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lpril L. Strang-K~itay - I.D. No. 46728 ~IJ~'~~~''i~t~~ ~{}~~ ~~~N~Y
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Lancaster, P.A 17601
i'1?j~09-6141
attorneys fior Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTI', PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAV1'
CHALLAINE .fACKSON, on her own
Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate
~~f Infant Child, Jhevien Quinn Roy Jackson : Medical Professional Liability Action
Plaintiffs
No: la
I~1ARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CFNTEK FOR WOMEN'S HEAL"fJ-I,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL JURY TRIAL DEMANDF,D
Defendants clvl~ ,ac~rlo~ - t.,aw
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN, P.C.
April L. Strang-Kutay - LD. No. 46728
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717)509-6141
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
C1-IALLAINE JACKSON, on her own
Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate
of Infant Child, Jhevien Quinn Roy .lackson Medical Professional Liability_ Action
Plaintiffs
No:
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Challaine Jackson, on ~ her own behalf and as
Administratrix of the Estate of her infant son, Jhevien Quinn Roy Jackson, by her attorneys,
Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who respectfully represent as follows:
PARTIES TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION
1. Challaine Jackson is an adult individual who resides at 3962 Green Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17110.
2. Defendant. Mark F. Stegman, M.D. is a physician licensed under the laws ot~ the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at 42 3 N. 2l" Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
3. The Center for Women's Health is a medical practice group, licensed under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a principal place of business at 423 N. 21 s`
Street, Camp Hill, PA 1701 I .
~. Defendant Holy Spirit Hospital is a medical institution licensed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at 503 N. 21 s' Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
5. In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.2, this is a professional liability action brought against
the Defendants in this action..
S"CATEMENT OF FACTS
6. Plaintiff Challaine Jackson (hereinafter Plaintiff), then age 25 and at full term pregnancy,
presented to Labor and Deliver at the Holy Spirit Hospital on March 3, 2012 with
complaints of headache and decreased fetal movement.
7. On or about March 3, 2012, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Plaintiff was admitted for mild
pre-eclampsia and further evaluation, which included blood pressure measured at 156/92,
and fetal monitoring which revealed a fetal heart rate of 150 beats per minute. but
decreased variability and no fetal accelerations. Other significant historv included large
gestational age infant, history of prior Caesarian section, recent 24 hour urine with 945
mg protein, and Sickle cell trait.
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8. At the time of this initial evaluation, Plaintiff was seen by hospital nurses, including J.
Graham, R.N. and Nicole Brong, R.N., who interpreted the fetal monitoring strips, and
then treated Plaintiff with maternal-fetal resuscitation using oxygen, as well as providing
I.V. fluids and positioning of the mother in a left lateral position.
y. At the time of admission, no active labor was detected, so the plan included use of low
dose Pitocin for cervical ripening, with blood glucoses every two hours until active labor.
10. A second patient face sheet indicates that Plaintiff was admitted at 21:50, and registered
at 22:14; further records show that Plaintiff's labor record began at 00:10, with Foley
bulb catheter for low dose Pitocin for cervical ripening, noting category II fetal heart
tones.
1 l . Over the ensuing six hours of March 3, 2012 into the morning hours of March 4, 2012,
nursing staff made phone calls to Dr. Stegman at 01:18 and 05:04 to report glucose
levels, while during this period fetal heart tracings were non-reassuring, and continued to
show decreased variability with no fetal accelerations.
12. By telephone order, Dr. Stegman ordered insulin for Plaintiff at 04:55 on 3i~1%12.
13. At or about 06:09, the Pitocin that had been started at midnight was stopped because of
the non-reassuring fetal heart tracings.
14. At or about 06:13, Dr. Stegman was notified by phone that the fetal heart tracing. which
had steadily declined, was worsening and becoming difficult to detect.
1 ~. At or about 06:20, Dr. Stegman saw the patient to evaluate non-reassuring fetal heart
tracings, with baseline rates varying between 80's - 1 10's over 1 - 2 minutes. but with
no discernable contractions. 1'he plan was for urgent repeat Caesarian section.
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16. At or about 07:00, Caesarian section was performed with delivery of an infant baby boy
whose Apgars were 0/0/2 (20 minutes).
17. Can or about March 4, 2012, baby boy Jackson was transferred to the NICU at Hershey
Medical Center, where his demise was imminent, and did occur on March 8, 2012.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
WRONGFUL DEATH
CHALLAINE JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY and as Administratrix of the Estate of
JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON vs MARK STEGMAN, M D ,WOMEN'S
HEALTH CENTER AND HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
18. The averments contained in paragraphs 1-17 are hereby incorporated by relerence.
19. That Defendants named above are jointly and severally liable for damages as set i~rth
herein.
20. That Plaintiff brings this action for the wrongful death of decedent on behalf ni all
persons entitled to recover damages therefrom, under and by virtue of the Act of 1976,
July 9, P.S. 586 No. 142, Section 2, 42 Pa. S.C.S.A. § 8301.
