HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-4666SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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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 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.
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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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene
veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y
archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la
corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion do
demanda. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represents the
following:
1. The Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 12B Richland Lane, Apt. T8, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17011.
2. The Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS
QUALITY FOOD, is a Pennsylvania business corporation with its registered office
address at 5430 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17112.
3. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Karns Prime and
Fancy Food, Ltd., does business as Karns Quality Foods, with a retail store located at
1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on June 4,
2007, at or about 4:15 p.m., in the area of the frozen foods at the retail store located at
1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, was
walking from the meat counter to the frozen foods aisle when she slipped in a puddle of
water that had leaked from a freezer and fell.
6. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, has
suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Right carpal navicular fracture;
(b) Right wrist injury;
(c) Right knee contusion;
(d) Severe shock to nerves and nervous system;
(e) Extreme mental and physical anguish.
7. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
STACEY PARNELL, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and
suffering for which damages are claimed.
8. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are
claimed.
9. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earning capacity for which damages
are claimed.
10. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for
which damages are claimed.
11. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for
which damages are claimed.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, demands judgment against the
Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY
FOODS, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBEWER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Dated: July 31 , 2008
Ka . Januzzi, Esquire
A rney I.D. No. 65575
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-3200
VERIFICATION
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1, Stacey Parnell , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this
action and that I have read the Compl a i nt and that the facts
stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Signature
Date: 7/31/08
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
TO:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, Defendant
You are hereby requested to admit, for purposes of this action only, pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 4014, the following:
1. You were aware or had knowledge that a freezer was or had been leaking
at the retail store at 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on or before the
Plaintiffs fall on June 4, 2007.
You are directed to file an answer to this request, in compliance with Pa.R.C.P.
4014(b), within thirty (30) days after service of this request upon you.
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Karl Ja zzi, Esquire
Attey for Plaintiff
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/bla KARNS QUALITY FOOD
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 4009, you are
required to furnish at our office, on or before thirty (30) days of service hereof, a
photostatic copy or like reproduction of the materials concerning this action or its
subject matter which are in your possession, custody or control and which are not
protected by the attorney/client privilege; or, in the alternative, produce the said matter
at said time to permit inspection and copying thereof:
1. The contents of any investigation file or files, safety manual or training
manual, and any other documentary material in your possession or control which
support or relate to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs Complaint or the
allegations contained in the Defendant's Answer and New Matter (excluding any
documents or portions thereof found in such file whose production would disclose the
mental impressions of Defendant's attorney or his conclusions, opinions, memoranda,
notes or summaries, legal research or legal theories or would require disclosure of the
mental impressions, conclusions or opinions respecting the value or merit of Plaintiffs
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claim or its defense or respecting strategy or tactics of a representative of the
Defendant other than Defendant's attorney).
2. Any and all statements concerning the action, as defined by Rule 4003.4,
from all witnesses including any statements from the parties herein, or their respective
agents, servants or employees.
3. All photographs taken or diagrams prepared of the premises in or around the
area of the fall, the name of the individual who took said photographs, and the date and
time photographs were taken.
4. Any and all documents containing the names and home and business
addresses of all individuals contacted as potential witnesses.
5. The face sheet and policy of insurance that covered the Defendant on the
date of the incident against the type of risk of loss involved in this case.
6. Any medical reports, records, notes or other memoranda concerning the
Plaintiffs physical or emotional condition.
7. A copy of any written contract that existed between Defendant and any entity
for the Defendant where the Plaintiffs fall occurred.
8. All incident reports prepared by the Plaintiff or on the Plaintiffs behalf
pertaining to the incident alleged in the Complaint.
9. All incident reports prepared by the Defendant or on the Defendant's behalf
pertaining to the incident alleged in the Complaint.
10. All resumes or curriculum vitae of each and every technician or expert
whom you intend to call as a witness during the trial of this case.
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11. All exhibits which you intend to introduce at the trial of this action.
12. A list of all witnesses, both lay and expert, which you intend to call at the
time of trial.
13. Any and all surveillance, tapes, films, motion pictures, photographs, or other
documents conducted in the nature of surveillance or as part of a surveillance of any of
the parties in this case.
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
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Date: July 31, 2008
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
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Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V. _
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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TO: KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.
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PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Pa. R. C. P. 4005 and 4006, as amended,
you are required to serve on the undersigned your Answers and Objections, if any, in
writing, to the following Interrogatories, within thirty (30) days after service of the
Interrogatories.
