HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-8844MARCIA POTTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
NO. 09- $g? q CIVIL ACTION
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS,
Defendant
and
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons regarding the above named Defendants at the
following address:
Dr. Calvin Clements
Palmyra Animal Clinic
930 East Main Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
Date
Respectfully Submitted
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Plaintiff
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DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS,
Defendant
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PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendant
TO DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 09- CIVIL ACTION
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WRIT OF SUMMONS
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS
COMMENCED AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
e-mail: bill.dengler@zurichna.com
Attorney I.D. No: 72696
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 709-8705
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TRIAL BY JURY OF 12 DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above captioned matter on behalf of Defendants, Dr.
Calvin Clements and Palmyra Animal Clinic.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendant, Dr. Calvin Clements
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WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
e-mail: bill.dengler@zurichna.com
Attorney I.D. No: 72696
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 709-8705
MARCIA POTTS
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DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM and
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS
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TRIAL BY JURY OF 12 DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Plaintiff(s) to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendants
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this al~day of ~. , 2010, a Rule is hereby granted upon Plaintiff(s) to file
a Complaint herein within (20) days after service hereof or suffer the entry of a Judg~nerct of Non
WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
e-mail: bill.dengler@zurichna.com
Attorney I.D. No: 72696
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 709-8705
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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NO.: 09-8844
TRIAL BY JURY OF 12 DEMANDED
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Twelve (12) members, exclusive of alternates, are hereby demanded by Defendants, Dr.
Calvin Clements and Palmyra Animal Clinic, in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
WILLIAM E. DENGLER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendant, Dr. Calvin Clements
And Palmyra Animal Clinic
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MARCIA POTTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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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 of for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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MARCIA POTTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 09 - 8844 CIVIL TERM
CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM, & :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Marcia Potts, is an adult individual whose mailing address is 345
Peach -Glen Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Calvin Clements, is an adult individual and licensed
practitioner of veterinary med+cine who practices at Defendant Palmyra Animal Clinic.
3. Defendant, Palmyra Animal Clinic is a business with an address of 920
~ East Main Street, Palmyra, Pennsylvania 17078.
4. Plaintiff is the owner of a German Shepherd by the name of Gunner and
~ has been the dog's owner at all times relevant to this Complaint.
5. Plaintiff purchased Gunner with the intent to utilize the dog for the
~ commercial purpose of breeding.
6. On or about December 27, 2007, Gunner was injured in his hind leg as a
~ result of being struck by a vehicle.
7. On or about December 27, 2007, Plaintiff took Gunner to the office of
~ Defendant Palmyra Animal Clinic, where the dog was examined by Defendant
Clements.
8. On or about December 27, 2007, Defendant Clements performed
~ corrective surgery on Gunner's injured leg, during which a compression plate was
placed inside the dog and set with screws.
9. Plaintiff was billed $1,937.78 for the procedure. (Exhibit A, the invoice
~ dated December 29, 2007, is attached and incorporated herein as if fully set forth)
10. Following this procedure, Defendant Clements informed Plaintiff that "no
~ stairs" and "no jumping" were the restrictions as to the dog's activity.
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11. Plaintiff complied with the Defendant's instructions and monitored
Gunner's activity by keeping him fairly confined to avoid excess movement and took him
on brief walks for exercise, all without incident.
12. Within one week, Gunner could no longer walk, and Plaintiff thus took the
dog back to the Defendants for examination.
13. Following an examination or about January 8, 2008, Defendant discovered
that the screws installed by Defendant Clements during the December 2009 surgery
had broken.
14. On or about January 8, 2008, Defendant Clements performed corrective
surgery on Gunner to replace the broken screws.
15. Plaintiff was billed $762.25 for the procedure. (Exhibit B, the invoice dated
~ January 16, 2008, is attached and incorporated herein as if fully set forth)
16. Following aseven-day recuperation at the office of Defendant Palmyra
~ Animal Clinic, Gunner was returned to Plaintiff.
17. After taking Gunner home, Plaintiff discovered that there was absolutely
no improvement in the dog's condition.
