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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
UGI Utilities Inc.
Plaintiff
VS
Lori Investors
Defendant
Thomas Flynn
Defendant
Anthony Pascotti
Defendant
Civil Action - In Law
~LRBITRATION
COMPLAINT
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 LAW~fER OR C.A~NOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT ~ERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 249-3166/(800) 990-9108
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
UGI Utilities Inc.
Plaintiff
vs
Lori Investors
Defendant
Thomas Flynn
Defendant
Anthony Pascotti
Defendant
Civil Action - In Law
No. O'--
ARBITRATION
COMPLAINT
1. This is an action by Plaintiff, UGI Utilities Inc.
to recover damages from Defendants arising out of a debt Defendants
owe to Plaintiff by virtue of utility service.
2. UGI Utilities Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation duly
organized and existing and licensed to do business as a public
utility under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a
principal place of business at 225 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA
19612-3009.
3. Defendant, Lori Investors, is a Unincorporated Association
doing business at 5010 E. Trindle Rd St 203, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
4. Defendant, Thomas Flynn, is an adult individual residing at
5010 E. Trindle Rd St 203, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
5. Defendant, Anthony Pascotti, is an adult individual residing
at 5010 E Trindle Rd St 203, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
COUNT 1
UGI Utilities Inc. vs.
Lori Investors and Thomas Flynn and Anthony Pascotti
6. At all time relevant hereto, Plaintiff was engaged in the
business of producing, furnishing, supplying and distributing
utility service to persons and businesses who requested utility
service in accordance with the Rate Schedules and General Rules
and Regulations of Plaintiff's Tariff presently on file with the
Public Utility Commission.
7. Plaintiff supplied utility service to Lori Investors and
Thomas Flynn and Anthony Pascotti.
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8. At the present time, Defendants account is in default and
have outstandinG balance due and owinG Plaintiff as reflected on the
attached Statement of Accounts which contains information taken
directly from Plaintiff's original business records, and which
includes the unpaid balance and all appropriate debits, and credits,
and late charges and which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit
"A", incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
9. The utility service which was provided by the Plaintiff to
the Defendants aforesaid, was received, accepted, and utilized for
the benefit of said Defendants. Each in orderinG and acceptinG service
was actinG individually and as agent for one another
10. Defendants are in default of their obligation, having failed
to make the payments as they became due.
11. Plaintiff made demand on Defendants to repay the sums
then due and owinG to Plaintiff, but Defendants have refused and
continue to refuse to pay Plaintiff.
12. Despite demands upon Defendants for payment by the Plaintiff,
Defendants have failed and refused to pay Plaintiff the balance due
and owing on said account(s).
13. Defendant has been unjustly enriched by acceptinG service'
without full payment.
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WHEREFORE, there is now due and owing from the Defendants to
the Plaintiff the following sums for which Plaintiff demand~
judgment, jointly and severally, against the Defendants:
Amount Past Due:
Fees:
TOTAL
$ 6396.37
$ 2100.00
$ 8496.37
Respectfully submitted,
DATED: November 20, 2001
Krzywicki and Associates
By:
Antho~a~/~q-~rzywicki
49 ~5~h S au~~
Hope, PA 18938
215-862-4390
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. 23754
VERIFICATION
I, Aprille Beasley, an employee of UGI Utilities, Inc., being authorized to dO so,
verify that the statements made in the foregoing pleadings are true and correct to th~ best
of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent any averments therein are
inconsistent in fact, I have been unable, after reasonable investigation, to ascertain, vhich
are tree, but I have knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief that one of them
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is true. This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 P.A.C.S. Section 49~4,
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relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
BY:
UGI Utilities, Inc.
AprilleX.B.~a~l~~
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
Lori Investors, Thomas Flynn and Anthony Pascotti established the
following accounts with UGI Utilities Inc. with the following balances and
charges:
Account Number /
Service Address
Acct Type
Service to:
Balance
221-994-7555-39 G
1325 E. Main Street Annville, PA 17003
/ /
Total Delinquent Balance: $6~
396.37
~96.37
EXHIBI~ ~"
SHERIFF'S RETURN
CASE NO: 2001-06781 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
UGI UTILITIES INC
VS
LORI INVESTORS ET AL
- REGULAR
DAVID MCKINNEY, , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
LORI INVESTORS the
DEFENDANT at 1610:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of December , 2001
at 5010 EAST TRINDLE ROAD SUITE 203
MECHILNICSBURG, PA 17050 by handing to
PAMELA S GRISSINGER, SEC
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 7.80
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
35.80
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /j~ day of
~.. ~ A.D.
