HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-5184LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
By: DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQ.
Identification No. 57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215)963-9393
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w
805 Elwood Street
Forked River, NJ 08731
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
672592 1 OT' Avenue
Dodge Center, MN 55927
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
71965 State Highway 56
Hayfield, MN 55940
MAJOR JURY
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO.0y-S1Sq
CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)299-3166
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefono:(717)249-3166
GENERAL AVERMENTS
1. The Plaintiff, STEWART T. CHRIST, is an adult individual who resides at 805 Elwood St.,
Forked River, NJ., and was the owner and operator of the 1998 Dodge motor vehicle involved in the hereinafter
described accident and Plaintiff, KATHY CHRIST, is his wife.
2. The Defendant, FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC., is a corporation licensed to transact a trucking
business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with its principal place of business located at 67259 210TH
Avenue, Dodge Center, MN, and was the owner of the 1999 Freightliner motor vehicle involved in the
hereinafter described accident.
3. The Defendant, CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD, is an adult individual who resides at 71965
State Highway 56, Hayfield, MN., and was the operator of a 1999 Freightliner motor vehicle involved in the
hereinafter described accident.
4. On or about October 20, 2002, Plaintiff, STEWART T. CHRIST, was traveling West on the PA.
Turnpike at MP 222.5, public streets and highways, in the County of Cumberland, Commonwealth of PA.
5. On or about October 20, 2002, Defendant, CLIFFORD DVANE AAS VOLD, was traveling East
on the PA. Turnpike at MP 222.5, public streets and highways, in the County of Cumberland, and was so
negligent and careless so as to suddenly, and without warning, cause the cargo to fall off from the back of his
truck and violently strike the motor vehicle in which the Plaintiff was traveling, causing the Plaintiff to sustain
serious personal injuries and damages more specifically set forth hereafter.
6. The aforementioned collision was caused solely from the negligence, recklessness and
carelessness of the Defendants herein and was not due to any act or failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff.
7. On or about October 20, 2002, and for some time prior thereto, the Defendant, CLIFFORD
DVANE AASVOLD, was the agent, servant, workman and/or employee of the Defendant, FREERKSEN
TRUCKING, INC., and was acting within the scope of his employment at the time of the aforesaid collision.
8. The carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the Defendants consisted of the following:
(a) Failing to adequately and properly secure the cargo on the back of the truck motor vehicle;
(b) Operating the truck motor vehicle at a high and excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
(c) Failing to have said truck motor vehicle under proper and adequate control;
(d) Failing to give proper and sufficient notice of the approach of said truck motor vehicle;
(e) Failing to exercise due care and caution under all of the circumstances;
(f) Operating the truck motor vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and position of
the Plaintiff,
(g) Violating the various ordinances and laws of the County of Cumberland and the Statutes of
the Commonwealth of PA. pertaining to the operation and control of truck motor vehicles;
(h) Violating the various ordinances, laws of the County of Cumberland and the Statutes of the
Commonwealth of PA, and regulations (both state and federal) pertaining to the transportation, operation, and
safety of load bearing motor vehicles upon the highways;
(i) Failing to keep a proper look-out under all of the circumstances; and
0) That Defendant, FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC., negligently entrusted the operation and
use of the respective truck motor vehicle to the Defendant, CLIFFORD DVANE AAS VOLD, when they knew
and/or should have known that the cargo was not properly secured and that he would control the vehicle in a
negligent, careless and/or reckless manner;
(k) That Defendant, FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC., negligently and carelessly loaded the
subject truck in an improper and inadequate manner so as to not allow the vehicle to be operated in a safe
manner upon the highways;
(1) That Defendants, CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD and FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.,
knew or should have known that said truck was loaded in an inadequate and improper manner to allow the safe
operation of the vehicle upon the highways, and;
(m) Negligence, carelessness and recklessness at law.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF, STEWART T. CHRIST v. DEFENDANTS
4. The Plaintiff, STEWART T. CHRIST, incorporates herein by reference, the allegations set forth
in the General Averments, inclusive, as if fully set forth herein,
10. As a direct result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the Defendants, Plaintiff,
STEWART T. CHRIST, sustained severe and permanent internal and external injuries in and about the head,
body and limbs, including but not limited to: right L34 discectomy and foraminotomy, and left knee sprain and
strain, as well as multiple contusions in and about the body, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and a severe and
permanent shock to his nerves and nervous system, all of which has caused him and will continue to cause him
great pain and agony, and has prevented him and will continue to prevent him in the future from attending to
his daily duties and occupation, all to his great financial damage and loss.
11. As a direct result ofthe carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the Defendants, the Plaintiff
has been and will be obliged to undergo medical attention and care and to incur various expenses for the injuries
he has suffered, and he may be obliged to continue to incur such expenditures for an indefinite time in the future,
all to his great detriment and loss.
12. As a further direct result of the Defendants' carelessness, recklessness and negligence, Plaintiff,
STEWART T. CHRIST, has and may hereafter incur other financial expenses or losses which have and/or may
exceed amounts which he may otherwise be entitled to recover under the PA. Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
13. As a further direct and permanent result of the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of the
Defendants herein, the Plaintiff has had and will continue to endure great pain and suffering, depressions,
nervousness, humiliation, personality change and a loss of natural enjoyment of life and life's pleasures.
14. As a further direct result of the Defendants' carelessness, recklessness and negligence, the
Plaintiff has and may suffer a severe loss of his earnings and impairment of his earning power, all of which has
been and will continue to be to his great financial damage and loss.
15. As a direct result of the Defendants' reckless, careless and negligent conduct, the Plaintiff has
been and may hereafter be prevented from attending to his usual duties, activities, avocations and occupation,
all to his great detriment and loss.
