HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-0964ROBERT D. KODAK, ESQUIRE
KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
407 N FRONT STREET, PO BOX 11848
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159 Attorney for Plaintiff
ADM MILLING COMPANY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY,
INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant(s)
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 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 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.
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TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
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 accion
dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y
Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparencencia 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 accion
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 reclamacion 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
ADM MILLING COMPANY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY,
INC.
Defendant(s)
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, ADM MILLING COMPANY, by its attorneys, KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.,
brings this action of Assumpsit against the Defendant to recover the sum of SIX
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND
NINETY-SEVEN CENTS ($631,257.97), along with interest thereon at the statutory rate
from September 15, 2008, upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, ADM MILLING COMPANY, is a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota, registered and authorized to do business
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having its principal office and place of
business at Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The Defendant, GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY, INC., is a Virginia corporation
having its principal office and place of business at 501 E. Monroe Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
3. On or about February 19, 2008, Plaintiff and Defendant contracted for 38,000 cwts
of 13.5 Dominator flour to be shipped from Plaintiffs Camp Hill, Cumberland
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County, Pennsylvania location to Defendant's specified location. A true and correct
copy of the February 19, 2008 Memo Contract, Contract No. 05457, is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
4. Thereafter, on or about March 19, 2008, Plaintiff modified the contracted flour blend
to 12.0 Top King Flour to decrease Defendant's delivered pricing, which
modification was agreed to by Defendant. A true and correct copy of the March 19,
2008 Memo Contract, Contract No. 05526, is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B"
and made a part hereof.
5. The prices charged for said goods, wares and merchandise and/or labor performed
and services provided were just and reasonable, were the legal and market prices
therefor and were the prices which the Defendant promised and agreed to pay to
Plaintiff.
6. Defendant has defaulted under the terms and conditions of the aforesaid
contract(s), and, therefore, there is an outstanding balance due and owing to
Plaintiff.
7. As of Market Close on September 12, 2008, the contract cancellation balance
totaled the sum of Six Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven
Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($631,257.97), as appears by Contract
Cancellation calculation hereto attached, marked as Exhibit "C" and made a part
hereof.
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8. Plaintiff frequently demanded payment from Defendant of said amount due and
owing as aforesaid, as more fully set forth on Plaintiff's demands to Defendant
dated September 16, 2008 and October 29, 2008, respectively, but Defendant
refused and neglected and still refuses and neglects to pay said amount or any part
thereof. True and correct copies of Plaintiff's September 16, 2008 and October 29,
2008 letters are attached hereto, collectively marked Exhibit "D" and made a part
hereof.
9. The balance due and owing by Defendant to Plaintiff is the sum of Six Hundred
Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents
($631,257.97) as set forth on Plaintiffs September 15, 2008 Invoice/Statement
attached hereto, marked Exhibit "E" and made a part hereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff brings this suit to recover from Defendant the sum of SIX
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND
NINETY-SEVEN CENTS ($631,257.97), together with interest as set forth herein.
Respectfully submitted,
KODAK & IMB?.,W, P.C.
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
407 North Front Street
Post Office Box #11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159
Attorney ID No. 18041
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MEMO CONTRACT
Date
Customer/No.
Address
Salesman
Total Price
Less
Product
Dominator
2
3
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$51.50 2 $ 50.90
Bags $2.00 $1.40
Freight $1.75 1.75
Selling
Enrich. $0.10 0.10
Pallets / Misc. $0.30 0.30
Commission / Misc.
$ 4.15 $ 3.55 $ - $ -
Net Bulk Mill 100% ---
Base Price $ 47.35 $ 47.35 $ - $ -
Cost Card Basis $ 45.50 $ 45.50
Conversion $ 1.85 $ 1.85 $ - $ -
Wheat Cost $ 47.61 $ 47.61 $ - $ -
Shipment Mar/AMJ/JAS F.O.B. Alexandria
CHGO Wheat Hedge 0% Wheat Protein Wheat Premium $ -
CHGO Wheat Hedge Wheat Premium $ -
MPLS Wheat Hedge 14,SL Wheat Premium $ -
MPLS Wheat Hedge 100% 74479W $ 13.2600 Wheat Premium 6.44A 1? \ } $ 45.50
Inbound Freight $1.00
KC Wheat Hedge Wheat Protein Wheat Premium $ -
KC Wheaf Hedge Wheat Premium $ -
Inbound Freight
$ 2.11 Feed Credit $ 111.00 Feed Per Ton
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02/19/08 Contract No.
