HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-3927IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. lU.. 3 y~.7 S 2010
Civil Action -Law
ANNE CARTER J. HORN and NATHAN RAY SHANK
PHILIP J. HORN, her husband, 60 Privet Drive
131 15~' Street vs. Etters, PA 17319
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Please issue Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action. Said Writ of Summons shall bey" ~`'
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Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, at 60 Privet Drive, Etters, PA 17319..
Lee C. Swartz
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889
(717 234-4121
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SHERfFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
riff who being duly sworn according to law states that he made a diligent search
named defendant, to wit: Nathan Ray Shank, but was unable to locate him in his
~putized the Sheriff of York County, PA to serve the within Writ of Summons
~d now July 1, 2010 at 0900 hours I, Richard P. Keuerleber, Sheriff of York County
certify and return that I served a true copy of the within Writ of Summons, upon
cant, to wit: Nathan Ray Shank by making known unto himself personally, at 60
17319 its contents and at the same time handing to him personally the said true
same.
SO ANSWERS,
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RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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Richard P Keuerleber
Sheriff
Reuben B Zeager
Chief Deputy, Operations
PETER J. MANGAN, ESQ.
Solicitor
Richard E Rice, II
Chief Deputy, Administration
ANNE CARTER J. HORN
vs.
NATHAN RAY SHANK
Case Number
10-3927
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
07/01/2010 09:00 AM -DEPUTY ENJAMIN GROVE, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED THE
REQUESTED WRIT O SUMMONS (WOSM) BY "PERSONALLY" HANDING A TRUE COPY TO A
PERSON REPRESEN ING THEMSELVES TO BE THE DEFENDANT, TO WIT: NATHAN RAY SHANK
AT 60 PRIVET DRIVE ETTERS, PA 17319.
BENJA ING OVE, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $71.00
July 12, 2010
SO WERS, AS ACTING SHERIFF
RICHARD P EVER ER, ERIF
NOTARY
Affirmed and subscribed to before nhe this
12th day of
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MY COMt`:11SSION EXPIRES AUG. 12, 2013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, P.C., on behalf of the
Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
in D./Rauch, Esquire
nsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
J. CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-3927
v.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 9th day of September, 2010.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
By: '/ AVA AW
Kevi . Rau h, Esquire
Cou sel for Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
J. CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-3927
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE
COMPLAINT
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: The Prothonotary
Kindly rule the Plaintiffs, Anne Carter Horn and Philip J. Horn, to file a Complaint in
Civil Action within twenty (20) days.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.,7
By:
1 D. R uch, Esquire
unsel f Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
RULE
AND NOW, this day of 2010, upon
consideration of Defendant's Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
judgment Non Pros.
Rule issued this _,1Q41--?4ay of .? 2010.
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Prothon tary
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record
via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 9t" day of September, 2010.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
By:
vin D-R uch, Esquire
unsel f r Defendants
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2011 JUL 13 APB 10: 47
rUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
TO: Plaintiffs
You are hereby notified to file a written
Response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
From se ice hereof or a judgment
May be Oterepgajgst you.
Sumin
Guthri & S
pnnell, Hudock,
, P.C.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-3927
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, by and through his
counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch,
Esquire, and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information
as to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant was
operating a 2004 Jeep Wrangler behind the Plaintiff's vehicle, which was stopped at a
red light at the intersection of 16th and Bridge Street. The remainder of the allegations in
paragraph 4 are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that a rear-end collision
occurred between the vehicles identified on the date, time and place of the subject
accident. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 5 are denied generally pursuant
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
6. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant was
negligent in the operation of his motor vehicle on the date, time and place of the subject
accident. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 6 are legal conclusions to which
no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFFS. ANN CARTER J. HORN and PHILIP J HORN v DEFENDANT
NATHAN RAY SHANK
7. In response to paragraph 7, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 6 as if fully set forth at length herein.
8. Paragraph 8 and all of its subparts state legal conclusions to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
9. Paragraph 9 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
10. Paragraph 10 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
12. Paragraph 12 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
13. Paragraph 13 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
14. Paragraph 14 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and
prejudice imposed.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF, PHILIP J. HORN v. DEFENDANT, NATHAN RAY SHANK
15. In response to paragraph 15, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 14 as if fully set forth at length herein.
16. Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and
prejudice imposed.
