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Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #25444
,/Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #78758
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 North Front Street Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 - Telephone
(717) 236-9316 - Facsimile
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Attorneys for Plaintiff, Barbara Potter
BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIA
V. Docket No. 61- b l -S-7
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant 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 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 Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, uted tiene viente (20) dias de
plazo al partir de la fecha de le 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 os sus objeciones a leas demandas en contra de su persons. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y peude entrar una order
contra usted sin pervio aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja or alivio que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. Usted peude perder dinero os sus propiedades o ostros
derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR RAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA ICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA VERIGUAR DONDE SE UEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #25444
Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #78758
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 North Front Street Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 - Telephone
(717) 236-9316 - Facsimile
iboswellftbtaalaw.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiff, Barbara Potter
BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIA
V. Docket No. d p- 6 5'7 t
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter, by and through her counsel, Jeffrey R. Boswell,
Esquire, Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire, and BOSWELL, TINTNER & PICCOLA, files this Complaint,
and, in support thereof, states the following:
1. Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter, is an adult female who currently resides at 46
Erford Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, is an adult male who resides at 106 North
6th Street, Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
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3. On October 20, 2006, at approximately 4:05 pm, Plaintiff operated a 1997
Ford Escort, bearing PA registration number WR01869, southbound on North 21St Street,
Street, Camp Hill, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On the same date and at the same approximate time, Defendant operated
a Mitsubishi Spider, bearing PA registration number FXA6021, northbound on North 21St
Street, Street, Camp Hill, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Defendant was the sole registered owner of the Mitsubishi Spider on October
20, 2006.
6. On the same aforementioned location, date, and approximate time, Plaintiff
attempted to make a lawful left turn from North 21St Street into the entrance to the parking
lot for Weis Markets.
7. On the same aforementioned location, date, and approximate time, Defendant
operated his vehicle at an excessively high rate of speed in a lane designated for right turns
only.
8. Defendant had no intention of making a right-hand turn, but rather was
attempting to pass the vehicles lined up in the lane designated for through traffic.
9. Defendant proceeded to drive his vehicle into the front, passenger side of
Plaintiffs vehicle.
10. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff sustained personal injuries, including but
not limited to:
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a. Fractured right tibia;
b. Fractured right fibula;
C. Fractured right femur;
d. L2 vertebral body fracture;
e. Multiple rib fractures;
f. Costochondral juncture fracture;
g. Collapsed right lung;
h. Orbital fracture;
i. Right glenoid cavity injury;
j. Soft tissue injuries;
k. Deep venous thrombosis;
1. Chest trauma;
M. Heart attack and/or acute heart failure;
n. Diaphoresis;
o. Interstitial edema;
p. Aphagia and/or loss of appetite;
q. Tachycardia;
r. Shortness of breath and/or respiratory distress;
S. Impairment of mental/cognitive faculties and/or loss of memory;
t. Persistent severe speech disturbance; and
U. Severe and ongoing pain and suffering resultant from the above-
identified injuries.
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11. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff has incurred expenses for medical
treatment, medications, rehabilitation, and other miscellaneous associated expenses for
her injuries, and will continue to incur such expenses for the foreseeable future.
12. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff sustained or may sustain losses, all of
which were to her great detriment, and for which the following are legally recoverable
damages:
a. Past and future pain and suffering;
b. Past and future loss of life's pleasures;
C. Past and future limitations upon her daily activities;
d. Past and future embarrassment, humiliation and anxiety;
e. Scarring; and
f. Past and future incidental costs.
13. As a result of the collision caused by Defendant, Plaintiff sustained property
damage to her motor vehicle in excess of $3,000.00.
14. The claims made herein, in toto, is alleged to exceed the applicable limits of
arbitration and a jury trial is hereby demanded.
COUNT 1 - NEGLIGENCE
15. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1-14 as if fully reproduced herein.
