HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-5892ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 91895
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dchristopher@angino-rovner.com
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
V.
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. Dq -50U On q t I Ttem
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, 17013
(717)- 249-3166
417195
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se persentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de
los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar 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. Used puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para used.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA
DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, 17013
TELEFONO: 717-249-3166
417195
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 91895
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dchristopher@angino-rovner.com
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
V.
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 04- SF-9. 7-e
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania who resides in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Betty Husler is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania who resides at 620 Greason Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17015.
3. At the time of the events hereinafter related, Defendant Betty Husler owned the
apartment building located at 529 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17013.
4. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about April 30, 2008,
at approximately 12:30 p.m. at 529 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17013.
5. Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper was a guest of the Defendant's tenant. Plaintiff Carolyn.
Tapper was helping to clean the second-floor apartment because the tenant, Plaintiff's cousin,
was dying of cancer and had to move to a nursing home.
6. Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper went out onto the second-floor balcony to rest.
7. Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper leaned slightly against the railing of the balcony.
8. When Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper leaned against the railing, it gave way causing her
and the railing to fall from the second-floor balcony to the ground below.
9. The wooden railing failed because the wood was rotten and the railing was not
securely fastened to the balcony.
10. The aforementioned condition of the balcony and railing represented a condition
which existed for a significant period of time before Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper's fall.
11. Defendant Betty Husler knew of, or reasonably should have known of, the
defective and unsafe condition of the railing of the second-floor balcony.
12. Defendant Betty Husler was under a duty to properly maintain the balcony or to
warn Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper of the defective condition of the railing.
13. The aforementioned fall and all injuries and damages as set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper are the direct and proximate result of the negligent,
wanton, or reckless conduct of Defendant Betty Husler as follows:
a) failure to properly maintain the railing on the balcony to prevent wood rot;
b) failure to properly inspect the railing on the balcony to ensure that it was
securely fastened to the balcony, that it was not rotten, and that it would not
fail under normal use;
c) failure to properly secure the railing to the balcony;
d) failure to properly replace the railing after many years of exposure to the
elements;
e) failure to provide a verbal warning about the dangerous condition present on
the balcony; and
f) failure to post warning signs about the dangerous condition on the balcony.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned conduct of Defendant
Betty Husler, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper sustained painful and severe injuries, which include but
are not limited to:
a) a fracture of her right shoulder blade;
b) a displaced fracture of her right humerus requiring surgery and installation of
a plate and screws;
c) the shortening of her right arm;
d) fractures to her left fourth and fifth ribs;
e) a right-sided pulmonary contusion;
f) left and right hematomas in her head;
g) left knee contusion requiring excision of scar tissue;
h) ulnar neuropathy of her right arm;
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i) right shoulder contusion;
j) left shoulder and AC joint contusion; and,
k) cervical sprain and strain.
15. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, physical therapy, surgeries, assistance
with activities of daily living, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to
health, and claim is made therefor.
16. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper has been advised and,
therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made
therefor.
17. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper has sustained
a permanent diminution of her earning capacity, and a claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper has undergone
and in the future may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience and difficulty in
carrying out her daily activities, and loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made
therefor.
19. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper has been and in
the future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
20. Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper 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 therefor.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Carolyn Tapper demands judgment against Defendant Betty
Husler in an amount in excess of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs.
