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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-9323HE PRCTHe'j LAW OFFICES OF GEO Y: GEORGE TWARDYYRJR., ESQUIRE JR. Rtt??P fAr'PI?iYitil ' 52 Attorney ID: 52883 CUMBERLANJ UuUINT'i, 1026 Winter Street, Suite 400 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA 19107-1808 1-877-440-8182 VALUE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT,LLC 152 WEST 57TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10019 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS V. CIVIL ACTION NO // - 3a3 L7tuf` MELISSA B MCKEEHAN . AKA MELISSA B MCKEEHON 91 SUNSET DRIVE CARLISLE PA 17013 . COMPLAINT - CIVIL ACTION NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: 717-249-3166 "ISO Le han demandado a usted en la torte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes usted tiene veinte (20) dial de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notification. Hace falta asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su medidas y puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisioner de esta damanda. Usta puede perder dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. "LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL." Asociacion De Licenciados De Cumberland County Servico De Referencia E. Informacion Legal Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street S Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: 717-249-3166q?.od R-*L a?77p Twardy and Associates, LLC By: George Twardy, Jr., Esquire Identification No. 52883 1026 Winter Street Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19107 1-877-440-8182 Attorney for Plaintiff VALUE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC: 152 WEST 57TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10019 VS. MELISSA B MCKEEHAN . AKA MELISSA B MCKEEHON 91 SUNSET DRIVE . CARLISLE PA 17013 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff, Value Healthcare Management, LLC, is the Assignee of the debt from Carlisle Regional Medical Center, with offices in CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania. At all times mentioned herein, Plaintiff is regularly licensed and authorized to do business as a Corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, is an individual residing at 91 SUNSET DRIVE, CARLISLE PA 17013. 3. As a result of a certain medical condition, Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, was admitted to Carlisle Regional Medical Center on 08/29/2007, 01/09/2008, 01/10/2008 and 02/11/2008. 4. Carlisle Regional Medical Center rendered services to Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, of the kinds and for the prices set forth in their bill which is now part of Plaintiffs records and is set forth as Exhibit P-1. 5. The charges of $729.05 for Carlisle Regional Medical Center's services were fair, reasonable, and proper charges for the same at the time that they were rendered, and they were agreed to by the Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN. 6. Said medical care was commensurate with the condition of Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, and was necessary for the health and welfare of Defendant. 7. At or about the time that Defendant received treatment from Carlisle Regional Medical Center, implied, constructive and/or verbal contracts were made between the parties, and Defendant agreed to pay Carlisle Regional Medical Center for the charges of the medical care provided to Defendant by Carlisle Regional Medical Center. 8. On or about 08/29/2007, 01/09/2008, 01/10/2008 and 02/11/2008, Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, was discharged from Carlisle Regional Medical Center. 9. The last payment was made February 22, 2011 and Defendant, MELISSA B MCKEEHAN, breached the agreement with Carlisle Regional Medical Center by failing and/or refusing to pay the balance of the agreed price, $729.05, although requested to do so by Plaintiff and their attorneys. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant in the amount of $729.05, plus six percent (6%) interest per annum, from the date of discharge to the date of judgment, and record and non-record costs. TWARDY AND ASSOCIATES B ?LCGE TWARDY, JR., ESQUIRE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 12/15/11 HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES DA04 COID: 858 ACCOUNT #: 9378657 DISCHARGE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECORD PAT NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B ADMIT: 08/29/07 FINANCIAL CLASS: 9 P GAR NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B DISCHARGE: 08/29/07 CONTRACT FREQ: S STREET: 2D MELL-RON CT LAST PAY: 08/29/07 MAIL RETURN: ADDR-2: PROGRAM: PAT TYPE: El CITY: CARLISLE PA 17015 CONTRACT: .00 PAT SEX: F PHONE: (717) 422-7806 COUNTRY: US CURR BAL: .00 GAR SEX: F EMPLOYER: WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALIST TOT CHARGES: 482.21 AGENCY CNCL: CSA CODE DATE INSURANCE AGENCY BAL: .00 l: 979 09/01/07 289.33- CODE PLAN DATE STAT