HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-1747IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.oy'/7517 2004
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Michael W. Sheibley Aaron Creamer
614 Apple Drive 120 E. Dauphin Street
Mechanicsburg, PA Enola, PA 17025
versus and
Clifton Shawn Spaulding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Plaintiff Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COURT:
Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
X Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to ( )Attorney (XX )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1300 Linqlestown Road
Harrisburq, PA 17110 Signature of Attorney
(717) 238-2000 Supreme Court ID No. 87911
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney Date: April 19, 2004
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU. nn P.
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Date: f 2 .2, d.OV Y by ` /? ,`r?_ ?r - 71c ?QF
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PROTHON. - 55
SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT SERVED
CASE NO: 2004-01747 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHEIBLEY MICHAEL W
VS
CREAMER AARON ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff , who being duly sworn
according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for
the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
CREAMER AARON
but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
WRIT OF SUMMONS
NOT SERVED , as to
the within named DEFENDANT CREAMER AARON
120 E DAUPHIN STREET
ENOLA, PA 17025
THERE WAS OBVIOUSLY SOMEONE AT RESIDENCE, BUT NO ONE WOULD ANSWER
DOOR. DEFENDANT CALLED OFFICE TO SEE WHY DEPUTIES WERE THERE.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 20.70
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
_ .00
48.70
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this aL' day of
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So answers:
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
HANDLER HENNING ROSENBERG
05/21/2004
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.09-17Y7 2004
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Michael W. Sheibley Aaron Creamer
614 Apple Drive 120 E. Dauphin Street
Mechanicsburg, PA Enola, PA 17025
versus : and
Clifton Shawn Spaulding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spauiding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Plaintiff Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COURT:
Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action,
X Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (XX )Attorney ( )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler. Esquire
1300 Linqlestown Road --
Harrisburq, PA 17110 Signature of Attomey
(717) 238-2000 Supreme Court ID No. 87911
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney Date: April 19. 2004
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU. C G r ?? n
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Date: ;2, U a ? ?Zby y by ( 47 ?, 41. 0 / Deputy
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PROTHON. - 55
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Michael W. Sheibley
614 Apple Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Plaintiff
No. 04-1747-2004
Civil Action - (XX) Law
J Equity
URY TRIAL DEMANDED
Aaron Creamer
120 E. Dauphin Street
Enola, PA 17025
Clifton Shawn Spaulding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
V. Albuquerque, NM 87123
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding
12021 Skyline Rd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COURT:
Please re-issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
Jason C Imler Escuire
1300 Linales- town Road
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Hamsburo PA 17110
(717) 238-2000 Signature o Attorney
Name/Address/Telephone No. Supreme Court ID No -87911
of Attorney
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-01747 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHEIBLEY MICHAEL W
VS
CREAMER AARON ET AL
SHAWN HARRISON
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
CREAMER AARON
the
DEFENDANT , at 1606:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of July 2004
at 120 E DAUPHIN STREET
ENOLA, PA 17025 by handing to
AARON CREAMER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 11.10
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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39.10
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 3,,,,k day of
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Prothonotary
So Answers:)
R. Thomas Kline
07/23/2004
HANDLER HENNIN?OSENBERG
By.
Deput Sheriff
Michael W. Sheibley, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : No.: 04-1747 2004
Aaron Creamer,
Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendants, Aaron
Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, with regard to
the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON, GOVE& PERRY
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By:
Date:
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
I.D. #: 46457
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of January, 2005, 1 hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following by
depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
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Michael W. Sheibley, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : No.: 04-1747 2004
Aaron Creamer,
Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20)
days or suffer a judgment of non pros.
Date: I - I ?-0 ?-
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
Respectfully submitted,
By:
NEALON, GOVE,& PERRY
C -
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
I.D. #: 46457
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232:-9900
RULE
A Rule is hereby issued upon you to file a Complaint within twenty (20)
days of service of this Rule or suffer a judgment of non pros.
DATED:
Prothonotary
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this [*-day of January, 2005, 1 hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe for Rule to File Complaint on the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
James G. Nealon, III
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLER(a)HHRLAW.COM
Attorney for Plaintiff
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTEON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY/
SPAULDING,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 2004
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice is served, by entering a
written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defense or objections to
the claim set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and
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 ABLETO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUTAGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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By ? ,
L, Jason C. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(71.7) 238-2000
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tale: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLER t7.HHRLAW.COM Attorney for Plaintiff
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTEON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY/
SPAULDING,
Defendants
NO. 04-1747 2004
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AVISO
Le han demandado an Corte. Si usted desea defender contra las demandas dispuestas en las p6ginas
siguientes, usted debe tomar la acci6n en el plazo de veinte (20) dias despu6s de esta queja y se sirve el
aviso, incorporando un aspecto escrito personalmente o y archivando en escribir con la Corte sus defensas
u obi . eciones a las demandas dispuestas contra usted el abogado le advierte qua que si usted no puede hacer
asi qua el caso puede proceder sin usted y un juicio se puede incorporar contra usted compra la Corte sin
aviso adicional para cualquier dinero demandado en la queja o para cualquier otra demanda o relevaci6n
pedida por el demandante. Usted puede perder el dinero o la caracteristica de otra endereza importante a
usted.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAME:NTE. SI LISTED NO HACE QUE UN
ABOGADO VAYA AO LLAME POR TELEFONO La OFICINA DISPUESTA ABAJO. ESTA OFICI NA PUED E
PROVEER DE LISTED LA INFORMAC16N SOBRE EMPLEAR A UN ABOGADO. SI LISTED NO PUEDE
PERMITIRSE AL HIRE A UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PODER PROVEER DE LISTED LA
INFORMAC16N SOBRE LAS AGENCIAS QUE LOS SERVICIOS JURIDICOS DE LA OFERTA DE MAYO
A LAS PERSONAS ELEGIBLES EN UN HONORARIO REDUCIDO O NINGUN HONORARIO
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
HANDLER ?HE fyN NG A-ROSENBERG, LLP
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(71.7) 238-2000
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLERBHHRLAW.COM
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTEON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY/
SPAULDING,
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 2004
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., and makes the
within Complaint against the Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifteon Shawn Spaulding and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, is an adult individual currently residing at 614
Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant, Aaron Creamer, is an adult individual currently residing at 120
East Dauphin Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Defendant, Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, is an adult individual currently residing
at 12021 Skyline Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
4. Defendant, Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, is an adult individual currently
residing at 12021 Skyline Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
5. Atalltimes material hereto, Plaintiff, Michael'W.Sheibley,wastheownerand
operator of a 2001 Audi TT, bearing Pennsylvania Registration number EVW 8483
(hereinafter "Plaintiffs vehicle").
6. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Aaron Creamer, was the operator of
a 2002 Ford Explorer bearing Pennsylvania Registration number ENT 7572, which was
owned by Clifteon Shawn Spaulding and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding (hereinafter
"Defendant's vehicle').
7. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Michael )N. Sheibley, was insured under
an automobile insurance policy with Erie Insurance Company and was covered by the full
tort option.
8. At all times material hereto, there were no adverse weather or road
conditions.
9. On or about August 22, 2002, at approximately 6:12 p.m., Plaintiffs vehicle
was lawfully stopped at a properly posted stop sign, facing southbound, on Apple Drive in
Mechanicsburg Borough, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at the intersection with East
Simpson Street.
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10. On or about August 22, 2002, at approximately 6:12 p.m., Defendant's
vehicle was traveling westbound on East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg Borough,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, approaching the intersection with Apple Drive.
11. At approximately the same time and place, Defendant, Aaron Creamer,
attempted to negotiate a left hand turn onto Apple Drive, crossed over the double yellow
lines directly into Plaintiffs stopped vehicle and a violent collision resulted.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff sustained extensive and serious personal injuries, as set forth more
specifically below.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Michael W. Sheiblev v. Aaron Creamer
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
14. The occurrence of the aforesaid collision and the resultant injuries to Plaintiff,
Michael W. Sheibley, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence of
Defendant, Aaron Creamer, generally and, more specifically set forth below:
(a) In failing to operate Defendant's vehicle on the right half of the
roadway, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3301;
(b) In failing to keep Defendant's vehicle off of the left side of the roadway,
in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3306;
(c) In failing to execute a left hand turn across opposing traffic lanes
without allowing adequate space for Defendant's vehicle to execute
the turn so as to avoid a collision with Plaintiff's stopped vehicle;
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(d) In failing to properly negotiate a left-hand turn and maintain a proper
method of turning, in violation of 75 Fla. C.S.A. § 3331(b);
(e) In driving Defendant's vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of
persons and property, in violation Of '75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(f) In failing to drive at a careful and prudent speed that prevented the
Defendant's vehicle from coming to a stop within the assured clear
distance ahead, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3361;
(g) In disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway,
and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §
3310(a);
(h) In failing to have sufficient control of Defendant's vehicle, which would
have allowed the vehicle to be stopped before doing injury to any
person or thing likely to arise under the circumstances;
(i) In failing to operate Defendant's vehicle at a speed which was safe for
existing conditions, in violation of 75 Fla. C.S.A. § 3361;
(j) In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe Plaintiff's vehicle; and
(k) In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, sustained severe injuries including, but not limited
to, a broken sternum, a cardiac contusion, blurred vision, back pain, insomnia, pain and
numbness on the left side of his body and weakness in his hands.
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16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been, and will in the future, be hindered from
performing the duties required by his usual occupation and from attending to his daily
duties and chores, to his great loss, humiliation, embarrassment and frustration.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and
mental anguish, and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for
aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention.
Plaintiff continues to receive treatment and incur expenses of said injuries, and will most
likely continue to do so in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and he will
continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Aaron
Creamer, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of income and will continue
to suffer the same due to his physical injuries in the future, Ito his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Aaron Creamer, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland
County exclusive of interest and costs.
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21. Paragraphs 1-20 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
22. Defendant, Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, was the co-owner of the 2002 Ford
Explorer, which Defendant, Aaron Creamer, was operating with his permission at the time
of the collision.
23. Defendant, Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, knew, or should have known, that
Defendant, Aaron Creamer, would be operating his vehicle without reasonable care and
safety.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered serious bodily injury as
set forth in full herein.
25. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to
Plaintiff were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, in negligently entrusting his vehicle to Aaron Creamer and in allowing
Aaron Creamer to operate his vehicle when he knew or should have known that Aaron
Creamer was not fit and competent to operate the motor vehicle in a safe, non-negligent
manner and his propensity to operate motor vehicles as set forth below:
(a) In allowing Defendant, Aaron Creamer, to operate his vehicle when
he knew or should have known that Defendant, Aaron Creamer,
would operate his vehicle with a careless disregard for the safety of
others;
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(b) In failing to take control of his vehicle when it became apparent that
Defendant, Aaron Creamer, would operate his vehicle with a
careless disregard for the safety of others; and
(c) In failing to realize that an automobile is a dangerous instrumentality
when it is entrusted to someone he knew or should have known would
use it carelessly and/or recklessly.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, sustained severe injuries including, but
not limited to, a broken sternum, a cardiac contusion, blurred vision, pain and numbness
on the left side of his body and weakness in his hands.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been, and will in the future, be
hindered from performing the duties required by his usual occupation and from attending
to his daily duties and chores, to his great loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered great physical pain,
discomfort, and mental anguish, and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite
period of time in the future, to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and
loss.
29. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been compelled, in order to effect
a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical
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attention. Plaintiff continues to receive treatment and incur expenses of said injuries, and
will most likely continue to do so in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and
he will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of income and will
continue to suffer the same due to his physical injuries in the future, to his great detriment
and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of
Cumberland County exclusive of interest and costs.
32. Paragraphs 1-31 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth at length.
33. Defendant, Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, was the co-owner of the 2002
Ford Explorer, which Defendant, Aaron Creamer, was operating with her permission at the
time of the collision.
34. Defendant, Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, knew, or should have known,
that Defendant, Aaron Creamer, would be operating her vehicle without reasonable care
and safety.
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35. Asa direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered serious bodily
injury as set forth in full herein.
36. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to
Plaintiff were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, in negligently entrusting her vehicle to Aaron Creamer and in
allowing Aaron Creamer to operate her vehicle when she knew or should have known that
Aaron Creamer was not fit and competent to operate the motor vehicle in a safe, non-
negligent manner and his propensity to operate motor vehicles as set forth below:
(a) In allowing Defendant, Aaron Creamer, to operate her vehicle when
she knew or should have known that Defendant, Aaron Creamer,
would operate her vehicle with a careless disregard for the safety of
others;
(b) In failing to take control of her vehicle when it became apparent that
Defendant, Aaron Creamer, would operate her vehicle with a
careless disregard for the safety of others; and
(c) In failing to realize that an automobile is a dangerous instrumentality
when it is entrusted to someone she knew or should have known
would use it carelessly and/or recklessly.
37. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, sustained severe injuries including,
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but not limited to, a broken sternum, a cardiac contusion, blurred vision, pain and
numbness on the left side of his body and weakness in his hands.
38. As a direct and proximate result ofthe negligence ofthe Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been, and will in the future, be
hindered from performing the duties required by his usual occupation and from attending
to his daily duties and chores, to his great loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
39. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered great physical pain,
discomfort, and mental anguish, and will continue to endure the same for an indefinite
period of time in the future, to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and
loss.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has been compelled, in order to
effect a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and
medical attention. Plaintiff continues to receive treatment and incur expenses of said
injuries, and will most likely continue to do so in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
41. As a direct and proximate resultof the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of life's
pleasures and he will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and
loss.
42. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Michaela
R. McCarvey/Spaulding, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, has suffered a loss of income and
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will continue to suffer the same due to his physical injuries in the future, to his great
detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, seeks damages from the Defendant,
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration
limits of Cumberland County exclusive of interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Date:A ---
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
I.D. #87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based
upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been
gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the document is of counsel
and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which
I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the contents of the document are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel
in making this Verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements made therein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date. d)If 6 0
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2000
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTEON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY/
SPAULDING,
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 2004
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 10" day of February, 2005, 1 hereby certify that I have served the
within document upon Defendant by sending a true and correct copy of the same to him
via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
First Class U.S. Mail:
James G. Nealon, III, Esq.
NEALON & GOVER
2411 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTEON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA McCARVEY/SPAULDING
DEFENDANTS
NO. 2004-SO-1747
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL-DEMANDED
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Pursuant to Pa. R. C. P. 237.1, please enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff, Michael W.
Sheibley, and against the Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spalding, and Michaela
McCarvey/Spaulding, as to liability, for failure to answer or otherwise plead to the Complaint in this
matter within twenty (20) days after the service of the Complaint, and the undersigned certifies that
a written Notice of Intention to take a default judgment was given on July 14, 2006, or more than
ten (10) days before the filing of this Praecipe. A copy of said Notice is attached hereto.
Respectfully Submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING'& ROSENBERG
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Jason Imler, Esq.
I.D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTEON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA McCARVEY/SPAULDING
DEFENDANTS
NO.2004-SU-1679
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL-DEMANDED
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO.2004-SU-1747
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTEON SHAWN SPAULDING, and : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAELA McCARVEY/SPAULDING :
DEFENDANTS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 251h day of July, 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have served the within
document upon counsel for Defendants, by sending a true and correct copy of the same'
to them via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
First Class U.S. Mail:
James G. Nealon, III, Esq.
Nealon Gover & Perry
2411 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-1747
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and MICHAELA :
R. McCARVEY/SPAULDING
Defendants CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANTS' RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST SET
OF INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., and hereby moves
this Honorable Court to compel the Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding,
and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, to file complete and responsive Answers to
Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories. Plaintiff also requests a discovery conference as a
default has been entered against Defendants and Defendants' counsel has not responded
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to correspondence concerning this issue. The outcome of this issue will determine what
discovery must still take place to move this action forward. In support of this motion,
Plaintiff avers the following:
1. Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, is an adult individual currently residing at 614
Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Aaron Creamer, is an adult individual currently residing at 120 E.