Gold Crust
Ray Viggiano P.O. #
Cwts. Container
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Harrison, Be
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From: Viggiano, Ray Sent: Tue 2/19/2008 2:41 PM
To: Reedus,Abbey
Cc: Harrison, Becky
Subject: Gold Crust Baking Flour Contract
Attachments:
Abbey,
THANK YOU!
Contracted 16,000 cwt Sep / 22,000 cwt May Dominator (EN, Malted) for Mar/AMJ/JAS delivered price at:
50's @ 51.50
100's @ 50.90
Hedged with dennis at the BOT.
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Gold Crust Baking Company
501 E. Monroe Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 703-549-0420
Fax: 703-549-0416
Contact: Paul Christou
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Ray
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Address
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$ 42.79 $ 42.79 $ - $ -
$ 40.68 $ 40.68
$ 2.11 $ 2.11 $ - $ -
$ 42.79 $
Mar/AMJ/JAS F.O.B. Alexandria
CHGO Wheat Hedge 0% Wheat Protein Wheat Premium
CHGO W6aeat Hedge Wheat Premium
MPLS Wheat Hedge Wheat Premium $ -
MPLS Wheat Hedge 70% 6 $ 13.2600 Wheat Premium 6.44 $ 45.50
Inbound Freight $1.00
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KC Wheal Hedge 30%111. a $ 11.4100 Wheat Premium 1.40 $ 29.42
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GOL.DCRUST - CONTRACT CANCELLATION 09112/2008
=-? As of 9/12/08 Market Close - The below is a breakdown of the contract cancellation fee.
Contra Balance: 31,116 cwts of 12.0 flour (70% HRS 14.5pro, 30% HRW 11.2 pro)
Contracted Futures - 2119 and 3119 (hrwl
HRS Futures and basis booked at 19.701 bushel (13.26 futures / 6.44 basis - 14.5 wheat protein)
HRW Futures and basis booked at 12.81/bushel (11.41 futures / 1.40 basis - 11.2 wheat protein)
Feed booked at $111/ton
As of 9/12/08
HRS Futures and basis @ $9.20251 bushel (8.0025 futures / 1.20 basis -14.5 wheat protein)
HRW Futures and basis @ $7.93 / bushel (7.73 futures /.20 basis)
Feed @ $111 /ton
HRS Portion of contract = 21,781 cwts X 2.3 bushels/cwt = 50,096.3 bushels
HRW Portion of contract = 9,335 awls X 2.3 bushels/cwt = 21,470.50 bushels
Differences
HRS = 10.4975 / bushel x 50,096.76 = $525,890.73
HRW = 4.88 / bushel x 21,470.50 = $104,776.04
Feed = $1 /ton x.019/cwt =.019 x 31,116 cwts = $591.20
Total Contract Cancellation = $631,257.97
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September 16, 2008
Gold Crust Baking Company
Paul Christou
501 E Monroe Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
Dear Paul:
Archer Daniels Midland Company
PO. Box 3100, Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717)737-0529
It is our understanding that your company's ability to fulfill its obligations under the contracts
listed below has become impaired.
Contract Contract Tons or LBS Product
Date Number
2/19/08 05526 3.8 Million LBS Dominator / Top King Flour
Accordingly, pursuant to section 2-609 of the Uniform Commercial Code, we hereby request
that you provide us with adequate assurance within 10 Days of your ability to
perform under the contracts listed above. Your failure to do so will constitute a repudiation of
the contracts, and will force us to take all permissible remedial action that we may deem
appropriate, including but not limited to washing the contracts and billing you for all related
expenses, including market loss.
Sincerely,
Abbey I Reedus
Commercial Manager
ADM Milling Company
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CERTIFIED MAIL
October 29, 2008
Gold Crust Baking Co Inc.
