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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son
a Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v.
: 2002- {, 3:z, CIVIL TERM
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO CURTIS R. LONG, PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons against the defendants, Carol Patryn and Laura M. Patryn, and enter
my appearance on behalf of the plaintiffs, Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill.
Ms. Carol Patryn
583 Jesse Place
Union, NJ 07083
Ms. Laura M. Patryn
263 Canal Road
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
By:
February 5, 2002
To: Carol A. Patryn
Laura M. Patryn
You are hereby notified that Dawn Bright and Michael Brightbill, plaintiffs, have commenced an action
against you which you are required to defend or a default judgme may be entered ainst you.
By:
DEPUTY
Date: 1,}., . . .., I' 5' ,2002
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and : THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
a Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
v.
: 2002.632 CIVIL TERM
CAROLPATRYNand
LAURA M. PATRYN,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants
To the Prothonotary:
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE A WRIT OF SUMMONS
Please reissue a Writ of Summons and serve the defendants as follows:
MS. LAURA M. PATRYN
263 CANAL ROAD
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 08880
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Date: March 1,2002
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60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 70216
Attorney for Plaintiff,
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MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son
a Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: 2002-632 CIVIL TERM
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF WRIT OF SUMMONS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
: SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOW, Douglas Miller, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action.
2. That a copy of the Writ of Summons was served upon the defendant, Laura Patryn,
on March 5, 2002 by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Laura
Patryn, 583 Jesse Place, Union, NJ 07083, with return receipt number 7099 3400
001849973166.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Date: / () /J-/ () ~
By:
Do as . Miller, Esquire
Supreme ourt Id # 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son
a Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: 2002-632 CIVIL TERM
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF WRIT OF SUMMONS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
: SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NOW, Douglas Miller, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the Plaintiffs in the captioned action.
2. That a copy of the Writ of Summons was served upon the defendant, Carol Patryn,
February 16, 2002 by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Carol
Patryn, 583 Jesse Place, Union, NJ 07083, with return receipt number
70001530000246936486.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Date: 16/}--/O;)-
By:
Douglas G 'ller, squire
Supreme Court Id # 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
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MS.lAROL PATRYN
583 ESSE PLACE
UN! . NJ 07083
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son a
Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: NO. 2002-632
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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, order 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 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.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse, 4th Floor
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-6200
Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our
office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court.
You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son a
Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: NO. 2002-632
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2003, come the Plaintiffs, DAWN BRIGHTBILL
and MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, by and through their attorneys, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and
make the following Complaint against the Defendants, CAROL PATRYN and LAURA M.
PATRYN, averring as follows:
1. Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill is an adult individual principally residing at 582 West
Louther Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Plaintiff Michael Brightbill has a date of birth of February 17, 1984, and was
sixteen (16) years of age, a minor, at all relevant times herein.
3. Plaintiff Michael Brightbill is currently eighteen (18) years of age and has a
mailing address of Springfield Apartments, #28, 17133 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, Texas,
77060.
4. Defendant Carol Patryn is an adult individual principally residing at 583 Jesse
Place, Union, New Jersey 17083
5. Defendant Laura M. Patryn is an adult individual principally residing at 583 Jesse
Place, Union, New Jersey 17083.
6. On or about February 5, 2000, at approximately 11 :05 a.m., Plaintiff Dawn
Brightbill was lawfully operating her automobile on State Route 114 east.
7. Plaintiff Michael Brightbill was a passenger in the 1988 Mercury Topaz being
lawfully operated by his mother, Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill.
8. On or about February 5,2000, Defendant Laura M. Patryn was traveling in a 1986
Ford LTD, owned by Defendant Carol Patryn, in the same direction as Plaintiffs on State Route
114 east.
9. Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill, upon approaching traffic stopped at a signal light,
brought her automobile to a complete stop.
10. While Plaintiffs were stopped behind traffic, Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill observed
Defendants' automobile approaching Plaintiffs' automobile from behind.
11. Defendant Laura M. Patryn was not looking at the stopped traffic as she
approached.
12. Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill straightened her leg against the brake pedal to avoid
striking the vehicle in front of her as she braced for the impact from Defendants' vehicle.
13. Defendants' vehicle violently struck Plaintiffs' vehicle from behind.
14. The actions of Defendant Laura Patryn were negligent, careless and reckless in
that she:
a. failed to operate her automobile in a safe manner and under proper and adequate
control;
b. failed to observe Plaintiff's brake lights or vehicle and be reasonably vigilant to
observe the roadway and position of Plaintiff's vehicle;
c. disregarded the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway, and the traffic
upon the highway in violation of75 Pa.C.S.A. ~ 3361;
d. failed to maintain proper and adequate observation of the existing traffic
conditions;
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e. failed to be continuously alert, to perceive any warning of danger that was
reasonably likely to exist, and to have the vehicle under such control that injury to
persons or property could be avoided;
f. failed to avoid striking Plaintiffs vehicle; and
g. otherwise failed to exercise due and proper care under the circumstances.
15. The impact from Defendants' automobile into Plaintiffs' automobile on the
highway caused the rear of the Plaintiffs' automobile to be damaged.
16. Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill's chest and stomach struck the steering wheel from the
impact of Defendants' automobile.
17. As a result of the accident, the Plaintiffs, Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill,
suffered injuries to their neck, head, back and chest.
18. Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill experienced great physical pain, discomfort, stiffhess
and severe migraines. She treated with her family physician on several occasions and was
prescribed medications for her pain and severe migraines.
19. Plaintiff Michael Brightbill also experienced physical pain and discomfort and
treated with his family physicians who diagnosed myofascial pain and prescribed medications.
20. The negligent, careless and reckless actions of the Defendants, Carol Patryn and
Laura M. Patryn, are the direct and proximate cause of the injuries to the Plaintiffs, Dawn
Brightbill and Michael Brightbill.
21. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendants, Plaintiffs have
been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend sums of money for
medicine and/or medical attention, to their detriment and loss.
22. Plaintiffs Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill, seek compensation for the pain
and suffering they have endured since the date of the accident.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs, Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill, demand
judgment against Defendants, Carol Patryn and Laura Patryn, in an amount less than the
arbitration limit of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, plus costs, interest, and all other
relief this Honorable Court deems fair and just.
Respectfully Submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Dated: January 2,2003 .
By: I
Dougla . Miller, squire
Supreme Court ill # 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DA WN BRIGHTBILL
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHAEL BRIGHTBL
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by Certified Mail, postage paid in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
Carol Patryn
583 Jesse Place
Union, NJ 17083
Laura M. Patryn
583 Jesse Place
Union, NJ 17083
Date: Jauary 2,2003
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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Supreme 000 LD. No. 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs,
Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill
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MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on bE~half of the Defendants, Carol
and Laura Patryn, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P .C.
