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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASA YO QUICK, an individual,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 01./- !./OIoO c,~il
v.
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
IN CIVIL ACTION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Filed on Behalf of:
Plaintiff
Defendant.
Counsel of Record for This Party:
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PA 10 No. 85837
TARASI, TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412)471-2673
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASA YO QUICK, an individual,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
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v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons with respect to the Defendant in the above-
captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
TARASI, TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
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A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff,
No. 04-41063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
Filed on Behalf of: Plaintiff
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Gianni Floro. Esquire
PA 10 No. 85837
TARAS I , TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
Pittsbur~lh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412) 471-2673
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED
No. 04-4063
VERIFICATION
I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing Reply to New Matter, and that the
statements made therein are true and correct to the besll of my knowledge, information
and belief. This statement and verification is made SUbjl3ct to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to ;authorities, which provides that
if I knowingly make false statements, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Date:
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Masayo Quick
No. 04-4063
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, individually and by her attorneys,
TARASI, TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C. and Gianni Floro, Esquire, and files the following
Reply to New Matter, and in support thereof avers that:
47. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Levinson Curtilage
houses students and offices. It is denied that the Plaintiff requested student housing
initially; rather, it was only after the Plaintiff was unable to procure off-campus housing
due to the largest incoming class in the "law school's" hilstory that Plaintiff turned to the
Defendant for habitable residential premises.
48. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Plaintiff was constructively unable to "find other housing on her own at any time" in
that Plaintiff was a first year student, utilizing financial assistance, who traveled from
out-of-state (Colorado), expressly upon the warranties and representations of the
Defendant. Moreover, the Plaintiff made several complaints to the student housing
officials, including "Karlisma Souders," and she advised the Plaintiff after her
September 6, 2002 complaints to Ms. Souders, that the Plaintiff could not leave and
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that leaving would breach her contract with the Defendant.
49. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Plaintiff made several complaints to the student housing officials during the 2002-
2003 school year, alerting the Defendant to the conditions of the student housing.
Plaintiffs health condition was not only know to the Defendant, but the Plaintiff also
supplied all of her medical costs to Defendant alerting it further of her condition. On
September 6, 2002, the Plaintiff sent Ms. Souders information detailing her complaints
regarding the condition of the leasehold premises. More,over on May 13, 2003, after
the Plaintiffs severe condition developed, the Plaintiff a~lain detailed her complaints to
Ms. Souders, and this time received a response from "Nancy LaMont" the Assistant
Dean for Administration, admitting that the Defendant was aware of the conditions and
that they were a result of ongoing roof leakage.
50. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing, it
was not until some time latter than alleged that the Plaintiff was offered alternate
housing, and the alternate housing had unreasonable re,strictions and was next to a
street light on a high traffic roadway, offering uninhabitable conditions for the purpose
required, the study of law.
51. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Defendant is directed to the photographs already provided to it demonstrating the
existence of a "moldy condition." By way of further response and without waiver of the
foregoing, the law student who occupied the room the year before observed mold all
over the wall in her room in August 2001.
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52. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Defendant is directed to the photographs already provided to it demonstrating the
existence of a "moldy condition."
53. Denied as a conclusion of law and fact, for which no response is required.
Insofar as a response is required it is denied that Levison Curtilage was fit for
habitation, especially due to the Plaintiffs health condition that resulted from the "moldy
condition," making the living conditions uninhabitable.
54. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Plaintiff made several complaints to the student housing officials during the 2002-
2003 school year, alerting the Defendant to the conditions of the student housing.
Plaintiffs health condition was not only know to the Defendant, but the Plaintiff also
supplied all of her medical costs to Defendant alerting it further of her condition. On
September 6, 2002, the Plaintiff sent Ms. Souders information detailing her complaints
regarding the condition of the leasehold premises. Momover on May 13, 2003, after
the Plaintiffs severe condition developed, the Plaintiff a!~ain detailed her complaints to
Ms. Souders, and this time received a response from "Nancy LaMont" the Assistant
Dean for Administration, admitting that the Defendant was aware of the conditions and
that they were a result of ongoing roof leakage.
55. Denied. By way of further response and without waiver of the foregoing,
the Plaintiff made several complaints to the student housing officials during the 2002-
2003 school year, alerting the Defendant to the conditions of the student housing, and
further expecting from her student housing contract to r,eceive habitable conditions; she
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specifically precluded from undertaking repairs by the "housing contract."