POLICY NO 2: 978 06/26/08 192.88- 1: 3: 2: 4: 3: 5: LST ACTN: 99 08/06/09 3: ZZ 11/05/07 PAY AUD 1: KK 04/08/08 4: Ll 10/18/07 PROCESS REVIEW PAY AUD 2: UU 04/01/08 5: S1 09/03/07 DATE USER DATE EARLYOUT ASSGN: 09/17/07 RETN 10/18/07 REASON 985 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 PT CALLED HERE FOR ALL HER BAL'S ON ACCTS I GAVE THEM 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 0 HER PLUS IPI # 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 1 SOLD A/R $192.88 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 1 PRIM CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABLE ; SEC CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABL 1=UP,2=PT,3=GAR,4=INS,5=UB,6=HIS,7=RTN,8=CMTI,9=CMTU,I0=DET,II=LOG, I3=ADJ,ENT=FW 4-© A Sess-1 10.200.98.7 XCAL7094 #§ 2/13 Printed on 12/15/11 10:28:55 12/15/11 HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES DA04 COID: 858 ACCOUNT #: 7765400 DISCHARGE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECORD PAT NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B ADMIT: 01/09/08 FINANCIAL CLASS: 9 I GAR NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B DISCHARGE: 01/09/08 CONTRACT FREQ: S STREET: 91 SUNSET DR LAST PAY: 02/29/08 MAIL RETURN: ADDR-2: PROGRAM: PAT TYPE: OM CITY: CARLISLE PA 17013 CONTRACT: .00 PAT SEX: F PHONE: (717) 422-7806 COUNTRY: US CURR BAL: .00 GAR SEX: F EMPLOYER: WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALIST TOT CHARGES: 3,158.47 AGENCY CNCL: CSA CODE DATE INSURANCE AGENCY BAL: .00 1: 980 01/09/08 130.40- CODE PLAN DATE STAT POLICY NO 2: 980 01/09/08 130.40 1: 200 BC3 02/29/08 3,158 P YWP80098666600 3: 951 02/29/08 1,342.35- 2: 4: 200 02/29/08 1,227.34- 3: 5: 978 11/06/08 588.78- LST ACTN: 99 08/06/09 3: ZZ 04/30/08 PROCESS DATE USER 02/07/11 CC 02/07/11 CC 08/06/09 PBY454 08/06/09 PBY454 PAY AUD 1: KK 09/20/08 REVIEW PAY AUD 2: UU 09/13/08 DATE EARLYOUT ASSGN: 03/04/08 RETN 00/00/00 PT CALLED HERE FOR ALL HER BA 00/00/00 0 HER PLUS IPI # 00/00/00 1 SOLD A/R $588.78 00/00/00 1 PRIM CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABLE 4: L1 04/27/08 5: S1 02/29/08 04/27/08 REASON 985 L'S ON ACCTS I GAVE THEM ; SEC CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABL 1=UP,2=PT,3=GAR,4=INS,5=UB,6=HIS,7=RTN,8=CMTI,9=CMTU,I0=DET,II=LOG, I3=ADJ,ENT=FW 4-© A Sess-•1 10.200.98.7 XCAL7094 #§ 2/13 Printed on 12/15/11 10:27:32 12/15/11 HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES DA04 COID: 858 ACCOUNT #: 7766398 DISCHARGE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECORD PAT NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B ADMIT: 01/10/08 FINANCIAL CLASS: 9 I GAR NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B DISCHARGE: 01/10/08 CONTRACT FREQ: S STREET: 91 SUNSET DRIVE LAST PAY: 01/10/08 MAIL RETURN: ADDR-2: PROGRAM: PAT TYPE: OL CITY: CARLISLE PA 17013 CONTRACT: .00 PAT SEX: F PHONE: (717) 422-7806 COUNTRY: US CURR BAL: .00 GAR SEX: F EMPLOYER: WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALIST TOT CHARGES: 132.08 AGENCY CNCL: CSA CODE DATE INSURANCE AGENCY BAL: .00 1: 951 01/24/08 56.14- CODE PLAN DATE STAT POLICY NO 2: 978 11/07/08 75.94- 1: 200 BC3 01/22/08 132 D YWP80098666600 3: 2: 4. 3. 5: LST ACTN: 99 08/06/09 3: ZZ 04/18/08 PAY AUD 1: KK 09/02/08 4: Ll 04/15/08 PROCESS REVIEW PAY AUD 2: UU 08/26/08 5: S3 02/18/08 DATE USER DATE EARLYOUT ASSGN: 02/29/08 RETN 04/15/08 REASON 985 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 PT CALLED HERE FOR ALL HER BAL'S ON ACCTS I GAVE THEM 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 0 HER PLUS IPI # 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 I SOLD A/R $75.94 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 I PRIM CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABLE ; SEC CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABL 1=UP,2=PT,3=GAR,4=INS,S=UB,6=HIS,7=RTN,8=CMTI,9=CMTU,10=DET,II=LOG, I3=ADJ,ENT=FW 4-© A Sess-1 10.200.98.7 XCAL7094 #§ 2/13 Printed on 12/15/11 10:28:18 12/15/11 HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES DA04 COID: 858 ACCOUNT #: 7775981 DISCHARGE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECORD PAT NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B ADMIT: 02/11/08 FINANCIAL CLASS: 9 I GAR NAME: MCKEEHAN, MELISSA B DISCHARGE: 02/11/08 CONTRACT FREQ: S STREET: 91 SUNSET DRIVE LAST PAY: 02/11/08 MAIL RETURN: ADDR-2: PROGRAM: PAT TYPE: OL CITY: CARLISLE PA 17013 CONTRACT: .00 PAT SEX: F PHONE: (717) 422-7806 COUNTRY: US CURR BAL: .00 GAR SEX: F EMPLOYER: WOMENS HEALTH SPECIALIST TOT CHARGES: 87.75 AGENCY CNCL: CSA CODE DATE INSURANCE AGENCY BAL: .00 1: 951 02/22/08 37.30- CODE PLAN DATE STAT POLICY NO 2: 978 12/09/08 50.45- 1: 200 BC3 02/21/08 87 D YWP80098666600 3: 2. 