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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-0389IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA N d NANCY LOLAS, d- w l l N i n "' c, e woman, o. A s ng 7 Plaintiff }' t v. Civil Action - Law cn DONNA DI(3ILI0, Defendant Jury Trial Demanded YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 +Qa. oo Pb '%-t q er-* 1µ1c08 PJA a,9ep35y IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NANCY LOLAS, A single woman, Plaintiff V. DONNA DIGILIO, Defendant • No. : Civil Action -Law : Jury Trial Demanded AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NANCY LOLAS, A single woman, ; Plaintiff V. DONNA DIGILIO, Defendant No. )0 -3 ?1 C"n/",] Civil Action - Law Jury Trial Demanded COMPLAINT The Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, by and through her attorneys, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC, and hereby avers as follows: THE PARTIES 1. The Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, is an adult individual currently residing at 10 Ashburg Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, Donna Digilio, is an adult individual currently residing at 2 Irongate Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. FACTS 3. The facts which give rise to the cause of action occurred on or about January 23, 2008 at about 12:45 pm at the intersection of Hogestown Road and Mulberry Drive, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where a collision occurred between an automobile operated by Donna Digilio and an automobile operated by Nancy Lolas. 4. At the time of the above-referenced collision, Donna Digilio was operating an automobile owned by 4 D's handy Service west on Mulberry Drive and failed to stop at a stop sign. 5. At the aforementioned time and place, Plaintiff Nancy Lolas was operating her automobile south on Hogestown Road-which was controlled by no traffic control devices-and was hit by the Defendant's car as she entered the intersection of Hogestown Road and Mulberry Drive. 6. The collision and resulting injuries and damages are in no way caused or contributed to by the Plaintiff and were solely caused by the Defendant for the reasons set forth below. COUNT I Nancy Was v. Donna Digilio NEGLIGENCE 7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full. 8. The negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of the Defendant, Donna Digilio, consisted of the following: a. Operating her vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances and road conditions; 2 b. Failing to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control; C. Failing to apply her brakes in time to avoid the collision with the Plaintiff; d. Failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the roadway; e. Failing to operate her vehicle according to existing traffic weather conditions and/or traffic controls; f. Operating her vehicle in a manner so as to create a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the roadway; g. Failing to drive at a speed that enabled her to stop within the assured clear distance ahead; i. Violating 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3323 which is negligence per se. 9. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, sustained injuries to her neck that may be permanent. 10. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, has incurred medical expenses to date and will continue to incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses is made. 11. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, has undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made. 3 12. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, has been obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered and may continue to incur the same in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. 13. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, suffered a loss of earnings and an impairment of her earning power and capacity in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. 14. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, suffered a permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Nancy Lolas, demands judgment against the Defendant, Donna Digilio, in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Date: d 1////906 Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC By:? Tod7D. etgen I.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiffs 4 VERIP`ICATIC3N 1, Nancy Lolas, verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. 1 understand that intentional false statements herein are made subject' to the penalties of 1'8 Pa.C.S'.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. DATED: (2..? > r 10 r \J SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Ronny R Anderson Sheriff OFFICE '-F 'HE 'a"EP.IFF RLEC' Jody S Smith Chief Deputy Edward L Schorpp Solicitor 2010JAN 26 t,fi1:01 L> 4" `t Nancy Lolas vs. Donna Digilio Case Number 2010-389 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 01/21/2010 10:25 AM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on January 21, 2010 at 1025 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Donna Digilio, by making known unto herself personally, at 2 Irongate Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same. SHERIFF COST: $37.44 January 22, 2010 SO ANSWERS, NY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF -?-.. By Deputy Sheri- ET-(C? GoimtySUIte Shenff. Teleosoft Inc; RLED-C FICE 1 0 F THEE PRr_5,,okJoTARy 2010 MAR -8 Ali 10: ,; o IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NANCY LOLAS, A single woman, Plaintiff V. DONNA DIGILIO, Defendant No. 10-389 Civil Term Civil Action - Law Jury Trial Demanded PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END TO THE PROTHONOTARY: ...... Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and:R*Ted with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT KRAMER PC By. Todd D. Getgen I.D. No. 80719 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Date: 2?p Z? ld Attorney for Plaintiff(s) w e ? < a « .