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By:
Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No" 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 13th day of February, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Appearance on the following by depositing a true and
correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
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CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
TO: Dawn Brightbill and
Michael Brightbill
c/o Douglas Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to file a response to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days of service hereof. Failure by you to do so may constitute an
admission.
By:
Date: 51'14?
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P .C.
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Brian R. Sinne , Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 1'7110
(717) 232-9900
DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003 come the Defendants, Carol Patryn and
Laura Patryn, by and through their attorneys Nealon & Gover, P.C., and in response to
Plaintiff's Complaint avers the following:
1. Admitted based on information and belief.
2. Admitted based on information and belief.
3. Admitted based on information and belief.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. By way of further answer, Defendant,
Carol Patryn's zip code is 07083. The remaining averment concerning her address is
admitted.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that at the time of the
incident Defendant, Laura Patryn, resided at the address indicated with the exception
that her zip code was 07083. However, Defendant Laura M. Patryn no longer resides at
this address.
6. Denied as stated. It is admitted that the Plaintiff, Dawn Brightbill, was
operating her motor vehicle at the date, time and location as indicated. The remaining
averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To
the extent this Honorable Court deems a response appropriate, it is denied and strict
proof of same is demanded at trial.
7. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiff, Michael Brightbill, was a
passenger in the aforementioned vehicle being operated by Plaintiff, Dawn Brightbill.
The remaining averment contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent this Honorable Court deems a response appropriate, it is
denied and strict proof of same is demanded at trial.
8.-13. It is admitted that Defendant, Laura Patryn, was traveling in the direction
as alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint and was operating the 1986 Ford L TD owned by
Defendant, Carol Patryn, at the time stated in Plaintiff's Complaint. It is further admitted
that the vehicle being operated by Defendant, Laura Patryn, came in contact with the
vehicle being operated by the Plaintiff, Dawn Brightbill. The remaining averments are
denied as Defendants are without sufficient knowledge or information sufficient to form
a belief as to the truth of the matters asserted and strict proof of same is demanded at
trial.
14. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
15. Denied as stated. It is admitted that there was damage to Plaintiff's
automobile. By way of further answer the damage was minimal as the impact was
slight.
16. Denied as Answering Defendants are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof of same is
demanded at trial.
17. Denied as Answering Defendants are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof of same is
demanded at trial.
18, Denied as Answering Defendants are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof of same is
demanded at trial.
19. Denied as Answering Defendants are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof of same is
demanded at trial.
20.-21. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
22. This paragraph does not contain a factual allegation or averment sufficient
to require a response. To the extent a response is deemed required by this Honorable
Court, denied as Answering Defendants are without knowledge or information sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof of same is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Carol and Laura Patryn respectfully request
judgment to be entered in their favor plus costs as permitted by law.
NEW MATTER
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length
by reference thereto.
24. Plaintiff's claims may be barred in whole or in part by application of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act..
25. WHEREFORE, Defendants Carol and Laura Patryn respectfully request
judgment be entered in their favor and against the plaintiffs.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P .C.
By:
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Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
Date: 3/tr/o'}
VERIFICATION
I, Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire, make this Verification on behalf of the Defendants,
Carol and Laura Patryn, knowledgeable representatives of which are currently
unavailable to sign this Verification. I represent that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Answer with New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information,
and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Answer with New Matter on the following by depositing a true and correct
copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
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PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please substitute the attached Verifications of Defendants Carol Patryn and
Laura Patryn for the Verification of counsel attached to Patryn's Answer with New
Matter to the Plaintiff's Complaint.
By:
Date: ,/U-/o?/
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
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Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
VERIFICATION
I, Laura Patryn, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: ~ //<6/ 6~
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Laura Patryn
VERIFICATION
I, Carol Patryn, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Carol Patryn
Date: 3-18-D3
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this t..-fitf:J--day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe to Substitute Verification on the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendants, Carol
and Laura Patryn, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
By:
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Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
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Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 83882
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this
I \4'- day of December, 2003, I hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Appearance on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
ANSWERS TO DISCOVERY
AND NOW, comes Defendants, Carol and Laura M. Partyn, by and through their
attorneys, Nealon & Gover, P.e., and files the following Motion:
I. This civil action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February
5,2000, on State Route 114, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. At that time and place the Plaintiffs claim that they were stopped for a red traffic
signal controlling their direction of travel when the Defendant's vehicle struck them from
behind.
3. Plaintiff commenced this action by filing Complaint of January 2,2003.
4. On March 18,2003 the Defendants filed their answer.
5. On or about March 14, 2003, counsel for Defendants served upon the Plaintiff a
Request for Production of Documents as well as set of Interrogatories. The Request for
Production of Documents is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.
The Interrogatories are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit B.
5. On May 13, 2003 and June 16,2003, counsel for the Defendants wrote Plaintiff's
requesting responses to their discovery requests.
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6. On June 18, 2003, counsel for the Plaintiff's wrote to Defendants apologizing for
the delay and indicated that he expected to send responses in the very near future.
7. On November 14, 2003, Defendants again wrote Plaintiff requesting a response to
discovery requests. No response was received.
8. On February 12, 2004, Defendants again wrote Plaintiffrequesting a response to
discovery requests and giving two weeks to provide responses to discovery requests.
9. To date, Plaintiffs have filed no answers or objections to either the Request for
Production of Documents or Interrogatories.
10. The information sought in these discovery requests is essential to the Defendant in
order to properly prepare for trial and for depositions.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Carol and Laura M. Partyn, approaches this Honorable
Court to enter an Order directing that the Plaintiffs, Dawn and Michael Brightbill, answer the
Request for Production of Documents and Interrogatories or faces additional sanctions under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 4009.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER
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Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
Atty. LD. #83882
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,'PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF - FIRST REQUEST
TO: Dawn Brightbill
c/o Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 4009, you are
required to furnish at our office, on or before thirty (30) days of service hereof, a
photostatic copy or like reproduction of the materials concerning this action or its subject
matter which are in your possession, custody or control and which are not protected by
the attorney/client privilege; or, in the alternative, produce the said matter at said time to
permit inspection and copying thereof:
II. INSTRUCTIONS
1. In producing the documents described below, the responding party is
required to furnish all documents known or available to him or in his custody or control
regardless of whether the documents are possessed (i) directly by responding party, (ii)
by his agents, employees or representatives, or (Hi) by his attorneys.
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2. The documents produced for inspection shall be produced as they are
kept in the usual course of business or shall be organized and labeled to correspond to
the particular request, as set forth below, to which they are responsive. Pursuant to
Rule 4009(b)(2), responding party shall file a written statement responding to each
numbered request by identifying the document(s) produced in response to that request.
If any request is objected to in whole or in part, the reason(s) for the objection must be
stated.