1. That the following are the names of all persons entitled by law to recover damages for
such wrongful death and the relationship to decedent: Challaine Jackson, mother.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
SURVIVAL
CHALLAINE JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY and as Administratrix of the Estate of
JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON vs MARK STEGMAN, M D ,WOMEN'S HEALTH
CENTER AND HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
22. Paragraphs 1 - 21 are hereby incorporated by reference.
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23. That the above named Defendants are jointly and severally liable for damages as set forth
herein.
?~. That Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of the Estate of Jhevien Quinn Roy .lackson,
deceased, under and by virtue of the Act of 1976. July 9, P.S. 586 No. 14?. Section ?. ~2
Pa. S.C.S.A. § 8302.
25. That Plaintiff avers that the Estate has incurred a loss and a claim is therefore asserted for
the pain and suffering Decedent endured prior to his death, loss of Decedent's earnings
and earning power for Decedent's life expectancy and for all other damages sustained by
said Decedent.
COUNTI
CHALLAINE JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY and as Administratrix of the
Estate of JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON VS. MARK STEGMAN, M D
NEGLIGENCE
26. Paragraphs 1-25 are hereby incorporated by reference.
?7. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint, Plaintiff was a patient of Dr.
Stegman, receiving treatment and interventions based on her medical requirements.
28. That Dr. Stegman was negligent in his care and treatment of the Plaintiffs by:
a. permitting the administration of Pitocin when the fetal heart tones were non-
reassuring;
b. failing to monitor and assure adequate assessment of the fetal condition during the
appro~cimate six hours of Plaintiff's labor admission:
c. failing to evaluate a full term gravid patient whose fetal tracings were without
accelerations and were with decreased variability:
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d. failing to appreciate the detriment associated with the steadily declining fetal
heart tones; and
e. failing to intervene and perform a Caesarian section earlier, after the maternal-
fetal resuscitation failed and variability of the fetal heart tones did not improve.
29. That as a result of the negligence of Dr. Stegman, as described in paragraph 28 above,
Plaintiff and her unborn infant were exposed to an increased risk, which did occur. so that
by the time of delivery the infant's health was severely compromised, with hypoxic
encephalopathy which eventually caused his death.
30. That as a result of the negligence of Dr. Stegman, Plaintiff suffered the loss of her child,
infant boy, Jhevien Quinn Roy Jackson, as well as suffering her own psychological and
emotional distress, grief and depression.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Dr. Stegman in an amount in
excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
COUNT II
CHALLAINE JACKSON v. CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
3 ] . The averments contained in paragraphs 1-30 are hereby incorporated by reference.
32. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint. Plaintiff was a patient of the
Center for Women's Health (hereinafter CWH) practice group.
33. Defendant Mark Stegman, M.D. was an employee and/or agent of CWH during the
entirety of the Plaintiff's care, described above.
~~. Defendant CWH was negligent through the conduct of Dr. Stegman as specified in
paragraph 28 above.
3>. The negligence of CWH increased the risk that Plaintiff would sustain the damages set
forth herein and was a substantial factor in causing her fetus to undergo continued stress
during labor, such that the infant was delivered with no heart tones and poor chance of
survival.
36. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of CWH, Plaintiff suffered the less of
her infant son.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Center for Women's
Health in an amount in excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
COUNT III
CHALLAINE JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY and as Administratrix of the Est~-te of
JHEVIEN OUINN ROY JACKSON vs. HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
NEGLIGENCE
37. The averments contained in paragraphs 1-36 are hereby incorporated by reference.
38. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint, Plaintiff was a patient
admitted to Holy Spirit Hospital (hereinafter HSH), and under the care of their nursing,
mid-wife, resident and hospitalist staff.
39. During the period of Plaintiff's admission to the Labor and Delivery department, Plaintiff
was under the care of HSH staff, specifically J. Graham, R.N. and Nicole Brong. R.N. as
well as M. Means, C.N.M., who provided direct care and reports to the physician.
40. Defendant HSH was negligent in that the labor nurses and midwife failed to recognize the
significance of decreased variability with variable decelerations and an absence of fetal
accelerations, with further negligence defined as inadequate communication about
Plaintiff s condition with a qualified physician..
41. Defendant HSH was negligent in the staff failed to recognize and appreciate the gravity
of the non-reassuring fetal tracings over the course of approximately six hours, Gom
midnight until six a.m. on 3/4/2012, so that fetal heart rates continuously declined over
that period, until no heart tracings could be detected prior to Plaintiff's spinal anesthesia.
42. The negligence of HSH increased the risk that Plaintiff would sustain the damages set
forth herein and was a substantial factor in causing the infant Jhevien Quinn Roy .lackson
to be born with no heart tones and poor chance of survival.
43. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Holy Spirit Hospital staff,
heretofore identified, Plaintiff suffered the loss of her infant son, Jhevian Quinn Roy
Jackson.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Holy Spirit Hospital in an
amount in excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
Date: / / ~ ~
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
A ril L. Strang-K ay, Esquire
ID#:467
600-A Eden Roa
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-6141
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, Challaine Jackson, acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action and that I have read
the foregoing document and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my
kn~~wledge.. inf~~rmatirn~ and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
X904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Challaine .Iackson
Uate: 1 ~ ._~,
DICKIE,MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE,P.C.
