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Counsel for the Plaintiff,
LANA K. GLASER
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TO: DEFENDANT, JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
LANA K. GLASER,
Plaintiff
V.
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
Defendant
CASE NO: 11-4142
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY ACTION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Lana K. Glaser (hereinafter "Ms. Glaser"), by and
through her counsel, Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire, and files this Complaint and, in support thereof,
states the following:
1. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, is an adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, who resides at 1010 Apple Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D. (hereinafter "Dr. Cook"), is an adult individual
and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who resides at 18 Arlington Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
3. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, Dr. Cook, was a licensed medical
physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who maintained an office address
at 800 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
4. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, is asserting a professional liability claim against Defendant,
Dr. Cook, in the nature of lack of informed consent and medical professional negligence.
5. A Certificate of Merit regarding the lack of informed consent claim will be filed
within sixty (60) days of the filing of this Complaint in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.3(a).
6. A Certificate of Merit regarding the medical negligence claim will be filed within
sixty (60) days of the filing of this Complaint in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.3(a).
7. In the spring of 2009, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, began experiencing significant left
lower leg pain, and she presented to her family physician, Dr. Supriyo Ghosh, for these
symptoms.
8. Dr. Ghosh referred Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, to Vascular Associates, P.C., with a
place of business located at 800 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
9. On April 1, 2009, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, underwent a lower extremity arterial
exam (ultrasound) which revealed, inter alia, severe stenosis and reduced blood flow involving
the left common femoral artery, left superficial femoral and popliteal arteries, distal left popliteal
artery, and left posterior tibial artery.
10. Following the ultrasound, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, presented to the office of
Defendant, Dr. Cook, on May 6, 2009 for evaluation and examination with the belief that they
would discuss treatment options for her left leg pain.
11. During this evaluation, Defendant, Dr. Cook, explained to Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser,
that she had only 50% blood flow in the left leg. To treat this, Dr. Cook explained that she
would perform a dye study and then an angiogram to remove the plaque in her arteries. If the
angiogram did not remove the plaque, Dr. Cook stated she would then perform an atherectomy.
12. Although Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, asked Defendant, Dr. Cook, about using
medications instead of undergoing surgery, Defendant, Dr. Cook, discouraged the use of
medications. Instead, Defendant, Dr. Cook, assured Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, that the surgery would
take care of the blockage "once, and it will be over with" and that she "would be out mowing
her lawn and walking her dog in no time."
13. At the conclusion of this office visit, Defendant, Dr. Cook, planned "an
angiogram with possible atherectomy" of the left lower extremity.
14. At no time prior to undergoing the planned surgery did Defendant, Dr. Cook,
discuss any of the risks or potential complications of the "angiogram with possible atherectomy",
including the potential for a leg amputation.
15. At no time prior to undergoing the planned surgery did Defendant, Dr. Cook,
discuss any alternative treatments or procedures to the "angiogram with possible atherectomy" or
the risks associated with any other alternative treatments or procedures.
16. Based on the information provided by Defendant, Dr. Cook, during the May 6,
2009 consultation, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, believed the procedure she was to undergo involved
only the single, main artery in her leg, not three.
17. Defendant, Dr. Cook, failed to discuss the device which would be used to perform
the "possible atherectomy".
18. Although Defendant, Dr. Cook, provided Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, with literature
regarding peripheral arterial disease and peripheral bypass surgery, these materials failed to
inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of the risks associated with, and alternatives to, an atherectomy.
19. Thus, Defendant, Dr. Cook, left Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, with the impression that
surgery would be performed on one artery in her left leg and that she would resume her normal
activities in no time. To the understanding of Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, the proposed surgery was a
simple outpatient procedure, and she would be out of the hospital on the same day.
20. Ms. Glaser proceeded to surgery on June 12, 2009 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
The procedures Defendant, Dr. Cook, performed included:
(a) Aortogram;
(b) Bilateral lower extremity angiogram;
(c) Left common femoral, superficial femoral artery and profunda femoral
atherectomy with Pathway catheter;
(d) Interarterial infusion and thrombolysis;
(e) Selective left anterior tibial angiogram;
(f) Selective left tibial peroneal trunk angiogram; and,
(g) Selective left superficial femoral artery angiogram.
21. During the procedure, Defendant, Dr. Cook, inserted the "Pathway atherectomy
device" into the common femoral artery, superficial femoral artery, and profunda artery of the
left lower extremity.
22. Defendant, Dr. Cook, performed multiple atherectomy runs with the Pathway
atherectomy device in the aforementioned left lower extremity arteries.
