HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-8188Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: 717-238-2000
Fax: 717-233-3029
E-mail: HELD(a-)hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
JUDY PARRISH AND
RONALD PARRISH, her husband,
Plaintiffs
V.
WAL-MART STORES EAST, L.P,
DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC,
LEXINGTON GROUP
INTERNATIONAL, INC. t/d/b/a
CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC.,
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. Oq- 8188 Civil term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: 717-238-2000
Fax: 717-233-3029
E-mail: HELDC@hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
JUDY PARRISH AND IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
RONALD PARRISH, her husband, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. D 9- F/ ?8
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP,
DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC,
LEXINGTON GROUP .
INTERNATIONAL, INC. t/d/b/a
CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC.,
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Judy and Ronald Parrish, by and through their
attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Stephen G. Held, Esquire, and
bring forth this Complaint against Defendants, Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, DDRTC Carlisle
Commons, LLC, Cape Enterprise, Inc., and Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. and aver as follows:
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1. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, is an adult individual currently residing at 554 Pine
Grove Road, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (hereinafter "Wal-Mart"), is a
corporation registered and established under the laws of Delaware with its principal office
located at 702 South West 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas, and doing business in
Pennsylvania at 60 Noble Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant, DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC. (hereinafter "DDRTC") is a
limited liability corporation, registered and established under the laws of Delaware with its
principal office located at 3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio, and doing business
in Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant, Lexington Group International, Inc. t/d/b/a Cape Enterprise, Inc.
(hereinafter "Cape Enterprise") is a corporation with home offices in Dallas, Texas and a
Cape Enterprise, Inc. branch office located at 800 Oak Ridge Road, Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania.
5. Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. (hereinafter "Central Penn") is a
corporation, registered under the laws of Pennsylvania with offices located at 3701 G Derry
Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and doing business in Pennsylvania.
6. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in exclusive control
of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter "Premises") and was presumably responsible for the removal of snow and ice
from the Premises.
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7. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, DDRTC, was the owner
and had exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and was presumably responsible for the removal of
snow and ice from the Premises.
8. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, Cape Enterprise, was the
service contractor and had exclusive control of the property located at 60 Noble Boulevard,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and was presumably responsible for the
removal of snow and ice from the Premises.
9. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, Central Penn, was hired
and engaged by Defendant Wal-Mart, DDRTC, or Cape Enterprise to remove snow and
ice from the Premises.
10. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was lawfully on said
Premises as a business invitee of Wal-Mart.
11. At all times material hereto, Defendants, who had exclusive control of said
Premises, had allowed ice to accumulate and remain on the parking lot of Wal-Mart.
12. At all times material hereto, there were no warning signs posted on the
Premises warning of the snow and ice that remained on the parking lot of Wal-Mart.
13. On or about February 16, 2008, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, arrived at Wal-Mart
at approximately 7:30 PM for a shopping trip with her daughter-in-law and two
grandchildren. Plaintiffs daughter-in-law parked the car, and as Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, was
exiting the vehicle, she slipped on an accumulation of ice that was allowed to remain on
the parking lot of Wal-Mart causing her to fall harshly upon the ground and resulting in
personal injuries to the Plaintiff, as more particularly set forth herein.
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14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants, Wal-
Mart, DDRTC, Cape Enterprise and Central Penn, the Plaintiff sustained extensive injuries
as set forth more specifically below.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
16. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore
avers, that Defendant, Wal-Mart, was in ownership, possession, management and/or
control of the Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the
property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
17. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or
inactions) of Defendant, Wal-Mart, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees,
acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as
set forth below:
(a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become
covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of
injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises;
(b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which
would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed
by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and
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remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should
have known of it;
(c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained
in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons
lawfully upon the Premises;
(d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and
subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form
on the parking lot;
(e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify
of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of
said Premises;
(f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said
Premises so as to avoid the situation in which Plaintiff slipped and fell;
(g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing salt, cinders or any other
non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and
(h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that
would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling.
