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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS YLVAN1LK
CIVIL DIVISION - T;+ .,
Plaintiff(s) & Address(es) - -±
Blase & Christina Salomone
as parents ` ?y
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and natural guardians of their minor
children, Anthony & Vincent Salomone = c?
221 Mountain Road, Dillsburg,PA 17019
Case No. Civil Term
VS.
Civil Action - LAW
Defendant(s) & Address(es)
Erie Insurance Exchange
4901 Louise Drive ,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue summons in the above case
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to,At?torne / rift Please Circl , 'ce)
Date : March 29, 2012 ature of Attorney
Print Name: George J. Costopoulos
Address: 153 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
TO: Erie Insurance Exchange
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
Telephone #: (717) 243-0407
Supreme Court ID Number: 78423
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HASMAVE MMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Date: (a
by
Deputy
BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR'S SETTLEMENT
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AND NOW COME the Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomone, parents and natural
guardians of Anthony Salomone, a minor child, by and through their counsel, George J.
Costopoulos, Esquire, and represent:
1. Petitioners are Plaintiffs, Blase and Christina Salomone, who reside at 221
Mountain Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019. Petitioners are the parents and natural guardians of
Anthony Salomone, age 17 (date of birth: 3/29/95; social security number: 167-76-6409).
2. On November 21, 2010, Anthony was injured in a motor vehicle collision while a
front seat passenger in an automobile driven by his mother, Christina Salomone. The collision
was caused when Michael Posten, an uninsured driver of an uninsured vehicle, failed to yield at a
stop sign and t-boned the Salomone's vehicle. A copy of the police crash report is attached as
Exhibit "A."
3. The collision, which occurred in South Middleton Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, caused cuts and lacerations to Anthony's face, and a suspected nasal
fracture. Anthony's injuries were treated conservatively at the emergency room and through
follow-up visits with his doctors.
4. On December 17, 2010, Petitioners retained the undersigned counsel to negotiate
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Crash Involves:
0 DUI 0 Fatality
Q NIA 0 work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAGE 1
Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
0 Hit and Run 0 Commercial Vehicle 0 State Police Vehicle C) Local Police Vehicle
0 ATV 0 Snowmobile 0 Commonwealth Vehicle 0 Local Gov Vehicle
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PA STATE POLICE - CARLISLE
YES 24 1112112010
a Dispatch Time rrival Time Investigator Badge Number
13:05 hrs. 13:07 hrs. SUMMITS, JEFFREY M 11101
Approval Date Reviewer Reviewer Badge Number
a° 1112512010 AMMONS, DAWN R 08496
Date of Crash ime of Crash Day of the Week Crash Description
1112112010 13:00 hrs. SUNDAY ANGLE
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Form #: H02-1987354
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incidentN4mber: ,H02-1987354 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAGE 2
:rash Involves: Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
Q DUI O Fatality O Hit and Run. O Commercial Vehicle O State Police Vehicle 0 Local Police Vehicle
0 NIA O Work Zone O ATV O Snowmobile 0 Commonwealth Vehicle 0 Local Gov Vehicle
Unit Number ype Unit Commercial Vehicle
001 Motor Vehicle in Transport No
First Name MI Last Name Suffix DOB Telephone Number
MICHAEL A POSTEN 0812011988
Street Address City State Zip Code
812 HOLLY PIKE MT HOLLY SPRINGS (USA) PA 17065
Gender License Number License State Class Expiration Date OwnerlDriver
MALE 29429170 PA C 0812112011 PRIVATE VEHICLE OWNEDILEASED BY DRIVER
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A Driver Presence Physical Condition Primary Vehicle Code Violation Person Charged
o DRIVER OPERATED VEHICLE APPARENTLY NORMAL PA VC 3323 YES
c AlcoholfDrugs Suspected rJ?Dhol Test Type Alcohol Test Results
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1st Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
HIT UNIT 2 YES
2nd Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
3rd Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
4th Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
Owner First Name Owner MI Owner Last Name or Business Name Suffix
TIMOTHY E TREGO
Street Address Ciry State Zip Code
7 N LOCUST ST CAMP HILL (USA) PA 17011
Vehicle Type Special Usage Government Equipment Number
AUTOMOBILE NOT APPLICABLE
Model Year et?cle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Color \nN-
1998 PLYMOUTH Neon GOLD T
1P3ES47C9WD687875
rise Plate Reg. State Est. Speed Vehicle Towed Towed By
999999 PA 099 YES SELF
nsurance Insurance Company Policy Number Expiration Date
NO
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a SOUTH RIGHT LANE "CURB" GOING STRAIGHT 12 O'CLOCK
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IncidentNuinber: H02-1987354 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAGE 3
Crash Involves: Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
O DUI O Fatality O Hit and Run Q Commercial Vehicle O State Police Vehicle O Local Police Vehicle
OO NIA 0 Work Zone O ATV 0 Snowmobile O Commonwealth Vehicle
Q Local Gov Vehicle
Unit Number ype Unil Commercial Vehicle
002 Motor Vehicle in Transport No
First Name MI Last Name Suffix DOB Telephone Number
CHRISTINA T SALOMONE 1 .071311111967 (717) 4864032
Street Address City Stale Zip Code
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
Gender License Number License State Class Expiration Date Owner/Driver
FEMALE 21325367 PA C 0810112013 PRIVATE VEHICLE OWN EDILEASED BY DRIVER
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DRIVER OPERATED VEHICLE APPARENTLY NORMAL NONE NO
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STRUCK BY UNIT 1 NO
2nd Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
HIT UTILITY POLE RIGHT YES 153337
3rd Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
4th Harmful Event Left or Right Side Most Harmful U6ky Pole Number
Owner First Name Owner MI Owner Last Name or Business Name uffrx
BLASE P SALOMONE
Street Address City State Zip Code
12 N THUSH DRIVE CARLISLE PA 17015
Vehicle Type Special Usage Government Equipment Number
SUV NOT APPLICABLE
Model Year Vehicle Make ehide Model Vehicle Color IN
1999 ISUZU RODEO GREEN 4S2CM58WTX4318101
License Plate Reg. State Est. Speed ehiccle Towed Tdrived By
HNE0278 PA 099 YES ROYER'S GULF TOWING
Insurance Insurance Company Policy Number Expiration Date
YES ERIE INS Q042505767H 0412512011
Direction of Travel ehEIe Position Vehicle Movement Initial Impact Point
0 EAST RIGHT LANE "CURB" GOING STRAIGHT 10 O'CLOCK
Damage Indicator Gradient Road Alignment Possible Vehicle Failures
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Incident Number: H02-1987354 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAGE 4
Crash Involves: Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
O DUI O Fatality 0 Hit and Run Q Commercial Vehicle Q State Police Vehicle Q Local Police Vehicle
Q WA Q Work Zone Q ATV Q Snowmobile Q Commonwealth Vehicle Q Local Gov Vehicle
Unit # Person
,No. First Name MI Last Name Suffix DOB
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001 CHAEL A POSTEN 0812011988
tfeet Address Ciry State Zip Code
