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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-1612 MAIR AM li 0 '.'UtIBERLANC CoUjN p( Andrew C . Spears, Esquire PENNSYLVANIA Attorney ID# 87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238 -2000 Attorney for Plaintiffs Fax : (717) 233 -3029 E -mail: Spears @hhrlaw.com IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA / No. 2013 U Civil Action ( ) Law Charles E. Fox and Kimberly Fox Frank Bailor 155 Whiskey Spring Road 300 E. Main Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 New Bloomfield, PA 17608 versus Jay P. Bailor c/o Forrest Park Health Center 700 Walnut Bottom Road Carlisle, PA 17013 Plaintiffs and Address Defendants and Addresses PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT: Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above - captioned action. X Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to ( )Attorney (XX)Sheriff Andrew C. Spears, Esquire Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 C", Harrisburg, PA 17110 Signature of Attorney (717) 238 -2000 Supreme Court ID No. 87737 Name /Address /Telephone No. of Attorney Date: March 22, 2013 �S� 60 t WRIT OF SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE -NAMED PLAINTIFFS HAVE COMMENCED AN A ION AGAINST YOU. U rothonot ry I� Date:.. ` by ( ) Check here if reverse is used for additional information Deputy PROTHON. - 55 I(e M�l ?- 19 �1M�q E 2: !'. 2 P tqS 4"L'VA P'l A Andrew C. Spears Attorney ID# 87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fax : (717) 233-3029 E-mail: Spears @hhrlaw.com CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff(s) V. NO. 2013-1612 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK BAILOR & JAY BAILOR Defendant(s) 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Andrew C. Spears Attorney ID#87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fax : (717) 233-3029 E-mail: Spears @hhrlaw.com . CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff(s) V. NO. 2013-1612 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK BAILOR & JAY BAILOR Defendant(s) AVISO LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones.a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demands o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Andrew C. Spears (PA 87737) HANDLER,HENNING &ROSENBERG,LLP 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 1.7110 Ph. 717.238.2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Fax 717.233.3029 spears @hhrlaNv.com IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES E. FOX and KIMBERLY FOX, Plaintiffs, NO.: 2013-1612- CIVIL V. CIVIL ACTION—LAW FRANK BAILOR and JAY P. BAILOR c/o Forest Park Health Center, Defendants. COMPLAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, Charles E. Fox ("Mr. Fox") and Kimberly Fox ("Mrs. Fox"), by and through their attorneys, HANDLER,HENNING & ROSENBERG,LLP, by Andrew C. Spears, Esq., and make the within Complaint against the Defendants, Frank Bailor and Jay P. Bailor (collectively, "Defendants"), and aver as follows: I. Mr. Fox is a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently residing with his wife, Mrs. Fox, at 155 Whiskey Spring Road, Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania. 2. Mrs. Fox is a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently residing with her husband, Mr. Fox, at 155 Whiskey Spring Road, Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, Frank Bailor, is, upon information and belief, a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently residing at 300 E. Main Street,New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 4. Defendant, Jay P. Bailor, is, upon information and belief, a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently residing at 700 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. At all times material hereto, Mr. Fox was the owner and operator of a 2005 Suzuki Forenza (`'Plaintiffs' vehicle"). 6. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Frank Bailor, owned and operated a 1993 Ford Tempo ("Defendants' vehicle"). 7. In, the alternative, at all times material hereto, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor, owned and operated Defendants' vehicle. 8. At all times material hereto, Mr. Fox was a named insured under an automobile policy with Nationwide Insurance and was covered under the full tort option. 9. At all times material hereto, it was dark, raining and there were no adverse roadway conditions. 2 10. On April 23, 2011, at approximately 10:02 p.m., Mr. Fox was lawfully traveling southbound on State Route 34 in Cumberland County, South Middleton Township, Pennsylvania. 11. At approximately the same time and place, Defendants were traveling northbound on State Route 34 in Cumberland County, South Middletown Township, Pennsylvania. 12. Suddenly and without warning, Defendants' vehicle left its lane of travel and crossed into the path of Plaintiffs'vehicle, and sideswiped the driver's side of Plaintiffs' vehicle. 13. As a result of the collision, Defendant, Frank Bailor, was subsequently charged with driving on roadways laned for traffic, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309. 14. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' negligence, Mr. Fox has sustained damages as set forth more specifically below. COUNT I -NEGLIGENCE Charles E. Fox v. Frank Bailor 15. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 16. The aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to Mr. Fox are the direct and proximate result of Defendant, Frank Bailor's negligence, generally and more specifically as set forth below: a. In driving Defendants' vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.,§ 3714; b. In failing to maintain his lane of traffic, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309; C. In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of Defendants' vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. §3714; 3 d. In disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway, and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361; e. In failing to keep a reasonable lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling in the southbound travel lanes of State Route 34; f. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe Plaintiffs' vehicle lawfully upon the roadway; g. In failing to be continuously alert, failing to perceive any warning of danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and failing to have his vehicle under such control that injury to persons or property could be avoided. 17. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant, Frank Bailor's negligence, Mr. Fox has: a. Suffered extensive personal injuries including, but not limited to, injuries to his neck, upper back, and left shoulder, and has experienced severe headaches and numbness and tingling into his left hand; b. Suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to his physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss; C. Suffered a loss of wages and/or earning capacity; d. Been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend sums of money for medicine and/or medical attention, 4 and will be required to expend more for the same purposes in the future, to his detriment and loss; e. Suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and he will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his detriment and loss; and f. Been, and in the future will continue to be, hindered from attending to his daily duties and chores, to his detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Charles E. Fox, seeks damages from Defendant, Frank Bailor, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interests and costs. COUNT I1-NEGLIGENCE Charles E. Fox v. Jay P. Bailor 18. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 19. In the alternative, the aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to Mr. Fox are the direct and proximate result of Defendant, Jay P. Bailor's negligence, generally and more specifically as set.forth below: a. In driving Defendants' vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons or property, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714; b. In failing to maintain his lane of traffic, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309; C. In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of Defendants' vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714; d. In disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway, and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361; 5 e. In failing to keep a reasonable lookout for vehicles lawfully traveling in the southbound travel lanes of State Route 34; f. In failing to be reasonably vigilant to observe Plaintiffs' vehicle lawfully upon the roadway; g. In failing to be continuously alert, failing to perceive any warning of danger that was reasonably,likely to exist, and failing to have his vehicle under such control that injury to persons or property could be avoided. 20. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Jay P. Bailor's negligence, Mr. Fox has: a. Suffered extensive personal injuries including, but not limited to, injuries to his neck, upper back, and left shoulder, and has experienced severe headaches and numbness and tingling into his left hand; b. Suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the future, to his physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss; C. Suffered a loss of wages and/or earning capacity; d. Been compelled, in order to effect a cure for the aforesaid injuries, to expend sums of money for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to expend more for the same purposes in the future, to his detriment and loss; 6 e. Suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and he will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his detriment and loss; and f. Been, and in the future will continue to be, hindered from attending to his daily duties, to his detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Charles E. Fox, seeks damages from Defendant, Jay P. Bailor, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interests and costs. COUNT III - LOSS OF CONSORTIUM Kimberly Fox v. Frank Bailor & Jay P. Bailor 21. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 22. At all times material hereto, Mr. and Mrs. Fox were married as husband and wife. 23. As a result of Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Fox has suffered a loss of consortium, society, and comfort from her husband, Mr. Fox, and she will continue to suffer a similar loss in the future. 24. As a result of Defendants' negligence, Mrs. Fox has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for her husband's injuries, to spend money for medicine and medical attention and will be required to spend money for the same purposes in the future, to her detriment and loss. 7 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kimberly Fox, seeks damages from Defendants, Frank Bailor and Jay P. Bailor, in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER,HENNING &ROSENBERG,LLP Date: Dec. , 2013 By: C r�!!' Andrew C. pears A 87737) Attorneys for Plaintiffs, Charles and Kimberly Fox 8 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the document is of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the document are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this Verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 3 -V14,4 Charle E. Fox v. K' erlyfox Andrew C. Spear's Attorney ID# 87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fax : (717) 233-3029 E-mail: Spears@hhriaw.com CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff(s) NO. 2013-1612 FRANK BAILOR &JAY BAILOR CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant(s) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On December 17, 2013 1 hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Complaint was served upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Frank Bailor 300 E. Main Street New Bloomfield, PA 17608 Jay Bailor c/o Forrest Park Health Center 700 Walnut Bottom Road Carlisle, PA 17013 HANDLER, NNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Dated: � �� Andrew C. ears CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK BAILOR&JAY BAILOR No. 2013-1612 Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW C-) o - .; -. =m X0 co c NOTICE :x ' ! You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims sAI h the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this answerdvitl'° new matter and notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing a 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. 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 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK BAILOR&JAY BAILOR No. 2013-1612 Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las segulentes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20)dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defenses de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede procder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propeidad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK BAILOR&JAY BAILOR No. 2013-1612 Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW ANSWER AND NOW comes Defendant, Jay Bailor and states the following in response to the Complaint: 1. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph one(1) of the Plaintiffs' Complaint so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 2. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph two (2) of the Plaintiffs' Complaint so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 3. Admitted 4. The averments of fact in paragraph four(4)are denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant, Jay P. Bailor, is a competent adult individual and citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is denied that he is currently residing at 700 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. By way of further answer, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is currently residing at 300 E. Main Street,New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 5. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph five(5) of the Plaintiffs' Complaint so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 6. The averments contained in paragraph six (6) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, any inference by Plaintiffs that Defendant, Frank Bailor, owned and operated a 1993 Ford Tempo is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 7. The averments contained in paragraph seven (7) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant,Jay P. Bailor does not and did not own or operate a 1993 Ford Tempo at any times material hereto. 8. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph eight(8) of the Plaintiffs' Complaint so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 9. The averments contained in paragraph nine (9) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant is unable to ascertain as to the mind set of Plaintiffs' inference that there were no adverse roadway conditions and it is therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 10. The averments contained in paragraph ten(10) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, any inference by Plaintiffs that Plaintiffs were lawfully traveling southbound on State Route 34 in Cumberland County, South Middleton, Township, Pennsylvania is specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 11. The averments contained in paragraph eleven(11) are denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant,Jay P. Bailor,was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on State Route 34 in Cumberland County, South Middletown Township, Pennsylvania on April 23, 2011. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments as to time of the travel so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 12. The averments contained in paragraph twelve (12) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph twelve (12) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 13. The averments contained in paragraph thirteen(13)are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph thirteen (13) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 14. The averments contained in paragraph fourteen(14) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments as set forth in paragraph fourteen(14) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. Furthermore, it is specifically stated that Jay P. Bailor is not and was not the owner of nor did he operate a vehicle at all material times. 15. All prior answers are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 16. The averments contained in paragraph sixteen(16)are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph sixteen(16) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 17. The averments contained in paragraph seventeen(17) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph seventeen(17) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 18. All prior answers are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 19. The averments contained in paragraph nineteen (19)are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor at no time owned or operated a vehicle at the material times hereto. Additionally, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph nineteen(19) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 20. The averments contained in paragraph twenty(20) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor at no time owned or operated a vehicle at the material times hereto. Additionally, after reasonable investigation, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph twenty(20) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 21. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 22. The averments contained in paragraph twenty-two (22)are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph twenty-two (22) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 23. The averments contained in paragraph twenty-three(23) are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer,Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph twenty-three (23) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. 24. The averments contained in paragraph twenty-four(24)are conclusions of law to which no response is required. By way of further answer, Jay P. Bailor is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in paragraph twenty-four(24) so they are therefore specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Jay P. Bailor,respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter a judgment in his favor and against Plaintiffs in this matter, and such other and further relief as this Court deems just. NEW MATTER 25. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if fully set forth below. 26. Defendant asserts the affirmative defense of Statute of Limitations. The alleged date of the incident is April 23,2011 and the complaint was filed on December 19, 2013 and served on Defendant in January,2014,more than two years after the alleged accident occurred. 27. A Writ of Summons was filed in this case on March 26, 2013, but was never served on Defendant prior to the running of the statute of limitations of two years. WHEREFORE, Defendant,Jay P. Bailor, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss this Complaint for failure to file the complaint and or writ of summons and serve it upon Defendant within the period allowed by the Statute of Limitations. Respectfully submitted, Dated January 28, 2014 Jay Bail Defendant CHARLES E. &KIMBERLY FOX, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK BAILOR&JAY BAILOR No. 2013-1612 Defendants CIVIL ACTION- LAW VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby verifies and states that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unworn verification to authorities. Date: Ja . B ilor CHARLES E. &KIMBERLY FOX, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiffs CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK BAILOR&JAY BAILOR No. 2013-1612 Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW Certificate of Service CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW,this :� v_, day of 2014, I,Jay P. Bailor, Defendant, hereby certify that I have this day served the following person with a copy of the foregoing Complaint,by depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, Postage Prepaid, addressed as follows: Andrew C. Spears Handler, Henning&Rosenburg, LLP 300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg,PA 17110 Dated: —2 - \`I CU Jay P. Bailor Andrew C. Spears (PA 87737) Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Ph. 717.238.2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Fax 717.233.3029 spears @hhrlaw.com IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES E. FOX and KIMBERLY FOX, Plaintiffs, v. FRANK BAILOR and JAY P. BAILOR c/o Forest Park Health Center, Defendants. NO.: 2013 -1612- CIVIL CIVIL ACTION — LAW Pr 17 Pr1 1: PENN, S 3,1 :. la�ti'` r PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT, JAY P. BAILOR'S NEW MATTER AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, Charles E. Fox and Kimberly Fox, by and through their attorney, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Andrew C. Spears, Esq., and responds to the Defendant, Jay P. Bailor's allegations of New Matter as follows: 25. The averments of this paragraph constitute an incorporation paragraph to which no response is required. If a response is required any and all allegations and /or insinuations of wrongdoing on part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied. 26. The averments of this paragraph constitute an incorporation paragraph to which no response is required. If a response is required any and all allegations and /or insinuations of wrongdoing on part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied. By way of further response, a Writ of Summons was filed on March 26, 2013, well within the applicable Statute of Limitations. 27. The averments of this paragraph constitute an incorporation paragraph to which no response is required. If a response is required any and all allegations and /or insinuations of wrongdoing on part of Plaintiffs are hereby denied. By way of further response, a Writ of Summons was filed on March 26, 2013, well within the applicable Statute of Limitations. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court dismiss Defendant Jay P. Bailor's New Matter, enter judgment in their favor and enter such other Orders that are equitable and just. Respectfully submitted, HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP By: Andrew C. Spears, Esquire Supreme Court ID #206214 1300 Linglestown Road - Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 17110 717.238 -2000 spears@hhrlaw.com VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 (c) Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification and /or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. P Andrew C. Spears, Esquire Date: 4/15/2014 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES E. FOX and KIMBERLY FOX, Plaintiffs, v. FRANK BAILOR and JAY P. BAILOR c/o Forest Park Health Center, Defendants. NO.: 2013 -1612- CIVIL CIVIL ACTION — LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On the 15th of April 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs' Reply to New Matter was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail: Jay P. Bailor c/o Forest Park Health Center 700 Walnut Bottom Road Carlisle, PA 17013 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP By: Andrew . Spears, Esquire Supreme Court ID #206214 1 Andrew C. Spears, Esquire ID No.: 87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Fax : (717) 233-3029 E-mail: Spears@hhrlaw.com I i fE t 11` Ft J1'0 flu 20+4 HAY -2 Pti 1: 2 CUMBERL PENNS Y� ND NIAiT , Attorney for Plaintiffs CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX, v. FRANK BAILOR & JAY BAILOR, Plaintiffs Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO.: 2013-1612 CIVIL ACTION - LAW PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Please reinstate Plaintiffs' Complaint in the above -referenced matter and forward to the Sheriff for service upon Defendant, Frank Bailor. Date: May 1, 2014 BY: Respectfully submitted, HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP Andrew C. Spears, quire I.D. No.: 87737 Attorney for Plaintiffs _ID oudsii74-11/al- CO-# 3&2/9 30S20 Ronny R Anderson Sheriff Jody S Smith Chief Deputy Richard W Stewart Solicitor SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY tt((++ j' THE PROTHONOTARY 2Bill ll Y 14 PH 3. 10 CUMBERLAND COUNTY .F THE;$ F;1 PENNS•YLVANIA Charles E Fox (et al.) vs. Frank Bailor Case Number 2013-1612 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 05/05/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant to wit: Frank Bailor, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Perry, Pennsylvania to serve the within Complaint & Notice according to law. 05/07/2014 08:42 AM - The requested Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of Perry County upon Frank Bailor, personally, at 300 E. Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record. SHERIFF COST: $37.00 SO ANSWERS, May 08, 2014 RONPTY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF (c) CountySuite Sheriff, Teleosoft, c. Charles E. Fox and Kimberly Fox Versus Frank Bailor IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 41st JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, PERRY COUNTY BRANCH No. 2013-1612 Cumberland Co. SHERIFF'S RETURN And now May 7 , 2014: Served the within name Frank Bailor the defendant(s) named herin, personally at his place of residence in Bloomfield Boro-300 E. Main St.NewBloomfield, PA Perry County, PA, on May 7 , 2014 at 8:42 o'clock AM by handing to Jay Bailor, Def. Brother, PIC copy(ies) of the within Complaint and made known to him the contents thereof Sworn and subscribed to before me this 7411 day of /l1GUJ� ,c9 -01y V-(VIX, 1aLfr COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL MARGARET F. FLICKINGER, Notary Public Bloomfield Boro, Perry County My Comriiission Expires February 16, 2016 1 true and attested So answers Perry County Andrew C. Spears Attorney ID# 87737 HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP 1300 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17110 Telephone: (717) 238-2000 Fax : (717) 233-3029 E-mail: Spears@hhrlaw.com e't , I: CUlif?r. '(! Attorney for Plaintiff(s)!/ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES E. & KIMBERLY FOX, Plaintiff(s) V. FRANK BAILOR & JAY BAILOR, Defendant(s) Dated: 2013-1612 Civil Action - Law PRAECIPE Please mark the above captioned matter settled and discontinued. HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG LLP Andrew C. 'ears