The Answers shall be inserted in the spaces provided following each
Interrogatory. If there is insufficient space to answer an Interrogatory, the remainder of
the Answer shall follow on a supplemental sheet.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing in nature, in accordance
with the provisions of Pa. R. C. P. 4007.4 as amended. If between the time of serving
your original Answers to these Interrogatories, and the time of trial of this matter, you or
anyone acting in your behalf learn the identity of persons expected to be called as an
expert witness at trial not disclosed in your Answers, or if you or an expert witness
obtain information upon the basis of which you or he knows that an Answer was
incorrect when made, or knows that an Answer though correct when made is no longer
true, then you shall promptly supplement your original Answers under oath to include
such information thereafter acquired, and promptly furnished such a Supplemental
Answer on the undersigned.
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
BY:
J. Januzzi, Esquire
Dated:
Definitions. -- The following definitions are applicable to these standard
interrogatories:
"Document" means any written, printed, typed, or other graphic matter of any
kind or nature, however produced or reproduced, including photographs, microfilms,
phonographs, video and audio tapes, punch cards, magnetic tapes, discs, data cells,
drums, and other data compilations from which information can be obtained.
"Identify" or "Identity" means when used in reference to --
(1) A natural person, his or her;
a. full name; and,
b. present or last known residence and employment address
(including street name and number, city or town, and state or
county);
(2) A document:
a. its description (e.g., letter, memorandum, report, etc.), title and
date;
b. its subject matter;
C. its author's identity;
d. its addressee's identity;
e. its present location; and,
f. its custodian's identity;
(3) An oral communication:
a. its date;
b. the place where it occurred;
C. its substance;
d. the identity of the person who made the communication;
e. the identity of each person whom such communication was made;
and,
the identity of each person who was present when such
communication was made;
(4) A corporate entity:
a. its full corporate name;
b. its date and place of corporation, if known,
and,
c. its present address and telephone number;
(5) Any other context:
A description with sufficient particularity that the thing may thereafter be
specified and recognized, including relevant dates and places, and the
identification of relevant people, entities, and documents.
"Incident" means the occurrence that forms the basis of a cause of action or
claim for relief set forth in the Complaint or similar pleading.
"Person" means a natural person, partnership, association, corporation, or
government agency.
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS.
The following instructions are applicable to these standard interrogatories.
(1) Duty to answer. -- The interrogatories are to be answered in writing,
verified, and served upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days of their service on you.
Objections must be signed by the attorney making them. In your answers, you must
furnish such information as is available to you, your employees, representatives, agents
and attorneys. Your answers must be supplemented and amended as required by the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
(2) Claim of privilege. -- With respect to any claim of privilege or immunity of
discovery, you must identify the privilege or immunity asserted and provide sufficient
information to substantiate the claim.
(3) Option to produce documents. -- In lieu of identifying documents in
response to these interrogatories, you may provide copies of such documents with
appropriate references to the corresponding interrogatories.
IDENTITY OF WITNESSES
State the name, last known address, age, occupation, and present whereabouts
of each person known or believed by Defendant, your agents, attorney, or
insurance carrier to have witnessed or have been within sight or hearing of the
fall described in Plaintiff Complaint.
2. With respect to the witnesses listed in the preceding Interrogatory, state the
following information:
a) his exact location at the time of the incident;
b) his activities at the time of the incident; and,
c) whether or not he saw the incident.
3. Except as set forth in the preceding Interrogatory, list the names and addresses
of all persons known or believed by the Defendant or any person acting on the
Defendant's behalf, to have firsthand knowledge of the facts and circumstances
of the incident or of the events leading up to or following the incident.
4. State the name, last known address, age, occupation, and the present
whereabouts of each person known to the Defendant, his agents, or insurance
carrier to have knowledge of any relevant facts or conditions existing at the
scene of the incident prior to, at, or immediately after the happening of said
incident.
5. State the names, current addresses, ages, occupations, telephone numbers, and
a brief summary of the anticipated testimony of all persons whom the Defendant
expects or intends to call to testify on their behalf at the trial of this matter with
respect to liability, whether they be expert or non-expert witnesses.
6. State the names, current addresses, ages, occupations, telephone numbers, and
a brief summary of the anticipated testimony of all persons whom the Defendant
expects or intends to call to testify on their behalf at the trial of this matter with
respect to damages, whether they be expert or non-expert witnesses.
7. If any witnesses listed in Interrogatories 1 through 6 or whom you propose to use
at the trial are related to you or to each other, please state the nature of such
relationship.