3. If any request cannot be complied with in full, it should be complied with to
the greatest extend possible, and an explanation provided as to why full compliance is
not possible. .
4. Whenever a request is stated in the conjunctive, it shall also be taken in
the disjunctive, and vice versa. Whenever a request is stated in the singular,. it shall
also be taken in the plural, and vice versa.
5. This request is a continuing one. If, after producing documents,
responding party obtains or becomes aware of any further documents responsive to any
request, responding party is required to produce such additional documents.
6. If any claim or privilege or immunity from discovery is asserted as to any
document (or to any portion thereof), responding party shall furnish, in lieu of withheld
documents, a schedule that specifically states the following information for each
document (or portion) withheld:
(a) the type of document (e.g., letter,memorandum, phone message
slip, handwritten note, etc.);
(b) the date of the document;
(c) the author of the document;
(d) the name of all persons to whom the document or its contents have
been disclosed or who are indicated on the document as having received copies of it;
(e) the subject matter of the document and the circumstances of its
creation in sufficient detail to ascertain the applicability of the claimed privilege or
immunity from discovery; and
(f) a statement of the specific privilege or immunity claimed and of the
basis upon which the privilege or immunity is claimed.
II. DEFINITIONS
1. The word "document" or "documents" as used herein shall be understood
to mean all written, graphic or otherwise recorded matter, however produced or
reproduced in the actual or constructive possession, custody, care or control of you,
your officers, agents, employees and attorneys, or any of them including, but not limited
to, originals and all copies of all correspondence, tapes, discs, photographs, contracts,
drawings reports, statements, telegrams, notes, sound recordings, minutes of meetings,
memoranda, reports and the like, whether made or received by you, as well as all other
documents as defined in Pa.R.C.P. Rule 4009.
2. "Responding Party" shall refer to Dawn Brightbill, as well as her agents,
representatives, attorneys, accountants, consultants, independent contractors, and any
other individual or entity associated or affiliated with you or acting on your behalf with
respective matter in question.
3. The word "accident" or "incident" shall refer to the circumstances in which
this action is based.
. III. REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
This request is intended to cover all documents in the possession, custody, and
control of Plaintiff, Plaintiff's agents, employees, insurance carriers and attorneys.
NOTE: A response of "will be supplied" or "will supplement" or "discovery is
continuing" is not responsive. You have a duty to provide all items of which you are
aware.
The documents covered by this Request are as follows:
I. The. entire contents of any investigation file(s) and any other
. documentary material in your possession which support or relate to the allegations
contained in Plaintiff's Complaint (excluding references to mental impressions,
conclusions or opinions representing strategy or tactics and privileged
communications from and to counsel).
2. Any and all statements concerning the action, as defined by Rule
4003.4, from all witnesses including any statements from the parties herein, or their
respective agents, servants or employees.
3. All photographs taken or diagrams prepared of the scene of the
accident or any instrumentality involved therein.
4. Any and all documents containing the names and home and business
addresses of all individuals contacted as potential witnesses.
5. Reports of any and all experts who will testify at trial.
6. Any and all medical records, physician's reports and bills, hospital
records or abstracts of same which relate in any way to the injuries allegedly
sustained by Plaintiff, as well as the treatment of any similar injuries prior or
subsequent to the occurrence in question.
7. All federal, state and local income tax returns for the past five years.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
By:
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Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire
Attorney /.D. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
Date: :W'f~3
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Request for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff _ First Request on
the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF. FIRST REQUEST
TO: Michael Brightbill
c/o Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight& Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO Pa. RC.P. 4009, you are
required to furnish at our office, on or before thirty (30) days of service hereof, a
photostatic copy or like reproduction of the materials concerning this action or its subject
matter which are in your possession, custody or control and which are not protected by
the attorney/client privilege; or, in the alternative, produce the said matter at said time to
permit inspection and copying thereof:
1/. INSTRUCTIONS
1. In producing the documents described below, the responding party is
required to furnish all documents known or available to him or in his custody or control
regardless of whether the documents are possessed (i) directly by responding party, (ii)
by his agents, employees or representatives, or (iii) by his attorneys. .
2. The documents produced for inspection shall be produced as they are
kept in the usual course of business or shall be organized and labeled to correspond to
the particular request, as set forth below, to which they are responsive. Pursuant to
Rule 4009(b)(2), responding party shall file a written statement responding to each
numbered request by identifying the document(s) produced in response to that request.
If any request is objected to in whole or in part, the reason(s) for the objection must be
stated.
3. If any request cannot be complied with in full, it should be complied with to
the greatest extend possible, and an explanation provided as to why full compliance is
not possible.
4. Whenever a request is stated in the conjunctive, it shall also be taken in
the disjunctive, and vice versa. Whenever a request is stated in the singular, it shall
also be taken in the plural, and vice versa.
5. This request is a continuing one. If, after pr-oducing documents,
responding party obtains or becomes aware of any further documents responsive to any
request, responding party is required to produce such additional documents.
6. If any claim or privilege or immunity from discovery is asserted as to any
document (or to any portion thereof), responding party shall furnish, in lieu of withheld
documents, a schedule that specifically states the following information for each
document (or portion) withheld:
(a) the type of document (e.g., letter, memorandum, phone message
slip, handwritten note, etc.);
. (b) the date of the document;
(c) the author of the document;
(d) the name of all persons to whom the document or its contents have
been disclosed or who are indicated on the document as having received copies of it;
(e) the subject matter of the document al)d the circumstances of its
creation in sufficient detail to ascertain the applicability of the claimed privilege or
immunity from discovery; and
(f) a statement of the specific privilege or immunity claimed and of the
basis upon which the privilege or immunity is claimed.
II. DEFINITIONS
1. The word "document" or "documents" as used herein shall be understood
to mean all written, graphic or otherwise recorded matter, however produced or
reproduced in the actual or constructive possession, custody, care or control of you,
your officers, agents, employees and attorneys, or any of them including, but not limited
to, originals and all copies of all correspondence, tapes, discs, photographs, contracts,
draWings reports, statements, telegrams, notes, Sound recordings, minutes of meetings,
memoranda, reports and the like, whether made or received by you, as well as all other
documents as defined in Pa.R.C.P. Rule 4009.
2. "Responding Party" shall refer to Michael Brightbill, as well as his agents,
representatives, attorneys, accountants, consultants, independent contractors, and any
other individual or entity associated or affiliated with you or acting on your behalf with
respective matter in question.
3. The word "accident" or "incident" shall refer to the circumstances in which
this action is based.
III. REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
This request is intended to cover all documents in the possession, custody, and
control of Plaintiff, Plaintiff's agents, employees, insurance carriers and attorneys.
NOTE: A response of "will be supplied" or "will supplement" or "discovery is
continuing" is not responsive. You have a duty to provide all items of which you are
aware.
