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Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Ch t PA 19382
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Attorney LD. 65396 ~ ~~ Attorney folr Plaintiffs
State Farm Indemnity Company : In The Court of Common Pleas
A/S/O Alpesh Patel
PO Box 2371 :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Bloomington, IL 61702-2371
VS
David Wagner
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
AND
Pinnacle Industry, Inc.
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
NOTICE
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.
Cumberland County Baz Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Cazlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
Civil Action Law
AVISO
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere
defenderse de ester demandas expuestas en las paginas
siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dies de plazo ai partir
de la fecha de la demands y la notification. Hate faits
asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un
abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus
defenses o sus objeciones a las demander en contra de
su persona Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la
corte tomara medidas y puede continuer to demands en
contra suya sin previo aviso o notification. Ademas, la
corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere
que usted cumpla con todas las provisioner de esta
demands. Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades
u otros derechos importantes pare usted.
Lleva esta den~anda a un abogado i~u-iediatamente. Si
no time abogado o si no tlene el dinero sufi<ciarte de
pagan tal servicio. Vaya en persona o Dame por
telffono a la oficina suya direeeion se encuentra
encuentra escrita abojo pare averlguar d6nde se puede
conseguir asistencia legal
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Cazlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
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Paul J. Hennessy, Escp~ire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
b 10-43.1 2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
Attorney for Plaintiffs
State Farm Indemnity Company
A/S/O Alpesh Patel
PO Box 2371
Bloomington, IL 51702-2371
vs
David Wagner
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
AND
Pinnacle Industry, Inc.
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No: ,Q_ ~o~-~ C~~~
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff State Farm Indemnity Company is an insurance company
licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business the
above captioned address.
2. Alpesh Patel is an adult individual insured with State Farm Indemnity
Company.
3. Defendant David Wagner is an adult individual who is employed by
Pinnacle Industry, Inc. at the above captioned address.
4. Defendant Pinnacle Industry, Inc. is a business entity having as one of
its principle places of business the above captioned address.
5. On or about 06/12/2010 Plaintiff State Farm Indemnity Company
insured Alpesh Patel with a personal auto policy, policy number 0366-
559-30A said policy covering a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 and carrying with
same collision and rental coverages.
6. On or about 06/12/2010, Defendant David Wagner was acting as
agent, servant, employee and/or workman and/or for the common
purpose of Defendant Pinnacle Industry, Inc. while he was operating a
truck bearing OK tag 5435GB registered to same.
7. On or about 06/12/2010 at or neaz the intersection of Highway 81,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Defendant David Wagner
while operating the aforesaid vehicle did negligently, carelessly and/or
recklessly, strike%ollide into Plaintiff's insured's Toyota Rav 4
causing extensive damages to same.
8. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of
a) negligent entrustment;
b) failing to stay within lane of travel;
c) failing to exercise due care;
d) being inattentive;
e) failing to maintain proper lookout;
f) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop
within the assured cleaz distances ahead;
g) failing to yield right of way;
h) being inattentive,
i) improper use of turn signals;
g) improper lane change
h) failing to give due regard to the right, safety, point and position of
plaintiffs property;
9. The aforesaid collision resulted solely firm the negligent acts and/or
failure to act on part of Defendants named herein and was due in no
manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiff s
insured.
10. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff's insured's vehicle
sustained extensive damages to same.
11. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff State Farm
Indemnity Company settled the collision and rental claims of its
insured Alpesh Patel in the amount of $1,377.54, (said figure includes
Plaintiff s insured's first party deductible) representing fair and
reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained.
12. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff State Farm
Indemnity Company is subrogated to Alpesh Patel for this loss.
WISE ~ ~ , I'lainti#~s demand judgment against Defendants jointly
and severally in the amount of X1,377.54 together plus costs, interest and such
other relief this Court finds equitable and just.
SOIC-2447-PA
COMMONWEALTH OF PA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss
The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said
Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on itslhis/her
own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge,
information and belief.
This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews,
conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file.
Dated: ~ `
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
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C'UMBERI_AND cp i` 1-r,,,
Attorney for P amYtt1 sA"' ``
State Farm Indemnity Company A/S/O
Alpesh Patel Jn The Court of Common Pleas
VS :Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
David Wagner :Civil Action Law
AND : No: 10-7200
Pinnacle Industry Inc.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss.
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that
he has served a true and correct copy of the Complaint filed in the above captioned
action upon the Defendant, Pinnacle Industry Inc. by first class United States mail,
certified, return receipt requested, and that Defendant did accept service of the same
on November 22, 2010, as evidenced by the attached sender's receipts.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 7 M. day
of b j,E?,„*Tyl. , 2010.
