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Home My WebLink About09-1157SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorneys for Plaintiff Robert Carbaugh, Sr., Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. Brandon Scurry and Paschall Truck Lines, Inc., Defendants NO. ~9 _ ~C~~ G''~ CIVIL ACTION -LAW Nt~`~1 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 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 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 ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 !FAX (717) 234.8212 wwwsholljanlaw.com SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attorneys for Plaintiff Robert Carbaugh, Sr., Plaintiff v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Brandon Scurry and Paschall Truck Lines, I NO. Inc., Defendants ~ CIVIL ACTION -LAW LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demands y to notification. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la petition do demands. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas o otros derechos importantes pars usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARR AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACIbN SOBRE LAS AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CORGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. Lawyer Referral and Information Service CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA. 17013 (717) 249-3166 2 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 !FAX (717) 234-6212 www.sholljanlaw.com SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-0545 Telephone Number: (717) 234-3700 Fax Number: (717) 234-8212 Attorneys for Plaintiff Robert Carbaugh, Sr., Plaintiff v. Brandon Scurry and Paschall Truck Lines, Inc., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. D 9- //s 7 C ~. CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendants AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Robert Carbaugh, Sr. by and through his attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represent(s) the following: FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS 1. Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., is an adult individual who currently resides at 8380 Rice Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, BRANDON SCURRY, is an adult individual whose last known address is 10407 Sage Trail, Houston, Texas. 3. Defendant, PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., is a Tennessee Corporation with corporate offices located at 361 Mallory Station Drive, Nashville, Tennessee. 4. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on April 24, 2007, at or about 9:19 p.m. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike exit ramp at Mile Post 226 and which intersects with Routes 11 and 81 in Middlesex Township, Cumberland 3 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 !FAX (717) 234-8212 www.sholljanlaw.com County, Pennsylvania. 5. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., was the operator of a 1988 Toyota Tercel. 6. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, BRANDON SCURRY, was the operator of a 2006 Columbia Freightliner. 7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, BRANDON SCURRY, was acting as the agent and/or employee of Defendant, PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., and was operating the aforesaid Columbia Freightliner in the right hand lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp which intersects with Route 11 and Route 81 within the course and scope of the agency and/or employment relationship with Defendant, PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., 8. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., was traveling in the far left lane on the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp toward Route 11 North in the aforesaid Toyota Tercel in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, was traveling in the right hand lane and moved the Freightliner to the left lane to access the ramp to Route 11 North. When he did so, the left steering tire of the Freightliner struck the right side of the Tercel, forcing the Tercet into the concrete barrier. 10. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following: 4 SHOLLENBERGER 8 JANUZZI, LLP 1620 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 !FAX (717) 234-6212 www.sholljanlaw.com (a) Severe strain and/or sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other supporting tissues at or about the cervical spine; (b) Herniated nucleus pulposus at C6-C7; (c) Nerve root impingement at C6-7; (d) Acute radiculopathy; (e) Subacute radiculitis of the right C6 nerve root; (f) Right posterior interosseous traumatic neuritis; (g) Radial nerve injury; and (h) Traumatic axonotmesis of the right radial nerve posterior interosseous branch directly over the forearm. 11. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, BRANDON SCURRY in operating the Columbia Freightliner in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner as follows: (a) Turning the vehicle before the movement could be made with reasonable safety and without giving an appropriate signal in violation of Section 3334 (a) of The PA Motor Vehicle Code; (b) In failing to observe Plaintiff s vehicle on the highway; (c) In failing to keep a reasonable look-out for other vehicles lawfully on the road; (d) In failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already upon the highway; and (e) Failing to drive the Freightliner as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane on a roadway which had been divided in two or more clearly 5 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 !FAX (717) 234-8212 www.sholljaNaw.com marked lanes for traffic and moving from the lane before ascertaining that the movement could be made with safety in violation of §3309(1) of the PA Motor Vehicle Code. 12. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed. 13. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed. 14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has and/or may in the future incur a loss of earning capacity for which damages are claimed. 15. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has sustained a permanent diminution in his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed. 16. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., has and/or may incur reasonable and necessary medical rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group contact, or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 1719. 17. Defendant, BRANDON SCURRY, was operating a vehicle registered in another state at the time of this collision. Therefore, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, s SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 2343700 !FAX (717) 234-8212 www.sholljanlaw.com SR., remains eligible to claim compensation for non economic loss and economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., demands judgment against Defendants BRANDON SCURRY and PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC. for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff By: hollenberger, Esq. Attorney I.D. #34343 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 (717) 728-3200 ti `~ ~ ~ ~ L O ~ (717) 728-3400 (fax) Date: CJ L- 7 SHOLLENBERGER 8 JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 !FAX (717) 234-8212 www.sholljanlaw.com SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Httorneys for Plaintiff Robert Carbaugh, Sr., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. Brandon Scurry and Paschall Truck Lines, Inc., CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendants CfrRTll=1CAT~ t~F S~~fICE And now, this .