The documents covered by this Request are as follows:
I. . The entire contents of any investigation file(s) and any other
documentary material in your possession which support or relate to the allegations
contained in Plaintiff's Complaint (excluding references to mental impressions,
conclusions or opinions representing strategy or tactics and privileged
communications from and to counsel).
2. Any and all statements concerning the action, as defined by Rule
4003.4, from all witnesses including any statements from the parties herein, or their
respective agents, servants or employees.
3. All photographs taken or diagrams prepared of the scene of the
accident or any instrumentality involved therein.
4. Any and all documents containing the names and home and business
addresses of all individuals contacted as potential witnesses.
5. Reports of any and all experts who will testify at trial.
6. Any and all medical records, physician's reports and bills, hospital
records or abstracts of same which relate in any way to the injuries allegedly
sustained by Plaintiff, as well as the treatment of any similar injuries prior or
subsequent to the occurrence in question.
7. All federal, state and local income tax returns for the past five years.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
By:
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Brian R. Sinnett, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
Date: J/;'1/tJ).
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Request for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff - First Request on
the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
INTERROGATORIES PROPOUNDED BY DEFENDANT
TO BE ANSWERED BY THE PLAINTIFF - FIRST SET
TO: Dawn Brightbill
c/o Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Pa. RC.P. 4005 and 4006, as
amended, you are required to file the original, and serve a copy on the
undersigned, of your Answers and Objections, if any, in writing and under oath, to
the following Interrogatories within thirty (30) days after service of the
Interrogatories.
The Answers shall be inserted in the spaces provided following each
Interrogatory. If there is insufficient space to answer an Interrogatory, the
remainder of the Answer shall follow on a supplemental sheet.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing in nature pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 4005 and 4006. If between the time of filing your original Answers to
these Interrogatories and the time of trial of this matter, you or anyone acting in
your behalf learns the identity and location of additional persons having knowledge
of discoverable facts and the identity of persons expected to be called as an
expert witness at trial not disclosed in your Answers, or if you or an expert witness
obtains information upon the basis of which you or he knows that an Answer was
incorrect when made, or know that an Answer though correct when made is no
longer true, promptly supplement your original Answers under oath to include such
information thereafter acquired, and promptly furnish such a Supplemental Answer
on the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
By:
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Brian R. Sinne, squire
Attorney I.D. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
Date: ~'7h5
1. Please set forth your full legal name.
ANSWER:
2. Please set forth any other names which you have used, the inclusive
dates during which each such name was used and the reason for such usage.
ANSWER:
3. Please set forth your present address, any address used by you during
the last ten (10) years and the dates on which you utilized each such address.
ANSWER:
4. Please set forth your date of birth and the state, county and city of your
birth.
ANSWER:
5. Please set forth your social security number.
ANSWER:
6. State the names of all spouses with whom you have been married in the
past ten (10) years indicating the date and place of each marriage, and the date and
reason for the termination of each marriage, including the term and number of any
divorce action.
ANSWER:
7. Have you ever been a member of the Armed Services? If so, state:
(a) the branch of the military service in which you served;
(b) the highest military rank you obtained;
(c) your serial number;
(d) the inclusive dates of services;
(e) the type of discharge you received; and
(f) whether or not you served in combat.
ANSWER:
8. A copy of the Declarations Page covering the automobile insurance
policy under which the plaintiff was an insured at the time of the accident.
ANSWER:
9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If so, state:
(a) the count and state in which you were convicted;
(b) the nature of the felony or misdemeanor of which you were
convicted;
(c) whether such conviction resulted from a jury verdict, plea of
guilty or plea of nolo contendere;
(d) the date of your conviction;
(e) the name and address of the tribunal imposing sentence;
(f) the title of the cause and case number assigned by said
tribunal to your case;
(g) the nature of the sentence imposed; and
(h) the dates and places of any facility in which you were
incarcerated.
ANSWER:
10. Please identify your current employer and each employer for whom you
have worked during the past five years and set forth as to your current employer and
each past employer:
(a) the identity and legal address of your employer(s);
(b) your job title and duties during the course of each such
employment;
(c) dates of employment;
(d) your rate of pay;
(e) the number of hours you usually worked each week at each
such employment;
(f) the name, business and residence address and telephone
number of your immediate supervisor at each such
employment; and
(g) the reason for leaving each past employer.
ANSWER:
11. Have you ever made a claim for personal injuries or property damage
under any insurance policy, or against any person, firm or corporation or to any
governmental agency? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the person or entity against whom
such claim was made;
(b) a description of each injury or damage which was the subject
of each such claim;
(c) the name and address of the tribunal where such claim was
filed, the title of the cause, case or claim and the number
assigned by the tribunal to such cause, case or claim;
(d) the name and address of the insurer affording coverage
applicable to said claim and the claim number assigned to
said claim;
(e) the date and manner in which you suffered the injuries or
damage giving rise to such claim; and
(f) the date and amount of money paid, if any, to settle or
otherwise satisfy said claim.
. ANSWER:
12. Have you ever suffered any injuries in any accident, either prior or
subsequent to the incident referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide:
(a) the date, time and place of the accident;
(b) a detailed description of the manner in which the accident
occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all physicians, hospitals or
health care providers who rendered any treatment to you;
(d) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(e) the extent of recovery; and
(f) the nature of any compensation received.
ANSWER:
13. State in detail the nature of the injury or injuries you allege that you
suffered as a result of the incident referred to in the Complaint and with respect
thereto, indicate the extent and nature of any disability, the location of pain suffered
and duration and intensity of such pain, and whether you suffered restraint of your
normal activities due to the injuries including the nature of such restraint and the
date(s) of such restraint.
ANSWER:
14. If you received any treatment with respect to the injuries allegedly
suffered, state:
(a) the name and address of each physician, hospital or health
care provider in which you were treated or admitted;
(b) the dates on which said treatment was rendered, including
the dates of entry and discharge into and from said hospital
or hospitals;
(c) describe the services rendered by each of the physicians,
hospitals or health care providers listed above;
(d) itemize the cost and expenses of all treatment received.
ANSWER:
15. Since the date of the incident referred to in your Complaint, have you
been treated by or examined by, or conferred with any other physician, surgeon,
osteopath, chiropractor, or medical or dental practitioner of any type whatsoever
whose name you have not heretofore supplied? If so, indicate:
(a) the name and address of each medical practitioner of any
type who has examined, treated, conferred or consulted- with
you;
(b) the date of such examination, treatment or consultation; and
(c) the condition for which said treatment was provided.
ANSWER:
16. Have you sustained any loss of wages, financial loss or diminution in
earning capacity as a result of the incident complained of? If so, describe the nature
and amount of such loss or losses.
ANSWER:
17. If you have incurred any medical bills or expenses of any kind in
connection with the alleged injuries not heretofore listed, state the person with whom
such bill was incurred, the amount of such bill and the service or thing for which the
bill was rendered.
