HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-7388IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD AND
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD, No. 02-1 88 ni"il -I err'
Husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
V. : Civil Action -Law
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant Jury Trial Demanded
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within
twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering
a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you
and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further
notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE
MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT
AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD AND
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD, No.
Husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
V. : Civil Action -Law
KATHRYN E. HATTER, :
Defendant Jury Trial Demanded
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea
defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las
siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20)
dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y
radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las
demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si
usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso
puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero
reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio
solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u
otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O
VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE
INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN
ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER
INFORMAC,ION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS
LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD AND
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
Husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
V.
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant
No.
Civil Action - Law
Jury Trial Demanded
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiffs, Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard, by
and through their attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, hereby aver as
follows:
THE PARTIES
1. The Plaintiffs, Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard,
are adult individuals currently residing at 33 Susquenita Hill Road,
Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, is an adult individual
currently residing at 833 Meadow Lane, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
FACTS
3. The facts which give rise to the cause of action occurred on
or about December 3, 2007, at about 5:09 p.m. in Hampden Township,
on South Sporting Hill Road near the Naval Inventory Control Point,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On December 3, 2007, Martha P. Pritchard was operating
her automobile and was stopped on South Sporting Hill Road.
5. On December 3, 2007, Kathryn E. Hatter was operating her
automobile immediately behind Martha P. Pritchard on South Sporting
Hill Road and failed to stop, causing a rear-end collision between her
automobile and Martha P. Pritchard's automobile.
6. The collision and resulting injuries and damages are in no
way caused or contributed to by the Plaintiffs and were solely caused by
the Defendant for the reasons set forth below.
COUNT I
Martha P. Pritchard v. Kathryn E. Hatter
NEGLIGENCE
7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 of the Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full.
8. The negligence and carelessness of the Defendant, Kathryn
E. Hatter, consisted of the following:
a. Failing to keep a reasonable lookout for stopped traffic;
b. Hitting Martha P. Pritchard with an automobile;
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C. Driving forward without looking to see that the way
was clear;
d. Failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid hitting
Martha P. Pritchard;
e. Operating her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed
under the circumstances;
L Failing to have her vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
g. Operating her vehicle in a manner so as to create a
dangerous situation for others on the roadway;
h. Failing to stop within the assured clear distance
ahead;
i. Violating 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714 (Careless Driving) which is
negligence per se.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and
Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff Martha P. Pritchard sustained severe
and disabling injuries to her neck that may be permanent.
10. As a result of her injuries, Martha P. Pritchard is expected
to require recurrent radiofrequency nerve ablation procedures in the
future.
11. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard has incurred medical expenses to date and will continue to
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incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these
expenses is made.
12. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard has been advised and, therefore avers, that the aforementioned
injuries may be permanent in nature and effect and a claim for these
injuries is made.
13. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard has undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the
future, pain and suffering, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made.
14. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard has been obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur
various expenses due to the injuries that he has suffered and may
continue to incur the same in the future, and thus, a claim for these
losses is made.
15. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard suffered a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning
power and capacity in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is
made.
16. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Martha P.
Pritchard suffered a permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and
life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is made.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Martha P. Pritchard demands judgment
against the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, for compensatory damages in
an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT III
William H. Pritchard v. Kathryn E. Hatter
LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of the Plaintiffs' Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth
in full.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence and the
injuries sustained in the motor vehicle collision by his wife, Martha P.
Pritchard, William H. Pritchard has suffered the loss of consortium,
including the diminishment of society and companionship of his wife.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff William H. Pritchard demands judgment on
the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, in an amount in excess the amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
Date: 10 2? 20o
Respectfully submitted,
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
By:
Todd D. Getgen
I.D. No. 80719
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
We, Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard, verify that the facts
contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief.
We understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to
authorities.
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Martha P. Pritchard
DATED: ?? ?av ` William H. Pritchard
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OF THE TiNO'1'ARY
2009 OCT 27 PM 1: 03
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Sheriffs Office of Cumberland County
R Thomas Kline
Sheriff
Ronny R Anderson
Chief Deputy
Jody S Smith
Civil Process Sergeant
Edward L Schorpp
Solicitor
FILED
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_ TAP.Y
Martha P. Pritchard
vs.