56. Denied as a conclusion of law, for which nel response is required.
57. Denied as a conclusion of law, for which no response is required. By way
of further response and without waiver of the foregoing, the Plaintiff reasonably relied
upon the representations and warranties of the Defendant that she would receive the
benefit of her bargain, i.e., habitable conditions.
58. Denied as a conclusion of law and fact, for which no response is required.
By way of further response and without waiver of the for,egoing, the Plaintiff made
several complaints to the student housing officials durin!~ the 2002-2003 school year,
alerting the Defendant to the conditions of the student housing. Plaintiff's health
condition was not only know to the Defendant, but the Plaintiff also supplied all of her
medical costs to Defendant alerting it further of her condition.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, demands judgment in excess of
$25,000 plus costs of suit, attorney fees, and demands a trial by jury.
Respec1fully submitted,
TARAS I , TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
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10 No. 85837
Attorney for the Plaintiff
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (41:n 391-7135
F: (412)471-2673
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Reply to New Matter
was served on counsel for the Defendant on this 30th day of June, 2005, by United
States Mail, First Class, postage pre-paid addressed as follows:
Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
Peters & Wasilefski
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17100-1250
TARAS I , TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
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PA ID No. 85837
510 Third Avenue
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
Masay Quick, an individual
Plaintiff
Court of Common Pleas
Vs.
No. 04.4063
In CivilAction-Law
The Pennsylvania State University, a
non-profit corporation (educational)
208 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Defendant
To The Pennsylvania State University, a non-profit corporation (educational)
You are hereby notified that Masayo Quick, an individual the Plaintiff has /
have commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you which you are required to
defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
(SEAL)
Date August 16, 2004
CURTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
By Jlt~pf(( ~6
Attorney:
Name: Gianni Floro, Esq.
Address: 510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: 412-391-7135
Supreme Court ill No. 85837
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
:JllStlmony whereof. I here unto set my hanC
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASA YO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 402
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Filed on Behalf of:
Plainltiff
Defendant.
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Gianni Floro, Esquire
PA ID No. 85837
TARASI, TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412) 471-2673
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE PURSUANT TiD Pa.R.C.P. 402
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attached hereto as exhibit "1" is the original Acceptance of Service, for upon the
Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University of the Writ of Summons in the above
captioned action.
Respectfully submitted,
TARASI, TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
Date: os' 3\'0 'i
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASA YO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE:
I, James Horne, Esquire, on behalf of Defendant, The Pennsylvania State
University, hereby acknowledge my acceptance of original service of the Writ of
Summons issued in the above-captioned action and certify that I am authorized to do
so.
Respectfully submitted,
McQuaide Blasko
Date: ~i O"\'JU>lf
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J s Horne, Esquire
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Attorney fOI" the Defendant
901 University Drive, 2nd Floor
State Colle!~e, PA 16801
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED.
Exhibit "1"
Civil 'Division No. 04-4063
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Acceptance of
Service Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 402 was served on counsel for the Defendant on this
31st day of August, 2004, by United States Mail, First Class, postage pre-paid
addressed as follows:
James Horne, Esquire
McQuaide Blasko
901 University Drive, 2nd Floor
State College, PA 16801
TARAS I , TARAS I & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
pittsburgh, PA 15219
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PETERS & W ASILEFSKI
By: Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
Attorney ill #21027
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17116-1250
[717] 238-7555
Attorney for The Pennsytvania State University
MASA Y QUICK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 04-4063
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Please issue Rule upon Plaintiff, Masay Quick, to file a
Complaint within twenty (20) days from service hereof or suffer judgment non pros.
PETERS & W ASILEFSKI
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CHARLES E. W ASILEFSKI
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2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Attorney for Defendant
Date: "1(('((Ol
RULE
TO THE PLAINTIFF:
You are hereby ordered and directed to file your Complaint
against the Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University, in the above-captioned
matter within twenty (20) days of service of this Rule against you or suffer judgment
non pros.
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Prothonotary, Cumberland
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I, Pamela J. Crum, a legal assistant in the
law offices of Peters & Wasilefski, have this ~ day o~\<~.\
2005, served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO
FILE COMPLAINT upon all parties by depositing same in the United States mail,
first class, postage prepaid, addressed to counsel of record as follows:
Gianni Floro, Esquire
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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[717] 238.7555
Attorney for The Pennsylvania State University
MASA Y QUICK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 04-4063
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I, Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire, an
attorney in the law offices of Peters & Wasilefski, have served upon Plaintiff, a Rule to
File Complaint by depositing same in the United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid, certified mail #7002 2410 0000 4123 1443. Service has been made as
evidenced by PS Form 3811 attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
Rule mailed 4/20/05 addressed as follows:
Gianni Floro, Esquire
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Charles E. Wasilefski
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this~ day Of~~\ \
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Notary Public
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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My Canmission ExpIres Aug. 24, 2006
Member, Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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Gianni Floro, Esquire
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Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
Filed on Behalf of: Plaintiff
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Gianni Floro, Esquire
PA 10 No. 85837
TARASI, TARAS I & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412) 471-2673
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED
Civil Action-Law No. 04-4063
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint
'and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and
Ifiling 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
Iclaimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
:may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
INOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
IBELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING
A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Civil Action-Law No. 04-4063
VERIFICATION
I hereby certify that I have read the foregoing COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION,
and that the statements made therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which
provides that if I knowingly make false statements, I may be subject to criminal
penalties.
