HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-2491IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: Dg - 01191 --
Plaintiff v' I IetIN
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, 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 objectiones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea adisado que si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso o notificacion y
por cualquier quja o puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para
usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: O F- a y I I C A?J IZ,
Plaintiff ;
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 165 Northeast 65th Street, Miami, Florida.
2. Defendant, Giant Food Stores, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation in the business of
selling retail food to consumers, with offices located at 1149 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about April 20, 2006, plaintiff purchased some chicken from the defendant at its
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania store.
4. On or about April 20, 2006, plaintiff cooked and consumed the chicken that he purchased
from the defendant.
5. After eating the chicken, plaintiff became ill from food poisoning.
6. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the defendant sold him chicken that was tainted
and was the cause of plaintiff's food poisoning.
COUNT I - STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY
7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 above are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length.
8. Defendant sold plaintiff a defective product, to wit, chicken, that was defective in that it
was infected with or tainted by salmonella or another pathogen.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the defendant's defective food product, plaintiff
suffered, is suffering and will continue to suffer personal injuries, including, but not
limited to the following:
A. Pain and suffering;
B. Mental anguish, discomfort and inconvenience;
C. Loss of life's pleasures;
D. Embarrassment and humiliation; and
E. An impairment of health and sense of well being;
10. As a direct and proximate result of the defendant's defective food product,
Plaintiff has suffered, is suffering, and in the future will continue to suffer financial
injuries which include, but are not limited to, past, present and future medical expenses
and prescription fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Ronald Flagler respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to
enter judgement in his favor and against Giant Food Stores, Inc. in an amount in excess of the
compulsory arbitration limits, together with costs, interest and such other relief as is deemed
appropriate.
DATE:
Girard 'ckards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Plaintiff's Complaint are based upon information
which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel
in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language is that of counsel and not my own. To the extent
that the contents are based on upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents are
that of counsel. 1 have relied on my counsel in making this verification. I understand that false
statements are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904, relating to unsworn
Usitication to authorities.
Ronald 1=lagler
Date: -3 /, 8/o'
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-02491 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
FLAGLER RONALD
VS
GIANT FOOD STORES INC
KENNETH E GOSSERT , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
GIANT FOOD STORES INC the
DEFENDANT , at 0009:52 HOURS, on the 23rd day of April 2008
at 1149 HARRISBURG PIKE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
JOHN MANK CORPORATE SECURITY
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:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
Postage
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33.41
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
04/24/2008
GIRARD RICKARDS
Sworn and Subscibed to By:
before me this day
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY &
FALLER on behalf of Defendant in the above matter. Defendant hereby demands a twelve juror jury
trial in the above captioned action.
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D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: May 7, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA,
first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
(-MMelissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER, :
Plaintiff,
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant,
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons upon Allen Family Foods, Inc., 126 North Shipley Street,
Seaford, Delaware 19973-3100, to join them as an Additional Defendant and return it to our office
for service.
Dated: June 13, 2008
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
GdorW B. FaIlef,, Jr., N
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street /
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices, hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA,
first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By 4Mt?? a
Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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WRIT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
Cumberland County, ss:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
You are notified that GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
INCORRECTLY CAPTIONED AS GIANT FOOD STORES,
INC., has joined you as an additional defendant in this action,
which you are required to defend.
Date: JUNE 139 2008
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By:
Deputy
(Seal)
No. 08-2491 Civil Term
RONALD FLAGLER
vs
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC, INCORRECTLY
CAPTIONED AS GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.
Defendant
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
Additional Defendant
WRIT TO JOINED AN
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
GEORGE B. FALLER, JR., ESQUIRE
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-243-3341
I.D. # 49813
Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff,
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant
NO.: 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS UPON THE RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly update the docket to reflect the address of Girard E. Rickards, Esquire to 135
South Duke Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401.
Date: 41-ak
Girar . Rickards, Esquire
Attorney Id No. 58867
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
717 845-4038
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amy Menache, do hereby certify that on this day I have served the Defendant with a
true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe For Change of Address Upon The Record, via
first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson Law Offices
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Amy ache, Legal Assistant
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
Trudy E. Fehlinger, Esquire
I.D. No. 202753
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff,
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant,
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant.
: NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Trudy E. Fehlinger, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly
captioned as Giant Food Stores, Inc., being duly sworn according to law, depose and state that a copy
of the attached Writ to Join Additional Defendant was served on the following via certified mail on
the 20th day of June, 2008.
Swo to and subscribed before me
this $%day of 7Li? , 2008.
Notary Public
MARTSON LAW OFFIC
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I.D. Number 202753
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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WRIT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
Cumberland County, ss:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
You are notified that GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
INCORRECTLY CAPTIONED AS GIANT FOOD STORES,
INC., has joined you as an additional defendant in this action,
which you are required to defend.
