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VICKI KUNKEL THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
313 Walnut Street, Rear versus 124 Briarpatch Drive
Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Carlisle, PA 17013
Plaintiff(s) & Defendant(s) &
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PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
2 Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to (x ) Attorney (x) Sheriff
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Signature of Attorney
(717) 671-1955 Supreme Court ID No. 89107
Date: g 161 n?
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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Vicki Kunkel
vs.
Thomlan Enterprises, Inc.
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
Case Number
2009-5533
08/15/2009 08:49 AM - Michael Barrick, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on August
15, 2009 at 0849 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Thomlan Enterprises, Inc., by making known unto Kim Thomas, President,at 124 Briar
Patch Drive Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the same time handing
to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $33.40 SO ANSWE .?
August 17, 2009 R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
Duty Sheriff
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 671-1955
christinab@pa-injur-ylawyer.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
VICKI KUNKEL
v.
Plaintiff
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST
THE CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION
WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THIS COMPLAINT AND NOTICE ARE SERVED,
BY ENTERING A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY AN ATTORNEY
AND FILING IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS
OT THE CLIAMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU
FAIL TO DO SO THE CASE 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO THE TELEPHONE OR
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Christina L. Bradley, Esqu e
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 671-1955
christinab@pa-injurylawyer.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
VICKI KUNKEL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC. :
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel, by her attorney Christina L. Bradley,
Esquire of Freeburn & Hamilton, and files the following Complaint:
1. Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel is an adult individual currently residing at 2414
Patton Rd., Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17112.
2. Defendant Thomlan Enterprises, Inc. is a Pennsylvania Corporation with
offices located at 124 Briarpatch Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. At all time relevant to the instant matter Thomlan Enterprises owned and
operated a restaurant/bar named Gingerbread Man, located at 26 W. Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
4. On December 14, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
was an invitee and patron of Gingerbread Man in Mechanicsburg, PA.
5. At the above referenced time and place Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel was at
Gingerbread Man having dinner and got up from her seat, asked for directions to the
ladies rooms and proceeded to the ladies room.
6. While walking to the ladies room, Plaintiff was unaware of two unmarked
steps down to a lower level, was distracted by televisions placed on the walls
broadcasting a football game and fell down the steps, causing the injuries set forth
below.
7. At all times Defendant was in exclusive possession, management and
control of the restaurant/bar of Gingerbread Man through its employees who were
acting within the scope and course of their employment by Defendant, and in
furtherance of Defendant's business.
8. The foregoing incident and all of the injuries and damages as set forth
hereinafter are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, gross negligence,
careless, wanton and reckless manner in which Defendant operated and maintained
the Gingerbread Man as follows:
a. In failing to exercise reasonable care to ensure the safety of
business visitors such as Plaintiff,
b. In failing to inspect the premises and ensure patrons were aware
of two small steps down from the upper level to the lower level;
C. In failing to discover and/or keep the premises of the Gingerbread
Man free and clear of hazards to business visitors such as
Plaintiff;
d. In failing to anticipate the harm that the unmarked steps would
cause business visitors;
e. In placing televisions in the vicinity of steps and creating a
distraction and hazard to business visitors such as Plaintiff;
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f. In permitting the steps to remain unmarked and unlit, which
posed an unreasonable risk of injury to Plaintiff and other
business visitors; and
g. In failing to give warning of the dangerous condition posed by the
unmarked steps by placing warning signs or taking any other
safety precautions to prevent injury to Plaintiff and other
business visitors.
9. As a result of Defendant's negligence, carelessness and recklessness,
Plaintiff suffered painful and severe injuries to her nerves, bones and soft tissues,
which include, but are not limited to a non-displaced cortical avulsion fracture of the
right ankle at the lateral talus and medial malleolus.
10. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a heightened
possibility that she will suffer other or additional injury in the future, and claim is
made therefore.
11. The aforesaid injuries suffered by Plaintiff may have aggravated or been
aggravated by an existing infirmity, condition or disease, resulting in a prolongation or
worsening of the injuries and an enhanced risk of future harm to Plaintiff, and claim is
made therefore.
12. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff was forced to incur liability
for reasonable and necessary medical tests, medical examinations, medical treatment,
medications, hospitalizations and similar expenses in an effort to diagnose her injuries
and to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefore.
13. Plaintiff has not fully recovered from her injuries and it is reasonably
likely that she will incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefore.
14. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a loss of
earnings and earning capacity and is entitled to recover the value of the time, earnings
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and employment benefits she has lost and which she might reasonably have earned in
the pursuit of her ordinary calling, and claim is made therefore.
15. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a loss or
impairment of future earning capacity, and claim is made therefore.
16. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has incurred incidental costs
and expenses, the exact amount of which cannot be ascertained at this time, and
claim is made therefore.
17. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has undergone and in the
future will undergo great physical and mental pain and suffering, great inconvenience
in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is
made therefore.
18. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been subjected to
humiliation, embarrassment, shame, worry and anger.
19. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been subjected to severe
mental anguish, emotional distress, nervous shock, fright and horror.
20. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff' will continue to endure great
mental anguish, emotional distress, shame, worry and anger in the future.
21. By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been deprived her
enjoyment of the pleasures of life.
22. Plaintiff continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation and,
therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual
problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefore.
23. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a
disfigurement, and claim is made therefore.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel, demands judgment in her favor and
against Defendant Thomlan Enterprises, Inc. in an amount in excess of FIFTY
THOUSAND & 00/ 100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS, exclusive of interest and costs and in
excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration
Respectfully submitted,
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Date: c4ob" 2Doq By:
Christina L. Bradley, Esq e
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)671-1955
ID No. 89107
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VERIFICATION
I, Vicki Kunkel, hereby verify that I am the Plaintiff in the
foregoing action and the statements in the COMPLAINT are true and
correct. We understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Dated: 10151 O q??C
Vicki L. Kunkel
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 671-1955
christinab@pa-inj urylawyer.com
VICKI KUNKEL
Plaintiff
v.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Defendant
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the COMPLAINT in the foregoing
action was served on the date and in the manner listed below, addressed as follows:
U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid
Thomlan Enterprises, Inc.
124 Briarpatch Dr.
Carlisle, PA 17013
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Dated: 6 L?6 b c„ Lo 2sj
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
4415 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)671-1955
ID No. 89107
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VICKI KUNKEL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533
v.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Defendant
To: Thomlan Enterprises, Inc.
c/o Debra Wallace, Adjustor
Erie Insurance Group
4902 Carlisle Pike, PMB 312
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
DATE OF NOTICE: February 16, 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE
PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES
OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU
WITHOUT A HEARING, AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT
RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THE OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU
WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800)990-9108 (717)249-3166
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Dated: ~- ~ I Co 1 i ~ l~f LU~llo.
r Christina L Bradley, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 671-1955 Attorney for Plaintiff
christinab@pa-inj urylawyer.com
VICKI KUNKEL
Plaintiff
v.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the IMPORTANT NOTICE in the
foregoing action was served on the date and in the manner listed below, addressed as follows:
U.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Thomlan Enterprises, Inc.
c/o Debra Wallace, Adjustor
Erie Insurance Group
4902 Carlisle Pike, PMB 312
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Dated: a. ~ ~ ~ j ~ d L~ _
Christina L. Bradley, Esqu e
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
4415 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)671-1955
ID No. 89107
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.IOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 8~ WEIDNER
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jrn@jdsw.com
1010 MAR -2 AM ~ t ~ f 7
CUM~3~~-:i.r~~ a~~ ~tJ;.-t~Y
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Counsel for Defendant
VICKI KUNKEL,
v.
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant Thomlan
Enterprises, Inc. in the above-captioned matter.
Attorney I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Date: February 26, 2010 Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, UFFIE, STEW RT &WEIDNER
By: ,~
J n R. Ninosky, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance has been duly
served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 2010:
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Freeburn & Hamilton
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, ST WART & WEIDNER
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,John R. Ninosky
t~l` 'fit E~ ITi~Y
.IOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 81 WEIDNER
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jrn@jdsw.com
VICKI KUNKEL,
v.
