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Home My WebLink About08-4522PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE ? ATTORNEY I.D. #16654 PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE ATTORNEY I.D. #81894 905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105 SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064 (610) 338-0338 THIS IS ARBITRATION MATTER ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE AS SUBROGEE OF BENJAMIN SMART III P.O. BOX 2013 MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 COMMON PLEAS COURT OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS. NO. el- t89 JOSEPH KEEFER 244 NORTH ENOLA DRIVE CIVIL ACTION ENOLA, PA 17025 : 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 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 REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Court Administrator 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 Lawyer Referral Service 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 AVISO N1 i T1101 Le han demandado a usted an la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas an las paginas siguientes, usted tiene (20) dias de plazo a partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notfficacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o an persona o por abogado y archivar an la corte sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas encontra de su persona. Sea avisado qua si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion o por cualgier queja o alivio qua espedido an la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero, sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE PARA PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE LISTED PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Court Administrator 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 Lawyer Referral Service 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 PAUL F. D-EMILIO, ESQUIRE ATTORNEY I.D. #16654 PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE ATTORNEY I.D. #81894 905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105 SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064 (610) 338-0338 THIS IS ARBITRATION MATTER ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE AS COMMON PLEAS COURT OF SUBROGEE OF BENJAMIN SMART III CUMBERLAND COUNTY P.O. BOX 2013 MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 VS. NO. OF-SdS Z (.ctzY ?Gc,a? JOSEPH KEEFER 244 NORTH ENOLA DRIVE CIVIL ACTION ENOLA. PA 17025 NOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, 15 U.S.C. §1601 (AS AMENDED) THE PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW, 73 PA.CON.STAT.ANN. §201, ET. SEQ. ("THE ACTS") INASMUCH AS THE ACTS MAY APPLY, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE COMPLAINT The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Exchange by its attorney Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire, bring this action upon a cause whereof the following is a statement: The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Exchange, ("Erie") is a Corporation authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having an mailing address of P.O. Box 2013, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Plaintiff brings this action as subrogee of Benjamin Smart III ("Insured") under a policy of homeowners insurance issued by Plaintiff. 2. Defendant, Joseph Keefer, is an individual residing at 244 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 and was the real and registered owner of premises 244 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025. 3. On or about June 3, 2007, the Defendant Joseph Keefer carelessly discarded a cigarette starting a fire at 244 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025, which is a home next to the Insured's home at 246 North Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025 4. Plaintiff avers that the personal Property of the Insured was damaged as a result of the occurrence hereinbefore mentioned, the reasonable costs of repairs the dwelling thereto being is One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Eight 40/100 ($1,938.40) Dollars plus the Insured's deductible of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) Dollars for a total of Two Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Eight and 40/100 ($2,438.40) Dollars. A true and correct copy of the estimate which is attached hereto, made part hereof and marked Exhibit °A." 5. The said occurrence was due to the negligence of the Defendant, Joseph Keefer, in that he: a. allowed a fire to start in the property without due regard for the rights, safety and position of the Insured's property; b. negligently failed to ensure the safety of