NEW MATTER
17. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
18. Some and/or all of Plaintiffs' claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not
be duplicated in the present lawsuit.
19. To the extent that the Plaintiffs have selected the limited tort option or are
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the
relevant provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a
bar to the Plaintiffs' ability to recover non-economic damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and
prejudice imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE,,& SAEL, PyaC.
By:
evin"Di Rauch, Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has
furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: S 2 /20 c , -'?- 1-C-4
Nat an Ray Shank
#18096
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 12th day of July, 2011.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE 8ZSKEEL, P.Q.
By:
M. Bauch, Esquire
nsel for Defendants
ANNE CARTER J. HORN and
PHILIP J. HORN, her husband,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiffs have answered Defendant's discovery requests as of September 23, 2011.
See Answers and Certificate of Service attached.
Dated: September 23, 2011
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
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Lee C. Swartz
Pa. Bar I.D. No. 0725
111 N. Front St., P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889
Telephone: (717) 234-4121
Facsimile: (717) 232-6802
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs, NO. 10-3927
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
PLAINTIFF ANNE CARTER J. HORN'S ANSWERS
TO INTERROGATORIES - SET #1
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
By:
Lee C. Swartz
Pa. Bar I.D. No. 072
111 N. Front St., P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0889
Telephone: (717) 234-4121
Facsimile: (717) 232-6802
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS
September 23, 2011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant,
and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-3927
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
TO PLAINTIFF, ANNE CARTER J HORN
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
NOTICE
TO: Plaintiff, Anne Carter J. Horn
c/o Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North 'Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
You are hereby required to answer the following Interrogatories under oath and in
writing pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure within thirty (30) days of the
date of service hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
BY:
n,bvrcaycn-,t-?ire
rneys for Defendant
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DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF ANNE CARTER J. HORN - SET #1
1. BACKGROUND
1
Please state the following:
(a) full legal name;
(b) maiden name (if applicable);
(c) your present street address;
(d) your address on the date of the accident;
(e) the name and relationship to you of each person residing with you at
the time of the accident;
(f) date of birth;
(g) present marital status;
(h) the date of any marriage;
(i) whether you have been divorced or legally separated and, if so, when and
for what period of time;
0) your social security number;
(k) spouse's social security number; and
(1) names, addresses, and ages of any children.
ANSWER:
(a) Anne Carter Johnson Horn
(b) N/A
(c) 131 15th Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
(d) Same as above
(e) Philip J. Horn, husband; Andrew Horn, son; Evan Horn, son
(f) November 13, 1953
(g) Married
(h) December 15, 1976
(i) No
Q) 570-04-3562
(k) 545-94-4469
(1) Andrew Horn - 24 yrs.; Evan Horn - 19 yrs. Both reside at home.
II. INJURIES1TREATMENT FOLLOWING ACCIDENT
2. Set forth a detailed description of all injuries you suffered as a result of
the subject accident.
ANSWER: A bulging disc in my neck. Depending on my activity level,
sleeping, reading or working position, I have numbness and tingling down
through my shoulders and into my arms, hands and fingers. It is worse on my
left side.
3. Set forth a detailed description of any injury or condition claimed to be
permanent.
ANSWER: Bulging disc in my neck; numbness and tingling through my
shoulders, arms, hands and fingers depending on my activity level and/or the
angle at which I hold my head.
4. Please list the names and office addresses of all physicians,
chiropractors, or other health care providers (including hospitals) who have examined,
treated, or attended you for any injuries suffered in the subject accident.
ANSWER:
Donald DeArmitt, M.D.
2310 Patton Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Pennsylvania Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Institute, Inc.
4310 Londonderry Road, Suite 202
Harrisburg, PA 17109
James L. Wharton, D.C.
856 Century Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Pinnacle Health Physical Therapy
Fredericksen Outpatient Center
2015 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
5. Was it necessary for you to undergo any surgery as a result of
any injuries you sustained in this accident? If so, please state:
(a) the nature or type of surgery you underwent;
(b) the date of the surgery;
(c) where the surgery was performed; and
(d) the full name and address of the physician who performed
the surgery.
ANSWER: No.
6. Did you undergo any physical therapy as a result of the
subject accident? If so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the facility where you underwent
physical therapy;
(b) the date(s) you attended physical therapy; and
(c) the nature of the treatment you received at physical therapy.
ANSWER: See medical records.