ANSWER:
18. If you are still receiving medical service or treatment or any nature
whatsoever, state the name(s) or the person(s) attending you, the approximate
frequency of said treatment or service and the date you last received said treatment
or service.
ANSWER:
19. Have you consulted in the past 10 years with any physician, hospital or
health care provider for any illness, injury, surgical procedure, hospitalization or
institutional confinement? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the physician, hospital or health
care provider with whom you consulted or were treated;
(b) the dates of such consultation; and
(c) the nature of the illness, injury or ailment for which the
consultation was sought.
ANSWER:
20. Do you have a family physician or other health care provider with whom
you consult for general physical or mental complaints? If so, provide the name and
address of such family physician or health care provider?
ANSWER:
21. Have you ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident other than the
incident referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide, for each accident:
(a) the date of the accident;
(b) the state, county and city, township or borough where the
accident occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all operators of other motor
vehicles involved in the accident;
(d) a description of the accident;
(e) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(f) the names and addresses of all health care providers who
treated you for any injuries; and
(g) the identity of the police force that investigated the accident.
ANSWER:
22. List all hobbies and forms of recreation in which you have participated in
the last ten (10) years.
ANSWER:
23. Identify by name and address of.owner and by the make, model and
year, each vehicle known or believed by you to have been involved, directly or
indirectly, in the accident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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24. State in detail the manner in which you assert that the incident referred
to in the Complaint occurred, specifying the speed, position, direction and location of
each vehicle involved during its approach to, at the time of, and immediately after
the collision.
ANSWER:
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25. List the names and addresses of all person known or believed by you or
any person acting on your behalf, to have firsthand knowledge of the facts and
circumstances of the incident or of the events leading up to or following the incident.
ANSWER:
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26. List the names and addresses of all persons, including potential expert
witnesses, from whom you or anyone acting on your behalf has obtained any
information and/or statements as to how the incident happened or the cause of the
incident.
ANSWER:
27. State the full name and last known address, giving the street, street
number, city and state of every witness known to you, or to your attorneys, or
representatives, who claim to have seen or heard any party to this action make any
statement or statements pertaining to any of the events or happenings which is the
subject of this suit.
ANSWER:
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28. Provide the name and address of each person who you know or believe
conducted an investigation concerning the incident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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29. At the time of the incident referred to in your Complaint, did you have
any condition for which you wore eyeglasses, or for which eyeglasses had been
prescribed for you, and if so, state whether you were wearing eyeglasses at the time
of the incident referred to in the Complaint.
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30. Were you ever charged for any violation of the motor vehicle or traffic
laws or ordinances of any state or municipality arising out of the incident referred to
in your Complaint? If so, state by whom and before whom you were charged and
the disposition of the charge.
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31. If you intend to call any technicians or experts (including medical
experts) as witnesses during the trial of this action, please state with respect to each
such technician or expert:
(a) his name, address, and the professional occupation and field
in which he is an expert (you may attach his curriculum
vitae);
(b) the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify
and the substance of the facts and opinions to which the
expert is expected to testify and a summary of the grounds
for each opinion:
(c) if the opinion is based upon a medical or scientific rule or
principle, or is based upon any code, regulation, standard
(governmental or otherwise) or is based upon any scientific,
medical or engineering textbook or publication, identify the
scientific or medical rule or principle, code or regulation or
scientific, medical or engineering textbook orpublication;
(d) whether any of the experts were compensated for their work
and efforts in connection with this action and, if so, state how
much the expert is to be paid, whether he has already been
paid, and if not, when he will be paid.
ANSWER:
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32. Have you ever applied for insurance and/or no-fault benefits as a result
of the injuries sustained in this accident? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the insurance carrier to whom you
have applied;
(b) the adjuster or claims person handling the file;
(c) the applicable c1aim(s) number;
(d) whether any part of your claim has been rejected.
ANSWER:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Interrogatories Propounded by Defendant to be Answered by the Plaintiff -
First Set on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent and
Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-632
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
INTERROGATORIES PROPOUNDED BY DEFENDANT
TO BE ANSWERED BY THE PLAINTIFF - FIRST SET
TO: Michael Brightbill
c/o Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS of Pa. RC.P. 4005 and 4006, as
amended, you are required to file the original, and serve a copy on the
undersigned, of your Answers and Objections, if any, in writing and under oath, to
the following Interrogatories within thirty (30)' days after service of the
Interrogatories.
The Answers shall be inserted in the spaces provided following each
Interrogatory. If there is insufficient space to answer an Interrogatory, the
remainder of the Answer shall follow on a supplemental sheet.
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These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing in nature pursuant
to Pa. RC.P. 4005 and 4006. If between the time of filing your original Answers to
these Interrogatories and the time of trial of this matter, you or anyone acting in
your behalf learns the identity and location of additional persons having knowledge
of discoverable facts and the identity of persons expected to be called as an
expert witness at trial not disclosed in your Answers, or if you or an expert witness
obtains information upon the basis of which you or he knows that an Answer was
incorrect when made, or know that an Answer though correct when made is no
longer true, promptly supplement your original Answers under oath to include such
information thereafter acquired, and promptly furnish.such a Supplemental Answer
on the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
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Attorney /.D. No. 84188
2411 North Front St.
Harrisburg,PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
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1. Please set forth your full legal name.
ANSWER:
2. Please set forth any other names which you have used, the inclusive
dates during which each such name was used and the reason for such usage.
ANSWER:
3. Please set forth your present address, any address used by you during
the last ten (10) years and the dates on which you utilized each such address.
ANSWER:
birth.
4. Please set forth your date of birth and the state, county and city of your
ANSWER:
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5. Please set forth your social security number.
ANSWER:
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6. State the names of all spouses with whom you have been married in the
past ten (10) years indicating the date and place of each marriage, and the date and
reason for the termination of each marriage, including the term and number of any
divorce action.
ANSWER:
7. Have you ever been a member of the Armed Services? If so, state:
(a) the branch of the military service in which you served;
(b) the highest military rank you obtained;
(c) your serial number;
(d) the inclusive dates of services;
(e) the type of discharge you received; and
(f) whether or not you served in combat.
ANSWER:
8. A copy of the Declarations Page covering the automobile insurance
policy under which the plaintiff was an insured at the time of the accident.
ANSWER:
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9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? If so, state:
(a) the count and state in which you were convicted;
(b) the nature of the felony or misdemeanor of which you were
convicted;
(c) whether such conviction resulted from a jury verdict, plea of
guilty or plea of nolo contendere;
(d) the date of your conviction;
(e) the name and address of the tribunal imposing sentence;
(f) the title of the cause and case number assigned by said
tribunal to your case;
(g) the nature of the sentence imposed; and
(h) the dates and places of any facility in which you were
incarcerated.
