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MASTER WEINSTEIN i I 1 DES; 19 F i I:
SCHATZ MOYER, P.C. f 1 ER pIA HD C 0 U I 1
By: STEPHEN E. FARBER, ESQUIRE" E 5 Y L V A lAorney for Petitioner
Attorney ID No: 17535
1818 Market Street, Ste. 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-561-2800
Fax: 215-561-0012
MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
h/w, p/n/g KATELYN HUGHES CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
1126 Dry Powder Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Plaintiffs
V. NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. :
1515 Market Street
Suite 1210 :
Philadelphia, PA 19102
And
SEARS STORE #02624 :
3595 Capital City Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011 :
Defendant
PETITION FOR COURT APPROVAL OF MINOR'S ACTION
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT:
The Petition of MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES, as parents and natural guardians to
minor Plaintiff, KATELYN HUGHES, by her attorney, STEPHEN E. FARBER, Esquire respectfully
requests:
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1. Petitioner is MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES, as parents and natural guardians
of Minor, KATELYN HUGHES, who resides at 1126 Dry Powder Circle, Mechanicsburg in the
County of Cumberland in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. Minor's social security number is: 196-80-7381.
3. The Minor, KATELYN HUGHES, was born on September 15, 2002 and resided with
her parents, at 1126 Dry Powder Circle, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania at the time of the accident.
4. A guardian was not appointed for the Minor.
5. The Defendant was SEARS, ROEBUCK, AND CO. with a corporate address of 1515
Market Street, Suite 1210, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102. See Exhibit "A".
6. The Defendant owned a store named SEARS #02624 located at 3595 Capital City
Mall, in the city of Camp Hill in the County of Cumberland in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. On August 6, 2009, the Minor, KATELYN HUGHES, was in Sears store #02624
traveling in the aisle when, suddenly and without warning, she was caused to slip, trip and fall due to
a negligent condition, namely a wet and slippery floor, causing her to suffer serious, grievous and
severe personal injuries.
8. As a result of the incident which occurred, the minor sustained the following
injuries: fractured second, third, and fourth metatarsals of her left foot.
9. A Complaint has not been filed in this matter.
10. Counsel for the Petitioner has negotiated a settlement with Respondent in the amount
of seven thousand five hundred dollaars ($7,500).
11. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is emergency room report from Holy Spirit Hospital
confirming the diagnosis of fracture in the second, third and fourth left metatarsal bones. See
attached Exhibit "B".
12. Attached hereto as Exhibit "C" is the September 8, 2009 final report of Steven M.
DeLuca, D.O., the orthopedist who treated minor KATELYN HUGHES for the injuries suffered in
this accident; the report states she had no complaints, limped appropriately and x-rays demonstrated
the fractures healed well with no displacement. See attached Exhibit "C".
13. Minor KATELYN HUGHES received no subsequent medical treatment for her
injuries following the above-referenced September 8, 2009 visit with Dr. DeLuca.
14. The following settlement has been proposed: Your Petitioner recommends approval
of a settlement in the amount of SEVEN THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($7,500.00).
15. Attached hereto as Exhibit "D" is a statement, under oath, of the Minor's parents
certifying the physical and/or mental condition of the Minor, as well as the parents' approval of the
proposed settlement and distribution. See attached Exhibit "D".
16. A lien has been incurred with the Department of the Navy for medical treatment
provided to the Minor in the amount of $1,124.98; counsel was able to obtain agreement from the
Department of The Navy to compromise their lien for $850.00. Attached hereto as Exhibit "E" is
a letter stating that the Department of the Navy will accept $850.00 in lieu of its original lien.
See Exhibit "E".
17. Counsel is of the professional opinion that the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable
and substantial in this case.
18. Counsel incurred the following expenses for which reimbursement is sought:
Healthport (Medical Records) $39.74
Healthport (Medical Records) $35.33
Filiniz Fees $92.00
TOTAL COSTS: $ 167.07
19. Counsel requests a fee in the sum of $1,833.23 which represents 25% of the total
settlement payable to the Minor. A copy of the Fee Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "E".
See attached Exhibit "F".
20. Counsel has not and will not receive collateral payments as counsel fees for
representation involving the same matter from third parties (i.e., subrogation).
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that she be permitted to enter into the
settlement recited above on behalf of Minor, KATELYN HUGHES, and that the Court enter an
Order as follows:
TO: Master Weinstein Schatz Moyer, P.C.
