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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Civil Action - (XX) Law
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AMY JACOBS MICHAEL & BEVERLY CONRAD
817 Anthony Drive 7 Doe Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Enola, PA 17025-1006
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
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linalestown Road
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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Supreme Court ID No. 87737
Date: February 12, 2009
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF ) HA WMMENCED AN
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2009-01001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JACOBS AMY
VS
CONRAD MICHAEL ET AL
NOAH CLINE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
CONRAD MICHAEL
DEFENDANT
at 7 DOE ROAD
the
at 0012:04 HOURS, on the 21st day of February-, 2009
ENOLA, PA 17025-1006
MICHAEL CONRAD DEFENDANT
was served upon
by handing to
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 13.50
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
02/23/2009
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG
By:
Deputy Sheriff
of A. D.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2009-01001 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JACOBS AMY
VS
CONRAD MICHAEL ET AL
NOAH CLINE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
CONRAD BEVERLY
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT , at 0012:04 HOURS, on the 21st day of February-, 2009
at 7 DOE ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025-1006
MICHAEL CONRAD
by handing to
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 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscibed to
before me this day
So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
02/23/2009
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBBEERG
By: Deputy Sheriff
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Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
I.D.#87737
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: SPEARS(&hhrlaw.com
AMY E. JACOBS,
V.
Plaintiff
MICHAEL CONRAD and
BEVERLY CONRAD,
Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009-01001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
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
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
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Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
I.D.#87737
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: SPEARS(a)hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMY E. JACOBS,
NO. 2009-01001
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL CONR.AD and
BEVERLY CONRAD,
Defendants
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW come the Plaintiff, Amy E. Jacobs, by and through her attorneys, Handler,
Henning & Rosenberg, LLP, to file the within Complaint against Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Amy E. Jacobs, is an adult individuals currently residing at 817 Anthony
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. Defendant, Michael Conrad, is an adult individual with a last known address of 7
Doe Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Defendant, Beverly Conrad, is an adult individual with a last known address of 7
Doe Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
4. At all times material hereto Plaintiff was a front seat passenger in her sister and
brother in law's 2005 Subaru Forrester which was being driven by her sister, Melissa Gaugler
(hereafter "Plaintiff's vehicle")
5. At all times material hereto, Defendants were the co-owners of a pick-up truck
(hereinafter "Defendants' vehicle.")
6. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Michael Conrad, was the operator of
Defendants' vehicle.
7. On or about February 24, 2007, the vehicle Plaintiff was riding in was traveling
west on Route 11 (hereafter the "Carlisle Pike") in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
8. At approximately the same time and place, Plaintiff's vehicle was lawfully
stopped for a red light at the intersection of the Carlisle Pike and Salem Church Road.
9. At approximately the same time and place, Defendants were proceeding directly
behind Plaintiff's vehicle on the Carlisle Pike.
10. Defendant Michael Conrad failed to stop their vehicle and suddenly, and without
warning, violently struck the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle.
11. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence, Plaintiff sustained serious
and permanent injuries as set forth more fully below.
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COUNT 1- NEGLIGENCE
Amy E. Jacobs v. Michael Conrad
12. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
13. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all resultant injuries to Plaintiff
are the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad, generally, and
more specifically, as set forth below:
(a) In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the traffic conditions
then and there existing;
(b) In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic
conditions then and there existing;
C In failing to operate Defendants' vehicle in such a manner that would
allow him to apply the brakes and stop before striking the rear of
Plaintiff's vehicle;
(d) In failing to operate Defendants' vehicle under proper and adequate
control so that he could have avoided striking Plaintiff's vehicle;
(e) In failing to properly regulate the speed of Defendants' vehicle so as
to prevent a rear-end collision;
(f) In failing to operate Defendants' vehicle at a speed and under such
control so as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance, in
violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3361;
(g) In failing to operate Defendants' vehicle at a speed that was safe for
existing conditions, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3361;
(h) In operating Defendants' vehicle at a speed in excess of the posted
speed limit;
(1) In failing to maintain proper adequate observation of the existing road
and traffic conditions;
0) In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of
Defendants' vehicle in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3714;
(k) In following another vehicle closer than was reasonable and prudent
in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 3310;
(1) In failing to have due regard for the speed of the vehicle and the
traffic upon, and the condition of the highway in violation of 75 Pa.