501 E. Monroe Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
Re: Account No.: 858751
Balance Due: $ 631,257.97
Dear Madam/Sir:
Corporate Credit Department
This is a FINAL DEMAND NOTICE for the open balance on your account
Please remit the full balance of your account in the amount of $ 631,257.97 by
November 10, 2008. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your remittance.
Failure to pay by this date will force us to take additional action in order to protect our
position. Thank you.
Sincerely,
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
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Edward F. Ingram
Credit Manager - ADM Milling
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Enclosure
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INVOICE: 169940 DATE: 09/15/2008
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8000 W 110 ST OVERLAND PARK,KS 66210-2312
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ALEXANDRIA VA 22301
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of ADM MILLING COMPANY, verify that the statements made in the aforegoing document
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are ma Je subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to auth,)rities.
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CASE NO: 2009-00964 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ADM MILLING COMPANY
VS.
GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY INC
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
within named DEFENDANT GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY INC ,
by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 19th day of February ,2009 at 0008:00 HOURS, at
501 E MONROE AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301
and attested copy of the attached COMPLAINT & NOTICE
with
receipt card was signed by ILLEGIBLE
02/24/2009 .
Additional Comments:
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Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Cert.Mail Receipt 5.66
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
Postage .42
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R. Thomas line
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Paid by KODAK & IMBLUM
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this
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HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER LLP
Brett D. Jackson, Esquire
PA 87517
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA 80170
221 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7254(phone)/(717) 299-3160 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant:
Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
ADM MILLING COMPANY
Plaintiff
V.
GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY,
INC.,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Docket No. 09-964
NOTICE OF FILING OF NOTICE OF REMOVAL
TO: Prothonotary, Cumberland County TO: Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
Court of Common Pleas Kodak & Imblum, P.C.
Cumberland County Courthouse 407 North Front Street
One Courthouse Square PO Box 11848
Carlisle, PA 17013 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 24, 2009, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1441, et seq.,
Defendant, Gold Crust Baking Company, Inc., filed a Notice of Removal, a copy of which is
attached hereto, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Dated: March 24, 2009 HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER, LLP
By:
Brett D. Jackson, ire
PA ID #87517
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA ID #80170
221 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717/299-7254
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Attorneys for Defendant, Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
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The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service ofpleadings or other papers as required by law, except as providei
by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of tnitiatini
the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THE FORM.)
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ADIVMf MILLING COMPANY GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY, INC.
(b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff Cumberland County, PA
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES)
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407 North Front Street, P.O. Box 11848 Underhill & Brubaker LLP
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O 865 RSI (495(g)) O 891 Agricultural Acts
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O 870 Taxes U.S. Plaintiff O 893 Environmental Matters
or Defendant) O 894 Energy Allocation Act
O 871 IRS-Third Party O 895 Freedom of Information
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Under Equal Access
to Justice
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State Statutes
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you are filing (Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity):
VI. CAUSE OF ACTION '
Brief description of cause:
VII. REQUESTED IN a CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMAND $ CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint:
COMPLAINT: UNDER F.R.C.P. 23 631,257.97 JURY DEMAND: O Yes if No
VIII. RELATED CASE(S)
IF ANY (See instructions): JUDGE
ATE
03/24/2009
DOCKET NUMBER
RECEIPT # AMOUNT APPLYING IFP JUDGE MAG. JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
ADM MILLING COMPANY NO.
Plaintiff :
V. Filed Electronically
GOLD CRUST BAKING
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendant
Proposed Order
AND NOW, this day of , 2009, upon consideration of
Defendant's Notice of Removal, dated March 24, 2009, it is hereby ORDERED
that the above-captioned case has been properly removed from the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County to the United States District Court for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania and that this Court shall assume subject matter
jurisdiction over this matter, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441, et seq.
BY THE COURT:
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER LLP
Brett D. Jackson, Esquire
PA 87517
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA 80170
221 East Chestnut Street Attorneys for Defendant
Lancaster, PA 17602 Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
(717) 299-7254(phone)/(717) 299-3160 (fax)
ADM MILLING COMPANY NO.
Plaintiff
V.
