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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-6848DIGITAL-INK, INC., : Plaintiff : G.P. TECH, INC., : Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON P! ~EAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TE!.F. PHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET 1 F. GAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse, 4th Floor Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notifcacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abodago y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y pot cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o ostros derechos importantes para usted. ! J JEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENT ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TE!,EFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA ! JF. GAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse, 4th Floor Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 DIGITAL-INK, INC., Plaintiff V. G.P. TECIt, INC., Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO.: CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the plaintiff, Digital-Ink, Inc., by and through its counsel, Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal, IJ.P, and files this complaint against defendant, G.P. Tech, Inc., averring as follows: PARTIES 1. The plaintiff, Digital-Ink, Inc. ("Digital-Ink"), is a Pennsylvania corporation, with its sales office located at 1000 North Front Street, Wonnleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. The defendant, G.P. Tech, Inc. ("G.P. Tech"), upon information and belief is a New Jersey corporation having a business address of 160 Meister Avenue, Suite 21, Somerville, New Jersey 08876. FACTS 3. Digital-Ink is in the business of performing printing jobs and providing paper and other supplies to various entities. 4. In or about September 2000, a sales request was made through Digital-Ink's office in Wormleysburg for various types of Curtis boxes. The order was shipped on September 14, 2000, from Digital-Ink's Dillsburg facility and invoice number 4314 dated September 30, 2000, in the amount of $38,750.73 was sent to G.P. Tech, along with the boxes. A true and correct copy of invoice number 4314 is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated here by reference. 5. In or about October 2000, a sales request was made through Digital-ink's office in Wormleysburg for various types of Curtis boxes, cable clips blister card and cable organizers. The order was shipped on October 18, 2000, from Digital-ink's Dillsburg facility and invoice number 4537 dated October 30, 2000, in the amount of $18,017.15 was sent to G.P. Tech, along with the items ordered. A true and correct copy of invoice number 4537 is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated here by reference. 6. In or about November 2000, a sales request was made through Digital-ink's office in Wormleysburg for various supplies. The order was shipped on November 29, 2000, from Digital-ink's Dillsburg facility and invoice number 4916 dated November 30, 2000, in the amount of $5,486.40 was sent to G.P. Tech, along with the items ordered. A tree and correct copy of invoice number 4916 is attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated here by reference. 7. In or about December 2000, a sales request was made through Digital-Ink's office in Womileysburg for various supplies. The order was shipped on December 15, 2000, from Digital-Ink's Dillsburg facility and invoice number 5052 dated December 21, 2001, in the amount of $16,937.37 was sent to G.P. Tech, along with the items ordered. A tree and correct copy of invoice number 5052 is attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated here by reference. 8. In or about May 2001, a sales request was made through Digital-Ink's office in Wormleysburg for various types of Curtis boxes. The order was shipped on May 25, 2001, from Digital-Ink's Dillsburg facility and invoice number 6653 dated May 31, 2001, in the amount of $2,536.00 was sent to G.P. Tech, along with the boxes. A tree and correct copy of invoice number 6653 is attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and incorporated here by reference. 