Date: oS' cr;f' O~
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
v.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
corporation (educational),
Defendant.
COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, individually and by her attorneys,
TARAS I , TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C. and Gianni Floro, Esquire, and files the following
Complaint in Civil Action, and in support thereof avers that:
1. The Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, is an adult individual, currently residing 714
East Cucharras Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.
2. The Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University, is a non-profit
Pennsylvania corporation (educational), with its registered address at 208 Old Main,
University Park, Centre County, Pennsylvania16802.
3. At all relevant times pertinent to this action, the Defendant was the owner
of "The Dickinson School of Law" and its residence hall known as "Levinson Curtilage,"
located at 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013. (Ex. 1, "www.dsl.psu.edu/abouUtour.cfm")
4. At all times pertinent to this action, the Defendant maintained the property
located at 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013, as a "rental property."
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5. On or about August 17, 2002, up until May 18, 2003, the Defendant
rented said 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013, to the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, where she resided during her first year of law
school.
6. At all relevant times pertinent to this action, the rental property at 150
South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013, was
contaminated with toxic mold.
7. The Plaintiff, after residing in the rental property, began to experience
adverse health problems while lawfully occupying her dorm room within the Levinson
Curtilage residence hall located at 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
8. In October 2002, the first signs and symptoms of the Plaintiff's adverse
health condition appeared as small circles of irritation to her right hand, causing flaky,
dry and red skin, with attendant pain.
9. By the end of November 2002, the Plaintiff's condition steadily worsened,
and in December 2002, both of the Plaintiff's hands were swollen, bleeding from the
deep cracks in her skin, and the color of her skin in the affected areas was changing to
a gray-ashen color; in addition, her pain and discomfort increased significantly.
10. Between December 2002 and January 2003, the Plaintiff returned to
Colorado Springs, Colorado and her adverse health problems began to disipate, her
skin returned to normal by the end of her "winter break."
11. Upon the Plaintiff's return to law school in early January, 2003, to begin
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her "Spring Semester of 2003," the adverse health conditions returned upon her first
night in her dorm room and the rash returned the next morning after spending the first
night in her dorm.
12. The Plaintiff's adverse health condition increased in severity and
worsened and her skin began to ooze a thin yellow liquid, sometimes profusely.
13. The painful and uncomfortable condition kept the Plaintiff up all night and
increased the difficulties of her studies.
14. The Plaintiff's hands were now red and covered in rash, she was unable
to shake hands with people; moreover, the rash had now spread to her legs and back.
15. The Plaintiff sought medical treatment, but the treatments were
unsuccessful in relieving her symptoms; however, they were successful in keeping the
symptoms from worsening.
16. After consulting with her physicians the Plaintiff was advised to examine
her residence hall for signs of mold, which she did and personally observed mold
covered areas of her common living area.
17. The Plaintiff has been diagnosed with "dermatitis," secondary to her mold
exposure.
18. After the Plaintiff moved out of the dorms her symptoms continued for
sometime thereafter, leaving her with scarring attendant to the symptoms she suffered.
19. The Plaintiff was also diagnosed with sinitus and respiratory symptoms
secondary to her mold exposure.
20. The Plaintiff suffered severe injuries as a result of her mold exposure that
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resulted form her residing at 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
21. The Plaintiff also suffered and will continue to suffer as a direct and
proximate result of the conduct of the Defendant, the following damages and injuries,
and/or suffered increased severity and/or suffered aggravation of these damages and
injuries, all of which may be permanent and lasting in nature:
(a) Dermatitis secondary to her mold exposure;
(b) sinitus secondary to her mold exposure;
(c) erythema secondary to her mold exposure;
(d) fissures and scales secondary to her mold exposure;
(e) bleeding and oozing skin secondary to her mold exposure;
(f) scarring secondary to her mold exposure; and
(g) pain and discomfort secondary to her mold exposure; and
(h) other symptoms of her mold exposure which have become or may
become apparent during the pendency of this action.
