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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-13 u t IN RE:ESTATE OF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS KENNETH M. GETTYS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION NO. al- (?) EMERGENCY PETITION TO RAISE AN ESTATE AND APPOINT A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOW, comes PETITIONERS, Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik, by and through their attorneys, Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and petitions this Honorable Court to compel the raising of an Estate and the appointment of a personal representative for the Estate of KENNETH M. GETTYS, for the following reasons: 1. Petitioners, Richard and Elaine Papiernik, are adult individuals who currently reside at 4221 Nantucket Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. On May 6, 2011, Petitioner, Richard Papiernik was the owner and operator of a 2010 Nissan Rogue. Petitioner, Elaine Papiernik was the front seat passenger. On said date, Petitioners were traveling southbound on Route 114 (South Market Street) in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. On May 6, 2011, it is alleged the Decedent, Kenneth M. Gettys ("hereinafter "Decedent") was operating a 2002 Ford Ranger pickup truck and was traveling southbound and pulled to the side of-the roadway. It is alleged that Decedent then proceeded to turn in the opposite direction to go northbound on Route 114, and collided with the passenger side of Petitioners' vehicle. w W c rn rn 4. It is alleged that the Decedent failed to properly heed T 1ge rig*f DP of rn _ n Petitioners' vehicle and attempted to make an illegal turn into the re v rdNlting� a C O (Tj C) 521842-1 collision where Petitioners' vehicle was struck by Decedent's pickup truck. A copy of the Police Crash Report is attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and incorporated herein by reference. 5. The resulting collision caused damage to the Petitioners' vehicle and personal injuries to both Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik. 6. Petitioners, Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik, sustained injuries in the accident and have gone through medical treatment for such injuries. 7. As a result of injuries sustained in the accident, Petitioners have a cause of action against the Estate of Kenneth M. Gettys and have been negotiating with the Gettys' liability insurer, Progressive, but to date, no settlement has been reached. 8. Petitioners recently discovered, through their counsel's investigation, that the Decedent, Kenneth M. Gettys, unfortunately passed away on or about Thursday, February 14, 2013. 9. At the time of his death, it is believed that Decedent, Kenneth M. Gettys, resided with his wife, Karen Wagner Gettys, at 316 Old Stonehouse Road South, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17007. 10. Petitioners, through their counsel, confirmed with the Register of Wills for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, that no Last Will and Testament has been filed nor has an Estate been opened on behalf of Decedent, Kenneth M. Gettys, to date. 11. Petitioners, through their counsel, contacted Mrs. Gettys in an attempt to ascertain her intentions on raising her late husband's Estate. See correspondence dated April 5, 2013 attached hereto as Exhibit`B". 12. On April 11, 2013, Petitioners received correspondence from Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, advising that no Estate has been opened for the Decedent and inquiring into the 521842-1 necessity of an Estate having to be raised for Mr. Gettys. See correspondence dated March 29, 2013 attached hereto as Exhibit"C". 13. On April 12, 2013, counsel for Petitioners spoke to Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, who confirmed that the Decedent did not have a Will, and no Estate was opened to date. Attorney Sheely advised that he did not believe the Decedent's family had any intention to open an Estate for Mr. Gettys at this time. 14. Given the fact that Petitioners were involved in an accident resulting in injuries on May 6, 2011, Petitioners are required to file suit in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas naming the Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth M. Gettys as a Defendant on or prior to May 6, 2013. 