HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2398HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICETODEFEND
TO:
Joel Cummings
Leiby's Trailer Court, Lot 310
7043 Carlisle Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
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 Plaintiffs. 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
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HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CIVIL COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan is an adult individual residing at 321 Hogestown Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan is the mother and natural guardian of minor Plaintiff
Halie Duncan, who resides with her and who is 15 years old, having been born on December 9,
1985.
3. Minor Plaintiff Halie Duncan has selected Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan, as her
mother and natural guardian, to represent her interests in this action.
4. Defendant Joel Cummings is an adult individual who resides, on information and
belief, at 7043 Carlisle Pike, No. 310, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. On August 19, 2000, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan was the owner of a 1997
Chrysler Cirrus with Pennsylvania registration plate number BJC2915.
6. On the aforesaid date, Defendant Joel Cummings was the owner of a 1990
Chevrolet Blazer with Pennsylvania registration plate number BDX 1540.
7. On the aforesaid date, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan was
operating her 1997 Chrysler Cirrus eastbound and was stopped in the right lane of eastbound
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traffic on the Carlisle Pike (US 11 North) in Hampden Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
8. At the aforesaid time and date, minor Plaintiff Halie Duncan was a right front
passenger in the vehicle operated by her mother.
9. At the aforesaid time and date, Defendant Joel Cummings was also traveling
eastbound, but in the left lane of the Carlisle Pike (US 11 North) in Hampden Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
10. At the aforesaid time and date, Defendant Joel Cummings swerved into the right
lane in an attempt to pass the vehicle in front of him in the left lane and crashed into the rear of
adult Plaintiffs vehicle pushing her vehicle into the rear of a third vehicle which then was
pushed into the rear of a fourth vehicle.
11. At the aforesaid time and date, after causing a multi-vehicle collision, Defendant
fled the scene of the accident, failed to stopped for steady red lights and eventually was
apprehended by the Silver Spring Township Police.
12. Defendant was visibly intoxicated when he was apprehended and was placed
under arrest and charged with numerous offenses including driving while under the influence of
alcohol, accidents involving death or personal injury, violation of traffic control signals and other
offenses.
13. Following his arrest, Defendant was administrated a breath alcohol test with the
results of a. 162% blood alcohol content.
14. On February 20, 2001, Defendant, with representation by counsel, pled guilty to
driving under the influence and accidents involving death or personal injury and was
subsequently sentenced for these offenses on April 3, 2001.
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15. Defendant owed a duty to other lawful users of the roadway in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including Plaintiff and her daughter, to operate his vehicle in
such a way as to not cause harm or damage to said other persons and to the Plaimiffs in
particular.
16. The Defendant breached his duty and was negligent, careless and reckless in the
following particulars:
(a)
Driving while under the influence in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A.
§3731 and applicable law;
(b)
Operating his vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
and/or property in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3714 and applicable
law;
(c)
Operating his vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons
and/or property in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3736 and applicable
law;
(d)
Following too closely to Plaimiffs vehicle in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §3310 and applicable law;
(e)
Failing to observe the roadway ahead for the presence of other
vehicles;
(f)
Failing to slow or stop the vehicle he was operating so as to avoid
a rear-end collision;
(g)
Failing to maintain and stop the vehicle he was operating within
the assured clear distance ahead in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3361
and applicable law;
(h)
Failing to apply the brakes to the vehicle he was operating or take
other evasive action to avoid a collision with the rear of Plaimiffs
vehicle;
(i)
Failing to maintain adequate control of the vehicle he was
operating in order to avoid a collision;
(j)
Failing to give warning to Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan of his
impending collision with her vehicle;
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(k) Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control so as
not to expose other users to an unreasonable risk of harm;
(1) Operating his vehicle too fast for the conditions existing at the
aforesaid time and place in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3361 and
applicable law;
(m) Failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for the presence
of other motor vehicles on the streets and highways;
(n) Exceeding the applicable maximum speed limit in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. §3362 and applicable law;
(o) Otherwise operating his vehicle at an unsafe speed;
(p) Failing to stop at the scene of the accident and render aid in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3744 and applicable law;
(q) Failing to drive in a single lane of traffic in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §3309 and applicable law;
(r) Failing to obey traffic control devices and signals in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §3111, 3112 and applicable law;
(s) Attempting to pass a vehicle on the right in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §3303 and applicable law;
(t) Passing a vehicle when it was not safe to do so; and
(u) Attempting to overtake a vehicle on the right when it was not safe
to do in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3304 and applicable.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant, Plaintiffs sustained personal injuries and damages as more fully
set forth herein.
18. The Defendant violated Pennsylvania statutes in effect at the time of the accident,
is negligent per se and/or as a matter of law.
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forth.
19.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff Halie Duncan v. Defendant
Paragraphs 1 through 18 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
20. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant, Plaintiff Halie Duncan sustained and in the future may sustain
injuries which are or may be permanent, and which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Trauma and injury to her back;
(b) Trauma and injury to her neck;
(c) Trauma and injury to her arm; and
(d) Trauma and injury to her head.
21. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Halie Duncan has undergone and may in
the future undergo physical pain, mental pain, discomfort, inconvenience, distress, present, past
and future loss of her ability to enjoy the pleasures of life and limitations in her pursuit of daily
activities.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Halie Duncan may be permanently scarred,
deformed and disfigured.
23. In total disregard for the safety of minor Plaintiff and others, Defendant drove his
vehicle while intoxicated, drove extremely reckless, crashed into the rear of Plaintiff Kimberly
Duncan's vehicle, caused severe damage to the vehicle and injured the Plaintiffs, fled the scene
of the accident, drove recklessly from the scene of the accident, was visibly intoxicated when
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arrested, was charged with several offenses including DUI and pled guilty to DUI offense and as
a result minor Plaintiff Halie Duncan is entitled to punitive damages in an amount to be
determined by proof at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Halie Duncan, demands judgment against Defendant for the
aforesaid damages, which exceed the limits for compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County
and demands costs, interest, damages for delay and/or punitive damages against Defendant as
allowed by law.
forth.
24.
COUNT II - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff Kimberlv Duncan v. Defendant
Paragraphs 1 through 23 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
25. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan sustained and in the future may
sustain, serious and debilitating injuries, some of which are or may be permanent, which are or
may be an aggravation and/or exacerbation of pre-existing conditions, and which include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(a) Trauma and injury to her neck;
(b) Trauma and injury to her back;
(c) Trauma and injury to her left shoulder and arm; and
(d) Trauma and injury to her head.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan has received extensive
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medical treatment and was forced to incur medical expenses for the injuries she has suffered and
will continue to incur medical bills and expenses in the future.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan was forced to incur
medical bills and expenses for the injuries to her child and the minor Plaintiff and may continue
to incur medical expenses in the future for her.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and reckless of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan may suffer a loss of earnings,
may suffer permanent disability, impairment and/or loss of earning capacity.
29. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan has undergone and in the
future will undergo great mental and physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, discomfort,
anxiety and distress, embarrassment and humiliation, past, present and future loss of her ability
to enjoy the pleasures of life and severe limitations in her pursuit of daily activities all to her
great loss and detriment.
30. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan has been permanently
scarred, deformed and disfigured.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan has sustained incidental
costs associated with her injuries including medication expenses.
32. In total disregard for the safety of adult Plaintiff and others, Defendant drove his
vehicle while intoxicated, drove extremely reckless, crashed into the rear of Plaintiff Kimberly
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Duncan's vehicle, caused severe damage to the vehicle and injured the Plaintiffs, fled the scene
of the accident, drove recklessly from the scene of the accident, was visibly intoxicated when
arrested, was charged with several offenses including DUI and pled guilty to DUI offense and as
a result Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan is entitled to punitive damages in an amount to be determined
by proof at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Kimberly Duncan, demands judgment against Defendant for the
aforesaid damages, which exceed the limits for compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County
and demands costs, interest, damages for delay and/or punitive damages against Defendant as
allowed by law.
Dated: q/Jo/o/
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaimiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, Kimberly Duncan, hereby certify that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Civil Complaint are based upon information which I
have furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or
others acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Civil Complaint is that of counsel
and not my own. I have read the Civil Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information
which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. To the extent that the content of the Civil Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon
such counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the
aforesaid Civil Complaint are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unswom falsificationto authorities.
