HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-7799PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF
MICHAEL SWEARMAN
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
VS.
ANTHONY HODGE
102 E. WILLOW STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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COMMON PLEAS COURT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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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
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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„ GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES
THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A
REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
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Carlisle, PA ] 7013
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE COMMON PLEAS COURT
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MICHAEL SWEARMAN .
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
VS.
ANTHONY HODGE
102 E. WILLOW STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
PHYLLIS CAROTHERS
45B COUNTY ROAD 173 .
OXFORD, MS 38655
CIVIL COMPLAINT
NOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,
15 U.S.U. §1601 (AS AMENDED)
THE PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW,
73 PA.CON.STAT.ANN.§201, ET. SEQ. {"THE ACTS")
IN AS MUCH AS THE ACTS MAY APPLY, PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
The Plaintiff, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, by its attorney
Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire, bring this action upon a cause whereof the following is a
statement:
1. The Plaintiff, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, ("Plaintiff') is a
Corporation authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a
address of 112 E. Washington Street, DTB 8, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Plaintiff brings this action as subrogee of Michael Swearman the ("Insured")
under a policy of insurance issued by Plaintiff.
2. Defendant, Anthony Hodge, is an individual residing at 102 E. Willow Street,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Defendant, Phyllis Carthers, is an individual residing at 45B County Road 173,
Oxford, MS 38655.
4. At all times hereinafter mentioned Defendant Anthony Hodge was the agent,
workman, servant, employee of Defendant Phyllis Carthers then and there in engaged
in the business of Defendant Phyllis Carthers within the course and scope of his
employment.
5. On or about March 5, 2010 a motor vehicle owned by Defendant Phyllis Carthers
and operated by Defendant Anthony Hodge in the parking lot of the Hamilton
Elementary School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania when he backed into Plaintiff's Insured's
vehicle causing the damages hereinafter set forth.
6. Plaintiff avers that the personal property of the Insured was damaged as a result
of the occurrence hereinbefore mentioned, the reasonable costs of repairs thereto
being is Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Seven and 14/100 ($7,377.14)
Dollars plus the Insured's deductible of Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 ($250.00)
Dollars plus the cost of a rental vehicle being One Thousand and 00/100 ($1,000.00)
Dollars for a total of Eight Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Seven and 14/100
($8,627.14) Dollars.
Count I
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Anthony Hodge
7. Plaintiff, incorporates by reference all the allegations contained in paragraphs 1
through 6 inclusive of this Complaint as fully as though same were herein and set forth
at length.
8. The said occurrence was due to the negligence of Defendant, Anthony Hodge,
in that he:
a. did fail to have the motor vehicle under proper and adequate control;
b. did operate the motor vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
c. did fail to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
d. did negligently apply the brakes;
e. did fail to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing conditions;
f. did fail to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow him to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
g. did fail to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the
road;
h. did operate the motor vehicle without due regards for the rights, safety
and position of the Insured at the point of aforesaid;
i. did operate the vehicle without a valid driver's license;
j. did operate the vehicle without Insurance;
k. did fail to maintain financial responsibility; and
I. did violate the various statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland, Section 1501 the Motor Vehicle Code,
pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles.
Count II
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Phyllis Carthers
9. Plaintiff, incorporates by reference all the allegations contained in paragraphs 1
through 8 inclusive of this Complaint as fully as though same were herein and set forth
at length.
10. The said occurrence was due to the negligence of Defendant, Phyllis Carthers,
in that she:
a. negligently entrusted her vehicle to another operator for use when
she knew, or with a reasonable exercise of due care should have known, that he
operator was not capable of operating the motor vehicle properly;
b. negligently entrusted her motor vehicle to a person which she
knew, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have known, was an incompetent
driver;
c. negligently entrusted her motor vehicle to a person known, should
have known or in the exercise of reasonable care would have known, was going to drive
the vehicle in an improper, dangerous or reckless manner;
d. negligently entrusted her motor vehicle to another person who she
knew, should have known or in the exercise of due care would have known would
cause damages to another;
e. negligently entrusted her motor vehicle to another person who she
knew, should have known or in the exercise of due care would have known did not have
a valid driver's license; and
f. negligently entrusted her motor vehicle to a person who did not
maintain financial responsibility as required by the taws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant upon each
court in an amount not in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) dollars
together with costs of suit.
