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REBECCA GILLAN,
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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CUMBERLAND COUNT'(
RE. ININ SYLVAN1A
SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Plaintiff
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and Defendant
GREGORY HAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 20 ll
: Civil Term
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ARCHER & GREINER
BY.• Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32"d Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300
Attorney for Plaintiff
THIS IS NOT AN ARBITRA TION
MATTER. ANASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING IS REQUIRED.
A JURY TR]AL IS DEMANDED.
REBECCA GILLAN,
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Plaintiff
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SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and
GREGORY IIAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
No.. 2011-
COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, through her attorneys, Archer & Greiner, P.C.,
hereby files her Complaint and avers the following in support thereof-
L PARTIES
Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, is an adult individual who, at all times material hereto,
has resided at the above address.
2. Defendant, Susan Burruss, is an adult individual who, at all times material hereto,
has resided at the above address.
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3. Defendant, Gregory Haines, is an adult individual who, at all times material
hereto, has resided at the above address.
II. JURISDICTIONAND VENUE
4. The Defendants reside in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
III. COMMON AVERMENTS
5. On or about April 20, 2009 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan
was lawfully operating her motor vehicle westbound on Trindle Road at or near its intersection
with South Middlesex Road in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the above stated date and time, Defendant Karen Burruss, was the owner and
operator of a 2000 Dodge Truck, which was co-owned with the Defendant Gregory Haines,
southbound on South Middlesex Road at or near its intersection with Trindle Road in Middlesex
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, when she came upon a stop sign which required
her to stop her vehicle and yield the right of way to traffic on Trindle Road.
7. While failing to lawfully stop and control her vehicle at the aforesaid stop sign,
the Defendant, Karen Burruss entered the intersection with Trindle Road, and failed to yield the
right of way to the Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, who was lawfully traveling on westbound
Trindle Road.
8. Due to the Defendant's failure to stop at the posted stop and yield to Plaintiff's
vehicle traveling on westbound Trindle Road, Plaintiff was unable to avoid Defendant Burruss'
truck and instead, Defendant's vehicle collided with and struck the vehicle driven by Plaintiff
causing Plaintiff's vehicle to spin around and come to a stop in a field along the west lane of
Trindle Road.
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9. Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, was suddenly and without warning, thrown about the
interior of her motor vehicle, causing her serious bodily injury as described in detail below.
IV.. COUNT I - PLAINTIFF REBECCA GILLAN v. DEFENDANT, KAREN BURRUSS
(NEGLIGENCE)
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 9 above, by reference, as if
same were set forth in their entirety hereat.
11. At all times material hereto, Defendant Burruss had a legal duty to Plaintiff to
exercise reasonable care in the maintenance, use, control and/or supervision of her motor vehicle.
12. At all times material hereto, Defendant Burruss breached her duty by failing to
exercise reasonable care to protect Plaintiff against the danger created by her negligent, careless,
gross negligence and/or reckless driving.
13. Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly negligent, negligent and/or careless acts
were the sole, direct and proximate cause of the aforesaid collision and any and all injuries
and/or aggravation of pre-existing injuries sustained by Plaintiff as a result of the aforesaid
collision.
14. Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly negligent, negligent and/or careless acts
consisted of, inter alia:
a. Failing to decrease the speed of her motor vehicle while approaching the
motor vehicle operated by Plaintiff;
b. failing to give full time attention to the operation of a motor vehicle;
C. failing to maintain a proper lookout for motor vehicles in and around
Trindle Road;
d. operating a motor vehicle at a speed greater than was reasonable and
prudent under the road, weather, light and/or traffic conditions that existed;
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e. operating a motor vehicle in excess of posted and/or lawful speed limits;
f. failing to stop at a posted stop intersection;
g. failing to obey a traffic control device, namely a stop sign, in violation of
the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Section 3111;
h. failing to observe and/or violating the rules of the road and/or the laws
and/or regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and/or the ordinances of Bensalem
Township.
15. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, sustained serious and
permanent injuries including, but not limited to, lumbar disc herniations, cervical and lumbar
radiculopathy, as well as sprains of the shoulders, head, back, neck and/or other contusions and
other injuries.
16. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, was forced to undergo
medical treatment, has incurred substantial hospital, medical and/or rehabilitative expenses, and
will continue to incur such expenses in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, has suffered significant
economic loss, including but not limited to, loss of earnings and loss of earnings capacity.
18. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, has suffered great pain,
humiliation and loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to suffer such pain, anguish,
humiliation, and/or life's pleasures in the future and/or has otherwise been injured or damaged.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, demands that judgment be entered in her
favor and against Defendant, Karen Burruss, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess
of $50,000, together with delay damages and costs of suit.
V. COUNT II - PLAINTIFF V. DEFENDANT, GREGORY HAINES
(RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR)
19. Plaintiffs hereby incorporate by reference, paragraphs 1 through 18 above as if
same were set forth in their entirety hereat.
20. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Karen Burruss was acting as an agent,
servant and/or employee of Defendant, Gregory Haines and at all times material hereto, was
acting within the scope of his authority and in the course of Defendant, Haines' mission,
business and/or affairs.
21. Accordingly, Defendant, Haines is liable to Plaintiff under the doctrine of
respondeat superior.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, demands judgment in her favor and against
Defendant, Gregory Haines, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of $50,000,
together with delay damages and cost of suit.
OF COUNSEL:
Respectfully
ARCHER & GREINER, P. C.
One Liberty Place ROBERT C. K, JR.
Thirty-Second Floor Attorneys La?n'
. . 1650 Market Street Rebecca z Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300 (Tel.)
rbeck@archerlaw.com
Dated: February 18, 2011
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I acknowledge and understand
the foregoing statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Rebecca Gillan
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Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
I.D. No. 23384
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 211
Harrisburg, PA 17112 Attorney for Defendants,
717-901-5002 Susan Burruss and Gregory Haines
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
REBECCA GILLAN,
Plaintiff NO. 11-2156
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LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH R. D'ANNUNZIO
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Date: BY:
Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons and in the manner indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a
copy of same in the United States Mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
1650 Market Street,
32"d Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Date: 3"1'1- I By: .?
oxanne Weller
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Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
I.D. No. 23384
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-901-5002
REBECCA GILLAN,
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUSAN BURRUSS and GREGORY HAINES, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Rebecca Gillan, Plaintiff
c/o Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
1650 Market Street,
32nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
LAW OFFICE OF
JOSEPH R. D'ANNUNZIO
Date: By: ?, ?•? -y
Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
Attorney for Defendants,
Susan Burruss and Gregory Haines
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff NO. 11-2156
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Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
I.D. No. 23384
4309 Linglestown Road, Suite 211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-901-5002
REBECCA GILLAN,
V.
Attorney for Defendants,
Susan Burruss and Gregory Haines
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
SUSAN BURRUSS and GREGORY HAINES,
Defendants
NO. 11-2156
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANTS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
1. Admitted only upon information and belief.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that on April 20, 2009, at
about 5:45 p.m. the Plaintiff, Susan Burruss was the co-owner and the operator of a
certain 2000 Dodge truck that was co-owned with Gregory Haines. It is denied that the
owner of the vehicle was Karen Burruss. It is admitted that Susan Burruss was
traveling southbound on South Middlesex Road at or near its intersection with Trindle
Road in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and that there is a
stop sign at that intersection for vehicles that were traveling southbound on South
Middlesex Road. The remaining averments are denied as conclusions of law to which
no responsive pleading is required.
7. Denied that Karen Burruss was the person who operated the 2000 Dodge
truck that was involved in the accident. To the contrary, the person who was operating
the motor vehicle was Susan Burruss. The remaining averments are denied as
conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
8. Denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
It is only admitted that there was a collision of the vehicle operated by the Plaintiff,
Rebecca Gillan, and the vehicle operated by Susan Burruss.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation the answering Defendants are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments set forth in this paragraph. Accordingly, the averments are deemed denied
and strict proof is demanded.
COUNTI
REBECCA GILLAN v. KAREN BURRUSS
10. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated by reference as
if fully set forth herein. By way of further answer, it is denied that Karen Burruss was
operating the motor vehicle that was involved in an accident with the Plaintiff. To the
contrary, the operator of the 2000 Dodge Ram truck was Susan Burruss.
