HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-4950SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J
MARKS, husband and wife
2157 Allen Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598,
Plaintiffs
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. J'-gg50 ?t'N{
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
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forth against you. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, husband and wife
2157 Allen Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
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demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la
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importantes para usted.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
(717) 249-3166
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J
MARKS, husband and wife
2157 Allen Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598,
Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, by and through their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP,
and respectfully represent the following:
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS
1. Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER, is an adult individual who
currently resides at 2157 Allen Avenue, Yorktown Heights, Westchester County,
New York.
2. Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 2157 Allen Avenue, Yorktown Heights, Westchester County,
New York.
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3. Plaintiffs, CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J. MARKS, are
husband and wife, having been married on May 14, 2010.
4. Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ, is an adult individual who
currently resides at 4003 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on
November 26, 2010, at or about 11:30 a.m., at the intersection of Simpson Ferry
Road and Gettysburg Road, Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER,
was the owner of, and a passenger in, a 2009 Honda CRV being operated by
Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, and bearing New York Registration Number
ERG9446.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
was the owner and operator of a 1998 Buick Century bearing Pennsylvania
Registration Number FHE6165.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS was
operating the 2009 Honda CRV northbound on Gettysburg Road, Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
was operating the1998 Buick Century westbound on Simpson Ferry Road, Lower
Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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10. At the aforesaid time and place, there existed a traffic control signal
which governed all directions of travel at the aforementioned intersection.
11. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
failed to stop the 1998 Buick Century at the steady red traffic signal, causing the
1998 Buick Century to strike the passenger's side of the 2009 Honda CRV being
occupied by the Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER.
12. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER,
has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Herniation of the intervertebral disc at the C4-C5 level;
b. Herniation of the intervertebral disc at the C5-C6 level,
c. Herniation of the intervertebral disc at the 1-4-1-5 level;
d. 1-4-1-5 Lumbar Radiculitis;
e. Cervical Radiculopathy;
f. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
g. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the thoracic spine;
h. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine;
i. Right arm contusion;
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j. Right knee injury; and
k. Post Traumatic Cephalgia.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
CHRISTY A. CODER V. E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated
herein and set forth as if in full.
14. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the
negligence of the Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ, in operating the 1998 Buick
Century in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner as follows:
a. Failing to stop the 1998 Buick Century before entering the
intersection when facing a steady red traffic control signal in
violation of Section 3112 (b) of The PA Motor Vehicle Code;
b. In failing to operate the 1998 Buick Century in accordance with
existing traffic conditions and traffic controls;
c. In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a
motorist entering an intersection;
d. In failing to properly observe traffic signals controlling
defendant's direction of travel;
e. In attempting to enter an intersection when such movement
could not be safely accomplished; and
f. In failing to observe 2009 Honda CRV on the roadway.
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15. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
CHRISTY A. CODER, has undergone and in the future will undergo, great pain
and suffering for which damages are claimed.
16. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A.
CODER, has sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and
life's pleasures for which damages are claimed.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
CHRISTY A. CODER, has sustained scarring and disfigurement for which
damages are claimed.
18. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A.
CODER, has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings and/or
income for which damages are claimed.
19. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A.
CODER, has and/or may in the future incur a loss of earning capacity for which
damages are claimed.
20. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER,
has and/or may in the future incur expenses for medical treatment and
rehabilitation costs for which damages are claimed.
21. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A.
CODER, has incurred or may hereinafter incur, financial expenses and losses for
which damages are claimed.
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22. Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER, was neither the owner of a private
passenger motor vehicle nor a named insured or insured under any private
passenger motor vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania. Therefore, Plaintiff,
CHRISTY A. CODER, remains eligible to claim compensation for non-economic
loss and economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER, demands judgment against
Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ, for compensatory damages in an amount in
excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
WILLIAM J. MARKS V. E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated
herein and set forth as if in full.
24. As a further result of injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff,
CHRISTY A. CODER, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, has been and will
be deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium and society of his
wife, all of which has been and will be to his great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, demands judgment against
Defendant, E. MARIE LANGLOTZ, for compensatory damages in an amount in
excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
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Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLJ NBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorn for Plaintiff
Dated: June 13, 2011
By: I
Adam Wolfe, Esq.
Attorney I.D. #201057
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200
(717) 728-3400 (fax)
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SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/16/2011 08:20 PM - Gerald Worthington, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on
June 16, 2011 at 2020 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within
named defendant, to wit: E. Marie Langlotz, by making known unto herself personally, at 4003 Gettysburg
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011 its contents and at the same time handing to
her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
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SHERIFF COST: $43.44
June 17, 2011
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
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PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ATTACH VERIFICATION
To the Cumberland County Prothonotary:
Please attach the Verifications attached hereto to the Plaintiffs' Complaint in the
above-captioned matter
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLL"ERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
r. Wolfe, Esquire
Dated: July 13, 2011
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 MILLENIUM WAY - ENOLA, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 (717) 728-3400 FAX
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VERIFICATION
1, U11 hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the - Dla??t and that the facts stated
herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Signature
Date: i
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025
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VERIFICATION
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1 MKS hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the and that the facts stated
herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Signa e
G1GLOBAMPDATA\DOCSUNITIAL CONSULT DOCS (SETUPS)Nerification.wpd
SHOLLENBERGER 8 JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3200
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jjs@jdsw.com
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J
MARKS, h/w
Plaintiffs
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ .?