7. Did you undergo any diagnostic studies, including but not limited to,
x-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans following the subject accident? If so, please state:
(a) the part of your body which was studied;
(b) the type of diagnostic study;
(c) the date of each diagnostic study;
(d) where each diagnostic study was performed; and
(e) the result of each diagnostic study.
ANSWER: See medical records
Ill. MEDICAL EXPENSES
8. Please set forth the total amount of medical bills incurred to date for
treatment rendered to you as a result of the subject accident.
ANSWER:
Plaintiff is not in possession of any medical bills since the same have been paid
by health insurance. There may be some co-pays and Plaintiff will attempt to
provide this information.
9. Please set forth the total amount of medical bills which were paid by
Plaintiffs first party carrier or any other source. (Please set forth the amount of
first party medical coverage and the amount of bills which were paid by that coverage
after Act 6 reduction).
ANSWER:
Plaintiff has first-party personal injury protection with limits of $5,000. See
attached medical payment sheet from insurance company.
10. Please indicate the total amount of unpaid medical bills relating to the
subject accident.
ANSWER: None.
11. Please indicate whether Plaintiffs first party carrier refused to pay any
medical bills and, if so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the medical provider whose bills were
refused for payment;
(b) the reason your first party carrier refused payment;
(c) whether your first party carrier submitted any of your bills to a
PRO; and
(d) whether a PRO determined that any treatment following this
accident was not reasonable or medically necessary. If so,
please describe.
ANSWER: To the best of plaintiffs' knowledge, no bills have been refused by
plaintiff's first party carrier. Plaintiff is unaware of any PRO having been
conducted.
IV. PRIORISUBSEQUENT INJURIES/MEDICAL TREATMENT
12. Before the date of the accident alleged in the Complaint, did you
consult with or receive any treatment for any reason (other than for the subject
accident) from any physician, chiropractor, or other health care provider. If so,
please provide the name and address of the provider as well as the nature and
dates of the treatment received.
ANSWER: Objected to as being overly broad and not leading to discoverable
evidence.
13. Were you ever involved in any accident of any kind (including, but not
limited to, auto accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, or any other mishap which
resulted in injury to you no matter how minor) before the date of the accident alleged in
the Complaint?
ANSWER:
Plaintiff has been rear-ended two other times while turning left (1985 and 1986).
No injuries to plaintiffs. I have sprained my ankle three times in falls. I probably
cracked my tailbone in a fall.
14. If the answer to the preceding Interrogatory is "yes," please state:
(a) the date of each accident;
(b) a description of each accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in each accident; and
(d) the name and address of each doctor, chiropractor, hospital, or other
medical provider who provided treatment to you as a result of each
accident.
ANSWER:
Car Accidents:
(a) December 1985 and July or August 1986
(b) Rear-ended while turning into driveways both times
(c) None
(d) None
Ankle Sprains:
(a) November 1996, January 2000, January 2001 (or 2002)
(b) Slipped on wet leaves; missed a step in the rain; stepped in a crack on the
sidewalk
(c) Severely sprained right ankle
(d) Holy Spirit Hospital all three times
Fall:
(a) January in late 1990's or early 2000's
(b) Slipped on step and sat down hard
(c) Tailbone was probably fractured
(d) Didn't bother with a doctor; they can't help.
15. Have you undergone any diagnostic testing, including, but not limited to,
x-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans before the date of the subject accident? If so, please
state:
(a) the part of the body studied;
(b) the name and address of the place where the x-rays were
taken;
(c) the name and address of the person who took them;
(d) the date each was taken; and
(e) what part of your body was x-rayed and what it disclosed.
ANSWER:
(a) Ankle
(b) Holy Spirit Hospital
(c) Unknown
(d) November 1996; January 2000; January 2001-2002
(e) Ankle - no broken bones
16. After the date of the accident alleged in the Complaint, did you consult
with or receive any treatment for any reason (other than for the subject accident) from
any physician, chiropractor, or other health care provider. If so, please provide the
name and address of the provider as well as the nature and dates of the treatment
received.
ANSWER: Objected to as being overly broad and not leading to discoverable
evidence.
17. Have you been involved in any accident of any kind (including, but not
limited to, auto accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, or any other mishap which
resulted in injury to you no matter how minor) after the date of the accident alleged in
the Complaint?
ANSWER: No.
