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W. Scott Henning CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Attorney ID# 32298 PENNSYLVANIA
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238 -2000 Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
Fax : (717) 233 -3029
E -mail: Henning @hhrlaw.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 2f3L;
Civil Action (XX)
Kathleen J. Massa, : Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the
600 Red Lion Rd. : Estate of David J. Timberlake
Apt. V6 400 Riverbend Drive
Philadelphia, PA .19115 Enola, PA 17025
Morgan Properties Trust, individually
and d /b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Camp Hill Associates, LLC, d /b /a Camp
Hill Plaza Partners, L.P., d /b /a Camp Hill
Plaza Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
versus
Plaintiff(s) & Address(es) Defendant(s) & Address(es)
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 (X )Attorney ( )Sheriff
W. Scott Henning
Handler. Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Signat Att ney Kee.*
(717) 238 -2000 Supre Court D No. 32298 IOU &A,3
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of Attorney Date: May 20, 2013 A-
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Richard W Stewart
Solicitor OFF!&E OF THE SHERIFF CUMBERLAQ CO ti 1 y
PEMSYLVAHIA
Kathleen Massa
Case Number
vs. 2013-2862
Donna J Fox,Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake(et al.)
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
05/29/2013 01:43 PM - Deputy Ryan Burgett, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of
Summons by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Andrew Kaehler, Property
Manager, who accepted as"Adult Person in Charge"for Morgan Properties Trust at 121 November Drive,
Camp Hill Borough, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
RYAN BURGETT, DE
05/29/2013 01:43 PM- Deputy Ryan Burgett, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of
Summons by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Andrew Kaehler, Property
Manager,who accepted as"Adult Person in Charge"for Morgan Properties Trust d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments at 121 November Drive, Camp Hill Borough, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
RYAN BURGE ,
05/29/2013 01:43 PM - Deputy Ryan Burgett, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of
Summons by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Andrew Kaehler, Property
Manager,who accepted as"Adult Person in Charge"for Camp Hill Asociates, LLC d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, LP at 121 November Drive, Camp Hill Borough, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
RYAN BURGETT, DEP
SHERIFF COST: $93.95 SO ANSWERS,
May 30, 2013 RONNY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)CountySuite Sheriff,Teleosoft,Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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No. 2013—10(y. —
Civil Action (XX) Law
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Kathleen J. Massa Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of
600 Red Lion Rd. David J. Timberlake, Jr.
Apt. V6 400 Riverbend Drive,
Philadelphia, PA 19116 Enola, PA 17025
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I accept service of the Writ of Summons (on behalf of the Estate of David J.
Timberlake, Jr. and certify that I am authorized to do so).
Date Donna J. Fox, Admi strator f6r the
Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr.
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
600 Red Lion Road
Apartment V6
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Plaintiff,
vs.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the Estate of
DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST, individually and
d /b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
and
CAMP HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC, d /b /a Camp Hill
Plaza Partners, L.P., d /b /a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments
121 November Driver
Camp Hill, PA 171011
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 2013 -2862
NOTICE
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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
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AVISO
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ABOGADO, LLAME 0 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 0
BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
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32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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(717) 249 -3166
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
By:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
W. Scott Henning (PA 32298)
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
600 Red Lion Road
Apartment V6
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Plaintiff,
vs.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the Estate
of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST,
individually and d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
and
CAMP HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b /a
Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P., d/b /a Camp
Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Driver
Camp Hill, PA 171011
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 2013 -2862
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Kathleen J. Massa ( "Ms. Massa "), by and through her attorneys, HANDLER,
HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by W. Scott Henning, makes this Complaint against
Defendants, Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr. ( "Defendant
Fox "), Morgan Properties Trust ( "Defendant Morgan Properties "), and Camp Hill Associates,
LLC ( "Defendant Camp Hill Associates "), and avers as follows:
1. Kathleen J. Massa is a competent adult individual currently residing at 600 Red
Lion Road, Apartment V6, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Fox, upon information and belief, is a competent adult individual
residing at 400 Riverbend Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Defendant Fox is
the Court- approved Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr.