Date: JUNE 13, 2008
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Defendant
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
Additional Defendant
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GEORGE B. FALLER, JR., ESQUIRE
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-243-3341
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I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Affidavit was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
126 North Shipley Street
Seaford, DE 19973
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
ID# 38057
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VS. . PENNSYLVANIA
Giant Food Stores, Inc.
Defendant
VS.
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire of the law firm of
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP on behalf of the
Additional Defendant, Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPL RES & NEWBY, LLP
By:
Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
Attorneys for Additional Defendant
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
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WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
ID# 38057
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 North 3rd Street - 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
vs. : PENNSYLVANIA
Giant Food Stores, Inc.
Defendant
VS.
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Defendant, Giant Food Stores, Inc. to file a Complaint within
twenty (20) days hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment on Non Pros.
By:
Patrick J Stapleton, III, Esquire
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 9#day of , 2008, a Rule is hereby granted upon Defendant,
Giant Food Stores, Inc. to file a Co herein within twenty (20) days after service hereof or
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I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant,
NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES LLC
incorrectly captioned. GIANT FOOD STORES INC TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
TO: RONALD FLAGLER, Plaintiff, and his attorney, GIRARD E. RICKARDS, ESQUIRE
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.
AND NOW, comes the Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned, Giant
Food Stores, Inc., and hereby responds to Plaintiff s Complaint as follows:
After reasonable investigation the answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in this
paragraph.
2. Denied as stated. To the contrary, Giant Food Stores, Inc., was a Delaware
corporation. Giant Food Stores, Inc., was a predecessor in interest to Giant Food Stores, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company with offices located at 1149 Carlisle Pike, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3-6. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
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STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY
7. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 6 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by
reference.
8-10. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned, Giant Food
Stores, Inc., hereby demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs Complaint with
prejudice.
NEW MATTER
11. Plaintiff s injuries, if any, were caused by his own conduct.
12. Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were caused by the conduct of parties other than the
answering Defendant.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
George B. Faller, Jr.,
I.D. Number 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: July 14, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC,
incorrectly captioned, Giant Food Stores, Inc.
VERIFICATION
I, LIZABETH CHRISTMAN, Director, Risk Management Department of Giant Food Stores,
LLC, acknowledge that I have the authority to execute this Verification on behalf of Giant Food
Stores, LLC, and certify that the foregoing Answer is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of this Answer is that of
counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that this Answer is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct and to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of this Answer is that of counsel, I have relied
upon counsel in making this Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I knowingly make false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Giant Food Stores, LLC
Liza t Christman
Director-Risk Management
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Counsel for Plaintiff
Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Counsel for Allen Family Foods, Inc.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Nichole L. Myers
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: July 14, 2008
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George B. Faller, Jr. Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant
NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 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 Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
George B. Faller, Jr. Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC's, incorrectly captioned as.
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC., JOINDER COMPLAINT AGAINST
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned as Giant
Food Stores, Inc., by and through its attorneys, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO
GILROY & FALLER, and files this Joinder Complaint as follows:
1. Additional Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, hereby incorporates by reference
Paragraphs 1-10 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if fully set forth herein. Plaintiff's Complaint is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A."
2. Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, hereby incorporates by reference its Answer with
New Matter of Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned, Giant Food Stores, Inc.
to Plaintiffs Complaint as if fully set forth herein. A copy of the Answer is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B."
3. Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, hereby incorporates by reference its Writ to Join
Additional Defendant as if fully set forth herein. A copy of the Writ is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C."
4. Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc., is a Delaware corporation with its
corporate headquarters located at 126 North Shipley Street, Seaford, Delaware.
5. The allegations set forth in Plaintiff s Complaint are denied.
6. Plaintiff s Complaint alleges that Plaintiff's harm or injury was caused as the result
of food product obtained from the Defendant Giant Food Stores, Inc. Although the Answering
Defendant does not believe it is liable, the product which Plaintiff purchased was initially purchased
by Giant Food Stores from Allen Family Foods, Inc.
7. If Plaintiff is entitled to any recovery based on the conduct and allegations set forth
above, the liability is the sole liability of Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc. In the
alternative, Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc. is liable over, jointly and severally liable
and/or liable for contribution and/or indemnity.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned Giant Food Stores,
Inc., respectfully requests that the Court enter judgment in its favor and against Additional Defendant
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
By
LAW OFFICES
Date: q1950 Attorneys for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC,
incorrectly captioned, Giant Food Stores, Inc.
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
EXHIBIT A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: Dg - (gy41 ?ivi 1 T rw
Plaintiff
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, 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 on persona o por
abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus objectiones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea adisado que si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso o notificacion y
por cualquier quja o puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes pars
usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: D F V g l (..tvc,l Tiw..