C 812 HOLLY PIKE MT HOLLY SPRINGS (USA) PA 17065
w Phone Number EMS Transport Person Type Gender injury Seventy
E NO DRIVER MALE NOT INJURED
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Ejection Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED NOT EJECTEDINOT APPLICABLE
Unit # Person No. First Name MI Last Name Suffix DOB
002 002 CHRISTINA T SALOMONE 07131/1967
Street Address City State Zip Code
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
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Unit # Person N irst me MI Last Name Suffix DOB
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ONY C SALOM ONE 0312911995
Street Address Ciry State Zip Code
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
Phone Number EMS Transport Person Type Gender Injury Severity
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c Seat Position Safety Equipment 1
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Unit # Person No. First Name MI last Name Suffix DOB
002 004 VINCENT B SALMONE 0210211999
Street Address city state Zip Code
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
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PersonV3usiness Notified Phone Number Date Notified Time Notified
MET ED (800) 545-7741 11121/2010 15:30 hrs
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lAcidentNumber: H02-1987354 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAG
Crash Involves: ' Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
O DUI O Fatality O Hit and Run
Q NIA Q Work Zone O AN
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0 State Police Vehicle O Local Police Vehk
O Commonwealth Vehicle Q Local Gov Vehicle
Rockledge Drive
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This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After Initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
The physical evidence observed on scene was consistent with the crash described. Unit 1 sustained heavy front
end damage. Unit 2 sustained damage to its driver
Printed At: PA State Police - Carlisle 7211012010 10:05 AM Page 5 Form M H02-1987354
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Incident Number: H02-1987364 commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAGE 6
Crash16volves: ' Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
Q DUI Q Fatality Q HR and Run Q Commercial Vehicle 0 State Police Vehicle Q Local Police Vehicle
Q NIA Q Work Zone Q ATV Q Snowmobile Q Commonwealth Vehicle
Local Gov Vehicle
1 side and heavy damage to the passenger side where it struck the utility pole. I observed approximately 5 feet of skid
marks left from unit 1. Minimal damage was done to the utility pole.
On 11121110, at approximately 1310 hours, I interviewed operator 2 on scene. She related that she was traveling
east on SR 174 when she observed unit 1 approaching the intersection and not stopped. She further related that she
did not have enough time to come to a complete stop and unit 1 struck into the drive side, causing her vehicle to
collide with the utility pole.
On 11121110, at approximately 1320 hours, I interviewed operator 1 on scene. He related he was traveling south on
Rockledge Drive when he realized his brakes were not working. He further related that when he realized that he was
not going to stop, he put on his emergency brake and collided into the side of unit 2. He further related that he jsut
purchased the car from a friend.
Both passengers in unit 2 were transported to Carlisle EMS to Carlisle Regional for moderate facial injuries.
Fire and Rescue, as well as Fire Police, responded to the scene.
Operator was was cited for Pa VC 1543, 1301, 1786, 3323, and 4703.
A News Release was completed.
Met Ed was contacted by CDC in regards to the utility pole struck.
Printed At: PA State Police - Carlisle 12/012010 10:05 AM Page 6 Form 1/: H02-1997354
SP 7-0501TX-Driver Exchange
SP 7-0099TX-Non Reportable
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INCIDENT NUMBER
ommonwealth of Pennsylvania
uriver Notice and Exchange Report
H02-1987354 I PA STATE POLICE - CARLISLE (717) 249-2121
DATE OF CRASH TIME OF CRASH DAY OF WEEK COUNTY MUNICIPALITY
11/21/2010 13:00 hrs. SUNDAY CUMBERLAND SOUTH MIDDLETON TWP
ROUTE # SEGMENT # STREET STREET ENDING
0174 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
PATROL ZON INVESTIGATOR \ INVESTIGATOR SIGNATURE BADGE NUMBER
24 SUMMITS, JEFFREY M 11101
REVIEWER REVIEWER BADGE NUMBER APPROVAL DATE
Latitude: Degrees
4 Minutes
08 Seconds
32 Decimal
442
Longitud rees Minutes Seconds Decimal
12 03 848
ON STATE HWY 174 AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH ROCKLEDGE DR
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UKIVtK"J LN51 NAME
FIRST NAME
MI
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PHONE NUMBER
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MICHAEL
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08/2011988
MALE
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPCODE
812 HOLLY PIKE MT HOLLY SPRINGS (USA) PA 17065
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE STATE CLASS EXPIRATION DATE
29429170 PA C 08/2112011
INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NUMBER POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
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i OWNER'S LAST NAME OR BUSINESS NAME
FIRST NAME MI SUFFIX
TREGO
TIMOTHY E
C STREET ADDRESS CITY
STATE ZIP CODE
7 N LOCUST ST CAMP HILL (USA) PA 17011
VEHICLE YEAR MAKE MODEL
1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
VIN LICENSE PLATE # STATE VIOLATIONS (INCLUDING SECTION NUMBERS): DRIVER CHARGED?
1P3ES47C9WD687875 999999 PA PA VC 3323 YES
UNIT # D
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RIVER
S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SUFFIX DOB GENDER PHONE NUMBER
002 SALOMONE CHRISTINA T 07/31/1967 FEMALE (717) 486-4032
STREETADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE STATE CLASS EXPIRATION DATE
21325367 PA C 08/01/2013
INSURANCE COMPANY
E POLICY NUMBER
ERIE INS POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
Q042505767H 04/2512011
` OWNER'S LAST NAME OR BUSINESS NAME FIRST NAME MI SUFFIX
_SALOMONE
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12 N THUSH DRIVE
CARLISLE STATE ZIP CODE
PA 17015
VEHICLE YEAR MAKE MODEL
1999 ISUZU RODEO
VIN LICENSE PLATE # STATE VIOLATIONS (INCLUDING SECTION NUMBERS): DRIVER CHARGED?
4S2CM58W7X4318101 HNE0278 PA NONE NO
2emarks\Notes
This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
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Contingent Fee Agreement
We, Blase and Christina Salomone, as Parents and Natural Guardians of Anthony
Salomone, a minor (hereinafter "clients"), do hereby retain the Law Offices of George J.
Costopoulos, 153 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (hereinafter "attorneys"),
to negotiate for us a settlement or to institute for us any legal proceedings that in their judgment
are necessary to pursue any claim for damages and/or injuries sustained by Anthony Salomone
due to a motor vehicle accident on or about November 21, 2010 against any person, firm,
corporation or entity who may be responsible for said claim, and/or to obtain an amicable
settlement
We hereby give to our attorneys a Power of Attorney to execute all documents connected
with the claim for the prosecution of which the attorneys are retained, including pleadings,
contracts, commercial papers, settlement agreements, compromises and releases, verifications,
dismissals, orders, settlement checks and all other documents that we could properly execute in
connection with this matter.
