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Home My WebLink About12-6612ItAWLE & HENDERSON LLP Hy: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 234-7700 dcarvell(c~rawle.com THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. SCHNEIDER NATIONAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARRIERS. INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. Plaintiff c _~ ~^ CIVIL ACTION ~~~~~~ fi~ "'' °' vs. No. ~o(_. ~~ ~o~ lJly ~ ~ z~ -n~ JOSE E. ARIAS <~,~- ~ ~~, l' c'~ ]Ca ~'~ CJ Defendant n ~ ~ o ~., ,~;, -~; ~, NOTICE You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and nvtice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or vbjections to Oie claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or fvr any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE'fHIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNO"I' AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELL'PIiONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL, FIEsLP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 AVISO La han demandado a usted en la coua. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas de estas demandas expuestas en las piiginas sigwentes, usted time veintc (20) dial de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace falta asentar una compazencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la come en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la come tomaza medidas y puede continuar ka demanda en contra suya sin prevlo avlso v noficicaeion. Ademas, la coue puede decidir a favor dcl demandante y requiere que usted compla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propicdades a otros dcrechos importdtites para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A 1JN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIF,NE ABOGADO O SI NC} TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRI:CCION SE L'NCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. ASOCIAC16N DE LICENCIADOS DE FILADELFIA SERVICIO DE REFERENCIA E INFORMACION LEGAL 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 X940429-I Q~ks 1~3.?S~ ~~(~ ~3~3 ~~ ~ a ~~sq Dated: ~ c~~: ~~~v~ Z- - ~ t. ~ ~ ~ Diane B. Carvell, Esquire Identification No.: 77983 RAWLE & HENDERSON, LLP The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 North Third Street, 9`" Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Telephone: (717) 234-7700 Counsel for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. 5940429-I 2 RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP By: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9`h Floor Harrisburg., PA 17101 (717) 234-7700 dcarvellnarawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC., vs. Plaintiff JOSE E. ARIAS THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, lnc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION No. Defendant ~ __ COMPLAINT Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., [hereinafter "Schneider"] is a Nevada corporation with its principal place of business at 3101 Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313. 2 At all relevant times hereto, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. was in the business of transporting freight. 3. Defendant, Jose E. Arias (hereinafter referred to as "Arias"), is an adult individual who residf;s at 3130 Lombardy Lane, #1065, Dallas, TX 75220. 4. On or about November l 6, 2010, defendant, Arias, owned and was driving a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo and was towing another vehicle. >. On or about November 16, 2010 at approximately 7:20 a.m., Arias was driving the 1994 Isuzu Rodea and towing another vehicle in the left lane of Interstate 81 south at approximately milemaker 39 in Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 6. At the aforementioned time and place, while Arias was driving the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo and towing another vehicle, the tow hitch broke, the towed vehicle separated from the 5940329-1 Isuzu Rodeo, and Arias lost control of the vehicle he was driving and the vehicle he was towing. 7. The vehicle owned and driven by Arias became out of control and left the left lane and entered the right lane in front of a tractor trailer operated under the dispatch of Schneider ]National Carriers, Inc. 8. The driver of the tractor trailer operated under the dispatch of Schneider National Carriers, Inc. swerved but was unable to avoid defendant's out of control vehicle that had suddenly entered the right lane. 9. The driver of the Schneider tractor trailer was faced with a sudden emergency and a collision occurred between plaintiff's tractor and the vehicle(s) owned, driven and/or towed by Arias. 10. As a result of the collision caused by the defendant, Schneider"s tractor sustained severe damage, causing Schneider to expend various expenses and costs. 1 1. "1'he aforementioned accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, and it was due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act on the part of plaintiff, its agents, servants and/or employees. COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE PLAINTIFF, SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC. v. DEFENDANT, JOSE E. ARIAS 1?. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through ll of its Complaint as though set forth at length herein. l ~. The negligence and carelessness of defendant, Arias, consisted of the following: a. Failing to properly secure the towing vehicle; 5940429-I b. Failing to ensure that the towed vehicle would not separate from the towing vehicle; c. using a rusted or otherwise defective tow hitch; d. Failing to ensure that the tow hitch was functioning properly; e. C)perating his vehicle at a speed in excess of that which was considered reasonable and prudent under the circumstances; f. Failing properly to steer his vehicle; g. Failing to properly operate his vehicle; h. Failing to properly install or attach the tow hitch; i. Failing to properly hitch the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle; j. Failing to properly use the tow hitch; k. Failing to stay within his lane of travel; 1. Failing to keep his vehicle under control at all times relevant hereto; m. Failing to sound his horn, use signals or otherwise adequately warn of a problem; n. Failing to keep the towed vehicle attached to the towing vehicle; o. Failing to avoid striking a vehicle; p. Failing to use due and reasonable care under the circumstance; q. Failing to obey the federal highway laws, the laws of the Commonwealth of~ Pennsylvania and the laws of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania applicable under the circumstances; r. Failing to be attentive; s. Failing to keep defendant's vehicle under safe and proper control; and t. Towing a vehicle while knowing that the tow hitch was old and/or rusted and/or was not properly functioning. 