18. If the answer to the preceding Interrogatory is "yes," please state:
(a) the date of each accident;
(b) a description of each accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in each accident; and
(d) the name and address of any doctor, chiropractor, hospital, or other
medical provider who provided treatment to you as a result of each
accident.
ANSWER: N/A
19. Have you ever filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits in your
lifetime? If so, please state:
(a) the date the claim for disability was made;
(b) the address of the office where the claim was made;
(c) the nature of the disability claimed;
(d) whether the claim was granted or denied; and
(e) the amount of any benefits you received for such claim.
ANSWER: None.
20. Have you ever filed a claim for disability under any disability insurance
policy? If so, please state:
(a) the date the claim was made;
(b) the name and address of the disability insurance carrier;
(c) the nature of the disability claimed; and
(d) the amount of any benefits received.
ANSWER:
(a) August 1997
(b) State of California
(c) Birth of child
(d) Based on percentage of my yearly wages at the time. It lasted for
six 'weeks.
21. Have you filed a claim for workers' compensation before the date of the
subject accident? If so, please state:
(a) the date the workers' compensation claim was made;
(b) the nature of the work-related accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in the work-related
accident;
(d) the name and address of your employer for each workers'
compensation claim;
(e) the name of the workers' compensation carrier who paid you
benefits; and
(f) the amount of workers' compensation benefits paid to you as
a result of each claim.
ANSWER: No.
22. Please state the name and address of your family doctor(s) for the
ten (10) year period before the date of the subject accident.
ANSWER: See medical records provided.
V. EMPLOYMENTMAGE LOSS
23. If employed at the time of the accident, please state:
(a) the name and address of your employer at the time of the accident;
(b) the position you held and the nature of the work you performed;
(c) the name and address of your immediate supervisor;
(d) your salary or rate of pay; and
(e) please set forth the total amount of your waste loss to date as a result of
the subject accident. (Please also set forth how your wage loss claim
was calculated.)
ANSWER:
(a) Londonderry School
1800 Bamberger Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(b) Teacher - preschool and 7th and 8th grades
(c) Rhonda Barash at the school
(d) $28,000 per year
(e) None.
24. Please state whether you have received any payments from your first
party carrier or any other source for loss of income. If so, please state the total amount
received.
ANSWER:
Yes, I will attempt to find how much was paid.
25. Please state whether you ever filed a claim for unemployment
compensation. If so, please state when you received unemployment compensation
benefits, the amount received, and the time period when you received such benefits.
ANSWER:
No.
VI. DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT
26. State the destination and the purpose of the trip in which you were
engaged at the time of the accident.
ANSWER:
Picked up son from school and was driving home.
27. Describe specifically and in detail how the accident occurred.
ANSWER:
See accident report. Stopped at red light and rear-ended.
28. Were you using a cellular/mobile phone at the time of the accident? If so,
please state:
(a) the name and address of your cellular/mobile phone service
provider;
(b) the name and address of the person to whom you were
speaking;
(c) whether the cellular/mobile phone was a hand held or
"hands free" model.
ANSWER:
No.
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29. Did the police arrive at the accident scene? If so, please state:
(a) how long after the accident the police arrived;
(b) what the police did at the accident scene;
(c) whether you gave a statement to the police;
(d) the substance and content of any conversations you had with the
police;
(e) whether a police report was made; and
(f) who called the police.
ANSWER:
(a) Officers were present at the time.
(b) Investigated
(c) Yes.
(d) I said that I had a backache and was shaken.
(e) Yes, but I was told not to say that I was injured or my insurance rates
would go up.
(f) They were there.
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30. Were you on business at the time of the subject accident? If so, have
you made any claims for workers' compensation or received any workers'
compensation benefits from any carrier as a result of this accident? If so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the carrier;
(b) the amount of benefits paid to date;
(c) whether any claim for workers' compensation benefits has
been denied; and
(d) whether any payment of benefits has been suspended,
modified, or discontinued and the reason therefore.
ANSWER: No.
,
VII. VEHICLE/INSURANCE INFORMATION
31. Please state whether you or a resident relative of your household owned a
motor vehicle on the date of the accident. If so, please state:
(a) the make, model, and year of the vehicle(s);
(b) the registered or titled owner(s) of the vehicle(s);
(c) whether the vehicle(s) was insured. If so, the name of the
insurance carrier;
(d) whether the full or limited tort selection was made under any
applicable policy;
(e) the amount of first party medical coverage under the subject
policy;
(f) the amount of first party wage loss coverage under the
subject policy; and
(g) the amount of uninsured/underinsured (UM/AIM) coverage under
the subject policy.