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 165 Northeast 65' Street, Miami, Florida.
2. Defendant, Giant Food Stores, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation in the business of
selling retail food to consumers, with offices located at 1149 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. On or about April 20, 2006, plaintiff purchased some chicken from the defendant at its
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania store.
4. On or about April 20, 2006, plaintiff cooked and consumed the chicken that he purchased
from the defendant.
5. After eating the chicken, plaintiff became ill from food poisoning.
6. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the defendant sold him chicken that was tainted
and was the cause of plaintiff's food poisoning.
COUNT I - STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY
7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 above are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth at length.
8. Defendant sold plaintiff a defective product, to wit, chicken, that was defective in that it
was infected with or tainted by salmonella or another pathogen.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the defendant's defective food product, plaintiff
suffered, is suffering and will continue to suffer personal injuries, including, but not
limited to the following:
A. Pain and suffering;
B. Mental anguish, discomfort and inconvenience;
C. Loss of life's pleasures;
D. Embarrassment and humiliation; and
E. An impairment of health and sense of well being;
10. As a direct and proximate result of the defendant's defective food product,
Plaintiff has suffered, is suffering, and in the future will continue to suffer financial
injuries which include, but are not limited to, past, present and future medical expenses
and prescription fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Ronald Flagler respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to
enter judgement in his favor and against Giant Food Stores, Inc. in an amount in excess of the
compulsory arbitration limits, together with costs, interest and such other relief as is deemed
appropriate.
DATE: M16 lag
Girard L(AUckards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Plaintiff's Complaint are based upon information
which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel
in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language is that of counsel and not my own. To the extent
that the contents are based on upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents are
that of counsel, I have relied on my counsel in making this verification. I understand that false
statements are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904, relating to unworn
taisitication to authorities.
Ronald Flagler
Date: 3 /a8/ Off
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EXHIBIT B
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC, NO. 08-2491
incorrectly captioned as CIVIL ACTION - LAW ??
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC., r
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FAMILY FOODS, INC., _ C
Additional Defendant. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned. GIANT FOOD STORES. INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
TO: RONALD FLAGLER, Plaintiff, and his attorney, GIRARD E. RICKARDS, ESQUIRE
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.
AND NOW, comes the Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned, Giant
Food Stores, Inc., and hereby responds to Plaintiff's Complaint as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation the answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in this
paragraph.
2. Denied as stated. To the contrary, Giant Food Stores, Inc., was a Delaware
corporation. Giant Food Stores, Inc., was a predecessor in interest to Giant Food Stores, LLC, a
f? Delaware limited liability company with offices located at 1149 Carlisle Pike, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3-6. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
COUNT I
STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY
7. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 6 of this Answer are hereby incorporated by
reference.
8-10. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.F. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned, Giant Food
Stores, Inc., hereby demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Plaintiffs Complaint with
prejudice.
NEW MATTER
11. Plaintiff s injuries, if any, were caused by his own conduct.
12. Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were caused by the conduct of parties other than the
answering Defendant.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By ?? t t
George B. Faller, Jr.,
I.D. Number 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: July 14, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC,
incorrectly captioned, Giant Food Stores, Inc.
VERIFICATION
1, LIZABETH CHRISTMAN, Director, Risk.Management Department of Giant Food Stores,
LLC, acknowledge; that I halve the authority to execute this Verification on behalf of Giant Food
Stores, LLC, and certify that the foregoing Answer is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this law suit. The language of this Answer is that of
counsel and not my own. 1 have read the document and to the extent that this Answer is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct and to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of this Answer is that of counsel, I have relied
upon counsel in making this Verification.
This statement and Verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I knowingly make false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Giant Food Stores, LLC
Liza eth Christman
Director-Risk Management
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nichole L. Myers, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Counsel for Plaintiff
Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Counsel for Allen Family Foods, Inc.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Nichole L. Myers
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: July 14, 2008
EXHIBIT C
WRIT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
Cumberland County, ss:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
You are notified that GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
INCORRECTLY CAPTIONED AS GIANT FOOD STORES,
INC., has joined you as an additional defendant in this action,
which you are required to defend.
Date: JUNE 135 2008
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No. 08-2491 Civil Term
RONALD FLAGLER
vs
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC, INCORRECTLY
CAPTIONED AS GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.
