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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-4202Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 Attorney for Plaintiffs E-mail: HELD(ld)-hhrlaw.com JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA nn V. NO. Oq - ?taaa l.:tvi 1 ?e r- WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 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 accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion 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 accion 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 reclamacion 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. 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD00hrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. O 9- ya. 0 .2, C.? -77Z.,- WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Judy and Ronald Parrish, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Stephen G. Held, Esquire, and bring forth this Complaint against Defendants, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. and aver as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, is an adult individual currently residing at 554 Pine Grove Road, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (hereinafter "Wal-Mart"), is a corporation registered and established under the laws of Delaware with its principal office located at 702 South West 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72716, and doing business in Pennsylvania at 60 Noble Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. (hereinafter "DDRTC") is a limited liability corporation, registered and established under the laws of Georgia with its w principal office located at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio 44122, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 4. Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. (hereinafter "Central Penn") is a corporation, registered under the laws of Pennsylvania with offices located at 3701 G Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 5. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119 (hereinafter "Premises") and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 6. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, DDRTC, was the owner and had exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 7. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, Central Penn, was hired and engaged by Defendant Wal-Mart or DDRTC to remove snow and ice from the Premises. 8. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was lawfully on said Premises as a business invitee of Wal-Mart. 9. At all times material hereto, Defendants, who had exclusive control of said Premises, had allowed ice to accumulate and remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 10. At all times material hereto, there were no warning signs posted on the Premises warning of the snow and ice that remained on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 2 16 11. On or about February 16, 2008, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, arrived at Wal-Mart at approximately 7:30 PM for a shopping trip with her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Plaintiff's daughter-in-law parked the car, and as Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was exiting the vehicle, she slipped on an accumulation of ice that was allowed to remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart causing her to fall harshly upon the ground and resulting in personal injuries to the Plaintiff, as more particularly set forth herein. 12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants, Wal- Mart, DDRTC, and Central Penn, the Plaintiff sustained extensive injuries as set forth more specifically below. COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v Wal-Mart Stores Inc 13. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 14. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in ownership, possession, management and/or control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 15. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, Wal-Mart, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 3 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 4 16. Defendant, Wal-Mart, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, but not limited to, severe injuries to her left knee which resulted in surgery, physical therapy, permanent scarring, and depression. 18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 5 22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 23. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 24. Paragraphs 1 through 24 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 25. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, DDRTC, was in possession, management and control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013-4119. 26. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, DDRTC, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 6 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and 7 (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 27. Defendant, DDRTC, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-depressant medication. 29. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid 8 f injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 33. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 34. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt Inc 35. Paragraphs 1 through 35 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 36. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Central Penn, was in control of the Premises and was responsible for snow and ice removal from the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was therefore responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property. 37. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or 9 inactions) of Defendant, Central Penn, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; 10 (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 38. Defendant, Central Penn, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 39. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti- depressant medication. 40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 41. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 42. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, 11 w including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 43. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in orderto effect a cure forthe aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 44. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 45. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT IV - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. WAL-MART 46. Paragraphs 1 through 46 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 47. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 12 48. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 50. Paragraphs 1 through 50 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 51. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 52. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. 13 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT VI - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt Inc 54. Paragraphs 1 through 54 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 55. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 56. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. 14 Date44?01 Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP < ? , "-"? By: Stephen G. Held, Esquire I. D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15 VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: Zzdd ??O ;D-4Y4POA IS VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date- RONALD PARRISH 0 (DiF THE ?. r. 418.61o PO AT'N a,# 1416 8 So e 4c2af7O t I Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County Sheriff Thomas Kline "„cr of 4'?ra?6r jTy Edward L Schorpp R ?. Solicitor Ronny R Anderson Jody S Smith Chief Deputy oFFu y.F THE S"ERIFF Civil Process Sergeant Judy Parrish vs. Case Number Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. 2009-4202 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 06/23/2009 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: Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., but was unable to locate them in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Dauphin County, PA to serve the within Complaint and Notice according to law. 06/26/2009 12:30 PM - Dauphin County Return: And now June 26, 2009 at 1230 hours I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, do herby certify and return that I served a true copy of the within Complaint, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. by making known unto Jim Griffith, adult in charge at 3701G Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the camp SHERIFF COST: $37.00 June 30, 2009 C7 0 ?w; t?0#firilt Elf #?r ?ijcr- rff Mary Jane Snyyder Real Estate Depu Charles E. Sheaffer Chief Deputy William T. Tully Solicitor Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889 Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy Jack Lotwick Sheriff Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Dauphin JUDY & RONALD PARRISH VS CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT INC. Sheriff s Return No. 2009-T-1813 OTHER COUNTY NO. 20094202 And now: JUNE 26, 2009 at 12:30:00 PM served the within COMPLAINT upon CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT INC. by personally handing to JIM GRIFFITH 1 true attested copy of the original COMPLAINT and making known to him/her the contents thereof at 3701 G DERRY STREET HBG PA 17111 PRESIDENT Sworn and subscribed to So Answers, before me this 26TH day of June, 2009 I 11 41 NOTARIAL SEAL RY JANE SNYDER Notary Publi Highspire, Dauphin County Lmy Commission Expires Sept 12010 Sheriff of Dauphin County, P By Deputy Sheriff Deputy: T WONG Sheriffs Costs: $58 6/26/2009 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELDta7.hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, her husband, Plaintiffs V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 0-1 NO. 4dCa ?1 iP.f'M CIVIL ACTION - LAW 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 0 FROM RECORD in r i yiNhereO, I here unto sat my hasu sue! I?f cm at Cark:±,IQ, N .. nd ? y 9 flu 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 accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion 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 accion 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 reclamacibn 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. 