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Home My WebLink About01-6880 i I . . . . ' VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS ,BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire \1.0.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 I ITREV A L. BRYSON and jJOHN A. BRYSON VS. Attorney for Defendant COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PDSI, INC. NO. 01-6880 PRAECIPE TO AFFIX VERIFICATION TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly affix the attached verification to the Answer and New Matter which was lied on or about May 31,2002. VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS 11 ~' , VERIFICATION GEORGE CAMPBELL. hereby deposes and says that he is a representative of Defendant, PDSI, Inc., herein and verifies that the facts in the foregoing Answer and New Matter are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. &e'r.~(4~~ I DATE '7/;/;> 020531 (Bryson v. PDSI, Inc.) - JMP:pb ,..,gS^ lOOl 6 - lor 03J\l;:1:J;:lel (") C <:..,; ;:g ('f; ""71-,. ' Z:1 cO c ~t )> _: z() :;;;0 c ~ -,~ . Cl N :0. 2;~ I U c:; "T1 1 ~-n r->' ~,rn I,' c;j )~q csrn ~-i > ::0 -< ::: ~? en TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. &1-v~~tJ CIVIL TERM v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PDSI, INC. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR A WRIT OF SUMMONS Please issue a Writ of Summons in the case referred to above against Defendant and forward the Writ of Summons to the Sheriff for service. The address of the Plaintiff is 20 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The address of the Defendant is c/o CT Corporation System, 1515 Market Street, Suite 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19102. /Lr1~ Kent H. Patterson 221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-4100 Attorney for Plaintiff Date: ~~ 4J J-DCJ / WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU. Date: ~. J( .;;Jt:n/ :~~t~?2ry~ ~/ by ~~ ~< ~ ~L Deput~ '(7 ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ Cf\ ~ \ , ~ (') fu' f: c::, CJ\ :oS, -- - \"\ ~ !:!JiP c:::, ~) ~ :s,::1; r1'] ./ ~ CA tj S' {'-j.T' (\'"" 1'\1 ;:s,.c" li~>J \ ~ \:; :Yi C'; -C- "',r ." ~ ~ !Ii c';' ::0'/23 Q .:J:: ...,.,p \ ~.c- , .~;d.{ ~ ' "-1 " ;,< (j ~ i\.) ''-.) ry-, .f::'-- ,-j' $] ",,' TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. 01-6880 CIVIL TERM v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PDSI, INC. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE please re-issue the Writ of summons in this case. L- /7~-' K~nt H. patterson 221 pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-4100 Attorney for Plaintiffs Date: .,_ '3 -Or 8 0 0 N .." ~ C- "'Oro :::.. :t! !;2fjj ...". -- r-'- I ."'1r:'1 ~~ : 1..-1 ~::;; w t~ ~C"' -0 ::< - ~O :Ji: 5>8 w ::) rn """I ~ ;::- ~ \D -< '\ " c::s--. " ~ '1-; ". SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2001-06880 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND BRYSON TREVA ET AL VS PDSI INC R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit: PDSI INC but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of PHILADELPHIA County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS On February 15th, 2002 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from PHILADELPHIA Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge Dep Philadelphia 18.00 9.00 10.00 116.00 .00 153.00 02/15/2002 KENT PATTERSON so,.~,rs.".~ '......-// --:.....,../~'_--//' ~.~-'/ -~~-~~~- R. homas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County Sworn and subscribed to before me this d.11I. day of j ~ JJJ~ t1; AD. -!J;;;;,~ ~tary In The Coun: of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Treva L. Bryson et al . VS. PDSI. Inc. SERVE: PDSI, Inc. No. 01 6880 civil Now, ~14 JAN 2001 , 20_, I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Philadelphia County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. . ,,~~J 1'<~ Sheriff of Cumberland County, P A Affidavit of Service Now, ,20_, at o'clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made Imown to the contents thereof. So answers, Sheriff of COUllty, PA Sworn and subscribed before me this _ day of ,20_ COSTS SERVICE MILEAGE AFFIDA VIT $ $ , Iii' ""~~,.;,,.,. _. ,.;.'< .,~.,...,; ~'..-."" J..'..~ , I. Si-"E;:;J;:-=-'S :;::::~'_'~N - 5i..,;~,1MC,'4S. -::::MF1_A:.'4- . .. ~? :?7 ~ . 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II I VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY: Jeffrey M, Pollock, Esquire 1.0,# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA L BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS. PDSI, INC, NO. 01-6880 PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter Rule upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros. VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY:~ ( ffrey M. Pollock Attorney for Defendant RULE AND NOW, this :(~ day of ~ ,2002, a Rule is hereby GRANTED upon Plaintiffs herein to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros. Ga;;~ ~ Cl c:: C) C~. h) ,'j ~~"': -Uti' m[; ~:jJ ~. ""--_J.. 1'.) ZS: ~~{ m GC :p -', 2"-; ~O :'..~) , c: ~~ Z ~ f" :':.:q -<. 11 VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire I.D.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS. PDSI, INC. NO. 01-6880 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter my appearance for the Defendant, PDSI, Inc., in the above matter. VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY:? ..PJeffrey M. Pollock Attorney for Defendant o ~,: LJl:;~ [P~-::-i 2"r (f)): f::C, "O~~~: co; A:_._ ,_ ~'6': ~".' ~ '---- Z =< -;-,.. :.J !'I...) ('" --,:) h) , , VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire I.D.