Defendant
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
126 NORTH SHIPLEY STREET
SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973-3100
Additional Defendant
WRIT TO JOINED AN
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
GEORGE B. FALLER, JR., ESQUIRE
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
TEN EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-243-3341
I.D. # 49813
Attorney for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent of Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Additional Defendant Complaint was served this
date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
44 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17401
Counsel for Plaintiff
Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Counsel for Allen Family Foods, Inc.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By t 0,
Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: q ! ? 5 I Q
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WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant, Allen
Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler, Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Giant Food Stores, Inc., Defendant . Docket No. 08-2491
vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Allen Family Foods, Inc., Additional
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND
To: Giant Food Stores, LLC
c/o George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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 CROSS CLAIM AND NOTICE ARE SERVED, BY ENTERING
A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY AN 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 CROSS CLAIM OR
FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM OR RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT. 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 THE TELEPHONE OR THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VS. PENNSYLVANIA
Giant Food Stores, LLC (incorrectly
captioned as Giant Food Stores, Docket No. 08-2491
Inc.), Civil Action - Law
Defendant
VS. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
ANSWER OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.
TO DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC'S JOINDER COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER AND CROSS CLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. No. 1031.1
AND NOW, comes Allen Family Foods, Inc. through its attorneys, Weber
Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP, and answers Defendant Giant Food
Stores, LLC's Joinder Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations,
and strict proof, if deemed relevant, will be demanded at the time of trial.
2. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations,
and strict proof, if deemed relevant, will be demanded at the time of trial.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. The averment contained in paragraph 7 is a conclusion of law to
which no further responses are required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial, if relevant.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations,
and strict proof, if deemed relevant, will be demanded at the time of trial.
7. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 7 are conclusions of law
to which no further responses are required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc. denies that it is
liable on the cause of action declared upon by Plaintiff and Defendant Giant Food Stores,
LLC and demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff and Defendant Giant Food
Stores together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit.
NEW MATTER
8. The averments of the preceding paragraphs 1-7 of this Answer are
incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
9. Plaintiff s Complaint has failed to state a cause of action upon which relief
may be granted.
10. Defendant's Joinder Complaint has failed to state a cause of action upon
which relief may be granted.
11. Plaintiffs cause of action is barred by the appropriate statute of
limitations.
12. Answering Defendant asserts that at the time of the incident averred in the
Complaint, an intervening and superseding event took place which as a matter of law
relieves Answering Defendant from any and all liability.
13. The alleged personal injuries, if any, of Plaintiff were caused by his own
conduct.
14. The alleged personal injuries, if any, of Plaintiff were caused by the
conduct of parties other than the answering defendant.
15. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate his damages.
16. Plaintiff's Complaint is barred or limited by the terms and conditions of
the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, the relevant provisions of which are
incorporated herein by reference as though the same were more fully set forth herein at
length.
17. Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC's Complaint is barred or limited by the
terms and conditions of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, the relevant
provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference as though the same were more
fully set forth herein at length.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc. denies that it is
liable on the cause of action declared upon by Plaintiff and Defendant Giant Food Stores,
LLC and demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff and Defendant Giant Food
Stores together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit.
CROSS CLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P.1031.1
AGAINST DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC
18. The averments of the preceding paragraphs 1-17 of this Answer are
incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
VERIFICATION
I, Leah M. Lewis, Attorney for Allen Family Foods, Inc., hereby certify that the
statements set forth in the foregoing Answer with New Matter and Cross Claim are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am signing this
Verification as the Defendant is not immediately available to sign this Verification. A
substitute Verification will be filed in the immediate future.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Leah M. Lewis, Attorney for
Additional Defendant, Allen Family
Foods, Inc.
19. The alleged defective product was in the exclusive care, custody and
control of Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC once it was delivered to and received by
same.
20. The alleged defective product was in the exclusive care, custody and
control of Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC at the time it was purchased by Plaintiff.
21. The alleged defective product was received and inspected by Defendant
Giant Food Stores, LLC prior to its purchase and consumption by Plaintiff.
22. Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC is solely liable to Plaintiff.
23. Alternatively, Giant Food Stores, LLC is liable over to, jointly and
severally liable and/or liable for contribution and/or indemnity to Defendant Allen
Family Foods, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc. respectfully
requests judgment in its favor and against Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC together
with reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit.
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
By: la 14, Aa14y-1-(
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Additional Defendant, Allen
Family Foods, Inc.
WEBER GALLAGHER SIIVIPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID # 207045
800 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
(717) 237-6949
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
Giant Food Stores, Inc.
Defendant
VS.
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this -A day of AUGUST, 2008, I, Leah M. Lewis, Esquire, a member of the firm of
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES AND NEWBY LLP, do hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter and Cross Claim on behalf of
Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc., by depositing same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage prepaid addressed to the parties or attorneys of record as follows:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Girard Rickard, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
135 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17401
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES
& NEWBY, LLP
Date: By: &;?,t
Leah M. Lewis, Es uire
Attorney for Allen Family Foods, Inc.
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By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant
Ronald Flagler : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VS. : PENNSYLVANIA
Giant Food Stores, Inc.
