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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D. #20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@HHRLaw.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. `I45 2008
Civil Action - (XX) Law
( ) Equity
ALICE NEGLEY and AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
113 Meeting House Road 39 Mel Ron Court
Carlisle, PA 17013 VERSUS Carlisle, PA 17015
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID 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
David H Rosenberg. Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Sign fit of Attorney
(717) 238-2000 Supreme Co rt ID No. 20569
Name/Address/Telephone No.
of Attorney Date: December 22, 2008
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAVE
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Date: J,1 Aa/OS
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2008-07454 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NEGLEY ALICE
VS
DUNKELBERGER AMANDA
NOAH CLINE Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
DUNKELBERGER AMANDA
the
DEFENDANT at 1720:00 HOURS, on the 31st day of December-, 2009
at 39 MEL RON COURT
CARLISLE, PA 17015
by handing to
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 4.50
Postage
Surcharge 56
10.00
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33.06
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this __ day
of
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
01/02/2009
HANDLER HENNING ROSENBERG
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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@HHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. :NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice
are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO
ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Lawyer Referral Service
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que
se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos
veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o
por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus
defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de
que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin
usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra
reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte
sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes
para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED
NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE
ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN
SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Lawyer Referral Service
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@HHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. :NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Linda Stine, William Stine, her husband, and Alice
Negley, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by
David H Rosenberg, Esq., and makes the within Complaint against the Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Linda Stine, is a competent adult individual currently residing at 113
Meeting House Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Plaintiff, William Stine, is a competent adult individual currently residing at
113 Meeting House Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff, Alice Negley, is a competent adult individual currently residing at
160 Oakville Road, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
4. Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, is an adult individual currently residing
at 52 Meade Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
5. On or about January 17, 2007, Plaintiff, Linda Stine was operating a 2004
Hyundai, bearing Pennsylvania registration number C05 8EW, which was owned by
Plaintiff, Alice Negley.
6. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, was insured by Erie
Insurance Company. Said policy included the limited tort option pursuant to 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§ 1705.
7. At all times material to this action, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, was a passenger
in the vehicle being operated by Plaintiff, Linda Stine.
8. At all times material to this action, there were no adverse weather or road
conditions.
9. On or about January 17, 2007, at approximately 2:06 pm, Defendant's vehicle
was traveling northbound on South Hanover St., Cumberland County, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
10. At approximately that same time and place, suddenly and without any
warning, Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, approached Plaintiff s stopped vehicle at a red
light near the intersection of South Hanover and Willow Street.
11. Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, failed to safely react to the vehicles
stopped in front of her and suddenly and without warning violently struck the rear of
Plaintiff's vehicle.
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12. After violently striking the Plaintiff's vehicle, Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, fled the scene, crossing into the oncoming traffic lane heading northbound
on South Hanover St, and turning left at the Willow St. Intersection.
13. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, had to be extricated from her
vehicle.
14. As a result of the accident, Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, was
subsequently charged with and pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI).
15. Plaintiff, Linda Stine, would thus be considered to have full tort insurance
coverage because Defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol and Plaintiff has
sustained a serious impairment of bodily function and/or serious permanent disfigurement.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, the
Plaintiff's sustained extensive injuries as set forth more specifically below.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
LINDA STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
17. Paragraphs 1-16 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
18. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all the resultant injuries
to Plaintiff, Linda Stine, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness,
and/or recklessness of the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, generally and more
specifically as set forth below:
(a) In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic
conditions then and there existing;
(b) In driving her vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
or property in violation of 75 C.S.A. § 3714;
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(c) In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully stopped upon
the roadway;
(d) In failing to have due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the
traffic upon the road and the condition of the highway, in violation of
75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3310(a);
(e) In failing to operate her vehicle under proper and adequate control so
that she could have avoided a violent rear-end collision;
(f) In failing to operate her vehicle in such a manner that would allow her
to apply the brakes and stop before striking the rear of Plaintiff's
vehicle;
(g) In failing to operate her vehicle at a speed at which she could stop
within the assured clear distance ahead, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§ 3361;
(h) In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of
her vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(i) In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(j) In driving while intoxicated, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3731;
(k) In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of
danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have her
vehicle under such control that injury to persons or property could be
avoided;
(1) In driving her vehicle upon South Hanover Street in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a manner with careless
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disregard to the rights and safety of others in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(m) In failing to stop Defendants' vehicle after striking Plaintiff's vehicle
and provide to Plaintiff the vehicle's information, her personal
information and render aid to Plaintiff, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §
3744; and
(n) In failing to stop Defendants' vehicle after being involved in an
accident that resulted in serious injury and remain at the scene of the
accident until she fulfilled the requirements of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3744,
in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3742.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered serious injuries, including, but not
limited to, abdominal contusions, back sprain, and a rotator cuff strain.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and
mental anguish, and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time
in the future, to her great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered lost wages and will in the future continue
to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for
the aforesaid injuries, to expend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be
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required to expend money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and
loss.
23. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and she will
continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from
attending to her daily duties, to her great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
25. Plaintiff, Linda Stine, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, seeks damages from Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Dauphin
County exclusive of interests and costs.
COUNT II - GROSS NEGLIGENCE/OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT
LINDA STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
27. The occurrence of the aforesaid collision and the resultant injuries to Plaintiff
were caused directly and proximately by the gross negligence and outrageous conduct of
the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, generally and more specifically as set forth below:
(a) In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(b) In driving while intoxicated, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3731;
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(c) In operating her motor vehicle at a time when she was unfit to do so
due to her consumption of alcohol;
(d) In willfully, wantonly, and with careless disregard for the safety and
health of Plaintiff, fleeing the scene of an accident, in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. § 3744; and
(e) In willfully, wantonly, and with careless disregard for the safety and
health of Plaintiff, fleeing the scene of an accident, in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. § 3746.
28. Defendant's actions in operating Defendant's motor vehicle under the
aforementioned conditions amount to gross negligence, which Defendant knew or should
have known, constituted reckless and wanton disregard for the safety of others.
29. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, sustained serious injuries including, but not
limited to, abdominal contusions, back sprain, and a rotator cuff strain.
30. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has been, and will in the future be, hindered
from attending to her daily duties and chores, to her great loss, humiliation, and
embarrassment.
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31. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered lost wages and will in the future
continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Plaintiff 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 her great physical,
emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
33. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure
for the 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 her great detriment and loss.
34. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she
will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda Stine, seeks damages, including punitive damages,
from the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, in an amount in excess of the compulsory
arbitration limits of Dauphin County exclusive of interest and costs.
COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE
ALICE NEGLEY v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
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35. Paragraphs 1-34 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
36. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all the resultant injuries
to Plaintiff, Alice Negley, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence,
carelessness, and/or recklessness of the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, generally and
more specifically as set forth below:
(a) In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic
conditions then and there existing;
(b) In driving her vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
or property in violation of 75 C.S.A. § 3714;
(c) In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully stopped upon
the roadway;
(d) In failing to have due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the
traffic upon the road and the condition of the highway, in violation of
75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3310(a);
(e) In failing to operate her vehicle under proper and adequate control so
that she could have avoided a violent rear-end collision;
(f) In failing to operate her vehicle in such a manner that would allow her
to apply the brakes and stop before striking the rear of Plaintiff's
vehicle;
(g) In failing to operate her vehicle at a speed at which she could stop
within the assured clear distance ahead, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§ 3361;
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(h) In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of
her vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(i) In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
Q) In driving while intoxicated, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3731;
(k) In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of
danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have her
vehicle under such control that injury to persons or property could be
avoided;
(1) In driving her vehicle upon South Hanover Street in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a manner with careless
disregard to the rights and safety of others in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(m) In failing to stop Defendants' vehicle after striking Plaintiff's vehicle
and provide to Plaintiff the vehicle's information, her personal
information and render aid to Plaintiff, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §
3744; and
(n) In failing to stop Defendants' vehicle after being involved in an
accident that resulted in serious injury and remain at the scene of the
accident until she fulfilled the requirements of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3744,
in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3742.
37. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has suffered serious injuries, including, but not
limited to, leg and lower back pains, knee contusions, and hip pain.
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38. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and
mental anguish, and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time
in the future, to her great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
39. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for
the aforesaid injuries, to expend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be
required to expend money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and
loss.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and she
will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
41. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, the Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from
attending to her daily duties, to her great detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
42. Plaintiff, Alice Negley, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, seeks damages from Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Dauphin
County exclusive of interests and costs.
COUNT IV - GROSS NEGLIGENCE/OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT
ALICE NEGLEY v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
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43. Paragraphs 1 through 42 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
44. The occurrence of the aforesaid collision and the resultant injuries to Plaintiff
were caused directly and proximately by the gross negligence and outrageous conduct of
the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, generally and more specifically as set forth below:
(a) In driving in a careless manner, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(b) In driving while intoxicated, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3731;
(c) in operating her motor vehicle at a time when she was unfit to do so
due to her consumption of alcohol;
(d) In willfully, wantonly, and with careless disregard for the safety and
health of Plaintiff, fleeing the scene of an accident, in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. § 3744; and
(e) In willfully, wantonly, and with careless disregard for the safety and
health of Plaintiff, fleeing the scene of an accident, in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. § 3746.
45. Defendant's actions in operating Defendant's motor vehicle under the
aforementioned conditions amount to gross negligence, which Defendant knew or should
have known, constituted reckless and wanton disregard for the safety of others.
46. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, sustained serious injuries including, but not
limited to, leg and lower back pains, knee contusions, and hip pain.
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47. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has been, and will in the future be, hindered
from attending to her daily duties and chores, to her great loss, humiliation, and
embarrassment.
48. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Plaintiff 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 her great physical,
emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
49. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has been compelled, in orderto effect a cure
for the 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 her great detriment and loss.
50. As a direct and proximate result of the gross negligence of Defendant,
Amanda Dunkelberger, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and
she will continue to suffer the same in the future, to her great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Alice Negley, seeks damages, including punitive damages,
from the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, in an amount in excess of the compulsory
arbitration limits of Dauphin County exclusive of interest and costs.
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COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
WILLIAM STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
51. Paragraphs 1-50 are incorporated herein as fully set forth below.
52. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger,
Plaintiff, William Stine, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his
wife, Linda Stine, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future.
53. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, the
Plaintiff, William Stine, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries,
to spend money for medicine and/or medical attention and will be required to spend money
for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, William Stine, seeks damages from Defendant, Amanda
Dunkelberger, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of York County.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: t)
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: - -
David H R senberg, Esquire
Attorney/. .#20569
1300 Li glestown 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.
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Linda L. Stine
Date: 0-10 Rd
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.
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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I. D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: RosenbergCHHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. :NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Complaint in the above referenced matter
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG
BY:
Davi Rosenberg, Esq.
130 Linglestown Road
H risburg, PA 17106
I. No.: 717-238-2000
Supreme Court ID No. 20569
Attorneys for Petitioner
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SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
05/29/2009 01:29 PM - R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he made a
diligent search and inquiry for the within named defendant to wit: Amanda Dunkelberger, but was unable
to locate her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the within Complaint and Notice as not found as to the
defendant Amanda Dunkelberger. Per neighbor Kevin Skura, the defendant moved out 4 months ago.
The Carlisle Postmaster has advised the defendant has moved and left no forwarding address. An exact
address is not available.
SHERIFF COST: $38.84 SO ANSWERS,
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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg HHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFADAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
I, TODD B. HASSINGER, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that
at 7:45 p.m. on June 17, 2009, 1 personally handed to Amanda Dunkelberger, a blond
female approximately 5'6" in height and appearing to be in her early 30s at 39 Mel Ron
Court, Carlisle, PA 17015, a copy of the Complaint issued in the above-entitled action.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Terry G. Dudley, Notary Public
Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin County
My Commission Bores Aug. 22, 2010
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
Sworn to before me Tb
and subscribed this I q day
of June, 2009.
