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Home My WebLink About09-7486SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 • .•re tinorneys ivr riannuii JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENN SYLVAN IA/MARYLAN D, LLC, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. CA - 7fto l:,tvi lT?rr?1 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by 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 REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 240-6200 SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Tor r1a1n11TT JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENN SYLVAN IA/MARYLAN D, LLC, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICIA USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. S 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 objeciones 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. LISTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VAYA A O LLAME POR TEL?FONO LA OFICINA DISPUESTA ABAJO. 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 INFORMACi6N SOBRE LAS AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CORGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 240-6200 2 I SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 Tor MalnTIn JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENN SYLVAN IA/MARYLAN D, LLC, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09- ?Yp4 CL?-- 7&-- CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAIN AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, James and Margot Boone, by and through their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represent the following: 1. Plaintiff, James Boone, is an adult individual who currently resides at 20 Nottingham Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Plaintiff, Margot Boone, is an adult individual who currently resides at 20 Nottingham Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Plaintiffs, James and Margot Boone are husband and wife, having been married on August 12, 1958. 4. Defendant, Rodney Sollenberger, is an adult individual whose last known address is 917 Northwest Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. Defendant, Comcast of Pennsylvania/Maryland LLC (hereinafter referred to as "Comcast") is a Pennsylvania corporation with corporate offices located at 339 3 Baltimore Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 6. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on May 7, 2008, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Old Stonehouse Road, Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 7. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, James Boone, was operating a bicycle. 8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Rodney Sollenberger, was the operator of a white van with Comcast decals and/or logos. 9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Rodney Sollenberger, was acting as the agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant, Comcast, and was operating the aforesaid van within the course and scope of the agency and/or employment relationship with Defendant, Comcast. 10. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, James Boone, was operating the aforementioned bicycle in the right lane of Old Stonehouse Road. 11. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Rodney Sollenberger, was operating the aforesaid van traveling in the right lane directly behind Plaintiff, James Boone and attempted to pass the Plaintiff. The van passed so closely to Plaintiff and his bike that Plaintiff was forced off the road, whereupon he was thrown from his bicycle and crashed to the ground. 12. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Rodney Sollenberger, in operating the aforesaid van in a careless, reckless, manner as follows: a. Failing to pass to the left of another vehicle at a safe distance and stay to the left of the vehicle until safely clear of it in violation of 4 §3303 (a) (1) of The PA. Motor Vehicle Code; b. In failing to observe Plaintiff's vehicle on the highway; C. In failing to keep a reasonable look-out for other vehicles lawfully on the road; and d. In operating the vehicle so as to create a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the roadway. JAMES BOONE V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND, LLC, 13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 14. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, James Boone, has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following: a. Left intertrochanteric fracture; b. Left subtrochanteric fracture; C. Left knee contusions and abrasions; d. Left hip contusions and abrasions; e. Left arm contusions and abrasions; f. Left hand contusions and abrasions; g. Facial contusions and abrasions; and h. Fracture of the proximal left femur. 15. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, James Boone, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which damages are claimed. 5 16. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, James Boone, has sustained scarring and disfigurement for which damages are claimed. 17. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, James Boone, has sustained a permanent diminution in his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages are claimed. 18. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, James Boone, has and/or may incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group contract, or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 1719. 19. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, James Boone, has incurred or may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which exceed sums recoverable under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law for which damages are claimed. 20. Plaintiff, James Boone, was occupying a bicycle at the time of the collision, which is not a private passenger motor vehicle. Therefore, Plaintiff, James Boone, remains eligible to claim compensation for non economic loss and economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, James Boone, demands judgment against Comcast and Rodney Sollenberger for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. 6 MARGOT BOONE V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIAIMARYLAND, LLC, 21. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. 