HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-7906SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
C'CT 17 F I n.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 6'v)'(
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by
entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY EXPRESS,
INC.,
Defendants
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
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usted.
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NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAIL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR
TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITAABAJO PARAAVERIGUAR
DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
800-990-9108
717-249-3166
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, by and through her attorneys,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represents the following:
1. The Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 391 Baybridge Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29229.
2. The Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, is an adult individual whose last
known address is 13528 Murphy Ridge Road, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581.
3. The Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC., is a Pennsylvania Business
Corporation with its principal place of business located at 1072 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
4. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY,
leased the tractor he owned and operated to Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC.
5. It is believed and therefore averred that Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY,
was acting as the agent, servant and/or employee of Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
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and was operating a tractor/trailer within the course and scope of the agency and/or
employment relationship with Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC.
6. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on October 18,
2009, at or about 11:13 A.M., on the Exit 6B ramp from State Route 581 East to State
Route 83 South in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, was the owner
and operator of a 2003 Mazda 6 bearing Louisiana registration plate number KZY553, that
was attempting to merge into traffic from State Route 581 onto State Route 83 South via
Exit ramp 6B.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, was the
owner and operator of a 2000 Peterbilt tractor bearing Illinois registration plate number
P647940. Defendant Smithey was towing a semi-trailer owned by BB Community Leasing
Services Inc., bearing Wisconsin tag number 523620.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, was
traveling directly behind Plaintiff on Exit ramp 6B as she was attempting to merge into
traffic from State Route 581 onto State Route 83 South.
10. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, failed to
notice that Plaintiff's vehicle had slowed or stopped in front of him and, as a result, struck
Plaintiff's vehicle in the right rear.
11. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, has
suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
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(a) severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other
soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
(b) severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other
soft tissues at or about the thoracic spine;
(c) severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other
soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine;
(d) headaches;
(e) cervical spondylolsis;
(f) lumbar joint dysfunction;
(g) pelvic joint dysfunction;
(h) sacral joint dysfunction;
(i) severe shock to nerves and nervous system;
Q) mental and physical anguish.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL
A. BLUE, has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which
damages are claimed.
13. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, has
suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are claimed.
14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, has
suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earning capacity for which damages are
claimed.
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15. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, has
sustained a permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which
damages are claimed.
16. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, has and/or
may incur reasonable and necessary medical and rehabilitative costs and expenses in
excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group
contract, or other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section
1719.
17. Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, was operating a vehicle registered in
another state at the time of this collision. Therefore, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, remains
eligible to claim compensation for non economic loss and economic loss sustained in this
collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
COUNT I
CRYSTAL A. BLUE v. JOSEPH C. SMITHEY
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
19. The aforesaid collision was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, in operating the 2000 Peterbilt tractor/trailer in a
careless, reckless and negligent manner as follows:
(a) Driving at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring his
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vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
Section 3361 of the PA Motor Vehicle Code;
(b) Driving his/her motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or
property in violation of Section 3714 of The PA. Motor Vehicle Code;
(c) Following another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent,
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of The PA Motor Vehicle Code;
(d) In failing to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic
conditions and traffic controls;
(e) In failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
(f) In failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
(g) In permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the plaintiff;
(h) In failing to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
20. The aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by the wrongful and
liability producing conduct of the Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, as set forth above and
was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff,
CRYSTAL A. BLUE.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, demands judgment against the
Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of
the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
CRYSTAL A. BLUE v. DAILY EXPRESS, INC.
21. Paragraphs 1 through 20 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein
by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
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22. The aforesaid collision was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC., acting through its agent, servant, and/or employee,
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, in operating the 2000 Peterbilt tractor/trailer in a careless, reckless
and negligent manner as follows:
(a) Driving at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring his
vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
Section 3361 of the PA Motor Vehicle Code;
(b) Driving his/her motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
or property in violation of Section 3714 of The PA. Motor Vehicle Code;
(c) Following another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent,
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of The PA Motor Vehicle Code;
(d) In failing to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic
conditions and traffic controls;
(e) In failing to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
(f) In failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
(g) In permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the plaintiff;
(h) In failing to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
23. The aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by the wrongful and
liability producing conduct of the Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC., acting through its
agent, servant, and/or employee, Joseph C. Smithey, as set forth above and was due in no
manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A.