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: July 28, 2011
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
kffer J. Ship an, Esquire
ttorney 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 July 28, 2011:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jjs@jdsw.com
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, h/w
Plaintiffs
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Christy A. Coder and William J. Marks, h/w, Plaintiffs
c/o Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
AND NOW, this day of August, 2011, you are hereby notified to plead
responsively within twenty (20) days of the date of service hereof, or judgment may be
entered against you.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J fertSoV J. Shipmy,
Cbunsel for Defendant
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jjs@jdsw.com
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, h/w
Plaintiffs
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, E. Marie Langlotz, by and through her
counsel, Jefferson J. Shipman and Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and files the
following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 3 and the same are therefore denied.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 11 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 12 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
Christy A. Coder v. E. Marie Langlotz
13. Ms. Langlotz incorporates herein by reference her answers to paragraphs
1 through 12 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
14. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 14 and subparagraphs
(a) through (f) are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a
response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically
denied.
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(a) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz failed to stop the vehicle
before entering the intersection when facing a steady red traffic control signal allegedly
in violation of § 3112(b) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
(b) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz failed to operate the
vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions and controls.
(c) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz failed to exercise the
high degree of care required of a motorist entering an intersection.
(d) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz failed to properly
observe traffic signals.
(e) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz attempted to enter the
intersection when such movement could not be made safely.
(f) Denied. It is specifically denied that Ms. Langlotz was negligent in
allegedly failing to observe the 2009 Honda CRV.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 15 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial..
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 16 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
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17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 17 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 18 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 19 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 20 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 21 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial..
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22. Denied. The averments contained in paragraph 22 are conclusions of law
and fact to which no response is required. If a response is deemed to be required, the
averments contained therein are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant E. Marie Langlotz respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
COUNT II - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
William J. Marks v. E. Marie Langloltz
23. Ms. Langlotz incorporates herein by reference her answers to paragraphs
1 through 22 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
24. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Ms. Langlotz is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
paragraph 24 and the same are therefore denied and strict proof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant E. Marie Langlotz respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
NEW MATTER
25. That Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in part
by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
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26. That if it should be found that there is any negligence on the part of
Ms. Langlotz, which is denied, then in that event, any such negligence is not a factual
cause of Plaintiffs' harm.
27. That Plaintiffs' alleged injuries may have been pre-existing.
28. That the Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the Plaintiffs' own comparative negligence and the Pennsylvania Comparative
Negligence Act.
29. That Plaintiffs' alleged cause of action may have been caused in whole or
in part by third parties or entities not presently involved in this action.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant E. Marie Langlotz respectfully requests that
judgment be entered in her favor and that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed with
prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN ON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Date: C
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VeffeftoA J. SYVipa4, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and
correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: ?Lq JO U
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E. Mari//e Langlotz
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendant's Answer and New Matter
to Plaintiffs' Complaint 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 August _,&, 2011:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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2011 AUG 24 AM 11: 36
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PENNSYLVANIA
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: John A. Lucy
I . D. No. 203948
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jal@jdsw.com
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J.
MARKS, h/w
Plaintiffs
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant
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.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSOt4,, JFFI?, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: August 23, 2011
456231
Fey cy, Esquire
IDNo. 203948
rket Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 23' day of August, 2011, the undersigned does hereby certify that
he did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance upon the
other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first
class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, UFFIE, ,PTEWART & WEI
By:
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CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J
MARKS, husband and wife
2157 Allen Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598,
Plaintiffs
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A
CODER, husband and wife
2157 Allen Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598,
Plaintiffs
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4951 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
AND NOW, it is hereby stipulated to, and agreed upon, by and between
Plaintiffs, William J. Marks and Christy A. Coder, and Defendant, E. Marie
Langlotz, through their respective counsel, that with respect to the personal injury
actions arising from a November 26, 2010 motor vehicle collision and filed by
Plaintiffs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (docketed at 11-4950 and 11-
4951), Defendant, on behalf of herself, her current and/or future representatives
and/or her future Estate, waives any and all rights she or her estate may now
have or may in the future have under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5930, the "Dead Man's Act." If
Defendant dies prior to resolution of the aforementioned litigation, Defendant's
.
Estate will be precluded from raising the Dead Man's Act as a means of
excluding otherwise admissible testimony an
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for Defendant
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: John A. Lucy
I.D. No. 203948
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jal@jdsw.com
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CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J
MARKS, h/w
Plaintiffs
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Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22, Defendant hereby certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with copies of the subpoena
attached thereto, was mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoenas were 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;
(4) The twenty (20) day waiting period has ended; and
(5) The subpoena to be served is identical to the subpoena attached to the
Notice of Intent.