BY:Thomas M.Chairs,Esquire ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDANTS
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.78565 MARK F.STEGMAN,M.D.,CENTER FOR WOMEN'S
BY:Aaron S.layman,Esquire HEALTH AND HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.85651
Plaza 21,Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill,PA 17011
717-731-4800 (Tele)
888-811-7144 Fax
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own Behalf, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
and as Administratrix of the Estate of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Infant Child,JHEVIEN QUINN ROY
JACKSON, NO. 12-7618
Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION - MEDICAL
NJ µtic
V.
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D., CENTER FOR JURY TRIAL DEMANDED '
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT r
HOSPITAL, M"
Defendants.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PLEAD TO THE WITHIN ANSWER WITH NEW
MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF THE DATE OF SERVICE OF THIS PLEADING OR
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
DICKIE,MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE, P.C.
Date: ARril 2. 2013 By:
Thomas irs, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78565
Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85651
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2223
717-731-4800
Attorney for Defendants, Mark F. Stegman, M.D., Center
for Women's Health and Holy Spirit Hospital
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DICKIE, MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE, P.C.
BY: Thomas M.Chairs,Esquire ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDANT
ATTORNEY I.D.NO. 78565 HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
BY:Aaron S.Jayman,Esquire
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.85651
Plaza 21,Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill,PA 17011
717-731-4800 (Tele)
888-811-7144 Fax
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own Behalf, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
and as Administratrix of the Estate of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Infant Child, JHEVIEN QUINN ROY
JACKSON, NO. 12-7618
Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION - MEDICAL
V.
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D., CENTER FOR JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT
HOSPITAL,
Defendants.
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Holy Spirit Hospital by and through its counsel, Dickie,
McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and files the within ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO
PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
allegations set forth in this paragraph and demands strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
2. This paragraph does not pertain to Answering Defendant and no further
response is required.
3. This paragraph does not pertain to Answering Defendant and no further
response is required.
4. Denied as stated. Answering Defendant, Holy Spirit Hospital, is a non-profit
hospital located at 503 North 21St Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The remaining allegations
are denied as conclusions of law and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
S. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that this a professional
liability action brought against the Defendants in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.2. It is
specifically denied that this professional liability action has any merit whatsoever. At all
relevant times, Answering Defendant met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
6.-17, Denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e) and/or as legal and medical
conclusions to which no responses are required and strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time trial. By way of further response, Answering Defendant met or exceeded the standard
of care and at no time caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
WRONGFUL DEATH
CHALLAINE JACKSON.on her own Behalf,and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child,JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v. MARK F. STEGMAN. M.D.. CENTER FOR
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL.
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth fully herein.
19. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendant was not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
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20. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Answering
Defendant was not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendant is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
allegations set forth in this paragraph of Plaintiffs Complaint and demand strict proof
thereof at the time of trial.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
SURVIVAL
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child,JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v. MARK F. STEGMAN, M.M. CENTER FOR
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL.
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth fully herein.
23. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendant was not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
24. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Answering
Defendant was not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
25. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Answering
Defendant was not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
COUNT I
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CHALLAINE JACKSON on her own Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child,JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v. MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.
NEGLIGENCE
26.-30. These paragraphs do not pertain to Answering Defendant and no further
response is required. To the extent that response is deemed necessary, these paragraphs
are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, demands judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiff with all allowable costs and attorneys fees.
COUNTII
CHALLAINE JACKSON v. CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
31.-36. These paragraphs do not pertain to Answering Defendant and no further
response is required. To the extent that response is deemed necessary, these paragraphs
are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, demands judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff
with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
COUNT III
CHALLAINE JACKSON on her own Behalf,and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child.JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
NEGLIGENCE
37. Paragraphs 1 through 36 set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth fully herein.
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38. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. The general allegations of agency
contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incapable of further response and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Holy Spirit
Hospital met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or contributed to the
injuries as alleged.
39. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, the
general allegations of agency contained in this paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint are
incapable of further response and strict proof is demanded at the time of trial.
Additionally, the Holy Spirit Hospital staff, specifically, J. Graham, R.N., Nicole Brong, R.N.
and M. Means, C.N.M. met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or
contributed to the injuries as alleged.
40. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the
extent that this paragraph contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). Holy Spirit Hospital was not negligent. At all relevant times, the labor
nurses and midwife and other staff met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
41. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the
extent that this paragraph contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). Holy Spirit Hospital was not negligent. At all relevant times, the labor
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nurses and midwife and other staff met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
42. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the
extent that this paragraph contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). Holy Spirit Hospital was not negligent. At all relevant times, the labor
nurses and midwife and other staff met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
43. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the
extent that this paragraph contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). Holy Spirit Hospital was not negligent. At all relevant times, the labor
nurses and midwife and other staff met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant, demands judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiff with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
NEW MATTER
By way of further answer, Answering Defendant avers the following New Matter
directed to Plaintiff:
44. The general allegations of agency contained in Plaintiffs Complaint are
incapable of further response and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time trial.
45. Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
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46. Plaintiffs are responsible, in whole or in part, for the injuries alleged because
Plaintiffs voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risk of the activities, and therefore, all
claims resulting therefrom are barred.
47. Nothing Answering Defendant did or failed to do was the cause in fact or the
proximate cause of any alleged injury or loss to Plaintiffs.
48. Plaintiffs' claims may be barred by the doctrines of assumption of the risk
and contributory negligence or reduced by comparative negligence.
49. Plaintiffs' Complaint is barred or reduced by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, the relevant provisions of which are
incorporated herein by referenced as though same were more fully set forth at length
herein.
50. At all times material hereto, Answering Defendant provided treatment in
accordance with the applicable standard of medical care at the time and place of treatment.
51. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate any damages allegedly sustained.
52. Plaintiffs' claims and/or request for damages herein are limited and/or
precluded by the doctrines of res judicata and/or collateral estoppel.
53. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
54. Plaintiffs have failed to plead facts sufficient to toll the applicable statute of
limitations.
55. Plaintiffs' cause of action may be barred by the equitable doctrine of laches.
56. Plaintiffs' cause of action is subject to, and barred by the "Two Schools of
Thought" Doctrine.
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57. To the extent that discovery and/or investigation may reveal, Plaintiffs have
granted accord and satisfaction to a judgment thereby barring a subsequent suit against
any other defendant for the same injuries.
58. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, including the Medical Care Availability
and Reduction of Error Act, Plaintiffs shall have no right to recover any amount, which was
paid by a collateral source of compensation or benefits.
59. Plaintiffs may have entered into a release which has the effect of discharging
Answering Defendant from this matter.
60. Upon information and belief, certain of Plaintiffs' bills for which Plaintiffs
seeks to recover in this action that were paid or are payable under accident and health
insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Worker's Compensation insurance, or other
insurance.
61. Plaintiffs shall have no right to recover for any amount which was paid by a
private, public, or gratuitous collateral source of compensation or benefits under such as
instituted or amended by the Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of
Error (MCARE) Act.
62. Plaintiffs' claims and/or request for damages is barred or limited by the
provisions of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act, Act. No.
13, House Bill No. 1802, 2202 Pa. ALS 13; 2002, Pa. Laws 13; 2001 Pa. HB 1802, as
amended.
63. The general allegations of agency in the Complaint are incapable of further
response and are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
trial.
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64. By way of further answer, Answering Defendant specifically reserves the
right to plead hereafter as further New Matter those additional affirmative defenses,
including, without limitation, those set forth in Pa.R.Civ.P. 1030, that continuing
investigation, discovery in accordance with court rules, and the introduction of evidence at
trial may render applicable to claims and causes of action declared upon Plaintiffs in the
Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiffs with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
Respectfully Submitted,
DICKIE, MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE, P.C.
Date: April 2. 2013 By:
Thomas hairs, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78565
Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85651
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2223
717-731-4800
Attorney for Defendant, Holy Spirit Hospital
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Verification-HSH
VERIFICATION
I, Ellen Feidt, R.N., Director, Risk Management, hereby verify that the facts set
forth in the foregoing Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge,information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904,relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: �. G�� G�ar'Jt'�,` j•'fl�
Ellen Feidt,R.N.,Director,Risk Management
On behalf of Holy Spirit Hospital
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW,April 2, 2013, I,Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire, hereby certify that 1 did serve a
true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT,
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL upon all counsel of record by depositing, or causing to be
deposited, same in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
By First-Class Mail:
April L. Strang-Kutay, Esquire
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Aaroo()mMan, Esquire
DICKIE,MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE,P.C.
BY:Thomas M.Chairs,Esquire ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDANTS
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.78565 MARK F.STEGMAN,M.D.,CENTER FOR WOMEN'S
BY:Aaron S.layman,Esquire HEALTH AND HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
ATTORNEY I.D. NO.85651
Plaza 21,Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill,PA 17011
717-731-4800 (Tele)
888-811-7144 Fax
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own Behalf, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
and as Administratrix of the Estate of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Infant Child, JHEVIEN QUINN ROY
JACKSON, NO. 12-7618
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Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION - MEDICAL w
V.
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D., CENTER FOR JURY TRIAL DEMANDED r•
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT
HOSPITAL,
Defendants.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO PLEAD TO THE WITHIN ANSWER WITH NEW
MATTER WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF THE DATE OF SERVICE OF THIS PLEADING OR
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Respectfully submitted,
DICKIE, MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE, P.C.
