camp Hill Diner and to secure the premises. McCoy
Brothers was not involved in the reconstruction efforts or the expansion work which involved
Dawood's services.
COUNT I
(Breach of Contract)
12. McCoy Brothers incorporates its answers in paragraphs 1 through 11 above as if
fully set forth herein at length.
13. Denied. It is unknown what Plaintiff's believes and, therefore, this portion of the
allegation is denied. By way of further answer, at no time did McCoy Brothers enter into a
contract with Dawood for Dawood to perform "various survey, engineering, and land
development planning services" in connection with work performed by McCoy Brothers' at the
Camp Hill Diner. In fact, McCoy Brothers only involvement with the Diner was to cleanup the
debris and repair the building to the point where the natural elements would not penetrate the
interior of the building. Thereafter, McCoy Brothers was not involved in any reconstruction or
expansion work performed at the facilities. Dawood's services were specifically required for the
expansion portion which did not involve McCoy Brothers. Hence, McCoy Brothers informed
Dawood that they should deal directly with the owner and Dawood subsequently did deal with
the owner. McCoy Brothers received no benefit from Dawood's services.
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14. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. By way of
further answer, McCoy Brothers is without sufficient information or knowledge to understand
what Plaintiff believes.
15. Denied. The allegation in this paragraph is specifically denied. By way of further
answer, this paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a response.
16. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
17. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
COUNT II
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. McCoy Brothers incorporate all of the above paragraphs as if fully set forth here
at length.
19. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
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deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
NEW MATTER
20. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against McCoy Brothers.
21. At no time has McCoy Brothers been enriched or benefited by any services
allegedly provided by Dawood to the owner of the Camp Hill Diner.
22. To the extent Dawood has provided services, it is believed that these services
were deficient and not in accordance with industry standards or the agreement between Dawood
and the owner justifying non-payment by the owner.
23. Dawood cannot collect from McCoy Brothers as there is a failure of consideration
to McCoy Brothers.
24. Dawood's claims are barred by the doctrine of estoppel, waiver and laches, as
well as unclean hands.
25. Dawood has failed to mitigate its damages.
26. McCoy Brothers does not owe Dawood any money.
27. To the extent Dawood has suffered any damages, the same were caused by parties
other than McCoy Brothers.
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WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
RHOADS & SINON LLP
Dated: May 1, 2008
B-r? 1.
e ?ermattei
A mey I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
Greg Kuhn, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to
make this affidavit on behalf of McCoy Brothers, Inc.; that he has read the foregoing "Answer
with New Matter" and that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. This verifipation is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications td authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 1, 2008, a true and correct copy of "Defendant's Reply to
Plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter" was served by means of regular United States mail, first
class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 5, 2008, a true and correct copy of "Additional Defendant
Complaint" was served by means of regular United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, upon
the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
And by United States mail, Certified / Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid upon the
following:
Hany Maawad
c/o Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff
No. 08-1056
VS.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
RESPONSE TO NEW MATTER
20. DENIED. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action
against McCoy Brothers. Strict proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
21. DENIED. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers has not been unjustly enriched or
received any benefit of the services provided by Plaintiff. Strict proof otherwise id demanded at the time
of trial.
22. DENIED. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff provided deficient services not in
accordance with industry standards that would justify non-payment by McCoy Brothers or Camp Hill
Diner. Strict proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
23. No answer required. To the extent an answer is require, the same is DENIED and strict
proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
24. DENIED. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff's claim is barred by the doctrine of
estoppel, waiver and laches and unclean hands. Strict proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
25. DENIED. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff's claims are barred for any reason
including but not limited to any alleged duty to mitigate. It is further denied that Plaintiff failed to
mitigate its damages and further denied that Plaintiff had any obligation to mitigate any damages under
the circumstances. Strict proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
26. DENIED. To the contrary, McCoy Brothers does owe Plaintiff the damages suffered.
27. DENIED. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers did not contribute to the
damages suffered by Plaintiff. Strict proof otherwise is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. demands judgment in its favor as set forth in
its Complaint.
Respectfully Submitted,
By:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-367-2800
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff
No. 08-1056
vs.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dean F. Piermattei
Rhoads & Sinon LLP
Twelfth Floor
One South Market Square
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
Respectfully Submitted,
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
By:
Attorney I.D. # 56304
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-2800
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Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT COMPLAINT
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly reinstate the Additional Defendant Complaint in the above-captioned matter which was
originally filed on May 6, 2008.