Defendant
vs.
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE THE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the verification of Mark S. Mundy, authorized agent for the Additional
Defendant, for the verification of Leah M. Lewis, Esquire regarding the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
By: ?4' o?
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorneys for Additional Defendant
Allen Family Foods, Inc
Date: u ??
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Aay of August, 2008, I, Leah M. Lewis, Esquire, a member of
the firm of WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES AND NEWBY LLP,
do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing by depositing same in the
United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid addressed to the parties or attorneys of record as
follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
135 South Duke St.
York, PA 17401
George B. Faller, Jr, Esquire
Marston Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
By.
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Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorneys for Additional Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, of Allen Family Foods, Inc., hereby certify that the statements
set forth in the foregoing Answer with New Matter and Cross Claim are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: AI/o ? 4
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Director of Financ al Services
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC,
incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES, INC.,
Defendant,
: NO. 08-2491
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REPLY OF DEFENDANT GIANT FOOD STORES LLC incorrectly captioned as
GIANT FOOD STORES INC TO NEW MATTER AND CROSS CLAIM OF
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT ALLEN FAMILY FOODS INC.
AND NOW, comes Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned as Giant Food
Stores, Inc., by and through its counsel, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY
& FALLER, and hereby replies to New Matter and Cross-Claim of Additional Defendant Allen
Family Foods, Inc., as follows:
8. The averments of the Joinder Complaint are hereby incorporated by reference.
9.-10. Denied. To the contrary, see the Joinder Complaint.
11.-17. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned as Giant Food
Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Additional Defendant Allen Family
Foods, Inc.'s claims with prlejudice.
RESPONSE TO CROSS-CLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa RCP 1031.1
18. The averments of the Joinder Complaint are hereby incorporated by reference.
19.-20. Admitted that the alleged defective product was in Giant's care, custody and control
after it was received by Giant from the Additional Defendant. Defendant Giant then apparently
delivered it to Plaintiff.
21.-23. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, incorrectly captioned as Giant Food
Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and dismissal of Additional Defendant Allen Family
Foods, Inc.'s claims with prejudice.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Geo ge B al er, Jr., Esquir
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 22, 2008 Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Law Offices, hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Reply of Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC, Incorrectly Captioned as Giant Food
Stores, Inc. to New Matter and Cross-Claim of Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc., was
served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
Counsel for Plaintiff
Patrick J. Stapleton, III, Esquire
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP
800 North 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Counsel for Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 22, 2008
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff
NO.: 08-2491
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
11. The averments of paragraph 11 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
12. After reasonable investigation, the plaintiff is without sufficient knowledge to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 12. Therefore, the averments of
paragraph 12 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Ronald Flagler respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to
enter judgement in his favor and against Giant Food Stores, Inc. in an amount in excess of the
compulsory arbitration limits, together with costs, interest and such other relief as is deemed
appropriate.
DATE:
Girard E. ickards, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter are based upon
information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered
by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language is that of counsel and not my own.
To the extent that the contents are based on upon information which I have given to counsel, it is
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the
contents are that of counsel, I have relied on my counsel in making this verification. I understand
that false statements are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Girard E. Rickards, attorney for the plaintiff do hereby certify that on this day I have
served the defendant with a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff s Reply to New
Matter, via first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George A. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Leah M. Lewis Esquire
Weber, Gallagher, et. al.
800 North 3d Street, 2d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Date: September 22, 2008 _
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STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 N. 3rd Street
2°d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler
Plaintiff
VS.
Giant Food Stores, LLC (incorrectly
captioned as Giant Food Stores, Inc.)
Defendant
VS.
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES AND RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC
Additional Defendant, Allen Family Foods, Inc., by and through its counsel, Weber,
Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, Fires & Newby, LLP hereby files this Motion to Compel and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff filed suit in this matter on April 17, 2008 alleging strict products liability
against Defendant Giant Food Stores.
2. On or about July 25, 2008, Defendant Giant Food Stores filed a Joinder
Complaint against Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods.
3. On or about August 8, 2008, the undersigned served Defendant Giant Food
Stores' counsel with Interrogatories and a Request for Production of Documents. See August 8,
2008 correspondence from Leah Lewis, Esquire to George Faller, Esquire attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
4. On or about September 15, 2008, the undersigned sent correspondence to
Plaintiff's counsel and Giant Food Stores' counsel regarding overdue discovery responses. See
September 15, 2008 correspondence from Leah Lewis, Esquire attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. On or about October 14, 2008, a telephone conversation took place between the
undersigned and counsel for Giant Food Stores in which an assurance was made that discovery
was forthcoming from Giant Food Stores.
6. To date, Defendant Giant Food Stores has failed to provide any discovery
responses or submit a request for an extension of time to do so.