15. 20 Pa.C.S.A. §3155(b)(5) allows the Plaintiffs in an action for damages to apply for Letters of Administration and to raise the Estate of a deceased Defendant, if no Estate exists. 16. 20 Pa.C.S.A. §3155(b)(5) allows the Register of Wills in his or her discretion to issue Letters of Administration to any "fit person" in an action for damages against the Estate of a deceased Defendant. 17. In a similar situation, the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the appointment by the Orphan's Court through the Register of Wills of the Plaintiff's attorney in a personal injury action. See In Re: Estate of Dilbon, 690 A.2d 1216, 456 Pa.Super. 490, (Pa.Super.1997). 18. In Re: Estate of Dilbon, the Court determined that the fact that the statute of limitations period on [plaintiff's] personal injury action was about to expire constituted good cause to diverge from the order of preference (as set forth in 20 Pa.C.S.A. §3155(b)) and appoint the plaintiff's attorney as the personal representative of the defendant's estate. See In Re: Estate of Dilbon, 690 A.2d 1216, 1219, 456 Pa.Super. 490, 497 (Pa.Super.1997). 521842-1 19. Petitioners request the Court to appoint Robin J. Marzella, Esquire and R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C. as personal representative to serve for the purposes of opening an Estate so Petitioners can proceed forward with suit. 20. Robin J. Marzella, Esquire, is a lawfully licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, has experience in estate matters and has been practicing for approximately 20 years. 21. The Law Offices of R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C. are located at 3513 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110. 22. Robin J. Marzella& R.J. Marzella& Associates, P.C. has no objection to and will immediately renounce the appointment as personal representative if Decedent's spouse, Karen Wagner Gettys, or another family member would like to be appointed as personal representative at a later date. 23. In the alternative, Undersigned counsel has no objection to the appointment of Karen Wagner Gettys as personal representative at this time if this Court and/or the Register of Wills deems necessary. 24. Counsel has submitted alternate, proposed Orders for review and consideration. 25. Time is of the extreme essence given the approaching statute of limitations for Petitioners' claim and undersigned counsel is requesting emergency review and consideration of this Petition. 26. Name and residence of persons to whom letters are requested to be granted are Robin J. Marzella, Esquire, R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C., 3513 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 or in the alternative, Karen Wagner Gettys, at 316 Old Stonehouse Road South, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17007. 521842-1 27. Petitioners have provided a copy of this instant Emergency Petition to Decedent's spouse, Karen Wagner Gettys, and her attorney, Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire, at the above listed address. WHEREFORE, Petitioners, Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik requests this Honorable Court compel the opening and raising of an Estate and the appointment of a personal representative for the Estate of Kenneth M. Gettys. Respectfully submitted, METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. By `� Za D. Campbell, Esquire I.D. No. 93177 3211 North Front Street P.O. Box 5300 Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300 (717) 238-8187 Date: (y , 2013 Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners 521842-1 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the attorney for the Petitioners and that the facts in the foregoing Emergency Petition to Raise an Estate and Appoint a Personal Representative