Date: April 2. 2013 By: h&vu�--
Thomas irs, Esquire
Attorney,lbo. 78565
Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85651
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2223
717-731-4800
Attorney for Defendants, Mark F. Stegman, M.D., Center
for Women's Health and Holy Spirit Hospital
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DICKIE,MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE,P.C. ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDANTS
BY: Thomas M.Chairs, Esquire MARK F.STEGMAN, M.D.,CENTER FOR
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.78565 WOMEN'S HEALTH AND HOLY SPIRIT
BY:Aaron S.layman,Esquire HOSPITAL
ATTORNEY I.D.NO.85651
Plaza 21,Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill,PA 17011
717-731-4800 (Tele)
888-811-7144 Fax
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own Behalf, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
and as Administratrix of the Estate of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Infant Child,JHEVIEN QUINN ROY
JACKSON, NO. 12-7618
Plaintiffs, CIVIL ACTION MEDICAL
V.
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D., CENTER FOR JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT
HOSPITAL,
Defendants.
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS,MARK F.STEGMAN M.D.AND
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH TO PLAINTIFFS'COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come Defendants, Mark F. Stegman, M.D. and Center for Women's Health
(collectively referred to hereinafter as "Answering Defendants") by and through their
counsel, Dickie, McCamey& Chilcote, P.C. and file the within ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT as follows:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
allegations set forth in this paragraph and demand strict proof thereof at the time of trial.
2. It is admitted that during the times referenced in the Complaint, Dr. Stegman
was a physician licensed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a
principle place of business at 423 North 21St Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
3. Denied. Center for Women's Health is not a legal entity, did not provide
medical care and is not a proper party to this action.
4. This paragraph does not pertain to Answering Defendants and on response is
required.
5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that this a professional
liability action brought against the Defendants in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.2. It is
specifically denied that this professional liability action has any merit whatsoever. At all
relevant times, Answering Defendants met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
6.-17. Denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e) and/or as legal and medical
conclusions to which no responses are required and strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time trial. By way of further response, Answering Defendants met or exceeded the
standard of care and at no time caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
WRONGFUL DEATH
CHALLAINE JACKSON on her own Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child 1HEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v MARK F STEGMAN M D CENTER FOR
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth fully herein.
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19. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendants were not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
20. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendants were not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the
allegations set forth in this paragraph of Plaintiff's Complaint and demand strict proof
thereof at the time of trial.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
SURVIVAL
CHALLAINE JACKSON on her own Behalf,and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON y MARK F STEGMAN M D CENTER FOR
WOMEN'S HEALTH and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 set forth above are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth fully herein.
23. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendants were not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
24. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response,Answering
Defendants were not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
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25. Denied as conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Answering
Defendants were not negligent and did not cause or contribute to the injuries as alleged.
COUNT
CHALLAINE JACKSON on her own Behalf and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child jHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v MARK F STEGMAN M.D.
NEGLIGENCE
26. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1
through 25 above as if set forth fully herein.
27. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, Dr.
Stegman met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or contributed to the
injuries as alleged.
28.(a)-(d). Denied. This paragraph and corresponding subparagraphs of Plaintiffs'
Complaint are denied as medical and legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is
required and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further
response, to the extent that this paragraph and corresponding subparagraphs contain
averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In addition, Dr.
Stegman was not negligent in his care and treatment of the Plaintiffs. At all relevant times,
Dr. Steman met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or contributed to
the injuries as alleged.
29. Denied. This paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied as a medical and legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof is
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demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the extent that this paragraph
contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In
addition, Dr. Stegman was not negligent in his care and treatment of the Plaintiffs. At all
relevant times, Dr. Steman met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or
contributed to the injuries as alleged.
30. Denied. This paragraph of Plaintiffs' Complaint is denied as a medical and
legal conclusions to which no responsive pleading is required and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, to the extent that this paragraph
contains averments of fact, they are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In
addition, Dr. Stegman was not negligent in his care and treatment of the Plaintiffs. At all
relevant times, Dr. Steman met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time caused or
contributed to the injuries as alleged.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants, demand judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiff with all allowable costs and attorneys fees.
COUNT II
CHALLAINE JACKSON v. CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
31. Answering Defendant hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1
through 30 above as if set forth fully herein.
32. Denied. Center for Women's Health is not a legal entity, did not provide
medical care and is not a proper party to this action.
33. Denied. Dr. Stegman was employed by Spirit Physician Services, Inc. during
the entirety of Plaintiffs care described in the Complaint.
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34. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, it is
specifically denied that CWH was negligent through the conduct of Dr. Stegman. At all
relevant times Dr. Stegman and CWH met or exceeded the standard of care and at no time
caused or contributed to the injuries alleged. As set forth above, Center for Women's
Health is not a legal entity, did not provide medical care and is not a proper party to this
action.
35. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. It is specifically denied that CWH
was negligent. At all relevant times, CWH met or exceeded the standard of care and at no
time caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged. If this paragraph contains averment
of fact, they are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). As set forth above, Center
for Women's Health is not a legal entity, did not provide medical care and is not a proper
party to this action.
36. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required
and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. It is specifically denied that CWH
was negligent. At all relevant times, CWH met or exceeded the standard of care and at no
time caused or contributed to the injuries as alleged. As set forth above, Center for
Women's Health is not a legal entity, did not provide medical care and is not a proper party
to this action.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants, demand judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiff with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
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COUNT III
CHALLAINE IACKSON on her own Behalf,and as Administratrix of the Estate of Infant
Child JHEVIEN QUINN ROY JACKSON v HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
NEGLIGENCE
37.-43. These paragraphs of Plaintiffs' Complaint do not pertain to Answering
Defendants and no further response is required. To the extent a response is deemed
necessary, the allegations contained in these paragraphs are denied generally pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants, demand judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiff with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
NEW MATTER
By way of further answer, Answering Defendant avers the following New Matter
directed to Plaintiff:
44. Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
45. Plaintiffs are responsible, in whole or in part, for the injuries alleged because
Plaintiffs voluntarily and knowingly assumed the risk of the activities, and therefore, all
claims resulting therefrom are barred.
46. Center for Women's Health is not a legal entity, did not provide medical care
and is not a proper party to this action.
47. Nothing Answering Defendants did or failed to do was the cause in fact or the
proximate cause of any alleged injury or loss to Plaintiffs.
48. Plaintiffs' claims may be barred by the doctrines of assumption of the risk
and contributory negligence or reduced by comparative negligence.
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49. Plaintiffs' Complaint is barred or reduced by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, the relevant provisions of which are
incorporated herein by referenced as though same were more fully set forth at length
herein.
50. At all times material hereto, Answering Defendants provided treatment in
accordance with the applicable standard of medical care at the time and place of treatment.
51. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate any damages allegedly sustained.
52. Plaintiffs' claims and/or request for damages herein are limited and/or
precluded by the doctrines of res judicata and/or collateral estoppel.
53. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
54. Plaintiffs have failed to plead facts sufficient to toll the applicable statute of
limitations.
55. Plaintiffs' cause of action may be barred by the equitable doctrine of]aches.
56. Plaintiffs' cause of action is subject to, and barred by the "Two Schools of
Thought" Doctrine.
57. To the extent that discovery and/or investigation may reveal, Plaintiffs have
granted accord and satisfaction to a judgment thereby barring a subsequent suit against
any other defendant for the same injuries.
58. In accordance with Pennsylvania law, including the Medical Care Availability
and Reduction of Error Act, Plaintiffs shall have no right to recover any amount, which was
paid by a collateral source of compensation or benefits.
59. Plaintiffs may have entered into a release which has the effect of discharging
Answering Defendants from this matter.
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60. Upon information and belief, certain of Plaintiffs' bills for which Plaintiffs
seeks to recover in this action that were paid or are payable under accident and health
insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Worker's Compensation insurance, or other
insurance.
61. Plaintiffs shall have no right to recover for any amount which was paid by a
private, public, or gratuitous collateral source of compensation or benefits under such as
instituted or amended by the Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of
Error (MCARE) Act.
62. Plaintiffs' claims and/or request for damages is barred or limited by the
provisions of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act, Act. No.
13, House Bill No. 1802, 2202 Pa. ALS 13; 2002, Pa. Laws 13; 2001 Pa. HB 1802, as
amended.
63. The general allegations of agency in the Complaint are incapable of further
response and are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of
trial.
64. By way of further answer, Answering Defendants specifically reserve the
right to plead hereafter as further New Matter those additional affirmative defenses,
including, without limitation, those set forth in Pa.R.Civ.P. 1030, that continuing
investigation, discovery in accordance with court rules, and the introduction of evidence at
trial may render applicable to claims and causes of action declared upon Plaintiffs in the
Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants demand judgment in their favor and against
Plaintiffs with all allowable costs and attorney's fees.
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Respectfully Submitted,
DICKIE, MCCAMEY&CHILCOTE, P.C.
Date: April 2. 2013 By: A �
Thomas M. Chairs, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78565
Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 85651
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 North 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-2223
717-731-4800
Attorney for Defendants, Mark F. Stegman, M.D.,
Center for Women's Health and Holy Spirit
Hospital
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VERIFICATION
I, Mark F. Stegman, M.D., hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Mark F. Stegman, M.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW,April 2, 2013, I,Aaron S. Jayman, Esquire, hereby certify that I did serve a
true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D. AND CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH upon all counsel of
record by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, at
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
By First-Class Mail:
April L. Strang-Kutay, Esquire
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Aww�-
Aaron . J n, Esquire
�! ED-OFFICE
GOLDBERG,KATZMAN,P.C. THE PRO TNONO TAfi
April L.Strang-Kutay-I.D.No.46728
600-A Eden Road 1013 APR -9 PM
Lancaster,PA 17601
(717)509-6141 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Attorneys for Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
CHALLAINE JACKSON, on her own
Behalf, and as Administratrix of the Estate
of Infant Child, Jhevien Quinn Roy Jackson : Medical Professional Liability Action
Plaintiffs
No. 12-7618
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
44. Paragraph 44 contains a conclusion of law which requires no response. To the extent
that an answer is deemed necessary, a denial is made.
45. Paragraph 45 contains a conclusion of law which requires no response. To the extent
that an answer is deemed necessary, a denial is made.
46. Paragraph 46, concerning the status of the Center for Women's Health, is to be
determined during the course of this litigation.