16. At all times hereinbefore complained of, the Plaintiff, STEWART T. CHRIST, was the owner
of a 1998 Dodge motor vehicle which was in excellent physical and mechanical condition. As a direct result
of the Defendants' negligence, the Plaintiffs vehicle sustained extensive damages, requiring repair and
replacement of parts, together with labor charges thereto, all to Plaintiffs great financial damage and loss.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, STEWART T. CHRIST, demands judgment against the Defendants,
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and CLIFFORD DVANE AAS VOLD, jointly and/or severally, in an amount
in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars plus interest and costs.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF, KATHY CHRIST v. DEFENDANTS
17. The Plaintiff, KATHY CHRIST, incorporates herein by reference, the allegations set forth in the
General Averments, inclusive, as if fully set forth herein.
18. As a further direct and permanent result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the
Defendants, the Plaintiff, KATHY CHRIST, has been obliged to expend various sums of money for medication
and medical care in an effort to treat and cure her husband of his injuries and she will be obliged to do so for
an indefinite time in the future, all to her great detriment and loss.
19. As a direct and further result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of the Defendants,
the Plaintiff, KATHY CHRIST, has been deprived of the comfort, companionship, services, consortium and
assistance of her husband, all to her great detriment and loss.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, KATHY CHRIST, demands judgment against the Defendants,
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD, jointly and/or severally, in an amount
in excess of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars plus interest and costs.
LAW O FICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
BY.
DAVID M. RAPOPORT, E IRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
STEWART T- CHRIST, states that he is the Plaintiff in this matter,
and, having read the attached Civil Act ion Complaint , verifies that the within pleading is
based on information furnished to counsel, which information has been gathered by counsel in thecourse ofthis
litigation.
The undersigned verifies that he
within are true and correct to the best of his
has read the within pleading and that the facts set forth
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the
contents and language of the pleading are that of counsel, the undersigned has relied upon counsel in taking this
Verification. This statement is made subject to the penalties of Title 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
By: DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQ.
Identification No. 57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215)963-9393
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUNBERLAND COUNTY
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
NO. 04-5184
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs'
Complaint in Civil Action was served upon Defendant, FREERKSE.N TRUCKING, INC., on October 23, 2004,
via First Class, Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested #91-7108-2133-3930-8443-2762 and Defendant,
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD on October 27, 2004 via First Class, Certified Mail, Return Receipt
Requested #91-7108-2133-3930-8443-2779. (See copies of the "green cards" attached hereto.)
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
File No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearances of Robert A. Lerman, Esquire and Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, as attorneys for the Defendants,
Freerksen Trucking Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, in the above-captioned matter and mark the
docket accordingly.
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Dated: Nover`ftbeF...,.?2004
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOL OS & CALKINS
BY: L "`'
ROBERT A. LERMAN, E QUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 07490
BY: Imo, ?i>YC Cam.
THOMAS B. SPON UGLE, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 64585
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402 (717) 757-7602
Attorneys for Defendants, Freerksen Trucking Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
Vs.
File No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of NbvewbLr, 2001, 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 Praecipe for Entry of Appearance on behalf of Defendants by United
States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, S CKLER, LERMAN,
SOL OS & CALKINS .
By:
IkOBERT A. LERMAN, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. 407490
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
File No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
We, David M. Rapoport, counsel for Plaintiffs, and Robert A. Lerman. Esquire, counsel for
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, hereby agree that Plaintiffs'
Complaint shall be amended to withdraw subparagraph (m) of Paragraph No. 8 of Plaintiffs'
Complaint.
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
David M. Rapoport
Attorney for Plaintiffs
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-963-9393
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SOLYMOS & CALKINS
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Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire #64584
Attorneys for Defendants, Freerksen
Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane
Aasvold
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Stewart T. and Kathy Christ
c/o David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer & New Matter
of Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
Supreme Court M #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
ESQUIRE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, :
Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER & NEW MATTER
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
5. Admitted and denied. It is admitted on or about October 20, 2002 Defendant Clifford
Dvane Aasvold was traveling east on the Pennsylvania turnpike at mile post 222.5 in the County
of Cumberland. It is specifically denied the Defendant was negligent and careless. On the
contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner
with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent and careless and strict proof thereof
is demanded. The remaining allegations in Paragraph 5 are denied because after reasonable
investigation, Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
6. Denied. It is specifically denied that the collision was caused solely from the
negligence, recklessness and carelessness of the Defendants herein and was not due to any act or
failure to act on the part of the Plaintiff. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants
acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were
not negligent, reckless or careless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. It is specifically denied the carelessness, recklessness and negligence of
Defendants consisted of the following:
a. Failing to adequately and properly secure the cargo on the back of
the truck motor vehicle;
b. Operating the truck motor vehicle at a high and excessive rate of
speed under the circumstances;
C. Failing to have said truck motor vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
d. Failing to give proper and sufficient notice of the approach of said
truck motor vehicle;
e. Failing to exercise due care and caution under all the
circumstances;
E Operating the truck motor vehicle without due regard for the
rights, safety and position of the Plaintiff;
g. Violating the various ordinances and laws of the County of
Cumberland and the statutes of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania pertaining to the operation and control of truck motor
vehicles;
h. Violating the various ordinances, laws of the County of
Cumberland and the statutes of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and regulations (both state and federal) pertaining to
the transportation, operation and safety of load-bearing motor
vehicles upon the highways;
Failing to keep a proper lookout under all the circumstances;
j. That Defendant Freerksen Trucking, Inc. negligently entrusted the
operation and use of the respective truck motor vehicle to
Defendant Aasvold when they knew and/or should have known
that the cargo was not properly secured and that he would control
the vehicle in a negligent, careless and/or reckless manner;
k. That Defendant Freerksen Trucking, Inc. negligently and
carelessly loaded the subject truck in an improper and inadequate
manner so as to not allow the vehicle to be operated in a safe
manner upon the highways; and
1. That Defendants Aasvold and Freerksen Trucking, Inc. knew or
should have known that said truck was loaded in an inadequate and
improper manner to allow the safe operation of the vehicle upon
the highways.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and prudent
manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent and strict proof thereof is
demanded.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF STEWART T. CHRIST v. DEFENDANTS
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated by reference.
10. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
12. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
14. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
16. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF KATHY CHRIST v. DEFENDANTS
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated by reference.
18. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
19. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendants were careless, reckless or
negligent. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendants acted in a careful, lawful and
prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and were not negligent, careless or
reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations contained in this
Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation, Defendants are without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiffs.
By way of further response, the following is asserted:
NEW MATTER
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 of Defendants' Answer are incorporated by reference.
21. Plaintiffs' Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted.
22. Plaintiffs' Complaint may be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
23. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages, if any, were caused solely and directly as a result of
individuals or entities other than the Defendants and over whom the Defendants have no
responsibility or right of control.
24. Plaintiffs' injuries and damages, if any, were caused solely and directly as a result of
the negligence of the Plaintiff, which consisted of the following:
a. Failure to properly maintain his motor vehicle;
b. Failure to maintain a lookout for other objects on the highway;
C. Failure to exercise due care and caution under all of the
circumstances; and
d. Failure to keep his motor vehicle under proper and adequate
control.
25. Plaintiffs' claims must be barred or diminished with respect to Pennsylvania's
Comparative Negligence Act because of the negligence of the Plaintiff as set forth above.
26. Plaintiffs have not sustained a serious injury as defined under the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
27. Plaintiffs' claims for non-economic damages may be barred because Plaintiffs have
elected the limited tort option as set forth in the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law.
28. Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their damages.
29. Plaintiffs have received various benefits from other insurance arrangements,
programs, or group contracts of insurance, including benefits under the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, and Plaintiffs may not recover the same benefit from this
proceeding.
30. The injuries and damages the Plaintiffs claim to have sustained in this motor vehicle
accident may have pre-existed this accident and were not caused as a result of the accident.
31. The injuries and damages the Plaintiffs claim to have sustained in this motor vehicle
accident may have pre-existed this accident and were not aggravated or exacerbated as a result of
this accident.
32. The injuries and damages the Plaintiffs claim to have sustained in this motor vehicle
accident may have been sustained subsequent to this accident and may not be related to this
accident.
33. Plaintiffs have recovered from the injuries which they allegedly sustained as a result
of this accident.
34. Plaintiffs assumed the risk of their own injuries.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
SOLYMOS & CALKfV
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Supreme CoL&4.1). #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing facts are true and correct, upon my personal knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 1S Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: PIk-
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, : Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing= facts are true and correct, upon my personal knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of ?`'? , 200I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Answer & New Matter by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
THOMAS B. SP XAU9I,E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court .964n4
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
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this date served a copy of the Interrogatories of Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold, to Plaintiffs, Set No. I as indicated below, addressed to the party or
attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
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BY:
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 64584
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402-3737
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STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this $?,day of Ne?2009, 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 Defendants,
Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, to Plaintiffs, as indicated below,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(Counsel for Plaintiffs)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
BY:
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 64584
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402-3737
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STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day ofc 2005, T, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, ST ICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Response to
Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents by United States Mail, addressed to the party
or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH,
SOLYMO
By:
LERMAN,
Supreme urt I.D. #64584
Attorney r Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this /() {fi day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Answers to
Plaintiffs' Interrogatories by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
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Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
VS.
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE OR NON-CONCURRENCE
AND NOW, this day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKL,ER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certifies that Defendants' counsel has attempted to resolve this situation
without a Motion to Compel but has received no indication from Plaintiffs' counsel as to whether
Plaintiffs' counsel is opposing or not opposing the above Motion.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
-SOL OS & CALKINS
By:
OMAS B. SPONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSES TO
INTERROGATORIES/REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF
DOCUMENTS OF DEFENDANTS TO PLAINTIFFS, SET NO. I
AND NOW, TO WIT, this ?&01 day of 2005, comes the
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, by their counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files the following Motion to Compel
Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories/Request for Production of Documents of Defendants to
Plaintiffs, Set No. 1, as follows:
1. On or about March 18, 2005, Defendants propounded a set of Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents, Set No. 1, to the Plaintiffs. A copy of said Interrogatories
and Request for Production of Documents were filed with the Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas on or about March 18, 2005.
2. Said discovery responses were due on or before April 18, 2005.
3. A significant extension of time has already been provided to Plaintiffs' counsel to
respond to these discovery requests by July 18, 2005.
4. To date, no response has been provided.
5. The submission of these discovery requests constitutes the first stage of discovery,
which would afford Defendants the opportunity to identify potential trial witnesses and trial
evidence, including experts, and discovery information relevant to the alleged damages claimed
by actual witnesses.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold
respectfully request this Honorable Court to issue a verdict compelling Plaintiffs Stewart T. and
Kathy Christ to respond to Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents of
Defendants to Plaintiffs, Set No. 1, within 30 days from the date of this Order.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & C/ALKIMS i i
By:
THOMAS B. SXP AYGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Gaurt #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
/ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this /A. day ofd 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs'
Responses to Interrogatories/Request for Production of Documents of Defendants to
Plaintiffs, Set No. 1 by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
By:
GRIFFITH, <
SOLYMOS
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
AND, NOW, TO WIT this
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
z y? day of 2005, upon
consideration of Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Responses to Interrogatories/Request for
Production of Documents of Defendants to Plaintiffs, Set No. 1, it is hereby ORDERED that the
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Request for Production of Documents, Set No. 1, within _7o days from the date of this
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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, Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold certify 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 Subpoenas, is attached to
this Certificate;
(3) No objections to the Subpoena have been received; 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.
By:
GRIFFITH,
SOLYMO
Supreme Co D.464594
Attorney fo a endants
I10 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
LERMAN,
ESQUIRE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS
AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, counsel for Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold, intends to serve a subpoena identical to the subpoena 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 subpoenas. If no objection is made, the subpoena
may be served.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
THOMAS WSb',UGLE, ESQUIRE
Suprem4584
Attornets
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
In the, Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Stewart T. and Kathy Christ,
Plaintiffs No. 04-5184
VS.