16. The aforementioned collision, injuries, and damages are the direct and
proximate result of the negligent, careless, and reckless manner in which the Defendant
acted, or failed to act, in the following particulars:
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a. Defendant violated the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Defendant violated Roadways Laned for Traffic, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3309;
C. Defendant operated his vehicle in careless disregard for persons and
property;
d. Defendant failed to keep his vehicle under proper control;
e. Defendant failed to make reasonable and prudent observations of the
conditions then and there existing;
f. Defendant was driving at a speed too fast for the conditions then and
there in existence;
g. Defendant passed motor vehicles in a no passing lane of travel;
h. Defendant operated his motor vehicle in a turn-only lane of travel with
no intention of turning;
Defendant was inattentive to the changing conditions in the traffic and
lawfully operating motorists therein;
j. Defendant was inattentive to the changing conditions of the roadway
and lawfully operating motorists thereon;
k. Defendant failed to keep alert, anticipate traffic and roadway
conditions, and maintain a proper lookout for other traffic;
1. Defendant failed to observe Plaintiff's vehicle making a lawful turn into
a commercial establishment;
M. Defendant failed to apply his brakes or take any other evasive action
sufficient to avert the collision with Plaintiffs vehicle;
n. Defendant continued to operate his vehicle in a direction toward the
vehicle Plaintiff was operating when Defendant saw, or, in the
exercise of reasonable diligence should have seen, that continued
operation in that direction would result in a collision; and
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o. Defendant was otherwise negligent, careless, and/or reckless under
the circumstances as may be deemed at law or revealed during the
course of discovery.
17. The Defendant's aforementioned negligent, careless, and reckless conduct
caused the aforementioned collision, and all resulting injuries and damages sustained by
the Plaintiff thereafter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter, demands judgment against the
Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, which amount in controversy exceeds the threshold
requiring compulsory arbitration, together with interest, costs, and delay damages.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ke in D. Gillespie, Esquir
S reme Court I.D. #78758
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #25444
BOSWELL, TINTNER & PICCOLA
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Counsel for Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter.
Dated: October _q_, 2008
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VERIFICATION
I, Brett Guy Holmes, Agent Under Power of Attorney of Barbara Ann Potter, dated
April 22, 2002, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the statements
contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct, based on my personal
knowledge, information, and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
tt Guy Holmes
Dated: October ?, 2008
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BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-6157-CIVIL
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, with
regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, LLP
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Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Date: //-7-03 (717) 533-5406
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl R. Hildabrand, of the law firm of Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand, L.L.P.,
hereby certify that on the day of November 2008, a copy of the foregoing
document was sent via First Class U.S. Mail, postage paid, to the following:
Kevin Gillespie, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 N. Front St.
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
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CASE NO: 2008-06157 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
POTTER BARBARA A
VS
JOHNSON CHARLES J
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:
JOHNSON CHARLES J
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of CHESTER
in his bailiwick. He therefore
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
County, Pennsylvania, to
On November 17th , 2008 this office was in receipt of the
attached return from CHESTER
Sheriff's Costs: So answers__ ..- J
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
Dep Chester Co 55.60 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage 1.52
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11/17/2008
BOSWELL TINTNER PICCOLA
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of ,
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q?;P Charles J. Johnson
?d No. 08-6157 civil
Now, October 15, 2008 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Chester County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. That'ikou`'t
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NOTARIAL SEAL
Elisa P. DiMattia -Notary Public
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DEC, 06.2011
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Sheriff
EDWARD L. SCHORPP
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
RONNY R. ANDERSON
Chief Deputy
JODY S. SMITH
Real Estate Deputy
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
T0: Hon. Carolyn Welsh
Chester County Sheriff
Dear Sheriff:
Barbara A. Potter
RE: VS
Charles J. Johnson
08-6157 civil'
Enclosed please find Notice and Complaint
Charles J. Johnson
to be served upon
106 North 6th Street
Oxford,-'PA
in your County.
Kindly make service thereof and send us your return of service.
Very truly yours, //.
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff
Cumberland Countv, Pennsylvania
Enclosures:
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
CHESTER COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
201 W. MARKET STREET, SUITE 1201
PO BOX 2746
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-0989
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BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 08-6157-CIVIL
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Barbara A. Potter
c/o Kevin Gillespie, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 N. Front St.
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer and New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default of judgment may be entered against
you.
Date: /,9 ' 16 - b
Respectfully submitted,
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, LLP
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-5406
Attorney for Defendant
BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 08-6157-CIVIL
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted except the license plate number, not the registration number,
was WRO1869.
