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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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NOTICE OF APPEAL
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NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is given that the appellant has filed in the above Court of Common Pleas an appeal from the judgment rendered by the Magisterial District
Judge on the date and in the case referenced below.
NAME Or APPELLANT MAG. UISI. NV. NAMt Vr MuJ
Select Comfort Corporation MJ-09101 Magisterial District Judge Charles A. Clement, Jr.
ADDRESS OF APPELLANT CITY STATE ZIP CODE
9800 59th Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55442
December 21, 2012 ~ Scott and Debra Carlson ~S Select Comfort Corporation
0000351-2012
This block will be signed ONLY when this notation is required under Pa.
R.C P D.J. No. 10088.
This Notice of Appeal, when received by the Magisterial District Judge, will
operate as a SUPERSEDERS to the judgment for possession in this case.
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appellant was Claimant (see
R. C. P. D. J. No. 1001(6) in action
before a Magisterial District Judge, A COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED
within twenty
(20) days after filing the NOTICE of APPEAL.
Signature of Prothonotary or Deputy
PRAECIPE TO ENTER RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT AND RULE TO FILE
(This section of form to be used ONLY when appellant was DEFENDANT (see Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. 1001(7) in action before Magisterial District
Judge. IF NOT USED, detach from copy of notice of appeal to be served upon appellee.
PRAECIPE: To Prothonotary
Enter rule upon Scott and Debra Carlson appellee(s), to file a complaint in this appeal
Name of appellees)
(Common Pleas No. I ~ - ~ I )within twenty (20) days after service of rule or suffer entry of judgment of non pros.
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RULE: To Scott and Debra Carlson , appellees)
Name of appellees)
(1) You are notified that a rule is hereby entered upon you to file a complaint in this appeal within twenty (20) days after the date of service
of this rule upon you by personal service or by certified or registered mail.
(2) If you do not file a complaint within this time, a JUDGMENT OF NON PROS MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
(3) The date or' service of this rule if service was by mail~~t~~¢fpp~c,~iling.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ~ NOfICe Of JUdgment/TranSCrlpt CIVIC
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND Case
Mag. Dist. No: MDJ-09-1-01
MDJ Name: Honorable Charles A. Clement Jr.
Address: 920 Linda Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: 717-737-3434
Caitlin Elizabeth Oberst, Esq.
Stradley Ronon ET AL
2600 One Commerce Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Disposition Summary
Docket No
MJ-09101-CV-0000351-2012
Judgment Summary
Participant
Scott & Debra Carlson
Select Comfort Corporation
P i iff Defendant
Scott & Debra Carlson Select Comfort Corporation
JointlSeveral Liability Individual Liability
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $6,795.46
Scott & Debra Carlson
V.
Select Comfort Corporation
Docket No: MJ-09101-CV-0000351-2012
Case Filed: 9/20/2012
DISDO ition Disposition Date
Judgment for Plaintiff 12/21 /2012
Amount
$0.00
$6,795.46
Judgment Detail (*PostJuagment-
In the matter of Scott & Debra Carlson vs. Select Comfort Corporation on 12/26/2012 the judgment was awarded as follows:
Judgment Component Joint/ Several Liability Individual Liability Deposit Ap plied Amount
Civil Judgment $0.00 $5,627.46 $5,627.46
Costs $0.00 $168.00 $168.00
Attorney Fees $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Grand Total: $6,795.46
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH
THE PROTHONOTARYICLERK OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE OF
JUDGMENTITRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YOUR NOTICE OF APPEAL.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES, IF THE JUDGMENT
HOLDER ELECTS TO ENTER THE JUDGMENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ALL FURTHER PROCESS MUST COME FROh7 THE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND NO FURTHER PROCESS MAY BE ISSUED BY THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE.
UNLESS THE JUDGMENT IS ENTERED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE JUDGMENT MAY FILE A
REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF SATISFACTION WITH THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGE IF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR PAYS IN FULL, SETTLES,
OR OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH THE JUDGMENT.
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MDJS 315 Page 1 of 2 Printed: 12/26/2012 11:31:13AM
Scott & Debra Carlson
v.
Select Comfort Corporation
Docket No.: MJ-09101-CV-0000351-2012
Participant List
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Private(s)
Caitlin Elizabeth Oberst, Esq.