18. Plaintiff had Gunner examined by Dr. Edwin A. Wagner on two occasions.
19. Following the examinations, Dr. Wagner twice came to the conclusion that
~ the surgeries performed by Defendant Clements were negligently performed. (Exhibits
C and D, reports written by Dr. Wagner, are attached and incorporated herein as if fully
'set forth.)
20. Plaintiff had Gunner further examined by Dr. Eugene R. Hoefert.
21. Following the examination, Dr. Hoefert came to the conclusion that the
~ surgeries performed by Defendant Clements were negligently performed and that these
surgeries would never have healed the dog. (Exhibit E, a letter written by Dr. Hoefert, is
attached and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.)
22. Defendant Clements failed to install the screws correctly and installed
screws too small for the task of repairing Gunner's condition.
23. Defendant Clements misaligned the plate he installed inside Gunner, thus
~misaligning the dog's bones.
24. Defendant Clements installed a plate too small for the task of repairing
Gunner's injured condition.
25. As a result of the surgeries, Gunner's bone has become embedded in his
muscle, and the dog has suffered severe nerve damage and can no longer walk
properly.
26. As a result of the surgeries, Plaintiff has been forced to provide special
care for Gunner, including diet, cage and blankets.
27. As a result of the surgeries, Gunner may require amputation of the
affected limb at a cost of $3,772.80. (Exhibit F, a statement from by Dr. Wagner, is
attached and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.)
COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
29. Defendants possessed a duty of care akin to a licensed veterinarian.
30. Defendants failed to exercise the appropriate standard of care by installing
screws and a plate that are too small to repair the injury to Gunner and by misaligning
said plate inside the dog, and this deviation from the standard was the sole and
proximate cause of Gunner's severe and permanent injuries.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent procedures performed by
Palmyra Animal Clinic, including serious nerve damage, pain and suffering, atrophy and
'loss of full mobility.
32. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence, Plaintiff has
been forced to provide for Gunner's obvious need of extra care to compensate for his
~ chronicaNy injured condition.
33. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence, Plaintiff is
forever prevented from utilizing Gunner for the breeding purposes she originally
~ intended for the dog.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands damages in an amount not in excess of
x$50,000.00, including but not limited to reimbursement of money paid for the
procedures performed by Defendants, payment for the amputation procedure, payment
Ito cover care for Gunner in his injured state for the remainder of his life, and payment
for the purchase of a new dog for breeding purposes, interest, attorney's fees and costs,
and any other relief this Court deems necessary and appropriate.
COUNT II -BREACH OF CONTRACT
34. Paragraphs 1 through 33 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
35. Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a contract for services on or about
December 27, 2007 and January 8, 2008, whereby Defendant was to repair the damage
to the injured dog.
36. Defendants breached that duty by twice failing to tender professional
services in installing screws and a plate that are too small to repair the injury to Gunner
and by misaligning said screws and plate inside the dog, thus failing to accomplish the
procedure successfully.
37. As a direct and proximate result of this breach, Plaintiff has suffered the
damages as set forth herein.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands damages in an amount not in excess of
$50,000.00, including but not limited to reimbursement of money paid for the
procedures performed by Defendants, payment for the amputation procedure, payment
to cover care for Gunner in his injured state for the remainder of his life, and payment
for the purchase of a new dog for breeding purposes, interest, attorney's fees and costs,
and any other relief this Court deems necessary and appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
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TURD ROBINSON
Lorin rew Snyder,
P # 203199
South Pitt Street ,
Carlisle, PA 17013 'r
717-245_-~.fi88~~~ - .
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARCIA POTTS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
~• NO. 09 - 8844 CIVIL TERM
CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM, & :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC, :
Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date Marcia Potts
Palmyra Animal Clinic
920 E Main St
Palmyra, PA
~ (717) 838-5451
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Marcia Potts (# 2431960P) Dec 29, 2007
345 peach glen rd Home Phone: (717) 243-1960
Gardners, PA 17324 Work Phone: ( ) - ext: IIIVOICe Number:
13242
Gunner (# GUNNE) Bordeteua
Species: Canine Sex: Male CHP:
Age: 1 year old. Corona:
Breed: Gsd CRV:
Coat Color: BLACK/SILVER
Dental:
Weight: O lbs.