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA L BRYSON and JOHN A, BRYSON COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS, PDSI,INC, NO, 01-6880 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: SS: COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA: Danielle Sevier, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that a time- stamped copy of Defendant's Rule to File Complaint was served on the below party by Regular Mail on April 2, 2002, Supporting documents are attached hereto, made part hereof, and marked Exhibit "A", Kent H. Patterson, Esquire 221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 r1ifuru~'Ll{~ Danielle Sevier SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this yf7f day of /J-fP/Lll ,2002, if .9. - ,j.tV 0 1J." Notary Public I 1"t:>hISeal .':'~:_; '_~_ ')aHj'~O, Notary Public ?hiiadelphia county s_;J;fes Sept. 7,2002 ~:;__::;;:_".~,!,_'~";S(;:;:'-Itior, ot Notaries EXHIBIT "A" LAW OFFICES OF VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS * 1515 Market Street - Suite 1802 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1905 (215) 564-3042 FAJ<(215)564-0109 Harold E. Vlletto Mark R. Bosnlak Alan H, Ross The....a Martin LoStracco Charles W. Sweeney III t Rachesl DeCicco Boglna t Jeffrey M. Pollock Steven M. Levln Mark J. Kogan Michael R. Byron t . Not a Partnership or Professional Corporation t Also a Member of New Jersey Bar April 2, 2002 Kent H, Patterson, Esquire 221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 RE: Treva L. Bryson and John A. Bryson v. POSI, Inc. C.C,P. - Cumberland Countv - No, 01-6880 Dear Mr. Patterson: Enclosed please find a time-stamped copy of Defendant's Rule to File Complaint with reference to the above matter. Kindly abide by any and all applicable time limitations within which to respond. Very truly yours, ./ Jeffrey M. Pollock JMP:dls Enc!. I I VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS ,BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire , I.D.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA l,.. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON COURT OF COMMm(PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY r~-.i" VS. PDSI, INC. NO. 01-6880 . I' PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter Rule upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros, VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS /1 BY: ..~ ,,.-Jeffrey M. Pollock Attorney for Defendant RULE AND NOW, this ~ day of ~ ' 2002, a Rule is hereby GRANTED upon Plaintiffs herein to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros. e'~J$j- ~ >- 01 f::: ~ ("":" ;z: .- 0 B~ <) UJ'::;:)O" ....~ (,)(; "'- ()~ I.,L,~;_,,- -:c C)~ ~r: -;7>- (~ C': 0'\ ~:.?(D CjL;_ I ;~)Z --i.J'I..,__ ffi2 Ei:1 ~:;' 0.:: .lJj <:L. COQ j:''::: ex ~ 1..1._ "'J 0 0 u ~ 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 defense 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 plaintiffs. 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 TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387 (717) 240-6200 NOT I C I A Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted qui ere deferderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene (20) dias de plaze al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abagado y archivar en la corte en for.ma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas in 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 0 notificacion y por cualquire queja 0 alicio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedadeso otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABAGADO 1NMED1ATAMENTE. S1 NO T1ENE ABAGADO 0 S1 NO T1ENE EL D1NERO SUF1C1ENTE DE PAGER TAL SERV1C10, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFON A LA OF1C1NA CUYA D1RRECC10N SE ENCUENTRA ESVR1TA ABAJO PAPA AVER1GUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGU1R AS1STENC1A LEGAL. Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387 (717) 240-6200 TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. 01-6880 CIVIL TERM v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PDSI, INC. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT AND NOW come plaintiffs, Treva L. Bryson and John A. Bryson, by their attorney, Kent H. Patterson, and file this complaint as follows: 1. Plaintiffs Treva L. Bryson and John A. Bryson are adult individuals residing at 20 Bayberry Drive, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) . 2. Defendant PDSI, Inc. is a Delaware corporation doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having a registered office c/o CT Corporation System, 1515 Market Street, Suite 1210, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 3. The events referred to in this complaint occurred on the premises located at 5305 Simpson Ferry Road, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania which is a strip mall -1- now known as Mechanicsburg Plaza, in the driveway and/or walkway and/or parking area at or near the portion of the strip mall where the CVS Pharmacy had been located. 