Dated: /_//iq/O!
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VERIFICATION
I, Kimberly Duncan, as parent and natural guardian of minor Plaintiff Halie Duncan, hereby
certify that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Civil Complaint are based upon information which I
have furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or
others acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Civil Complaint is that of counsel
and not my own. I have read the Civil Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information
which ! have given to counsel, it is tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. To the extent that the content of the Civil Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon
such counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the
aforesaid Civil Complaint are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:l--l/lq/O/
Kiinb..erly D_u_n.c~[n, as parent and natural
guardian to Hahe Duncan
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2001-02398 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DUNCAN HALIE ET AL
VS
CUMMINGS JOEL
RICHARD E. SMITH ,
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
CUMMINGS JOEL
DEFENDANT at 1542:00 HOURS,
at LEIBY'S TP~AILOR COURT
CARLISLE, PA 17013
JOEL CUMMINGS
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
who being duly sworn according to law,
was served upon
on the 3rd day of May
7403 CARLISLE PIKE LOT 310
by handing to
the
, 2001
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.10
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.10
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 2~( day of
,¢ ~4,~ f A.D.
honorary '
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
08/04/2001
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA SERVED UPON HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Plaintiffs certify 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)
certificate,
a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this
(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.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
By
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Dated: /0 - gqLO [
Document #: 219019.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing document with reference to the
foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this~'*~ay of October, 2001 on the
following:
Joel Cummings, Defendant
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
METZ _. WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS &
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Document #: 219016.1
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
(2)
certificate,
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA SERVED UPON THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Plaintiffs certify 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,
a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this
(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.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
Document #: 219019.1
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attomey I.D,//68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing document with reference to the
action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this oT~Lday of October, 2001 on the
foregoing
following:
Joel Cummings, Defendant
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
2
Clark DeVere, Esquire
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HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this "~,~ day of 1/¥44J~'~5 ~ ,2002, upon motion of Plaintiffs,
Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly Duncan, her mother and natural guardian, and Kimbefly
Duncan in her own right, to consolidate, a Rule is entered upon Defendant, Joel Cununings, and
Defendants, Johnny K's, Inc., John Kfitikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's, to show cause, if
any they have, why the relief requested in said Motion should not be granted. ~,
Rule returnable ~t: ~< ~j~ ~ ~r~ sm ~,.c ~6ff, ~1 procecdins~ tu ~t.: ~r~ k~l~.
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AUO 19 ZINIZ
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own fight,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this __ day of
,2002, upon consideration of the
Motion of Plaintiffs, Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly Duncan, her mother and natural guardian,
and Kimbefly Duncan in her own fight, and the response of Defendants hereto, it is hereby ordered
that the above captioned actions are consolidated for purposes of discovery and trial under
Cumberland County Civil Action No. 01-2398, which shall hereinafter have a combined caption as
set forth above.
BY THECOURT:
cc: All Counsel
Document #: 239230. I
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CONSOLIDATION
Plaintiffs, Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly Duncan, her mother and natural guardian,
and Kimberly Duncan in her own fight, by their undersigned counsel, respectfully requests this
Court enter an Order under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 213(a) consolidating the
above captioned actions for the purpose of discovery and trial and in support aver as follows:
l. On April 24, 2001, Plaintiffs commenced the above captioned action against Joel
Cummings by filing a Civil Complaint.
2. The Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges that they sustained personal injuries when
Defendant, Joel Cummings, swerved his vehicle into the right lane in an attempt to pass the
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vehicle in front of him in the left lane and crashed into the rear of Plaintiffs' vehicle, pushing that
vehicle into the rear of a third vehicle which was then pushed into the rear of a fourth vehicle on
August 19, 2000, on the Carlisle Pike (U.S. 11 North) in Hampden Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiffs allege that their injuries were caused by the negligence of Defendant,
Joel Cummings, including driving while under the influence in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. Section
3731 and applicable law.
4. At the accident scene, Defendant, Joel Cummings, after causing a multi-vehicle
collision, fled the scene of the accident, failed to stop for steady red lights, and eventually was
apprehended by the Silver Spring Township Police. Defendant, Joel Cummings, was visibly
intoxicated when he was apprehended and was placed under arrest and charged with numerous
offenses including driving while under the influence of alcohol, accidents involving death or
personal injury, violation of traffic control signals, and other offenses. Following his arrest, Joel
Cummings was administered a breath alcohol test with the results revealing a. 162 percent blood
alcohol level.
5. On February 20, 2001, Joel Ctanmings, with representation by counsel, pled
guilty to driving under the influence and accidents involving death or personal injury and was
subsequently sentenced for these offenses on April 3, 2001.
6. The parties have exchanged written discovery and one deposition has been taken.
7. After the aforesaid Complaint was filed, Plaintiffs conducted discovery including
the deposition of Defendant, Joel Cummings. He testified that he was consmning alcohol in a
bar which was later identified to be Johnny K's located at 6427-6437 Carlisle Pike,
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Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, from approximately 3:00 o'clock p.m. to
5:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of the accident on August 19, 2000. In addition, during the
aforesaid deposition, Defendant, Joel Cummings, testified that he consumed three beers at the
establishment and that he had not had any alcohol in three months. He further testified that he
had cut himself off from drinking because he felt that he had had one too many and because he
felt that his vision was starting to become blurred. Shortly after he left Johnny K's, Joel
Cummings caused the aforesaid accident.
8. On November 16, 2001, Plaintiffs commenced a separate civil action by filing a
Civil Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, against
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's at Docket No. 01-6515.
9. An Amended Complaint was filed against Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos,
individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's on January 3, 2002.
10. The Complaint against Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and
t/dPo/a Johnny K's alleges that the Defendants violated the Liquor Code including 47 P.S.
Section 4o493(1) and Section 4-497 by selling, furnishing, and/or giving liquor, malt, and or
brewed beverages to Defendant, Joel Cummings, while he was visibly intoxicated.
11. The Complaint further alleges that the Defendants' acts of selling, furnishing,
and/or giving liquor, malt, and or brewed beverages to Defendant, Joel Cummings, also was
negligent and that they should have known based on his condition that he should not be served
with such alcohol; based on the knowledge that he would be operating a motor vehicle after
leaving the establishment; and/or based on the knowledge of his prior alcohol consumption at the
establishment and intoxication.
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12. In addition, the Complaint further alleges that Johmly K's, based on information
and belief, served persons who were visibly intoxicated on prior occasions and received citations
for doing so from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and despite receiving these prior
citations, the Defendants have again served a visibly intoxicated person, Defendant, Joel
Cummings, resulting in injuries to Plaintiffs and others.
13. On or about March 5, 2002, Johnny K's, Inc., John Kritikos, individually and
t/d/b/a Johnny K's, flied an Answer to the Amended Civil Complaint with New Matter. On April 2,
2002, Plaintiffs flied a Reply to Defendants' New Matter and the pleadings are now closed.
14. The parties to the second action have exchanged written discovery but have not yet
taken any depositions.
15. Both actions involve the same set of facts and arise from the Plaintiffs' accident on
August 19, 2000.
16. Consolidation of the cases will avoid duplication of expense both in additional
discovery and trial to the benefit of the parties and the Court. Consolidation will also avoid the
necessity of calling the same lay and expert witnesses in two trials, including the parties, medical
witnesses, the investigating police officer and toxicologist.
17. Also, Plaintiffs want to assert their right to claim joint and several liability against
the aforesaid Defendants at trial.
18. Counsel for Defendant, Joel Cummings, has agreed to stipulate to consolidation;
counsel for Defendants, Johnny K's, Inc., John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's, has
not agreed to stipulate to consolidation.
Document #: 2592301
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly Duncan, her mother and
natural guardian, and Kimberly Duncan in her own right, respectfully request that this Court
consolidate both actions brought by them as a result of the motor vehicle accident on August 19,
2000, under Cumberland County Civil Action No. 01-2398 and that the actions be consolidated
from this point on for the purposes of discovery and trial.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P,C.
