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Lead Plaintiff's Name: LVNV FUNDING, LLC Lead Defendant's Name: EUGENE BERKHEIMER
? Check here if you are a Self-Represented (Pro Se) Litigant
Name of Plaintiff/Appellant's Attorney: Apothaker and Associates, P.C.
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0;4r File No.: 243868
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: David J. Apothaker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #38423
520 Fellowship Road C306
Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LVNV FUNDING, LLC
15 SOUTH MAIN STREET STE 500
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Plaintiff,
VS.
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
1550 WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342
Defendant.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.. JD - 358 CNOTICE
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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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
34 S. BEDFORD ST.
CARLISLE PA 17013
717-249-3166
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APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
BY: David J. Apothaker, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #38423
520 Fellowship Road C3Q6
Mount Laurel, NJ' 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LVNV FUNDING, LLC
15 SOUTH MAIN STREET STE 500
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Plaintiff,
vs.
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
1550 WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342
Defendant.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO..
CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
FIRST COUNT
1. Plaintiff is LVNV FUNDING, LLC, 15 SOUTH MAIN STREET STE 500, GREENVILLE, SC
29601.
2. Defendant(s) is/are EUGENE BERKHEIMER, an adult individual residing at 1550 WILLIAMS
GROVE RD LOT 58 MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342.
3. Plaintiff, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, is the Assignee and Successor in Interest of Account
#1150100819491; and said account was issued to Defendant(s) by CITIBANK/SEARS, the Original creditor.
4. Defendant received, accepted and used the account to its benefit.
5. This account is in default and Defendant(s) has an unpaid balance of $1,418.62. A true and correct
copy of the total due and owing is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit "A".
6. All credits, if any, to which Defendant(s) is entitled, have been applied to the account and are
included in Exhibit "A".
7. Although demand has been made, Defendant(s) has failed to make payment of the amount due as
above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant(s) for the sum of
$1,418.62 and requests this Court award costs to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Dated: 5/19/2010
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorney fodl 'ntiff
A Law Firm Enizaae in ebt Collection
BY:
David J.
, Esquire
Our File No.: 243868
VERIFICATION
David J. Apothaker Esquire hereby states that I am counsel for plaintiff in this action, and that I am authorized to
take this Verification, and that the statements made in the foregoing Civil Action Complaint are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 4904 relates- unworn falsification to authorities.
David J. A othaker, Esquire
Attorney or Plaintiff
DATE: 5/19/2010
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LVNV FUNDING, LLC
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
1550 WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
Debtor's Name: EUGENE BERKHEIMER
Account Number: 1150100819491
Original Creditor: CITIBANK/SEARS
Balance Due: $1,418.62
Our File No.: 243868
EXHIBIT "A"
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Our File No.: 243868
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 1'.' 10 S7 21
By: David J. Apothaker
Attorney I.D.# 38423 ;13, -?-? COUNTY
520 Fellowship Road C306 'S Y
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Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorney for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
LVNV FUNDING, LLC ) CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff )
vs. ) NO.: 10-3528 CIVIL TERM
EUGENE BERKHEIMER ) Civil Action
Defendant )
PRAECIPE FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter judgment against Defendant, EUGENE BERKHEIMER, in the default of an
Answer, in the amount of $1,441.89 computed as follows:
Amount claimed in complaint: $ 1,418.62
Less: Amount Paid: ( 0.00)
Plus: Interest from May 19, 2010 to September 14, 2010
at the legal interest rate of 6.00% per annum 23.27
Attorney fees 0.00
TOTAL $ 1,441.89
I certify that Defendant, EUGENE BERKHEI E last known address is 1550
WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58 MECHANICSB G, A 170-5342.
Dated: September 14, 2010
David J. Apothaker, Esq.
Attorney for Plaintiff
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OFFICE OF THE PROTFONOTARY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TO: EUGENE BERKHEIMER
1550 WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342
LVNV FUNDING, LLC
Plaintiff
vs.
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.: 10-3528 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action
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NOTICE
Pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
XX JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT
JUDGMENT IN REPLEVIN
JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION
JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION
JUDGMENT ON AWARD OF ARBITRATORS
JUDGMENT ON VERDICT
JUDGMENT ON COURT FINDINGS
JUDGMENT ON WRIT OF REVIVAL
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE, PLEASE CALL:
ATTORNEY David J. Apothaker, Esq. at this telephone number: 800-672-0215 4
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Our File o.: 243868
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By: David J. Apothaker
Attorney I.D.# 38423
520 Fellowship Road C306
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorney for Plaintiff
LVNV FUNDING, LLC
vs.
Plaintiff
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.: 10-3528 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 2371
Pursuant to PA Rule Civil Procedure 237.1,1 certify that a copy of the NOTICE OF
PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT has been sent to the Defendant or the
Attorney of Record.
I verify that the statements made in this Certification are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
David J. Apothak , Esq.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: September 14, 2010
Our File No.: 243868
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By: David J. Apothaker
Attorney I.D.# 38423
520 Fellowship Road C306
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorney for Plaintiff
LVNV FUNDING, LLC
vs.
Plaintiff
EUGENE BERKHEIMER
Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.: 10-3528 CIVIL TERM
Civil Action
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
David J. Apothaker, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that I am the
attorney for Plaintiff, and authorized to make this affidavit; that Defendant(s) resides at 1550
WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58 MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342.
We inquired with the web site of the Defense Manpower Data Center, located at 1600
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209-2593, if the Defendant(s) is/are in any
branch of the military.
Mary M. Snavely-Dixon, Director of the Defense a wer D Center has sent back
our inquiry indicated that the Defendant(s) is/are not in th milit
David J. Apothake3Zsq.
Attorney for Plaintiff
I verify that the statements made in this Certification are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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243868 OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
LVNV FUNDING, LLC. }
vs. )
EUGENE BERKHEIMER }
To: EUGENE BERKHEIMER
1550 WILLIAMS GROVE RD LOT 58
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055-5342
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 10-3528 CIVIL TERM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
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
ASSOCIATION
34 S. BEDFORD ST.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717-249-3166
BAR
DAVID J. A OT AKER, ESQUIRE
APOTHAKER & ASSOCIATES, PC
A Law Firm Engaged in Debt Collection
520 Fellowship Road C306
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 672-0215
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney ID #38423
Date: June 21, 2010