4: 3: 5: LST ACTN: 99 08/06/09 3: ZZ 04/14/08 PAY AUD 1: KK 09/02/08 4: L1 03/31/08 PROCESS REVIEW PAY AUD 2: UU 08/26/08 5: S3 03/17/08 DATE USER DATE 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 PT CALLED HERE FOR ALL HER BAL'S ON ACCTS I GAVE THEM 02/07/11 CC 00/00/00 0 HER PLUS IPI # 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 1 SOLD A/R $50.45 08/06/09 PBY454 00/00/00 1 PRIM CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABLE ; SEC CD:CSA-UNCOLLECTABL 1=UP,2=PT,3=GAR,4=INS,5=UB,6=HIS,7=RTN,8=CMTI,9=CMTU,I0=DET,II=LOG, I3=ADJ,ENT=FW 4-© A Sess-1 10.200.98.7 XCAL7094 #§ 2/13 Printed on 12/15/11 10:28:37 VERIFICATION The undersigned does hereby verify subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, that he/she is Ezra Zucker, Supervisor of Customer Care of Value Healthcare Management, LLC , plaintiff herein, that he/she is duly authorized to make this Verification, and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint in Civil Action, and any attachments thereto, are true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. Date: d` SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Ronny R Anderson Sheriff Jody S Smith Chief Deputy C1144brrf41 . THE PRO THON 'AF` 2011 DEC 29 AM 8:32 Richard W Stewart Solicitor F; . ., CUIHIERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA Value Healthcare Management, LLC Case Number vs. Melissa B. McKeehan 2011-9323 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 12/20/2011 08:30 PM - Ryan Burgett, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on December 20, 2011 at 2030 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within named defendant, to wit: Melissa B. McKeehan, by making known unto herself personally, at 91 Sunset Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 its contents and at the same time handing to her personally the said true and correct copy of the same. RYAN BURGETT, DEPU SHERIFF COST: $40.00 December 21, 2011 SO ANSWERS, RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF ,?: L,O"mys"Ito Sher ;f. 18!oosoft_ InC_ t_ i- ILEtJ-}JF r .:i r'_ F rr lfyir d .ALU3f PM 2:0` ` CUMBERLAND PENNSYLVANIA VALUE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION DOCKET NO.: 11-9323 MELISSA B. McKEEHAN a/k/a MELISSA B. McKEEHON, Defendant NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Value Healthcare Management, LLC c/o George Twardy, Jr., Esquire 1026 Winter Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer to Complaint and New Platter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. Date: JCLIMIU, Respectfully Submitted, Rominger & Associates `i- KarrE. Rominger, Esquire 155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID# 81924 Attorney for Defendant VALUE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff V. MELISSA B. McKEEHAN a/k/a MELISSA B. McKEEHON, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION DOCKET NO.: 11-9323 ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND NEW MATTER AND NOW, comes Melissa B. McKeehan, by and through her counsel, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, and in support of her Answer, avers as follows: 1. Denied. By way of further answer proof that Plaintiff is in privity with Defendant is demanded. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted in part. Denied in part. By way of further answer it is admitted that medical care was received from the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. As for the exact dates and treatments, Defendant is without specific recollection at this point to admit the four dates referenced in the complaint, and therefore it is denied. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted pursuant to the previous answer as to the dates. 9. Denied. Strict proof of same is demanded at trial. By way of further answer, this is a conclusion of law and requires no answer. WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment against Plaintiff. NEW MATTER 10. To the extent that defendant owes money to the Carlisle Regional Medical Center, there is no proof in the complaint nor is it plead that Value Healthcare Management LLC is a successor or has an interest in Carlisle Regional Medical Center for any debts owed by Defendant. 11. Since Value Healthcare Management, LLC is not a party in interest to the debt, Defendant should prevail. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests judgment in her favor. Respectfully Submitted, Rominger & Associates Date: r Karl . C?IRominger, Esquire 155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID# 81924 Attorney for Defendant VALUE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff V. MELISSA B. McKEEHAN a/k/a MELISSA B. McKEEHON, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION DOCKET NO.: 11-9323 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, certify that I this day served a copy of the within, Answer to Complaint and New Matter, upon the following by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid, via first class, addressed as follows: George Twardy, Jr., Esquire 1026 Winter Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 Respectfully Submitted, Rominger & Associates Date: KarrE. Rominger, Esquire 155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 241-6070 Supreme Court ID# 81924 Attorney for Defendant