ANSWER:
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10. Please identify your current employer and each employer for whom you
have worked during the past five years and set forth as to your current employer and
each past employer:
(a) the identity and legal address of your employer(s);
(b) your job title and duties during the course of each such
employment;
(c) dates of employment;
(d) your rate of pay;
(e) the number of hours you usually worked each week at each
such employment;
(f) the name; business and residence address and telephone
number of your immediate supervisor at each such
employment; and .
(g) the reason for leaving each past employer.
ANSWER:
11. Have you ever made a claim for personal injuries or property damage
under any insurance policy, or against any person, firm or corporation or to any
governmental agency? If so, state:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
ANSWER:
the name and address of the person or entity against whom
such claim was made;
a description of each injury or damage which was the subject
of each such claim;
the name and address of the tribunal where such claim was
filed; the title of the cause, case or claim and the number
assigned by the tribunal to such cause, case or claim;
the name and address of the insurer affording coverage
applicable to said claim and the claim number assigned to
said claim;
the date and manner in which you suffered the injuries or
damage giving rise to such claim; and
the date and amount of money paid, if any, to settle or
otherwise satisfy said claim.
12. Have you ever suffered any injuries in any accident, either prior or
subsequent to the incident referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide:
(a) the date, time and place of the accident;
(b) a detailed description of the manner in which the accident
occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all physicians, hospitals or
health care providers who rendered any treatment to you;
(d) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(e) the extent of recovery;and
(f) the nature of any compensation received.
ANSWER:
13. State in detail the nature of the injury or injuries you allege that you
suffered as a result of the incident referred to in the Complaint and with respect
thereto, indicate the extent and nature of any disability, the location of pain suffered
and duration and intensity of such pain, and whether you suffered restraint of your
normal activities due to the injuries including the nature of such restraint and the
. date(s) of such restraint.
ANSWER:
14. If you received any treatment with respect to the injuries allegedly
suffered, state:
(a) the name and address of each physician, hospital or health
care provider in which you were treated or admitted;
(b) the dates on which said treatment was rendered, including
the dates of entry and discharge into and from said hospital
or hospitals;
(c) describe the services rendered by each of the physicians,
hospitals or health care providers listed above;
(d) itemize the cost and expenses of all treatment received.
ANSWER:
15. Since the date of the incident referred to in your Complaint, have you
been treated by or examined by, or conferred with any other physician, surgeon,
osteopath, chiropractor, or medical or dental practitioner of any type whatsoever
whose name you have not heretofore supplied? If so, indicate:
(a) the name and address of each medical practitioner of any
type who has examined, treated, conferred or consulted with
you;
(b) the date of such examination, treatment or consultation; and
(c) the condition for which said treatment was provided.
ANSWER:
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16. Have you sustained any loss of wages, financial loss or diminution in
earning capacity as a result of the incident complained of? If so, describe the nature
and amount of such loss or losses. .
ANSWER:
17. If you have incurred any medical bills or expenses of any kind in
connection with the alleged injuries not heretofore listed, state the person with whom
such bill was incurred, the amount of such bill and the service or thing for which the
bill was rendered.
ANSWER:
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18. If you are still receiving medical service or treatment or any nature
whatsoever, state the name(s) or the person(s) attending you, the approximate
frequency of said treatment or service and the date you last received said treatment
or service.
ANSWER:
19. Have you consulted in the past 10 years with any physician, hospital or
health care provider for any illness, injury, surgical procedure, hospitalization or
institutional confinement? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the physician, hospital or health
care provider with whom you consulted or were treated;
(b) the dates of such consultation; and
(c) the nature of the illness, injury or ailment for which the
consultation was sought.
ANSWER:
20. Do you have a family physician or other health care provider with whom
you consult for general physical or mental complaints? If so, provide the name and
address of such family physician or health care provider?
ANSWER:
21. Have you ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident other than the
incident referred to in the Complaint? If so, provide, for each accident:
(a) the date of the accident;
(b) the'state, county and city, township or borough where the
accident occurred;
(c) the names and addresses of all operators of other motor
vehicles involved in the accident;
(d) a description of the accident;
(e) the nature of any injuries sustained;
(f) the names and addresses of all health care providers who
treated you for any injuries; and
(g) the identity of the police force that investigated the accident.
ANSWER:
22. List all hobbies and forms of recreation in which you have participated in
the last ten (10) years.
ANSWER:
23. Identify by name and address of owner and by the make, model and
year, each vehicle known or believed by you to have been involved, directly or
indirectly, in the accident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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24. State in detail the manner in which you assert that the incident referred
to in the Complaint occurred, specifying the speed, position, direction and location of
each vehicle involved during its approach to, at the time of, and immediately after
the collision.
ANSWER:
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25. List the names and addresses of all person known or believed by you or
any person acting on your behalf, to have firsthand knowledge of the facts and
circumstances of the incident or of the events leading up to or following the incident.
ANSWER:
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26. List the names and addresses of all persons, including potential expert
witnesses, from whom you or anyone acting on your behalf has obtained any
information and/or statements as to how the incident happened or the cause of the
incident.
ANSWER:
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27. State the full name and last known address, giving the street, street
number, city and state of every witness known to you, or to your attorneys, or
representatives, who claim to have seen or heard any party to this action make any
statement or statements pertaining to any of the events or happenings which is the
subject of this suit.
ANSWER:
28. Provide the name and address of each person who you know or believe
conducted an investigation co'ncerning the incident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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29. At the time of the incident referred to in your Complaint, did you have
any condition for which you wore eyeglasses, or for which eyeglasses had been
prescribed for you, and if so, state whether you were wearing eyeglasses at the time
of the incident referred to in the Complaint.
ANSWER:
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30. Were you ever charged for any violation l:lf the motor vehicle or traffic
laws or ordinances of any state or municipality arising out of the incident referred to
in your Complaint? Ifso, state by whom and before whom you were charged and
the disposition of the charge.
ANSWER:
31 . If you intend to call any technicians or experts (including medical
experts) as witnesses during the trial of this action, please state with respect to each
such technician or expert:
(a) his name, address, and the professional occupation and field
in which he is an expert (you may attach his curriculum
vitae);
(b) the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify
and the substance of the facts and opinions to which the
expert is expected to testify and a summary of the groundS
for each opinion;
(c) if the opinion is based upon a medical or scientific rule or
principle, or is based upon any code, regulation, standard
(governmental or otherwise) or is based upon any scientific,
medical or engineering textbook or publication, identify the
scientific or medical rule or principle, code or regulation or
scientific, medical or engineering textbook or publication;
(d) whether any of the experts were compensated for their work
and efforts in connection with this action and, if so, state how
much the expert is to be paid, whether he has already been
paid, and if not, when he will be paid.