Costs $167.07
Counsel Fees $1,833.23
TO: Department of the Navy (medical lien) $850.00
TO: Balance to Minor, KATELYN HUGHES $4,649.70
By: _
S
WEINSTEIN SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
FARBER, ESQUIRE
Petitioner/Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, MARTIN HUGHES, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for Leave to
Settle or Compromise Minor's Action are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
§4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
MAR IN HUGHES
DATED: /,? J/.3 Z/-/
VERIFICATION
I, MICHELE HUGHES, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for Leave
to Settle or Compromise Minor's Action are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
MICHELE HUGHES
DATED: /2 // 3//?
MASTER WEINSTEIN
SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
By: STEPHEN E. FARBER, ESQUIRE
Attorney ID No: 17535
1818 Market Street, Ste. 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-561-2800
Fax: 215-561-0012
MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES,
h/w, p/n/g KATELYN HUGHES
1126 Dry Powder Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Attorney for Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
1515 Market Street
Suite 1210
Philadelphia, PA 19102
And
SEARS STORE #02624
3595 Capital City Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, STEPHEN E. FARBER, Esquire, do hereby certify that service of a true and correct
copy of the within Petition for Leave to Settle or Compromise Minor's Action was made on the
16TH day of December, 2011 to the below named by United States Mail, postage prepaid:
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
1515 MARKET STREET
SUITE 1210
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
c/o Joan Deluca-Cook
Attn: L0908060451-0001
Sedgwick CMS
P.O. Box 14448
Lexington, Kentucky 40512-4448
MASTER WEINSTEIN SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
By:
STEPHE E. FARBER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Petitioners
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Holy Spirit Hospital
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
(717) 972-4900
PATIENT: HUGHES, KATELYN F DICTATION DATE: Aug 6 2009 4:36P
MR#: 631061 TRANSCRIPTION DATE: Aug 6 2009 4:31 P
PT CLASS: E ADM#: 35195114
ORD DR: RAJANA SHARMA ADM DATE: 08/06/2009
PT TYPE: E ARRIVAL DATE:
DOB: 09/15/2002 HOSP SERVICE: ER1
LOCATION: ER1- ACC#: 3643967
***Final Report***
EXAMINATION. FOOT LT -Aug 6 2009
COMMENTS: Exam: Left Foot, 3 views
History: 6-year-old female with pain status post fall.
Result: Routine projections of the left foot were obtained. No prior examinations are available for comparison.
There is cortical irregularity involving the necks of the left second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones. Findings are concerning fc,
acute nondisplaced fractures. The remaining visualized osseous structures and osseous articulations are intact without evidence
of dislocation, lytic or blastic lesion. The joint spaces are preserved. Bone mineralization is unremarkable. No significant soft
tissue abnormalities are identified.
CONCLUSION: Findings concerning for nondisplaced fractures involving the necks of the second through fourth metatarsal
bones. No apparent epi.Dhyseal involvement.
DICTATED BY: BARRY LEVIN MD 1
DATE OF EXAM: Aug 6 2009
SIGNED BY: BARRY LEVIN MD
DATEi'TIME: Aug 6 2009 4:31P
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Imaging Services Consultation
Page 1
12 Foot or Ankle Injury (4)
DATE: - G TIME f ? on arrival
ROOM: EMS Arrival '--..
FMS treatments ordered _
HISTORIAN: pati? spous. param dies
AGE M ' F?.•- Z.7
_HX 1 EXAM LlMl D BY:
HPI
hl m • Injury to: right ! eft
foot ankle leg knee thigh
great toe 2'toe 3rd toe 4'' toe 5°i toe
to arrival
"toda
yesterday
-days o _
seyarlty of mill: '
mild moderate severe ?-
con fell twisted direct blow
barefoot / wearing shoes. _
.
where:
home school
neighbor's park
work n street
worse !p
ersistent since - - - - - - -
,
pain iwtemrittent / lostina
stubbed laceration burn
associated symptoms: painful i
snap I crack 1 pop sensation-_..- . __.
to bear
ROS _
loss Wng I wer arms I legs trou s breathing I chest pain _ _ - _-
n:ling! mbnessdista1ly loss Isdderfunction i
h acheack pain sue FB {skin lac} ;
daub vision\\ I hearing loss - recen R
/ illness
-
nausea omidng ; ? all - -
neg except as
marked -?