Freerksen Trucking. Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold. Action in - Law
Defendants Jury Trial Demanded
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Dr. Michael Nosko. 125 Paterson Street. Clinical Academic Building, Suite 2100, New Brunswick NJ 08901
(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:
All medical records on Stewart T. Christ, d/o/b 3-2-50. Social Security No 194-36-4050 from 3-2-50 to present
at GRIFFITH, STRICKLER. LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, 110 S. Northern Wav York PA 17402
(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:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
SUPREME COURT ID:
ATTORNEY FOR:
DATE:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER. LE MAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
64584
Defendants Freerksen Trucking. Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold
BY THE COURT:
Seal of Court Prothonotary / Clerk, Civil Division
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Stewart T. and Kathy Christ,
Plaintiffs No. 04-5184
vs.
Freerksen Truckino, Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold, Action in - Law
Defendants Jury Trial Demanded
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Veterans Administration 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue. Lebanon, A 17042
(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:
All records on Stewart T Christ dio/b 3-2.50 Social Security No. 194.36-4050 from 3-2.50 to present
at GRIFFITH STRICKLER LERMAN SOLYMOS &CALKINS 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402
(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: Thomas B. Sponaugle. Esquire
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH. STRICKLER. LERMAN. SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way. York. PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 64584
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants Freerksen Trucking. Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary/ Clerk, Civil Division
In thg Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Stewart T. and Kathy Christ,
Plaintiffs No. 04-5184
VS.
Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold, Action in - Law
Defendants Jury Trial Demanded
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
To: Social Security Administration 555 Walnut Street. Harrisburg, PA 17101
(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:
All records on Stewart T Christ d/o/b 3.2-50 Social Security No. 194-36-4050 from 3.2-50 to present
at
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this Subpoena, togetherwith
the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the rightto 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: Thomas B. Sponaugle. Esquire
ADDRESS: GRIFFITH STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 South Northern Way. York. PA 17402
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
SUPREME COURT ID: 64584
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of Court Prothonotary I Clerk, Civil Division
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ' b day of ea , 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Notice of Intent to Serve a
Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.21 by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, S
SOLYMQS'&
By:
Supreme Coto I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
LERMAN,
ESQUIRE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, :
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4 day of?y? "uw {, 2005, 1, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, 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 Subpoena Pursuant To Rule 4009.22 by United States Mail, addressed to the party
or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS / -
THOMAS B. S01?E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. 84
Attorney for Defen s
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this day of tJk ?,fl' a 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Response to
Plaintiffs Requests for Admissions by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of
record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKJXS
By:
ESQUIRE
THOMA=;W4784
Supreme Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please substitute the attached verification of Defendant Freerksen Trucking, Inc. for the
verification of Defendants' counsel to Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Requests for
Admissions which was filed in the above-captioned matter.
GRIFFITH, STRIQKLER, L N,
SOLYMOS &,MKIN
By:
Supreme Coin. ,#645
Attorney for efendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
ESQUIRE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, :
Plaintiffs,
Vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing facts are tnre and correct, upon my personal knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
F RI SEN TRUCKING, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this d day of A , 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Praecipe to Substitute
Verification by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, STRICKVR, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAkRINS /
By:
THOMAS B. SPO E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I. 4584
Attorney for Del , ants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO COMPEL WITH SANCTIONS
AND NOW, TO WIT, this day of , 2006, come the
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, by their counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files the following Motion to Compel
with Sanctions, as follows:
1. On November 28, 2005 defense counsel forwarded a Consent for Release of
Information form from the Social Security Administration to Plaintiff's counsel requesting that
Plaintiff execute same in order for Defendant to obtain the Social Security Administration
records of the Plaintiff.
2. Defense counsel followed up with Plaintiff's counsel requesting the executed Social
Security Administration Consent form on March 15, 2006 and April 28, 2006.
3. To date, defense counsel has received no communication from Plaintiff's counsel
with regard to the Social Security Administration records or the Consent form.
4. On March 21, 2006, defense counsel forwarded correspondence to Plaintiff's counsel
advising of an independent medical evaluation to be performed by Dr. Robert Dahmus on
Plaintiff Stewart Christ on April 26, 2006 at 4:15 p.m. at Dr. Dahmus's office in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
5. On April 27, 2006, defense counsel received a phone call from Dr. Dahmus's office
indicating that Plaintiff did not appear for the independent medical evaluation.
6. Dr. Dahmus's cancellation fee is $1,200.00.
7. On April 28, 2006, defense counsel forwarded correspondence to Plaintiff's counsel
requesting reimbursement of the cancellation fee and renewing the request for the Social
Security Administration Consent form.
8. To date, defense counsel has received no communication from Plaintiff's counsel in
response to these requests.
9. Defense counsel requests sanctions in the amount of $1,200.00 for the IME
cancellation fee and $500 attorney's fees to prepare the Motion and attend the hearing on it.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant the Motion
ordering Plaintiff to provide to defense counsel the executed Consent for Release of Information
Social Security Administration form and reimburse Petitioner $1,200.00 for Dr. Dahmus's
cancellation fee and $500 attorney's fees.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CA,I9INS
THOMAS B. S?,?E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. 464584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this / a day of , 2006, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Motion to Compel
with Sanctions by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Perm Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, J,ERMAN,
SOLYMOS & _C9kL
THOMAS B.i"QaNAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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Plaintiffs
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AASVOLD,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO COMPEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this 2 4 v day of May, 2006, a brief argument on the defendants' motion
to compel is set for Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
,/avid M. Rapoport, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
,??omas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
For the Defendants J
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, . Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
Vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND, NOW, TO WIT this ts' day of !F--1j , 2006, upon
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consideration of Defendants' Motion to Compel with Sanctions,kt is hereby ORDERED that
Plaintiff execute the Consent for Release of Information Social Security Administration form and
forward it to defense counsel; reimburse defense counsel for Dr. Dahmus's
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cancellation fee for failure to appear for the independent medical evaluation of April 26, 2006;
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appear for an independent medical evaluation at a future date and time; $5ft to reimburse
Defendant for defense counsel's fees to prepare the Motion to Compel with Sanctions.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
AND NOW, TO WIT, this 34 day of Oc? , 2006, come the
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, by their counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files the following Petition for
Sanctions, as follows:
1. On July 6, 2006, Judge Kevin A. Hess of the Cumberland County Court of Common
Pleas issued an Order that in part required Plaintiffs' counsel to reimburse defense counsel for
Dr. Dahmus's cancellation fee for Plaintiff's failure to appear for an independent medical
examination on April 26, 2006 and to reimburse Defendant $300 for defense counsel's fees to
prepare the Motion to Compel with Sanctions. A copy of the Order of Judge Hess dated July 6,
2006 is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A.