Dauphin Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, is an adult individual currently residing
at 12021 Skyline Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
4. Defendant, Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, 12021 Skyline Road, NE,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
5. On or about February 10, 2005, Plaintiff, Michael Sheibley, filed a Complaint
in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County alleging he sustained personal
injuries on August 22, 2002, as a result of an automobile collision that occurred on Apple
Drive in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. On or about May 30, 2006, Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Spaulding,
and Michaela McCarvey/Spaulding, were each served with Plaintiffs First Set of
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents.
7. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4006(2), the party answering Interrogatories "...shall
serve a copy of the answers, and objections, if any, within 30 days after service."
8. Defendants' responses to Plaintiff First Set of Interrogatories should have
been served on or before June 29, 2006.
9. On or about July 25, 2006, almost a month after the responses were due
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under Pa.R.C.P. 4006(2), the Plaintiff received Defendants' response to his First Request
for Production of Documents.
10. To date, Plaintiff has not received any answers to his First Set of
Interrogatories from any of the named Defendants.
11. Additionally, on or about May 2, 2006, Plaintiff noticed the deposition of
Defendant Creamer for May 26, 2006, and the Defendant failed to attend or provide any
advance notice that he would not be in attendance.
12. Plaintiff believes, and, therefore, avers, that the information that could be
gained from responses to his First Set of Interrogatories is necessary and vital in order for
him to properly litigate his claim.
13. Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that the information that could be
gained from the deposition of Defendant Creamer is necessary and vital in order for him
to properly litigate this claim.
14. On or about September 21, 2006, Plaintiff's counsel sent a correspondence
notifying James G. Nealon, III, Esq., Defendants' counsel, that responses to Plaintiffs First
Set of Interrogatories were overdue. Additionally, Plaintiffs counsel informed Defense
Counsel that the Defendants' were still in default for failure to answer the Plaintiff's
Complaint, and inquired as to whether or not a petition to open the default would be
forthcoming. (A copy of Plaintiffs September 21, 2006 correspondence is attached hereto
as Exhibit "A").
15. Plaintiff would like to know whether or not the Defendants plan on opening
the default, so that he can determine exactly what witnesses need deposed depending on
whether or not liability will be assumed, and only damages will need to be proven.
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16. Consequently, Plaintiff would request a Discovery Conference so that the
issues surrounding this case can be settled, responses to the outstanding discovery can
be compelled, and this case can move forward in an expeditious manner.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael Sheibley, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court issue an Order, compelling Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding,
and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, to respond completely and fully to Plaintiff's First
Set of Interrogatories and within twenty (20) days or suffer such sanctions as this Court
may deem just. Additionally, Plaintiff, Michael Sheibley, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court schedule a Discovery Conference so that the parties may gain an
understanding of where this case is headed, in an attempt to move the case as
expeditiously as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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Jason C. Imler, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #87911
1300 Lingelstown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2000
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RE: MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY v. AARON CREAMER, CLIFTEON SHAWN
SPAULDING & MICHAELA McGARVEY
2004-SU-1679
Dear Mr. Nealon:
I was prepared to file and serve a response to the New Matter raised with the Answer to
the Complaint that you mailed to my office on July 26, 2006. However, it has come to my
attention that the Answer with New Matter that you mailed to my office was never actually
docketed. When my secretary contacted the Prothonotary yesterday she was advised that
the last entry on the docket was the Praecipe for Default Judgment filed on July 25, 2006.
The Prothonotary indicates that no Answer has been filed in this matter and no Petition to
Open Default has been filed.
Upon receipt of this letter, please advise my office whether you intend to file a Petition to
Open the Default. If not, we can proceed with taking only the depositions necessary to
prove damages. I have identified two witnesses to the crash whose testimony I believe will
eliminate any doubt as to liability but if we are not going to need to prove liability, there may
not be a need for their testimony. If you do not intend on opening the default, make
arrangements to obtain any expert testimony you require so that we can move this matter
forward.
Although I believe you have provided documents in response to our Request for
Documents, I do not believe I have received your clients' Answers to the Interrogatories.
Please have your clients submit responses to those Interrogatories within 30 days so that
we can avoid the necessity of a discovery conference. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours truly,
Jason Imler
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
No.: 04-1747
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and MICHELA
R. MCCARVEYISPAULDING,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 8th day of December, 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have served the
within document upon Counsel for Defendants, by sending a true and correct copy of the
same to them via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as
follows:
First Class U. S. Mail.
James G. Nealon, III, Esq.
Nealon Gover & Perry
2411 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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PLAINTIFF
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AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, AND
MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY/SPAULDING
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 201" day of December, 2006, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion to Compel Answers to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories, and schedule a
Discovery Conference,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that Defendants, Aaron Creamer,
Clifton Shawn Spaulding and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, shall answer Plaintiff's
First Set of Interrogatories by January 9, 2007.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that a Discovery Conference will
be held in Chambers of Courtroom No. 5, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 8:15 a.m.
By the Court,
/Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
/James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY/SPAULDING
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 29th day of January, 2007, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that if any of the Defendants seek to Open the Default Judgment entered on
July 25, 2006, that a Petition to Open the Default Judgment must be filed within 30 days
of the date of this Order. If any of the Defendants Petition the Court to Open the Default
Judgment within 30 days of the date of this Order, that Petition will be decided on its
merits. However, if none of the Defendants petition the Court to Open the Default
Judgment within 30 days of the date of this Order, said failure to file a Petition will be
indicative of Defendants' desire to proceed without opening the Default Judgment and
no Petition filed thereafter will be considered.
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Michael W. Sheibley,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
Aaron Creamer,
Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding,
Defendants
No.: 04-1747
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE EBERT:
1. This action was commenced by the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, via Writ of
Summons on April 22, 2004.
2. On January 21, 2005 a Praecipe for Entry of Appearance was filed by James
G. Nealon, III, Esquire on behalf of the Defendants Aaron Creamer, Clifteon
Shawn Spaulding and Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding.
3. A Praecipe for Rule to File Complaint was also filed on January 21, 2005.
4. A Complaint was filed by the Plaintiff on February 10, 2005.
5. In order to file the appropriate Answer to Complaint and complete discovery,
the undersigned counsel contacted the respective Defendants.
6. Defendants Clifteon and Michaela Spaulding were compliant and returned the
appropriate documentation and discovery responses to the undersigned
counsel.
7. After numerous correspondence and telephone calls to Defendant Creamer at
various addresses and telephone numbers, the undersigned counsel did not
receive any return contact from the Defendant.
8. A Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default was filed by the Plaintiff on July 25,
2006.
9. On or about December 11, 2006, the Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel and a
conference was held before Your Honor on January 23, 2007.
10. At the aforementioned conference, counsel for the Defendants informed both
opposing counsel and Your Honor that the undersigned counsel wished to
withdraw his appearance as this case is being transferred to another office for
handling.
11. Your Honor requested that the undersigned counsel file a Motion to Withdraw
and attempt again to contact Defendant Creamer.
12. The undersigned counsel was contacted by counsel for the Plaintiff, Jason C.
Imler, Esquire, who employed the services of a private investigator and
located Defendant Creamer.
13. On February 16, 2007, Defendant Creamer was contacted by the
undersigned counsel's office and informed that his cooperation was required.
Defendant Creamer agreed to cooperate fully and keep counsel advised of
his whereabouts.
14. This case will be transferred to Attorney Lou Schmitt of McIntyre, Hartye and
Schmitt, P.O. Box 533, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, telephone number (814)
696-3581.
15. Attorney Schmitt has spoken at length with the undersigned counsel and is
prepared to enter his appearance on behalf of the Defendants.
WHEREFORE, the undersigned counsel, James G. Nealon, III, Esquire,
respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the foregoing Motion to Withdraw.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 3 /H/16-7
NEALON, WRRYVERRRY
By:
James G. Nealon, III, Esquire
I. D. #: 46457
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of March, 2007, 1 hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Motion to Withdraw on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Michael W. Sheibley, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No.: 04-1747
Aaron Creamer,
Clifteon Shawn Spaulding, and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this h day of NN o,rc)N , 2007, upon
consideration of the foregoing Motion to Withdraw, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that the Motion is GRANTED and counsel for the Defendants, James G.
Nealon, III, Esquire, is permitted to file a Praecipe to Withdraw and accordingly
withdraw his appearance.
By the Court:
Nealon, III, Esquire, 2411 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
mler, Esquire, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, 1300
Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
: NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE:
Praecipe for Appearance
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the within was mailed to all
counsel of record this 13th day of
April, 2007.
ttorney for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Enter my Appearance on behalf of defendants, AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON
SHAWN SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING.
Papers may be served at the address set forth below.
for Defendants
McINTYRE, HARTYE & SCHMITT
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
PA I. D. #52459
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0533
PH: (814) 696-3581
FAX: (814) 696-9399
Date: April 13, 2007
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CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
: NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE: NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DATED 4/27/07
I hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the within was mailed to all
counsel of record this 27"' day of
April, 2007.
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Attorney for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF - DATED 4/27/07
TO: PROTHONOTARY
You are hereby notified that on the 27TH day of April, 2007, Defendants,
served Supplemental Request for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff - Dated 4/27/07,
by mailing the original of same via First Class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the
following:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handier, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
McINTYRE, HARTYE & SCHMITT
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Louis C. Schmitt, Esquire
PA I.D. No. 52459
P. O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0533
(814) 696-3581
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE: Motion to Compel
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
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counsel of reco 3RD day of
August, 20,7
Attorney for Defendants
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
;,- Aclntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE RETURNABLE
AND NOW, this day of
, 2007, a Rule is hereby granted to
show cause why the Motion to Compel Discovery Responses on behalf of Defendants,
Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding, should
not be granted.
This Rule is returnable on the day of , 2007, at
a.m. in Court Room No. of the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, PA 17013
BY THE COURT:
J.
DISTRIBUTION:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, 1300
Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Plaintiffs counsel)
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire, McINTYRE, HARTYE & SCHMITT, P.O. Box
533, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 (Defendants' counsel)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
Vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROPOSED ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of , 2007, upon
consideration of the Motion to Compel filed on behalf of defendants Aaron Creamer,
Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding, and any response
thereto, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED as follows:
1. That the Motion to Compel is granted;
2. That the plaintiff shall within thirty (30) days produce all documents
sought by way of defendants' Supplemental Request for Production of
Documents Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
BY THE COURT:
J.
DISTRIBUTION.:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, 1300
Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Plaintiffs counsel)
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire, McINTYRE, HARTYE & SCHMITT, P.O. Box
533, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 (Defendants' counsel)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, come defendants Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding, by and through their attorneys, McIntyre, Hartye &
Schmitt, and respectfully request that this Honorable Court order the plaintiff to within
thirty (30) days produce all documents sought by way of defendants' Supplemental
Request for Production of Documents Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, saying as follows:
1. This lawsuit arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or
about August 22, 2002 at approximately 6:12 p.m. on Apple Drive in Mechanicsburg
Borough, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at the intersection with East Simpson
Street. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges that at that time and place, defendant Aaron
Creamer operated his motor vehicle in an attempt to negotiate a left turn onto Apple
Drive, crossed over the double yellow line, and collided with the plaintiff's stopped
vehicle, resulting in certain personal injuries to the plaintiff.
2. On October 27, 2007, the defendants served a Supplemental Request for
Production of Documents upon the plaintiff.
3. Request Nos. 13 and 14 of defendants' Supplemental Request for
Production of Documents seek the production of all psychological/psychiatric/emotional
counseling records of the plaintiff both prior to and subsequent to the August 22, 2002
motor vehicle accident.
4. Request Nos. 15 and 16 of defendants' Supplemental Request for
Production of Documents seek the production of any and all records or reports
pertaining to any drug treatment/detoxifications/counseling of the plaintiff both prior to
and subsequent to the August 22, 2002 motor vehicle accident.
5. Request No. 17 of defendants' Supplemental Request for Production of
Documents seeks all of plaintiffs hospital records relating to any hospitalization of the
plaintiff prior to August 22, 2002.
6. The plaintiff has refused to produce any of the records sought by way of
Request Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 of defendants' Supplemental Request for
Production of Documents. (See defendants' Supplemental Request for Production of
Documents, attached hereto as Exhibit "A").
7. On February 5, 2004, the plaintiff underwent an evaluation, not at the
request of the defense, by licensed psychologist Michael E. Schatman, Ph.D. (See copy
of Dr. Schatman's February 5, 2004 report attached hereto as Exhibit °B"). At page 2 of
this report, Dr. Schatman notes that the plaintiff "reportedly used heroin intravenously for
one year, and utilized LSD on a daily basis for one to two years. He also reportedly
abused methamphetamine .... Currently, he reportedly smokes marijuana on a daily
basis." At page 3 of his report, he notes that it is difficult for him to determine "whether
[the plaintiff's] chronic pain has any pathophysiological basis or purely represents a
somatic delusional process."
8. Due to the opinion of the plaintiffs own treating psychologist that his pain
complaints may very well be due to a psychological or psychiatric condition, the plaintiff's
psychological and psychiatric records sought by way of defendants' Supplemental
Request for Production of Documents Nos. 13 and 14 are discoverable.
9. It is clear from Dr. Shatman's February 5, 2004, that the plaintiff has a
long-standing history of illicit drug use and/or abuse. The use of drugs is relevant in a
civil case and admissible at trial because of the recognized impact of drug use on an
injured party's life expectancy. Minnesota Fire and Cas. Co. v. Greenfield, 805 A.2d
622, 628 - 629 (Pa. Super. 2002). Accordingly, the documents sought by way of
defendants' Supplemental Request for Productions Documents Nos. 15 and 16 are
discoverable.
10. Finally, Request No. 17 of defendants' Supplemental Request for
Production of Documents ask for all hospital records from any hospitalization of the
plaintiff prior to the August 22, 2002 motor vehicle accident. This request is calculated to
lead to the discovery of admissible evidence at the time of trial, namely, prior psychiatric
and/or drug-related hospitalizations, and possible suicide attempts, all of which have a
bearing not only on the plaintiffs potential current physical complaints, but also his life
expectancy, and are discoverable.
11. By way of a compromise, defense counsel indicated a willingness to
directly subpoena the records sought by way of Supplemental Request Nos. 13, 14, 15,
16 and 17, provided the plaintiff provide the names and addresses of the treaters.
However, plaintiffs counsel has refused to provide that information.
WHEREFORE, defendants Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding respectfully requests that this Honorable Court order
the plaintiff to within thirty (30) days produce all documents sought by way of
Supplemental Request for Production of Documents Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
Respectfully submittett,
McINTYF3J? -F R & SCHMITT
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA ID. No. 52459
P. O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-3581
(814) 696-9399 - FAX
EXH?gIT
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2900
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLER(15-1-11-IRLAW.COM
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
PLAINTIFF
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 2004-SU-1679
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTEON SHAWN SPAULDING, and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY/SPAULDING:
DEFENDANTS JURY TRIAL-DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWERS TO DEFENDANT'S
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
TO: Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esq.
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
AND NOW COMES the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, by and through his
attorneys, Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, and responds to the Defendant's
Supplemental Request for Production of Documents.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Jason C. Imler, Esq.
ID# 87911
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
All reports, documents, memoranda or statements prepared by any investigator,
representative, employee, servant or agent who has investigated any matters
relating to Plaintiff's Complaint, excluding opinions respecting the value or merit of
the claim, or respecting strategy or tactics, and further excluding any matters which
are protected by the attorney-client privilege and/or work product doctrine.
Answer: See police report, recorded statements of Harry Poff, III, and recorded
statement of Mike Fishel.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
2. Any photos and/or videotapes obtained by Plaintiff, his representatives, attorneys,
investigators, or others acting on Plaintiffs behalf that relate to the accident of
August 22, 2002.
Answer: See photos of accident scene.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
3. Plaintiffs income tax returns, local, state, and federal, for the years 2004, 2005 and
2006.
Answer: See attached tax returns.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
4. Any and all diaries, journals or other writings authored, kept or prepared by the
Plaintiff with regard to the accident of August 22, 2002, and/or any events,
circumstances, and/or developments, whether medical, personal, psychological,
emotional, or otherwise, subsequent to the occurrence of that accident.
Answer: N/A.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. All pre-existing medical records, charts, office notes and/or reports from any health
care provider relating in any way to treatment or professional medical services
sought by or rendered to Plaintiff prior to the August 22, 2002 accident, for any
medical conditions, injuries, illnesses, or complaints allegedly sustained or
aggravated by the August 22, 2002 motor vehicle accident.