INTERVIEWS AND STATEMENTS
8. State the name, age, address (including the street, street number, city and state),
occupation and place of employment of every person interviewed by you or by
anyone acting on your behalf in regard to the happening of the fall set forth in the
Plaintiffs Complaint or as to Plaintiffs physical condition either before or after the
date of the incident or as to oral statements made by the Plaintiff concerning her
physical condition or as to the happening of the incident, along with the date and
place of such interviews, the name of the person conducting such interviews, and
the relationship of such interviewer to Defendant.
DOCUMENTS, REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS
9. Identify all documents in the possession, custody or control of Defendant or its
counsel relating to the liability portion of this case, including, but not limited to,
investigative materials, reports, statements, photographs, diagrams, etc.
10. Identify all exhibits that Defendant intends to introduce at the trial of this matter
and indicate whether they will be introduced during the liability or damages
portion of this case.
11. Did you or anyone acting in your behalf submit any notes, reports, statements or
memorandums to your insurance liability carrier concerning this incident? If so,
state the date when such report or statement was made.
INSURANCE
12. Was there a policy of insurance that covered you on the date of the incident
against the type of risk involved here? If so, for each policy state the limits of
liability for personal injuries for each person and/or for each occurrence.
DEFENSES
13. State with particularity the facts upon which you intend to rely in establishing any
of the following defenses:
a) that the Plaintiff was contributorily or solely negligent;
b) that the incident was caused by the negligent act of a third party or agency
other than the named Defendant;
c) that the incident occurred as a result of negligence on the part of no one;
d) that the Court lacks jurisdiction over the present action; and,
e) that the Plaintiffs claim is barred by the defense of assumption of risk.
14. Plaintiff alleges that the negligence of the Defendant was the cause of the
incident in question. If you contend that the negligence of the Defendant was not
the cause of the incident in question, please state your contention as to the
cause of the incident and the facts upon which you base such contention.
IDENTITY OF EXPERT
15. Does Defendant intend to call any technicians or experts (including medical
experts) as witnesses during the trial of this action? If so, for each technician or
expert state:
a) his name, address and telephone number;
b) the name and address of his employer;
c) his professional occupation and the field in which he allegedly is an
expert;
d) his qualifications, listing schools attended, years of attendance, degrees
received and any specialized training or experience in the particular field
in which he allegedly is an expert;
e) title and subject matter of each book, paper or article written by the expert
in his field;
f) all professional and trade associations of which he is or has been a
member; and,
g) names and addresses of all employers in the past ten (10) years and
reason for leaving each employer.
EXPERT OPINIONS
16. For each expert or technician Defendant intends to call as an expert witness,
please state the following:
a) the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify;
b) the substance of the facts and opinions about which the expert is
expected to testify; and,
c) a summary of the grounds for each opinion.
NOTE: Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4003.5(a)(1)(b), you may
file as your answer a report of the expert covering the substance of this
Interrogatory or have this Interrogatory answered by the expert. The
answer or separate report must be signed by the expert.
17. On the day of the incident, were any agents, servants or employees of the
Defendant performing work in the area of the property where the incident
occurred? If so, for each such employee set forth their name, address and the
time reported to work.
18. Is routine maintenance conducted on the freezers on the premises? If so, please
state:
a) the extent and nature of the maintenance;
b) frequency;
c) most recent date of maintenance prior to the Plaintiff's injury;
d) name and address of the individual or business responsible for
such maintenance.
19. Has the Defendant, or any representative of the Defendant, its counsel or
insurer, performed or contracted to be performed, or arranged in any way, any
type of surveillance of the Plaintiff or her activities at any time. If so, please
identify each such persons or entities who have custody of and attach a complete
copy, without editing, of all reports, memorandum, letters, electronic data or
information of any type (including computer records), regarding such surveillance
activity, along with a copy of any photographs, films, videotapes or other
information, including, but not limited to videos, 8 mm. film and hand written
notes.
20. Please state:
a. the exact legal name and address of Defendant answering these
I nterrogatories;
b. the capacity in which you occupy or possess the property where the fall
occurred (i.e. owner, tenant, etc.);
C. the record owner and address of the real property where the fall occurred;
d. the names of all individuals involved in answering these Interrogatories.
SHOLLENE3ZRGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Kai Januzzi, Esquire
Attnev for Plaintiffs
Date: July 31, 2008
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
VS.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy
Food, Ltd. in the above-captioned matter.
THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
By. -? ----
Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Date:
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
Bell Atlantic Tower
1717 Arch Street, Suite 2920
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-7006
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
VS.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Diamond, Esquire, attorney for defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy
Food, Ltd., do hereby certify that I have served on the following parties a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document and in the manner indicated below:
Document: ENTRY OF APPERANCE
Service By: First Class Mail
Addressed as follows: Attorney for Plaintiff
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
VS.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
To: Plaintiff:
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.