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CIONINEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
THERESA B. CHUPLIS, Notary Pubic
West Chester Boro., Chester County
Commission Expm November 4, 2014
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Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
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Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs
State Farm Indemnity Company : In The Court of Common Pleas
A/S/O Alpesh Patel
PO Box 2371 : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Bloomington, IL 61702-2371
: Civil Action Law
VS
: No: 2010-7200
David Wagner
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
AND
Pinnacle Industry, Inc.
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
NOTICE
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
AVISO
Le ban demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las pdginas
siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo ai partir
de la fecha de la demanda y la notification. Hace faita
asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un
abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus
defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de
su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la
corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en
contra soya sin previo aviso o notification. Ademas, la
cone puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere
que usted cumpla con todas las provisioner de esta
demanda.. Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades
u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Lleva esta demands a un abogado inmediatamente. Si
no dene abogado o si no tiene el dinero suficiente de
pagar tal servicio. Vaya en persona o !lame por
telifono a la ofrcina cuya direction se encuentra
encuentra escrita abojo para averiguar ddnde se puede
conseguir asistencia legal.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
State Farm Indemnity Company
A/S/O Alpesh Patel
PO Box 2371
Bloomington, IL 61702-2371
Attorney for Plaintiffs
: In The Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
VS
No: 2010-7200
David Wagner
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
AND
Pinnacle Industry, Inc.
1125 Paterson Plank Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
AMENDED COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff State Farm Indemnity Company is, an insurance company
licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business the
above captioned address.
2. Alpesh Patel is an adult individual insured with State Farm Indemnity
Company.
3. Defendant David Wagner is an adult individual who is employed by
Pinnacle Industry, Inc. at the above captioned address.
4. Defendant Pinnacle Industry, Inc. is a business entity having as one of
its principle places of business the above captioned address.
5. On or about 06/12/2010 Plaintiff State Farm Indemnity Company
insured Alpesh Patel with a personal auto policy, policy number 0366-
559-30A said policy covering a 2007 Toyota Rav 4 and carrying with
same collision and rental coverages.
6. On or about 06/12/2010, Defendant David Wagner was acting as
agent, servant, employee and/or workman and/or for the common
purpose of Defendant Pinnacle Industry, Inc. while he was operating a
truck bearing OK tag 5435GB registered to same.
7. On or about 06/12/2010 at or near the intersection of Highway 81,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Defendant David Wagner
while operating the aforesaid vehicle did negligently, carelessly and/or
recklessly, strike/collide into Plaintiff's insured's Toyota Rav 4
causing extensive damages to same.
8. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of:
a) negligent entrustment;
b) failing to stay within lane of travel;
c) failing to exercise due care;
d) being inattentive;
e) failing to maintain proper lookout;
f) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop
within the assured clear distances ahead.;
g) failing to yield right of way;
h) being inattentive,
i) improper use of turn signals;
g) improper lane change
h) failing to give due regard to the right, safety, point and position of
plaintiffs property;
9. The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or
failure to act on part of Defendants named herein and was due in no
manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiff's
insured.
10. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff's insured's vehicle
sustained extensive damages to same.
11. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff State Farm
Indemnity Company settled the collision and rental claims of its
insured Alpesh Patel in the amount of $1,877.54, (said figure includes
Plaintiff's insured's first party deductible) :representing fair and
reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained.
12. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff State Farm
Indemnity Company is subrogated to Alpesh Patel for this loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendants jointly
and severally in the amount of $1,877.54 together plus costs, interest and such
other relief this Court finds equitable and just.
SOIC-2447-PA
COMMONWEALTH OF PA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss
The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said
Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her
own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge,
information and belief.
This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 end is based on interviews,
conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file.
ia")J:x
He ssy, Esq.
Walk h Group,
Dated: 12..- Z(3- (0
1-1 THE PROTHONOTARY
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
Attorney Identification No.: 65396
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
2011 APR -8 AM 10: 59
Attorney ?4'!Wt'%D COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
STATE FARM INDEMNITY COMPANY
A/S/O ALPESH PATEL
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
V.
DAVID WAGNER and
PINNACLE INDUSTRY, INC.
NO.: 10-7200
ORDER TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter Settled, Discontinued and Ended upon
payment of your costs only.
HENNESSY & WALKER GROUP, P.C.
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BY: rc?"
PAUL J. HE ESSY, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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