ANSWER:
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32. Have you ever applied for insurance and/iJr no-fault benefits as a result
of the injuries sustained in this accident? If so, state:
(a) the name and address of the insurance carrier to whom you
have applied;
(b) the adjuster or claims person handling the file;
(c) the applicable claim(s) number;
(d) whether any part of your claim has been rejected.
ANSWER:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 14th day of March, 2003, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Interrogatories Propounded by Defendant to be Answered by the Plaintiff -
First Set on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICIj;
AND NOW, this ,~ day of March, 2004, I hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing Motion to Compel Answers on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret St.
Carlisle,PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
NO. 02-0632 CIVIL
CAROL PATRYN and LAURA M.
PATRYN,
Defendants
IN RE: MOTION TO COMPEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this II:. 2 -! day of March, 2004, a rule is issued on the plaintiffs to show
cause why the relief requested in the within motion to compel answers to discovery ought not to
be granted. This rule returnable twenty (20) days after service.
BY THE COURT,
A)"ouglas G. Miller, Esquire
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Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: NO. 2002-632
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO COMPEL
AND NOW, this 9th day of April, 2004, comes the Plaintiffs, DAWN BRIGHTBILL
and MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son, by and through their attorneys, Irwin & McKnight,
and make the following Answer to the Motion to Compel filed by Defendants, CAROL
PATRYN and LAURA M. PATRYN, averring as follows:
I. The averments of fact contained in paragraph one (1) of the Motion are admitted.
2. The averments of fact contained in paragraph two (2) are admitted.
3. The averments offact contained in paragraph three (3) are admitted.
4. The averments of fact contained in paragraph four (4) are admitted.
5. The averments of fact contained in both paragraph fives (5) are admitted.
6. The averments of fact contained in paragraph six (6) are admitted. By way of further
answer counsel for Plaintiffs has had difficulty in contacting Plaintiff Michael Brightbill
to obtain his Answers to Interrogatories. Michael Briightbill is currently in college in
Texas, and because of limited finances rarely returns to Pennsylvania.
7. The averments of fact contained in paragraph seven (7) are admitted.
8. The averments of fact contained in paragraph eight (8) are admitted.
9. The averments of fact contained in paragraph nine (9) are specifically denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at trial. By way of further answer, the Answers to
Interrogatories of Plaintiff Dawn Brightbill as well as the Responses to Request for
Production of Documents have been served upon counsel for Defendants on this date.
Legal counsel for Plaintiffs has and will continue to seek the responses of Plaintiff
Michael Brightbill.
10. The averments of fact contained in paragraph ten (10) are conclusions of law to which no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court deny Defendants' motion
to compel and allow Plaintiffs counsel additional time to obtain Michael Brightbill's discovery
responses.
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTlFICA TE OF SERVICE
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by regular United States mail,
I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
MICHAEL S. FERGUSON, ESQUIRE
NEALON & GOVER
2411 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17I10
Date: April /tJ., 2004
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
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Douglas Miller, Esquire
Supreme Court J.D. No. 83776
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60 West Pomfret Street
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Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: NO. 2002-632
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS'
NEW MATTER
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AND NOW, this tX.) day of June, 2004, come the Plaintiffs, DAWN BRIGHTBILL
and MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, by and through their attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and make the
following Answer to the New Matter filed by Defendants, CAROL PATRYN and LAURA M.
PATRYN, averring as follows:
23. The averments of fact contained in the Plaintiffs' Complaint are hereby
incorporated by reference and are made part of this Answer to the Defendants' New Matter.
24. The averments contained in paragraph twenty-four (24) of Defendants' New
Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the extent that a response is
required, the averments are specifically denied and strict proof the:reof is demanded at trial.
specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
which no response is required. To the extent that a response is required, the averments are
25. The averments contained in paragraph twenty-five (25) are conclusions of law to
the Plaintiffs and award Plaintiffs the relief requested in their Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that tlus Court enter judgment in favor of
Respectfully Submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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Supreme I~ourt J.D. No. 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son a
Minor by his Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: NO. 2002-632
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
Nealon & Gover
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Attorney for Defendants
Date: June rJ-J. , 2004
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
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Douglas . Miller, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
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PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
TERM,
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CASE NO: 2002-632
CAROL & LAURA PATRYN
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has 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.
DATE: 07/20/2004
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
TERM,
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CASE NO: 2002-632
CAROL & LAURA PATRYN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCOMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO Rill.B 4009.21
YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
MECHANICSBURG FAMILY
MEDICAL RECORDS & XRAY:S
MEDICAL RECORDS & XRAY:S
TO: DOUGLAS MILLER, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ. intend; to serve a subpoena
identical to the one tbat is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 06/30/2004
14CS on behalf of
IHCHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
J\ttorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
PATRICIA HOFFMAN
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Any questions regarding this matter, contact
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1601 MARKET STREET
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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
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CAROL & LAURAPATRYN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULJ~ 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by th,e court to produce the following
documents or things: **** SEE ATTACHED RIDER ****
at TheMCSGroqp Inc ]601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelphia PA ]9103
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.
1HIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME:
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2411 N FRONT ST
HARRISBURG PA 171 ]0
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
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YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
1358 LUTZTOWN ROAD
BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
RE: 57614
DAWN BRIGHTBILL
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC FILMS
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical, billing, and dillgnostic file, including but not limited to
any and all records, correspondence to and from the consulting andlor treating
physicians, files, memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physil:al reports,
medication/prescription records, medical billing and payment records, x-ray
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Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : DAWN BRIGHTBILL
582 W. WUTHER ST., CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 191-42-9587
Date of Birth: 01-05-1965
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CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-632
CAROL & LAURA PATRYN
AS a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant
to Rule 4009.22
MCS on behalf of
MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
certifies that
(1) A notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena
attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena is sought to be
served,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is
attached to this certificate,
(3) No objection to the subpoena has 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.
MCS on behalf of
DATE: 07/20/2004
MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
DEl1-504997 57614 -LO 2
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-632
CAROL & LApRA PATRYN
NOTICE: OF INTENT TO SERVE: A SUBPOBNA TO PRODUCE: DOCUMBNTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULB 4009.21
YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
MECHANICSBURG FAMILY
MEDICAL RECORDS & XRAYS:
MEDICAL RECORDS & XRAYS:
TO: DOUGLAS MILLER, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on behalf of MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ. intends to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office.
DATE: 06/30/2004
~ICS on behalf of
21ICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
}.ttorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
PATRICIA HOFFMAN
- 03-103
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
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(215) 246-0900
DE02:-270587 57614 - C02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
FileNo.
2002-632
vs.