THE CHARTWELL LAW _OFFICES LLP
n, Esquire
Michael I Diamond, Esquire,
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY_
FOOD, LTD. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is
admitted Answering Defendant, operated a location at 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. To the extent a further response is warranted,
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict proof thereof
at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge of
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof, if material, at the time of trial.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge of
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof, if material, at the time of trial.
6. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
7. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
8. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. To the extent a further response is
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warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict
proof thereof at the time of trial.
9. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to
which a responsive pleading need not be made. To the extent a further response is
warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict
proof thereof at the time of trial.
10. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
11. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd. demands that
judgment be entered in their favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
12. Defendant incorporates by reference their answers and defenses submitted in
response to paragraphs 1 through 11 and make them a part hereof as though they were more
fully set forth at length herein.
13. Defendant denies that it is guilty of any negligence, recklessness or
carelessness which was the proximate or direct cause of the alleged damages or injuries
sustained by Plaintiff.
14. Any injuries or damages caused to or sustained by Plaintiff were proximately
or directly caused by the negligence, recklessness or carelessness of person(s) or entity(ies)
other than Defendant, and over whom Defendant's exercised or had no control, nor the duty
to control.
15. Any negligence, recklessness or carelessness found to be attributable to
Defendant, which negligence, recklessness or carelessness is denied, is offset by the greater
comparative or contributory negligence on the part of the Plaintiff, or of other third persons
or entities, both named and unnamed.
16. Defendant breached no duty which may have been owed to Plaintiff.
17. Plaintiff assumed the risk of her damages, losses or injuries which limits
and/or bars all claims asserted by Plaintiff.
18. Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the applicable provisions
of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act.
19. Plaintiff was contributively negligent and such negligence constituted more
than fifty (50%) percent of all causes leading to the alleged incident. Thus, Plaintiff is not
entitled to any relief as claimed herein.
20. At no time material hereto did Defendant permit to be or remain at the
premises a defective, hazardous or unsafe condition causing an unreasonable risk of harm.
21. At all times material hereto, Defendant operated and maintained the
premises in a reasonably safe condition.
22. It is denied that Plaintiff's injuries, damages or losses are causally related to
the incident more particularly described in the Complaint.
23. The incident more particularly described in Plaintiff's Complaint was not the
foreseeable result of any act or omission on the part of Defendant.
24. At no time material hereto did Defendant have any knowledge, actual or
constructive, of any defective, hazardous or dangerous condition existing on or about the
premises.
25. At no time material hereto did Defendant cause or contribute to the alleged
incident more particularly described in Plaintiff's Complaint.
26. Defendant reserves the right to interpose such other defenses or objections to
the allegations set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint as continuing investigation and discovery
may disclose.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd. demands that
judgment be entered in their favor and against Plaintiff, that Plaintiff's Complaint be
dismissed, with prejudice, and that Defendant be awarded costs incurred in the defense of
this action.
THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
By:
Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Date: --7& 'C
VERIFICATION
I, Michael J. Diamond, state that I am counsel and authorized representative of
Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd., and verifies that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Answer and New Matter are true and correct to the best of his knowledge,
information and belief; and, that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 C.S.
§4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
. .........
Michael J. Diamond
Date: -67?
THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
vs.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,:
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 084666 Civil Term
I, Michael J. Diamond, Esquire, attorney for defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food,
Ltd., do hereby certify that I have served on the following parties a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document and in the manner indicated below:
Document: ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
Service By: First Class Mail
Addressed as follows: Attorney for Plaintiff
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
By:
Jack°R.- C avan, Esquire
Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant,
n Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Date: "t' '
Attorneys for Defendant,
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PARNELL STACEY
VS
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD LTD
MARK CONKLIN
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD LTD T/D/B/A KARNS QUALITY FOOD the
DEFENDANT
at 0015:15 HOURS, on the 11th day of August , 2008
at 1200 MARKET STREET
LEMOYNE, PA 17043 by handing to
TOM MALESIC MANAGER
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 18.00
Service 16.00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
Postage .42
9)?y?08 44.42
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
08/13/2008
SHOLLENBERGER JANUZZI
By:
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of A. D.
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER`
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully answers the
New Matter of Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a
KARNS QUALITY FOODS, as follows:
12. No response required.
13-26. The allegations set forth in paragraphs 13-26 of the Defendant's
New Matter are conclusions of law which require no responsive
pleading. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in
paragraphs 13-26 of the Defendant's New Matter are hereby
denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court strike the New Matter of Defendant and enter judgment in
herfavor.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Vail J. Januzzi, Esq.