ANSWER:
See declaration sheet attached.
I I
32. Please state whether you were an insured or named insured under
any other motor vehicle insurance policy in effect at the time of the subject accident. If
you were, please provide the following information:
(a) the name of the insurance carrier;
(b) the policy number;
(c) the applicable policy dates;
(d) whether you selected the full tort or limited tort option; and
(e) a description of the vehicle(s) insured by the subject policy
including the vehicle make and model, vehicle identification
number (VIN), and the name of the registered or titled owner
of the vehicle(s);
(f) the amount of first party medical coverage under the subject
policy; and
(g) the amount of first party wage loss coverage under the
subject policy.
ANSWER: No.
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33. Please state whether you have made a claim for, or received, benefits of
any kind under the applicable policy. In particular, please identify whether you have
made any claim for uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits under the applicable
policy.
ANSWER:
PIP benefits only.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE &AKFFL. P.C.si
By:
in--D Ra6ch, Esquire
nsel for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF, ANNE CARTER J HORN has
been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this
1St day of June, 2011.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE 8vSKEEL-P.C. n
By:
in D. Ra4ch, Esquire
nsel for Defendants
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VERIFICATION
I, Anne Carter J. Horn, hereby certify that I am a plaintiff in this action, and that the
statements contained in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that any false statements made to this verification are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
A arter J. Hom
Dated: lP - )-,)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of L'v , 2011, I, LEE C. SWARTZ, hereby
certify that I have this day served the within Answers to Interrogatories by depositing a
copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie and Skeel, P.C.
100 Sterling Parkway, Ste. 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Le C. Swartz
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J.
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 10-3927
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY RESPONSES
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY RESPONSES
TO PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the Defendant's Motion to Compel Discovery Responses in the above-
referenced matter.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE 4 SKEEL, P.C.
By:
Kovin D1 Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO
WITHDRAW DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES has
been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this
5th day of October, 2011.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C. 11 ?:
By:
Rauch, Esquire
K rsu'
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs, NO. 10-3927
v. MOTION TO COMPEL SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCOVERY RESPONSES
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#18096
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
v.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, by and through his
counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch,
Esquire, and files the following Motion to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses
and in support thereof avers the following:
1. This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on
August 27, 2008, at the intersection of Bridge Street and 16th Street in New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. As a result of this accident, the Plaintiffs' filed a Complaint sounding in
negligence and alleging personal injury.
3. On May 24, 2013, the Defendant served upon the Plaintiffs' Supplemental
Interrogatories relative to the above-referenced matter. (A true and correct copy of
correspondence between the parties dated May 24, 2013, is attached hereto as Exhibit
4. In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 4009, the Plaintiff's Answers to Defendant's
Supplemental
Interrogatories should have been received by June 24, 2013.
5. On July 11, 2013, the Defendant granted the Plaintiffs an additional twenty
(20) days to provide responses to Defendant's Supplemental Interrogatories. (A true
and correct copy of correspondence between the parties dated July 11, 2013, is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B".)
6. Defendant's counsel has since forwarded multiple letters to the Plaintiffs'
requesting they respond to the outstanding discovery.
7. To date, the Defendant has not received any response from the Plaintiffs
or Plaintiffs' counsel.
8. It is necessary for the proper defense of this lawsuit that the Plaintiffs file
full and complete responses to the Defendant's discovery requests.
9. Accordingly, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 4019, the Defendant respectfully
requests this Honorable Court enter an Order directing the Plaintiffs provide the
Defendant with full and complete answers to Defendant's Supplemental Interrogatories
within twenty (20) days or suffer additional sanctions.
10. Pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(a), no judge has previously ruled upon any
other issues in this matter.
11. Counsel for the Defendant certifies he has made a good faith effort to
resolve this discovery dispute as set forth above.
12. Counsel for Defendant certifies he has attempted to contact Plaintiff's
counsel in an effort to resolve this discovery dispute as set forth above. Despite such
attempts, the Plaintiff's discovery responses have not been received by Defendant's
counsel.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter an Order compelling Plaintiff to provide full and complete
Answers to Plaintiff's Supplemental Interrogatories.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE KEEL, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
DEFENDANT'S
E IBIT
May 24, 2013
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
RE: Horn v. Shank
Our File No. • 18096
Dear Mr. Swartz:
I am in receipt of your client's rejection of our offer of $4,000 in the above-
referenced matter. Our settlement position could change depending upon the records or
narrative report you produce.