We agree to fully cooperate with our attorneys in the prosecution of the claim that
comprises the subject matter of this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, making
ourselves available for legal proceedings and consultations with our attorneys; keeping our
attorneys informed as to our current mailing address, phone number and the current status of
Anthony Salomone's medical condition.
In consideration of the services performed and to be performed by our attorneys, we agree
to pay attorneys' fees from the total amount recovered from any source a contingent fee of 25% .
In the event that no recovery is obtained on this claim, our attorneys will make no charges for
their time or services.
Costs: It is understood that attorneys may advance out-of-pocket costs in the
investigation, prosecution, preparation and trial of this case. Such costs are to be paid from our
(clients') share of the total amount recovered and include, but may not be limited to:
photocopies; notaries; investigation charges; photographs; court costs; medical records costs; fee
for police report; deposition costs; expert witness fees; stenographer costs; and, video deposition
fees.
As one possible settlement option, we authorize our attorneys to explore the possibility of
a structured settlement through the use of deferred periodic payments. We agree that if any claim
is settled through such structure, the attorneys' fees may be paid directly to said attorneys from
the insurance company, either in one lump sum payment at settlement, or, at the sole option of
said attorneys and/or insurance company, deferred into future payments. However, in any event,
said attorneys' fees shall be calculated in the percentage as set forth above based upon the cost of
the structured settlement or present value thereof in accordance with applicable law.
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Clients agree that, in the event the investigation and discovery performed by attorneys
shall in the judgment of attorneys reveal no meritorious claims exist on behalf of clients, then
attorneys may withdraw from the further representation of the clients in this matter. Clients and
attorneys further agree that, in the event that clients shall become dissatisfied with the services of
attorneys, clients shall be permitted to discharge attorneys from their employment in this matter.
However, in the event that clients elect to discharge attorneys, attorneys shall be entitled to
receive payment of fees from any recovery which clients ultimately makes on these claims. The
fees payable; to attorneys shall be in an amount which would reasonably and equitably
compensate attorneys for their efforts on behalf of clients in the prosecution of the claims. If
clients and attorneys are not able to reach an agreement as to the amount of those fees at the time
of discharge, then the matter shall be submitted to arbitration.
This Contingent Fee Agreement applies to all proceedings up to and including verdict or
decision at trial or arbitration. If, in the discretion of the attorneys, post-trial proceedings,
including appeals, are warranted, they will not be covered by this Contingent Fee Agreement and
a new fee agreement will be required by said attorneys.
And Now, on the day and year written below, the above Contingent Fee Agreement and
Power of Attorney has been read, approved, and understood by us and the receipt of a copy
thereof acknowledged. The terms set forth are agreeable.
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Georg 'J. Costopoulos, Esquire Blase Salomone, Parent and Natural
Guardian of Anthony Salomone
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Christina Salomone, Parent and
Natural Guardian of Anthony
Salomone
Date: /2 /11-io
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CLAIM #: 010171128128
RELEASE AND AGREEMENT
Under policy # Q042505767 issued by ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, l/We, claiming coverage
for myself/ourselves or on behalf of Anthony Salamone in consideration of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) dollars, which
I/We have received, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY from any
and all claims, causes of action or other rights which I/We have, have had or could have under the Uninsured Motorists coverage as
set forth in said policy, which claims, causes of action or other rights arose or could have arisen as a result of a loss or accident which
happened on the 21" day of November, 2010 at or near Route 174 in the county of Cumberland in the State of Pennsylvania.
In consideration of such payment, I/We agree as follows: 1) to assign Erie Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company to my/our
rights of recovery against any person(s) or party(ies) legally liable to me/us, to the amount of and for the purpose of the payment noted
above; 2) that I/We have not and will not make any separate settlement with nor give any separate release to any person(s) or
party(ies) who caused or are alleged to have caused the above mentioned loss or accident; 3) that suit may be instituted by Erie
Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company in my/our name; 4) to execute all papers required to commence such suit; and 5) to
cooperate in prosecuting any or all actions which Erie Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company may bring to recover from any
person(s) or party(ies) for the claims or causes of action which I/We have growing out of said loss or accident.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, out of any amount recovered, costs of collection, including by not limited to counsel fees,
shall be first paid to ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY. Except in states which apply comparative
negligence in determining legal liability, any recovery in excess of collection costs shall be paid to me/us, up to the full extent of
my/our loss. In states which apply comparative negligence, any recovery of my/our loss, in excess of collection costs, shall be
reduced by a factor equal to the percentage of my/our negligence which contributed to cause the above mentioned accident, before it is
paid to me/us.
I/We further understand and agree that this RELEASE AND AGREEMENT is inclusive of any and all present and future liens or
claims for subrogation against the payments to be made in accordance with this RELEASE AND AGREEMENT. 1/We understand
and agree that I/we are responsible for the payment of any liens or charges against the payments to be made hereunder should any
such liens, subrogation. claims or claims for expenses and charges be asserted. This includes, but is not limited to, medical expense
liens, worker's compensation liens, ERISA liens, liens asserted by any federal, state or local governmental entity or agency or any
medical expense claim. Should any person or entity make claim for payment of any liens or charges against ERIE, INSURANCE:
EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY or their counsel, I/we agree to indemnify and hold harmless ERIE INSURANCE
EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY and their counsel from any and all such liens, charges, fees, claims, attorney fees,
costs, interests and any other sum.
I/We understand that this settlement is the compromise of a disputed claim, and that the payment is not to be construed as an
admission of liability on the part of the persons, firms and corporations hereby released by whom liability is expressly denied.
(CAUTION: READ BEFORE SIGNING)
Intending to be legally bound thereby, WITNESS my/our hand(s) and seal(s) this _day of
Witnessed by:
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
On this day of
to me known to be the person
executed the same as
My commission expires
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(Blase Salomone as parent & natural guardian)
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(Christina Salomone as parent & natural guardian)
before me personally appeared
who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that
free act and deed.
Notary Public
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
V.