4. Admitted except the license plate number, not the registration number,
was FXA6021.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. The averments of paragraph 6 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
7. Denied. The averments of paragraph 7 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
8. Denied. The averments of paragraph 8 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Denied. The averments of paragraph 9 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
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10. Denied. The averments of paragraph 10 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
11. Denied. The averments of paragraph 11 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Denied. The averments of paragraph 12 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
13. Denied. The averments of paragraph 13 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
14. Denied. The averments of paragraph 14 state a legal conclusion to which
no answer is required and the averments are therefore denied.
15. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 14 hereof are incorporated herein
by reference.
16. Denied. The averments of paragraph 16 and subparagraphs (a) through (o)
are specifically denied and proof thereof is demanded at trial.
17. Denied. The averments of paragraph 17 are specifically denied and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
NEW MATTER
18. Plaintiff's claim is barred, in whole or in part, by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania No Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act.
19. Plaintiff's claim is barred by the selection of the limit tort option on
applicable policies of insurance.
20. Plaintiff s claim is barred, in whole or in part, by the Plaintiff's
comparative negligence in the following particulars:
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a. She operated her vehicle at an unreasonable speed.
b. She failed to maintain a reasonable and proper lookout for
traffic.
C. She failed to yield the right of way to Defendant Johnson's vehicle.
d. She turned her vehicle directly into the path of the oncoming
Johnson vehicle when she knew, or should have known, that said
vehicle had the right of way and was approaching.
e. She failed to exercise that degree of care, caution and skill
reasonably required under all the circumstance.
21. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages.
22. It is believed, and therefore averred, that some or all of the injuries alleged
by Plaintiff pre-existed the accident in question.
Date: 62 -?o -6 e
Respectfully submitted,
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, LLP
karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-5406
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VERIFICATION
I, Karl R. Hildabrand, counsel for Defendant hereby certify that the verification of
the Defendant could not be obtained within the time allowed for the filing of this
pleading. Therefore, I, as counsel, hereby verify that, upon information and belief, the
statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct based upon the
information available to me. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a-1,3-6y-
R. Hildabrand
Karl
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl R. Hildabrand, of the law firm of Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand, L.L.P.,
hereby certify that on the _/0 day of December 2008, a copy of the foregoing
document was sent via First Class U.S. Mail, postage paid, to the following:
Kevin Gillespie, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 N. Front St.
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Karl R. Hildabrand
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BARBARA A. POTTER,
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-6157-CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO APPEND
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly append the attached verification of Charles J. Johnson to the Defendant's
Answer and New Matter previously filed in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, LLP
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Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-5406
VERIFICATION
I, Charles J. Johnson, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating
to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
arles J. Jo son e-'..,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl R. Hildabrand, of the law firm of Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand, L.L.P.,
hereby certify that on the day of December 2008, a copy of the foregoing
document was sent via First Class U.S. Mail, postage paid, to the following:
Kevin Gillespie, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 N. Front St.
PO Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
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Supreme Court ID #25444
Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #78758
Boswell, Tintner & Piccola
315 North Front Street Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 - Telephone (717) 236-9316 - Facsimile
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Attorneys for Plaintiff, Barbara Potter
BARBARA A. POTTER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Docket No. 08-6157-CIVIL
Defendant :
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
The Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter, by and through her counsel, Jeffrey R. Boswell,
Esquire, Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire, and BOSWELL, TINTNER & PICCOLA, files her Response
to Defendant's New Matter, and, in support thereof, responds as follows:
18. Paragraph 18 states a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
19. Paragraph 19 states a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
20. Paragraph 20 states a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
To the extent a response is deemed necessary, Plaintiff denies that she negligently caused
the underlying motor vehicle accident by driving at an unsafe speed, failing to maintain a
proper lookout, failing to yield the right-of-way, turning her vehicle into Defendant's vehicle,
or in failing to exercise reasonable care, caution or skill, and demands strict proof thereof
at trial.