Dated:
By:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
Andrew C. Spears
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Document #: 239230 1
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C,,
hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of the foregoing document with reference to the
foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this 15th day of August, 2002, on the following:
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
27 W. HIGH ST.
POB 261
CARLISLE PA 17015
TELEPHONE 71%243-1790
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQ.
Supreme Court I.D.# 37926
Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural
guardian; and Kimberly Duncan, in
her own right
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
Plaintiffs
VS
Johnny K's, Inc. et al.
Defendant
Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural
guardian; and Kimberly Duncan, in
i her own right
Plaintiffs
No. 01- 6515 Civil Term
Civil Action Law
Compulsory Arbitration
..
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
No. 01- 2398 Civil Term
Joel Cummings
VS
Civil Action Law
Compulsory Arbitration
Defendant
Defendants' Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, Reply in
Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to ConsoIidate
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded. The
allegations(s) of visibly intoxicated is specifically denied by defendants.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
detemdne the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded
8. Denied as stated. The deposition speaks for itself.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Denied as stated. The complaint speaks for itself.
12. Denied as stated. The complaint speaks for itself.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. DENIED. These are two very separate and distinct causes of action
involving different parties, different fact and facts that may be relevant in one
case are clearly inadmissible in the other.
16. Denied. The defendants Johnny K's and John Kritikos have no
objection to the matter being consolidated for the purposes of discovery only
which will save the plaintiffs duplicative expense. However, the aforesaid
defendants strongly oppose this matter being consolidated for purposes of trial.
It is the understanding of the Johnny K defendants that Joel Cunningham has
admitted to the causing of the accident and admitted being intoxicated at the
time and rear-ending the plaintiffs therefore all the witnesses, i.e. the police
officers and toxicologist, will not have to be called in the case of Joel
Cunningham. It is also the understanding of the Johnny K defendants, that Joel
Cunningham has only $15,000.00 in liability insurance and is judgment proof, so
in all likelihood, there will be no Joel Cunningham trial. As for medical
witnesses, it is assumed they will be presented via videotape and the same tape
may be used in both trials. It is defendants' position that the true purpose of the
attempted consolidation is to bootstrap evidentiary issues and a potentially large
verdict involving an intoxicated driver against the innocent Johnny K
defendants. The bottom line is if these cases are not consolidated there won't be
two trials.
17. Denied. The defendants cannot be held jointly and severely liable in
this matter as there is no way possible for the jury to compare the relative
degrees of fault without speculation. This matter being similar to a medical
malpractice action/automobile accident type situation which are never
consolidated.
18. Admitted.
Wherefore, Defendants Johnny K's, Inc. and and John Kritikos respectfully
request that this Court consolidate these cases for the purpose of discovery only
and not consolidate these cases for purposes of trial.
August 30, 2002
· Respectfully, Subrflitted,
William P. Dougla~ Esq.
Attorney for Johnny K[ Kritikos
DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS
27 W. HIGH ST.
POB 261
CARLISLE PA 17~13
TELEPHONE 71%243-1790
WILLIAM P. DOUGLAS, ESQ.
Supreme Court I.D.# 37926
Halle Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural
guardian; and Kimberly Duncan, in
her own right
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
Plaintiffs
VS
Johnny K's, Inc. et al.
Defendant
Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural
guardian; and Kimberly Duncan, in
her own right
No. 01- 6515 Civil Term
Civil Action Law
Compulsory Arbitration
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
Joel Cummings
V$
Plaintiffs
Defendant
No. 01- 2398 Civil Term
Civil Action Law
Compulsory Arbitration
Defendants' Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, Reply in
Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion to Consolidate
i. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded. The
allegations(s) of visibly intoxicated is specifically denied by defendants.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation the defendant is unable to
determine the truth of the allegation and proof thereof is demanded
8. Denied as stated. The deposition speaks for itself.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Denied as stated. The complaint speaks for itself.
12. Denied as stated. The complaint speaks for itself.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. DENIED. These are two very separate and distinct causes of action
involving different parties, different fact and facts that may be relevant in one
case are dearly inadmissible in the other.
16. Denied. The defendants Johnny K's and John Kritikos have no
objection to the matter being consolidated for the purposes of discovery only
which will save the plaintiffs duplicative expense. However, the aforesaid
defendants strongly oppose this matter being consolidated for purposes of trial.
It is the understanding of the Johnny K defendants that Joel Cunningham has
admitted to the causing of the accident and admitted being intoxicated at the
time and rear-ending the plaintiffs therefore ail the witnesses, i.e. the police
officers and toxicologist, will not have to be called in the case of Joel
Cunningham. It is also the understanding of the Johnny K defendants, that Joel
Cunningham has only $15,000.00 in liability insurance and is judgment proof, so
in all likelihood, there will be no Joel Cunningham trial. As for medical
witnesses, it is assumed they will be presented via videotape and the same tape
may be used in both trials. It is defendants' position that the true purpose of the
attempted consolidation is to bootstrap evidentiary issues and a potentially large
verdict involving an intoxicated driver against the innocent Johnny K
defendants. The bottom line is if these cases are not consolidated there won't be
two trials.
17. Denied. The defendants cannot be held jointly and severely liable in
this matter as there is no way possible for the jury to compare the relative
degrees of fault without speculation. This matter being similar to a medical
malpractice action/automobile accident type situation which are never
consolidated.
18. Admitted.
Wherefore, Defendants Johnny K's, Inc. and and John Kritikos respectfully
request that this Court consolidate these cases for the purpose of discovery only
and not consolidate these cases for purposes of trial.
August 30, 2002
Respectful~ubn~tted,
William P. Douglas,~q.
Attorney for Johnny K/Kriti~os
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian, and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN, in her own right,
Plaintiffs,
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
NO.: 2001-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant,
Joel Cummings, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
By:
I.D. #: 47593
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ day of May, 2001, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
PLAINTIFFS
JOEL CUMMINGS,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2398 CIVIL TERM
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
PLAINTIFFS
JOHNNY K'S INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and tJd/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
DEFENDANTS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-6515 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
~ day of September, 2002, following a review of
plaintiffs' motion for consolidation of the above-captioned cases, and the objection of
defendants, Johnny K's Inc., John Kritikos, individually and tJd/b/a Johnny K's, to
consolidation for purposes of trial, the Rule to show cause entered on August 20, 2002,
is made absolute. The suits at No. 01-2398 and 01-6515, ARE CONSOLIDATED.~
or.l,-°%
Edgar B. Bay~y,~~
' See Terwilliger v. Kitchen, et al., 781 A.2d 1201 (Pa. Super. 2001~').
~Folark DeVere, Esquire r Plaintiffs
,/,~V_ illiam P. Douglas, Esquire
For Johnny K's, Inc. and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's
,,,Andrew Lehman, Esquire
For Joel Cummings
:saa
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, Dy
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
PLAINTIFFS
JOEL CUMMINGS,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 01-2398 CIVIL TERM
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
PLAINTIFFS
JOHNNY K'S INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
DEFENDANTS
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 01-6515 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
~?~. $'~" day of March, 2003, upon consideration of the
AND NOW, this
Petition for Approval of Minor Plaintiff's Compromise Settlement, it is hereby ORDERED
AND DECREED that the.settlement for the gross sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred .
and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars is APPROVED. Counsel fees and expenses are found
to be fair and reasonable and also approved as set forth below. The distribution is
directed as follows:
(a) The sum of $1,784.09 shall be placed in a federally insured interest bearing
account in the name of Halle Duncan, born December 9, 1985. The account shall
contain the following notation: NO WITHDRAWAL SHALL BE MADE BY HALLE
DUNCAN BEFORE SHE OBTAINS HER MAJORITY UNLESS BY ORDER OF A
COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.
(b) To be paid to Metzger, W~ckerhsham, P.C., for counsel fees, the sum of
$625.00.
(c) To be paid to Metzger, Wickersham, P.C., for expenses, the sum of $90.91.
(d) Counsel for plaintiff shall file proof of said deposit with the Prothonotary with
a copy to be forwarded to chambers.