Rabies Tag Number: DHLPP:
Date Code Description Qty Price
12/28/2007 NFG Flea Free Guarantee 1.00 $ 6.50
ov1 Office Visit/Physical Exam 1.00 $ 46.50
PLATE Plate Bone 1.00 $ 1,100.00
sG1 • Suture And Gauze Pack 1.00 $ 15.00
• IVGAS3 Isoflurane Anesthesia 2 1.00 $ 66.00
IvC1 Install Iv Catheter 1.00 $ 30.00
FL2 Fluid Line And Set Up 1.00 $ 12.00
Iv1 Iv Fluids (1st Bag) 1.00 $ 24.00
PULSE Pulse Oximetry Monitor 1.00 $ 15.00
SURGIC • Surg1 1.00 $ 0.00
REHAB Physical Therapy Rehab Sessi 5.00 $ 300.00
NFG Flea Free Guarantee -rehab sessions 5.00 $ 32.50
RAD2 Radiographs (Two)-Digital-post-op 1.00 $ 106.00
HOSP3 Hospitalization/Daily Meds 2 1.00 $ 49.00
BUP3 Buprenex Inj 41-80 1.06 $ 25.00
DERAMAXX Deramaxx 100 Mg Tablets 10.00 TABLET $ 25.70
TRAMINVS Tramadol Hcl 50mg 20.00 TABLET $ 9.00
CEPH5001N Cephalexin 500mg Capsule 56.00 CAPSULE $ 57.68
ECOLLARIN Elizabethan Collar 1.00 EACH $ 17.90
Total for Gunner: $ 1,937.78
Dr Richard Hann
Dr Calvin Clements
Total Invoice:
Previous Balance:
Total Amount Due:
Credit Balance
Check(3038)
Total Payments -Thank you:
New Balance Due
Invoice Number: 13242
Page 1 of 1
$ 1,937.78
$ (900.00)
$ 1, 037.78
$ 900.00
$ 1, 037.78
$ 1,937.78
$ 0.00
Cashier:JB
Palmyra Animal Clinic
920 E Main St
Palmyra, PA
(717) 838-5451
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Mnrci~r Potts (# 2431960P)
345 peach glen rd Home Phone: (717) 243-1960
Gardners, PA 17324 Work Phone: ( ) - ext:
Gunner (# GUNNE)
Species: Canine Sex: Male
Age: 1 year and 1 month old.
Breed: Gsd
Coat Color: BLACK/SILVER
Weight: 0 lbs.
Rabies Tag Number:
Jan 16, 2008
Invoice Number:
14296
Bordetella:
CHP:
Corona:
CRV:
Dental:
DHLPP:
Date Code Description Qty Price
ovo7/2o08 Ov1 Office Visit/Physical Exam 1 $
$ 46.50
00
34
TRAN Tranquilization 1 .
REV • Reversal Agent (Yobine) 1 $ 8.00
SURD • Surg 1 $
$ 0.00
00
106
RAD2 Radiographs (Two)-Digital 1 .
01/09/2008 MISSUR Repair Broken Screws 1 $
$ 250.00
00
15
sG • Suture & Gauze Pack 1 .
IvGAS • Isoflurane Anesthesia 1 $ 66.00
PULSE • Pulse Oximetry Monitor 1 $ 15.00
SURGIC Surg1 1 $
$ 0.00
00
30
IvC Install Cephalic Catheter 1 .
