HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-7246RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
505 Sandy Hollow Road
New Bloomfield, PA 17068,
Plaintiffs
V.
JOHN W. GRIFFIN
1154 Petersburg Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. ,0/' 7o t/b
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue writ of summons in the above-captioned action. Writ of Summons shall be
issued and forwarded to Sheriff.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel Stem, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-4531
Supreme Court ID# 25989
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
Raymond and Linda Shaffer
505 Sandy Hollow Road
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
John W. Griffin
1154 Petersburg Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Court o£ Con. non Pleas
No. 01-7246 Civil
In Civil Action - Law
T~ John W. Griffin
You are hereby notified that
Raymond and Linda Shaffer
the PlainHff s ha Vecommenced an acHon in Civil Action - Law
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgment may be entered ag~nst you.
(SEAL)
Date December 31, 2001
Curtis R. Long
................. ~;~;~&- ..................
Deputy
SHERIFF'S RETURN -
CASE NO: 2001-07246 p
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SHAFFER RAYMOND ET AL
VS
GRIFFIN JOHN W
REGULAR
SHANNON SUNDAY , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
GRIFFIN JOHN W the
DEFENDANT
, at 1703:00 HOURS, on the
at 1154 PETERSBURG ROAD
4th day of January , 2002
BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
JOHN GRIFFIN
by handing to
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.90
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.90
Sworn and Subscribed to before
this day of
~ A.D.
! t~roth~o-nOtary ,
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
01/08/2002
DANIEL STERN
Deputy Sheriff
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED 1N 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 LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
2 Liberty Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en law corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogoda y
archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido
en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN
PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
2 Liberty Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Count I: L1NDA SHAFFER, PLAINTIFF V. JOHN W. GRIFFIN, DEFENDANT
1. Plaintiffs, Raymond and Linda Shaffer, are adult individuals, wife and
husband, residing at 505 Sandy Hollow Road, New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania 17068.
2. Defendant, John W. Griffin is an adult individual residing at 1154
Petersburg Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter stated took place on October 15,
2000 at or about 5:00 p.m. in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County on State
Route 34, 3/10tbs ora mile south of the intersection of Township Road 479.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer, was driving a
1997 GMC Sierra pick up truck to which was attached a 1986 "Feather Lite" aluminum
horse trailer. Raymond Shaffer was a passenger in the pick up truck. The Plaintiffs were
proceeding in a northerly direction on State Route 34.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, who was proceeding in a
southbound direction on State Route 34, negligently and carelessly drove his car over the
center line, completely entering the northbound lane, causing a collision with Plaintiffs'
vehicle, and causing Plaintiffs to sustain the injuries and losses set forth below.
6. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant consisted of:
circumstances;
b.
C.
Operating his vehicle in an excessive rate of speed under the
Failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control;
Failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid a collision;
d. Failing to operate his vehicle on the proper side of the roadway, in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3309(Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic);
e. Failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on
the road.
7. The accident was caused by the negligence and recklessness of the
Defendant, and in no way was caused by the Plaintiffs.
8. As a result of the aforementioned accident, Linda Shaffer suffered severe
and serious injuries which include:
a. post traumatic progressive arthritic changes to the left knee; and
b. cervical strain.
9. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer has undergone in the
past and will continue to undergo pain and suffering;
10. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer has or may have
suffered a permanent disability and a permanent impairment of her earning power and
capacity.
11. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer has sustained actual loss
of wages in excess of the amount provided under the first party benefits coverage of her
personal auto policy, in the amount of $9,527.
12. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer may have sustained a
permanent diminution in the ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures.
13. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer has incurred and may
hereinafter occur medical expenses which exceed the sums recoverable under 75 Pa.C.S.
§1711.
14. As a result of the damage to her vehicle, Linda Shaffer has incurred the
cost of renting a replacement vehicle, in the amount of $1553.