7. Without the aforesaid discovery responses, Additional Defendant Allen Family
Foods will be prejudiced in its ability to proceed with depositions and to trial.
8. There have been no previous motions or issues assigned to or decided by a judge
for this case.
9. Counsel for Giant Food Stores, LLC has been contacted by telephone and has
indicated that he does not concur in this Motion.
10. Counsel for Plaintiff has been contacted by telephone in regard to this Motion and
has indicated that Plaintiff does not concur or non-concur as Plaintiff has no position on a matter
of discovery between Defendant and Additional Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant, Allen Family Foods, Inc. respectfully requests
that this Honorable Court enter the attached Order compelling Defendant Giant Food Stores,
LLC to respond to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents within ten (10) days
hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
By: I'm ? R.
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Additional Defendant
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EXHIBIT "A"
WEBER GALLAGHER
SIMPSON STAPLETON
FIRES & NEWBY LLP
August 8, 2008
George B. Faller, Jr, Esquire
Marston Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Direct Dial: (717) 237-6947
Email: llewis@wglaw.com
RE: Ronald Flagler v. Giant Food Stores, LLC & Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Docket No.: 08-2491
Our File Number: 0040977
Dear Mr. Faller:
Enclosed please find Additional Defendant Allen Family Foods, Inc.'s Interrogatories
directed to Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC and Request for Production of Documents
directed to Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC for the above-referenced case. Kindly serve
complete and verified responses within the time period prescribed by the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
Thank you for your time and attention-to this matter. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
Enclosures
Leah M. Lewis
Joseph Goldberg
PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK PITTSBURGH NEWARK HARRISBURG SCRANTON CHERRY HILL LONDON
800 North 3rd St. - 2nd Floor - Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940 - (717) 237-6949 (fax) - www.wglaw.com
EXHIBIT "B"
WEBER GALLAGHER
SIMPSON STAPLETON
FIRES & NEWBY LLP
September 15, 2008
George B. Faller, Jr. Esquire
Manson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
135 South Duke St.
York, PA 17401
Direct Dial: i717j 237-6947
Email: 1ievvis,a wgla W . com
RE: Ronald Flagler v. Giant Food Stores, LLC & Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Docket No.: 08-2491
Our File Number: 0040977
Dear Gentlemen:
On August 8, 2008, the undersigned sent to you Interrogatories and Request for
Production of Documents for the above-referenced case. At this time, it has been over thirty (30)
days since you were served with these discovery requests. At this time, I would kindly request
that you complete and deliver yourresponses to the undersigned as soon as possible. If we have
not received your discovery responses by the end of the week, we will be obliged to file a
Motion to Compel Discovery Responses with the Court.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
LML/kw
Leah M. Lewis
James R. Hartline
PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK PITTSBURGH NEWARK HARRISBURG SCRANTON CHERRY HILL LONDON
800 North 3rd Street • 2nd Floor • Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940 • (717) 237-6949 (fax) • www.wglaw.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this -LI day of be( 2008, I served a true and
correct copy of the attached Motion to Compel, via U.S. first class mail, postage prepaid on the
following counsel of record:
George B. Faller, Jr, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
135 South Duke St.
York, PA 17401
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
BY: * vlll/?u
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 08-2491 CIVIL
GIANT FOOD STORES, LLC
(incorrectly captioned as Giant Food
Stores, Inc.), :
Defendant
vs.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: MOTION TO COMPEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this 30 ` day of December, 2008, a brief argument on the motion to
compel of the additional defendant is set for Friday, January 16, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. in Courtroom
Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
Kevin Hess. J.
/ere rd E. Rickards, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
,.Xeorge B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
For Giant Food Stores, LLC
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For Allen Family Foods, Inc.
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RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
MOTION OF GIRARD E RICKARDS, TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
1. This lawsuit arises from the plaintiff's purchase and ingestion of chicken that was
defective, causing the plaintiff to suffer food poisoning.
2. Plaintiff and his counsel entered into a fee agreement that requires that the plaintiff pay
all costs incurred in advance.
3. Because of the approaching statue of limitations, plaintiff's counsel advanced the filing
fee and sheriff's cost of service on April 8, 2008 so as to preserve the plaintiff's right to
recovery.
4. Plaintiff has failed to reimburse counsel for the costs advanced as required in the fee
agreement and as promised by the plaintiff.
5. Plaintiff s counsel has cause to withdraw from this action.
6. There are currently no deadlines regarding the plaintiff, nor trial dates established in this
matter.
7. Plaintiff has been notified of counsel's intention to withdraw and agreed to the
withdrawal if payment was not made by Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
8. Plaintiff has failed to make any payment for costs advanced.
9. Counsel for the defendant and additional defendant were contacted by telephone and
indicated no objection to this Motion.