are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief, and that said matters relating to the Petitioners, are as known to the undersigned as to the client, Petitioners, Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik, said knowledge being based upon information contained in the attorney's file in this matter, and further states that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. C / Lac ary D. Campbell,Esquire Dated: 521842-1 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby certifies that she has reviewed the foregoing Emergency Petition to Raise an Estate and Appoint a Personal Representative and attests to same. The undersigned also agrees to be named as Personal Representative and agrees to withdraw as Personal Representative if/when another proper party comes forward and requests to be substituted. The undersigned further states that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. uire Dated: 521842-1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I,Zachary D. Campbell, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham,Knauss&Erb, P.C.,hereby certify that I served a true and exact copy of the foregoing document with reference to the foregoing action by certified mail, postage prepaid,this day of n 2013, on the following: Karen Wagner Gettys 316 Old Stonehouse Road Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire 127 S. Market Street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg,PA 17055 Robin J. Marzella, Esquire R.J. Marzella&Associates, P.C. 3513 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Campbell,Esquire 521842-1 EXHIBIT A Pri it CRS W0214224 P Pagel of 7 POLICE CRASH RASH REPORTING FORRAANIA I IIIIIII IIII VIII IIII IIII Crash Number Case Closed Reportable Crash Page AA•500 1 e Yes ONO S Yes ONO W02]4224 Incident Number Police Agen Patrol Zone UAT20110500161 21104 C� Agency Name Precinct Investigation Date(MM-DD-YYYY) Upper Allen Township I = e 06 -[2011 ' Dispatch Time(mil) Arrival Time(mil) Invest' ator Bade Number g 1418 1418 TIMOTHY ALBERT 12302 Reviewer Badge Number Approval Date (MM-DD-YYYY) ANDREW D PARSONS 1 2309 OS .=-F2011 2011 County county Name Municipality Municipality Name JMy of NVeek 21 Cumberland rpper Allen Township O Sun O Thu { s Crash Date(MM-DD-YYYY) Crash Time(mil) No of Units P le injured Killed* *If>00 O Mon a Fri i 2011 1409 2 5 1 complete O O Tue O Untk Form F Wed � Workzone Yes Complete O Yes No School Bus O Yes No School Zone Notify PENNDOT rm M,Section 29) Related Related O Yes No Maintenance O Yes 0 No Intersection Tvoe O 4 Way Intersection Q "Y" Intersection O Multi-Leg a Intersection O Off Ramp O Railroad Crossing Midbi dial Y ock O •T"Intersection O Round About O On Ramp Q Crossover O Other Sea Over Route Number Segment(Optional) Travel Lanes Speed Limp Q North House Number (f applicable) ! 0114 02 40 • South 1415 e� Q East q Stree4 Name Street Ending For Mid-block crashes only.Use a 6 e Q west postal House Number and make sure • SOUTH MARKET ST zo O unknown Principal Roadway Street Name is _ tilled in if using this option Interstate Turnpike Turnpike State County Local Road Private Other/ SiD�IO✓Z O =pike) O (EastMlest) O Spur - Highway O Road O or Street O Road O Unknown a Route Number Segment(Optional) Travel Lanes Speed Limit Q North O South s F Street Name Street Ending O East Owen . E O O Unknown � O Interstate O Turnpike O Turnpike O State O County O Local Road Q Private O Other/ (Not Turnpike) (East/West) Spur Highway Road or Street Road Unknown Intersecting Rt Num Or Mile Post Or Segment Marker a •❑ p O North Feet O South Please Or IntersacU Street Name St Endin O East ' Enter Or Miles Information 9 Ei O West e for BOTH °� I e Landmarks Into ng Rt Num Or Mile Post Or Segment Marker } g H Using p O North Distance From Crash This Option .