Date: - o
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
aryl E. Christopher, Esquire
I.D. No. 91895
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Carolyn Tapper, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or
affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
Cons. Stat. Ann. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
WITNESS:
Carolyn pper ?-
Dated:
417199
FLED !GE _ ry?J
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Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County
R Thomas Kline F1(.FL,-+) Fj(
Sheriff
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Ronny R Anderson
Chief Deputy 1004 SEP 1 ? AM 8,
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Jody S Smith
Civil Process Sergeant T-E EF?r} ? 1s _ LGUNTY
Edward L Schorpp
Solicitor
Carolyn Tapper Case Nu Iber
vs. 2009-5802
Betty Husler
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SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
09/04/2009 04:06 PM - Gerald Worthington, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on
September 4, 2009 at 1606 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the
within named defendant, to wit: Betty Husler, by making known unto Connie Husler, daughter in law at 62C
Greason Road 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: $33.84 SO ANSMRS
September 08, 2009 R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
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Depu Slieriti:
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ROLF E. KROLL, ESQUIRE
Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 47243
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Telephone: [717] 975-8114 Direct Dial: (717) 760-7502 Attorneys for Defendant:
Fax: [717] 975-8124 BETTY HUSLER
E-Mail: rkroll@margolisedelstein.com
CAROLYN TAPPER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 09-5892
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Betty Husler, in the above-
captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
TEIN
Date
B
GOLF E. ,ESQUIRE
PA Attor I.D. #47243
Attorneys for Defendant,
BETTY HUSLER
3 510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-8114
a
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE on all counsel of record by placing the same in
the United States mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the
17th day of September, 2009, and addressed as follows:
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
By:
Vicki A. Bolinger, RP
FILED-Or" , rUF
OF THE PQ'T ?''?Y
?.. E,
2009 SEP 18 APB 11: 2 3
CERTIFICATE
'.!:V
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
TAPPER
-VS-
HUSLER
?J S,.IVY:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
CASE NO: 09-5892
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ES
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
MCS on behalf of
/S/ ,nnauraCee 9 O.Saher,
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
R1.86S 144-H DE11-0983802 02947-LO1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
TAPPER
-VS-
HUSLER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 09-5892
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
CAR?,TgJ:E REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR
CAF T REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR.
CAA-'- ;- ;.:E REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
HER,IFY MEDICAL CENTER
HER`'Y MEDICAL CENTER
Hh MEDICAL CENTER
Pl':''r ,.'T. HEALTH P.T. OF
BILLING ONLY
X-RAY ONLY
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
BILLING ONLY
X-RAY ONLY
MEDICAL RECORDS & BILLING
TO: I:ARYL E. CHRISTOPHER, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MC' !-,ehalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
dayfrom the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
Wii %r if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
coj. of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 09/28/2009
MCS on behalf of
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
DARYL E. CHRISTOPHER, ESQ.
ANGINO & ROVNER
4503 N. FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
39500.4-00023
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
R1.86S 144-H DE02-0566905 02947-COl
COMMONWEALTH., OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
VS.
TO:
HUSLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Custodian of Records for CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL. CTR
(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: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group, Inc., 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 3510 TMMLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
isi ';rt' 2 L--'o
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Don
OCT 2 0.
D? (2
t
Date: 9
Seal of the Court
02947-01
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR
361 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD
BILLING DEPARTMENT
CARLISLE, PA 17015
RE: 2947
CAROLYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Any and all billing, insurance claims, payments, outstanding and/or delinquent
invoices, including any and all such items as may be stored in a computer
database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
consultation, diagnosis, care or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806270 02947-LO1
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TAPPER TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-vs- CASE NO: 09-5892
HUSLER
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
MCS on behalf of
/S/ oCauraCee 9 12aher, ejq.
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
R1.86S 144-H DE11-0983805 02947-L02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
vs.
14USLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for CARLISLE REGIONAL. MEDICAL CTR.
(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: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Groff Inc., 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, P iladelplL, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ES
ADDRESS: -35 LO TRINDLE ROAD
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
OCT. 2 0 2W'
Date: z S( ?-Oz) g
Seal of the Court
s
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
02947-02
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR.
361 ALEXANDER SPRING RD
RADIOLOGY DEPT
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 2947
CAROLYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Any and all x-ray films and reports, including any and all such items as may
be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806272 02947-LO2
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TAPPER TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 09-5892
HUSLER
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
R1.86S 144-H
MCS on behalf of
/S/ nn
oCauraCee 12 O?aher, ell
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DE11-0983808 02947-L03
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
vs.
TO:
HUSLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
Custodian of Records for CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
(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: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group, Inc-- 1601 Market Street.Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 3510 TRINDL.E ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil ivision
?T 2
Date: 9MOV2 Day Seal of the Court
02947-03
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR
CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CNTR
MEDICAL RECORDS
361 ALEXANDER SPRING
CARLISLE, PA 17015
RE: 2947
CAROLYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Entire hospital medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating physician, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication/
prescription records, nurse's notes, doctor's comments, dietary restrictions,
and all patient consent or refusal of treatment, procedures, test, and/or
medication, lab and diagnostic test results, including any and all such items
as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
relating to any examination, consultation, diagnosis, care, treatment,
admission, discharge, or emergency care pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806274 02947-LO3
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE '-T, 'TER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
T" t.,R
-VS-
H_ . pR.