Stradley Ronon ET AL
2600 One Commerce Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Plaintiff(s)
-Scott-& Debra Carlson ,, .:
1688 Liberty Valley Rd
Ickesburg, PA 17037
Defendant(s)
Select Comfort Corporation
3559 Capital City Mall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Complainant's Attorney(s)
Gory Adam Leshner, Esq.
2023N 2ND Sf Ste 201
Harrisburg; PA 17102
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MDJS 315 Page 2 of 2 Printed: 12/26!2012 11:31:13AM
STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP
BY: Caitlin E. Oberst, Esquire (I.D. No. 306668)
Suite 2600
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018
SCOTT CARLSON AND DEBRA CARLSON,
Plaintiffs,
V.
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION,
Defendant.
Attorneys for Defendant,
Select Comfort Corporation
COURT OF COMMON PLEA
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Caitlin E. Oberst, Esquire, of Stradley Ronon
Stevens & Young, LLP as counsel on behalf of Defendant, Select Comfort Corporation, in
connection with the above-captioned matter.
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STRADLEY, RONON, STEVENS & YOUNG, LLP
2600 One Commerce Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: (215) 564-8000
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Dated: January 17, 2013 Attorneys for Defendant,
Select Comfort Corporation
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Caitlin E. Oberst, hereby certify that on January 17, 2013, I caused a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance to be sent via email to the following counsel:
Cory A. Leshner, Esquire
2023 North 2nd Street, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
cal@coryleshner.com
Attorney,for the Plaintiffs
Caitlin E. Oberst
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Cory A. Leshner, Esq.
Attorney ID: 310377
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SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
Appellant CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V. No.: 13-0291
SCOTT AND DEBRA CARLSON, CIVIL ACTION—APPEAL FROM
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUSTICE
Appellees
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Law Offices of Cory A. Leshner LLC
By: Cory A. Leshner, Esquire
PA ID#310377
2023 N.2nd Street,Suite 201
Harrisburg,PA 17102
717-909-9999
717-909-9009(fax) Attorney for Appellees
cal @coryleshner.com
SELECT COMFORT CORPORATION, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
Appellant CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V. No.: 13-0291
SCOTT AND DEBRA CARLSON, CIVIL ACTION—APPEAL FROM
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUSTICE
Appellees
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Appellees, Scott Carlson and Debra Carlson, by and through their attorney, Cory A.
Leshner, Esq., state that they have a cause of action against Defendant, Select Comfort
Corporation and in support thereof aver the following:
PARTIES
1. Appellee, Scott Carlson("Scott"), is an adult individual residing at 893 Jonestown
Road Thompsontown, PA 17094, and is the lawful spouse of Debra Carlson.
2. Appellee, Debra Carlson("Debra"), is an adult individual residing at 893
Jonestown Road Thompsontown, PA 17094, and is the lawful spouse of Scott
Carlson.
3. Defendant, Select Comfort Corporation("Select Comfort") is a Minnesota
Corporation with a principal place of business of 98DO 59TH AVE
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55442.
4. Select Comfort owns, operates, manages, and/or maintains a retail store location
within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania located at 3559 Capital City Mall
Drive Camp Hill, PA 17011.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
5. On or about September 20, 2012 Appellees did cause a complaint to be filed
against Select Comfort Corporation in Magisterial District Court Number 09-1-01,the Honorable
Charles A. Clement Jr. presiding; said complaint was provided docket number MJ-09101-CV-
0000351-2012.
6. On or about December 17, 2012 a hearing was held before the Honorable Charles
A. Clement. Jr. relative to the aforementioned complaint filed by Appellees.
7. On or about December 21, 2012, after a full hearing on the merits,judgment was
entered by the Honorable Charles A. Clement, Jr. in favor of Appelllees and against Select
Comfort in the amount of$6,795.46, which included an award for fees and costs.
8. On or about January 18, 2013 Select Comfort did timely file a notice of appeal
from the aforementioned judgment in this Court in accordance with PA RCPDJ 1002.
9. Jurisdiction and Venue is proper in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in that this is an appeal from a judgment entered by a
magisterial district court within the county of Cumberland pursuant to PA RCPDJ 1002.
III. CHRONOLOGY OF FACTS
10. On or about July 24, 2010 Scott and Debra visited Select Comfort's retail store in
Camp Hill, PA.
11. On or about July 24, 2010 Select Comfort had several mattresses on display,
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including but not limited to an i 10 king model.
12. On or about July 24, 2010 Select Comfort did not have a p6 model mattress on
display at their Camp Hill retail store.