GOLD CRUST BAKING
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendant
Filed Electronically
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Defendant, Gold Crust Baking Company, Inc., files this Notice of Removal
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441, et seq. The grounds for removal are as follows:
1. On February 17, 2009, Plaintiff, ADM Milling Company, filed a
Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
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Docket No. 09-964 (Civil Term). A true and correct copy of the Complaint is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Defendant, Gold Crust Baking Company, Inc., was served with the
Complaint, by certified mail, on February 23, 2009.
3. In the Complaint, Plaintiff identifies itself as a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, having a place of business
located in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania. Complaint at ¶ 1.
4. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant, Gold Crust Baking Company,
Inc., is a Virginia corporation having its principal place of business in Alexandria,
Virginia. Complaint at ¶ 2.
5. The amount in controversy is $631,257.97. Complaint at ¶ 7.
6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court has subject matter jurisdiction
over this matter pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 1332(a)(1) because the parties are citizens
of different states and the amount in controversy is in excess of $75,000.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that this Court find this matter has been
properly removed from state court and assume subject matter jurisdiction over this
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matter, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441, et seq.
HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER, LLP
Dated: March 24, 2009
By:
Brett D. Jackson, E re
PA ID #87517
(00542531.1)
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA ID #80170
221 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717/299-7254
Attorneys for Defendant,
Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
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KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.
407 N FRONT STREET, PO BOX 11848
HARRISBURG, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159 Attorney for Plaintiff
ADM MILLING COMPANY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY,
INC.
Defendant(s)
NO. &I Y, t lervw
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 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 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
? ?. Copy FROM RECORD
at at e, Pa.
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 accion
dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y
Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparencencia 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 accion
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 reclamacion 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.
LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LL.AME 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
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ADM MILLING COMPANY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff Cumberland COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v NO.
GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY,
INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant(s)
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, ADM MILLING COMPANY, by its attorneys, KODAK & IMBLUM, P.C.,
brings this action of Assumpsit against the Defendant to recover the sum of SIX
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND
NINETY-SEVEN CENTS ($631,257.97), along with interest thereon at the statutory rate
from September 15, 2008, upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, ADM MILLING COMPANY, is a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota, registered and authorized to do business
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having its principal office and place of
business at Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The Defendant, GOLD CRUST BAKING COMPANY, INC., is a Virginia corporation
having its principal office and place of business at 501 E. Monroe Avenue,
Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
3. On or about February 19, 2008, Plaintiff and Defendant contracted for 38,000 cwts
of 13.5 Dominator flour to be shipped from Plaintiff's Camp Hill, Cumberland
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County, Pennsylvania location to Defendant's specified location. A true and correct
copy of the February 19, 2008 Memo Contract, Contract No. 05457, is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
4. Thereafter, on or about March 19, 2008, Plaintiff modified the contracted flour blend
to 12.0 Top King Flour to decrease Defendant's delivered pricing, which
modification was agreed to by Defendant. A true and correct copy of the March 19,
2008 Memo Contract, Contract No. 05526, is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B"
and made a part hereof.
5. The prices charged for said goods, wares and merchandise and/or labor performed
and services provided were just and reasonable, were the legal and market prices
therefor and were the prices which the Defendant promised and agreed to pay to
Plaintiff.
6. Defendant has defaulted under the terms and conditions of the aforesaid
contract(s), and, therefore, there is an outstanding balance due and owing to
Plaintiff.
7. As of Market Close on September 12, 2008, the contract cancellation balance
totaled the sum of Six Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven
Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($631,257.97), as appears by Contract
Cancellation calculation hereto attached, marked as Exhibit "C" and made a part
hereof.
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8. Plaintiff frequently demanded payment from Defendant of said amount due and
owing as aforesaid, as more fully set forth on Plaintiffs demands to Defendant
dated September 16, 2008 and October 29, 2008, respectively, but Defendant
refused and neglected and still refuses and neglects to pay said amount or any part
thereof. True and correct copies of Plaintiffs September 16, 2008 and October 29,
2008 letters are attached hereto, collectively marked Exhibit "b" and made a part
hereof.
