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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-5256 STOCK & GZIMFS, • LLP BY: Edward Stock, Esquire I.D:# 13657 804 ;nest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 576-1900 DISCDVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC P.O. Box 7112 Dover, DE 19903 VS. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO 230 Bosler Avenue #B Lemoyne, PA 17043=2046 CIM AMON "NOTICE" "You have been. sued in court. If you wish to'defend.against the claims set forth in the fol- lowing pages, you.must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appdarance person- ally 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 Attorney for Plaintiff r s COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND . COUNTY CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO . 08 SIX 01-lytt Teth "A V I SO" "Le han demandado a usted en la torte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas ex- puestas en gas paginas siguientes, usted. tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la torte en forma escrita sas defensas o'sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avi sado que . si usted no se defiende, la torte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificaci6n. Ademas, la torte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas. las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted." HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, "LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABO- GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET GADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABO-. FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU GADO.O SI NOTIENE ELDINERO SUFICIENTE CAN GET LEGAL HELP. DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PER- SONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFI- CINA CUY A DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO 'qRA. AVERIGUAR DONDE. SE PUEDE CONSE 11R ASISTENCI,• LEGAL. LAWYER CE SERVICES Court 'Administrator -- Cumberland County Courthouse 4th Floor, One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 STOCK & GRIMES, LLP BY: EDWARD STOCK, ESQUIRE I.D. #13657 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 576-1900 DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC P.O. Box 7112 Dover, DE 19903 Plaintiff VS. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO 230 Bosler Avenue #B Lemoyne, PA 17043-2046 Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL ACTION-LAW No. Q CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT IN ASSUMPSIT 1. Plaintiff, Discover Bank, issuer of Discover Card, by its agent DFS Services, LLC, is a duly organized banking institution under the laws of the State of Delaware and has a principal place of business at the address contained in the above caption. 2. Defendant(s), Debra G. Andiorio, is an adult individual and resides at the address contained in the above caption. 3. After application by the Defendant(s) to the Plaintiff for a credit card account, which application was approved by the Plaintiff, the Plaintiff issued a f credit card to the Defendant(s) so that the Defendant(s) could make purchases from merchants, on credit, who had established a business relationship with the Plaintiff in regard to the same. 4. Thereafter, the Defendant(s) utilized the said credit card on various and sundry occasions. 5. Plaintiff attaches hereto as Exhibit "A" to this Complaint, a true and correct copy of the last monthly statement in regard to the activities in connection with the Defendant's account and also attaches hereto as Exhibit "B" to this Complaint, an Affidavit from the Plaintiff attesting to the present balance due the Plaintiff from the Defendant(s) in regard to the said account. 6. Defendant(s) last payment upon belief was made in 2007. 7. The present outstanding balance which is due on the account(s) is $11,521.27; and, although repeated requests and demands have been made upon the Defendant(s) to satisfy the same in accordance with the terms and conditions of the credit card agreement(s), the Defendant(s) has/have and still refuse(s) to pay the same. 8. As a further result of Defendant(s) breach of the agreement for repayment of the account balance, Plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorney collection fees. 9. Plaintiff's investigation has determined that the Defendant is not in the military service. 10. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Discover Bank, issuer of Discover Card, by its agent DFS Services, LLC, demands Judgment against the Defendant(s), Debra G. Andiorio, in the sum amount of $14,401.59(principal sum of $11,521.27 and attorneys fees of $2,880.32) with interest and costs. DATE : VI CI ?J VERIFICATION The undersigned, EDWARD STOCK. ESQUIRE, hereby states that he is the attorney for the Plaintiff who is located outside this jurisdiction and in order to file the within document in an expedient and timely manner, he is authorized to take this Verification on behalf of the said Plaintiff in the within action and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, based upon information provided to him by the Plaintiff. A Verification signed by the Plaintiff will be provided to Defendant or counsel for Defendant upon request. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P.A.C.S.A. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Exhibit "A" DICJ? ?`/ED New balance Minimum Payment Uue, Account Number ending in UbU I r $11,521.27 $11,521.27 + Enter Amount Enclosed Below Cy R Payment Due Date $ ---, DUE IMMEDIATELY 8 SDSWA01 0002385 Dc1,RA ANDIORIO 21t BOSLER AVE i B L =t'OYIJE PA 17043-2046 Will your payment get to us on time? Pay your bill online and your payment can be made to your account on the same day. Visit DFscovercard.com/payments today. PO BOX 15251 111111111 go I ISO WILMINGTON DE 19886-5251 Addre::, mail or telephone change? Print change in space above, of go to Discovercard.com. Print your e-mail address to receive in port3nt Account information and special offers. 0[1001986458831?00543115212?0000000115212? Discover More Card Account Summary Closing Date: June 8, 2008 Accour t r imb,u ending in Paymer t I sue Date Minims m °ayment Due Credit I in it Credit . w,iilable Cash Credit Limit Cash C •e lit Available page 1 of 1 0501 Previous Balance $11,521.27 July 7, 2008 Payments And Credits 0.00 $11,521.27 Purchases + 0.00 $10,200.00 Cash Advances + 0.00 $0.00 Balance Transfers + 0.00 $0.00 Finance Chmges + 0.00 $0.00 New Balance = $11,521.27 ;Cash back Bonue Opening Cashback Bonus Balance $ 0.00 New Cashback Bonus Earned + 0.00 Cashback Bonus Balance $ 0.00 Cashbccli Bani:mWAnniversary ------------ ------- AvoilaWefo-Redeem -- ------------ $ ------0.00- Date: 1 Arch 8 How ? t^ an We Help 1. Visit Discover com to pay your 61111 for no cost, view ur ;.7 yo You. latest Account information, earn and redeem rewards and more It's your choice - 3 ways to help 2. Call 1-800-DISCOVER (347-2683) for fast, easy selF-service Please hrne your Discover Card available. options or to speak with a Customer Service Account Manager For TDL 3. Write us at Discover Card, PO Box 30943, I (assisfince for hearing impaired) see reverse side Salt Lake City, UT 84130 Tran sactions $0 Fraud Uability Guarantee Use your Discover Card with confidence. Information For You While Nis are permitted under the Cardmember Agreement to increase the APRs on your Account because your payment was lah,, we have chosen not to do so at this time. We have terminated, however, any introductory or promotional rate on purchoses and any special balance transfer rate, and applied the standard APR For purchases to your outstanding balance of purchases and balance transfers. However, we reserve the right to increase the APRs on your Account if you fail to pay the minimu n fxryment due by the payment due date. See the Default Rate Plan section of the Cardmember Agreement for details. - - - - - -- - -- - - - - - i i Finance Charge Summary Nominal Average Daily ANNUAL ANNUAL Periodic Fee nsadion Daily Periodic PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE FINANCE FINANCE Balances Rotes RATES RATES CHARGES CHARGES current Al ing period: 31 rays Purchas ss $0 0.07942% 28.99% F 28.99% $0 none Cash Advances $0 0.07942% 28.99% F 28.99% $0 $0 previous: billing period: 8 days Purchases $0 0.07942% 28.99% F 28.99% $0 none The rates that apply to your Account are either fixed (F) or they may vary (V) as noted above. Exhibit "B" ATTORNEY: STOCK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6011002740660501 BALANCE: $11,521.27 CARDMEMBER (S): DEBRA G ANDIORIO STATE OF OHIO COUNTY OF FRANKLIN Nicole Rose, personally appeared before me, this day and after being duly sworn, according to law, upon his/her oath and says: I am a Legal Placement Account Manager for DFS SERVICES LLC., the servicing agent of DISCOVER BANK, an FDIC insured Delaware State Bank. THAT this affidavit is made on the basis of my personal knowledge and in support of Plaintiff's suit on account against the Debtor(s) THAT, in my capacity as Legal Placement Account Manager, I have control over and access to records regarding the Discover Card Account of the above referenced Debtor(s), fin-ther, that I have personally inspected said Account and statements regarding the balance due on said account.. DFS SERVICES, LLC. maintains these records in the ordinary course of business. THAT the annexed statement of account is a true and correct statement of what is now due and owing Discover Bank on the account, and exhibit A is a copy of the Cardmember Agreement between Discover Bank and the above referenced-Debtor(s). The Cardmember Agreement governs the terms and conditions of the relationship between Discover Bank and the Debtor(s) in connection with the account. Based on my review of the account records, to the best of my knowledge and belief the above referenced Debtor(s) is not engaged in the military service of the United States and is a resident of the State and of the Country in which this action has been filed. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and knowledge. /-,N „ n' Sworn and Subscribed before me, This day of Thursday, July 17, 2008. NOTARY M ??fa to the best of my .,,.. K. RENEE LIVENGOOD Nota y Pu* In and for the State of Olio My Com Eft Ezpkm Apr. 05, 2011 Request for Military Status Department of Defense Manpower Data Center Admk IF Military Status Report Pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Page 1 of 2• AUG=21-2008 09:02:06 < Last Name First/Middle Begin Date Active Duty Status Service/Agency ANDIORIO DEBRA Based on the information you have furnished, the DMDC does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty. Upon searching the information data banks of the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, based on the information that you provided, the above is the current status of the individual as to all branches of the Military. 14 Mary M. Snavely-Dixon, Director Department of Defense - Manpower Data Center 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22209-2593 The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is an organization of the Department of Defense that- maintains the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database which is the official source of data on eligibility for military medical care and other eligibility systems. The Department of Defense strongly supports the enforcement of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [50 USCS Appx. §§ 501 et seq] (SCRA) (formerly the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940). DMDC has issued hundreds of thousands of "does not possess any information indicating that the individual is currently on active duty" responses, and has experienced a small error rate. In the event the individual referenced above, or any family member, friend, or representative asserts in any manner that the individual is on active duty, or is otherwise entitled to the protections of the SCRA, you are strongly encouraged to obtain further verification of the person's active duty status by contacting that person's Military Service via the "defenselink.mil" URL provided below. If you have evidence the person is on active-duty and you fail to obtain this additional Military Service verification, provisions of the SCRA may be invoked against you. If you obtain further information about the person ( er..g., an SSN, improved accuracy of DOB, a middle name), you can submit your request again at this Web site and we will provide a new certificate for that query. This response reflects current active duty status only. For historical information, please contact the Military Service SCRA points-of-contact. See: h pt ://www.defenselink.mil/faq/pis/PC09SLDR.html WARNING: This certificate was provided based on a name and Social Security number (SSN) provided https://www.dmde.osd.mil/scra/owa/scra.prc_Select 8/21/2008 4 r J f7=1 r? [ j W d 4 0 SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2008-05256 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND DISCOVER BANK VS ANDIORIO DEBRA G SHAWN HARRISON Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE ANDIORIO DEBRA G was served upon the DEFENDANT , at 1154:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of September, 2008 at 230 BOSLER AVENUE #B LEMOYNE. PA 17043 DEBRA ANDIORIO by handing to a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 18.00 Service 16.00 Postage .59 Surcharge 10.00 .00 44.59 Sworn and Subscibed to before me this day of So Answers: X,16? R. Thomas Kline 09/08/2008 STOCK & GRIME By. T/494 puty Sheriff Ir- A.D. DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC P.O. Box 7112 Dover, DE 19903 Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO 230 Bosler Ave. #B Lemoyne, PA 17043-2046, Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION 2449A McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 33759 and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC 1990 West Camelback Road, Suite 215 Phoenix, AZ 85015-3465 Third-Party Defendants Civil Action -Law ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT AND NOW COMES Defendant and Third Party Plaintiff, Debra Andiorio ("Andiorio"), by and through her attorneys, Shumaker Williams, P.C., to make the following Answer With New Matter and Third Party Complaint: 1. Denied. Andiorio is without sufficient information to admit or deny this averment, and therefore strict proof of the same is hereby demanded at the time of trial. 1 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Denied. Andiorio is without sufficient information to admit or deny whether she utilized the said credit card "on various and sundry occasions" and therefore it is denied and strict proof of the same is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further answer, Andiorio admits that she used the credit card, but disputes the balance Plaintiff alleges. 5. Denied. The documents attached to the complaint as Exhibits "A" and "B" are written documents which speak for themselves, and any characterization of the same is hereby denied. 