the Insured's property; C. allowed a fire to start in the premises; d. allowed a fire at the premises to cause damage to the Insured's property; e. failed to take proper precautions against starting a fire; f. carelessly discarded a cigarette; g. did fail to use due care under the circumstances; and h. did violate the various statutes and laws of the County of Cumberland County, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants upon each count in an amount not in excess of FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS together with costs of suit. 2 Date: ??YW j iff ev? Pau . D'Emilio, Esquire Identification No.: 16654 e-mail address: pauld@demiliolaw.com Paul M. Schofield, Jr., Esquire Identification No.: 81894 e-mail address: pauls@demiliolaw.com 905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105 Springfield, PA 19064 Telephone No.: 610-338-0338 Fax No.: 610-338-0303 VERIFICATION Subrogation Representative for Erie Insurance Exchange, Plaintiff in the above captioned matter verifies that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. DATE: - 9 - O? Exhibit "A" Baiter Adjusdag inc. P.O. Box 211 Mitleisbur& Ps. 17061 Insured: Smart, Benjamin Property. 246 N Enola Drive Enoila, PA 17025 Claim Rep.: James Lewis Estimator: Baker Adjusting Inc. Busamess: P.O. Box 211 Milersburg, PA 17061 Reference: Company: Erie Insurance Claim Number 810171922575 Dates: Date of boss: 06103!2007 Date Inspect ed: 46!04/2007 Policy Number UNKNOWN Home: (717) 732-1634 flusimess: (717) 692-0284 Type of Loss Deductible Fire $500.10 Date Entered: 06/1 W007 Price List: PAHA4B7B Restoration SwAce/Remodel Estimate: 2007-06-13-0604 This estimate is for the scope of work listed on this estlntxtc. The insured should have their contractor Inspect the loss and review this estimate. Please contact Baker Adjusting Inc. with any questions concerning the estimate scope or prime. Any additional damages, either kiddeR or items missed during our inspection of the loss mast be brought to the Insurance carrier's attention prior to repairs or replacement No additional authorization of coverage or payment will be approved without the Insurance carrier having the opportunity to inspect say discovered damages not addressed on this estimate. This estimate is subject to review and approval of the insurance carrier. Baker Adjusting Inc is not resensible for good fatib errors. Bakker Adjusting Inc. P.O. Sox 211 Millersburg, Pa. 17061 Area Items: General conditions DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL Haul debris - per pickup truck load - including dump fees 1.00 EA @ 111.07 = 111.07 Area Items: Exterior DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL Remove Siding - alumim n (024 thickness) 140.00 SF @ 0.32 - 44.80 Clean wall sheathing 140.00 SF @ 0.15 = 21.00 Seal wall sheathing 140.00 SF @ 0.37 = 51.80 (Material Only) Siding - vinyl 200.00 SF @ 1.33 = 266.00 (Install) Siding - vinyl 140.00 SF @ 1.61= 225.40 R&R Downspout - aluminum - up to 5" 10.00 LF @ 5.68 = 56.80 Clean floor joist system 70.00 SF @ 0.51 = 35.70 Clean floor deck sheathing 70.00 SF @ 0.15= 10.50 Seal floor joist system 70.00 SF @ 0.70 = 49.00 Seal floor deck sheathing 70.00 SF @ 0.37- 25.90 Painter - allowance for conditions 1.50 HR @ 46.30 = 69.45 R&R Batt insulation - 6" - Rl9 70.00 SF @ 1.05 = 73.50 Framing repair - lower side of deck 1.00 EA @ 155.00 = 155.00 Heat, vent, & air conditioning repair - replace flexible duct under floor 1.00 EA @ 190.00 = 190.00 joist Apt 246 A Room: EMU/Foyer LrWxH 5'1" x 4'9" x T3" Missing Wall. 3 - 2'8" X 6'S" Opens Into E Goes to Floor Missing Wall: I - 310" X 310" Opens Into E Goer to neither tabor/Ceiling DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL Clean the walls and ceiling - Light 104.40 SF @ 0.15 = 15.66 Clean recessed light fixture 1.00 EA @ 5.58 = 5.58 Clean floor 24.15 SF @ 0.24 - 5.80 Clean door (per side) 2.00 EA @ 3.83 = 7.66 Clean door opening (per side) 2.00 EA @ 6.81= 13.62 Clean window unit (per side) 3 - 9 SF 1.00 EA @ 5.52 = 5.52 2007-06-13-0604 06115/2007 Page: 2 2007406.134604 General conditions Exterior Baker Adjustlng Inc. P.O. Boa 211 Millersburg, Pa. 17061 CONTINUED - Eatry/Foyer DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL Clean window opening (per side) 1.00 EA @ 6.81= 6.81 Clean window blind - horizontal or vertical 9.00 SF @ 0.68 = 6.12 Roam: Bathroom LrWrFI 7171' x Sb" x 710" Missing Wall: 1- 218" X 618" Opens Into E Goes to Floor Missing wall: 1- 210" X 214" Opens iato E Goes to neither FloorlCeiling Missing Wall: 2 - 218" X 6'6" Opens Into E Goes to Floor DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL, Clean the walls and ceiling - Light 156.97 SF a@ 0.15= 23.55 Clean floor 37.92 SF @ 0.24 = 9.10 Clean exhaust