18. Defendant, Wal-Mart, had actual knowledge or should have known through
the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on
the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, but not limited to, severe injuries
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to her left knee which resulted in surgery, physical therapy, permanent scarring, and
depression.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish
and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to
her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially.
21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her
daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including,
but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and
working in her garden.
23. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid
injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be
required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
24. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Wal-Mart,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care
business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss
of earning capacity.
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25. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart,
in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT 11- NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
27. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore
avers, that Defendant, DDRTC, was in possession, management and control of the
Premises and was responsible for maintaining the safe condition of the property known as
60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
28. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or
inactions) of Defendant, DDRTC, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or employees,
acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more specifically as
set forth below:
(a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become
covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of
injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises;
(b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which
would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed
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by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and
remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should
have known of it;
(c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained
in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons
lawfully upon the Premises;
(d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and
subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form
on the parking lot;
(e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify
of the dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of
said Premises;
(f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said
Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and
fell;
(g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other
non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and
(h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that
would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling.
29. Defendant, DDRTC, had actual knowledge or should have known through the
exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice accumulated on the
parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell.
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30. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left knee
which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical therapy, and
resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-depressant
medication.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental anguish
and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to
her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her
daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and embarrassment.
33. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures, including,
but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four granddaughters, and
working in her garden.
34. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid
injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be
required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
35. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, DDRTC,
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her day-care
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business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss
of earning capacity.
36. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC, in
an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive
of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT III - NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. Lexington Group International. Inc. Ud/b/a Cape Enterprise. Inc.
37. Paragraphs 1 through 36 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
38. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore
avers, that Defendant, Cape Enterprise, was in control of the Premises and was
responsible for snow and ice removal from the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and was therefore responsible for maintaining
the safe condition of the property.
39. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or
inactions) of Defendant, Cape Enterprise, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or
employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more
specifically as set forth below:
(a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become
covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of
injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises;
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(b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which
would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed
by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and
remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should
have known of it;
(c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained
in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons
lawfully upon the Premises;
(d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and
subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form
on the parking lot;
(e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the
dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said
Premises;
(f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said
Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and
fell;
(g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other
non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and
(h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that
would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling.
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40. Defendant, Cape Enterprise, had actual knowledge or should have known
through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice
accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell.
41. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to
her left knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical
therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-
depressant medication.
42. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and
mental anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time
in the future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially.
43. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from
attending to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and
embarrassment.
44. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures,
including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four
granddaughters, and working in her garden.
45. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the
aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and
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will be required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her
great detriment and loss.
46. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue
her day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income
and/or loss of earning capacity.
47. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland
County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT IV - NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt: Inc
48. Paragraphs 1 through 47 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
49. At all times material to hereto, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes and therefore
avers, that Defendant, Central Penn, was in control of the Premises and was responsible
for snow and ice removal from the property known as 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and was therefore responsible for maintaining the safe
condition of the property.
50. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and the resulting injuries to
Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, were caused directly and proximately by the negligence (actions or
inactions) of Defendant, Central Penn, and/or by its agents, servants, workmen or
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employees, acting in the scope of their authority and employment, generally and more
specifically as set forth below:
(a) In causing or permitting the parking lot at the Premises to become
covered with snow and/or ice thereby posing an unreasonable risk of
injury to the Plaintiff and to other persons lawfully upon the Premises;
(b) In failing to make a reasonable inspection of said Premises which
would have revealed the existence of the dangerous condition posed
by the snow and/or ice, and thereby allowing the same to be and
remain a dangerous condition when the Defendant knew or should
have known of it;
(c) In failing to ensure the parking lot at said Premises was maintained
in a safe condition to prevent injury to the Plaintiff and other persons
lawfully upon the Premises;
(d) In failing to remove snow piles and allowing them to melt and
subsequently freeze so as to create a hazard by allowing ice to form
on the parking lot;
(e) In failing to post a warning sign or device in the area to notify of the
dangerous icy or slippery condition on the parking lot of said
Premises;
(f) In failing to remove the snow and/or ice from the parking lot of said
Premises so as to avoid the situation in which the Plaintiff slipped and
fell;
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(g) In failing to place, or inadequately placing, salt, cinders or any other
non-skid material upon the snow and ice covered parking lot; and
(h) In failing to maintain the parking lot in a reasonably safe condition that
would prevent a business invitee of a tenant from slipping and falling.