6. Denied. Andiorio is without sufficient information to admit or deny this averment, and therefore strict proof of the same is hereby demanded at the time of trial. By way of further answer, Andiorio submitted payments to Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a/ American Debt Arbitration ("ADA") Financial Services Consulting, LLC ("FCS") which were intended for Andiorio's account with Plaintiff. 7. Denied. It is denied the present outstanding balance which is due on the account is $11,521.27. By way of further answer, upon information and belief, Andiorio's balance is significantly less than $11,521.27. 8. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorney collection fees as a result of Andiorio's alleged breach of the agreement for repayment of the account balance. 9. No response necessary. 10. No response necessary. 2 WHEREFORE Defendant Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to dismiss the claims of Plaintiff Discover Bank, Issuer of Discover Card by its agents DFS Services, LLC, and enter judgment in her favor. NEW MATTER THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT 11. Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio ("Andiorio"), is an adult individual presently residing at 230 Bosler Ave, Apt. B, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. 12. Third Party Defendant, Financial Consulting Services, LLC ("FCS"), is an Arizona limited liability corporation, with a registered business address of 1990 West Camelback Road, Suite 215, Phoenix, Arizona, 85015-3465. 13. Third Party Defendant, ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration ("ADA"), is a Florida corporation, with a registered business address of 2449A McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida, 33759. 14. In or around October 2007, Defendant engaged ADA and FCS to assist her with reducing her outstanding debt with several credit card companies, including Plaintiff Discover Bank, Issuer of Discover Card by its agent DFS Services, LLC ("Discover"). 15. ADA and FCS represented to Andiorio, both by electronic communications and orally by telephone, that ADA and/or FCS would assist Andiorio in negotiating, settling, or otherwise reducing her debt. 16. At the time Andiorio became a customer of ADA and FCS, Andiorio's credit accounts were not in default. 3 17. Andiorio sought the assistance of ADA and FCS as a proactive measure to control her debt. 18. The terms of Defendant's agreement with ADA and FCS indicated that $325.00 would be debited from Defendant's personal bank account each month and deposited into an account with Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust. 19. For the first six months of Andiorio's "enrollment" in ADA's and FCS' "plan," 50% of this $325.00, or $975.00 was deducted as an "enrollment fee." 20. Additionally, each month ADA and/or FCS, by and through their agents, Global Client Solutions, LLC, deducted approximately $56.65 from Andiorio's account at Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust for various fees allegedly connected to its debt negotiation and settlement services. 21. It is believed and therefore averred that, from October 2007 through September 2008, ADA and/or FCS directed approximately $3,575.00 from Andiorio's personal bank account into an account created by ADA and/or FCS at Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust. 22. It is believed and therefore averred that, from October 2007 through September 2008, ADA and/or FCS, by and through their agents, Global Client Solutions, LLC, deducted approximately $1,875.00 from Andiorio's account with Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust for various fees. 23. Plaintiff is without information to ascertain the precise amounts described above until discovery in this matter is concluded. 4 24. During this time, ADA and/or FCS represented to Andiorio that they would negotiate and settle her debt and then use the funds on deposit at Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust to satisfy the reduced debt. 25. Instead, neither ADA nor FCS took any action on Andiorio's behalf, despite charging Andiorio approximately $56.65 per month plus an enrollment fee of $975.00. 26. Meanwhile, Andiorio relied on ADA's and/or FCS' representations that they were negotiating or settling her debt, and, at ADA's and/or FCS' explicit direction, stopped making payments on her credit accounts. 27. As a result of ADA's and FCS' instructions to Andiorio, her credit accounts entered default and creditors have initiated collection actions, have filed at least one legal action, and have negatively affected her credit score. 28. In or about September 2008, Andiorio closed her account with Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust and received approximately $1,700.00, representing the balance of the account after the deduction of the fees referred to above. COUNT I: BREACH OF CONTRACT Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 29. Paragraphs 1 through 28 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 30. Andiorio, ADA, and FCS entered into a Contract, the relevant portion of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," whereby Third Party Defendants ADA and FCS and/or its agents would negotiate or settle Andiorio's accounts with her creditors, including but not limited to Discover. 