Answer: N/A
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
6. All correspondence between Plaintiff's counsel and any and all health care
providers subsequent to August 22, 2002.
Answer: See copies of all medical record and billing requests.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
7. Any medical fee statements, bills, or correspondence which relate to the payment,
acceptance of full payment or forgiveness of medical expenses which are being
claimed as special damages.
Answer: See medical billing information, first party payout.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
8. Please produce any and all automobile insurance policies applicable to any motor
vehicles owned and/or operated by you on August 22, 2002, along with any and all
automobile policies insuring you or anyone else you resided with on that date.
Answer: See declarations page.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
9. Any and all documentation, including, but not limited, to Form 5500, with regard to
any program or policy or insurance which the Plaintiff contends gives rise to a
recoverable lien in this matter, if any.
Answer: At this time no health plan has asserted a lien.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
10. Please produce all of Plaintiffs family physician records prior to August 22, 2002.
Answer: Plaintiff did not maintain a relationship with a general family practice.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
11. Please produce all of Plaintiff's family physician records subsequent to August 22,
2002.
Answer: See all medical record and billing information.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
12. Please produce all medical records, charts, office notes and reports subsequent to
August 24, 2005 relating to the injuries and/or damages allegedly sustained by the
Plaintiff as a result of the August 22, 2002 motor vehicle accident.
Answer: See all medical record and billing information.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
13. Please produce all psychological/psychiatric/emotional counseling records of
Plaintiff prior to August 22, 2002.
Answer: Objection. Plaintiff is not claiming any emotional distress as mental
anguish beyond what commonly accompanies physical injuries.
Plaintiff is not seeking damages arising out of an independent
psychological injury and therefore any mental health records are not
discoverable. See Mikulas v Bundette, 67 Pa. D. &C. 4th 379 (Pa.
Com. PI. 2004); Fetterhoff v Zalezak, 34 Pa. D. & C. 4th 67 (Pa. Com.
PI. 1996); Topper v Shatzler, 54 Pa. D. & C. 4th 554 (Pa. Com. PI.
2001). Not withstanding the objection, Plaintiff is not in possession
any records of treatment specifically for psychological/psychiatric/
emotional counseling.
14. Please produce all psychological/psychiatric/emotional counseling records of
Plaintiff subsequent to August 22, 2002.
Answer: Objection. Plaintiff is not claiming any emotional distress as mental
anguish beyond what commonly accompanies physical injuries.
Plaintiff is not seeking damages arising out of an independent
psychological injury and therefore any mental health records are not
discoverable. See Mikulas v Bundette, 67 Pa. D. &C. 4th 379 (Pa.
Com. PI. 2004); Fetterhoff v Zalezak, 34 Pa. D. & C. 4th 67 (Pa. Com.
PI. 1996); Topper v Shatzler, 54 Pa. D. & C. 4th 554 (Pa. Com. PI.
2001). Not withstanding the objection, Plaintiff is not in possession
any records of treatment specifically for psychological/psychiatric/
emotional counseling.
15. Any and all records and reports pertaining to any drug treatment/detoxification/
counseling of Plaintiff prior to August 22, 2002.
Answer: Objection. Plaintiff objects to this request in that it requests
information not relevant to the case and not reasonably calculated to
lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Not withstanding this
objection, Plaintiff is not in possession of any drug treatment records.
Furthermore, Plaintiff does not believe any records of this nature
exist.
16. Any and all records and reports pertaining to any drug treatment/detoxification/
counseling of Plaintiff subsequent to August 22, 2002.
Answer: Objection. Plaintiff objects to this request in that it requests
information not relevant to the case and not reasonably calculated to
lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Not withstanding this
objection, Plaintiff is not in possession of any drug treatment records.
Furthermore, Plaintiff does not believe any records of this nature
exist.
17. Any and all hospital records relating to any hospitalization of the Plaintiff prior to
August 22, 2002.
Answer: Plaintiffs counsel did not request these records, and Plaintiff is not in
possession of records.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement the response to this Interrogatory in accordance
with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
EXH?B?T ?B?
3 Landis
2501 N. 3rd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717 782-6858
717 782-6859 Fax
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PI NNACLEHEALTH
Rehab Options
February 5, 2004
Dr. Stuart Hartman _ ,
2501 N. Third St., 3 Landis
Harrisburg, PA 17110 x
RE: Michael Sheibley
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE EVALUATION
Dear Doctor Hartman:
I evaluated Mr. Michael Sheibley in my office at Rehab Options on February 5, 2004 in
order to determine the role of emotional and behavioral factors which may be
contributing to the maintenance of his longstanding musculoskeletal pain. Mr. Sheibley
is a 40-year old, separated, white male who was involved in a motor vehicle accident in
August of 2002, subsequent to which he has complained of neck and shoulder pain
along with left hand numbness, as well as low back and left !ower extremity pain.
Following the accident, the patient was taken to an emergency room and then to an
urgent care facility, and was reportedly diagnosed with a cardiac contusion and a
fractured sternum. You initially evaluated Mr. Sheibley in October of 2002, at which time
you diagnosed him with cervicothoracic and lumbosacral strains, a possible leftcervical
radiculopathy, a carpel tunnel syndrome and tardy ulnar palsy, low back pain with some
possible radicular symptoms, a sternum fracture and a cardiac contusion.
Electrodiagnostic testing of the left upper extremity was within normal limits. The patient
has more recently been diagnosed with myofascial pain. He evidently received little
treatment for his pain condition during the 15 months which followed your initial
evaluation of him. My understanding is that he recently sought treatment from your
practice again. Given the persistence of his pain complaints and problems with
dysfunction, Mr. Sheibley has been referred to Rehab Options, for which he is currently
undergoing an evaluation for possible admission.
I provided the patient with a Pain Assessment Inventory, a Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory-2 and a detailed clinical interview. Additionally, he was provided
with a computer-assisted multichanneled psychophys io logical evaluation by our
biofeedback therapist, Douglas Brown, BS, BCIAC. Throughout the evaluation
process, the patient was generally pleasant and cooperative.. However, he was also
noted to be extremely grandiose and frequently tangential during the clinical interview.
Mr. Sheibley is originally from central Pennsylvania, reportedly lived in Germany for five
years, and has been dwelling in central Pennsylvania again since 1993. He reportedly
came from an intact home, denying any history of physical, sexual or family substance
abuse or addictive disease. However, he reported that his father was extremely
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE EVALUATION
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
PAGE 2
judgmental, and that his childhood was accordingly a difficult one. The patient's father
passed away six months ago, while his mother continues to dwell in central
Pennsylvania. According to Mr. Sheibley, he maintains only infrequent contact with his
mother, as their relationship is not a particularly close one. The patient has been
married on three occasions, with the first two unions ending in divorce. He was married
to his third and current wife for five years, although they have been separated for the
past two years. The patient currently dwells alone, and is reportedly quite withdrawn
socially. Mr. Sheibley reportedly has a 14-year old son dwelling in Germany with an ex-
wife, stating that he sees him each summer. Overall, it is apparent that this patient's
social support network is an extremely limited one. This is likely the result of what
appears to be a schizoid personality adjustment.
The patient is a high school graduate and was reportedly trained in violin making by an
ex-father-in-law in Germany. He has been employed as a violin maker for the past 15
years, reportedly winning United States and world championships in competitions for
violin making in the mid-1990's. He also has been self-employed as a
microphotographer for the past five years. The patient stated that he has employees
working for him in both of these trades, although now performs little of the actual
physical work himself due to his problems with pain. Mr. Shelbley denied involvement in
any litigation relating to his motor vehicle accident. I have no reason to believe that any
secondary gain issues relating to his disability are adversely impacting his overall
recovery.
In addition to the aforementioned problems with chronic pain, the patient's medical
history is positive for Bell's palsy, reported hepatitis A, B, C at the age of 19 (although he
stated that he does not test positively for any of these strains currently) and a period of
serious drug abuse approximately 20 years ago. He reportedly used heroin
intravenously for one year, and utilized LSD on a daily basis for one to two years. He
also reportedly abused methamphetamine. The patient denied any history of drug
treatment. Currently, he reportedly smokes marijuana on a daily basis. The patient was
working with a psychologist on a weekly basis last year for approximately nine months in
order to deal with "family losses" and his chronic pain. He also stated that he spent eight
consecutive days with a "government psychiatrist" following the death of a friend who
"was involved in espionage." Mr. Sheibley was vague regarding any additional
psychiatric history. For the management of his physical discomfort, the patient currently
reportedly relies only upon occasional Ibuprofen. The patient stated that he smokes two
packs of cigarettes q day, having smoked for most of his adult life. The patient stated
that he drinks infrequently, although when he does so, he reaches the point of
intoxication. Mr. Sheibley reportedly has been intoxicated on approximately 10
occasions over the past year. Any pain-contingent utilization of alcohol was denied.
The patient reportedly consumes an average of six cups of coffee q day, stating that he
drank coffee considerably more heavily in the past. Given his reported history of drug
abuse and daily utilization of marijuana, it is evident that Mr. Sheibley presents as an
extremely addictive personality. Accordingly, I would stronaiv recommend against the
prescription of any narcotic analgesics or benzodiazepines.
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BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE EVALUATION
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
PAGE 3
Test findings should be briefly summarized. Pain Assessment Inventory data are
indicative of a tendency toward symptom amplification, mild levels of kinesophobia as
measured by the Tampa Scale-Revised and perceived disability in excess of that which
can be expected given the patient's actual physical status. These findings, however,
should not necessarily be considered as indicative of a conscious process of
exaggeration of symptoms. Pain Assessment Inventory data are also indicative of
moderate levels of anxiety as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory. MMPI-2 validity
data suggest that the patient is either experiencing pronounced emotional discomfort
with which he would appreciate assistance in dealing, or is evidencing pronounced
psychopathology regarding which is not particularly guarded. Within the context of the
evaluation, it is likely that the latter is true. MMPI-2 clinical scale data suggest that the
patient is likely to be described as shy, withdrawn and evidencing flat affect. Symptoms
among individuals with similar profiles may include a confusion, poor memory and
concentration, delusions and hallucinations. The delusions which patients with similar
profiles experience are often of the somatic variety. These patients often present with
histories of physical aggression following periods of drinking or drug abuse. Social
histories may include periods of reasonable vocational adjustment, although inefficiency
and fatigue preceding psychotic reactions are likely to lead to marked decreases in
ability to function. Finally, results of a biofeedback evaluation indicate that Mr. Sheibley
is experiencing severe levels of psychophysiological reactivity to stress, particularly as
measured by thermal and electrodermographic readings. Muscle recovery was also
noted to be poor.
Based upon the results of my evaluation, it is very evident that Mr. Sheibley presents
with a thought disorder, and is likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. It
is difficult to determine whether his chronic pain has any pathophysiological basis or
purely represents a somatic delusional process., It is certainly quite possible that he is
experiencing physically-based pain, with exacerbated discomfort experienced due to a
delusional process. Mr. Sheibley clearly does not present as an appropriate candidate
for admission to Rehab Options. My very obvious recommendation at this time would be
a psychiatric consultation. However, my suspicion is that this patient's disordered
thought is "ego-syntonic" and that Mr. Sheibley would reject any recommendation for a
psychiatric consultation. However, I recommend that you strongly urge him to undergo
such an assessment.
If I can provide you with any additional information regarding my evaluation and
recommendations for treatment of this most interesting and challenging patient, please
do not hesitate to contact me. As always, I appreciate your consideration in allowing me
to participate in the rehabilitation of your more interesting and challenging patients.
Respectfully,
Michael E. Schatman, Ph.D., DAAPM
Licensed Psychologist
Rehab Options
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VOCATIONAL EVALUATION
Patient: ' ?(M W L% 66L11- Date of Evaluation: 1
REASON FOR REFERRAL: To determine the nature and degree of vocationally significant
functional limitations and to develop a plan for a successful return to work.
Employment Status:
Employer: .--L1'yjrl ?1`?,?• ? 1 VI0?,?
Job Title: ` w-kv-
Last Day of Work:
Length of Employment: 1.?Y-5 : tmt
Earnings: U_htr)?CA)n
Financial Concerns: k?Gry\-L
Current Status:
Patient's Goal: ia- b 1 k,,v . t, •c.'v?
Subjective Limitations: W. -?'as a e o identify difficulty with the following job related
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attached to the upper trapezius muscles ambilaterally; one channel of SCL (skin conductance) attached to
the Left hand on the 1st and 3`d digit's; one channel of TEMP (peripheral blood flow) attached to the 4th digit
dorsally on the Left hand, and one channel of PPG (heart rate) attached to the 2"d digit of the Left hand.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs. ISSUE: PRAECIPE FOR LISTING
CASE FOR ARGUMENT
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify that a t d correct
copy of the within s m ed to all
counsel of rd this 3 day of
2007.
rney fof Defendants
A' %
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
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CAPTION OF CASE:
(entire caption must be stated in full)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
: NO. 04-1747, 2004 TERM
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
1. State matter to be argued (i.e. plaintiffs motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
complaint, etc.):
Motion to Compel
2. Identify counsel who will argue cases:
(a) for plaintiff: Jason C. Imler, Esquire, Handier, Henning & Rosenberg,
LLP, 1300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/238-2000
(b) for defendant: Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire, McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt,
P.O. Box 533, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 814/696-3581
3. 1 will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed
for argument.
4. Argument Court Date:
Louis C mi Jr., Esquire
PA I. D N . 5245
PO B 33
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-3581
Date: August 3, 2007
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
: NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE: AMENDMENT TO
MOTION TO COMPEL
Defendants.
I hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the within was mailed to all
counsel of record this 13TH day of
August, 2007.
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A rney for Defendants
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AMENDMENT TO MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, come defendants Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding, by and through their attorneys, McIntyre, Hartye &
Schmitt, and file the following Amendment to their previously filed Motion to Compel,
saying as follows:
That no Judge in this matter has ruled upon any other issue relating to the
defendants' discovery requests directed to the plaintiff in this matter. However, the
Honorable Judge Ebert on March 28, 2007 granted prior defense counsel's Motion to
Withdraw.
Respectfully submitted,
McINT RE, HA?RTYE & SCHM
orney for Defendants
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA ID. No. 52459
P. O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-3581
(814) 696-9399 - FAX
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY
PLAINTIFF
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, AND
MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY/SPAULDING
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of August, 2007, upon consideration of the Motion to
Compel that is pending before this Court,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that a status conference shall be
held on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. in chambers of Courtroom No. 5 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
1 Courthouse Square - Carlisle, PA 17013
Taryn N. Dixon
Court Administrator
Phone
(717) 240-6200
(717) 697-0371
(717) 532-7286
(717) 240-6460 FAX
Melissa H. Calvanelli
Assistant Court Administrator
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esq.
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 52459
VIA FACSIMILE ONLY:(814) 696-9399
August 7, 2007
RE: Failure to Comply with Cumberland County Local Rule 208.3(a)
Mot to Compel Discover Responses
(04-1747 - Sheibley v. Creamer)
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
Please note that due to your failure to comply with Cumberland County Local Rule
208.3(a)(2) and/or Rule 208.3(a)(9), your motion will be held in the Court Administrator's Office until an
amendment containing the missing information is filed in the Prothonotary's Office. If after two notices no
amendment has been filed, your motion will be sent back to the Prothonotary's office and placed in the file and
no further action will be taken.
Rule 208.3(a). Motions.
?'(2) The motion shall state whether or not a Judge has ruled upon any other issue in the same or
related matter, and, if so, shall speck the judge and the issue.
(9) A11 motions and petitions shall contain a paragraph indicating that the concurrence of any
opposing counsel of record was sought and the response of said counsel; provided, that this requirement shall
not apply to preliminary objections, motions for judgment on the pleadings, motions for summary judgment,
petitions to open or strike judgments, and motions for post-trial relief
Please note that you do not need to file an additional proposed order or provide additional envelopes
for service. Your amendment will be attached to the original motion.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Melissa H. Calvanelli
Assistant Court Administrator
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE: Praecipe to Remove
Defendants' Motion to Compel
: From Argument Court
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify-that-6 true an correct
ithin was mailed to all
counsel of record this 21'P'8ay of
August, 2007.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REMOVE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMP
FROM ARGUMENT COURT
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please remove defendants' Mokn to Compel fro, m Ar§umer)( Court.
