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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE
103 East Springville Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
versus
Plaintiff(s) &
Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
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Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to (XX )Attorney
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg. PA 17108
(717) 238-2000
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of Attorney
No. cN601 - 2012
Civil Action - (XX) Law
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JUANITA P. SCOTT
935 Paul Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Signature
Supreme Court ID 46. 32298
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Date:
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE
COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary
Date:
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Deputy
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy 2012 MAY -8 AM 9: 55
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Michelle L. Von Lange
vs. Case Number
Juanita P. Scott 2012-2402
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
04/26/2012 07:10 PM - Dennis Fry, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on April 26,
2012 at 1910 hours, he served a true copy of the within Writ of Summons, upon the within named
defendant, to wit: Juanita P. Scott, by making known unto herself personally, at 935 Paul Circle,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055 its contents and at the same time handing to
her personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
SHERIFF COST: $38.00
April 30, 2012
DENNIS RY, DEPU
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter the appearance of Robert A. Lerman, Esquire of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins, as attorneys for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott in the above-captioned matter
and mark the docket accordingly.
GRIFF=A. Lerman, ERMAN, SOLYMOS &
BY:
squire PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
Dated: April 4, 2013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4th day of April, 2013, 1, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Praecipe for Entry of Appearance by United States Mail, addressed
to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning,Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg,PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, ST KLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALK S
BY:
Robert A. Lerman, 9squire PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
jml/scott-prp rlerrnan@gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff, to file a Complaint within
twenty(20)days from the date of the service of this Rule or suffer Judgment non-pros.
GRIFFITH, ST KLER, LERMAN,
SOL OS & CALKINS
BY:
ROB T A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE,PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York,Pennsylvania 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
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NOW �1' S Zo � or-s
2013,RUL SSUED AS ABOVE.
PR OTARY
BY:
DEPUTY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants :
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4t' day of April, 2013, 1, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Rule to File Complaint by Certified Mail and United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, CKLER,LERMAN,
SOX OS &CAL S
BY:
ROBERT A. LERMAN,ESQUIRE PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman a,gslsc.com
jml/scott-rule
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2013 APR 10 0111' 16
CUMBERL AN COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT :
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9`h day of April, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Request for Production of Documents of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 1 by
Certified Mail and United States Mail,addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning,Esquire
Handler,Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg,PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRIC ,LERMAN,
SOLYMO CALKINS
BY:
R ERT A. LERMAN,ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman( aslsc.com
jm1/scott-rfpd
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9`h day of April, 2013, 1, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 2 as indicated
below,by U.S. First Class Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning,Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
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BY:
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Attorney for Defendant. Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York,PA 17402
717-757-76021717-757-3783 Fax
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CUMBER A V AN1UA T Y
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE'ASMF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9`h day of April, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 1 by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning& Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg,PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, ST ER,LERMAN,
SOLY S&CALKINS
BY:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlermanA&slsc.com
jml/scott-int
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE • CIVIL DIVISION
•
Plaintiffs
v. •
• No. 2402-2012
•
JUANITA P. SCOTT
•
Defendants
• JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire ,
-Lc Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP r r1 ;.
1300 Linglestown Road -�
Harrisburg, PA 17108 co - 4
DATE OF NOTICE: June 6, 2013 x'c`'
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE A PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF <
JUDGMENT OF NON PROS FOR FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO FILE A COMPLAINT
IN THIS CASE. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS
NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING
AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO SUE THE DEFENDANT AND THEREBY LOSE
PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
GRIFFIT r• TRICKLER, LERM N,
•LYMOS & CALKIN
LO/(O BY t 3 IILILk
to • :ERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE • CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs •
•
v.
• No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT •
•
Defendants
• JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 6th day of June, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Notice of Intention to File a Praecipe for Entry of Judgment of
Non-Pros for Failure to File a Complaint by United States Mail, addressed to the party or
attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRIP LER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALK
BY:
Robert A. Lerman, Esquire PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman @gslsc.com
jml/scott-notice
HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP Jr THE t �CTH0NO IARY
W. Scott Henning(PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 2013 UIN 17 Ali 9' 20
Harrisburg, PA 17110
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029 C�E ; SYLVA�IA
henning @hhrlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION—LAW
V.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant.
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
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AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas
que se presentan mds adelante en las siguientes pdginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los
pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier
otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mds aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE.
SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA.
ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO
CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
HANDLER,HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: Ars��
W. Scott e ' g, E uire
Supreme Co I.D. 32298
1300 Ling town oad
Harrisburg, PA 110
Hennin hhrl w.com
(717) 238-2000
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HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION—LAW
V.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange ("Ms. Von Lange") by and through her attorneys,
HANDLER,HENNING & ROSENBERG,LLP, makes this complaint against the Defendant, Juanita
P. Scott ("Defendant"), and avers as follows:
1. Ms. Von Lange is a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania currently at 103 East Springville Road, Boiling Springs Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is, upon information and belief, an adult individual and citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a last known address of 414 Reservoir Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. At all times material hereto, Defendant was the owner and operator of a 2005
Chevrolet Colorado bearing Pennsylvania registration number YVM8169 ("Defendant's
vehicle").
4. At all times material hereto, Ms. Von Lange was the operator of a 2002 Chevrolet
Trailblazer, bearing Pennsylvania registration number HBE4781 ("Plaintiffs vehicle").
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5. At all times material hereto, Ms. Von Lange was covered under an insurance
policy issued by State Farm Insurance and was covered under the full tort option.
6. At all times material hereto, it was daylight and there were no adverse weather or
road conditions.
7. On or about April 28, 2010, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Ms. Von Lange was
traveling westbound on West Lisburn Road, approaching its intersection with Herman Drive in
Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. At approximately the same time and place, Defendant was stopped at the stop sign
controlling northbound Herman Drive at its intersection with West Lisburn Road.
9. Suddenly and without warning, Defendant entered the intersection, striking the
side of Plaintiffs vehicle.
10. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Ms. Von Lange
sustained damages as set forth more specifically below.
11. The aforementioned collision and Ms. Von Lange's resultant injuries are the
direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence as follows:
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a. in failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling
on West Lisburn Road in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania;
b. in failing to yield the legal right of way to West Lisburn Road
traffic, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3324;
C. in failing to operate Defendant's vehicle under proper and
adequate control so that he could have avoided Plaintiff's vehicle;
d. in negligently driving Defendant's vehicle into the intersection of
West Lisburn Road and Herman Drive;
e. in failing to look both ways for approaching traffic before entering
a highway and to continue to look as she advanced through the
intersection;
f. in driving Defendant's vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons or property, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714;
g. in failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
h. in disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway,
and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §
3310(a); and
L in failing to have sufficient control of Defendant's vehicle, which
would have allowed Defendant's vehicle to be stopped .before
doing injury to any person or thing likely to arise under the
circumstances.
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12. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Ms. Von Lange has:
a. suffered personal injuries, including, but not limited to, injuries to
her back, neck, and right shoulder, with attendant headaches;
b. undergone continuing medical care for the aforesaid injuries;
C. suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and she
will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in
the future, to her physical, emotional, and financial detriment and
loss;
d. been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries,
to spend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be
required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to her
detriment and loss;
e. suffered a loss of income;
f. suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and will continue to suffer the
same in the future, to her detriment and loss; and
g. been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily
duties and chores,to her detriment and loss.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, seeks damages from Defendant, Juanita
P. Scott, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER,HENNING&t ROSENBERG,LLP
Dated: June f , 2013 By:
W. Scott Henning(P 32 8)
1300 Linglestown ad, uite 2
Harrisburg, PA 171
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Michelle L. Von Lange
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VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 W
W. Scott Henning, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the
foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he
represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification
and/or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than
that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge
or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied
in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
W. Sc tt H Wing, - q re
Date: 6/14/2013
HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION—LAW
V.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 14th day of June, 2013, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiff's Complaint was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
Robert A. Lerman, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP
Dated: June 2013 By: Z�-
W. Scott He ng (P 3229
1300 Linglestown ad, S to 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.23 8.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
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CUMBERLAND ND CUUN i Y
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
C/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within twenty
(20) days from service hereof or a judgment maybe entered ainst you.
GRIFFIT TRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLY & CALKINS
i
By:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
Dated: `�j (� , 2013 rlermanggslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
J-UANITA P. SCOTT TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Juanita P. Scott by her counsel, Robert A. Lerman and
Griffith, Strickler,Lerman, Solymos&Calkins,and files the following Answer and New Matter to
Plaintiffs Complaint:
I Admitted upon information and belief.-
2. Admitted in part, denied in part. That the Defendant is an adult individual and a
citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is denied Defendant's current address is as stated
in paragraph 2 of Plaintiff's Complaint and averred to the contrary that Defendant currently resides at
935 Paul Circle, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation,answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations set forth in paragraph 5 of
Plaintiff s Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation,answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations set forth in paragraph 7 of
Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. It is denied that suddenly and without warning, Defendant entered the
intersection striking the side of Plaintiffs vehicle. On the contrary, it is averred that at all times
relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked in both directions, observed no
oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at which time the impact
between the Plaintiff's vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
10. Denied. To the extent the allegations set forth in paragraph 10 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. It is denied that the Defendant was negligent or that Defendant's
alleged negligence caused the injuries and damages Plaintiff claims. By way of further response,it is
averred that at all times relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked in both
directions, observed no oncoming traffic,and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at
which time the impact between the Plaintiff's vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
11. Denied, To the extent the allegations set forth in 'paragraph 11 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, it is denied that the
Defendant was negligent or that the Plaintiff s injuries were the direct and proximate result of the
Defendant's alleged negligence. It is further denied that Defendant was negligent as follows:
a. In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling on West
Lisburn Road in Upper Allen Township,Cumberland County,Pennsylvania;
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b. In failing to yield the legal right of way to West Lisburn Road traffic
in
violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3324;
C. In failing to operate Defendant's vehicle under proper and adequate control
so that [sic] he could have avoided Plaintiff's vehicle;
d. In negligently driving Defendant's vehicle into the intersection of West
Lisburn Road and Herman Drive;
e. In failing to look both ways for approaching traffic before entering a highway
and to continue to look as she advanced through the intersection;
f. In driving Defendant's vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
or property, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3714;
9. In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist entering
into an intersection;
h. In disregarding the speed of vehicles,the condition of the highway, and the
traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3310(a); and
i. In failing to have'sufficient'control of Defendant's vehicle,which would have
allowed Defendant's vehicle to be stopped before doing injury to any person
or thing likely to arise under the circumstances.
On the contrary,it is averred that at all times relevant,Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop
sign, looked in both directions, observed no oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled
from the stop sign at which time the impact between the Plaintiffs vehicle and the Defendant's
vehicle occurred.
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12. Denied. To the extent the allegations set forth in paragraph 12 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, it is denied that the
Defendant was negligent or that the Defendant's alleged negligence was a direct and proximate result
of the injuries and damages Plaintiff claims. With respect to the remaining allegations of paragraph
12 of Plaintiffs Complaint, same are denied in that after reasonable investigation, answering
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
WHEREFORE,Defendant,Juanita P.Scott,demands judgment in her favor and against the
Plaintiff,Michelle L. Von Lange,together with costs of suit.
By way of further answer,Defendant,Juanita P. Scott, asserts the following:
NEW MATTER
13. Defendant incorporates herein by reference,as if fully set forth at length,her Answer
to Plaintiff's Complaint, Paragraph Nos. 1,through 12, as hereinabove set forth.