----------------------------- ----------------
w SOCI?L HX smoker - drug use 1 abuse
recent lives alone- ,
Gres at hom?i-?-- lives in nursing
i I177C _negatve------ _------------'
PAST HX _negative prior injury) ? .4-( o
diabetes Type I Type 2 diet q 7iiiU-1
HTN heart disease un /ii
I?Ii- nons..L?ieei nurses mt? ^- -
NJ Nursing Amesfinent Reviewed (Vitals Reviewed [Tetanus immun. UTD
PHYSICAL EXAM
GENERAL P NC
_no acute distress -mild / rate / severe distress
?,;iert -anxious I lethargic-------.._- .
EXTREMITIES
FOOT Be _nml inspection soft-tissue / bony
-non-tender _ ng I ecchymosis
limitadl';DPI .. ,
pain' junctional deficit
rmrty - -- ---- --
_na Injury __,.---
com to /portiol ovuhion subungual hematorna
01996.201)6 T-,S sWrm Inc. Cirde or check a rmalives, baeblask n alivm
Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill. PA
John R. Dietz Emergency Centcr
EMERGENCY PHYSIAN RECORD
ANKLE _see
diagram
,<:n-ml inspection -tenderness soft-tissue /bony
T,,aen-tender -swelling/ ecchymosis
m
ROM*
limited ROM _
-
able
-stable deformity--
ligamentous instability
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£-Ecrbyramis 11-Bern
(..'-Cuntrrion Lac-Lscmdoa
A-Abrasive
M-pindore wound
(0 -rWhh" ar-ewNd
Nod-A+akrA* swevere)
filar Tdv - re"ernecs on
GAIT _limited by pain / unable to bear weight -
_normal -jptalgiCZdr - -...-•--?
fait not tested due to pain_
EN URO -digits n rv difi-di -
_Awffsation intact decreased fine touch abnml 2-point disaim.
motor intact _peroneal nerve deficit
-post tibial nerve deficit
VAS;LULAR _pallor I cool skin / abnml cap refill
o vascular pulse deficit
compromise dorsolis pedis post tibial
TEN NS -tendon visualized / injury seen.
-
on function extensor flexor complete partial
normal --
-deficit in tendon function
limited extension limited flexion
LEG KNEE I THIGH --- - - -
injured see diagram
above ankle . ,-tenderness soft-tissue /bony----
-deformity---
effusion-
-knee
limited ROM
HUGHES , YATELYN F•
5 F
ED GROUP 09/15/2002
631061 08/06/09 ER1
3519511`
SKIN -see diagram-
warm. dry _diaphoretic / cool / cyanodc.?
HEAD 1 EN7 _tenderness- ____..... '
-nml inspection swelling/ ecchymosis
-pharynx
nntl
NECK / BACK _tenderness _
-nmi inspection -swelling/ ecchymosis_-- .
-non-tender -___-.- _-- _• ,
,
CHEST tertderness__.. _.- , ,
_no rasp. distress ?swelling 1 ecchymosis ;
non-tender wheezes / rates 1 rhonchi
breath ands nml - ------
G1 (ABDOMEN) -tenderness 1 guarding - '
non-tender _ .- ?- -.--
_no organornegaly _T-- •-
_nml bowel snds* i
--------- ------------- -
PROCEDURES
_ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ ___ _
--"-"""__?
Wound Description I Repair
length cell location
linear irregular flap stellate
superficial -subcut 'muscle through-and-through ;
' contused tissue lip laceration '
,
clean contaminated moderately/ -heaWly-
distal NVT: neuro & vascular status intact no tendon injury
anesthesia: loci! LET / tatracsine / adrenaline I cocaine mL
marcaine 0.25% 0.5% idoc 1% 2% opi / bietrb digital / metacarpal block ;
? moderate sedation required; see attached 23d template
, gyp' ?