15. As a result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff sustained property
damage to the horse trailer in the amount of $6,690, and to her truck in the amount of
$7055.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer, demands judgment against the
Defendant, John Griffin, in an amount in excess of $35,000, in excess of the amount
required for compulsory arbitration.
Count II. RAYMOND SHAFFER, PLAINTIFF V. JOHN W.GRIFFIN,
DEFENDANT
16. The preceding averments are incorporated by reference.
17. As a result of the aforementioned accident, Plaintiff, Raymond Shaffer,
suffered bilateral knee, shin, ankle, foot and chest pain.
18. The day following the accident, Plaintiff, Raymond Shaffer, who was
seventy years old at the time, and who had a history of atrial fibrillation and asthma,
awoke at 7:00 a.m. with chest pain radiating through the left ann. He experienced
buming, pressure, fullness and indigestion. He was short of breath. Based on these
symptoms, he was returned to the emergency room at Carlisle Hospital and was found to
have, among other things "abdominal wall contusion, status post motor vehicle accident."
19. The events described in the preceding averments reasonably led Plaintiff,
Raymond Shaffer, and Plaintiff, Linda Shaffer, his wife, to conclude that Mr. Shaffer was
suffering a heart attack, causing each of them emotional disturbance and distress.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Raymond Shaffer demands judgment against
Defendant, John Griffin, in an amount in excess of $35,000, in excess of the amount
required for compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
Daniel Stern, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-4531
Supreme Court ID# 25989
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
We verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are
true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Queena S. Baumbach, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Complaint was served upon the following person by first class mail, postage
prepaid:
John W. Griffin
1154 Petersburg Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
aUeena S.~B~umbach,
ralegal to Daniel Steru, Esquire
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHA~'~'~.,
PLAINTIFFS
VS.
JOHN W.
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CLrM~ERLAND COUNTY, I~ENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7246 CML TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the Defendant,
John W. Griffin. The Defendant reserves the right to otherwise plead in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
By: ~
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS
/
ffoJ R. Der r, require
Attorne, ' for Defendant
Identification No. 39126
Date: March 26, 2002
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHA~'FI~R,
PLMNTIFFS
VS.
Jo}IN W. GRIFFIN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-7246 CF~qL TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Doter, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant herein,
and that he caused a tree and correct copy of the attached ~ce to be served
by regular first class mail upon:
Date: March 26, 2002
Daniel Stem, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
~ona'~'l~. Dorer, E~quire
Attorney for Defendant
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF SACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
VS.
JOHN W.
DEFENOANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-7246 CML TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, JOHN W. GRIF~IN,
TO PLAINTIFFS~ COMPLAINT
COUNTI
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. AdmiRed.
5.- 15. Denied. These paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
§1029(e).
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully prays this Honorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiffs' Complaint, and to e ter judgment against the Plaintiffs and in favor of the
Defendant.
16.
Paragraph 16 is an incorporation by reference paragraph as to which no
response is required from Defendant.
17.- 19. Denied. These paragraphs are generally denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
§1029(e).
W~-YgREFORlg, the Defendant respectfully prays this ttonorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiffs' Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiffs and in favor of the
Defendant.
NEW MA'I-r~R
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 are inceq~orated herein by reference, and made a part
hereof as if set forth in full.
21. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and/or the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully prays this Honorable Court to dismiss
Plaintiff's Complaint, and to enter judgment against the Plaintiff and in favor of the
Defendant.
Date:~
Respectfully submitted,
LAW 0trF~BS OF JAC0~ & SABA
By:i [ -
l:t6~ffd R. ~r, ~qu~
A~omey for Defen~t
Iden~cafion No. 39126
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHA~'~R,
VS.
JOHN W. GRid'taN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-7246 CWIL TERM
CML ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, John W. Griffin , verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer
with New Matter of Defendant. John W. Griffin. to Plaintiffs' Complalm , which are within
the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to the facts based on
the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And
furtber, this Verification is signed on the recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that
the allegations and language in this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution
at trial, by the Court, or by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand
that some of these allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial p~paxation
are complete and I leave the determination of these matters to my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated:
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & SABA
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
VS.