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
CASE NO: 09-5892
I prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
e 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER ES
certifies that
i' A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a co
bpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party fathleast
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
R1.86 i , II
MCS onbehalf of
,//'')) /
/S/ '&ItpaCee R (/.?ahep ?? .
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DE11-0983811 02 94 7 -L04
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
File No. 09-5892
VS.
HUSLER
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for HERSHEY MEDICAL. CENTER
(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: * * * * SEE ATTACHED RIDER * * * *
at The MCS Group, Inc., 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia. PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 3510 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
LS
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
OCT 2 0 2009 D uy e . (> )-h 111
Date: q, boo ?f
Seal of the Court
02947-04
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL RECORDS
500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
RE: 2947
CAROLYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Entire hospital medical file, including but not limited to any and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating physician, files,
memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication/
prescription records, nurse's notes, doctor's comments, dietary restrictions,
and all patient consent or refusal of treatment, procedures, test, and/or
medication, lab and diagnostic test results, including any and all such items
as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
relating to any examination, consultation, diagnosis, care, treatment,
admission, discharge, or emergency care pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806276 02947-LO4
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
TAPPER
-VS-
HUSLER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
CASE NO: 09-5892
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ES
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
MCS on behalf of
/S/ nn ?CauraCee 9. gaher, ?d.
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
R1.86S 144-H DE11-0983814 02947-L05
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
VS.
HUSLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO
Custodian of Records for HERSHEY MEDICAL. CENTER
(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: * * * * SEE ATTACHED RIDER * * * *
at The MCS Groan. Inc , 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 3510 TR_INDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL. PA 17011
TELEPHONE:, (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
151 o'J2 Prothonotary/Clerk, Civ2L
il Division
10 1?k?
ZT 2 0 2009 D t
Date: I-. A -el- ^ y 12 ao g
Seal of the Court
02947-05
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR
HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
BILLING DEPT.
500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
RE: 2947
CAROLYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Any and all billing, insurance claims, payments, outstanding and/or delinquent
invoices, including any and all such items as may be stored in a computer
database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
consultation, diagnosis, care or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806278 02947-LOS
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TAPPER TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 09-5892
HUSLER
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, E
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
MCS on behalf of
/S/ ,-nnauraCee O.S. O?aher, e4ck
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
R1.86S 144-H DE11-0983817 02947-L06
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
VS.
HUSLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for N Y MEDICAL . CENTER
(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: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group, Inc„ 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, P ilade ia, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ES
ADDRESS: 3510 TRINDLE ROAD
TELEPHONE:. (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
s
rothonotary/Clerk, Civil ivision
Date: Dep t
Seal of the Court
02947-06
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
HFR.SHEY MEDICAL CENTER
P.?010LOGY DEPT.
500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
11-116HEY, PA 17033
RE: 2947
-A ROLYN TAPPER
t°_9or approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
ny and all x-ray films and reports, including any and all such items as may
r,-e stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form,
pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806280 02947-LO6
CERTIFICATE
IN THE MATTER OF:
TAPPER
HUSLER
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
-VS-
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
CASE NO: 09-5892
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of LAURALEE B. BAKER, ES
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 10/20/2009
MCS on behalf of
/S/ nn
oCauralee R. Raher
LAURALEE B. BAKER, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
R1.86S 144-H DE11-0983820 02947-L07
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
TAPPER
VS.
HUSLER
File No. 09-5892
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for PINNACLE HEALTH P T OF
(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: * * * * F ATTACHED RIDER * * * *
at The MCS Groff, Inc., 1601 Market Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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: LAURALEE B. BAKER. ES
ADDRESS: 35.10 TRINDLE ROAD
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
prothonotary/Clerk, Ci 1 Division
.? 2AW 9 Dep ty
Date: .? p
Seal of the Court
02947-07
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
PINNACLE HEALTH P.T. OF
CAMP HILL
3 WALNUT STREET
!_ EMOYNE . PA 17043
RE: 2947
CA,R0LYN TAPPER
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
b.ospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical and billing file including but not limited to any and all
records, correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating physicians,
files, memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports, medication/
prescription records, including any and all such items as may be stored in a
__,,puter database or otherwise in electronic form, relating to any examination,
consultation, diagnosis or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : CAROLYN TAPPER
712 AYERS AVENUE, LEMOYNE, PA 17042
Date of Birth: 03-30-1943
R1.86S 144-H SU10-0806282 02947-LO7
ROLF E. KROLL, ESQUIRE
Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 47243
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Telephone: 17171975-8114 Direct Dial: (717) 760-7502
Fax: [7171975-8124
E-Mail: rkroll@margolisedelstein.com
Attorneys for Defendant:
BETTY HUSLER
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-5892
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant.
