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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
LENORE LIGHTY and NO. _ 388c? ?wil le?rM
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth against you 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 default
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.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OF THE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: 1-800-990-9180
EN LA CORTE DE ALEGATOS COMUN DEL CONDADO DE CUMBERLAND,
PENNSYLVANIA
DIVISION CIVIL
LENORE LIGHTY and NO.
TRAVIS LIGHTY, ,
Plaintiffs
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., ,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AVISO PARA DEFENDER
Conforme a PA RCP Num. 1018.1
aB.ey? 1:. .Meta rule ?;, 9il.. d",
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USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion dentro de veinte (20) dias a partir
de la fecha en que recibio la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe presentar comparecencia escrita en
persona o por abogado y presentar en la Corte por escrito sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en su contra. Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y la
Corte puede decidir en su contra sin mas aviso o notificacion por cualquier dinero reclamado en
la demanda o por cualquier otra queja o compensacion reclamados por el Demandante. USTED
PUEDE PERDER DINERO, O PROPRIEDADES U OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES
PARA USTED.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A SU ABOGADO ENSEGUIDA. SI USTED
NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME POR TELEFONO LA OFICINA FIJADA
AQUI ABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERE CON INFORMACION DE COMO
CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGARLE A UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEERE INFORMACION ACERCA AGENCIAS QUE PUEDAN OFRECER
SERVICIOUS LEGAL A PERSONAS ELIGIBLE AQ UN HONORARIO REDUCIDO O
GRATIS.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OF THE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: 1-800-990-9180
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE LIGHTY and,
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiff
V.
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant
NO. 09- 3$&'`f e l?v--
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. The Plaintiffs, Lenore Lighty and Travis Lighty, wife and husband, are adult
individuals residing at 220 Hillside Drive, East Berlin, Pennsylvania 17316.
2. The Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., is an adult individual residing at 115 Marbeth
Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. On December 5, 2007, Plaintiff Lenore Lighty was the owner and operator of a
2007 Nissan XTerra bearing Pennsylvania registration plate DJC-5290.
4. On December 5, 2007, the Defendant was the owner and operator of a 2006
Pontiac Solstice bearing Pennsylvania registration plate TYNINI.
5. On December 5, 2007, at approximately 9:35 a.m., Plaintiff Lenore Lighty was
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operating her vehicle southbound on S.R. 74 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County,
approximately five (5) miles north of Dillsburg.
6. At that same time and place, the Defendant was operating his vehicle northbound
on S.R. 74 when he crossed over the center line of the highway and entered the southbound lane
of travel where he struck Plaintiff's vehicle head-on resulting in injuries and damages to the
II Plaintiffs.
7. This accident occurred as a result of the negligence of the Defendant, and was due
in no manner to any act, or failure to act, on the part of the Plaintiffs.
8. The negligence of the Defendant consisted of the following:
a) Failing to properly operate and control his motor vehicle;
b) Failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for the presence
of other motor vehicles on the streets and highways;
C) Operating his motor vehicle with careless disregard for the safety
of others, and the Plaintiffs in particular, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.
§3714;
d) Failing to keep his vehicle on the right hand side of the roadway in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3301(a);
e) Operating his vehicle on the left hand side of the roadway in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3306 (a); and
f) Failing to operate his vehicle within a single lane of traffic in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3309 (1).
9. This matter is alleged to exceed the applicable limits of arbitration, and a
jury trial is hereby demanded.
COUNTI
LENORE LIGHTY
V.
Yoev. Ptssex?eexans i?.an
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as
though set forth at length.
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11. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff suffered serious and
permanent injuries including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe
shock to her nerves and nervous system.
12. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff was forced to incur
medical bills and expenses for the injuries she has suffered, and she will continue to incur
medical expenses in the future.
13. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has suffered, or may
suffer, a severe loss of her earnings and impairment of her earning capacity, and the loss of
income and impairment of earning capacity will, or may, continue in the future.
14. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has undergone, and in
the future may undergo, great mental and physical pain and suffering, mental anguish,
embarrassment and humiliation, loss of life's pleasures, and a severe limitation in her pursuit of
daily activities, all to her great loss and detriment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of the mandatory arbitration limits.
COUNT II
TRAVIS LIGHTY
V.
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.
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15. The allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein and
made part hereof as fully as though set forth at length.
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16. Solely as a result of the negligence of the Defendant, and the resulting injuries to
his spouse, Plaintiff, Travis Lighty, has been deprived of the assistance, companionship and
consortium of his wife, all of which has been to his great loss and detriment. Said losses may
I continue for an unknown time into the future.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment
against the Defendant in an amount in excess of the mandatory arbitration limits.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
LAW OFFICES OF DALE E. ANSTINE, P.C.