2. To date, Plaintiffs' counsel has not reimbursed defense counsel for Dr. Dahmus's
cancellation fee in the amount of $1,225.00 and has not reimbursed Defendant $300 for defense
counsel's fees.
3. Defense counsel has requested Plaintiffs' counsel to reimburse defense counsel by
telephone calls, as well as letters dated July 11, 2006, August 14, 2006, August 30, 2006 and
September 18, 2006.
4. To date, defense counsel has received no response to these requests for payment.
5. Dr. Dahmus will not release his independent medical evaluation report until his
cancellation fee is paid.
6. Defense counsel requests that the appropriate sanction of Plaintiffs being precluded
from presenting any evidence with regard to damages and $1,525.00 in reimbursement for fees
pursuant to the July 6, 2006 Order be paid immediately, as well as a $500 reimbursement for
defense counsel's fees to prepare this Petition for Sanctions.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant the
Petition precluding Plaintiff from presenting any testimony at trial with regard to damages and
$2,025.00 in fees to reimburse defense counsel immediately.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
THOMAS B. SP AU L QUIRE
Supreme Court Y .,,D. 695-84
Attorney for De endants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs, .
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. .
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND, NOW, TO WIT this day of 1-a IT 2006, upon
consideration of Defendants' Motion to Compel with SanctionsA is hereby ORDERED that
Plaintiff execute the Consent for Release of Information Social Security Administration form and
forward it to defense counsel; reimburse defense counsel 0- for Dr. Dahmus's
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cancellation fee for failure to appear for the independent medical evaluation of April 26, 2006;
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appear for an independent medical evaluation at a future date and time; 449-to reimburse
Defendant for defense counsel's fees to prepare the Motion to Compel with Sanctions.
BY THE COURT,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS. .
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE OR NON-CONCURRENCE
AND NOW, this 9&-Q day of L7? z,t , 2006, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that Defendants' counsel has attempted to resolve this situation
without a Petition but has received no indication from Plaintiffs' counsel as to whether Plaintiffs'
counsel is opposing or not opposing the above Petition.
GRIFFITH, STRI. KLER, LERNWN,
SOLYMOS .?ti?CL.KIN&
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THOM?P A7 '`'E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court . , : #
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Attorney for D endants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 5?19 day of Ocr- c , 2006, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Petition for
Sanctions by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOSX CALKRNS
By:
THO PONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supre I.D. #64584
Attorney or Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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Plaintiffs
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AASVOLD,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of October, 2006, a rule is issued on the plaintiffs to show
cause why the relief requested in the within petition for sanctions ought not to be granted. This
rule returnable fifteen (15) days after service.
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For the Plaintiffs
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For the Defendants
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST, Case No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, TO WIT, this L)6 day of , 2006, come the
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Dvane Aasvold, by their counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files the following Petition to Make
Rule Absolute, as follows:
1. On October 10, 2006, Judge Kevin A. Hess of the Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas issued a Rule Returnable relevant to Defendants' Petition for Sanctions. A copy
of the Rule Returnable and Defendants' Petition for Sanctions are attached hereto and marked
Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
2. No response has been received from Plaintiffs' counsel.
WHEREFORE, Defendants respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the Rule
Absolute granting the relief requested by the Defendant's Petition.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS "ALKM
THOMMS B. S AUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Cou #645 84
Attorney for Def ndants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
Case No. 04-5184
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3,)4c day of o: &-i , 2006, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendants' Petition to Make
Rule Absolute by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, STRI
SOLYMOS & C
By:
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THOMAS B.-SPO GLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I. 4584
Attorney for De ants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w CASE No. 04-5184
vs.
Plaintiffs,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
PLAINTIFFS' RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO
DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
And now, comes the Plaintiffs, Stewart T. Christ and Kathy Christ, h/w, by and through their undersigned
counsel, David M. Rapoport, Esquire, with this Response in Opposition to the Defendants' Petition for
Sanctions, averring as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Denied. The Order of July 6, 2006 does not indicate that Plaintiffs' counsel was to reimburse
defense counsel for Dr. Dahmus's cancellation fee of $1,225.00. In fact, that provision of the Order was
specifically redacted by agreement of counsel prior to its submission to the Court for approval. As discussed
by respective counsel at the time of this agreement, Plaintiffs' counsel was vehemently opposed to Dr. Dahmus'
grossly inflated cancellation fee of $1,225.00. In light of this objection, defense counsel agreed to redact that
portion of its proposed Order on July 6, 2006, with the intent that the parties would attempt to discuss the
cancellation fee with Dr. Dahmus to reduce same to a normal, common amount.
With regard to the $300.00 defense counsel fee, Plaintiffs' counsel became aware that same was
not remitted to defense counsel upon receiving the copy of this Petition for Sanctions. Plaintiffs' counsel simply
and inadvertently failed to send the $300.00 to defense counsel. Accordingly, the $300.00 has been forwarded
to defense counsel with a copy of the Plaintiffs' within Response in Opposition to the Defendants' Petition for
Sanctions (See attached Exhibit "A").
Finally, defendants' demand that this Court preclude Plaintiffs from presenting any testimony
with regard to damages is completely unfounded and unfairly prejudicial considering the fact that Plaintiff has
actually submitted to the defendants' requested medical examination (which was rescheduled after being missed
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the first time), and defendants have suffered absolutely no prejudice whatsoever by the Plaintiff s failure to pay
Dr. Dahmus an outrageously inflated fee for a previously missed medical examination.