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: MS. CAROLYN TAPPER
c/o Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to plead to the enclosed NEW MATTER within
twenty (20) days of service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
TEIN
KROLL, ESQUIRE
PA Attorney I.D. #47243
Attorneys for Defendant,
BETTY HUSLER
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-8114
ROLF E. KROLL, ESQUIRE
Pa. Supreme Court I.D. No. 47243
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Telephone: [7171975-8114 Direct Dial: (717) 760-7502
Fax: [7171975-8124
E-Mail: rkroll@margolisedelstein.com
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
V.
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant.
Attorneys for Defendant:
BETTY HUSLER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 09-5892
: JUDY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, BETTY HUSLER,
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Betty Husler ("Ms. Husler"), by and through its
counsel, Margolis Edelstein, to answer the Complaint of Plaintiff, Carolyn Tapper
("Plaintiff"), and in support thereof, avers the following:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Husler is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truths of the averments of this
paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint, and they are therefore denied.
2-4. Admitted.
5-8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Husler is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truths of the averments of this
paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint, and same are therefore denied.
9-12. Denied. The allegations of these paragraphs of Plaintiff's Complaint are
denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e).
13(a)-(f). Denied. The allegations of this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and
its corresponding sub-paragraphs constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading are required, and same are therefore denied, and strict proof to
the contrary is demanded at trial. As such, it is specifically denied that Ms. Husler
was negligent by virtue of the following:
a) failure to properly maintain the railing on the balcony to prevent
wood rot. On the contrary, Ms. Husler exercised reasonable care
under the circumstances.
b) failure to properly inspect the railing on the balcony to ensure
that it was securely fastened to the balcony, that it was not rotten,
and that it would not fail under normal use. On the contrary, Ms.
Husler exercised reasonable care under the circumstances.
C) failure to properly secure the railing to the balcony. On the
contrary, Ms. Husler exercised reasonable care under the
circumstances.
d) failure to properly replace the railing after many years of exposure
to the elements. On the contrary, Ms. Husler exercised reasonable
care under the circumstances.
e) failure to provide a verbal warning about the dangerous condition
present on the balcony. On the contrary, Ms. Husler exercised
reasonable care under the circumstances.
f) failure to post warning signs about the dangerous condition on the
balcony. On the contrary, Ms. Husler exercised reasonable care
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under the circumstances.
14(a-k). Denied. The allegations in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint
constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required, and same
is therefore denied. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation,
Plaintiffs demand is without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truths of
the averments of this paragraph and it's corresponding sub-paragraphs and,
accordingly, no responsive pleading thereto is required. As such, it is specifically
denied that Plaintiff suffered:
a) a fracture of her right shoulder blade;
b) a displaced fracture of her right humerus requiring surgery and
installation of a plate and screws;
C) the shortening of her right arm;
d) fractures to her left fourth and fifth ribs;
e) a right-sided pulmonary contusion;
f) left and right hematomas in her head;
g) left knee contusion requiring excision of scar tissue;
h) ulnar neuropathy of her right arm;
i) right shoulder contusion;
j) left shoulder and AC joint contusion; and
k) cervical sprain and strain.
15-20. Denied. The allegations of these paragraphs of Plaintiffs Complaint
constitute a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required, and same
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is therefore denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Husler is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truths of the averments of this
paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint, and same are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Betty Husler, demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff with costs of suit assessed to Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
21. The foregoing paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference as if set
forth at length.
22. Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
23. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrines of Contributory and
Comparative Negligence.
24. Ms. Husler did not have any actual or constructive notice of any alleged
defective condition on the subject premises.
25. If Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages as alleged, said injuries or
damages were caused solely and/or primarily by the carelessness, recklessness and
negligence of third parties over whom Ms. Husler had no control, or right of control as
discovery may reveal.
26. Plaintiff's accident was caused by Plaintiff's failure to observe conditions
that were existing around her and failure to take precautions for her own safety.