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Stephanie E. DiVittore
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
NOTICE TO DEFEND TO THIRD PARTY DEFENDANT
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER 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
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Dean F. Piennattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
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CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT COMPLAINT
NOW COMES, the Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc., by and through counsel, Rhoads &
Sinon LLP, and files the within Additional Defendant Complaint stating as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. (hereinafter "Dawood"), is a Pennsylvania
business corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, with a principal
place of business at 354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Cumberland
County, 17013.
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2. At all relevant times, Hany Maawad has been an adult individual who resides in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On February 15, 2008, Dawood Associates, Inc. ("Dawood") filed a Complaint
against McCoy Brothers alleging that it performed certain engineering services for the benefit of
McCoy Brothers as it relates to the Camp Hill Diner. (A copy of the Plaintiff's Complaint is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.)
4. On May 2, 2008, McCoy Brothers filed an Answer and New Matter to Dawood's
Complaint alleging that it has never contracted with Dawood for engineering services at the
Camp Hill Diner, nor did it receive any benefit from Dawood's services, but rather the contract,
to the extent it existed, was between Dawood and the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. McCoy
Brothers' Answer, is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein by reference.
5. At all relevant times, the Camp Hill Diner was owned by Hany Maawad, who has
a business address for the Diner of 3449 Simpson Ferry Road, Hampden Township, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania 17011.
6. McCoy Brothers had a contract with Mr. Maawad to perform partial demolition
work involving removal of debris and cleaning of the Camp Hill Diner, making the diner
impervious to the natural elements, all following a fire which occurred at the Camp Hill Diner.
McCoy Brothers, however, was not hired by Mr. Maawad or anyone who represented the Camp
Hill Diner to perform any rebuilding or expansion work, which was undertaken at the Camp Hill
Diner.
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7. During the course of McCoy Brothers' work, McCoy Brothers put Dawood in
contact with representatives from the Camp Hill Diner as Mr. Maawad required certain civil
engineering work to be performed as part of an expansion project to take place at the Camp Hill
Diner.
8. It has been averred by Dawood that it performed certain civil engineering work
related to construction at the Camp Hill Diner. To the extent that this work was performed, it
was done so pursuant to a contract between Dawood and Mr. Maawad.
9. To the extent Dawood performed civil engineering services for the construction
and expansion of the Camp Hill Diner, the benefit of the same was received by Mr. Maawad.
10. To the extent that it is judicially determined that Dawood Services, Inc. has a
claim for services provided, Hany Maawad is directly liable to Dawood Services for said
services in any amount judicially determined to be owing. In the alternative, to the extent it is
judicially determined that McCoy Brothers is liable to Dawood Services on its claim, Hany
Maawad is liable to McCoy Brothers for any amounts recovered by Dawood Engineering against
McCoy Brothers.
WHEREFORE, Third Party Plaintiff, McCoy Brothers, prays that judgment be entered
directly against Hany Maawad for any sums judicially determined to be due and owing to
Dawood, or alternatively to the extent that judgment is entered against McCoy Brothers, McCoy
Brothers respectfully requests judgment over and against Third Party Defendant Hany Maawad
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for the amount recovered by Plaintiff, together with costs and such other relief as deemed
appropriate.
RHOADS & SINP*LLP
Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Dated: May 1, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
Greg Kuhn, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to
make this affidavit on behalf of McCoy Brothers, Inc-;. that he has read the foregoing "Additional
Defendant Complaint" and that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject tp the penalties of 18 Pa.
C. S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications 6 autwties.
G =V+Piesident of Design
But d / r hers. Inc.
EXHIBIT "A"
RECEIVED
FtH 2 i 2008
MOCOY BROS. INC.
IN TI4E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OI, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff No.
VS.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC_
Defend ant
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following,
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by
entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing ui writing with the Court your defense
or objections to the claims set forth against, you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the ease, may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against. you by the Court without further notice for
any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important: to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SLT
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OU'T WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S, Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, PC
By-
Herbert P. Henderson, 13, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
55 West High street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Telephone: (717) 367-2800
Attorney T,D. #56304
"RUE COPY FROM RECORD
in Testimony whereof, l i7ere unto set my hand
and the seal of said Cuurt at Carlisle, Pa.
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CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC. :
Plaintiff
No.