3. Defendant Morgan Properties, upon information and belief, is a real estate
investment company operating under the fictitious name of "Morgan Properties." Defendant
Morgan Properties owns, maintains, and operates the apartment complex of Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments, located at 121 November Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant Camp Hill Associates, upon information and belief, is a business entity
that owns, maintains, and operates Camp Hill Plaza Apartments, located at 121 November
Driver, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Camp Hill Associates, LLC is a
Pennsylvania limited liability company that serves as the general partner of Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, LP, a limited partnership formed under the laws of Delaware.
5. On or about May 20, 2011, Kathleen J. Massa was a tenant of Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments and resided at 3520 September Drive, Apartment 6, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
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6. On or about May 20, 2011, David J. Timberlake Jr. was also a tenant of Camp
Hill Plaza Apartments and resided at 3520 September Drive, Apartment 4, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. At all times material to this action, David J. Timberlake Jr. was the owner and/or
keeper of an Akita, a breed of dog, by the name of "Freedom" ( "the Akita" or "the dangerous
dog "). The Akita resided with David J. Timberlake Jr. at his apartment, and he retained sole
responsibility for the dangerous dog.
8. On or about May 20, 2011, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Kathleen J. Massa was
walking on a public sidewalk within Camp Hill Plaza Apartments when she approached
Defendant, David J. Timberlake Jr's. daughter, who was walking the Akita on a leash.
9. Without provocation or any indication of aggression, the Akita spontaneously
lunged at Kathleen J. Massa and bit her on her left arm near her triceps, causing her serious
personal injuries.
10. David J. Timberlake Jr., knew or should have known of the Akita's vicious
propensities, as the Akita was involved in five (5) previous bite incidents, one of which occurred
when the Akita bit Kathleen J. Massa's dog. Of these previous incidents, two (2) gave rise to law
suits.
11. As a direct and proximate result of this incident, Kathleen J. Massa's sustained
serious personal injuries as set forth below in detail.
COUNT I — NEGLIGENCE
Kathleen J. Massa v. Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr.
12. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as it set forth fully below.
13. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and all resultant injuries to
Kathleen J. Massa are the direct and proximate result of the negligence of David J. Timberlake
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Jr., generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. in harboring a dangerous dog that has a known propensity to act in
a vicious manner by attacking human beings and domesticated
animals without provocation in violation of 3 Pa. Stat. § 459-502 -
A;
b. in failing to properly restrain a dangerous dog as to prevent an
unprovoked attack on a human being and/or domesticated animal;
c. in failing to properly control a dangerous dog as to prevent an
unprovoked attack on a human being and /or domesticated animal;
d. in failing to warn others of the dangerous dog's vicious propensity
to attack human beings and/or domesticated animals, as indicated
by the Akita's five (5) prior known attacks;
e. in allowing the dangerous dog to be present in a public area, where
it is likely that the Akita would encounter human beings and/or
other domesticated animals and react in a vicious manner; and
f. in allowing and in failing to prevent an attack on a human being,
such as Kathleen J. Massa, by the dangerous dog.
14. As a direct and proximate result of David J. Timberlake Jr.'s, negligence,
Kathleen J. Massa has:
a. suffered injuries, including but not limited to, a one and a half (1
1/2) inch laceration, requiring sutures to mend the wound, and an
additional puncture wound on her arm;
b. undergone continuing medical care and surgeries for her injury;
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c. suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will
continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to her physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss;
d. been compelled, in an effort to cure her injuries, to spend money
for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to
spend money for the same purposes in the future, to her detriment
and loss;
e. suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and she will continue to suffer
the same in the future, to her detriment and loss; and
f. been, and will be, hindered from attending to her daily duties and
chores, to her detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
15. When a dog owner and/or keeper has actual and/or constructive knowledge of the
dog's vicious propensity to attack human beings and/or domesticated animals, an attack by such
a dog on a human being imposes strict liability on the owner and/or keeper.