Betadine / normal saline '
irrigated / washed w/ saline debrided
i
minimal / mod. / •extensive minimal / -mod / -'extensive
wound explored undermined
foreign material removed minimal / mod ! "extensive
ponk* completely "wound margins revised ;
rnWmal / mad. / "extensive multiple flaps aligned
no foreign body identified '
repair: Wound closed with- wound adhesive / Dermabond/ steri-strips
SKIN- # -0 nylon/ proiene I staples/
' interrupted running simpk mattress (h / v )
-NAIL BED- # -0 vicryl I chromic _ __-.....--
interrupted naming simple mattress (h I v )
OTHER- # -0 material--_ -..------ ,
korrupted running simple mattress (h l v) i
-may indicate intetmed ate retmir "may indiate complex repair '
ace wrap -/ tape - boot orthosis ( -crutches post-op shoe- - -
air cast neoprene sleeve
splint sugar-ton L rt o (?C Ortho-glass I piaster ;
Dr,liFtt Orthopedist e _ '
1-01 nt rf`ent good 1
post splint appiiq C -ja
, QItiER-
toes "buddy-taped"_._.__._
subunguai hematoma drained with eiectrocautery ._
digital block Ndocaine 1% _mt_ marcaine 0.25% 0.596-m1.
foreign body removed whh forceps with incision ;
,
indimmi organ system
* equivalent or rninimitas required for organ ?vaere exam
Foot Injury -12 Rev. 06 / 221 06 Page 2 of 2
YS !filnterp. by me []Reviewed by me ?Discsd wi
1 /L. oot? aakw- rbtala _..__roe
nor / KA _DJD_.._._ _._ _
-no fracture -dislocation --_.-.
-noel alignment soft-tissue swelling
_no foreign body foreign body _-..
racture non-dispfaced.?displaced---
transverse oblique comminuted angulared
- impeded tyros
-r
Other study: -
[]See separate report
_..._ ..............
..........._......•...
Pulse Ox % on RA /-L / % tnterp.
PROGRESS
Time unchanged improved re-examined
j i ' fracture care provided:
vea.
-referred to / discussed with Dr. _-._.-..-Time
will see patient in: ED / Hospital / office in days
Fall ANued Assauk
Contusion R / L knee ankle foot
Hematoma great toe 2nd toe 3rdtoe 4d'toe 5"toe
Laceration
Sp?./ Strain / Dislocation
rF actur R /Ci stabilized/restorative
tibia distal / shaft / proximal
fibula distal /shaft / proximal
bimalleolar tr' alkoiar talus calcaneus
navicularGetats phalan*'#ry-_
DISPOSITION- iffhome ? admitted KU1MJ 0 transferred
Time
CONDITION- ? unchanged 10 improved ? =bit
-_.RESMNT / PA / NP SIGNATURE
Resident I PA / NP's history reviewed. patien rviewed and examined.
nefly, pertinent HM -. s°-
1y personal exam of patient reveal
lssessment and plan rev "4. d wel. Lab and ancillary
tudles show:..-.-.-. _. 'k l,
confirm the diagnosis -------
__Car* plan rwlewe& Patie?k need:-
'lease see resident / midlevet note for details.
Physician Signature RTI * turned can over at
Physician Signature RTi 8 assumed Cara at
aTemplr r't A-'A;rinnal T-Sheet ? Dictated Addendum
HUGHES ,KATELYN F
6 F
ED GROUP 09/15/2002
631061 08/06/09 3519 2ERI
14
follow-up
1 ..1 - . ,
Patient MRN: 402260
Date: 09-08-2009
Description: Office Visit
Category: Transcription
Provider ID:FD32453F-F4E3-4968-8805-F8E4C84F7AF5
Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
(717)7815530
Patient: Katelyn Hughes DOB: 09-15-2002
Physician: Steven M. Deluca, DO Date: 09-08-2009
Office: 3399 Trindle Road Office
CHIEF COMPLAINT: One month status post left second, third, fourth metatarsal neck
fractures-
HISTORY OF COMPLAINT: Katelyn presents today for a cast off x-ray and exam.
She has no complaints.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: The patient's review of systems, past medical history, family
history, and social history have been reviewed and recorded.
PHYSICAL EXAM: She has an appropriate limp. There is no tenderness to palpation
over the toes. Ankle range of motion is unrestricted, not painful. Sensation is intact. No
lesions, lacerations, or abrasions.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS: X-rays today demonstrate the fractures over the left second,
third, fourth metatarsal necks have healed well with no displacement and no angulation.
DIAGNOSIS: One month status post left second, third, fourth metatarsal neck fractures,
healed.
PLAN: At this point she is going to gradually get herself back to any and all activity
without restriction. She is going to hold off on gymnastics for about 2 weeks and then
she can return to that as well. I am going to see her on an as-needed basis. Mom and
dad verbalized understanding and agreed to plan.