FL • Fluid Line And Set-Up 1 $ 12.00
Iv1 • Iv Fluids (1st Bag) 1 $ 24.00
g~p1 Buprenex Inj 0-20 Lbs 1 $ 14.00
01/16/2008 BRD4 Board L Do 50-85 Lbs 7 $ 141.75
Total for Gunner: $ 762.25
Totallnvoice: $ 762.25
Dr Calvin Clements
Previous Balance:
$
0.00
Total Amount Due: $ 762.25
Check(3089) $ 762.25
Total Payments -Thank you: $ 762.25
New Balance Due: $ 0.00
Invoice Number. 14296 Page 1 of 1 Cashier:KC
+ 02/02/2009 13:27 7172430691 FETTERS
gidwin A. Wagner, Jr. V'MD
Valley Green VeUerirtaty lfospital
1565 Potts Hili Road
Etters, PA 17319
Phcme;717-938-8944 FAX:7t7-932Af1?R F,.mnil: r~gr1565.~iegity~tct
~rthapedlo apd Nour~tr+plCa1 Eraluatlon spd Truatlnept tRAport
Cli*wt Map1s: Marcia Potts
~11dtlt~ss: 345 Peach Glen Rd. Illy: Gardners statst PA Zlpe 17324
Pmt paptw: Gutmer S~Cgas; Canine Ate: 2 Years Sex: Maic Be+fsd: Oman 5ttepherd
RsbrriAs Vabrlpirlan: Northside'Veterinary Clinic
tab lvaltuatad: O'~/2i;lOg Bursary p#tse NIA Dab' IIIsChat+grAe NIA
oliNposls: Non-Union Right Femw with secondary Giuteal and Peivle Limb Muscle Atrophy.
Nlslbory suNd Pl~lsical P~pm:hq:llen: 1=racwt+e right hind leg 12126108. initially treated l-Y plating. The
original plate pulled out 2 weeks post op and was r+epiacad by a larger plate. There is severe gitlteal and quadriceps
mnsclc atrophy. Thcrc is 30 degrees of fle~don in the right knx as compared to 80 degrees in the normal Ie8 knee.
Laberalpry irbsutb: N/A
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Itadlo~raphla Findings: Dated 12/28/07 -1"here is a 10 hole 4.Smm dynamic compression plate on the lateral
aspect of the right femur. The distal 5 screws are loace and the plate is not in amtact with the bona Thcrc is a lateral
cortical delbet ffi screw #6 and what appears to be a fnscdire line tinder sere~vs 6 and 7. 't'here is a nnedial cortical
defect from screw #5 distally to screw #7.
Treabat andlt~r Opars,Rhrs Prowdurs. None
Splint er Cast TAM: N/A
Obchagt- Instruetkions aftld ~olbw-ups NIA
Corrtrn~nb; I wish T could say this is the fast case like this from the bospital in question. Unfortunately, it's the
second one this moult. I'm cot sure that I ctat do much for this dog. ! teat nmovc the loose plate, apply a clamp aad
rod internal flxator end graft the fracture or inject stem ce)1s to stimulate the bcmc to heal, at a cost of $3,000 - $4.000,
and he may not have any better function that he has now, duo to the condition the pelvic musettlaturc, It w)11 be
praeticalty impossible to tti3rabi1ita0e the quadriceps group with only a thirty degree range of motion. Additionally, at
this point >x is probable that ffi least some muscle rills have been replaced by frbrous tissue.
This is a shame. This entire situation could have been avoided with good surgical technique and proper
ifollow up.
Thank you for this referral. Your continued support Is greatly appreciated. if I may be ~
further istance to you or patients, please feel free b conls,ct me.
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Merci ~
Regal fir, Chimers lag, the ra-diagrapl~s p~nnrided &wm 1212$l2Q07, x!7!2008 end
I I'9/?.t SOB e>ed that fate oraglnaa plate used may have been too small ~ the ~ o:~
the do ~. It appepre Chart the eerevva pulled out a~ad the repair filed.
'Tha n pair waa redone with a larger plate. but at laolus as if tl~e tcrevva ware poorz7- placed
and d d not provado adequate onmpresaion at the fracture site.
A rev .eta- of radiagrephs taken 511/2408 at anathe~c vat clinic showed a very wade gap
betyve ~ the apposiatg edges of the fracture site. It is my opix>uon tlsat this fratetlare will
ndver buoal is it. praie~R utiuatioa. ~ addida~a, batted oat my ex~amiiuetioa of 5130/208
Ciuoe x ~ws por+onavcaaed atr+~ghy of the log and pelvic musculosure, and lisuitod flacaau
in the loose joint. I atiggested that Ciunoe:c ba exemined by asz atrhapedic surgeon tv
deters vne vvbart other aptaaas far re~ait afld ~habilite~tiian tray exist.