WHEREFORE, Girard E. Rickards, counsel for the plaintiff, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court to grant his Motion to Withdraw As Counsel.
Girard E. ckards, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
DATE: January 8, 2009
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Girard E. Rickards, attorney for the plaintiff do hereby certify that on this day I have
served the defendant with a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion of Girard E. Rickards
to Withdraw as Counsel, via first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George A. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Leah M. Lewis Esquire
Weber, Gallagher, et. al.
800 North 3d Street, 2d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Mr. Ronald Flagler
165 Northeast 65`h Street
Miami, Fl 33138
Date: January 8, 2009
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WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY LLP
By: Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
ID# 207045
800 N. 3rd Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler
Plaintiff
vs.
Giant Food Stores, LLC (incorrectly
captioned as Giant Food Stores, Inc.)
Defendant
vs.
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 08-2491
Civil Action - Law
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRACIPE TO WITHDRAW MOTION TO COMPEL
To the Prothonotary:
Please mark the Motion to Compel directed to Giant Food Stores, LLC as withdrawn,
without prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
By:
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Additional Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 9 day of ?o?h u ec.r' , 2009, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Withdraw Motion to Compel, via U.S. first class mail,
postage prepaid on the following counsel of record:
George B. Faller, Jr, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
135 South Duke St.
York, PA 17401
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
BY:
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
AMENDED MOTION OF GIRARD E. RICKARDS TO WITHDRAW AS. COUNSEL
I . This lawsuit arises from the plaintiff's purchase and ingestion of chicken that was
defective, causing the plaintiff to suffer food poisoning.
2. Plaintiff and his counsel entered into a fee agreement that requires that the plaintiff pay
all costs incurred in advance.
3. Because of the approaching statue of limitations, plaintiff's counsel advanced the filing
fee and sheriff's cost of service on April 8, 2008 so as to preserve the plaintiff's right to
recovery.
4. Plaintiff has failed to reimburse counsel for the costs advanced as required in the fee
agreement and as promised by the plaintiff.
5. Plaintiff's counsel has cause to withdraw from this action.
6. There are currently no deadlines regarding the plaintiff, nor trial dates established in this
matter.
7. Plaintiff has been notified of counsel's intention to withdraw and agreed to the
withdrawal if payment was not made by Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
8. Plaintiff has failed to make any payment for costs advanced.
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9. Counsel for the defendant and additional defendant were contacted by telephone and
indicated no objection to this Motion.
10. As of this date, no judge has ruled on any issue in this matter. However; the Additional
Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery from the Defendant is scheduled to be heard by
the Honorable Kevin A. Hess on Friday, January 16, 2009.
WHEREFORE, Girard E. Rickards, counsel for the plaintiff, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court to grant his Motion to Withdraw As Counsel.
- Girard ickards, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
DATE: January 15, 2009
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Girard E. Rickards, attorney for the plaintiff do hereby certify that on this day I have
served the defendant with a true and correct copy of the foregoing Amended Motion of Girard E.
Rickards to Withdraw as Counsel, via first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George A. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Leah M. Lewis Esquire
Weber, Gallagher, et. al.
800 North 3d Street, 2d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Mr. Ronald Flagler
165 Northeast 65`h Street
Miami, F133138
Date: January 15, 2009
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES,
INC.,
Defendant
V.
ALLEN FAMILY
FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant NO. 08-2491 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23rd day of January, 2009, upon consideration of the Motion and
Amended Motion of Girard E. Rickards To Withdraw as Counsel, a Rule is hereby issued
upon Plaintiff, Defendant, and Additional Defendant to show cause why the relief
requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 14 days of service. Service of this Rule is to be
made by Plaintiff s counsel.
BY THE COURT,
Girard E. Rickards, Esq.
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
Attorney for Plaintiff
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RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
1. On January 9, 2009, counsel for the plaintiff file a Motion to Withdraw as counsel.
2. At the direction of the Court Administrator's Office, on January 16, 2009, counsel for
plaintiff filed an Amended Motion to Withdraw, citing the agreement of counsel for the
defendant and the additional defendant in the Motion.
3. On January 23, 2009, the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. entered an order directing the
parties to show cause why the Motion to Withdraw should not be granted. A true and
correct copy of the Order of January 23, 2009 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference.
4. Counsel for plaintiff served the Order of January 23, 2009 by first class mail upon the
plaintiff and counsel for the defendant and additional defendant on January 27, 2009.
5. More than fourteen (14) days has passed since service of the Order of January 23, 2009.
6. As of this date, no party has lodged an objection to the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel.
WHEREFORE, Girard E. Rickards, counsel for the plaintiff, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court to grant his Motion to Withdraw As Counsel.