~~day of , 2009, I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Complaint has been served upon t e following, via U.S. Certified Restricted Delivery Mail: Brandon James Scurry 10407 Sage Trail Houston, TX 37067 Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. 361 Mallory Station Dr. Nashville, TN 37067 SHOLLENBERGER &JANUZZI, LLP By: T~ r r s . SHOLLENBERGER 8 JANUZZI, LLP 1820 LINGLESTOWN ROAD ! P.O. BOX 60545 !HARRISBURG, PA 17106-0545 (717) 234-3700 !FAX (717) 234-8212 www.sholljanlaw.com 1 c ~, 3 ~, ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ °~ ~? ~ '~,~ °;,; ~ ~_ ~ a t7 ~a ,_~ ~-"~ ..; ~~ -.-~ _~ '" y. V ; y r~.~ ,~` ~ .~ ,Y*1 7 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Attornevs for Plaintiff F'iL.L-D-0 FlC C? ...i!, P 0r I C1?3OTAF ' ? IQtl,T 12 Pi`s 12: rUMBERL;VIND COUNT'L( PE'dtiSYL` AM Robert Carbaugh, Sr., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-1157 Brandon Scurry and Paschall Truck Lines, Inc., CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants I CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE And now, thisU day of October, 2010, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents have been served upon the following, via U.S. Mail: Todd B. Narvol, Esquire Thomas Thomas & Hafer 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: 31 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 MILLENNIUM WAY ! ENOLA, PA 17025 (717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3400 FILED-OFFICE THE ['}n of --n •_•;? SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP ?C 1.10EC -9 A,411:2,1 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 •rr uUi L ERL,,ai`aI) C 0 U N i , t i AMfa." HILUIIICY, 1U1 r-1011RMM1 ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., Plaintiff V. BRANDON SCURRY and PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-1157 CIVIL ACTION - LAW MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., by and through his attorneys, Shollenberger and Januzzi, LLP and do respectfully represent the following: 1. Plaintiffs initiated the above captioned action on or about February 25, 2009, by filing and serving a Complaint upon the Defendants. 2. Counsel for the Defendants, Todd B. Narvol and Jason C. Giurintano, entered an appearance on or about September 2, 2009. 3. Counsel for the Defendants has advised Plaintiffs counsel that they will fine an Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint on or before December 15, 2010. 4. Plaintiff propounded Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents to Defendants on or about October 8, 2010. 5. The Plaintiff desires to move this case to a conclusion in a fair and reasonable manner to all parties. 6. Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that the requested Status Conference is needed to facilitate the completion of discovery in this matter by setting reasonable deadlines and parameters in order to move the case expeditiously to trial. 7. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that this Court could and should adopt a discovery plan as follows: a) All factual and non expert discovery should be completed no later than April 1, 2011; b) Plaintiffs shall identify and submit curriculum vitae and expert reports of all expert witnesses intended to testify at trial to all other parties no later than May 1, 2011; C) Defendants shall identify and submit curriculum vitae and expert reports of all expert witnesses intended to testify at trial no later than June 30, 2011; d) All pre-trial or dispositive motions shall be filed no later than July 30, 2011; and e) The case shall be listed for trial for the September 2011 term of Court. 8. Counsel for the Plaintiff has disclosed the full text of the Status Conference Regarding Discovery and the accompanying order by facsimile to counsel for the Defendant and said counsel concurs in this Motion. 9. No judge has ruled upon any other issue in the same or related matter. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert Carbaugh, Sr. respectfully requests that this Honorable Court issue an order scheduling a Status Conference in the above captioned action for the purposes of assigning a judge, setting deadlines and facilitating the case to trial. Respectfully submitted SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP Attorn By: ttorney Datel?4slto Attorney for Plaintiffs SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 ..u HLIUIftCY5 IVI riainuii ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., Plaintiff V. BRANDON SCURRY and PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-1157 CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE REGARDING MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE And now, this day of 2010, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Motion for Status Conference was mailed via U.S. Mail today to the following: Todd B. Narvol, Esquire Thomas Thomas & Hafer 305 North Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 SHOLLEN By: T LLP v SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 ..u DEC 13 20") uorneys wi nainuiI ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., Plaintiff V. BRANDON SCURRY and PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-1157 CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this day of P< < , 2010, upon consideration of Plaintiffs Motion for Status Conference, it is HEREBY ORDERED that said Motion is GRANTED, and a status conference will be held in this case on #,A. r 3, 20_LL, at 9 D at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Floor, in Dieribution: ,,,,'Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire Attorney for the Plaintiff 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 Phone-717-728-3200 Fax- 717-728-3400 eEm tas@sholljanlaw.com Narvol, Esquire Attorney for the Defendants Thomas Thomas & Hafer P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Phone- 717-237-7157 Fax- 717-237-7105 Email- tnarvol(cDtthlaw.com ?g rrz--2 I Lei lac c ? ?4 "P- °...3 --j ?rtr n ern Q --d p ?C3 "L7 C) Q -n c --- r _ N> ROBERT CARBAUGH, JR., Plaintiff v IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendants 09-1149 CIVIL TERM ROBERT CARBAUGH, SR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v CIVIL ACTION - LAW BRANDON SCURRY AND PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC., BRANDON SCURRY AND PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, ., INC., T Defendants 09-1157 CIVIL TERM V11 -. ryl IN RE : CASES CONSOLIDATED ORDER OF COURT co AND NOW, this 13th day of January, 2011, pursuant to an agreement of counsel reached in the chambers of the undersigned judge on today's date, the above-captioned cases are consolidated for all purposes, including trial. For purposes of docketing, all papers in these cases shall hereafter be docketed at No. 09-1149 Civil Term. By the Court, ?othy A. Shollenberger, Esquire 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 For Plaintiffs ?Todd Narvol, Esquire Thomas Thomas & Hafer P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 For Defendants :mae Q0 r t '" P-n' .7 L LL ?li9//t