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD01-hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, her husband, Plaintiffs V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Judy and Ronald Parrish„ by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Stephen G. Held, Esquire, and bring forth this Complaint against Defendants, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. and aver as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, is an adult individual currently residing at 554 Pine Grove Road, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (hereinafter "Wal-Mart"), is a corporation registered and established under the laws of Delaware with its principal office located at 702 South West 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72716, and doing business in Pennsylvania at 60 Noble Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. (hereinafter "DDRTC") is a limited liability corporation, registered and established under the laws of Georgia with its principal office located at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, 0hio 44122, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 4. Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. (hereinafter "Central Penn") is a corporation, registered underthe laws of Pennsylvania with offices located at 3701G Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 5. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland) County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119 (hereinafter "Premises") and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 6. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, DDRTC, was the owner and had exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 7. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, Central Penn, was hired and engaged by Defendant Wal-Mart or DDRTC to remove snow and ice from the Premises. 8. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was lawfully on said Premises as a business invitee of Wal-Mart. 9. At all times material hereto, Defendants, who had exclusive control of said Premises, had allowed ice to accumulate and remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 10. At all times material hereto, there were no warning signs posted on the Premises warning of the snow and ice that remained on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 2 11. On or about February 16, 2008, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, arrived at Wal-Mart at approximately 7:30 PM for a shopping trip with her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Plaintiff's daughter-in-law parked the car, and as Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was exiting the vehicle, she slipped on an accumulation of ice that was allowed to remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart causing her to fall harshly upon the ground and resulting in personal injuries to the Plaintiff, as more particularly set forth herein. 12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants, Wal- Mart, DDRTC, and Central Penn, the Plaintiff sustained extensive injuries as set forth more specifically below. COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc 13. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 14. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in ownership, possession, management and/or control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 15. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, Wal-Mart, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 3 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 4 16. Defendant, Wal-Mart, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, but not limited to, severe injuries to her left knee which resulted in surgery, physical therapy, permanent scarring, and depression. 18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 5 22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss; of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 23. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish y. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 24. Paragraphs 1 through 24 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 25. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, DDRTC, was in possession, management and control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013-4119. 26. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, DDRTC, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 6 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and 7 (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 27. Defendant, DDRTC, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-depressant medication. 29. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid 8 injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 33. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 34. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc_ 35. Paragraphs 1 through 35 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 36. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Central Penn, was in control of the Premises and was responsible for snow and ice removal from the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was therefore responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property. 37. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or 9 inactions) of Defendant, Central Penn, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; 10 (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 38. Defendant, Central Penn, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 39. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti- depressant medication. 40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally andl financially. 41. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, (loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 42. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, 11 including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 43. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in orderto effect a cure forthe aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical) attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 44. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 45. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT IV - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. WAL-MART 46. Paragraphs 1 through 46 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 47. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 12 48. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons. LLC 50. Paragraphs 1 through 50 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 51. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 52. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. 13 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT VI - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. 54. Paragraphs 1 through 54 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 55. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 56. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. 14 Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Dater By. 15K -W-4 WV411 Stephen G. Held, Esquire I.D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15 VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dater l?nr Q , ° `DY PAF?AISI-f VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in -the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: I P 3 ?06) RONALD PARRISH Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(a)-hhrlaw.com JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, her husband, Plaintiffs V. Attorney for Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. CA - qacg C?v Ter?+ WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 COPY FROM RE RU 1RTgdhW iy whereof, I here unto set my ha nd of said tort at Cark.;Ie, N. tno?4 r 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 mas 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELDCcD-hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, her husband, Plaintiffs V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Judy and Ronald Parrish, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Stephen G. Held, Esquire, and bring forth this Complaint against Defendants, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. and aver as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, is an adult individual currently residing at 554 Pine Grove Road, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (hereinafter "Wal-Mart"), is a corporation registered and established under the laws of Delaware with its principal office located at 702 South West 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72716, and doing business in Pennsylvania at 60 Noble Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. (hereinafter "DDRTC") is a limited liability corporation, registered and established under the laws of Georgia with its principal office located at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio 44122, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 4. Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. (hereinafter "Central Penn") is a corporation, registered underthe laws of Pennsylvania with offices located at 3701 G Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111, and doing business in Pennsylvania. 5. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119 (hereinafter "Premises") and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 6. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, DDRTC, was the owner and had exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the Premises. 7. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, Central Penn, was hired and engaged by Defendant Wal-Mart or DDRTC to remove snow and ice from the Premises. 8. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was lawfully on said Premises as a business invitee of Wal-Mart. 9. At all times material hereto, Defendants, who had exclusive control of said Premises, had allowed ice to accumulate and remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 10. At all times material hereto, there were no warning signs posted on the Premises warning of the snow and ice that remained on the parking lot of Wal-Mart. 2 11. On or about February 16, 2008, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, arrived at Wal-Mart at approximately 7:30 PM for a shopping trip with her daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Plaintiff's daughter-in-law parked the car, and as Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was exiting the vehicle, she slipped on an accumulation of ice that was allowed to remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart causing her to fall harshly upon the ground and resulting in personal injuries to the Plaintiff, as more particularly set forth herein. 12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants, Wal- Mart, DDRTC, and Central Penn, the Plaintiff sustained extensive injuries as set forth more specifically below. COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc 13. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 14. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in ownership, possession, management and/or control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 15. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, Wal-Mart, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 3 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 4 16. Defendant, Wal-Mart, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, but not limited to, severe injuries to her left knee which resulted in surgery, physical therapy, permanent scarring, and depression. 18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 5 22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 23. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 24. Paragraphs 1 through 24 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 25. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, DDRTC, was in possession, management and control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013-4119. 26. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or inactions) of Defendant, DDRTC, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: 6 (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and 7 (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 27. Defendant, DDRTC, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-depressant medication. 29. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid 8 injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 33. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 34. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish y. Central Penn Asphalt Inc 35. Paragraphs 1 through 35 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 36. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore avers, that Defendant, Central Penn, was in control of the Premises and was responsible for snow and ice removal from the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013-4119, and was therefore responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property. 37. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or 9 inactions) of Defendant, Central Penn, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as set forth below: (a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should have known of it; (c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons lawfully upon the Premises; (d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form on the parking lot; (e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said Premises; (f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and fell; 10 (g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and (h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling. 38. Defendant, Central Penn, had actual knowledge or should have known through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell. 39. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti- depressant medication. 40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially. 41. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment. 42. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, 11 including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and working in her garden. 43. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure forthe aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great detriment and loss. 44. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity. 45. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are permanent in nature. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT IV - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. WAL-MART 46. Paragraphs 1 through 46 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 47. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 12 48. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 49. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal- Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 50. Paragraphs 1 through 50 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 51. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 52. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. 13 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. COUNT VI - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt Inc 54. Paragraphs 1 through 54 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 55. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were lawfully married as husband and wife. 56. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury. 14 Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Date:( By. Stephen G. Held, Esquire I . D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff 15 VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 1???0 ,g?U DY PA IS VERIFICATION THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification. THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. L? Date: 'lsz , "Woo 7 RONALD PARRISH STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I. D. No. 41727 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: (717) 760-7501 FAX: (717) 975-8124 E-mail: sbanko(&margolisedelstein.com Attorney for Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, DOCKET NO. 09-4202 Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants PRAECIPE TO ENTERAPPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., in the above-captioned matter. Date: 7 / 10I MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN By: ? STE N L. BANKO, JR. Attorney for Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. CERTIFICATE OF 'SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the day of , 2009, and addressed as follows: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Counsel for Plaintiff) DDRTC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 (Defendant) Wal-Mart Stores 702 South West 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 (Defendant) cvv?((x T'I?lM,ni?l? l Angela W. Gaynndn, Soretary ZGU7 JiL "? ?f) G• ? ti ,v;. r?, CUM- STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I. D. No. 41727 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: (717) 760-7501 FAX: (717) 975-8124 Attorney for Defendant, E-mail: sbanko _marnolisedelstein.com Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. TO: Judy Parrish and Ronald Parrish c/o Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Counsel for Plaintiffs) You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you. oate ?1 1,41 u? MARGO IS EDELSTEIN By: T N BANKO, JR. Attorney for Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE Pa. Supreme Court I. D. No. 41727 MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: (717) 760-7501 FAX: (717) 975-8124 Attorney for Defendant, E-mail: sbankoOmargolisedelstein.com Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. address of Plaintiff-Wife, after reasonable investigation Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., ("Central Penn"), is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averment and, therefore, it is denied. 2. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the allegations contained in this paragraph appear to be true. 3. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the allegations contained in this paragraph appear to be true. 4. Admitted. 1 5. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, to the extent that an answer is deemed to be required, after reasonable investigation Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they are denied. 6. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 5 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 7. Denied. Central Penn entered into a contract for performance of certain duties regarding the plowing and treatment of snow and ice with Cape Enterprises, Inc. on or about December 2, 2007. A copy of that written agreement is attached hereto, incorporated herein by reference and marked as Exhibit A. 8. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 5 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 9. The answer contained in paragraph 5 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer, the answer contained in paragraph 7 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. Furthermore, it is specifically denied that any conduct on the part of Central Penn was negligent or that such action on the part of Central Penn caused, contributed to or increased the likelihood of any harm to Plaintiffs. 