Attorneys for Defendants
McINT E, HARTYE & SCHMITT
Lo ' C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
A I.D. #52459
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0533
PH: (814) 696-3581
FAX: (814) 696-9399
Date: August 21, 2007
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, AND
MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY/SPAULDING CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4th day of October, 2007, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that a status conference shall be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007, at
3:00 p.m. in chambers of Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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Jason C. Imler, Esq.
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HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Imler@HHRLaw.com
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON S. SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. McCARVEY-
SPAULDING,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747-2004
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., who files his
Response in opposition to Defendant's Motion to Compel, and in support of this Response
avers as follows:
1. STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On or about February 10, 2005, Plaintiff, Michael Sheibley, filed a Complaint in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County alleging he sustained personal injuries on
August 22, 2002, as a result of an automobile collision that occurred on Apple Drive in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Defendant, Aaron Creamer, was the
operator of the other vehicle involved in the collision. Default Judgment was entered on
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or about July 25, 2006. Defendants have taken no action to open the Default Judgment.
Plaintiff responded to Defendants' initial Requests for Production of Documents and
Interrogatories on or about May 18, 2006. Defendants Interrogatories, with sub-parts,
numbered in excess of sixty (60). While this number greatly exceeds the forty (40)
permitted by Local Rule 405-1, Plaintiff nevertheless responded in good faith. Defendants
had a second opportunity to ask Plaintiff any questions they had when Plaintiff was
deposed on or about May 26, 2006.
Earlier this year, Defendants retained new counsel on the case. Defendants' current
counsel forwarded a Supplemental Request for Production of Documents on or about April
27, 2007. Plaintiff responded to the Supplemental Request for Production of Documents
on or about June 27, 2007. Subsequently, Defendants filed the Motion to Compel
believing Plaintiffs response to be inadequate.
II. ISSUES - DEFENDANTS' DISCOVERY REQUESTS / PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSES
A. PSYCH RECORDS
Plaintiff has objected to Supplemental Production of Document Requests 13 and
14 on the basis that such records are not discoverable in this case. Plaintiff is not claiming
any emotional distress or mental anguish beyond what commonly accompanies physical
injuries. Several local Courts of Common Pleas have ruled on this specific issue and have
determined that if Plaintiff is not seeking damages arising out of an independent
psychological injury, mental health records are not discoverable. See Mikulas v. Bundette,
67 Pa. D&D 4th 379 (Pa. Com. PI. 2004, York Co.)(Where plaintiff alleged damages for the
types of emotional distress and mental anguish that commonly accompany a personal
injury action and not for damages arising out of independent psychological injury,
defendants were not entitled to discovery of plaintiffs mental health records); Topper v.
Shatzler, 54 Pa. D&C 4th 554 (Pa. Com. PI. 2001, Franklin Co.)(Because plaintiff did not
put his mental health at issue by claiming damages for pain and suffering, he did not waive
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the psychotherapist-patient privilege protecting his mental health records); Fetterhoff v.
Zalezak, 34 Pa. D&C 4th 67 (Pa. Com. Pl. 1996, Dauphin Co.)(Where plaintiff made no
allegation of mental suffering beyond her pain and suffering claim and sought no damages
for mental health treatment, she did not place her psychological condition at issue, and
defendant was therefore not entitled to discovery of plaintiffs psychological treatment
records). Defendants' Motion to Compel cites no contrary authority.
Defendants rely heavily upon one medical record and specific portions of that one
medical record to suggest that Plaintiff's pain could possibly be due to a psychological or
psychiatric condition.
Any suggestion that Plaintiff's pain is psychological or delusional in nature is
preposterous. Mr. Sheibley's records clearly reflect that on the date of the crash he was
diagnosed with a fracture of the sternum. (A copy of the X-Ray report from August 22,
2002, is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A"). Mr. Sheibley's treating doctor, Stuart
Hartman, D.O., has opined that the injuries of cervicothoracic strain, lumbosacral strain,
left-sided radiculopathy, sternal fracture, low back pain, leg pain, carpel tunnel syndrome,
and ulnar neuropathy are directly related to the August 22, 2002, motor vehicle crash, and
that all of Plaintiff's injuries have affected his ability to perform the duties of his occupation
as a violin-maker. (A copy of Dr. Hartman's February 23, 2006, report is attached hereto
and marked as Exhibit "B").
Dr. Schatman was not Plaintiff's "treating psychologist" as Defendants' Motion to
Compel suggests. Plaintiff was referred to Rehab Options Pain Management program by
his treating physician, Dr. Hartman, on a single occasion to see if Plaintiff was a good
candidate for a biofeedback program, in an effort to improve his function and get him back
to work. (A copy of Dr. Hartman's January 15, 2004, office note is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "C"). Plaintiff was not "treated" by Dr. Schatman but only evaluated to
determine if he was a candidate for the biofeedback program. In fact, the Schatman
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record itself is titled "Behavior Medicine Evaluation." Dr. Schatman's evaluation was only
one-half of the total evaluation for the biofeedback program. (A copy of both portions of
the Rehab Options Initial Evaluation are attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "D"). It
was determined that Plaintiff was not a good candidate for this program and Plaintiff never
saw Dr. Schatman again. Plaintiff did not seek out Dr. Schatman for treatment of
psychological issues, rather he was evaluated for a program to help treat his physical pain.
Consequently, Plaintiff did not place his psychological or psychiatric condition in dispute,
and his psychological and/or psychiatric records are therefore not discoverable.
B. DRUG TREATMENT RECORDS
Notwithstanding the objection to the requests for drug treatment records, Plaintiff's
Response to the Production of Document request advised Defendants that Plaintiff is not
in possession of any such records nor does Plaintiff believe that records of this nature
exist. Plaintiff can not produce records Plaintiff does not possess. Plaintiff can not obtain
records that do not exist. Plaintiff does not believe any such records would be relevant or
admissible but regardless of admissibility of such records, Plaintiff can not produce those
records or advise Defendants where to find records if Plaintiff does not believe such
records exist.
C. HOSPITAL RECORDS
Defendants have also requested Production of all hospital records from any
hospitalization of the Plaintiff prior to the August 22, 2006, crash. Defendants place no
time restriction on these requests for prior records and presumably the request seeks
records back to Plaintiff's birth. Given the nature of Plaintiff's injuries, including a fractured
sternum, not all prior records would necessarily be relevant. Once again, Plaintiff is not in
possession of any such records and therefore has no records to produce to Defendants
in response to Defendants' request.
Defendants indicate that they have offered to subpoena those records if Plaintiff
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provides the names and addresses of the treaters. Defendants' "compromise" is nothing
more than a request that Plaintiff answer another set of Interrogatories.
Plaintiff has responded to Interrogatories, two sets of Requests for Documents, and
has been deposed. Defendants have had multiple opportunities to obtain information from
Plaintiff. Defendants should not expect Plaintiff to go through the discovery phase of
litigation again because Defendants' current counsel, or Defendants' insurer, believes
Defendants' prior counsel did an inadequate job. Furthermore, even if Plaintiff was in
possession of all of his prior medical records, the request is over-broad in that there is no
time restriction to the request.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, respectfully request this Honorable
Court issue and Order denying Defendants' Motion to Compel.
Date: 10 - 0- p 7
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: -r-.
Jason . Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #87911
1300 Lingelstown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document upon all parties of counsel of record by depositing a copy of the same in the
United States Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on
September 7, 2007, addressed to the following:
Mr. Louis C. Schmitt
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Date:/ ? / t-0'7
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By .` '
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
I.D. No.: 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
4th & Willow Streets, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 1282
Lebanon, PA 17046
717-272-1050
Fax 717-272-1740
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RE: Michael W. Sheibley
DOB: 2/4/64
DOI: August 22, 2002
Dear Attorney Imler:
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Hartman
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Rehabilitation
Associates
February 23, 2006
Polyclinic-Landis 3rd Floor
2501 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-782-2148
Fax 717-782 2155
Mr. Sheibley was first seen for a physiatric pain management evaluation on October 7, 2002. At that
time, he was complaining of pain and also numbness and weakness in the arms. He states he was
involved in a motor vehicle accident on August 22. He was also being forgetful. He denied loss of
consciousness, but was involved in a head-on collision. He had some hip pain. It also felt locked at
times. He hit the wheel with his chest and had chest pain, and apparently sustained a sternal
fracture. My initial diagnoses were a cervicothoracic and lumbosacral strain, left-sided
radiculopathy, sternal fracture, low back and leg pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ulnar
neuropathy. He was referred for physical therapy, and scheduled for electrodiagnostic testing.
Electrodiagnostic testing was performed of the left upper extremity on October 24, which did not
reveal any radiculopathy, or acute compressive neuropathy.
I had the opportunity to see him for follow-up on January 15, 2004. He is trying to do things at home
with a home program, but was still having pain in the neck and shoulders, and down the arms. He
had pain in the right thumb with swelling and numbness down the left arm from the face into the
hand, and was getting headaches. He still had some chest pain into his back on the left side. He
was taking hot showers, but it did not help the pain. He also had some numbness down the left leg,
but that was improved. He had coldness in the left fifth finger also. He was trying to maintain
activity but had not been able to return to making violins since his accident. He was trying to
maintain some of his other activities.
His physical examination on January 15, 2004 showed a decrease in sensation in the hands, a mild
Tinnel's and Tether at both wrists, and tenderness at the right thumb, and tenderness along the
chest, and mid back. Strengths were good. Spurling's sign was negative. Diagnosis remained the
same. At that point he was referred to the Rehab Options pain management program. He was not
capable of making violins at that time. He was evaluated by Rehab Options and felt to be a
candidate for that program.
He did have an MR[ of the brain on September 20, 2004. It showed some diffuse cortical tissue
loss, but no mass or hemorrhage. He had some ethmoid sinus inflammatory disease. The cortical
tissue was also felt to be age consistent. He subsequently had repeat electrodiagnostic testing on
July 13, 2004 due to persistent symptoms. His EMG did show a mild to moderate sensory
neuropathy at the wrist compatible with carpal tunnel syndrome.
He was then seen for follow-up on April 14, 2005. He was doing better in some regards and worse
in others. He had a decrease in pain levels, but was still getting right hand pain and some
numbness in the hands, left more than right. He still had trouble with sleep. He was trying to
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increase his activity. His physical examination on April 14, 2005 showed improved strengths and
range of motion. Sensation was still decreased in the hands especially the right median nerve, and
left ulnar nerve. He had a positive Tinnel's and Tether at the right wrist and at the elbow. Left wrist
was a little better. His grip strengths were stable but he was still tender at the right wrist.
Diagnoses remained the same. He was not fully recovered, but he was stable. It was
recommended he continue with his program and biofeedback, which he had done through the
Rehab Options program.
He was last seen for a physiatric pain management follow-up on January 6, 2005. He was doing a
little bit better overall. His best pain level was a 1, which he stated was on that date of exam, and
the worst was a 10 because of his back flaring up, and he had to go to the Emergency Room. He
was just taking Vicodin 1 or 2 a month for headache, and low back was doing well. He was not
using any ice or heat. He was gradually increasing his activity.
His physical examination showed improved mobility and flexibility. Strengths were improved. He
still had a decrease in sensation in the hands, but a negative Tinnel's, Tether and Phalen's.
$purling's sign was negative. He was moving better overall, and affect was brighter. Diagnoses
remained the same.
As of that visit, I did not feel he was fully recovered but he was stable. He was to continue with his
home program. He was given samples of Lidoderm patches and a Theracane. He was to possibly
enter the Rehab Options pain management program to help improve his function. He did not enter
the program. He was trying to increase his activities at home.
His injuries as described above and diagnoses are all directly related to his motor vehicle accident of
August 22, 2002. This is within a reasonable degree of medical certainty. In addition, his treatment
has been medically necessary and reasonable due to the injuries sustained in the accident of
August 22, 2002. Diagnostic studies are also reasonable and necessary, and due to the accident.
All of his injuries have affected his ability to perform the duties of his occupation as a violinmaker.
As of January 6, 2005 he was improving, but was still not capable of performing that duty on a full-
time basis.
All of the opinions in this medical report on Mr. Sheibley are within a reasonable degree of medical
certainty. Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or clarification in this
regard.
Very truly yours,
Stuart A. Hartman, D.O.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SAH/Is
Holy Spirit Hospital
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Camp Hill, Pennsytvania'17011
(717) 763-2600
PATIENT: SHEIBLEY, MICHAEL W DICTATION DATE., Aug 22 2002 9:56P
MR#: 070575 TRANSCRIPTION DATE: Aug 22 2002 11:06P
SOC SEC: 191-40-8745
ORD DR: PAUL WILLIAMS M.D.
PT TYPE: E ADM DATE: 08122/2002
DOB: 02104/1964 ARRIVAL DATE: 08122/2002
LOCATION: ER3- HOSP SERVICE: ER3
'Final Report*'
EXAMINATION: CHEST 2V 71020 .0812212002
COMMENTS: INDICATION: Thirty-eight-year-old male MVA.
Chest 2 views PA and lateral.
The heart and mediastinum are normal. Pulmonary vasculature is normal. Lungs are clear. There is
pneumothorax or pleural effusion.
Sternum: Fracture is identified. The fracture involves the anterior cortex as seen on the lateral;view.
There is some soft tissue swelling.
Sternum 2V: Lateral and oblique. Again noted is a sternal fracture just below the manubrium sternal joint.
The anterior cortex shows the break. There is soft tissue.
C-Spine 5V: AP, lateral two obliques and open-mouth.
The cervical lordosis is maintained. The vertebral bodies maintain their height. I do not identify an acute
fracture or dislocation/subluxation. However, some spondyiotic changes are noted mainly involving the lower cervical
region.
The odontoid is intact. The prevertebral soft tissues are normal.
CONCLUSION: Sternal fracture just below manubrium-sternal joint. The anterior cortex shows the break. Soft°tissues
swelling.
Clear lungs, no pneumothorax.
C-Spine: no fracture or dislocationlsubluxation, spondylotic changes involving the lower cervical region.
DICTATED BY., KIRAN KAPADIA M.D. / SED
DATE OF EXAM: 0812212002
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dee&g better fin test few weeks. He is trying bo maintain his activity, but since his aeraded, he has not
been able to make violins. He continues with some of his other activities but he has not been able to
make any violins.
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greater than right, mild Tinel's, Tether at bolh wrists and is very kndw at the tight thumb. His chest is
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Rehab Options
February 5, 2004
Dr. Stuart Hartman
2501 N. Third St., 3 Landis
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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RE: Michael Sheibley
SS#: 191-40-8745
Dx: CervicaUThoracic Spine Strain; Myofascial Pain; Pain in Multiple Sites
INITIAL EVALUATION:
HISTORY:
The client is a 40-year old male who was seen for an Initial Evaluation on February 5, 2004. The
client recounts the following information regarding his injury. The patient states he was a
restrained driver in a motor vehicle accident on August 22, 2002 involving in a head-on collision.
The patient denied loss of consciousness, however, was diagnosed with a sternal fracture and a
cardiac contusion. The patient states that an MR1 of the cervical spine was performed, however,
he was unsure of the results. The patient states that although traditional outpatient physical
therapy services were recommended he did not follow through with therapy. The patient states he
currently relies on homeopathic forms of intervention for relief and as a sleep aid. Patient denies
receiving injections. As per medical records, an EMG of the left upper extremity was found
normal. Patient's past medical history is significant for allergies to Aspirin and cats. The patient
states he has a history of hepatitis A, B and C, sternal fracture, and a cardiac contusion.
The procedures, goals, and rules for the evaluation were reviewed with the client. The goal of the
evaluation is to assess the client's physical capabilities, limitations, and appropriateness for the
Rehab Options Program.
The evaluation was a total of 2 hours. The client was able to sit for a 45-minute interview and
bilateral grip/pinch assessment.
EDUCATIONAUVOCATIONAL HISTORY:
Educational history reveals that this client has a high school diploma and is currently self-
employed as a violin maker and microphotography. The client states his goal is to resume normal
physical function with work as well as avocational activities.