-14. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action against Defendant, Juanita P.
Scott,upon which relief can be granted.
15. Plaintiff's Complaint may be barred by applicable statutes of limitation.
16. At all times relevant,Defendant,Juanita P. Scott,acted carefully,lawfully,properly,
cautiously and prudently with due care under the circumstances existing.
17. At all times relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked in both
directions,observed no oncoming traf fic,and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at
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which time the impact between the Plaintiff s vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
18. Plaintiffs injuries and damages, if any, were caused by the acts or omissions of
individuals or entities other than Defendant over whom the Defendant had no responsibility or right
of control and for whom Defendant has no legal liability.
19. The Plaintiff's claimed injuries were caused, in whole or in part, by the acts or
omissions,negligence,carelessness,and/or recklessness of the Plaintiff,Michelle L.Von Lange,in
the operation of her motor vehicle, generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic conditions
then and there existing;
b. By operating her motor vehicle at an unsafe-speed for the highway conditions,
weather conditions and/or the geography of the highway thereby creating a
hazard to herself and others lawfully on the highway;
C. In failing to operate her motor vehicle in a safe,prudent,cautious and careful
manner;
d. In failing to operate her motor vehicle at a speed that was safe for actual or
potential hazards then existing in violation of in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§3361;
e. In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of her motor
vehicle in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3314;
f. In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of
danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have her motor
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vehicle under such*cbntrol that injury to herself or her property could be
g. In carelessly operating her motor vehicle in violation of 75 Pa C.S.A. §3714;
h. In failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout;
i. In failing to maintain proper control in the operation of her motor vehicle;
and negligently, carelessly and recklessly operating her motor vehicle at a
speed in excess of the posted speed limit or at an unsafe speed in violation of
j. In breaching her required duty of care as to a motorist with only a qualified
right-of-way at the intersection in question; and
k. In failing to take appropriate evasive action when she had the last opportunity
to do so in observing Plaintiff s vehicle in the intersection prior to impact.
20. As a result of the negligence,carelessness and recklessness of the Plaintiff,Michelle
L. Von Lange, as set forth in the immediately preceding paragraphs, her claims are barred or
diminished in accordance with the application of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act,42
21. Plaintiff,Michelle L.Von Lange,may not have sustained a serious injury as defined
in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law(75 Pa. C.S.A. §1702 et seq.).
22. The non-economic damages of Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, may be barred
because she is bound by a limited tort option as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
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23. Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their damages.
24. Plaintiff has received or is entitled to receive various benefits from insurance
arrangements,programs and group contracts of insurance including,but not limited to,benefits under
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law,for medical bills and/or income loss,
and she may not recover for the same benefits in this proceeding.
25. Plaintiff,Michelle L.Von Lange,has recovered from some or all of the injuries she
allegedly sustained as a result of the alleged incident.
26. Some or all of Plaintiff,Michelle L.Von Lange's alleged injuries and damages may
have preexisted or preceded the date of the alleged incident and were not caused or aggravated by the
alleged incident.
27. Some of Plaintiff,Michelle L. Von Lange's alleged injuries and damages may have
been sustained or have occurred subsequent to the alleged incident and were not caused by the
alleged incident.
28. Some or all of the damages requested in Plaintiff's Complaint may not be recoverable
in this action against Defendant.
29. Defendant avers that if any liability is found for her conduct,such conduct was not the
proximate or factual cause of the incident and/or Plaintiff s injuries and damages.
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WHEREFORE,Defendant,Juanita P. Scott,demands judgment in her favor and against the
Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, together with costs of suit.
Respectfully submitted,
GRIFFITH, S CKLER, LERMAN,
SO MOs & CALKINS
By:
R ERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
rYork, PA 17402
L ' 2013 717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
Dated: rlermanggslsc.com
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VERIFICATION
I,Juanita P. Scott,hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer and New
Matter of Defendant,Juanita P., Scott to Plaintiff s Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
personal knowledge or information and belief, as well as reports, records, conferences and other
investigatory material made available to me. To the extent that the foregoing contains averments
which are inconsistent in fact,I verify that my knowledge or information is sufficient to form a belief
that one or more of them is true, although I am currently unable, after reasonable investigation, to
ascertain which of the inconsistent averments are true.
To the extent that the foregoing contains legal conclusions or opinions,I hereby state that my
Verification is made upon the advice of counsel, upon whom I have relied in the filing this
document.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 related to unswom
falsifications to authorities. 1.
Dated: 7-14-fL By: " te ANITA P. SCOTT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFJCATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW,this ltldayof ,2013,1.Robert A.Lerman,Esquire,a member
of the firm of GRIFFITH,STRICKLER,LERM N,SOLYMOS&CALKINS,hereby certify that I
have this date served a copy of the Answer and New Matter of Defendant, Juanita P. Scott to
Plaintiffs Complaint,by United States Mail,addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler; Henning &Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFIT TRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYM & CALKINS
BY:
R BERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlermanggslsc.com
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg,PA 17110
Ph. 717.23 8.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION—LAW
V.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant.
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
AND NOW,comes the Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, by and through her attorney,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG,LLP,by W. Scott Henning, Esq., and responds to
the Defendant's allegations of New Matter as follows:
13. Paragraph 13 is an incorporation Paragraph to which no responsive pleading is
required.
14. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 14 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however, to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary,'it is denied that the Plaintiff s Complaint fails to state a cause of action
against the Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, upon which relief can be granted, and proof to the
contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
15. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 15 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, it is denied that Plaintiffs Complaint is barred by the applicable Statute of
Limitations, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
16. Denied. It is denied that the Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, acted carefully, lawfully,
properly, cautiously and prudently with due care under the circumstances existing, and proof to
the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
17. Denied. It is denied that the Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, properly
looked in both directions, observed no oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled
from the stop sign, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
18. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiff s injuries and damages were caused by the
acts or omissions of individuals or entities other than the Defendant, or individuals or entities
over whom the Defendant had no responsibility or right of control, and proof to the contrary is
demanded at the trial in this matter.
19. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 19 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, the Plaintiff asserts that she was not in any way negligent, careless or
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reckless in any of the respects set forth in Sub-Paragraphs (a)through(k), and proof to the
contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
20. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 20 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required,however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, it is denied that the Plaintiff was in any way contributorily or comparatively
negligent so as to bar her injury claim or reduce her injury claim, and proof to the contrary is
demanded at the trial in this matter.
21. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 21 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, it is denied that Plaintiff,Michelle L. Von Lange has not sustained a serious
injury as defined in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law(75 Pa. C.S.A
§1702 et seq.), and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
22. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 22 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required,however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, it is denied that the Plaintiff s claim for non-economic damages is barred by
her selection of the Limited Tort option, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this
matter.
23. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages, and
proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
24. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 24 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however,to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary,the Plaintiff acknowledges that she will be bound by any Collateral Source
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doctrines or any provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law,
that the Honorable Court deems properly applicable to the subject cause of action.
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25. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, has fully recovered
from all of the injuries she sustained in the subject motor vehicle collision, and proof to the
contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
26. Denied. It is denied that the injury sustained by Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange,
pre-existed the date of the subject collision, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in
this matter. By way of further answer, the Plaintiff asserts that to the extent that Plaintiff had a
pre-existing condition, such condition was aggravated by the collision and thus necessitated the
treatment that the Plaintiff underwent following the date of the motor vehicle collision.
27. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, is seeking
compensation for any injuries and damages that were sustained or occurred subsequent to the
collision with the Defendant, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
28. Denied. It is denied that the Plaintiff is asserting a claim for injuries and damages
that are not recoverable against the Defendant, and proof to the contrary is demanded at the trial
in this matter.
29. Denied. The allegation set forth in Paragraph 29 is a conclusion of law to which
no responsive pleading is required, however, to the extent that the Honorable Court deems a
response necessary, it is denied that the acts or omissions of the Defendant were not the
proximate or factual cause of the collision and/or the Plaintiff's injuries and damages, and proof
to the contrary is demanded at the trial in this matter.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Michelle L. Von Lange, requests the Honorable Court to enter
judgment in her favor and against the Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, for the relief set forth in her
Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLWHENNIN OSEN BERG,LLP
Dated: July 2013 By:
W. Scott 322 8)
1300 Linglestown R4a<guite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
Michelle L. Von Lange
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VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024(c)
W. SCOTT HENNING, ESQUIRE, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the
foregoing document;that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he
represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification and/or
because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than that of the
party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge or information
and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing
document; and that the Plaintiff was not available to execute the Verification so as to comply
with the time deadline within which to file this document and that this statement is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
W.SCOTT HEN NG SQUI,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION—LAW
V.
JUANITA P. SCOTT, NO.: 2402 - 2012
Defendant.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 31"day of July, 2013, 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff s
Reply to New Matter was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail:
Robert A. Lerman, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
HANDLER,HENNING&ROSENBERG,LLP
By:
W. Scott Henni g (PA P98) -
1300 Linglesto Roa
Harrisburg, PA 10
Ph. 717.23 8.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION OF DEFENDANT,JUDITH P SCOTT,TO
COMPEL PLAINTIFF TO RESPOND TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY
And now comes Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, by her counsel, Robert A. Lerman and
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, and files the following Motion to Compel
Plaintiff to Respond to Written Discovery,the grounds for which are as follows:
I. Plaintiff instituted this civil action for personal injuries via the filing of a Writ of
Summons on April 18, 2012, and subsequently filed a Complaint on June 14, 2013, after
Defendant issued a Rule compelling Plaintiff to do so.
2. On July 19, 2013, Defendant filed a response to Plaintiff's Complaint within the
extension of time granted to Defendant by counsel for the Plaintiffs.
3. On April 9, 2013, Defendant's counsel propounded Interrogatories of the
Defendant to Plaintiff, Set 1, Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set 2, and Defendant
Request for Production of Documents to the Plaintiff, Set 1. The written discovery requests were
transmitted concurrent with Defendant's serving of the Rule upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint`in
this matter.
4. Plaintiff has responded to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents but
Plaintiff has not responded to Defendant's Interrogatories, Sets 1 and 2.
5. Copies of Defendant's written discovery requests to the Plaintiff are attached as
follows:
a. Interrogatories of Defendant to the Plaintiff, Set 1, attached as Exhibit
b. Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set 2, attached as Exhibit `W%
and
C. Request for Production of Documents of Defendant to the Plaintiff, Set 1,
attached as Exhibit I`C"
6. On June 18, 2013, June 25, 2013 and August 2, 2013, counsel for moving
Defendants corresponded with counsel for the Plaintiff regarding Plaintiff's overdue
Interrogatory Answers. Copies of said letters (June 18, 2013, June 25, 2013 and August 2,'2013)
are attached hereto and collectively marked Exhibit"D".
7. Defendant has sought Plaintiff's concurrence, and received no response.
Therefore, Defendant assumes that Plaintiff contests this Motion.
8. No judge has ruled upon any other issue in this case as of this date.
9. The information and documentation solicited in the Interrogatories is for relevant
information with regard to Plaintiff s liability and damage claims and Defendant's submission of
these discovery requests constituted the first stage of the discovery phase of this litigation which
will then afford Defendant the opportunity to prepare for and take depositions of parties and
witnesses, address any issues framed and legal theories set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint, raised
by expert witnesses to be called by Plaintiff at trial, to obtain pertinent medical records,
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insurance records, and employment records, and to evaluate and respond to Plaintiff's liability
and damage claim as set forth in Plaintiff's Complaint.
