HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0369JANET M. COOK
217 N. MIDDLESEX ROAD,
CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL
816 N. STATE ROAD, APT. A
MARYSVILLE, PERRY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA 17055,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in favor of Plaintiff Janet M. Cook against Defendant
Thomas M. Haxall. Please direct the Sheriff to proceed with service of this Writ of
Summons on Defendant Thomas M. Haxall at 816 North State Road, Apt. A, Marysviile,
Perry County, Pennsylvania 17055.
Respectfully submitted,
AH~bo; nrte yX ~oGr l~ra°nYe't ~ .qi ~ ~ k
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
Vs.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
816 N. STATE ROAD APT. A
MARYSVILLE, PA17053,
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
No. 02-369
In CivilAction-Law
To THOMAS M. HAXALL
You are hereby notified that JANET M. COOK 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 January 22, 2002
Pro onotary ' (J
ATTORNEY
Name: HUBERT X. GILROY, ESQUIRE
Address: 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: (717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002- ~ ~.~ ~ CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION
TO:
Thomas M. Haxall
816 North State Road, Apt. A
Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17055
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4001 et seq., you, Thomas M.
Haxall, are directed to appear at the law offices of Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., 4 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 6,
2002 at 2:00 p.m. for purposes of giving a deposition in the above matter.
The Plaintiff in the above matter desires to take your deposition for purposes of
preparing a complaint, and this Notice of Deposition is entered pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 4007.1(C). The nature of the cause of action and the matters to
be inquired into are as follows:
A. All matters pertaining to your involvement in an incident at Williams
Grove Speedway, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2001 in which
Plaintiff Janet M. Cook was struck by a car and suffered injuries as a result of that
incident.
B. In the event you were involved in the incident set forth in
Subparagraph A above, an inquiry will be made with respect to any and all insurance
policies that may apply to you or the motor vehicle you were operating to the time of the
incident.
C. Your knowledge with respect to policies and procedures in place and
implemented at Williams Grove Speedway.
Pursuant to applicable rules of court, you are required to appear at this deposition
and to stay and respond to appropriate questions until the deposition is concluded.
Date:
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire/
Attorney for Plaintiff [
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C. ~
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
;
:
PRAECIPE
Please reissue the Writ of Summon in the above matter, and kindly direct the
reissued Writ of Summons and the attached Notice of Deposition to the Cumberland
County Sheriffwith the request that Defendant Thomas M. Haxall be served with both
documents at his place of employment:
Coin Wrap
1380 Howard Street
Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania
4 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
IANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
Vs.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
816 N. STATE ROAD APT. A
MARYSVILLE, PA17053,
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
No. 02-369
In CivilAetion-Law
To THOMAS M. HAXALL
You are hereby notified that JANET M. COOK the Plaintiffhas / 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 January 22, 2002
ATTORNEY
Name: HUBERT X. GILROY, ESQUIRE
Address: 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: (717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
'CASE NO: 2002-00369 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
COOK JANET M
VS
HAXALL THOMAS M
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
HA~iALL THOMAS M
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
in his bailiwick. He therefore
On April
County, Pennsylvania, to
llth , 2002 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Dauphin Co
18.00
9.00
10.00
25.50
.00
62.50
04/11/2002
BROUJOS & GILROY
SO answers
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /~ ~ day of ~
A.D.
Prothonota~yt ,
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
J. Daniel Basile
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : COOK JANET M
vs
County of Dauphin : I-~L THOI~ M
Sheriff' s Return
No. 0411-T -2002
OTHER COUNTY NO. 02-369
I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of
Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent
search and inquiry for HAXALL THOIe&S M
the DEFENDANT named in the within SUMMONS
and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and
therefore return same NOT FOD-AgD, March 25, 2002
DEFENDANT CALLED SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PICK-UP BUT NEVER CAME. ORDER EXPIRED
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 25THey of. MARCH, 2002
PROTHONOTARY
So Answers,
Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
By
Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs: $25.50 PD 02/25/2002
RCPT NO 160566
, In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Janet M. Cook
VS.