3-4. Denied in part. Plaintiffs' counsel is not aware of any telephone calls from defendants' counsel
requesting the $1,225.00 cancellation fee. Plaintiffs' counsel acknowledges receipt of the letters from defense
counsel, but as previously stated, the request for payment of $1,225.00 to Dr. Dahmus was NOT a part of the
July 6, 2006 Order of this Court, nor what respective counsel had agreed to prior to the signing of the Order.
5. Denied. Plaintiffs' counsel is unaware as to why Dr. Dahmus is refusing to release his defense
medical evaluation to defense counsel. As previously stated, Plaintiffs' counsel is attempting to reason with Dr.
Dahmus regarding his ridiculous and outrageously-inflated cancellation fee. Plaintiffs' counsel stands ready and
able to pay Dr. Dahmus for a reasonable cancellation fee. As it appears, Dr. Dahmus refuses to discuss and/or
recalculate this fee, and defense counsel appears to not have any ability to control its expert and/or dictate
reasonable billing practices to its hired medical expert.
6. Denied. Defendants' demand that this Court preclude the Plaintiffs from presenting any
testimony with regard to damages is completely unfounded and unfairly prejudicial considering the fact that
Plaintiff has actually submitted to the defendants' requested medical examination (which was rescheduled after
being missed the first time), and defendants have suffered absolutely no prejudice whatsoever by the Plaintiff s
failure to pay Dr. Dahmus' outrageously inflated fee for a previously missed medical examination.
Plaintiffs' counsel is unaware as to why Dr. Dahmus is refusing to release his defense medical
evaluation to defense counsel. As previously stated, Plaintiffs' counsel is attempting to reason with Dr. Dahmus
regarding his ridiculous and outrageously-inflated cancellation fee. Plaintiffs' counsel stands ready and able to
pay Dr. Dahmus for a reasonable cancellation fee. As it appears, Dr. Dahmus refuses to discuss and/or
recalculate this fee, and defense counsel appears to not have any ability to control its expert and/or dictate
reasonable billing practices to its hired medical expert. Therefore, Plaintiffs should not be held responsible for
defendants' failure to obtain its defense medical report.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court DENY the Defendants' Petition
for Sanctions. Furthermore, Plaintiffs requests this Honorable Court to issue the attached proposed Order
pertaining to the outstanding monies/fees due and owing in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
BYC._
DAVID M. RAPOPORT, E UIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 963-9393
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w
vs.
Plaintiffs,
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
Defendants.
CASE No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Response
in Opposition to the Defendants' Petition for Sanctions was served upon the following:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
LERMAN SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Attorneys for Defendants
Dated: 10 - 3o -a.6ob
LAW OFFICES OF DAVID M. RAPOPORT
BY: /
DAVID M. RAPOPORT, E IRE
Supreme Court I.D. #57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 963-9393
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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Law Offices of
David A Rapoport
Two Penn Center Plaza
Suite 1410
15th Street & J.F.K. Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19102
David M. Rapoport t
• PA & NJ Bars
Deborah Phelan
Office Manager
(215) 963-9393
fax: 215-717-0707
e-mail: davidCaegalrap.com
NEW IERsEY OFFICE
Avenues of Commerce
2428 Route 38, Suite 209
Cherry Hill, N) 08002
(856) 779-2885
October 30, 2006
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
LERMAN SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Re: Stewart Christ, et al v. Freerksen Trucking, Inc., et al
Docket #04-5184
Dear Mr. Sponaugle:
Enclosed please find a copy of Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' Petition
For Sanctions, the original of which has been filed with the Court.
Also, as indicated in my response, enclosed please find a check in the amount of $300.00
made payable to your firm.
I apologize for the delay in forwarding this check to you.
Very truly yours,
BY:
DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQUIRE
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Check Enclosed
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STEWART T. and KATHY
CHRIST,
Plaintiffs
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AASVOLD,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
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AND NOW, this 2':j day of November, 2006, a brief argument on the defendants'
petition for sanctions and the answer filed thereto, is set for Friday, December 8, 2006, at 4:00
p.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
Jarvtid M. Rapoport, Esquire
he Plaintiffs
/Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
For the Defendants
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STEWART T. and KATHY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CHRIST, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs. NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AAS VOLD,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
ORDER
AND NOW, this r day of November, 2006, at the request of counsel for the
plaintiffs and with the concurrence of counsel for the defendants, argument on the defendants'
petition for sanctions set for December 8, 2006, is continued to Thursday, January 18, 2007, at
1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
Kevin Hess, J.
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
For the Defendants
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STEWART T. and KATHY
CHRIST,
Plaintiffs
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AASVOLD,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of January, 2007, argument on the defendants' petition for
sanctions set for January 18, 2007, is continued to Thursday, February 22, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. in
Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COUR),
Kevin A'. ,
Hess, J.
avid M. Rapoport, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
/homas B. Sponaugle, E:
For the Defendants
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STEWART T. and KATHY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CHRIST, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
VS. NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and CLIFFORD DVANE
AASVOLD,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION FOR SANCTIONS
ORDER
AND NOW, this 6"' day of February, 2007, argument on the defendants' petition
for sanctions set for February 22, 2007, is continued to Thursday, March 29, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.
in Courtroom Number 4, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
BY THE COURT,
vid M. Rapoport, Esquire
For the Plaintiffs
/homas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
For the Defendants
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUN'T'Y
Please list the following case:
D for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full) (check one)
Stewart T. and Kathy Christ,
l]x Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
VS.
(Plaintiff)
Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and
Clifford Dvane Aasvold
VS.
(Defendant)
The trial list will be called on 10/16/07
and
Trials commence on 11/12/07
Pretrials will be held on 10/24/07
(Briefs are due S days before pretrials
No. 04-5184
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Term
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
This case is ready for trial.