4. At all times mentioned in this complaint, defendant was the owner or possessor of the premises referred to above which were open to the plaintiff and other members of the public. COUNT I. TREVA L. BRYSON v. PDSI. INC. 5. On or about December 5, 1999 at approximately 3:00 p.m. plaintiff drove to the strip mall of which defendant was the ~ owner or possessor, parked her car in the parking area in front of the CVS Pharmacy store and walked from the parking area across the driveway and/or walkway area towards the concrete sidewalk in front of the CVS Pharmacy store. 6. As plaintiff was walking across the macadam driveway and/or walkway she stepped into a hole or depression in the macadam which caused her to fall and she was thrown to the ground. 7. The fall of plaintiff was caused by the negligence and carelessness of defendant which consisted of the following: A. Maintaining the macadam driveway, walkway and/or parking area in front of the strip mall in an -2- unreasonably dangerous condition for plaintiff and others to walk on. B. Failure to inspect the driveway, walkway and parking areas in front of the strip mall to determine whether it was safe for plaintiff and others to walk on. C. Failure to repair the macadam driveway, walkway and parking areas of the strip mall and in particular to repair the depression and hole in the macadam into which plaintiff stepped and fell. D. Failure to warn plaintiff and others coming to the strip mall of the dangerous condition of the macadam area in which plaintiff fell. E. Failure to exercise reasonable care in maintaining the macadam'driveway, walkway and parking areas. 8. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff sustained injuries consisting of injury to her left ankle, including muscle and ligament sprain, posterial tibial tendonitis and other injuries. 9. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has required medical treatment from physicians and other healthcare providers including x-rays, therapy, medication, rest and other treatment. -3- 10. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has and will incur medical expenses and will or may be required to undergo medical treatment in the future. 11. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has undergone pain and suffering and shock and damage to her nervous system and will undergo pain and suffering and shock and damage to her nervous system in the future. 12. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has or will suffer loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment. 13. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has suffered impairment of her earning power and loss of income and may suffer future impairment of her earning power and income. 14. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of defendant, plaintiff has or will suffer disfigurement and permanent disability to her person. WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rules of court. -4- COUNT II. JOHN A. BRYSON v. PDSI. INC. 15. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 14. 16. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, plaintiff John A. Bryson has been obligated or may be obligated in the future to expend various sums of money for medicine and medical treatment of his wife, plaintiff Treva L. Bryson. 17. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, plaintiff John A. Bryson was and may in the future be required to provide care for his wife, plaintiff Treva L. Bryson. 18. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, plaintiff John A. Bryson has been deprived of the comfort, companionship, services and assistance of his wife and will be deprived or may be deprived of such consortium, assistance and care in the future. -5- WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment against defendant in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional amount requiring arbitration referral by local rules of court. i:--1717~ tent H. Patterson Attorney for Plaintiffs 221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-4100 -6- VERIFICATION I, Treva L. Bryson, verify that the statements in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 11U~'4~ t/ ~ Treva L. Bryson Date: ~ ,2 rf; :2tJO:L TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY No. 01-6880 CIVIL TERM v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW PDSI, INC. Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this )q/2 . day of ~ , 2002 I, Kent H. Patterson, hereby certify that I this day served the within complaint by depositing a copy of same in the united States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to counsel of record for defendant as follows: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire Viletto Bosniak & Ross 1515 Market Street Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1905 /~17fr?~ Kent H. Patterson Attorney for Plaintiffs 221 pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-4100 (") c: ~ Ltd5 nlrn 7---r 2'C C/) ""':~, ~~~ r::::C~1 ~.~, ~.7t _, ~(-'I 5>C 2'" :::;y 9 c- (l:) C> N J:.~ -0 ::v "" \.0 '-; -?; -;-; 'r'~ ":Q ~L-' ":.::,'c) ,-.- 'r, ~~-'Ji~ :,jin --"I 5:1 -< :..;:,~ o 'r, ~ ~ " C) co ..;t S? ;>- ,-- ? ~~ :.-1--1 -;.~ >- ~:". \'.11 l""" i:Z fUll] ~(~ o en ~ """ Q. -.;.:; I;-".J o 00H-8Er; (l. 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Pollock, Esquire 1.0.