9. The balance due and owing by Defendant to Plaintiff is the sum of Six Hundred
Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents
($631,257.97) as set forth on Plaintiffs September 15, 2008 Invoice/Statement
attached hereto, marked Exhibit "E" and made a part hereof.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff brings this suit to recover from Defendant the sum of SIX
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND
NINETY-SEVEN CENTS ($631,257.97), together with interest as set forth herein.
Respectfully submitted,
KODAK & tMB M, P. C.
;?Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
407 North Front Street
Post Office Box #11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
(717) 238-7159
Attorney ID No. 18041
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MEMO CONTRACT
Date
Customer/No.
Address
Salesman
Total Price
Less
Cwts. Container.
38,000 50
02/19108 Contract No.
Gold Crust
Ray Viggiano P.O. #
1 $51.50 2 $
Product
Dominator
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50.90 3 4
Bags $2.00 $1.40
Freight $1.75 1.75
Selling
Enrich. $0.10 0.10
Pallets / Misc. $0.30 0.30
Commission I Misc.
$ 4.15 $ 3.55 $ - $ -
Net Bulk Mill 100% ---
Base Price $ 47.35 $ 47.35 $ - $ -
Cost Card Basis $ 45.50 $ 45.50
Conversion $ 1.85 $ 1.85 $ - $ -
Wheat Cost $ 47.61 $ 47.61 $ - $ -
Shipment Mar/AMJ/JAS F.O.B. Alexandria
CHGO Wheat Hedge 0% Wheat Protein Wheat Premium $ -
CHGO Wheat Hedge Wheat Premium $ -
MPLS Wheat Hedge Wheat Premium $ -
MPLS What Hedge 100% - 1.90°Je $ 13.2600 Wheat Premium .44A Vj U $ 45.50
Inbound Freight $1.00
KC Wheat Hedge Wheat Protein Wheat Premium $ -
KC Wheaf Hedge r 71 Wheat Premium $ -
Inbound Freight
$ 2.11 Feed Credit $ 111.00 Feed Per Ton
Page 1 of 1
From: Viggiano, Ray Sent: Tue 2/19/2008 2:41 PM
To: Reedus, Abbey
Cc: Harrison, Becky
Subject: Gold Crust Baking Flour Contrail
Attachments:
Abbey,
THANK YOU!
Contracted 16,000 cwt Sep / 22,000 cwt May Dominator (EN, Malted) for Mar/AMJ/JAS delivered price at:
50's @ 51.50
100's @ 50.90
Hedged with dennis at the BOT.
Frt 1.75
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Gold Crust Baking Company
501 E. Monroe Ave.
Aaexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 703-549-0420
Fax: 703-549-0416
Contact: Paul Christou
Thanks again
Ray
Ray Viggiano
Sales Mana
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$ 4.15 $ 3.55 $ - $ _
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Base Price $ 42.79 $ 42.79 $ - $ _
Cost Card Basis $ 40.68 $ 40.68
Conversion $ 2.11 $ 2.11 $ - $ _
Wheat Cost $ 42.79 $ 42.79 $ - $ _
Shipment Mar/AMJ/JAS F.O.B. Alexandria
CHGO Wheat Hedge 0% Wheat Protein
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KC Wheat Hedge Wheat Protein
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As of 9/12108 Market Close - The below is a breakdown of the contract cancellation fee.
Contract Balance: 31,116 cwts of 12.0 flour (70% HRS 14.5pro, 30% HRW 11.2 pro)
Contracted Futures - 2119 and 3119 (hrwl
HRS Futures and basis booked at 19.701 bushel (13.26 futures / 6.44 basis -14.5 wheat protein)
HRW Futures and basis booked at 12.81/bushel (11.41 futures / 1.40 basis -11.2 wheat protein)
Feed booked at $111/ton
As of 9112!08
HRS Futures and basis $9.2025/ bushel (8.0025 futures / 1.20 basis -14.5 wheat protein)
HRW Futures and basis $7.931 bushel (7.73 futures /.20 basis)
Feed Q $111 Am
HRS Portion of contract = 21,781 cwts X 2.3 bushels/cwt = 50,096.3 bushels
HRW Portion of contract = 9,335 awls X 2.3 bushels/cwt = 21,470.50 bushels
Differences
HRS = 10.4975 / bushel x 50,096.76 = $525,890.73
HRW = 4.88 / bushel x 21,470.50 = $104,776.04
Feed = $1/ton x.019/cwt =.019 x 31,116 cwts = $591.20
Total Contract Cancellation = $631,257.97
ADM
September 16, 2008
Gold Crust Baking Company
Paul Christou
501 E Monroe Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
Dear Paul:
Archer Daniels Midland Company
PO. Box 3100, Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717)737-0529
It is our understanding that your company's ability to fulfill its obligations under the contracts
listed below has become impaired.
