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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: rsadlock.angino-rovner.com
NICOLE R. MCINTYRE, SIN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff (CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. CIVIL ACTION - Levi W
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LIZABETH SANTAMARIA,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO
TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A
REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
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AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se
persentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues
de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia
escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra
suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder
sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio
solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mds aviso adicional. Used puede
perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para used.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO
TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA
OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS
LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
465450
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 47281
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: rsadlock@angino-rovner.com
NICOLE R. MCINTYRE,
Plaintiff
V.
ELIZABETH SANTAMARIA,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MBERLAND COUNTY, PA
L ACTION - LAW
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Y TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre is an adult individual and a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at 1101 Lindham Court, Apt. 302, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant Elizabeth Santamaria is an adult individual and a citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at 819 Wertzville Road, Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on August 17, 2009 at
approximately 7:30 A.M. on Center Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre was operating a 2009
Hyundai Elantra on Wertzville Road and had stopped for traffic prior to turning onto Center
Street.
5. At that time and place, Defendant Elizabeth Santamaria was operating a Pontiac
Vibe on Center Street behind Plaintiff.
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6. At that time and place, Defendant Elizabeth Santamaria was traveling too fast and
failed to observe Plaintiff's stopped vehicle.
7. At that time and place, Defendant Elizabeth Santamaria, without warning,
violently slammed into the rear of Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre's stationary vehicle.
8. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre is the direct and proximate result of the negligent,
careless, wanton, and reckless manner in which Defendant Elizabeth Santamaria operated her
vehicle as follows:
(a) failure to have her vehicle under such control as to be able to stop within
the assured clear distance ahead;
(b) failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of
other motor vehicles on the highway;
(c) failure to travel at a safe speed;
(d) failure to apply her brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking the rear
of the McIntyre vehicle;
(e) failure to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
(f) failure to drive her vehicle with due regard for the highway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which she was, or should have
been, aware;
(g) failure to keep proper and adequate control over her vehicle; and,
(h) driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property, and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights
and safety of others, and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
9. Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre sustained painful and severe injuries which include,
but are not limited to, cervical strain, upper thoracic strain, cervical radiculitis, and right shoulder
strain.
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10. By reason of aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, hospitalizations, and similar
miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
11. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre has been
advised and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and
claim is made therefor.
12. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre has
undergone, and in the future will undergo, great physical and mental suffering, great
inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and
claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre has been, and in
the future will be, subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Nicole
R. McIntyre may have sustained work loss, loss of opportunity, and a permanent diminution of
her earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
15. Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre continues to be plagued by persistent pain and
limitation and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual
problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Nicole R. McIntyre demands judgment against Defendant
Elizabeth Santamaria in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00;) Dollars exclusive
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of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
ANGINO & ROVNER. P.C.
hard A. Sadlo , Esquire
1. D. No 1
450=. ront Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
rsadlock@angino-rovner.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Nicole R. McIntyre, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing Complaint and do hereby swear or affirm
that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Witn s Nicole R. McIntyre
Dated: 060S)O_ a T, 2011
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson ,?y {{
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy P 2: ?} a
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Richard W Stewart
Solicitor OMCE `"` ?EF"F
CuMBE ?SYLVA?d ! ?,
Nicole McIntyre
vs.
Elizabeth Santamaria
Case Number
2011-3684
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
04/21/2011 05:38 PM - Shawn Gutshall, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on April
21, 2011 at 1738 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Elizabeth Santamaria, by making known unto herself personally, at 819 Wertzville Road,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025 its contents and at the same time handing to her
personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SH L, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $43.44
April 25, 2011
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WED?EF'(?.Af
By: Jefferson J. Shipman N N S yLk4
I. D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jjs@jdsw.com
NICOLE R. MCINTYRE,
Plaintiff
V.
ELIZABETH SANTAMARIA,
Defendant
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-3684 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of the Defendant in
the above-captioned matter.
Date: May 1( , 2011
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Respectfully submitted,
JOH , DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
B'
Je rson J. Shipm n, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance has
been duly served upon the following counsel of record, by depositing the same in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on May l f , 2011:
Richard A. Sadlock, Esquire
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
JOJ* $ON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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NICOLE R. MCINTYRE,
Plaintiff
V.
ELIZABETH SANTAMARIA,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 11-3684 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this (IM day of 16 , 2011 in consideration of the foregoing
petition, 11 , Esq. G? ?b1'• Es
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and , Esq. are appointed arbitrators in the above-
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