Thomas M. Haxall
SERVE: Thomas M. Haxall
No. 02 369 civil
}NOW, February 15, 2002 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Now,
w/thin
Affidavit of Service
,20 ,at
o'clock
M. served the
upon
at
by handing to
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Sworn and subscribed before
me this __ day of
,20
Sheriff of
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
County, PA
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
Vs.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
816 N. STATE ROAD APT. A
MARYSVILLE, PA17053,
Defendant
Court of Common Pleas
No. 02-369
In CivilAction-Law
To THOMAS M. HAXALL
You are hereby notified that JANET M. COOK the Plaintiffhas / 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 January 22, 2002
ATTORNEY
Name: HUBERT X. GILROY, ESQUIRE
Address: 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: (717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
ProTthonotary--'''~ ///
'TI~E (X~PY FFIOI4 RECORD
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TO:
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION
Thomas M. Haxall
816 North State Road, Apt. A
Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17055
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4001 et seq., you, Thomas M.
Haxall, are directed to appear at the law offices of Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., 4 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 6,
2002 at 2:00 p.m. for purposes of giving a deposition in the above matter.
The Plaintiff in the above matter desires to take your deposition for purposes of
preparing a complaint, and this Notice of Deposition is entered pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 4007.1(C). The nature of the cause of action and the matters to
be inquired into are as follows:
A. All matters pertaining to your involvement in an incident at Williams
Grove Speedway, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2001 in which
Plaintiff Janet M. Cook was struck by a car and suffered injuries as a result of that
incident.
B. In the event you were involved in the incident set forth in
Subparagraph A above, an inquiry will be made with respect to any and all insurance
policies that may apply to you or the motor vehicle you were operating to the time of the
incident.
C. Your knowledge with respect to policies and procedures in place and
implemented at Williams Grove Speedway.
Pursuant to applicable rules of court, you are required to appear at this deposition
and to stay and respond to appropriate questions until the deposition is concluded.
Date:
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire/
Attorney for Plainti~ff~ f
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
-_
PRAECIPE
TO THEPROTHONOTARY:
Please reissue the Writ of Summons in the above matter and refer it to the Cumberland
County Sheriff for service at the Silver Spring Speedway.
Silver Spring Speedway
6416 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: ~/~/~
Hubert X. Gilroy,/~s~uire
Attorney for Pi~tiff
Broujos & G)l~oy, P.C.
4 North H~dover _Street
Carlisle/PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION
To: Thomas M. Haxall
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4001 et seq., you, Thomas M.
Haxall, are directed to appear at the law offices of Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., 4 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 5, 2002
at 2:00 p.m. for purposes of giving a deposition in the above matter.
The Plaintiff in the above matter desires to take your deposition for purposes of
preparing a complaint, and this Notice of Deposition is entered pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 4007.1(C). The nature of the cause of action and the matters to
be inquired into are as follows:
A. All matters pertaining to your involvement in an incident at Williams
Grove Speedway, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2001 in which
Plaintiff Janet M. Cook was struck by a car and suffered injuries as a result of that
incident.
B. In the event you were involved in the incident set forth in
Subparagraph A above, an inquiry will be made with respect to any and all insurance
policies that may apply to you or the motor vehicle you were operating to the time of the
incident.
C. Your knowledge with respect to policies and procedures in place and
implemented at Williams Grove Speedway.
Pursuant to applicable rules of court, you are required to appear at this deposition
and to stay and respond to appropriate questions until the deposition is concluded.
Date:
Hubert X. Gilro.y, ~.Es~/uire
Attorney for ..Plaintiff
Broujos & Gdroyr,P.C.
4 North Hanover (Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
To: Thomas M. Haxali
NOTICE OF DEPOSITION
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4001 et seq., you, Thomas M.
Haxall, are directed to appear at the law offices of Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., 4 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, August 13, 2002
at 2:00 p.m. for purposes of giving a deposition in the above matter.
The Plaintiff in the above matter desires to take your deposition for purposes of
preparing a complaint, and this Notice of Deposition is entered pursuant to Pennsylvania
Rule of Civil Procedure 4007.1(C). The nature of the cause of action and the matters to
be inquired into are as follows:
A. All matters pertaining to your involvement in an incident at Williams
Grove Speedway, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2001 in which
Plaintiff Janet M. Cook was struck by a car and suffered injuries as a result of that
incident.
B. In the event you were involved in the incident set forth in
Subparagraph A above, an inquiry will be made with respect to any and all insurance
policies that may apply to you or the motor vehicle you were operating to the time of the
incident.
C. Your knowledge with respect to policies and procedures in place and
implemented at Williams Grove Speedway.
Pursuant to applicable rules of court, you are required to appear at this deposition
and to stay and respond to appropriate questions until the deposition is concluded.
Date:
~boern~eyX~~quire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
_.