5 31. ADA and FCS and/or its agents debited approximately $3,575.00 from Defendant's Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust account in the period from October 2007 to September 2008 in consideration for the services which were to be rendered under the Contract. 32. Despite charging Andiorio for negotiation and/or settlement services, neither ADA nor FCS provided any services to Andiorio and neither made any efforts to negotiate and/or settle her debts. 33. Such failure by ADA and FCS to perform under the Contract constitutes a breach of the Contract. 34. Defendant has suffered damages as a direct result of ADA's and FCS' breaches of the Contract. WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration and Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT II: UNJUST ENRICHMENT Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 35. Paragraphs 1 through 34 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 36. ADA and/or FCS, by and through their agents, Global Client Solutions, LLC, have debited approximately $3,575.00 from Andiorio's Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust account in the period from October 2007 through September 2008. 6 37. Andiorio has received no benefit whatsoever from ADA or FCS in exchange for such payments. 38. Neither ADA nor FCS has provided any products or services in exchange for the funds taken from Andiorio's account. 39. ADA and FCS have been unjustly enriched in the amount of the funds deducted from Andiorio's bank account. WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration and Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT III: BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 40. Paragraphs 1 through 39 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 41. The relationship contemplated by the Contract between Andiorio, ADA and FCS is a fiduciary relationship, whereby ADA and FCS would act as agents of Andiorio in attempting to negotiate and/or settle her financial affairs. 42. Andiorio executed, at ADA's and/or FCS' request, a Special Limited Power of Attorney in favor or FCS for the express purpose of negotiating, mediating, arbitrating, or settling Andiorio's debt. 43. FCS therefore owed Andiorio a fiduciary duty to act in Andiorio's best interest to successfully negotiate and/or settle Andiorio's debt. 7 44. In violation of such duty, FCS took no action whatsoever to negotiate and/or settle Andiorio's debt. 45. To the contrary, ADA and FCS accepted payments from Andiorio for services never provided to her. 46. Andiorio paid ADA and FCS approximately $1,875.00 in consideration for the fiduciary services ADA and FCS promised to provide, but no such services have been rendered. 47. ADA and FCS created a conflict of interest by charging Andiorio monthly fees for their services while simultaneously failing to take any action on Andiorio's behalf. 48. ADA's and FCS' conflict of interest created a situation whereby ADA and FCS would profit from their own inaction, while concurrently driving up the balances and/or fees on Andiorio's credit accounts. 49. By causing Andiorio's credit accounts to accumulate higher balances and/or fees, ADA and FCS would increase their own profits if and when they negotiated and/or settled these amounts by charging Andiorio 29% of the difference between the actual balance and the negotiated and/or settled amount. 50. ADA's and FCS' actions constitute a breach of fiduciary duty. 51. At all times, ADA and FCS acted in their own interests and not in the interests of Andiorio despite the fiduciary relationship between Andiorio and ADA and FCS. 52. ADA's and FCS' breaches of fiduciary duty damaged Andiorio by causing Andiorio to pay approximately $1,875.00 for services never rendered and caused Andiorio's credit accounts to become delinquent and accumulate fees. WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa 8 Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration and Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT IV: PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 53. Paragraphs 1 through 52 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 54. ADA and/or FCS represented to Andiorio that their services would have the benefit of reducing or lowering Andiorio's debt, including the debt alleged to be owed by Andiorio to Discover. 55. In fact, ADA's and FCS' services did not have the benefit of reducing or lowering Andiorio's debt as promised by ADA and FCS. 56. ADA's and FCS' actions are a violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 P.S. §201-2(v). 57. ADA and/or FCS represented to Andiorio that they would assist her in reducing, lowering, settling, or negotiating her debt, and that the funds deducted each month from her bank account would be used to settle such debts. 58. In fact, neither ADA nor FCS took any actions on Andiorio's behalf but continued to receive payments from Andiorio's account at Rocky Mountain National Bank and Trust. 