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT
We, Blase and Christina Salomone, parents and natural guardians of Anthony Salomon,
a minor child, hereby state and affirm that:
a) We authorize and request that our attorney, George J. Costopoulos, Esquire,
finalize a settlement for uninsured motorist benefits with Erie Insurance Exchange for the amount
of $15,000.00 arising from the personal injuries sustained by our minor son, Anthony Salomone,
in an automobile collision caused by an uninsured motorist on November 21, 2010;
b) We consent that out of this settlement of $15,000.00 may be deducted attorney's
fees of 25% equaling $3,750.00, plus costs amounting to $136.70, for a total of $3,886.70. We
agree that this amount is fair and reasonable, and is consistent with our contingent fee agreement;
C) We agree that the remaining net proceeds of $11,113.30 will be deposited in one
or more savings accounts in the name of Anthony Salomone in banks, building and loan
associations, savings and loan associations or credit unions, deposits in which are insured by a
federal government agency or in one or more accounts in the name of Anthony Salomone
investing only in securities guaranteed by the United States government or a Federal
Governmental agency managed by responsible financial institutions. Said accounts shall contain
a provision that no withdrawal can be made from any such account until the minor attains
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majority, except as authorized by a prior order of court;
d) We agree to promptly provide and file with the Court proof of this deposit on
behalf of Anthony Salomone;
e) We understand and acknowledge that Court approval of this proposed settlement
and distribution is necessary, and have submitted along with my attorney the attached Petition
and proposed Order;
f) We ask that the Court approve the proposed settlement and distribution, and enter
the attached Order, without the need for a hearing. However, should the Court deem it necessary
to schedule a hearing, we will present with Anthony Salomone and our attorney; and
g) We sign this Affidavit of our own free will, and verify that the statements made
herein are true and correct. We understand that any false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Blase Salomon
Christina Salomone
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VERIFICATION
I, George J. Costopoulos, counsel for Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomone, as
parents and natural guardians of Anthony Salomone, a minor child, do hereby verify that the
statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I understand that any false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
GEMOC J.COSTOPOULOS
Date:
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
V.
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.,
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Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR'S SETTLEMENT
AND NOW COME the Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomone, parents and natural
guardians of Vincent Salomone, a minor child, by and through their counsel, George J.
Costopoulos, Esquire, and represent:
1. Petitioners are Plaintiffs, Blase and Christina Salomone, who reside at 221
Mountain Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019. Petitioners are the parents and natural guardians of
Vincent Salomone, age 13 (date of birth: 2/2/99; social security number: 184-78-3277).
2. On November 21, 2010, Vincent was injured in a motor vehicle collision while a
rear seat passenger in an automobile driven by his mother, Christina Salomone. The collision
was caused when Michael Posten, an uninsured driver of an uninsured vehicle, failed to yield at a
stop sign and t-boned the Salomone's vehicle. A copy of the police crash report is attached as
Exhibit "A."
3. The collision, which occurred in South Middleton Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, caused a laceration to Vincent's forehead, a pelvic fracture, a low back
contusion and emotional unrest. Vincent's forehead laceration required stitches, and his other
injuries were treated conservatively at the emergency room and through follow-up visits with his
doctors.
4. On December 17, 2010, Petitioners retained the undersigned counsel to negotiate
a settlement and/or to institute legal proceedings for Vincent's damages resulting from the
collision. A copy of the fee agreement is attached as Exhibit "B."
5. In March, 2012, the undersigned counsel negotiated a proposed settlement on
Vincent's behalf for the uninsured motorist benefits provided by his parents' automobile
insurance policy with Erie Insurance Exchange in the amount of $62,500.00. A copy of Erie's
proposed settlement agreement and release is attached as Exhibit "C."
6. The undersigned counsel is of the professional opinion that the proposed
settlement for uninsured motorist benefits is reasonable based on previous settlements in
comparable matters, and given that there are no unpaid creditors or liens.
7. From the proposed settlement of $62,500.00, Petitioners consent to a
distribution to the undersigned counsel consistent with their contingent fee agreement, which
provides for counsel fees in the amount of 25% ($15,625.00), plus costs in the amount of
$163.25. A summary of counsel's disbursements is attached as Exhibit "D."
Petitioners agree that the proposed settlement, along with the distribution to the
undersigned counsel, is fair and reasonable, and therefore request that this Honorable Court enter
an Order:
a) approving the settlement for $62,500.00 with Erie Insurance Exchange, with the
net proceeds of $46,711.75 to be deposited in one or more savings accounts in the name of
Vincent Salomon in banks, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations or
credit unions, deposits in which are insured by a federal government agency or in one or more
accounts in the name of Vincent Salomone investing only in securities guaranteed by the United
States government or a Federal Governmental agency managed by responsible financial
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Unit Number Type Unit Commercial Vehicle
001 Motor Vehicle in Transport No
First Name MI Last Name Suffix DOB Telephone Number
MICHAEL A POSTEN 08/20/1988
Street Address City State ip Code
812 HOLLY PIKE MT HOLLY SPRINGS (USA) PA 17065
Gender License Number License State Class Expiration Dale Owner/Driver
MALE 29429170 PA C 0812112011 PRIVATE VEHICLE OWNED/LEASED BY DRIVER
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4th Harmful Event left or Right Side Most Harmful Utility Pole Number
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TIMOTHY E TREGO
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7 N LOCUST ST CAMP HILL (USA) PA 17011
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AUTOMOBILE NOT APPLICABLE
Model Year Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Color VIN
1998 PLYMOUTH Neon GOLD 1P3ES47C9WD687875
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999999 PA 099 YES SELF
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Q NIA O Work Zone O ATV Q Snowmobile Q Commonwealth Vehicle O Local Gov Vehicle
Unit Number Type Unit Commercial Vehicle
002 Motor Vehicle in Transport No
First Name MI Last Name Suttix QOB Telephone Number
CHRISTINA T SALOMONE 0713111967 (717) 486-4032
SUeel Address City Stale Zip Code
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
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FEMALE 21325367 PA C 0810112013 PRIVATE VEHICLE OWN EDILEASED BY DRIVER
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4th Harmful Event left or Right Side Most Harmful U61ity Pole Number
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BLASE P SALOMONE
Street Address City State Zip Code
12 N THUSH DRIVE CARLISLE PA 17016
Vehicle Type Special usage Government Equipment Number
SUV NOT APPLICABLE
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1999 ISUZU RODEO GREEN 4S2CM58W7X4318101
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Q NIA 0 Work Zone Q ATV Q Snowmobile 0 Commonwealth Vehicle Q Local Gov Vehicle
Unit # Person No. First Name MI last Name Suffix DOB
001 001 MICHAEL A POSTEN 08120/1988
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002 002 CHRISTINA T SALOMONE 0713111967
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6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSHURG PA 17019
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002 004 VINCENT B S 0210211999
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Crash Involves:
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This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
The physical evidence observed on scene was consistent with the crash described. Unit 1 sustained heavy front
end damage. Unit 2 sustained damage to its driver
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Q NIA 0 Work Zone 0 ATV 0 Snowmobile 0 Commonwealth Vehicle 0 Local Gov Vehicle
side and heavy damage to the passenger side where it struck the utility pole. I observed approximately 5 feet of skid
marks left from unit 1. Minimal damage was done to the utility pole.
On 11121/10, at approximately 1310 hours, I interviewed operator 2 on scene. She related that she was traveling
east on SR 174 when she observed unit 1 approaching the intersection and not stopped. She further related that she
did not have enough time to come to a complete stop and unit 1 struck into the drive side, causing her vehicle to
collide with the utility pole.