13. During Scott and Debra's visit to Select Comfort's retail store they viewed and
tested the i 10 king model that was on display.
14. On or about July 24,2010, during their visit to Select Comfort's retail store, Scott
and Debra advised the staff that they would like to purchase the model mattress that was on
display in the store, specifically an i 10 king model,
15. Scott and Debra did in fact purchase a mattress from Select Comfort on July 24,
2010 for Five Thousand Three Hundred and Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents($5,308.92),
and such purchase was subject to an express written warranty. A copy of the written warranty is
attached hereto as Exhibit A. A copy of the invoice for the mattress is attached hereto as Exhibit
B.
16. On or about September 28, 2010 Select Comfort delivered a p6 model mattress to
Scott and Debra's home.
17. The p6 model mattress that was delivered to Scott and Debra's home is a far inferior
product to the i 10 king model that they viewed and tested in Select Comfort's retail store on or
about July 24, 2010.
18. The p6 model mattress delivered to Scott and Debra is Select Comfort's bottom of
the line model.
19. Upon delivery, Scott and Debra immediately noticed the difference between the
mattress delivered and the mattress that they viewed and tested on July 24, 2010.
20. On or about October 4,2010, Debra made her first of many calls to Select
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Comfort customer service complaining about the product delivered to her and her husband by
Select Comfort. The customer service records of Select Comfort are attached hereto as Exhibit
C.
21. On this first call Debra explained to customer service that they had viewed and
tested an i 10 king model, but a p6 model had been delivered, and the p6 model was of inferior
quality.
22. In response to Debra's complaint, Select Comfort sent Scott and Debra an i8
model to replace the p6 model previously delivered.
23. While the i8 model was an improvement over the p6, it still was not the same bed
that the Carlson's had viewed and tested on July 24, 2010.
24. From October 2010 until January of 2012, Debra regularly contacted Select
Comfort to complain about Select Comfort's product.
25. Debra's calls to Select Comfort were met with the advice that Debra should adjust
the Sleep Number to attempt to achieve the desired level of comfort.
26. On each of the multitude of calls over a period of almost two years, Debra advised
Select Comfort that the mattress provided by Select Comfort was not the mattress that was on
display in Select Comfort's retail store on July 24, 2010 that Scott and Debra had intended to
purchase.
27. In January of 2012, in response to one of Debra's calls, Select Comfort dispatched
a technician to inspect the mattress.
28. Select Comfort's technician, after inspecting Scott and Debra's mattress,
determined that the foam and air chambers needed to be replaced.
29. As a result of this inspection, Scott and Debra became aware that the foam in the
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mattress was merely 1/4 inch thick,as compared to the much thicker foam on the model that Scott
and Debra had viewed and tested in Select Comfort's retail store on July 24, 2010.
30. As a result of continuing calls and complaints by Debra, Select Comfort replaced
the foam on the mattress a total of four(4)times since January of 2012.
31. As a result of continuing calls and complaints by Debra, Select Comfort replaced
the air chambers on the mattress a total of two (2)times since January of 2012.
32. Despite continued calls of complaint, Select Comfort advised Scott and Debra that
there was nothing more that could be done for them.
33. Scott and Debra have not slept in the bed for at least eighteen months.
34. Scott and Debra's purchase from Select Comfort was for personal, family or
household purposes.
35. Select Comfort sold Scott and Debra the mattress in question subject to an express
written warranty,an implied warranty of merchantability, and an implied warranty of fitness for
a particular purpose. The express written warranty is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
COUNT I—Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
Plaintiffs Scott and Debra Carlson y.Defendant Select Comfort Corporation
36. Plaintiffs incorporate Paragraphs I through 35 as if fully set forth at length herein.
37. Select Comfort placed an i10 mattress model on display in their Camp Hill store
on July 24, 2010.
38. Scott and Debra viewed and tested the HO model, and then told the sales associate at
the store, an employee of Select Comfort Corporation,that they wished to purchase the mattress
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that was on display.
39. Instead of being sold the mattress that was on display, they were sold an inferior p6
model.
40. When Scott and Debra complained about the inferior model that was provided, Select
Comfort immediately replaced the purchased item with an i8 model.
41. However, the i8 model was still inferior to the i 10 model that Select Comfort had
on display and that Scott and Debra intended to purchase.