9. Digital-Ink received a partial payment on invoice number 4314 in the amount of $27,924.14, leaving a balance due of $10,826.59 on that invoice. Digital-ink also received a partial payment on invoice number 4537 in the amount of $5,000, leaving a balance due of $13,017.15 on that invoice. A true and correct copy of the summary statement of the G.P. Tech account is attached hereto as Exhibit "F" and incorporated here by reference. 10. In addition, a credit invoice was issued to G.P. Tech on May 31, 2001 (invoice number 6652) in the amount of $58.20. A true and correct copy of the credit invoice number 6652 is attached hereto as Exhibit "G" and incorporated here by reference. 11. As a result of the goods and supplies shipped and the invoices issued, after partial payments and credit invoices had been applied, the outstanding balance still owed to Digital-Ink on all invoices is $48,745.31, as indicated on Exhibit "F." 12. Digital-Ink sold and shipped the goods to G.P. Tech in accordance with its nomial business practices, which are standard for the industry. 13. Further, the goods were received with no objection and not returned by G.P. Tech. 14. The prices and terms and conditions of sale were reasonable and in accordance with industry standards. 15. Demand has been made of G.P. Tech by Digital-Ink for payment of the $48,745.31, which has been refused. COUNT I - BREACH OF CONTRACT 16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 above are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. 17. As a result of G.P. Tech's refusal to pay the agreed upon prices, as set forth in the invoices submitted, Digital-Ink has been damaged in the amount of $48,745.31. 18. In addition, each of the invoices provided that past due accounts are subject to a monthly finance charge of 1.5% on the past due balance. The interest accrued on the past due amounts by each invoice and the total is as follows: Invoice Number Past Due Balance Interest Due 4314 $10,826.59 $1,948.86 4537 $13,017.15 $2,343.06 4916 $5,486.40 $ 905.36 ($1,827X.015X12) ($13,017X.015X12) ($8,487X.015xll) 5052 $16,937.37 $2,286.50 6653 $2,536.00 $ 190.20 TOTAL INTEREST $7,673.98 ($16,937x.015x9) ($2,536x.015x5) 19. As a result of G.P. Tech's failure to pay the invoices when due and accrued interest, the total amount of damage suffered as a result of G.P. Tech's breach of contract is $56,419.29 ($48,745.31 + $7,673.98). WHEREFORE, Digital-Ink respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter judgment in its favor and against G.P. Tech in the amount of $56,419.29, award accrued interest from the date of this complaint to the date of judgment in the amount of 1.5% per month, and grant such other relief as it deems fair and just. Respectfully submitted, KEEFER WOOD A!,I.~.N & RAHAL, LLP Dated: November .3t9 ,2001 By L. GROgE Attomey I.D. #31006 210 Walnut Street P.O. Box 11963 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963 (717) 255-8052 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Digital-Ink, Inc. VERIFICATION The undersigned, Bob Blackwood, C~-o([~ ~ of Digital-Ink, Inc., hereby verifies and states that: 20. He is authorized to sign this verification on behalf of Digital-Ink, Inc.; 2. The facts set forth in the foregoing complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, infot'~ation, and belief; and 3 He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Bob Blackwood Exhibit A GP DIGITAL-I K ¥~-IE O~G~-AL ~F~Irx;T!NG ~:C)~LE. ' 2:~0 Gettysburg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.432.7766 · FAX: 717.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-1735202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 09/30/00 4314 JOE SUWALA 09/14/00 28738 JHM JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 5.160 M TS-5 6.225 M TS-6 2.860 M MR-4 4.278 M MR-2 TS-5 CURTIS BOXES TS-6 CURTIS BOXES MR-4 CURTIS BOXES MR-2 CURTIS BOXES 1728.00 1669.00 2350.00 2252.00 8916.48 10389.53 6721.00 9634.06 DELIVERED TO: G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 35661.07 2139.66 950.00 38750.73 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: P.O. BOX 426, DILLSBURG, PA 17019-0426 Exmmr/ Past Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Fi[~ance ~narge of 1.5% Exhibit B GP DIGITAL-I K THE DIGITAL PI=iNTING PEOPLE 230 6ett~/$burg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.452.?766 · FAX: 717.