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BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
both individually and as husband and wife COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
5021 Q Street
Omaha, NE 68117
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
12827 Goshen Road
Salem, OH 44460
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
8051 Bank Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
NO. 04 VIS'k (2tvtc
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
(XX) Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to
(X) Attorney ( ) Sheriff
M?ERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
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JO H B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR. AND
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE COMMENCED
AN ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY )
I, JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE, Attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the Praecipe and Writ of Summons has been served on Defendant, Grayson Mitchell, Inc.,
12827 Goshen Road, Salem, Ohio 44460, by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, on November
3, 2004. The Certified Mail Return Receipt Cards are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
MOTION FOR ALLOWANCE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS
BY REGULAR MAIL PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 430
Plaintiffs, Robert Richard and Sandra Richard, both individually and as husband and wife, by
and through their attorneys, Mayers, Mennies & Sherr, LLP, move this Court for leave to serve
process on the Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. by first-class United States mail and, in support
thereof, avers as follows:
I. Plaintiffs are Robert Richard and Sandra Richard, both individually and as husband and
wife, residing at 5021 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.
2. Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr., is an individual believed to reside at 8051
Bank Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224.
3. This action was instituted by filing a Writ of Summons against Defendants on October
29, 2004 with the Prothonotary of Cumberland County.
4. This action arises from injuries sustained in an -automobile accident between the
Plaintiff Robert Richard and Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. on October 31, 2002 in Silver
Springs Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Counsel for Plaintiffs attempted service of the Writ of Summons on Defendant Stokely
Owen Seamster, Jr. by certified mail, return receipt requested, at 8051 Bank Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21224. See certified mail receipt slip and letter and envelope marked "RETURN TO
SENDER UNCLAIMED UNABLE TO FORWARD" attached hereto as Exhibit A.
6. A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the local post office revealed that
Defendant continues to have mail delivered at the address where service was attempted. A copy of the
Post Office's Response to Plaintiffs' FOIA request is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that this Court allow service of the Writ of Summons on
Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. by regular first-class United States mail.
By:
MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
JOS B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that the facts contained within the attached pleading are true and correct
to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. The undersigned understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 1S Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: January 11, 2005
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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DEL ? 31004
United Stat,:s Postal Service
Baltimore, : YfD 21224
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request - Stokely Owen Seamster. Jr.
Dear Sir or 14adam:
We : -cTresent Robert Richard and Sandra Richard with regard to an automobile accident claim
involving S' okely Owen Seamster, Jr. We are attempting to serve Mr. Seamster with a Summons that
has been fil d in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Plea. w furnish any mail forwarding requests and/or Post Office Box purchases for the time
period of tl' e; past six months to the present for the following:
Name: Sokely Owen Se'amster. Jr:
Address: ? 051 Bank Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
NOTE: Th,- name and last known address are required for change of address information. The name,
if known, ar d post office box address are required for boxholder information.
The followixi,g information is provided in accordance with 39 CFR 265.6(d)(6)(ii). There is no fee for
providing b(:ir-holder information. The fee for providing change of address information is waived in
accordance ,vith 39 CFR 265.6(d)(1) and (2) and corresponding Administrative Support Manual
352.44a and b.
1. Capacity of requester: Attorney
2. Statute or regulation that empowers me to serve process (not required when requester is
an attorney or a party acting pro se - except a corporation acting pro se must cite
statute):
.3. The names of all known parties to the litigation: Robert Richard, Sandra Richard,
Grayson Mitchell, Inc. and Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr.
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4. The court in which the case has been or will be heard: Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
5. The docket or other identifying number if one has been issued: 04-5452 Civil Term.
6. The capacity in which this individual is to be served (e.g. defendant or witness):
Defendant.
WARNING
THE SUW 9ISSION OF FALSE INFORMATION TO OBTAIN AND USE CHANGE OF ADDRESS
INFORMA ],ION OR BOXHOLDER INFORMATION FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE
SERVICE :)F LEGAL PROCESS IN CONNECTION WITH ACTUAL OR PROSPECTIVE
LITIGATION COULD RESULT IN CRIMINAL PENALTIES INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO
$10,000 OI : IMPRISONMENT OR (2) TO AVOID PAYMENT OF THE FEE FOR CHANGE OF
ADDRESS INFORMATION OF NOT MORE THAN 5 YEARS, OR BOTH (TITLE 18 U.S.C.