10. Denied. After reasonable investigation Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they are denied. 2 11. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 10 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 12. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 9 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer, with regard to any allegation that Plaintiff-Wife sustained injuries, extensive or otherwise, after reasonable investigation Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments and, therefore, they are denied. COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores. Inc. 13. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 12 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 14-23. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Central Penn is required. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons. LLC 24. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 23 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 25-34. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Central Penn is required. 3 WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt. Inc. 35. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 34 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 36. Denied as stated. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the answer contained in paragraph 9 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 37. (a)-(h) Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 36 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer, Central Penn specifically denies that any conduct on its part was negligent or that any conduct caused, contributed to or increased the likelihood of any harm to Plaintiffs. To the contrary, Central Penn believes and therefore avers that at all times relevant to the allegations contained in Plaintiffs' Complaint, that Central Penn acted in a reasonable, cautious and prudent manner under the circumstances and specifically in compliance with the terms of the agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 38. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 37 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 39. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 37 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer, with regard to any allegation of personal injury suffered by Plaintiff-Wife, after reasonable investigation 4 Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments and, therefore, they are denied. 40. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 41. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 42. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 43. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 44. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 45. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 39 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT IV - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Wal-Mart 46. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 45 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 47-49. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Central Penn is required. 5 WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC 50. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 49 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 51-53. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Central Penn is required. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against. Plaintiffs. COUNT VI - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt. Inc. 54. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 53 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 55. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they are denied. 56. Denied. The answers contained in paragraphs 9, 37 and 39 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 57. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 56 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. 6 WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. NEW MATTER 58. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 57 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety. 59. Plaintiffs' claim, if any, is or may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 60. Plaintiffs have failed to join all indispensable parties. 61. Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action against Central Penn upon which relief may be granted. 62. Plaintiffs' injuries, if any, were caused by the conduct of persons or entities not a party to this action. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs. LIS EDELSTEIN Date: 7 (,?( 0 ? By: 7 V1?HE L. BANKO, JR. Counsel or Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. VERIFICATION I, James A. Griffith, Sr., have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint. The factual statements contained therein are known by me and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, which provides that, if I knowingly make false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Date: nes A. Griffith, Sr. esident Central Penn As lt, Inc. I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the -e day of _ 0-11 ?Cj , 2009, and addressed as follows: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Counsel for Plaintiff) DDRTC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 (Defendant) Wal-Mart Stores 702 South West 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 (Defendant) f? ))q; AVMa'4'.'j Angel 4/M. Gayman, S retary „ ? Xh??f? A TO FAX: Todd, Central Penn Asphalt and Paving PHONE: 727 657 2008 DATE December 2, 2007 3701 Derry St # G Email: tbartle"centralpennasphalt.corn Harrisburg, PA 17111 From Phone Fax Cell Phone Bill Robinson, Vice President 610 520 1624 610 520 1625 484 2221946 Subject: 07-08 Snow Removal, Carlisle & Camp Hill, PA Page(s) Two(2), Dear Todd: Includin Cover Page Central Asphalt, Inc. agrees to respond to service the two properties depicted in the attached site plans upon each and every winter storm event from the effective date of this contract, December 2, 2007, through April 15, 2008 with such labor, equipment, and materials as may be required to meet or exceed the "Snow Specifications", Attachment 1, attached hereto and hereby made a part of this contract for a lump-sum-fixed price of $70,000.00 (Option 2 (Fixed Flat Rates), which Cape Enterprise, Inc. will pay to Central Asphalt, Inc. in four checks of $17,500.00 each The first payment is due on December $ 34.00 $ 75.00 $110.00 $ 35.00 $ 75.00 $105.00 $130.00 $175.00 $110.00 $ 40.00 $ 44.00 $ 35.00 $140.00 $130.00 $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 3.00 2008, and the final payment on March 28, 2008. . Option 1. (T&M Rates) Manual Labor (hand work) Spreader Truck (bag) Spreader Truck (bulk) (7-15 an) Tractor Spreader Snow Plow (truck-mounted) 7-8.5 ft) Bobcat Backhoe Large front-end loader Front-end loader Snow blower (walk-behind) Snow blower (tractor-mounted) Spreader Sidewalks (walk-b hind) Dump truck single axle Dump truck Tandem Calcium chloride, or equivalent Urea Traction granules Sand(bag) Sand (bulk) Rock Salt (bag) Rock Salt (bulls) Snow Pusher (12' Option 2. (Fixed Flat Rates) Alternatively, the proposed fixed-one year prices, without regard to actual snowfall are as follows: Carlisle, PA $62,000 Camp Hill, PA $8,000 Upon signing this contract, Contractor will provide Cape with insurance certificates naming Cape Enterprise, Inc. and Developers Diversified Realty Corp as an additional insureds. Attes d an bed to By: 9%461 1:1= Bill Ro inson CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC L j if geX^ RA ASPHALT, INC Vice President CarlisleCampHilIPA.EmagContractProposal.Snow-07-08 CAPE Enterprise, Inc. 800 Oak Ridge Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1732 Phone: 610 520 1624 Fax: 610 520 1625 Cell: 484 2221946 E-mall: Bl1l0CapeE1.Com Snow Removal Specification Attachment 1 to Agreement between Central Asphalt, Inc. and CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC In General: Contractor, "Central Asphalt, Inc.", personnel and equipment will be dispatched to the project location when accumulation on pavement reaches two inches and shall inspect project during all snow/ice events to determine if services are required. Contractor will make decisions as to whether a melting agent or traction material should be applied. Both office and cellular phone numbers for Contractor personnel managing snow/ice service will be provided, so that the Owner's representative, CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC, "Cape," may offer direction and/or receive updates on site conditions, snow removal progress, or use/results of melting agents. Such services shall be hereinafter described as follows: • Service to be performed when accumulated snowfall exceeds two (2") inches. Less than two (2") inches, the Owner is the sole authorizing agent. Contractor shall schedule equipment on site at (11/2") inches to ensure effective coverage for snow removal or when icy conditions are present. • Ali snow is to be kept on Owner's premises only. Snow is to be piled in windrows on the outer perimeter of the pavement or designated areas. No snow is to be pushed into evergreens or other shrubbery surrounding the lot and no snow is to be mounded at light poles. • If salting is required, service shall include exits, entryways, drive throughs, storefronts, parking areas, drives and complete rear of stores. Ice melt will be used on all sidewalks. • It is understood that the Contractor shall maintain or have available sufficient "back-up" equipment t0 insure service in the event of mechanical breakdowns. • Basic snow plowing shall consist of clearing entire parking area, all drives, sidewalks and stairs, on and adjacent to the referred to site. Contractor shall apply Salting/Ice melting products to all walks, parking areas, loading docks and drives throughout the property. • It is agreed that all asphalt or concrete curbs