10. In addition, Defendant's Interrogatories to Plaintiff, Set 2 solicited information
specifically required by Defendant's liability insurer in order to comply with its mandatory
reporting requirements pursuant to Federal Law under the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute (42
U.S.C. 1395(y)) and CFR §411.1-54.
11. Plaintiffs tardiness in responding to moving Defendant's discovery requests is
unjustified and has unduly delayed this litigation.
12. The timeframe for filing any objections to Defendant's discovery requests have
long ago expired. '
13. Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant's two sets of Interrogatories were due May 11,
2013, and are now more than three (3) months delinquent.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
issue an Order compelling Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange, to respond to the both sets of
Interrogatories as described in this Motion within 20 days from the date of this Court's Order, or
suffer appropriate sanctions as the Court deems appropriate.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN
SOLYM(�OS &CA/�LK _��,_
Date: - °� BY: &9 A ��•�
ROBERT A. LERMAN
SQUIRE PA#07490
Attorneys for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
York,PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlermanggslsc.com
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
INTERROGATORIES OF DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFF
SET NO. 1
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
The Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, by her attorneys, GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS, Esquires, hereby demand that Plaintiff answer the following
Interrogatories under oath pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 4005 and
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4006 within thirty (30) days from the service hereof.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed continuing so as to require supplemental answers if
affiants obtain further information between the time the answers are served and the time of the
trial.
Definition of Terms
THESE DEFINITIONS FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FOLLOWING
INTERROGATORIES:
EXHIBIT
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A. "And'" and "Or" means "and/or," and the singular form shall be deemed to include
the plural and vice versa.
B. "Describe" or "Description" when used with reference to any conversation,
communication, statement, meeting, or discussion or any act, transaction, occurrence, happening,
instance, or event, means to provide the following information:
1. The subject matter and substance of that which took place;
2. The time, date and place thereof;
3. The identification of each person who participated therein, or who was a
witness thereto; and
4. The identification of each communication or document which refers
thereto or which was prepared or made during the course thereof or as a
consequence thereof.
C. "Documents" shall mean the originals, and all non-identical copies (whether
different from the originals because of notes made from such copies or otherwise), of all written,
printed, recorded or graphic matter of every kind and description, including all attachments or
addenda annexed thereto, whether inscribed by hand or mechanical, electronic, microfilm,
photographic or other means, as well as phonic or visual reproductions, in the possession,
custody or control of Plaintiff, including by way of amplification and not limitation: contracts,
invoices, correspondence, notes, drafts, reports, plans, recordings, diaries, desk calendars,
interoffice and interoffice memoranda, memoranda for file, memoranda of telephone
conversations, and minutes of meetings or conferences.
D. "He" and any other masculine pronoun includes any individual, regardless of sex,
to whom the interrogatory would otherwise apply.
E. "Identify," "Identification" or "Identity" means to provide the following
information:
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1. When used with reference to a natural person, state his full name and
present or last known business and residence address, his last known or
present business affiliation, and his position in business affiliation at the
time of the transaction, occurrence, event, happening, or matter in
question.
2. When used with reference to any entity other than a natural person (e.g.,
corporation, partnership,joint venture or association), state:
(a) Its full names;
(b) The address of its principal place of business; and
(c) Its organization form and its purposes, primary business or
activities.
3. When used with reference to an oral communication:
(a) State the place at which and the date on which such oral
communication occurred;
(b) Identify each person making such oral communication, the person
to whom it was made and each other person who was present (in
—person-or-by-te1ephone)
(c) State the subject and substance of such oral communication; and
(d) Specify, in accordance with paragraph (b) below, each document
which relates or refers to each such communication or which was
prepared and made during the course hereof or as a consequence
thereof;
F. "Person" means any natural person or any entity other than a natural person,
including, but not limited to, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, associations, joint
ventures, co-ventures and any. other legally recognized entity of any description whatever, as
well as all divisions, departments, affiliates, subsidiaries, or other sub-units of the foregoing
entities.
G. "Specify" when used with reference to a "document," calls for:
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1. The nature of the document(e.g., letter, contract, chart, memoranda);
2. Its date;
3. Each author (and, in different, each signer) thereof, and each person to
whom the document was distributed;
4. Its subject matter and substance;
5. Its present or last known location or custodian;
6. The disposition of such document if it was but is no longer in your
possession or subject to your control; and
7. Any other information necessary to enable the custodian to locate the
particular document and necessary for use in a subpoena duces tecum or in
a demand for the production of the documents under Rule 4009.1, et seq.,
of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
H. "Date" means the exact day, month and year if ascertainable, or, if not, the best
approximation(including the relation of other events).
oryour!L refers-to--anal-sliafl-be—cor tr-La --o-me=Ahe-party-to-w-hom-or_-to
which these discovery requests are directed, as well as that party's agents, representatives,
including without limitation,that party's counsel, insurance carriers and insurance agents, as well
as investigators hired or retained by the responding party, its agents,representatives, or counsel.
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1. Please state your full names, dates of birth and present addresses.
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2. What are your present occupations and state the names and addresses of your
present employers and describe the specific nature of your employment duties and
responsibilities?
3. List the names and addresses of your former employers for the past ten years, if
any, an describe your employ—m –duties an-- -responsili ies.
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4. State the amount of your gross and net income for each of the past six years.
5. Describe any and all accidents and/or personal injuries you have suffered before
the accident herein sued upon, giving the date, place, and parties involved in each such accident.
(A referral to attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this
interrogatory.)
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6. State the names and addresses of all doctors and hospitals whom you have seen or
with whom you have consulted or where you have been treated during the ten years preceding
the date of this accident, and the nature of the ailment, illness, or other reason, for which such
doctor was consulted. (A referral to attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient
response to this interrogatory.)
7. Of your own knowledge, what injuries did you receive in the accident involved in
this case? (A referral to attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this
interrogatory.)
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8. Of your own knowledge, please set forth the exact nature of all other present
physical complaints, limitations or restrictions which you allege are attributable to the injuries
which you received in the accident involved in this case. (A referral to attached medical records
shall not constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
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9. If you have been hospitalized by reasons of the accident herein sued upon, list the
names and addresses of all such hospitals, clinics, or other medical institutions in which you
were a patient as a result of this accident, giving the dates of confinement and the sums of money
paid by you or on your behalf, or owing to each for services to you. (A referral to attached
medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
10. Please set forth the full name and address of each and every doctor or other
medical person who has attended or examined you as a result of the within accident, and the
sums of money paid or owing to each for services to you. (A referral to attached medical records
shall not constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
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11. Please identify your employers by name and address and job title or description in
the five years before the accident and please state on what date you last worked prior to the
accident which is the subject of this litigation.
12. If you have returned to work, either on a full-time or part-time basis, when did
you return and state whether the return has been to full-time or part-time employment and state
exactly how much income, if any, do you claim to have lost to date as a result of the within
accident and state the method of calculating said loss and the facts upon which you rely to base
your calculations.
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13. Of your own knowledge, will it be necessary for you to have future medical
treatment by reason of the within accident and, if so, who advised you of the need for treatment
and describe the type of treatment discussed. (A referral to attached medical records shall not
constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
14. Describe any and all accidents and/or personal injuries you have suffered since
the accident here sued upon, giving dates, time and place, parties involved and injuries involved
and identifying (by name and address) all medical providers with whom you have sought
treatment or consultation.
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15. Do you know of any person who witnessed the alleged occurrence or who has any
knowledge of the relevant facts concerning the nature, character and extent of the injuries,
disabilities, damages, losses or expenses sustained by you as a result of the occurrence and for
which claim is being made in this action? If so, for each person, state:
a. The name and last-known address;
b. A detailed description of the relevant facts known;
C. Whether written or otherwise recorded statement has been taken and, if so,
the name and address of the person taking the statement and the person in
present custody of the statement; and
d. If you will do so without a Motion to Produce, attach a copy of each
statement to your Answers to these Interrogatories.
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16. In the five minute period before the accident which is the subject of the
Complaint, were you utilizing a cell or mobile phone and if so, provide the name of the
mobile/cell phone service provider, the name of the mobile/cell number, the owner of the
mobile/cell phone account and the billing address.
17. State the name, address, occupation and field of specialization, if any, of each
person whom you expect to call as an expert witness at trial, and state as to each the subject
matter on which the expert is expected to testify.
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18. Set forth the qualifications of all those persons listed in the Answer to the
preceding Interrogatory and in doing so, as to each expert, list: formal education; the schools
attended, including years of attendance and degrees or certifications received; experience in
particular fields, including names and addresses of employers with inclusive years of
employment and positions held; teaching positions or other affiliations; and a list of all
publications authored by said persons, including the title of the work, the name of the periodical
or book in which it was printed, and the date of its printing. (In lieu of answering this
Interrogatory, please attach a copy of each expert's Curriculum Vitae or resume.)
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19. a. Set forth the facts to which each expert you have, listed is expected to
testify; and
b. Set forth the opinions to which each such expert is expected to testify.
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20. At the time of this accident, were you covered by any policy of insurance which
protected against the loss which is the subject of this action including but not limited to auto
insurance, health insurance and disability insurance and if so, state for each such policy:
a. The name, principal place of business and telephone number of the
insurer;
b. The name, address and telephone number of the named insured;
C. The policy number; ,
d. The effective dates of coverage;
e. The amount of liability coverage, specifying the terms thereof,
f State whether there are any provisions, such as medical pay clauses, first
party benefits, uninsured motorist's coverage, underinsured motorist's
coverage, or other insurance payment provisions, which will provide
benefits to a party injured by your vehicle and set forth any conditions,
exclusions or other relevant terms concerning such additional benefits,
including the amount(s) of such coverage;
9. The number of vehicles covered, if applicable.
h. Your legal domicile at the time insurance was applied for;
L Your legal domicile at the same time each policy of insurance (or any
endorsement thereto) was issued; and
j. Did you elect full tort option or limited tort option?
k. The amount of medical bills paid by each insurer related to this accident.
1. The amount of wage loss benefits paid by each insurer related to this
accident.
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21. Have you ever filed any claim(s) for worker's compensation benefits for this or
any other incident and, if so, identify the employer, the claim number, describe your injury, and
provide the name and address of the insured or self-insured entity to which your claim was made.
22. Have you ever filed any claims for unemployment compensation benefits and, if
so, iideffi ie employer an provide the name and aac dress of the msure or se -insure entity
to which your claim was made.
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23. Have you ever filed a claim for disability insurance and, if so, please identify
when the claim was made, the reason for the claim, and the identity of the insurance company or
other entity to whom the claim was submitted.
24. Have you ever filed a claim or lawsuit for personal injuries (other than this one)
and, if so, please identify when the claim and/or lawsuit was filed, the reason for same, the
parties involved in any accident or incident, and the claim number and insurance company and/or
docket number involved.
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25. Identify by name, address, and subject matter of testimony all trial witnesses you
intend to call.
26. State the total amount of bills you have incurred for medical treatment as a result
of the motor vehicle accident upon which this lawsuit is based?
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27. State the date of your last appointment for medical care, treatment or consultation
for injuries related to the incident in suit, and identify by name or address the health care
provider. (A referral to attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this
interrogatory.)
28. Are you currently under a physician's care for injuries related to the incident in
suit and, if so, state the name and address of the physician. (A referral to attached medical
records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
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29. Has any physician advised you to limit or restrict your work, employment or
vocational activities due to injuries related to the incident in suit and, if so, identify the physician
by name and address and describe the limitations and/or advice related to you. (A referral to
attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this interrogatory.)