27. Discovery may reveal that Plaintiff's accident was caused by her failure to
observe an open and obvious condition and if so, her claim may be barred and/or
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diminished by operation of contributory comparative negligence and/or assumption of
risk.
28. Ms. Husler reserves her right upon completion of investigation and
discovery to raise additional defenses, counterclaims and new matters may be
appropriate.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Betty Husler, demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff with costs of suit assessed to Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: B
6 ?
ROL RROLL, ESQUIRE
PA torney I.D. #47243
Attorneys for Defendant,
BETTY HUSLER
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-8114
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VERIFICATION
I, ROLF E. KROLL, ESQUIRE, individually and as counsel for Defendant, Betty
Husler, have drafted and read the foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT, BETTY HUSLER, TO PLAINTIFF'S 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 s
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Date:
i ROLF, .
Pminal penalties.
ESQUIRE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, BETTY HUSLER, TO PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT, on all counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail
a Ca p Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the <x9? day of
x 2009, and addressed as follows:
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
S EDELS
oAnn E. Nelson,
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 91895
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dchristopher@angino-rovner.com
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant
NO. 09-5892 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes Carolyn Tapper, Plaintiff, by and through her attorneys, Angino &
Rovner, P.C., by Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire, and replies to the New Matter of Defendant as
follows:
21. Denied. This Paragraph contains no averments of fact. To the extent that this
Paragraph is deemed to contain averments of fact, they are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded.
22. Denied. This Paragraph is denied as a conclusion of law. To the extent that this
Paragraph is deemed to contain averments of fact, they are specifically denied. By way of
further answer, Plaintiff incorporates her Complaint as if set forth in this Paragraph.
426153 1
23. Denied. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff conducted herself as a reasonable
and prudent person under the circumstances. She was not negligent in any way, and strict proof
to the contrary is demanded.
24. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge as to whether Ms. Husler had actual
notice of the defective condition of the porch. Ms. Husler had constructive notice of the
defective condition of the porch and railing due to their condition, and the maintenance schedule
which was or should have been known to Ms. Husler.
25. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that individuals other than Ms.
Husler may have been jointly reasonable with her for Plaintiffls injuries as discovery may show.
It is specifically denied that Plaintiff's injuries were solely caused by individuals over whom Ms.
Husler had no control or right of control so as to absolve her from liability, and strict proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
26. Denied. The defective condition of the railing was not readily observant to the
Plaintiff. At all times relevant to the present action, Plaintiff conducted herself as a reasonable
and prudent person under the circumstances, and strict proof to the contrary is demanded at trial.
27. Denied. This Paragraph is denied as a mixed conclusion of fact and law. It is
specifically denied that the defective condition of tl:e perch was a condition that was open and
obvious to Plaintiff, a casual user of the porch. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff conducted
herself as a reasonable and prudent person under the circumstances, and strict proof to the
contrary is demanded.
28. Denied. According to Pa.R.C.P. 1030, all affirmative defenses, other than
assumption of the risk, comparative negligence, and contributory negligence, must be pleaded.
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By way of further answer, this Paragraph contains no averments of fact. To the extent that this
Paragraph is deemed to contain averments of fact, they are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court dismiss Defendant's
Answer with New Matter and enter judgment in her favor against the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
~~..
Daryl .Christopher, Esquire
I.D. No. 91895
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Date: November 25, 2009 Counsel for Plaintiff
426153 3
VERIFICATION
I, Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire, counsel for the Plaintiff, am authorized to make this
verification on behalf of said Plaintiff, and the facts set forth in the foregoing Reply to New Matter
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that this
Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
C ~
_._.._.
Date: November ~, 2009
aryl hn er, Esquire
278165-1
,.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 251h day of November, 2009, I, Kathy A. Toney, an employee of the law
firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was
sent to the following counsel of record by placing same in the first class, United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Rolf Kroll, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Kathy .Toney
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 91895
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dchristopher@angino-rovner.com
CAROLYN TAPPER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
BETTY HUSLER,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
NO. 09-5892 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued with
prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Date: ?./s/%j
419689
Daryl E. Christopher, Esquire
PA I.D. No. 91895
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
dchristopher@angino-rovner.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
ORIGINAL
1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PRAECIPE upon all counsel of
record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows:
Rolf Kroll, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
Dated: I ,
419689