fan 1.00 EA (a3 8.36 = 8.36 Clean register - heat / AC 1.00 EA @ 4.57 = 4.57 Clean toilet 1.00 EA @ 11.43 = 11.43 Clean shower 1.00 EA @ 22.67 = 22.67 Clean tub / shower faucet 1.00 EA @ 737 = 7.37 Clean medicinc cabinct 1.00 EA @ 7.37- 7.37 Clean light bar 1.00 EA @ 9.66 = 9.66 Man vanity - faces only 1.50 LF @ 3.45 = 5.18 Clean cmdeatop 2.80 SF @ 0.40 = 1.12 Clean sink faucet 1.00 EA @ 5.06 = 5.06 Room: Kitchen Missing Wall: 3 - 2'8" X 6'8" Missing Wall: 2 - 5'6" X 3'8" Missing Wall: 1 - 10'0" X 3'0" Missing Wall: 1 - 8'10" X 2'6" DESCRIPTION Clean the walls and ceiling - Light Clean floor Clean window unit (per side) 10 - 20 SF Opens Into E Opens Into E Opens into E Opens Into E QNTY 490.81 SF @ 168.56 SF @ 2.00 EA @ L.xWxH 13'8" x 12'4".x 4'0" Goes to Floor Goes to neither Floor/Ceffing Can to neltber Floor/Cdling Goes to neither Floor/Celling UNIT COST TOTAL 0.15- 73.62 0.14 = 40.45 7.89 = 15.78 2007406-13-0604 0615/2007 Page: 3 Baker Adjui dng Inc. P.O. Box 211 Millersburg, Pa. 17061 CONTINUED - Kitchen DESCRIPTION QNTY UNIT COST TOTAL Clean window blind - horizontal or vertical 34.00 SF @ 0.68 = 23.12 Clean window opening (per side) 2.00 EA @ 6.81= 13.62 Ckan door (per side) 1.00 EA @ 3.83- 3.83 Clean door opening (per side) 1.00 EA @ 6.81= 6.81 Clean cabinetry - lower - faces only 10.00 LF @ 3.73 = 37.30 Clean cabinetry - upper - faces only 8.83 LF @ 3.73- 32.94 Clean countertop 22.00 SF @ 0.40 = 8.80 Clean sink faucet 1.00 EA @ 5.06- 5.06 Clean sink 1.00 EA @ 6.81= 6.81 Clean mirror 5.00 SF @ 0.38 = 1.90 Clean recessed light fixture 1.00 EA @ 5.58 = 5M Room: Living room LxWaH 1410" z 1210" z 910" Missing Walk 1 - 9161' X 910" Opens Into E Goes to Floar/Ceiifag Missbrg Wall: i - 21611 X 618" Opens Into E Goes to Floor Missing Wall: 3- SIB" X3101' Opens Into E Goes to neither Flaer/Celling Plissing Wan: 1- 610"X618" Opens into E Goes to Flour Subroom I.- Offset LxWxH 91" x 2'3" x 910" Missing Wall: I - 916" X 910" Opens into 0 Goes to Floor/Celling DESCRIPTION QNTV UNIT COST TOTAL Clean the walls and ceiling - Light 504.71 SF @ 0.15 = 75.71 Clean ceiling fan and light 1.00 EA @ 13.61= 13.61 Clean and deodorize csupct 189.39 SF @ 0.27 = 51.13 Clean window blind - horizontal or vertical 51.00 SF @ 0.68 - 34.68 Man door (per side) 3.00 EA @ 3.83 = 11.49 Clean dux opening (pcr side) 2.00 EA @ 6.81 = 13.62 Clean window unit (per side) 10 - 20 SF 3.00 EA @ 7.89 = 23.67 Clean door window opening (per side) 3.00 EA @ 6.81 = 20.43 Room: Apt 246 B 2007-06-13-0604 0645/2007 Page: 4 Baker Adjusting Inc. P.O. Box 211 Millersburg, Pa. 17061 DESCRIPTION QNTY U141T COST TOTAL Clean and deodorize carpet 63.70 SF @ 027 = 17.20 Grand Total Arras: 936.89 SF Walls 419.99 SF Floor 424.44 SF Long Wall 0.00 Floor Area 0.00 Exterior Wall Area 0.00 Sxuface Area 0.00 Total Ridge Length 419.99 SF Ceiling 46.67 SY Flooring 308.69 SF Short Wall 0.00 Total Area 0.00 Exterior Perimeter of Walls 0.00 Number of Squares 0.00 Total Hip Length 1,256.98 SF Walls and Ceiling 111.33 LF Floor Perimeter 143.93 LF Cei . Perimeter 0.00 Interior Wall Area 0.00 Total Perimeter Lengtb 2007-06-13-0604 06!1512007 Page: 5 Baker Adjusting Inc- P.O. Brno 211 Mitlersburg, Pa. 17061 Summary for Fire Line Item Total 2,105.29 Ovcdwnd Qa t0.00A x 1,318.72 131.87 Profit Qa 10.00/0 x 1,318.72 131.87 Material Sales Tax @ 6.00001a x 345.10 20.71 Cleaning Mt1 Tax Qa 6.000% x 23.05 1.38 Cleaning Sales Tax 6.000' x 787.44 47.28 Replacement Cost Value 2,438.40 Less Deductible (500.00) Net Claim 1,938A0 Baker Adjusting Inc. 2007-06-13-0604 06(15/2007 Page: 6 1k r cam, 7 a cam, C?) SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2008-04522 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE VS KEEFER JOSEPH 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 KEEFER JOSEPH the DEFENDANT , at 0009:55 HOURS, on the 2nd day of August 2008 at 244 NORTH ENOLA DRIVE ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to JOSEPH KEEFER SR DEFENDANT 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 7/0,r/0 9 q, So Answers: 18.00 15.00 .00 ` 10.00 R. Thomas Kline .00 X00 08/04/2008 PAUL D'EMILIO Sworn and Subscibed to before me this of By. day Deputy heriff A.D. David D. Buell Prothonotary KirkS. Sohonage, ESQ Solicitor Knee X Simpson 1" Deputy ftothonotary Irene E. %orrow 2 d Deputy Prothonotary Office of the Prothonotary Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 68 - -VJ 22. CIVIL TERM ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES AND NOW THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE -THE ABOVE CASE 15 HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA R.C.P 230.2 BY THE COURT, DAVID D. BUELL PROTHONOTARY One Courthouse Square a Suite 100 0 CarCs(e, PA 17013 • (717 240-6195 9 Fa.X (717) 240-6573