Contract Contract Tons or LBS Product
Date Number
2/19/08 05526 3.8 Million LBS Dominator / Top King Flour
Accordingly, pursuant to section 2-609 of the Uniform Commercial Code, we hereby request
that you provide us with adequate assurance within 10 Days of your ability to
perform under the contracts listed above. Your failure to do so will constitute a repudiation of
the contracts, and will force us to take all permissible remedial action that we may deem
appropriate, including but not limited to washing the contracts and billing you for all related
expenses, including market loss.
Sincerely,
Abbey J. Reedus
Commercial Manager
ADM Milling Company
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ADM
CERTIFIED MAIL
October 29, 2008
Gold Crust Baking Co Inc.
501 E. Monroe Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
Re: Account No.: 858751
Balance Due: $ 631,257.97
Dear Madam/Sir:
Corporate Credit Department
This is a FINAL DEMAND NOTICE for the open balance on your account.
Please remit the full balance of your account in the amount of $ 631,257.97 by
November 10, 2008. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your remittance.
Failure to pay by this date will force us to take additional action in order to protect our
position. Thank you.
Sincerely,
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
SWO44l 57. -? . &.
Edward F. Ingram
Credit Manager - ADM Milling
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Enclosure
Archer Daniels Midland Company 4666 Faries Parkwav P.o.
INVOICE: 169940
DATE: 09/15/2008
ADM MILLING CO 913-491-9400
8000 W 110 ST OVERLAID PARK,XS 66210-2312
ADM MILLING CO
It ADM PO BOX 3100
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SOW TO:. 858751 COPC-3049
GOLD CRUST BAKING CO INC
501 E HDNROE AVE
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MAKE CHECK PAYABLE AND REMIT TO:
P 0 BOX 102007, 68 ANNEX
1TO: 858751
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are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa: C. S. §4004; relating to unswom falsification to authorities,
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER LLP
Brett D. Jackson, Esquire
PA 87517
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA 80170
221 East Chestnut Street Attorneys for Defendant
Lancaster, PA 17602 Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
(717) 299-7254(phone)/(717) 299-3160 (fax)
ADM MILLING COMPANY NO.
Plaintiff :
V.
GOLD CRUST BAKING
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendant
Filed Electronically
CERTIFICATE OF NON-CONCURRENCE
I, Brett D. Jackson, Esquire, hereby certify that I sought the concurrence of
Plaintiff's counsel in the Notice of Removal filed by the Defendant, Gold Crust
Baking Company, Inc., and Plaintiff's counsel does not concur in said Notice.
Dated: March 24, 2009 HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER LLP
By:
rett D. Jackson, Esquire
PA ID 87517
221 East Chestnut Street,
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717/299-7254
Attorneys for Defendant,
Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
s
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER LLP
Brett D. Jackson, Esquire
PA 87517
Jeffrey P. Ouellet, Esquire
PA 80170
221 East Chestnut Street Attorneys for Defendant
Lancaster, PA 17602 Gold Crust Baking Co., Inc.
(717) 299-7254(phone)/(717) 299-3160 (fax)
ADM MILLING COMPANY NO.
Plaintiff
V.
Filed Electronically
GOLD CRUST BAKING
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Brett D. Jackson, Esquire, hereby certify that on I caused a true and correct
copy of the Notice of Removal to be served upon the following:
Robert D. Kodak, Esquire
Kodak & Imblum, P.C.
407 North Front Street, PO Box 11848
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1848
Phone: 717/238-7159
Counsel for Plaintiff, ADM Milling Company
Dated: March 24, 2009 HARTMAN UNDERHILL & BRUBAKER L LP
PA ID 87517
221 East Chestnut Street,
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717/299-7254
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