HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-2238ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
JO-ANN DELANEY and
MATTHEW DELANEY, her husband
Plaintiffs
V.
ROSE E. BREHM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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NO. d8- da38 Civil let'M
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and judgment may 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 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes
para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEPFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
368951
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
JO-ANN DELANEY and IN THE COURT OF COMON PLEAS OF
MATTHEW DELANEY, her husband CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V. NO.
ROSE E. BREHM,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs Jo-Ann and Matthew Delaney are adult individuals, citizens of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who reside at 932 Debra Drive, Hummelstown, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Rose E. Brehm is an adult individual, citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, who resides at 243 West Columbia Road, #5, Enola Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on Saturday, May 6,
2006, at approximately 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Cavalry Road and Harrisburg Pike in
North Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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4. The intersection of Cavalry Road and Harrisburg Pike is controlled by a traffic
control signal.
5. At that time and place, Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney was operating a 1991 Honda
Civic east on Cavalry Road and was at a complete stop for the red traffic signal.
6. At that time and place, Defendant Rose E. Brehm was operating a 2000 Chevrolet
Van east on Calvary Road behind a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by Barry L. Keller.
7. At that time and place, Defendant Rose E. Brehm failed to pay attention to the
traffic stopped ahead of her for the red traffic light, and suddenly and without warning, violently
slammed into the rear of Bary Keller pushing him into the rear of Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney's
vehicle.
8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiffs are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, and reckless
manner in which Defendant Rose E. Brehm operated her vehicle as follows:
(a) failure to have her vehicle under such control as to be able to stop within
the assured clear distance ahead;
(b) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
(c) failure to stop and yield for the red traffic signal at the intersection and the
traffic ahead of her stopped for the red light;
(d) failure to travel at a safe speed;
(e) failure to apply her brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear of
the Keller vehicle;
(f) failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which she was or should have been
aware;
(g) failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle; and
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(h) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CLAIM I
JO-ANN DELANEY V. ROSE E. BREHM
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
10. Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney sustained painful and severe injuries which include but
are not limited to neck and back pain, headaches and numbness in her upper left arm.
11. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalizations and similar
miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney has been advised
and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is
made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney has
undergone and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great
inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and
claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney has been and in the
future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jo-Ann Delaney has sustained
work loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity,
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16. and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jo-Ann and Matthew Delaney demand judgment against
Defendant Rose E. Brehm in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars
exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory
arbitration.
CLAIM II
MATTHEW DELANEY V. ROSE E. BREHM
17. Paragraphs 1 through 15 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Jo-Ann
Delaney, Plaintiff Matthew Delaney has been and may in the future be deprived of the care,
companionship, consortium, and society of his wife all of which will be to his great detriment,
and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jo-Ann and Matthew Delaney demand judgment against
Defendant Rose E. Brehm in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars
exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory
arbitration.
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I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I, JO-ANN DELANEY, do swear and affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that this verification is made subject to the penalties of the Rules of Civil Procedure
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-02238 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DELANEY JO-ANN ET AL
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ROBERT BITNER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
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DEFENDANT , at 1655:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of April , 2008
at 243 WEST COLUMBIA ROAD REAR
ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to
RICHARD AIKENS, BOYFRIEND, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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04/25/2008
ANGINO & ROVNER
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Michael E. Kosik, Esquire
Attorney 1D# : 36513
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: mkosik@angino-rovner.com
JO-ANN DELANEY and
MATTHEW DELANEY, her husband
Plaintiffs
V.
ROSE E. BREHM,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: IN THE COURT OF COMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: NO. 08-2238 CIVIL TERM
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned action as settled, satisfied, od discontinued.
P.C.
Mchael E/Kosik, Esquire
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michelle M. Milojevich, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do
hereby certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of PRAECIPE FOR
DISCONTINUANCE upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail
addressed as follows:
Ms. Patricia Guy
Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.
PO Box 1128
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Michelle M. Milojevich
Dated: 11/18/08
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