Leah B. Graff, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 29176
Two West Market Street
Post Office Box 952
York, Pennsylvania 17405
(717) 846 - 0606
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VERIFICATION
I HEREBY VERIFY that the information set forth in the foregoing Complaint is true
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and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements contained herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Date: /
TRAVIS EIGHTY
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Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County
R Thomas Kline 4 ,%V of f umb"", Edward L Schorpp
Sheri Solicitor
Ronny R Anderson Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy oFFtce OF THE SHERIFF Civil Process Sergeant
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/12/2009 08:36 PM - Noah Cline, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on June 12,
2009 at 2036 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Louis J. Porsi, Jr., by making known unto himself personally, defendant at 115 Marbeth
Avenue Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the same time handing to
him personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $33.40 SO ANSWERS,
June 15, 2009 R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
Deputy Sheriff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE LIGHTY and CIVIL DIVISION
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs, NO. 09 - 3884
v. PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#17144
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE LIGHTY and CIVIL DIVISION
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 09 - 3884
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on behalf of the
Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SJKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kgvin D. Ffauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 22ND day of June, 2009.
Leah B. Graff, Esquire
Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C.
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
eWDAYI Rauch, Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
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OF THE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE EIGHTY and
TRAVIS EIGHTY,
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 09 - 3884
v.
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant.
TO: Plaintiffs
You are hereby notified to file a written
response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a judgment
may be entered against you.
Sum ~ rs, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#17144
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE EIGHTY and CIVIL DIVISION
TRAVIS EIGHTY,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 09 - 3884
v.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., by and through his counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire,
and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that a collision occurred at
the date, time, and place averred. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 6 are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
7. Paragraph 7 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
8. Paragraph 8 and all of its subparts state legal conclusions to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said
averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
9. Paragraph 9 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
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10. In response to paragraph 10, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 9 as if fully set forth at length herein.
11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
12. Paragraph12 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
13. Paragraph 13 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
14. Paragraph 14 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
COUNT II
15. In response to paragraph 10, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 9 as if fully set forth at length herein.
16. Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
NEW MATTER
17. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
18. Some and/or all of Plaintiffs' claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not be
duplicated in the present lawsuit.
19. To the extent that the Plaintiffs have selected the limited tort option or are
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the relevant
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a bar to the
Plaintiffs' ability to recover non-economic damages.
20. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania Law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiffs in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has
furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: ? /G ~
Louis . Porsi,
#17144
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 5th day of August, 2009.
Leah B. Graff, Esquire
Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C.
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE 8~ SKEEL, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY -fl
Please list the following case:
for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury. -+
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full) (check one)
Lenore Lighty and
Travis Lighty
(Plaintiff)
VS.
Louis J. Porai, Jr.
(Defendant)
VS.
KJ Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
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(other)
The trial list will be called on
and
8/21/12
Trials commence on 9/17/12
9/5/12
Pretrials will be held on
Griefs are due S days before pretrials
09-3884
No.
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Leah B. Graff, Esquire
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Term
This case is ready for trial. Signed:
Print Name: Leah B. Graff
CD 1,
July , ® , 2012
Date: _ Attorney for:
Plaintiffs
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LENORE EIGHTY and
TRAVIS EIGHTY,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant 09-3884 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CIVIL TRIAL LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of August, 2012, defense
counsel having appeared and represented to this Court that
Plaintiff's counsel needed more time and concurred with the remo~
of this case from the trial list, this matter is hereby removed
from the trial list.
By the Court,
~' Leah B . Graff , Esquire
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
For the Plaintiff
~ Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
100 Sterling Parkway, STE 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
For the Defendant
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I,ENORE EIGHTY, and TRAVIS EIGHTY, NO.: 09-38234
Plaintiffs
v.
CIVIL ACT'iON -LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DF,MANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
1. The above captioned matter is scheduled for trial commencing on November 2F, I,
201 ~'. Attorney Leah B. Graff of the Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine has previously entered her ~~,
appearance for the Plaintiffs.
2. As of October 19, 2012, Attorney Graff is no longer an employee of the Law,
Office of Dale E. Anstine.
3. The undersigned counsel has taken over the handling of this matter and has filed
an entry of appearance on behalf of Plaintiffs.
4. Because the undersigned counsel has only just taken over representation of the
Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs submit that it would be unfairly prejudicial to commence the trial o^
', I~;ovcmber 26, 2012.
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~. The wldersigned counsel has discussed continuing the case ~tivith defense counsel
~~ Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire and Attorney Rauch concurs in the request for continuance.
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6. A pre-trial settlement conference was conducted on Mai 22, 2012 by the
dl as t, ~: ~a~Tda aa.I°- d'. ~~
~° .. ;' Honorable Judge Rowley and following that conference, the case had been previously listed for
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~~~ ~~ ~ trial commencing on September 18, 2012.
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7. The case was continued from the September trial list by agreement of counsel by
order of Court dated August 21, 2012.
8. In addition to the potential prejudice to the Plaintiffs in mou~ing forward with the
trial with this late change in counsel, the undersigned counsel and counsel for the Defendant also
submit to the Court that there is potential for further settlement negotiations.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant their
motion for a continuance and strike this matter from the trial list for No~~ember and place the
matter on the next Civil Trial list.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
LAW OFFI ~~S_OF DALE E. ANST[NE, P.C.
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David M. Po lick ,Esquire
Attorney LU. #34368
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
(717) 846 - 0606
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
I.ENORE EIGHTY, and TRAVIS EIGHTY, NO.: 09-3884
Plaintiffs ~
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
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LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., .