11. Denied that the Defendant is Karen Burruss. To the contrary, the operator
of the 2000 Dodge truck was Susan Burruss. The averments set forth in this paragraph
are denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
12. Denied that the Defendant is Karen Burruss. To the contrary, the operator
of the 2000 Dodge truck was Susan Burruss. The averments set forth in this paragraph
are denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
13. Denied that the Defendant is Karen Burruss. To the contrary, the operator
of the 2000 Dodge truck was Susan Burruss. The averments set forth in this paragraph
are denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
14. Denied that the Defendant is Karen Burruss. Further, it is denied that any
Defendant was reckless, grossly negligent, negligent or careless in the operation of the
motor vehicle. In particular, the following is stated:
(a) It is denied that the Defendant failed to decrease the speed of the
motor vehicle while approaching the motor vehicle operated by the Plaintiff. To
the contrary, the Defendant took all reasonable steps to reduce her speed.
(b) It is denied that the Defendant failed to give full time attention to the
operation of a motor vehicle. To the contrary, the Defendant gave her full and
undivided attention to the operation of the motor vehicle.
(c) It is denied that the Defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout
for motor vehicles in and around Trindle Road. To the contrary, at all times the
Defendant kept a proper and reasonable lookout.
(d) It is denied that the Defendant operated a motor vehicle at a
greater speed than was reasonable and prudent under the road, weather, lighting
and traffic conditions that existed. To the contrary, the rate of speed in which the
Defendant operated the motor vehicle was reasonable and proper under the
circumstances.
(e) It is denied that the Defendant operated a motor vehicle in excess
of the posted and/or lawful speed limits. To the contrary, the Defendant operated
her motor vehicle within the posted speed.
(f) It is denied that the Defendant failed to stop at a posted stop
intersection, as the Defendant made every reasonable effort to do so only to
have the vehicle fail in its braking mechanism.
(g) It is denied that the Defendant failed to obey a traffic control device
namely a stop sign. To the contrary, the Defendant made every reasonable
effort to bring her vehicle to a stop but the mechanism of the vehicle failed to stop
at or before the stop sign.
(h) It is denied that the Defendant failed to observe and/or violated the
rules of the road and the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and the ordinances of Bensalem Township. To the contrary, the
ordinances of Bensalem Township do not apply in that this accident occurred in
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15 - 18. It is denied that Defendant Karen Burruss was negligent, reckless,
grossly negligent or careless. To the contrary, Karen Burruss was not operating the
motor vehicle. After reasonable investigation the answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments set
forth in these paragraphs regarding injuries and damages. Accordingly, the averments
are deemed denied and strict proof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Susan Burruss, demands that judgment be entered in
her favor. It is averred that Karen Burruss has neither been served with a Complaint or
is a proper party to this action.
COUNT II
REBECCA GILLAN v. GREGORY HAINES
19. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated by reference as
if fully set forth herein.
20. Denied. It is denied that Karen Burruss was acting as an agent, servant or
employee of Defendant Gregory Haines and at all times material hereto was acting
within the scope of his authority and in the course of Defendant Haines' mission,
business and/or affairs. To the contrary, Karen Burruss had no relationship to Gregory
Haines or to the operation of the motor vehicle.
21. Denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required.
By way of further answer, it is denied that Gregory Haines is liable to the Plaintiff for any
conduct on the part of Karen Burruss.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Gregory Haines, demands that judgment be entered
in his favor.
NEW MATTER
22. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 21 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
23. Plaintiff's claims, if any, are subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and are governed by her tort selection. All
defenses are asserted, including the defense that the Plaintiff failed to sustain a serious
injury and is bound by the limited tort election.
24. Plaintiffs claims, if any, may be barred by the applicable statute of
limitations.
25. If it should be found that there was any negligence on the part of
Defendants, which is denied, then in that event any such negligence was not a
substantial factor nor factual cause of Plaintiff's alleged injuries.
26. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiff's injuries and
damages were caused or aggravated by events that occurred subsequent and/or prior
to the date of the subject accident.
27. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiff's injuries and
conditions preexisted the date of the subject accident and were not caused or
aggravated by the subject accident.
28. The Plaintiff has failed to plead a cause of action against Defendants
Susan Burruss and Gregory Haines for which relief can be granted.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Susan Burruss and Gregory Haines, demand that
judgment be entered in their favor.