Clark DeVere, Esquire
For Plaintiffs
William P. Douglas, Esquire
For Johnny K's, Inc. and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's
Andrew Lehman, Esquire ~z~ ~ j~. .:~1~o.~
For Joel Cummings ~_~
:sal
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMiNGS,
Defendant
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natura3 guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
JOHNNY K'S, iNC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/dPo/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01~2398 ~/
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR
PLAINTIFF'S COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 2039, Kimberly Duncan, as parent and natural guardian of
Halle Duncan, fries this Petition for Court Approval of Minor Plaintiff' s Compromise Settlement
and in support thereof avers the following:
1. Petitioner, Kimberly Duncan, is an adult individual residing at 321 Hogestown
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Petitioner, Kimberly Duncan, is the parent and natural guardian of minor Plaintiff,
Halie Duncan, who resides with Petitioner, Kimberly Duncan, and who is 17 years old, having
been born on December 9, 1985.
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3. Minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan, has selected Petitioner, Kimberly Duncan, as her
parent and natural guardian, to represent her interest in this Petition.
4. Defendant, Joel Cummings, is an adult individual who resides, on information and
belief, at 12 Valley Street, Duncarmon, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
5. Defendant, Johnny K's., Inc., is a Pennsylvania corporation with a former place of
business at 6437 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
6. Defendant, John Kritikos, is an adult individual who resides, on information and
belief, at 50 Hoover Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
7. Defendant, John Kritikos, formerly owned the property at 6427-6437 Carlisle
Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055, and formerly did business as
Johnny K's.
8. On August 19, 2000, Plaintiffs, Halie and Kimberly Duncan, were involved in a
multi-car accident caused by Joel Cummings on the Carlisle Pike, in Hampden Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. The accident occurred when Defendant, Joel Cummings, swerved into the right
lane in an attempt to pass the vehicle in front of him in the left lane and crashed into the rear of
adult Plaintiff's vehicle pushing her vehicle into the rear of a third vehicle, which was then
pushed into the rear of the fourth vehicle. A tree and correct copy of the police accident report is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
10. On April 24, 2001, Plaintiffs commenced the above captioned action against Joel
Cummings by filing a Civil Complaint which was docketed at Cumberland County Action No.
01-2398.
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11. Plaintiffs allege that their injuries were caused by the negligence of Defendant,
Joel Cummings, including driving while under the influence, a violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section
3731 and applicable law.
12. On February 20, 2001, Joel Cummings, with representation by counsel, pled
guilty to driving under the influence and accidents involving deaths or personal injury and was
subsequently sentenced for these offenses on April 3,2001.
13. After the aforesaid Complaint was filed, Plaintiffs conducted discovery, including
the deposition of Defendant, Joel Cummings. He testified that he was consuming alcohol in a
bar which was later identified to be Johnny K's located at 6427-6437 Carlisle Pike,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, from approximately 3:00 o'clock p.m. to
5:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of the accident on August 19, 2000.
14. In addition, during the aforesaid deposition, Defendant, Joel Cummings, testified
that he consumed three beers at the establishment and that he had not had any alcohol in three
months. He further testified that he had cut himself off from drinking because he felt that he had
had one too many and because he felt that his vision was starting to become blurred. Shortly
after he left Johnny K's, Joel Cummings caused the aforesaid accident.
15. On November 16, 2001, Plaintiffs commenced a separate civil action by filing a
Civil Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, against
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's, docketed at No.
01-6515.
16. An Amended Complaint was filed against Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos,
individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's, on January 3, 2002, alleging that the Defendants violated the
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Liquor Code including 47 P.S. Section 4-493(1), and Section 4-497(1), and Section 4-497, by
selling, furnishing, and/or giving liquor, malts, and/or brewed beverages to Defendant, Joel
Cummings, while he was visibly intoxicated.
17. On August 15, 2002, Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Consolidation for the purpose of
discovery and trial on the basis that both actions have the same set of facts and arise from the
Plaintiffs' accident on August 19, 200, and that consolidation of the cases would avoid
duplication of expense, both in additional discovery and trial, to the benefit of the parties and the
Court and that Plaintiffs wanted to assert their right to claim joint and several liability against
both sets of Defendants at trial.
18. Counsel for Defendant, Joel Cummings, agreed to stipulate to the consolidation;
counsel for Defendants, Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K' s,
declined to stipulate to consolidation.
19. On September 5, 2002, the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley consolidated the two cases
for purposes of trial.
20. As a result of the aforesaid accident, minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan, suffered
trauma injury to her back, neck, arm, and head. Halie treated at Holy Spirit Emergency Room on
August 19, 2000. She was diagnosed with musculoskeletal back pain and was discharged home
with head injury precautions. Halle treated with her family doctor, Karen Campbell, M.D. at the
Mechanicsburg Family Practice Center on August 24, 2000. Dr. Campbell diagnosed Halie with a
cervical and thoracic strain secondary to motor vehicle accident. Haiie has not treated since and l~as
recovered. A true and correct copy of her treatment records are attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
incorporated herein by reference.
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21. Minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan's medical bills in the mount of $323.25 have been
processed for payment under Petitioner's automobile policy with Erie Insurance and there are no
outstanding medical bills to her knowledge.
22. Minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan, was not employed at the time of the accident and
there is no wage loss claim in her name at this time.
23. Defendant, Joel Cummings' liability insurer has agreed to pay Two Thousand Five
Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars in full and final settlement of minor Plaintiff, Halie
Duncan's claims against both Defendants. A tree and correct copy of the offer letter from
Progressive's attorney, Andrew Lehman, is attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein
by reference.
24. Petitioner believes that the acceptance of the offer in settlement of the liability claim
against Defendants would be fair and in the best interest of the minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan
because of her limited injuries and treatment.
25. Counsel was retained by the Petitioner to represent the minor Plaintiff on a
contingency basis of twenty-five (25%) pement, which fee is fair and reasonable for the time and
effort expended on behalf of the minor Plaintiff, Halie Duncan. A copy of the Fee Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein by reference. Counsel has also incurred the
following expenses on behalf of the minor Plaintiff:
Medical records, Fast Photocopy.
Postage.
Long distance phone calls.
Court related expenses.
TOTAL.
$ 66,24
10.11
5.56
9.00
$ 90.91
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26. Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court approve the compromise
settlement of this claim in the gross amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100
($2,500.00) Dollars, which Petitioner will receive directly for the benefit of the minor.
27. On approval, the Petitioner will sign the Settlement Agreement and Release, a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and incorporated herein by reference.
28. Upon approval of the minor compromise settlement, the Petitioner also desires to
discontinue the action filed against Joel Cummings and Johnny K's, Inc., John Krhikos, individually
and t/d/b/a Johnny K's, upon receipt of the $2,500.00 to be paid on behalf of Defendants.
29. All Defendants concur with the filing of the Petition and also seek approval of the
minor compromise settlement under the terms set forth above.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court approve of
the minor Plaintiff's compromise settlement and enter an Order distributing the funds as follows:
(a) To be paid to Kimberly Duncan, who is appointed guardian of Halle
Duncan for the purposes of this Petition, the sum of $1,784.09 for the
immediate benefit of Halle Duncan;
(b) To be paid to Metzger, Wickersham, P.C., for counsel fees, the sum of
$625.00; and
(c) To be paid to Metzger, Wickersham, P.C., for expenses, the sum of
$90.91.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Dated:
Document #265049
By:
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
P.O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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Exhibit B
CERTIFICATION
The copies of records for which this certification is made are true and complete
reproductions of the original or microfilmed medical records which are in the offices of the
Holy Spirit Health System. The original records were made in the regular course of business
at or near the time of the matter recorded. The certification is given pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.
Ch. 61 Subch. E (relating to medical records) by the custodian of the records in lieu of his or
her personal appearance.
Patient:
SSN:
DOB:
Dated:
Halie Duncan
166-68-4040
12/09/85
Medical Record No.:
Number of eag~ ]
of Holy Spirit Health System
Subsq~_~e_d and $),vorn to before me
day of~2/~000.