BLUE.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, demands judgment against the
Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC., for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of
the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Kar J. Ja zzi, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 65575
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
717-728-3200
Dated: October 11, 2011
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VERIFICATION
I ??a -\ twt , hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the rK and that the facts
stated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Signatur
Date:
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANU2ZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way, Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200 ! FAX (717) 728-3200
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff 1 e ; ,
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Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
SolicitorFr-G,F - .-wRIFF
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Crystal A. Blue
vs. Case Number
Daily Express, Inc. 2011-7906
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
10/19/2011 10:57 AM - William Cline, Corporal, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on October 19,
2011 at 1057 haurs, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Daily Express, Inc., by making known unto Brett Lay, Claims Manager for Daily Express,
Inc. at 1072 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the
same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the sa e.
WILLIAM CLINE, DEPU
SHERIFF COST: $34.44
October 21, 2011
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
V.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter the appearance of John A. Statler, Esquire and Wade D. Manley, of
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, P.C. as counsel for Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and
Daily Express, Inc. in the above-captioned case.
DATE:
465762
17960-27
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Statler_Esq ire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
( r?r Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
CUM$Ei
PER Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the 2_?t day of a
2011, addressed to the following:
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: -
John A. Statlef_, sre
Attorney 1. D. No. 430112
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
1) 1-1 t;
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Johnson, Duffie, Stew Btt
By: John A. Statler, Esquire ° `'`
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I. D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
LaCHRISTA J. SWEET- BLUE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: LaCHRISTA J. SWEET-BLUE, Plaintiff
c/o KARL K. JANUZZI, ESQUIRE
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer With New Matter within 20 days of
service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
DATE: (((q(((
John A. Stafler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I.D. No. 97244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
LaCHRISTA J. SWEET-BLUE,
Plaintiff
V.
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7905 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS JOSEPH C. SMITHEY AND
DAILY EXPRESS. INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT INCLUDING NEW MATTER
AND NOW, come the Defendants, Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc., by their
attorneys, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner. P.C., who file the following Answer and New
Matter in response to the Plaintiff's Complaint:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in this paragraph and,
therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is admitted that
Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was operating the tractor trailer within the course and scope of
his business with Defendant Daily Express, Inc.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in this paragraph and,
therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
8. Admitted.
9. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in this paragraph
and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
10. Denied as stated. It is admitted only that the Defendant's vehicle made contact
with the rear of another vehicle.
11. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
12. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiff's alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
13. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
14. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
15. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
16. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
nature and extent of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and damages and, therefore, deny the same
and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
COUNT I
LaCrista J. Sweet-Blue v. Joseph C. Smithey
17. Defendant Joseph C. Smithey incorporates by reference his answers to the
averments in paragraphs 1 through 16 of the Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth at length.
18. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied tithe--
Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was negligent and denied that the aforesaid collision was a direct
and proximate result of the negligence of Joseph C. Smithey in operating the 2000 Peterbuilt
tractor trailer. By way of further answer, it is denied that Defendant Smithey operated the tractor
trailer in a careless, reckless and negligent manner and denied that he:
a. Drove at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring
his vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation
of §3361 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Drive his motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or
property in violation of §3714 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
C. Followed another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
d. Failed to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions
and traffic controls;
e. Failed to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. Failed to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
g. Permitted or allowed the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the Plaintiff; and
h. Failed to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow Defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
19. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is specifically denied
that the aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by the wrongful and liability
producing conduct of Defendant Joseph C. Smithey.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Joseph C. Smithey respectfully requests that Count I of the
Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of Defendant Smithey
and against the Plaintiff with respect to Count I of the Complaint.
COUNT II
LaChrista J. Sweet-Blue v. Daily Express, Inc.
20. Defendant incorporates by reference the answers to the averments in
paragraphs 1 through 19 of the Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth at length.
21. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that
Defendant Daily Express, Inc. was negligent and denied that the aforesaid collision was the
direct and proximate result of any negligence of Defendant Daily Express, Inc. or its agent,
servant and/or employee, Joseph C. Smithey in the operation of the 2000 Peterbuilt tractor
trailer. By way of further answer, it is denied that Mr. Smithey operated the tractor trailer in a
careless, reckless and negligent manner and denied that he:
a Drove at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring
his vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
§3361 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Drove his motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or
property in violation of §3714 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
C. Followed another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
d. Failed to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions
and traffic control;
e. Failed to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. Failed to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
g. Permitted or allowed the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the Plaintiff; and
h. Failed to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow Defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
22. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that the
aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by any wrongful and liability producing
conduct on the part of Defendant Daily Express, Inc. acting through its agent, servant and/or
employee, Joseph C. Smithey.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Daily Express, Inc. respectfully requests that Count 11 of the
Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of Defendant Daily
Express, Inc. and against the Plaintiff with respect to Count 11 of the Complaint.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily
Express, Inc. raise the following New Matters:
23. Some or all of the Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the
applicable statute of limitations.
