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Craig A. Diehl, Esquire
r: 'fva? I.D. No. 52801
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
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AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY, :
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE
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SO THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED
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IMPORTANT TO YOU.
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NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO THE TELEPHONE OR THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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CARLISLE, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166 l?J
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AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse
de las quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion dentro de veinte (20)
dias a partir de la fecha en que recibio la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe presentar
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IMPORTANTES PARA LISTED.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO
TIENE O NO CONOCE UN ABODAGO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA EN LA
DIRECCION ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS,
INC.,
Plaintiff
V.
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc., is a Pennsylvania corporation with a
business address at P.O. Box 726, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant, American Hose & Chemical Fire Company, is an unregistered entity
conducting business operations in Pennsylvania with a mailing address of 203 South Poplar
Street, Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania 17851, and a physical address of 250 South Vine Street, Mt.
Carmel, Pennsylvania 17851-1561.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant entered into an oral contract whereby Plaintiff would
perform certain ambulance consulting services on behalf of Defendant.
4. Plaintiff performed consulting services for Defendant for a period of time
including March 1, 2009, through January 31, 2010.
5. Plaintiff charged rates for its services that are reasonable and customary for this
type of services.
6. Plaintiff provided Defendant with monthly itemized invoices substantiating the
time incurred performing services for the consulting project.
7. The amount due to Plaintiff from Defendant is Thirty-Five Thousand One
Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($35,135.00). See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein for true and correct copies of the invoices.
8. Despite demand, Defendant has failed to pay for the services rendered.
9. The amount in controversy requires compulsory arbitration.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc., respectfully requests
judgment to be entered in its favor and against Defendant, American Hose & Chemical Fire
Company in the amount of Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars
($35,135.00), plus interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Date: p By: ox'I'w d A-"Jff
Craig Diehl, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 52801
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Tel: (717) 763-7613
Fax: (717) 763-8293
Attorney for Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems,
Inc.
EXHIBIT "A"
Box 726
Comers Ne
New Cumberland, PA 17070 Statement
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
Date 3/10/2010
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
$35,135.00
02/28/2009 Balance forward
03/31/2009 INV #1089. Due 03/31/2009. 0.00
690
00
-- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project .
690.00
--- Period 3/1/09 - 3/31/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 7 @ $95.00 = 665.00
--Technical Asst Client Rate, 0.5 @ $50.00 = 25.00
04/30/2009 INV #1090. Due 04/30/2009. 2
450
00
--American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
3,140.00
-- Period 4/1/09 - 4/30/09
-- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 20 @ $95.00 =1,900.00
-- Technical Asst Client Rate, 11 @ $50.00 = 550.00
05/31/2009 INV #1098. Due 05/31/2009. 2
090
00
--American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
5,230.00
-- Period 5/1/09 - 5/31/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 22 @ $95.00 = 2
090
00
06/30/2009 ,
.
INV #1100. Due 06/30/2009.
--- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project 4,655.00
9,885.00
--- Period 6/1/09 - 6/30/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 49 @ $95.00 = 4,655.00
0.00 I 665.00 l 2,090.00 3,040.00
29,340.00 I $35,135.00
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Cumberland, PA 17070 Ratement
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P. PO Box
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717Box.724726 .4
www.casys.com balnor@casys.com Date 3/10/2010
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
$35,135.00
07/31/2009 INV #1101. Due 07/31/2009. 6,480.00 16
365
00
-- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
--- Period 7/1/09 - 7/31/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 64 @ $95.00 = 6,080.00
--- Technical Asst Client Rate, 8 @ $50.00 = 400.00
08/31/2009 INV #1102. Due 08/31/2009. 4,995.00 21
360
00
--- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
--- Period 8/1/09 - 8/31/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 51 @ $95.00 = 4,845.00
--- Technical Asst Client Rate, 3 @ $50.00 =150.00
09/30/2009 INV #1107. Due 09/30/2009. 4
655
00
--- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
26,015.00
--- Period 9/1/09 - 9/30/09
-- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 49 @ $95.00 = 4
655.00
10/31/2009 ,
INV #1103. Due 10/31/2009. 3
325
00
-- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
29,340.00
- Period 10/1/09 -10/31/09
-- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 35 @ $95.00 ='3
325.00
11/30/2009 ,
INV #1108. Due 11/30/2009. 3
040
00
--- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project ,
.
32,380.00
-- Period 11/1/09 - 11/30/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 32 @ $95.00 = 3,040.00
0.00 R R
665.00 2,090.00 3,040.00
29,340.00
$35,135.00
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Comerstone NPO Box 726
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P: 717.724.