Attorney ID # 65575
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: a I r I (oy
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this / 1 day of September, 2008 1 hereby certify that I have
served Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's New Matter to the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
to:
Jack R. Canavan, Esq.
Michael J. Diamond, Esq.
The Chartwell Law Offices
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
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BY: John R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
vs.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
STACEY PARNELL
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
Plaintiffs
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
Defendant
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF SUBPOENA PURSUANT
TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Defendant certifies that:
(1) a notice of intent to serve the subpoena, with a copy of the subpoena attached thereto,
was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which the
subpoena are sought to be served. Pursuant to agreement of counsel, the twenty (20) day waiting
period was waived.
(2) a copy of the notice of intent and subpoena are attached to this certificate,
(3) no objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) the subpoena which will be served are identical to the subpoena which is attached to
the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
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Date: i q I cri BY:
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: John R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
vs.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/dj/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Karl Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Counsel for Plaintiff
Defendant Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd., t/d/b/a Kams Quality Food, intends to serve a subpoena
identical to that attached to this notice to the deponent listed below, requesting records be produced at The
Chartwell Law Offices, LLP, 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100, Wormleysburg, PA 17043. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the
subpoena. If no objection is made the subpoena may be served.
Custodian of Records, Kendra
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BY:
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1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
717-909-5170
Attorney for Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
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STACEY PARNELL,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Plaintiff,
Civil Action -Law
File No: 08-4666
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for Kendra Davis M.D. 506 S. State Road Ma sville PA 17053
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
Please see attached addendum.
at The Chartwell Law Offices LLP 1017 Mumma Road Suite 100, Wormle sbur PA 17043.
You many 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
its 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: John R. Canavan, Esquire
ADDRESS: The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-909-5170
SUPREME COURT ID#: 36818
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant, Kams' Prime & Fancy Food, Ltd.
BY THE COURT:
Seal of the Court
Date:
Prothonotary, Civil Division
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.
Defendant.
Deputy
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ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
Including but not liming to office records, including notes, correspondence,
admissions, discharge, medical bills, memoranda, radiology reports, history notes,
and any other information relating to any examination or treatment rendered,
regardless of treatment date or condition treated.
PLEASE PROVIDE RECORDS FROM ALL OFFICES AT WHICH YOU TREAT
PATIENTS.
Patient: Stacey Parnell
(also known as: Stacey Wiles, Stacey Linsenbach, Stacey Beers, Stacey Higgins
Social Security No.: 187-54-0559
Date of Birth: 2/21/69
Dates of Treatment: Birth to present
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Certificate Prerequisite
to Service of Subpoena upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
same in the United States Mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Karl Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Counsel for Plaintiff
W OFFICES, LLP
Dated: ?l 0 0(
By:
hn R. Canavan, Esquire
VD. No.: 84728
1017 Mumma Rd.
Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
Attorney for Defendant
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2225 illennium Way
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Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorn vs for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 08-4666 Civil
KARN PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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I ursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1033, the parties to this action hereby stipulate and
agree Os follows:
The parties agree that Plaintiff shall be permitted to amend her
Comploint by inserting the following at paragraph 7 of the complaint and
renumpering it accordingly:
"7. The aforesaid incident and resulting injuries to the Plaintiff,
ACEY PARNELL, were a direct and proximate result of the negligence,
ness and recklessness of Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND
FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, which consisted of:
a. Creating a dangerous condition in its store in the nature of
standing water on the floor where patrons can reasonably be
expected to walk;
b. Failing to exercise the duty of reasonable care required of
business establishments to protect patrons from known and
obvious dangerous conditions existing on the premises
known to be used and of necessity to be used by said
patrons;
C. Failing to provide any warning of the above referenced
dangerous condition;
d. Failing to exercise reasonable care to make the condition
safe or to warn patrons of the condition of the wet floor; and
e. Creating or allowing a situation where it would be necessary
for patrons to encounter dangerous conditions while in
Defendant's place of business."
A copy of the Amended Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
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The parties desire that this Stipulation be filed of record
SHOLIJENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP THE CHARTWELII/LA FFICES, LLP
By: i u MIJ
rriuzzi, Esq.
for Plaintiff
By.