23. Defendant, Dr. Cook, utilized the same blades on the Pathway atherectomy device
for all three of the aforementioned left lower extremity arteries.
24. During the surgery, plaque was pushed down an artery and lodged in Plaintiff,
Ms. Glaser's, left foot and/or leg.
25. Defendant, Dr. Cook, failed to advise Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, that plaque being
pushed down the artery and becoming lodged in the leg was both a risk and potential
complication of the procedures Defendant, Dr. Cook, performed.
26. Defendant, Dr. Cook, failed to advise Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, that a leg amputation
was both a risk and potential complication of the procedures Defendant, Dr. Cook, performed.
27. Following the June 12, 2011 surgery, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, was placed in the
intensive care unit as she various problems and complications developed, including left lower
extremity ischemia with tibial artery thromboembolism.
28. As a result, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser had to undergo a second surgery approximately
eight hours later on June 12, 2009, inclusive of an angiogram, angioplasty, artery exploration,
embolectomy, and vein patch angioplasty closure.
29. Following the second surgery on June 12, 2009, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, returned to
the intensive care unit and developed compartment syndrome of the left lower extremity.
30. Because of this, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, subsequently returned to the operating room
on June 15, 2009 for a third surgery in the nature of a four compartment fasciotomy via lateral
single incision of the left lower extremity.
31. Thereafter, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, began hemorrhaging from the left lower
extremity. She returned to the operating room on June 18, 2009 and underwent an exploration of
the left lower extremity fasciotomy with cauterization of bleeding. By this time, a significant
amount of necrotic muscle had developed, particularly in the lower half of the left leg.
32. Defendant, Dr. Cook, discharged Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, from the Harrisburg
Hospital to a rehabilitation facility on June 24, 2009.
33. After an office visit with Defendant, Dr. Cook, on July 2, 2009, Plaintiff, Ms.
Glaser, was readmitted to the Harrisburg Hospital having developed further ischema and
nercrotic changes of the left foot and nercrotic changes of the fasciotomy site. Defendant, Dr.
Cook, decided that Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, required a below the knee amputation secondary to the
continued ischema.
34. On July 4, 2009, Defendant, Dr. Cook, performed a below the knee amputation of
Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser's, left leg.
COUNT I - LACK OF INFORMED CONSENT
LANA K. GLASER v. JUDITH W. COOK. M.D.
35. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, incorporates paragraphs 1 through 34 above as though fully
set forth herein at length.
36. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, Dr. Cook, was required to obtain the full,
knowing, and voluntary informed consent from Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, prior to performing surgery
on her left lower extremity on June 12, 2009.
37. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, Dr. Cook, had the duty to disclose to a
description of the proposed procedure to Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser.
38. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant, Dr. Cook, had the duty to disclose the
risks and alternatives that a reasonably prudent patient would require to make an informed
decision to undergo the procedure which a physician acting in accordance with accepted medical
standards of medical practice would provide.
39. Defendant, Dr. Cook, deviated from the accepted standards of medical practice in
that she failed to obtain the informed consent of Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, prior to performing the
June 12, 2009 procedure. Defendant, Dr. Cook, failed to:
(a) Provide Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, with a description of the procedure
that was performed on June 12, 2009;
(b) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, that a surgical device would be
inserted into the arteries of her left lower extremity;
(c) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, how the surgical device works and/or
why it needed to be used;
(d) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, that the surgical device would be
deployed into three arteries of her left lower extremity;
(e) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of the risk that the surgical device
could dislodge plaque within the artery and cause it to become
lodged downstream causing injury;
(f) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of the risk that the surgical device
may fail to remove the plaque and/or other obstruction which
exited in her arteries;
(g) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of any of the complications associated
with an atherectomy, including, but not limited to, amputation of
the foot and/or leg;
(h) Inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of any alternative procedures and/or
treatments for the reduced blood flow in the left lower extremity;
and,
(i) In otherwise failing to obtain informed consent from Plaintiff, Ms.
Glaser, under the facts and circumstances as set forth in this
Complaint.
40. Defendant, Dr. Cook, failed to inform Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, of the aforesaid risks
of the harm and injury which might and did result from undergoing the procedure and of
alternative methods of treatment for her condition, all of which a physician acting in accordance
with accepted standards of medical practice in the position of Defendant, Dr. Cook, knew or
should have known a reasonably prudent patient would have considered significant when
consenting to have the surgery which was performed on June 12, 2009.
41. The aforesaid undisclosed risks of surgery and/or the availability of alternative
methods of treatment would have been a substantial factor in Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser's, decision to
undergo the June 12, 2009 procedure.
42. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser's, consent to receive the aforementioned surgery was not
valid or informed and, therefore, the aforesaid surgery constituted a battery on the person of the
Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser.
43. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
the informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, underwent a non-consensual procedure, developed
ischemia and compartment syndrome of the left lower extremity and had to endure several
additional emergency surgeries, all of which culminated in the amputation of Plaintiff, Ms.
Glaser's, left lower leg.
44. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has experienced, and will continue to experience in the
future, significant pain and suffering, and permanent disability and disfigurement.
45. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has incurred substantial medical expenses and will
continue to incur medical expenses in the future.
46. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has incurred substantial out of pocket expenses,
including, but not limited to, expenses incurred in renovating her home to accommodate her
physical condition.
47. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has undergone and will continue to undergo in the future
significant mental and physical pain and suffering, inconvenience and inability to carry out her
daily activities, and loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lana K. Glaser, demands judgment in her favor and against
Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D., in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional limits for
arbitration.
COUNT II - PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
LANA K. GLASER v. JUDITH W. COOK. M.D.
48. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, incorporates paragraphs 1 through 48 above as though fully
set forth herein at length.
49. Defendant, Dr. Cook, owed Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, a duty to exercise the judgment,
knowledge, and skill required of a reasonable physician under the circumstances in the treatment
and care of Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser.
50. Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, believes and, therefore, avers that her injuries and damages,
as set forth more fully below, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence and
carelessness of Defendant, Dr. Cook, in deviating from the standard of care required of general
and/or vascular surgeons as follows:
(a) In performing the atherectomy procedure given the medical
presentation of Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser;
(b) In failing to utilize the correct procedure to treat the restricted
blood flow of the left lower extremity;
(c) In failing to confine the surgery to the medically necessary area for
the condition Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, was suffering from;
(d) In performing the atherectomy utilizing the Pathway device on
three different arteries in the left lower extremity;
(e) In failing to limit the atherectomy to one and/or two arteries in the
left lower extremity;
(f) In performing multiple atherectomy runs within the arteries;
(g) In utilizing the same blade on the Pathway device for all three
arteries;
(h) In failing to use select proper blade(s) for use on the Pathway
device;
(i) In failing to take medically reasonable precautions to prevent
plaque from dislodging and flowing down the bloodstream;
0) In operating the Pathway device in an improper manner;
(k) In failing to ensure that the Pathway device was working properly
prior to performing the atherectomy;
(1) In completing the procedure without ensuring appropriate blood
circulation to the left lower extremity;
(m) In causing an increased obstruction to the blood flow into the left
lower extremity;
(n) In improperly performing the atherectomy;
(o) In rendering inappropriate and/or inadequate medical treatment
under the circumstances set forth in this Complaint; and,
(p) In performing the surgical procedure without having the necessary
or adequate skill or knowledge to do so.
51. The care, skill or knowledge exercised and/or exhibited by Defendant, Dr. Cook,
as set forth above fell outside acceptable professional standards, and such conduct was a cause in
bringing about the harm and/or increased the risk of harm to Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser.
52. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned negligence of Defendant,
Dr. Cook, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, developed ischemia and compartment syndrome of the left lower
extremity and had to endure several emergency surgeries, all of which culminated in the
amputation of Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser's, left lower leg.
53. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned negligence of Defendant,
Dr. Cook, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has experienced, and will continue to experience in the future,
significant pain and suffering, and permanent disability and disfigurement.
54. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned negligence of Defendant,
Dr. Cook, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has incurred substantial medical expenses and will continue to
incur medical expenses in the future.
55. As a direct and proximate result of the failure of Defendant, Dr. Cook, to obtain
informed consent, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has incurred substantial out of pocket expenses,
including, but not limited to, expenses incurred in renovating her home to accommodate her
physical condition.
56. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned negligence of Defendant,
Dr. Cook, Plaintiff, Ms. Glaser, has undergone and will continue to undergo in the future
significant mental and physical pain and suffering, inconvenience and inability to carry out her
daily activities, and loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lana K. Glaser, demands judgment in her favor and against
Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D., in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional limits for
arbitration.
BY:
Respectfully submitted,
ADAM L. SEIFERTH, Q?T
Pa. ID #89073 \
1011 Mumma Road, S ite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
LANA K. GLASER
VERIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct:
I, Lana K. Glaser, am a Plaintiff in the foregoing action. The attached Complaint is based
upon information which I have furnished to my counsel and information which has been
gathered by my counsel in preparation for this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint is that of
counsel and not of me. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the Complaint is based
upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the Complaint is that of
counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification. I hereby acknowledge that the
facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: 6 ,7o // i5 ?