Jo~I~ W. Gmv~'~N,
DE~NDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01-7246 C/V~L TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant herein,
and that he caused a tree and correct copy of the attached Answer with New Matter of
Defendant, John W. Griffin, to Plalntifl~s' Complaint to be served by regular first class mail
upon:
Date: April 2, 2002
Daniel Stem, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Don~d R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION -
LAW
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
20.
21.
required.
No responsive pleading required.
This averment is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
Daniel Stem, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-4531
Supreme Court ID# 25989
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION BY COUNSEL
I verify that the foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Daniel Stern, Esquire
Supreme Court ID# 25989
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
Plaintiffs
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
Defendant
: iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-7246 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Queena S. Baumbach, hereby certify that a tree and correct copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant's New Matter was served upon the following
person by first class mail, postage prepaid:
Date:
Donald Dorer, Esquire
214 Senate Ave., Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
ena -S~ ~'~um~ach,
legal to Daniel Stem, Esquire
2650 North Third St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-4531
CERTIFICATE
pREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
pURSUANT TO RULE ~009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
oV$-
JOHN W. GRIFFIN
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MOS on behalf of DONALD R. DORER, ESq.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/19/2002
~"DSN_~T[D-R. DDRER, ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-361555 O 4215 --LO1
CO~05~ALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CU~4BERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
-VS-
JOHN W. GRIFFIN
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RUI,R 4009.21
DUNCANNON FAMILY m~.~LTH CTR. MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: DANIEL STERN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DORER, ESq. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days fr~m the date listed belo~ in ~hich to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the t~enty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Coe~lete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by coe~leting
the attached counsel card and returning s-m to MCS or by contacting our local
HCS office.
DATE: 08/30/2002
CC: DONALD R. DORER, ESQ.
PEG SHITH
- 02HB-00049
- 5837Dl11101
Any questions regarding this -mtter, contact
HCS on behalf of
DONALD a. DOREa, ESq.
Attorney for DEFIf. I~DAI~f
T~ MCS GROUP INC.
1601MAe~T STREET
~8oo
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-198859 04215--C02
~V'ANIA
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER :
VS :
:
JOHN W. GRIFFIN :
:
:
:
01-7246
TO:.
S R
F [ V TO Rr~ ~
CUSTODIAN OF DUNCANNON FAMILY' HEALTH CENT
RECORDS FOR:
INC. 1601MARKi~ ST. #800, PHILA.,PA 19
v,-~m~.~ ,n~ e~pl# ~ pl~lgcJn~ the ~n~ ~ Y~ ~ve t~ ~ m ~ in
you fail to produce the d~m~ or thinp ~ut~ ~ this .ub~en& ~t~n ~e~ (~)
s~ins ~ sub~oe~ ~y Nek a co~ o~d~ com~y~ to ~mply wieh iL ~l ~ its Nwice, the p~
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUL:D AT THE REQUEST OF TI~ I:OLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: nnN'AT~n R~ go~_~_t ESq.
ADDRL~ .214 SE~TE AVE., STE 503
CAM~ BILL) PA 17011
TL~O~ 215-246-0900
SUi'~ colJwr ID It
Al"fOlkSy FOil: DEFENDANT
DATE:
(rmL 7197)
EXPLANATION OF REQUIItED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
DUNCANNON FAMILY HEALTH CTR.
