HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-3982IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
^ "T °t
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff(s) & Address(es)
National Union Fire Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
P.O. Box 3150
Alpharetta, GA 30048-9864
VS.
Defendant(s) & Address(es)
Crystal D. Smart, 3702 W. Kiley Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53209 AND
Tiarra R. Bean, 6641 N. 75TH St., Apt.
2, Milwaukee, WI 53223-5643
kp4L !'%'D CoU ifff')"
t{
Case No. 1 A- 3 i' 0 a Civil Term
Civil Action Law
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue summons in the above case
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded \ ttornev heriff. (Please Q-1- choice)
Date : June 22, 2012 iti, 1A
Sign re AfA"no4mey
Print Name: Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Address: 142 W. Market St., Ste. 2
West Chester, PA 19382
Telephone #: 610-431-2727
Supreme Court ID Number: 65396
- 0
CLvw 1I 3.75?d a?
eir
• • • • •
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO: Crystal D. Smart AND Tiarra R. Bean
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Date: _ S by
VE COMMENCED AN
Division
Deputy
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
_.
rFiE PRO HONOTARY
2012 JUL 12 PM 1: 42
"UMIERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Attorney for Plaintiff
National Union Fire Insurance
Company a/s/o Area Wide Protective
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
In The Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: Civil Action Law
: No.: 12-3982 Civil Term
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CHESTER
. ss.
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that
he has served a true and correct copy of the Complaint filed in the above captioned
action upon the Defendant, Crystal D. Smart, by first class United States mail,
certified, return receipt requested, and that Defendant, Crystal D. Smart, did accept
service of the same on July 6, 2012, as evidenced by the attached USPS Tracking
Confirmation.
Paul JiMerinessy, Es
Hennessy & W
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this gt'ff day
of Z U P , 2012.
OTARY PUBLIC
C0h9A0NWEALTH OF PV*nYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
THERESA S. CHUPLIS, Notary Pubk
Went Chester Boro., Chester County
Commission Expires November 4, O14
- If
•USPS.comllk) - Track & Confirm Page 1 of 1
English Customer Service USPS Mobile Register/ Sign in
lausps `0m•
Search USPS.com or Track
Quick Tools Ship a Package Send Mail Manage Your Mail Shop Business
Track & Confirm
GET EMAIL UPDATES
YOUR LABEL NUMBER SERVICE
70111150000144723963
Check on Another Item
What's your label (or receipt) number?
STATUS OF YOUR ITEM DATE d TIME
Delivered July 06, 2012, 4:34 pm
Arrival at Unit July 05, 2012, 7:04 am
Processed through July 04, 2012, 9:38 pm
USPS Sort Facility
LEGAL ON USPS.COM
Privacy Policy : Government Services >
Terms of Use , Buy Stamps & Shop)
FOIA, Print a Label with Postage >
No FEAR Act EEO Data , Customer Service ,
Site Index
,
OTHER USPS SITES
Business Customer Gateway >
Postal Inspectors ,
Inspector General ,
Postal Explorer ,
Copyright® 2012 USPS. All Rights Reserved
ON ABOUT.USPS.COM
About USPS Home)
Newsroom ,
Mail Service Updates >
Forms & Publications ,
Careers ,
LOCATION FEATURES
MILWAUKEE, WI 53209 Certified Mail
MILWAUKEE, WI 53209
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction input?gtc_tLabels1=7011 1150 0001 4472 3... 7/942012
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
Attorney for Plaintiffs
National Union Fire Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
P.O Box 3150
Alpharetta, GA 30348-9864
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the following pages, you
must take action within twenty (20) days after this
complaint and notice are served, by entering a written
appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the court your defenses or objections to the
claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the
complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by
the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
You should take .this paper to your lawyer at once. If
you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or
telephone the oj~'ice set forth below to frnd out where
you can get legal help.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
In The Court of Common Pleas
~~
~ ,"
a•:.,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
U~
Civil Action Law ~~ ~.,
~--
~
No. 12-3982 ~
~ ~
~=
,~.. _
~ c:-
; ~,
f~
~~;
AVISO
Le han demandado a usted en la cone. Si ustei
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las
siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20)',dias de plazo
de la fecha de la demands y la notification. H~
asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o
abogado y entregar a la cone en forma esc
defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en cc
su persona. Sea avisado que si u9ted no se deft
cone tomara medidas y puede continuer la dem
contra suya sin previo aviso o notification. Adt
cone puede decidir a favor del d!emandante y i
que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones
demands. Usted puede perdee din'ero o sus proF
u otros derechos importantes pars usted.
