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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? 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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