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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-4715Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C. 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company A/S/O Jennifer Gomaa :In The Court of Common Pleas P O Box 2373 Bloomington, IL 61702 VS Cheryl A Brannen 300 Ridge Road TRLR 86 Etters, PA 17319 NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law, No: M - 41715 Civil (erwk AVISO 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 ai partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notification. Hace faita asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. Ademas, la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Lleva esta demanda a un abogado inmedtatamente. Si no dene abogado o si no lien el dinero sufrciente de pagar tal servicio. Vaya en persona o Name por tel,fono a la oficina cuya direccion se encuentra encuentra escrita abojo para averiguar d6nde se puede conseguir asistencia legal. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C. 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company A/S/O Jennifer Gomaa :In The Court of Common Pleas P O Box 2373 Bloomington, IL 61702 : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania VS Cheryl A Brannen : Civil Action Law, 300 Ridge Road TRLR 86 : No: 0 ?- y 7/ s^ 1.c2.( ?.c?. Etters, PA 17319 COMPLAINT 1) Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is an insurance carrier licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address. 2) Jennifer Gomaa an adult individual insured with Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Auto on 07/10/2007. 3) Defendant Cheryl A Brannien is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 4) On or about 07/10/2007, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Auto insured Jennifer Gomaa with personal automobile policy, policy number 0196-741-38D------- said policy covering a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and carrying with same, collision coverages. 5) On or about 07/10/2007 at or near 626 N. Front Street in Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, PA, Defendant Cheryl A Brannien while operating a 17 1994 Pontiac Grand Am bearing PA tag GKV-1540,did negligently or recklessly strike/collide into Plaintiff's insured's parked 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier causing damages to same in the amount of $6,259.55. 6) The negligence of the Defendant consisted of: a) being inattentive; b) failing to give due regard to the rights, safety point and position of Plaintiff's insured's vehicle; c) failing to maintain control of said vehicle; d) failing to make proper observations; e) other such negligence that may be developed through continuing discovery and trial of this matter. 7) The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or failure to act on part of Defendant named herein and was due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiff's insured. 8) As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Auto settled the collision claim of Jennifer Gomaa in the amount of $6,259.55 (said figure includes the first party deductible) representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained. 9) Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, State Farm Mutual Auto is subrogated to Jennifer Gomaa for this loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $6,259.55 together plus costs, interest and such other relief this finds equitable and just. Paul J. H96nessy, Esquire Hennessy& Walker SUM-13742-PA COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file Dated: -41,91161 Paul J. He ess f T'sq. nessy & Walker Group, P.C. r ?,rt 7 O' -:may {..•. -p SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2008-04715 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE VS BRANNEN CHERYL A R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit: BRANNEN CHERYL A but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of YORK County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE On September 8th , 2008 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from YORK Sheriff's Costs: So a s: Docketing 18.00 Out of County 9.00 Surcharge 10.00 R. as Kline Dep York County 54.60 S eri f of Cumberland County Postage .76 92.36 09/08/2008 HENNESSY WALKER GROUP Sworn and subscribe to before me this day of , A. D. G • PENNY PRESS OF YORK, INC. Ph (717) 8434078 Fax (717) 848.1360 an ec- / v n COUNTY OF YORK' OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF S(71 ),771 9601E 45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401 SHERIFF SERVICE MlSTIVIXTIONS PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE TYPE OWY LINE 1 THM 12 DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES , 1 PLAINTIFF/S/ 2 COURT NUMBER State Farm Insurance 08-4715 civil 3 DEFENDANT/S/ 4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT NOTICE, C ICJ Cheryl A. Brannen (Notice and Complaint SERVE 5 NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY. CORPORATION. ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD Cheryl A. Brannen 6 ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO, CITY, BORO, TWP, STATE AND ZIP CODE) AT 300 Ride Road Trlr 86 Etters, PA 17319 7 INDICATE SERVICE' O PERSONAL 0 PERSON IN CHARGE DEPUTIZE ?F?RT. AAAII_ _, O 1 ST CLASS MAIL O POSTED U OTHER NOW August 6, 20 08 I, SHERIFF OF COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of York COUNTY to execute this-jWAr ISlte return thereof according to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff., euenec ne :assir ? 8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE. OUT OF CO. ADV FEE PAID BY ATTY. Please mail return of service to CLIInberland County Sheriff. Thank you. NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff herein for any loss, destruction. or removal of any property before sheriff's sale thereof. 9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY/ ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURFPAUL J. HENNESSY, ESQ. 