21. Paragraph 21 states a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary.
To the extent a response is deemed necessary, Plaintiff denies that she failed to mitigate
her damages and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
22. Plaintiff denies that "some or all" of her accident-related injuries pre-existed
the underlying motor vehicle accident and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter, demands judgment against the
Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Fifty
Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars, which amount in controversy exceeds the threshold
requiring compulsory arbitration, together with interest, costs, and delay damages.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ivirn D. Gillespie, Esq ire
eme Court I.D. #78758
Jeffrey R. Boswell, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #25444
BOSWELL, TINTNER & PICCOLA
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
Counsel for Plaintiff, Barbara A. Potter.
Dated: January 2 , 2009
VERIFICATION
I, Brett Guy Holmes, Agent Under Power of Attorney of Barbara Ann Potter, dated
April 22, 2002, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the statements
contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct, based on my personal
knowledge, information, and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Itt Guy Holmes
Dated: December 3 0 , 2008
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's New Matter by placing the same in the United States
Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Karl R. Hildabrand, Esquire
Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand, LLP
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
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Date: January 2 , 2009
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BARBARA A. POTTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 08-6157 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly withdraw my appearance for DEFENDANT, CHARLES J. JOHNSON, in the
above-captioned matter.
NESTICO, DRUBY & HILDABRAND, LLP
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KARL R. HILDABRAND, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 30102
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
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BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 08-6157 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly enter my appearance for DEFENDANT, CHARLES J. JOHNSON, in the above-case and
designate 2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 301, Harrisburg, PA 17110 as the place where papers, process and
notices may be served.
FORRY, ULLMAN, ULLMAN & FORRY, P.C.
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THOMAS A. WIMM ER, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 45294
Telephone: (717) 441-9257
Email: twimmer@forryullman.com
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COUNTY'OF CUMBERLAND
Potter Court of Common
Pleas
VS.
Case Number: 08-
Johnson 6157
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO THE SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Litigation Solutions, LLC ('LSLLC') on behalf of Thomas Wimmer, Esquire of Forry Ullman -
Harrisburg 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 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) No objection to the subpoena has been received, 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.
Date: 5/28/2009 Litigation Solutions, LLC on behalf of
Thomas Wimmer, Esquire of Forry Ullman - Harrisburg
Attorney for the Defense
CC:
Thomas Wimmer, Esquire
Forry Ullman Harrisburg
2000 Linglestown (toad
Suite 301
Harrisburg PA 17110
PENNSYLVANIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY%OF CUMBERLAND
Potter Court of Common Pleas
Vs.
Johnson 08-6157
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Provider:
Record Type:
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Financial / Billing
Radiology
Medical
TO: Kevin Gillespie, Esquire
note: please see enclosed list of all other interested counsel
Litigation Solutions, LLC ('LSLLC') on behalf of Thomas Wimmer, Esquire 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 the twenty day notice period is waived or if no objection is made, then the
subpoena may be served.
Date of Issue: 5/8/2009
CC: Thomas Wimmer, Esquire - Court of Common Pleas
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact:
Litigation Solutions, LLC (412.263.5656)
Brentwood Towne Centre
101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Litigation Solutions, LLC on behalf of:
Thomas Wimmer, Esquire
Defense
COUNSEL LISTING FOR POTTER VS. JOHNSON
County of Cumberland Court of Common Pleas
Counsel Firm Counsel Type
Gillespie, Esquire, Kevin 315 N. Front Street P.O. Box 741 Harrisburg PA 17108 Opposing Counsel
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Potter
vs.
Johnson
08-6157
File No.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OIL THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT O RULE 4009.22
COh?D-N w & A• T T H OF PENNSYL ANT_R
COU-NTY OF CUMBERLAND
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Billing
TO:
(Name of Person or Entity)
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 RIDER
at
101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(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 cornpelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Thomas Wimmer, Esquire
ADDRESS: ing es own Road Suite 301
Harrisburg FA, 1/110
TELEPHONE: 717-441-9257
SUPREME COURT ID #
ATTORNEY FOR: Defense
Date:
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary, Civil Division
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Rider to Subpoena
Explanation of Required Documents and Things
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive PO Box 850
Hershey PA 17033
Attention: Billing Department
Subject: Potter, Barbara Ann
SS#:
Date of Birth: 1/18/1926
Requested Items:
Complete copy of any and all itemized bills (include ICD9 & CPT codes) from 4/1/2004 to 4/30/2009, denials for inpatient and outpatient
accounts, amount charged, amount paid by insurance or Medicare, amount written off, and any amount owed.