� Scene to Landmark 1 iOr Intersectin Street Name St Endingg 0 East S th (for Crash between ® e �-1 Landmark l and S u O west Landmark 2) D ices Minutes Seconds roes Seconds Sends r Latitude: �;�• Longitude: — E Traffic Control Device Q Yield Sign Q Police Officer or IDZBNICUO B Not Applicable O Traffic Signal Active RR Crossing Flagman - No Controls Q Device Functioning Emergency e s O Controls O Other Type TCD Improperly O Ptrye 1' Flashing Traffic Signal O Signal O Stop Sign Q ssive R Controls O Unknown O FDumc�ion Not O Ice Functioning O Unknown pp Crossing 9 Properly R Law Us (If•Not Applicable',skip rest of the lane Closure section) LgMAMM O North O East Q North and South Q All 0 Not Applicable O Partially Q Fully O Unknown Q South O West Q East and West (N,S,E,W) 0 V a Traffic Yes Q No Q C Unknown Q O<30 Min. Q 30-60 Min. O 1-3 hrs O 3-6 hrs O 6-9 hrs Q>9 hours Q Unknown FORM a M•500(14fit) PENNDOT COPY 111ii http://Www.dot6.state.pa.us/crsapp/Printlmages/XmIFiles/20110474622011052312271227._. 5/9.1/9011 Print CRS W0214224 Page 2 of-7 J POLICE C�N REPORTING FORM PENNSYLVANIA uIII�I�I��II�I�Ifl Page: Crash Number AA 500 2 1 Polm ux only I .L—i. W0214224 Motor Vehicle in TyAe Transport O Hit&Run Vehicle Q Illegally Parked O Legally Parked Non-Motorized Commercial Vehicle 10 a Unit O Pedestrian O Pedestrian on Skates, O Disabled From O Train O Phantom Vehicle C::) Yes W No in Wheelchair,etc Previous Crash (!f Yes, Complete Form C) (If'Pedestrian'or"Pedestrian on Skates,in Wheelchair,etc",Complete Form M,Section 28) Unit No First Name MI Date of Birth(MM-DD-YYYY) O1 KENNETH M❑ 08 17 1954 Delete? Last Name TeI hone Number Q IGETTYS 7175548196 Address/G /State Zi R ° 316 OLD STONE HOUSE RD BOILING SPGS PA 17007 Driver License Number State Class 116531169 PA = s: AlaohoWrugs 5usoected Driver or Pedestrian Physical Condition 0 No Q Illegal Drugs Q Medication Apparently Illegal Drug Normal O Use O Fatigue O Medication O Alcohol O Alcohol and Drugs O Unknown Had Been O Drinkin O Sick Q Asleep Q Unknown Alcohol Test Type Test Not Given Q Breath O Other Primary Vehide Code Violation Charged? ti O Blood Q Urine O UnknG nii MOVING STOPPED OR PARKED •Yes O No Test s y Alcohol Test Results O Test Refused O Unknown Driver Presence 1=Driver Operated 3=Driver Fled Scene Test Given, Vehicle 4--Hit and Run 1 a• O Contaminated Results � 2-No Driver 9=Unknown Owner/Drfver 00=Not Applicable 02=Private Vehicle Not 04=State Police Vehicle 07=Municipal Police Veh 09=Federal Gov Veh 01=Private Vehicle Owned/ Owned/Leased by Driver 05=PENNDOT Vehicle 08=Other Municipal 98=Other O1 Leased by Driver 03=Rented Vehicle 06=Other State Gov Veh Government Vehicle 99-Unknown Same as Owner First Name Owner Last Name or Business Name(if Pedestrian,skip this Section) Driver Q KENNETH M&KAR I IGETTYS Address/C' /State/Zip Vehicle Make *Make Code 316 OLD STONEHOUSE RD S BOILING SPRGS PA 1700 Ford 12 VIN Model Year Vehicle Model (see overlay) 1FTZR45E72PB72173 12002 RANGER License Plate Reg.State Est.Speed Vehicle Towed Towed By WR24477 PA 005 0 Yes O No MILLER AND SONS Insurance Insurance Company Polky No `o a Yes O No O known PROGRESSIVE 75120797-7 Trai�lirr 1=Towing Pass.Veh 4=Mobile/Modular Home 7=Semi-Trailer Tag No Tag Year Tag St 1t l No. 2=Towing Truck S=Camper B=Other (� a Units g 3=Towing Utility Trailer 6=Full Trailer 9=Unknown �__J Direction of S *Vehicle Position 09 ■A9ovement 13 *See Special Usage r,—v7. — ❑ overlay Vehicle Color Vehicle Type 05-Large Truck 20-Unicycle,Bicycle, 00 12=Commercial 06-Yellow 01=Automobile 06=SUV Tricycle Passenger 00=Not Applicable Carrier F04 07=Silver 02=Motorcycle 07=Van 21=Other Pedalcycle 01=Fire Veh 13=Taxi 08=Gold 03=Bus 10=Snowmobile 22=Horse&Buggy 02-Ambulance 21=Tractor Trailer 01=Blue 09=Brown 04--Small Truck 11=Farm Equip 23=Horse&Rider 03=Police 22=Twin Trailer 02=Red 10=Orange (If'02',Complete Form 12=Construction Equip 24=Train 03=White 11=Purple M,Section 26) 13=ATV 25=Trolley 08=Other Emergency 23=Triple Trailer 04--Green 12=01her (if-20'or'21',Complete 18=Other Type Spec Veh 98=0ther Vehicle 31=Modified Veh 05=81ack 99--Unknown M,Section 27) Unknown p 19=Unk.Type Spec Veh 99=Unknown 11=Pupil Transport 99=Unknown Initial Impact Point Damage Indicator Gradlent 3=Downhi11 Road A1Panment 00-Non-Collision 14=Undercarriage 0-None 2-Functional 4=Bottom of Hill 1=Straight 11 01-12-Clock Points 15-Towed Unit 2 1=Minor 3=Disabling a 2 Level 5=Top of Hill a 2=Curved 13-Top 99=Unknown 9-Unknown 2=Uphill 9=Unknown 9=Unknown FORM r AA-M(hroe) PENNDOT COPY 1lffrt•//tvt:nxr rinfA cfnfP»a IIQh-.P-,nnn/PrinfTmaRVe/XmlT:itAv/)n11nA 7A,<))n111)C-1'1 11)17111 n 17 C/1113/11n11 ►.'runt UXN W UL 14114 Page 3 of 7 PENNSYLVANIA COMMONWEALIN OF POLICE H REPWING FORM Gash Number A� C�ryr� r� Page: AA 500 2 P01"use Onty � .