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
('0M-PLAINT
1. The Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc., (hereinafter "Dawood"), is a Pennsylvania business
corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, with a principal place of business at
354 Alexander Spring Road, Suite 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County 17013.
2. Defendant herein is McCoy Brothers, Inc., (hereinafter "McCoy"), is believed to be a
Pennsylvania business corporation with a Last lmown principal place of business located at 1.514
Commerce Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
OPERATTW; FACTS
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
4. The Plaintiff, Dawood, is a licensed engineering firm whielh engages in the business of civil
engineering, land development. and planning, and surveying in connection with the development of real
estate for both commercial and residential subdivisions and construction.
5. The Defendant, McCoy, is,' general contractor.
6. On or about February 28, 2005, Greg Kuhn, a duly authorized agent of McCoy, did enter into and
otherwise contract with Dawood to assist McCoy in obtaining approval of a variance for improvements
McCoy was contacted to complete for the Camp Hill Diner located at 3449 Simpson Ferry Road,
Hampden Township, Camp Mill, Pennsylvania 17011.
7. Pursuant to tai oral agreement between Dawood and McCoy, and based upon their previous
relationship. Dawood provided a series of egineering, land development planning and surveying
services for McCoy.
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S. Dawood did perform the necessary work required of it in a satisfactory and professional manner
in accordance with standards promulgated by and accepted by standards of the industry for engineering,
land dcvelopment planning and surveying. True and correct copies of the consolidated invoices
incorporating all invoices provided are attached hereto, made a part hereof, incorporated herein by
reference and marked collectively as Exhibit "A".
9. The amount outstanding, due and owing for the work for services provided McCoy Brothers for
the Camp Hill Diner job is $6,758.39 which amount is due and owing and currently past due, which
amount includes all past due invoices and interest.
10. To date, despite Dawood's numerous demands for payment, McCoy has failed and otherwise
refused to pay the total outstanding amount totaling $6,758.39.
11. Although McCoy claims the Camp Hill Diner agreed to pay the statement, at no time has McCoy
provided any documentation.
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(Breach of Contract)
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein as if set fbith at length.
13. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy entered into a contract with Dawood whereby
Dawood agreed to perform various survey, engineering and land development planning services in
connection with McCoy's proposed Camp Hill Diner project in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, at or near 3449 Simpson Ferry Road.
14. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers, that failure to pay all invoices when submitted in a timely
basis is a material breach of the parties' contract.
15. McCoy, at some point in time after the services were provided, advised Dawood that it received
payment from the Camp Hill Diner and that Camp ]-Till agreed to pay Dawood directly. Dawood
aclmowledges these terms, but never agreed to secure payment. from. Camp Hill Diner nor release McCoy
from its contractual obligation.
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16. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that McCoy has breached its contract with Dawood in that
McCoy has failed and refused to pay the outstanding contract amount of $6,758.39.
17: As a result of the breach Plaintiff has suffered damages in the amount of $6,758.39.
VvIHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Nonorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
COUNT II
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as set forth at length.
1.9. By failing to pay the contract amount for work performed by the Plaintiff, the Defendant has been
unjustly enriched in the amount. of $6,758.39.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawood Associates, Inc. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enter judgment in its favor and against Defendant McCoy Brothers, in the amount of $6,758.39 plus costs
and reasonable attorney fees, and such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate, which amount
is within the arbitration limits of this county.
Respectfully Submitted;
PECHT & ASSOC16X-L'S-,
By:
Herbert P. Henderson, 11, Esquire
Attorney I.D. # 56304
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717)367-2800
FEB-28-2008 13: 00 MCCOY BRO 1 HEHS 1 N
VERFICATION
The undersigned, Pamela E. Fisher, hereby verifies and states that:
I . She is the Vice-President of Dawood Associates, Inc.;
2. She is authorized to make this Verification on behalf of Dawood;
3. The factual statements set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of
his knowledge, information and belief,
4. She is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S.
§4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Pamela E. Fisher
Dated: .T k Z- ?-, ?ey
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DAWOOD
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Camp Hill Diner
Saint Joseph and Mary, Inc.
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill. PA 17011
ST&TEMENT
February 8, 2006
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CARLISLE ICE•GIONAL OFFIC
354 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAE
SUITE,
CARLISLE, PA 1701,
717.240.9595 Voic
717,249,8088 ra„
According to McCoy Brothers you reached a settlement on their invoices that did
not include our services. We have been directed by McCoy Brothers that we
were to forward these invoices to you for payment.
Please note that we accomplished what we were asked to do. You received a
variance from the Zoning Hearing Board and were allowed to re-open without the
necessity of a Land Development Plan.
Inv.