INITIAL EVALUATION
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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PERSONAL/AVOCATIONAL HISTORY:
The client is independent with activities of daily living and home management tasks. Avocational
interests include flying planes, building planes, and studying cultures/world history.
PAIN SCALE:
The client describes his current symptoms as constant pain throughout the lateral border of his
left upper extremity extending into the first through third digits. The patient also reports constant
pain throughout the bicipital region, throughout his left side of the face and into the upper
trapezius muscle. The patient reports diffuse left upper extremity/fifth digit numbness. The
patient reports a daily headache. The patient complains of an occasional left shoulder and
pectoralis muscle pain. Patient also complains of intermittent lower abdominal pain (right side
greater than left side) which extends into the hips. The patient reports intermittent diffuse tingling
throughout the left distal lower extremity primarily in the lateral region and tingling in both hands
(left side greater than right side). The patient states that occasionally his left leg falls asleep which
causes him to buckle.
On a scale of 0-10, the client reveals his present level of pain as a 4. This corresponds to a
moderate perceived pain levei. At best, the client rates his pain as a 2 or a minimum
perceived pain level and at worst a 91/2 or a severe perceived pain level. Please refer to the
psychologist's report for current medications.
MUSCULOSKELETAL:
The neuromuscular status of the cervical spine and upper extremities was assessed:
POSTURE: Upon static standing, the patient presents with a forward head, rounded
shoulders, and bilateral scapular winging.
REFLEXES: DTR's throughout upper extremities were intact and equal.
SENSATION: Light touch sensation was intact throughout extremities.
GAIT: The patient ambulates independently without an assistive device with a forward
flexed posture.
KINETIC MOVEMENT: The patient is independent with bed mobility and transfers.
RANGE OF MOTION: See attached form
STRENGTH: See attached form
PALPATION: Patient presents with palpatory tenderness to the left medial/lateral
INITIAL EVALUATION
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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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epicondyles, left pectoralis muscle insertion site, bilateral upper trapezius muscles (left
side greater than right side), bilateral levator scapulae muscles, left intrascapular region,
and the left wrist extensor complex.
SPECIAL TESTING: The patient presents with a negative cervical compression test,
negative cervical distraction, negative alar ligament test, negative vertebral artery test,
negative bilateral upper quadrant test, negative bilateral Speed's test, negative bilateral
Phalen's test, negative bilateral 3 Jaw chuck test, negative bilateral Tlnnel's sign at the
wrists, negative special testing for thoracic outlet syndrome, negative cervical spine
spring test, positive Tinnel's sign at the left elbow, and a positive left lateral epicondylitis
test.
GRIP STRENGTH:
Hand grip scores were measured by the Jaymar dynamometer as follows:
Position Right Hand Norm a Left Hand Norm a
1 - 1 114" 64 lb. 10% 50 lb. 9%
2-13/411 82 lb. 116.8 lb. 7% 72 lb. 112.8 lb. 9%
3 - 2 1/4" 65 lb. 5% 60 lb. 15%0
4 - 2 3/4" 70 lb. 10% 62 lb. 19%
5 - 3 1/4" 80 lb. 20% 50 lb. 5%
COMMENTS:
The client is ambidextrous, however primarily utilizes his left hand more than the right. He was
tested with three trials at each span alternating right and left hands and the highest at each level
is recorded above. The highest score at Span 1 3/4" was compared to norms for healthy adult
females of his age group. This Span is used for comparison as all normative data is based on
that level. The client demonstrated a deficit in the right hand by 30% and the left hand by 36%0.
The data reveals a 12% difference between the dominant and nondominant extremity which is
within the normal 10-15% variation. The graphing of grip dynamometer measurements did not
demonstrate consistency of patterning between trials as the client's gras did not assume a bell-
shaped curve. Consistency of effort was also assessed by calculating the co-efficient of variation.
The client exceeded the experimentally derived cutpoint of 10% on 3 out of 10 trials indicating full
participation with testing.
PINCH STRENGTH:
Pinch strength was assessed using a standard 60 pound pinch gauge with the following results:
Right Norm G Left Norm g
3 Jaw 28 lb. 24.5 lb. 9% 25 lb. 24.8 lb. 6%
Lateral 30 lb. 25.6 lb. 2% 23 lb. 25.1 lb. 3%
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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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Tip Digit 11 18 lb. 17.8 lb. 14% 12 lb. 17.7 lb. 5%
Tip Digit III 12 lb. 12 lb.
Tip Digit IV 10 lb. 10 lb.
Tip Digit V 7 lb. 4 lb.
COMMENT:
When compared to norms for healthy adult males of his age group the client demonstrated
above the norm on the right for 3 Jaw pinch by 140/o%n the left by 1%, on the right for Lateral
pinch by 17%, and on the right for Tip Digit II pinch by 1%. The client demonstrated a deficit on
the left for lateral pinch by 8% and on the left for Tip Digit II by 32%. Norms are unavailable for
Tip Pinches, however, hierarchy of progression from Digit II to Digit V was appropriate only for the
right hand. In regards to the co-efficient of variation, the client exceeded the experimentally
derived cut point of 10% on 1 out of 6 trials indicating full participation with testing.
WHOLE BODY RANGE OF MOTION:
The client's ability to assume the identified common working postures was evaluated using the
Valpar Component Work Sample #9, Whole Body Range of Motion. This activity required the
client to reach from the floor level to an overhead height of 6 feet 3 inches while performing a
continuous bilateral upper extremity task. The client demonstrated the ability to sustain forward
reaching at shoulder height and overhead for 1 minute and 42 seconds. The client was unable to
successfully complete the entire test secondary to increased right upper trapezius tightness/
discomfort and right thumb pain.
Pain level was reported at a 4 out of 10 pre and post activity. The client was able to follow
directions and to concentrate on the tasks.
MATERIAL HANDLING TASKS:
The client was evaluated for his lifting and material handling abilities in accordance with
PinnacleHealth's chronic pain protocol. A psychophysical protocol is used which means the client
chooses the weights appropriate for the OCCASIONAL and FREQUENT. The data from this test
indicates the client felt comfortable performing material handling tasks at a SEDENTARY Physical
Demands Capacity Level. The OCCASIONAL tests are performed at all levels and the
FREQUENT testing is done for two separate involved areas. A ratio between the client's
FREQUENT and OCCASIONAL ability was unable to be calculated thus unable to project the
client's ability for other FREQUENT activities. The client was instructed to give a maximum effort
during testing, but to stop when he thought that he should due to pain or fatigue. The client
exhibits the following capabilities:
LIFT POSITION OCCASIONAL FREQUENT
Leg Lift 5 lb. NA
12" leg lift 12 lb.
Knuckle to Shoulder 3 lb. NA
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MICHAEL SHEIBLEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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Shoulder to Overhead 5 lb.
Carry 30 feet 6 lb.
Push 20 feet 38 lb.
Pull 20 feet 38 lb.
The client demonstrated poor body mechanics secondary to preference in using a torso lift, was
unable to stabilize the cervical/lumbar spine, maintained a narrow base of support, and
demonstrated incoordination with breathing/lifting.
The client's pain levels were reported as a 4 out of 10 pre-activity and 41h out of 10 post activity.
Demonstrated pain behaviors including an increased antalgic gait, and pronounced forward flexed
posture which were consistent with his subjective pain report.
The client passed 4/4 validity criteria for the OCCASIONAL tests which indicates valid test
results.
NONMATERIAL HANDLING TEST:
The client was evaluated for his endurance using a Modified Bruce Protocol on the treadmill. The
patient was unable to complete Stage I of the test, therefore a Met level was unable to be
determined. The patient was able to ambulate for 2 minutes and 38 seconds at a speed of 1.7
mph. Testing was terminated secondary to subjective complaints of left hip pain. His blood
pressure was 122/88 pre and posttest. Heart rate was 71 pre and post test. Maximum heart
rate during testing was 72 bpm.
Stairclimbing was also evaluated. The client was able to climb 2 flights of stairs. The client
terminated the activity secondary to subjective complaints of increased left hip discomfort. Pain
level was reported to be a 4out of 10 pre and post-activity. The client passed validity criteria which
indicates valid test results and good effort.
FOLLOW-UP:
The client was instructed that he may experience increased discomfort post evaluation. He was
instructed to perform the techniques she normally utilized if he experienced symptoms. The client
was instructed to telephone the department if he experienced symptoms that were different than
those he had previously experienced.
EVALUATOR'S OBSERVATIONS:
1. Decreased cervical spine active range of motion.
2. Decreased bilateral shoulder strength.
3. Poor posture.
4. Exhibited poor body mechanics with material handling.
5. Client performed a sedentary physical demand level with no pain management skills.
6. Decreased bilateral grip/pinch strength.
INITIAL EVALUATION
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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7. The client's increase in heart rate
appropriate.
8. The client passed 18/25 validity criteria,
RECOMMENDATIONS:
with material/non-material
72%, indicating equivocal te=
From a physical perspective feel the client is an appropriate candidate
program; Phase II, however will defer further recommendations bay
assessment. If it is felt that the patient is appropriate for the Rehab Option
will consist of strengthening, stretching, body mechanics training, pain r
conditioning and material handling activities. If patient is not appropriate f
program, patient would benefit from traditional outpatient physical ther-
agreeable to recommendations.
GOALS:
Short Term Goals:
1. Instruction and progression in home exercise program. (2 weeks)
2. Independent with postural correction/body mechanics with mate
handling tasks. (2 weeks)
Long Term Goals:
1. Independent with home exercise program. (4 weeks)
2. The client will demonstrate pain management with a LIGHT phys;--
weeks)
3. Cervical spine active range of motion within normal limits. (6 weeks)
4. Bilateral shoulder strength to 5/5 gross. (6 weeks)
5. Normal bilateral grip/pinch strength. (6 weeks)
Thank you for the opportunity to evaluate Mr. Sheibley for the Rehab OptZ
have any questions about this evaluation or the recommendations made, ply
contact me.
Sincerely,
Carol Hughes, MPT
Rehab Options Program
Is
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Michael Sheibley 2/5/04
UPPER EXTREMITIES: (R) ROM (R) (L) ROM (L) Strength Comments
Strength
SHLDR Flex. 0-1800 AROM WNL 4+/5 AROM WNL 4+/5
Ext. 0-500 AROM WNL 4+J5 AROM WNL 4+/5
Abd. 0-1600 AROM WNL 4+/5 AROM WNL 4+/5
IR 0-700 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
ER 0-900 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
ELBOW Flex. 0-1450 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
Ext. 00 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
FOREARM Pronat. 0-850 AROM WNL 515 AROM WNL 5/5
Supin. 0-850 AROM WNL 515 AROM WNL 5/5
Flex. 0-700 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
Ext. 0-700 AROM WNL 5/5 AROM WNL 5/5
FINGERS/GRASP AROM WNL AROM WNL
TRUNK Flex.
Ext.
Side Bend R
Side Bend L
CERVICAL Flex. AROM WNL 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
Ext. AROM WNL 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
Lat. 4 (R) 40° 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
Lat. 4 (L) 48° 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
Rotation R 60° 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
Rotation L 58- 5/5 No peripheral changes with
repetitive movements or with
overpressure
HIP SLR 0-80° (in supine)
Flex. 0-120°
Ext. 0-250
Abd. 0-45°
Add. 0-300
I R 0-450
ER 0-45°
KNEE Flex. 0-1350
Ext. 00
ANKLE DF 0-200
PF 0-50°
Inv. 0-35°
Ev. 0-20°
3 Landis
2501 N. 3rd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717 782-6858
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PINNACLEHEALTH
Rehab Options
February 5, 2004
Dr. Stuart Hartman
2501 N. Third St., 3 Landis r
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RE: Michael Sheibley
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE EVALUATION
Dear Doctor Hartman:
I evaluated Mr. Michael Sheibley in my office at Rehab Options on February 5, 2004 in
order to determine the role of emotional and behavioral factors which may be
contributing to the maintenance of his longstanding musculoskeletal pain. Mr. Sheibley
is a 40-year old, separated, white male who was involved in a motor vehicle accident in
August of 2002, subsequent to which he has complained of neck and shoulder pain
along with left hand numbness, as well as low back and left lower extremity pain.
Following the accident, the patient was taken to an emergency room and then to an
urgent care facility, and was reportedly diagnosed with a cardiac contusion and a
fractured sternum. You initially evaluated Mr. Sheibley in October of 2002, at which time
you diagnosed him with cervicothoracic and iumbosacral strains, a possible left cervical
radiculopathy, a carpel tunnel syndrome and tardy ulnar palsy, low back pain with some
possible radicular symptoms, a sternum fracture and a cardiac contusion.
Electrodiagnostic testing of the left upper extremity was within normal limits. The patient
has more recently been diagnosed with myofascial pain. He evidently received little
treatment for his pain condition during the 15 months which followed your initial
evaluation of him. My understanding is that he recently sought treatment from your
practice again. Given the persistence of his pain complaints and problems with
dysfunction, Mr. Sheibley has been referred to Rehab Options, for which he is currently
undergoing an evaluation for possible admission.
I provided the patient with a Pain Assessment Inventory, a Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory-2 and a detailed clinical interview. Additionally, he was provided
with a computer-assisted multichanneled psychophysiological evaluation by our
biofeedback therapist, Douglas Brown, BS, BCIAC. Throughout the evaluation
process, the patient was generally pleasant and cooperative.. However, he was also
noted to be extremely grandiose and frequently tangential during the clinical interview.
Mr. Sheibley is originally from central Pennsylvania, reportedly lived in Germany for five
years, and has been dwelling in central Pennsylvania again since 1993. He reportedly
came from an intact home, denying any history of physical, sexual or family substance
abuse or addictive disease. However, he reported that his father was extremely
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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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judgmental, and that his childhood was accordingly a difficult one. The patient's father
passed away six months ago, while his mother continues to dwell in central
Pennsylvania. According to Mr. Sheibley, he maintains only infrequent contact with his
mother, as their relationship is not a particularly close one. The patient has been
married on three occasions, with the first two unions ending in divorce. He was married
to his third and current wife for five years, although they have been separated for the
past two years. The patient currently dwells alone, and is reportedly quite withdrawn
socially. Mr. Sheibley reportedly has a 14-year old son dwelling in Germany with an ex-
wife, stating that he sees him each summer. Overall, it is apparent that this patient's
social support network is an extremely limited one. This is likely the result of what
appears to be a schizoid personality adjustment.
The patient is a high school graduate and was reportedly trained in violin making by an
ex-father-in-law in Germany. He has been employed as a violin maker for the past 15
years, reportedly winning United States and world championships in competitions for
violin making in the mid-1990's. He also has been self-employed as a
microphotographer for the past five years. The patient stated that he has employees
working for him in both of these trades, although now performs little of the actual
physical work himself due to his problems with pain. Mr. Sheibley denied involvement in
any litigation relating to his motor vehicle accident. I have no reason to believe that any
secondary gain issues relating to his disability are adversely impacting his overall
recovery.
In addition to the aforementioned problems with chronic pain, the patient's medical
history is positive for Bell's palsy, reported hepatitis A, B, C at the age of 19 (although he
stated that he does not test positively for any of these strains currently) and a period of
serious drug abuse approximately 20 years ago. He reportedly used heroin
intravenously for one year, and utilized LSD on a daily basis for one to two years. He
also reportedly abused methamphetamine. The patient denied any history of drug
treatment. Currently, he reportedly smokes marijuana on a daily basis. The patient was
working with a psychologist on a weekly basis last year for approximately nine months in
order to deal with "family losses" and his chronic pain. He also stated that he spent eight
consecutive days with a "government psychiatrist" following the death of a friend who
"was involved in espionage." Mr. Sheibley was vague regarding any additional
psychiatric history. For the management of his physical discomfort, the patient currently
reportedly relies only upon occasional Ibuprofen. The patient stated that he smokes two
packs of cigarettes q day, having smoked for most of his adult life. The patient stated
that he drinks infrequently, although when he does so, he reaches the point of
intoxication. Mr. Sheibley reportedly has been intoxicated on approximately 10
occasions over the past year. Any pain-contingent utilization of alcohol was denied.