honotary ' ! '
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
12/10/200i
KRZYWICKI & ASSOC
By: ,_ ~~/_~"//~~
Deputy Sheriff
~ SHERIFF'S
CASE NO: 2001-06781 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLJLND
UGI UTILITIES INC
VS
LORI INVESTORS ET AL
RETURN - REGULAR
DAVID MCKINNEY Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
FLYNN THOMAS
to law,
the
DEFENDANT , at
at 5010 EAST TRINDLE ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
1610:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of December ,
SUITE 203
by handing to
PAMELA S GRISSINGER, SEC
a true and attested copy of
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
2001
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
6 00
00
00
10 00
00
16 00
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /3~ day of
~_~_~ _~/ A.D.
/ ~Prothonotary ~ ' '
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
12/10/2001
KRZYWICKI & ASSOC
By:
Deputy Sheriff
~ SHERIFF'S RETURN -
CASE NO: 2001-06781 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
UGI UTILITIES INC
VS
LORI INVESTORS ET AL
DAVID MCKINNEY
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
PASCOTTI ANTHONY
REGULAR
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
who being duly sworn according to law,
was served upon
the
DEFENDANT
at 5010 EAST TRINDLE ROAD
MECHANICBURG, PA 17050
at 1610:00 HOURS, on the 5th day of December ,
SUITE 203
by handing to
PAMELA S GRISSINGER, SEC
a true and attested copy of
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
2001
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this /~ day of
~-z~ ~Z A.D.
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
12/10/2001
KRZYWICKI & ASSOC
By:
Deputy Sheriff
UGI UTILITIES, INC.,
Plaintiff
We
LORI INVESTORS, THOMAS FLYNN,
and ANTHONY PASCOTTI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6781 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NOW come the Defendants, by and through their
attorneys, Friedman & King, P.C., and aver as follows:
1. It is denied that the Defendants are indebted to
Plaintiff by virtue of utility service.
2. Admitted.
3. The averment contained in paragraph 3 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint is denied. Lori Investors, Inc. is a
corporation, duly incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, doing business at 5010 E. Trindle Rd.,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
4. The averment contained in paragraph 4 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint is denied. Defendant Flynn is an adult
individual, and does business at 5010 E. Trindle Rd., Suite 203,
Mechanicsburg, PA.
5. The averment contained in paragraph 5 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint is denied. Defendant Pascotti is an adult
individual, and does business at 5010 E. Trindle Rd., Suite 203,
Mechanicsburg, PA.
COUNT I
UGI UTILITIES; INCo v.
LOR! INVEHTORS; THOMAS F~YNN~ and ANTHONY PASCOTTI
6. Admitted.
7. It is admitted that Plaintiff supplied utility
service to Lori Investors. It is denied that Plaintiff supplied
any services to Thomas Flynn or Anthony Pascotti.
8. It is denied that Defendants are in default and
have any outstanding balance due and owing to Plaintiff.
Moreover, Exhibit "A" is not a statement of account, and strict
proof of any alleged debt is demanded at trial.
9. It is denied that utility service was received,
accepted, and utilized for the benefit of Defendants. Moreover,
it is denied that either Defendant Flynn, or Defendant Pascotti,
was acting as agent for the other.
10. The averment contained in paragraph 10 is denied,
and proof thereof is therefore demanded at trial.
11. It is admitted that Plaintiff made demand upon
Defendant, Lori Investors, and it is admitted that Defendants
have refused to pay Plaintiff, and proof of any amount
outstanding is demanded.
12. It is admitted that Plaintiff made demand upon
Defendant, Lori Investors, and it is admitted that Defendants
have refused to pay Plaintiff, and proof of any amount
outstanding is demanded.
13. The averments contained in paragraph 13 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint are denied as a conclusion of law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendants demand judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
Richard/ S. Friedman,
600 N.//Second Street
Penthduse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
Esquire
f/p:pleadings\lori.ans
VERIFICATION
I, Richard S. Friedman, Esquire,
that I am the attorney for the Defendants
hereby acknowledge
in the foregoing
action; that I have read the foregoing Answer to Complaint; and
the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. The Defendants were unable to
verify at this time. This will be supplemented with a
Verification signed by the Defendants.