CAROL & LAURA PATRYN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
MECHANICSBURG F AMIL Y
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by thl: court to produce the following
documents or things: .... SEE ATTACHED RIDER ....
at The MCS Group Ine ]601 Market Street Suite 800 Philadelnhia PA 19103
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:
MICHAEL FERGUSON. ESO.
2411 N. FRONT ST
HARRlSBURG.PA 17110
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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57614-02
EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED lU~CORDS
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MECHANICSBURG FAMILY
PRACTICE CENTER
122 S. FILBERT STREE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
RE: 57614
DAWN BRIGHTBILL
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC FILMS
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
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Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject : DAWN BRIGHTBILL
582 W. WUTHER. ST., CARLISLE, PA 17013
Social Security #: 191-42-9587
Date of Birth: 01-05-1965
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TERM,
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DATE: 07/20/2004
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
IN THE MATTER OF:
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
TERM,
-VS-
CASE NO: 2002-632
CAROL & LAURA PATRYN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RID:.B 4009.21
YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
MEDICAL RECORDS & XRAYS
TO: DOUGLAS MILLER, ESQ., PLAINTIFF COUNSEL
MCS on bebalf of MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ. intenc~ to serve a subpoena
identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20)
days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the twenty day notice period is
waived or if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served. Complete
copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by completing
the attached counsel card and returning same to MCS or by contacting our local
MCS office;
DATE: 06/30/2004
MCS on behalf of
MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
Attorney for DEFENDANT
CC: MICHAEL FERGUSON, ESQ.
PATTY HOFFMAN
- 03 -103
Any questions regarding this matter, contact
THE MCS GROUP INC.
1601 MARKET STREET
1800
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(215) 246-0900
D1~02-271244 57613 - C02
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
DAWN & MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
FileNo.
2002-632
vs.
CAROL & LAURAPATRYN
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:
Custodian of Records for
YELLOW BREECHES F AMIL Y PRACT.
(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: .... SEE ATTACHED RIDER ....
at The MCS Groun Ine ]601 Market Street Suite 800 Philade]nhia fA ]9]03
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:
MICHAEL FERGUSON. ESO.
2411 N. FRONT ST.
HARRISBURG. PA 171 10
TELEPHONE: (215) 246-0900
SUPREME COURT ID #:
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant
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EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED RECORDS
TO: CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR:
YELLOW BREECHES FAMILY PRACT.
1358 LUTZTOWN ROAD
BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
RE: 57613
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
Prior approval is required for fees in excess of $100.00 for
hospitals, $50.00 for all other providers.
ANY AND ALL DIAGNOSTIC FILMS.
Please call for prior approval for fees in excess of $100.00 for hospitals,
$50.00 for all other providers.
Entire medical, billing, and diagnostic file, including but not limited to
any and all records, correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating
physicians, fIles, memoranda, handwritten notes, history and physical reports,
medication/prescription records, medical billing and payment records, x-ray
films and tests with subsequent reports, including any and all such items as
may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic form, relating
to any exanlination, consultation, diagnosis, care or treatment pertaining to:
Dates Requested: up to and including the present.
Subject: MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL
582 W. LOUTHER ST., CARLISLE, PA 19013
Social Security #: 178-64-5222
Date of Birth: 02-17-1984
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NO. 2002-632
CIVIL
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RULE 1312-1.
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PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
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respectfully represents that:
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The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire and Casey Shore, Esquire and Michael Ferguson, Esquire
WHEREFORE. your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
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CAROL PATRYN and
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Defendant
In The Court of Connon Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania No. 2002 - 632
Civil Action - Law.
Oath
We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution 0 's Connonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
with fidelity.
Jerry A. Weigle, Es ire
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126 East King Street
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Award
We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
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v.
: 2002-632 CIVIL TERM
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF APPEAL
FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is given that Plaintiffs, Dawn Brightbill and Michael appeals from
Brightbill
the award of the board of arbitrators entered in this case on August 24, 2005
A jury trial is demanded D. (Check box if a jury trial is demanded. Otherwise
jury trial is waived.)
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
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Dawn Brightbill and
Michael Brighbi1l, her son
a Minor by his Parent and Guardian
Dawn Brightbill,
Civil Action - Law
(X) Appeal from Arbitration
(other)
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Carol Patryn and
Laura M. Patryn,
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all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No. 632
Civil Action
~ 2002
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Casey G. Shore, Esquire, Counsel for Defendants
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Douq1as G. Miller, Esquire, Counsel for Plaintiffs
This case is ready for trial.
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Plaintiffs
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CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN,
Defendants
: THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: 2002-632 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STIPULATION TO LIMITATION OF MONETARY
RECOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 1311.1
TO: Carol Patryn and Laura M. Patryn
c/o Casey Shore, Esquire
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dawn Brightbill and Michael Brightbill, Plaintiffs, stipulate to $15,000.00 as the
maximum amount of damages recoverable upon the trial of the Appeal from the award of
arbitrators in the above-captioned action.
Date: April 24, 2006
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & MCKNIGHT
Miller, Esquire
Supreme ourt ill # 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
CASEY SHORE, ESQUIRE
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
2411 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Date: April 24, 2006
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her
son a minor by his Parent
and Guardian, DAWN BRIGHTBILL,:
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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CAROL PATRYN and LAURA M.
PATRYN,
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NO. 02-0632 CIVIL TESM.
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PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 24th day of May, 2006, before
Bayley, Judge, present for the plaintiffs was Douglas G. Miller,
Esquire, and for the defendants, Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire.
Trial counsel for defendants will be Casey G. Shore, Esquire.
This is an appeal from arbitration. Laura M. patryn,
the daughter of Carol patryn, was driving Carol's vehicle on
February 5, 2005, when she rear-ended a vehicle operated by Dawn
Brightbill. Brightbill seeks damages limited to a maximum of
$15,000.00 pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure
1311.1. The liability of Laura patryn is admitted, but
causation as to damages and damages are contested.
Plaintiffs' claim against Carol Patryn is based on
negligent entrustment. Counsel shall provide the trial judge a
memorandum on that legal principle, together with proposed
points for charge, at the commencement of trial. Any points for
charge can be supplemented at the close of all testimony.
Estimated time for this
one day.
Douglas G. Miller, Esquire
For Plaintiffs
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Casey G. Shore, Esquire
For Defendants
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DAWN BRIGHTBILL and
MICHAEL BRIGHTBILL, her son a
Minor by Ws Parent and Guardian,
DAWN BRIGHTBILL,
Plaintiffs
v.
CAROL PATRYN and
LAURA M. PATRYN
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
:
: NO. 2002.632
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned case settled and discontinued.
Date: August 10, 2006
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Douglas
Supreme ourt ID #83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
CASEY SHORE, ESQUIRE
NEALON & GOVER, P.C.
2411 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
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Douglas . Miller, Esquire
Supreme Court J.D. No. 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
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