24. The Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are limited by the
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C. S. A.
§1701, et seq., and especially by §§1705 and 1722 of that law.
25. Some or all of the Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are
limited by the applicable laws from the State of South Carolina.
26. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiff's alleged injuries and
damages preexisted the date of the subject accident and were not caused or aggravated by the
accident.
27. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiff's alleged injuries and
damages were caused or aggravated by events or occurrences that occurred subsequent to the
date of the subject accident.
28. Discovery may reveal that the Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc. respectfully the
Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of the Defendants and
against the Plaintiff in this case
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
044
By:
John A. Sta ler, Esquire
Attorney I.D' No. 43812
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
DATE: Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
465772
17960-27
I 11/04/2011 10:47 FAX 717 761 3015 Maw lJv':11uz
VERIFICATION
1, JQSI=PH C. SMITHEY. hereby acknowledge that i am a Defendant In this action; that I
hs Ve read the foregoing Anawor to Plaintiff's Complaint With New Matter, and that the facts
stated therein are true end correct to the beat of my knowledge, information and belief.
i ' I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Po.
C.I.94904, relating to unswom falsification to authorlties_
J PH C. MITHEY
i
i
DARE:
1, David Long , hereby acknowledge that Dailey Express, Inc. Is a
Defendant in this action and that I am authorized to make this verification on its behalf; that I
have read the foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint With Now Matter; and that the facts
stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements heroin are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.
U'lo
DATE:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that 1 served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer of
Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc. to Plaintiff's Complaint Including New
Matter upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States
Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class 9*' da
l ? postage prepaid on the y of
/"off 2011, addressed to the following:
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: W Owl
John A. St ler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
11, ffv1
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart& Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I. D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
V.
Plaintiff
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: CRYSTAL A. BLUE, Plaintiff
c/o KARL K. JANUZZI, ESQUIRE
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within Answer With New Matter within 20 days of
service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Wd"19
John A. St ler, Esquire
DATE: (((a (((
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
CRYSTAL A. BLUE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS JOSEPH C. SMITHEY AND
DAILY EXPRESS. INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT INCLUDING NEW MATTER
AND NOW, come Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc., by their
attorneys, Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, P.C. who file the following Answer and New
Matter in response to the Plaintiff's Complaint.
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in this paragraph
and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. It is admitted that Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was operating the tractor trailer
as part of his business relationship with Defendant Daily Express, Inc.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments in this paragraph and,
therefore, deny the same and demand strict proof at time of trial if deemed material.
8. Admitted.
9. It is admitted only that Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was traveling behind
another vehicle on Exit Ramp 6B from State Route 581 onto State Route 83 South on October
18, 2009 at approximately 11:13 a.m.
10. It is admitted only that the vehicle operated by Defendant Joseph C. Smithey
made contact with the rear of another vehicle.
11. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
12. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
13. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiff's alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
14. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
15. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiffs alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
16. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, Defendants are without
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments concerning the
Plaintiff's alleged injuries, losses and damages and, therefore, deny the same and demand strict
proof at time of trial if deemed material.
17. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is admitted that the
vehicle operated by Defendant Smithey on October 18, 2009 was registered in another state.
The balance of the averments are denied.
COUNTI
Crystal A. Blue v. Joseph C. Smithey
18. Defendant Joseph C. Smithey incorporates by reference his answers to the
averments in paragraphs 1 through 17 of the Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth at length.
19. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that the
Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was negligent and denied that the aforesaid collision was a direct
and proximate result of any negligence on the part of Joseph C. Smithey. It is further denied
that Defendant Smithey was negligent in operating the 2000 Peterbuilt tractor trailer in a
careless, reckless and negligent manner. It is further denied that Defendant Joseph C. Smithey:
a. Drove at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring
his vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation
of §3361 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Drive his motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or
property in violation of §3714 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
C. Followed another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
d. Failed to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions
and traffic controls;
e. Failed to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. Failed to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
g. Permitted or allowed the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the Plaintiff; and
h. Failed to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow Defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
20. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that the
aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by any wrongful and liability producing
conduct on the part of Defendant Joseph C. Smithey.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Joseph C. Smithey respectfully requests that Count I of the
Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of Defendant Smithey
and against the Plaintiff with respect to Count I of the Complaint.
COUNT II
Crystal A. Blue v. Daily Express, Inc.
21. Defendant Daily Express, Inc. incorporates by reference the answers to the
averments in paragraphs 1 through 20 of the Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth at length.
22. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that the
aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of any negligence of Defendant Daily
Express, Inc. acting through its agent, servant and/or employee, Joseph C. Smithey. It is further
denied that Defendant Joseph C. Smithey was careless, reckless and negligent in operating the
2000 Peterbuilt tractor/trailer. By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Defendant
Joseph C. Smithey:
a. Drove at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then
existing and/or at a speed greater than would have permitted him to bring
his vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
§3361 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Drove his motor vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or
property in violation of §3714 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
C. Followed another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code;
d. Failed to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions
and traffic control;
e. Failed to have the vehicle under proper and adequate control;
f. Failed to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
g. Permitted or allowed the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of the
vehicle operated by the Plaintiff; and
h. Failed to drive at a speed and in a manner that would allow Defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
23. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. In the event a response is deemed to be required, it is denied that the
aforesaid incident was caused solely and exclusively by any wrongful and liability producing
conduct on the part of Defendant Daily Express, Inc. acting through its agent, servant and/or
employee, Joseph C. Smithey.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Daily Express, Inc. respectfully requests that Count II of the
Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of Defendant Daily
Express, Inc. and against the Plaintiff with respect to Count II of the Complaint.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily
Express, Inc. raise the following New Matters:
24. Some or all of the Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the
applicable statute of limitations.
25. The Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are limited by the
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C. S. A.
§1701, et seq., and especially by §§1705 and 1722 of that law.
26. Some or all of the Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part and/or are
limited by the applicable laws from the State of South Carolina.
27. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and
damages preexisted the date of the subject accident and were not caused or aggravated by the
accident.
28. Discovery may reveal that some or all of the Plaintiffs alleged injuries and
damages were caused or aggravated by events or occurrences that occurred subsequent to the
date of the subject accident.
29. Discovery may reveal that the Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc. respectfully the
Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be entered in favor of the Defendants and
against the Plaintiff in this case
DATE: ll(glla
465822
17960-27
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: W Owt, l
John . Statle , Esquire
Attorney I. D. .43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
1,1/04/2011 10;46 FAX 717 761 3013 JUSH Z012/022
L: i M, I
I, JOSEPH C. SMITH EY, hereby acknowledge that I am a defendant lit this action; that i
have read the foregoing Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint Vft New Matter, and that the facts
stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief,
understand that any false statamOnts herein are made subject to penalties of is Pa.
C, S. WK relatrng to unswom falsification to authorities.
`44SERH C, X WHEY
DATE:
11 David Long , hereby acknowledge that Dailey Express, Inc. is a
Defendant in this action and that I am authorized to make this verification on its behalf; that I
have read the foregoing Anwar to Plaintiff's Complaint With New Matter; and that the facts
stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
By:
DATE:
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer of
Defendants Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc. to Plaintiff's Complaint Including New
Matter upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States
Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the Q day of
1` V kmN , 2011, addressed to the following:
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: W N UA4, \
John A. Statler, squire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
a
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
FILE-0-0FF10E
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2011 DEC 27 PM 2: 30
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, by and through her
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully answers the
Defendants' New Matter as follows:
24-26. The averments set forth in paragraphs 24 through 26 of the
Defendants' New Matter are conclusions of law which require no responsive
pleading. By way of further answer, the averments set forth in paragraphs 24-26
of the Defendants' New Matter are hereby denied.
27. Denied. It is specifically denied that some, or all, of the Plaintiff's
alleged injuries and damages pre-existed subject accident, or were not
aggravated by the subject accident.
28. Denied. It is specifically denied that some or all, of the Plaintiff's
alleged injuries and damages were caused or aggravated by events or
occurrences that occurred subsequent to the date of the subject accident.
29. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has failed to mitigate
her damages.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court strike the New Matter of Defendants and enter judgment in her
favor.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Karl fyl nuzzi, Esquire
Attor .D. No. 65575
2225 ennium Way
Enol , 17025
71 7-728-3200
Dated: December 22, 2011
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this?y day of December, 2011, 1 hereby certify that I have
served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter of Defendant by
United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
John A. Statler, Esq.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Respectfully Submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
rl 4 at(uzzi, Esq.,
or y for Plaintiffs
itoL
It c PfZOTill ONOMfi
2012AU,c -3 PM 2: 12
11MBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, I
CRYSTAL A. BLUE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009
Defendant hereby certifies that:
1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas with a copy of the subpoenas attached
were mailed or delivered to each party at least 20 days prior to the date on which the su
were sought to be served;
2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoenas, are attached to tf?is
certificate;
3) PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL HAS WAIVED THE 20 DAYS AND SAID WAIVER
ATTACHED; and
4) The subpoenas to be served are subpoen ached to the Notice
Intent.
