HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-4951SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorney for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, 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. ? I- ?-(q S l C i V1
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this
Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by
attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further
notice for any money entered against you by the Court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornev for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, 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
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A LISTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene
veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las
demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la
corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion do
demands. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA
CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
LAS AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CORGO 0
BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
(717) 249-3166
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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
Attorneys for Plaintiff
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, 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
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, by and through their attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP,
and respectfully represent the following:
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS
1. Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, is an adult individual who
currently resides at 2157 Allen Avenue, Yorktown Heights, Westchester County,
New York.
2. Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 2157 Allen Avenue, Yorktown Heights, Westchester County,
New York.
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Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
3. Plaintiffs, WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. CODER, 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, WILLIAM J. MARKS, was
the operator of a 2009 Honda CRV which was owned by Plaintiff, CHRISTY A.
CODER, 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
operated by Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS.
12. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS,
has suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the
following:
a. C6-C7 cervical disc bulge;
b. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
c. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the thoracic spine;
d. Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine;
e. Left shoulder injury;
f. Injury to right and left hands; and
g. Right knee injury.
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Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
WILLAM J. MARKS 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 the 2009 Honda CRV on the roadway.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff,
WILLIAM J. MARKS, has undergone and in the future will undergo, great pain
and suffering for which damages are claimed.
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16. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J.
MARKS, has sustained a permanent diminution in his 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,
WILLIAM J. MARKS, has sustained scarring and disfigurement for which
damages are claimed.
18. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, WILLIAM J.
MARKS, 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, WILLIAM J.
MARKS, 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, WILLIAM J. MARKS,
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, WILLIAM J.
MARKS, has incurred or may hereinafter incur, financial expenses and losses for
which damages are claimed.
22. Plaintiff, WILLIAM J. MARKS, 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,
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Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
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Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
WILLIAM J. MARKS, remains eligible to claim compensation for non-economic
loss and economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
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.
COUNT II - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
CHRISTY A. CODER 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 her husband, Plaintiff,
WILLIAM J. MARKS, Plaintiff, CHRISTY A. CODER, has been and will
be deprived of the assistance, companionship, consortium and society of her
husband, all of which has been and will be to her great detriment and loss.
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.
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Shollenherger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
AftornO\M for Plaintiff
By:
Ad,,
Wolfe, Esq.
. D. #201057
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200
(717) 728-3400 (fax)
Dated: June 13, 2011
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Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-3200 Fax: 717-728-3400
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith ird M s-n-g
Chief Deputy =ti' =
C/) ° ca r 'n
Richard W Stewart L C-
Solicitor
Christy A. Coder (et al.)
vs. Case Number
E. Marie Langlotz 2011-4951
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.
SHERIFF COST: $43.44
June 17, 2011
GERALD WORTHINGTON, PLITY
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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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
_ FILED-OFFICE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4951 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,
SHOLLEWERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
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, , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the place 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,
1 ? u e ?il_?
Date:
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3200
VERIFICATION
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1. c Ccdel -,hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the D?Ct . iAl - 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: ?id 1?
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SHOLLENBERGER & 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
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C=UMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, h/w
Plaintiffs
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4951 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.
Date: July 27, 2011
451921
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
efferson J. Shipman, 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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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 ?7 , 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
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A.
CODER, h/w
Plaintiffs
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
NO. 11-4951 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: William J. Marks and Christy A. Coder, h/w, Plaintiffs
c/o Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025 Q
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.
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
: L"I'd, &
Jeffe o J. Shipman, squire
Counsel 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
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
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
William J. Marks v. E. Marie Lang-lo
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 herein 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
Christy A. Coder v. E. Marie Langlotz
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.
Date:
452163
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN?N, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
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Vt ff eKoKJ. Shipman®Esquire
orney I. D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
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.
0
Marie anglotz
Dated:
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 9, , 2011:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Je 1"6K . S ipman
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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PEIWYLVANIA
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
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,
JOHNSQNP IDUFFJE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: August 23, 2011
456236
Lucy, Esquire
gbF?nj?e'-y I
. D. No. 203948
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 23d 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
JOHNSOW,I)UFFIEI STEWAR EIDNER
Lucy
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
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4950 Civil
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW '
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON kEAS -fl
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-4951 Civil
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ
4003 Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
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 arplor evidence.
Date: g
Date:.3? a?tL
squire
,dcy, Esquire
for Defendant
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2013 JUN _3 FM 2; 34
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 PENNSYLVANIA
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ, CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this 29th day of May 2013, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Notice of Intent to Service Subpoena has been served upon the
following, via First-Class Mail:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLL BERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorn for Plaintiff
By:
A am T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone: (717)728-3200
Fax: (717)728-3400
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WILLIAM J. MARKS and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CHRISTY A. CODER, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Plaintiffs
VS. CIVIL ACTION—LAW
NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW,this 3=� day of June, 2013, the appointment of Robert Hamilton,
Esquire, as a member of the Board of Arbitrators in the above-captioned case is VACATED.
