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Home My WebLink About12-7725Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker Group 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 ~~ i L. l IJ ~ dcl ~ l ~!~~. I ~ rfi~lr!=.. ,,. t''-~~~~~~~?.v P~ I~ ;''~ ~~"~~aSYI_~',~~11~~ Attorney for Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange A/S/O John C. McGowan P.O. Box 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0710 VS Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling 924 Lewisberry Road Lewisberry, PA 17339-9304 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 ease 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 sArould take this paper to your lawyer at ones Ij you do not Ara-~e a lawyer or eaaiueot gS'ord onr, go to or tel~lione tlke o~lce set jortb blow to Jlnd out where you can ge! legal hdp. Cumberland County Baz Association 32 S. Bedford St. Cazlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 In T'he Court Of Commons Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action Law AVISO Le hen demandado a usted en la cone. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las p&ginas siguientes, usted time veinte (20) dies de plazo ai partir de la fecha de la demands y la notification. Hace faits asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la torte tomara medidas y puede continuer la demands en contra suya sin previo aviso o notification. Ademas, la cone puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted cumpla con todas las provisioner de eats demands Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes pare usted. Llewt cafe denurnda a un abo~o iw+NediaAomartG Si no lime abogado o si no time el di-uro suJlcaente de pager tal servieza Vaya en persona o !(sine por telEJono a la ojicfna ~ ~freecfon Jc uua~entro auaeentra escrTta abojo papa araiguar ddnde se putde conseguir asistencia legal Cumberland County Baz Association 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 s x/03. s' J~ e~ ~o~~ Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C. 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D.65396 Erie Insurance Exchange A/S/O John C. McGowan P.O. Box 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0710 VS Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling 924 Lewisberry Road Lewisberry, PA 17339-9304 Attorney for Plaintiffs In The Court Of Commons Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action Law COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange is an insurance company licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address. 2. John C. McGowan is an adult individual who was insured by Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange on 7/28/2012. 3. Defendant Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling is a business entity specializing in heating and cooling installation and repair service and having as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address. 4. On 7/28/2012 Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange insured John C. McGowan with a homeowners policy, policy number Q522808086, said policy covering the location of 507 Gale Road in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA and carrying with same, property and contents coverages. 5. Defendants, acting individually and or acting by and through their agents, servants, workmen, sub-agents and/or employees, on or about May, 2012 did install an air conditioning system in the Plaintii~s attic. 6. On or about July 28, 2012, as a result of the negligent, careless and or reckless acts and/or omissions of the defendants, acting by and through their agents, servants, workmen, sub-agents and/or employees, plaintiff s insured's residence sustained extensive amounts of water to be discharged which resulted in extensive water damages to the structure and contents. 7. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of but was nat limited to: a) Failing to properly install the air conditioning unit or system located in the attic of Plaintiff's home; b) Improper hook up of safety pan switch, which turns the power off to the thermostat; c) Failing to properly prepare the area; d) Hiring and or using unskilled ,untrained and/or unlicensed sub contractors, e) Failing to warn plaintiff of the hazards associated with improperly install of air conditioning unit or system; fj Failing to inspect the installation of air conditioning unit or system; g) Failing to properly monitors the sub contractors; h) Failing to perform proper inspections of the residence to ensure that the residence was free from defects; i) Improper drain hookup, causing drain pan to crack; j) Improper installation of wire under the plywood that the attic air conditioning unit was mounted on; k) Failing to perform installation in a professional and workmanlike manner; 1) Other such negligence that may be developed through continuing discovery and trial of this matter. 8. The aforesaid damages to Plaintiff's insured's property resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or omissions on part of Defendants named herein and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs. 9. As a result of the aforesaid water discharge Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange settled the first party homeowners claim of John C. McGowan in the amount of $9,309.660,(said figure includes McGowan's first party deductible) representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained. 10. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff Erie Insurance Exchange is subrogated to John C. McGowan for this loss. WI~REFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant in the amount of $9,309.66 together plus costs, interest and such other relief this Court finds equitable and just. 4G~C/ aul J. essy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker ERIE-1345 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file /~~~~( Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Dated: December 19, 2012