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CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT
I HEREBY CONSENT AND AUTHORIZE Hoiy Sptr~t Hcap~tal. ~ts ~9ents, and employees, to the randar~ng of meqmal ce, m, which may
routine diagnostic procedures and such medical treatment aa my attending or consulting physician consmders to be necessary I also under-
stand it is customary, absent emergency or extraordinary mmumstancas, [hat no substantial procedureS w~ll be i3erformed upon me unless or
untml ~ have had an opportun~y to discuss them w~th a physician or other hee~th cam professmonal to my sabsfactlon If I am a competent adult, I
have the right to consent or refuse to consent I understand that the practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science and that d~agno-
s~s and treatment may revolve risks of mlury er even death and acknowledge that no guarantee has been made to me as to the resu~ of any
exam~natmn or treatmenl in th~s HOsp(tal
I understand many el the physicians on the staff of Holy Spirit Hoap~ are not employees or agents of the Hesp~tai, but rather am ~ndependant
contractom who have been granted the prrv~legs of using Ihsse fac~btms for the care and treatment of their bet~ante Further, f realize th~s
Hospital ~s e teaching Hospital ~nd at ~he HospRal am health care pemo~nel m t~nmg who, unless expressly requ~'--ted othenmse, may part~pate
or may be present duong my care as parl of their educabon Still or mot{on pictures alld closed circuit mooltorlng of pabant care may also be
used for educat~at purposes, unless I expressly request otherwise
I understand that ~n order to ensure a safe enwrenment for pabenls, vis,tots and staff all property on the p{'emlses of Holy
subject to reasonable seamh and/or seizure at any t~me without turther noace Imtlats
RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION
I authenze Holy Sprat Hcap~tal to release to requesting health insurance carner(s), thmr representatwes and auditors, and any refernng health
care prav~dere, such d~agnosttc and therapeutic mlormabon (including any mformst~on reta~ang to treatment f~r alcohol and substance abuse
and/or freatment of osychlatnc d~serders, and/or confldent~ HfV retated ~nformat~on. as may be necessary for them to determine benefit snt*-
tlement, to process payment cta~ms for hearth care services provided during thru hospitalization/treatment episode, ~nd for
care/treatment A photocopy or carbon copy of th~s authorization shall be considered as effscbve and valid as the onglnal The undersigned
also authorizes Medicare, when apphcable, fo re~sese to another ineura~lce career, upoo their request, medical reformation needed to make
payment upon that cta~m
I underst3,nd and consent that the manutaoturer of any ~mptantabta ~evtca msert~d by my phys~ar~ dunng the coume of my suq;i~)l~Jp~ocedure
may he prowded with my Ident~fJcal~on mformat~on, including social se~unty number, as mandated by Federal Law Imt~als -J'~'~..-
INSURANCE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS
I authorize payment d~rect¥ to Holy Sp~rrl Hosprlsl and my treating p,hys;c~ane of all benefits payable under my insurance poho~ee ~ln._~rsta~
I am re~onmb[e to the Hob;Iai and physicians ~r all charges not covered ~ th~s ass~gn~ th~als ~ v ~
STATEMENTTO PERMIT PAYME~ OF MEDICARE BENEF~S TO PROVIDERS, PHYSICIANS AND PATIENT
I reque~ p~yment o~ A~onz~ M~l~Te ~nefl~ ~ me or ~ my behatt ~or any se~s tumtshed me ~ or m ~y Sptnt Hos~t~t inci~mg
~ys~ctsn ssrvr~s I au~nze ~ny holder of m~l and other in.freshen a~ut me, to mle=~ fo M~cam and i~ agenmss any mformat~on
~e~ed ~ determine t~ ~ef~ for te~ted se~v[~s InKle}S
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIE~
My s~gn~tures call,frae ~at t m~lved a so.ice or ~tams from Holy Splat H~p~ and Dr on the date hst~ bel~
I un~m~nd ~at payment ~r ~s se~me or item ~11 ~ from F~er~ and S~te ~nds, end that any ~lse claims, ~lements, or do~ments, or
con~almant of m~enal m~y be prosecuted under apph~ble F~e~l end S~te ~s I unde~nd that ~am t~s and pro.urns m~ not
~e mlmbum~ by Fedem~ and ~ate funds and that I may ~ ms~ns~ble ~r ~n c~r~ char~s Nee, I ague that ~ at ~e t~me ~ ~rm~, ~f I
am nm ehg~e ~r Med~t ~stan~, I w~l[ be res~n~e far b~lancas owed to Holy Sprat Ho~[~[ Initials
I have read e~ un~ e~h of ~e ~ons co~med abo~. I un~nd that ~ el~g ~ d~m~ I am ~lng and
providing t~ au~tlo~ con~ cont~n~ In ~ of ~e above s~. ~ ~ initla]~ am ~ed. I ~vi h~ ~e oppo~un>
ty to ask q~a~ns r~a~lng ~ of the~ s~tlons and all ~h q~tlon& a~ ~ave ~n ana~ to my ~fll~lon.
CONSENT FOR TP~EATMENT/ I~3.,EASE. OF INFORMATION
INSCrRANCE ASSIGNMENT
CHART COPY
ADM. DATE: 08/19/2000
CHIEF COMPLAINT: Motor vehicle accident wfi~h thoracic back para
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: 14-year-old who was restrained nght front seat passenger
rear-ended by another veh~cJe The veblcle she was dnwng ~n ther~ struck another vehicle
Their a~r bags were not deployed The child d~d ambulate afl, er th~s event She ~s complaining
of mtGthoractc back pain She has no other complaints
CURRENT MEDICATIONS; None
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Enwronmental allergies Allergy to Penicillin. causes anaphylax~s
VITAL SIGNS: Nurse's notes rewewed
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:
Constitutional No weight loss, weight gain, fever, or ch~lls
Eyes No vis,on loss, eye pain, double WSlOn, glaucoma, or catarac{s
ENT. No ws~on loss, earache, d~zzmess, nosebleeds, s~nus trouble, or sore throat
Cardlovaacular No chest pain, palp~tatmr~s, swelling of feet, or heart murmur
Respiratory No cough, sputum pmductmn, wheezing, or cougblng up blood
Gastrointestinal No nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, or rectal
bleedlng
Genitourinary No blood ~n unne, t)a~nful urination, or frequent ur~natmn
Musculoskelatal M~dthorac~c back pa~n
Skin No rashes, lumps, dryness, ~tohmess, or sores
Neurological No d~zzmess, blackouts, seizures, paralys~s, numbness, or t~nghng
CONSTITUTIONAL; In general th~s ~s a very pleasant '14-year--old female who was m~t~al[y
s~tt~ng ~n a chair when I first evaluated her
EYES; Conjunct~va without discharge or ~njectmn L~ds without les~ons. PERRL
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Camp H~II, PA
17011
EMERGENCY ROOM REPORT
Page I of 3
NAME Duncan, Hahe J
MR# 201783
ROOM ER1
DR NOELLE ROTONOO, D O
ORIGINAL
NAME: Duncan, Halle J
MR#: 201783
ENT: Ears Tympamc membranes w~thot~t perforation, in}action, or bt~ig~ng
Mouth L~ps, teeth, and gums normal
Throat Oropharynx w~thout lesions or exudate A~rway patent
Nose Nasal mucosa normal
Smuses No emus tenderness
NECK: Supple, symmetrmal, non-tender, no lymphadenopathy Trachea m~dl~ne Thyroid
palpabte
LUNGS: Normal respiratory effort Breath sounds equal No tales, rhonchh or wheezes
CARDIAC: Regular rate and rhythm w~thout murmurs, ectepy, rubs, or gallops No pedal
edema
Gl/ABDOMEN: Soft, non-tender, normal bowel sounds, no masses No hepatospienomegal,/
SKIN: Normal colorand turgor No rashes or les~ons
EXTREMITIES: Patient w~th 'I'7 and T8 m~dhne tenderness to palpation
NEUROLOGICAL: Alert and onented to person, ptace, and t~me Cranial nerves ~r~tact
Sensory and motor function normal. Reflexes symmet~cal
DIAGNOSTIC PLAN: My plan m to obtain thoracic spine films, although clmlcally I believe the
patient's symptoms are more [~kel¥ musculoskeletal in nature ~he was in the emergency
department w~th her mother I w~ll be g~wng her head ~njury p;'ecautions
DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS: C-splne films are negative
MEDICAL DECISION MAKING AND COURSE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT I
d~scharged the patient home with head injury precautions I believe the ebology of her
symptoms are moat hkely secondary to a thoracic strain aa a result of the motor vehicle acctdenl
and ~s most I~kely is musculoskeletal m nature
DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION:
back para
Status post motor vehtcte accident w~th musculosketeta~
DISCI~RGE INSTRUCTIONS: 1 Head mjury precautions
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Camp H~II, PA
17011
EMERGENCY ROOM REPORT
Page 2 of 3
NAME Duncan, Halle J
MR# 201783
ROOM ER1
DR NOELLE ROTONDO, D O
ORIGINAL
-NAME:
MR#:
Duncan, Hahe J
201783
NPJIb
DOC # 77398
D 08/1~2000
T 08/216000 5 58 P
009373
NOD..LLE ROTONDO, D O
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Camp Hill, PA
17011
EMERGENCY ROOM REPORT
Page 3 of 3
NAME Duncan, Hal~ J
MR# 201783
ROOM
DP. NOELLE ROTONDO, D O
ORtGINAL
initial I.~b & X-Ray Orders:
Lab~ / U.'~ne ~/~=/mens
I ] 6~P ] Ly~e$
[ ] T~x Scree.