LAW OFFICE OF
JOSEPH R. D'ANNUNZIO
Date: By: ?/t'?
Joseph R. D'Annunzio, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
VERIFICATION
I, Gregory Haines, hereby states that he is the Defendant in this action,
and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to au orities.
Date: J
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VERIFICATION
I, Susan Burruss, hereby states that she is the Defendant in this action,
and verifies that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned
understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:-, o;
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S-uga-n Burruss
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the persons and in the manner indicated below, which service
satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a
copy of same in the United States Mail, first-class postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
1650 Market Street,
32nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Date: 3- 11- I I By:
oxanne Weller
REBECCA GILLAN
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and
GREGORYHAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANL4
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
No. 11-2156
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STIPULATION TO AMEND COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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AND NOW, this day of A p a-L , 2011, the undersigned counsel do
hereby stipulate and agree that Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan is permitted to Amend her Complaint, to
correct the name of Defendant, Susan Burruss.
ARCHER & GREINER, P.C.
LA W OFFICE OF JOSEPH R. D'ANNUNZIO
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Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Defendants
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ARCHER & GREINER
BY.• Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32"d Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300
THIS IS NOT AN ARBITRATION
MATTER. ANASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING IS REQUIRED.
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
REBECCA GILLAN,
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and
GREGORYHAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANL4
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
No. 2011 _--
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AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
NOTICE TO DEFEND-CIVIL
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 LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVEA LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMA TIONABOUT HIRINGA LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LA WYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITHINFORMATIONABOUTAGENCIES THAT MAYOFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
LAWYER REFERENCE SERVICE
ARCHER & GREINER
BY.• Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32"d Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300
Attorney for Plaintiff
REBECCA GILLAN,
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and
GREGORYHAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Defendants
THIS IS NOT AN ARBITRA TION
MATTER. ANASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING IS REQUIRED.
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 2011
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, through her attorneys, Archer & Greiner, P.C.,
hereby files her Amended Complaint and avers the following in support thereof-
L PARTIES
1. Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, is an adult individual who, at all times material hereto,
has resided at the above address.
2. Defendant, Susan Burruss, is an adult individual who, at all times material hereto,
has resided at the above address.
3. Defendant, Gregory Haines, is an adult individual who, at all times material
hereto, has resided at the above address.
IL JURISDICTIONAND VENUE
4. The Defendants reside in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
III. COMMON A VERMENTS
5. On or about April 20, 2009 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan
was lawfully operating her motor vehicle westbound on Trindle Road at or near its intersection
with South Middlesex Road in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the above stated date and time, Defendant Susan Burruss, was the owner and
operator of a 2000 Dodge Truck, which was co-owned with the Defendant Gregory Haines,
southbound on South Middlesex Road at or near its intersection with Trindle Road in Middlesex
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, when she came upon a stop sign which required
her to stop her vehicle and yield the right of way to traffic on Trindle Road.
7. While failing to lawfully stop and control her vehicle at the aforesaid stop sign,
the Defendant, Susan Burruss entered the intersection with Trindle Road, and failed to yield the
right of way to the Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, who was lawfully traveling on westbound Trindle
Road.
Due to the Defendant's failure to stop at the posted stop and yield to Plaintiff's
vehicle traveling on westbound Trindle Road, Plaintiff was unable to avoid Defendant Burruss'
truck and instead, Defendant's vehicle collided with and struck the vehicle driven by Plaintiff
causing Plaintiff's vehicle to spin around and come to a stop in a field along the west lane of
Trindle Road.
9. Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, was suddenly and without warning, thrown about the
interior of her motor vehicle, causing her serious bodily injury as described in detail below.
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IV. COUNT I - PLAINTIFF REBECCA GILLAN v. DEFENDANT, SUSAN BURRUSS
(NEGLIGENCE)
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 9 above, by reference, as if
same were set forth in their entirety hereat.
11. At all times material hereto, Defendant Burruss had a legal duty to Plaintiff to
exercise reasonable care in the maintenance, use, control and/or supervision of her motor vehicle.
12. At all times material hereto, Defendant Burruss breached her duty by failing to
exercise reasonable care to protect Plaintiff against the danger created by her negligent, careless,
gross negligence and/or reckless driving.
13. Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly negligent, negligent and/or careless acts
were the sole, direct and proximate cause of the aforesaid collision and any and all injuries
and/or aggravation of pre-existing injuries sustained by Plaintiff as a result of the aforesaid
collision.
14. Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly negligent, negligent and/or careless acts
consisted of, inter alia:
a. Failing to decrease the speed of her motor vehicle while approaching the
motor vehicle operated by Plaintiff,
b. failing to give full time attention to the operation of a motor vehicle;
C. failing to maintain a proper lookout for motor vehicles in and around
Trindle Road;
d. operating a motor vehicle at a speed greater than was reasonable and
prudent under the road, weather, light and/or traffic conditions that existed;
e. operating a motor vehicle in excess of posted and/or lawful speed limits;
f. failing to stop at a posted stop intersection;
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g. failing to obey a traffic control device, namely a stop sign, in violation of
the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Section 3111;
h. failing to observe and/or violating the rules of the road and/or the laws
and/or regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and/or the ordinances of Middlesex
Township.
15. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, sustained serious and
permanent injuries including, but not limited to, lumbar disc herniations, cervical and lumbar
radiculopathy, as well as sprains of the shoulders, head, back, neck and/or other contusions and
other injuries.
16. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, was forced to undergo
medical treatment, has incurred substantial hospital, medical and/or rehabilitative expenses, and
will continue to incur such expenses in the future.
17. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, has suffered significant
economic loss, including but not limited to, loss of earnings and loss of earnings capacity.
18. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Burruss' reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and/or careless acts, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, has suffered great pain,
humiliation and loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to suffer such pain, anguish,
humiliation, and/or life's pleasures in the future and/or has otherwise been injured or damaged.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, demands that judgment be entered in her favor
and against Defendant, Susan Burruss, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of
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$50,000, together with delay damages and costs of suit.
V. COUNT H - PLAINTIFF V. DEFENDANT, GREGORY ]MINES
(RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR)
19. Plaintiffs hereby incorporate by reference, paragraphs 1 through 18 above as if
same were set forth in their entirety hereat.
20. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Susan Burruss was acting as an agent,
servant and/or employee of Defendant, Gregory Haines and at all times material hereto, was
acting within the scope of his authority and in the course of Defendant, Haines' mission,
business and/or affairs.
21. Accordingly, Defendant, Haines is liable to Plaintiff under the doctrine of
respondeat superior.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, demands judgment in her favor and against
Defendant, Gregory Haines, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of $50,000,
together with delay damages and cost of suit.
OF COUNSEL:
ARCHER & GREINER, P. C.
One Liberty Place
Thirty-Second Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 1 91 03-73 93
(215) 963-3300 (Tel.)
rbeck@,archerlaw.com
Dated. April 18, 2011
6554958v1
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. C
Attorneys aintiff,
Rebecca Gillan
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that the statements made in the foregoing Amended Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I acknowledge and
understand the foregoing statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Rebecca Gillan
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ARCHER & GREINER
BY.• Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32nd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 1 91 03-73 93
(215) 963-3300
Attorney for Plaintiff
REBECCA GILLAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURRUSS
and
GREGORYHAINES
Defendants
THIS IS NOT ANARBITRATION
MATTER. ANASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING IS REQUIRED.
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 2011
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
ROBERT C. BECK, JR., hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's
Amended Complaint was served upon the following via United States First Class mail, postage
prepaid on April 18, 2011:
Joseph R. D'Annunzio
4309 Linglestown Road
Suite 211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
OF COUNSEL:
ARCHER & GREINER, P. C.
One Liberty Place, 32nd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 963-3300
rbeck(a,arch erlaw. com
ROBERT C. B , JR.
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pursuant to Rule 4009.22 JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena(s) is sought to be served,
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate,
3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and
4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s).
Date: 05/06/11
JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
SUITE 211
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
717-901-5002
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 335-3581
By: Victoria Seyler
MLR File #: M386308
Or I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
GILLAN
Vs.
BURRUSS & HAINES I No. 11-2156
TO: ROBERT BECK JR, ESQ (PLAINTIFF)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to
the one(s) attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon
the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made the subpoena may be served.