On 11/21110, at approximately 1320 hours, I interviewed operator 1 on scene. He related he was traveling south on
Rockledge Drive when he realized his brakes were not working. He further related that when he realized that he was
not going to stop, he put on his emergency brake and collided into the side of unit 2. He further related that he jsut
purchased the car from a friend.
Both passengers in unit 2 were transported to Carlisle EMS to Carlisle Regional for moderate facial injuries
Fire and Rescue, as well as Fire Police, responded to the scene.
Operator was was cited for Pa VC 1543, 1301, 1786, 3323, and 4703.
A News Release was completed.
Met Ed was contacted by CDC in regards to the utility pole struck
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INCIDENT NUMBER cover Notice and Exchange Report
H02-1987354 PA STATE POLICE - CARLISLE (717) 249-2121
DATE OF CRASH TIME OF CRASH DAY OF WEEK COUNTY MUNICIPALITY
11/21/2010 13:00 hrs. SUNDAY CUMBERLAND SOUTH MIDDLETON TWP
ROUTE # SEGMENT # STREET STREET ENDING
0174 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD
PATROL ZON INVESTIGATOR \ INVESTIGATOR SIGNATURE BADGE NUMBER
24 SUMMITS, JEFFREY M 11101
REVIEWER REVIEWER BADGE NUMBER APPROVAL DATE
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001 POSTEN MICHAEL A 08/20/1988 MALE
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
812 HOLLY PIKE MT HOLLY SPRINGS (USA) PA 17065
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE STATE CLASS EXPIRATION DATE
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7 N LOCUST ST CAMP HILL (USA) PA 17011
VEHICLE YEAR MAKE MODEL
1998 PLYMOUTH NEON
VIN LICENSE PLATE # STATE VIOLATIONS (INCLUDING SECTION NUMBERS): DRIVER CHARGED?
1 P3ES47C9WD687875 999999 PA PA VC 3323 YES
UNIT # DRIVER'S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MI SUFFIX DOB GENDER PHONE NUMBER
002 SALOMONE CHRISTINA T 07131!1967 FEMALE (717) 486-4032
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
6 TRIPLETT CT DILLSBURG PA 17019
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE STATE CLASS EXPIRATION DATE
21325367 PA C 08/01/2013
INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NUMBER POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
w ERIE INS 0042505767H 04/2512011
OWNER'S LAST NAME OR BUSINESS NAME FIRST NAME MI SUFFIX
SALOMONE BLASE P
STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
12 N THUSH DRIVE CARLISLE PA 17015
VEHICLE YEAR MAKE MODEL
1999 ISUZU RODEO
VIN LICENSE PLATE # STATE VIOLATIONS (INCLUDING SECTION NUMBERS). DRIVER CHARGED?
4S2CM58W7X4318101 HNE0278 PA NONE NO
This crash occured as unit 1 traveled south on Rockledge Drive and unit 2 traveled east on Walnut Bottom Road,
South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. As unit 2 approached the intersection of Walnut Bottom and
Rockledge Drive, unit 1 failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the driver side door of unit 2. After initial impact,
unit 2 struck utility pole #15353-29514. Unit 1 came to final rest facing south east on SR 174. Unit 2 came to final rest
facing southeat on Sr 174. Operator 2 and her passengers all sustained injuries. Operator 1 and his passenger did
not sustain injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage.
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Contingent Fee Agreement
We, Blase and Christina Salomone, as Parents and Natural Guardians of Vincent
Salomone, a minor (hereinafter "clients"), do hereby retain the Law Offices of George J.
Costopoulos, 153 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (hereinafter "attorneys"),
to negotiate for us a settlement or to institute for us any legal proceedings that in their judgment
are necessary to pursue any claim for damages and/or injuries sustained by Vincent Salomone
due to a motor vehicle accident on or about November 21, 2010 against any person, firm,
corporation or entity who may be responsible for said claim, and/or to obtain an amicable
settlement
We hereby give to our attorneys a Power of Attorney to execute all documents connected
with the claim for the prosecution of which the attorneys are retained, including pleadings,
contracts, commercial papers, settlement agreements, compromises and releases, verifications,
dismissals, orders, settlement checks and all other documents that we could properly execute in
connection with this matter.
We agree to fully cooperate with our attorneys in the prosecution of the claim that
comprises the subject matter of this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, making
ourselves available for legal proceedings and consultations with our attorneys; keeping our
attorneys informed as to our current mailing address, phone number and the current status of
Vincent Salomone's medical condition.
In consideration of the services performed and to be performed by our attorneys, we agree
to pay attorneys' fees from the total amount recovered from any source a contingent fee of 25%.
In the evens: that no recovery is obtained on this claim, our attorneys will make no charges for
their time or services.
Costs: It is understood that attorneys may advance out-of-pocket costs in the
investigation, prosecution, preparation and trial of this case. Such costs are to be paid from our
(clients') share of the total amount recovered and include, but may not be limited to:
photocopies; notaries; investigation charges; photographs; court costs; medical records costs; fee
for police report; deposition costs; expert witness fees; stenographer costs; and, video deposition
fees.
As one possible settlement option, we authorize our attorneys to explore the possibility of
a structured settlement through the use of deferred periodic payments. We agree that if any claim
is settled through such structure, the attorneys' fees may be paid directly to said attorneys from
the insurance company, either in one lump sum payment at settlement, or, at the sole option of
said attorneys and/or insurance company, deferred into future payments. However, in any event,
said attorneys' fees shall be calculated in the percentage as set forth above based upon the cost of
the structured settlement or present value thereof in accordance with applicable law.
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Clients agree that, in the event the investigation and discovery performed by attorneys
shall in the judgment of attorneys reveal no meritorious claims exist on behalf of clients, then
attorneys may withdraw from the further representation of the clients in this matter. Clients and
attorneys further agree that, in the event that clients shall become dissatisfied with the services of
attorneys, clients shall be permitted to discharge attorneys from their employment in this matter.
However, in the event that clients elect to discharge attorneys, attorneys shall be entitled to
receive payment of fees from any recovery which clients ultimately makes on these claims. The
fees payable to attorneys shall be in an amount which would reasonably and equitably
compensate attorneys for their efforts on behalf of clients in the prosecution of the claims. If
clients and attorneys are not able to reach an agreement as to the amount of those fees at the time
of discharge, then the matter shall be submitted to arbitration.
This Contingent Fee Agreement applies to all proceedings up to and including verdict or
decision at trial or arbitration. If, in the discretion of the attorneys, post-trial proceedings,
including appeals, are warranted, they will not be covered by this Contingent Fee Agreement and
a new fee agreement will be required by said attorneys.
And Now, on the day and year written below, the above Contingent Fee Agreement and
Power of Attorney has been read, approved, and understood by us and the receipt of a copy
thereof acknowledged. The terms set forth are agreeable.