51. Defendant, Central Penn, had actual knowledge or should have known
through the exercise of ordinary care and diligence that there was snow and ice
accumulated on the parking lot in the area where Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, fell.
52. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, sustained serious injuries including, severe injuries to her left
knee which required surgery and resulted in permanent scarring, requiring physical
therapy, and resulting in Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, experiencing depression and requiring anti-
depressant medication.
53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has undergone great physical pain, discomfort and mental
anguish and she will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to her great detriment and loss, physically, emotionally and financially.
54. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending
to her daily duties and activities to her great detriment, loss, humiliation and
embarrassment.
55. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has and will in the future, suffer a loss of life's pleasures,
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including, but not limited to, walking her dogs, exercising, playing with her four
granddaughters, and working in her garden.
56. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid
injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and medical attention, and will be
required to expend large sums of money for the same purposes in the future, to her great
detriment and loss.
57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Central
Penn, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, has suffered lost wages/income, is unable to continue her
day-care business of 24 years, and will in the future continue to suffer a loss of income
and/or loss of earning capacity.
58. Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, believes, and therefore avers, that her injuries are
permanent in nature.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Judy Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central
Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT V - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP
59. Paragraphs 1 through 58 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
60. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were
lawfully married as husband and wife.
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61. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal-
Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort
from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future.
62. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Wal-
Mart, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his
wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to
spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Wal-Mart,
in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT VI - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons LLC
63. Paragraphs 1 through 62 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
64. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were
lawfully married as husband and wife.
65. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC,
the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from
his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future.
66. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, DDRTC,
the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his wife's
injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend
money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, DDRTC,
in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT VII - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v Lexington Group International, Inc. t/d/bla Cape Enterprise, Inc.
67. Paragraphs 1 through 66 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
68. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were
lawfully married as husband and wife.
69. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and
comfort from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the
future.
70. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for
his wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required
to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Cape
Enterprise, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland
County, exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT VIII - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt. Inc.
71. Paragraphs 1 through 70 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
72. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs, Ronald Parrish and Judy Parrish, were
lawfully married as husband and wife.
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73. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central
Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort
from his wife, Judy Parrish, and he will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future.
74. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Central
Penn, the Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for his
wife's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to
spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Ronald Parrish, seeks damages from Defendant, Central
Penn, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs and demands a trial by jury.
Date: Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:- ? /W
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Stephen . Held, Esquire
I.D. No. 72663
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing
document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this
lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I
have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I
gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 11za 7 a °O
DY PA RI H
VERIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing
document are based on information that was gathered by counsel in preparation of this
lawsuit. The language of the above-named document is of counsel and not my own. I
have read the said document and, to the extent that it is based on information that I
gave to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. To the extent that the contents of the said document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon my counsel in preparing this Verification.
THE UNDERSIGNED also understands that the statements therein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Date:
RONALD PARRISH
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MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 760-7501
FAX: (717) 975-8124
E-mail: sbankoCa~margolisedelstein.com
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
JUDY PARRISH and
RONALD PARRISH, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP; DDRTC
CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC;
LEXINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL,
INC. t/d/b/a CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC.;
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
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Central Penn Asphalt, Inc.
DOCKET NO. 09-8188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Judy Parrish and Ronald Parrish
c/o Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
EDELSTEIN
Date: January 7, 2010
S~EP~EN L~BANKO, JR.
A or y for efendant,
Central Penn Asphalt, Inc.