59. ADA's and FCS' actions are a violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law, 73 P.S. §201-2(xxi). 60. ADA and FCS are "credit services organizations" within the meaning of the Pennsylvania Credit Services Act, 73 P.S. §2181 et seq. 9 61. ADA's and FCS' failure to negotiate and/or settle Andiorio's debts constitute an untrue and misleading representation in violation of 73 P.S. §2183(3) and is therefore a violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection law. WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendant Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus treble damages, punitive damages, interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT V: FRAUD Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 62. Paragraphs 1 through 61 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 63. ADA and FCS made representations to Andiorio, both oral and written, to the effect that, in exchange for an enrollment fee and monthly fees, ADA and/or FCS would negotiate and/or settle Andiorio's debt, including Andiorio's account with Discover. 64. Such representations were material to the transaction between ADA, FCS and Andiorio. 65. Such representations were made false when made by ADA and FCS. 66. ADA and FCS intended for such representations to mislead Andiorio and induced Andiorio to enter into a Contract with FCS. 67. Andiorio justifiably relied on the false representations of ADA and FCS. 10 68. Andiorio has suffered damages as a result of her reliance on ADA's and FCS' false representations, including but not limited to the fees paid to ADA and FCS and the amount by which her credit accounts were increased. 69. ADA's and FCS's false representations are the cause of Andiorio's damages. WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration and Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus punitive damages, interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT VI: CREDIT REPAIR ORGANIZATIONS ACT Against Third Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. and Financial Consulting Services, LLC 70. Paragraphs 1 through 69 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in their entirety. 71. ADA and FCS are "credit repair organizations" within the meaning of the Credit Repair Organizations Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1679a et seq. 72. ADA and FCS directed Andiorio to defer payment of her debt. 73. ADA and FCS have engaged directly or indirectly in an act, practice, or course of business which constitutes or resulted in a fraud or deception upon Andiorio in violation of 15 U.S.C. § 1679b(a)(4). 74. The terms of the Contract do not comply with the requirements of the Credit Repair Organizations Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1679d(b). 11 WHEREFORE Third Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in her favor and against Third Party Defendant Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the amount of $1,875.00, plus treble damages, punitive damages, interest, cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and any other relief that this Honorable Court deems appropriate. Dated: (p/LO A : 215109 By 12 SH K WILLI C. Evan pas, I.D. P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Attorneys for Debra G. Andiorio VERIFICATION The undersigned, Debra G. Andiorio, hereby verifies and states that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer With New Matter and Third Party Complaint are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief; and she is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: b f o O ?5?? ?? . C Debra G. Andiorio CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Evan C. Pappas, Esquire, of the law firm of Shumaker Williams, P.C., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer With New Matter and Third Party Complaint on this date First Class mail at the following address: Edward Stock, Esquire Stock & Grimes, LLP 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 Dated: l- 4elS SHUKER WILL P.C. By van . as P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 7 7 a,. -r 4 DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff No.08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, Civil Action - Law Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants PRAECIPE TO ATTACH NOTICE TO PLEAD AND NOTICE TO DEFEND TO DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: PLEASE attach the following Notice to Plead and Notice to Defend to Defendant and Third- Party Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorios' Answer with New Matter and Third-Party Complaint, which was filed on October 10, 2008. These Notices were inadvertently not attached to said Answer and Third- Party when it was filed. S LI .C. Dated: 1oliq(2-es By an C. Pappas, I.D. 0 03 P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 215459 Attorneys for Debra G. Andiorio DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No.08-5256 Civil Term Civil Action - Law NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff --and-- EDWARD STOCK, ESQUIRE, their attorney 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. SHUMAKER WILLI S, P.C. Dated: By $N r l Evan C. Pappas, I.D. #260103 P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 Attorneys for Debra G. Andiorio 215464 DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff : No.08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, Civil Action - Law Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (800) 990-9108 AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (800) 990-9108 Dated: S LIAM P.C. By van Pappas, I.D.