I ] Unne Tox ~reen
[ ]U/A
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Billing Cl~lfleatlon:
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Serum Acetone [ l O(her
Theophylme
Thyrmd Profile
Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
John R O~etz Err~rge~cy Center
Phy$~ta~ Or,er ~heet
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Inltlala: ~K~ Signature:
Inltlala: Signature:
InltlMs:, Signature:
RN
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Age: /</ TrlaBeTIme ,-~ O. ~'2
P~m~e injury occu~ld [ ] Home [ ] Induetry [ ] Fl~r~tl~l ~<~MVA [ ] O'(her
Alle~le~lons:
Immum~U~s U~ [ ] N [ ] Y LastT~n~: ~P We~gM' . ~l~U~ (11
H~ pa~e~t been ex~d in the ~st m~th to meE~les, chckenpox or ~N [ ] Y [ ]UNK
Are th~re Advance Dlre~lve~NIA [ ]N [ ]Y Are ~pl~ ~v~flab~ [ ]~A []N [ ]Y (A~ [ )N [
E~rem~ Evaluatl~:
Oble~Wa ~O x: ~ Re~pirat~on~ Sym~tn~ & u, ~, ~d ~km te~eratu m & color WNL
[ IOxygen [ ]NC I ]~ask
[ 1 ~V Scan
Medlcatton/Do~e/Fmquency
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L/Mm [ ]Airway [ ]Ne. ssi [ ]Oral [ lET#
Gauge , $1~e --
Last ~ M~lcatlon/l~3~/Freuuen~w
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Report CalleqL____.~ Admitted to
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John R, Dietz Emergency Center
ECU Nursing As~e~ment
CHA~.T COPY
Date:
AI4~4~ment. Time:
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MonRor
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Lung Assessment
EKG
Labs
PCX~ ~pme
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Return~ ~ Radmlogy
NG Inse~ton
Wound Care
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Control
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Holy Spent Hospital
Camp Hdl, PA
Emergency Patient Documentation
205 ECU Revised 5/96 JD. BFI, MD
CHART COPY
Rate
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PATIENT, DUNCAN. HALLE J
MR#: 201783
SOC SEC 166-68-4040
ORD DR. ED GROUP M D
PT TYPE: E
ADM DATE. 08/1912000
LOCATION' ER1-
Holy Spirit Rospltal
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 1701
(717~ 763-2600
DICTATION DATE: Aug 20 2000 9 52A
TRANSCRIPTION DATE: Aug 20 2000 11 11A
ARRIVAL DATE:
HOSP SERVICE'
***Finat Report***
EXAMINATION: THORACIC SPINE 72072 - Aug 19 2000
COMMENTS INDICATION - back pa~n following MVA
Exam~natmn of the thoracm spree reveals no ewdence for fractum Ahgnment ts normal Them ~s no
abnormehty of the paraspmal soft t~ssues
CONCLUSION. Normal thoracic spine
DICTATED BY: BARBARA KUNKEL M D t DLG
DATE OF EXAM: Aug 19 2000
SIGNED BY'
DATEJTIME:
BARBARA KUNKEL M D
Aug 20 2000 3 44P
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DUNCAN, HALLE
DOB: 12/09/1985
SS#: 166-68-4040
00210054851
08/24/2000
S: Patient was the passenger in the front seat of a motor vehicle and underwent an accident on 8/19/00
when car was hit from the rear by a drunk driver and pushed in the car in front of them. Their car was
stopped at the time. Patient did not have any head injury and does not recall any loss of consciousness.
Patient's primary concern is stiffness in her neck and her back.
O: Musculoskeletal: Tender to palpation over the right side of her neck and cervical area and also
tenderness along the thoracic spine. Full range of motion of the neck, although she complains of
discomfort when tuming to the right side.
Neuro: Cranial nerves II through Xtl grossly intact. Grip strength is weak on both sides.
A: Cervical and thoracic strain secondary to motor vehicle accident.
P: Patient advised to use ibuprofen, 3 tablets 3 x a day consistently for 1-2 weeks or Aleve, 2 b.i.d.
2, Given an Rx for Flexeril.
3. Follow up p.r.n.
DD: 08/24/2000
DT: 08/25/2000 10:06 A/rrh
I)#: 703956
Exhibit C
OVER,EC.
ATTORNEYS ^T L^W --2
2411 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
TELEPHONE (717) 232-9900
FACSIMILE (717) 236-9119
ANDREW C. LEHMAN
alchraan@nealon -gover.corn
November 7, 2002
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Re:
Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly Duncan, her mother and natural
gUardian, and Kimberly Duncan, in her own right v. Joel Cummings
Docket No.: 2001-2398
Dear Clark:
Regarding the above matter, where do we stand regarding discovery, trial and/or
settlement? I note Progressive previously reached an agreement with you to settle this
law suit against Joel Cummings for $14,000.00 on behalf of Kimberly Duncan and
$2,500.00 on behalf of Halie. I recognize the dram shop issue has complicated this
matter, however I was wondering since the Court has consolidated the two cases if
there has been any movement on the dram shop side of this action. Please advise at
your earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Until then, I remain
Very truly yours,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
Andrew C. Lehman
ACL/Ibs
cc: Tyeddie L. Desmarais, Progressive (Claim No.: 005212090)
Exhibit
CONTINGENT FEE AGREEMENT
I, [(Im/o~rt~ ~'~ne,~r~ , individually and as parent and natural guardian of
[4&h;*. ~'~lae~_j,-,-~ , retain and authorize the law firm of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., to do whatever they deem necessary or desirable in order to
represent my daughter in all claims for compensation and reimbursement for personal injuries, wage
loss, and economic and
other damages resulting from an accident that occurred on
Attorney's Fees:
The fee of the attorneys shall be contingent as follows:
(a) Thirty-three and one-third percent (3 3 1/3%) of gross recovery;
(b) SHOULD THERE BE NO RECOVERY BY SUIT OR SETTLEMENT,
SAID ATTORNEYS DO NOT HAVE ANY CLAIM AGAINST ME OF ANY KIND FOR
LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED.
2. Expenses of Litigation:
Actual expenses incurred on the business of the client shall be borne by the client
and my attomey shall be reimbursed out of the balance, aRer deduction of attorneys fees, of any
recovery for all legal expenses incurred in the prosecution of this claim which have not already been
paid by me.
I do hereby agree to pay all expenses incurred by my attorney in the preparation and
presentation of this case and do understand that these expenses include, but may not be limited to,
costs of medical reports and records, stenographic expenses connected with depositions, expert
witness fees, photocopying charges, and mileage charges connected with the rendering of legal
services. I understand that I am responsible for payment of these expenses regardless of the
eventual outcome of the case and further understand that if my attorney deems it necessary, I may
be asked to advance these costs prior to the incurring of any such expenses or the scheduling of any
deposition.
Document #: 182430.1
3. I hereby further agree that my attorney may charge me reasonable additional
compensation if it is necessary to try the case more than once, if the case is appealed, or if
proceedings in other courts are necessary because of the change of circumstance of a party or for
other reasons.
4. I hereby further agree that my attorney is hereby authorized to bring suit or to settle
and compromise the claim, to execute all documents pertaining thereto, and to do all lawful acts
requisite for effecting the claim on my behalf.