4157 F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
rland, PA 17070 Statement
com bainor@casys.com Date 3/10/2010
$35,135.00
12/31/2009 INV #1112. Due 12/31/2009. 2,090.00 34,470.00
-- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
--- Period 12/1/09 -12/31/09
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 22 @ $95.00 = 2,090.00
01/31/2010 INV #1111. Due 01/31/2010. 665.00 35,135.00
--- American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
--- Period 1/1/10 -1/31/10
--- Senior Consultant Client Rate, 7 @ $95.00 =665.00
0.00 I 665.00 2,090.00 I 3,040.00
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29,340.00 $35,135.00
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 1/1/10 -1/31/10
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Date 1/31/2010
Invoice # 1111
Terms Due on Receipt
Invoice
7 1 95.001 Per Hour
665.00
+ Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted .
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total $665.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $665.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
Cornerstone
Billable Time Classifications
Date Task
Performed Performed By
01/20/10 Ryno
F01/21/10 Ryno Number of Billable Hours Worked
Senior Technical Admin
Consultant Assistance Assistance Task Overview - Notes
Membership Items with Michael H
+. , Tom Alleman 1 Kulpmont Issues
01/26/10 Ryno 0 Strategic Planning AH ; SEEMS
ti!'T
1 ki -
_ Total Billable Hours
_ Billable Rates
Subtotal Billable Amount
TOTAL Billable Amount 7.00
$ 95.00
$ 665.00
$ - -
$ 50.00 $ 25.00
$ - $ -
665.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Cornerstone Ne Box 726
New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 12/1/09 -12/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Invoice
Date 12/31/2009
Invoice # 1112
Terms Due on Receipt
22 95.00 Per Hour 1 2,090.00
T Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total $2,090.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $2,090.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
Cornerstone
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Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance Assistance
Task Overview - Notes
icr 1 VIV?7
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12/15/09 Ryno 2.00 ;F/U with Tom and Jimmy on various items
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12/17/09 -
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i 12/21/09 2100 Coordinate and nd Plan Meeting AH /SEEMS
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12/22/0
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R?yno
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Me mbershl Issues and Follow U Item
--
12/29/09
12/30/09 Ryno ? 7.00
Ryno ?4 {?p
_ Travel and Meeting at AH with SEEMS / AH
Final Membership Revisions & Lease F/U
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_ Total Billable Hours 22.00 - -
Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 2,090.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 2,090.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
........ __.__
_Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior ??? Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 11/1/09 -11/30/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Date 11/30/2009
Invoice # 1108
Terms Due on Receipt
Invoice
32 95.001 Per Hour
3,040.00
Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total $3,040.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $3,040.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
r Cornerstone
Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance AssistanrP
11/02/09 Ryno 4.00 ..
-
- Travel to AH for Mbship Pics & FU items J
11/04/09
Ryno 2.p0 --
TF/U on items and plan meeting(s)
11/09/09 !Ryno Meeting at American Hose w/SEEMS & AH
11/13109
Ryno 2,00
- _
, F/U on items with Tom Alleman for AH
11/16/09 RYno
:- 3.00
_ Complete Membership
& Mail to M. Henry
11/19/09
Ryno 2.00
: - _
_
F/U and Review Membership with M. Henry
11/20/09 Ryno,00 F/U with Tom Alleman and AH Management
11/24/09 Ryno VFIS Insurance Issues & Kulpmont F/U
11/23/09 Ryno F/U with Joe Schmider & DOH at PFESI
11/26/09 R no
Y
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F Research Lease Options & F/U with Alleman
11/30/09 Ryno Coordinate Mtgs & F/U on outstanding issues
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32.00
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_ Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 3,040.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 3,040.00
Prepared by CornerstoneAdminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - bainor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 10/1/09 -10/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Svc
Date 10/31/2009
Invoice # 1103
Terms Due on Receipt
35 I 95.00 Per Hour 1 3,325.00
T Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted
ANEW
(Ali charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total $3,325.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $3,325.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
r' Cornerstone
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Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance Assistance
T-e rl., Ki..
-10/05/09
?-10/07/09 Ryno R 2.Op? -T F/U on Membership &?Outstanding Items
Ryno ; 2,00
Schedule Training and F/U items with Tom
10112/08 -
; Ryno3.001 Membership Program with Michael /Tom
10/13109
10/15/09
Ryno 4.00
Ryno 3 00- _
F/U Items and Kulpmont Ambulance / DOH
DOH and Licensure Updates
10/16/09 Ryno ' 2,001 Insurance F/U and research with VFIS
10/19/09 Ryno ,gyp - _
F/U with American Hose and Tom Alleman
10/20/09
R
Yno Letters for Insurance and various Vendors
10/22/09
10/23/09
10/26/09
10/28/09 Ryno
Ryno
Ryno
Ryno F/U items and compile "to do" list for meeting
Coordinate items with AH, SEEMS, DOH
F/U on items from SEEMS planning meeting
'Membership planning and F/U items
10/29/09 Ryno VFIS letter of request and letters to Kulpmont
Tota l Billable Hours 35.00 -
_ Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50
#0 $
25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 3,325.00 $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 3.325.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior - Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
James Reed
203 S Poplar St
Mt Carmel, PA 17851
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 9/1/09 - 9/30/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
n i e
Date 9/30/2009
Invoice # 1107
Terms Due on Receipt
49 I 95.00 Per Hour 1 4,655.00
Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted". us is
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total $4,655.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $4,655.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
rrrCornerstone
Performed Performed By Consultant ASSiStAnro acci&-. r
09!01/09 Ryno 2.p - - Thea / Jimmy, finances / bills follow u
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09/02/09 Ryno 2.00 Jimmy and Regional Council follow
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Conference Cali
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09/07/09 RYno 3
0 Membership Program Research / Quotations
09/08/09 Ryno 2.00 _ Follow Up Kulpmont ALS territory issues
09/09/09 Ryno 2.00 I FollowUp /Phone Calls Jimmy and Tom
09/14/09 Ryno $OQ # Follow Up on Kulpmont Issues / Membership
09/15/09 Ryno Follow Up Council / Jimmy / Tom / DOH
09/16/09 Ryno Press Release and Draft Letter to Thea
09/17/09 Ryno ; F Follow Up with Jimmy and Tom - Re: Thea
09/18/09 Ryno Follow Up with Regional Council and DOH
09/21/09 Ryno phone Calls with Jimm
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Att
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e:
orney
09/22/09 R no
Draft and Review "to do" list with Tom
09/23/09 Ryno Follow Up with Jimmy and Kulpmont Amb
09/24/09
Ryno ,=r; .
