HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-3873SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
BY: GERARD C. KRAMER, ESQUIRE
Attorney 1. D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Fax No. (717) 232-6467
Attorney for Plaintiffs
gkramer@srklaw.com
MARCUS R. BRANDT and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs 0'iV1 NO. 08 - 38?3 l (err
V. :
RODNEY L. FRISCO, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
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AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de
las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar
accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta
Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una
comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y
objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que
si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la
demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante
puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede
perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A
CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Plaintiffs
V.
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
. NO. d - -39 73
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, MARCUS R. BRANDT and JENNIFER
BRANDT, his wife, by and through their attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, and
respectfully sets forth as follows:
COUNT I
NEGLIGENCE
1. The Plaintiffs, Marcus R. Brandt and Jennifer Brandt, are adult
individuals, husband and wife, currently residing at 43 White Dogwood Drive,
Etters, York County, Pennsylvania 17319.
2. The Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, is an adult individual currently
residing at 222 Brian Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The facts and events herein stated took place on or about July 27,
2006, at or about 2:40 p.m., on Route 15 North, at approximately mile marker 41.5,
Cumberland County, Lower Allen Township, Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, was
traveling North in the right hand lane of Route 15.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, was
operating a 1998 Plymouth Voyager also traveling North in the right hand lane of
Route 15.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, slowed
and stopped his vehicle for stopped traffic ahead.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, was
traveling behind the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, at approximately 50-60 miles per
hour.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, was
distracted by reading a text message on his cell phone and did not realize traffic had
stopped.
9. As a result, the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco's, vehicle collided with the
rear of the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt's, vehicle causing significant damage.
10. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of the
Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, and was in no way caused or contributed to by the
Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt.
11. The negligence and carelessness of the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco,
consisted of the following:
a. driving to fast for road conditions;
b. failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
C. failing to observe other vehicles on the highway;
d. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully
on the road; and
e. failing to abide by the assured clear distance rule.
12. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt,
suffered injuries which are severe and are believed to be permanent which include
the following:
a. headaches;
b. cervical radiculopathy;
C. shoulder pain; and
d. low back pain.
13. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, has
incurred medical expenses to date which have been paid in accordance with the
Workers' Compensation Act. These charges may be recovered in this third party
action. Medical payments to date are $14,275.88. Plaintiff will continue to incur
medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses is made.
14. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, has
been advised and, therefore avers, that the injuries may be permanent in nature
and effect, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
15. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, has
undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and
suffering, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
16. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, may
be obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the
injuries that he has suffered and may continue to incur the same in the future, and
thus, a claim for these losses is made.
17. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, has
suffered a permanent diminution of his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and
thus, a claim for these losses is made.
18. As a factual result of the accident, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, has
lost wages in the amount of $10,356.30. In addition, he has suffered a loss of
earning power and capacity as well as wages, and thus, a claim for these losses is
made.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, demands judgment on the
Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, in an amount in excess of an amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
JENNIFER BRANDT V. RODNEY L. FRISCO
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
20. The Plaintiff, Jennifer Brandt, has suffered from the loss of services and
companionship and consortium of her husband, Plaintiff, Marcus R. Brandt, as a
factual result of the negligence of the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Jennifer Brandt, demands judgment on the
Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, in an amount in excess of an amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
DATED:
Respectfully submitted
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
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Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL
I, MARCUS R. BRANDT, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action
and that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the
Complaint to the extent that it is based upon information that I have given to my
counsel is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To
the extent that the contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, I relied upon
counsel making this Verification.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-03873 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BRANDT MARCUS R ET AL
VS
FRISCO RODNEY L
STEVE BENDER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
FRISCO RODNEY L
the
DEFENDANT , at 0017:15 HOURS, on the 2nd day of July 2008
at 222 BRIAN DRIVE
ENOLA, PA 17025
RODNEY FRISCO
by handing to
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
18.00
15.00
.00
10.00
42
43.42
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
07/03/2008
SCHMIDT KRAMER
By:
Deputy Sheriff
of A. D.
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: js@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Plaintiffs
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PLEASE enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant
Rodney L. Frisco in the above-captioned matter.
Date: August 22, 2008
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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J. Shipman, EAuire
orney I.D. No. 51785
1 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
342160
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance has been duly
served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on August 22, 2008:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
4berson J. Shi man, Esquire
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
MARCUS R. BRANDT and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Marcus R. and Jennifer Brandt
c/o Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer and New Matter within 20 days of
service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Date: September 3, 2008
JOH N, UFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
J erson J. Shipma , Esquire
A orney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
MARCUS R. BRANDT and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
RODNEY L. FRISCO TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Rodney L. Frisco, by and through his counsel,
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire and Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and file the following
Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted upon information and belief.
7. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Mr. Frisco was traveling
behind the Plaintiff. It is denied that he was traveling at approximately 50 to 60 miles per hour.
8. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Mr. Frisco was distracted
by his cell phone and he looked away from traffic. It is denied that Mr. Frisco was reading a text
message on his cell phone.
9. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that there was contact between Mr.
Frisco's vehicle and the vehicle of the Plaintiff. Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 9
and the same are therefore denied.
10. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 10 are conclusions of
law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
11. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 11 and subparagraphs
(a) through (e) are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response
is deemed to be required, the averments contained in paragraph number 11 and subparagraphs
are (a) through (e) are specifically denied.
(a) Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Frisco was driving too fast for road
conditions;
(b) Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Frisco failed to have his vehicle under
proper and adequate control;
(c) Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Frisco was failing to observe other
vehicles on the highway;
(d) Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Frisco failed to keep a reasonable
lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the road; and
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(e) Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Frisco failed to abide by the assured
clear distance ahead.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
12 relating to Plaintiff's alleged injuries and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
13 relating to Plaintiff's alleged medical expenses and the same therefore denied, and strict
proof is demanded at the time of trial.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
14 relating to Plaintiff's alleged injuries and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
15 and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
16 and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
17 and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
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18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
18 and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Rodney L. Frisco respectfully requests that judgment be
entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT II
Jennifer Brandt v. Rodney L. Frisco
Loss of Consortium
19. Mr. Frisco incorporates herein by reference his answers to paragraphs 1 through
18 above as though fully set forth herein by length.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Frisco is without sufficient knowledge
or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph number
20 and the same therefore denied, and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Rodney L. Frisco respectfully requests that judgment be
entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
By way of further answer and reply, Mr. Frisco interposes the following new matter
defenses:
21. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in part by
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
22. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in part by
the limited tort option.
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23. That if it should be found that there was any negligence on the part of Mr. Frisco,
which is denied, then in that event, any such negligence was not a substantial factor or a factual
cause of the Plaintiffs' alleged harm.
24. That the Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their injuries and damages.
25. That the Plaintiffs' injuries and damages as alleged may have been pre-existing.
26. That the alleged cause of action may have been caused by an intervening,
superseding cause.
27. That the alleged cause of action may have been caused by third parties or
entities not presently involved in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Rodney L. Frisco respectfully requests that judgment be
entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSO , DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER 14??
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Je erson J. Ship an, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: September 3, 2008
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VERIFICATION
I, Rodney L. Frisco, have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter, and
hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or
information and belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the
statements made in the foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904.
odney isco
Date: S -2q -0 d'
342131
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter has been duly
served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on September 3, 2008:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
efferson J. Ship an, Esquire
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SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
BY: GERARD C. KRAMER, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Fax No. (717) 232-6467
Attorney for Plaintiffs
gkramer@schmidtkramer.com
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife .
Plaintiffs
V.
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008-3873
CIVIL ACTION -',LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Marcus R. Brandt and Jennifer Brandt, his
wife, by and through their attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, and respectfully sets
forth as follows:
21. Paragraph 21 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
22. Paragraph 22 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
23. Paragraph 23 states a conclusion of law to which' no responsive
pleading is necessary.
24. Paragraph 24 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
25. Paragraph 25 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
26. Paragraph 26 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
27. Paragraph 27 states a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is necessary.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request that the New Matter of the Defendant be
dismissed and judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted
SCHMIDT KRAME* PC
DATED: 711z?)o e3
BY
rz.rard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I, Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire, verify that I am attorney of record for the
Plaintiff. I verify that the facts contained in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to
authorities.
Date: 2 // z U
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 10g- day of 2008, I, Gerard C.
Kramer, Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a' true and correct
copy of the Plaintiff's Answer to New Matter by depositing alcopy of the same
in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed to:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson Duffle
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043-1628
Attorney for Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
By:
erard C. Kramer
Attorney at Law
Attorney I.D. No. 44715
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: ps(a-idsw.com
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009.22, Defendant hereby. certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto, was mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoenas were sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this Certificate;
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(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received, the waiting period for
objections was waived; and
(4) The subpoenas to be served are identical to the subpoenas attached to
the Notice Of Intent.
JOHNSO , DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: February 5, 2009
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document has been duly served upon
the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first
class, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on February 5, 2009:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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By
Je erson J. Shipman, Esquire
Imm R. DUFFLE
RICHARD W. STEWART
C. ROY WEIDNER, JR.
EDMUND G. MYERS
DAVID W. DELUCE
JOHN A. STATLER
JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JEFFREY B. RETTIG
KEVIN E. OSBORNE
RALPH H. WRIGHT, JR.