5. I further authorize my attorney to pay out of any proceeds of settlement or trial any
unpaid medical bills for treatments or services made necessary by the injuries sustained in this
accident and any workers' compensation liens.
6. I agree that my attorney accepts this employment on the~ condition that he will
investigate this claim, and if it appears to be a recoverable claim, he will proceed to handle the
claim; but if, after investigation, the claim does not appear to be recoverable, said attorney shall then
have the right to rescind this Agreement.
7. I hereby further agree that if I decide to terminate this authority before any
settlement is offered or any award is obtained the firm shall be entitled to reasonable compensation
for all work done on the case up to that point. I agree that reasonable compensation for Clark
DeVere, Esquire, or any other attorney involved in the handling of this case, shall be One Hundred
and Thirty-Five Dollars ($135.00) per hour, or such higher rate as shall constitute his standard
billing rate at the time that the work is performed.
8. I agree that my attorney may withdraw from this case at any time after reasonable
notice to me, and I agree to keep him advised of my whereabouts at all times and to cooperate at all
times in the preparationand trial of this case, to appear upon reasonable notice for depositions and
Court appearances, and to comply with all reasonable requests made of me in connection with the
preparationand presentation o f this case~
Document #: 182430.1
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed below on this '~ day of August, 2000.
: l
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
ATTORNEY: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Document #: 182450.1
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Exhibit E
RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Adult and Minor
For the consideration as outlined below which is hereby acknowledged and also for future
acknowledgment, I/we release and discharge, and for myself/ourselves my/our heirs,
representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, do hereby remise, release and
forever discharge Joel Cummings, Johnny K's, Inc., John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a
Johnny K's hereinafter referred to as the releasee(s), his/her/their/its heirs, executors,
administrators, liability insurers, successors and assigns, of and from any and all causes of
action, suits, judgments, claims and demands of whatsoever kind, in law or in equity, known or
unknown, which I/we now have or may hereafter have, and/or which a minor Halie Duncan, now
has or may hereafter have arising from the claimed legal liability of releasee(s), which liability
releasee(s) expressly deny(ies), arising from or by reason of any and all bodily or personal injury
and/or property damage known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen which heretofore
has/have been or which hereafter may be sustained by me/us or the minor aforementioned arising
out of the accident on or about August 19, 2000, at or near the Carlisle Pike (US 11 North), in
Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
I/We agree that the consideration set forth below is specifically applicable to and paid to me/us
with respect to any and all damage to any property, either real or personal, of mine/ours or the
minor aforementioned, and with respect to any and all personal or bodily injury of mine/ours or
the minor aforementioned, whether presently 'known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen or
which may subsequently develop and the consequences thereof, all as arising from the
aforementioned accident.
I/We further agree that the consideration set forth below is specifically applicable to and paid to
me/us with respect to any right of contribution the I/we or the minor aforementioned may have
against the releasee(s), his/her/their/its heirs, executors, administrators, insurers, successors and
assigns relative to claims of others that may be brought against me/us or the minor
aforementioned by reason of said accident.
I/We further agree that the consideration set forth below is specifically applicable to my/our
agreement that I/we or the-minor aforementioned will not join nor attempt to join the releasee(s),
his/her/their/its executors, administrators, insurers, successors and assigns in any capacity, in any
action that may be brought against me/us or the minor aforementioned arising out of said
accident.
Should it appear that two or more persons or entities are jointly and severally liable for the said
injuries to person or damage to property arising out of said accident, the consideration for this
release shall be received in complete satisfaction to the full extent of the fault of releasee(s),
whether proportionally allocated or total, as ultimately determined under the law and for which
releasee(s) are found liable.
In consideration of the below payment, I/we for myself/ourselves and my/our heirs,
representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns do hereby:
Document #: 262188.1
Page 1 of 3
(1)
agree to indemnify and hold forever harmless the releasee(s) and
his/her/its/their representatives, administrators, or assigns, against loss
from any and all further claims, demands or actions that may hereafter be
made at any time or brought against the releasee(s) by me/us or the minor
aforementioned, or by anyone in our behalf for the purpose of enforcing a
further claim, for which this release is given;
Upon execution and delivery of this Release and Settlement Agreement to releasee(s)
representatives, Progressive will deliver on behalf of Joel Cummings the sum of $14,000.00 for
Kimberly Duncan and the sum of $2,500.00 for Halle Duncan. In addition, Johnny K's, Inc. and
John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's will deliver the sum of $10,000.00, said sums
to be delivered to counsel for the Duncans, at his Harrisburg office address, within 10 days of the
delivery of the signed Settlement Agreement and Release. Within 10 days of delivery of the
settlement amounts, the Duncans' counsel will discontinue the civil actions filed against
releasee(s) as a result of this accident.
I/We specifically preserve and do not remise, release or discharge any claim and/or action I, he,
she or they may have against any medical provider for any treatment or lack of treatment,
including malpractice, and any claims, actions and/or right I, he, she or they may have for
medical payments coverage, first party benefits, income benefits, health insurance, disability
benefits or Other similar benefits from any entity, but specifically excluding the releasee(s) and
their liability insurers.
The parties acknowledge that Kimberly Duncan has received the sum of $25,000.00 from her
underinsured motorist carrier Erie Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company. In addition,
Progressive has paid a prorated portion of the Duncans' property damage. The monies received
from Erie and Progressive are in addition to the sums set forth herein and there will be no offset,
deduction or reduction from the amounts due herein for the amounts paid by Erie and
Progressive.
The payments totalling $26,500.00 constitutes damages on account of personal injury or sickness
in a case involving physical injury or sickness within the meaning of IRC §104(a)(2).
This Release is executed in accordance with the Court Order dated ,2003, in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket No. and will be
interpreted consistent with that Order. A copy of the Order is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by reference.
This Release shall be interpreted in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Document ~: 262188.1
Page 2 of $
Intending to be legally bound thereby, WITNESS my/our hand(s) and seal(s) this
,2003.
WITNESS
day of
(Seal)
Kimberly Duncan, individually and as parent and
natural guardian of Halie Duncan
Document #: 262188.1
Page $ ors
VERIFICATION
I, Kimberly Duncan, individually and as parem and natural guardian of Halie Duncan, have
read the foregoing Petition for Approval of Minor Plaintiff s Compromise Settlement and do swear
or affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are tree and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and beliefi I understand that this Verification is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
IGlrnberly Dun~ln, as parent and natural
guardian of Halde Duncan
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Plaintiff, Halle Duncan, by
Kimberly Duncan, parent and natural guardian, and that the facts in the foregoing Petition for
Approval of Minor Plaintiffs Compromise Settlement are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief, and that said matters relating to the Petition for Approval of
Minor Plaintiffs Compromise Settlement are as known to the undersigned as to the clients, Plaintiff,
Halle Duncan, by Kimberly Duncan, her parent and natural guardian, said knowledge being based
upon information contained in the attorney's file in this matter, and further states that false
statements heroin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated:,_?
Clark De'ere, Esquire
Document
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the forgoing document with reference to the
foregoing action by first class mail, prepaid postage, this 26t~ day of March, 2003, on the following:
Joel Cummings
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's
c/o William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 W. High Street
P.O, Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013-0261
'~-~__-J'~'- :r -~>
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Document #263049
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0 -2398 j
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROOF OF DEPOSIT
In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 2039 and Judge Edgar B.