Updates and Follow Up with Tom and Jimmy
09/27/09 Ryno Ed O'Hearn /Kulpmont Follow Up Issues
09/28/09 no Tom Alleman work session for "to do" list
09/29/09 Ryno
Follow Up with Kulpmont and DOH
09/30/09 Ryno Update Ambulance Licensure for AH
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Tota l Billable Hours 49.00 - -
Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 4,655.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 4.655.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Corner tone New Cumberland. PA 17070
?? P: 717.724.4157 F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 8/1/09 - 8/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Technical Assistance Billable Hours
T Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted= 1)?
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Invoice
Date 8/31/2009
Invoice # 1102
Terms Due on Receipt
51 95.00 Per Hour 4,845.00
3 50.00 Per Hour 150.00
Total $4,995.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $4,995.00
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
Cornerstone
Performed Performed By Consultant Assistanra
08/03/09 --- asn VYCIVMW - rvotes
Ryno 4:00; ^-- F/U v
arious items and Kul
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08/04/09
08105/09 pmon
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Ryno mm 2 00 -
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Kulpmont Meeting letter and Phone Calls
1 Ryno 3,00 F/U Employment and Tech Transport issues
08/06/09
08!07/09 -
R no F/U and Draft Press Release for Council
Ryno ;. 2.00 - - F/U with Thea and Kulmont Ambulanc
08/10/09
08/11/09
Ryno 3.00
Ryno z 100 e
DOH F/U and coordinate with Tom Alleman
; - New System Development and related F/U
08/12/09 Ryno Ty Mtg with FD
Tom Alleman and Thea
08/13/09
08/17/09
08/18/09
08/20/09 Ryno
Ryno
Ryno/Minnich
Ryno I {
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Review documents from Thea /Attorney F/U
Mbship Review /Schedule Meetings & F/U
Budget Mtg / Mbship and New System F/U
Follow Up with Tom Alleman
08/25/09 R
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08/28/09
08/31/09 yno
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Ryno
Ryno
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Develop outstanding action item list & F/U
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Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 4,845.00 $ 150.00 $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 4,995.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 7/1/09 - 7/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
Technical Assistance Billable Hours
T Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted
(All charges will appear on your credit card statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Invoice
Date 7/31/2009
Invoice # 1101
Terms Due on Receipt
64 95.00 Per Hour 1 6,080.00
8 1 50.001 Per Hour 1 400.00
Total $6,480.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $6,480.00
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
r Cornerstone
Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance Assistance Task Overview - Notes
07/01/09 Ryno -2.001" Tom Alleman and Medical Director F/U
07/02/09 j Ryno/Alnor 2.001 2.00 Prepare Financials and Info for Tom Alleman
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07/03/091Ryno 2:00, T F/U with DOH, Tom Alleman and Thea
ui/unua?l-cyno 3;001 Meeting with Thea and Tom Alleman
07/07/09 Ryno _ 0 - Document for DOH pre Conference Call
07/08/097, 2.00 Conference Call with DOH & Regional Council
07/08/09 Ryno/Morrison G.00 Prepare for DOH Licensure Inspection
07/09/09 Ryno
07/10109 Ryno : DOH/Regional Council Licensure Inspection
F/U with DOH, Tom Alleman and Thea
07/13/09 Ryno
07/14/09 Ryno
07/15/09 Ryno t r =„ r DOH and Regional Council Follow Up
Meet with Kevin Doran at Tech Transport
'Meet with Tom Alleman / Medical Direct
r
07/16/09 Ryno , o
Follow up with Tom Alleman and Thea
07/17/09 Ryno $.?p F/U and Conference Call Alleman / Minnich
07/19/09 Ryno
07/22/09 R no
Y a` 2 00
1. - Letter of Understanding for AH and SEEMS
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07/23/09 Ryno
07/27/09 R no
07/28/09 Ryno
07/29/09 R no
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Mtgs Mt Carmel for FU & New System
New System, Complaints, DOH, FU
New System & Meeting in Mount Carmel
Total Billable Hours 64.00 8.00 -
Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 6,080.00 $ 400.00 $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 6,480.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
Cornerstone Ne Box 726
New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 6/1/09 - 6/30/09
invoice
Date 6/30/2009
Invoice # 1100
Terms Due on Receipt
Senior Consultant Billable Hours I 49 I 95.001 Per Hour I 4,655.00
Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc. Total $4,655.00
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards accepted 10 Payments/Credits $0.00
(All charges will appear on your credit cord statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Balance Due $4,655.00
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
Cornerstone
Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance Ascictanra
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06/02/09 Ryno 2,00 BLS hour change / Payroll / FU with Thea
06103/09 Ryno 'L2:00 FU with Schmider & Gibbons - DOH Issues
06/05/09 ? - ?_
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06/09/09 R no
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06/09/09 R no Y Doran / Gibbons complaint to Council