Lana K. Glaser
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff, LANA K. GLASER, hereby certifies that a true and correct
copy of her COMPLAINT has been served on all counsel of record, by first class mail, postage
pre- aid, according to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the ??' day of
J 1?1g , 2011.
James P. Kilcoyne, Esquire
Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC
Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus
630 West Germantown Pike, Suite 121
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Respectfully submitted,
BY:
ADAM L. SEIFERTH,
Counsel for the Plainti
LANA K. GLASER
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK M.D.
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER JUDGMENT OF NON PROS ON
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIM
TO: Lana K. Glaser
c/o Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1042.7, I intend to enter a judgment of
non pros against you after thirty (30) days of the date of the filing of this notice if a Certificate of
Merit is not filed as required by Rule 1042.3.
I am serving this notice on behalf of Judith W. Cook, M.D.
The judgment of non pros will be entered as to the all claims against Defendants Judith
W. Cook, M.D.
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: LCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JAMES P. KI
JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendants,
Judith W. Cook, M.D.
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KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
LANA K. GLASER COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
JUDITH W, COOK M.D. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark D. Bonavitacola, attorney for Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D., hereby certify
that a true and correct copy of the Notice of Intention to Enter Judgment of Non Pros on
Professional Liability Claim was sent to all counsel of record by first class mail, postage prepaid:
Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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CIVIL DIVISION
LANA K. GLASER,
Plaintiff
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JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
Defendant
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I, Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Lana K. Glaser, certify that an
appropriate licensed professional has supplied a written statement to the undersigned that there
exists is a reasonable probability that the care, skill or knowledge exercised or exhibited by this
Defendant in the treatment, practice or work that is the subject of the lack of informed consent
claim of the Complaint, fell outside acceptable professional standards and that such conduct was
a cause in bringing about the harm.
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Respectfully submitted,
ADAM L. SEIFERTK I
Attorney I.D. #89073
1011 Mumma Road, Sui
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600 I
Counsel for Plaintiff,
LANA K. GLASER
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff, LANA K. GLASER, hereby certifies that a true and correct
copy of her CERTIFICATE OF MERIT has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail postage pre-paid, according to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of 57- , 2011.
James P. Kilcoyne, Esquire
Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC
Plymouth Meeting Executive Campus
630 West Germantown Pike, Suite 121
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Respectfully submitted,
BY:
ADAM L. SEIFERTH, I
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
LANA K. GLASER
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF PARTIAL JUDGMENT OF NON PROS ON
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIM PURSUANT TO RULE 1042.7
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter partial judgment of non pros in the above-captioned matter against Lana K.
Glaser as to only the following claims against Judith W. Cook, M.D.: Professional
Negligence
I, the undersigned, certify that the Plaintiff named above has asserted professional
liability claims against the Defendant named above who is a licensed professional, that no
certificate of merit has been filed within the time required by Pa. R.C.P. 1042.3 as to
Count II of the Complaint for "Professional Negligence" and that there is no motion to
extend the time for filing the certificate pending before the court. A Notice of Intention
to Enter Judgment of Non Pros was mailed Plaintiffs' counsel on July 20, 2011 and filed
by the Cumberland County Prothonotary July 22, 2011. See attached Notice and
Certificate of Service attached as Exhibit "A"
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
DATE: August 23, 2011
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JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
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BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
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ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER JUDGMENT OF NON PROS ON
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIM
TO: Lana K. Glaser
c% Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil procedure 1042.7, I intend to enter a judgment of
non pros against you after thirty (30) days of the date of the filing of this notice if a Certificate of
Merit is not filed as required by Rule 1042.3.
I am serving this notice on behalf of Judith W. Cook, M.D.
The judgment of non pros will be entered as to the all claims against Defendants Judith
W. Cook, M.D.
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY:vd.?
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendants,
Judith W. Cook, M.D.
Date: ad ?<
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D.# 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
JUDITH W COOK M D CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark D. Bonavitacola, attorney for Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D., hereby certify
that a true and correct copy of the Notice of Intention to Enter Judgment of Non Pros on
Professional Liability Claim was sent to all counsel of record by first class mail, postage prepaid:
Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY:
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MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Date: ??' to -I I
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark D. Bonavitacola, counsel for Defendant, Judith W. Cook, M.D., hereby
certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Partial
Judgment of Non Pros has been forwarded to opposing counsel and unrepresented parties
via regular mail, postage prepaid at the addresses listed below
Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY:
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JACQUELINE DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Defendant,
Dated: August 23, 2011 Judith W. Cook, M.D.