30. Has any physician advised you to limit or restrict your activities of daily living,
household chores, hobbies, or activities you engaged in (pre-incident) and, if so, identify the
physician by name and address and describe the limitations, restrictions and/or advice relayed to
you. (A referral to attached medical records shall not constitute a sufficient response to this
interrogatory.)
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31. Have you been convicted of any crime within the past ten (10) years, whether by
verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere? If so, please state:
a. the date of each such conviction;
b. the county and state in which you were convicted for each such crime;
C. the nature of the felony or misdemeanor of which you were convicted;
d. whether such conviction resulted from a jury verdict, plea of guilty or plea
of nolo contendere;
e. the name and addresses of the tribunal imposing sentence;
f. the title of the cause and case number assigned by said tribunal to your
case;
g. the nature of the sentence imposed; and
h. the dates and places of any facility in which you were incarcerated, and
the date(s) of release.
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32. Have you, at any time, or are you currently preparing or maintaining any records,
notes, logs, ledgers or diaries that in any way describe your injuries, treatments, or activities
since the accident referred to in your Complaint?
33. Was the vehicle you were the operator of or a passenger in anyway equipped with
a telephone at the time of the alleged accident and if so was the telephone in use at the time of
the accident?
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34. Please provide specific information with regard to any lien or subrogation interest
against your recovery in this case including but not limited to any lien or subrogation interest of
any health insurer and/or worker's compensation insurance carrier and with respect to each such
lien, identify the lien holder by name and address, claim and/or policy number, the amount of the
lien asserted to date, and the specific basis therefor.
35. Are you aware of any liens or subrogation interest in or to and/or against
Plaintiff's recovery in this case, including but not limited to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Public Assistance and Medicare/Medicaid or Social Security, health insurer or
worker's compensation insurer and if so, please provide all information known.
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GRIFFITH, STRICKL LERMAN,
SOLYMOS ALKINS
By: UL's
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlermang,gslsc.com
Dated: April 9, 2013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 91h day of April, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 1 by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning& Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harris urg,
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFIT4STLER, LERMAN,
S CALKINS ,
BY:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
r.lermanggslsc.com
iml/scoff-int
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
INTERROGATORIES OF DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFF
SET NO. 2
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning& Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
The Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, by her attorneys, GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS, Esquires, hereby demands that Plaintiff answer the following
Interrogatories under oath pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 4005 and
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4006 within thirty (30) days from the service hereof.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed continuing so as to require supplemental answers if
a ants obtain r her in orma ion between mime e answers are served an ime of e
trial.
Definition of Terms
THESE DEFINITIONS FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FOLLOWING
INTERROGATORIES:
A. "And" and "Or" means "and/or," and the singular form shall be deemed to include
the plural and vice versa.
B. "Describe" or 'Description" when used with reference to any conversation,
communication, statement, meeting, or discussion or any act, transaction, occurrence, happening,
instance, or event, means to provide the following information:
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1. The subject matter and substance of that which took place;
2. The time, date and place thereof,
3. The identification of each person who participated therein, or who was a
witness thereto; and
4. The identification of each communication or document which refers
thereto or which was prepared or made during the course thereof or as a
consequence thereof.
C. "Documents" shall mean the originals, and all non-identical copies (whether
different from the originals because of notes made from such copies or otherwise), of all written,
printed, recorded or graphic matter of every kind and description, including all attachments or
addenda annexed thereto, whether inscribed by hand or mechanical, electronic, microfilm,
photographic or other means, as well as phonic or visual reproductions, in the possession,
custody or control of Plaintiff, including by way of amplification and not limitation: contracts,
invoices, correspondence, notes, drafts, reports, plans, recordings, diaries, desk calendars,
interoffice and interoffice memoranda, memoranda for file, memoranda of telephone
conversations, and minutes of meetings or conferences.
D. "He" and any other masculine pronoun includes any individual, regardless of sex,
to whom the interrogatory would otherwise apply.
E. "Identify," "Identification" or "Identity" means to provide the following
information:
1. When used with reference to a natural person, state his full name and
present'or last known business and residence address, his last known or
present business affiliation, and his position in business affiliation at the
time of the transaction, occurrence, event, happening, or matter in
question.
2. When used with reference to any entity other than a natural person (e.g.,
corporation, partnership,joint venture or association), state:
(a) Its full names;
(b) The address of its principal place of business; and
(c) Its organization form and its purposes, primary business or
activities.
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3. When used with reference to an oral communication:
(a) State the place at which and the date on which such oral
communication occurred;
(b) Identify each person making such oral communication, the person
to whom it was made and each other person who was present (in
person or by telephone)when it was made;
(c) State the subject and substance of such oral communication; and
(d) Specify, in accordance with paragraph (b) below, each document
which relates or refers to each such communication or which was
prepared and made during the course hereof or as a consequence
thereof;
F. "Person" means any natural person or any entity other than a natural person,
including, but not limited to, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, associations,joint
ventures, co-ventures and any other legally recognized entity of any description whatever, as
well as all divisions, departments, affiliates, subsidiaries, or other sub-units of the foregoing
entities.
G. "Specify" when used with reference to a "document," calls for:
1. The nature of the document(e.g., letter, contract, chart, memoranda);
2. Its ate;
3. Each author (and, in different, each signer) thereof, and each person to
whom the document was distributed;
4. Its subject matter and substance;
5. Its present or last known location or custodian;
6. The disposition of such document if it was but is no longer in your
possession or subject to your control; and
7. Any other information necessary to enable the custodian to locate the
particular document and necessary for use in a subpoena duces tecum or in
a demand for the production of the documents under Rule 4009.1, et seq.,
of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
H. "Date" means the exact day, month and year if ascertainable, or, if not, the best
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approximation(including the relation of other events).
I. "You" or "your" refers to and shall be construed to mean the party to whom or to
which these discovery requests are directed, as well as that parry's agents, representatives,
including without limitation,that party's counsel, insurance carriers and insurance agents, as well
as investigators hired or retained by the responding party, its agents, representatives, or counsel.
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FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEDICARE SECONDARY
PAYER MANDATORY REPORTING PROVISIONS IN SECTION 111 OF THE
MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND SCRIP EXTENSION ACT OF 2007 (MMSEA) AND FOR
PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC.WELFARE CODE, ACT 2008-44 SECTIONS 259.1 —259. 6, PLEASE ANSWER
THE FOLLOWING INTERROGATORIES:
1. With regard to the injured Plaintiff:
a. The HICN or SSN number of the injured Plaintiff;
b. The first initial of the injured Plaintiffs name;
C. The first six characters of the injured Plaintiff's last name;
d. The injured Plaintiff's date of birth; and
e. The injured Plaintiff's gender.
ANSWER:
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2. Has Medicare paid any benefits to you or to anyone else on your behalf in
connection with any treatment or injuries you have received as a result of the accident forming
the basis for this lawsuit? If so, state the following:
a. The date you applied for said benefits;
b. The amount of benefits paid to date;
C. The case number, policy number or other identifiers for any benefits paid
or payable;
d. Whether benefits are still being paid to you or to a third party on your
behalf by Medicare as of the date of answering this Interrogatory;
e. Whether you or anyone on your behalf has provided notice to Medicare of
the instant lawsuit, and if so, when;
f. Whether a lien has been asserted for the amount of benefits paid, and if so,
the date you received notice of the lien and the amount of the lien; and
g. Identify and produce a copy of any documents that contain any of the
info nm i.onx_equested-in--this I to errogato_ry.
ANSWER:
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3. Has Medicaid paid any benefits to you or to anyone else on your behalf in
connection with any treatment or injuries you have received as a result of the accident forming
the basis for this lawsuit? If so, state the following:
a. The date you applied for said benefits;
b. The amount of benefits paid to date;
C. The case number, policy number or other identifiers for any benefits paid
or payable;
d. Whether benefits are still being paid to you or to a third party on your
behalf by Medicaid as of the date of answering this Interrogatory;
e. Whether you or anyone on your behalf has provided notice to Medicaid of
the instant lawsuit, and if so, when;
f. Whether a lien has been asserted for the amount of benefits paid, and if so,
the date you received notice of the lien and the amount of the lien; and
g. Identify and produce a copy of any documents that contain any of the
information requested in this Interrogatory.
ANSWER:
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4. Are you eligible to receive and/or entitled to receive Medicare benefits within 30
months?
ANSWER:
5. Are you eligible for assistance from the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare and/or are you a beneficiary under Pennsylvania Act 2008-44 55 Sections 259.1 —259.6
and if so, provide the following information:
a. The name of the beneficiary;
b. Beneficiary's medical assistance identification number;
C. Beneficiary's date of birth;
ANSWER:
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6. Does injured Plaintiff have End-Stage Renal Disease ("ERSD")?
a. If yes,when was it diagnosed?
b. Has injured Plaintiff applied for Medicare benefits relating to this disease?
ANSWER:
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7. Does the injured Plaintiff have any form of kidney disease (e.g. permanent kidney
failure)?
a. State type of disease.
b. Date diagnosed?
c. Is injured Plaintiff being treated for the disease? If so, describe the treatment.
d. What is the medical prognosis of the disease?
e. Has injured Plaintiff applied for Medicare benefits for this disease?
ANSWER:
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8. Does the injured Plaintiff have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often referred to as
"Lou Gehrig's disease)?
a. If yes, when was it diagnosed?
b. Has injured Plaintiff applied for SSD benefits for this disease?
ANSWER:
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9. Have you received any benefits from the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare as a result of this accident?
ANSWER:
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10. Has any other entity paid any benefits to you or to anyone else on your behalf in
connection with any treatment or injuries you have received as a result of the accident forming
the basis for this lawsuit, including, but not limited to, any other type of medical assistance,
disability pension, income or insurance, including social security disability benefits, social
security supplemental income benefits, Department of Public Welfare benefits and/or worker's
compensation? If so, state the following:
a. Identify the entity who has paid any benefits;
b. The date you applied for said benefits;
C. The amount of benefits paid to date;
d. The case number, policy number or other identifiers for any benefits paid;
e. Whether benefits are still being paid to you or to a third party on your
behalf by the entity identified in subsection (a), above, as of the date of
answering this Interrogatory;
f. Whether you or anyone on your behalf has provided notice to the entity
identified in subsection (a), above, of the instant lawsuit, and if so, when;
g. Whether a lien has'been asserted for the amount of benefits paid, and if so,
the date you received notice of the lien and the amount of the lien; and
h. Identify and produce a copy of any documents that contain any of the
information requested in this interrogatory.
ANSWER:
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11. In the past 10 years, has any entity paid any benefits to you or to anyone else on
your behalf in connection with any treatment or injuries you have received regardless of whether
you maintain that they are the result of the accident, including, but not limited to, Medicare,
Medicaid or any other type of medical assistance, disability pension, income or insurance,
including social security disability benefits, social security supplemental income benefits,
Department of Public Welfare benefits and/or worker's compensation? If so, state the following:
a. Identify the entity who has paid any benefits;
b. The date you applied for said benefits;
C. The amount of benefits paid to date;
d. The case number, policy number or other identifiers for any benefits paid
or payable;
e. Whether benefits are still being paid to you or to a third party on your
behalf by the entity identified in subsection (a), above, as of the date of
answering this Interrogatory;
f. Whether you or anyone on your behalf has provided notice to the entity
identified in subsection (a), above, of the instant lawsuit, and if so, when;
g. Whether a lien has been asserted for the amount of benefits paid, end if so,
the date you received notice of the lien and the amount of the lien; and
h. Identify and produce a copy of any documents that contain any of the
information requested in this Interrogatory.