surrounding the lot are now in good condition and that the Contractor shall be held responsible for any damages thereto. Contractor shall advise the Owner in writing of any exceptions prior to starting any work. • Payments hereunder shall be made in four monthly payments, starting in December and ending in March each year for services performed during the season. Service during regular business hours • Contractor will clear, to the best of our ability, major roadways and drive lanes to allow vehicles to enter or exit the property. • Contractor will clear direct exits from buildings to parking lots. • A judgment will be made by a Contractor manager as to the necessity of applications of ice melting and of traction materials. • Contractor will remain on site as long as conditions warrant, unless otherwise instructed. &mice during non-business hours • Every attempt will be made to have the property clean and accessible prior to 7:00 a.m. the following morning. Success will be greatly dependant on when precipitation ends. Post Storm Follow-up • Contractor will maintain contact with the Cape and address any subsequent site conditions that either Cape or Contractor notice (i.e. snow drifting, refreezing or additional accumulations). Contractor shall prepare and email a detailed accounting of direct cost for each mobilization to Cape within three days of each mobilization. Rates • Contractor will perform services on a time and materials basis, at the rates stated in the body of the Agreement, if the National Weather Service calls a winter storm a blizzard. TOTAL PRICE PER SEASON: Phone: 610 520 1624 Fax: 610 520 1625 Cell: 484 222 1946 E-mall: brobinsonODCaneUcom 800 Oak Ridge Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1732 ADDENDUM Addendum to 07-08 Snow Removal, Carlisle & Camp Hill, PA Contract Dated December 2, 2007 Between Cape Enterprise, Inc. ("Company'l and Central Asphalt, Inc. ("Contractor") For snow removal services at Carlisle Commons Shopping Center (less than 395,000 square feet) at the intersection Of Ridge Street and Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, PA 17013 And Camp Hill Center (less than 63,000 square feet) At 3416 Simpson Ferry, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Company and Contractor agree to the following changes to the 07-08 Snow Removal services contract: 1. Services provided after the National Weather Service calls a "blizzard" will be billed at the contract time and materials rates. 2. Contractor will provide four invoices totaling the contract price of $70,000.00 as follows: The first invoice at $20,000.00, the second invoice at $15,000.00, the third invoice at $15,000.00, and the final invoice at $20,000.00. Contractor will email the first three invoices immediately and the final invoice not later than March 15, 2008. Company has scheduled the first payment (dated and mailed on February 1, 2008). The second and third payments will be scheduled for payment upon receipt of the signed services contract, this signed addendum, invoices and Contractor's insurance certificate naming Cape Enterprise, Inc. and Developers Diversified Realty Corp as additional insureds. Company will notify Contractor by email of check dates. After Company's receipt of Contractor's final invoice, Company will schedule the final invoice for payment before April 15, 2008. CLARIFICATION: With the exception of "blizzards" as called by the National Weather Service, or additional services not covered by this contract, the maximum amount of consideration under this contract is $70,000.00. Any payments above the contract price are subject to review and approval by the property owner, Developers Diversified Realty Corp, who may approve or disapprove requests for payment for any or no reason. Contractor will scan and email or fax copies of the signed service contract and this addendum to Company at Email: bill@capeei.com or Fax: 856 424 9582 and mail originals to Company's home office: 1763 Route 70 East, Suite 206, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 and Phone: 856 751 8813 or 8816. Attested and Hy: (/tc Q 2/1/08 Name Bill Robinson, Date Title Vice President Company Cape Enterprise, Inc. Jf : Za78' Name T ` J?I^?t 'D' Title PY<s!(c%vr? t Company Central Asphalt, Inc. Phone: 610 520 1624 Fax: 610 520 1625 Celt: 484 2221946 E-mail: brobinson rACaneEl.com 800 Oak Ridge Road Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1732 Tp4 rv s Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELDCc-hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., . DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT INC AND NOW, come Plaintiffs, Judy Parrish and Ronald Parrish, her husband, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP., by Stephen G. Held, Esquire and bring forth this Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, and aver as follows: 58. This is a paragraph of incorporation to which no response is required. 59. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs' claim is not barred by the applicable statute of limitations. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs' cause of action arose February 16, 2008. As such, Plaintiff's cause of action is not barred by the statute of limitations until after February of 2010. 60. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs have not failed to join all indispensable parties. 61. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action against Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. upon which relief may be granted. 62. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs' injuries were caused by instant defendants. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request this Honorable Court enter a judgment in their favor against Defendant. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Date: , Ol By. Stephen G. Held, Esquire I.D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiff 2 VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO PA R C P NO 1024 (c) STEPHEN G. HELD, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification and/or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: d? STEPH N HELD, ESQUIRE Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD6 hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 2? On this day of July, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Mr. Stephen L. Banko, Esq. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 Walmart Stores, Inc. 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Dated: 7/22/09 ?- Lisa M. Ketterer, Legal Secretary 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 flf THE 2009 jUL 24 FM 2: `,) 9 Cu UP lil` FL. 82.215 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 62310 pmcdonnell gmcda-law. com By: Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 nzangri lligmcda-law.com Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Telephone - (610) 337-2087 Facsimile - (610) 337-2575 Attorneys for Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. JUDY PARRISH and RONALD PARRISH, her husband v. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 09-4202 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in the above- captioned matter. MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Dated: July, 2009 By: ' AA I -&-W ?_ 4M -0-- Patrick J. cDonn , Es ire Attorney No. 10 Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 Attorneys for Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. " " "':AfY OF THE 2009 JUL 3 f Vi''`i 3. 30 clit F,? 82.215 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 62310 pmcdonnel l gmcda-law. com By: Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 nzangrillikmcda-law.com Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Telephone - (610) 337-2087 Facsimile - (610) 337-2575 Attorneys for Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. JUDY PARRISH and RONALD PARRISH, her husband v. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 09-4202 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., hereby demands a trial by jury in the above-captioned matter. MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Dated: July, 2009 By: ` Nancy E. angrilli squi Attorneys or Def ant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. FIE"" OF THE )",FRY 2009 JU'L 1 Fri 3: 0 ? t{( . } 82.215 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 62310 pmcdonnel lkmcda-law.com By: Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 nzangri l lmcda-law.com Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Telephone - (610) 337-2087 Facsimile - (610) 337-2575 JUDY PARRISH and RONALD PARRISH, her husband v. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC. Attorneys for Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 09-4202 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of our Entry of Appearance and Demand for Jury Trial on behalf of the Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., was served on the following via facsimile on July, 2009: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Fax - (717) 233-3029 Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Fax: (717) 975-8124 and was served on the following via first class, postage prepaid on July , 2009: DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 4122 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Dated: July, 2009 By: Nancy E. grilli, s -ire Attorneys Defe nt Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. OF TH'" Y 2009Jll w1 P1 n .r. MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 62310 pmcdonnell gmcda-law. com By: Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 nzan rg illigmcda-law.com Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Telephone - (610) 337-2087 Facsimile - (610) 337-2575 To Plaintiffs and Co-Defendants: You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter and New Matter Crossclaims within twenty (20) days of service hereof or judgment inst you. may be entered 7 ? 