C.S.A. § 3310; and
(m) In failing to be continuously alert and failing to perceive any warning
of danger that was reasonably likely to exist and failing to have
Defendants' vehicle under such control that injury to persons or
property could be avoided.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered serious injuries, including, but not limited to neck pain, back pain, jaw pain,
head pain and suffered from dizziness and headaches.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered lost wages and may in the future continue loss of income and/or loss of earning
capacity.
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16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish and will
continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her physical, emotional
and financial detriment and loss.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend money for
medicine and/or medical attention, and may be required to expend money for the same purposes in
the future, to her detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she will continue to suffer same in the future, to
her detriment and loss.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Michael Conrad,
Plaintiff has been, and will in the future, be hindered from attending to her daily duties, to her
detriment and loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request that this Honorable Court enter judgment in
their favor and against Defendants in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of
York County, Pennsylvania, plus enter such other orders as are equitable and just.
COUNT II- NEGLIGENCE/NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
Amy E Jacobs v. Beverly Conrad
20. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
21. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Beverly Conrad, jointly owned the motor
vehicle Defendant Michael Conrad was operating.
22. At all times material hereto, Defendant Michael Conrad operated Defendants'
vehicle with the consent and/or permission of Defendant Beverly Conrad.
23. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Beverly Conrad, knew, and/or should have
known, that permitting Defendant Michael Conrad, to operate the vehicle created a foreseeable risk
of harm to the Plaintiff, and other motor vehicle operators and passengers on Pennsylvania
roadways.
24. Defendant, Beverly Conrad, knew, or should have known, that Defendant Michael
Conrad was unable to operate a motor vehicle safely, generally and more specifically as set forth
below:
(a) Defendant Michael Conrad has a history of causing motor vehicle
accidents before the collision of February 24, 2007; and
(b) Defendant Michael Conrad has a history of careless and/or reckless
driving before the collision of February 24, 2007.
25. Despite knowing this, Defendant, Beverly Conrad, negligently entrusted the use of
the vehicle to Defendant Michael Conrad.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
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Plaintiff has suffered serious injuries, including, but not limited to neck pain, back pain, jaw pain,
head pain and suffered from dizziness and headaches.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered lost wages and may in the future continue loss of income and/or loss of
earning capacity.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish and will
continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her physical, emotional
and financial detriment and loss.
29. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
Plaintiff has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for aforesaid injuries, to expend money for
medicine and/or medical attention, and may be required to expend money for the same purposes in
the future, to her detriment and loss.
30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
Plaintiff has suffered a loss of life's pleasures and she will continue to suffer same in the future, to
her detriment and loss.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Beverly Conrad,
Plaintiff has been, and will in the future, be hindered from attending to her daily duties, to her
detriment and loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request that this Honorable Court enter judgment in
their favor and against Defendants in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of
York County, Pennsylvania, plus enter such other orders as are equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: C ? ?.
Andrew C. Spears, ire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are
based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the
extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of
counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: AMY E. J COBS
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this day of , 2009, I hereby certify that I have served
Plaintiff's Complaint upon Defendants by sending a true and correct copy of the same to them via
First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
First Class U.S. Mail:
Michael Conrad
7 Doe Road
Enola, PA 17025-1006
Beverly Conrad
7 Doe Road
Enola, PA 17025-1006
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
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Andrewr Spe , squire
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendants,
Michael Conrad and Beverly Conrad.
The Defendants reserve the right to otherwise plead in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF
Date: June 8, 2009 BY;
00-Tald R. Dorer, Es4uire
Attorney for Defendants
Court I.D. No. 39126
& DORER
09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of Appearance to be
served by regular first class mail upon:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney ttorneyfor plaintiff
Date: June 8 ,2009
Attorney for Defendants
OF THE fGKF HONIO9ARi
2009 JUN -9 PM 12' 36
CUM8-L.;_f 66UNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that the subject vehicle was owned
by Defendant, Michael Conrad. It is specifically denied that Defendant, Beverly Conrad, was a
co-owner of said vehicle.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9.-11. Denied. Paragraphs 9 through 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint are generally denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. § 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request your Honorable Court to dismiss the
Plaintiff s Complaint with prejudice.
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part hereof
as if set forth in full.