510 NEW BLOOMFIELD RD.
DUNCANNON, PA 17020
RE: 4215
RAYMOND R. SHAFFER
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: RAYMOND R. SHAFFER
505 SANDY HOI,IOW ROAD, NEW BLOOMFIF~I,D, PA 17068
Social Security ~ 202-20-3283
Date of Birth: 11-05-1929
SU10-395658 0 4215 --LO1
CERTIFICATE
PREKEQUISIT~ TO SgllVICE OF A SUBP0~NA
PURSUANT TO [IDLE 400g.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
-VS-
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DORER, ESq.
certifies that
(1)
A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/19/2002
DONALD R. DOPER, ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-361551 O 421£--LO1
COIvllvIOI~Fw~ALTH OF PENNSYLV~iA
COUNTY OF
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
COURT OF C0~40N PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPORNA TO PRODUCE DOCi-,,-.~-rS
TH,d~S FOR DISCOvgR? Pu~SU ~FT TO RULE 4009.21
SHELBY INSURANCE CO.
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
0RTHOPA~nlC INSTITUTE OF PA
FA~T.¥ MEDICINE CENTER
INSURANCE
~'ICAL RECOEDS
M~DICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL ~ECOBDS
TO: DA~rm~. STSK~, ESQU'[RE
MCS on be~lf of ~l.n R. ~, ESq. ~tends to se~e a 8ubp~
identical to the one t~t is attached to th~s not~ce. You have ~nty (20)
~ys rrm the date [isted bel~ ~ ~ch to file o[ record ~d se~ up~ ~e
~dersi~ed ~ object[~ to ~e subpo~. If ~e t~ty ~y not~ce per~od [s
waived or if no objection is mde, ~en the subpoe~ ~y be se~d. C~lete
cop[es of ~y reproduced records ~y be ordered at your e~se by c~let~
the attached co~sel card ~d returns s~ to ~S or by c~tact~8 our local
~S office.
DATE: 08~30~2002
CC: DONALD ~. DORE~, ESQ.
PEG SH~TH
- 02BB-00049
- 5837Dl11101
MCS on behalf of
DONAr.n a. DOEER~ ESq.
Attorne~ for DEFENDANT
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
'rm~ HCS GROUP ~IC.
1601 ~6,ui'~,T STREET
f800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-198858 04212--C01
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
:
VS :
:
JOHN W. GRIFFIN :
:
:
:
File No._ 01-7246
..... ..V.=A, ru ~ TO R~
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: SHELBY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Within twenty (20) da- s .... {N~ ~
~.p __ · .-.. --,c. ~ ,hi..u h,5,A~%~or.' by ,h. ~.. ~ ~,~. ,h. 'o',~n. d..~--..
(A~tdremm}
You may deliver or mail {e~ble copies of the document, or F[Gduce thin} request"d by {his subpoena, K~ethar wieh the
certificate of compliance, to the paft? makJns this reqtmst at the addrfll listed above. You have the right m seek, in
advance, the reasonable cost of preporins the copies or producin~ the thin~s sou~L
If you fail to produce the documents or thin~! required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days a~ter its
s~rving thL~ subl;oena may seek a court order compeijin~ you to comply with it. service, the party
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUL:D AT THE REQTJI{ST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAM~ ]')ONALT) R. DORERt ES~.
ADDRES~ 214 SENATE AVE., STE 503 -
CAMP HILL~ PA 17011
TELEPHONE: 215-246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID ~. _
A~roRNEY FOR: DEFENDANT -
DAT~
S~ of the Com~
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
SHELBY INSURANCE CO.
P.O. BOX 43360
BIRMINGHAM, AL 43243
RE: 4212
LINDA S. SHAFFER
INSURED: RAYMOND SHAFFER, FILE//40-96195
DATE OF LOSS: 10/15/2000
PATIENT: LINDA SHAFFER
ANY AND ALL RECORDS.