Date Project # Invoice
# Project Description Invoice amount
02/28/05 105502_C 1 Cam Hill Diner 1765.53
03131/05 105502_C 2 Carn Hill Diner 1254.1*5
04/30/05
1 105502.C 3 Camp Hill. Diner 2108..69
05/31/0
5. 105502.C a Cam Hill Diner - u W 402.57
1 BALANCE DUIT $ 5530.94
We did received payment in the amount of $ 204.35 for our invoice # 5 dated
August 31, 2005. Payment received from Camp Hill Diner on 11-09-05 .
Please review the attached invoice copies. If our information is incorrect and
payment has been made,.please advise.
Prompt payment of the outstanding balance would be appreciated.
Thank, you
Pamela E. Fisher
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1514 Commerce Drive
PO Box 73,00
Carlisle PA 17013
E N GIN E E R S PLAN N E ?IS S U RV E Y U R $
Statement
2/12/2007
Project # 105502.C
CARLISLE REGIONAL OFF
The invoices on this statement are past due.
Should you have any questions andlor need to
make payment arrangements, please call
Pamela E. Fisher at (717)' 249-9595.
Project Name: Camp Hill Diner:
Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Twp.
Date I Origin.al'lnvoice Information I Invoice Amount I Balance Due
02/28/2005 INV #05-02-8. Orig. Amount $1,765.53. 1,765.53 1,765.53
03/31/2005 INV #05-03-16, brig, Amount $1,254.15. 1,254.15 3,019.68
04/30/2005 INV #05-04-15. Orig. Amount $2,105.69. 2,108.69 5,128.37
0513112005 INV #05-05-13. Orig. Amount $402.57. 402.57 5,530.94
02/10/2007 INV #FC 16. Orig. Amount $1,227.45. Finance 1,227.45 6,758.39
Charge
Tota0mount Due , $6,758.39
Faccount invoice(s) shown on this staEernent are over 90 days,deliquent. Please note that finance charges h . e'been addeo
our account balance. If payment IS received within. 10 days from the date of this statement,..the finance charges i0i
forgive. If payment, in ttlll, is NOT received. within 10 days. from the date of this statement we will be'turnirig.thls
over to our attorney for collection where you will. be liable for the original invoice, finance charges and our
rney fees.
Please note: All the invoices you have-received for this project have indicated our intent to charge 120/6- interest on past ..
due balances..
Please forward your payment to. Dawood Associates, Inc. in the edclosed envelope, Thank you
31 -80 DAYS PAST 8'I-90 DAYS PAST . OVER 90 DAYS
CURRENT Finance Charges ` Amount Due
DUE-', DUE PAST;DUE
0.00 1'1227.45 0.00 0.00 5,530.91 $61758.39.
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8/31/2005
Project # 105502.C
Project Invoice # 5
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill PA 17011
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - AHam
Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice forwcCoy Brothers through August 27, 2005 on the
above referenced project. Services ihcl nce at Zoning
Hearing Meeting at Hampden
Township and revisions to site plan requrry Spease, Hampden Township Engineer.
Although this is invoice # 5 for this project, this is the 1st invoice forwarded directly to the Camp Hill
Diner. The previous 4 invoices were send to McCoy Brothers, Inc.
Should you have any questions on this invoice, please call.
Please forward payment along with the
yellow invoice copy in the enclosed
envelope. Make sure checks are made
payable to Dawood Associates and NOT
Dawood Engineering.
Thank you I
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $204.35
RIMS
NOV 0 y 2005
All invokes are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of Invoice date will be charged inten:st.
Interest is calculated at I% per month or 12% annually.
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INVOICE
5/31/2005
Project # 105502.0
Project Invoice # 4
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered in the attendance at the Hampden Township PC meeting, revisions to the ZHB
Variance application (as a result of the denial at the PC meeting) and changes
to the site plan. The revisions created the necessary parking spaces needed for the vestibule
expansion and does not exceed the maximum lot coverage of 80%_
Please forward payment to
Dawood.Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013
Total amount due $402.57
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 30 days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at 1% permontl) or 12% annually.
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INVOICE
4/30/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 3
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice through April 30, 2005. Services include attendtince at
Hampden Township Planning Commission, meeting with clients and general contractor, review of
parking requirements for this use and adjoining property, and revisions to sketch plan showing four
(4) additional parking spaces as required by Zoning Ordinance. Revisions were also made to the
Special Exception and Variances requested previously-
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 170134193
Total amount due $2,108.69
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. All invoices paid after 3o days of invoice date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% pernwntl) or 92% annually.