SMD/cls
CC: Debra Wewer, CRNP via fax
MASTER WEINSTEIN
SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
By: STEPHEN E. FARBER, ESQUIRE Attorney for Petitioner
Attorney ID No: 17535
1818 Market Street, Ste. 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-561-2800
Fax: 215-561-0012
MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
h/w, p/n/g KATELYN HUGHES CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
1126 Dry Powder Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Plaintiffs
V.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
1515 Market Street
Suite 1210
Philadelphia, PA 19102
And
SEARS STORE #02624
3595 Capital City Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF MICHELE HUGHES. P/N/G OF
KATELYN HUGHES. A MINOR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA SS.
MICHELE HUGHES, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the
following facts are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief:
1) I am the mother and natural guardian of KATELYN HUGHES.
2) I approve the settlement and proposed distribution of my daughter's claim
as set forth in the Petition for Leave to Settle or Compromise Minor's Action.
3) I believe that my daughter has fully recovered from the injuries that she
sustained in her August 6, 2009 accident.
MIC EL HUGH S
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
: SS.
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
On this, the ?rp day e ? 2011, before me, a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing in the City and County of Philadelphia, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MICHELE HUGHES known to me, or satisfactorily proven, to be the
person who name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purposes therein contained. I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary ic'
cOMMOIVWEAL7H OF' PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
DEBBIE L. SUCCINO, Notary Public
City of Philadelphia, Phila. County
M COMMIselen EgIr
MASTER WEINSTEIN
SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
By: STEPHEN E. FARBER, ESQUIRE
Attorney ID No: 17535
1818 Market Street, Ste. 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-561-2800
Fax: 215-561-0012
Attorney for Petitioner
MARTIN AND MICHELLE HUGHES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
h/w, p/n/g KATELYN HUGHES CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
1126 Dry Powder Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Plaintiffs
V.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
1515 Market Street
Suite 1210
Philadelphia, PA 19102
And
SEARS STORE #02624
3595 Capital City Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF MARTIN HUGHES, P/N/G OF
KATELYN HUGHES. A MINOR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA SS.
MARTIN HUGHES, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the
following facts are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief:
1) I am the father and natural guardian of KATELYN HUGHES.
2) I approve the settlement and proposed distribution of my daughter's claim
as set forth in the Petition for Leave to Settle or Compromise Minor's Action.
3) I believe that my daughter has fully recovered from the injuries that she
sustained in her August 6, 2009 accident.
HUGHES
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
. SS.
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA
On this, the day of kuk?-l , 2011, before me, a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Sylvania, residing in the City and County of Philadelphia, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared MARTIN HUGHES known to me, or satisfactorily proven, to be the
person who name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purposes therein contained. I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
o Pu C
COMMI,oNV6'?AL'rH of PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
DEBBIE L. BUCCINO, Notary Public
City of PWadeiphia Phila. County
ay .a?,mt?er 9, 2013
M Gemmssipf? EAP7 r .
EXHIBIT "E"
MR STEPHEN E FARBER
LAW OFFICES OF MASTER WEINSTEIN, PC
1818 MARKET STREET
SUITE 3620
IN REPLY REFER TO
5890
NCO905418
30 Jun 11
PHILADELPHIA PA
Re: Injured:
Date of Incident:
Place of Incident:
Our File Number:
Dear Mr. Farber:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
MEDICAL CARE RECOVERY UNIT NORFOLK
9053 FIRST STREET SUITE 100
NORFOLK, VA 23511-3605
19103
Miss. Katelyn F. Hughes, dependent of FSGT Martin Hughes,
USMC (Ret)
8/6/2009
Pennsylvania
NCO905418
I am in receipt of your request for a compromisetwaiver of the Navy's claim under the Medical
Care Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2651 et seq., 10 U.S.C. § 1095 and 32 C.F.R. Part 757, in the
above matter. Upon review of the particular facts of this case, it has been determined that full
collection of the Navy's claim would result in an undue hardship to your client. Therefore, the
Navy agrees to compromise the amount of its claim and accepts $850.00 in full and complete
satisfaction of its claim. Please forward a check in the amount of $850.00 made payable to the
"United States Treasurer" to the letterhead address. Please include the name of the injured
party and our file number for proper identification.
Be reminded, 5 USC §3106 prohibits government employment of counsel to litigate matters on
behalf of the United States. As stated in our agreement, this requires the payment of our
compromised amount prior to assessing your attorney fee.
Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter. Should you have any questions, please
contact me at (757) 440-6305.
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NOTICE OF CLAIM
PAGE 2 OF 2
IN REPLY REFER TO
5890
NCO905418
19 Mar 10
1
Re: Injured: Miss. Katelyn F. Hughes, dependent of FSGT Martin Hughes,
USMC (Ret)
Date of Incident: 8/612009
Place of Incident: Pennsylvania
Your Insured: Hughes Martin % S FS a t. u 5 r ?? ii iii
Your Claim Number: L090806045 1-000 1
Our File Number: NCO905418
Dear Claims Examiner:
We have information indicating that the individual identified above was injured in an accident.
Further, we have information indicating that your insured may be legally responsible for the
injuries. As a result of the injuries sustained, medical care and treatment was provided by or
through the United States. The Medical Care Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2651 et seq., and 10
U.S.C. § 1095 entitle the United States to recover the reasonable value of medical care and
treatment provided by or through the United States to the individual identified above.
Therefore, the United States makes claim to any and all available insurance coverage
including, but not limited to, Personal Injury Protection, Medical Payments, Underinsured or
Uninsured benefits, Worker's Compensation, and liability coverage for the reasonable value of
medical care provided the injured party identified above. Proof of medical expenses will be
forwarded as soon as it is received by this office.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions, please contact
me (757) 440-6305.
Sin ely,
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MEDCARE Claims Examiner
SEDGWICK CMS
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
MEDICAL CARE RECOVERY UNIT NORFOLK
9053 FIRST STREET SUITE 100
NORFOLK, VA 23611-3606
3/25/2010 L09080604510001 5120100325021851
3/25/2010 L09080604510001 5120100325021851
01/25/2011 06:10 7574443527 MCRU NORFOLK PAGE 02/02
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
MEDICAL CARE AGCOVERY LOW NORFOLK
9= FIRST STREET SUMS 100
NORFOLK, VA 23611.3605
IN RMY" ER TO
5890
NC0905418
24 Jan 11
MR STEPHEN E FARBER
LAW OFFICES OF MASTER WEWSTEIN, PC
1818 MARKET S'T'REET
SL= 3620
PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Re: Injured:
Date of Incident:
Place of Incident:
Our File Number:
Final Amount Claimed:
Dear Mr. Farber.
Miss. Katelyn F. Hughes, dependent of MGT Martin
Hughes, USMC (Ret)
8/612009
Pennsylvania
NC0905418
$1,124.98
I write in response to your remit inquiry. The amount of the Nays claim in this case is
$1,124.98. Once settlement has been reached, please forward to 1& letterhead address a check
wade payable to the'U.S. Tre suree. If you have any a"tional,pestions, please contact me.
sincerely,
Z)ebbiRl Tewre, L
Debbie Terrell
MEDICARE Claims Examiner
EXHIBIT "F"
LAW OFFICES OF
MASTER WEINSTEIN, P.C.
SUITE 3620
1818 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103
(215) 561-2800
FAX: (215) 561-0012
MINOR'S CONTINGENT FEE AGREEMENT
Date: A0G. 13_, 2001_
I hereby constitute and appoint the law firm of Master Weinstein, P.C. as my
attorneys to rosecute a claim for bodily injury against all responsible parties. The claimant
is 1 (a minor) and the cause of action arose on
I hereby agree that the compensation of my attorneys for services shall be
determined, as follows:
THAT OUT OF WHATEVER SUM IS SECURED BY MY ATTORNEY OR BY ME FROM
ALL RESPONSIBLE PARTIES AND/OR INSURERS (INCLUDING UNDERINSURED OR
UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE CLAIMS) O W EMENT OR ab
VERDICT, THE LAW FIRM SHALL RECEIVE REOF FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PLUS EXPENSES, INCLUDING THE FEES OF
WITNESSES, INVESTIGATION COSTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, EXPERT WITNESS FEES,
SUIT COSTS, COPYING COSTS, COURT REPORTER'S COSTS, MEDICAL RECORDS
COSTS OR OTHER SIMILAR COSTS OR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE
PREPARATION, TRIAL OR SETTLEMENT.
ALL MEDICAL BILLS SHALL BE CHARGEABLE TO MY SHARE EXCLUSIVELY,
UNLESS OTHERWISE PAID BY INSURANCE AND NO REIMBURSEMENT IS
REQUIRED TO THE PAYING INSURANCE COMPANY.