22. As a direct and proximate result of the hereindescribed conduct of the
Defendant, the Plaintiff underwent numerous medical procedures and examination with
the pain and suffering attendant to the use of such procedures, and may require further
such treatment in the future; in addition to the cost, expense and time of such
treatments.
23. As further direct and proximate result of the hereindescribed conduct of
the Defendant, the Plaintiff endured and will in the future experience great bodily pain,
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suffering and humiliation, embarrassment, mental anguish and inconvenience.
24. As further direct and proximate result of the hereindescribed conduct, the
Plaintiff suffered a loss of life's enjoyment.
25. As a further direct and proximate result of the hereindescribed conduct,
the Plaintiff was unable to attend to the usual daily duties encountered in life.
26. As a further direct and proximate result of the herein described conduct,
the Plaintiff suffered a loss of earnings and diminution of his earning capacity and
power.
COUNT I - Negligence
MASAYO QUICK v. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
27. Paragraphs 1 through 26 are incorporated by reference, as fully as if they
were set forth at length herein.
28. The Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University, as lessor, was
responsible for the care and maintenance of the rented premises, 150 South College
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
29. The Plaintiff, as the lessee, expected that since all rental payments were
made to the Defendant that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable plumbing
facilities, secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance would
be provided by the Defendant.
30. Through the exercise of reasonable care, the Defendant could have
discovered that toxic mold was present in the Plaintiff's living areas.
31. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's failure to exercise
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reasonable care and discover that toxic mold was present in the Plaintiff's living area,
the Plaintiff suffered those injuries and damages aforedescribed.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, demands judgment in excess
of $25,000, and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT 11- Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability
MASAYO QUICK v. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
32. Paragraphs 1 through 31 are incorporated by reference, as fully as if they
were set forth at length herein.
33. The Defendant, as lessor, was responsible for the care and maintenance
of the rented premises, 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
34. The Plaintiff, as the lessee, expected that since all rental payments were
made to the Defendant that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable plumbing
facilities, secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance would
be provided by the Defendant.
35. The Defendant, breached the implied warranty of habitability by failing to
maintain the leased residence in a condition suitable for use as a residence, i.e., the
Defendant failed to properly inspect and subsequently repair conditions leading to the
existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area.
36. The Defendant had notice of the conditions leading to the existence and
development of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area, and therefore had
notice, constructive or otherwise, of the defect which impaired the habitability of the
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premises, i.e., conditions leading to the existence and development of the toxic mold's
presence in the Plaintiff's living area.
37. The Defendant failed to make the necessary inspections and repairs to
the conditions leading to the existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in
the Plaintiff's living area, despite having reasonable time to do so that would have
prevent the existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's
living area.
38. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's failure to properly
inspect and repair the existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in the
Plaintiff's living area, the Plaintiff suffered those injuries and damages aforedescribed.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, demands judgment in excess
of $25,000 plus costs of suit, attorney fees, and demands a trial by jury.
COUNT 11I- Negligence per se and Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability
MASAYO QUICK v. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
39. Paragraphs 1 through 38 are incorporated by reference, as fully as if they
were set forth at length herein.
40. The Defendant, as lessor, was responsible for the care and maintenance
of the rented premises, 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
41. The Plaintiff, as the lessee, expected that since all rental payments were
made to the Defendant that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable facilities,
secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance would be
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provided by the Defendant.
42. The Defendant, breached the implied warranty of habitability by failing to
maintain the leased residence in a condition suitable for use as a residence, i.e., the
Defendant failed to properly inspect and repair the existence and development of the
toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area, prior to renting said premises to the
Plaintiff.
43. The Defendant should have known of the existence and development of
the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area, and therefore should have known,
constructively or otherwise, of the defect which impaired the habitability of the premises,
i.e., the existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living
area.
44. The Defendant failed to make the necessary inspections and repairs to
the Plaintiff's living area despite the ability to have reasonable time to do prior to renting
said premises to the Plaintiff, so that the Defendant would have prevented the
existence and development of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area.
45. The Defendant violated the applicable building and maintenance codes,
adopted by this Commonwealth, by failing to properly inspect and/or repair the defective
condition of the toxic mold's presence in the Plaintiff's living area.
46. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's failure to properly
inspect and repair the Plaintiff's living area prior to renting the premises to the Plaintiff,
in violation of the law, and allowing the existence and development of the toxic mold's
presence in the Plaintiff's living area, the Plaintiff suffered those injuries and damages
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aforedescribed.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, demands judgment in excess
of $25,000 plus costs of suit, attorney fees, and demands a trial by jury.