Date: -713110-7
Signed:
Print Name: Thom.3s B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Attorney for:Defendants
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC., AND
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants 04-5184 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of October, 2007, pursuant
to an agreement of both counsel at the call of the civil trial
list, this case is stricken from the trial list, and counsel are
directed to relist it for trial at their convenience.
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Two Penn Center Plaza Suite 14
Philadelphia, PA 19102
For Plaintiffs
Aomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
110 South Nothern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
For Defendants
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
?X for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
STEWART T. and KATHY CHRIST,
(Plaintiff)
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
(check one)
[]S Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
The trial list will be called on 1/8/08
and
Trials commence on 2/4/08
vs.
(Defendant)
Pretrials will be held on 1/16/08
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials
No. 2004-5184 f Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, 110 S. Northern Way, York, PA 17402
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire, 1410 Two Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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This case is ready for trial.
Signed:
Print Name: Thomas By Sponaugle, Esquire
Date: 11-08-07 Attorney for: Defendants Freerksen Trucking, Inc.
and Clifford Dvane Aasvold
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STEWART T. CHRIST and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
KATHY CHRIST, H/W CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE ASSVOLD
Defendants NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
IN RE: PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of January, 2008, after pre-trial conference in the above
referenced case, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED:
1. Trial Counsel in this case shall be: David M. Rapoport, Esquire for Plaintiffs
and Thomas Sponaugle, Esquire for Defendants.
2. Counsel have indicated that the trial will take approximately 2 days.
3. Each party will be granted 4 peremptory challenges.
4. Both parties have been directed to prepare an exhibit list pursuant to the
example attached. Two copies of this exhibit list shall be provided to the Court prior to
the commencement of trial.
5. Counsel for each party is directed to file with the Court on or before 12:00
noon on January 25, 2008, a list of the numbered standard jury instructions the party is
requesting. If a party is proposing a unique jury instruction or requesting significant
modification of a standard instruction, it will provide the full text of the proposed
instruction to the Court.
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7. On or before 12:00 noon on January 25, 2008, each party will provide a
proposed verdict slip to the Court for review.
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ANTYANE ROBINSON .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
96--1183 CRIMINAL
CHARGE: (1) CRIMINAL HOMICIDE -
MURDER OF THE FIRST DEGREE
(2) CRIMINAL ATTEMPT TO MURDER
(3) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
(4) CRIMES COMMITTED WITH
FIREARMS
(6) FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED
WITHOUT A LICENSE
AFFIANT: DETECTIVE RONALD EGOLF
COMMONWEALTH'S EXHIBIT LIST
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 Photograph of injury to
Tara Hodge's bead
2 Used envelope bearing
handwriting of Tara Hodge
3 Photograph of the front of
building at 117-119 West Louther
Street
4 Exterior side view of
Tara Hodge's apartment
5 Photograph of body of
Rashawn Bass in shower
6 Closeup photograph of
Rashawn Bass with bullet casing
on shoulder
7 Diagram of Tara 'Hodge Is
apartment
8 Plastic shower enclosure from
Tara Hodge's apartment
9 Address book of Tara Hodge
10
Date book of Tara Hodge
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w CASE No. 04-5184
Plaintiffs,
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and :
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants.
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR TRIAL CONTINUANCE
And now, comes the Plaintiffs, Stewart T. Christ and Kathy Christ, h/w, by and through their undersigned
counsel, David M. Rapoport, Esquire, with this Motion for Trial Continuance, averring as follows:
1. This matter is currently scheduled to commence trial on or about February 4, 2008.
2. Plaintiffs previously scheduled the trial video deposition of their medical expert to take place on
January 31, 2008, as this was the only available date upon which the physician could conduct the deposition prior
to the scheduled trial.
3. On January 25, 2008, Plaintiffs' counsel's father-in-law passed away.
4. Plaintiffs' counsel's father-in-law resides in South Carolina, and since there is no other family
members able to take care of funeral and estate matters, Plaintiffs' counsel had to travel to South Carolina in order
to arrange the funeral and make arrangements for estate administration, etc.
5. Plaintiffs' counsel will be needed in South Carolina during the week of January 28 through
February 1, 2008, at the very least, in order to assist in making funeral and burial arrangements, attending the
funeral, probate of the estate, collection of estate assets, notification to family members, etc.
6. Accordingly, the video trial deposition of Plaintiffs' medical expert, previously scheduled for
January 31, 2008, had to be canceled, leaving the Plaintiffs without medical testimony for the scheduled trial.
7. Also, Plaintiffs' counsel is unable to conduct meaningful trial preparation for this scheduled trial
to the family loss and obligations arising therefrom.
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8. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' counsel respectfully requests a continuance of the scheduled trial to the
next available listing so that the medical expert can be deposed, and Plaintiffs and their counsel can prepare for
the trial in a reasonable and efficient manner.
9. Defendants' counsel is UNOPPOSED to this trial continuance request.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court GRANT the Plaintiffs' Motion
for Trial Continuance. Furthermore, Plaintiffs request this Honorable Court to issue the attached proposed Order
to re-list the within matter at the next available trial listing.
Respectfully submitted,
RAPOPORT LAW OFFICES
BY: d" & /
DAVID M. RAP ORT, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 963-9393
Attorney for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, Ww
vs.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
Plaintiffs,
Defendants
CASE No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, DAVID M. RAPOPORT, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Motion
For Trial Continuance was served upon the following:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF GRIFFITH, STRICKLER,
LERMAN SOLYMOS & CALKINS
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Attorneys for Defendants
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RAPOPORT LAW OFFICES
BY:
DAVID M. RAP ORT, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #57702
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 963-9393
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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STEWART T. CHRIST & KATHY CHRIST, h/w
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD
Defendants.
CASE No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this I 1 day of r t? 1J O,,v'?I , 2008, upon cons:iderati.on of the
Plaintiffs' Motion for Trial Continuance, and Defendants' agreement to same, it is hereby ORDERED that
Plaintiffs' Motion is GRANTED.
