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Home My WebLink About09-1905IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TAMARA VAAUGHAN, ; Plaintiff No. Oq- Ig05 Civil _Ie-m V. : Civil Action - Law THOMAS EDWARD HILL, : Defendant 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 BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TAMARA VAUGHAN, ; Plaintiff No. V. : Civil Action -Law THOMAS EDWARD HILL, ; Defendant Jury Trial Demanded 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 mds 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 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TAMARA VAUGHAN, Plaintiff No. -o 9_ / q Tz. v. Civil Action - Law THOMAS EDWARD HILL, Defendant Jury Trial Demanded COMPLAINT The Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, by and through her attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, and hereby avers as follows: THE PARTIES 1. The Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, is an adult individual currently residing at 420 D Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, Thomas Edward Hill, is an adult individual currently residing at 517 Craig Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. FACTS 3. The facts which give rise to the cause of action occurred on or about June 26, 2007 at about 11:00 am at the intersection of East High Street and South Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where a collision occurred between an automobile operated by Thomas Edward Hill and an automobile operated by Albert Vaughan. 4. At the time of the above-referenced collision, Thomas Edward Hill was operating an automobile on East High Street, traveling westbound, and made an illegal left turn into oncoming traffic, thereby causing a collision between his automobile and the automobile operated by Albert Vaughan. 5. At the aforementioned time and place, Albert Vaughan was operating his automobile eastbound on East High Street and entered the intersection of High Street and Bedford Streets with a green traffic signal and with the right-of-way. 6. Tamara Vaughan was the front-seat passenger in Albert Vaughan's automobile. 7. The collision and resulting injuries and damages are in no way caused or contributed to by the Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, and were solely caused by the Defendant for the reasons set forth below. 2 COUNT I Tamara Vaughan v. Thomas Edward Hill NEGLIGENCE 7. Paragraphs 1 through 7 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full. 8. The negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of the Defendant, Thomas Edward Hill, consisted of the following: a. Failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control; C. Failing to apply his brakes in time to avoid the collision with Albert Vaughan's automobile; d. Failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles with the right-of-way; e. Failing to operate his vehicle according to existing traffic conditions; f. Operating his vehicle in a manner so as to create a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the roadway; and g. Making a left turn when it was unsafe to do so thereby violating 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3322 Vehicle Turning Left which is negligence per se. 9. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, sustained injuries that may be permanent to both knees. 3 10. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, has incurred medical expenses to date and will continue to incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses is made. 11. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, has undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made. 12. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, has been obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered and may continue to incur the same in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. 13. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, suffered a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning power and capacity in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. 14. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, suffered a permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Tamara Vaughan, demands judgment for compensatory damages against the Defendant, Thomas Edward Hill, in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 4 Respectfully submitted, Date: 200` SCHMIDT KRAMER PC By: ?? V--? Todd D. Getgen I.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiffs VERIFICATION I, Tamara Vaughan, verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. DATED: 3 Tamara Vaughan C7 r-I C ?; .sa 1 ? --G co Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County R Thomas Kline 4„`tu' at' ciri"be4', Edward L Schorpp Sheriffs Solicitor Ronny R Anderson Jody S Smith Chief Deputy OFFICE',:? $'-ER1FF Civil Process Sergeant SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 03/30/2009 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: Thomas Edward Hill, 517 Craig Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013 but was unable to locate him in his bailiwick he therefore returns the within Complaint as not found as to the defendant, Thomsa Edward Hill. Current resident advises the defendant no longer resides here and'the Post Office advises Not Known at this Address. SHERIFF COST: $37.50 April 09, 2009 SO ANSWERS R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF Docket NO. 2009-1905 Tamara Vaughn v Thomas Fdward Hill FILED-O FCE OF THE P3 TI NOTARY 2009 APR 13 AM 8: 5 7 rcNNSYLVANIA Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP Marc A. Moyer, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 76434 Todd B. Narvol, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 42136 305 N. Front Street P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 (717) 441-3960 - direct mmoyer@tthlaw.com (717) 237-7133 - direct tnarvol@tthlaw.com (717) 237-7105 - fax Attorneys for Defendant Thomas E. Hill TAMARA VAUGHAN, Plaintiff V. THOMAS EDWARD HILL, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO.: 09-1905 - CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of Marc A. Moyer, Esquire, Todd B. Narvol, Esquire, and Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, 305 North Front Street, 6 h Floor, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108, as counsel for Defendant Thomas E. Hill in the above matter. Date: Jr- 2-? CD ? Respectfully submitted, THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP M,*c A. Moyer squire Attorney I.D. o.: 76434 Todd B. N ol, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 42136 305 North Front Street, 6th Floor P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108 717-441-3960 mmoyer@tthlaw.com Attorneys for Defendant Thomas E. Hill i CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this A-1 day of May, 2009, I, Jennifer L. Deitch, Legal Secretary, with the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE upon the person and at the address below named via United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, PA: Todd D. Getgen, Esquire Schmidt Kramer, PC 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorney for Plaintiff Je 'fer L. eitch, Legal Secretary to arc A. Moyer 700878.1 FII.E-U 711;n 7i i° ?r .Nr'1 E.4 +^„ Lt?-.i3ii7i3 LU ?Ji1 F. 1 j