PRAECIPE
Please reissue the Writ of Summon in the above matter, and kindly direct the
reissued Writ of Summons and the attached Notice of Deposition to the Cumberland
County Sheriff with the request that Defendant Thomas M. Haxall be served with both
documents at his place of employment:
Date:
Coin Wrap
1380 Howard Street
Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania
Hub~e~X Gdr y, Esquire
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: Dean F. Murtagh, Esquire
William C. Stubits, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 19611/45345
The Bellevue, Suite 500
200 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7700
JANET M. COOK
V.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
Attorneys for Defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 2002-369
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of defendant, Thomas M. Haxall in reference to
the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: ~ .....
Dean F. Murtagh, Esquire
William C. Stubits, Esquire
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
:222940-1
SHERIFF'S RETURN
C~SE NO: 2002-00369 p
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
COOK JANET M
VS
HAXALL THOMAS M
- OUT OF COUNTY
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
HAXALL THOMAS M
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
in his bailiwick.
County,
He therefore
Pennsylvania,
to
On July
22nd , 2002 this office was in receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep Dauphin Co
18.00
9.00
10.00
25.50
.00
62.50
07/22/2002
BROUJOS AND GILROY
So answers: ~_ ~_
~. Thomas Kline ~
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 3/~ day of
A.D.
Prothonotar~
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255~2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
J. Daniel Basile
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin
AND NOW:July 8, 2002
SUMMONS
HAXALL THOMAS M
to HIM
of the original SUMMONS
to him/her the contents thereof at POE: COIN WRAP
1380 HOWARD ST
HBG, PA 17101-0000
: COOK JANET M
vs
: HAXALL THOMAS M
Sheriff's Return
No. 1664-T - -2002
OTHER COUNTY NO. 02-369
at 8:45AMserved the within
upon
by personally handing
1 true attested copy(les)
and making known
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 15TH day of JULY, 2002
PROTHONOTARY
So Answers,
Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
Sheriff's Costs: $25.50 PD 07/03/2002
RCPT NO 166306
HOPKINS
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Janet M. Cook
VS.
Thcmas M. Haxall
SERVE: s~ne
No. 02 369 civil
Now, June 28, 2002 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
NOW~
within
,20 , at o'clock M. served the
upon
at
by handing to
a
and made known to
copy of the original
the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sworn and subscribed before
me this __ day of
,20
Sheriff of County, PA
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: William C. Stubits, Esquire
Identification No.: 45345
The Bellevue, Suite 500
200 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-7700
JANET M. COOK
V.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-0369
RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter a Rule upon plaintiff to file a complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By:
William C. Stubits, Esquire
Attomeys for Defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ~ day of _?~ ~ ,2002, a Rule is hereby
GRANTED upon plaintiffs to file a complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service
hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
:232012-1
BY THE COURT:
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: William C. Stubits, Esquire
Identification No.: 45345
The Bellevue, Suite 500
200 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-7700
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
JANET M. COOK
V.
THOMAS M. HAXALL
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PEiNNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-0369
TO:
..NOTICE OF PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT OF NON PRO,';
Janet M. Cook
c/o Hubert X Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date of Notice: November 6, 2002
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You are in default because you have failed to file a complaint in this case. Unless you act
within ten (10) days from the date of this notice as set forth below, a judgment may be entered
against you without a hearing and you may lose your right to sue the defendant and thereby lose
property or other important rights. You should take this notice to a lawyer at once. If you do not
have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office to find out where you
can get legal help:
PI-III,ADELPHiA BAR ASSOCIATION
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
One Reading Center
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 238-1701
:236088-1
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By:...
~lliam C. Stubits, Esquire
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 0369
.-
_.
:
NOTICE TO PLEAD
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 (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 claimed in the complaint or for any
other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
717-249-3166
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02 - 0369
_.
..
..
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Janet M. Cook, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the following:
1
Plaintiff, Janet M. Cook, is an adult individuals residing at 217 North Middlesex Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2
Defendant, Thomas M. Haxall, is an adult individual residing at 4341 Carlisle Pike, A-5,
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
3
The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about October 13, 2001 at
Williams Grove Speedway, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at approximately 8:30 p.m.
4
At such time and place, Plaintiff was walking along the roadway area of a parking lot
facility at the Williams Grove Speedway.
5
At such time and place, Defendant was operating and controlling the movement of a motor
vehicle of unknown make and year.