47. Paragraph 47 contains a conclusion of law which requires no response. To the extent
that an answer is deemed necessary, a denial is made.
48. Paragraph 48 contains a conclusion of law which requires no response. To the extent
that an answer is deemed necessary, a denial is made.
49. Paragraph 49 is denied.
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50. Paragraph 50 is denied.
51. Paragraph 51 is denied.
52. Paragraph 52 is denied.
53. Paragraph 53 is denied as to the application of the statute of limitations.
54. Paragraph 54 is denied.
55. Paragraph 55 contains a conclusion of law which requires no response. To the extent
that an answer is deemed necessary, a denial is made.
56. Paragraph 56, concerning the "two schools of thought"defense, contains a conclusion of
law which requires no response. To the extent that an answer is deemed necessary, a
denial is made.
57. Paragraph 57 is denied.
58. Paragraph 58 concerning the right of recovery,requires no response.
59. Paragraph 59 is denied as inapplicable.
60. Paragraph 60 is denied.
61. Paragraph 61 is denied.
62. Paragraph 62 requires no response. To the extent that a response is necessary, Plaintiff's
claims will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
63. Paragraph 63 requires no response. To the extent that a response is necessary, a denial is
made.
64. Paragraph 64 requires no response. To the extent that a response is necessary, a denial is
made.
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WHEREFORE, answering Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against Defendants with
all allowable costs and fees.
Respectfully submitted:
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By: Dated: 5 /
Apri L. trang-K squire
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on the_ day of AAk ,
2013, addressed to the following:
Thomas M. Chairs, Esquire
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P. C.
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 N. 21St Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-3700
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Ellen Patton,
Paralegal for
April L. Strang-Kutay, Esquire
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN, P.C.
April L. Strang-Kutay - I.D. No. 46728
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-6141
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CUNK r,LA D COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHALLAINE JACKSON,
Plaintiff
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Defendants
Medical Professional Liability Action
No.: 12-7618
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case
may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice
for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN, P.C.
April L. Strang-Kutay - I.D. No. 46728
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-6141
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHALLAINE JACKSON,
Plaintiff Medical Professional Liability Action
No.: 12-7618
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en
las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la
notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte
en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea adisado que
si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier quja o puede perder dinero o sus
propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN
PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN, P.C.
April L. Strang-Kutay - I.D. No. 46728
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-6141
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHALLAINE JACKSON,
Plaintiff Medical Professional Liability Action
No.: 12-7618
MARK F. STEGMAN, M.D.,
CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH,
and HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Challaine Jackson, by her attorneys, Goldberg Katzman,
P.C., who respectfully represents as follows:
PARTIES TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION
1. Challaine Jackson is an adult individual who resides at 3962 Green Street, Harrisburg,
PA 17110.
2. Defendant, Mark F. Stegman, M.D. is a physician licensed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at 423 N. 21st Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
3. The Center for Women's Health is a medical practice group, licensed under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a principal place of business at 423 N. 21st
Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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4. Defendant Holy Spirit Hospital is a medical institution licensed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a principal place of business at 503 N. 21st Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
STATEMENT OF LIABILITY
5. In accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1042.2, this is a professional liability action brought against
the Defendants in this action.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
6. Plaintiff Challaine Jackson (hereinafter Plaintiff), then age 25 and at full term pregnancy,
presented to Labor and Deliver at the Holy Spirit Hospital on March 3, 2012 with
complaints of headache and decreased fetal movement.
7. On or about March 3, 2012, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Plaintiff was admitted for mild
pre-eclampsia and further evaluation, which included blood pressure measured at 156/92,
and fetal monitoring which revealed a fetal heart rate of 150 beats per minute, but
decreased variability and no fetal accelerations. Other significant history included large
gestational age infant, history of prior Caesarian section, recent 24 hour urine with 945
mg protein, and Sickle cell trait.
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8. At the time of this initial evaluation, Plaintiff was seen by hospital nurses, including J.
Graham, R.N. and Nicole Brong, R.N., who interpreted the fetal monitoring strips, and
then treated Plaintiff with maternal -fetal resuscitation using oxygen, as well as providing
I.V. fluids and positioning of the mother in a left lateral position.
9. At the time of admission, no active labor was detected, so the plan included use of low
dose Pitocin for cervical ripening, with blood glucoses every two hours until active labor.
10. A second patient face sheet indicates that Plaintiff was admitted at 21:50, and registered
at 22:14; further records show that Plaintiff's labor record began at 00:10, with Foley
bulb catheter for low dose Pitocin for cervical ripening, noting category II fetal heart
tones.
11. Over the ensuing six hours of March 3, 2012 into the morning hours of March 4, 2012,
nursing staff made phone calls to Dr. Stegman at 01:18 and 05:04 to report glucose
levels, while during this period fetal heart tracings were non-reassuring, and continued to
show decreased variability with no fetal accelerations.
12. By telephone order, Dr. Stegman ordered insulin for Plaintiff at 04:55 on 3/4/12.
13. At or about 06:09, the Pitocin that had been started at midnight was stopped because of
the non-reassuring fetal heart tracings.