Lleva esta denranda a un abogado innredtatai
no time abogado o si no time e! dinero sufl
pager tal se-vicio. Vaya en persona o ll
tet~jono a !a ofi'cina toys dirjeccion se e
encuentra escrita abojo pars ave-liguar d6nde
conseguir asistencia legal
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
t r, j
~_
~~.:i
<.:; ; ,
quiere
partir
faits
on un
a sus
tra de
de, 1a
da en
as, la
esta
Si
de
por
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
Attorney for Plaintiffs
National Union Fire Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
P.O Box 3150
Alpharetta., GA 30348-9864
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
In The Court of Common Plus
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. 12-3982
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff National Union Fire Insurance Company is an insurance company
licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business the
above captioned address.
2. Area Wide Protective is a business entity insured with National Union Fire
Insurance Company.
3. Defendant Crystal D. Smart is an adult individual who resides at the 3702
W. Kiley Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53209.
4. Defendant Tiarra R. Bean is an adult individual who resides at 6641 N.
75th Street, Apt. 2, Milwaukee, WI 53223.
5. On or about December 16, 2011, Plaintiff National Union Fire Insurance
Company insured Area Wide Protective with a commercial auto policy,
policy claim number 683-448978-001 said policy covering a 2008 GMC
Sierra C1500 and carrying with same collision and rental coverages.
6. On or about December 16, 2011, Defendant Crystal D. Smart was acting
as agent, servant, employee and/or workman and/or for the common
purpose of Defendant Tiarra R. Bean while operating a 2001 Dodge
Stratus bearing WI tag registered to same.
7. On or about December 16, 2011, at or neaz mile mazker 238 of I-76
Westbound, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Fennsylvania. Defendant
Crystal D. Smart while operating the aforesaid 2001 Dodge Stratus did
negligently, cazelessly and/or recklessly, strike/collide into Plaintiff's
insured's 2008 GMC Sierra C 1500 causing extensive damages tp same.
8. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of
a) negligent entrustment;
b) failing to exercise due care;
c) being inattentive;
d) failing to maintain proper lookout;
e) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop within
the assured cleaz distances ahead;
f) driving at a speed unsafe for conditions;
g) failing to maintain vehicle in proper working condition;
g) improper lane change
h) failing to give due regazd to the right, safety, point and position of
plaintiffs property;
i) Other such negligence that may be developed through continuing
discovery.
9. The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or
failure to act on part of Defendants named herein and was due in no
manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs
insured.
10. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff's insured's vehicle sustained
extensive damages to same.
11. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff National Union Fire
Insurance Company settled the collision and rental claims of its 'insured
Area Wide Protective in the amount of $22,862.91, (said figure includes
Plaintiff's insured's first party deductible) representing fair and reasonable
reimbursement for the damages sustained.
12. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff National Union Fire
Insurance Company is subrogated to Area Wide Protective for this loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendants jointly
and severally in the amount of $22,862.91 together plus costs, interest and
such other relief this Court finds equitable and just.
GRS-055
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss
The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said
Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her
own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge,
information and belief.
This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews,
conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file
Dated: l l Z
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-431-2727
Attorney I.D. 65396
Attorney for Plaintiffs
National Union Fire Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
P.O Box 3150
Alpharetta, GA 30348-9864
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. 12-3982
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the Plaintiffs
Complaint upon the Defendant Crystal Smart on August 14, 2012, by First
Class United States mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
Crystal D. Smart
3702 W. Kiley Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
J. I~~lnnessy, Es
Hennessy & W
1~
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C.
142 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-43 l -2727
Attorney LD. 65396
_ ~ r -_
a _ ~ .~ 1 i~. ~ ~~.~ ~ , ..
._ ,
r~.,~ ~~~ + ~ ;I`.'.