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INVOICE
3/31/2005
Project #105502.C
Project Invoice # 2
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
CAMP HILL. DINER - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered from last invoice through March 26, 2005 on the above referenced project.
Services include, but not limited to:
Meetings and revisions to sketch plans related to the Special Exception Application filed with
Hampden Township for the, expansion of the existing facility and variance for
parking spaces.
Please forward payments in. enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,254.15
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt All invoices paid alter 30 days of invoice dale will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% per month or 12% annually.
INVOICE
2/28/2005
Project #106602.C
Project Invoice # 1
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
1514 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 7300
Carlisle PA 17013
Camp Hill Diner - Simpson Ferry Road - Hampden Township - Cumberland County
Services rendered through February 26, 2005 on the preparation of an application to the Zoning
Hearing Board for a Special Exception to allow for the expansion of a non-conforming use and
variance that will allow the construction of small expansions to the existing building footprint.
Please forward payments in enclosed
self-addressed envelope to:
Dawood Associates, Inc.
1 Valley Street - Suite 104
Carlisle PA 17013-3193
Total amount due $1,765.53
All invoices are due and payable upon receipt. M invoices paid after304ays ofi.rnvoiee date will be charged interest.
Interest is calculated at I% par month or 12% annually.
TOTAL P.13
EXHIBIT "B"
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
V. NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: S 1 ----) K
RHOj?R$ & SINON LLP
By-
?fF. Piermattei, Esquire
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
V. NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
NOW COMES, Defendant, McCoy Brothers, Inc., by and through counsel, Rhoads &
Sinon LLP, and files the within ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT, as follows
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. No response is required.
4. Admitted based on information and belief.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied as stated. Greg Kuhn did contact an agent for Dawood and inquired as to
whether they could assist the owner of the Camp Hill Diner in obtaining approvals for a variance
for expansion improvements that the owner of the Camp Hill Diner wished to undertake. McCoy
Brothers at no time, however, entered into any agreement with Dawood Engineering either orally
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or in writing for Dawood's services, nor did McCoy Brothers ever benefit to any extent from any
work performed by Dawood.
7. Admitted in part. It is admitted that Dawood provided engineering, land
development planning and surveying services, but these services were not performed for McCoy
Brothers. Rather, they were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. By way of further
answer, see McCoy Brothers' response as set forth in paragraph 6 above.
8. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied as McCoy
Brothers is unaware of the actual services performed by Dawood and is, therefore, without
sufficient information or knowledge to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations. These
services were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner, and Plaintiff worked with the
owner directly. At no time did McCoy Brothers bill or collect from the owner of the Camp Hill
Diner for the services at issue in this Complaint. Dawood was instructed by McCoy Brothers to
deal directly with the owner and did have direct interaction with the owner after McCoy Brothers
was no longer involved in the Project.
9. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. To the
extent that there are averments of fact contained herein, the same are specifically denied as there
is no amount due and owing by McCoy Brothers to Dawood. Furthermore, McCoy Brothers did
not receive any "services" from Dawood Engineering, but rather these services were provided
directly to and for the benefit of the owner of the Camp Hill Diner. Dawood Engineering dealt
directly with representatives for the Camp Hill Diner.
10. It is admitted that McCoy Brothers has not paid the amount demanded to
Dawood, however, this refusal to pay is justified for the reasons set forth above.
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11. Denied. The allegations in this paragraph are specifically denied. It has been
explained to Dawood on a number of occasions that McCoy Brothers did not bill or collect for
the services provided by Dawood, however, Dawood has chosen not to sue the party who
received the benefit of their services. In fact, McCoy Brothers was only involved in the Project
initially to do cleanup after a fire at the Camp Hill Diner and to secure the premises. McCoy
Brothers was not involved in the reconstruction efforts or the expansion work which involved
Dawood's services.
COUNTI
(Breach of Contract)
12. McCoy Brothers incorporates its answers in paragraphs 1 through 11 above as if
fully set forth herein at length.
13. Denied. It is unknown what Plaintiff's believes and, therefore, this portion of the
allegation is denied. By way of further answer, at no time did McCoy Brothers enter into a
contract with Dawood for Dawood to perform "various survey, engineering, and land
development planning services" in connection with work performed by McCoy Brothers' at the
Camp Hill Diner. In fact, McCoy Brothers only involvement with the Diner was to cleanup the
debris and repair the building to the point where the natural elements would not penetrate the
interior of the building. Thereafter, McCoy Brothers was not involved in any reconstruction or
expansion work performed at the facilities. Dawood's services were specifically required for the
expansion portion which did not involve McCoy Brothers. Hence, McCoy Brothers informed
Dawood that they should deal directly with the owner and Dawood subsequently did deal with
the owner. McCoy Brothers received no benefit from Dawood's services.