Kathryn E. Hatter
2004 H 3i -3 AtH N;: 28
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Case Number
2009-7388
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
10/30/2009 06:06 PM - William Cline, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on October
30, 2009 at 1806 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Kathryn E. Hatter, by making known unto herself personally, at 833 Meadow Lane Camr
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally
the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $41.94
November 02, 2009
SO ANSWERS,
R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF
By
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I. D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: ps@jdsw.com
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-7388 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant Kathryn
E. Hatter in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
JO SO , DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By. J
Date: November 4, 2009
382042
Jefferkdh J. Shipndan, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for 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 November 4, 2009:
Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOH, N, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J er J. Ship n
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Counsel for Defendant
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 09-7388 Civil Term
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Martha P. and William H. Pritchard, and their counsel,
Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer, P.C.
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer and New Matter within 20
days of service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: November 9, 2009
By:
Jefg6rsoh J. Shipman,'Esquire
Attdrney I.D. No. 51785
Counsel for Defendant
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-7388 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
KATHRYN E. HATTER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, by and through her
counsel, Jefferson Shipman and Johnson Duffie Stewart & Weidner, P.C. and files this
Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint by stating the following:
1. Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Ms. Hatter was
operating an automobile behind Mrs. Pritchard on South Sporting Hill Road and that
there was contact between their vehicles. Any remaining averments of paragraph
number 5 are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required.
6. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 6 are conclusions
of law and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be
required, the averments contained therein are specifically denied.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Martha P. Pritchard v. Kathryn E. Hatter
7. Ms. Hatter incorporates herein by reference the answers to paragraphs 1
through 6 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
8. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph number 8 and
subparagraphs a. through i. are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is
required. If a response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are
specifically denied.
a. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter failed to keep a
reasonable lookout for stopped traffic;
b. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter was negligent in
making contact with the Pritchard vehicle;
C. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter drove forward
without looking;
d. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter was negligent in
allegedly failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid hitting the
Pritchard vehicle;
e. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter operated her
vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
f. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter failed to have her
vehicle under proper and adequate control;
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g. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter operated her
vehicle in a manner so as to create a dangerous situation for others
on the roadway;
h. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter was negligent in
allegedly failing to stop within the assured clear distance ahead;
and
i. Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Hatter violated 75
Pa.C.S.A. § 3714.
9. Denied. The averments of paragraph 9 are in part conclusions of law and
fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 9 and the same are therefore denied.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Hatter is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph number 10 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded
at the time of trial.
11. Denied. The averments of paragraph 11 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 11 and the same are therefore denied.
12. Denied. The averments of paragraph 12 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
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averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 12 and the same are therefore denied.
13. Denied. The averments of paragraph 13 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 13 and the same are therefore denied.
14. Denied. The averments of paragraph 14 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 14 and the same are therefore denied.
15. Denied. The averments of paragraph 15 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 15 and the same are therefore denied.
16. Denied. The averments of paragraph 16 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
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Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 16 and the same are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
COUNT III (sic) - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
William H. Pritchard v. Kathryn E. Hatter
17. Ms. Hatter incorporates herein by reference the answers to paragraphs 1
through 16 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
18. Denied. The averments of paragraph 18 are in part conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms.
Hatter is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining averments of paragraph number 18 and the same are therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
NEW MATTER
19. That the Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action for which relief
may be granted.
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20. That if the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, is deemed to be negligent, which
is denied, then in that event any such negligence was not a factual cause nor
substantial factor in causing any injuries to the Plaintiffs.
21. That the Plaintiffs' alleged injuries were pre-existing.
22. That the Plaintiffs' may have failed to mitigate their alleged injuries and
damages.
23. That the accident may have been caused by an intervening, superseding
cause.
24. That the accident and any alleged injuries may have been caused by third
parties or entities not presently involved in this action.
25. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Law including the
limited tort option.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that the Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
JOH DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Jeff rso Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Date: November 9, 2009 Attorneys for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I, Kathryn E. Hatter, have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter, and
hereby affirm that it is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or
information and belief. This Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities; I verify that all the
statements made in the foregoing are true and correct and that false statements may
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904.
Kathryn E. ` after
Date: l/ J (Jq
382458
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 November 9, 2009:
Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD AND
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
Husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
V.
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant
No. 09-7388 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
Jury Trial Demanded
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER
19. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa. R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
20. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa.R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
21. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa. R. C. P.
1029(d) and (e).
22. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa.R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
23. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa.R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
24. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa. R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
25. Denied. Defendant's new matter does not contain any facts
and is a conclusion of law which is deemed denied under Pa.R.C.P.
1029(d) and (e).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Martha Pritchard and William H.
Pritchard, demand judgment on the Defendant, Kathryn E. Hatter, in an
amount in excess the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC
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Todd D. Getgen
I.D. No. 80719
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Counsel for Defendant
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 09-7388 Civil Term
v.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDE[9,
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(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 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.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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DATE:
/Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served upon the
following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class
mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on : ?rl L~f`~o
Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Je erson J. Ship n
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 8e WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
Plaintiffs
v.
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-7388 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendant intends to serve six (6)
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 records and serve upon the
undersigned objections to the subpoenas. If no objections are made, the subpoenas
may be served.
JOHNSON, DUF~IE, STEWART &WEIDNER
By: -~
J erson J. Shipman, Esquire
A orney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Date: a / /, ~ ~ Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served upon the
following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, certified
mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on : ~l y~l p
Todd D. Getgen, Esquire
Schmidt Kramer PC
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
r' o
By ,
fferson J. Shipman
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthyrn E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Tristan Associates
(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: any and all medical records reports. office notes,
correspondence diagnostic test results from January 1 2003 through March 31, 2010 pertaining
to Martha P. Pritchard DOB: 311158 SSN: 175-48-6835
at Johnson Duffle Stewart & Weidner 301 Market Street P O Box 109 Lemovne. 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: Jefferson J. Shipman. Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemovne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
~~~~
Prothono ary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
DATE' 02 a. /0
Seal o t e Court
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthyrn E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dr. John Madeira
(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: any and all medical records reports office notes, chiropractic
records comes ondence dia nostic test results ertainin to Martha P. Prrtchard DOB: 3/1158
SSN: 175-48-6835
at Johnson Duffie 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: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
)~
Proth otary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
DATE: a- ! 0
Seal oft a Court
(Eff. 7197)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthym E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dr Kathryn M Frantz Cad Susquehanna Internal Medicine Associates
(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: any and all medical records reports, office notes,
correspondence diagnostic test results aertainina to Martha P. Pritchard DOB: 311158 SSN:
175-48-6835
at Johnson Duffie Stewart & Weidner 301 Market Street P O Box 109 Lemovne, 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: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemovne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
~ ) <% ~
Prothon tary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
DATE: o2 a !0
Seal of t e Caurt
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthyrn E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Pinnacle Health Rehab O tions
(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: any and all medical records reports office notes, physical
therapy records correspondence diagnostic test results pertaining to Martha P. Pritchard DOB:
311158 SSN: 175-48-6835
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:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA_17043
717-761-4540
51785
Defendants
BY THE COURT:
.I ~.
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
DATE: l0
Seal f tl a Court
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthyrn E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: 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: any and all medical records, reports, office notes,
correspondence diagnostic test results from January 1 2003 through March 31, 2010 pertaining
to Martha P. Pritchard DOB: 311158 SSN: 175-48-6835
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: Jefferson J. Shipman. Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Divisi n
Deputy
DATE: 02 ~2 !
Sea of the Court
(Eff. 7/97)
1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Martha P. Pritchard and William H. Pritchard
Plaintiffs
vs.
Karthyrn E. Hatter,
Defendant
File No. 09-7388
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Holv Sairit Hospital
(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: anv and all medical records, reports, office notes,
correspondence, diagnostic test results from January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2010 pertaining
to Martha P. Pritchard DOB: 311/58 SSN: 175-48-6835
at Johnson. Duffle. Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemovne, 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: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemovne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civi Division
Deputy
DATE: a 02- /D
Seal of the Court
(Eff. 7/97)
a" D-OFFICE
THE PROTMONOTAR`Y
SCHMIDT KRAMER PC 2311 JUL 13 Ph 1: 09
BY: CHARLES E. SCHMIDT, JR., ESQUSWBERLAND COUNTY
I.D. #19198 PENNSYLVANIA
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
cschmidtAschmidtkramer. com
MARTHA P. PRITCHARD and
WILLIAM H. PRITCHARD,
husband and wife,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KATHRYN E. HATTER,
Defendant
: No. 09-7388
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended
with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
OMI T ER PC
1
Charles E. SchmidtPr., Esquire
I.D. No. 19198
209 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-6300
Date: Attorney for Plaintiffs