06/10/09 r -_ -
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Meet Tom Alleman discuss a Plan B staffing
06/10/09 Ryno FU Complaint / Radio / DOH and Thea
06/11/09 Ryno Review Contract /Payroll / George Denke
06/12/09 Ryno Payroll Transfer/ FU various with Thea
06/15/09 Ryno f, Thea FU / Tech Transport email mtg request
06/16/09 Ryno ra "FU with Gibbons & DOH Issues
06/17/09 Ryno FU with Geisinger & Medical Command issue
06/18/09
Ryno 0 _
FU with Doran / Alleman and Thea
06/22/09 Ryno' Meeting with Dick Gibbons at Council Office
06/23/09 Ryno FU Gibbons / Payroll and Thea
06/24/09 Ryno Meeting with Doran / Fanella and Gibbons
06/25/09 R no FU with Thea / Payroll issues / Gibbons
06/26/09 Ryno Command FU and BLS analyzation
06/29/09 Ryno r ? ; ; r Complaint Issue from Regional Council
06/30/09 Ryno Meeting with Tom Alleman / Thea / EMMA
06/30109 Ryno Schmider / Gibbons -Complaint Issue(s)
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_ Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 4,655.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 4,655.00
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Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task -? Senior Technical Admin
Cornerstone Ne Box 726
New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.cas s.com - balnor@casys.com
asys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
Invoice
Date 5/31/2009
Invoice # 1098
Terms Due on Receipt
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 5/1/09 - 5/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours
22 95-001 Per Hour
2,090.00
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Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Total
$2,090.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
Balance Due $2,090.00
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-Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
Performed Performed By Consultant Assistance Assistanra
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05/06/09 1 Ryno
Ryno 1.00; Review contract amendments from Tech
E-mail and phone calls Kevin Doran & Thea
05/07/09 Ryno 1 Q0 Training & Operational Issues with Thea
_05/07/09 Ryno ` 3.00 Letter coordination with Joe Schmider / The
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05/07/09
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05/08/09 Ryno Review / comment e-mail Jim Reed/ Tech
05/11!09 Ryno Coordinate EMMA / DOH electronic transfer
05/11/09 Ryno F/U with Dick Gibbons & coordinate meeting
05/15/09 Ryno ' F/U with Thea and Tech Transport officials
05/18/09 Ryno Meeting coordination for Thea and D. Gibbons
05/20!09 Ryno Meet with Joe Schmider on Medical Director
05/26/09
05/28/09 Ryno
Ryno F/U with Dick/Joe/Thea via e-mail
& phone
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05/29/09 Ryno k Medical Director and DOH follow up issues
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-Subtotal Billable Amount $ 2,090.00 $ - $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 2,090.00
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ornerstone Box 726
New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
invoice
Date 4/30/2009
Invoice # 1090
Terms Due on Receipt
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 4/1/09 - 4/30/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours 20 95.00 Per Hour 1,900.00
Technical Assistance Billable Hours 11 50.00 Per Hour 550.00
Make check payable to Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc. Total $2,450.00
Include invoice number on check
All major credit cards acceptedPayments/Credits $0.00
(All charges will appear on your credit cord statement as "Ambulance Transport")
Balance Due $2,450.00
Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
Card Billing Address
City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
Thank you for Partnering with Cornerstone
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04/02/09 Ryno 2.00; Conference Call with Thea and various a-mails
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04/24/09 Morrison 9,00 Trip Log Comparison (Dispatch vs. CAS Billed)
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04/30/09 Ryno Follow up /discuss new plan with DOH officials
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_ Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $1,900.00 $ 550.00 $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 2,450.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
Date Task Senior Technical Admin
PO Box 726
Cornerstone New Cumberland, PA 17070
P: 717.724.4157 - F: 717.214.6020
www.casys.com - balnor@casys.com
American Hose Co Ambulance
Thea Tafner
c/o Creations by Carter
498 Elysburg Rd, Rte 54
Danville, PA 17821
mice
Date 3/31/2009
Invoice # 1089
Terms Due on Receipt
American Hose Co Ambulance Consulting Project
Period 3/1/09 - 3/31/09
Senior Consultant Billable Hours 7 95.00 Per Hour 665.00
Technical Assistance Billable Hours 0.5 50.00 Per Hour 25.00
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Card Number
Name on Card Exp. Date
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City, State, Zip
Email, Phone Number
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An Evolution in Ambulance Billing
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Date Task
Performed Performed
Billable Time Classifications
Number of Billable Hours Worked
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Consultant Assistance Assistance
Task Overview - Notes
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Billable Rates $ 95.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00