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STEWART T. CHRIST and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
KATHY CHRIST, H/W : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE ASSVOLD
Defendants NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
IN RE: PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of March, 2008, after pre-trial conference in the above
referenced case, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED:
1. Trial Counsel in this case shall be: David M. Rapoport, Esquire for Plaintiffs
and Thomas Sponaugle, Esquire for Defendants.
2. Counsel have indicated that the trial will take approximately 2 days. Given the
fact that this case involves an accident which took place in 2002, Defense Counsel is
adamant that the case should be tried and not continued.
3. Each party will be granted 4 peremptory challenges. Each attorney will be
allowed to conduct their own voir dire. If voir dire questioning is expected to last more
than 20 minutes, counsel are directed to advise the judge before trial in order to discuss
the reasons for extended voir dire questioning.
4. Both parties have been directed to prepare an exhibit list pursuant to the
example attached. Two copies of this exhibit list shall be provided to the Court prior to
the commencement of trial.
5. Counsel for each party is directed to file with the Court on or before 12:00
noon on March 28, 2008, a list of the numbered standard jury instructions the party is
requesting. If a party is proposing a unique jury instruction or requesting significant
modification of a standard instruction, it will provide the full text of the proposed
instruction to the Court.
7. On or before 12:00 noon on March 28, 2008, each party will provide a
proposed verdict slip to the Court for review.
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
? omas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Attorney for Defendants
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PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Please mark the docket in the above-captioned matter settled and satisfied.
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David M. Rapoport, Esquire,
Supreme Court I.D. # S77?j
Attorney for Plaintiffs
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PETITION TO OPEN DOCKET TO COMPEL
PLAINTIFF TO PAY IME FEE AND SANCTIONS
AND NOW, TO WIT, this day of olw? , 2008, come the
Defendants, Freerksen Trucking, Inc. and Clifford Aasvold, by their counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files the following Petition to Open
Docket, as follows:
1. The above-captioned case was settled on March 25, 2008 following a Pre-Trial
Conference with Judge Ebert of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
2. Plaintiffs executed a General Release, and the settlement draft was forwarded on
April 16, 2008 to Plaintiffs' counsel.
3. Plaintiffs settled the docket on April 23, 2008.
4. Prior to the settlement on July 6, 2006, Judge Hess of the Cumberland County Court
of Common Pleas issued an Order compelling Plaintiff to pay the fee of an independent medical
expert due to Plaintiff failing to appear for the independent medical examination.
5. Plaintiffs' counsel and defense counsel ultimately came to an agreement that Plaintiff
would pay $500 in lieu of the total figure of $1,525.00 as compensation for the missed
independent medical examination.
6. To date, defense counsel has not received the $500 check and no excuse has been
provided by Plaintiff for failing to do so.
7. There is absolutely no justification for Plaintiff continuing to fail to provide the $500
payment as agreed upon given that Plaintiff's personal injury settlement was well in excess of
$500.
8. Given Plaintiff's continued failure to abide by his agreement, justice and fairness
demands that the Plaintiff pay the entire fee of $1,525.00 in addition to sanctions of attorney's
fees in the amount of $1,000.00 for preparation of this Motion and appearance for the Court.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court issue an Order
opening the Judgment for the limited purpose of compelling Plaintiffs to pay to defense counsel
$1,525.00, which includes the independent medical evaluation cancellation fee and previous
sanctions, as well as additional sanctions of attorney's fees of $1,000.00.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAZKINS
By:
THOMAS B. SPONE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court LD. 90"8 4
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF CONCURRENCE OR NON-CONCUR ENCE
AND NOW, this /a-A day of 2008, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that Defendants' counsel has attempted to resolve this situation
without a Petition but has received no indication from Plaintiffs' counsel as to whether Plaintiffs'
counsel is opposing or not opposing the above Petition.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRI ,L 74AN,
SOLYMOS & ?ER
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THOMAS B. 9PONAW
Supreme Court I.D. # 45
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this lad day of , 2008, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Petition to Open Docket to
Compel Plaintiff to Pay IME Fee and Sanctions by United States Mail, addressed to the party
or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS &II6ALKINg
THOMAS B.`SPO]?N?JGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I. 4584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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KATHY CHRIST, H/W CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA
Plaintiffs
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FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC.
and
CLIFFORD DVANE ASSVOLD
Defendants NO. 04-5184 CIVIL
IN RE: DEFENDANTS' PETITION TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF TO PAY IME FEE AND
SANCTIONS
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23d day of June, 2008, upon consideration of the Petition to
Compel Plaintiff to pay IME Fee and Sanctions filed by the Defendants,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. A Rule is issued upon the Plaintiffs to show cause why the relief requested
should not be granted;
2. The Plaintiffs will file an answer on or before July 14, 2008;
3. The Prothonotary is directed to forward said Answer to this Court
4. If no answer to the Rule to Show cause is filed by the required date, the relief
requested by Defendants shall be granted upon the Court's receipt of a Motion
requesting Rule be made Absolute. If the Plaintiffs file an answer to this Rule to Show
Cause, the Court will determine if a hearing, status conference or further Order of Court
is required.
By the Court,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs,
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants.
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the Petition to Open Docket to Compel Plaintiff to Pay IME Fee and
Sanctions in the above-captioned matter.
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAZkINS, /
THOMAS g. SPOMWGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
STEWART T. AND KATHY CHRIST,
Plaintiffs, .
VS.
FREERKSEN TRUCKING, INC. and
CLIFFORD DVANE AASVOLD,
Defendants. .
Case No. 04-5184
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this dA day of , 2008, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire, a member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS &
CALKINS, hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of Praecipe to Withdraw Petition
to Open Docket to Compel Plaintiff to Pay IME Fee and Sanctions by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
David M. Rapoport, Esquire
Law Offices of David M. Rapoport
1410 Two Penn Center Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19102
GRIFFITH, S CKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOSM C'A,XYXNS
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THOM S B. AUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Co#64584
Attorney for of dants
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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