# 200103 P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 Attorneys for Debra G. Andiorio :215462 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Evan C. Pappas, Esquire, of the law firm of Shumaker Williams, P.C., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Attach on this date by depositing a copy of the same in the possession of the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Edward Sock, Esquire Stock & Grimes, LLP 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 Dated: b 1 SHUM R WILLIAMS, P.C. By: van C. Pappas P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 Attorneys for Defendants 0 C= n srr 0 t"i :ta 537; A C C: N C? Qa %D DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : No.08-5256 Civil Term : Civil Action - Law AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND . SS. I, Michele A. Connor, being duly sworn according to law depose and say that on or about October 14, 2008, I caused a Third-Party Complaint to be served upon Third-Party Defendant, Finance Consulting Services, LLC, by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the possession of the United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed at 1990 West Camelback Road, Suite 215, Phoenix, AZ 85015-3465.The .Third-Party Complaint was received by Finance Consulting Services, LLC on or about October 20, 2008. A copy of the signed return receipt card is attached hereto. Dated: 1C1?10 6 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2?- day of O ? ? , 2008. n ??> '/d l?j6tary Public i My Commission Expires: //XZ/0'r" Michele A. Connor ;1N WE_ALTH P MANIA Notarial Seal M. Omer, Notary Public A n TWp., Cumberland County ommission Expires Nov 1 2t)08 Member-Pennsytvania Association of Notaries ¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ¦ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Finance Consulting Services, LLC 1990 West Camelback Road Suite 215 Phoenix, AZ 85015-3465 by (PrlW Name) ? Agent D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ? Ye: If YES, enter delivery address below: ? No 3, Ervice Type Certified Mail 0 Express Mail Registered 1P Return Receipt for Merchandise _ ? Insured Mail ? C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yes 2. Article Number 7006 215 0 0003 8540 1714 (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811, February 201)4 Domestic Retum Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 ?` c._: -- r? r-;°p - _._.? r?_ t n, .. -i r. 3 :,.. '^G DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : No.08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff Civil Action - Law V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND I, Michele A. Connor, being duly sworn according to law depose and say that on or about October 14, 2008, I caused a Third-Party Complaint to be served upon Third-Party Defendant, ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration, by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the possession of the United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed at 2449A McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759. The Third-Party Complaint was received by ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration on or about October 20, 2008. A copy of the signed return receipt card is attached hereto. Dated: X) U Michele A. Connor Sworn to and subscribed before me this /9 day of .2008. Not y u 'c My Commission Expires: 11121(-,i COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notarial Seal Public Stecy M. Omer, Notary Lower Allen Twp., Cumberland County My Commission Expires Nov. 2, 2008 Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries ¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ¦ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: G? ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration 2449A McMullen Booth Road Clearwater, FL 33759 A Signature X B. eceived by (Printed ? Agent C. Date of I b_ D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ? Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ? No 3. Service Type It Mail ? Express Mail 6 Registered AReturn Receipt for Merchandise ? Insured Mail ? C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yes 2. Article Number 7006 2150 0003 8540 1721 (rransfer tom service label) PS Form 3$11, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt -- -- ---- 102595-02-M•1540 h ?:.- r ?.. _ , ?