Potter
VS.
Johnson
COMMONWRA r T?-I OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CU-M3ERLA2-q
08-6157
File No.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Medical Records
(Name of Person or Entity)
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 RIDER
at 101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(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:
NAIVM: Thomas Wimmer, Esquire
ADDRESS: 2000 Linalestown Road Suite 301
Harrisburg PA, 17110
TELEPHONE: -11 7-441 - A 2 9 7
SUPREME COURT 1D # 4 5 2 9 4
ATTORNEY FOR: Defense
Date:
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
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Prothonota Civil. Division
Deputy
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Rider to Subpoena
Explanation of Required Documents and Things
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive PO Box 850
Hershey PA 17033
Attention: Medical Records Correspondence
Subject: Potter, Barbara Ann
SS#:
Date of Birth: 1/18/1926
Requested Items:
Please remit: a complete copy of any and all medical records from 4/1/2004 to 4/30/2009, including records, charts, test results, reports,
correspondence, office notes, and computerized records.
Potter
vs.
Johnson
COM20--ON`FRA- L TH OF PENNSY11,VANLa
COUNTY OF CTj-1vMERLATq
08-6157
File No.
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUWENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 400912
TO: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Radiology
(Name of Person or Entity)
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 RIDER
at 101 Towne Square Way, Suite 251 Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(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: Thomas Wimmer, Esquire
ADDRESS: 20-09 Ling es own Road Suite 301
Harrisburg ,
TELEPHONE: 717-441-9257
SUPREME COURT ED # 45294
ATTORNEY FOR: Defense
Date: -?&a
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary, Civil Division
Depu
. Rider to Subpoena
Explanation of Required Documents and Things
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive PO Box 850
Hershey PA 17033
Attention: Radiology Films Library
Subject: Potter, Barbara Ann
SS#:
Date of Birth: 1/18/1926
Requested Items:
Please remit: Complete copy of any and all diagnostic films and film lists from 4/1/2004 to 4/30/2009, including X-Rays, MRI, and CT
scans.
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FORRY ULLMAN, P.C.
BY: Joseph F. Murphy, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78119
540 Court Street
P.O. Box 542
Reading, PA 19603
(610) 777 - 5700
? iLERp? KONG ARY
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Attorney for Defendant,
Charles J. Johnson
BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 08-6157 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL, DEMANDED
SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL WITHOUT LEAVE OF COURT (RULE
1012(b)(2)(ii))
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf for Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, in the
above case and designate 540 Court Street, Reading, PA 19603 as the place notices and
papers other than original process may be served.
FORRY
By:
. N fU?Tr)C, ESQUIRE
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Kindly withdraw my appearance for Defendant, Charles J. Johnson, in the above
case.
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By:
Date: THOMAS A. WIMMER, ESQUIRE
I?N'? ?
FORRY ULLMAN, P.C.
BY: Joseph F. Murphy, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78119
540 Court Street
P.O. Box 542
Reading, PA 19603
(610) 777 - 5700
Attorney for Defendant,
Charles J. Johnson
BARBARA A. POTTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 08-6157 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JOSEPH F. MURPHY, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Praecipes for Entry/Withdrawal of Appearance was mailed by first-class
mail, on this date, addressed as follows:
Kevin D. Gillespie, Esquire
BOSWELL, TINTNER & PICCOLA
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
FORRY ULLMAN, PC
By:
Date: J H , ESQUIRE
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FORRY ULLMAN 2014%M ;
BY: Joseph F.Murphy,Esquire 1 0: pl
Attorney I.D.No. 78119 } 2" 33.
540 Box 542 P 'S 4141°4 1
P.O. ox 542 9UN
Reading,PA 19603 Attorney for Defendant,�/A
(610)777—5700 Charles J. Johnson
BARBARA A. POTTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 08-6157 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES J. JOHNSON,
Defendant :
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE & END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the docket in the above-captioned action Settled, Discontinued &
Ended, with prejudice.
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Date: (z 3 4
K= in D. Gillespie, Esq re
Counsel for Plaintiff