By:
John A. Statler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Q, Telephone (717) 761-4540
DATE: L (L t v Attorneys for Defendants
508052
SHOLLENBER..ER
S. NUZZI, LLr
Attorneys )Law
Writer's Direct e-mail -- kjj@sholljanlaw.com
July 31, 2012
John A. Statler, Esq.
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
TIMOTHY A. SHOLLENBERGER, ESQ.
KARL J. JANIizzi, ESQ.
ADAM T. WO)LFE, ESQ.
R c TVC-D
A06 o i 2o,2
Re: Blue v Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.; No 11-7906 Civil
Dear John:
This office is in receipt of your Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoenas to Produce
Documents for the following entities:
1) Dunham Army Health Clinic
2) Cumberland Valley Pain Management.
We have no objection to the service of the Subpoenas as long as we are provided
with copies of all documents obtained within twenty (20) days of your receipt of them
and without charge. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this regard.
If you are unwilling to agree to these terms, then please notify me in writing within ten
business days of the date of this letter. If I do not hear from you in writing to
the contrary, I will assume that you have no objection to the. above referenced conditions.
Very 1 yours,
Karl uzzi
KJJ .-Jr
cc: Crystal Blue
MAIN OFFICE: 2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 Phone 717-728-3200 1 Fax 717-728-3400 Toll Free 800-
HARRISBURG OFFICE: 4811 Jonestown Road, Suite 221 Harrisburg, PA 17109 Phone 717-671-6400
(Please do not send mail to the Harrisburg address)
Please visit www.sholijanlaw.com
1368
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: John A. Statler, Esquire
I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jas@jdsw.com
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
V.
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, I
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
DAILY EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants JURY OF 12 PERSONS DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendants intend to serve subpoenas identical to the
ones attached to this notice. You have 20 days from the date listed below in which to file or
record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoenas. If no objection is made
the subpoenas may be served.
JOH ON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Statler;'Esoire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
I IA
DATE: /L 3 1 Z
506659
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Crystal Blue
Plaintiff File No. 11-7906 Civil
Vs.
Joseph C. Smithey & Dailey Express, Inc.
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Cumberland Valley Pain Management, 5 Tyler Court, Carlisle, PA 17015
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
Copies of any and all medical records, office notes, physical therapy records,
correspondence, radiology CD's/films, radiology reports, hospital records, test reports
and any other records pertaining to any evaluation, care or treatment rendered to Crystal
Blue, DOB: 02/09/1973; S.S. # xxx-xx-6198 from 6/16/2010-present.
at Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: John A. Statler, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street PO Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID # 43912
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
Date: .; ox"
Seal f the C urt /
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Crystal Blue
Plaintiff File No. 11-7906 Civil
VS.
Joseph C. Smithey & Dailey Express, Inc.
Defendant
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Dunham Army Health Clinic, 450 Gibner Road, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things:
Copies of any and all medical records, office notes, physical therapy records,
correspondence, radiology CD's/films, radiology reports, hospital records, test reports
and any other records pertaining to any evaluation, care or treatment rendered to Crystal
Blue, DOB: 02/09/1973; S.S. 4 xxx-xx-6198 from 1/1/2000-present.
at Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAlv1E• John A. Stadet, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street, Po sax 109 _
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID # 43912
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
THE
Prothonotary, Civil ivision
Dath
Seal f the Court Deputy
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that 1 served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice
Intent for Crystal Blue upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in
United States Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the 2
of LA t , 2012, addressed to the following:
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
John A. Statler, Esquir
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Prerequisite for Crystal Blue upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of sar?ie
in the United States Mail at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on t
h? .
2 day of 2012, addressed to the following:
Karl J. Januzzi, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millenium Way
Enola, PA 17025
J HNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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By:
John A. Statler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 43812
Wade D. Manley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87244
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendants
Joseph C. Smithey and Daily Express. It
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
v.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF SERVING DISCOVERY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please take notice that Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, served
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents addressed to
Defendant, DAILY EXPRESS, INC., pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, by First Class US mail, postage prepaid, on the 21St day of
November, 2012.
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Date: •~l ~ 7- By:
ER & JANUZZI, LLP
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CRYSTAL A. BLUE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
JOSEPH C. SMITHEY and DAILY
EXPRESS, INC.,
Defendants
NO. 11-7906 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF SERVING DISCOVERY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please take notice that Plaintiff, CRYSTAL A. BLUE, served
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents addressed to
Defendant, JOSEPH C. SMITHEY, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, by First Class US mail, postage prepaid, on the 21 day of November,
2012.
SHOLLENBERCyE~]& JANUZZI, LLP
Date: • ~ o~l ~/ By:
Karl Januzzi, Esquire
A rney r Plaintiff