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer and New Matter within twenty
(20) days from service thereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: 1 h14A
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Defendant,
Judith Cook, M.D.
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
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KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
I.D. # 33070
BY: JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS
I.D. # 93146
BY: MARK D. BONAVITACOLA
I.D. # 307218
630 W. GERMANTOWN PIKE, SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (610) 825-2833
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT, JUDITH COOK, M.D.,
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Defendant, Judith Cook, M.D., by and through her attorneys, Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC,
hereby answers Plaintiff s Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without sufficient
knowledge or information to allow her to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in
paragraph 1 of Plaintiffs Complaint, and therefore Defendant demands strict proof thereof at
trial, if relevant.
2. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Judith Cook, M.D., is an adult individual who
resided in Pennsylvania and has an office located at 800 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
3. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Judith Cook, M.D., is a licensed physician
with a professional address at 800 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania at all times
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT,
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
material to the Complaint.
4. Denied as conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further
response, all allegations of negligence have been dismissed via Non Pros. See time stamped
Entry of Partial Non Pros attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. Denied as conclusions of law to which no response is required. It is admitted only
that a Certificate of Merit has since been filed as to Plaintiffs claims for lack of informed
consent was received.
6. Denied. No Certificate of Merit regarding Plaintiffs allegations of medical
negligence was filed and partial non-pros has been entered striking all allegations of negligence.
See Exhibit "A".
7-34. Denied. The allegations of these paragraphs are denied as conclusions of law to
which no response is required and/or are denied pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil
Procedure 1029(e).
COUNT I - LACK OF INFORMED CONSENT
LANA K. GLASER v.-JUDITH COOK. M.D
35. Defendant incorporates her responses to paragraphs 1 through 34 inclusive, as if
the same were fully set forth herein at length.
36-38. Denied. The allegations of these paragraphs are denied as conclusions of law to
which no response is required and/or are denied pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil
Procedure 1029(e).
39. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant failed to obtain the informed
consent of the Plaintiff. Furthermore, the allegations of paragraph 39, including subparagraphs
(a-i), are denied as conclusions of law to which no response is required and/or are denied
pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1029(e).
40-47. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant failed to obtain the informed
consent of the Plaintiff. Furthermore, the allegations of paragraphs 40-47 are denied as
conclusions of law to which no response is required and/or are denied pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Judith Cook, M.D., demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff, Lana Glaser, together with the costs of suit.
COUNT II - PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
LANA K. GLASER v. JUDITH COOK. M.D.
48. Defendant incorporates her responses to paragraphs 1 through 47 inclusive, as if
the same were fully set forth herein at length.
49-56. Denied. All allegations of negligence are specifically denied. No further
response necessary as partial non-pros has been entered striking all allegations of negligence.
See Exhibit "A".
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Judith Cook, M.D., demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff, Lana Glaser, together with the costs of suit.
NEW MATTER
57. At all times material hereto, Defendant's treatment of the Plaintiff was in
accordance with accepted standards of medical care at the time and place of the treatment.
58. The Complaint, in whole or in part, fails to state a cause of action upon which
relief can be granted.
59. Plaintiff's claims are barred by operation of the applicable statute of limitations.
60. If Plaintiff has sustained the injuries alleged, which injuries are specifically
denied, said injuries may have been the result of the negligent or careless acts and/or omissions
of Plaintiff and/or other persons and/or entities over whom Defendant exercised no control.
61. Plaintiff s claims may be barred or the amounts recoverable therefrom reduced by
operation of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act. 42 Pa.C.S.A. Section 7102 et seq.
62. Plaintiff s claims may be barred by the doctrine of assumption of risk.
63. Plaintiffs claims may be barred by the doctrine of superseding and/or intervening
cause.
64. Plaintiff gave a fully informed consent to the medical treatment rendered by
Defendant.
65. Plaintiffs claims are subject to, and limited by, the Healthcare Services
Malpractice Act of 1975, as amended.
66. Plaintiffs claims are subject to, and limited by, the MCare Act of 2003.
67. If there is a judicial determination that Pa.R.C.P. 238 is unconstitutional, said
constitutionality being expressly challenged as a violation of the due process and the equal
protection clauses of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution; 42 U.S.C. Section
1983; Article I, Section 1, 6, 11, 26; and Article V, Section 10(c) of the Pennsylvania
Constitution, then payment of interest shall be suspended for any period of delay not occasioned
by answering Defendant.