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14. Denied. This is a conclusion of law and does not require a response. By way of
further answer, McCoy Brothers is without sufficient information or knowledge to understand
what Plaintiff believes.
15. Denied. The allegation in this paragraph is specifically denied. By way of further
answer, this paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a response.
16. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
17. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
COUNT II
(Unjust Enrichment)
(Pleaded in the Alternative)
18. McCoy Brothers incorporate all of the above paragraphs as if fully set forth here
at length.
19. Denied. This paragraph contains conclusions of law and does not require a
response. To the extent that this paragraph contains factual averments, the same are denied for
the reasons set forth above.
WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
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deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
NEW MATTER
20. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against McCoy Brothers.
21. At no time has McCoy Brothers been enriched or benefited by any services
allegedly provided by Dawood to the owner of the Camp Hill Diner.
22. To the extent Dawood has provided services, it is believed that these services
were deficient and not in accordance with industry standards or the agreement between Dawood
and the owner justifying non-payment by the owner.
23. Dawood cannot collect from McCoy Brothers as there is a failure of consideration
to McCoy Brothers.
24. Dawood's claims are barred by the doctrine of estoppel, waiver and laches, as
well as unclean hands.
25. Dawood has failed to mitigate its damages.
26. McCoy Brothers does not owe Dawood any money.
27. To the extent Dawood has suffered any damages, the same were caused by parties
other than McCoy Brothers.
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WHEREFORE, McCoy Brothers respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment in
its favor, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees and such other relief as this Court
deems appropriate in light of the frivolous nature of the action being commenced by Dawood
against McCoy Brothers.
RHOADS & SINON LLP
Btr.
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A V?e?y I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Dated: May 1, 2008
Attorneys for Defendant
McCoy Brothers, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
Greg Kuhn, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is authorized to
make this affidavit on behalf of McCoy Brothers, Inc.; that he has read the foregoing "Answer
with New Matter" and that the facts contained herein are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications .0 authorities. f,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 1, 2008, a true and correct copy of "Defendant's Reply to
Plaintiffs Complaint with New Matter" was served by means of regular United States mail, first
class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on May 5, 2008, a true and correct copy of "Additional Defendant
Complaint" was served by means of regular United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, upon
the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
PECHT & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
And by United States mail, Certified / Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid upon the
following:
Hany Maawad
c/o Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this lilth day of June, 2008, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Praecipe to Reinstate Additional Defendant Complaint was served by means of United
States mail, first class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Pecht & Associates, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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IFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-01056 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL ANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MAWOOD ASSOCIATES INC
VS
MCCOY BROTHERS INC
SHAWN HARRISON , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Penns lvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLA NT JOINING ADDL was served upon
CAMP HILL DINER the
ADD'TL DEFEND. , at 110
at 3449 SIMPSON FERRY R
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
FAIZ BOLSS
a true and attested cor-
00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of June , 2008
by handing to
of COMPLAINT JOINING ADDL together with
and at the same time di*ecting His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 8.00
Service 5.00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 0.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this ay
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So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
06/26/2008
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RHOADS &
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Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
V. NO. 08-1056
McCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER :
Additional Defendants
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TEN DAY NOTICE OF DEFAULT
To: Hany Maawad
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING, AND YOU MAY
LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS
NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT
AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP:
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
One South Market Square
P. O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for McCoy Brothers, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this o NO of July, 2008, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Ten Day Notice of Default was served as follows:
By Regular Mail:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
Pecht & Associates, P.C.
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
By certified mail, return receipt requested:
Hany Maawad
Camp Hill Diner
3449 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.,
Defendant
vs.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER,
Additional Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1056
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:
Herbert P. Henderson, H, counsel for the Plaintiff in the above action, respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of Plaintiff in the action is $6,758.39
The counterclaim of the Defendant in the action is $
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators:
Herbert P. Henderson, H, Esquire; Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire, Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the
case shall be submitted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Her ert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 2009, in consideration of the foregoing petition,
Esq., and Esq., and
Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action as prayed
for.
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Plaintiff
NO. 08-1056
vs.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.,
Defendant
vs.