Georg J. Costopoulos, Esquire Blase Salomone, Parent and Natural
Guardian of Vincent Salomone
Christina Salomon, Parent and
Natural Guardian of Vincent
Salomone
Date: 10-/1-10
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CLAIM #: 010171128128
RELEASE AND AGREEMENT
Under policy # Q042505767 issued by ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY, I/We, claiming coverage
for myself/ourselves or on behalf of Vincent Salamone in consideration of Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($62,500.00) dollars, which I/We have received, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE
INSURANCE COMPANY from any and all claims, causes of action or other rights which I/We have, have had or could have under
the Uninsured Motorists coverage as set forth in said policy, which claims, causes of action or other rights arose or could have arisen
as a result of a loss or accident which happened on the 21" day of November, 2010 at or near Route 174 in the county of
Cumberland in the State of Pennsylvania.
In consideration of such payment, I/We agree as follows: 1) to assign Erie Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company to my/our
rights of recovery against any person(s) or party(ies) legally liable to me/us, to the amount of and for the purpose of the payment noted
above; 2) that I/We have not and will not make any separate settlement with nor give any separate release to any person(s) or
party(ies) who caused or are alleged to have caused the above mentioned loss or accident; 3) that suit may be instituted by Erie
Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company in my/our name; 4) to execute all papers required to commence such suit; and 5) to
cooperate in prosecuting any or all actions which Erie Insurance Exchange/Erie Insurance Company may bring to recover from any
person(s) or party(ies) for the claims or causes of action which 1/We have growing out of said loss or accident.
It is expressly understood and agreed that, out of any amount recovered, costs of collection, including by not limited to counsel fees,
shall be first paid to ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY. Except in states which apply comparative
negligence in determining legal liability, any recovery in excess of collection costs shall be paid to me/us, up to the full extent of
my/our loss. In states which apply comparative negligence, any recovery of my/our loss, in excess of collection costs, shall be
reduced by a factor equal to the percentage of my/our negligence which contributed to cause the above mentioned accident, before it is
paid to me/us.
I/We further understand and agree that this RELEASE AND AGREEMENT is inclusive of any and all present and future liens or
claims for subrogation against the payments to be made in accordance with this RELEASE AND AGREEMENT. I/We understand
and agree that Uwe are responsible for the payment of any liens or charges against the payments to be made hereunder should any
such liens, subrogation, claims or claims for expenses and charges be asserted. This includes, but is not limited to, medical expense
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-liens, worker's compensation liens; ERISA liens,-liens-asserted by-any federal, state or local gove. ental entity or agency or any
medical expense claim. Should any person or entity make claim for payment of any liens or charges against ERIE INSURANCE
EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY or their counsel, Uwe agree to indemnify and hold harmless ERIE INSURANCE
EXCHANGE/ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY and their counsel from any and all such liens, charges, fees, claims, attorney fees,
costs, interests and any other sum.
I/We understand that this settlement is the compromise of a disputed claim, and that the payment is not to be construed as an
admission of liability on the part of the persons, firms and corporations hereby released by whom liability is expressly denied.
(CAUTION: READ BEFORE SIGNING)
Intending to be legally bound thereby, WITNESS my/our hand(s) and seal(s) this
Witnessed by:
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claim containing any materially false information or conceals o l.? information concerning any fact material thereto commits a
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
as parents and natural guardians of their CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
: Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT
We, Blase and Christina Salomone, parents and natural guardians of Vincent Salomone, a
minor child, hereby state and affirm that:
a) We authorize and request that our attorney, George J. Costopoulos, Esquire,
finalize a settlement for uninsured motorist benefits with Erie Insurance Exchange for the amount
of $62,500.00 arising from the personal injuries sustained by our minor son, Vincent Salomone,
in an automobile collision caused by an uninsured motorist on November 21, 2010;
b) We consent that out of this settlement of $62,500.00 may be deducted attorney's
fees of 25% equaling $15,625.00, plus costs amounting to $163.25, for a total of $15,788.25.
We agree that this amount is fair and reasonable, and is consistent with our contingent fee
agreement;
C) We agree that the remaining net proceeds of $46,711.75 will be deposited in one
or more savings accounts in the name of Vincent Salomone in banks, building and loan
associations, savings and loan associations or credit unions, deposits in which are insured by a
federal government agency or in one or more accounts in the name of Vincent Salomone
investing only in securities guaranteed by the United States government or a Federal
Governmental agency managed by responsible financial institutions. Said accounts shall contain
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a provision that no withdrawal can be made from any such account until the minor attains
majority, except as authorized by a prior order of court;
d) We agree to promptly provide and file with the Court proof of this deposit on
behalf of Vincent Salomone;
e) We understand and acknowledge that Court approval of this proposed settlement
and distribution is necessary, and have submitted along with my attorney the attached Petition
and proposed Order;
f) We ask that the Court approve the proposed settlement and distribution, and enter
the attached Order, without the need for a hearing. However, should the Court deem it necessary
to schedule a hearing, we will present with Vincent Salomone and our attorney; and
g) We sign this Affidavit of our own free will, and verify that the statements made
herein are true and correct. We understand that any false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VERIFICATION
I, George J. Costopoulos, counsel for Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomon, as
parents and natural guardians of Vincent Salomone, a minor child, do hereby verify that the
statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I understand that any false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA O MONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
. CUMBERLAND
Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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AND NOW, this day of
herein Petition for Approval of Minor's Settlement Xit is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
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that Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomone, as parents and natural guardians of Anthony
a minor child, are authorized to enter into a settlement for uninsured motor" benefits
Salomone,
with Erie Insurance Exchange in the gross amount of $15,000.00.
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that all settlement drafts or checks shall be
forwarded to petitioners' counsel, the Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos, for proper
distribution of the gross proceeds as follows:
$11,113.30
a. Anthony Salomone, a minor:
$ 3,750.00
b. Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos
(Counsel fee at 25%)
136._70
C. Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos
(Costs Advanced)
$15,000.00
Total Settlement:
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that the net proceeds of the settlement for
Anthony Salomone, a minor, in the amount of $11,113.30, is to be deposited in one or more
savin s accounts in the name of Anthony Salomon in banks, building and loan associations,
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securities guaranteed by the United States government or a Federal Governmental agency
managed oy responsible financial institutions. Said accounts shall contain a provision that no
withdray i1 can be made from any such account until the minor attains majority, except as
authoriz( d by a prior order of court. Proof of the deposit shall be promptly filed of record.
BY THE CO
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Common Pleas 3ud9e
Distribi tion:
? i.ieorge J. Costopoulos, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioners
153 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
? Donald Bottini
Erie insurance
4901 Louise Drive
P.O. Box 2013
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0710
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
as parents and natural guardians of their CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE, ;
Plaintiffs
V.
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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AND NOW, this day of , 2012, upon consideration of
the herein Petition for Approval of Minor's Settlement, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED
that Petitioners, Blase and Christina Salomone, as parents and natural guardians of Vincent
Salomone, a minor child, are authorized to enter into a settlement for uninsured motorist benefits
with Erie Insurance Exchange in the gross amount of $62,500.00.