SHOULD NO MONEY BE RECOVERED BY SUIT OR SETTLEMENT, SAID ATTORNEY
SHALL HAVE NO CLAIM AGAINST ME OF ANY KIND FOR SERVICES RENDERED.
If, after investigation, arbitration or trial of this matter, my attorney(s), in their sole
discretion decide not to proceed with the matter or enter an appeal, then they may with-
draw their representation and I am free to seek other counsel. Furthermore, all costs of
appeal, if any are required, shall be paid for by the client prior to the taking of such appeal.
I hereby_ acknowledge receipt of a duplicate copy of this Contingent Fee Agreement.
Sign ure Address
12/05/2011 09:38 FAX 18004361479
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MAIN OFFICE:
4940 Dlsston St.
Phila., Pa 19135
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Please note that the following records on the above person are now available. If you wish to
order a copy of any of these records, kindly complete and sign this form. Please fax the form
back as soon as possible as records will only be held available for a short period of time.
PROVICDER PGS X-RAYS COST CIRCLE CHOICE .
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I have indicated my desire to order documents by circling my choice beside the desired
documents. By my signature affixed hereon I agree to pay the noted price for said records.
SIGNATURE OF REQUESTING COUNSEL
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MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
" PROFESSIONALS IN RECORD PROCUREMENT"
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PHILADELPHIA PITTSBURGH W. LALREL NEWYORK MIAMI
MARTIN AND MICHELE HUGHES,
h/w, p/n/g KATELYN HUGHES
1126 Dry Powder Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Plaintiffs
V.
I! SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
1515 Market Street
Suite 1210
Philadelphia, PA 19102
And
SEARS STORE #02624
3595 Capital City Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. t
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, on this / f ?tA- day of 2012, upon
consideration of the Petition for Leave to Settle or Compromise Minor's Action, it is hereby
ORDERED and DECREED that Petitioner is authorized to enter into a settlement with Defendant,
SEARS STORE #0264, to be paid by its claims adjusters Sedgwick Claims Management which
shall forward the settlement draft or check to Petitioner's counsel for proper distribution. IT IS
FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that the Settlement funds of $7,500.00 shall be allocated
as follows-.
KATELYN HUGHES, A Minor
Date of Birth
09/15/2002
$7,500.00
Social Security Number
196-80-7381
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that settlement funds be distributed as follows:
TO: Department of the Navy (health insurance lien) $850.00
TO: Master Weinstein Schatz Moyer, P.C.:
Costs $167.07
Counsel Fees $1620.73
The balance, the sum of
TO THE MINOR.
$4,862.20
COUNSEL (and not the parents and/or guardians to the Minor) is hereby AUTHORIZED and
specifically DIRECTED to execute all documentation necessary to deposit the funds belonging to the
Minor in an interest bearing savings certificate in a federally insured bank or savings institution
having an office in Cumberland County IN THE NAME OF THE MINOR ONLY. The certificate
shall be marked as hereinafter directed.
The certificate shall be titled and restricted as follows: KATELYN HUGHES, a Minor, not to
be redeemed except for renewal in its entirety, nor to be withdrawn, assigned, negotiated, or
otherwise alienated before the Minor attains majority, except upon prior Order of Court.
If no withdrawals are made from the investments authorized by this Decree, the depository
may pay over the balance on deposit when the Minor attains majority, upon the order of the late
Minor, without further Order of this court.
Within tj!ly 4W days from the date of this Decree, counsel for Petitioner shall file an
Affidavit with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas certifying compliance with this Decree.
Counsel shall attach to the Affidavit a copy of the savings certificate reflecting the required
restrictions and shall pay such fee as may be required by the Clerk.
ll further contain a specific averment by
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arent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the Minor, established the account(s) and deposited the funds therein
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Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Hoffman Estates, IL Office
mailing address: P.O. Box 14448, Lexington, Kentucky 40512-4448
866 352-1521 Facsimile 866 876-7050
June 16, 2011
Law Offices of Master Weinstein, P.C.
1818 Market Street Suite 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Via fax 215-561-0012 & mail
RE: Your Client:
File Number:
Date of Incident:
Store Number:
Dear Mr. Farber:
Katelyn Hughes
L0908060451-0001
08/06/2009
Sears #02624- CAMP HILL PA
Enclosed, please find the release for the sum of $7,500.00. Please complete the required
information, sign, and notarize the document, then return the release to our office. Upon
receipt of the properly executed document, and court approval, a check in the amount of
$7,500.00 will be promptly issued.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number below.