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-1755202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 10/30/00 2912 10/18/00 28588 A DUIE PYLE JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 5.216 M 13.950 M 16.500 M MR-1 CO-2 CO1 CURTIS BOX CABLE CLIPS BLISTER CARD CABLE ORGANIZERS CABLE ORGANIZERS 1535.00 350.00 179.00 8006.56 4882.50 2953.50 DELIVERED TO: G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 .SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 15842.56 950.55 1224.04 18017.15 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: P.O. BOX 426, DILLSBURG, PA 17019-0426 B Past Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Finance Charge of 1.5% Exhibit C GP DIGITAL-I K 250 Gettysburg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.432.7766 ® FAX: 7~7.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-173S202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 11/30/00 4916 JOE 11/29/00 JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 28589 2400 EA MM2 2600 EA MM3 2800 EA MM4 2600 F_A MM6 WHITE BOARD CORK BOARD FRAME & MIRROR SELF STICK 0.475 0.475 0.475 0.475 1140.00 1235.00 1330.00 1235.00 DELIVERED TO: GP G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 4940.00 296.40 250.00 5486.40 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: :,~, ,~ P.O. BOX 426, DILLSBURG, PA 17019-0426 Past Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Finance Charge of 1.5% Exhibit D GP DIGITAL-I K THE DIGITAL Pt:::::IINTING PEOPLE 230 Gettysburg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.432.7766 · FAX: 717.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-173S202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 12/21/00 5052 J SUWALA 12/15~00 28687 JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 5.080 M 5.600 M 5.150 M 5.200 M 6.300 M I Lt MM2 WHITE BOARD MM3 CORK BOARD MM4 FRAME & MIRROR MM6 SELF STICK BOX BLACK ONLY BOX COMPOS COMPOSITION 534.68 534.68 534.68 534.68 534.68 1130.00 2716.17 2994.21 2753.60 2780.34 3368.48 1130.00 DELIVERED TO: G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 15742.80 944.57 250.00 16937.37 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: . P.O. BOX 426, DILLSBURG, PA 17019-0426 D Pas~ Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Finance Charge of 1.5% Exhibit E GP DIGITAL-I K THE DIGITAL PRINTING PEOPLE 230 Gettysburg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.432.7766 · FAX: 717.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-1735202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 05/31/01 JOE 05/25/01 31067 JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 10.150 M 1 LT MR-4 PREPAY MR-4 CURTIS BOXES PRE-PAYMENT ON ORDER CHECK RECEIVED 5/15/01 PAYMENT AMOUNT $25000.00 BALANCE APPLIED TO OPEN ACCOUNT BALANCE 2440.00 -23180.00 24766.00 -23180.00 DELIVERED TO: G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 1586.00 0.00 950.00 2536.00 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: P.O. BOX 426. DILLSBURG. PA 17019-0426 EXHIBII E , Past Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Finance Charge of 1.$% Exhibit F · DIGITAL-I K 1000 NORTH FRONT STREET WORMLEYSBURG PA 17043 PHONE (717) 731-8890 · FAX (717) 731-9690 Date 11/16/01 Page 1 BILL TO: G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 I Invoice Date Your P.O. Job Amount Credits Balance Due I 4314 4537 4916 5052 6652 6653 09/30/00 10/30/00 11/30/00 12/21/00 05131/01 05/31/01 JOE SUWALA 2912 JOE J SUWALA JOE JOE 28738 38750.73 27924.14 10826.59 10/30/00' 28588 18017.15 5000.00 13017.15 11/29/00' 28589 5486.40 0.00 5486.40 12/30/00' 28687 16937.37 0.00 16937.37 01/20/01' 31026 -58,20 0.00 -58.20 06/30/01 31067 2536.00 0.00 2536.00 06/30/01' TOTALS: 81669.45 32924.14 48745.31 Fd Exhibit G GP DIGITAL-I K THE DiGt"'"AL P~!NTING F:~EDF::LE 230 Gettysburg Street Dillsburg, PA 17019-0426 717.432.7766 · FAX: 717.432.7650 Seller EIN: 25-1735202 G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 SOMERVILLE NJ 08876 05131/01 6652 JOE 05/14/01 31026 A Duie Pyle JOHN CLAUSS Net 30 Days 53.000 M 1 LT 1 LT CC1 PREPAY PREPAY CURTIS CLIP -ENGLISH PRE-PAYMENT ON ORDER CHECK 1324 DATED 05/02/01 FROM GB TECH PRE-PAYMENT ON ORDER WIRE TRANSFER 05/07/01 FROM CURTIS COMPUTER 118.00 -2950.00 -3540.00 6254.00 -2950.00 -3540.00 DELIVERED TO: GP G P TECH INC 160 MEISTER AVENUE SUITE 21 ~OMERVILLE NJ 08876 -236.00 0.00 177.80 -58.20 PLEASE REMIT PAYMENT TO: P.O. BOX 426, DILLSBURG, PA 17019-0426 EXHIBIT G ' PaS~ Due Accounts are Subject to a Monthly Finance Charge of 1.5%