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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA}.
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DUSTY L. LEBEAU,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
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ARBITRATION
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. if you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days
after this complaint and Notice are served by
entering a written appearance personally, or by
attorney, and filing, in writing with the Court,
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth
against you. You are WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO
SO, THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT you and a judgment
may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice for any money claimed in the
complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER
AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION,
Civil Action - In Law
Plaintiff, No.
vs.
ARBITRATION
DUSTY L. LEBEAU,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT
1. This is an action by Plaintiff, PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION
recover damages from Defendant arising out of a vehicular collision which caused damage tc
property owned by Plaintiff.
2. PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION is a Pennsylvania corporation
duly organized and existing and licensed to do business as a public utility under the laws of t
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at Two North Ninth Stree
Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18101.
3. Defendant, DUSTY L. LEBEAU, is an adult individual residing at 39 Samplf
Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff was engaged in the business of furnishir
supplying and distributing utility service to persons and businesses who requested utility ser
in accordance with the Rate Schedules and General Rules and Regulations of Plaintiff s Tari
presently on file with the Public Utility Commission.
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COUNT I
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION VS.
DUSTY L. LEBEAU
5. Defendant, DUSTY L. LEBEAU, while operating a vehicle, damaged property
owned by Plaintiff.
6. Defendant negligently operated the vehicle in that he/she:
a) operated said vehicle while under the influence of alcohol;
b) operated said vehicle and/or equipment at an excessive rate of speed un
the circumstances,
c) failed to have said vehicle and/or equipment under proper and adequate
control,
d) failed to keep a proper lookout,
e) operated said vehicle and/or equipment in a reckless and careless manne
f) failed to keep vehicle and/or equipment in the proper lane of travel;
g) failed to operate the vehicle and/or equipment within the posted speed
limit or failed to operate the vehicle and/or equipment at a reasonable
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speed under the circumstances,
failed to remain alert and attentive under the circumstances,
operated the vehicle and/or equipment without due regard for the rights,
safety and position of the Plaintiff;
operated the vehicle and/or equipment in a manner violating the statute of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the operation of vehicle
and/or equipment on public streets, highways and roadways;
being negligent at the law; and
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1) such other acts or omissions constituting carelessness, negligence and
recklessness may be ascertained during discovery or developed at the time
of trial.
7. Defendant, on or about July 27, 2010, struck and damaged overhead facilities
owned and operated by PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION in the vicinity of 432
Hogestown Roads, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. Defendant's actions or inaction as set forth above are the proximate cause of t
damages as set for above and herein.
9. Plaintiff made demand on Defendant to repay the sums then due and owing to
Plaintiff, but Defendant has refused to pay Plaintiff.
10. Plaintiff has been damaged in the amount of $4,632.42, including costs and
attorneys fees.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION, demands
judgment against the Defendant in an amount of $4,632.42, including costs, pre judgment and
post-judgment interest, punitive damages and delay damages as the law may allow.
Respectfully submitted,
KRZYWICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
DATED: July 18, 2012
By:
A thony ]??ki,
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(215) 862-4390
Attorney for Plain
Attorney I.D. 23754
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VERIFICATION
Pursuant to Rule 1024 (c), I, Anthony P. Krzywicki, Esquire, verify that I am the att(
for Plaintiff, in the within case; that the appropriate officers of the plaintiff are not available
within the time for serving the foregoing to provide their verification; that I am sufficiently
familiar with the facts set forth in the foregoing Pleading to take this verification; and that such
facts are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, based upon the
company's business records and matters of public record. I understand that the statements
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. Consol. Stat. Ann. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED: July 18, 2012
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
08/07/2012 07:56 PM -Michael Garrick, Deputy Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states that on A
7, 2012 at 1956 hours, he served a true copy of the within Complaint and Notice, upon the within na
defendant, to wit: Dusty L. Lebeau, by making known unto himself personally, at 95 Queen Avenue,
Enola, Cumberland County Pennsylvania 17025 its contents and at the same time handing to him
personally the said true and correct copy of the same.
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BARRICiCDEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $53.00
August 10, 2012
SO ANSWERS,
RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DUSTY L. LEBEAU,
Civil Action - In Law
No. 12-4509 Civil
ARBITRATION
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO SE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
DISCONTINUE. AND END
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Kindly mark this matter Settle, Discontinue, and End against the Defendant, without
prejudice upon payment of your costs only.
DATED: August 31, 2012
BY:
KRZYWICKI &
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(215)862-4390
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney LD. 23754
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