22. As a further result of injuries sustained by her husband, Plaintiff, Margot Boone, has been and will be deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium and society of her husband, all of which has been and will be to her great detriment and loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Margot Boone, demands judgment against Defendants, Comcast and Rodney Sollenberger and for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, SHOLLE$PERGER & JANUZZI, LLP Attorney or Plaintiff By: oate1,?oy Umothy A. Shollenberger, Attorney I.D. #34343 Adam Wolfe, Esquire Attorney I.D. #201057 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 (717) 728-3200 (717) 728-3400 (fax) 7 Esq. VERIFICATION I,T Q , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action and that I have read the 00MU C 10?- and that the facts stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Signature Date:1 G:\GLOBAL\WPDATA\DOCS\INITIAL CONSULT DOCS (SET-UPS)Werification.wpd SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025 (717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3200 (D iLED-0"SCE OF THE PRK)Ti 4^h.OTARY 2009 OCT 29 PH 2: 11 Z-UNTY PENNSiLVAh A #178.5o PA ArrY cic-* 141008 12:r4 OJ X53 SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY R Thomas Kline Sheriff Ronny R Anderson Chief Deputy Jody S Smith Civil Process Sergeant Edward L Schorpp Solicitor a rc " * F €F FILED-t t- SCE OF THE P?'1TwijRIOTMy 1Q09 NOY ZO AM 8= 4 4 CUM James Boone Case Number vs. 2009-7486 Comcast of Pennsylvania/ Maryland, LLC SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 11/03/2009 07:28 PM - Steve Bender, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on November 3, 2009 at 1928 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Rodney Sollenberger, by making known unto himself personally, at 917 N. West Street Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true and correct copy of the same. 11/10/2009 05:35 PM - Michelle Gutshall, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on November 10, 2009 at 1735 hours, she served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Comcast of Pennsylvania/ Maryland, LLC, by making known unto Shannon Gladfelter, Commtech Supervisor at 339 Baltimore Road Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same. SHERIFF COST: $75.94 November 12, 2009 lc Goo-1tySuit, Shenff, 'ieleosott, Im. SO ANSWERS, -000194111 mop pe 4ete R THOMAS KLINE, SHERIFF By DBpu y Sheriff By Sheriff K Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire E-mail: sgeduldig@tthlaw.com Attorney I.D. No. 43530 (717) 237-7119 Stephanie L. Hersperger, Esquire E-mail: shersperger@tthlaw.com Attorney I.D. No. 78735 (717) 255-7239 THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP 305 North Front Street Post Office Box 999 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0999 Attorneys for Defendants FAX (717) 237-7105 RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND, LLC JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS husband and wife, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/ MARYLAND, LLC, Defendants : CIVIL ACTION -- LAW : NO. 09-7486 : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the appearance of Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire, Stephanie L. Hersperger, Esquire, and Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, as attorneys for Defendants, Rodney Sollenberger and Comcast of Pennsylvania/Maryland, LLC, in the above-captioned matter, reserving our right to answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Respectfully submitted, v?'10k 754309.1 By: THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP STEPHEN E. GEDULDIG, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. No. 43530 STEPHANIE L. HERSPERGER, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. No. 78735 Attorneys for Defendants, RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/ MARYLAND, LLC JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS husband and wife, : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA Plaintiffs : CIVIL ACTION -- LAW V. : NO. 09-7486 RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/ MARYLAND, LLC, Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on the 72?-1-4 day of November, 2009, on all counsel of record as follows: Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP Pyramid Business Park 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Attorneys for Plaintiff THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire 756430.1 r,. 2€ 09 NOV 24 F1i I : C 8 a SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 r _ r., _ 1.11 CLlM . - ?<;?uN1Y PEr" F11LU111Cy' IVI FIQI11Ull JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENN SYLVAN IA/MARYLAN D, LLC, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-7486 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE And now, this 3±stday of August, 2010 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Plaintiff, Margot Boone's Answers to Defendants Interrogatories (Set 1) has been served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire Thomas, Thomas & Hafer P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17018 SHOLLEVKRGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: 1l T-N, Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire R FILED--07-PCE !1C T Jr: 7 ETA ?Y SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 v 3 Amin: 4 CUINIP-1 , :-,OUNTY r?uUi i iCyb ivi rian iui i JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND, LLC, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-7485 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED (:tKTIFICATE OF SERVICE And now, this 31stday of August, 2010 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Plaintiff, James Boone's Answers to Defendants Interrogatories (Set 1) has been served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire Thomas, Thomas & Hafer P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17018 SHOLLE RGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2225 Millennium Way Enola, Pennsylvania 17025 Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 FILED-CFPCE TORY ? CUMBE.t-,?:i j vs;ol fY pENf, s\; VANIA f?UU111ev5 1W riainuii JAMES and MARGOT BOONE, husband and wife, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. RODNEY SOLLENBERGER and COMCAST OF PENN SYLVAN IA/MARYLAN D, LLC, Defendants NO. 09-7486 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE And now, this313rday of August, 2010 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Responses to Defendants' Request for Production of Documents has been served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Stephen E. Geduldig, Esquire Thomas, Thomas & Hafer P.O. Box 999 Harrisburg, PA 17018 SHOLL ERGER & JANUZZI, LLP By: Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire