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Home My WebLink About08-5114ID 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 James J. Pollillo :In The Court of Common Pleas PO Box 2373 Bloomington, IL 61702-2373 VS Matthew Steele 24 Richard Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 AND 102 Hamilton Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania :Civil Action Law No: 0? .SCI / ? cl',: -?u? 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 AVISO Le ban 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 provisioner de esta demanda. Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Lleva esta demands a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no dene abogado o si no lien el dinero suficiente de pagar tal servicio. Vaya en persona o !lame por telffono a la oflcina cuya direccion se encuentra encuentra escrita abojo pans 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 James J. Pollillo :In The Court of Common Pleas PO Box 2373 Bloomington, IL 61702-2373 :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania VS Matthew Steele :Civil Action Law 24 Richard Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 AND 102 Hamilton Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 : No: o?-_ 5-I IV i i -fug 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) James J. Pollillo an adult individual insured with Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company on 06/01/2007. 3) Defendant Matthew Steele is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 4) On or about 06/01/2007, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company insured James J. Pollillo with personal automobile policy, policy number 6833-470-38E said policy covering a 2002 Kia Rio and carrying with same, collision coverages. 5) On or about 06/01/2007 at or near 298 Lowther Street, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, PA, Defendant Matthew Steele while operating a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria bearing PA tag # EVA-6632 did negligently or recklessly strike/collide into Plaintiff's insured's 2002 Kia causing damages to same in the amount of $5,855.88. 6) The negligence of the Defendant consisted of: a) being inattentive; b) striking another motor vehicle lawfully upon the roadway; c) failing to give due regard to the rights, safety point and position of Plaintiff's insured's vehicle; d) failing to maintain control of said vehicle; e) operating vehicle at a speed unsafe for conditions; f) 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 Automobile Insurance Company settled the collision claim of James J. Pollillo in the amount of $5,855.88 (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 Automobile Insurance Company is subrogated to James J. Pollillo for this loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $5,855.88 together plus costs, interest and suer relief this Court finds equitable and just. /? Paul J. Hey nessy, Esquir Hennessy& Walker SUM-13715-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 unworn 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: pJ1qJ6-S ^? r.s i Ic l? u 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 James J. Pollillo :In The Court of Common Pleas PO Box 2373 Bloomington, IL 61702-2373 VS Matthew Steele 24 Richard Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 AND 102 Hamilton Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action Law : No: 08-5114 Praecipe to Reinstate To The Prothonotary: Please reinstate the Complaint on the above-captioned action. Please forward to the sheriff's office. Attorney for Plaintiff t7 r ? ?..:? - ? --, ? ?y ?? ?^?' "?. '-` i..: fl ?'? asw ? SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2008-05114 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS CO VS STEELE MATTHEW NOAH CLINE Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE STEELE MATTHEW DEFENDANT the at 2020:00 HOURS, on the 1st day of October , 2008 at 24 RICHARD ROAD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 err-T-T ---TT T was served upon by handing to a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Affidavit Surcharge 10l mjod 18.00 33.00 .00 10.00 .00 / 61.00 Sworn and Subscibed to before me this day So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 10/02/2008 HENNESSY & WALKER By: Deputy Sheriff of A. D. Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs State Farm Insurance A/S/O : In The Court of Common Pleas James J. Pollillo : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania VS : Civil Action Law Matthew Steele : No: 08-5114 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, Matthew Steele and assess the damages as per the statement below: Real Debt: $5,855.88 I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to file this Praecipe was mailed to the party 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 i attached hereto. aul J. He nes y, squire And now, &Iny jai 14 ,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 $5,855.88 as per above statement. p?- Prothonotary ah? a OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY COURT OF COMMON VI.XAS Dated: October 31, 2008 • Matthew Steele To: 24 Richard Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 • State Farm Insurance A/S/O James J. Pollillo Matthew Steele VS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Cumberland County, Pennsylvania No: 08-5114 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) dias de la fecha de esta notificacion, el Tribunal podra, sin necesidad de comparecer usted en corte 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 llame 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 Plaintiffi 142 W. Market Street West Chester PA 19382 (Attorney's or Plaintiffs Address) at this telephone number: 610-431-2727 State Farm Insurance A/S/O : In The Court of Common Pleas James J. Pollillo : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania VS : Civil Action Law Matthew Steele : No: 08-5114 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 24 Richard Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; 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 /07Nday of 1 J(fA jy&l(,92008. Notary. Public eoM*40" ai rrs PENNSYLVANI.• THERESA B. CHUPLIS Notary Public My $ ,+ ps rr;ap,r I o r, G ? N rZ I- . . . (RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE NO. 236) - REVISED State Farm Insurance A/S/O IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS James J. Pollillo CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS CIVIL ACTION LAW Matthew Steele NO:08-5114 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER HAS BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU. c / ROTHONOTARY tg 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 Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 i 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiff State Farm Insurance Co. : In the Court of Common Pleas A/S/O James J Pollillo : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania VS. : Civil Action Law Matthew Steele : No.: 08-5114 AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CHESTER . SS. Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says the above captioned action was a motor vehicle accident. Paul J. H efis*, Esquire H essv & Walker Sworn to and subscribed before me this cMl day of Ma r Ch ,2009. 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