HANY MAAW.A.D, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER,
Additional Defendants
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:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, counsel for the Plaintiff in the above action, respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of Plaintiff in the action is $6,758.39
The counterclaim of the Defendant in the action is $
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators:
Herbert P. Henderson, H, Esquire; Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire, Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the
case shall be submitted.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Respectfully Submitted,
Her ert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 2009, in consideratti n of the foregoing petition,
/-/ q., and ljjl 4/! P.iAA-' 14/. Esq., and
Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above captioned action as prayed
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DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
VS.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.,
Defendant
VS.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER,
Additional Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1056
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
OATH
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the
United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the dutie f our
office with fidelity.
Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
P. O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Andrew H. Shaw, Esquire
200 South Spring Garden St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: , (Note:nlf damages for *)ay ar",Tv rded, they shall be separately stated.), M
Henry F. Coyne, Esquire
Chairman
Coyne & Coyne, P.C.
3901 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date of Hearing: June 11, 2009
Date of Award:
, Esquire
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD
Now, the -at?day of JLA-A,1¢i , 2009, at ?,'S'? .m., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensate t be paid upon appeal:
Prothonotary
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DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC. :
Plaintiff, ;
V. NO. 08-1056
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC. Civil Term
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER,
Additional Defendant
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is given that Hany Maawad, individually and t/d/b/a Camp Hill Diner appeals
from the award of the board of arbitrators entered in this case on the 11 th day of June
2009.
I hereby certify that the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid.
e am C. Felker, Esquire
Attorney for Appellant
ID # 67999
P.O. Box 1401
Camp Hill, PA 17001-1401
717-512-0647
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Plaintiff,
V.
NO 08-1056
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant.
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the above-named Additional Defendants, by and through their
attorney, William C. Felker, files this Answer to Additional Defendant Complaint, sets forth and
answers as follows:
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted based on information and belief.
4. Denied: As for the specific transactions for which Plaintiff, Dawood Associates
Inc., seeks relief from Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc., the contract was, as Plaintiff, Dawood
Associates Inc., has averred in Plaintiff's Complaint filed February 15, 2008, in averments 6 and
7, between Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc., and Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. was hired by Additional Defendants as
a general contractor.
7. Denied. Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. never put a Camp Hill Diner
representative in contact with Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc. By way of further answer,
Defendant's averment is also disputed by Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc.
8. Denied. The work was done pursuant to a contract between Plaintiff, Dawood
Associates Inc., and Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc.
9. Denied as stated. Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. received the benefit from
Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc. Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc., was Defendant McCoy
Brothers, Inc. sub-contractor; therefore, the benefit was received by Defendant McCoy Brothers,
Inc., the services provided by Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc to Defendant McCoy Brothers,
Inc. helped Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. fulfill its contractual obligations to Additional
Defendants.
10. Denied. Additional Defendants paid Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. in full for
all services rendered and therein by indirectly paid the sub-contractors of Defendant McCoy
Brothers, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss with prejudice Defendant's Additional Defendants Complaint for failure to state a cause
of action, and award Additional Defendants' attorney's fees, costs and any other relief this
Honorable Court deems just against Defendant.
NEW MATTER
NOTICE TO PLEA: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN
RESPONSE TO THE ENCLOSED NEW MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
11. Hany Maawad, owner of the Camp Hill Diner, hired Defendant, McCoy Brothers
Inc., to be the general contractor for work involving the Camp Hill Diner, after a fire had
occurred at the diner.
12. As averred in Plaintiff's Complaint filed February 15, 2008, in averments 6 and 7,
Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc., and Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. entered in to a contract
to perform work at the Camp Hill Diner.
13. Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc., was a sub-contractor of Defendant, McCoy
Brothers Inc.
14. During the time Defendant, McCoy Brothers Inc., was performing services for
Additional Defendants there was never any separate agreement between Additional Defendants
and Plaintiff Dawood Associates Inc.
15. Defendant, McCoy Brothers Inc. is the one responsible for paying its sub-contractors.
16. All monies owed to Defendant McCoy Brothers Inc. by Additional Defendants have
been paid in full satisfaction for all work performed by Defendants McCoy Brothers Inc. or
preformed by the sub-contractors of Defendants McCoy Brothers Inc.
17. Defendant, McCoy Brothers Inc., seeks to benefit twice from the services preformed
by Plaintiff, Dawood Associates Inc.
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss with prejudice Defendant's Additional Defendants Complaint for failure to state a cause
of action, and award Additional Defendants' attorney's fees, costs and any other relief this
Honorable Court deems just against Defendant.