14. At or about 06:13, Dr. Stegman was notified by phone that the fetal heart tracing, which
had steadily declined, was worsening and becoming difficult to detect.
15. At or about 06:20, Dr. Stegman saw the patient to evaluate non-reassuring fetal heart
tracings, with baseline rates varying between 80's — 110's over 1 — 2 minutes, but with
no discernable contractions. The plan was for urgent repeat Caesarian section.
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16. At or about 07:00, Caesarian section was performed with delivery of an infant baby boy
whose Apgars were 0/0/2 (20 minutes).
17. On or about March 4, 2012, baby boy Jackson was transferred to the NICU at Hershey
Medical Center, where his demise was imminent, and did occur on March 8, 2012.
COUNTI
CHALLAINE JACKSON VS. MARK STEGMAN, M.D.
NEGLIGENCE
18. Paragraphs 1-17 are hereby incorporated by reference.
19. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint, Plaintiff was a patient of Dr.
Stegman, receiving treatment and interventions based on her medical requirements.
20. That Dr. Stegman was negligent in his care and treatment of the Plaintiff by:
a. permitting the administration of Pitocin when the fetal heart tones were non-
reassuring;
b. failing to monitor and assure adequate assessment of the fetal condition during the
approximate six hours of Plaintiff's labor admission;
c. failing to evaluate a full term gravid patient whose fetal tracings were without
accelerations and were with decreased variability;
d. failing to appreciate the detriment associated with the steadily declining fetal
heart tones; and
e. failing to intervene and perform a Caesarian section earlier, after the maternal -
fetal resuscitation failed and variability of the fetal heart tones did not improve.
21. That as a result of the negligence of Dr. Stegman, as described in paragraph 20 above,
Plaintiff and her unborn infant were exposed to an increased risk, which did occur, so that
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by the time of delivery the infant's health was severely compromised, with hypoxic
encephalopathy which eventually caused his death.
22. That as a result of the negligence of Dr. Stegman, Plaintiff suffered psychological and
emotional distress, grief and depression.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Dr. Stegman in an amount in
excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
COUNT II
CHALLAINE JACKSON v. CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH
VICARIOUS LIABILITY
23. The averments contained in paragraphs 1-22 are hereby incorporated by reference.
24. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint, Plaintiff was a patient of the
Center for Women's Health (hereinafter CWH) practice group.
25. Defendant Mark Stegman, M.D. was an employee and/or agent of CWH during the
entirety of the Plaintiff's care, described above.
26. Defendant CWH was negligent through the conduct of Dr. Stegman as specified in
paragraph 20 above.
27. The negligence of CWH increased the risk that Plaintiff would sustain the damages set
forth herein and was a substantial factor in causing her fetus to undergo continued stress
during labor, such that the infant was delivered with no heart tones and poor chance of
survival.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of CWH, Plaintiff suffered severe
mental anguish and grief.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Center for Women's
Health in an amount in excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
COUNT III
CHALLAINE JACKSON vs. HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
NEGLIGENCE
29. The averments contained in paragraphs 1-28 are hereby incorporated by reference.
30. At all times relevant to the subject matter of this Complaint, Plaintiff was a patient
admitted to Holy Spirit Hospital (hereinafter HSH), and under the care of their nursing,
mid -wife, resident and hospitalist staff
31. During the period of Plaintiff's admission to the Labor and Delivery department, Plaintiff
was under the care of HSH staff, specifically J. Graham, R.N. and Nicole Brong, R.N. as
well as M. Means, C.N.M., who provided direct care and reports to the physician.
32. Defendant HSH was negligent in that the labor nurses and midwife failed to recognize the
significance of decreased variability with variable decelerations and an absence of fetal
accelerations, with further negligence defined as inadequate communication about
Plaintiff's condition with a qualified physician.
33. Defendant HSH was negligent in the staff failed to recognize and appreciate the gravity
of the non-reassuring fetal tracings over the course of approximately six hours, from
midnight until six a.m. on 3/4/2012, so that fetal heart rates continuously declined over
that period, until no heart tracings could be detected prior to Plaintiff's spinal anesthesia.
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34. The negligence of HSH increased the risk that Plaintiff would sustain the damages set
forth herein and was a substantial factor in causing the infant Jhevien Quinn Roy Jackson
to be born with no heart tones and poor chance of survival.
35. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Holy Spirit Hospital staff,
heretofore identified, Plaintiff suffered severe mental anguish and grief.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Holy Spirit Hospital in an
amount in excess of $50,000 together with interest and costs.
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
Date: I&/l r ? TV
April . Strang -K ". y, Esquire
ID#: 46728
600-A Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-6141
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
I, Challaine Jackson, acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action and that I have read
the foregoing document and that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ll- aom
Challaine Jackson
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
upon all parties or counsel of record by depositing a copy of same in the United States Mail at
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage prepaid on this day, addressed to the following:
Date: \\
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Thomas M. Chairs, Esquire
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P. C.
Plaza 21, Suite 302
425 N. 21St Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-3700
Amber Kavanagh