Any and all claims files.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: LINDA S. SHAFFER
505 SANDY HOLLOW ROAD, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA 17068
Social Security #: 194-42-7950
Date of Birth: 10-26-1949
Date of Loss: 10/15/2000
SU10-395650 0 4212--L~
CERTIFICATE
PIlEKEQUISIT~ TO SERVICE 0F A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT ?0 RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
-VS-
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DORER, ESq.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/19/2002
MCS on behalf of
DONALD R. DORER, ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-361552 O 4212--LO2
COI~"fl~O~ALTH OF PENNSY~.,V~[qlA
COUNTY OF C~rI~IBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
-VS-
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
COURT OF C0~f0N PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
NOTICE OP' INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPORN~ TO PRODUCE
· ru~.C~ FOR DISCOvxl(y ~'t~SUA _MT TO ROLE 4009.21
INSURANCE CO.
CARLISL~ HOSPITAL
0ETHOPAEIC INSTITUTE OF PA
FA~FnY~mICINK CENTER
INSURANCE
MEDICAL RECORDS
MEDICAL KECOEDS
MEDICAL RECORDS
?0: DANIEL STEHN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of DONAI.n E. DORKR, ESq. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have t~enty (20)
days fr~n the date listed below in vhich to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. C~nplete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by cc~pletin$
the attached counsel card and return/nS same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 0813012002
CC: DONALD R. DONEE, ESQ.
PEG SH~TH
- 02BB-00049
- 5837Dl11101
MCS on behalf of
DOI~,nn E. DO~t ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP lNG.
1601 MARKET STu~*~T
t800
PHILADKLPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-198858 04212--C01
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
VS
JOHN W. GRIFFIN :
:
:
RIeN~__ 01-7246
TO:. CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CARLISLE HOSPITAL
. . ~, d ~%,,~ ~, ~..~v ' .
Within tw~nt~ (20} days a/tel se'vice of th~ lu by the cram '
You ..may deliver or mail lesfbie copifl of the documen~ or produce thin
certfhcate of compliance, to the parry makJrl$ this request at the ad Si requested by this subpoena, t her wit
advance, the reasonable cost of i~P~nf th- ,.,~.~ ...... dzwl listed Ibove. y.. h ....... °S~ h the
.... r,-'- w im~uc~ns the thinp .oulht. ..... ,, ,ne nBm to ~ in
if you fail to produce the documtnts or thinfs flquired b~ this 8ubpcena, within twent.), (20) da~o aires, its ~ice, the
s~rviflS thL3 subt;o(tfla may Hek a court order cofnpejj~),ou to comply with iL
'I~IS SUBPOENA WaS ISSUED
NAME: AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
ADDRF. S& 214 SENATE AVE. p STE 503
cA~ HTLLt PA 17011
TL~.~.PHON~ 215-246-0900
SUPRF. AfE ~C)UIFF ID ~:
Al'roItN~, FOR:. DEFENDANT --
/971
EXPI,ANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
246 PARKER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: 4212
LINDA S. SHAFFER
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, relating to any examination, consultation care or treatment.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: LINDA S. SHAFFER
505 SANDY HOLLOW ROAD, NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA 17068
Social Security//:. 194-42-7950
Date of Birth: 10-26-1949
$U10-395652 0 4212--L0 2
CERTIFICATE
PltEKEQUISITE TO SERVICE 0F A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO ~ULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
-VS-
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
COURT OF COP~4ON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DORER, ESq.
certifies that
(1)
A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/19/2002
MCS on behalf of
DONALD R. DOPER, ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-361553 O 4212--L03
COiVlI~IO~I-,TH OF PENNS'~'I~V~I~IIA
COUNTY OF CUI~,IBERL~t~D
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
-VS-
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
COURT OF C0~940N PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPO~u% TO PRODUCE DOCi~m,~,-£-S AN[
'~"~S FOR DISCOVI~K~ PU~"JOeT TO R_m'.~ 4009.2]
Sm~.ay I~SURA~CE CO.