As a ~ botaotQ i wawt teuulicate tlu-t Z aun not en, drthopedac spocirtaist and xny opinicsna
sway t r may oat agrte with those of a epecialisl.
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Edwin A. Wagner, Jr. VMD
Valley Green Veterinary Hospital
1565 Potts Hill Road
Etters, PA 17319
Phone:717-938-8944 FAX:717-932-9078 E-mail: eaw1565 cnr epix.net
Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Evaluation and Treatment Report
Client Name: Marcia Potts
Address: 345 Peach Glen Rd. City: Gardners State: PA Zip: 17324
Pet name: Gunner Species: Canine Age: 2 '/z Years Sex: Male Breed: German Shepherd
Referring Veterinarian: Dr. Hoefert
Date Evaluated: 04/08/09 Surgery Date: N/A Date Discharged: N/A
Diagnosis: Non-union Right Femur with Secondary Gluteal and Pelvic Limb Muscle Atrophy and Fibrosis and
Sciatic Nerve Impingement.
History and Physical Examination: Presented for re-evaluation from July 2008. The muscle atrophy noted
in July 2008 has progressed and muscle has been replaced by fibrous connective tissue and there is no motion in either
the lmee or tarsal joint. There is minimal mobility in the hip. in addition, there is no placing of the foot. The dorsal
aspect simply drags on the ground. Ms. Potts indicated this has been progressive.
Laboratory Results: None
Radiographic Findings: N/A
Treatment and/or Operative Procedure: At this point the right hind limb is beyond salvage, with time
dorsal aspect of the foot will be traumatized and chronic infection is inevitable. Coxofemoral amputation is
recommended.
Splint or Cast Type: N/A
Discharge Instructions and Follow up: N/A
Comments: As per request of attorney Snyder an estimate for treatment is enclosed. If there are no postoperative
complications from the amputation, long-term treatment should be unnecessary.
Thank you for this referral. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. If I may be of
further ssistance to you or your patients, please feel free to contact me.
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Edwin A. agner, Jr. VM~
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VALLEY GREEN VETERINARY HOSPITAL
1565 POTTS HILL ROAD • ETTERS, PA 17319
717-938-8944
STATEMENT
Actual ( ) Estimate (.~
CLIENT: ~~0 ~~ 5 ~ ~ ~~j` G ~ ~ PATIENT: ~ y f `(M L ~ DATE: y ~ b
OFFICE VISIT
Regular ( ) Extended ( ) Recheck ( ) Orthopedic ( ) Emergency ( )
VACCINATION
DHLP-P
Bordatella
FVR/CP
FELV
LABORATORY
Fecal
Heartwotm
CBC ~`
T4
Pre-op
RADIOLOGY
ANESTHESIA (~) General
DENISTRY Cleaning
Local
Extractions
( )Sedate
FLUID THERAPY
SQ IV Cath ~l`~ IV Fluids ~ S
WOUND TREATMENT AND BANDAGING n
SURGERY Procedure: ~~./~="-Urt/~L /~~i17'r47~~'!~/
Surgery fee ~~OU Implants ly~lq-
SURGERY PREP AND OR
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Grooming
Ear cleaning
RK(:
Euthanasia
PHARMACY
Injections OP
Drugs Dispensed
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HOSPITALIZATION
MISCELLANEOUS
Nails/Anal glands
Catherization _
Other
Cremation
Medication Hosp ~~ ~ ~ a
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THE TIME SERVICE IS RENDERED. TOTAL DUE ~~ / /L~L~ ~~
Rabies
Corona
Lymes
FIP
Urinalysis
FELV/FAIDS
Chemistry Screen ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Cult/Sens
Other
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William E. Dengler, Esq.
Hendrzak & Lloyd, Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
Attorney for Defendants
Respectfully Submitted,
TORO ROBINSON
MARCIA POTTS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 09 - 8844 CIVIL TERM
CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM, & :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendants. :JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that on the Twenty-Fifth day of February, 2010, I served the
foregoing Complaint in the above-captioned matter on William E. Dengler, Esquire, by
depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage paid, addressed as
follows:
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Date
L Andrew Snyder,
8 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688 ..