� W0214224 . motor Vehicle in Type n Sport 0 Hit&Run Vehicle Q illegally Parked O Legally Parked Q Non-Motorized Commercial Vehicle "N Un_nd Pedestrian on Skates, Disabled From O Yes a No Q Pedestrian Q in Wheelchair,etc © Previous Crash O Train O Phantom Vehicle (if'Pedestrian'or'Pedestrian on Skates,in Wheelchair,etc',Co lete Form M Section 28) (If Ye; Complete Form CJ Unit No First Name MI Date of Birth(MM-DD-YYYY) FO 27 RICHARD a 07 OS 1936 Delete? last Name Telephone Number O 1 PAPIERNIK 7177323070 Address t Cilly/State zip 14221 NANTUCKET DR MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 Driver license Number State Class 29871046 PA c A AlcohoWmas�Susaected Driver or Pedestrian Physical Condition " a No Q Illegal Drugs Q Medication Apparently Illegal Drug Normal Q Use 0 Fatigue Q Medication O Alcohol O Alcohol and Drugs C7 Unknown O Had Been O Sick p (�hin Drinking Q Asleep Unknown Given Alcohol Test � � Test Not Given Q Primary Vehkte Code Violation Breath O Other Charged? vl Q Blood Q Urine O Unknown if NONE Q Yes 0 No Test Given Alcohol Test Results p Test Refused O Re Xvn Driver essence 1-Driver Operated 3=Driver Fled Scene ®. Q Test Given, Vehicle 4--Hit and Run Contaminated Results 2=Na Driver 9--Unknown OwneNDriver 00=Not Applicable 02=Private Vehicle Not 04=State Police Vehicle 07=Municipal Police Veh 09=Federal Gov Veh ED01=Private Vehicle Owned/ Owned/Leased by Driver 05=PENNDOT Vehicle 08=01ther Municipal 98=Other Leased by Driver 03=Rented Vehicle 06-Other State Gov Veh Government Vehicle 99-Unknown Same as Owner First Name Owner Last Name or Business Name(If Pedestrian,skip this Section) Driver p [RICHARD LAWRENC PAPIERNIK Address/C' /State/Zip Vehicle Make *Make Code 14221 NANTUCKET DR MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 Nissan;Datsu 7135 VIN Model Year Vehicle Model _ (see overlay) 7N8AS5MV3AW601939 1 R97GUE License Plate Reg.State Est.Speed Vehicle To Towed By HCL4061 PA 040 O Yes a No C� Nrsurancr Insurance Company Polity No i Yes Q No O known ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANG Q071612265H ez L�rrdi�gn 1=Towing Pass.Veh 4=MobilelMadular Herne 7=Semi Trailer Fag No Tag Year Tag 5# t� No.of umt ❑2=Towing Truck 5--Camper 8--Other E Trailing e Units: 3=Towing Utility Trailer 6=Full Trailer 9=Unknown Direction of S *Vehicle Position 01 •Movement 01 'See Special Usage ram ❑ Overlay Vehicle Color Veh/cle?Yoe 05=Large Truck 20-Unicycle,Bicycle, 12-Commercial 06=Yellow 01=Automobile 06-SUV Tricycle Passenger 07 07=Silver O6 02=Motorcycle 07=Van 21=Other Pedalcycle 00-Not Applicable Carrier 08--Gold 03=Bus 10=Snowmobile 22=Horse&Buggy 01-Fire Veh 13=Taxi 01=Blue 09--Brown 04=Small Truck 11=Farm Equip 23=Horse&Rider 02=Ambulance 21=Tractor Trailer 02=Red 10=Orange (If-02-,Complete form 12=Construction Equip 24=Train 03=Police 22=Twin Trailer 13=ATV 25=Trot 03=White t t=Purple M,Section 26) ley 08=Other Emergency 23=Triple Trailer 04—Green 12=01her (if'20"or'2l',Complete 18=0ther Type Spec Veh 98--other 11=Pupil ii Trans 31=Modified Veh 05--Black 99=Unknown 19=Unk.Type Spec Veh 99=Unknown — P P� 99-Unknown Form M,Section 27) hwa/hnnatt Polnt Damaw-indicator Gradient 3=Downhiff Road Alionmen! 00-Non-Collision 14=Undercarria a 0=None 2-Functional 4--Bottom of Hill 1=Strai ht fl2 01-12-Clock Points 15-Towed Unit g i-Minor 3=Disabling 1=Level S=Top of Hill 2=Cured 13-Top 99=Unknown 9-Unknown 2-Uphill g=Unknown 9=Unknown-1 11 FORM•M-W(t=) PENNDOT COPY http://www.dot6.state.pa.us/ersapp/Printlmages/XmIFiles/20110474622011052312271227... 