CARLISLE HOSPITAL
0R~OPAnlC I~STII~fE OF PA
FA~Ly HEDICINE CENTER
TO** DAA"F_KL S~,~afJ, ESQUIRK
M~mICAL RECOenS
MEDICAL RECOenS
MEDICAL RECORDS
HCS on behalf of DO~ALn R. DO~E~ ES~. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have t~enty (20)
days from the date listed belme in ~hich to file of record and serve upon the
undersi~ned an objection to the subpoena. If the t~enty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completinE
the attached counsel card end returning same to HCS or by contacting our local
HCS office.
DATE: 08~30~2002
CC:
PEG SH~TH
-. 02BB-00049
- $837Dl11101
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
HCS on behalf of
Attorney for DEI~NDAI~
THE HCS GROUP INC.
1601MARKXT STREXT
~800
PHILADELPHIA, PA ~9[03
(2~$) 248-0900
DE02-198858 04212--C01
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
VS :
JOHN W. GRIFFIN :
File No. __ 01-7246
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE
· ' ' (~ameat'F'meeeeEnm~' i
Witidn tWenty (20) days a~ter Ns'vice of t
thinll Idl ~Jbm~M~ .........
You may delivm, or mail leSible copies oir the dacumaml m, ira)duce thinss r~luaat~d t
certificate of compliance, to the party mak3i~l~ ~ i'~qlNat at t by s subpa~na, t
advance, the reasonable cost of _ _ . .he addl~14 listed ahoy Id . oSether with the
PrePartnI the copt., ur producing the tidn~ Nulle' YOu hive the rism to ink, in
iir you fail to produce the docum~ts o~ thfnp required by this subpoena, witIdn twemq/(20) days &gm, it~ Nrvice, the piny
s~,'vins t~/.~ subpoena may ~aek a court ord~ com~ you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PEI~,ON:
NAME:
DOR~R ES .
ADDR~ 214 SENATE AV~., STE 503
CA~rP flILL; PA 17011
T~Lg.~ON~: 215-246-0900
A'~'rO~L~, ~0[~., DE~'I~NDANT
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE OF PA
875 POPLAR CHURCH ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: 4212
LINDA S. SHAFFER
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: LINDA S. SHAFFER
505 SANDY HOLLOW ROAD, NEW BLOOMFIEIJ), PA 17068
Social Security g:. 194-42-7950
Date of Birth: 10-26-1949
SU10-395654 0 4212--L0 3
CERTIFICATE
P~E~EQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PUP, SUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
-VS-
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DOPER, ESq.
certifies that
A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) The subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which
is attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
DATE: 09/19/2002
MCS on behalf of
DONALD R. DOPER, ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEll-361554 0 4212--L0 4
CObflvlOI~I'W~ALTH OF PENNSYLV.~I~IIA
COIJI~TY OF CIJliBEi~_LAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER
-VS-
JOHN W. GRIFFEN
COURT OF C0~fl40N PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 01-7246
NOTICE OF II, TENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOC[~R.:,'TS A_ND_
· r~ilNGS FOR DISCoYgl(¥ PurSUANT TO l~[m_~ 4009.2]
SRR~-BY INSURANCE CO.
CART.ISLE HOSPITAL
0RTHOPA~I~IC INS?I'~o'fz OF PA
FA~rl.y M~--ICINE CENTLq[
INSURANCE
~2I)IC~L R~CO~OS
HR~ICAL RECORDS
~DICAL RECORDS
TO: DANIEL STEEN, ESQUIRE
MCS on behalf of DONALD R. DO~ER, ESq. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have tm~nty (20)
days fro~ the date listed belo~ in~hich to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is ~ade, then the subpoena m.y be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records m.y be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returninE same to MCS or by contacting our local
HCS office.
DATE: 08~30~2002
CC: DONALD R..DORER, ESq.
PEG SMITE
- 02HB-00049
- 5837Dl11101
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
HCS on behalf of
DONAI.n R. DOR,KR,~ ESq.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MAR~T STREET
~800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
DE02-198858
RAYMOND & LINDA SHAFFER
VS :
:
JOH~ W. GRIFFIN :
:
01-7246
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER OF NEWPORT
t~'?.~:""'""~",' ",..-,c. 0, thi...,v,,~,,m~__ ~,,._' .