Subtotal Billable Amount $ 665.00 $ 25.00 $ -
TOTAL Billable Amount $ 690.00
Prepared by Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
VERIFICATION
I, THOMAS N. MINNICH, Vice-President of Plaintiff Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.,
above-named, being duly sworn according to law, deposes that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The
undersigned understands that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 3 0?3 I
THOMAS N. MINNICH
Vice-President
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HUMMEL &LEWIS, LLP
Michael B. Smith, Esquire
I.D. No. 207158
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
~570~784-7516 Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9T" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC
PLAINTIFF,
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AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
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DEFENDANT
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, American Hose & Chemical Fire
Company, and direct all further correspondence in this matter to me at the address indicated
above.
LAW OFFICES
HUMMEL &LEWIS, LLP
DATE: MAY 4, 2010 / ~d~~~ ,~ ,l' \
MICHAEL B. SMITH, SQUIlZE
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9T" JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMIMSYSTEMS, INC. CNIL ACTION -LAW
PLAINTIFF,
VS. : NO. 10-2200
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
DEFENDANT.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct
copy of the attached document in the above-captioned matter by first class mail, postage prepaid,
on the 4th day of May, 2010, upon the following individuals:
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
LAW OFFICES
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vs. Case Number
American Hose & Chemical Fire Company (et al.) 2010-2200
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/07/2010 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law states that he made a diligent search
and inquiry for the within named defendant, to wit: Thea Tafner, but was unable to locate him in his
bailiwick. He therefore deputized the Sheriff of Northumberland County, PA to serve the within Complaint
and Notice according to law.
06/29/2010 Northumberland County Return: And now June 29, 2010 at 1530 hours I, Chad A. Reiner, Sheriff of
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, do herby certify and return that I served a true copy of the within
Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Thea Tafner by making known unto
herself personally, at The Northumberland County Sheriffs Office, 201 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $37.44
July 06, 2010
SO ANSWERS,
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AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL FIRE COMPANY (et al.) 10 CV 02200
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/29/2010 03:30 PM -SERVED THE REQUESTED CIVIL ACTION BY "PERSONALLY" HANDING A TRUE COPY
TO A PERSON REPRESENTING THEMSELVES TO BE THE DEFENDANT, TO WIT: THEA TAFNER
AT THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 201 MARKET ST., SUNBURY, PA 17801
BY: CHAUNDY, BERNADETTE
SHERIFF COST: $52.00 SO ANSWERS,
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LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff, Corner
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INC.,
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AMERICAN HOSE & C
FIRE COMPANY,
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10. Denied.
pleading is required.
11. Denied.
pleading is required.
12. Denied.
pleading is required.
'laintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc., by and through its counsel,
Diehl, answering the pleadings as follows:
NEW MATTER
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
13. Denied.
pleading is required.
14. Admitted.
15. Denied.
Tafner.
16. Denied. I
17. Denied.
pleading is required.
18. Denied.
pleading is required.
19. Denied.
information sufficient to
20. Denied. '
Tafner.
21. Denied.
pleading is required.
22. Denied.
prejudicial averment and
23. Denied.
pleading is required.
24.
25.
averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
transactions were entered into by the Chairman of Defendant, Thea
)efendant did receive reports reflecting the outstanding cash advances.
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge or
form a belief as to the truth of the averment.
['he transactions were entered into by the Chairman of Defendant, Thea
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
Plaintiff has no idea what Defendant is even suggesting by this
strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
The averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
COUNTERCLAIM
Denied. o responsive pleading is required.
26.
27. Denied.
withheld by Corner;
Adminisystems, Inc. m~
WHEREFORE,
entered in favor of
Fire Company, and for s'
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Four Thousand Six Huns
Hose & Chemical Fire
Company.
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the same amount.
's President, James Reed was fully aware of the monies being
one Adminisystems, Inc. A representative from Cornerstone
in person with James Reed on several occasions regarding this issue.
'ornerstone Adminisystems, Inc. respectfully requests that judgment be
erstone Adminisystems, Inc. and against American Hose & Chemical
ch other relief this Court deems just and reasonable.