Respectfully submitted,
TARAS I , TARASI & FISHMAN, P.C.
By:
. loro, Esquire
ID No. 85837
Attorney for the Plaintiff
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412) 471-2673
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint in Civil
Action was served on counsel for the Defendant on this 7th day of May, 2005, by United
States Mail, First Class, postage pre-paid addressed as follows:
Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
Peters & Wasilefski
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17100-1250
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PETERS & W ASILEFSKI
By: Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
Attorney ill #21027
2931 North Front Street
Harrishurg, PA 17110-1250
[717] 238-7555
Attorney for The Pennsylvania State University
MASA Y QUICK,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 04-4063
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: PLAINTIFF AND HER COUNSEL
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer with New
Matter within twenty (20) days of service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
PETERS & W ASILEFSKl
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CHARLES E. W ASILEFSKl
Attorney ID #21027
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg. PA 17110
[717] 238-7555
Attorney for Defendant
Date: June 16, 2005
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PETERS & W ASILEFSKI
By: Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
Attorney ID #21027
2931 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
1717J 238-7555
Attorney for Defendant
The Pennsylvania State University
v.
IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS FOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
Plaintiff
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
Corporation (educational),
Defendant
No. 04-4063
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
FILED BY DEFENDANT,
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
NOW COMES, Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University ("Penn
State"), by and through its attorneys, Peters & Wasilefski, and answers Plaintiffs
Complaint as follows:
I. Defendant, Penn State, admits in part and denies in part the
allegations contained in Paragraph I of Plaintiffs Complaint. Upon information and
belief, it is admitted that Plaintiff is an adult individual. The remaining allegations are
denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn State, is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said allegations and proof thereof
is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
2. Defendant, Penn State, admits the allegations contained III
Paragraph 2 of Plaintiffs Complaint.
3. Defendant, Penn State, admits the allegations contained III
Paragraph 3 ofPlaintitI's Complaint.
4. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 4 of Plaintiff s Complaint. It is specifically denied that said property was
maintained as a "rental property". To the contrary, said property was maintained as
faculty offices and student residence facilities on the campus of "The Dickinson School
of Law". In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
said paragraph pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
5. Defendant, Penn State, admits in part and denies in part the
allegations contained in Paragraph 5 oh Plaintiff s Complaints. It is admitted that on or
about August 17, 2002 through May 18, 2003, Plaintiff, after requesting on-campus
housing, was assigned a room at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. It is further stated that at that time, Plaintiff was a first year law student. It
is denied, however, that the property was "rented" to Plaintiff. To the contrary, Plaintiff
was assigned to a room in the student residence portion of the "Levinson Curtilage" upon
her request for on-campus student housing. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State,
denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
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6. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 6 of Plaintiff's Complaint. To the contrary, the property was not "rental
property". Upon Plaintiffs request for on-campus student housing, she was assigned a
room in the "Levinson Curtilage". In further answer, it is specifically denied that at any
relevant time, the property was contaminated with "toxic mold". To the contrary, at no
time relevant, was there "toxic mold" on or within said property. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies that allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
7. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
Paragraph 7 of Plaintiff s Complaint. It is specifically denied that the property III
question was a "rental property". To the contrary, the property in question contained
faculty offices and on-campus student housing. In further answer, after reasonable
investigation, Defendant, Penn State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In
further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P.
1029 (e).
8. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 8 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
9. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
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Paragraph 9 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
10. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 10 of Plaintiff s Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
11. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 11 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
12. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.c.P. 1029 (e).
13. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 13 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
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said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
14. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 14 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
IS. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph IS of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
16. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 16 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
17. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 17 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
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18. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 18 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
19. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 19 of Plaintiffs Complaint. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
20. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 20 oh Plaintiffs Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff had mold
exposure as a result of her residing at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. It is further specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered severe injuries or any
type of injuries from mold exposure or otherwise as a result of residing at 150 South
College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1 029( e).
21. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
Paragraph 21 of Plaintiff s Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
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believed and therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
22. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 22 of Plaintiff's Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
believed and therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e).
23. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 23 of Plaintiff's Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
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believed that therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
24. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 24 of Plaintiffs Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
believed and therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e).
25. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 25 of Plaintiff s Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
8
believed and therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
26. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 26 of Plaintiff's Complaint. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff suffered any
injuries or damages as a result of any act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn
State. To the contrary, no act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused
or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. In further answer, it is
believed that therefore avers that if Plaintiff suffered any injuries or damages, it was as a
result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer, with regard to the
specific injuries and damages claimed, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Penn
State, is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
said allegations and proof thereof is demanded at trial. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. I029(e).