The patient reportedly consumes an average of six cups of coffee q day, stating that he
drank coffee considerably more heavily in the past. Given his reported history of drug
abuse and daily utilization of marijuana, it is evident that Mr. Sheibley presents as an
extremely addictive personality. Accordingly, I would strongly recommend against the
prescription of any narcotic analgesics or benzodiazepines.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2004
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Test findings should be briefly summarized. Pain Assessment Inventory data are
indicative of a tendency toward symptom amplification, mild levels of kinesophobia as
measured by the Tampa Scale-Revised and perceived disability in excess of that which
can be expected given the patient's actual physical status. These findings, however,
should not necessarily be considered as indicative of a conscious process of
exaggeration of symptoms. Pain Assessment Inventory data are also indicative of
moderate levels of anxiety as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory. MMPI-2 validity
data suggest that the patient is either experiencing pronounced emotional discomfort
with which he would appreciate assistance in dealing, or is evidencing pronounced
psychopathology regarding which is not particularly guarded. Within the context of the
evaluation, it is likely that the latter is true. MMPI-2 clinical scale data suggest that the
patient is likely to be described as shy, withdrawn and evidencing flat affect. Symptoms
among individuals with similar profiles may include a confusion, poor memory and
concentration, delusions and hallucinations. The delusions which patients with similar
profiles experience are often of the somatic variety. These patients often present with
histories of physical aggression following periods of drinking or drug abuse. Social
histories may include periods of reasonable vocational adjustment, although inefficiency
and fatigue preceding psychotic reactions are likely to lead to marked decreases in
ability to function. Finally, results of a biofeedback evaluation indicate that Mr. Sheibley
is experiencing severe levels of psychophysiological reactivity to stress, particularly as
measured by thermal and electrodermographic readings. Muscle recovery was also
noted to be poor.
Based upon the results of my evaluation, it is very evident that Mr. Sheibley presents
with a thought disorder, and is likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. It
is difficult to determine whether his chronic pain has any pathophysiological basis or
purely represents a somatic delusional process. It is certainly quite possible that he is
experiencing physically-based pain, with exacerbated discomfort experienced due to a
delusional process. Mr. Sheibley clearly does not present as an appropriate candidate
for admission to Rehab Options. My very obvious recommendation at this time would be
a psychiatric consultation. However, my suspicion is that this patient's disordered
thought is "ego-syntonic" and that Mr. Sheibley would reject any recommendation for a
psychiatric consultation. However, I recommend that you strongly urge him to undergo
such an assessment.
If I can provide you with any additional information regarding my evaluation and
recommendations for treatment of this most interesting and challenging patient, please
do not hesitate to contact me. As always, I appreciate your consideration in allowing me
to participate in the rehabilitation of your more interesting and challenging patients.
Respectfully,
Michael E. Schatman, Ph.D., DAAPM
Licensed Psychologist
Rehab Options
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VOCATIONAL EVALUATION
Patient: H,?,at I %b 6wr Date of Evaluation:
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REASON FOR REFERRAL: To determine the nature and degree of vocationally significant
functional limitations and to develop a plan for a successful return to work.
Employment Status:
Employer:. -,. mrl
Job Title: D ;ILA u/-
Last Day of Work:
Length of Employment: l(5 : lJ?
Earnings: Ltht-n jn
Financial Concerns:
Current Status:
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activities: Q? r j
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Other Vocational Skills:
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to m loy ent:
Recommendations and Plans:
ng job related
Nat Ralf en bush, CRC
> BIOFEEDBACK SESSION
Patient Name: (k_S;(RA Date O Time
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Type of Session: va Orientation
NERWuMcu r e- ucation A quatics
Relaxation t/
Office Conditions: R Temperature -t Lighting: bright or ' med Patient position ?fiin 4i; ight chair, stool, other re ed
My9JTkq 2 DIber:
I
nstrument Used: APP,
Modality: EG BSR OTHERS
Data Interval: 30 seconds
Screen Size: Full 2 N/A
Instrument Settings: Ban widthwide, smoothing - Ye No ulte steps
Audio: o Voice Polarity Range Channel Tone
C ftw-e
Mandala: Polarity Range Animation Style
Place and Type of Sensors:
E G Ag/Ag chloride electrodes - Left/Ri forearm extensors, hands, arms, Myotrac 2 parameters
headache evaluation, low back upper tra s, wrist to wrist. Are placements 1. Avg /actual
bilateral Y Other 2. Peak / actual
digit 3. Threshold / actual
PP placed on righ ?gii
nd sally 4. Bargraph on I off
hermistor) plarig ha
B placed on ls? and 3`d digits of right a 5. Sound on /off
PNG abdominal / thoracic sensors used 6. Ratio
EEG placement - monopolar, Cz or Bipolar with 7. Work / rest
8. Stim / control
Subjective Information: Patient statee sh is feeling
Present Medications:
Session Duration: 30 45 60 minut
Session Activities:
Breathwork
Muscle Recovery
Muscle relaxation
Pacing Demo
Muscle Control
BSR
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Resonance
Stress profile challenge
SCL training
Neuromuscular Re-education
Movement, Balance,
Coordination, Kinesthetic,
Posture, Proprioception
Sensitivity reduction
Increased blood flow or
Temperature training
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythm!
EEG-Training Type
ALPHA
Alpha/Theta
SMR
Heart Rate Training
Other
Hom work a me t provisi /literature for reading and instructions:
ougla . Brown, BS, BCIA
Biofee ack Therapist
Clinical Super 'sors
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Physiological Stress Profile
Date: I 1 z/0? 7 y?
Dear Doctor: k/?7J Patient: n1 Le
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The following is a review of the results that were recorded in my office using a multi modal approach that
evidenced physiological reactivity. The modalities monitored were as follows: One channel of sEMG
attached to the upper trapezius muscles ambilaterally; one channel of SCL (skin conductance) attached to
the Left hand on the 1St and 3`d digits; one channel of TEMP (peripheral blood flow) attached to the 4th digit
dorsally on the Left hand, and one channel of PPG (heart rate) attached to the 2"d digit of the Left hand.
Each segment of the evaluation covered responses that included Resting, Relaxing with eyes closed,
Respiration, Perception, Cognitive tasking, and a Physical stressor. The results are listed in the order in
which they were recorded.
Resting with eyes closed: The response indicated suggests that this patient IS VS NO bl to r lax. The
EMG rgsponsq should decrease ,w„t' h eyes c osed.
Respirations (3 breaths): First breath in microvolts2VIrsecond breath in microvolts ,
Third breath in microvolts /. Z . This level is normally at 4 microvolts.
If this is substantially above 4 microvolts, then it is likely that the individual
is breathing in a controlled way that is uncharacteristic of diaphragmatic
Perception:
Stroop Color Test
Cognitive:
Stress talk, H -words
and math or counting
Physical: (Ice Pack)
Breathing was _
Stress reactivity is: H gK
Patient was able to complete
Sensitivity noted: T ! 7c-t
Was able to tolerate for full m
had to be removed a,jer
seems f4 indicate 1AT
No
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No if no, then the ice pack
If sensitivity was noted, phi;
The profile results are attached with the notes and hard copy.
Clinician performing PSP:
Concentration appeared difficult. Yes No.
Resgqpses most sigpificantly reactive'.( FA7C e!#.r/
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE:
Notice of Service of Answers to
Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories
Directed to Defendant, Aaron Creamer
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certif a true and rr
co.Ry_0a within was mailed all
counsel of record this 6th da of
November, 2007.
Attorney
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST SET OF
INTERROGATORIES DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT, AARON CREAMER
TO: PROTHONOTARY
You are hereby notified that on the 6TH day of NOVEMBER, 2007, defendant,
AARON CREAMER, served Answers to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories Directed to
Defendant, Aaron Creamer on the Plaintiff by mailing the original of same via First Class
U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110 _
, HARTYE & SCHMITT
By
Attorneys f r De dant
Aaron mer
Louis C chmitt, Jr., Esquire
PA .#52459
.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-3581
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, AND ;
MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY/SPAULDING : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3?d day of December, 2007, pursuant to a letter received from
Counsel for the Defendants,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the previously filed Motion to
Compel is deemed WITHDRAWN.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff 'r
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Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
Vs.
AARON CREAMER, ISSUE: Praecipe for Listing Case
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and for Trial
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants.
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify th=mailed correct
copy of the withi to all
counsel. ord this 26t" day of
FebgVa- 2008.
Attorney for
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the following case:
C?J for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
vs.
(Plaintiff)
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
(Defendants)
vs.
(check one)
Q Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
The trial list will be called on
and rvta a). a? -
Trials commence on Tune 51,3' aD0$
Pretrials will be held on ?J-,tjk,.e?
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials)
No. 04-1747 2004 Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this Praecipe:
Louis C. Schmitt. Jr., Esquire, counsel for defendants
Indicated trial counsel for other parties if known:
This case is ready for trial. signed:
Name:
Date: February 26. 2008 Altatney-ror: Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY
NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAW OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Jason C. Imler, Esquire and the law firm of Handler, Henning
& Rosenberg, LLP, in the above captioned matter on behalf of Plaintiff. Correspondence may be
directed to me at the address below.
Respectfully submitted,
MOONEY & ASSOCIATES
By: '" ---- - -
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA, 17110
(717) 238-2000
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Defendants
NO. 04-1747 2004
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Jason C. Imler, Esquire and the law firm of Mooney & Associates,
in the above captioned matter on behalf of Plaintiff. Correspondence may be directed to me at the
address below.
Respectfully submitted,
MOONEY & ASSOCIATES
By: .?
"laason C. Gler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA, 17110
(717) 238-2000
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING
and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants 04-1747 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of May, 2008, upon
consideration of the call of the civil trial list, and counsel
for the parties at the call having indicated that this case
should be stricken from the trial list, it is stricken from the
trial list.
By the Court,
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2838
For Plaintiff
/Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0533
For Defendants
Court Administrator
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Defendants.
NO. 04-1747 2004
ISSUE:
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE
FOR TRIAL
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
I hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the within was mailed toy
oeugsel of record fts-31sT day oj,,-`
JULY, 20
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Attorney fg efen nts
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please list the following case:
0 for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
(Plaintiff)
VS.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
(Defendants)
vs.
(check one)
0 Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
The trial list will be called on 04• o1. a
and
Trials commence on /y0V . I7 QOOq
Pretrials will behold on 6L-?- ; 9_ -2CO57
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials)
No. 04-1747 2004 Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this Praecipe:
Louis C SchmittJr Esquire counsel for defendants
Indicated trial counsel for other parties if known: 9
Jason C Imler Esquire counsel for plaintiffs
This case is ready for trial. Signed-
Print me: Louis C . SchmittJr. Es uire
Date: July 31, 2008
Attorney for: Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY
Plaintiff
NO. 04-1747 2004
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, by and through his attorneys,
Mooney & Associates, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., and hereby moves this Honorable Court to
issue an Order restricting the Defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, from forcing Plaintiff to appear for a Defense Medical
Examination over 100 miles from Plaintiff's, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Michael W. Sheibley, is an adult individual currently residing at 614
Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Aaron Creamer, is an adult individual currently residing at 120 E.
Dauphin Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, is an adult individual currently residing
at 12021 Skyline Road, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
4. Defendant, Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding, 12021 Skyline Road, NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123.
5. On or about February 10, 2005, Plaintiff, Michael Sheibley, filed a Complaint
in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County alleging he sustained personal injuries
on August 22, 2002, as a result of an automobile collision that occurred on Apple Drive in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. A Default Judgment was entered against all Defendants on or about July 25,
2006.
7. In April of 2007, a new counsel, Louis Schmitt of Hollidaysburg, PA, entered
appearance on behalf of all Defendants.
8. Since that time the parties have engaged in additional discovery and attempts
to resolve the matter through negotiations and the parties even unsuccessfully mediated the
matter on July 23, 2008.
9. Following the unsuccessful mediation, the video deposition of Plaintiff's
treating doctor, Stuart Hartman, D.O., took place on August 27, 2008.
10. By way of letter dated September 8, 2008, Defendants have requested that
Plaintiff appear for a Defense Medical Examination with Fred K. Khalouf, D.O. at his office
in Altoona, PA. (A copy of said letter is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as
Exhibit "A.")
11. Dr. Khaloufs office is located at 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA
16602.
12. The distance between Plaintiff s home in Mechanicsburg and Dr. Khalouf s
office in Altoona is just under One Hundred Thirty (130) miles. (A copy of Mapquest
directions showing a distance of 129.5 miles is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and
marked as Exhibit "B.")
13. It is believed, and therefore averred, that Dr. Khalouf has previously
performed Defense Medical Examinations at the behest of Defendant's counsel or his firm.
14. Within an approximate thirty (30) mile radius of Plaintiff's home are dozens if
not hundreds of other Osteopaths or Orthopods which can be found and are affiliated with
Hershey Medical Center, Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Harrisburg Hospital - Pinnacle
Health, Holy Spirit Hospital, York Hospital, and York Memorial Hospital.
15. On or about November 30, 2007, Defendants' counsel issued a letter
indicating that he did not intend to have Plaintiff undergo any independent examinations. (A
copy of said letter is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit "C.")
16. It is Plaintiffs position that Defendants' request that Plaintiff travel over two
hours in each direction to be examined by their hand-picked doctor, at this stage in the
litigation, is unreasonable given the availability of numerous qualified, and perhaps Defense
oriented, practitioners within a relatively short distance from Plaintiffs home and the
location where the action is pending.
17. Further, Defendants previously suggested that it was not their intent to have
Plaintiff undergo any independent examinations and now, after Plaintiff has videotaped his
expert for trial with the expectation that Defendants were not going to call an Osteopath or
Orthopod as an expert witness, Defendants finally decide to have Plaintiff examined. If a
Defense Medical Examination were to occur now, Plaintiff may have to re-videotape the trial
testimony of his expert at substantial cost.
18. See Uhl v. C.H. Shoemaker & Son, 637 A.2d 1358 (Pa. Super. 1994), where
the trial court denied the defendant's motion for an independent medical examination in
plaintiffs personal injury suit. The Superior Court affirmed that denial on appeal. The court
found that appellant/defendant failed to show good cause under Pa. R. Civ. P. 4010(a) for
requiring appellee/plaintiff to undergo the exam. The court determined that
appellant/defendant did not act diligently because the case commenced more than five years
earlier, but appellant/defendant did not file its motion until shortly before it was to arrive on
the trial list, which was five months after appellee/plaintiff videotaped his expert's trial
testimony. The court also found that granting appellant's motion would have prejudiced
appellee who videotaped his expert for trial with the reasonable expectation that appellant
was not going to call an orthopedic surgeon as an expert witness.
19. Assuming, arguendo, that this Court does Order Plaintiff to attend an exam,
Plaintiff should not be required to travel to Altoona. Rather, Defendants should be required
to find an expert geographically closer to Cumberland County or arrange to have Dr. Khalouf
travel to Cumberland County to perform the exam and provide any subsequent testimony.
20. In Judge v. Solid Waste Services Inc., 41 Pa.D. & C.4th 225 (C.P.
Lackawanna, 1999), defendant sought to have plaintiff travel from his home in Dalton,
Lackawanna County, to Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, for an exam. The distance was
approximately 126 miles. Defendant offered to pay plaintiff's travel expenses and, if
necessary, provide transportation to and from said exam. Plaintiff refused to agree to the
exam, on the basis that the distance was unreasonable, and demanded that any exam take
place in either Lackawanna or Luzerne County. The court agreed with plaintiff in that
traveling a minimum of 100 miles, with a potential of traveling an excess of 126 miles is
unreasonable, particularly in light of the fact that there are ample qualified physicians located
within either Lackawanna or Luzurne County. The court held that defendants may only
require plaintiff to undergo a medical exam in either Lackawanna or Luzurne County.
21. In Nacey v. E. R. Squibb & Sons, 38 Pa.D. & C.3d 197 (C.P. Allegheny,
1984), defendants attempted to force plaintiff to travel to Boston for a medical examination.
Defendants did not file any information to establish that there were not similar specialists in
Western Pennsylvania and, as such, defendants were entitled to a medical examination but, in
the absence of compelling circumstances, plaintiff would not be required to travel to Boston
for the examination.