You ma), deliver or mill I"'"bl ....
~, · COpIE~ of the documenW of Produce thin u
certificate of compliance, to the
adwnce, the rea-.--.k~- -- . ~ ~nl
If you/ail ~ p~duce th- '
. . . ff a~mente or thifl~ ~ulr~
s~m~ t~j subpo~ may ~ek a
~IS S~A W~
N~& ISS~ AT ~ ~Q~ OF ~ ~LLO~G ~N:
ADDR~ Ta A~. ST~ 503
~011
~ONe 2~5-g46-0900
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER
OF NEWPORT
29 W. SHORTCUT ROAD
NEWPORT, PA 17074
RE: 4212
LINDA S. SHAFFER
Any and all records, correspondence, files and memorandums, handwritten
notes, billing and payment records, relating to any examination,
consultation, care or treatment.
Da~s Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: LINDA S. SHAFFER
505 SANDY HOLLOW ROAD, NEW BLOOMFIEIJ~, PA 17068
Social Security #: 194-42-7950
Date of Birth: 10-26-1949
SU10-395656 04212--L04
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in d, uplicate)~.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one) (!.~) for JURY trial at the next term
of
civil
court.
( ) fo.r trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
LINDA ~AFFER AND RAYMOND SHAFFER,
(check one)
( ) Assumpsit
( ) Trespass
Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
VS.
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
VS.
(Plaintiff)
(Defendant)
( )
(other)
The trial list will be called on 8/12/03
and
Trials commence on 9/8/03
Pretriais will be held on 8/20/03
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall provide
forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel,
pursuant to local Rule 214-1.)
No. O1 Civil 724~ 19 __
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Daniel Stern, Esquire, 2650 N. Third St., Harrisburg, P~A_ 1__7~11~0 ............
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: .......
Donald Doter, Esquire, 214 Senate Ave., Suite 503, Cami~H~il__l,~ P~A_ 17_0__1_1~___
This case is ready for trial. Signed:
Date: 6/13/03
2650 N. 3rd STREET
Print Name:
Attorney for: _P_l. aint if_f s ......
RAYMOND and LINDA SHAFFER,:
Plaintiffs :
JOHN W. GRIFFIN, :
Defendant :
Esquire,
counsel
%9
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Bayley,
and for the defendant, Girard Rickards, Esquire.
for defendant will be Donald R. Dorer, Esquire.
This case involves an automobile accident that
2000. Defendant crossed into the
NO. 01-7246 CIVIL TERM
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 20th day of August, 2003, before Edgar
Judge, present for the plaintiffs was Daniel Stern,
Trial
occurred on October 15,
oncoming lane on the Holly Pike striking plaintiff and going on
to hit three additional vehicles. WhilE! defendant has testified
that he is a lifelong diabetic and believes he was expe!riencing
symptoms resulting from low blood sugar, the defense has no
expert testimony on the issue of liability.
Plaintiff incurred a knee injury for which she seeks
general damages including medical expenses over the $10,000.00
paid by her insurance carrier.
Estimated time of trial, two days~.~--~
/
By t~
Edgar Bi-~ayle~J~
Daniel Stern, Esquire
For Plaintiffs
Girard Rickards, Esquire
For Defendant
prs
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01~7246 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TR/AL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled, discontinued and ended.
Date:
Daniel Stern, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Court I.D.25989
02HB-00049
LAW OFFICES OF JACOBS & ASSOCIATES
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant John W. Griffin
RAYMOND AND LINDA SHAFFER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JOHN W. GRIFFIN,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY~ PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7246 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the Defendant
herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe to Discontinu~e to be
served by regular first class mail upon:
Date: September 26, 2003
Daniel Stern, Esquire
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 d .
Do~d R. Dorer, Ese uire
Attorney for Defendant