~,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
National Union Fire
Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
VS
Crystal IJ-. Smart
AN D
Tiarra R. Bean
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. l;Z-3982
PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Enter Judgment in the above case by default for want of response. to the
Complaint filed against the Defendant Crystal D. Smart. and assess the damages
as per the statement below:
Real Debt: $22,82.9 ?
C
~ ~
Paul J. Hennessy, Esqu' e
I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to file this Praecipe was
mailed to the party against whom judgment is to be entered and to his attorney of
record, if any, after the default occurred and at least ten days prior to the date of
the filing of this Praecipe. A copy of said notice is attachedlhereto.
1/ ' ~ ~ ~/
/ .•~
~~
/,,',]~ Paul J. Hennessy, Esquir
And now, ~1J1 ~ ~ ,2012, Judgment entered in favor of the
Plaintiff and against the Defendant by default for want of response to the
Complains: and damages assessed at the of • 2,86 as per abovc~'1
statement. ~'
~ ~~.
rothonotary
~~~.S~~c~ ~~
~-'"~
~k~ lva8g
~o~~ -~~i~d2~ ~ga3to~
c~~F~c~~ r~F Yr~~~ Pua~r~~1~~'vc~~~~Ai~~~~
cc~l:.~Rr OF ct~I~~Mtr~ PI,LAS
Dated: October 12, 2012
Crystal D. Smart
To: 3702 W. Kiley Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
National Union Fire Insurance Company
a~`slo Area Wide Protective
Crystal D. Smart
VS
COURT IJF COMMON PLEAS
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. 12-3982
Notice, Rule 237.5
Notice of Praecipe to Enter. Judgment by Default
IMPORTANT NOTICE
You are in default because you have failed to enter a
written appearance personally or by attorney and file in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the
claims set forth against you. 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
property or other important rights. You should take this
notice to a lawyer at once. 1f you do not have a lawyer or
cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office
to find out where you can get legal help.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA I "7013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE
Usted se encuentra en estado de rebeldia por no haber
presentado una comparecencia escrita, ya seapersonalmente o
por abogado y por no haber radicado por escrito con este
Tribunal sus defenses u objeciones a los reclamos formulados
en contra suyo. Al no tomar laaccion debida dentro de diet
(I Q) dias de la fecha de esta notificacion, el Tribunal podra, sin
necesidad de comparecer usted en Corte u oir preuba alguna,
dictar sentencia en su contra y usted podria perder bienes u
otros derechos importantes. Debe llevar esta notifiacion a
unabogado inmediatamente. Si usted no tiene abogado, o si no
tiene dinero suficienl;e para tal sericio, vaya en persona o ]lame
por t:elefono a la olicina, nombrada para averiguar si puede
consegui asistencia legal.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3 t66
800-990-9108
If you have any question concerning this notice, please call:
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
(Name of Atta~ney or Plaintiff
142 W. Market Street, Suite 2, west Chester, PA 19382
(Attorney's or Plaintiffs Address)
6l 0-431-2727
at this telephone number:
TT
National Union Fire
Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
In The Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland Country, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. 12-3982
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA:
ss.
COUNTY OF CHESTER
Paul J. Hennessy, .Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he represents the Plaintiff(s) in the above entitled case; that he is
authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); and that the above
named Defendant(s) is(are) unknown years of age; the address of Defendant(s)
Crystal Smart is 3702 W'. Kiley Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209,; occupation of
Defendant(s) is unknown; and Defendant is not in the Military Service of the
United States nor any State or Territory thereof or its allies as defined in the
Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of l 940 and the amendments thereto.
l'~
Paul J. H nessy, E 're
Sworn to and subscribed
befor--e~ me this~J,3~{~ day
of ~~~~f?~~x?!_ ..- ,2012.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
~~ ~ Notarial Seal
Eileen P. Oakes. Nota P
~ West Chester 8oro. Chester County
~__ MY._.!n!~ron Expires Nov. 12. ,201:-
T _.
National iJnion Fire
Insurance Company
A/S/O Area Wide Protective
VS
Crystal D. Smart
AND
Tiarra R. Bean
In Thf; Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Civil Action Law
No. 1?_-398?
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABC>VE CAPTIONED
MATTER. HAS BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
r _
PROTHONOTARY
If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact:
Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire
Attorney or Party Filing
142 West Market Street, Suite 2
West Chester, PA 19382
610-43 l -2727