_, r -? `? c?a na DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff No.08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, : Civil Action - Law Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, : and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Ryan P. Siney, Esquire, and the law firm of Shumaker Williams, P.C., as counsel for Defendant/Third-Parry Plaintiff, Debra G. Andiorio, in the above- captioned matter. SHUMAKER WILLIAMS, P.C. Dated: loy By +EvC.appas, I.D. 00103 Ryan P. Siney, I.D. # 209190 P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 Attorneys for Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff :216137 . . w .A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Ryan P. Siney, Esquire, of the law firm of Shumaker Williams, P.C., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance by depositing a copy of the same in the possession of the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Edward Stock, Esquire Stock & Grimes, LLP 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 Walter J. Orze, Esquire 1916 E. Latona Road Phoenix, AZ 85042-6852 SHUMAKER WILLIAMS, P.C. Dated: I By I 4RyP. Siney P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 fv .:? czz? CZ) zz? .< nip r `a r7l ( .13 r SCARINGI & SCARINGI, P.C. Laurence C. Kress, Esquire Supreme Court I.D. No. 93137 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone (717) 657-7770 Facsimile (717) 657-7797 Email laurencegscarinpilaw.com DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DEBRA G. ANDRIORIO, Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third-Party Defendants No. 08-5256 Civil Term Civil Action -Law PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of Laurence C. Kress and the law firm of Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C. as counsel for the Third-Party Defendants in the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, Dated // - .?t( - 08 SCARINGI & SCARINGI, P.C. BY Of-I C • ??,,ryo L ence C. Kress, Esquire Supreme Court I.D. No. 93137 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone (717) 657-7770 Facsimile (717) 657-7797 Email laurencegscaringilaw.com Attorneys for the Third-Party Defendants : ^ . t.. r..^. :°i.y ti? k ??'._ 4 .. % DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff No.08-5256 Civil Term V. DEBRA G. ANDIORIO, : Civil Action - Law Defendant and Third-Party Plaintiff V. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION, and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, Third- Party Defendants PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE AND END THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE To THE PROTHONTARY: Please mark the Third-Party Complaint filed in the above-captioned action against Third- Party Defendants ADA Tampa Bay, Inc. d/b/a American Debt Arbitration and Financial Consulting Services, LLC in the above-referenced matter as discontinued and ended with prejudice. / S M C. Dated: 2-(2_0 oq By l Evan C. Pappas, I.D. 01 Ryan P. Siney, I.D. #209190 P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17108 (717) 763-1121 Attorneys for Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff Deborah G. Andiorio CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Evan C. Pappas, Esquire, of the law firm of Shumaker Williams, P.C., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue and End Third- Party Complaint with Prejudice on this date by depositing a copy of the same in the possession of the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Edward Stock, Esquire Stock & Grimes, LLP 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 Attorneys for Plaintiff Laurence Kress, Esquire SCARINGI & SCARINGI 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorneys for Additional Defendants DER LIAM P.C. Dated: 2 /?5 (dy B Evan C. Pappas P.O. Box 88 Harrisburg, PA 17018 (717) 763-1121 r--a ;. ? G', -? .?' __? --?t .?- - ??' ?'?' _;? s T rr= (..+.1 ? Y ;_... , . . ?,-J ?+l, ?, {.i,. 410- STOCK & GRIMES, LLP By: Edward Stock, Esquire I.D.#13657 804 West Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 576-1900 Attorney for Plaintiff DISCOVER BANK, ISSUER OF DISCOVER CARD, BY ITS AGENT DFS SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff vs. DEBORAH G. ANDIORIO Defendant and Third Party Plaintiff vs. ADA TAMPA BAY, INC. d/b/a AMERICAN DEBT ARBITRATION and FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC Third-Party Defendants COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION-LAW NO. 08-5256 STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: It is hereby Agreed, by and between Edward Stock, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Discover Bank, Issuer of Discover Card, by its agent DFS Services, LLC, and Evan C. Pappas, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, Deborah G. Andiorio, that a Judgment is to be entered in favor of the Plaintiff , Discover Bank, Issuer of Discover Card, by its agent DFS Services, LLC and against the Defendant, Deborah G. Andiorio, in the sum of $14,401.59, said Judgment not to bear any interest in accordance with law, in regard to this case. DATE: .m / O DATE: -211y4lof EVAN C. PAPPAS, ESQUIRE ?- o r" P