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS. I i PDSI, INC. NO. 01-6880 I I I I I 1 - 3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks linformation sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments I contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied, DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. I 4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant Jacks information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied, Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. The allegations contained in the I I i ! I , II corresponding paragraphs constitute conclusions of law for which no responsive pleading is required, and they are therefore denied. To the extent that an answer may be required, the allegations are denied in accordance with Pa. R.C.P, 1029(e). COUNT I. TREVA L. BRYSON v. PDSI. INC. 5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied. Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. 6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments I contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied. Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. The allegations contained in the corresponding paragraphs constitute conclusions of law for which no responsive pleading is required, and they are therefore denied. To the extent that an answer may be required, the allegations are denied in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e). 7. The allegations contained in the corresponding paragraphs constitute I conclusions of law for which no responsive pleading is required, and they are therefore denied, 8 -14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied. Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands jUdgment in its favor. i I \ \ I i ! \ \ I I II I COUNT II. JOHN A. BRYSON v. PDSI. INC. 15. The allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 14 inclusive are deemed denied and at issue without specific answer pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e}, 16 - 18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant lacks information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in the corresponding paragraphs and the same are therefore denied. Strict proof is demanded at the time of Trial. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands jUdgment in its favor. NEW MATTER 19. The accident and all damages involved in this case were caused by the I direct and proximate result of the negligence and recklessness of Plaintiff, generally and in the following particulars: 20. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 21. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their damages. 22. If Plaintiffs sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in their Complaint, then same were caused by other entities or parties over which Answering Defendant had no control. 23. Plaintiffs' claims are barred, in whole and/or in part, by the appropriate Statute of Limitations. \ , i I I II 'i 24. Plaintiffs voluntarily adopted a dangerous and hazardous method or manner of performing the actions that they were then undertaking when there was a safe method available and they thereby assumed the risk of injury in performing their actions. 25. Plaintiffs' claims are barred, or must be reduced, as a result of Plaintiffs' own negligence, which was the proximate cause of the incident described in Plaintiffs' Complaint, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. ~7100. 26. This Court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the within action. 27. If Plaintiffs sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in their Complaint, then the same were not proximately caused by any action or failure to act lion behalf of Answering Defendant. 28. Answering Defendant avers that Plaintiffs' cause of action is barred or limited by the Sudden Emergency Doctrine. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands jUdgment in its favor. VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY: ~~ ~~ffrey M. Pollock Attorney for Defendant II II Ii II ! ! II 'I VERIFICA TION JEFFREY M. POLLOCK, ESQUIRE, hereby deposes and says that he is the attorney for Defendant in the within matter; that he is authorized to sign this on behalf of said party; that he has read the foregoing Defendant's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint and finds that the facts set forth therein are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. II ~ ---- ~rey M. Pollock, Esquire DATE: ~-"2-S -<.S. L \ \ I , I ! II I VILETTO BOSNIAK & ROSS BY: Jeffrey M. Pollock, Esquire I.D.# 58362 1515 Market Street, Suite 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 564-3042 Attorney for Defendant TREVA L. BRYSON and JOHN A. BRYSON COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY VS. PDSI, INC. NO. 01-6880 CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I hereby certify that service of a true and correct copy of the within Defendant's Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint was made on the 31 ST day of May, 2002, to the counsel below named by United States Mail, postage prepaid. Kent H. Patterson, Esquire 221 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 ,.r~ __ ,?y M. Pollock, Esquire DATE:~-;Y)~ , . 0 0 0 C N -"1' ;s: '-- -t ~93 c::: -,.- ~ ii,p -e,m z,c;: 0 i:3~ ~..,: :,::;:0 ~'i ~ .,.# I ~o is:D :z<~ 5>g 9 or ~ 00 ~ ~ \ ;. ; , \ I \ Treva L. Bryson and John A. Bryson, P~aintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. NO. 01-6880 CIVIL PDSI, Inc., Defendant : PRAECIPE Please mark this case sett~ed and discontinued. ~t/~ Kent H. Patterson 221 pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717)238-4100 Attorney for p~aintiff Date: ~ '~ I - J (){} 5:,'- I', ~