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~ /~
Ri~ard S. Friedman, Esquire
/
UGI UTILITIES, INC.,
Plaintiff
LORI INVESTORS, THOMAS FLYNN,
and ANTHONY PASCOTTI,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6781 Civil Term
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
:
February 5,
Complaint, by depositing same in the United States Mail,
class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Richard S. Friedman, Esquire, hereby certify that on
2002, I served a copy of the within Answer to
first
Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire
Krzywicki and Associates
49 North Sugan Road
P. O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
FRIED~
Rich~d S. Friedman, Esquire
609~N. Secon~ Street
Pe~thouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
UGI UTILITIES, INC.,
Plaintiff
LORI INVESTORS, THOMAS FLYNN,
and ANTHONY PASCOTTI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6781 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIP~
Please file the attached Verifications of the
Defendants, and so mark the docket.
Respectfully submitted,
FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
Richard S. Friedman, Esquire
600/N. Secon9 Street
Pe~thouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
I, Thomas Flynn, hereby acknowledge that I am a
Defendant in the foregoing action; that I have read the foregoing
Answer to Complaint; and 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.
I, Thomas Flynn, hereby acknowledge that I am the
President of Lori Investors, Inc., a Defendant in the foregoing
action; that I have read the foregoing Answer to Complaint; and
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
?lynn, Presl~nt
Lori Investors, Inc.
I, Anthony Pascottl, hereby acknowledge that I am a
Defendant in the foregoing action; that I have read the foregoing
Answer to Complaint; and 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
un worn falslfioation to
UGI UTILITIES, INC.,
Plaintiff
Ve
IX)RI INVESTORS, THOMAS FLYNN,
and ANTHONY PASCOTTI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6781 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
February 8,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVIC~
Richard S. Friedman, Esquire, hereby certify that on
2002, I served a copy of the within Praecipe and
Verifications, by depositing same in the United States Mail,
first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire
Krzywicki and Associates
49 North Sugan Road
P. O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
FRIED~..
Richard S. Friedman, Esquire
600 N. Second Street
Penthouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
KRZYWICKI & ~4S$0C1.~TE$
Anthony P. Krz~icki, Esquire
John L Shearburn, Esquire
P.O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-4390
~ttorney$ fijr Platnttff
~4ttorn~y ID. 25754/~6852
Utilities Inc.
Plaintiff
court of Common Pleas
cumberland County
01-6781
5ori Investors
Defendant (s)
Thomam Flynn
Defendant(s)
Anthony Pascotti
Defendant (s)
JUDGMENT BY STIPULATION
TO THE Prothonotary:
Kindly enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff, UGI
Utilities, Inc., and against the defendant(s), Lori Investors,
Thomas Flynn, and Anthony Pascotti in the amount of $6,571.37,
together with interest at the tariff rate from this date forward.
DATED: April 15, 2002
5010 E. Trindle Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
~ey fo~.lff
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OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Cumberland County Courthouse * Carlisle, PA 17013
Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
TO: Lori Investors
5010 E. Trindle Rd St 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
In the Court of Common Pleas
RICHARD FRIEDMAN
FRIENDMAN & KING, P.C.
600 NORTH 2ND STREET 5TH FLOOR
HARRISBURG, pa 17108
of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
UGI Utilities Inc.
Plaintiff
VS
Lori Investors
Defendant
Thomas Flynn
Defendant
Anthony Pascotti
Defendant
Civil Action
No. 01-6781 CV
ARBITRATION
In Law
NOTICE
Pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
( ) Judgment by Default
(XX) Money Judgment
) Judgment in Replevin
) Judgment for Possession
) Judgment on Award of Arbitration
) Judgment on Verdict
) Judgment on Court Findings
Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
IF YOU HAVE AAIY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CALL
ATTORNEY FOR THE FILING PARTY:
Anthony P. Krzywicki
Krzywicki and Associates
49 North Sugan Road
P.O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-4390
Attorney I.D. No.23754
KRZYWICKI & ASSOCIATES
Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire
John L. Shearburn, Esquire
P.O. Box 505
New Hope, PA 18938
(215)862-4390
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. 23754/26852
UGI Utilities Inc.
Plaintiff
VS.
Lori Investors
Thomas Flynn
Anthony Pascotti
Defendant(s)
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County
Civil Action No.
01-6781
PRAECIPE TO SATISFY JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the Judgment against the defendant, satisfied and
from the record upon payment of your costs only.
DATED: June 19, 2002
BY:
KRZYWICKI & ASSOCIATES