11-19. Denied. Paragraphs 13 through 19 of Plaintiff's Complaint are generally denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. § 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request your Honorable Court to dismiss the
Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part hereof
as if set forth in full.
21.-31. Denied. Paragraphs 21 through 31 of Plaintiff's Complaint are generally denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request your Honorable Court to dismiss the
Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
32. Paragraphs 1 through 31 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a part hereof
as if set forth in full.
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33. The Plaintiff's claims for non-pecuniary damages may be barred by the limited tort
option of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act pursuant to 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§ 1705.
34. The Plaintiff's claims for medical expenses and/or wage losses may be barred, or
should be reduced, pursuant to § 1722 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Act.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request your Honorable Court' to dismiss the
Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYOER & DORER
Date:_ June 24, 2009 By:
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Court I.D. No. 39126
1 The Defendants believe, and thus aver, that any references to the York County Court of Common Pleas in the ad
damnum clauses in Plaintiff's Complaint are inadvertent errors.
09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Beverly Conrad verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Cow lp aint
with New Matter which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and
correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent
inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation
of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in this document are required
legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and
preparation for trial. I understand that some of these allegations may prove inappropriate after
investigation and trial preparation are complete and I leave the determination of these matters to
my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: Q6 ?2?i
Beverly nrad
09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Michael Conrad verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Complaint
with New Matter which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and
correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent
inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation
of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in this document are required
legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and
preparation for trial. I understand that some of these allegations may prove inappropriate after
investigation and trial preparation are complete and I leave the determination of these matters to
my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated:
Michael Conrad
09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendants
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer to Complaint with New
Matter to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date:- June 24, 2009
Donald K. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
FILED-OFFICE
OF THE M0" < OI; 0TARY
2009 JUN 26 Pfd 2: 7
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AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
V.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-1001 CIVIL
IN RE: CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28th day of July, 2010, after conference with counsel,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. All discovery in the above matter will be completed on or before
October 29, 2010, to include expert discovery. Additionally, the Plaintiff shall submit to
counsel for Defendants an itemized statement of special damages to include claimed
recoverable special damages such as medical bills and/or income losses by
October 29, 2010.
2. All Pre-Trial Motions will be filed on or November 12, 2010. The moving party
will set down the case for Argument Court on or before November 24, 2010. Motions
will be argued during the Argument Court scheduled for December 14, 2010.
3. This case shall be tried during the January 2011, Civil Term of Court which
begins on January 31, 2011. Counsel will ensure that the case is set down for the trial
list on or before December 13, 2010, and called for trial during the call of the Civil Trial
List on January 4, 2011.
4. Pretrial Conference in this matter will take place on January 19, 2011.
5. Counsel will file Pre-Trial Memorandum on or before January 14, 2011, which
shall contain the following:
a. A concise summary of the nature of the case.
b. A list of all witnesses who may be called to testify at trial by name and
address. Counsel should expect witnesses not listed to be precluded from testifying at
trial.
c. A list of all exhibits the party intends to offer into evidence. All exhibits
shall be pre-numbered and shall be exchanged among counsel prior to the conference.
Counsel should expect any exhibit not listed to be precluded at trial.
d. Plaintiff shall list an itemization of injuries or damages sustained
together with all special damages claimed by category and amount. This list shall
include as appropriate, computations of all past lost earnings and future lost earning
capacity or medical expenses together with any other unliquidated damages claimed;
e. Defendant shall state its position regarding damages and shall identify
all applicable insurance carriers, together with applicable limits of liability;
f. Each counsel shall provide an estimate of the anticipated length of trial.
6. All counsel shall consider themselves attached for Trial of this matter on or
during the January 2011 Term of Civil Trial which begins January 31, 2011.
By the Court,
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1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone No.: (717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
2510 DEC 30 PM 12* 9P
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PENNSYLVAHI A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2009 -1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled, discontinued and ended.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Date: (? T____
Andrew C. pears, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone Number: (717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
Court I.D. 87737
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09-009422
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendants, Michael Conrad
and Beverly Conrad
AMY E. JACOBS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHAEL CONRAD AND
BEVERLY CONRAD,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2009-1001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the
Defendants herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached
PraeciDe to Settle. Discontinue and End to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: December 29, 2010
13*11ald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants