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Home My WebLink About09-2504 Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner By: John A. Statler, Esquire I.D. No. 43812 301 Market Street P. O. Box 109 Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109 (717) 7614540 jas@jdsw.com KEEN TRANSPORT, INC.,, 1951 Harrisburg, Pike Carlisle, PA 17013 Plaintiff V. ERIK J. HEFFNER 2410 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061 and ROBERT HEFFNER 2410 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061, Defendants Attorneys for Plaintiff Keen Transport, Inc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. OQ- 61504 Civil term COMPULSORY ARBITRATION 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 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 1701e (800) 990-9108 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 accibn dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s 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 accibn 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. LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI LISTED 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 1701e (800) 990-9108 Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner By: John A. Statler, Esquire I. D. No. 43812 301 Market Street P. O. Box 109 Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109 (717) 761-4540 jas@jdsw.com KEEN TRANSPORT, INC.,, 1951 Harrisburg, Pike Carlisle, PA 17013 Plaintiff V. ERIK J. HEFFNER 2410 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061 and ROBERT HEFFNER 2410 Chichester Avenue Boothwyn, PA 19061, Defendants Attorneys for Plaintiff Keen Transport, Inc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 0 9- 'Z Se ?! ?t 71-9 .m COMPULSORY ARBITRATION COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Keen Transport, Inc., by its attorneys, Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, P.C., who file this Complaint against the Defendants based on the following: 1. Plaintiff Keen Transport, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation with a principal address at 1951 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. 2. Defendant Erik J. Heffner is an adult individual who resides at 2410 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19061. 3. Defendant Robert Heffner is an adult individual who resides at 2410 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 19061. 4. On January 31, 2008, Keen Transport, Inc. was the owner of a 2005 Peterbuilt tractor bearing Illinois registration number P 541776. 5. On January 31, 2008, Robert Heffner was the owner, and Erik J. Heffner was the driver of a 2004 Chrysler 300 automobile bearing Pennsylvania registration number FHB 7190. 6. On January 31, 2008, at approximately 9:06 a. m., the vehicle owned by Robert Heffner and operated by Erik J. Heffner was involved in a collision with the Plaintiffs vehicle on Interstate 95 North near the ramp for Exit #1 in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 7. The accident of January 31, 2008 was caused by the negligence and carelessness of Defendant Erik J. Heffner in that he. a. Failed to yield the right-of-way to Plaintiffs vehicle which was lawfully proceeding northbound on 1-95; b. Merged onto 1-95 North from the on-ramp for Exit #1 when it was unsafe to do so; C. Failed to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for other vehicles on the roadway including the Plaintiffs vehicle; d. Failed to maintain reasonable and safe control over the vehicle he was operating; e. Drove the vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to collide with the Plaintiffs vehicle; f. Operated a motor vehicle without a valid Pennsylvania driver's license; g. Operated a motor vehicle when he was hurried, distracted, fatigued or otherwise unfit to operate a motor vehicle; h. Violated Section 3323(c) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 PA C.S.A. §3323(c) pertaining to failure to yield; and i. Was otherwise negligent and careless under the circumstances. 8. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Erik J. Heffner was a factual cause of the accident of January 31, 2008 and the resulting damages to the Plaintiffs vehicle. 9. At the time of the accident of January 31, 2008, Erik J. Heffner was operating the vehicle as the agent of Robert Heffner and/or was engaged in a joint venture or enterprise with Robert Heffner. 10. At the time of the accident of January 31, 2008, Robert Heffner had authorized and/or permitted Erik J. Heffner to operate the vehicle owned by him even though Erik J. Heffner did not have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. 11. At the time of the accident of January 31, 2008, Robert Heffner violated Section 1574 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1574 pertaining to permitting unauthorized persons to drive a vehicle. 12. Pursuant to Section 1574(a) and (b) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1574(a) and (b), Robert Heffner is jointly and severally liable with Erik J. Heffner for the damages caused by the negligence of Erik J. Heffner in operating the vehicle. 13. As a direct and proximate result of the accident of January 31, 2008, the 2005 Peterbuilt tractor owned by Keen Transport, Inc. sustained property damages totaling $5,485.49. WHEREFORE, Keen Transport, Inc. demands judgment against Defendants Erik J. Heffner and Robert Heffner, jointly and severally, in the amount of $5,485.49. DATE: `t l 2.0 /p / JOHN DUFFIE, ST RT &WEIDNER By: John A. Statler, Attorney I.D. No. 43812 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109 Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109 Telephone (717) 761-4540 Attorneys for Plaintiff Keen Transport, Inc. 363358 44114-16 VERIFICATION I? / i?-?(' hereby acknowledge that Keen Transport, Inc. is the Plaintiff in this action and that I am authorized to make this verification on its behalf; that I have read the foregoing Complaint; and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. KEEN TRANSPORT, INC. By: DATE: G) r~ ?F"i .*78.5o Po ATN cr,* 699ao RT't' U q 060 Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County R Thomas Kline tr o'C Comb, rt??j Edward L Schorpp Sheriff 4 Solicitor Ronny R Anderson Jody S Smith Chief Deputy MICE c'"-E SHERIFF Civil Process Sergeant SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 04/21/2009 R. Tho as Kline, Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law states that he made a diligent search and inquiry f or the within named defendant, to wit: Erik J. Heffner, but was unable to locate him in his bailiwic k. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Delaware County, PA to serve the within Complaint and Notice a ccording to law. 04/21/2009 R. Thom as Kline, Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law states that he made a diligent search and inquiry f or the within named defendant, to wit: Robert Heffner, but was unable to locate him in his bailiwick . He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Delaware County, PA to serve the within Complaint and Notice a ccording to law. 05/11/2009 01:12 P - Delaware County Return: And now, May 11, 2009 at 1312 hours I, Joseph F. McGinn, Sheriff of Dela% are County, Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent search and inquiry foi Erik J. effner the defendant named in the within Complaint and that I am unable to find her in the County of Ada s and therefore return same NOT FOUND. 05/11/2009 01:12 P - Delaware County Return: And now, May 11, 2009 at 1312 hours 1, Joseph F. McGinn, Sheriff of Dela are County, Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent search and inquiry foi Robert effner the defendant named in the within Complaint and that I am unable to find her in the County of Ada s and therefore return same NOT FOUND. SHERIFF COST: May 19, 2009 Keen T Robert Inc. SO ANSWERS, R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF N C1 ?.:x '71. :y c? q rri ? '.i7 tP x-i