68. Plaintiff s claims are barred by the doctrine of release.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Judith Cook, M.D., demands judgment in her favor and
against Plaintiff, Lana Glaser, together with the costs of suit.
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
BY: 4? D,,
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Defendant,
Judith Cook, M.D.
VERIFICATION
Judith W. Cook, M.D. hereby verifies that the facts as set forth in the foregoing
Answer and New Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint are true and correct to the best of her
knowledge; information and belief.-
These statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 rolating
to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATED: P9 ? ? 1
EXHIBIT "A"
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LANA K. GLASER COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs.
CIVIL TERM: 11-4142
JUDITH W. COOK, M.D.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF PARTIAL JUDGMENT OF NON PROS ON
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIM PURSUANT TO RULE 1042.7
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter partial judgment of non pros in the above-captioned matter against Lana K.
Glaser as to only the following claims against Judith W. Cook, M.D.: Professional
Negligence
I, the undersigned, certify that the Plaintiff named above has asserted professional
liability claims against the Defendant named above who is a licensed professional, that no
certificate of merit has been filed within the time required by Pa. R.C.P. 1042.3 as to
Count II of the Complaint for "Professional Negligence" and that there is no motion to
extend the time for filing the certificate pending before the court. A Notice of Intention
to Enter Judgment of Non Pros was mailed Plaintiffs' counsel on July 20, 2011 and filed
by the Cumberland County Prothonotary July 22, 2011. See attached Notice and
Certificate of Service attached as Exhibit "A"
KILCOYNE & NESBIT , LLC
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JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
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Judith W. Cook, M.D.
DATE: August 23, 2011
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Mark D. Bonavitacola, Esquire hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Answer and New Matter of Defendant, Judith Cook, M.D., to Plaintiff s
Complaint was forwarded by way of United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid, to
the following on Wednesday, October 19, 2011:
Adam L. Seiferth, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road
Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
KILCOYNE & NESBITT, LLC
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JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQUIRE
JACQUELINE R. DRYGAS, ESQUIRE
MARK D. BONAVITACOLA, ESQUIRE
Attorneys for Defendant,
Judith Cook, M.D.
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Dated: October 2011
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PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUSPOEMA Iftlik PURSUANT TO RULS 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER TERM,
CUMBERLAND
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certifies 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) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
MCS on behajeC&" Ale
DAT E: 04/01/2013 _
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Attorney for DEFEND '
MCS # 85750-L19
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER TERM,
-VS- CASE NO: 4142-2011
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
NOTICE OF OTINT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOC==8 AND
TRI 08 FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS MEDICAL RECORDS & BILLING
PENN REHAB ASSOCIATES, P.C. MEDICAL RECORDS & BILLING
TO: ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ. , PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 03/07/2013
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VANES P.. ..KILCOYM, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ. - 185-553
THE MCS GROUP INC.
ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ. 1601 MARKET STREET
CIPRIANI & WERNER #800
1011 MUMMA ROAD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
SUITE 201 (215) 246-0900
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
MCS # 85750-CO1
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COMMONALA M,OF PENNSYLVANIA
CQUNTY OF C D
LANA K.GLASER
File No. 4142-2011
VS.
JUDITH W.COOK„MD
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RUU 4M.22
TO: Custodian of Records for HANGER PROmmiCS&ORTHOTICS
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20)days after service of this subpoena,you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: ****;REF,,ATTACHED R112ER****
at The MCS C==Inc.. 1601 Market Sfttet Suite AM-,Philad in-PA 191 Q;
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena,together
with the certificate of compliance,to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek,in advance,the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty(20)days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JANES,P.KILCOYNE.ESO,
ADDRESS: 630 M=GFA11 ANTOW1y PIKE
SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING-PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (2 5),24 �
SUPREME COURT ID#:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE URT:
Prothonotary/Clerk,Civil Division
Date:
t 201 Deputy
Seal of the Court
85750-19
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS
3514 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: MCS # 85750-L19
LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Social Security #: XXX-XX-7447
Date of Birth: 02-28-1940
Entire medical and billing file, including but not limited to any and
all records, correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating
physicians, files, memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports,
medication and prescription records. including any and all such items as may
be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
Prior a proval is required for fees in excess of$150.00 for
hosp=, $100.00 for all other providers.