42. The i 10 mattress was on display, in Select Comfort's store, because of its superior
quality, however such mattress was not provided to Scott and Debra despite their request to
purchase the same; instead a mattress of inferior quality was provided.
43. Despite repeated complaints, Select Comfort failed to honor the express written
warranty provided with the mattress purchased, to wit: that the mattress and/or mattress bases
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 20 years from the original
purchase date.
44. Select Comfort breached the terms of the express written warranty insofar as the
foam and air chambers were defective, and remained defective without further accommodation
being provided.
45. Select Comfort undertook efforts to replace the defective foam and air chambers
only to provide replacement material of inferior quality that perpetuated the defects of the
mattress.
46. The foam was replaced four(4)times without resolving the defects in the same.
47. The air chambers were replaced(2)times without resolving the defects in the
same.
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4$. The defects in the product originally complained of remain, and Select Comfort
has asserted that no further accommodations will be provided despite the continuing existence of
the express written warranty.
49. The actions by Select Comfort, described supra,violate the PA Unfair Trade
Practices and Consumer Protection Law(73 P.S. §241-2)as follows:
a. representing that goods or services are of a particular standard, quality or
grade, or that goods are of a particular style or model, if they are of another 73 P.S. 241-2
(4)(vii),
b. advertising goods or services with intent not to sell them as advertised 73
P.S. 201-2 (4)(ix);
C. failing to comply with the terms of any written guarantee or warranty
given to the buyer at,prior to or after a contract for the purchase of goods or services is made 73
P.S. 201-2 (4)(xiv);
d. making repairs, improvements or replacements on tangible,real or
personal property, of a nature or quality inferior to or below the standard of that agreed to in
writing 73 P.S. 201-2 (4)(xvi);
C. Engaging in any other fraudulent or deceptive conduct which creates a
likelihood of confusion or of misunderstanding 73 P.S. 201-2 (4)(xxi).
WHEREFORE,Appellees, Scott and Debra Carlson, hereby request this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Appellant, Select Comfort Corporation, in a
sum sufficient to compensate them for the harm that has befallen them, in excess of$54,000.00,
for return of the amount paid for the inferior mattress,treble damages, attorney fees, interest, and
cost of suit.
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COUNT TWO: Breach of Express Warrant
Appellees Scott and Debra Carlson v. Appellant Select Comfort Corporation
50, Paragraphs 1 through 49 are incorporated by reference as though set forth fully
herein.
51. On or about July 24, 2010 Scott and Debra did purchase a mattress from Select
Comfort Corporation, and did pay to Select Comfort Corporation Five Thousand Three Hundred
and Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($5,30$.92)plus tax.
52. The purchase described in averment number 51 was subject to an express written
warranty, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
53. The express written warranty provides that the mattress and/or mattress bases will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 20 years from the original
purchase date.
54. In January of 2012, Select Comfort dispatched a technician to inspect the mattress
that Scott and Debra had purchased from Select Comfort.
55. Upon inspection of the mattress, the technician determined that the air chambers and
mattress foam were defective and required replacement.
56. Select Comfort undertook efforts to replace the defective foam and air chambers only
to provide replacement material of inferior quality that perpetuated the defects of the mattress.
57. The foam was replaced four(4)times without resolving the defects in the same.
58. The air chambers were replaced(2)times without resolving the defects in the same.
59. The defects in the product originally complained of remain, and Select Comfort has
asserted that no further accommodations will be provided despite the continuing existence of the
express written warranty.
60. Select Comfort breached the terms of the express written warranty insofar as the foam
and air chambers were defective, and remained defective without further accommodation being
provided.
WHEREFORE,Appellees, Scott and Debra Carlson,hereby requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Appellant, Select Comfort Corporation, for
damages in the amount of$5,308.92,together with any other further relief that the court
considers proper.
COUNT THREE: Breach of Implied Warr
an of Merchantability
Appellees Scott and Debra Carlson v. Appellant Select Comfort Corporation
61. Paragraphs 1 through 60 are incorporated by reference as though set forth fully
herein.
62. On or about July 24, 2010 Scott and Debra did purchase a mattress from Select
Comfort Corporation, and did pay to Select Comfort Corporation Five Thousand Three Hundred
and Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents($5,308.92)plus tax.
63. The purchase described in averment number 62 was subject to an implied warranty of
merchantability.
64. To be merchantable, goods must be fit for the ordinary purposes for which such
goods are used.