Bayley's Order of March 31, 2003, the undersigned is filing a photocopy of the Certificate of
Deposit of $1,784.09 and a Uniform Transfers to Minors Account Agreement of the settlement
proceeds in the above matter which were deposited on April 25, 2003 at the Allfirst Bank in the
name of the minor Halie Duncan, by her mother and natural guardian Kimberly Duncan, "no
withdrawal shall be made by Halie Duncan before she obtains her majority unless by Order of a
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Court of Competent Jurisdiction." The photocopy of the Certificate of Deposit and Uniform
Transfers to Minors Account Agreement are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By: ~ ~
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaimiffs
Dated: Aprilo~q, 2003
267904-1
Exhibit A
ACCOUNT I~ITt. E / OWNER
AllfirstBank ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ', ~
DOLLARS
i CENTS
[~]COMMERCIAL
[] IRA RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (CHEEK ONE BELOW)
I--IREGULAR
[2 *RAUSPER ~ ~
] ROTH CONVERSION IRA
EMPLOYEE ID#
allfirst
Originating Branch: HAMPDEN
Completed By: mar~ie fealtman
eanking Services Requested
Product
Quarterly Statement Savings (0031)
UNIFORM TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACCOUNT AGREEMENT
PENNSYLVANIA
137 Date: 04/25/2003 Branch of Record: 137
Employee Number: 014730 Source Of Funds: OTHBK
I Profltability Center: 05381 Opening CUS
Reason:
Account Number Checks Account Personafi~atlon
80000002187558
Pre-Authorized Transfer
Savings Overdraft Protection
HALLE J DUNCAN
321 HOGESTOWN ROAD
Visa Check Card
ATM Card
PUTMA KIMBERLY M DUNCAN
321 HOGESTOWN RD
ADDRESS: ADORESS:
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050
166-68-4040 tF~\0i\~,~ (717)897-3333
[-~ Visa Gold Check Card
MECHANICSBURG PA
107-52-2945 09/28/1061 (717~097-3333
ADDRESS:
co pe, CuourL C O Aa°RES,:
SPECIAL MAILING ADDRESS
~TATE: I ZIP CODE:
RESTRICTION: Only one Minor and one Custodian per account.
This agre~'men{ applies to the aCCOUnt ~umber(s) listed above (Account) at Allfirst Bank (Bank). The Account is
established by the above Custodian for the Minor named above, under Pennsylvania Uniform 'rransfers to Minors Act.
The Account is subiect to the order of the ,C_ustodian only. By signing this agreement I acknowledge receipt of and agree
to the terms and conditions of the Bank s. Rules for Consumer Deposit AccoUnts and the Bank's Funds Ava ab ty,
Electronic Funds Transfer and Account Disclosures.
SUBSTn'UTE W~9 Under penalties of perJuiy. I certi~ that: Tax Payer Identification Number: 166-68~4040
(1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer Identification number (or I am w~iting for a number to be Issued to me), and
(2 I am not subject to backup withholding because:
(a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or
(b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding, as a result of a failure
to report all interest or dividends, or
(c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding.
You must cross out item (2) above if you have been notified by IRS that you are currently subject to·backup withholding because of underreporfing
nterest or dividends on your tax return.) The name and TIN certified witl be used for IRS reporting on this account. ,
Signature: Signature: ~"~J~ ,~ ~/~'Z34-~ Dete: .
KII~IBEP. LY M DI~qCAN
I DISTRIBUTtON
COPY TO CIS MAIL CODE: 501-120 COPY TO CU-~TOMER
· YS-~808A-0111 2800 80000002187558
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law finn of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of PlainfitTs Proof of Deposit with reference to
the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ~ q~-day of April, 2003 on the
following:
Joel Cummings
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/dPo/a Johnny K's
c/o William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 W. High Street
P.O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013-0261
The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, Jr.
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Clark DeV~V~rer~re
267904~I
HALLE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term ~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PROOF OF DEPOSIT
In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 2039 and Judge Edgar B.
Bayley's Order of March 31, 2003, the undersigned is filing a photocopy of the Certificate of
Deposit of $1,784.09 and a Uniform Transfers to Minors Account Agreement of the settlement
proceeds in the above matter which were deposited on April 25, 2003 at the Allfirst Bank in the
name of the minor Halie Duncan, by her mother and natural guardian Kimberly Duncan, "no
withdrawal shall be made by Halie Duncan before she obtains her majority unless by Order of a
267904-1
Court of Competent Jurisdiction." The photocopy of the Certificate of Deposit and Uniform
Transfers to Minors Account Agreement are attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Dated: April,O__q, 2003
267904-1
Exhibit A
allfirst'
ACCOUNT TITLE / OWNER
RllfirstBank ~ ~ ~ '~' t
: THiSDEPO$[TSUI~JSCTTOALLTHERULES, REOULAT[ONSANE D~/PRESITTO
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPT~CE OF DEPOSIT QF THE ~ANK.
~,{~ CASH $ ~s
~o
TOTAL '.
[] COMMERCIAL
[] ~ RETiREmENT ACCOUNT ICNEC~ ON~ ~ELOW)
[] TRANSFER
KEOGH ! CORP.' CONT. YR*
ROTH CONVERSION
EMPLOYEEIO#
B allhrst
,Originating Branch: HAMPDEN
Completed By: margie fealtman
Banking Services Requested
Product
Quarterly Statement Savings (0031
UNIFORM TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACCOUNT AGREEMENT
PENNSYLVANIA
137 Date: 0412512003 Branch of Record; 1:37
Employee Number. 014730 Soume Of Funds: OTHBK
I Profitability Center: 05381 Opening
Reason:
CUS
Account Number Checks Account Personalizatlon
80000002187558
Pre-Authorized Transfer
Sav ngs Overdraft Protection
HALLE J DUNCAN
321 HOGESTOWN ROAD
ADDRESS:
Visa Check Card
ATM Card
PUTMA KIMBERLY M DUNCAN
321 HOGESTOWN RD
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050
_166-80-4040 [~,\(~ 17171697-3333
[-]Visa Gold Check Card
MECHANICSBURG PA 17050-3121
197-52-2945 09128/1961 (717~097~3333
SPECIAL MAiLiNG ADDRESS
RESTRICTION: Only one Minor and one Custodian per account.
This agreement applies to the account humber(s) listed above (Account) at Allfirst Bank (Bank). The Account is
established by the above Custodian for the Minor named above, under Pennsylvania Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.
The ACCOUnt is subject to the order of the ,_CUstodian only. By signing this agreement I acknowledge receipt ef and agree
to the terms and conditions of the Bank s Rules for Consumer Deposit Accounts and the Bank's Funds Availability,
Electronic Funds Transfer and Account Disclosures.
SUBSTITUTE W-9 Under penalties of penury, I cortJf~ that: Tax Payer Identlflnation Number: 166-68-4040
(1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued ta me), and
(2) I am not subject to backup withholding bee. ause:
(a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or
(b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding, as a result of a failure
to report all Interest or divldende, or
(c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding.
(You must cross out item (2) above if you have been notified by iRS that you am currently subject to backup withholding because of under~eporflng
interest or dividends on your tax return.) The name and TIN certified ,,viii be used for IRS repo~ng on this account.
Date:
KI~BERLY M DI~NCAN
J DISTRIBUTION
COPY TO CIS MAiL CODE: 501-120 COPY TO CUSTOMER
Ii JJllJJ IIIlilllgllllllllllllllll
~ YS-2BOaA-0111 2800 80000002187558
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certi~ that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Proof of Deposit with reference to
the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ,~ q"'day of April, 2003 on the
following:
Joel Cummings
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/dPo/a Johnny K's
c/o William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 W. High Street
P.O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013-0261
The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, Jr.
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Clark DeVere, Esquire
267904-1
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own fight,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOHNNY K'S, 1NC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and t/d/b/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
Kindly mark the above actions by Plaintiffs Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural guardian and Kimberly Duncan in her own fight settled,
discontinued and ended.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Dated:
By:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
267907-1
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own right,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOEL CUMMINGS,
Defendant
HALIE DUNCAN, a minor, by
KIMBERLY DUNCAN, her mother and
natural guardian and KIMBERLY
DUNCAN in her own fight,
Plaintiffs
VS.
JOHNNY K'S, INC., JOHN KRITIKOS,
individually and ffdgo/a JOHNNY K'S,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-2398
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6515 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
Kindly mark the above actions by Plaintiffs Halie Duncan, a minor, by Kimberly
Duncan, her mother and natural guardian and Kimberly Duncan in her own fight settled,
discontinued and ended.
Dated: q_ $ o - o.~
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiffs
267907-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a tree and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue and
End with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this 3t~day of
April, 2003 on the following:
Joel Cummings
c/o Andrew Lehman, Esquire
Nealon & Gover, P.C.
2411 North From Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Johnny K's, Inc., and John Kritikos, individually and t/d/b/a Johnny K's
c/o William P. Douglas, Esquire
Douglas, Douglas & Douglas
27 W. High Street
P.O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013-0261
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Clark De~r'el'e'~qmr e ~
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