STEPHEN L. BANKO, JR., ESQUIRE
Pa. Supreme Court I. D. No. 41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 760-7501
FAX: (717) 975-8124
E-mail: sbanko margolisedelstein.com
Attorney for Defendant,
Central Penn Asphalt, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
JUDY PARRISH and
RONALD PARRISH, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
DOCKET NO. 09-8188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP; DDRTC
CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC;
LEXINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL,
INC. t/d/b/a CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC.;
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, CENTRAL PENN ASPHAL, INC.'
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., by its counsel,
Margolis Edelstein, who answers Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows:
1. Admitted in part and denied in part. With regard to the current residence
address of Plaintiff-Wife, after reasonable investigation Defendant, Central Penn
Asphalt, Inc., ("Central Penn"), is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of said averment and, therefore, it is denied.
2. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the allegations contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
3. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the allegations contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
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4. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the allegations contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
5. Admitted.
6-8. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. To the extent an answer is deemed to
be required, the allegations contained in this paragraph are directed to a party other
than the Answering Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. ("Central Penn") and
therefore, upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of Central Penn is required.
9. Denied as stated. Central Penn was a party to a written contract with co-
defendant Cape Enterprises, Inc. to provide services regarding snow and ice as more
specifically set forth therein.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation Central Penn is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
11. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, it is
specifically denied that: "at all times material hereto" Central Penn "had exclusive
control of said premises...[and] had allowed ice to accumulate and remain on the
parking lot of Wal-Mart." By way of further answer, the answer contained in paragraph
9 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Central Penn is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
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13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Central Penn is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied. By way of further answer, Central Penn
denies any allegation or implication that any conduct on its part caused, contributed to,
or increased the likelihood of any harm to Plaintiffs. Further more, with regard to any
allegation that Plaintiff-Wife sustained injuries, extensive or otherwise, after reasonable
investigation, Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief
as to the truth of said averments and, therefore, they are denied.
14. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the answers
contained in paragraphs 11 through 13 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth in their entirety.
COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East. LP
15. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 14 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
16-25. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
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COUNT II -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
26. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 25 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
27-36. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
GOUNT III -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. Lexington Group International, Inc. .
37. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 36 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
38-47. The averments contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, lnc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
COUNT IV -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt
48. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 47 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
49. Denied as stated. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a
legal conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the
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answer contained in paragraph 9 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set
forth in its entirety.
50. (a)-(h) Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 36 hereof is
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer,
Central Penn specifically denies that any conduct on its part was negligent or that any
conduct caused, contributed to or increased the likelihood of any harm to Plaintiffs. To
the contrary, Central Penn believes and therefore avers that at all times relevant to the
allegations contained in Plaintiffs' Complaint, that Central Penn acted in a reasonable,
cautious and prudent manner under the circumstances and specifically in compliance
with the terms of the agreement which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
51. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 14 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
52. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 14 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety. By way of further answer, with regard to
any allegation of personal injury suffered by Plaintiff-Wife, after reasonable investigation
Central Penn is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of said averments and, therefore, they are denied.
53. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
54. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
55. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
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56. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
57. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
58. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 52 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
COUNT V -LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP
59. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 58 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
60-62. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
COUNT VI -LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Common, LLC.
63. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 60 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
64-66. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
COUNT VII -LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. Lexington Group International t/d/b/a Cape Enterprises, Inc.
67. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 66 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
68-70. The allegations contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than Central Penn. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the
part of Central Penn is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
COUNT VIII -- LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
Ronald Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt. Inc.
71. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 70 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
72. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Central Penn is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments
contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
73. Denied. The answers contained in paragraphs 14 and 52 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
74. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 73 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
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NEW MATTER
75. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 74 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
76. Plaintiffs' claim, if any, is or may be barred by the applicable statute of
limitations.
77. Plaintiffs have failed to join all indispensable parties.
78. Plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action against Central Penn upon
which relief may be granted.
79. Plaintiffs' injuries, if any, were caused by the conduct of persons or entities
not a party to this action, or for whom Central Penn is not responsible.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Central Penn Asphalt, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs.
S EDELSTEIN
Date: January 7, 2010 gy.