David Radcliff, Esquire, is appointed in his place.
BY THE COURT,
Kevin . Hess, P. J.
f Ron Turo, Esquire
Court Administrator
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
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2225 Millennium Way 13 JAN 10 PSI
Enola, PA 17025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 PENNSYLVANIA
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-0951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION — LAW
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO
SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a Subpoena for documents and things
pursuant to Rule 4009.22, Plaintiff 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
(20) 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,
(4) counsel for Defendant has waived the twenty (20) days; 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.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBE ER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
Date: June 6, 2013
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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 Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiffs intend to serve a subpoena identical to
the one attached to this notice. You have 20 days from the date listed below in which to
file on record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no
objection is made, the subpoena may be served.
SH0 BERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
AttorneylD#201057
Date: May 29, 2013
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WILIAM 7.MARKS AND CHRISTY A.CODER
Plaintiff File No.11-4951 CIVIL
Vs.
E.MARIE LANGLOTZ
pefendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: One.Twenty. One.,Art: Marna,2 Dingle Ridge Road,North Salem,NY 10560
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20)days alter service of this subpoena,you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
Copies of William Marks'payroll and attendance records from November 1,2009
through his last date employed with One.Twenty.One.
at Shollenberger&Jarful LLP,Att: Adam T.Wolfe,Esqurie,2225 Millennium Way,Enola,PA 17025
(Address)
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 rele amble 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 cowl order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Adorn T.Wolfe,ln,om
ADDRESS: ss�n=�nus=ralanum,cc
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Eno to PA 17025
TELEPHONE: 717-729amo
SUPREME COURT ID N 7olon
ATTORNEY FOR: el,i-a,
BY THE CO)' T:
/(� •^` ro onotary,Civil Division
Date: S v.Io /J
Sea of the Count Deputy
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION — LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this day of 2013, 1 hereby certify that a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Supboena to Produce Documents has been
served upon the following, via U.S. first class mail, postage prepaid:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone: (717)728-3200
Fax: (717)728-3400
Shollenberger&Januui,LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola,PA 17025
1
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION — LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this 29" day of May 2013, I hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Notice of Intent to Service Subpoena has been served upon the
following, via First-Class Mail:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffle
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLL BERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorn for Plaintiff
By:
A am T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone: (717)728-3200
Fax: (717)728-3400
2
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTYA. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION — LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this 6th day of June, 2013, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Certificate Prerequisite has been served upon the following, via First-
Class Mail:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
SHOLLEN13�GER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
AdarA T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 17 PM :
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200 PENNSYLVANIA
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiffs PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CASE NO. 11-4951 CIVIL
E. MARIA LANGLOTZ, CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this 14th day of June 2013, 1 hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
Subpoena to Pruduce Documents or Things for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.22
has been served upon the following, via First-Class Mail:
One. Twenty. One.
Att: Maura
2 Dingle Ridge Road
North Salem, NY 10560
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respt1submitted,
SHOER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorintiff
By:
A am . Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone: (717)728-3200
Fax: (717)728-3400
HE
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP 2613 JUL 12 P : Iris
2225 Millennium Way
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Enola, PA 17025 PENNSYLVANIA
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (7h7) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CODER, husband and wife,
� Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ, NO. 11-4951 Civil
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
,CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
And now, this 9t" 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 serve i d 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
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
A&dm T. Wolfe, Esq.
Attorney ID#201057
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In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
Plaintiff
County,Pennsylvania No.
Defendant
Civil Action—Law.
Oath
We do solemnly swear ffirm)that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States
and Constit of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office Rh fidelity.
Sig ure
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We,the undersigned arbitrators,having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed),make the following
award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded,they shall be separately stated.)
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Date of Hearing:
Date of Award:
(Chairman)
Notice of Entry of Award
Now,the 31 day of 41-14 120 13 at /4 _.M.,the above
award was entered upon the docket 9d Ace thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ �
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
WILLIAM J. MARKS and CHRISTY A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CODER, husband and wife, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
NO. 11-4951 Civil
v.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
E. MARIE LANGLOTZ,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter "settled, discontinued and ended."
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLEN RGER & JANUZZI; LLP
BY:
Adam T. Wolfe, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #201057
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 — phone
Dater 28 ,3 2013 (717) 728-3400 —fax
Counsel for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this c day of _ 2013, the undersigned does
hereby certify that he did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle,
Discontinue and End upon all counsel of record by causing same to be deposited in the
United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
John A. Lucy, Esquire
Johnson Duffie Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Counsel for Defendant
SHOLLENBE R & JANUZZI, LLP
BY:
Adam . Wolfe, Esquire
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