SECTION 1001).
i certify thi t the above information is true and that the address information is needed and will be used
solely for s, :rvice of legal process in connection with actual or prospective litigation.
Sl ATUIZE
Io B. 14ayers, Esquire
PR ED NAME
ADDRESS
3031 Walton Road, Building A,
Suite 330, P.O. Box 1547
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0440_
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
FOR POST OFFICE USE ONLY
V No , :hange of address order on file.
NEW ADDRESS OR BOXHOLDER'S POSTMARK
Not known at address given.
Mo-ed, left no forwarding address.
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No aach address.
FINEMAN KREKSTEIN & HARRIS, P.C.
By: JAY BARRY HARRIS, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 33998
30 S. 17'h Street, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5413
(215) 893-9300
Attorney for Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA
RICHARD, individually and as husband
and wife
Plaintiffs
V.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC. and
STOCKLEY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
No. 04-5452
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc. in the
above-captioned matter.
JURY TRIAL DEMAND
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Demand is hereby made for a jury of twelve (12) people in the above-captioned matter.
FINEMAN KREKSTEIN & HARRIS, P.C.
BY AY ARJY ARRIS
January 11, 2005 Attorney for Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
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FINEMAN KREKSTEIN & HARRIS, P.C.
By: JAY BARRY HARRIS, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 33998
30S. 171h Street, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5413
(215) 893-9300
Attorney for :Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA
RICHARD, individually and as husband
and wife
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
Plaintiffs
V.
No. 04-5452
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC. and
STOCKLEY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or
suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
FINEMAN KREKSTEIN & HARRIS, P.C.
BY:
JAY RRf, ARRIS
January 11, 2005 Attorney for Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 1-?4-1'*- day of 2005, a Rule is hereby granted
upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint herein within twenty (2) days after service hereof or suffer
the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
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ROBERT RICHARD and
SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as
husband and wife,
Plaintiffs
V.
GRAYSON MITCHELL,
INC., and STOKELY
OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04-5452 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28`t' day of January, 2005, upon consideration of Plaintiffs'
Motion for Allowance of Service of Process by Regular Mail Pursuant To Pa. R.C.P. 430,
the motion is denied at this time and Plaintiffs are directed to utilize one of the other
methods of service authorized by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 404. In the event
of a lack of success in this regard, the Court will entertain another motion for service
under Rule 430. See Gonzales v. Polis, 238 Pa. Super. 362, 357 A.2d 580 (1976); see
also Grove v. Guilfoyle, 222 F R.D. 255 (2004).
Joseph B. Mayers, Esq.
3031 Walton Road, Building A
Suite 330
P.O. Box 1547
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0440
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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MAYERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Writ of Summons in the above-captioned matter.
By:
MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
JOSVH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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MAYERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL OF 12 DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE
CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION WITHIN
TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THIS COMPLAINT 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 BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166 OR (800) 990-9108
MAYERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
COMPLAINT
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL OF 12 DEMANDED
AND NOW comes the Plaintiffs, Robert Richard and Sandra Richard, by and through their
attorneys, Mayer, Mennies & Sherr, LLP, and files the following Complaint and, in support thereof,
avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Robert Richard, is an adult individual and citizen of the State of Nebraska,
residing at 5021 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.
2. Plaintiff, Sandra Richard, is an adult individual and citizen of the State of Nebraska,
residing at 5021 Q Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.
3. Grayson Mitchell, Inc. is an Ohio corporation with offices located at 12827 Goshen
Road, Salem, Ohio 44460.
4. Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr., is an adult individual and citizen of the State of
Maryland, residing at 8051 Bank Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224.
5. At all times material hereto Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. was operating the
motor vehicle owned by Grayson Mitchell, Inc. as the agent, servant, workman and/or employee of
Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc. or, in the alternative, was operating said motor vehicle with the
permission of Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
COUNTI
PLAINTIFF ROBERT RICHARD V.
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR. AND GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
6. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference Paragraphs 1 through 5 inclusive as if same were
herein more fully set forth at length.
7. On or about October 31, 2002, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Plaintiff Robert Richard
was operating his motor vehicle northbound on SR 008 tin Silver Springs Township, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
8. On or about the same time, date and place, Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. was
operating a motor vehicle owned by Grayson Mitchell, Inc., bearing License Plate No. ZY93924, in
the same direction as Plaintiff, Robert Richard.