Date: June 8, 2012
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE,,,8'f`EWtT &w?AiEIDNER
By:
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ieleffphone squire
7043-0109
) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
JERRY It. DUFFIE
RICHARD W. STEWART
EDDIUND G. h1YF.RS
DAVID W. DELUCE
JOHN A. STATLER
JEFFERSON J. SHIPMAN
JEFFREY B. RETTIG
MARK C. DUFFIE
JOHN R. NI,NOSKY
MICHAEL J. CASSIDY
MELISSA PEEL GREEVY
WADE D. MANLEY
ELIZABETH D,SNOVER
SARAH E. HOFFMAN
L A W O F F I C E S CAROLYN B. NICCLAIN
ID A LUCY
OHNSON
J ULYSSES S. WILSON
JULIA A. . PHILLIPS
DUFFIE OF COUNSEL
HORACE A. JOHNSON
C. ROY WEIDNER, JR.
CONSTANCF P. BRUNT
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May 16, 2012
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Re: Christy A. Coder and William J. Marks, h/w v. E. Marie Langlotz
No. 11-4960 -- Cumberland County C.C.P.
William J. Marks and Christy A. Coder, h/w v. E. Marie Lanalotz
No. 11 -4951 -- Cumberland County C.C.P.
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Enclosed please find a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas along with a copy of the
subpoenas directed to the following entities regarding the above-captioned action:
(1) Holy Spirit Hospital, for medical records of Christy A. Coder; and
(2) Holy Spirit Hospital, for medical records of William J. Marks.
If you do not have an objection to the subpoena, please sign and return the enclosed
Waiver for the 20-day objection period at your earliest convenience so that we may obtain the
records in a timely manner.
Very truly yours,
JAL/kan:
22740-diiW7
Enclosures
JOHNSON, D FFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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A. Nelson, P ralegal
to John A. Lucy, Esquire
301 MARKET STREET P.O. BOX 109 LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043-0109
lYWW.JDS%V.COM 717.761.4540 FAX: 717.761.3015 MAILOJDSIV.COM
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER, P.C.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: John A. Lucy
I.D. No. 203948
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jal@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CODER, h/w CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 11-4951 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendants intend to serve subpoenas identical to the
ones attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to
file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made, the subpoenas may be served.
IE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date:
John ucy, Esquire
ney I.D. No. 203948
Fo'. Market Street
Box 109
9
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARKS, h/w CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Holy Spirit Hospital 503 N 2101 Street. Camp Hill. PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within.twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Cootes of any and all medical records to Include, but not limiter
at Johnson, Duffle Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street P .O. Box 109. Lemoyne, PA 17043.
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 fall -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: John A. Lucy. Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-7614540
SUPREME COURT ID 203946
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
BY THE COURT:
rothonotary/Clark, Civil Division
Deputy
L Tal DATE:
Seal of t Fe Court (Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARKS, h/w CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 11-4950 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: _ Holy Spldt Hospital, 503 N. 21st Street. Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce
the following documents or things: Copies of any and all medical records to include, but not limitec
at Johnson. Duffle, Stewart & Weidner. 301 Market Street. P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne PA 17043.
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:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID
ATTORNEY FOR:
DATE: (OW1 Q
Seal o th Court
John A. Lucv. Esauire
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-761-4540
203948
Defendants
(Eff. 7197)
BY THE COURT:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 16'" day of May, 2012, the undersigned does hereby certify that
he did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena upon
the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first
class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
N, DUFF,tE, STEWART & WEIDNER
John
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this 6 day of June 2012, the undersigned does hereby certify that
he did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Certificate Prerequisite to Service of a
Subpoena upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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to John A. Lucy, Esq.
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2225 Millennium Way
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Enola, PA 17025 CUMBERLAND.COUNTY
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 PEf4NSYLVAfI
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
1.
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MARKS, husband and wife, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO. 11-4950 Civil
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
f CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE w
And now, this 9th day of July, 2013, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents directed to the Defendant
have been sery ld upon the following, via First Class-Mail to:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109 ,
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
SHOLLE ERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Adam Wolfe, Esq.
Attorney ID#201057
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: John A. Lucy
I.D. No. 203948
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jal@jdsw.com
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Attorneys for Defendant
CHRISTY A. CODER and WILLIAM J. :
MARKS, h/w,
Plaintiffs
v.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
Defendant, E. Marie Langlotz, hereby agrees and stipulates that she is liable for
the November 26, 2010, motor vehicle crash that gave rise to this civil action.
Defendant further stipulates that she will not contest liabi
other proceeding that may be used to determine t
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outcome of t •
NSON, DUFFIE
e trial, arbitration or
s case.
TEWART & WEIDNER
Date: May 7, 2014
. Lucy, Esquire
ney I.D. No. 203948
1 Market Street, P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0,109
(717) 761-4540
jal@jdsw.com
Counsel for Defendant,
E. Marie Langlotz