6
At such time and place, Defendant drove and operated his motor vehicle in such a manner
that the vehicle struck the Plaintiff as she was walking.
7
The striking of the Plaintiff while she was walking and all of the injuries and damages set
forth hereinafter sustained by the Plaintiff are the direct and proximate result of the
negligent, careless, wanton and reckless manner in which the Defendant operated and
controlled his vehicle as follows:
A. Failing to properly observe the Plaintiff.
B. Failing to drive and operate the vehicle at a speed that is reasonable and
prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential
hazards existing or speed greater than would permit the Defendant to bring
his vehicle to a stop within an assured clear distance ahead in violation of 75
Pa.C.S.A. §3361.
C. Driving or operating the vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of the
Defendant in violation of the 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3714.
8
As a result of the accident caused by the Defendant, Plaintiff sustained painful and serious
injuries including but not limited to the following:
A. Depressed left tibial plateau fracture.
B. Multiple contusions and abrasions.
9
By reason of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff was forced to incur liability for medical
treatment, medications, hospitalizations and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to
restore herself to health, and claim is made there for. A listing of medical expenses
incurred to date is attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A".
10
As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has been advised and, therefore, avers, that
she may be forced to incur similar medical expenses in the future, and claim is made there
11
As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff has suffered a period of disability from
work and has lost earnings during that time and claim is made there for.
12
As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff has been advised, and therefore avers,
that she may suffer diminution in her earning capacity in the future, and claim is made
there for.
13
As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff has undergone in the past and in the
future may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience and carrying out her
daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyments, and claim is made there for.
14
Plaintiff continues to be plagued with persistent pain and limitation and, therefore, avers
that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the
remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made there for.
15
As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff has undergone cosmetic disfigurement
and claim is made there for.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter judgment against
Defendant in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 and in excess of the compulsory arbitration
limit for Cumberland County.
Respectfully submitted,
~ire
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
Masland & Associates
EXHIBIT "A"
Medical Expenses
$ 274.86~
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
Appalachian Orthopedic
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
Dillsburg Ambulance
Carlisle Imaging
Penn Rehab
Masland Associates
Central Penn Medical Group
$4,754.02t
$1,213.89~
$ 83.65~
$ 52.83~
$5,748.85~
$ 462.00
$ 270.00
$ 732.00
$ 234.00
$ 233.00
TOTAL $14,059.10
10/20/01
10/22/01
12/06/01
10/18/01 - 2/26/02
5/20/02
7/12/02
~ Bills were paid by Allstate pursuant to ACT 6 calculations. Allstate coverage exhausted at $10,000.00.
On bill of $5,748.85 to Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Allstate paid $3,620.75 which leaves $2,128.10
owing to Carlisle Regional Medical Center
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PA.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: William C. Stubits, Esquire
Identification No.: 45345
The Bellevue, Suite 500
200 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-7700
To the herein PARTIES you are hereby
notified to plead to the enclosed NEW
MATTER within 20 days of service thereof or
a default judgment may be entered against you.
William C. Stubits, Esquire
Attorneys for defendant Thomas M. Haxall
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
JANET M. COOK
THOMAS M. HAXALL
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-0369
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
1. After reasonable investigation, defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters alleged in paragraph 1 and they are
therefore denied.
2. Admitted.
3-6. It is admitted only that on or about October 13, 2001 at approximately 8:30 p.m.
at the Williams Grove Speedway in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania defendant was steering a
car as it was being pushed by other individuals and was involved in an accident with a pedestrian
(alleged to be plaintiff). It is denied that defendant's participation in the movement of said
vehicle was of"such a manner" as to cause it to strike said individual (alleged to be plaintiff).
As to any allegations of negligence, carelessness or wanton or reckless behavior directed to
defendant in paragraphs 3 through 6, they are denied; on the contrary, at ali times material
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hereto, defendant acted reasonably and appropriately under all the circumstances. As to any
allegations of causation, they are denied as conclusions of law. After reasonable investigation,
defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
remaining matters alleged in paragraphs 3 through 6 and they are therefore denied.
7. As to the allegations of negligence, carelessness and wanton and reckless
behavior directed to defendant in paragraph 7, including subparagraphs (a) through (c), they are
denied; on the contrary, at all times material hereto defendant ac, ted reasonably and appropriately
under all the circumstances. As to the allegations of direct and proximate cause, they are denied
as conclusions of law. After reasonable investigation, defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining matters alleged in
paragraph 7 and they are therefore denied.