R. Canavan, Esq.
sel for Defendant
SHOLLI?NBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Mille nnium Way
Enola, Pe nsylvania 17025
Telephon e Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Numb er: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
KARNS RIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d /a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YO HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth i 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 a d filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth agai st you. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without yo and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further
notice for ny money entered against you by the Court without further notice for any
money cl ?ou med in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YO SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YO 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
SHOLLONBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Mill nnium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO.
KARNS RIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse
de estas emandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias
de plazo I partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apari ncia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la Corte en forma
escrita su defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado q e si usted no se defiende, la corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra ust d sin previo aviso o notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es
pedido en la peticion do demanda. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas o
otros der chos importantes para usted.
LL VE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TI NE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR
TA SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA
OF CINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA
AV RIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
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SHOLLONBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Mill nnium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
KARNS RIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-4666 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AN NOW comes the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represents the
following:
1.
resides at
17011.
2.
The Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, is an adult individual who currently
12B Richland Lane, Apt. T8, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
The Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS
QUALITY FOOD, is a Pennsylvania business corporation with its registered office
address a 5430 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17112.
3. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Karns Prime and
Fancy Fo d, Ltd., does business as Karns Quality Foods, with a retail store located at
1200 Ma*t Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on June 4,
2007, at of about 4:15 p.m., in the area of the frozen foods at the retail store located at
1200 Marl?et Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, was
walking from the meat counter to the frozen foods aisle when she slipped in a puddle of
water that) had leaked from a freezer and fell.
6. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, has
suffered s rious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Right carpal navicular fracture;
(b) Right wrist injury;
(c) Right knee contusion;
(d) Severe shock to nerves and nervous system;
(e) Extreme mental and physical anguish.
7. The aforesaid incident and resulting injuries to the Plaintiff, STACEY
PARNELL were a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and
recklessness of Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS
QUALITY FOOD, which consisted of:
a. Creating a dangerous condition in its store in the nature of standing water
on the floor where patrons can reasonably be expected to walk;
b. Failing to exercise the duty of reasonable care required of business
establishments to protect patrons from known and obvious
dangerous conditions existing on the premises known to be used
and of necessity to be used by said patrons;
c. Failing to provide any warning of the above referenced dangerous
condition;
d. Failing to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to
warn patrons of the condition of the wet floor; and
e. Creating or allowing a situation where it would be necessary for
patrons to encounter dangerous conditions while in Defendant's place of
business.
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8. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
STACEY PARNELL, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and
suffering for which damages are claimed.
9. As a further•result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, has
suffered a?d may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed
10. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earning capacity for which damages
are claimed.
11. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for
which dam ges are claimed.
12. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for
which damages are claimed.
REFORE, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, demands judgment against the
Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY
FOODS, fo? compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
I arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Dated: Aprils_, 2009
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 65575
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-3200
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2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
As a prerequisite to service of a Subpoena for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22, Plaintiff certifies that:
(1) a Notice of Intent to serve the Subpoena with a copy of the
Subpoena attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty
(20) days prior to the date on which the Subpoena is sought to be served,
(2) a copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed Subpoena, is
attached to this Certificate,
(3) opposing counsel waived the 20 day notice period, and
(4) the Subpoena which will be served is identical to the Subpoena
which is attached to the Notice of Intent to serve the Subpoena.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By: WA
Karl nuzzi, Esq.
Atto y I . D. # 65575
Date: 1. )609
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Plaintiff Stacey Parnell intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one
that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed
below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to
the subpoena. If no objection is made the subpoena may be served.
Respectfully submitted:
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By:
JInuzzi, Esq.
ey I. D. No. 65575
ev for Plaintiff
Date: May 13 , 2009
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Stacey Parnell,
Plaintiff
vs
Karns Prime and Fancy Foods, LTD.,
Defendant
File No. 08-4666
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Perfect2M Refrigeration Service, Inc., 869 Water Street, P.O. Box 129,
(Name ofPersou or Entity) Shoenakersv i I le, PA 19555
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
Am aM a I I -roxp,rds relator' to the
refrigeration units at the Lemoyne Karns Store, from 2004 to the present.
at 2225 Millennium Way Enola PA 17025
(Address)
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 its 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: Karl J. Januzz i, Esq.
ADDRESS: o e rger E anuzz i , LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola. PA 17025
TELEPHONE: ( 717 ) 728-3200
SUPREME COURT ID # 65575
ATTORNEY FOR: P I a i n t i f f
Date: /?f
ea of the Court
BY COURT:
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Deputy
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
AND NOW this 1st day of June, 2009 1 hereby certify that I have served
Certificate Prerequisite to Service of a Subpoena to the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
to:
John R. Canavan, Esq.