MCS # 85750-L19
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 4142-2011
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
certifies 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) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
M 3 on beha
DATE: 04/01/2013 f lw'a'
S P. KILCOYNE, E
Attorney for DEFENDANT
MCS # 85750-L20
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
CO—MY OF CUMBERLAND
LANA K.GLASER
File No. 4142-2011
VS.
JUDITH W.COOK,MD
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR TI MGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 400 .22
TO: Custodian of Records for PENN REHAB ASSOCIATES-P.C.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20)days after service of this subpoena,you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: SIRR ATTACHED RIDER **''•
at The M -S CUM Inc.,1dQ1 Madrat street Rnite 200-Phija&Wbift,PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena,together
with the certificate of compliance,to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek,in advance,the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty(20)days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JAMES P.KIIMYNE,LW,
ADDRESS: 630 WEST.GERMANTOWN PIKE
SUITE 12,E
PLYMOUTH MEETING-PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (215)246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID#:
ATTORNEY FOR: . Defendant
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk,Civil Division
Date: `�
Seal of the Court
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
PENN REHAB ASSOCIATES. P.C.
2151 LINGLESTOWN ROAD
SUITE 240
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
RE: MCS # 85750-L20
LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Social Security #: XXX-XX-7447
Date of Birth: 02-28.1940
Entire medical and billing file. including but not limited to any and
all records, correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating
physicians, files, memoranda, handwritten notes. history and physical reports,
medication and prescription records, including any and all such items as may
be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
Prior_ appproval r�q�ired for fees in excess of$150.00 for
hospitals, $100. for all other providers.
KS # 85750-L20
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
ORIGINAAI,
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 4142 -2011
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(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,
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certifies that
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
DATE: 04/15/2014
MCS on behalf
111C P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ney for DEFENDANT
MCS # 85750 -L21
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
LANA K. GLASER
-VS-
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 4142-2011
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
DR. SUPRIYO GHOSH MEDICAL, BILLING, AND X-RAY(S)
CHINMAY P. PATEL, M.D. MEDICAL RECORDS
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 03/24/2014
CC: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ.
CIPRIANI & WERNER
1011 MUMMA ROAD
SUITE 201
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
- 185-553
MCS on behalf of
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
MCS # 85750-001
DE02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
File No 4142-2011
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for DR. SUPRIYO GHOSH
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
The MCS Group, Inc.. 1601 Market Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JAMES P. KILCOYNE. ESQ.
ADDRESS: 630 WEST GERMANTOWNYIKE
SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING. PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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Date:
ri\PR 15 2014
eal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
.-741.eL/ .RaL
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
85750-21
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
DR: SUPRIYO GHOSH
888 POPLAR CHURCH
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: MCS # 85750 -L21
LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Social Security #: XXX -XX -7447
Date of Birth: 02-28-1940
Please provide updated medical. billing and diagnostic records.
including but not limited to any and all inpatient and outpatient records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and treating physicians. Including
all files, memoranda, handwritten records and notes, history and physical
reports. Supply all emergency room records, physical therapy records,
medication and prescription records, medical billing and payment information.
Provide all diagnostic films and tests. including CAT scans. CT scans, EEGs,
EKGs, EMGs, MRIs and x -rays and all corresponding reports or inventories. This
should contain all records in your possession all office and admission charts,
labs archived records, or records in storage. Including any and all items as
may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL RECORDS FROM DR. COOK
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
MCS # 85750 -L21
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 4142-2011
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
certifies 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) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
DATE: 04/15/2014
MCS on behalf of
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
MCS # 85750-L22
DE11
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
File No. 4142 -2011
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for CHINMAY P. PATEL. M.D.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: * * * * SEE ATTACHED RIDER
at The MCS Group. Inc.. 1601 Market Street, Suite 800. Philadelphia. PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ADDRESS: 630 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE
SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (215) 246 -0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date: 3/4:0/0/
rAPR 15 2)14
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary /Clerk, Civil Division
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
CHINMAY P. PATEL, M.D.
2808 OLD POST ROAD
PINNACLE HEALTH
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
RE: LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
MCS #: 85750 -22
SS #: XXX -XX -7447
DOB: 02/28/1940
DOA: 00 /00 /0000
Please provide entire medical file , for the dates from 01/01/2009 up to and including the present., including but not limited
to any and all inpatient and outpatient records, ER records, physical therapy records files, memoranda, handwritten notes,
emails, phone messages, history, physical reports, and all prescriptions records. This should contain all records in your
possession, all office and admission charts, all archived records, or records in storage. Including any and all items as may be
stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
IMPORTANT
• Contact MCS for assistance (contact information is above). DO NOT CONTACT THE LAW FIRM.