9. On or about the same time, date and place, Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr.
operated the aforesaid motor vehicle so carelessly and negligently so as to cause it to collide with the
rear of the motor vehicle operated by Plaintiff Robert Richard„ causing Robert Richard to sustain
serious, painful and potentially permanent injuries.
10. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr., consisted
of, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to maintain adequate control of the operation of his vehicle in view of the
traffic conditions then existing;
b. driving at an excessive rate of speed in view of the traffic conditions;
C. driving his motor vehicle into the rear of the motor vehicle that Plaintiff was
operating;
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d. failing to keep a proper lookout ahead;
e. failing to observe the point, position and safety of Plaintiff's vehicle;
f. failing to stop his vehicle within the assured clear distance ahead;
g. operating his vehicle without due regard to the rights, safety and position of
Plaintiff and others at the point aforesaid;
h. failing to give proper and sufficient warning of the approach of said motor
vehicle;
L failing to take evasive action when he knew, or in the exercise of reasonable
care, should have known, that unless he did so, his vehicle would have stricken
Plaintiffs vehicle; and
j. operating his vehicle in a manner that violated the statutes of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding the operation of motor vehicles,
including, but not limited to, 75 Pa. C.S.A. §3361.
11. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, suffered severe and disabling physical and emotional injuries to various portions of
his body, including, but not limited to, his head, neck, shoulders, chest, back, torso and limbs, some or
all of which injuries may be permanent in nature, the full extent of which may not be known at this
time.
12. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, has in the past and will in the future experience severe, unrelenting and excruciating
pain and suffering.
13. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, has been disabled in the past and will continue to be disabled in the future from
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performing his usual duties, occupations and avocations, and has or may suffer a loss of earnings and
impairment of earning capacity.
14. . As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, has incurred medical expenses and will likely continue to incur such expenses, to his
great detriment and loss.
15. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, has suffered physical and mental pain, anguish and anxiety and is likely to so suffer
for an indefinite time in the future.
16. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard, has in the past and may in the future be prevented from and unable to engage in his
normal activities and enjoy the normal pleasures of life.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, claims damages against Defendants for an amount in
excess of $50,000.00, together with damages, costs, interest and attorneys' fees, pursuant to law and
such other relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF, ROBERT RICHARD V. DEFENDANT GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
17. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference Paragraphs 1 through 16 inclusive as if same were
herein more fully set forth at length.
18. Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc. was the owner of the truck operated by Defendant
Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. at all times material hereto.
19. At all times material hereto Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. was the agent,
servant, workman and/or employee of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
20. The negligence, recklessness and carelessness of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.
consisted of but are not limited to the following:
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a. entrusting the motor vehicle to Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. when
they knew of should of known that Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. was unfit to
drive the aforesaid vehicle;
b. allowing Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. to operated said motor vehicle
without proper and adequate training;
C. allowing Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. to operate said motor vehicle
when they knew or should have known that Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. lacked
sufficient knowledge, training or experience in the operation of said vehicle
and/or the rules of the road;
d. failing to adequately train Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. in the proper
operation of said motor vehicle and/or the rules of the road;
e. failing to ensure that Defendant Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr. would and could
operate said motor vehicle in a reasonable, safe and prudent manner;
f. other negligence in all other respects which shall be disclosed during the course
of discovery and/or at the time of trial.
21. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, suffered severe and disabling physical and emotional injuries
to various portions of his body, including, but not limited to, his head, neck, shoulders, chest, back,
torso and limbs, some or all of which injuries may be permanent in nature, the full extent of which
may not be known at this time.
22. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, has in the past and will in the future experience severe,
unrelenting and excruciating pain and suffering.
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23. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, has been disabled in the past and will continue to be disabled in
the future from performing his usual duties, occupations and avocations, and has or may suffer a loss
of earnings and impairment of earning capacity.
24. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, has incurred medical expenses and will likely continue to incur
such expenses, to his great detriment and loss.
25. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, has suffered physical and mental pain, anguish and anxiety and
is likely to so suffer for an indefinite time in the future.
26. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Grayson Mitchell, Inc.'s negligence and
carelessness, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, has in the past and may in the future be prevented from and
unable to engage in his normal activities and enjoy the normal pleasures of life.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert Richard, claims damages against Defendant, Grayson
Mitchell, Inc., for an amount in excess of $50,000.00, together with damages, costs, interest and
attorneys' fees, pursuant to law and such other relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
COUNT III
PLAINTIFF, SANDRA RICHARD V.
DEFENDANTS, STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER AND GRAYSTON MITCHELL, INC.
27. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference Paragraphs 1 through 26 inclusive as if same were
herein more fully set forth at length.
28. As a further result of Defendants' negligence and carelessness, Plaintiff, Sandra
Richard, has been and will be deprived of the care, comfort and consortium of her husband, Plaintiff,
Robert Richard.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Sandra Richard, claims damages against Defendants for an amount in
excess of $50,000.00, together with damages, costs, interest and attorneys' fees pursuant to law and
such other relief as this Court may deem just and proper.
, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
By:
JOSX -I B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiffs
FEB-15-2005 12:18PM FROM-
VERIFICATION
T-386 P.004/013 F-123
The undersigned, having read the attached Complaint, verifies that the within Complaint is
based on information furnished to counsel which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of the within lawsuit.
The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not the signer. Signer verifies that he/she
has read the within pleading and that the factnal averments are true and correct to the best of signer's
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that of counsel
and/or lebal terminology, verifier has relied upon counsel in takiing this verification.
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
19 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswor falsification to authorities.
RO UCHARD -?rlllnn
Date:
FEB-15-2005 12:18PM FROM-
VERIFICATION
T-386 P.005/013 F-123
The undersigned, having read the attached Complaint, verifies that the within Complaint is
based on information furnished to counsel which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of the within lawsuit.
The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not the signer. Signer verifies that he/she
has read the within pleading and that the factual averments are true and correct to the best of signer's
knowledge, information and belief To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that of counsel
and/or legal terminology, verifier has relied upon counsel in taking this verification-
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswor falsification to authorities.
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SANDRA RICHARD
Date: ) Ul
VERIFICATION
The undersigned verifies that the facts contained within the attached pleading are true and correct
to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. The undersigned understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to
authorities.
B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
Date: February 15, 2005
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BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO, 04-5452 Civil Term
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY )
I, JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE, Attorney for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that a true and correct
copy of the Complaint has been served on Defendant, Stokely Owen Seamster, Jr., 8051 Bank Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21224, by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, on February 15, 2005. The
Certified Mail Return Receipt Cards are attached hereto as Exhibit A.
MAYERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
BY:
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BEFORE ME, THIS 22 DAY )
OF FEBRUARY, 2005.
B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
for Plaintiffs
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MAYERS, MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
BY: JOSEPH B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
IDENTIFICATION NO. 40731
3031 WALTON ROAD, BUILDING A
SUITE 330, P.O. BOX 1547
BLUE BELL, PA 19422-0440
(610) 825-0300
ROBERT RICHARD and SANDRA RICHARD,
both individually and as husband and wife
vs.
GRAYSON MITCHELL, INC.
and
STOKELY OWEN SEAMSTER, JR.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NO. 04-5452 Civil Term
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATIONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached Verifications to the Complaint filed in the above-captioned
matter.
MENNIES & SHERR, LLP
By: \ I
B. MAYERS, ESQUIRE
for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached Complaint, verifies that the within Complaint is
based on information furnished to counsel which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of the within lawsuit.
The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not the signer. Signer verifies that he/she
has read the within pleading and that the factual averments are true and correct to the best of signer's
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that of counsel
and/or legal terminology, verifier has relied upon counsel in taking this verification.
The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
*ROBERT ICHARD
Date: ZJ-5
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached Complaint, verifies that the within Complaint is
based on information furnished to counsel which information has been gathered by counsel in the
course of the within lawsuit.
The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not the signer. Signer verifies that he/she
has read the within pleading and that the factual averments are true and correct to the best of signer's
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the pleading are that of counsel
and/or legal terminology, verifier has relied upon counsel in taking this verification.
The. undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
SANDRA RICHARD
Date: eD ) d r?
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Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
office of toe Vrotoonotarp
Cumbprtanb Countp
Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
n41- S'y?U- CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2008 AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R C P 230.2
BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
One Courthouse Square • Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • (717) 240-61 QS - "-