ANSWER:
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12. Have you ever applied for and/or are you the recipient of social security
disability benefits or supplemental social security income benefits, and if so, for each state the
date you applied, the reason you applied, whether the benefits were granted or denied, and the
amount of monthly benefits who received or are receiving.
ANSWER:
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GRIFFITH, STRICKLE ERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS
BY:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 Fax
rlerman&gslsc.com
Dated: April 9, 2013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9th day of April, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this
date served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 2 as indicated
below,by U.S. First Class Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning &Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICKL R, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS
BY:
ROf3ERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant. Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 Fax
jml/scott-int2 rlerman@,(zslsc.com
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OF
DEFENDANT TO PLAINTIFF
SET NO. 1
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning &Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. Rule 4009.1, et seq., as amended, Plaintiff is requested to produce
for inspection, examination and copying, at the offices of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS, 110 South Northern Way, York, Pennsylvania 17402, not later than
thirty (30) days after service of this Request, the documents herein described.
Definition of Terms
THESE DEFINITIONS FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS:
A. "And" and "Or" means "and/or," and the singular form shall be deemed to include
the plural and vice versa.
B. "Describe" or "Description" when used with reference to any conversation,
communication, statement, meeting, or discussion or any act, transaction, occurrence, happening,
instance,or event, means to provide the following information: I EXHIBIT
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J
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I The subject matter and substance of that which took place;
2. The time, date and place thereof;
3. The identification of each person who participated therein, or who was a
witness thereto; and
4. The identification of each communication or document which refers
thereto or which was prepared or made during the course thereof or as a
consequence thereof.
C. 'Documents" shall mean the originals, and all non-identical copies (whether
different from the originals because of notes made from such copies or otherwise), of all written,
printed, recorded or graphic matter of every kind and description, including all attachments or
addenda annexed thereto, whether inscribed by hand or mechanical, electronic, microfilm,
photographic or other means, as well as phonic or visual reproductions, in the possession,
custody or control of Plaintiffs, including by way of amplification and not limitation: contracts,
invoices, correspondence, notes, drafts, reports, plans, recordings, diaries, desk calendars,
interoffice and interoffice memoranda, memoranda for file, memoranda of telephone
conversations, and minutes of meetings or conferences.
D. "He" and any other masculine pronoun includes any individual, regardless oi-sex,
to whom the interrogatory would otherwise apply.
E. ""Identify," "Identification" or "Identity" means to provide the following
information:
1 When used with reference to a natural person, state his full name and
present or last known business and residence address, his last known or
present business affiliation, and his position in business affiliation at the
time of the transaction, occurrence, event, happening, or matter in
question.
2. When used with reference to any entity other than a natural person (e.g.,
corporation, partnership,joint venture or association), state:
(a) Its full names;
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(b) The address of its principal place of business; and
(c) Its organization form and its purposes, primary business or
activities.
3. When used with reference to an oral communication:
(a) State the place at which and the date on which such oral
communication occurred;
(b) Identify each person making such oral communication, the person
to whom it was made and each other person who was present (in
person or by telephone)when it was made;
(c) State the subject and substance of such oral communication; and
(d) Specify, in accordance with paragraph (b) below, each document
which relates or refers to each such communication or which was
prepared and made during the course hereof or as a consequence
thereof,
F. "Person" means any natural person or any entity other than a natural person,
including,_but-not_limited to s� ole proprietorships partnerships, corporations, associations, joint
ventures, co-ventures and any other legally recognized entity of any description whatever, as
well as all divisions, departments, affiliates, subsidiaries, or other sub-units of the foregoing
entities.
G. "Specify" when used with reference to a "document," calls for:
1. The nature of the document (e.g., letter, contract, chart,memoranda);
2. Its date;
3. Each author (and, in different, each signer) thereof, and each person to
whom the document was distributed;
4. Its subject matter and substance;
5. Its present or last known location or custodian;
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6. The disposition of such document if it was but is no longer in your
possession or subject to your control; and
7. Any other information necessary to enable the custodian to locate the
particular document and necessary for use in a subpoena duces tecum or in
a demand for the production of the documents under Rule 4009.1, et seq.,
of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
H. "Date" means the exact day, month and year if ascertainable, or, if not, the best
approximation(including the relation of other events).
I. "You" or "your" refers to and shall be construed to mean the party to whom or to
which these discovery requests are directed, as well as that party's agents, representatives,
including without limitation,that party's counsel, insurance carriers and insurance agents, as well
as investigators hired or retained by the responding party, its agents,representatives, or counsel.
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PLEASE PRODUCE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. All photographs in the possession, custody or control of the Plaintiffs, counsel for
Plaintiffs, or any other person or entity acting on behalf of the Plaintiffs, including any insurers
for the Plaintiffs, showing, representing or purporting to show any vehicles, locales,
instrumentalities, persons, and any and all other matters related to the subject matters of this
litigation.
2. All diagrams, sketches, drawings, plans, measurements, or blueprints in the
possession, custody or control of Plaintiffs, counsel for Plaintiffs, or any other person or entity
acting on behalf of said Plaintiffs, including any insurer of said Plaintiffs, showing, representing,
or purporting to show any of the instrumentalities, locales, persons or other matters involved in
the incident which forms the basis of Plaintiffs' Complaint.
3. All statements, signed statements, transcripts of recorded statements or
interviews, recorded statements if not transcribed or any statement of recorded statements if not
transcribed verbatim taken of any parties, persons, or witnesses as part of an investigation of the
happening or cause of the incident in question, conducted by, or in the possession of Plaintiffs,
Plaintiffs' attorney, insurers, or anyone else acting on behalf of the Plaintiffs.
4. All expert opinion, expert reports, expert summaries, or other writings of experts
in the possession, custody or control of Plaintiffs, or his/her attorneys or insurers who are
expected to testify at trial, which relate to the subject matter of this litigation and the incident in
question.
5. All documents prepared by Plaintiffs, or by any insurers, representatives, agents
or anyone acting on behalf of Plaintiffs, except his/her attorneys, during an investigation of any
aspect of the incident in question. Such documents shall include any documents made or
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prepared up through the present time, with the exclusion of the mental impressions, conclusions,
or opinions respecting the value or merit of a claim or defense, or respecting strategy or tactics.
(NOTE: As referred to herein, "documents" includes written, printed, typed, recorded, or
graphic matter, however produced or reproduced, including correspondence, telegrams,
other written communications, data processing storage units, tapes, contracts, agreements,
notes, memoranda, analyses, projections, indices, work papers, studies, reports, surveys,
diaries, calendars, films, photographs, diagrams, drawings, minutes of meetings or any
other writing (including copies of the foregoing, regardless of whether the parties to
whom this request is addressed is now in the possession, custody or control of the
original) now in the possession, custody or control of Plaintiffs, his/her former or present
counsel, agents, employees, officers, insurers, or any other person acting on Plaintiffs'
behalf.)
6. If not otherwise covered by the above Requests, the complete
claims/investigation/subrogation (file(s) of any insurers of Plaintiffs, dealing with the incident in
question, with the exclusion of the mental impressions, conclusions, or opinions respecting the
value or merit of a claim or defense, or respecting strategy or tactics.
7. All documents in the possession, custody or control of Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs'
counsel, insurers, or anyone else acting on Plaintiffs' behalf, dealing in any way with the
injuries, damages and losses sustained by Plaintiffs, other than those documents supplied by
Plaintiffs' counsel to Defendant's counsel. This should include, but not be limited to, all medical
bills, medical records, medical reports, correspondence, any and all other bills and documents
relating to medical treatment, hospitalization, medication, appliances, lost wages, etc.
8. If you are maintaining a claim for impairment of earning capacity, please produce
copies of your Federal income tax returns for past six (6)years.
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9. Please produce your W-2 (wage and tax statements) for the past six (6) years.
10. Produce copies of all trial exhibits.
11. Produce all of your policies of auto insurance in effect on the date of this accident
including all declaration pages and endorsements.
12. Produce a copy of any records, notes, logs, ledgers or diaries that in any way
describe your injuries,treatments or activities since the accident referred to in your Complaint.,
13. Any release or other agreement between any person or entities given or obtained
in regard to the subject incident.
14. Any and all documents evidencing or pertaining to any lien by any person or
entity against potential recovery of damages by Plaintiffs in this action.
15. All documents describing or defining the duties and responsibilities of Plaintiffs'
job.
16. Any documents relating to any benefits paid under any policy of insurance.
11. A col)—y-of-any-dezi-aration-shect-for—dii-y-insura-nce-polic-y-applicablcAo-this-case-
under which you are an insured.
18. Any and all documents generated by you, or received by you with respect to any
claim for workers' compensation benefits, arising from the accident giving rise to this lawsuit.
19. Any and all documents which evidence any facts on the basis of which it will be
asserted that the Defendant caused or contributed to the happening of the injuries sustained by
the Plaintiffs.
20. Any documents identified in your Answers to any set of Interrogatories
propounded by any party to this litigation.
21. All documents which would support any claims for injuries/damages averred in
Plaintiffs' Complaint.
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22. Any other material in your file, your attorney's file, or any insurance carrier's file
which is not privileged.
23. Please provide any and all documentation supporting any lien or subrogation
interest asserted against your recovery in this case.
24. Please provide any and all documentation supporting any lien or subrogation
interest asserted against Plaintiffs recovery in this case including but not limited to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Assistance and Medicare/Medicaid or
Social Security, health insurer or worker's compensation insurer.
GRIFFITH, fER, LERMAN,
SOLYNU�' & CALKINS f
By:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlermanggslsc.com
Dated: April 9, 2013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 9th day of April, 2013, 1, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Request for Production of Documents of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 1 by
Certified Mail and United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning &Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICK ,LERMAN,
SOLYMO,�i
BY: CALKINS
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R BERT A.LERMAN,ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South.Northern Way
York,PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
riermaii@gsisc.com
jm1/scoff-rfpd
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LAW OFFICES
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 S.NORTHERN WAY
ROBERT H.GRIFFITH(1928-2009) YORK,PENNSYLVANIA 17402-3737
ROBERT M.STRICKLER TELEPHONE:(717)757-7602 - ANN MARGARET GRAB
ROBERT A.LERMAN* FAX:(717)757-3783 JOHN C.PORTER-
PETER D.SOLYMOS EMAIL: infoOoslsc.00m ROBERT D.O'BRIEN
CHARLES B.CALKINS WEBSITE:www.osisc.com CHARLES T.YOUNG,JR.x
PAUL G.LUTZ^
MICHAEL B.SCHEIB* Robert A.Lerrnan'S EMAIL:rlennan @gslsc.com
THOMAS B.SPONAUGLE°+
*Also Member MD Bar
'LL.M(Taxation);also Member CT Bar
`Also Member NY and D.C.Bars
xAlso Member NY Bar
-Also Member NJ Bar
+Board Certified Civil Trial and Pretrial Practice Advocate
by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
June 18, 2013
(Dictated June 18, 2013)
W. Scott Henning,Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108 ;
RE: Michelle L. Von Lange v. Juanita P. Scott
Cumberland County C.C.P. No. 2402-2012
Dear Mr. Henning:
Thank you for providing a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint. Please provide us with your client's
verification with respect to same at your earliest opportunity.
