HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-5830JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and
DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife,
Plaintiffs
V.
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, his wife,
Defendants
2008 - 6Y36 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO CURTIS R. LONG, PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons against the defendants, KENNETH BAKER and LESLIE BAKER, and
enter my appearance on behalf of the plaintiffs, JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and DRENA DUBROVICH, his
wife. Please direct the Sheriff to serve the defendants as follows:
Mr. Kenneth Baker
Ms. Leslie Baker
470 Braggtown Road
York Springs, PA 17372
By:
October 1, 2008
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN &
Marc A.
MAn fight, III, Esq 're
60 W At Pom t Street, Carlisle, 17013
(717) 249-2353 Su No: 25476
To: KENNETH BAKER and LESLIE BAKER
You are hereby notified that JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife,
plaintiffs, have commenced an action against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be
entered against you.
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BAKER KENNETH ET AL
CASE NO: 2008-05830 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DUBROVICH JOSEPH JR ET AL
VS
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:
BAKER KENNETH
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of ADAMS
in his bailiwick. He therefore
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
County, Pennsylvania, to
On October 23rd , 2008 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ADAMS
Sheriff's Costs: So answer • ?. 7
Docketing 18.00 ??--
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas K1 ne
Dep Adams County 41.55 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage 1.35
79.90 ? /0/21M 91-
10/23/2008 MARCUS MCKNIGHT
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
A. D.
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2008-05830 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DUBROVICH JOSEPH JR ET AL
VS
BAKER KENNETH ET AL
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:
BAKER LESLIE
but was unable to locate Her
deputized the sheriff of ADAMS
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
in his bailiwick. He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
On October 23rd , 2008 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ADAMS
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
So answP-rq-:-------
6.00 .00 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
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16.00
10/23/2008
MARCUS MCKNIGHT
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
A. D.
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Joseph Dubrovich Jr. et al
vs.
Kenneth Baker et al
SERVE: Kenneth Baker
No. 08-5830 civil
Now, October 6, 2008 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
County to execute this Writ, this
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
Affidavit of Service
Now, October 21 , 20_28 , at 2:32 o'clock P. A served the
within Writ of Summons in Civil Action
upon Kennetb Baker
at 470 Braggtown Road, York Springs, PA
by handing to Kenneth Baker
a true and attested copy of the original writ of summons
and made known to Kennetb. Baker
So answers,
the contents thereof
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It" of Adams. Coon , PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of N/A , 20
COSTS
SERVICE $ 24.00
MILEAGE 17.55
AFFIDAVIT
$ 41.55 Ill. 10/22/06 R%
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Joseph Dubrovich Jr. et al
vs.
Kenneth Baker et al
SERVE: Leslie Baker
No. 08-5830 civil
Now,. October 6, 2008 - , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Adorns County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
Affidavit of Service
Now, October 21 5 2008 , at 2:32 o'clock P. M. served the
within Writ of Summons in Civil Action
upon
Leslie Baker
at 470 Braggtown Road, Fork Springs, PA
by handing to
Leslie Baker
a true and attested copy of the original writ of summons
and made known to Leslie Baker the contents thereof.
So answers,
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of Adams County, PA
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of N/A )20
COSTS
SERVICE _
MILEAGE _
AFFIDAVIT
$ Included co another return
LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. EISEMAN
BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire
I.D.# 58362
1599 Oak Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-1426
JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and
DRENA DUBROVICH, h/w
Attorney for Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VS.
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, h/w
NO. 2008 - 5830
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance for the Defendants, Kenneth Baker and Leslie
Baker, h/w in the above matter.
LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. EISEMAN
BY: c.
Jeffrey M. Pollock
Attorney for Defendants
FILED-t;,}FFI ;E
OF THE P-'" TARP
2009 APP 15 PH 2; 52
LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY H. EISEMAN
BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire
I.D.# 58362
1599 Oak Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-1426
JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and
DRENA DUBROVICH, h/w
Attorney for Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VS.
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, h/w
NO. 2008 - 5830
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter Rule upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20)
Days hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
THE LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY EISEMAN
BY:
Jeffrey M. Pollock
Attorney for Defendant
RULE
AND NOW, this 15-r` Day of Agri , 2009, a Rule is
hereby GRANTED upon Plaintiffs herein to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
after service hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment o Non Pros.
J.
OF TFE Pr;u` n ` NOTARY
2009 APR 15 PH 2: S 2
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JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife,
Plaintiffs : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2008 - 5830 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, his wife, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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, order 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 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our
office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the
court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife,
Plaintiffs : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 2008 - 5830 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, his wife, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 27th day of May 2009 comes the Plaintiff, JOSEPH DUBROVICH,
JR. and DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife, by their attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, P.C., and
makes the following Complaint against the defendants, KENNETH BAKER and LESLIE
BAKER, his wife:
1. The Plaintiffs are Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. and his wife, Drena Dubrovich, adult individuals
residing at 843 Franklin Church Road, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019-8607.
2. The Defendants are Kenneth Baker and his wife, Leslie Baker, adult individuals residing
at 470 Braggtown Road, York Springs, Pennsylvania 17372.
3. On October 16, 2006, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Plaintiff, Joseph Dubrovich, was
traveling northwest on Franklin Church Road toward Brittany Lane, near York Springs,
Pennsylvania.