5/23/2011 Print CRS W0214224 Page 4'of•7 COMMONWEALTH OF POLICE CRASH REPORTING FORM Page Gash Number AA 500 3 1 voice Use Only � W0214224 !'JII IJ Seat Position: Safe(X Equipment One: b ;op: iq 1=Dever D 00=Not A Passenger/Occupant E 00=None Used!Not Applicable G O=Not Applicable 2=Passenger Ot=Driver-All Vehicles 01=Shoulder Belt Used 1=Not Ejected 7=Pedestrian 02=Front Seat Middle Position 02=Lap Belt Used 2=Totally Ejected 8--Other 03=front Seat Right Side 03--Lap And Shoulder Belt Used 3=Partially Ejected 9=Unknown 04--Second Row-Left Side Or 04--Child Safety Seat Used 9=Unknown Motorcycle Passenger 05=Motorcycle Helmet Used 05=Second Row-Middle Position 06=Biccyyccle Helmet Used 06=Second Row-Right Side 1O-Safety Belt Used Improperly H gte im Path: ' 07-Third Row Or Greater- 11=Child Safe Seat Used Improperly O=Not Ejected/Not Applicable B F =Female e 1=Through Side Door Opening e Left Side 12=Helmet Used Improperly 8 p M=Male 08=Third Row Or Greater- 90=Restraint Used,T Unknown 2=Through Side Window U=Unknown y� 3=Through Windshield a Middle Position 99-Unknown 4=Through Back Door 09=Third Row Or Greater- 5=Through Back Door Tailgate Opening Right Side �g�Egyinment Two: e 6=Through Roof Opening Sunroof/ Wuory Severity 10=Sleeper Section of Truckcab F 00=None Used/Not Applicable Convertible Top Down) 0--Not Injured 11=1n Other Enclosed 01=Front Air Bag Deployed(For This Seat) 7=Through Roof Opening(Convertible CL C 1=Killed Passenger Or Cargo Area 02=Side Air Bag Deployed(For This Seat) To Up) 2=Major Injury 12=1n Open Area 03=Other Type Air Bag Deployed 9=Unknon 3=Moderate (Back Of Pickup,Etc.) 04=Multiple Air Bags Deployed In' 13=Trailing Unit 05=Motorcycle Eye Protection 4=Minor Injury 14-Riding On Vehicle Exterior 06=Bicyclist Wearing Elbow/Knee/Pads 8=Injury,Unk 15=Bus Passenger 10=Air Bag Not Deployed,Switch On 0--Not Applicable Seventy 98=01ther 11=Air Bag Not Deployed,Switch Off 1=Not Extricated 9=Unknown if 99=Unknown 12=Air Bag Not Deployed, 2=Extricated By Mechanical Means Injury Unk Switch Setting 3=Freed By Non-Mechanical Means 13=Air Bag Removed(Prior To Crash) 8-Other 19=Unknown If Air Bag Deployed 9=Unknown 99=Unknown 13 EMS Agency: WEST SHORE EMS Medical Facility:I HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL Unit No Person No Delete? Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E F G H I 14 O 1 O1 Q 08 - 17 -11954 I M❑ 0❑ O 1 03 12 FI❑ 0❑ as Name/Address/Phone S Tr ❑Same to r GETTYS,KENNETH M 316 OLD STONE HOUSE RD BOILING SPGS PA Q Yesan Operator No Unit No Person No De Data of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E F G H I 02 O 1 0 et 07 - OS - 1936 E] M❑F] O 1 03 12 FLI E D LlName/Address/Phone Same o r pAPIERNIK,RICHARD L 4221 NANTUCKET DR MECHANICSBURG PA EMS Transport Operatto Q Yes 0 No Unit No Person No Delete? Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E F G H 1 02 02 Q �- 17 - 1944 a a a 03 03 12 0❑ 0❑0 Name/Address/Phone same as ELAINE PAPIERNIK 4221 NANTUCKET DRIVE MECHANICSBURG PA 1 W Yess CD No Operator Unit No Person No Delete? Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E F G H I 02 03 Q OS - 14 -12008 L] F❑ 0: 04 04 00 FEE] Name/Address/Phone E]Same as REBECCA P.WILLIAMS 1435 LAKE MEADE ROAD YORK SPRINGS PA EMS Transport Operator Q Yes 0 No Unit No Person No Date of Birth (MM-DD-YYYY) A B C D E F G H I 02 04 Delete?Q OS - 14 - 2008 2❑ FF 0❑ 06 04 00 FEE Name/Address/Phone Same as EMS Transport �operator SARAH E.WILLIAMS 1435 LAKE MEADE ROAD YORK SPRINGS PA 1 Q Yes •No Unit No Person No Delete? 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The only individual hurt in the crash was the front seat passenger in Unit 2 and she was transported to Holy Spirit Hospital for broken glass in her arm. Unit 1 was towed by Miller and Sons Inc. z • FORM 0 AA-M(IM PENNOOT COPY h"-//www.dnt6-,;tate-na-uq/crqann/Print1mavre,;/Xm1Fi1 e-,/201 104746220110-5')11??7 1,?,)7 ' Pnot CRS \A/02]4224 Page 7nf7 � Crash Number: W0214224 Incident Number: UAT20110600101 Unit 1 was attempting — / a V'Tum | | Sheetz 1415 S. Mad(et Street http://wvvvv,dO16.mtatu.pu.os/cro4Ip/priotloag#m/X�o}Fi}es/2Ol]04746220ll0523l7971717 4Zm12/n»`` EXHIBIT B th 1888 2073 NW SINCE 1888 April 5, 2013 3211 North Front Street P.O.Box 5300 Harrisburg,PA 17110-0300 