Please recall that we served written discovery requests on you with the Rule compelling you to
file a Complaint.on April 9, 2013 and we would appreciate receiving answers to same at your
earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT A. LERMAN
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LAW OFFICES
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS&CALKINS
110 S.NORTHERN WAY
ROBERT H.GRIFFITH(1928-2009) YORK,PENNSYLVANIA 17402-3737
ROBERT M.STRICKLER TELEPHONE:(717)757-7602 ANN MARGARET GRAB
ROBERT A.LERMAN° FAX:(717)757-3783 JOHN C.PORTER-
PETER D.SOLYMOS EMAIL: infoftgslsc.com ROBERT D.O'BRIEN
CHARLES B.CALKINS WEBSITE:www.gslsc.com CHARLES T.YOUNG,JR.x
PAUL G.LUTr
MICHAEL B.SCHEIB* Robert A.Lerman'S EMAIL:rlerman @gslsc.com
THOMAS B.SPONAUGLE°+
'Also Member MD Bar
^LL.M(Taxation);also Member CT Bar
'Also Member NY and D.C.Bars
xAlso Member NY Bar
-Also Member NJ Bar
+Board Certified Civil Trial and Pretrial Practice Advocate
by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
June�5, 2013
(Dictated June 21, 2013)
VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. FIRST CLASS MAIL
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning &Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
RE: Michelle L. Von Lange v. Juanita P. Scott
Cumberland County C.C.P.No. 2402-2012
Dear Mr. Henning:
Just a reminder that Plaintiff's responses to our Interrogatories (Sets 1 and 2) and Plaintiff's
response to .our Request for Production of Documents, Set 1, are overdue, same having been
propounded to you on April 9, 2013.
We would appreciate receiving same on or before July 9, 2013 to avoid the filing of a Motion to
Compel.
Very truly yours,
�. 0
R013ERT A. E ` AV
jml/scoff-ltr
LAW OFFICES
GRIFFITH,STRICKLER, LERMAN,SOLYMOS&CALKINS
110 S.NORTHERN WAY
ROBERT H.GRIFFITH(1928-2009) YORK,PENNSYLVANIA 17402-3737
ROBERT M.STRICKLER TELEPHONE:(717)757-7602 ANN MARGARET GRAB
ROBERT A.LERMAN* FAX:(717)757-3783 JOHN C.PORTER-
PETER D.SOLYMOS EMAIL: info@laslsc.com ROBERT D.O'BRIEN
CHARLES B.CALKINS WEBSITE:www.fislsc.com CHARLES T.YOUNG,JR,x
PAUL G.LUTr ROBERT W.MELICK"
MICHAEL B.SCHEIB* Robert A.Lerman's EMAIL:rlerman @gslsc.com
THOMAS B.SPONAUGLE°+
'Also Member MD Bar
"LL.M(Taxation);also Member CT Bar
'Also Member NY and D.C.Bars
-Also Member NY Bar
-Also Member NJ Bar
-Also Member WI Bar
+Board Certified Civil Trial and Pretrial Practice Advocate
by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
August 2,2013
(Dictated July 30, 2013)
W. Scott Henning;Esquire
Handler,Henning& Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg,PA 17108
RE: Michelle L. Von Lange v.Juanita P. Scott
Cumberland County C.C.P.No. 2402-2012
Dear Mr. Henning:
When can we expect to receive Plaintiffs verification for the Complaint you filed? Please note
that we requested same in our letter of June 18, 2013.
Additionally; while we have received Plaintiff's Responses to our Request for Production of
Documents, we have not received Plaintiffs Answers to Interrogatories and same are
significantly overdue.
We would appreciate verified Answers to Interrogatories within 15 days from the date of this
letter to avoid the filing of a Motion to Compel.
Very tyours,
f
ROBERT A. LERMAN
jml/scoff-ltr
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 2,0 day of�, 2013, 1, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the
firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I
have this date served a copy of the Motion of Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, to Compel
Plaintiff to Respond to Written Discovery, by facsimile and regular mail, addressed to the
party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henn'
e 7 T* �,Esquire
1 1
Handler, Hennin /Rosenberg LLP
1300 Lin stown Road
Harrisb PA 17108
BY
ROPERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
York,PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlen-nan@gslsc.com
HE PROTHQNOTAIRY
N13 AUG 29 014; 43
CUMBERLAND NITYAA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of Robert W. Melick, Esquire of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman,
Solymos & Calkins, as attorney for the Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, in the above-captioned matter
and mark the docket accordingly.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
Dated: 2013. By:
ROBERT W. MELICK, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 205972
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone (717) 757-7602
Fax (717) 757-3783
nnelick(a7gslsc.com
Attorney for Defendant Juanita P. Scott
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of 2013, I, Robert W. Melick, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Praecipe for Entry of Appearance,by United States
Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
ROBERT W. MELICK, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 205972
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Telephone (717) 757-7602
Fax (717) 757-3783
rmelickggslsc.com
Attorney for Defendant Juanita P. Scott
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIIL ACTION-LAW
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant NO. 12-2402 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: MOTION OF DEFENDANT, JUANITA P. SCOTT,
TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF TO RESPOND TO
WRITTEN DISCOVERY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4`h day of September, 2013, upon consideration of the Motion of
Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, To Compel Plaintiff To Respond To Written Discovery, a
Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff to show cause why the relief requested should not be
granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 30 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
/ Christy e L. Peck, J.
W. Scott Henning, Esq.
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Attorney for Plaintiff
Robert A. Lerman, Esq.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402 -roll "r
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4�7 day of October, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, a member of the firm of
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date
served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant to Plaintiff, Set No. 3 by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICKL LERMAN,
SOLYMOS CALKINS
BY: -"/
RO ERT A.LERMAN, ESQUIRE#PA07490
Attorney for Defendant,Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York,PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman@pslse.com
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CUMBERLAND TY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFIC//A��--TE OF SERVICE
AND NOW,this 0 ' day of �(N - ,2013,I,Robert A.Lerman,Esquire,a member
of the firm of GRIFFITH,STRICKLER,LERMAN,SOLYMOS&CALKINS,hereby certify that I
have this date served a copy of the Objections and Answers of Defendant, Juanita P. Scott to
Plaintiffs Interrogatories, by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler,Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFIT TRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL S & CALKINS
BY:
ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
riemian@gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, • CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff •
v. • No. 2402-2012 c-,
•
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JUANITA P. SCOTT, `x., -
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMAND@,
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena with a copy of the Subpoena attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty(20)days prior to the date on which the
Subpoena is sought to be served,
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed Subpoena, is attached to this
Certificate,
(3) Twenty days has passed and no objections have been filed, and
(4) The Subpoena which will be served is identical to the Subpoena which is attached to
the Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena.
GRIFFITH, CKLER, LERMAN,
SO MOS & CAL
61_6(t,
BY
Robert A. Lerman, Esquire PA#07490
Attorney for the Defendant
110 South Northern Way
Dated: November 12, 2013 York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON.LANGE, • CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff •
•
v. • No. 2402-2012
•
JUANITA P. SCOTT, •
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Robert A. Lerman, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, intends to serve a
Subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this Notice. You have twenty(20) days from the
date listed below in which to.file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the
Subpoena. If no objection is made,the Subpoena may be served.
GRIFFITH, ST'/KLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMO: . CALKINS 41Ip
BY: I '
R•BERT A. LERMAN, PA#07490
Attorney for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
z York, PA 17402
Date: / /% (717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, • CIVIL DIVISION
•
Plaintiff
•
v. ▪ No. 2402-2012
•
•
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant ▪ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: State Farm Insurance Companies,
Within twenty(20) days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Complete first-party benefits file pertaining to Michelle L. Von Lange, date of birth:
3/30/72, date of accident 4/28/10, policy of Cesar E. Parra-Acevedo, including but not
limited to application for benefits, medical records, any payout sheet for medical and wage
loss benefits paid, medical bills, medical reports, peer review reports, photographs,
statements, claim notes, declaration page and/or coverage information reflecting first-party
benefits coverage and tort election, documents submitted in support of or in payment of
property damage claims, and any other documentation in your files.
at Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos &Calkins, 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402-3737
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ROBERT A. LERMAN, ESQ.
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 07490
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
•
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff •
•
v. • No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT, •
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
C.y o f ERTIFI TAE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 11 da / '
, 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS,
Esquires, hereby certify that I have, this date, served a copy of Notice of Intent to Serve
Subpoenas by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, S.. CKLER, LERMAN,
SO MOS & CALKINS
fF
!Robert A. Lerman, Esquire PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
jml/scott-noi
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, • CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff •
v. • No. 2402-2012
•
JUANITA P. SCOTT, •
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW,this /� day of I V`�v ` ,2013,I,Robert A.Lerman,a member of the
firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,LERMAN, SOLYMOS&CALKINS,hereby certify that I have
this date served a copy of Certificate Prerequisite to Service of Subpoenas Pursuant to Rule
4009.22 by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, ST' CKLER, LERMAN,
SOL .'1 OS & CALKINS
/ /
By:
obert A. Lerman, Esquire, PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
jml/scott-certpreq
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION x __
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT, o �tt
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22,
Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoenas with a copy of the Subpoenas attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty(20)days prior to the date on which the
Subpoenas are sought to be served,
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent,including the proposed Subpoenas,are attached to this
Certificate,
(3) Plaintiff's counsel has waived twenty days notice, per the attached Waiver, and
(4) The Subpoenas which will be served are identical to the Subpoenas which are
attached to the Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoenas.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAL S
BY
Ann Margaret Grab, E quire PA#55986
Attorney for the Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
Dated: ,/� 3 / York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
amgrab @gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire, counsel for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, intends to serve
Subpoenas identical to the ones that are attached to this Notice. You have twenty (20) days from
the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to
the Subpoenas. If no objection is made, the Subpoenas may be served.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAL
BY: �
AMN MARGARET G B, PA#55986
Attorney for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Date: / (717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
amgrab @gslsc.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: FMC Biogolymer Attn: Human Resources 4500 Westgort Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20) days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Complete personnel file pertaining to Michelle L. Von Lange, date of birth: 3130/72
including but not limited to all performance evaluations, employment applications,
resumes, wage and earnings documentation, employee evaluations, attendance records,
and medical records.
at Griffith Strickler Lerman Solymos&Calkins 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402-3737
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty(20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQ.
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717)757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 55986
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Camp Hill Family Practice—Division of HMC, 3025 Mark Street, Entrance B. Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20)days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Any and all office notes, reports, records, memoranda, correspondence, diagnostic tests
and/or reports, consultation reports, x-rays, progress notes, hospital records, nurses
notes, admission and discharge summaries and records and reports of examinations,
billing and billing records and any other medical records of any kind from January 1, 2005
to the present pertaining to Michelle L.Von Lange, date of birth: 3/30/72.
at Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos &Calkins, 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402-3737
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQ.
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 07490
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20)days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Any and all office notes, reports, records, memoranda, correspondence, diagnostic tests
and/or reports, consultation reports, x-rays, progress notes, hospital records, nurses
notes, admission and discharge summaries and records and reports of examinations,
billing and billing records and any other medical records of any kind from January 1, 2005
to the present pertaining to Michelle L.Von Lange,date of birth: 3/30/72.
at Griffith. Strickler, Lerman, Solymos&Calkins. 110 S. Northern Way, York PA 17402-3737
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQ.
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 South Northern Wav, York, PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 07490
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: John Costopoulos, D.C., Boiling Springs Chiropractic& Rehab Clinic, 210 Forge Road Boiling
Springs, PA 17007
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty(20) days after service of this Subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things:
Any and all office notes, reports, records, memoranda, correspondence, diagnostic tests
and/or reports, consultation reports, x-rays, progress notes, hospital records, nurses
notes, admission and discharge summaries and records and reports of examinations,
billing and billing records and any other medical records of any kind from January 1, 2005
to the present pertaining to Michelle L.Von Lange, date of birth: 3/30172.
at Griffith. Strickler, Lerman, Solymos&Calkins, 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402-3737
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this Subpoena, within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this Subpoena may seek a Court Order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQ.
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 07490
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
i
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Wday of 2014, I, Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS,
Esquires, hereby certify that I have, this date, served a copy of Notice of Intent to Serve
Subpoenas by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
BY:
Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire 55986
Attorney for Defendant
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
amgrab @gslsc.com
jmUscott-noi
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT, JAN 15 204
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
R1051VRD
WAIVER OF NOTICE. OF INTENT l'O SIE,RVE SUBPOENA
I, W. Scott Henning, attorney for Plaintiff, hereby waive the twenty (20) day Notice of
Intent to Serve Subpoena pursuant to 4009.22. I further have no objection the Defendant serving
the Subpoena directed to following upon the filing of this Waiver:
1. FMC Biopolymer
2. Camp Hill Family Practice—Division of HMC
3. Hershey Medical Center
4. John Costopoulos, D.C./Boiling Springs Chiropractic &Rehab Clinic
Dated: / ' 'ICJ hl;to
W. Scott Henning, Es u' e
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
V. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this �' day of �1 I� , 2014, 1,Ann Margaret Grab, a member of
the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I
have this date served a copy of Certificate Prerequisite to Service of Subpoenas Pursuant to Rule
4009.22 by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning&Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & C INS
By:
A argaret Grab, squire, PA#55986
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 S.Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602/(717) 757-3783 fax
am rabggslsc.com
jml/scoff-certpreq
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff
v.
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 2402-2012
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION OF DEFENDANT, JUANITA P. SCOTT,
FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Juanita P. Scott by her counsel, Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire
and Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, and files the following Motion for Partial
Summary Judgment:
1. This action was instituted by Complaint following a motor vehicle accident which
occurred on April 28, 2010. (Exhibit "1", Complaint).
2. The Defendant filed a timely Answer. and New Matter in which it raised as an
affirmative defense the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law regarding the
election of limited tort coverage. 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1701 et seq. (Exhibit "2", Answer and New Matter,
paragraphs 21 and 22).
3. As the result of the accident, Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange alleges injuries to her
back, neck, and right shoulder.
4. Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange seeks economic and non -economic damages as the
result of the October 28, 2010 motor vehicle accident. (Exhibit "1").
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5. At the time of the motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange was
operating a motor vehicle owned by Cesar E. Parra-Acevedo.
6. The vehicle owned by Cesar E. Parra-Acevedo, operated by Michelle Von Lange was
insured by State Farm Insurance. Company.
7. Cesar E. Parra-Acevedo elected limited tort coverage from State Farm Insurance
Company for the vehicle operated by Michelle Von Lange on the date of the accident. (Exhibit "3",
confirmation of coverage from State Farm Insurance Company).
8. Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange did not own a vehicle nor was she the named insured
on a policy of insurance as of the date of the motor vehicle accident, April 28, 2010 and is restricted
by the named insured's election of limited tort coverage. 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1705(b)(2).
9. As a limited tort Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange's recovery is limited to economic
damages. 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1705(d).
10. In order to recover for non-economic damages, Michelle Von Lange, a limited tort
insured, must prove that the injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident were "serious". 75 Pa.
C.S.A. §1705(d).
11. A "serious injury" is one resulting in death, serious impairment of a body function or
permanent, serious disfigurement." 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1702.
12. Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange is not a narned insured on any other policy of insurance
and is therefore subject to the limited tort election of the owner of the motor vehicle she was
operating at the time of the accident and did not suffer a serious injury.
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13. Summary judgment is proper where there are no genuine issue of any material fact
relative to a necessary element of the cause of action. Pa. R.C.P. 1035.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Court grant the within Motion for Partial
Summary Judgment determining that Plaintiff is subject to the limited tort election of the owner of
the vehicle and that she is not entitled to recovery of non -economic damages.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:
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By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS 'i CALKINS
ANN MARGARET GRAB, ESQUIRE PA#55986
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
, 2014 amgrab@gslsc.com
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HANDLER, HENNJNG & ROBENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning@hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT 01? COMMON PLEAS •
01? CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
v.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant.
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
•
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford•Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
ALL -STATE LEGAL°
EXHIBIT
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AVISO
LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE, Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas
que se presentan mds adelante en las siguientes pnginas, debe tomar melon dentro de los
pr6ximos *elide .(20) dtas despuds de la notificacibn de este Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmeate o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por •
escrito sus defenses de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le
•advierte de que si usted fella de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en le demanda o cualquier
otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mds aviso adieional. Usted puede perder diner() o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted,
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE.
SI LISTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO; LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA.
ESTA OPICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO
CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. •
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SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN •ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. . • •
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Cumberland County Bar Association
.•32 South Bedford Street. ,
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800)990.9108 .
(717) 249-3166 •
HANDIER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By: 1.��Ji11
W.Sco - e• '.'g,E•4uire
Supremo Co.,/ I,D. ' 32298
1300 Ling *own • oad
Harrisburg, PA 110
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HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110 •
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning@hhrlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
v.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT, • ,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange ("Ms. Von Lange") by and through her attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENEERG, LLP, makes this complaint against the Defendant, Juanita
P. Scott ("Defendant"), and avers is follows:
1. Ms. Von Lange is a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania currently at 103 East Springville Road, Boiling Springs Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is, upon information and belief, an ,adult individual and citizen of the
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a last known address of 414 Reservoir Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. At all times material hereto, Defendant was the owner and operator of a 2005
Chevrolet Colorado bearing Pennsylvania registration number YVM8169 ("Defendant's
vehicle").
4. At all times material hereto, Ms. Von Lange was the operator of a 2002 Chevrolet
Trailblazer, bearing Pennsylvania registration number HBE47S1 ("Plaintiffs vebicle").
5, At all times material hereto, Ms. Von Lange was covered under an insurance
policy issued by State Farm Insurance and was covered under the full tort option.
6. At all times.material hereto, it was daylight and there. were no adverse weather or
road conditions.
7. On or about April 28, 2610, at approximately 6:1,0 p,rn., Ms. Von Lange was
traveling westbound on West Lisburn Road, approaching its intersection with Herman Drive in
Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. At approximately the same time and place, Defendant was stopped at the stop sign
controlling northbound Herman Drive at its intersectidn withVest Lisburn Road.
9. Suddenly and without warning, Defendant entered the intersection, strildng the
side of Plaintiff's vehicle.
10. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Ms. Von Lange
sustained damages as set forth more specifically. below.
11. The aforementioned. collision and Ms. Von Lunge's resultant injuries , are the
direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence as follows:
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a. in failing to keep a,proper lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling
on West Lisburn Road in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania;
b. in failing to yield the. legal right of way to West Lisburn Road
traffic, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3324;
c. in failing to operate Defendant's vehicle under proper and
adequate control so that he could have avoided Plaintiffs vehicle;
d. in negligently driving Defendant's vehicle into the intersection of
West Lisburn Road and Herman Drive;
e, in failing to look both ways for approaching traffic before entering
a highway and to continue to look as she advanced through the
intersection;
f. in driving Defendant's vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons or property, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714;
g. in failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
entering an intersection;
h. in disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway,
and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §
3310(a); and
i. in failing to have sufficient control of Defendant's vehicle, which
would have allowed Defendant's vehicle to be stopped before
doing injury to any, person or thing likely to arise under the
circumstances,
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12. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Ms. Von Lange has:
a. suffered personal injuries, including, but not limited to, injuries to
ter back, neck, and right shoulder, with attendant headaches;
b. undergone continuing medical care for the aforesaid injuries;
c. suffered physical: pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and she
will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in
the future, to her physical, emotional, and financial detriment and
loss;
d. been compelled; in order to effect a cure for,the aforesaid injuries,.
to spend money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be .
required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to her
detriment and loss;
e. suffered a loss of income;
f. suffered a loss oflife's pleasures, and ,will continue to stiffer the •
same in the future, to her detriment and loss; and
g. been, and will in the future be, hindered from attending to her daily
duties and chores,..to her detriment and loss:
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, seeks damages. from Defendant, Juanita
P. Scott, in an .amount in excess of the Compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs,
Dated: June 42013 By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER; HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Henning (P
1300 Linglesto:wn
Harrisburg, PA 171
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning@hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MIchelle L Von Lange
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VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 fcZ
W. Scott Henning, Esquire, states that he is the attomey for the party filing the
foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attomey, because the party he
represents tacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification
and/or because he hes greeter personal knowledge of the Information and belief than
that of the party for whom he makes thls affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge
or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied
in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of .
18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 6/14/2013
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*HANDLER,.HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 71 7.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning®hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
v.
NO.: 2402 - 2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant. .
'CERTIFICATE. OF SERVICE
On the 14" day of June, 2013, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Plaintiffs Complaint was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail;
'Robert A. Lerman, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solyxnos.& Calkins
110 South Northern Way •
York, PA. 17402-3737
Dated; June/2_/ 2013 . By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott He
1300 Linglestown
Harrisburg, PA 171,10
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning®hbrlaw.com
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2o13 JUL 19 PM 12: 2 1
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff
v.
JUANITA P. SCOTT;
Defendant
TO: Michelle L. Von Lange, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 2402-2012
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within twenty
(20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered;ainst you.
Dated:
, 2013
By:
GRIFF1 TRICKLER, LE
SOL & CALICINS
R BERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PM 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
c.com
TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff
v. No. 2402-2012
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
JUANITA P. SCOTT TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Juanita P. Scott by her counsel, Robert A. Lerman and
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, and files the following Answer and New Matter to
Plaintiffs Complaint:
1 Admitted upon information and belief.
2. Admitted in part, denied in part. That the Defendant is an adult individual and a
citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is denied Defendant's current address is as stated
in paragraph 2 of Plaintiff s Complaint and averred to the contrary that Defendant currently resides at
935 Paul Circle, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3 Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations set forth in paragraph 5 of
Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations set forth in paragraph 7 of
Plaintiff's Complaint and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied. It is denied that suddenly and without warning, Defendant entered the
intersection striking the side of Plaintiff's vehicle. On the contrary, it is averred that at all times
relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked in both directions, observed no
oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at which time the impact
between the Plaintiff's vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
10. Denied. To the extent the allegations set forth in paragraph 10 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. It is denied that the Defendant was negligent or that Defendant's
alleged negligence caused the injuries and damages Plaintiff claims. By way of further response, it is
averred that at all times relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked m both
directions, observed no oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at
which time the impact between the Plaintiff s vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
11. Denied. To the extent the allegations set forth in paragraph 11 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, it is denied that the
Defendant was negligent or that the Plaintiff's injuries were the direct and proximate result of the
Defendant's alleged negligence. It is further denied that Defendant was negligent as follows:.
a. In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling on West
Lisburn Road in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
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b. In failing to yield the legal right of way to West Lisburn Road traffic, in
violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3324;
c. In failing to operate Defendant's vehicle under proper and adequate control
so that [sic] he could have avoided Plaintiff's vehicle;
d. In negligently driving Defendant's vehicle into the intersection of West
Lisburn Road and Herman Drive;
e. In failing to look both ways for approaching traffic before entering a highway
and to continue to look as she advanced through the intersection;
f In driving Defendant's vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons
or property, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3714;
g. In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist entering
into an intersection;
h. In disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway, and the
traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3310(a); and
i. In failing to have sufficient control of Defendant's vehicle, which would have
allowed Defendant's vehicle to be stopped before doing injury to any person
or thing likely to arise under the circumstances.