MARK C. DUFFLE
JOHN R. NINOSKY
MICHAEL J. CASSIDY
A W 0 F F I C
i OHNSON
DUFFIE
MELISSA PEEL GREEVY
ROBERT M. WALKER
WADE D. MANLEY
ELIZABETH D. SHOVER
KELLY L. BONANNO
ANDREW P. DOLLMAN
OF COUNSEL
HORACE A. JOHNSON
F. LEE SHIPMAN
(1965-2006)
WRITER'S EXT. NO. 146
E-MAIL lcg@jdsw.com
Devonshire Family Health Center
2850 Commerce Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Re: Marcus Brandt
DOB: 2/16/72
SSN: 190-50-3540
Dear Records Custodian:
February 5, 2009
Enclosed please find a subpoena requesting the production of records under your
control pertaining to arcus Brandt. Please produce said records per the instructions in the
subpoena, addressing all records to me.
With said copies, please include your statement for the costs of preparing same and
your Tax identification Number and you will be reimbursed according to Pennsylvania Act 26 of
1998.
Enclosed you will also find a copy of a Certificate Prerequisite To Service of A Subpoena
which we intend to file with the court. The Notice Of Intent, which is attached to the Certificate
Prerequisite was served on Mr. Brandt's counsel. Also enclosed is a Certificate of Compliance.
Please complete and return along with the requested documents. Your cooperation in this
matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or need further information,
please contact the undersigned at (717) 761-4540.
Very truly yours,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Linda C. Greenleaf, Paralegal
to Jefferson J. Shipman
Enclosures
3,01 MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 109 LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
WWWJDSWCOM 717.761.4540 FAX: 717.761.3015 MAIL@JDSW.COM
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER, P.C.
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: iis(c?idsw.com
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant intends to serve four (4) subpoenas
identical to the ones that are attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from
the date listed below in which to file of records and serve upon the undersigned
objections to the subpoenas. If no objections are made, the subpoenas may be served.
Date: January 16, 2009
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Jeffe on J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
342156
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena
has been duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in
the United States Mail, certified, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on
January 16, 2009:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
342156
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Versus
RODNEY L. FRISCO
Plaintiffs : No. 08-3873 Civil
Defendant :
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Devonshire Family Health Center
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things:
Any and medical records, reports, correspondence, diagnostic test results pertaining to
Marcus R. Brandt, DOB: 2/16/72, SSN: 190-50-3540
at Johnson, Duffle, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-4540
51785
Defendant
BY THE COURT:
othono i il Div- ion
Date: I D
Seal of a Court
Deputy
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Versus
RODNEY L. FRISCO
TO: PRISM
Plaintiffs : No. 08-3873 Civil
Defendant :
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things:
Any and medical records, reports, correspondence, diagnostic test results pertaining to
Marcus R. Brandt, DOB: 2/16/72, SSN: 190-50-3540
at Johnson, Duffle, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
P.O. BOX 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-4540
51785
Defendant
BY THE COURT:
roth onotaryZvi ion
Date: 111410 Deputy
Seal o the Court
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Versus
RODNEY L. FRISCO
Plaintiffs : No. 08-3873 Civil
Defendant :
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Tristan Associates
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things:
Any and medical records, reports, correspondence, diagnostic test results pertaining to
Marcus R. Brandt, DOB: 2/16/72, SSN: 190-50-3540
at Johnson, Duffle, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-4540
51785
Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Joo n o it i sion
Date: Deputy
1 1 0
Seal of e Court
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Versus
RODNEY L. FRISCO
Plaintiffs : No. 08-3873 Civil
Defendant :
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Helmsman Management Services, LLC
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things:
Entire rile including but not limited to medical records, reports, and bills, payment logs,
relating to Marcus R. Brandt, DOB: 2/16/72, SSN: 190-50-3540, Claim #WC390-422476
at Johnson, Duffle, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name:
Address
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-4540
51785
Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
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Attorneys for Defendant
MARCUS R. BRANDT and
JENNIFER BRANDT, his wife
Plaintiffs
V.
RODNEY L. FRISCO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3873 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned action settled and discontinued, including all
counterclaims, crossclaims and joinders of additional parties.
SCHMIDT KRAMER, P.C.
Ljerala L;. Kramer
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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DISCONTINUANCE CERTIFICATE
AND NOW, this day of , 2010, suit has been marked as
above directed.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document has been duly served upon
the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first
class, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on February 12, 2010:
Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Michelle H. Spangler
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