12 Nancy E. ngrilli, Vswal-Mart uire Attorney fo efendaStores, Inc. Attorneys for Defendant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. JUDY PARRISH and RONALD PARRISH, her husband v. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 09-4202 DEFENDANT WAL-MART STORES, INC.'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIMS, PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(d) Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (hereinafter "Wal-Mart"), by and through its attorneys, Law Office of McDonnell & Associates, P.C., hereby answer Plaintiff's Complaint and avers New Matter and New Matter Crossclaims, as follows: Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. 2. Denied. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the parent company of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, which is a Delaware limited liability company with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal- Mart Stores East, LP, is the operating entity of Store #2574 at issue in this litigation. All remaining allegations in said Paragraph are denied. 3. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. 4. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. 5. Denied. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the parent company of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, which is a Delaware limited liability company with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal- Mart Stores East, LP, is the operating entity of Store #2574 at issue in this litigation. At all relevant times herein, the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was owned by Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. All remaining allegations in said Paragraph are denied. 6. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. 7. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts allegations against other parties to this action other than Wal-Mart. All remaining allegations are denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 8. Denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 9. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts allegations against other parties to this action other than Wal-Mart. All remaining allegations are denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 10.-11. Denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 12. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts allegations against other parties to this action other than Wal-Mart. All remaining allegations are denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT I-NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Store, Inc. 13. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 14. Denied. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the parent company of Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, which is a Delaware limited liability company with a principal place of business located at 702 S.W. 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Wal- Mart Stores East, LP, is the operating entity of Store #2574 at issue in this litigation. At all relevant times herein, the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was owned by Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. All remaining allegations in said Paragraph are denied. 15.-23. Denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT II-NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 24. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 25.-34. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and. against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT III-NEGLIGENCE Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. 35. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 36.45. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT IV-LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Wal-Mart 46. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 47.49. Denied, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT V-LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 50. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 51.-53. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. COUNT VI-LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. 54. All preceding paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth more fully at length. 55.-57. Denied to the extent this Paragraph asserts no allegations against Wal-Mart. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiffs together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. NEW MATTER 58. Plaintiffs' claims are barred because Plaintiffs were injured as a result of an assumed risk. 59. Plaintiffs failed to take due care for their own safety. 60. Plaintiffs' claims are barred insofar as Plaintiffs failed to mitigate their damages. 61. Plaintiffs' claims and causes of action are barred by operation of the applicable statute of limitations. 62. Wal-Mart had no actual or constructive notice of any condition alleged by Plaintiffs. 63. If Plaintiffs sustained damages, such damages were caused by the negligence of a third party over which Wal-Mart exercised no control. 64. If Plaintiffs sustained damages, such damages were caused by intervening or superceding events or factors over which Wal-Mart exercised no control. 65. If Plaintiffs executed a Release releasing any person or entity from liability arising from the accident or occurrence described in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Wal-Mart is similarly released from any such liability. 66. If Plaintiffs seeks compensatory damages for expenses related to medical tests, medications, and treatment, such damages are reduced by the holding in Moorehead v. Crozer Chester Medical Center, 557 Pa. 630 (1998), to the amounts actually due and payable. 67. Plaintiffs' claims and causes of action are barred by reason of Plaintiffs' contributory negligence, or alternatively, are reduced by the percentage of Plaintiffs' comparative negligence. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against Plaintiff together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(d) 68. For purposes of this cross-claim only, the allegations contained in the Plaintiff's Complaint against Defendants, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein. 69. If Plaintiffs sustained such injuries as alleged, which is specifically denied, Plaintiffs' accident and injuries were caused by the negligence, carelessness, and otherwise wrongful conduct of Defendants, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., as alleged in the body of the Plaintiffs' Complaint. 70. If the averments of Plaintiffs' Complaint are established as true (said averments being denied by Wal-Mart), and it is established that Plaintiffs suffered the injuries and damages as alleged (said allegations being denied by Wal-Mart), then for the reasons set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Defendants, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., alone are liable to Plaintiffs, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiffs or liable over to Wal-Mart by way of contractual and/or common law contribution and/or indemnification. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands judgment in its favor and against all parties together with costs, attorneys' fees and such other relief that this Court deems just and appropriate. Alternatively, Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., demands that Defendants, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., are jointly and severally liable to Plaintiffs or liable to Wal-Mart by way of contribution and/or indemnity. McDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Dated: August 10, 2009 By: Patrick J. cDon , Es ire Attorney I.D. No. 310 Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 91150 Attorney for Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. VERIFICATION I, Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire, am an attorney at law, who represents Defendant, Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., in this matter, and make this Verification, pursuant to Rule 1024(c)(2), that said Defendant is outside the jurisdiction of the Court and the Verification of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaims cannot be obtained within the time allowed for filing the within pleading. McDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: ??, Jem ?' Zvw M* Nancy E. Z grilli squ' Dated: August 10, 2009 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaims of Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., was served on the following via facsimile on August 10, 2009: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Fax - (717) 233-3029 Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Fax: (717) 975-8124 and was served on the following via first class, postage prepaid on August 10, 2009: DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Jqanad (? A - Nancy E. angrilli squ' Attorneys or Defe dant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. f sir. -X- TF E I': ?TAOY 2CO,9 A 3 11 21 : 57 r Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD00hrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT. WAL-MART STORES. INC. AND NOW, come Plaintiffs, Judy Parrish and Ronald Parrish, her husband, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP., by Stephen G. Held, Esquire and bring forth this Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., and aver as follows: 58. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' claims are barred because of assumption of the risk. 59. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiff failed to take due care for their own safety. 60. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment is deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' claims are barred because Plaintiffs' failed to mitigate their damages. 61. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs' claims and causes of action are not barred by the operation of the applicable statute of limitations. 62. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Wal-mart had no actual or constructive notice of any condition alleged by Plaintiff. 63. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, all of Plaintiffs' damages were caused by the negligence of instant defendant. 64. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' damages were caused by intervening or superseding events. 65. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby 2 denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' executed a release releasing any person or entity. 66. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is hereby denied that damages or medical expenses should be limited by Moorehead v. Crozer Chester Medical Center 557 Pa 630 (1998). 67. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' was negligent. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs's respectfully request this Honorable Court enter a judgment in their favor against Defendant. PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(b) 68-70. These paragraphs are directed to parties other than Plaintiffs's. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Date: By: Stephen G. Held, Esquire I. D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 3 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(a)-hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT. WAL-MART STORES INC AND NOW, come Plaintiffs, Judy Parrish and Ronald Parrish, her husband, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP., by Stephen G. Held, Esquire and bring forth this Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Wal- Mart Stores, Inc., and aver as follows: 58. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' claims are barred because of assumption of the risk. 59. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiff failed to take due care for their own safety. 60. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment is deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' claims are barred because Plaintiffs' failed to mitigate their damages. 61. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiffs' claims and causes of action are not barred by the operation of the applicable statute of limitations. 62. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Wal-mart had no actual or constructive notice of any condition alleged by Plaintiff. 63. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, all of Plaintiffs' damages were caused by the negligence of instant defendant. 64. The averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' damages were caused by intervening or superseding events. 65. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby 2 denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' executed a release releasing any person or entity. 66. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is hereby denied that damages or medical expenses should be limited by Moorehead v. Crozer Chester Medical Center 557 Pa 630 (1998). 67. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs' was negligent. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs's respectfully request this Honorable Court enter a judgment in their favor against Defendant. PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 2252(b) 68-70. These paragraphs are directed to parties other than Plaintiffs's. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Date: By: Stephen G. Held, Esquire I. D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 3 VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 (c) STEPHEN G. HELD, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification and/or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: ?wvo(r I ? - 0 0 STE EN 9-11E-ff, ESQUIRE Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(cD_hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this 4 day of August, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter of Defendant, Wal-mart Stores, Inc., was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Mr. Stephen L. Banko, Esq. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 Mr. Patrick J. McDonnell McDonnell & Associates 601 S. Henderson Road - Suite 152 King of Prussia, PA 19406 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Dated: 8/17/09 StephenA. 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 OF THE PR''iT'r-,3 , APY 2009 AUG 19 Pct 1: 3J Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(ED-hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE On the 1 day of September, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint containing Notice to Defend was served upon Defendant, Walmart Store, Inc., by certified mail, return receipt requested, at 702 South West 8'h Street, Bentonvill, AK 72716. The green certified return receipt card is attached' hereto as Exhibit "All I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, ENNING O$ENBERG, LLP Date: By: Stephen . Held, Esquire I. D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1% a wa rW wmnp 1s x M11?ICMId odmy b i 0 F+. t P&t yar nwm and ad*m an ft III m vw we so ? 90 ow floVOLL /MIEN wd fats back of** n 01 a an Mtir Rent ? a?ca p?nN1s. 4. Alt* Addw M W. Wca.?4-- Z6r-- ?a7 i ? IL A0 01600M m ---I 700 ,.. ?rldralb" rsrwrw? •..+?w?s?..w x C) *,Wt a #ad1, va *mdditi&V - #?u+t9 It1?, wMw drMMyr adds allow: O ftWd" 0 1NIa1"a" a ate. ? A I- p"p" ova 500 0001 4505 7859 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(c0hrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COIF RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNT Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW PLEAS CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this I day of September, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Affidavit of Service, was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Mr. Stephen L. Banko, Esq. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 Mr. Patrick J. McDonnell, Esq. McDonnell & Associates 601 S. Henderson Road - Suite 152 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Counsel for Walmart Stores, Inc. HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Dated: Step en G. Held 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 OF THE 1009 SEA' -2 Ptl 3- 11 Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 Attorney for Plaintiffs E-mail: HELD00hrlaw.com JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants NO. 09-4202 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE On the t day of September, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint containing Notice to Defend was served upon Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122. The green certified return receipt card is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".' I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.CS. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROS'ENBERG, LLP Date: By: Step a Id, Esquire I.D. # 72663 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1 - - N www w - -...T.aw. 4 9 NIr1?Mnd b dvWPM& .. w l X OAPO t a?mrnd adAr..? an th. ? men r,r ara p r?+.a?rr?a ?r ., 1 Mat+a.Ma+clF.p«Q.pwmNs - 1 . ya R drlM rAftrkfowftm 19 a ?. ea ? ? i?w?r.ddMrwabrr: o ? t comymy)s 1...C.. ?' 'dill aim 4. ^W) ow 7008 0500 0001 4505 7842 t, lAA r lt. A # w p rM?wa?Mr r Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD hhrlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiffs JUDY PARRISH AND RONALD PARRISH, her husband, Plaintiffs V. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-4202 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On this day of September, 2009, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Affidavit of Service, was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Mr. Stephen L. Banko, Esq. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC 3300 Enterprise Parkway Beachwood, OH 44122 Mr. Patrick J. McDonnell, Esq. McDonnell & Associates 601 S. Henderson Road - Suite 152 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Counsel for Walmart Stores, Inc. Dated: HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP S WUnglestown 1oa d Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2000 i tt-lt.a ri:,t? OF TYF 2009 SE -2 PM 3: 1 c ji N4 in, +?Fr„C?u pnP.r? r?i11V..et??r?1vIN. THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Todd B. Narvol, Esquire 30-5) NORTH FRONT STREET Attorne-N, ID #42136 P.O. BOX 999 717-237-7133 HARRISBURG. PA 17108 Attornevs for Defendants DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs, CIVIL ACTION - LAW VS. No. 09-4202 WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., Defendants. PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of Todd B. Narvol, Esquire, Jason C. Giurintano, Esquire and Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, 305 North Front Street, P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108, on behalf of Defendant DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. Respectfully Date: s v? By: Thomas, Tho46ak & Hafer, LLP Todd B. N Attorney ID 442136 Jason C. Giurintano Attorney ID #89177 Attorneys for Defendants DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Jason C. Giurintano, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following, by enclosing a true and correct copy in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Counsel for Plaintiffs Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire McDonnell & Associates, P.C. Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Counsel for WalMart Stores, Inc. Stephen L. Banko, Jr. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. Respectfully submitted, Date: I ? I/ Thomas, homas & Hafer, LLP By: T arvol Attorney ID 442136 Jason C. Giurintano Attorney ID 489177 Attorneys for Defendants DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. OF FILE' C L ; `.:'` THE 2009 NOY 24 All 9: 1 a 4 82.215 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire By: Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire Attorney I.D. Nos. 62310 and 91150 Metropolitan Business Center 860 1" Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Telephone - (610) 337-2087 Facsimile - (610) 337-2575 JUDY PARRISH and RONALD PARRISH, her husband v. WAL-MART STORES, INC., DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 09-4202 WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly withdrawal our appearance on behalf of Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in the above-captioned matter. & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Pdtrick J. McDonnell, Esquire Attorney ID No. 62310 MCDONNELL & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: , Nancy E. grilli, ire Attorney I. No. 91 0 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in the above- captioned matter. THOMAS, THOMAS AND HAFER LLP By: By: Todd B. Narvol, Esquire Attorney ID No. 42136 THOMAS, THOftS AND HAFER LLP Jason C. tano, Esquire Attorn I.D No. 89177 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1, Jason C. Giurintano, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this day I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following, by enclosing a true and correct copy in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid: Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Counsel for Plaintiffs Nancy E. Zangrilli, Esquire McDonnell & Associates, P.C. Metropolitan Business Center 860 First Avenue, Suite 5B King of Prussia, PA 19406 Counsel for WalMart Stores, Inc. Stephen L. Banko, Jr. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. Respectfully submitted, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP Date: 1 /- aL ` By: To&OPNarvol Attorney ID #42136 Jason C. Giurintano Attorney ID #89177 Attorneys for Defendants DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. OF THE F?I?`?Tr 11,40TAAY 2009 NOV 24 AH 9: 18 a Stephen G. Held, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: 717-238-2000 Fax: 717-233-3029 E-mail: HELD(a~hhrlaw.com ~~~ri ~. ~., 20{QMA1' 12 f'r~i 2~ S8 Atto rn ey~~~~.~~,'#A JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS RONALD PARRISH, her husband, ,CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiffs v. NO. 09-4202 Civil Term I WAL-MART STORES, INC., I~ DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, : ', and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC., '~ Defendants ~~, CIVIL ACTION -LAW AND NOW, come Plaintiffs, Judy Parlrish and Ronald Parrish, her husband, by and through their attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP., by Stephen G. Held, Esquire and bring forth this Plaintiffs' Stores, East, LP, and DDRTC Carlisle to New Matter of Defendant, Wal-Mart mons, LLC, and aver as follows: 75. This is a paragraph of incorporation to which no response is required. 76. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent this averment may b~ deemed factual, it is hereby denied. Byway of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a claim against Answering Defendants upon which relief moy be granted. 77. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m~y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plainti~f was negligent. 78. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiff was negligent. 79. This averment is a conclusioln of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m'ay be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plainti~f, Judy Parrish, assumed the risk of injury. 80. This averment is a conclusiojn of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that Plaintiff, Judy Parrish was a trespasser. 81. This averment is a conclusio,'p of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that conditi}~ns existed on the premises in question were open and obvious. 82. This averment is a conclusioh of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, the acts of Answeringl, Defendants were the substantial causes or factors and/or the legal causes of the subject incident and did result in the injuries, damages, or losses sustained by Plaintiff. 83. This averment is a concl of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment way of amplification, Plaintiff's damage, inj be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By and losses were approximately caused by Answering Defendants. 84. This averment is a conclu of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff's damage, injuries, and losses were not caused by events over which Answering Defendants had no control. 85. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m~y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff's claims are no~ barred by the defenses of release, accorded satisfaction, waiver, consent, estoppel, the terms of a contract or agreement, or the statute of limitations. 86. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Answering Defendants were negligent. 87. This averment is a conclusionh of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, dangerous, defective, ar~d/or unsafe condition existed on the premises at the times relevant hereto. 88. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m~y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Answering Defendants~lhad actual and/or constructive knowledge or notice of the condition. 89. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m~y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Answering Defendants were responsible for the condition of which Plaintiffs complain. 90. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, Plaintiff s injuries were mot the result of pre-existing conditions and/or related events, but were the result of the incident alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint. 91. This averment is a conclusi required. To the extent that the averment of law to which no responsive pleading is be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, it is denied that the dc}ctrine of hills and ridges is applicable in this case. ', 92. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment may be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, after reasonable investigation, Plaintiff does not possess sufficient information in which to respond. I! 93. This averment is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment m~y be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, after reasonable i ion, Plaintiff does not possess sufficient information in which to respond 94. This averment is a conclusior} of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that the averment be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, after reasonable n, Plaintiff does not possess sufficient information in which to respond. 95. This averment is a conclu required. To the extent that the averment of law to which no responsive pleading is be deemed factual, it is hereby denied. By way of amplification, the dangerous conditionwhich exists on the premises was not created by Lexington Group International t/d/b/a Cape Enterprise, Inc., and/orCape Enterprise, Inc., and/or Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff's request judgement in their favor. 96. - 108. These paragraphs are directed to other entities other than Plaintiffs and, as such, no response is required. Ily submitted, DLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP St pherf~G. I-I~Id, Esquire Att rney I.D. No.: 72663 13 0 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 Ha risburg, PA 17110 (71 ) 238-2000 Att rney for Plaintiffs Date: May 10, 2010 VERIFICATION PURSUANT TOP R.C.P. NO. 1024 c Stephen G. Held, Esquire, states at he is the attorney for the party filing the foregoing document; that he makes this represents lacks sufficient knowledge or and/or because he has greater personal kn of the party for whom he makes this affid information and belief, based upon his in avit as an attorney, because the party he ation upon which to make a verification edge of the information and belief than that and that he has sufficient knowledge or ation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statemen~ is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. n"G. HeIdl,Esquire Date: May 10, 2010 i CERTIFICA IE OF SERVICE On this 10 `h day of May, 2010, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter of Defendants, Wal-martStores East, LP and DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC, was served upon the following by same in the United States Mail, First Class, Postage Prepaid in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stephen L. Banko, Esq. Margolis Edelstein 3510 Trindle Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Patrick J. McDonnell, Esq. McDonnell & Associates, P.C. 860 First Avenue, Suite 56 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Counsel for Cenfral Penn Aspha/f Todd Narvol, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP 305 N Front Street P O Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Jason C. Giurintano, Esq. Thomas, Thomas & Hafer 305 North Front Street P O Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Counsel for DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LL I.D 13( Ha. (71 Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores East, LP Cape Enterprise, Inc. 1763 Route 70 East, 2nd Floor Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Defendant NDLER, HENNI~VG & ROSENBERG, LLP ~heYf G. Held, Esquire No.: 72663 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 isburg, PA 17110 238-2000 -nsel for Plaintiff 1Davi(f Imo. Buell" i '4os Wcnee X Simpson Prothonotary " r Z 1st Deputy Prothonotary �irkS. Sohonage, ESQ ; Tfi Irene E. Morrow Solicitor „so 2116 Deputy Prothonotary Office of the Prothonotary CumbertanciCounty, 1�'-ennsy(vania O9-4/.210A..., CIVIL TERM ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES AND NOW THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2013,AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE-THE ABOVE CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA R.C.P.230.2. BY THE COURT, DAVID D. BUELL PROTHONOTARY One Courthouse Square • Suite 100 • CarCsle, PA 17013 • (717)240-6195 • Fax(717)240-6573