The Chartwell Law Offices
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
or. Januzzi, Esq.
nev I.D. #65575
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this 3rd day of 7O4` , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Stipulation of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED
that the Plaintiff shall be permitted to file an Amended Complaint identical to that
attached to the Stipulation as Exhibit "A."
BY THE COURT:
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-4666 Civil
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 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666 Civil
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTIGIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse
de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias
de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar
una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma
escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es
pedido en la peticion do demanda. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas 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 Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represents the
following:
1. The Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 12B Richland Lane, Apt. T8, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17011.
2. The Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS
QUALITY FOOD, is a Pennsylvania business corporation with its registered office
address at 5430 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17112.
3. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant Karns Prime and
Fancy Food, Ltd., does business as Karns Quality Foods, with a retail store located at
1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on June 4,
2007, at or about 4:15 p.m., in the area of the frozen foods at the retail store located at
1200 Market Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, was
walking from the meat counter to the frozen foods aisle when she slipped in a puddle of
water that had leaked from a freezer and fell.
6. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, has
suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Right carpal navicular fracture;
(b) Right wrist injury;
(c) Right knee contusion;
(d) Severe shock to nerves and nervous system;
(e) Extreme mental and physical anguish.
7. The aforesaid incident and resulting injuries to the Plaintiff, STACEY
PARNELL, were a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and
recklessness of Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS
QUALITY FOOD, which consisted of:
a. Creating a dangerous condition in its store in the nature of standing water
on the floor where patrons can reasonably be expected to walk;
b. Failing to exercise the duty of reasonable care required of business
establishments to protect patrons from known and obvious
dangerous conditions existing on the premises known to be used
and of necessity to be used by said patrons;
C. Failing to provide any warning of the above referenced dangerous
condition;
d. Failing to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to
warn patrons of the condition of the wet floor; and
e. Creating or allowing a situation where it would be necessary for
patrons to encounter dangerous conditions while in Defendant's place of
business.
8. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
STACEY PARNELL, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and
suffering for which damages are claimed.
9. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, has
suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed.
10. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earning capacity for which damages
are claimed.
11. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for
which damages are claimed.
12. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL,
has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for
which damages are claimed.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, demands judgment against the
Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD LTD, t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY
FOODS, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBF,tGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
F22 J. Januzzi, Esquire
ney I.D. No. 65575
Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-3200
Dated: June 26, 2009
•
VERIFICATION
•
I, Stacey Parnell , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this
action and that I have read the Amended Comp I a i nt and that the facts
stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Signature
Date: 6/26/09
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3200
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this 26 day of June, 2009, 1 hereby certify that I have served Plaintiff's
Amended Complaint to the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Jack R. Canavan, Esq.
Michael J. Diamond, Esq.
The Chartwell Law Offices
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: John R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
Plaintiffs
vs.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, KARNS PRIME AND F.
FOOD, LTD. TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT
Defendant Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd. ("Karns" or "Defendant"), by and
through its undersigned counsel, The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP, hereby files this Answer
and New Matter to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
To: Plaintiff:
You are hereby notified to file w itten response to the
enclosed New Mat r withi enty (20) days from
ay be entered against
service hereof or judF
you.
, LLP
THE CH R W L LA CES
BY:
Joh . an an, Es re
Mic ae J. Diamond, Esquire,
Alto n ys for Defendant,
Karn Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
2. Admitted.
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3. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is
admitted Answering Defendant, operated a location at 1200 Market Street, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. To the extent a further response is warranted,
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict proof thereof
at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge of
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof, if material, at the time of trial.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge of
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and
therefore denies the same and demands strict proof thereof, if material, at the time of trial.
6. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
7. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
8. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
9. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. To the extent a further response is
warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict
proof thereof at the time of trial.
10. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. To the extent a further response is
warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore denies same and demands strict
proof thereof at the time of trial.
11. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
12. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of
law to which a responsive pleading need not be made. By way of further answer, it is denied
that Plaintiff's injuries, if any, were due to any act or omission on the part of Defendant. To
the extent a further response is warranted, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained herein and therefore
denies same and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd. demands that
judgment be entered in its favor and against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
13. Defendant incorporates by reference their answers and defenses submitted in
response to paragraphs 1 through 11 and make them a part hereof as though they were more
fully set forth at length herein.
14. Defendant denies that it is guilty of any negligence, recklessness or
carelessness which was the proximate or direct cause of the alleged damages or injuries
sustained by Plaintiff.