~~E~HEN . BANKO, JR.
Counsel for Defendant,
Central Pe , n Asphalt, Inc.
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VERIFICATION
I, James A. Griffith, Sr., have read the foregoing Answer and New Matter to
Plaintiffs' 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 subject to criminal penalties.
Date: ~ ~` `/ /C?
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' ames A. Griffith, S ,. Pre;
Central Penn Asph t, Inc.
ident
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Answer with New Matter on counsel of record by placing the same in the United States
mail at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Todd B. Narvol, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Angela
Secreta
n L. Banko, Jr.
Date: January 7, 2010
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Robert W. Cusick, Esquire
ROBERT W. CUSICK, ESQUIRE, LLC
PA I.D. 80193
1763 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
856-424-0378
Counsel For Defendant
Cape Enterprises, Inc.
JUDY PARRISH and
RONALD PARRISH, her husband
Plaintiffs
vs
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP,
DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC
LEXINGTON GROUP
INTERNATIONAL, t/db/a
CAPE ENTERPRISES, INC.,
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT
Defendants
ZQ i 0 FEB 22 ~S z i~~ t~ b
NOTICE TO PLEAD lte~~onder~t 4ts ~rr~d`t~
to File a written response in conformity with
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO 09-8188
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DEFENDANT'S, CAPE ENTERPRISES, INC. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NEW MATTER
NOW, comes Defendant, Cape Enterprises, Inc., by and through
his attorney, Robert W. Cusick, Esquire, answers the Plaintiffs'
Complaint as follows:
1. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
2. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
3. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
The averments in Paragraph 2 of the complaint are not directed at the answering
defendant and therefore no response is required.
4. Denied that Cape Enterprises, Inc. was acting in any capacity for
defendant, Lexington Group International, Inc.
5. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
6. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
7. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
8. Admitted that Defendant Cape Enterprises, Inc. was in part
responsible for snow removal. It is denied that Answering Defendant had
exclusive control of the Premises.
9. Admitted.
10. The averments in this paragraph call for a legal conclusion and
therefore they are denied.
11. Denied.
12. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
13. Denied to the extent that the averments contained in this paragraph
call for a legal conclusion. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant
does not have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
14. The averments in this paragraph call for a legal conclusion and
therefore they are denied.
COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE
Judy Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.
15. Answers to 1 through 14 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
16. The averments contained in Count I are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
COUNT II -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
26. Answers to 1 through 36 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
27. The averments contained in Count II are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
COUNT III -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. Lexington International, Inc., t/d/b/a Caae Enterurises Inc.
37. Answers to 1 through 36 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
38. Denied that Answering Defendant was in control of the Premises
and had direct responsibility for snow removal.
39. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied.
40. Denied.
41. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied.
42. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
43. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
44. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
45. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
46. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant does not
have sufficient knowledge or information to admit or deny the remaining
allegations of this Paragraph.
47. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the remaining allegations of this Paragraph.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, Cape Enterprises, Inc. requests
that Count Ilt of Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed.
COUNT IV -NEGLIGENCE
Judv Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc.
48. Answers to 1 through 47 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
49. The averments contained in Count II are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
COUNT V -CONSORTIUM
Judv Parrish v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.
59. Answers to 1 through 58 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
60. The averments contained in Count I are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
COUNT VI -CONSORTIUM
Judv Parrish v. DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
63. Answers to 1 through 62 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
64. The averments contained in Count II are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
COUNT VII -CONSORTIUM
Judv Parrish v. Lexington International, Inc., t!d/b/a Cape Enterprises ,Inc.
67. Answers to 1 through 66 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
68. Answering Defendant does not have sufficient knowledge or
information to admit or deny the allegations of this Paragraph.
69. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied.
70. The averments in this Paragraph call for a legal conclusion and are
therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, Cape Enterprises, Inc. requests
that Count VII of Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed.