Ag?f?
irard .Rickards, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
DATE: February 23, 2009
RONALD FLAGLER,
Plaintiff
V.
GIANT FOOD STORES,
INC.,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALLEN FAMILY
FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant NO. 08-2491 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23`d day of January, 2009, upon consideration of the Motion and
Amended Motion of Girard E. Rickards To Withdraw as Counsel, a Rule is hereby issued
upon Plaintiff, Defendant, and Additional Defendant to show cause why the relief
requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 14 days of service. Service of this Rule is to be
made by Plaintiff's counsel.
BY THE COURT,
/Gard E. Ri ckards, Esq.
uth Duke Street
York, PA 17401
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I, Girard E. Rickards, attorney for the plaintiff do hereby certify that on this day I have
served the defendant with a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition to Make Rule
Absolute, via first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George A. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Leah M. Lewis Esquire
Weber, Gallagher, et. al.
800 North 3d Street, 2d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Mr. Ronald Flagler
165 Northeast 65' Street
Miami, F133138
Date: February 23, 2009
Girard 19. Rickards
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2009, upon consideration of the Motion of
Girard E. Rickards to Withdraw as Counsel, said Motion is hereby GRANTED.
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800 N. 3`d Street
2"d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 237-6940
Attorney for Additional Defendant,
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Ronald Flagler . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VS. : PENNSYLVANIA
Giant Food Stores, LLC (incorrectly
captioned as Giant Food Stores, Inc.)
Defendant
vs.
. Docket No. 08-2491
. Civil Action - Law
Allen Family Foods, Inc.
Additional Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS UPON THE RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly update the docket to reflect the address of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton
Fires & Newby to 200 North Third Street, Suite 9A, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Respectfully submitted,
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
By: bj? * _e
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire
Attorney for Additional Defendant
Date: March 3, 2009
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this 3rd day of March, 2009, I served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing Praecipe for Change of Address Upon the Record, via U.S. first class mail, postage
prepaid on the following counsel of record:
George B. Faller, Jr, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counsel for Defendant Giant Food Stores, LLC
Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
135 South Duke St.
York, PA 17401
Ronald Flagler
165 Northeast 65th Street
Miami, FL 33138
WEBER GALLAGHER SIMPSON
STAPLETON FIRES & NEWBY, LLP.
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Attorney for Additional Defendant
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RONALD FLAGLER, NO.: 08-2491
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GIANT FOOD STORES INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
V.
ALLEN FAMILY FOODS, INC.,
Additional Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance for Plaintiff Ronald Flagler in accordance with the Order
of March 1, 2009. Service of papers for Plaintiff, Ronald Flagler should be made at 165
Northeast 65' Street, Miami, Florida 33138.
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Girar . Rickar s, Esquire
135 South Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4038
Attorney ID No: 58867
DATE: March 9, 2009
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Girard E. Rickards, attorney for the plaintiff do hereby certify that on this day I have
served the defendant with a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Withdraw As
Counsel, via first class mail, postage prepaid as follows:
George A. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Leah M. Lewis Esquire
Weber, Gallagher, et. al.
200 North 3d Street, Suite 9A
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Mr. Ronald Flagler
165 Northeast 65`h Street
Miami, F133138
Date: March 9, 2009
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Plaintiff,
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Giant Food Stores, Inc.,
Defendant,
V.
Allen Family Foods, Inc.,
Additional Defendant.
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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:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, counsel for the *&MMefendant in the above
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
I. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ not in excess of $50,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators: Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire, Weber Gallagher, et al.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
Re ly submitt
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Counsel for Defenda t G ant Food Stores
ORDER OF COURT
petition,
Esq., and
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
. NO. 08-2491
200 , in consideration of the foregoing
Esq., and
captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above
By the Court,
EDGAR B. BAYLEY
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Ronald Flagler,
Plaintiff,
V.
Giant Food Stores, Inc.,
Defendant,
V.
Allen Family Foods, Inc.,
Additional Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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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 JUDC'ES OF SAID COURT:
George B. Faller,-. Jr. , Esquire, counsel for the JUMMefendant in the above
action (or actions), gully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ not in excess-.of $50,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators: Girard E. Rickards, Esquire
Leah M. Lewis, Esquire, Weber Gallagher, et al.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
iCounseilfor aDefenda ant Food Stores
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, 9 , 200 9 , in consideration the foregoing
petition, W. d AdM Esq., and .c?'lr..
Esq., an Ulr"O?r It Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above
captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
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DefAdant
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania No.t-e -_a ? q /
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 d s o o
with fidelity.
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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Date of Hearing: r) 17?
Date of Award: DCl
Notice of Entry of Award
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Now, the day of ,L e- __, 20_09___, at g : 11 , k.M., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ .3SO, a6
By:
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OF THE'PROTHWTARY
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