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IN THE COURT OF
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ANTHO,Y W. MARTINETTI
CHERyL A. MARTINETTI
219 MOORE DRIVE
HANOVER, PA 17331
JOSHUA J. JARZWYK
CHATTEAU TERRACE APTS.
304 NORTH FAYETTE STREET
AI'!. 406
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
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Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
Defendant(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR ~RIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action.
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Supreme Court
(X )Sher i ff
Wr i t of Summons sha I I be issued and f nwrded
ANTHONY T. MCBETH
c07 NORTH FRONT STREET, 1ST FL
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(717) ?1R-%Rfi
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Names/Address/ Telephon No.
of Attorney
Date: 4-28-04
~RIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S);
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF'S) HAS/HAVE
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2004-01908 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MARTINETTI ANTHONY W ET AL
VS
JARZWYK JOSHUA J
RONALD HOOVER
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
JARZWYK JOSHUA J
the
DEFENDANT
at 1955:00 HOURS, on the 30th day of April
2004
at CHATTEAU TERRACE APTS
304 N FAYETTE STREET
APT 406
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
by handing to
CAMERON TOTEDO, ROOMMATE,
ADULT IN CHARGE
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
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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18.00
13.80
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10.00
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41.80
R. Thomas Kline
05/03/2004
ANTHONY MCBETH
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /1 'CI" day of ~~
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V Pro~honotaYy ,-
By:
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ANTHONY W. MARTlNETIl and
CHERYL A. MARTINETTI, Husband
and Wife,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 04-1908 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA J. JARZWYK,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to derend 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 an 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 fuil
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 T ME THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYERAT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE ALA WYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Asso4:iation
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTICIA
Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas
en !as paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de p1azo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y
la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y
archivar en la corte en fonna escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones a las medidas y pueda entrar
una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 aJivio que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus Ilropiedades 0 otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE EST A DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO IlENE
AGOGADO 0 SI NO IlENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VA Y A EN PERSONA OR LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA COY A DIRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUlR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
800-990-9108
ANTHONY W. MARTINETTI and
CHERYL A. MARTINETTI, Husband
and Wife,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 04-1908 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA J. JARZWYK,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs are Anthony W. Martinetti and Cheryl A. Martlnetti, adult individuals, married to
each other and residing at 219 Moore Drive, Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Joshua J. Jarzwyk is an aduh individual, who at the time of the auto accident
that is the subject of this action was a student at Shippensburg University residing at 304 North
Fayette Street, Apt. 406, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
3. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver Defendant Jarzwyk's pennanent address is 75
Nightingale Lane, Levittown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
4. On November II, 2003, in the parking lot of the Facility Office Building on the campus of
Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, P,ennsylvania, Defendant caused his
motor vehicle to strike Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti, who was a pedestrian in the Facility Office
Building parking lot, walking on her way to teach a class; the impact caused various injuries, which
will be described below.
COUNT - I - CHERYL A. MARTINETTI V, JOSHUA J. JARZWYK
5. The facts set forth in paragraphs one through four are incorporated herein by reference.
6. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Joshua .Jarzwyk was negligent in causing
the collision described above, and that he committed negligence per se in that his conduct violated
various sections of Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Code, including Section 3714 thereof (careless
driving) and Section 3361 thereof (driving too fast for conditions).
7. As a direct resuh ofthe collision, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martilletti suffered various iJUuries to her
left elbow, her head and fu.ce area and, most notably, to her left knee.
8. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that the driving of Defendant of Joshua 1. Jarzwyk as
described above, was the legal cause of the damages that Plaintiffs have suffered, which will be
further detailed below.
9. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti struck her head on the surnlce of the parking lot as a result of
the collision, causing various difficulties with her vision and requiring opthalmological examination
and replacement of corrective lenses.
10. With respect to her left knee, as a direct result of the collision, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti
suffered various injuries most notably a tom medial meniscus.
11. As a result of the knee injury which was sustained because of the collision that is the subject
of this action, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti requires multiple surgical procedures.
12. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti was also required to undergo extensive physical therapy as a
resuh of her knee injury and missed an extensive amount of work in her capacity as a teacher for the
South Western School District, during 2003.04 academic year.
13. As a direct result ofthe injury that is the subject ofthis action, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti
has thus far incurred medical expenses of $20,143.75, more or less, of which $6,794.11 has been
reimbursed.
14. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti may incur medical expenses in the future as a result of the injury
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that is the subject of this action.
15. As a direct result of the injury that is the subject of this action, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti
has incurred lost wages of$14,479.08, more or less, of which $5,000.00 have been reimbursed.
16. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti may incur lost wages in the future as a result of the injury that
is the subject of this action.
17. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti experienced a great deal of pain and suffering as a result of the
injuries that are the subject of this action, most notably with respect to her left knee.
18. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti was unable to put any weight on her left leg at all for a time as
a direct result of the injury that is the subject of this action, limped for an appreciable time after she
was able to put weight on her left leg and, as late as October, 2004, still has difficulty negotiating
stairs because of the injury to her left knee
19. Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti may continue to experience pain and suffering as a result of the
injuries that are the subject of this action, possibly, according to medical reports, ultimately needing
an artificial knee.
20. As a direct result of the injuries that are the subject of this action, Plaintiff Cheryl A.
Martinetti has suffered inconvenience, loss of life's pleasures and hwniliation, and may continue to
do so into the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti requests this Honorable Court to enter
judgment in her favor and against Defendant Joshua J. Jarzwyk for an amount in excess of the
Cumberland County arbitration limit of$25,000.00, together with interest, the costs of this action and
any other relief the Court deems appropriate.
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COUNT. 11- ANTHONY W. MARTINETTI V. JOSHUA J. JARZWYK
21. The fuets set forth in paragraphs one through twenty are: incorporated herein by reference.
22. Plaintiff Anthony W. Martinetti was married to Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti as of November
11,2003, and is still married to her.
23. As a result of the various injuries and damages that Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti has incurred
because of the auto/pedestrian collision that is the subject of this action, Plaintiff Anthony W.
Martinetti has suffered a loss of consortium or services ofhis wife, Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti.
24. Plaintiff Anthony W. Martinetti may experience loss of the services or consortium ofhis wife,
Plaintiff Cheryl A. Martinetti into the future as a result of thl: injuries that Plaintiff Cheryl A.
Martinetti suffered in auto/pedestrian collision that is the subject of this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Anthony W. Martinetti requests this Honorable Court to enter
judgment inltis fuvor against DefendantJoshuaJ. Jarzwyk for an arnount in excess of the Cumberland
County arbitration limit of$25,000.00. together with interest, the costs of this action and any other
relief the Court deems appropriate.
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Attorney for . t
407 North Font St. First Floor
Harrisburg, 0 I
(717) 238-3686
Supreme Court I.D. # 53729
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VERlFICA nON
We, Anthony W. Martinetti and Cheryl A. Martinetti, Plaintiffs in the foregoing action, verify
that the fuets set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
infonnationand belief. I so state subject to the penalties of18 Pa. C. S. ~4904 (relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities).
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FEBRUARY 4. 2005
Date
Anthony W. Martinetti
FEBRUARY 4, 2005
Date
rf)M~a.
~ artinetti
ANTHONY W. MARTINETTI and
CHERYL A. MARTINETTI, Husband
and Wife,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PlaintiflS
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: NO. 04-1908 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA J. JARZWYK,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICt
I, Anthony T. McBeth, Attorney for PlaintiflS, hereby certifY that 1 have served the attached
document by placing same in the United States mail, first class, postage pre-paid addressed as
follows:
Joshua J. Jarzwyk
75 Nightingale Lane
Levittown, P A 19057
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 04-1908 CIVIL TERM
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
ANTHONY W MARTINETTI and
CHERYL A. MARTINETTI, Husband
and Wife,
v.
\JOSHUA J. JARZWYK,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the captioned action as discontinued with prejudice.
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