Date
ul F. D'Emilio, Esquire
Identification No. 16654
E-mail address: pauldCa~demiliolaw.com
Paul M. Schofield, Jr., Esquire
Identification No. 81894
E-mail address: pauls demiliolaw.com
905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105
Springfield, PA 19064
Telephone No.: 610-338-0338
Fax no.: 1310-338-0303
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VERIFICATION
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Subrogation Specialist with State Farm Mutual
Automobile insurance Company in the above captioned matter verifies that the facts
contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. !understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Subrogation Specialist
PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF
MICHAEL SWEARMAN
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
VS.
ANTHONY HODGE
102 E. WILLOW STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
PHYLLIS CAROTHERS
45B COUNTY ROAD 173
OXFORD, MS 38655
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COMMON PLEAS COURT
CUMBERLAND COU -'jY
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CIVIL COMPLAINT
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE THE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY, C.P.:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint in the above-captioned matter.
PAUL F. D' ILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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Anthony Hodge (et al.) 2010-7799
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
08/22/2011 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that he made a diligent search
and inquiry for the within named defendant to wit: Phyllis Carothers, but was unable to locate her in his
bailiwick. He therefore returns the within Complaint and Notice as not found as to the defendant Phyllis
Carothers. Request for service at 139 Big Spring Terrace, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241 the Defendant
was not found Phyllis Carothers advised Deputies, she is currently residing at 151 Peyton Circle, Oxford,
Mississippi 38655.
SHERIFF COST: $45.00 SO ANSWERS,
August 22, 2011 RbN?Tf R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF
MICHAEL SWEARMAN :
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
VS.
ANTHONY HODGE
102 E. WILLOW STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
COMMON PLEAS COURT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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PHYLLIS CAROTHERS :
45B COUNTY ROAD 173
OXFORD, MS 38655 CIVIL COMPLAINT
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE AND END AND SATISFIED
TO THE Prothonotary, P.C.:
Kindly mark the above entitled matter discontinued and ended without prejudice
upon payment of your cost only, against Phyliss Carothers. Judgment was entered
against Anthony Hodge previously.
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Pay, M.Lgch`S ield, Jr., Esquire
Id tification No.. 81894
e-mail address: pauls@demiliolaw.com
Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire
Identification No.: 16654
e-mail address: pauld@demiliolaw.com
905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105
Springfield, PA 19064
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF MICHAEL SWEARMAN
Plaintiff
ANTHONY HODGE AND PHYLLIS CAROTHERS
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
That I, 1= , ?fi nce, 11 hereby solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury and upon personal knowledge that
the contents of the foregoing document are true and do affirm I am a competent person over 18 years of age and not a party to this
action.
That on 10 d at )p : " L at the address of Is-[ Q
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That I served Phyllis Carothers with the following list of documents: Complaint in Civil Action on
Phyllis Carothers by then and there personally delivering a true and correct copy of the documents in one of the following manners;
`xBy personally delivering the documents in hand to Phyllis Carothers
_ By personally delivering a true and correct copy of the documents into the hands of and leaving with
, whose relationship to the person being served is , and that the address ve is the
dwelling house or usual place of abode of the person being served and that the person having eft he documents withbis known to
the undersigned to be a member of the household who resides therein with the person being served and was of suitable age and
discretion
By personally delivering a true and correct copy of the documents to I whose is
That this person served stated they had the authority to accept as the Legal Representative for the abo etlisted entity being served.
Approximate description of person served: Skin: Sex: r A e: -1 k, Glasses: _hZD _ g Height: $ Weight: Hair:
That the fee for serving this document is:$108.90
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PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE COMMON PLEAS COURT
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 .
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Identification No.: 16654
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905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105
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PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE COMMON PLEAS COURT
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MICHAEL SWEARMAN
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE Prothonotary, P.C.:
Kindly mark the above entitled matter discontinued and ended without prejudice
upon payment of your cost only, against Phyliss Carothers. Judgment was entered
against An?hogy Hodge previously.
Date:
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Identification No.: 81894
e-mail address: pauls@demiliolaw com
Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire
Identification No.: 16654
e-mail address: pauld@demiliolaw.com
905 W. Sproul Road, Suite 105
Springfield, PA 19064
PAUL F. D'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
PAUL M. SCHOFIELD, JR., ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #81894
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE COMMON PLEAS COURT
INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MICHAEL SWEARMAN
112 E. WASHINGTON STREET DTB 8
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
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I hereby certify that the Judgment debtor, Anthony Hodge is the same person
who is the Defendant in the Cumberland County Common Pleas Action No. 10-7799,
which was a result of a motor vehicle accident on March 5, 2010.
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