Since it appears Ms. Horn has treated since her deposition, enclosed please find
Supplemental Interrogatories. Kindly have your client respond to the same within the
time frame established by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
I will forward any and all additional discovery I receive to the carrier for
reevaluation.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please feel free
to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Carrie J. Taylor
CJT:ard
Enclosure
DEPENDANT'S
1gBIT
July 11, 2013
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
RE: Horn v. Shank
Our File No. • 18096
Dear Mr. Swartz:
I am in receipt of your letter dated July 1, 2013. Please allow this
correspondence to confirm an extension of 20 days for your client to respond to our
Supplemental Interrogatories in the above-referenced matter.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please feel free
to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Carrie J. Taylor
CJT:ard
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION TO
COMPEL SUPPLEMENTAL DISCOVERY RESPONSES has been mailed by U.S. Mail to
counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 16th day of August, 2013.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
V.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this 3�0l day of Aug a ♦V 2013, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that Plaintiffs, Ann Carter Horn and
Nathan Shank, provide Defendant, Nathan Ray Shank, with full and complete Answers
and to Defendant's Supplemental Interrogatories within twenty (20) days of the date of
this Order.
J.
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Tucker Arensberg, 'P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION C �`
HORN, her husband, C"3 Plaintiffs,
NO. ,10-3927
v. �
(Jury Trial Demanded) 2:o °=V
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant. '
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly withdraw the Motion to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses which
was filed with the Court on August 19, 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
By. Y
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to
Withdraw has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail,
postage pre-paid, this 30th day of August, 2013.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. R' ch, E quire
Counsel for Defendants
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2014 APR -9 PM 3:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs, NO. 10 -3927
v. PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ARBITRATORS
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901 -5916
#18096
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10 -3927
v.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE KEVIN A. HESS:
Kevin D. Rauch, counsel for the defendant in the above action represents that:
1. The above - captioned action is at issue.
2. The total amount in controversy is $50,000 or less.
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise
disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Kevin D. Rauch and Lee C. Swartz.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK &
GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
evin D. Rauch(; Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 3rd day of April, 2014.
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
111 North Front Street
P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK &
GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
evin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
V.
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
AND NOW, on this q
foregoing petition,
prayed for.
Distribution List:
NO. 10-3927
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ORDER OF COURT
day o
Weinn)' , Esq.,
, Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action as
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2014, in consideration of the
, Esq., and
By the Court,
P.J. Kevin . Hess
Lee C. Swartz, Esquire; Tucker Arensberg, P.C., 111 North Front Street, P.O. Box 889
Harrisburg, PA 17108 ,
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire; Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C; 945 East Park Drive, Suite 201,
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Anne Carter J. Horn and Philip J. Horn, her husband In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania No. 2010 - 3927 S 2010
Civil Action - Law.
Nathan Ray Shank
Plaintiff
Defendant
Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties o • office w s fidelity.
Signature
Gary J. Heim
Name (Chairman)
Persun & Heim, P.C.
Law Firm
1700 Bent Creek Blvd, Suite 160
Dirk E. Berry Son Kivisto
Name
Dirk E. Berry, Esq
Law Firm
44 S. Hanover Street
Address Address
Name
Marcello & Kivisto
Law Firm
1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 331
Address
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Carlisle, PA 17013 Carlisle, PA 17015
City, Zip City, Zip
City, Zip
Award
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following
ite2 award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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.Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.)
Date of Hearing:
Date of Award:
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Notice of Entry of Award
Now, the c7R9/4 day of144,j,cei , 20 /I/ ,at , .M., the above
award was entered upon the docket an notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators'
ion to be aid upon appeal: $ 17% -re)
Prothonotary
By:
Deputy
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ANNE CARTER J HORN and PHILIP J. CIVIL DIVISION
HORN, her husband,
Plaintiffs,
NO. 10-3927
v.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
NATHAN RAY SHANK,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Please mark the above -referenced case settled and discontinued, with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
RUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.
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Lee C. Sw. z, Esq
Counsel for Plaintiffs