• PRIOR APPROVAL is REQUIRED for fees in excess of $150 for hospitals, and $100 for all other providers. (Do not send
records without approval)
• Contact MCS with a page count and the amount to be approved. Must be within state fee laws.
• Please include your Federal Tax ID Number on all invoices.
• FAX RECORDS with this request and completed certification pages to the number above.
• If a file is too large to fax, please provide records on CD, or mail paper copies to the address above.
• CERTIFICATION PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED to MCS with the requested materials, or indicating there are NO
materials.
• Refer to MCS # 85750 -22 on all correspondence.
• Please feel free to contact the MCS Representative below, directly, for assistance.
MCS # 85750 -22
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 4142 -2011
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
certifies 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) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
DATE: 04/15/2014
MCS on behalf of
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
MCS # 85750 -L23
DEll
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
File No. 4142 -2011
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: * * * * SEE ATTACHED RIDER
at The MCS Group. Inc . 1601 Market Street. Suite 800. Philadelphia. PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ADDRESS: 630 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE
SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING. PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (215) 246 -0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
ao iV (APR 15
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS
2108 HARRISBURG PIKE
SUITE 308
LANCASTER, PA 17601
RE: LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
MCS#: 85750-23
SS#: XXX-XX-7447
DOB: 02/28/1940
DOA: 00/00/0000
Please provide entire medical file , including but not limited to any and all inpatient and outpatient records, ER records,
physical therapy records files, memoranda, handwritten notes, emails, phone messages, history, physical reports, and all
prescriptions records. This should contain all records in your possession, all office and admission charts, all archived records,
or records in storage. Induding any and all items as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL RECORDS FROM P. PATEL MD.
IMPORTANT
• Contact MCS for assistance (contact information is above). DO NOT CONTACT THE LAW FIRM.
• PRIOR APPROVAL is REQUIRED for fees in excess of $150 for hospitals, and $100 for all other providers. (Do not send
records without approval)
• Contact MCS with a page count and the amount to be approved. Must be within state fee laws.
• Please include your Federal Tax ID Number on all invoices.
• FAX RECORDS with this request and completed certification pages to the number above.
• If a file is too large to fax, please provide records on CD, or mail paper copies to the address above.
• CERTIFICATION PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED to MCS with the requested materials, or indicating there are NO
materials.
• Refer to MCS # 85750-23 on all correspondence.
• Please feel free to contact the MCS Representative below, directly, for assistance.
MCS # 85750-23
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
flvp
i e
IN THE MATTER OF: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LANA K. GLASER
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
TERM,
CUMBERLAND
-VS- CASE NO: 4142-2011
C) ho
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things p6isuat
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
certifies 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) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(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.
DATE: 08/26/2014
on behalf
ES P. KILCO
orney for D
MCS # 85750-L24
DE 11
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
LANA K. GLASER
-VS-
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TERM,
CASE NO: 4142-2011
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
S. VINCENT PARK, MD MEDICAL RECORDS
TO: ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served.
DATE: 08/06/2014
CC: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ADAM L. SEIFERTH, ESQ.
CIPRIANI & WERNER
1011 MUMMA ROAD
SUITE 201
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
- 185-553
MCS on behalf of
JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
#800
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
(215) 246-0900
MCS # 85750-001
DE02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LANA K. GLASER
vs.
JUDITH W. COOK, MD
File No. 4142-2011
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Custodian of Records for S. VINCENT PARK, MD
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at The MCS Group. Inc.. 1601 Market Street. Suite 800. Philadelphia. PA 19103
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right
to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service,
the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: JAMES P. KILCOYNE, ESQ.
ADDRESS: 630 WEST GERMANTOWN PIKE
SUITE 121
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
Date:
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
85750-24
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
S. VINCENT PARK, MD
423 NORTH 21ST STREET
STE. 301
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
RE: MCS # 85750-L24
LANA GLASER
1010 APPLE DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Social Security #: XXX -XX -7447
Date of Birth: 02-28-1940
Please provide entire medical file, including but not limited to any
and all inpatient and outpatient records, ER records, physical therapy records
files, memoranda, handwritten notes, emails, phone messages, history, physical
reports, Laboratory & office/admission charts, and all prescriptions records.
This should contain all records in your possession, all office and admission
charts, all archived records, or records in storage. Including any and all
items as:May be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form.
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $150.00 for
hospitals, $100.00 for all other providers.
MCS # 85750-L24
SU10