Plaintiff
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Vicki Kunkel and her counsel,
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
NO. 09-5533 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer with New Matter within 20
days of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART &WEIDNER
By:
Jo n R. Ninosky, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78000
Date: March 1, 2010 Counsel for Defendant
2010 MAR -2 PM 2= 19
CUMBER
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Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 8e WEIDNER Counsel for Defendant
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jrn@jdsw.com
VICKI KUNKEL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v• NO. 09-5533 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Thomlan Enterprises, Inc., by and through its
counsel, Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, P.C., who files this Answer with New
Matter by respectfully stating the following:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in this paragraph. The same are therefore denied, and strict proof is
demanded at trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant owned a
business named the Gingerbread Man located at 26 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania. The remainder of this allegation contains conclusions of law and fact to
which no response is required
contained herein are denied.
If a response is deemed required, the averments
4. Denied. The averments contained in this paragraph contain
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed
required, the averments contained herein are denied.
5-23. Denied. The averments contained in these paragraphs are denied
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiff's Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and that judgment be entered in its favor.
NEW MATTER
24. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be
granted.
25. Plaintiff failed to exercise reasonable care for her own safety under the
circumstances then and there existing.
26. Plaintiff walked inattentively.
27. Defendant's alleged negligence, which is specifically denied, was not the
factual cause of Plaintiffs alleged injuries.
28. That if a dangerous condition existed at the time of Plaintiff's alleged
accident, which is denied, Defendant avers it did not have actual or constructive notice
of the allegedly dangerous condition prior to the alleged accident.
29. The mere happening of Plaintiffs alleged fall does not demonstrate
negligence on the part of Defendant.
30. Plaintiffs injuries and damages, if any, were not caused by any acts,
omissions, or breaches of duty of Defendant.
31. Plaintiff s claims and alleged losses are limited and/or barred by her own
comparative negligence.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Plaintiff's Complaint be
dismissed with prejudice and that judgment be entered in its favor.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Jo n R. Ninosky, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
Date: March 1, 2010
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VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. NO. 1024(c)
John R. Ninosky, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for the parties filing the
foregoing Defendant's Answer with New Matter and 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.
Joh R. Ninosky, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Date: March 1, 2010
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter has been
duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on March 1, 2010:
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Freeburn & Hamilton
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
Jo n R. Ninosky
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717)671-1955
christinab@pa-inj u rylawyer.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
VICKI KUNKEL
Plaintiff
v.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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24. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
25. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
26. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
27. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
28. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
29. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
30. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
31. This paragraph contains no averments of fact, only conclusions of law to which
no reply is required. To the extent that a court determines that this paragraph contains any
averments of fact, the same are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel, demands judgment in her favor and
against Defendant Thomlan Enterprises, Inc. in an amount in excess of FIFTY
THOUSAND 8v 00/ 100 ($50,000.00) DOLLARS, exclusive of interest and costs and in
excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration
Respectfully submitted,
FREEBURN 8v HAMILTON
Date: ~I S I ~ ~ By:
Christina L. Bradley, E ire
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)671-1955
ID No. 89107
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VERIFICATION
I, Vicki Kunkel, hereby verify that I am the Plaintiff in the
foregoing action and the statements in the REPLY TO NEW MATTER are
true and correct. We understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: 3 ~ ID
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Vicki Kunkle
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Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717)671-1955
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Attorney for Plaintiff
VICKI KUNKEL
Plaintiff
v.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the REPLY TO NEW MATTER in
the foregoing action was served on the date and in the manner listed below, addressed as follows:
US REGULAR MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
JOHNSON DUFFIE
PO Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
Dated: g 1 D
Christina L. Bradley, Esqui
Attorneys for Plaintiff Vicki Kunkel
4415 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)671-1955
ID No. 89107
F THE PROTHONOTARY
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner?o10 DEC _,
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire PM 12: 29
I.D. No. 78000 CUMBERLAND CpUNff orneys for Defendant
301 Market Street PENNSYLVANIA
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
717-761-4540
sml@jdsw.com
VICKI KUNKEL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
Defendant
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009.22, Defendant hereby certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto, was mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at least
twenty (20) days prior to the date on which the subpoenas were sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the Notice Of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this Certificate;
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received; and
(4) The subpoenas to be served are identical to the subpoenas attached to
the Notice Of Intent.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
/-
JohnP.Ain6sky-,ts-quire
Date: 11 ?0//D
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John R. Ninosky, Esquire
I.D. No. 78000
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
717-761-4540
sml@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
VICKI KUNKEL,
Plaintiff
V.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
To: Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Freeburn & Hamilton
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant intends to serve three subpoenas
identical to the ones that are attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from
the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an
objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoenas may be served.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
1
By:
Joh R. Ninosky, Esquire
Date: o/00
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VICKI KUNKEL,
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533 CIVIL TERM
VS.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Adams County Human Resources Department
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Entire personnel file of Vicki Lyn Kunkel (DOB: 2/18/55; SS*: 210-44-
5342) including but not limited to applications, evaluations iob descriptions, disciolinarv actions, wages,
attendance records and reason for termination.