FILED OFFICE
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WILLIAM E. DENGLER, F2§% 9 PM 3,.13 ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANTS .dengler Attorney1LD No: 7 ??2696c? UMBERLAND COUNTY DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM and
P€t???YLI?A?!1?' PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC
HENDRZAK & LLOYD
3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 709-8705
V.
DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM and
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO.: 09-8844
TRIAL BY JURY OF 12 DEMANDED
STIPULATION
It is hereby STIPULATED and AGREED by and between the parties hereto, by their
respective counsel, that this case shall be transferred to the Lebanon County Court of Common
Pleas from the umberland County Court of Common Pleas with all costs born by the Plaintiff.
Lo ' dre yder, Es uire William E. Dengler, Esquire
Counsel fo lai Counsel for Defendant
Dated: 11 1 401 10
MARCIA POTTS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09 - 8844 CQL -ffiRW
CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM, & CIVIL ACTION - LAW zz M ?r-
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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AND NOW, this _ gj<
day of G v, 20 gporro
' consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is issued upon Plaintiff, Marcia Potts, and
Defendants, Calvin Clements, DVMA & Palmyra Animal Clinic, to show cause why Lorin
A. Snyder, Esquire, should not be granted leave to withdraw as legal counsel for the
Plaintiff, Marcia Potts.
Rule returnable 10 day after service.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution:
Lorin A. Snyder, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff _
William A. Dengler, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant
Marcia Potts, Plaintiff gs
MARCIA POTTS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09 - 8844 CI'@L TERM R
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CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM, & CIVIL ACTION - LAW, I -q PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC, mac" `','
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED07
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '. IL day of 20"', u0n
consideration of the within Motion:
1. The Rule entered on August 31, 2011, on Lorin A. Snyder, Esquire's
Petition to Withdraw as Legal Counsel for Plaintiff is made absolute.
2. Lorin A. Snyder, Esquire, is hereby granted leave to withdraw as legal
counsel and attorney of record for Plaintiff, Marcia Potts.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution: r
Lorin A. Snyder, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff
William A. Dengler, Esquire, Attomey for Defendant
Marcia Potts, Plaintiff
MARCIA POTTS,
Plaintiff
V.
DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS,
DVM, and PALMYRA
ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-8844 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR ORDER REQUIRING TRANSFER
OF VENUE OF DEFENDANTS DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM
AND PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16`" day of March, 2010, upon consideration of the above-
captioned Petition, it is ordered that:
1. A rule is issued upon Plaintiff to show cause why Defendants are not entitled to
the relief requested.
2. Plaintiff shall file an answer to the motion within 21 days of the date of this
order;
3. The petition shall be decided under Pa. R.C.P. 206.7;
4. Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the
petitioner.
Marcia Potts
Peach Glenn Road
Gardners, PA 17324
Plaintiff, pro Se
?/ William E. Dengler, Esq.
3701 Corporate Parkway
Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
Attorney for Defendants
BY THE COURT,
Christylee L. Peck, J.
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DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS,
DVM, and PALMYRA
ANIMAL CLINIC,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-8844 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR ORDER MAKING RULE ABSOLUTE
BY DEFENDANTS DR. CALVIN CLEMENTS, DVM AND
PALMYRA ANIMAL CLINIC
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25`h day of May, 2012, upon motion of Defendant and of the
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failure of Plaintiff to respond to the Rule To Show Cause issued on March 16, 2011, the
petition for order making rule absolute is granted. The Prothonotary of Cumberland
County is hereby ordered to effectuate the transfer of this matter to the Lebanon County
Court of Common Pleas within 30 days of the date of this Order. Costs are to be paid by
the Defendant.
BY THE COURT,
Christylee L. eck, J. -. -
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Marcia Potts
345 Peach Glenn Road
Gardners, PA 17324
Plaintiff, pro Se - -
William E. Dengler, Esq.
3701 Corporate Parkway
Suite 100
Center Valley, PA 18034
Attorney for Defendants
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