On the contrary, it is averred that at all times relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop
sign, looked in both directions, observed no oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled
from the stop sign at which time the impact between the Plaintiff's vehicle and the Defendant's
vehicle occurred.
12. Denied. To the extent the allegations set forth in paragraph 12 constitute a conclusion
of law, no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, it is denied that the
Defendant was negligent or that the Defendant's alleged negligence was a direct and proximate result
of the injuries and damages Plaintiff claims. With respect to the remaining allegations of paragraph
12 of Plaintiffs Complaint, same are denied in that after reasonable investigation, answering
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the
allegations and same are denied and strict proof thereof demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, demands judgment in her favor and against the
Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, together with costs of suit.
By way of further answer, Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, asserts the following:
NEW MATTER
13. Defendant incorporates herein by reference, as if fully set forth at length, her Answer
to Plaintiff's Complaint, Paragraph Nos. 1 through 12, as hereinabove set forth.
14. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a cause of action against Defendant, Juanita P.
Scott, upon which relief can be granted.
15. Plaintiff s Complaint may be barred by applicable statutes of limitation.
16. At all times relevant, Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, acted carefully, lawfully, properly,
cautiously and prudently with due care under the circumstances existing.
17. At all times relevant, Defendant lawfully stopped at the stop sign, looked in both
directions, observed no oncoming traffic, and cautiously and prudently pulled from the stop sign at
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which time the impact between the Plaintiff's vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle occurred.
18. Plaintiffs injuries and damages, if any, were caused by the acts or omissions of
individuals or entities other than Defendant over whom the Defendant had no responsibility or right
of control and for whom Defendant has no legal liability.
19. The Plaintiff's claimed injuries were caused, in whole or in part, by the acts or
omissions, negligence, carelessness, and/or recklessness of the Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, in
the operation of her motor vehicle, generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic conditions
then and there existing;
b. By operating her motor vehicle at an unsafe speed for the highway conditions,
weather conditions and/or the geography of the highway thereby creating a
hazard to herself and others lawfully on the highway;
c. In failing to operate her motor vehicle in a safe, prudent, cautious and careful
manner;
d. In failing to operate her motor vehicle at a speed that was safe for actual or
potential hazards then existing in violation of in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
§3361;
e. In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of her motor
vehicle in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3314;
f. In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of
danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have her motor
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vehicle under such control that injury to herself or her property could be
avoided;
g. In carelessly operating her motor vehicle in violation of 75 Pa C.S.A. §3714;
h. In failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout;
i. In failing to maintain proper control in the operation of her motor vehicle;
and negligently, carelessly and recklessly operating her motor vehicle at a
speed in excess of the posted speed limit or at an unsafe speed in violation of
75 Pa. C.S.A. §3362;
j. In breaching her required duty of care as to a motorist with only a qualified
right-of-way at the intersection in question; and
k. In failing to take appropriate evasive action when she had the last opportunity
to do so in observing Plaintiffs vehicle in the intersection prior to impact.
20. As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Plaintiff, Michelle
L. Von Lange, as set forth in the immediately preceding paragraphs, her claims are barred or
diminished in accordance with the application of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42
Pa C.S.A. §7102.
21. Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, may not have sustained a serious injury as defined
in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1702 et seq.).
22. The non -economic damages of Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, may be barred
because she is bound by a limited tort option as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law.
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23. Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their damages.
24. Plaintiff has received or is entitled to receive various benefits from insurance
arrangements, programs and group contracts of insurance including, but not limited to, benefits under
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, for medical bills and/or income loss,
and she may not recover for the same benefits in this proceeding.
25. Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, has recovered from some or all of the injuries she
allegedly sustained as a result of the alleged incident.
26. Some or all of Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange's alleged injuries and damages may
have preexisted or preceded the date of the alleged incident and were not caused or aggravated by the
alleged incident.
27. Some of Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange's alleged injuries and damages may have
been sustained or have occurred subsequent to the alleged incident and were not caused by the
alleged incident.
28. Some or all of the damages requested in Plaintiff's Complaint may not be recoverable
in this action against Defendant.
29. Defendant avers that if any liability is found for her conduct, such conduct was not the
proximate or factual cause of the incident and/or Plaintiffs injuries and damages.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Juanita P. Scott, demands judgment in her favor and against the
Plaintiff, Michelle L. Von Lange, together with costs of suit.
Dated:
, 2013
By:
Respectfully submitted,
GRIFFITH, S '1 CKLER, LERMAN,
SO OS & CALKINS
R • ERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
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VERIFICATION
I, Juanita P. Scott, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer and New
Matter of Defendant, Juanita P., Scott to Plaintiff s Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
personal knowledge or information and belief, as well as reports, records, conferences and other
investigatory material made available to me. To the extent that the foregoing contains averments
which are inconsistent in fact, I verify that my knowledge or information is sufficient to form a belief
that one or more of them is true, although I am currently unable, after reasonable investigation, to
ascertain which of the inconsistent averments are true.
To the extent that the foregoing contains legal conclusions or opinions, I hereby state that my
Verification is made upon the advice of counsel, upon whom I have relied in the filing this
document.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 related to unsworn
falsifications to authorities.
Dated: 7-/.2 - /c3 By:
,%tit -a7 0`"
EANITA P. SCOTT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE,
Plaintiff
v.
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant
CIVIL DIVISION
No. 2402-2012
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this 1 TJ_
day of . ( , 2013, I, Robert A. Lerman, Esquire, a member
of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERM , SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby certify that I
have this date served a copy of the Answer and New Matter of Defendant, Juanita P. Scott to
Plaintiff's Complaint, by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
BY:
GRIFFIT : TRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL & CALK INS
R BERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE PA# 07490
Attorney for Defendant, Juanita P. Scott
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
717-757-7602/717-757-3783 fax
rlerman@gslsc.com
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, IL
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September 18, 2014
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attn: Maggie Grab
RE: Claim Number: 38-L907-764
Date of Loss: April 28, 2010
Our Insured: Cesar E Parra -Acevedo
Your Client: Michelle Vonlange
Dear Ms. Grab:
State Farm Claims
PO Box 106114
Atlanta GA 30348-6114
Enclosed is a Confirmation of Coverage for the policy that was in force on behalf of Cesar E
Parra -Acevedo.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Sincerely,
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Patricia M McKenna
Claim Representative
(888) 713-4694 Ext. 6103614680
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Enclosure(s): Confirmation of Coverage
ALL -STATE LEGAL°
EXHIBIT
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J ECEIVED
SEP 2 `1 2014
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(Must be typewritten and submitted in triplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: (List the within matter for the next
Argument Court.)
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
MICHELLE L. VON LANGE
vs.
JUANITA P. SCOTT
No. 2402 2012 Term
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiffs motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
omto etaiionnt, etcjp
ofendant,
Juanita P. Scott, for Partial Summary Judgment
2. Identify all counsel who will
(a) for plaintiffs:
argue cases:
W. Scott Henning
Handler, Henning
1300 Linglestown
(Name and
, Esquire
& Rosenberg LLP
Road, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Address)
(b) for defendants: Ann Margaret Grab, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(Name and Address)
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
4. Argument Court Date:
December 19, 2014
Date: /1 I ?cif
Signature
Ann Margaret Grab. Esquire
Print your name
Juanita P. Scott
Attorney for Defendant
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Original and two copies of all briefs must be filed with the COURT
ADMINISTRATOR (not the Prothonotary) before argument.
2. The moving party shall file and serve their brief 14 days prior to argument.
3. The responding party shall file their brief 7 days prior to argument.
4. If argument is continued new briefs must be filed with the COURT
ADMINISTRATOR (not the Prothonotary) after the case is relisted.
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W. Scott Henning
Attorney ID# 32298
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Henning@hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE VON LANGE,
Plaintiff(s)
2402-2012
v.
Civil Action - Law
JUANITA P. SCOTT,
Defendant(s)
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION
FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT
AND NOW comes Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange, by and through her counsel,
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP, and W. Scott Henning, Esquire, who files this motion for
Partial Summary Judgment pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1035.2 and local rule 1035.2(a), and in
support thereof states the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange
did not own a motor vehicle and was not a Named Insured on a policy of motor vehicle insurance
as of the date of the motor vehicle collision, however, it is denied that these factual circumstances
somehow bind the Plaintiff to Limited Tort status based upon the election of Limited Tort coverage
by the owner of the vehicle she was operating. The Defendant's allegation as set forth in
Paragraph 8 jumps to the conclusion that the Plaintiff is bound by the Limited Tort option, without
setting forth any factual or legal basis for this conclusion.
9. Denied. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 8, as well as outlined in the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, it is denied that the Plaintiff has Limited
Tort status, and is thus limited to only being able to seek compensation for economic damages.
10. Denied. For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 8, it is denied that Plaintiff,
Michelle Von Lange, has Limited Tort status, and thus must prove that the injuries sustained in the
motor vehicle collision were "serious".
11. Denied. The allegation set forth in paragraph 11 is a conclusion of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. Paragraph 11 simply sets forth the definition of a serious injury
as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
12. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is acknowledged that the Plaintiff is not a
named insured on a motor vehicle insurance policy. It is also asserted that she does not own a
motor vehicle and does not reside with a relative who owns a motor vehicle, and hence, she is
deemed to have Full Tort status by operation of law. The Defendant's assertion in Paragraph 12
that she is somehow bound by the Limited Tort election of the owner of the motor vehicle she was
operating at the time of the collision is contrary to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
13. Denied. The allegation set forth in paragraph 13 is a conclusion of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. The allegations set forth in Paragraph 13 are simply a recitation
of the circumstances under which a Summary Judgment is appropriate.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Michelle Von Lange, respectfully requests the Court to deny
the Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and to enter an Order awarding attorney
fees for what appears to be a factually and legally unfounded Motion, which is in violation of 42
Pa. C.S. §2503.
Bv:
DATED: J�—�o/
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Hen
Supreme Cour
1300 Linglestown Ro
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Henning@hhrlaw.com
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
W. Scott Henning
Attorney ID# 32298
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Henning@hhrlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE VON LANGE„
Plaintiff(s)
2402-2012
v.
Civil Action - Law
JUANITA P. SCOTT„
Defendant(s)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On, December 10, 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply
to Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment was served upon the following by
depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Ann Margaret Grab, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorney for: Juanita P. Scott
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Henning
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Michelle L. Von Lange
Plaintiff
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RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the • —
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THE PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
W. Scott Henning, Esq. , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the above
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above -captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ not in excess of the jurisdictional limits of Cumberland County
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is N/A
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
Ann Margaret Gab, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solymos & Calkins
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
ORDER OF COURT
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• AND NOW, , 20 , in consideration of the foregoing
petition, Esq., and
Esq., and Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above
captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
By the Court,
KEVIN A. HESS, P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Michelle L. Von Lange
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THE PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
W. Scott Henning, Esq. , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the above
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above -captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ not in excess of the jurisdictional limits of Cumberland County
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is N/A
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
Ann Margaret Gab, Griffith, Strickler, Lerman Solymos & Calkins
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
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