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that all settlement drafts or checks shall be
forwarded to Petitioners' counsel, the Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos, for proper
distribution of the gross proceeds as follows:
a. Vincent Salomone, a minor: $46,711.75
b. Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos $15,625.00
(Counsel fee at 25%)
C. Law Offices of George J. Costopoulos 163.25
(Costs Advanced)
Total Settlement: $62,500.00
It is further ORDERED and DECREED that the net proceeds of the settlement for
Vincent Salomone, a minor, in the amount of $46,711.75, is to be deposited in one or more
savings accounts in the name of Vincent Salomone in banks, building and loan associations,
savings and loan associations or credit unions, deposits in which are insured by a federal
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managed by responsible financial institutions. Said accounts shall contain a provision that no
withdrawal can be made from any such account until the minor attains majority, except as
authorized by a prior order of court. Proof of the deposit shall be promptly filed of record.
BY THE COURT:
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Common PI as Judge
Distribution:
? George J. Costopoulos, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioners
153 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
? Donald Bottini
Erie Insurance
4901 Louise Drive
P.O. Box 2013
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0710
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as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
V.
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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PRAECIPE TO MARK CASE SETTLED, DISCONTINUED AND ENDED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended. Thank you.
BY: _ 4-4
G J. Costopoulos, Esquire
D. # 78423
153 N. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 243-0407
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
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I, George J. Costopoulos, Esquire, counsel for Anthony Salomone, a minor, in the above-
captioned matter, hereby state and affirm as follows:
1. On April 17, 2012, the sum of $11,113.30 was deposited into a federally
insured interest-bearing Certificate of Deposit (Account No.: 31003920485389), with M&T
Bank, pursuant to the Court Order entered on April 4, 2012.
2. A copy of the above-referenced Court Order was provided to M&T Bank at
the time the Certificate was opened.
3. The Certificate of Deposit is in the name of the minor, Anthony Salomone, born
March 29, 1995, and the express prohibition of withdrawals of income or principal before the
minor attains majority, except by order of Court, has been noted on the depository's records. A
copy of M&T Bank's Record is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
BY:
eorge J. Costopoulos, Esquire
I.D. # 78423
153 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 243-0407
Attorney for Plaintiff
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New Account 04/17/12
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
CONSUMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT OPENING REQUEST
ACCOUNT TITLE AND STATEMENT ADDRESS OFFICE OF ACCOUNT
ANTHONY C SALOMONE 4344 Spring Garden Office
BLASE P SALOMONE, GUARDIAN ACCOUNT NUMBER
NO WITHDRAWALS UNTIL AGE 18 31003920485389
COURT ORDERED
ACCOUNT TYPE
221 MOUNTAIN RD 12 - 13 Month CD
DILLSBURG PA 17019 CUST 1 PHONE #
(717)502-6006
COST 1 SSN: 167766409 BIRTHDATE 03/29/1995
COST 2 SSN: 218948202 BIRTHDATE 04/16/1966
By signing below, I (we) (1) request that M&T Bank open in my (our) names the deposit account requested below with the features requested, and (2) acknowledge
receipt of, and agree to all provisions of, the General Deposit Account Agreement, Availability Disclosure for Consumer Deposit Accounts, the Specific Features and
Tenns containing information about the account, the applicable fee schedule and, if the account is a Jumbo Certificate of Deposit, the Agreement for Telephone
Instructions. By signing below, I (we) acknowledge and agree that if the account is opened in the names of two or more individuals, the account will be a Joint Account
with Right of Survivorship unless it is a fiduciary or custodial account.
Certification: Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: (1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or 1 am waiting for
a number to be issued to roe), and (2) 1 am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) 1 have not been notified
by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has
notified me that 1 am no longer subject to backup withholding, and (3) 1 am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person.
Certification Instructions: You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because
you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. (Also, see Part II - Certification under Specific Instructions on the separate W-9 form).
The IRS does not require your consent to an rovision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid backup withholding.
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SIGNATURF CUST 3 DATE
SIGNATURE CUST 4 DATE
IDENTIFICATION
CUST 1 BCSS COMMON OF PA 0298850 PA BOSS 6409 COMMON OF PA
CUST 2 DL 04/ 14 20983438 PA
CUST 3
CUST 4
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OPENING AMOUNT $11,113.30 DATE 04/17/12
ACCOUNT SPECIFICS
CHECKING:
Relationship Package Interest Rate Transfer Interest to Account
PR Safecheck? OD Funding Account
SAVINGS:
Interest Rate Transfer Interest to Account PR
CLUB:
Transfer to Account Interest Rate
TIME DEPOSIT:
Initial Tenn 12 Months Initial Maturity Date 04/17/13 Automatically Renewable? YES
Final Maturity Date Interest Rate 0.10 Transfer Interest to Account
Interest Check? Interest Cycle 00 Basis Points
PR Promotional Code Service Charge Waive Code
EMPLOYMENT:
CUST 1 Student NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
CUST 2 Self Employed ADS PUBLIC ADJUS
CUST 3
CUST 4
DEPOSIT SOURCE DEPOSIT AMOUNT
1) M&TChecking I) $11,113.30
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MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
AUTHORITY OF FIDUCIARY TO OPEN DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
(For use for trusts, estates, by escrow agents, landlords, etc.)
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 31003920485389
DEPOSITOR: ANTHONY C SALOMONE, BLASE P SALOMONE, GUARDIAN
NO WITHDRAWALS UNTIL AGE 18, COURT ORDERED
(Title of estate, trust, escrow fund, etc.)
Fiduciary BLASE P SALOMONE
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Address 221 MOUNTAIN RD
DILLSBURG PA 17019
Telephone 717 502-6006
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1. I certify that Depositor named above is a(n)
(trust under will, revocable trust, escrow fund, security deposit, deposit in lieu of bond, etc.) validly created or existing under the laws of the State of
and I am authorized to act on Depositor's behalf by statute or by:
? An agreement with
entitled
dated appointing the undersigned as
(escrow agent, trustee, executor, landlord, etc.); or
? The last will and testament of
and letters testamentary issued naming me as ; or
? A trust agreement of grantors named
naming me as trustee; or
P1 Court order dated 1--/-/ . ?_ naming me as (--Z L" guardian, custodian, trustee, etc.)
2. 1 certify that only one signature is required to authorize banking transactions for Depositor, and acknowledge that dual signature requirements or restrictions
impose no duty of enforcement on M&T Bank.
3. 1 further certify that each signature appearing above or on a Rider hereto is a true specimen of the signature of the person whose signature it purports to be.