717-238-8187 Fax:717-234-9478 www.mwke.com VIA CERTIFIED MAIL Lancaster Pottsville Karen Wagner Gettys 717-431-0138 570-581-8172 Shippensburg Wilkes-Barre 316 Old Stonehouse Road 717-530-7515 570-825-7500 Boiling Springs, PA 17007 York 717-843-0502 RE: Motor Vehicle Accident-May 6,2011 Dear Mrs. Gettys: Our firm represents Richard Papiernik and Elaine Papiernik for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 6, 2011, in which your late husband, Mr. Kenneth Gettys, was also involved. We are sorry to hear of your husband's recent passing. Regrettably, we must contact you under these circumstances. Presently, we have been communicating with your husband's insurance company at the time of Othe accident, Progressive Insurance and are trying to negotiate a settlement. However, Progressive has requested additional medical records which have delayed the matter. There is a Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania in which a person must file a claim for injuries they sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mr. and Mrs. Papiernik must file their claim with the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas to preserve their right to pursue their claims for injuries. Because Mr. Gettys has passed away, Mr. and Mrs. Papiernik's claims have to be filed against Mr. Gettys' Estate. The Cumberland County Register of Wills has no record of an Estate being opened in Mr. Gettys' name. We are respectfully asking that you take the needed steps to open your husband's Estate and request the Register of Wills appoint you as the representative of your husband's Estate. Because of time limitations, if you are unable or do not open the estate for Mr. Gettys within the next 5 days, we will be filing an Emergency Petition with the Court seeking to raise an Estate in your husband's name and in the petition, we will request the court appoint a disinterested third party as representative of the Estate. This party would remain as representative until such time as you or another appropriate relative or party per your family's choice requests to be substituted. If you choose to open the Estate yourself and be sworn in as the representative,please contact the Cumberland County Register of Wills and they will assist you in doing so. I would also suggest that you immediately contact an attorney about raising an estate for your husband as well. Edward E.Knauss,IV*t Clark DeVere t Andrea M.Cohick Zachary D.Campbell Steven R.Tregea Amy E.Bauccio Catherine N.Reeves *Board Certified in civil trial law and advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy C)t Karen Wagner Gettys April 5, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Than you for your attention to this matter and again, please accept our condolences. Sincerely, METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS &ERB, P.C. Zachary D. Campbell ZDClmlk 521849-1 EXHIBIT C 717-697-7050 Attorney at Law 717.697-7065(fax) 127 S. Market Street andrewc.sheety@verizon.net P.O. Box 95 Mechanicshurg,, PA 17055 March 29, 2013 Zachary D. Campbell, Esquire Metgzer, Wickersham, Knauss& Erb, P.C. 3211 North Front Street P.O. Box 5300 Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300 In Re: Kenneth Gettys Karen W. Gettys Dear Attorney Campbell: Karen Gettys forwarded a copy of your letter dated April 5, 2013 regarding an accident with her deceased husband and your clients, Richard and Elaine Papiernik. You are correct that no Estate has been opened in the name of Kenneth Gettys as of this date. Unless absolutely necessary, my client wishes to avoid probate fees, estate administration costs, inheritance tax issues and related notices as required by the Rules of Court. In short, no need has occurred to open an Estate to date. I am uncertain as to the basis for your claim to open an Estate in these circumstances and question the necessity of opening an Estate when Progressive Insurance is apparently recognizing the claim. Has the insurance company denied your claim? Please contact me to discuss this matter as soon as possible. Ve truly 'LY IA4R E W 8 ACS/bmk c: Karen Gettys