8-15. As to the allegations of negligence, carelessness and wanton and reckless
behavior directed to defendant in paragraphs 8 through 15, they are denied; on the contrary, at all
times material hereto defendant acted reasonably and appropriately under all the circumstances.
As to the allegations of direct and proximate cause, they are denied as conclusions of law. After
reasonable investigation, defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the remaining matters alleged in paragraphs 8 through 15 and they are
therefore denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant Thomas M. Haxall denies he is liable on the cause of action
declared by plaintiff.
2.
limitations.
..NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
Plaintiffs complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the applicable statute of
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defendant.
6.
3. Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the applicable provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility law.
4. Plaintiff assumed the risk of her injuries.
The plaintiff signed a waiver/release agreement which bars her claims against
Plaintiffs injuries, if any, were caused in whole or in part by the acts of entities or
individuals other than defendant over whom defendant had no control nor right of control or is
directly or indirectly responsible.
7. Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the Pennsylvania Comparative
Negligence Statute.
8. Plaintiffs claims are barred as a result of her contributory negligence.
Respectfully submitted,
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
Dated:
By:
~lliam C. Stubits
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that he is the defendant in the within action; that he is familiar
with the facts set forth in the foregoing answer to plaintiffs complaint with new matter directed
to plaintiff and that same are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief
and that he makes this statement subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
By:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies and states that a true and correct copy of the attached
foregoing answer to plaintiff's complaint with new matter directed to plaintiff was served via
regular first class mail, postage prepaid upon all parties as follows:
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated:
GERMAN-, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
'~illi~tm'-
C. Smbits
Attorneys for defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
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GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: William C. Stubits, Esquire
Christina J. Westall, Esquire
Identification Nos. 45345/85761
The Bellevue, Fifth Floor
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7700
Attorney for Defendant,
Thomas M. Haxall
Janet M. Cook
Thomas M. Haxall
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-0369
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S MOTION_TO COMPEL ANS~WERS TO DEFENDANT'S
INTERROGATORIES AND RESPOND TO DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOlq
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
1. On October 28, 2002, counsel for Defendant Thomas M. Haxall served
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents addressed to Plaintiff, Janet M. Cook.
Plaintiff has not filed Objections or Answers to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for
Production of Documents nor has she produced the various documents and things requested
therein.
2. On December 13, 2002, counsel for Defendant sent a letter to Plaintiff's counsel
requesting a response to interrogatories and production of docume, nts within two (2) weeks to
avoid a motion to compel.
3. On January 9, 2003, counsel for Defendant sent a second letter via regular and
certified mail requesting a response to the letter of December 13, '~
,.002.
4. As of the date of this motion, Plaintiff has failed to respond to Defendant's
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Thomas M. Haxall moves this Honorable Court to order
Plaintiff to provide full, complete and verified Answers to Defendant's Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents and to produce the documents requested within twenty
(20) days or risk sanctions.
GERMAN, GAL]LAGHER & MURTAGH
William C. lStubits, Esquire
Christina J. Westall, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
Dated: February 11, 2003
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
By: William C. Stubits, Esquire
Christina J. Westall, Esquire
Identification Nos. 45345/85761
The Bellevue, Fifth Floor
200 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7700
Attorney for Defendant,
Thomas M. Haxall
Janet M. Cook
Thomas M. Haxall
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-0369
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that a true and correct copy of the within Motion to Compel Answers
to Defendant's Interrogatories and Respond to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents
was served upon counsel listed below by United States First Class Mail, postage pre-paid on
February 11, 2003, to the address listed below.
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
GERMAN, GALLAGHER & MURTAGH
Christina J. Westall, Esquir~
Attorney for Defendant
Thomas M. Haxall
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 0369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RESPONSE TO FEBRUARY 21~ 2003 ORDER OF COURT
Plaintiff, Janet M. Cook, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., in response to
the February 21, 2003 Rule issued in this matter, hereby states that Answers to
Interrogatories along with a Supplemental Answer to, Request for Production of
Documents was filed with counsel for the Defendant by mail on the 12th day of March,
2003.
Respectfully submitted,
H~~~o r~y~o~~(~ r°~' E~uire
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 170113
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
JANET M. COOK,
Plaintiff
V
THOMAS M. HAXALL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002 - 369 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned action as settled and discontinued.
Respectfully submitted,
X. Gilroy, Esquire
ey for Plaintiff
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943