COUNT VIII -CONSORTIUM
Judy Parrish v. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc
71. Answers to 1 through 70 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
72. The averments contained in Count II are not directed at the
Answering Defendant and therefore no answer is required.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant respectfully requests that
Count III and Count VII of the Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT W. CUSICK, ESQUIRE, LLC
Dated: ZI(~i I ~
By: Robert W. Cusick, Esquire
Counsel for Answering Defendant
NEW MATTER
NOW, comes Defendant, Cape Enterprises, Inc. and through his
attorney, Robert W. Cusick, Esquire, sets forth the following by way of
New Matter:
1. Cape Enterprises, Inc., (hereinafter "Cape Enterprises") is
a corporation with an office located at 1763 Route 70 E. Cherry Hill,
New Jersey, 08034.
2. Central Penn Asphalt, Inc. (hereinafter, "Central Penn"), is
a corporation, registered under the laws of Pennsylvania with offices
located at 3701 Derry Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and doing
business in Pennsylvania.
3. Central Penn contracted with Cape Enterprises for the
snow and ice removal for the property located at 60 Noble Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
4. On February 16, 2008, Central Penn was responsible for
the snow and ice removal for the property located at 60 Noble Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
5. Central Penn was the service contractor for the snow and
ice removal and had exclusive control of the property located at 60
Noble Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
6. Central Penn agreed by contract to indemnify and hold
harmless Cape Enterprises for any claims for damages arising out of
Central Penn's snow and ice removal at the property located at 60
Noble Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Cape Enterprises demands indemnification from
Central Penn and demands to be held harmless for any damages
awarded against Cape Enterprises in this matter.
Respectfully sub , --
ROBERT W. SICK, ESQ RE,
Dated:
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Counsel f
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Defendant
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Stephen G. Held, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, L
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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E-mail: HELDCa~hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
JUDY PARRISH AND
RONALD PARRISH, her husband,
Plaintiffs
v.
WAL-MART STORES, INC.,
DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC,
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 09-8188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
On the 3rd day of February, 2010, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Complaint containing Notice to Defend was served upon Defendant, Lexington
Group International t/d/b/a Cape Enterprises, by certified mail, return receipt requested,
at 5480 LaSierra Drive, Dallas, Texas 75231. The green certified return receipt card is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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I . D. # 72663
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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Margolis Edelstein
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DDRTC CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC,
and CENTRAL PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 09-8188 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
On the 5th day of February, 2010, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs' Complaint containing Notice to Defend was served upon Defendant, DDRTC
Carlisle Commons LLC, by certified mail, return receipt requested, at 3300 Enterprise
Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122. The green certified return receipt card is attached
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to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
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I.D. # 72663
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this /~ day of February, 2010, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's
Affidavit of Service, was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail,
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Stephen L. Banko, Esq.
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Patrick J. McDonnell, Esq.
McDonnell & Associates, P.C.
860 First Avenue, Suite 5B
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Counsel for Central Penn Asphalt
Todd Narvol, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N Front Street
P O Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Jason C. Giurintano, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P O Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 1710$-0999
Counsel for DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
Counsel for Wal-Mart Sfores East, LP
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Stephen G. Held, Esquire
I.D. No.: 72663
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Counsel for Plaintiff
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Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Held@hhrlaw.com
JUDY and RONALD PARRISH,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
: NO. 09-8188 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP, DDRTC
CARLISLE COMMONS, LLC, LEXINGTON
GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. t/d/b/a
CAPE ENTERPRISE, INC., and CENTRAL
PENN ASPHALT, INC.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please mark the above captioned matter settled, discontinued and ended.
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Dated: 7/19111 - 94? /
Stepl. eld, Esquire
I.D. No.: 72663
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen G. Held, Esquire, hereby certify that on this 1A day of July, 2011, I served a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue and End, by depositing a copy of
same with the United States Postal Service, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, First Class Mail, Postage
Prepaid, upon the following individual(s):
Stephen L. Banko, Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Central Penn Asphalt
Todd Narvol, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N Front St
P 0 Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Attorney for DDRTC Carlisle Commons, LLC
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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Stephen G. He , squire
I.D. No.: 72663
Attorney for Plaintiffs