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Signature of first Fiduciary named above Title Signature of second Fiduciary named above (if applicable) Title
Print Name of third Fiduciary named above
Signature of third Fiduciary named above
Title
Print Name of fourth Fiduciary named above (if applicable)
Signature of fourth Fiduciary named above (if applicable) Title
Original - Account Services; Copy - Branch
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VERIFICATION
I, George J. Costopoulos, counsel for Anthony Salomone, a minor child, do hereby verify
that the statements made in the foregoing Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that any
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
GEO .COSTOPOULOS
Date: 7 ?,Y 2
BLASE AND CHRISTINA SALOMONE,
as parents and natural guardians of their
minor children, ANTHONY AND
VINCENT SALOMONE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Case No. 12-2037 Civil Term
V.
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF DEPOSIT OF MINOR'S FUNDS
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captioned matter, hereby state and affirm as follows:
1. On April 17, 2012, the sum of $46,711.75 was deposited into a federally
insured interest-bearing Certificate of Deposit (Account No.: 31003920485397), with M&T
Bank, pursuant to the Court Order entered on April 4, 2012.
2. A copy of the above-referenced Court Order was provided to M&T Bank at
the time the Certificate was opened.
3. The Certificate of Deposit is in the name of the minor, Vincent Salomone, born
February 2, 1999, and the express prohibition of withdrawals of income or principal before the
minor attains majority, except by order of Court, has been noted on the depository's records. A
copy of M&T Bank's Record is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
BY:
Geor J. Costopoulos, Esquire
I.D. # 78423
153 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 243-0407
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: t/// r//2
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MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
CONSUMER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT OPENING REQUEST
ACCOUNT TITLE AND STATEMENT ADDRESS OFFICE OF ACCOUNT
VINCENT I3 SALOMONE 4344 Spring Garden Office
BLASE P SALOMONE, GUARDIAN ACCOUNT NUMBER
NO WITHDRAWALS UNTIL AGE 18 31003920485397
COURT ORDERED ACCOUNT TYPE
221 MOUNTAIN RD 60 - 72 Month CD
DILLSBURG PA 17019 CUST 1 PHONE #
(717)502-6006
CUST I SSN: 184783277 BIRTHDATE 02/02/1999
CUST 2 SSN: 218948202 BIRTHDATE 04/16/1966
By signing below, I (we) (1) request that M&T Bank open in my (our) names the deposit account requested below with the features requested, and (2) acknowledge
and agree to all provisions of, the General Deposit Account Agreement, Availability Disclosure for Consumer Deposit Accounts, the Specific Features and
receipt of
,
Terms containing information about the account, the applicable fee schedule and, if the account is a Jumbo Certificate of Deposit, the Agreement for Telephone
Instructions. By signing below, I (we) acknowledge and agree that if the account is opened in the names of two or more individuals, the account will be a Joint Account
with Right of Survivo ship unless it is a fiduciary or custodial account.
Certification: Under penalties of perjury, 1 certify that: (1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for
a number to be issued to me), and (2) 1 am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) 1 am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified
by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has
notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and (3) 1 am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person.
Certification Instructions: You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because
you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. (Also, see Part II - Certification under Specific Instructions on the separate W-9 form).
The IRS does not require our consent to 1 provision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid backup withholding.
SIGNATURE GUST I 4) L all 42,4 - •39it DATE G f f /
DATE
SIGNATURE CUSP 2
SIGNATURE CUST 3 DATE
SIGNATURE Ct1S"1'4 DATE
IDENTIFICATION
CUST I BOSS COMMON OF PA 3078810 PA BCSS 3277 COMMON OF PA
CUST 2 DL 04/ 14 20983438 PA
CUST 3
CUST4
ID Approval
OPENING AMOUNT $46,711.75 DATE 04/17/12
ACCOUNT SPECIFICS
CHECKING:
Relationship Package Interest Rate Transfer Interest to Account
PR Safecheck? OD Funding Account
SAVINGS:
Interest Rate Transfer Interest to Account PR
CLUB:
Transfer to Account Interest Rate
TIME DEPOSIT:
Initial Tenn 60 Months Initial Maturity Date 04/17/17 Automatically Renewable? YES
Final Maturity Date Interest Rate 0.55 Transfer Interest to Account
Interest Check" Interest Cycle 00 Basis Points
PR 1.10 Promotional Code Service Charge Waive Code
EMPLOYMENT:
CUST I Student NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
CUST 2 Self Employed ADS PUBLIC ADJUS
CUST 3
C't1Sf 4
DEPOSIT SOURCE
I ) M&T Checking
2)
3)
SOURCE OF CASH FUNDS OVER $10,000: NO
SOURCE:
DEPOSIT AMOUNT
1) $46,711.75
2)
3) A??
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MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY
AUTHORITY OF FIDUCIARY TO OPEN DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
(For use for trusts, estates, by escrow agents, landlords, etc.)
ACCOUNT NUMBER
DEPOSITOR
Signer
Title
Address
Telephone
SSN
Signature _
Signer
Title
Address
Telephone
SSN
Signature _
Fiduciary BLASE P SALOMONE
Title
Address 221 MOUNTAIN RD
DILLSBURG PA 17019
Telephone 717 502-6006
SSN 218948202
Signature
Signer
Title
Address
Telephone
SSN
Signature
1.
I certify that Depositor named above is a(n)
(trust under will, revocable trust, escrow fund, security deposit, deposit in lieu of bond, etc.) validly created or existing under the laws of the State of
and I am authorized to act on Depositor's behalf by statute or by:
31003920485397
VINCENT B SALOMONE, BLASE P SALOMONE, GUARDIAN
NO WITHDRAWALS UNTIL AGE 18, COURT ORDERED
(Title of estate, trust, escrow fund, etc.)
entitled
dated appointing the undersigned as
(escrow agent, trustee, executor, landlord, etc.); or
The last will and testament of
and letters testamentary issued
naming me as
or
? A trust agreement of grantors named
naming me as trustee; or
Yf Court order dated lr /? " ( naming me as _ > y ' r cti t
guardian, custodian, trustee, etc.)
2. 1 certify that only one signature is required to authorize banking transactions for Depositor, and acknowledge that dual signature requirements or restrictions
impose no duty of enforcement on MST Bank.
3. 1 further certify that each signature appearing above or on a Rider hereto is a true specimen of the signature of the person whose signature it purports to be.
Print Na a of first Fiduci am,led above Print Name of second Fiduciary named above (if applicable)
1. Ck1 "?L1:.J ?)?`C- E?-N??,-- C?GC ..,r ?t 1..lih _
Signature of first Fiduciary named above Title Signature of second Fiduciary named above (if applicable) Title
Print Name of third Fiduciary named above
Signature of third Fiduciary named above Title
Print Name of fourth Fiduciary named above (if applicable)
Signature of fourth Fiduciary named above (if applicable) Title
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VERIFICATION
I, George J. Costopoulos, counsel for Vincent Salomone, a minor child, do hereby verify
that the statements made in the foregoing Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that any
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
GE E J. COSTOPOULOS
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