COUNT I - Nel!llil!lence
27. Defendant, Penn State, incorporates its answers as contained in
Paragraphs I through 26 above as if fully rewritten herein in response to Paragraph 27 of
Plaintiff's Complaint.
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28. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 28 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law to which no
further answer is required. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, it is
specifically denied that Defendant, Penn State, is a lessor. To the contrary, at the request
of Plaintiff, a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided
to her by "The Dickinson School of Law". In further answer, Defendant, Penn State,
believes and therefore avers that "The Dickinson School of Law" did properly maintain
the premises at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013. In further
answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
29. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
Paragraph 29 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law which
require no further answer. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, Defendant,
Penn State, denies that Plaintiff was a lessee. To the contrary, at the request of Plaintiff,
a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided to her. In
further answer, it is stated that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable plumbing
facilities, secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance was
contained on the premises at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
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30. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 30 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, did exercise reasonable
care in maintaining the premises at 150 South College Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania. In further answer, it is specifically denied that toxic mold was
present in said premises. To the contrary, at all relevant times, no toxic mold existed in
the premises. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
31. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 31 of Plaintiffs Complaint. It is specifically denied that Defendant, Penn
State, failed to exercise reasonable care. To the contrary, at all times relevant,
Defendant, Penn State, acted in a careful and prudent manner. In further answer, it is
specifically denied that toxic mold was present within said premises. To the contrary, no
toxic mold existed in the premises. In further answer, no act or failure to act on behalf of
Defendant, Penn State, caused or contributed to any of Plaintiff s alleged injuries or
damages. To the contrary, if Plaintiff suffered injury and damage as she has alleged, it
was as a result of her own negligent actions and/or inactions. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Penn State, demands that Plaintiffs
Complaint be dismissed.
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COUNT II-Breach ofImplied Warranty of Habitabilitv
32. Defendant, Penn State, incorporates its answers as contained in
paragraphs I through 31 above as if fully rewritten herein in response to Paragraph 32 of
Plaintiffs Complaint.
33. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 33 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law to which no
further answer is required. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, it is
specifically denied that Defendant, Penn State, is a lessor. To the contrary, at the request
of Plaintiff, a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided
to her. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, did properly maintain the premises at
150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
34. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
Paragraph 34 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law which
require no further answer. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, Defendant,
Penn State, denies that Plaintiff was a lessee. To the contrary, at the request of Plaintiff,
a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided to her. In
further answer, it is stated that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable plumbing
facilities, secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance was
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contained on the premises at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cwnberland County,
Pennsylvania. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
35. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 35 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law and require
no further answer. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, it is specifically
denied that the concept of implied warranty of habitability is applicable to this case. To
the contrary, under the facts and circwnstances of this case, said legal concept is not
applicable. In further answer, to the extent that said legal concept may be applied to this
case, it is specifically denied that Defendant, Penn State, breached any implied warranty
of habitability. To the contrary, at all times relevant, the premises in question, was
habitable and appropriate for student housing. In further answer, it is specifically denied
that Defendant, Penn State, failed to maintain the premises in a condition suitable for use
as a residence. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant, Penn State, had properly
maintained the premises for its intended use. In further answer, it is specifically denied
that Defendant, Penn State, failed to properly inspect and repair conditions existing on
the premises. To the contrary, Defendant, Penn State, at all times relevant, made
reasonable inspections, and when defects were discovered, repaired such conditions. In
further answer, is specifically denied that toxic mold was present on the premises. To the
contrary, at all times relevant, no toxic mold existed on the premises. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
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36. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 36 of Plaintiffs Complaint. To the contrary, at no time relevant was there
toxic mold present in the premises. In further answer, it is specifically denied that any
defect existed in the premises which impaired the habitability of the premises. To the
contrary, at all times relevant, the premises was habitable and in an appropriate condition
for its intended use. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
37. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 37 of Plaintiffs Complaints. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant,
Penn State, made appropriate and proper inspections and repairs to said premises. In
further answer, it is denied that any toxic mold was present on the premises. To the
contrary, at all times relevant, no toxic mold was present on the premises, including
Plaintiff s living area. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
38. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 38 of Plaintiffs Complaint. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant,
Penn State, made appropriate and proper inspections of and repairs to said premises. In
further answer, it is specifically denied that toxic mold was present within said premises.