5940429-1 3 14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid carelessness and negligence, plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., suffered damages to its tractor trailer and related expenses, costs and losses in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred. "Cwo Dollars and Eleven Cents ($27,102.11). WHEREFORE, plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., demands judgment against defendants.. jointly and severally, in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Two Dollars and Eleven Cents ($27,102.11) plus costs of this action, attorneys' fees where authorized by law and statute, and such other relief as the court may deem appropriate. Respectfully submitted, Dated: October ~~, '?012 RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP . ~~~ '` :1 Diane B'. Carvell Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc 5940429-1 4 VERIFICATION 1, Jolene A. Reschke, am the Subrogation Adjuster for Schneider National Carriers, Inc. In that capacity, i am authorized to make this verification for and on behal#- of Schneider National Caiziers, Inc.; that I have read the foregoing Complaint and know the contems thereof; that the information forming the basis of the foregoing answer is not solely within my personal knowledge and is not within the personal knowledge of any single person at Sclvzeider National Carriers.. Inc.; rather, the information was obtained from multiple sources by Schneider National. Services, Inc., its employees and agents, and I am informed and believe that the matters stated therein are true, con•ec:t and complete. The undersigned understands that the statements made herein are made subject to penalties of 1 i3 Pa.C.S.. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: / f ~ i~ 1,2.2, ~~ ~~= -~..~ _ Jol ne A. Reschke s9aoa~~-~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1 hereby certify that a true and correct t copy of the foregoing Complaint was served upon 1 . ~ r'F the below listed parties/counsel this ~ day of October, 2012, by Certified Mail, postage prepaid: Jose E. Arias 3130 Lombardy Lane #1065 Dallas, TX 75220 Dated: October 2012 RAWLE & HENDERSON i~L~ __ By: ".~,~ ~ ~ ~, t ~ ~, _~ ~` Diane B. C ell, Esquire Attorney for plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. 5940429-I RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP ~ ° ~ - w' ~ ~ ` _'; ~ J ~I~ IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER By: Diane B. Carvell ~ . „ .~. - ~ ;.s ~, ~ Identification Nos.: 77983 ` ' '" ` ~~ The Payne Shoemaker Building ~ k ~ ~ (~ ~° ~1; ,' 240 N. Third Street, 9`h Floor i ~, ~ :~'~ ~,+'r~ ti ~ :'~ Attorneys for Plaintiff, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (717) 234-7700 dcarvell@rawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC., Plaintiff vs. JOSE E. ARIAS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA CIVIL ACTION No. 12-6612 Defendant PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly reinstate the Complaint of Schneider National Carriers, Inc. against Jose E. Arias in the above captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, RAWLE & HENDERSON l.l.r ~~~~~~ By: iane B. C ell, Esquire Attorney for plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. Dated: November 21, 2012 ED18741-I a,~} &11.75~d aH~ Cry Sao ~.~ aga~a9 RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER By: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9h Floor Attorneys for Plaintiff, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (717)234-7700 dcarvell @rawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA , r. CARRIERS, INC., Plaintiff Mme ' CIVIL ACTION VS. No. 12-6612 z G �-- -r: JOSE E. ARIAS =C' s Defendant w PRAECIPE TO ENTER DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT,JOSE E. ARIAS TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter a default judgment in favor of Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., and against Defendant, Jose Arias, for failure to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. 1. The Complaint was served upon Defendant on November 28, 2012 , via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested. A copy of the Proof of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. A Notice of Praecipe to Enter Default Judgment, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 237.1(2) was served upon Defendant, Jose Arias, on February 28, 2013, more than 10 days before this Praecipe was filed. k copy of the Notice and the Certificate of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 3. Pursuant to the Notice and Certification, Defendant had 10 days in which to answer the Complaint. The ten(10) days expired on March 10, 2013. Io.S►c� Ot au3��y 6273623-1 A90 U� 4. Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter Default Judgment against Jose E. Arias. 5. Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter Default Judgment against Jose Arias in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Two Dollars and Eleven Cents ($27,102.11). I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES IS FOR SPECIFIED AMOUNTS ALLEGED TO BE DUE IN THE COMPLAINT AND IS CALCULABLE AS A SUM CERTAIN FROM THE COMPLAINT. Respectfully submitted, RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP By: X� Diane B.Cary 1 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc Dated: May 23, 2013 6273623-1 EXHIBIT "A " RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER By: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9`"Floor Attorneys for Plaintiff, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (717) 234-7700 dcarvell @rawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARRIERS, INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION vs. No. 12-6612 c JOSE E. ARIAS rn Defendant ca c") PROOF PROOF OF SERVICE C=) �rr I, Diane B. Carvell, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Complaint was served on defendant JOSE E. ARIAS, by placing it in a postage prepaid envelope, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Jose Arias, 3130 Lombardy Lane #1065, Dallas, TX 75220 and depositing it in a U.S. Post Box on November 21, 2012 A true and correct copy of the Return Receipt ("green card") for service by mail signed and dated November 28, 2012 by Jose Arias is attached hereto. Rawle& Henderson, LLP By: Diane B. Carvell, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff Dated: I verify that the statements in this proof of service are true and correct I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S.A. ,§ 4904 relating to o unworn falsification to authorities. 6055246-1 S 11NiTEtJ TAT S 00 TAL SE'RVfGE P ,. � t a p[oose orint y6ur"rr t RAWLE&HENDERSQN LLP 5 Y z }!+ Form Shoemaker Building i{I 9th R." .I 240 N.Third Street Hartahurg.PA 17101 r•z(r--_v SENDER: CO[v7PLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY v - W i x efe," r'. AtsQ cornplefe A.'s t, lyre' i it 4 if Mesh"_!E.. !E erg is tieslred oar name andddress'or t112 Irevrse ;' Q Addresses ' aloe cad,°i�ut�#ad turd tb yb19 g f3eceived by l d'dniev AlBme): G. Dace of Uelnrery ■ is ti�tb�hebackt#ttiie ,s _ b Is rlelNer�v address drtTer ertt trtain item 1? C7 Yes tlrsssec�cd G I#YF enter.dd"'. address below: No I S � r ^ v 1 Q ( 3 ae Tyge, . { �C�rc+flet�r�+91 a11- I ;)t '� fieglstered fetumReeeiPtforMerotianili§e . :+ I _A aa�4.;e� '1]wlrcr _ ❑Yes:: 2. Artid. :flj7L.@jPL-,ff 7-111U4 EXHIBIT "B " RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER By: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9t'Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorneys for Plaintiff, (717) 234-7700 Schneider National Carriers, Inc. dcarvell @rawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CARRIERS, INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION vs. No. 12-6612 JOSE E. ARIAS Defendant NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO: Jose Arias 3130 Lombardy Lane, #1065 Dallas, TX 75220 DATE OF NOTICE: February 28,2013 You-are.in-default_because you failed-to take action required of you in this case. Unless you act within ten (10) days from the date of this Notice as set forth above, a Judgment may be entered against you without a hearing and you may lose your property or other important rights. You should take this Notice to a lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office to find out where you can get help: CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle,PA 17013 717-249-3166 AVISO IMPORTANTE USTED ESTA EN REGELDIA PORQUE HA FALLADO EN TOMARLA ACCIONN EXIGIDA DE SU PARTE EN ESTE CASO. A MENOS DE QUE USTED ACTUE DENTRO DE DIEZ DIAS DE LA PECHA DE ESTE AVISO, SE PUEDE RGISTRAR UNA 6132473-1 SENTENCIA CONTRA USTED, SIN EL BENEFICIO DE UNA AUDIENCIA Y PUEDE PERDER SU PROPIEDAD O DERECHOS IMPORTANTES. USTED DEBE ILLEVAR ESTE AVISO A UN ABOGADO ENSEGUIDA. SI USTED NO TIEN UN ABOGADO Y NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, DEBE COMMUNICARSE CON LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER AYUDA LEGAL: ASOCIACION DE LICENCIADOS DE FILADELFIA SERVICIO DE REFERENCIA E INFORMACION LEGAL 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle,PA 17013 717-249-3166 Respectfully submitted, RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP 4 By. C%� Diane B. C ell 240 N. 3`d St., 9t1i Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc Dated: February 28, 2013 6132473-1 CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on today's date I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice via First-Class Mail, postage prepaid, upon the following, addressed as follows: Jose E. Arias 3130 Lombardy Lane, #1065 Dallas, TX 75220 Respectfully submitted, RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP By: ��,�� ' ' � '� V Diane B. Cariell 240 N. 3`a St., 9" Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc. Dated: February 28, 2013 6132473-1 RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER By: Diane B. Carvell Identification Nos.: 77983 The Payne Shoemaker Building 240 N. Third Street, 9t' Floor Attorneys for Plaintiff, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (717)234-7700 dcarvell @rawle.com SCHNEIDER NATIONAL IN THE COURT.OF COMMON PLEAS CARRIERS, INC., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION VS. No. JOSE E. ARIAS Defendant CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT OF DEFAULT AGAINST DEFENDANT JOSE ARIAS On February 28, 2013, the undersigned caused a copy of the Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment of Default to be served by first class U.S Mail upon Defendant, Jose E. Arias. A true and correct copy of Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment of Default and the Certificate of Service is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Pursuant to the Notice and Certification, Defendant had 10 days within which to file an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint. The 10 days has elapsed. I verify that the facts are true and correct and understand that the statements made in this Certification have been made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Diane . Carvell Esquire DATED: May 23, 2013 6273623-1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Enter Default Judgment Against Jose E. Arias was sent by U.S. First Class Mail, postage prepaid, to the following listed below. Jose E. Arias 3130 Lombardy Lane, #1065 Dallas, TX 75220 RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP By: Diane B. Carvell, quire Attorneys for Plain iff Schneider National Carriers, Inc. Date: May 23, 2013 6273623-1