at Johnson Duffle Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109. Lemoyne. PA 17043.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosky, Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
BY T COURT:
Prothono /Clerk, Civil Division
r Deputy
DATE:
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VICKI KUNKEL,
vs.
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533 CIVIL TERM
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: TriStarr Staffing
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Entire personnel file of Vicki Lyn Kunkel (DOB: 2/18/55 SS#• 210-44-
5342) including. but not limited to applications evaluations job descriptions disciplinary actions wages
attendance records and reason for termination
at Johnson. Duffle. Stewart & Weidner. 301 Market Street P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne PA 17043.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninoskv. Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301* Market Street
Lemoyne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000
BY THE OURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, vil Division
Deputy
DATE: C)
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
VICKI KUNKEL,
Plaintiff
NO. 09-5533 CIVIL TERM
vs.
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Keystone Staffing Services
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of tliis subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Entire personnel file of Vicki Lyn Kunkel (DOB: 2!18/55: SS#: 210-44-
5342) including but not limited to applications evaluations, iob descriptions, disciplinary actions, wages.
attendance records and reason for termination.
at Johnson Duffle Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street. P.O. Box 109. Lemoyne, PA 17043.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address
listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or
producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John R. Ninosky. Esquire .
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 78000 .
BY THE ;RT.
Prothon a lerk, Civi Division
Deputy
DATE: ?_
Seal of the-Court
(Eff. 7/97)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the
person(s) indicated below by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on the day of
NO VC M b4r Y- , 2010:
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Freeburn & Hamilton
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:_ a?' /?, L,01??&-"
Joh . Ninos y, Esquire U
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing document upon the
person(s) indicated below by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on the day of
/Ud YQl2ria- , 2010:
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
Freeburn & Hamilton
4415 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Joh R. Ninosky, Esquire
Christina L. Bradley, Esquire
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
ID No. 89107
2040 Linglestown Road, suite 300
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 671-1955
christinab ii;pa-injurylawyer.com
LE_'O- 0 r r iLbr
OF THE P ?LtTH )No
2012 MAR -I Pty 2: 17
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Attorney for Plaintiff
VICKI KUN:KEL
v.
Plaintiff
THOMLAN ENTERPRISES, INC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-5533
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO: Prothonotary
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter settled and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
FREEBURN & HAMILTON
By: 0-,h 0, Q?"'
Christina L. Bradley, Es ire
I.D. No. 89107
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 300
(717)671- 1955
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: 02/29/12 Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the forgoing document was duly
served on this 29th day of February, 2012, by placing the same in the U.S. First Class
Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
John R. Ninosky, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
PO Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
BY:
o
Elizabe . ZiegleW6dre
Christina L. Bradl Attorney I.D. #89107
FREEBURN 8v HAMILTON
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 300
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 671-1955
Dated: 02/29/12 Attorney for Plaintiff