To the contrary, no toxic mold existed in the premises. In further answer, no act or
failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused or contributed to any of
Plaintiff's alleged injuries or damages. To the contrary, if Plaintiff suffered injury and
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damage as she has alleged, it was as a result of her own negligent actions. In further
answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Penn State, demands that Plaintiffs
Complaint be dismissed.
COUNT III-Neelieence per se and Breach ofImplied Warranty of Habitability.
39. Defendant, Penn State, incorporates its answers as contained in
Paragraphs I through 38 above is a fully rewritten herein in response to Paragraph 39 of
Plaintiffs Complaint.
40. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 40 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law to which no
further answer is required. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, it is
specifically denied that Defendant, Penn State, is a lessor. To the contrary, at the request
of Plaintiff, a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided
to her. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, did properly maintain the premises at
150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013. In further answer,
Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
41. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained III
Paragraph 41 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law which
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require no further answer. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, Defendant,
Penn State, denies that Plaintiff was a lessee. To the contrary, at the request of Plaintiff,
a student at "The Dickinson School of Law", student housing was provided to her. In
further answer, it is stated that adequate heat, light and ventilation, serviceable plumbing
facilities, secure windows and doors, proper sanitation and proper maintenance was
contained on the premises at 150 S. College St, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
42. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 42 of Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that the allegations contained in said paragraph are conclusions of law and require
no further answer. To the extent that an answer may be necessary, is specifically denied
that the concept of implied warranty of habitability is applicable to this case. To the
contrary, under the facts and circumstances of this case, said legal concept does not
apply. In further answer, to the extent that said legal concept may be applied to this case,
it is specifically denied that Defendant, Penn State, breached any implied warranty of
habitability. To the contrary, at all times relevant, the premises in question, was habitable
and appropriate for student housing. In further answer, it is specifically denied that the
premises was not maintained in a condition suitable for use as a residence. The contrary,
at all times relevant, Defendant, Penn State, properly maintained the premises for its
intended use. In further answer, it is specifically denied that the premises was not
properly inspected and repaired. To the contrary, Defendant, Penn State, at all times
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relevant, made reasonable inspections, and when defects were discovered, repaired such
conditions. In further answer, it is specifically denied that toxic mold was present on the
premises. To the contrary, at all times relevant, no toxic mold existed on the premises.
In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. RC.P.
1029 (e).
43. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 43 of Plaintiffs Complaint. It is specifically denied that toxic mold was
present on the premises. Therefore, Defendant, Penn State, could not have known,
constructively or otherwise, of the alleged presence of toxic mold since it did not exist.
In further answer, it is specifically denied that any defect in the premises impaired the
habitability of the premises. To the contrary, at no time relevant, did a defect exist in the
premises that impaired the habitability of the premises. In further answer, Defendant,
Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
44. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 44 of Plaintiffs Complaints. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant,
Penn State, made appropriate and proper inspections and repairs to said premises. In
further answer, is denied that any toxic mold was present in the premises. To the
contrary, at all times relevant, no toxic mold was present in the premises, including
Plaintiffs living area. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations
pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1029 (e).
45. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 45 of Plaintiff's Complaint. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant,
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Penn State, made appropriate and proper inspections and repairs to said premises. In
further answer, it is specifically denied that toxic mold was present within said premises.
To the contrary, no toxic mold existed on the premises. In further answer, no act or
failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused or contributed to any of
Plaintiffs alleged injuries or damages. To the contrary, if Plaintiff suffered injury and
damage as she has alleged, it was as a result of her own negligent actions and/or
inactions. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, denies said allegations pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e).
46. Defendant, Penn State, denies the allegations contained in
Paragraph 46 of Plaintiffs Complaint. Defendant, Penn State, is advised and therefore
avers that said allegations are conclusions of law to which no answer is required. To the
extent that an answer may be necessary, Defendant, Penn State, specifically denies that it
failed to properly inspect and repair the premises prior to Plaintiff occupying her living
area within the student housing section in the Levinson Curtilage. To the contrary,
Defendant, Penn State, did properly inspect and repaired, where necessary, the premises
prior to Plaintiff occupying her living area. In further answer, Defendant, Penn State, did
not violate any laws. To the contrary, at all times relevant, Defendant, Penn State, acted
in a lawful manner. In further answer, it is specifically denied that toxic mold was
allowed to exist and/or develop in Plaintiffs living area. To the contrary, during all
relevant times, no toxic mold existed or was allowed to develop within Plaintiff's living
area or within the buildings comprising the Levinson Curtilage. In further answer, it is
denied that act or failure to act on behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused or contributed
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to Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages. To the contrary, no action or inaction on
behalf of Defendant, Penn State, caused or contributed to any of Plaintiffs alleged
injuries or damages. If Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as alleged, said injuries
and damages were as a direct and proximate result of Plaintiffs own negligent actions
and/or inactions. Defendant, Penn State, further denies said allegations pursuant to Pa.