22. It is anticipated that Defendants may cite Klusko v. Gains-Murfit Chevrolet,
Inc., 16 Pa.D. & C.2d 86 (C.P. Bucks, 1958), where the defendant requested that plaintiff
appear for a medical examination approximately 75 miles from home. However the case is
clearly distinguishable because defendant was requesting that plaintiff appear for an exam in
the town where the action was pending, and plaintiff chose to file suit.
23. It is also anticipated that Defendants may cite Meeker v. Sarris, 40 Pa.D. &
C.2d 643 (C.P. Beaver, 1966), for the proposition that defendant, in seeking a physical exam
of plaintiff, is not required to hold such exam in the county of plaintiff's residence or the
county where suit was brought. However, in that case Plaintiff was asked to travel only a
distance of 20 miles to the City of Pittsburgh.
24. See also an Order by Blair County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas
Peoples, Jr., dated August 27, 2001, in the case of Forlina v. Bobetich, No. 1999 CP 6236,
wherein the court, in response to a Motion to Compel the Plaintiff to Submit to a Physical
Examination Ordered that the exam take place at a site located within Blair County by a
doctor who was located in Uniontown, Fayette County, rather than forcing Plaintiff to travel
to Uniontown, a distance of approximately 99 miles. (See August 27, 2001 Order, attached
hereto, made a part hereof, and marked as Exhibit "D.")
25. Pa. R. Civ. P. 4012(a) states:
Upon motion by a party or by the person from whom discovery or deposition
is sought, and for good cause shown, the court may make any order which
justice requires to protect a party or person from unreasonable annoyance,
embarrassment, oppression, burden or expense, including one or more of the
following:
(1) that the discovery or deposition shall be prohibited;
(2) that the discovery or deposition shall be only on specified terms and
conditions, including a designation of the time and place;
(3) that the method of discovery or deposition shall be only be a method
of discovery or deposition other than that selected by the party seeking
discovery or deposition;
26. The question whether good cause exists is a matter that falls within the
discretion of the court. Allegheny West Civic Council Inc. v. City Council of Pittsburgh, 484
A.2d 863 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1984).
27. Pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(a)(2), Judge Ebert previously presided over a
discovery status conference in response to a Motion to Compel certain discovery and issued
Orders dated December 20, 2006 and January 29, 2007.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court issue an
Order prohibiting Defendants from having Plaintiff examined at this stage or, in the
alternative, issue an Order directing Defendants to find a medical practitioner within a
reasonable travel distance to Plaintiffs home or require that Defendants' arrange Dr.
Khalouf s examination of Plaintiff, and any potentially subsequent deposition testimony, take
place at a location within Cumberland County.
Respectfully Submitted,
MOONEY & ASSOCIATES
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney ID# 87911
230 York Street
Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331
(717) 632-4656
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Defendants
AND NOW, this
ORDER
NO. 04-1747 2004
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
day of , 2008, it is hereby
Ordered that Defendants are required to show cause why they should not be precluded from
having Plaintiff submit to a Defense Medical Examination.
J.
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
LAW OFFICES
September 8, 2008
Our Reference: PG 291 NH
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Mooney & Associates
230 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Re: Michael W. Sheibley v. Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding
No. 04-1747 2004
Cumberland County
Dear Mr. Imler:
The independent medical examination of Michael Sheibley has been scheduled to take
place on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the medical offices of Fred K. Khalouf, D.O.
Dr. Khalouf's medical office is located at 2005 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA
16602. Dr. Khalouf's telephone number is (814) 941-3272.
Please let me know immediately if for any reason Mr. She' is not able to attend his
independent medical examination with Dr. Khalouf.
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McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
LAW OFFICES
November 30, 2007
Our Reference: PG 291 NH
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Re: Michael W. Sheibley v. Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey/Spaulding
No. 04-1747 2004
Cumberland County
Dear Mr. Imler:
Thank you very much for your letter of November 21, 2007. 1 enclose a copy of letter to
Judge Ebert requesting that the defendant's previously filed Motion to Compel be withdrawn.
At this point, I do not intend to have your client undergo any independent examinations.
I am in the process of scheduling Dr. Schatman's videotape deposition J !9,xAfse at trial.
Louis C. Schmitt, Jr.
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John L. McIntyre Frank J. Hartye Louis C. Schmitt, Jr. Heather A. Harrington Michael A. Sosnowski I Laura 0. Burke
P.O. Box 533, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 1 814-6963581 1 Fax 814-696-9399 1 www.mhslawoffice, com
DONNA G. FORLINA,
Plaintiff
V.
VICTOR F. BOBETICH,
Defendant
THOMAS G. PEOPLES, JR.
JOSEPH J. NYPAVER, ESQUIRE
MATTHEW W. LENT, ESQUIRE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
BLAIR COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 1999 CP 6236
PRESIDENT JUDGE
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
ORDER
NOW, this 27th day of August, 2001, the above-
captioned matter having come before the Court for
consideration of a Motion To Compel Plaintiff To Submit
To Physical Examination filed by Victor F. Bobetich
(hereinafter called Defendant) and the Court having heard
oral argument by Matthew W. Lent, Esquire for the
Defendant, and by Joseph Nypaver, Esquire for Donna G.
Forlina (hereinafter called Plaintiff) at Motions Court
on August 13, 2001, and the Court having reviewed the
petition and the response filed thereto by Plaintiff as
well as the brief filed by counsel for the Plaintiff as
well as pertinent provisions in the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure it is concluded that the following Order
is appropriate:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, DIRECTED AND DECREED that the
prayer of the instant motion To Compel Plaintiff To
Submit To Physical Examination is granted to the extent
that on September 13, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. the Plaintiff
herein shall attend and undergo a physical examination by
s Dr. William Mitchell at a site located within the County
'i
of Blair, Pennsylvania which such site is to be chosen by
the Defendant herein and made known to the Plaintiff not
later than September 7, 2001, with the purpose of the
'• examination being the development of a medical opinion
for the Defendant as to the cause, nature and scope of
the Plaintiff's injuries. (SEE: Pennsylvania Rule of
Civil Procedure No. 4010(a)(3), et seq.)
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President Judge /
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115 Carlisle Street 230 York Street
New Oxford, Pennsylvania 17350 Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY, NO.: 2004-SU-1747
Plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHELA McCARVEY,
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Judith L. Forry, an adult individual, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct
copy of Plaintiffs Motion for Protective Order in the above-referenced matter by first-class United
States Mail, addressed as follows:
Mr. Louis C. Schmitt
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Date: October 16, 2008
By: ?.
Judi L. Forry, Pat lega
Moo y & Associates
230 York Street
Hanover, Pennsylvania 1
(717) 632-4656
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AARON CREAMER, :
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
DEFENDANT NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 24`h day of October, 2008, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion for Protective Order,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Defendants shall show
cause why they should.not either:
A. Arrange to have their previously chosen medical examiner, Dr. Khalouf of
Altoona, conduct the Medical Examination and any subsequent deposition testimony at
a site located within the County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania; or
B. Arrange to have Plaintiff examined by a physician of Defendants' choice
within a reasonable travel distance (approximately 30 miles) of Plaintiff's home in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The Rule shall be returnable on or before November 14, 2008.
?Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
?Louis C. Schmitt, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY,
Plaintiff
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AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING
AND MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
04-1747 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of October, 2008, upon
consideration of the call of the civil trial list, and no counsel
having called the case for trial, the case is stricken from the
trial list.
By the Court,
,Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
fFor Plaintiff
./Louis C. Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
P.O. Box 553
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0533
For Defendants
Court Administrator Cary
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. ISSUE:
RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION
FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
: Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
: AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I. D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
4/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify that a tru d correct
copy of the within mailed to all yvps? counsel of nMwi:fthis 3`d day of
At?w-.. w..lw.l'lwiww?lww?n
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, : NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
VS.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROPOSED ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2008, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs Motion for Protective Order and defendants' written response thereto, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the plaintiff shall:
1. Attend his physical examination with Fred K. Khalouf, D.O. of Altoona,
Pennsylvania, as re-scheduled to take place on November 25, 2008, and cooperate fully
with Dr. Khalouf during that examination;
2. Within thirty (30) days of the examination of November 25, 2008, submit
to the defendants an itemization of reasonable travel expenses relating to the physical
examination with Dr. Khalouf; and that
3. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of plaintiff's itemization of his reasonable
travel expenses, defendants' insurance carrier, Progressive,' shall reimburse plaintiff's,
reasonable travel expenses.
BY THE COURT
J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
VS.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, come defendants, Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvey-Spaulding, by and through their attorneys, McINTYRE, HARTYE
& SCHMITT, and file the following Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Protective Order:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information, after
reasonable investigation, to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in
paragraph 14 of Plaintiffs Motion for Protective Order. Those allegations are therefore
denied. By way of further answer, the plaintiff is making complaints of chronic pain. Dr.
Khalouf is a well-known chronic pain specialist, who holds a sub-specialty Board
Certification in pain management. (See copy of Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Khalouf,
attached hereto as exhibit "A".)
15. Denied as stated. To the contrary, defense counsel indicated in his
November 30, 2007, letter that "[a]t this point," defense counsel did not intend for plaintiff
to undergo an independent examination. That letter was written nearly a year ago.
Additionally, as this Honorable Court can see from the last sentence of that
correspondence, defense counsel was going to rely on the testimony of Dr. Schatman.
Defense counsel did not know at that time that Dr. Schatman had relocated to the state
of Washington, and would be unavailable to testify in this matter. Accordingly, defense
counsel then moved forward with scheduling the plaintiff for a physical examination with
Dr. Khalouf.
16. It is admitted that the plaintiff had set forth his position with regard to the
physical examination by Dr. Khalouf.
17. Denied as stated for the reasons set forth in paragraph 15 above.
18. The allegations contained in paragraph 18 of plaintiffs Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
19. The allegations contained in paragraph 19 of plaintiff's Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
20. The allegations contained in paragraph 20 of plaintiffs Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
21. The allegations contained in paragraph 21 of plaintiff's Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
22. The allegations contained in paragraph 22 of plaintiffs Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
23. The allegations contained in paragraph 23 of plaintiff's Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
24. The allegations contained in paragraph 24 of plaintiff's Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
25. The allegations contained in paragraph 25 of plaintiffs Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
26. The allegations contained in paragraph 26 of plaintiffs Motion for
Protective Order constitute conclusions of law of which no response is required.
27. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, defendants Aaron Creamer, Clifton Shawn Spaulding, and
Michaela R. McCarvy-Spaulding respectfully request that this Honorable Court order the
plaintiff to attend his physical examination with Dr. Khalouf as re-scheduled to take
on November 25, 2008.
Respectfully subm' ,
Mcl , HAaTYE & S " MITT
for Defendants
Louis C-Schmitt, Jr., Esquire
PA ID# 52459
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-3581
(814) 696-9399 FAX
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BIOGRAPHICAL
Fred R. Xhalouf,DO,FACPM BIATHDATE: September 18, 1954
HOME 101 Mark Drive BIRTHPLACE: Altoona, PA
ADDRESS: Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
HOME (814) 695-8741 CITIZENSHIP: U.S.A.
PHONE:
BUSINESS Pain Management Center
ADDRESS: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
2005 Valley View Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
PHONE: (814) 941--3272
FAX: (814) 944-7958
UNDERGFJWMTE :
1976 Saint Francis College B.S.
Loretto, PA Biology
1981 Philadelphia College of D.O.
Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
1982-1984 Hospital of the University Residency
of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
1981-1982 Allegheny General Hospital Internship
Pittsburgh, PA Internal Medicine
APPOIN'I'ME 4 AND POSITIONS
ACADEMIC-
1988-1998 University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
1986-1988 University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
10 'd 13N Xv ?
clinical Associate Professor
of Anesthesiology
Assistant Professor
of Anesthesiology
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1987-1988 Eye and Ear Hospital Medical Director
of Pittsburgh Same Day Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
1987-1988 Eye and Ear Hospital Medical Director
of Pittsburgh Blood Gas Laboratory
Pittsburgh, PA
1987-1988 Eye and Ear Hospital/ Co-Director of Anesthesia
Presbyterian-University Service, Center for
Hospital of Pittsburgh Cranial Base Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
2984-1987 Presbyterian-University Director, Division of
Hospital Regional Anesthesia/Postop
Pittsburgh, PA Pain Service, Department
of Anesthesia
1984-1986 Presbyterian-University Coordinator of Medical
Hospital Student Education
Pittsburgh, PA Department of Anesthesia
1984-1981 Presbyterian-University Medical Coordinator
Hospital Nurse Anesthetist in-
Pittsburgh, PA Service Program, Dept.of
Pittsburgh, PA Anesthesiology
1983-1984 Parkview Hospital Part-time Staff Physician
Philadelphia, PA Emergency Medicine
CERTZFICATION_zk= CENS M
SPECIA= CFRT?PICATION:
Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology
Recertification in the Subspecialty of Pain Medicine,
September 2003
Diplomats of the American Board of Pain Medicine,
September 1994
Fellow, American College of Pain Medicine, Examination Certified
March 1994
Diplomats of the American Board of Anesthesiology,
October 1986
H
Sept Chror i c Pain: Evaluate and Tregt ofd Problems, Now ideas
1997 Case Management Insurance Advisory Board
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Altoona, PA
May Me C=grehengive an c m nt Qf Spa. ' c-i tV
1997 Continuing Medical Education Symposium
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Altoona, PA
April 8muta io Pain Control New TreAtmeat For Old Ideas
1997 Central Pennsylvania Amputee Support Group
Altoona Hospital Center For Nursing Care
Altoona, PA
April Chart our Course Through Changing JiM@s-Djrectio2s For
1997 success
Regional Case Management Conference
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Network and the Penn State College
of Health and Human Development, School of Nursing
The Penn State Scanticon Conference Center Hotel
State College, PA
Feb Pain Contro'1 a_ d Occuga ' onal 7 '
1997 Blair County Chamber of Commerce Safety/Risk Management Dept.
Hors's Restaurant
Altoona, PA
Nov FAin Control For Geriatric Sn ne Disease
1996 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Staff Grand Round
Altoona, PA
Sept Chronic Pain Manag erit Cancer Pain Control
1996 Windber Hospital Medical Staff Grand Rounds
Windber Hospital, Windiber, PA
a#iaq en
April intermentional Pain
1996 Tyrone Hospital Medical Staff Ground Rounds _
Tyrone, PA M
March Spinal Snacticity and tntrathecal Bac fen
1995 Continuing Education Seminar
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Blair County Chapter
Altoona, PA
February
1994
March
1994
Chronic Pain AagM_ nt Query, ew
The PMA Group, Lemoyne, PA
Tec oy oci cal Advances in C =er and Ischemic Pain_ Syndromes
HealSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona/Altoona Hospital
Continuing Medical Education, Altoona, PA
21? d QN JU? did J C ; £0 Q?M ?00z-90-?3d
March The Treatment of, Cancer Ar „r riathig EMi
1994 Continuing Medical Education Symposium
Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield, PA
November MigrAine Hgadachea . Di crno?sis and Treating
1993 Glaxo Pharmaceuticals Continuing Medical Education
Seminars, Johnstown, PA
October Cancer Pain Man gement
1993 Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Mercy Hospital of Altoona, Altoona, PA
September Tri gemin l N u ralgi a; gain Management TechniQues • A
1993 Look. to the Future
Three Rivers Dental Conference
Odontological Society of Western Pennsylvania Annual
Scientific Program, Pittsburgh, PA
June TnterventionaY Pai Cont'rn1 • The,gesthesjoloa sL' a
1993 Role- in the Psvcholgaical CpZ=eent df Pain Management
Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Continuing Medical
Education, Altoona, PA
May 1993 Breaking t1ae Pain Cvc 1 e • The Pain Clinic' s Role in Pain
Management- A Multidisciplinary &Mroach- -Humor.