Date: 04/15/11 JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
SUITE 211
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3581
By: Victoria Seyler
Enc (s) : Copy of subpoena(s)
Counsel return card
File #: M386308
CQMMONWFAIM OF PENNSYLVANIA
OD(INry OF C[)1NID "
GILLAN
Vs.
BURRUSS & HAINES
F i Is No. Tag
SUBPOENA To PRODUCE DOCtmENTs OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: UP 0-TAT-199. QN VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23 o Person or En 7ty
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things:
SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM
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this subpoena, together with the certificate of canpliance, to the party malting thi_
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea,onab]E
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or
(20) days after its service, the party
cm pe l l i ng you to crnp l y with it.
things required by this subpoena within twenty
serving thin subpoena may seek a court orde.•
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME :
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: ZIO, ESQ
-SUPREME COURT ID # 4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
ATTORNEY FOR: NARRTS RG PA 17112
215-335-3212 BY THE OOURT:
DATE: DEFENDANT Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Divis.ion
Sea of he Court
M386308-01
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
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GILLAN
Vs.
ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
BURRUSS & HAINES
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: GEICO
FIRST PARTY BENEFITS OF SUSAN GILLAN.
CLAIM #0275592280101019
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: SUSAN GILLAN
ADDRESS:
SSAN: XXXXX
No. 11-2156
CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
[ l RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced.
[ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search
has been made and that no record of the following documents have
been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):
( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING
( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Date Aut orize signature or
GEICO
CUMBERLAND
M386308-01
* * * SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE * * *
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22 JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE certifies that:
1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of
the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to
each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
the subpoena(s) is sought to be served,
2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed
subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate,
3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and
4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to
the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent
to Serve the Subpoena(s).
Date: 05/05/11
JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
SUITE 211
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
717-901-5002
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19135
(215) 335-3581
By: Victoria Seyler
MLR File #: M386221
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
GILLAN
Vs.
BURRUSS & HAINES { No. 11-2156
TO: ROBERT BECK JR, ESQ (PLAINTIFF)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to
the one(s) attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days
from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon
the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made the subpoena may be served.
Date: 04/14/11 JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ESQUIRE
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
SUITE 211
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
4940 DISSTON STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
(215) 335-3581
By: Victoria Seyler
Enc (s) : Copy of subpoena(s)
Counsel return card
File #: M386221
CU44IMEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERIAM
GILLAN
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Vs.
BURRUSS & HAINES
ORIGINAL X-RAYS REQUESTED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
HOLY SPIRIT HOSP, 503 N 21ST ST 2ND FL, CAMP HILL PA 17011
TO: ATTN: RADIOLOGY DEPT
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents orStttn at
LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, I EA ------
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested b?
this subpoena, together with the certificate of copliance, to the party making thiT
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving thin, subpoena may seek a court orde.-
oorrpelling you to cm ly with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REGLEST OF THE F%k8WING PERSON:
NAME: JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZI , S22
ADDRESS:
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
HARRISBURG, PA 17112
TELEPHONE : 215 5 3 212_
SUPREME COURT ID #
ATTORNEY FOR:
M386221-01
DATE: i/I, 111
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT
i
Civil Division
Deputy
DEFENDANT
File No. 11-2156
(Eff. 7/97)
ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GILLAN
Vs
BURRUSS & HAINES
No. 11-2156
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR : HOLY SPIRIT HOSP
ANY AND ALL FILMS OF ALL DIAGNOSTIC TEST FROM 5/5/09.
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: REBECCA GILLAN
ADDRESS: 2260 WAGGONERS GAP RD CARLISLE PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/11/54
SSAN: XXXXX
ORIGINAL X-RAYS REQUESTED
ALL FEES MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO RECORDS BEING FORWARDED.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
[ ] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced.
[ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE: I hereby certify that a thorough search
has been made and that no record of the following documents have
been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):
( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING
( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Date Authorized signature or
HOLY SPIRIT HOSP
CUMBERLAND
M386221-01
* * * SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE * * *
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TO:
COUNTY OF CUMBERIAND
GILLAN
s ,
Vs. File No.