4. Brittany Lane is controlled by a stop sign. The Defendant, Leslie Baker, approached the
intersection on Brittany Road from the Plaintiff s right and without stopping for the stop sign,
entered the intersection by driving in front of the Plaintiff's vehicle.
5. At the time of collision, it was dark and the Defendant, Leslie Baker, did not have on her
regular headlights.
6. The Plaintiff was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Defendants' vehicle at the
front hinge of the driver's side door.
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COUNT I
JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and DRENA DUBROVICH, PLAINTIFFS
v. LESLIE BAKER DEFENDANT
7. The averments of fact contained in paragraph one (1) through six (6) of the Complaint
are incorporated herein by reference and are made a part of this Count.
8. The collision and injuries sustained by the Plaintiff were caused by the negligent, careless
and reckless actions of the Defendant, Leslie Baker. The Defendant driver, Leslie Baker, was
traveling in an unsafe manner and was the primary cause of the collision.
9. The injuries sustained by the Plaintiff was caused by the negligence and careless actions
of the Defendant, Leslie Baker in that she failed to stop at the stop sign under Title 75 section
3323(b) of the Vehicle Code.
10. The Defendant, Leslie Baker, was negligent and careless as follows:
a. She failed to maintain her vehicle under proper control in an effort
to avoid a collision when she claimed her foot hit the accelerator
instead of the brake;
b. She was not paying attention to the highway;
C. She failed to maintain her vehicle in the proper lane of traffic;
d. She was looking to her right as she was operating her vehicle and was distracted;
e. She failed to stop at a stop sign;
f. She was traveling too fast for conditions;
g. She was using a medication at the time of the collision which impaired her ability
to drive safely;
h. She may have been using a cell phone during the time of the collision or was
otherwise distracted at the time of impact; and
i. She was using a medi-pump at the time of the collision which further impaired her
ability to drive safely.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. and his wife, Drena Dubrovich,
request compensation and punitive damages from the Defendant, Leslie Baker, in the amount in
excess of Fifty Thousand and no/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars with interest as permitted by law and
the costs of this litigation.
COUNTII
JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and DRENA DUBROVICH, PLAINTIFFS
v. KENNETH BAKER DEFENDANT
11. The averments of fact contained in paragraph one (1) through ten (10) of the Complaint
are incorporated herein by reference and are made a part of this Count.
12. At the time of the collision, the Defendant, Kenneth Baker, was married to the Defendant,
Leslie Baker, and he resided with her.
13. The Defendant, Kenneth Baker, knew or should have known that at the time of the
collision, that Leslie Baker was making medication and was unable to safely operate a motor
vehicle, and he negligently failed to take action to prohibit her operation of the vehicle she was
driving. The Defendant, Kenneth Baker, negligently entrusted the vehicle to Defendant, Leslie
Baker. He is therefore liable for the negligent actions of Defendant, Leslie Baker, as she operated
the vehicle.
14. At the time of the collision, the Defendant, Leslie Baker, was acting as an agent of the
Defendant, Kenneth Baker, thereby making him liable for the negligent actions of Defendant,
Leslie Baker.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. and his wife, Drena Dubrovich,
request compensation and punitive damages from the Defendant, Kenneth Baker, in the amount
in excess of Fifty Thousand and no/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars with interest as permitted by law
and the costs of this litigation.
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income from his work which occurred or will occur as a result of the injuries he sustained in the
accident.
23. The Plaintiff, Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. also seeks compensation for the serious and
permanent injuries which he has sustained which has caused extensive pain and suffering.
24. The Plaintiff seeks compensation for the pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss
of life's pleasures and work loss since the date of the accident as well as compensation for future
losses he will incur in these areas from the Defendant.
25. At the time of the collision, Plaintiff, Drena Dubrovich, was married to the Plaintiff,
Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. They had been married since December 6, 1977.
26. Following the collision, the Plaintiff, Drena Dubrovich, sustained the loss of society, care
and comfort of her husband as he recovered from his injuries and from the subsequent surgery.
27. The Plaintiff, Drena Dubrovich, seeks compensation for loss of companionship and
society as a consequence of the injuries sustained by her husband, Joseph Dubrovich, Jr.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, Joseph Dubrovich, Jr. and his wife, Drena Dubrovich,
request compensation from the Defendants in the amount in excess of Fifty Thousand and no/100
($50,000.00) Dollars with interest as permitted by law and the costs of this litigation.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & NIGHT, P.C.
By: Ma7esf (Peitn?vania McKnight, III, E3
60 mfret Street
Carlisle, 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 25476
Attorney for plaintiffs
Date: May 27, 2009
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by counsel
and myself in the preparation of this action. I have head the statements made in this document
and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May 27, 2009
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JOSEPH DUBROVICH, JR. and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
DRENA DUBROVICH, his wife,
Plaintiffs : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 2008 - 5830 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH BAKER and
LESLIE BAKER, his wife, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached document was
served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States
mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date referenced below and
addressed as follows:
Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esq.
Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Eiseman
1515 Market Street, Ste. 1802
Philadelphia, PA 19102
IRWIN &,./IcKNIGW, P.C.
By: Marc 4s 9 I, Esquire
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Carlis(717 ) re. 25476
Date: May 28 , 2009
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