NEW MATTER TO COUNTERCLAIM
ne Adminisystems, Inc. admits that it has withheld the sum of Thirty-
fired Ninety-Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($34,695.90) from American
Company with full knowledge of American Hose & Chemical Fire
pion case docketed with this Court at No. 10-2199 also seeks an offset of
30. Only one offset of Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and
Ninety Cents ($34,695. 0) should be granted in this proceeding and should not be duplicated in
the companion case doc eted at 10-2199.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Date:
By. r
Craig iehl, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 52801
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Tel: (717) 763-7613
Fax: (717) 763-8293
Attorney for Plaintiff
V~ItIFICATION
z, Thomas
'Vice President of Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adtninisystems, Inc., above-
named, being duly sworn according to law, deposes that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Plaintiffs Answer ~ to Defendant's New Ma#er and counterclaim with New Matter to
Counterclaim are t~te and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, The
undersigned under ands that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 1 S
Fa. C.S. §4904 rely ' g to unsworn falsification to authoi7ties,
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Date: vl O'l01
homes Minnick, ice President
Cornerstone Adminisystems, Ina.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, the /~ ~ day of July, 2010, the undersigned hereby certifies that a
true and correct copy f the foregoing Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's New Matter and
Counterclaim with New Matter to Counterclaim was served upon the opposing party by way of
United States first class ail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael B. Smith, Esquire
Hummel & Lewis, LLP
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
e A. Fike, Legal Secretary
Laurence C. Kress
Attorney and Counselor at Law
PA Bar No. 93137
P.O. Box 247
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 834-4137
Counsel for Thea Tafner
FILED-OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
1011 APR - I AM 8: 4 5
CUMBERLANDAN COUNTY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 9th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
V.
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL FIRE
COMPANY,
Defendant,
V.
THEA TAFNER,
Additional Defendant.
Docket No. 10-2200 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Laurence C. Kress, Esquire, as counsel for the Defendant,
Thea Tafner, in the above-captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
Laurence C. Kress, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below, I served a copy of the foregoing Praecipe
for Entry of Appearance via l st class mail, postage pre-paid upon the following:
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Counsel for Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
Michael B. Smith, Esquire
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Counsel for American Hose & Chemical Fire Company
Date: I' / ,, ..,_, '- . /,I(. --
L urence C. Kress, Esquire
Laurence C. Kress
Attorney and Counselor at Law
PA Bar No. 93137
P.O. Box 247
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 834-41.37
Counsel for Thea Tafner
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 9`h JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC.,
Plaintiff,
V.
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL FIRE
COMPANY,
Defendant,
V.
THEA TAFNER,
Additional Defendant.
Docket No. 10-2200 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT THEA TAFNER'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT AMERICAN
HOSE & CHEMICAL FIRE COMPANY'S COMPLAINT
AGAINST HER AS ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Thea Tafner, by and through her counsel, Laurence C.
Kress, Esquire, and answers Defendant American Hose & Chemical Fire Company's Complaint
Against her as Additional Defendant as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Averment sets forth Defendant American Hose's asserted conclusion of law to
which no response is required.
6. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Additional Defendant
Tafner served as Defendant American Hose's Chairperson of the Ambulance Committee during
the specified period. After reasonable investigation, Additional Defendant Tafner is without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that she had unfettered
control over Defendant American Hose's financial affairs during that time. Strict proof thereof is
demanded.
8. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
9. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
10. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Additional Defendant
Tafner converted funds for her personal use during her tenure as Chairperson of the Ambulance
Committee. After reasonable investigation, Additional Defendant Tafner is without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment that the conversion of funds resulted in
Defendant American Hose being unable to meet its financial obligations. Strict proof thereof is
demanded.
11. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
12. Denied. Additional Defendant Tafner never received any invoices from Plaintiff
Cornerstone. Further, if any such invoices were mailed, such invoices were addressed to
Additional Defendant Tafner in her capacity as Chairperson. Further, some of the alleged
invoices attached to Plaintiff Cornerstone's Complaint as Exhibit A were addressed to Defendant
American Hose to the attention of its president, James Reed.
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13. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
14. Averment states a conclusion of law to which no answer is required.
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant Tafner respectfully demands:
A. Judgment in her favor and against Defendant American Hose;
B. Judgment that, if there is any liability to Plaintiff Cornerstone, Defendant
American Hose is solely liable to Plaintiff Cornerstone;
C. In the event that Plaintiff Cornerstone obtains a judgment against
Defendant American Hose, that Additional Defendant Tafner is not liable to Defendant American
Hose by way of indemnification and/or contribution for the amount recovered by Plaintiff
Cornerstone against Defendant American Hose;
D. Costs and attorney's fees; and
E. Any other appropriate relief as determined by the Court.
NEW MATTER
15. Additional Defendant Tafner engaged Plaintiff Cornerstone to perform certain
consulting services.
16. At all relevant times, Additional Defendant Tafner acted in her capacity as
Chairperson of the Ambulance Committee.