RC. P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Penn State, demands that Plaintiffs
Complaint be dismissed.
NEW MATTER
47. Plaintiff requested to be housed in student housing and was
assigned student housing in the Levinson Curtilage, which also houses faculty offices,
meeting rooms, student housing and other offices and facilities for law school related
organizations.
48. Plaintiff was free to leave the student housing and find other
housing on her own at any time if she found the student housing inadequate for her needs.
49. At no time during the 2002-2003 School Year did Plaintiff
complain about any conditions that would alert Defendant, Penn State, to conditions that
Plaintiff believed were causing her any type of health problem until one week before the
school year ended.
50. Upon being notified that Plaintiff believed that there was
something in the Levinson Curtilage that was causing her physical difficulties,
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Defendant, Penn State, immediately made other arrangements for alternate housing for
Plaintiff until she completed her final examinations and left for the summer break.
5!. At no time has toxic mold or any other type of contaminant been
discovered in the Levinson Curtilage.
52. At all times relevant, the Levinson Curtilage did not have toxic
mold present within the buildings that comprise the Levinson Curtilage.
53. At all times relevant, the Levinson Curtilage was fit for habitation,
and, therefore, if the warranty theory alleged by Plaintiff is applicable to this case, which
is denied, then under the facts and circumstances of this case, there was no breach of
warranty of habitability.
54. If Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as alleged, she did not
make Defendant, Penn State, aware of such physical conditions or her belief that such
physical conditions were being caused by something within the Levinson Curtilage; and,
therefore, Defendant, Penn State, could not make other arrangements for Plaintiff or
correct a problem of which it was not aware.
55. If Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as alleged, such injuries
and damages were cause by Plaintiffs own negligence in failing to take the necessary
precautions to protect herself and to take the necessary steps to remove herself from an
environment in which she alleges was causing her physical problems.
56. If Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as alleged, any claim
therefore is barred, in whole or in part, by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act.
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57. If Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as alleged, any claim
therefore is barred because Plaintiff assumed the risk.
58. Plaintiff failed to mitigate her mJunes and damages after she
became aware of such alleged injuries and damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Penn State, demands that Plaintiffs
Complaint be dismissed.
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Date: June 16,2005
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MASAY QUICK,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 04-4063
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERJlFICATION OF
DEFENDANT. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY.
TO ITS ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Kindly replace the Verification previously filed with the Answer
with New Matter of Defendant, The Pennsylvania State University, with the attached
Verification.
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CHARLES E. W ASILEFSKI
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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COMPLAINT upon all parties by depositing same in the United States mail, first class,
postage prepaid, addressed to counsel of record as follows:
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VERIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct:
The Pennsylvania State University is a Defendant in the
foregoing action and I am authorized to execute this verification on their behalf. The
attached Answer with New Matter is based upon information which I have furnished to
my counsel and information which has been gathered by my counsel in preparation of
the defense of the lawsuit. The language of the Answer with New Matter is that of
counsel and not of me. I have read the Answer with New Matter and to the extent that
the Answer with New Matter is based upon information that 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 Answer with New Matter is that of counsel, I have
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UNIVERSITY, a non-profit
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ORIGINAL VERIFICATION TO
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Filed on Behalf of: Plaintiff
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Gianni Floro, Esquire
PA ID No. 85837
TARASI, TARAS I & FISHMAN, P.C.
510 Third Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
P: (412) 391-7135
F: (412) 471-2673
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MASAYO QUICK, an individual,
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Plaintiff,
No. 04-4063
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AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Masayo Quick, individually and by her attorneys,
TARASI, TARAS I & FISHMAN, P.C. and Gianni Floro, Esquire, and hereby files this
Original Verification to Complaint in Civil Action, and in support thereof attached as
Exhibit "1" is the original verification to the Complaint in Civil Action.
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Civil Action-Law No. 04-4063
VERIFICATION
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and that the statements made therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifieation to authorities, which
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to Complaint in Civil Action was served on counsel for th,e Defendant on this 20th day
of June, 2005, by United States Mail, First Class, postagl9 pre-paid addressed as
follows:
Charles E. Wasilefski, Esquire
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Harrisburg, PA 17100-1250
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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
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Please mark the docket in the above captioned matter discontinued and
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2006, served a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO
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class, postage prepaid, addressed to counsel of record as follows:
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