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
ALICE NEGLEY,
Plaintiff
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 7454-2008 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant Amanda
Dunkelberger in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSO DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
ef'N?sM..
By:
Date: July 8, 2009
371010
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance has
been duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on July 8, 2009:
David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNliffetrson , DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
J. Shipman, Esquire
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Counsel for Defendant
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 08-7454 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Linda Stine, William Stine and Alice Negley, and their counsel,
David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer and New Matter within 20
days of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNS-ON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J?enVbKJ. Shipmayf, Esquire
A orney I.D. No. 51785
Date: August 3, 2009 Counsel for Defendant
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: ps@jdsw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY,
Plaintiffs
V.
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-7454 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, by and through her
counsel, Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire and Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and
files the following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted upon information and belief.
3. Admitted upon information and belief.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
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contained in paragraph number 5 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 6 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 7 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 8 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at the time of trial.
9. Admitted.
10. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 10 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
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11. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 11 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
12. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 12 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 13 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof
is demanded at the time of trial.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 15 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
16. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 16 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 16, and the same
are therefore denied.
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COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
LINDA STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
17. Ms. Dunkelberger incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraph numbers 1 through 17 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
18. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 18 and each and
every subparagraph (a) through (n) are conclusions of law and fact to which no
response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained
in paragraph 18 and each and every subparagraph (a) through (n) are specifically
denied.
19. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 19 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 19, and the same
are therefore denied.
20. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 20 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 20, and the same
are therefore denied.
21. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 21 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
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investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 21, and the same
are therefore denied.
22. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 22 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 22, and the same
are therefore denied.
23. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 23 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 23, and the same
are therefore denied.
24. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 24 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 24, and the same
are therefore denied.
25. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
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contained in paragraph number 25 and the same are therefore denied, and strict proof
is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Amanda Dunkelberger respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed dismissed with
prejudice.
COUNT 11- GROSS NEGLIGENCE/OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT
LINDA STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
26. Ms. Dunkelberger incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraph numbers 1 through 25 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
27. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 27 and each and
every subparagraph (a) through (e) are conclusions of law and fact to which no
response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained
in paragraph 27 and each and every subparagraph (a) through (e) are specifically
denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
28. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 28 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
29. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 29 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
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belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 29 and the same
are therefore denied.
30. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 30 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 30 and the same
are therefore denied.
31. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 31 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 31 and the same
are therefore denied.
32. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 32 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 32 and the same
are therefore denied.
33. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 33 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
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belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 33 and the same
are therefore denied.
34. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 34 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 34 and the same
are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Amanda Dunkelberger respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and any and all claims being asserted against her be
dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE
ALICE NEGLEY v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
35. Ms. Dunkelberger incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraph numbers 1 through 34 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
36. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 36 and each and
every subparagraph (a) through (n) are conclusions of law and fact to which no
response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained
in paragraph 36nd each and every subparagraph (a) through (n) are specifically denied
and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
37. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 37 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
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investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 37, and the same
are therefore denied.
38. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 38 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 38, and the same
are therefore denied.
39. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 39 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 39, and the same
are therefore denied.
40. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 40 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 40, and the same
are therefore denied.
41. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 41 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
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investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 41, and the same
are therefore denied.
42. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in paragraph number 42, and the same are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Amanda Dunkelberger respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT IV - GROSS NEGLIGENCE/OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT
ALICE NEGLEY v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
43. Ms. Dunkelberger incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraph numbers 1 through 42 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
44. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 44 and each and
every subparagraph (a) through (e) are conclusions of law and fact to which no
response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained
in paragraph 44 and each and every subparagraph (a) through (e) are specifically
denied and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
45. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 45 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
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46. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 46 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 46 and the same
are therefore denied.
47. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 47 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 47 and the same
are therefore denied.
48. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 48 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 48 and the same
are therefore denied.
49. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 49 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 49 and the same
are therefore denied.
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50. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 50 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 50 and the same
are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Amanda Dunkelberger respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and any and all claims being asserted against her be
dismissed with prejudice.
COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
WILLIAM STINE v. AMANDA DUNKELBERGER
51. Ms. Dunkelberger incorporates herein by reference her answers to
paragraph numbers 1 through 50 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
52. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 52 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 52 and the same
are therefore denied.
53. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 52 are in part
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. After reasonable
investigation, Ms. Dunkelberger is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a
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belief as to the truth of the remaining averments of paragraph number 52 and the same
are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Amanda Dunkelberger respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
By way of further answer and reply, Ms. Dunkelberger interposes the following
new matter defenses:
54. That the Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action for which relief
may be granted.
55. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and by the limited
tort option.
56. That if it should be found that the Defendant was negligent, which is
denied, then in that event any such negligence was not a proximate cause nor factual
cause of the Plaintiffs' harms.
57. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may have been caused in whole
or in part by the negligence of third parties or entities not presently involved in this
action.
58. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may have been caused by an
intervening, superseding cause.
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59. That the Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their injuries and damages
as alleged.
60. That the Plaintiffs' alleged injuries may have been pre-existing.
61. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act and by the Plaintiffs' own
comparative negligence.
Respectfully submitted,
DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
JefVrsoK JrShipman, Esqt
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: August 3, 2009
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VERIFICATION
I, Amanda Dunkelberger, have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter, and
hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or
information and belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the
statements made in the foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Date: ?4 [P b
Dunkelberge?
372433
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer and New Matter has been
duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 2009
David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSO DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
Jeff rso J. hipman, E?Iquire
OF THE MY
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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I. D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@HHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. :NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Linda Stine, William Stine and Alice Negley, by
and through their attorney, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by David H
Rosenberg, Esq., and responds to the Defendant's allegations of New Matter as
follows:
54 - 61. These averments are all conclusions of law and do not require a
response. If a response was required, these averments would be specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Linda Stine, William Stine and Alice Negley, seek
damages, including punitive damages, from the Defendant, Amanda Dunkelberger, in
an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County
exclusive of interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
DATED: -3 David 14 Ros nberg, Esquire
Supreme C urt I.D. # 20569
1300 Ling stown Road
Harrisbur , PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
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LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
:NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 6th day of August, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Reply To New Matter was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, P.C.
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: _ ///)) k? /
David Rosenberg, Esquire
Supr a Court I.D. # 20569
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
/ (717) 238-2000
DATED: l Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CIUI 1 .
David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D.20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY,
Plaintiffs
V.
AMANDA DUNKLEBERGER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-7454 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 26' day of August 2009, I hereby certify that I have, on this date,
served the within Plaintiff s, Linda Stine, William Stine & Alice Negley's, answers to
Defendants' Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents addressed to
Plaintiff, via first class mail by sending a true and correct copy of same to their attorney
and including copies to all parties of interest as follows:
Amanda Dunkleberger
c/o Jefferson J. Shipman, Esq.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, P.C.
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: ?
David Rosenberg, Esquire
Atto ey ID# 20569
130 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: 11871 a,(0) 0? (717)238-2000
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2009 AUG 28 PM 2: 13
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David H Rosenberg, Esquire
I.D.#20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@HHRLaw.com
LINDA STINE, WILLIAM STINE, her :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
husband, and ALICE NEGLEY, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. :NO. 08-7454
AMANDA DUNKELBERGER,
Defendant :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the Docket in the above captioned matter as Settled, Discontinued
and Satisfied.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: (/ v
David H R ,96enberg, Esquire
Suprem Court I.D. # 20569
1300 Li glestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
DATED: ?'=)/l/G?? Attorney for Plaintiff