17. Additional Defendant Tafner had authority to engage Plaintiff Cornerstone to
perform consulting services on behalf of Defendant American Hose.
18. Defendant American Hose, and specifically its president, James Reed, was well
aware that Plaintiff Cornerstone was performing consulting services for the company.
19. In response to inquiries from Additional Defendant Tafner as to its rates for
consulting services, Plaintiff Cornerstone told her "not to worry about it," and that "it would be
worked out later." No such information was provided to Additional Defendant Tafner until she
received the Complaint against her.
20. It is believed, and therefore averred, that Defendant American Hose continued to
utilize the consulting services of Plaintiff Cornerstone after Additional Defendant Tafner's
termination as Chairperson.
21. Additional Defendant Tafner asserts the defense of waiver.
22. Defendant American Hose has failed to mitigate its damages.
23. Defendant American Hose's Complaint against Additional Defendant Tafner fails
to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
24. If Additional Defendant Tafner is liable to Defendant American Hose, any
judgment must be reduced by the amount paid by Additional Defendant Tafner to Defendant
American Hose as restitution pursuant to a criminal judgment.
WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant Tafner respectfully demands:
A. Judgment in her favor and against Defendant American Hose;
B. Judgment that, if there is any liability to Plaintiff Cornerstone, Defendant
American Hose is solely liable to Plaintiff Cornerstone;
C. In the event that Plaintiff Cornerstone obtains a judgment against
Defendant American Hose, that Additional Defendant Tafner is not liable to Defendant American
Hose by way of indemnification and/or contribution for the amount recovered by Plaintiff
Cornerstone against Defendant American Hose;
D. Costs and attorney's fees; and
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E. Any other appropriate relief as determined by the Court.
Respectfully submitted,
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Counsel for Thea Tafner
Dated:
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VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the information contained in the foregoing Answer is true and correct
to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn falsification.
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Date: '3 3 1
Thea Tafner
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below, I served the foregoing Answer via 1 St
Class United States mail, postage pre-paid upon the following:
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Counsel for Cornerstone Adminisystems
Michael B. Smith, Esquire
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Counsel for American Hose & Chemical Fire Company
Date: /
Laurence C. Kress, Esquire
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HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
Michael B. Smith, Esquire 2%.11 F? j Fs I 7
I.D. No. 207158
3 East Fifth Street CUMBERLAND CMIT Y
Bloomsburg, PA 17815 PENNSYLVANIA
(57) 784-7516 Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF,
VS. NO. 10-2200
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
DEFENDANT, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VS.
THEA TAFNER,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT.
DEFENDANT'S REPLY TO ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
Defendant, by its attorney, Michael B. Smith of Hummel & Lewis, LLP, files this Reply
to Additional Defendant's New Matter as follows:
15. Additional Defendant Tafner engaged Plaintiff Cornerstone to perform certain
consulting services.
ANSWER: It is denied that Additional Defendant Tafner engaged Plaintiff Cornerstone
to perform certain consulting services. In further answer thereto, Additional Defendant Tafner
received no permission from Defendant American Hose and had no authority to do so. In further
answer thereto, any alleged consulting services performed by Plaintiff Cornerstone were
performed because the Plaintiff had a financial interest in the success of Defendant American
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Hose as Plaintiff Cornerstone received a share of Defendant American Hose's revenue.
16. At all relevant times, Additional Defendant Tafner acted in her capacity as
Chairperson of the Ambulance Committee.
ANSWER: It is denied that at all relevant times, Additional Defendant Tafner acted in
her capacity as Chairperson of the Ambulance Committee.
17. Additional Defendant Tafner had authority to engage Plaintiff Cornerstone to
perform consulting services on behalf of Defendant American Hose.
ANSWER: The allegation of the preceding paragraph is a conclusion of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that Additional
Defendant Tafner had authority to engage Plaintiff Cornerstone to perform consulting services on
behalf of Defendant American Hose. In further answer thereto, Additional Defendant Tafner
only had authority to bind Defendant American Hose after discussing the venture at a meeting
and receiving approval by vote, which she did not do in this circumstance. In further answer
thereto, Plaintiff Cornerstone knew that Additional Defendant Tafner had no authority to bind
Defendant American Hose relative to the consulting services.
18. Defendant American Hose, and specifically its president, James Reed, was well
aware that Plaintiff Cornerstone was performing consulting services for the company.
ANSWER: It is denied that Defendant American Hose, and specifically its president,
James Reed, was well aware that Plaintiff Cornerstone was performing consulting services for
the company.
19. In response to inquiries from Additional Defendant Tafner as to its rates for
consulting services, Plaintiff Cornerstone told her "not to worry about it," and that "it would be
worked out later." No such information was provided to Additional Defendant Tafner until she
received the Complaint against her.
ANSWER: Defendant American Hose cannot admit or deny the allegations of the
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preceding paragraph because, after reasonable investigation, Defendant is unable to determine the
truth or falsity of the statements.