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65. In the present matter, the good sold was a mattress, and thus to be merchantable, the
mattress must be fit for the ordinary purposes for which a mattress is used, to wit: to provide a
comfortable location for one to obtain sleep.
66. Upon inspection of the mattress, by Select Comfort's technician it was determined
that the air chambers and mattress foam were defective and required replacement.
67. Select Comfort undertook efforts to replace the defective foam and air chambers only
to provide replacement material of inferior quality that perpetuated the defects of the mattress.
68. The foam was replaced four(4) times without resolving the defects in the same.
69. The air chambers were replaced(2)times without resolving the defects in the same.
70. The defects in the product originally complained of remain, and Select Comfort has
asserted that no further accommodations will be provided despite the continuing existence of the
warranty.
71. On account of the defects identified by Select Comfort's own technician, the product
sold to the Carlson's is not fit for the ordinary purposes for which a mattress is generally used, to
wit: a comfortable night's sleep.
WHEREFORE,Appellees, Scott and Debra Carlson, hereby requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Appellant, Select Comfort Corporation, in the
amount of$5,308.92, together with any other further relief that the court considers proper.
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COUNT FOUR: Breach of Implied Warranty pf Fitness for a Particular Purpose
Appellees Scott and Debra Carlson v.Appellant Select Comfort Corporation
72. Paragraphs 1 through 71 are incorporated by reference as though set forth fully
herein.
73. On or about July 24, 2010 Scott and Debra did purchase a mattress from Select
Comfort Corporation, and did pay to Select Comfort Corporation Five Thousand Three Hundred
and Eight Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($5,308.92)plus tax.
74. The purchase described in averment number 73 was subject to an implied warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose.
75. A warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is based upon a special reliance by the
buyer on the seller to provide goods that will perform a specific use envisaged and
communicated by the buyer." Gall v. Allegheny County Health Dept, 521 Pa. 68, 76 (Pa. 1989)
76. Scott and Debra purchased the mattress from Select Comfort because of the
company's claims that the mattress could help alleviate back pain.
77. Scott and Debra communicated this purpose to employees of Select Comfort on the
date of purchase as well as during some of the multiple complaint calls placed to Select Comfort
Customer Service. See Exhibit C
78. Select Comfort states on their website that "The Sleep Number® Bed is the only
mattress clinically proven to relieve back pain and improve sleep quality." A screen shot of
Select Comfort's website is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
79. Scott and Debra relied on these claims by Select Comfort, and informed their sales
person, a Select Comfort employee, of such reliance.
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80. Despite said reliance, the mattress purchased has provided no such relief. In fact the
Carlson's were not been able to use the mattress at all because of its uncomfortable nature caused
by the defective foam and air chambers.
81. The defects in the product originally complained of remain, and Select Comfort has
asserted that no further accommodations will be provided despite the continuing existence of the
warranty.
WHEREFORE,Appellees, Scott and Debra Carlson, hereby requests this Honorable
Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Appellant, Select Comfort Corporation, for
damages in the amount of$5,308.92, together with any other further relief that the court
considers proper.
Respectfully submitted:
LAW OFFICES OF CORY A. LESHNER LLC
By-
�Cory A. L squirms
Attorn- or Plaintiff
PA #310377
3 N.2nd Street,Suite 201
Harrisburg,PA 17102
717-909-9999
717-909-9009(fax)
cal@coryieshner.com
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VERIFICATION
I, Scott and Debra Carlson, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. We
understand that the statements in the foregoing document are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4909 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date Scott Carlson
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Date Debra Carlson
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am an employee of the Law Offices of Cory A. Leshner LLC, and
that I served the foregoing Plaintiffs Complaint by placing a true and correct copy thereof in the
United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Caitlin Oberst, Esq
Stradley Ronon Steven& Young LLP
Suite 2600
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018
Date: 3101
Cory kshner, E re
STRADLEY RONON STEVENS & YOUNG.LLP
BY: Caitlin E. Oberst, Esquire(I.D. No. 306()68) At[orneys for Appellant.,
Suite 2600 Select orrifor t Corporation
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Philadelphia,PA 19103-7018
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I, Caitlin E. Oberst, hereby certify that on May 9, 2013, 1 caused a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue, and End to be served via U.S. Mail, first class,
postage pre-paid, on the following counsel of record:
Cory A. Leshner, Esquire
2023 North 2nd Street, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
cal @coryleshner.com
Attorney for Appellees,
Scott& Debra Carlson
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Caitlin E. Oberst
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