Respectfully Submitted;
Date:
William C. Felker, Esquire
P.O. Box 1401
Camp Hill, PA 17001
(717) 512-0647
I verify that the statements made in this ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO ADDITIONAL
DEFENDANT COMPLAINT are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: Hany ?11,
ner
Camp i
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid, first class United States
Mail addressed as follows:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
55 West High Street
Elizabethown, PA 17022
And
Stephanie E> DiVittore, Esquire
One South Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
Date: Z
4-'AilfWliam C. Felker, Esquire
P.O. Box 1401
Camp Hill, PA 17001
(717) 512-0647
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Dean F. Piermattei, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 53847
Stephanie E. DiVittore, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85906
RHOADS & SINON LLP
One South Market Square, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 171.08-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for McCoy Brothers, Inc.
DAWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.
Defendant
V.
HANY MAAWAD, Individually and
t/d/b/a CAMP HILL DINER
Additional Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 08-1056
MCCOY BROTHERS, INC.'S REPLY TO
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
NOW COMES Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. ("McCoy Brothers") by and through its
attorneys, Rhoads & Sinon LLP, and files the following Reply to New Matter served by
Additional Defendants Hany Maawad t/d/b/a Camp Hill Diner ("Additional Defendants") stating
as follows:
11. Denied as stated. It is admitted that McCoy Brothers performed work at the
Camp Hill Diner following a fire at the Diner. It is specifically denied that McCoy brothers was
hired to be the general contractor for the project.
12. Denied. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers entered into a contract with
Dawood Associates, Inc. ("Dawood") with respect to work at the Camp Hill Diner or otherwise.
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By way of further response, all services performed by Dawood at the Camp Hill Diner were
performed for the owner of the Camp Hill Diner, and Dawood worked with the owner directly.
At no time did McCoy Brothers bill or collect from the owner of the Camp Hill Diner for the
services at issue in this action. Dawood was instructed by McCoy Brothers to deal directly with
the owner, and Dawood had direct interaction with the owner after McCoy Brothers was no
longer involved in the Project.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that Dawood was a sub-contractor of McCoy
Brothers. It is also specifically denied that Dawood had any contractual relationship with
McCoy Brothers with respect to the work at issue in this action.
14. Denied as stated. McCoy Brothers is without knowledge sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth or falsity as to the allegation that there was no agreement between Dawood
and Additional Defendants. It is specifically denied that there was any relationship, contractual
or otherwise, between McCoy Brothers and Dawood concerning the work at issue in this action.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers sub-contracted with
Dawood regarding work performed at the Camp Hill Diner. It is also specifically denied that
McCoy Brothers received payment for any work or services performed by Dawood with respect
to the Camp Hill Diner.
16. Denied. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers received any payment for
services or work performed by Dawood. It is also specifically denied that McCoy Brothers
subcontracted with Dawood for any services or work at the Camp Hill Diner. By way of further
response, all services performed by Dawood were performed for the owner of the Camp Hill
Diner, and Dawood worked with the owner directly. At no time did McCoy Brothers bill or
collect from the owner of the Camp Hill Diner for the services at issue in this action. Dawood
was instructed by McCoy Brothers to deal directly with the owner and did have direct interaction
with the owner after McCoy Brothers was no longer involved in the Project.
17. Denied. It is specifically denied that McCoy Brothers benefited, in any way, from
the services performed by Dawood with respect to work at the Camp Hill Diner. By way of
further response, McCoy Brothers did not receive any "services" from Dawood, but rather these
services were provided directly to and for the benefit of the owner of the Camp Hill Diner.
WHEREFORE Defendant McCoy Brothers, Inc. respectfully requests that this Court
enter judgment in their favor and against Additional Defendants Hany Maawad Individually and
d/b/a/ Camp Hill Diner.
Respectfully Submitted,
RHOADS & SWON LLP
By:
US= F.` $ rtfiiattei, Esquire
Steph e E. DiVittore, Esquire
One So th Market Square
P.O. Box 1146
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1146
(717) 233-5731
Attorneys for McCoy Brothers, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this day of , 2006, a true and correct copy of
the foregoing McCoy Brothers, Inc.'s Reply to Additional Defendants' New Matter was served
by means of United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, II, Esquire
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
William C. Felker, Esquire
P.O. Box 1401
Camp Hill, PA 17001
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 12th day of August, 2009, a true and correct copy of the
foregoing McCoy Brothers, Inc.'s Reply to Additional Defendants' New Matter was served by
means of United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, upon the following:
Herbert P. Henderson, H, Esquire
55 West High Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
William C. Felker, Esquire
P.O. Box 1401
Camp Hill, PA 17001
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