15. Any injuries or damages caused to or sustained by Plaintiff were proximately
or directly caused by the negligence, recklessness or carelessness of person(s) or entity(ies)
other than Defendant, and over whom Defendant's exercised or had no control, nor the duty
to control.
16. Any negligence, recklessness or carelessness found to be attributable to
Defendant, which negligence, recklessness or carelessness is denied, is offset by the greater
comparative or contributory negligence on the part of the Plaintiff, or of other third persons
or entities, both named and unnamed.
17. Defendant breached no duty which may have been owed to Plaintiff.
18. Plaintiff assumed the risk of her damages, losses or injuries which limits
and/or bars all claims asserted by Plaintiff.
19. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the applicable provisions
of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act.
20. Plaintiff was contributively negligent and such negligence constituted more
than fifty (50%) percent of all causes leading to the alleged incident. Thus, Plaintiff is not
entitled to any relief as claimed herein.
21. At no time material hereto did Defendant permit to be or remain at the
premises a defective, hazardous or unsafe condition causing an unreasonable risk of harm.
22. At all times material hereto, Defendant operated and maintained the
premises in a reasonably safe condition.
23. It is denied that Plaintiff's injuries, damages or losses are causally related to
the incident more particularly described in the Complaint.
24. The incident more particularly described in Plaintiff's Complaint was not the
foreseeable result of any act or omission on the part of Defendant.
25. At no time material hereto did Defendant have any knowledge, actual or
constructive, of any defective, hazardous or dangerous condition existing on or about the
premises.
26. At no time material hereto did Defendant cause or contribute to the alleged
incident more particularly described in Plaintiff's Complaint.
27. Defendant reserves the right to interpose such other defenses or objections to
the allegations set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint as continuing investigation and discovery
may disclose.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd. demands that
judgment be entered in its favor and against Plaintiff, that Plaintiff's Complaint be
dismissed, with prejudice, and that Defendant be awarded costs incurred in the defense of
this action.
THE CHAMTWEI# I/A?V OFFICES, LLP
By:
J R. Canavan, Esquire
is ael J. Diamond, Esquire
A rneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
Date: /
VERIFICATION
I, John R. Canavan, state that I am counsel and authorized representative of
Defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd., and verify that the facts set forth in the
foregoing Answer and New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief; and, that this statement is m
§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: ? I S v /
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THE CHARTWELL LAW OFFICES, LLP
BY: Jack R. Canavan, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 84728
BY: Michael J. Diamond, Esquire
Attorney Identification No.: 69420
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 909-5170
STACEY PARNELL
vs.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD.,:
t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD
Defendant
Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
No.: 08-4666 Civil Term
I, John R. Canavan, Esquire, attorney for defendant, Karns Prime and Fancy Food,
Ltd., do hereby certify that I have served on the following parties a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document and in the manner indicated below:
Document:
Service By:
Addressed as follows:
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO AMENDED COMPLAINT
First Class Mail
Attorney for Plaintiff
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
THE C1AARTWELIJ LA?V OFFICES, LLP
Date: 1 0
By:
Attorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
J15 Ir. CanM'van, Esquire
chael J. Diamond, Esquire
Aktorneys for Defendant,
Karns Prime and Fancy Food, Ltd.
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully answers the
New Matter of Defendant, KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD, LTD, t/d/b/a
KARNS QUALITY FOOD, as follows:
13-17. The allegations set forth in paragraphs 13-27 of the Defendant's
New Matter are conclusions of law which require no responsive pleading. By
way of further answer, the allegations set forth in paragraphs 13-27 of the
Defendant's New Matter are hereby denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, STACEY PARNELL, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court strike the New Matter of Defendant and enter judgment in
her favor.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
.'Januzzi, Esq.
ey ID # 65575
ey for Plaintiff
Date: A (?, a4 Og
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this ( day of July, 2009 1 hereby certify that I have served
Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's New Matter to the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
to:
Jack R. Canavan, Esq.
Michael J. Diamond, Esq.
The Chartwell Law Offices
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
J anuzzi, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #65575
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO END, SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly mark the above case, ended, settled and discontinued.
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Karl / anuzzi, Esq.
I.D. .65575
Aft rnev for Plaintiffs
Date: 9131 c9
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STACEY PARNELL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KARNS PRIME AND FANCY FOOD,
LTD., t/d/b/a KARNS QUALITY FOOD,
Defendant
NO. 08-4666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this -3 day of September, 2009 1 hereby certify that I have
served Praecipe to End, Settle and Discontinue to the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
John R. Canavan, Esq.
The Chartwell Law Offices
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 100
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Karl anu zi, Esq.
Atto ev I.D. #65575
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