20. It is believed, and therefore averred, that Defendant American Hose continued to
utilize the consulting services of Plaintiff Cornerstone after Additional Defendant Tafner's
termination as Chairperson.
ANSWER: It is denied that Defendant American Hose continued to utilize the
consulting services of Plaintiff Cornerstone after Additional Defendant Tafner's termination as
Chairperson. In further answer thereto, Defendant American Hose denies any agreement with
Plaintiff to provide consulting services for a fee.
21. Additional Defendant Tafner asserts the defense of waiver.
ANSWER: The preceding allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
22. Defendant American Hose has failed to mitigate its damages.
ANSWER: The preceding allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
23. Defendant American Hose's Complaint against Additional Defendant Tafner fails
to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
ANSWER: The preceding allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required.
24. If Additional Defendant Tafner is liable to Defendant American Hose, any
judgment must be reduced by the amount paid by Additional Defendant Tafner to Defendant
American Hose as restitution pursuant to a criminal judgment.
ANSWER: The preceding allegation is a conclusion of law to which no response is
required. In further answer thereto, Defendant American Hose has other creditors seeking
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payment because of the acts of Additional Defendant Tafner. Defendant American Hose will use
all monies received as restitution from Additional Defendant Tafner to pay its creditors.
Therefore, any reduction should be proportionate to the amount for which Defendant American
Hose is liable to Cornerstone relative to the total amount Defendant American Hose is
responsible to all creditors on account of Additional Defendant Tafner's actions.
LAW OFFICES
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
DATE: APRIL 26, 2011
MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
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VERIFICATION
I, James Reed, President of American Hose & Chemical Fire Company, being vested with
full authority to make this Verification, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, information, and belief I
further understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unswom falsifications to authorities.
AESED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF,
VS. NO. 10-2200
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
DEFENDANT, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VS.
THEA TAFNER,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct
copy of Defendant's Reply to Additional Defendant's New Matter in the above-captioned matter
by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the 26th day of April, 2011, upon the following
individuals:
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire Laurence C. Kress, Esquire
3464 Trindle Road P. 0. Box 247
Camp Hill, PA 17011 Duncannon, PA 17020
Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Additional Defendant
LAW OFFICES
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
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MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
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Michael B. Smith, Esquire n 0 11 A r, 2 7 F M I: 4 7
I.D. No. 207158 c ?"
3 East Fifth Street CUMBERLAND COUNITY
Bloomsburg, PA 17815 PENNSYLVANIA
(570) 784-7516 Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF,
VS. NO. 10-2200
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
DEFENDANT, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VS.
THEA TAFNER,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT.
DEFENDANT'S REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S NEW MATTER TO COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant, by its attorney, Michael B. Smith of Hummel & Lewis, LLP, files this Reply
to Plaintiff's New Matter to Counterclaim as follows:
27. Cornerstone Adminisytems, Inc. admits that it has withheld the sum of Thirty-Four
Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($34,695.90) from American Hose
& Chemical Fire Company with full knowledge of American Hose & Chemical Fire Company.
REPLY: Admitted.
28. A companion case docketed with this Court at No. 10-2199 also seeks an offset of
the same amount.
REPLY: Admitted.
29. Only one offset of Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and
Ninety Cents ($34,695.90) should be granted in this proceeding and should not be duplicated in
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the companion case docketed at 10-2199.
REPLY: Admitted.
DATE: APRIL 26, 2011
LAW OFFICES
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
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VERIFICATION
I, James Reed, President of American Hose & Chemical Fire Company, being vested with
full authority to make this Verification, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, information, and belief. I
further understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
JAMES REED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, INC.
PLAINTIFF,
VS.
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
DEFENDANT,
VS.
THEA TAFNER,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 10-2200
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct
copy of Defendant's Reply to Plaintiff's New Matter to Counterclaim in the above-captioned
matter by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the 26th day of April, 2011, upon the following
individuals:
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire Laurence C. Kress, Esquire
3464 Trindle Road P. O. Box 247
Camp Hill, PA 17011 Duncannon, PA 17020
Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Additional Defendant
LAW OFFICES
HUMMEL & LEWIS, LLP
MICHAEL B. SMITH, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire
I.D. No. 52801
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff, Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.
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CORNERSTONE ADMINISYSTEMS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
INC., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v. : NO. 10-2200 Civil Term
AMERICAN HOSE & CHEMICAL
FIRE COMPANY,
THEA TAFNER,
To the Prothonotary:
Date:
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
V.
Additional Defendant :
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
Kindly mark the above -captioned proceeding as settled and discontinued.
By:
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Craig A. viehl, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 52801
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Tel: (717) 763-7613
Fax: (717) 763-8293
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, the /Lo day of June, 2014, the undersigned hereby certifies that a
true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue was served upon the opposing
parties by way of United States first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael B. Smith, Esquire
Hummel & Lewis, LLP
3 East Fifth Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Laurence C. Kress, Esquire
P.O. Box 247
Duncannon, PA 17020
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Debra A. Fike, Legal Secretary