Hi-Tee . and TraditiMAl
Regional Seminar, American Chronic Pain Support Group,
Altoona, PA
March N41 QEagc a Pa Dysf ction romaa
1993 Blair County Dental Society Continuing Medical
Education Seminar, Altoona, PA
October Treatment g Office Em rg c' es
1992 Western Pennsylvania Podiatric Surgery Annual Meeting
Sheraton Station Square,, Pittsburgh, PA
September Anesthetic o s' -derationg for the CraniSr?omv Patient ,,«
1992 American College of Osteopathic Neurosurgery 65th Annual
Clinical Assembly
Chicago, IL
September Angs_the i c Considerations fo the Sni a $urge3nr Patient
1992 American College of Osteopathic Neurosurgery 65th Annual
Clinical Assembly
Chicago, IL
September Role of Anesthesiologist in thg Care Qf Patient with Failed
1992 Bag %Su_gery Syndram_ e
American College of Osteopathic Neurosurgery 65th Annual
Clinical Assembly
Chicago, IL
September Calic Pain Manacr=ent
1992 Travelers Insurance Company Annual Inservice Training
Conference
Toftrees Country Club, State College, PA
September .see? ected -T22i cs in Cancer Pain Management.: Advanced
1992 Technoloaieg in Cancer Pain X=aa t
South Central Pennsylvania Chapter Oncology Nursing Society
Mercy Hospital, Altoona, PA
June Pain Control onti ns for tha Diabetic
1992 Mercy Regional Health System
Altoona, PA
June TMJ. "A_Lo -More Thah Just a Pain in tja Nom"
1992 Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona, PA
March Interstit'Al Pa„n K=aenent St?al'Cord Stim later
1992 and lmplantabie Pumbs
Continental Rehabilitation Resources Company
Pittsburgh, PA
March $eflex Symvathetic Dystroti .end Sywathetic_XAint!%ined
1992 Pain Syndrome
Blair Chapter, American Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Altoona, PA
November Chronic Rain ?anacement for th! 190sp t'm Hot
1991 and What's Not
Central and Western Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Consultants
Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, Altoona, PA
August The Trea==t of Chronic Pain
1991 Jersey Shore Hospital Medical Staff Meeting
Jersey Shore, PA
May Chronic Pain. Failed Back S rome
1991 Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona/Altoona Hospital
Scotch Valley Country Club, Hollidaysburg, PA
April Chronic Pain Management
1991 Blair County Chapter of Medical Assistants
Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
April Chron Rain Syndrome and TUAtment
1991 Garrett County Medical Staff
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
Deep Creek, MD
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March Injury.-Chronic Pain, and Ratrurn to Work
1991 Rehabilitation Nursing Seminar
Greater Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Hospital,
Pittsburgh, PA
March The reat=t of Chronic Pain
1991 Lock Haven Rotary Club
Lock Haven, PA
November danced Concegts j Cd=parA2hv
1990 American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists 38th
Annual Convention and Continuing Medical. Education
Seminar, Nashville, TN
August Pain ++nageent/Treatr=t of Chronic Pain
1990 Arthritis Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Chapter,
Sponsored by Pfizer Labs, Altoona, PA
August Tb& Treatment of Chronic Pain
1990 Rotary Club of Altoona, Altoona, PA
April The Injured Wo er
1990 Rehabilitation Nursing Seminar Sponsored by Travelers
Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, PA
March Chronic PaiU =d the Injured worker
1990 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association District 4
Seminar, Altoona, PA
December Compton Pain Syndrome
1989 Didactic Session, Pain Management Committee,
Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, Altoona, PA
October 1989 The Treatment of Qronic Pain
Blair County Pain Support Group, Altoona, PA
June 1989 An overvir,w g Anesthesia and Critical Care Mediccim
Central Pennsylvania Chapter, American Association of
Critical, Care Nurses, Altoona, PA
June 1989 The Treatment of Chronic p,a;y'a
Pain Control Center, Butterworth Hospital, Grand
Rapids, MI
June 1989 Preoperative Evaluation aad_Pgegaration oche
Surgical Datignt
Resident Lecture Series, Altoona Hospital Family
Practice Residency Program, Altoona Hospital,
Altoona, PA
9
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90 'd UN 'iV..?
May 1989 Tie ea mint of gong Pain
Medical Transcription Colloquium, Altoona Hospital
April 1989 Anegthesia for Ne"a oaicaal Surgery
Didactic Session, Operating Room Nursing Division,
Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
April 1989 Qbstetric ll WAsthesia
Maternal-Child Health Update '89, Central Pennsylvania
Nurses Association of the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists, Altoona, PA
January Postaceratiye ai jagenent with Intrathecal an_d
1989 _Foidt ral gu ate
Department of Anesthesiology and Post Anesthesia Care,
Altoona Hospital
December Prob ems in the Rost Mess -the i ar Uni -
1988 Didactic Sessions, Poet Anesthesia Care Division,
Altoona Hospital
November Anesthesia for urolovical Surma
1988 Didactic Sessions, Nurse Anesthesia Division,
Altoona Hospital
October Pgsitioning in Anesthesia =d Surgery
1988 Didactic Sessions, Operating Room Nursing Division,
Altoona Hospital
October Ane t eia for Cr_an_ ial Base T=rs : Di aanosis and
1988 Treatment
Symposium by the Center for Cranial,Base Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
August =ersal of Neuramuscular_Aelaxants
1998 Department of Anesthesia Inservice Lecture
Altoona Hospital -?'
April Anesthesia afoiC Otiht almQlogic Surgery
1998 Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society, Pittsburgh, PA
December Anesthesia -or =tha g1oc-zic Suraerr
1987 Ophthalmologic Surgery Grand Rounds, Department of
ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
November Anesthesia -for Q=ial Ba -e T-umar_S-urag
1987 Cranial Base Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment, Symposium by
the Center for Cranial Base Surgery, University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine
1C
We h£,?Q 4?M 9002-?0-33?
G? ?y"
September Regional vs General Anesthesia
1987 Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Department of orthopedic
Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
August Posto a atjve Pain Man&q=qnt
1997 Didactic Sessions, University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
July 1987 ant1coagu atj on. Rj sks and Spinal/Foi.dural Angsthesj a
Residents Journal Club, University of Pittsburgh
July 1987
Didactic Sessions, University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
June 1987 Recti ial Anesthesia mild PostggerA jv ain lX a?aement
PGY III lecture series, University of Pittsburgh
May 1987 CoM icati ons in Ga diovascu_ldr Anes hesi a
Didactic sessions, University Health'Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
March 1987 P sttQreratiye Manaaement of Patients Having Regional
h
AUCAt
esia
Critical Care Nursing Seminars, Department of Nursing,
University of Pittsburgh
November o_ ope aativ_% Pain Management with Intz ?tha al and Boidura7
1986 0-piates
Department of Anesthesiology, Veterans Administration
Hospital, University of Pittsburgh
September Recio?l hr esthe ' a and Postoperative Pain Xa-ge m nt
1986 PGY III lecture series, University of Pittsburgh
September Beak, nal AMstthes_ia - C7 inig_ Abvjjcat j ans
1986 PGY III lecture series, University of Pittsburgh
August 1986 Prst^ Brat ve Mama ent of Patients Having Regional
Animathesia
Critical Care Nursing Seminars, Department of Nursing,
University of Pittsburgh
July 1986 1jagsn_al Anesthesia
Residents introductory-lecture series, University of
Pittsburgh
Julv 1966 TLoral Anes etics
Residents introductory lecture series, University
of Pittsburgh
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July 1986 Regional Anesthesia
Didactic sessions, University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
may 1986 ComnliGa_is in _ CgjALg_vAjgular Anesthesia
Didactic sessions, University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
may 1986 Postoperative Pain Manaan=t with Epidural Narco i
Department of Anesthesia and Medical Staff, CMS, Westmoreland
Hospital, Greensburg, PA
April 1986 PggtoperatiyeRain Manw==t with Ejoigbi a1 Narcotics
orthopedic surgery Grand Rounds, Department of Orthopedic
Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, school of Medicine
March 1986 $e a os alAnesthesi a - Why?
Mid-year Conference, American College of Osteopathic
Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois
March 1986 Modgr-atoX Epidural and I rathecal Narcotic Session
American College of Osteopathic Anesthesiologists, Chicago,
Illinois
January 1986 Mi duriLl_an_d ntrathrcal Qniates
Orthopedic and Plastic Nursing Seminars, Department of
Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
December B= rma 1 oes hes i a . n the Operating Room
1985 PGY III Lecture Seriesl University of Pittsburgh
December sez.onn al Anegthes-.a and o top Pain Manactemenb
1985 PGY III Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh
November Enid_url Narcotics
1985 Nurse Anesthetist Inservice Lecture, Presbyterian-University
Hospital
October 1985 Ane egi of og - An tngi a Lock at the Profession
Mini series, WTAE Channel 4 News, Pittsburgh, PA
October 1985 8dvanc a'di ac Life Su=p"
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in cooperation
with the Center for Emergency Medicine
October 1985 ph-rmac-n1 oav of Local Aneg;he i cs
PGY 11 Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh
October 1985 Anesthesia for Microvascular Surgery
Grand Rounds, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive
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August 1985 Advanced Cardiac Life Sunnort
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh House Staff in cooperation
with the Center for Emergency Medicine
July 1985 Regional Anesthesia
Residents Introductory Lecture Series, University of
Pittsburgh
June 1985 Myths and Postoperative Manaaw nt of Waal Anesthesia
Orthopedic Nursing Seminar, Department of Nursing, University
of Pittsburgh
May 1985 Complications in car aovasct
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Didactic Sessions, University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
School of Anesthesia for Nurses
April 1985 Advanced Cardiac Life, S=port
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in cooperation
with the Center for Emergency Medicine
March 1985 Peri opera -i ye H.)=tension
PGY II Resident Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh,
Department of Anesthesiology
December Regional Anesthesia -- Why My Patient?
1984 Surgical Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, University
of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
November Premedication -- Art o Seance?
1984 Nurse Anesthetist Insetvice Lecture, Presbyterian-
University Hospital
October 1984 Pharmacology of Local Anesthesia
PGY II Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh
September Regional Anesthesia Part I
1984 PGY III Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh
September Reaiona ane heaia Part II
1984 PGY III Lecture Series, University of Pittsburgh
October 1983 =t Dural Puncture Qep alo a
Residents Conference, University of Pennsylvania
August 1983 The Use of Inotrones and Vaga ilatQrs after. Cardiomulmonarv
B ass
Residents Seminary, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Brown
Mills, New Jersey
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September Pggt-Oo r?g atiye Aecovery„gf Pulmonary Function
1982 In-Service Seminar, Department of Critical Care Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
September Anes=Stic Management of, the Patj=t with Congenital
1982 Dvstonia MusGulpZ Defarmans
Case Conference, University of Pennsylvania
April 1982 ldionathic P_urpoura
Department of Internal Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital
February Chloride R sis nt Metabolic Alkalosis Secondary tg
1982 ACTH ?ro UgJag_Q_ariari C&cinoma
Residents Conference, Department of Internal Medicine
Allegheny General Hospital
MEETINGS ATTENDED:
May Advanced Lumbar Cadaver Workshop
1999 Inernational Spinal Injection Society
Washington, DC
Dec Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology
1997 The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
New York, NY
Oct Oncologic Rehabilitation Symposium
1997 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Altoona, PA
May The Comprehensive Management of Spasticity
1997 American Sports Medicine Institute
Birmingham, AL
February The Comprehensive Management of Spasticity
1997 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Altoona, PA
February Multidisciplinary Review and Update in Pain Medicine
1997 Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh,.PA
January Brain Attack: Diagnosing and Managing strokes
1997 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Altoona, PA
June Radiofrequency Techniques in the Management of Chronic Pair
1996 Maricopa Health System
Philadelphia, PA
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February Review and Update in Pain Medicine
1996 Allegheny General. Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
February The Comprehensive Management of Spasticity
1996 HealthSouth Medical Center
Orlando, FL
October American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
1995 Atlanta, GA
November American Pain Society, 13th Annual Scientific Meeting
1994 Miami Beach, FL
February Acute and Chronic Pain Management
1994 Allegheny General Hospital/Medical College of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
October American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
1993 Washington, DC
June Comprehensive Review of Pain Management
1993 Harvard medical school
Boston, MA
February Selected Issues in Chronic and Acute Pain Management
1993 Allegheny General Hospital
Continuing Medical Education
Pittsburgh, PA
March Chronic Pain and Stroke
1992 NME Rehabilitation Hospital Division
Florida Medical Association
Naples, YL
October American Society of Anesthesiology
1991 Annual, Meeting, Review Session and Scientific Seminar
San Francisco, CA
Aug Advanced Pain Therapy Workshop
1991 Mark L. Gostine, MD
Pain Control Center, Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
May Chronic Pain: Failed Back Syndrome
1991 Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona/Altoona Hospital
Scotch Valley Country Club, Hollidaysburg, PA
February interventional Pain Management Workshop'
1991 Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation
Scottsdale, AZ
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Nov Robert D.Dripps Memor-al Conference
1990 Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
June Interventional Technique Workshop
1990 University of Kentucky and the Saint Anthony Medical
Center, Columbus, OR
April Fifth Annual Meeting of the Society for Ambulatory
1990 Anesthesia, Baltimore, MD
February 16th Annual Vail Conference in Anesthesiology,
1990 Vail, Colorado
December Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, New York
1989 State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York
August 1989 Pain and Cancer: Innovations in Pain Control,
University of Pittsburgh Pain Evaluation and Treatment
Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
June 1989 Anesthesia for the Unstable Cardiovascular Patient,
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston,
Massachusetts
February 14th Annual Vail Symposium in Intensive Care,
1989 Vail,' Colorado
January Propofol Symposium: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmaco-
1989 logy, Systemic Effects,.and Utility in Anesthesia
Naples, Florida
December Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, New York State
1988 Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York
November Robert D. Dripps Memorial Conference, University of
1988 Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
October Symposium on cranial Base Tumor Surgery, Center for cranial'
1988 Base Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
November Symposium on cranial Base Tumor Surgery, Center for Cranial
1987 Base Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
October American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Meeting,
1987 Atlanta, GA
March 1987 American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL
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March 1986
Regional Anesthesia Workshop
American Society of Regional Anesthesia,
Charleston, South Carolina
Mid-Year Review Conference, American College of Osteopathic
Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois
January 1986 Aminoglycosides - Current Trends
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
April 1985 Sutopharol Anesthesia - The Use of an Agonist/Antagonist
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 1985 American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Meeting,
Washington, D.C.
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2. Khalouf FK, Gonzalez RM: Special Anaesthesia Challenges in Surgery of
the Skull Base. Tn S]I=ical Manacro t of Tu=rs at the'Cranial Base,
edited by C. G. Jackson, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1990.
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Free Tissue Transfer using Epidural Anesthesia
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MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHEALA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
DEFENDANT NO. 04-1747 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 2009, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion for Protective Order and the Defendants' Answer thereto,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Defendant shall:
A. Arrange to have their previously chosen medical examiner, Dr. Khalouf, of
Altoona, conduct a medical examination and any subsequent deposition testimony at a
site located within Cumberland County Pennsylvania OR in the alternative,
B. Arrange to have the Plaintiff examined by a physician of the Defendants'
choice within 50 miles of the Plaintiff's home in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
-,, Jason C. Imler, Esquire
orney for Plaintiff
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C. Schmitt, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
MICHAEL W. SHEIBLEY, NO. 04-1747 2004
Plaintiff,
vs.
AARON CREAMER,
CLIFTON SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHAELA R. MCCARVEY-SPAULDING,
Defendants. : ISSUE: PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
Filed on Behalf of Defendants:
AARON CREAMER, CLIFTON SHAWN
SPAULDING, and MICHAELA R.
MCCARVEY-SPAULDING
Counsel of Record:
LOUIS C. SCHMITT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA. I.D. No. 52459
McIntyre, Hartye & Schmitt
P.O. Box 533
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
814/696-3581
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
I hereby certify that a tr correct fr
copaf.#q?withi as mailed to all
counsel of record this 28TH day of
December. 2009.
Attorney for
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL SHEIBLEY,
plaintiff
V.
AARON CREAMER,
SHAWN SPAULDING, and
MICHELA McCARVEY,
Defendants
NO.: 2004-SU-1747
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
To the Prothonotary:
Please mark the above-captioned matter settled, satisfied and discontinued.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
MOONEY & ASSOCIATES
Date: 12,1 (1 u
ason C. le uire
230 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
717-6324656
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney ID #: 87911
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