BURRUSS & HAINES
11-2156
ORIGINAL X-RAYS REQUESTED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINW
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
ZABINSKI CHIRO, 3028 MARKET ST #1, CAMP HILL PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents orS rt9ALT Dw§wLW
at -----
MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC,-494e -DISSTON ST., PRIT?T-A .-PA
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested b?
this subpoena, together with the certificate of ccn pliance, to the party making thi:
request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea.onablc-
cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty
(20) days after its service, the party serving this, subpoena may seek a court orde;-
am pe l l i ng you to ca, l y with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Nom, JOSEPH R D'ANNUNZIO, ES4
ADDRESS:
4309 LINGLESTOWN RD
-- HARRISBURG, PA 17112
TELEPHONE : 2 -is 4-3-6-31
SUPREME COURT ID #
ATTORNEY FOR:
DEFENDANT
M386221-02 BY THE COURT:
DATE: I/ /
Sea l of the Court
lerk,/ Civil Division
Deputy
(Eff. T/97)
ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA
GILLAN ' I
Vs
BURRUSS & HAINES
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: ZABINSKI CHIRO
No. 11-2156
ANY AND ALL RECORDS AND FILMS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
PERTAINING TO:
NAME: REBECCA GILLAN
ADDRESS: 2260 WAGGONERS GAP RD CARLISLE PA
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/11/54
SSAN: XXXXX
ORIGINAL X-RAYS REQUESTED
CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN
[ l RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO: I hereby certify as custodian of
records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced.
[ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search
has been made and that no record of the following documents have
been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX):
( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING
( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed
Date Authorized signature or
ZABINSKI CHIRO
CUMBERLAND
M386221-02
* * * SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE
FILED-OFFICE
THE PROTHONOTARY
ARCHER & GREINER
BY. Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32"d Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300
'2011 JUN 16 AM 10: 06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
REBECCA GILLAN,
2260 Waggoners Gap Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURRUSS
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
and
GREGORYHAINES
3916 Warleigh Way
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VA NIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 11-2156
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANTS, SUSAN B URR USS AND GREGOR Y HAINES'
NEW MATTER
AND NOW, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, by her attorneys, Archer & Greiner, hereby files
Plaintiff's Reply to Defendants, New Matter.
22. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
23. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
24. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
25. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
26. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further
reply, without waiver of above, it is denied that Plaintiff's injuries and damages were caused or
aggravated by events that occurred subsequent and/or prior to the date of the accident. To the
contrary, Plaintiffs injuries and damages, were caused by the Defendants reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and careless acts.
27. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. By way of further
reply, without waiver of above, it is denied that Plaintiff's injuries and conditions were caused or
aggravated by events that occurred subsequent and/or prior to the date of the accident. To the
contrary, Plaintiffs injuries and conditions, were caused by the Defendants reckless, grossly
negligent, negligent and careless acts.
28. Denied. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response need be
made in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rebecca Gillan, demands judgment in her favor and against
the Defendant in an amount in excess of $50,000, together with delay damages and cost of suit.
OF COUNSEL:
ARCHER & GREINER, P. C.
One Liberty Place, 32nd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 963-3300
rbecWarcherlaw. com
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ROBERT C. BE , JR.
Attorney for Pkdntffl-
June 15, 2011
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VERIFICATION
Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, states that he is authorized to make
this Verification on behalf of the Plaintiff, and that the facts forth in the foregoing Plaintiff's
Reply to New Matter are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
-'o"?
Robert C. Beck,
ARCHER & GREINER
BY. Robert C. Beck, Jr., Esquire (No. 59582)
One Liberty Place, 32"d Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7393
(215) 963-3300
Attorney for Plaintiff
THIS IS NOT ANARBITR,4TION
MATTER. ANASSESSMENT OF
DAMAGES HEARING IS REQUIRED.
A JURY TRL4L IS DEMANDED.
REBECCA GILLAN,
Plaintiff
V.
SUSAN BURR USS
and
GREGORYHAINES
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
No. 11-2156
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
ROBERT C. BECK, JR., hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply
to New Matter was served upon the following via United States First Class mail, postage prepaid
on June 15, 2011:
OF COUNSEL:
ARCHER & GREINER, P. C.
One Liberty Place, 32nd Floor
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 963-3300
rbeck(&,,arch erla w. com
Joseph R. D'Annunzio
4309 Linglestown Road
Suite 211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
ROBERT C. K, JR.
Attorney for P aintiff
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