Sincerely,
wj7?"'-
Joan DeLuca-Cook
(847)645-0658
Fax: (866)876-7050
Sears/Kmart Customer Incident Center
Encl: Settlement Release
MASTER WEINSTEIN
SCHATZ MOYER, P.C.
By: SEAN M. FULMER, ESQUIRE
Attorney ID No: 309245
1818 Market Street, Ste. 3620
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-561-2800
Fax: 215-561-0012
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Attorney for Petitioner Fj
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MARTIN and MICHELLE HUGHES, h/w IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
as parents and natural guardians of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATELYN HUGHES, a minor,
Plaintiffs,
V.
AFFIDAVIT
: Case :tiro.: 11-9312
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. and
SEARS STORE
Defendants.
I, Sean M. Fulmer, Esquire, hereby state and affirm that I have complied with the Order
issued on March 15, 2012, by the Honorable Christylee L. Peck, as follows:
Copy of Certificate of Deposit, number 0000456450, evidencing deposit of settlement funds
is attached hereto.
I verify that the statements in this Affidavit are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before
me this alt day ofl?'- ? , 2012.
NOTARY PUBLIC
CIVIL DIVISION
BY: S' 7h rk
SEAN M. FULMER, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Petitioner(s)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
MICHELLE L. ULASCHKIN, Notary Public
City of Philadelphia, Phila. County
Commission Expires August 19, 2013
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Carlisle Pike
6280 Carlisle Pike
Mecha•'nsburg PA 17050
Inqu._. ?-a Call: 717-697-4432
Acct x:.. _.: 45, HUGHES,KATELYN F
Eff• 74/03'12 Date: 04/03/12
Tl? "- Time: 3:57pm
Deposit to 60 MONTH CERT 0040
Prev Sal: 0.00 r
Maturity date: 09/15/20
Amount: 4,649.70
New Bal: 4,649.70
Seq: #642963
Check Received 4,649.70
Authorized by -
ID Source:
? Drv Lic
? SigCard
? Known
? Other
V'SA Balance Transfer 1.90% APR NO
balance transfer fees. Ask an associate
for more details.
KATELYN ^ HUGHES
5000 Louise Drive
MEMBERS V Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PEDERALCREDIT UNION (800)283-2328
-CERTIFICATE
APPLICATION AND RECEIPT
I/We hereby apply for a Members I" Certificate in the amount and term listed below. Maturity Date: 04/02/2017
Please Print: Account #: 0000456450
Member Name: KATELYN F HUGHES SSN: 19 6 - 8 0 - 7 3 81
Street: 1126 DRY POWDER CIR
Extra Address: City: MECHANICSBURG State: PA Zip Code: 17050
JOINT OWNERS
Last: First: MI: Suffix:
I Street: City: State: Zip Code:
Extra Address: _ Date Of Birth: - - / - - / - - - - SSN: - -
Last: First: NIL Suffix:
2 Street: City: State: Zip Code:
Extra Address: Date Of Birth: - - / - - / - - - - SSN: - -
Last: First: MI: Suffix:
3 Street: City: State: Zip Code:
Extra Address: Date Of Birth: - - / - - / - - - - SSN: - -
Last: First: MI: Suffix:
4 Street: City: State. Zip Code:
Extra Address: Date Of Birth: - - / - - / - - - - SSN: - -
X' Deposit Amount: $ 4,649.70
Transfer Amount $ From Account: Share ID:
CERTIFICATE nF.TATTA
Certificate Type Minimum
Amount Original Deposit
Amount Annual
Percentage Yield Dividend
Rate Share ID
60 MONTH CERT $500.00 $4,649.70 1.500% 1.490% 0040
Dividends Payment Method:
By: To Share
To: Account Number:
Member's Signature:
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Share ID:
Date: 04/03/2012
This is to certify that the above named person(s) is (are) the owner(s) of a Certificate account at Members 0 Federal Credit Union.
The Certificate is in accordance with the terms of the Membership and Account Agreement and the Credit Union's current Truth-in-
Savings Rate and Fee Schedule which shall accompany the receipt of deposit for this Certificate and is incorporated by this reference.