Defendant JURY 'TRIAL., DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
'~ AND NOW, this=~ ``~ f _ day of `~~ `~ , ?012, I, David M. Pollick, a member
of the Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C., hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the
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within and foregoing document by first class United States mail, postage pre-paid, addressed to the i
party or attorney of record as follows:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock ~'~~
Guthrie and Skeel, LLP
Firm #911 ~
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306 ~
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 ~
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTF;D:
LAW OFFICE OF DALE E. ~~NSTINE, P.C.
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David M. Pollick, ,squire
IN "THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA j
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LENORE EIGHTY, and TRAVIS EIGHTY, NO.: 09-3884
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v. ~
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LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant J1JRY TRIAL llF.MANDED ~
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
David D. Buell
Kindly enter the appearance of David M. Pollick, Esquire, of Dale E. Anstine, P.C., as ~
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coE.u~sel for the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned matter and mar}< the docket ac,~ordin`ly.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
LAW OFFICE OF DALE E. ANSTINE, P.C.
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David M. Pollick, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 34368
2 West Market Street
Post Office l3ox 952
York, PA 1 "7405
(717) 846 - 0606
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
I.ENORE EIGHTY, and TRAVIS EIGHTY, NO.: 09-3884
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
'~ LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., ,
Defendant JiJRY TRIAL. DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SF,RVICE
AND NOW, this ~'~ ~ day of ~~~-- ~ _, 2;012, [, David M. Pollick, a member
of the Law Off ces of Dale E, Anstine, P.C., hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of the
within and foregoing document by first class United States mail, postage pre-paid, addressed to the
'~ party or attorney of record as follows:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock
Guthrie and Skeel, LLP
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTE,I,:
LAW OFFICE OF DALE E. ANSTINE, P.C.
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LENORI~ EIGHTY and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
TRAVIS I.IGHTY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
~'. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., :
Defendant NO. 09-3884 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFFS'MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15` day of November, 2012, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion for Continuance, the motion is granted and the above case is stricken from the
Civil Jury Trial List for November 2012. The parties are responsible for re-listing the
case for the next civil trial term of court.
BY THE COURT',
,/David M. Pollick, Esq.
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA i 7405
Attorney for Plaintiffs
/Kevin D. Rauch, Esp.
100 Sterling Parkway
Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Attorney for Defendant
Christi ee L. Peck, J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE LIGHTY and CIVIL DIVISION
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs, NO. 09 - 3884
v. MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSE TO
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR., DOCUMENTS
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
#17144
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LENORE LIGHTY and CIVIL DIVISION
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 09 - 3884
v.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant.
MOTION TO COMPEL
RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., by and through his
attorneys, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire,
and files the following Motion to Compel Response to Request for Production of
Documents and in support thereof avers the following:
1. This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on
December 5, 2007.
2. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiffs are alleging personal injuries and
damage therefrom.
3. On February 21, 2014, Plaintiff's counsel informed the undersigned that
the Plaintiff is awaiting a decision on an Application for Social Security Disability
Benefits.
4. As a result, on June 24, 2014, the undersigned served a Request for
Production of Documents seeking any documentation, applications, or assessments
completed by the Plaintiff or her treating physicians in support of an Application for
Social Security Disability Benefits.
5. The Response to the Request for Production of Documents was due July
24, 2014.
6. Despite repeated informal requests for the same document prior to issuing
a formal discovery request, no response at all has been received.
7. It is necessary for proper defense of this lawsuit that Plaintiff file full and
complete responses to Defendant's discovery requests.
8. Accordingly, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4019,
Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order directing
Plaintiff to provide Defendant with full and complete Responses to the Defendant's
Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff within twenty (20) days or suffer
additional sanctions.
9. Counsel for Defendant certifies that he has attempted contact with
Plaintiff's counsel in an effort to resolve this discovery dispute as set forth above.
Despite such attempts by Defendant's counsel, however, Plaintiff's discovery responses
have not been received.
10. Opposing counsel does not concur in this Motion.
11. The Honorable Christylee Peck was the last Judge involved in this case.
She granted a Motion for Continuance of Trial in November of 2012.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Louis J. Porsi, Jr., respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter the attached Order compelling the Plaintiffs discovery responses.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE,P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION TO
COMPEL has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage
pre-paid, this 5th day of August, 2014.
David P. Pollick, Esquire
Law Offices of Dale E. Anstine, P.C.
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
LENORE LIGHTY and
TRAVIS LIGHTY,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
LOUIS J. PORSI, JR.,
Defendant : NO. 09-3884 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES
TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of August, 2014, upon consideration of Defendant's
Motion To Compel Responses to Request for Production of Documents, a Rule is hereby
issued upon Plaintiff to show cause why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
Of_
Chri tylee L. Peck, J.
David M. Pollick, Esq.
Two West Market Street
P.O. Box 952
York, PA 17405
Attorney for Plaintiffs
in D. Rauch, Esq.
945 East Park Drive
Suite 201
Harrisburg, P)A 17111
Attorney for Defendant
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