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER II DATE FILED 142 W. MARKET ST., WEST CHESTER, PA 19382 610-431-2727 8-5-08 12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed ii notice is to be mailed) CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF SPACE BELOW FOR USE Of THE SHERIFF - OO NOT WHITE BELOW THlS LZAE 11 l acknowledge receipt of the writ 14. DATE RECEIVED 15. Expiration/Hearing Date or complaint as indicated above. MJ MC G I LL YC S O 8-7-08 19-4-08 16. HOW SERVED. PERSO RESIDENCE ( ) POSTED( } POE ( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW 17. O I hereby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, etc. named above. (See remarks below.) 18. D TI LIE OF DIVIDUAL SERVED / LIST ADDRESS HERE IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant) 19. Date of Service 20 Time of Service 21. A MPT to T e Miles Int. Date Time Miles Int. Date fri4 Mika Int Date Tine Miles Int. Dale Time Miles Int. Date Time Mlles Int. I?o5 V. d 22. REMARKS: 23. Advance Costs 24. Service Costs 25. N/F 26. Mile a 27. Postage 28. Sub Total 29. Pound 30 Notary 31. Surchg. 32. Tot. Costs 33 Costs ON or rlund heck No. $100.00 '©O - - g4.6D -4:56 34. Foreign County Costs 35. Advance Costs 36 Service Costs 37. Notary Cert. 38. Mdeage/Postage/Not Found 39. Total Costs 40 Costs Due or Refund 7th SO ANSWER 41. AFFIRMED and subscribed to bef a me this 44. Signature of 45. 0 6 30 # 42 day of Dep. Shenff / T . 011104 1 46. Signature of York ell- y 47. OATS SEAL County Sheriff ??? V- PUBLIC W ICHARD P. SHE F -27-2008 C K COUNTY 46. Signature of Foreign 49 DATE Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 State Farm Insurance A/S/O Jennifer Gomaa VS Cheryl A. Brannen Attorney for Plaintiffs In The Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action Law No: 08-4715 PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Enter Judgment in the above case by default for want of response to the Complaint filed against the Defendant, Cheryl A. Brennen and assess the damages as per the statement below: Real Debt: $6,259.55 I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to file this Praccipe was mailed to the parry against whom judgment is to be entered and to his attorney of record, if any, after the default occurred and at least ten days prior to the date of the filing of this Praecipe. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. *Paul e nessy, squire And now, v 1 ,2008, Judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant by default for want of response to the Complaint and damages assessed at the sum of $6,259.55 as per above stat ent. I A., 2 - rothonotary -16 Dated: October 1, 2008 • Cheryl A. Brannen To: 300 Ridge Road, Trlr 86 Etters, PA 17319 State Farm Insurance A/S/O Jennifer Gomaa Cheryl A. Brannen VS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No: 08-4715 Notice, Rule 237.5 Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default IMPORTANT NOTICE You are in default because you have failed to enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. Unless you act within ten days from the date of this notice, a judgment may be entered against you without a hearing and you may lose your property or other important rights. You should take this notice to a lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office to find out where you can get legal help. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE Usted se encuentra en estado de rebeldia por no haber presentado una comparecencia escrita, ya seapersonalmente o por abogado y por no haber radicado por escrito con este Tribunal sus defenses u objeciones a los reclamos formulados en contra suyo. Al no tomar laaccion debida dentro de diez (10) Was de la fecha de esta notification, el Tribunal podra, sin necesidad de comparecer usted en torte u oir preuba alguna, dictar sentencia en su contra y usted podria perder bienes u otros derechos importantes. Debe llevar esta notifiacion a unabogado inmediatamente. Si usted no tiene abogado, o si no tiene dinero suficiente para tal sericio, vaya en persona o flame por telefono a la oficina, nombrada para averiguar si puede consegui asistencia legal. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 If you have any question concerning this notice, please call: Paul J. Hennessy. Esq. (Name of Attorney or Plaintiff) 142 W. Market Street West Chester PA 19382 (Attorney's or Plaintiff's Address) at this telephone number: 610-431-2727 Ilk State Farm Insurance A/S/O Jennifer Gomaa VS Cheryl A. Brannen : In The Court of Common Pleas :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action Law No: 08-4715 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA: . ss. COUNTY OF CHESTER Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he represents the Plaintiff(s) in the above entitled case; that he is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); and that the above named Defendant(s) is(are) unknown years of age; the address of Defendant(s) is 300 Ridge Road, Trlr 86, Etters, PA 17319; occupation of Defendant(s) is unknown; and Defendant is not in the Military Service of the United States nor any State or Territory thereof or its allies as defined in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 and the amendments thereto. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1>4 day of W44.3q ,2008. otary COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL P,A 4:a;r? nlaP tan goi irgs November 4 ,2010 o- rQ co:: °C na 0 IV cri R (RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE NO. 236) - REVISED State Farm Insurance A/S/O IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Jennifer Gomaa CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS CIVIL ACTION LAW Cheryl A. Brannen NO: 08-4715 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER HAS BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU. P OTHONOTARY y41 If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact: Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Attorney or Party Filing 142 West Market Street, Suite 2 West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727