16. David J. Timberlake Jr., had actual and/or constructive knowledge of the Akita's
vicious propensity to attack human beings and/or domesticated animals based upon the Akita's
five (5) previous bite incidents.
WHEREFORE, Kathleen J. Massa, seeks that this Honorable Court hold Defendant
Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., strictly liable for damages
in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of
interest and costs.
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COUNT II — NEGLIGENCE PER SE
Kathleen J. Massa v. Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr.
17. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth fully below.
18. Based upon the above - mentioned dog bite incident, David J. Timberlake, Jr.,
violated 3 Pa. Stat. § 459 -502 -A — Summary offense of harboring a dangerous dog, since David
J. Timberlake, Jr., was the owner and/or keeper of the Akita that attacked a human being without
provocation and previously established a history of attacking human beings and/or domesticated
animals without provocation.
19. As such, David J. Timberlake, Jr., had actual and/or constructive knowledge that
the Akita was a dangerous dog within the definition of 3 Pa. Stat. § 459 - 502 -A.
20. Kathleen J. Massa, as a victim of an attack by a dangerous dog, was a member of
the class that was intended to be protected by the passage of the statute, and Kathleen J. Massa's
above - mentioned injuries were the type of the injuries that the statute aimed to prevent.
21. As a direct and proximate result of David J. Timberlake, Jr.'s, violation of the
statute, Kathleen J. Massa has sustained damages as stated above.
WHEREFORE, Kathleen J. Massa seeks damages from Donna J. Fox, Administrator of
the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits
of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs.
COUNT III — NEGLIGENCE
Kathleen. J. Massa v. Morgan Properties Trust, d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P.,
d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments and Camp Hill Associates
22. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth fully below.
23. Defendant Morgan Properties and Defendant Camp Hill Associates (collectively
"the landlords ") were the owners and landlords of Camp Hill Plaza Apartments on the date of
the incident.
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24. "A landlord out of possession may be held liable for injuries by animals owned
and maintained by his tenant when the landlord has knowledge of the presence of the dangerous
animal and where he has the right to control or remove the animal by retaking possession of the
premises." Palermo by Palermo v. Nails, 483 A.2d 871, 873 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1984).
25. The landlords had actual and/or constructive knowledge of the presence of the
dangerous dog that was owned and/or maintained by David J. Timberlake, Jr., on the premises,
as David J. Timberlake, Jr. openly walked and displayed the Akita on the premises of Camp Hill
Plaza Apartments.
26. Upon information and belief, the landlords maintained a policy provision within
its lease with David J. Timberlake, Jr., that forbid tenants from owning and/or maintaining
dangerous dogs on the premises. Ownership and /or maintenance of a dangerous dog on the
premises would constitute a violation of the lease and allow the landlords to retake possession of
the premises.
27. The occurrence of the aforementioned incident and all resultant injuries to
Kathleen J. Massa are the direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendants,
generally and more specifically as set forth below:
a. in allowing a known dangerous animal, owned and maintained by
a tenant, to remain on the premises;
b. in failing to post any warnings regarding the existence of a known
dangerous animal, owned and maintained by a tenant; and
c. in failing to take any measures to avoid the occurrence of an attack
by a known dangerous animal, owned and maintained by a tenant.
28. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendants' negligence, Kathleen J. Massa
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has the injuries and damages as stated above.
WHEREFORE, Kathleen J. Massa seeks damages from Morgan Properties Trust,
individually and t/d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments and Camp Hill Associates, LLC d/b /a
Camp Hill Partners, L.P. d/b /a Camp Hill Apartments, in an amount in excess of the compulsory
arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of interest and costs.
Date:
I/ /6 --020it
By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
W. Scott Hennin
HANDLER, HE
1300 Linglesto Road,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.23 8.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
henning @hhrlaw.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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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: 41 qiq
Kathleen J. Massa
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
600 Red Lion Road
Apartment V6
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Plaintiff,
vs.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the Estate of
DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST, individually
and d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
and
CAMP HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b /a Camp
Hill Plaza Partners, L.P., d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments
121 November Driver
Camp Hill, PA 171011
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 2013 -2862
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 16t day of April, 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs
Complaint was served upon the following by Certified Mail:
Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
CAMP HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC,
d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P.,
d/b /a Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Driver
Camp Hill, PA 17011
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST,
individually and d/b /a
Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
121 November Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
TIMOTHY J. McMAHON, ESQUIRE
ID No: 52918
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 651-3505
Facsimile: (717) 651-3707
tjmcmahon@mdwcg.com
Attorney for Defendant
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KATHLEEN J. MASSA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST, :
Individually and d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA:
APARTMENTS and CAMP HILL : NO. 2013-2862
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CAMP HILL .
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a CAMP .
HILL PLAZA APARTMENTS,
Defendants
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of Defendants,
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST, Individually and d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA
APARTMENTS and CAMP HILL ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA
PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA APARTMENTS, with respect to the above -
referenced matter.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
Timothy on, Esquire
I.D. No. 5 91
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3505
Dated: S- /3 -
05/1220442.v1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara E. Steel, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do
hereby certify that on this /3 day of Y , 2014, I served a copy of the Entry
of Appearance, via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiff
Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
Defendant pro se
Barbara E. Steel
05/1220442.v1
TIMOTHY J. McMAHON, ESQUIRE
ID No: 52918
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 651-3505
Facsimile: (717) 651-3707
tjmcmahon a,mdwcg.com
Attorney for Defendant
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KATHLEEN J. MASSA,
Plaintiff
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION — LAW
DONNA J. FOX, Administratrix of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., :
MITCHELL L. MORGAN
MANAGEMENT, INC., and CAMP HILL :
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P.,
Defendants
NO. 2013-2862
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Kathleen J. Massa, Plaintiff
c/o W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
TimothyV. 1Mahon, Esquire
I.D. No. 529 8
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3505
05/1230130.v1
TIMOTHY J. McMAHON, ESQUIRE
ID No: 52918
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 651-3505
Facsimile: (717) 651-3707
timcmahon a,mdwcg.com
Attorney for Defendant
KATHLEEN J. MASSA,
Plaintiff
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administratrix of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.,
MITCHELL L. MORGAN
MANAGEMENT, INC., and CAMP HILL :
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P.,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION — LAW
: NO.2013-2862
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter Crossclaim within twenty
(20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
Timothy J. cMaion, Esquire
I.D. No. 52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3505
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TIMOTHY J. McMAHON, ESQUIRE
ID No: 52918
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 651-3505
Facsimile: (717) 651-3707
ti mcmahon(iD,mdwcg.co m
Attorney for Defendant
KATHLEEN J. MASSA,
Plaintiff
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administratrix of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.,
MITCHELL L. MORGAN
MANAGEMENT, INC., and CAMP HILL :
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P.,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION — LAW
: NO.2013-2862
ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT, INC. AND
CAMP HILL PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM
1. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Plaintiff is who she says
she is. The remaining allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied and proof thereof is
demanded to the extent relevant.
2. Answering Defendants lack information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth
of the allegations set forth in this paragraph and accordingly these allegations are denied and
proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
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3. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Defendant Mitchell L.
Morgan Management, Inc. manages the apartment complex known as the Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments located at 121 November Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, as
alleged. The remaining allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied.
4. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. owns the Camp Hill Plaza Apartments located at 121 November Drive, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, as alleged. The remaining allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied.
5. Admitted upon information and belief.
6. Admitted upon information and belief.
7. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted upon information and belief that
on or about May 20, 2011, David J. Timerlake, Jr. was the owner of an Akita dog that resided
with Mr. Timberlake at his apartment, 3520 September Drive, Apartment 4, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, and that Mr. Timberlake retained sole responsibility for the dog. The remaining
allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied on the basis that Answering Defendants are
without information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the factual allegations otherwise
set forth in this paragraph. By way of further answer, and to the extent that the allegations set
forth in this paragraph characterize the subject dog as a "dangerous dog," these allegations are
denied as conclusions of law and proof thereof is demanded as against Answering Defendants, to
the extent relevant.
8. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029.
9. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029.
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10. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
11. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of
law to which no further response is required and accordingly these allegations are denied and
proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
COUNT I — NEGLIGENCE
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
V.
DONNA J. FOX, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF
DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
12. Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P. incorporate by reference their responses to paragraphs 1 through 11 above.
13. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph, together with its subparts (a)
through (f) are denied on the basis that these allegations are directed to a Defendant other than
Answering Defendants and accordingly no further response is required. By way of further
answer, these allegations constitute conclusions of law within the meaiing of Pa. R.C.P. 1029
and accordingly no further response is required as a matter of law.
14. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph, together with its subparts (a)
through (f) are denied on the basis that these allegations are directed to a Defendant other than
Answering Defendants and accordingly no further response is required. By way of further
answer, these allegations constitute conclusions of law within the meaning of Pa. R.C.P. 1029
and accordingly no further response is required as a matter of law.
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15. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
16. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff together with such other relief
as this Court shall deem appropriate.
COUNT II — NEGLIGENCE PER SE
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
V.
DONNA J. FOX, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF
DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
17. Answering Defendants incorporate by reference their responses to paragraphs 1
through 16 above as if set forth at length here.
18. • Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
19. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
20. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa. R.C.P. 1029. By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are
otherwise denied as conclusions of law to which no further response is required.
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21. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of
law to which no further response is required and accordingly these allegations are denied and
proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff together with such other relief
as this Court shall deem appropriate.
COUNT III — NEGLIGENCE
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
V.
MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT, INC. AND
CAMP HILL PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P.
22. Answering Defendants incorporate by reference their responses to paragraphs 1
through 21 above as if set forth at length herein.
23. Denied. It is denied that Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill
Plaza Partners, L.P. are appropriately referred to collectively as "the Landlords." It is
specifically denied that Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. was the owner of the Camp Hill
Plaza Apartments on May 20, 2011. It is specifically denied that Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P.
was the manager and/or otherwise responsible for the management and/or maintenance of the
Camp Hill Plaza Apartments on May 20, 2011. By way of further answer, on or about May 20,
2011, Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. was the owner of the Camp Hill Plaza Apartments and
Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. was the manager of that apartment complex.
24. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of
law to which no further response is required and accordingly these allegations are denied and
proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
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25. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc.
and/or Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. had actual and/or constructive knowledge of the presence
of any dangerous dog that was owned and/or maintained by David J. Timberlake on the premises
and further deny that these Defendants or either of them had any actual or constructive
knowledge of the specific activities of that pet at any time prior to and including May 20, 2011.
By way of further answer, the allegations set forth in this paragraph are otherwise denied as
conclusions of law to which no further response is required and accordingly these allegations are
denied and proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
26. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law
and accordingly these allegations are denied and proof thereof is demanded to the extent
relevant.
27. The allegations set forth in this paragraph, together with its subparagraphs (a)
through (c) are denied as conclusions of law and proof thereof is demanded to the extent
relevant.
28. Denied. The allegations set forth in this paragraph are denied as conclusions of
law to which no further response is required and accordingly these allegations are denied and
proof thereof is demanded to the extent relevant.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff together with such other relief
as this Court shall deem appropriate.
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NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF KATHLEEN J. MASSA
29. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action as against Mitchell L. Morgan
Management, Inc. and/or Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. as a matter of law.
30. Neither Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and/or Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P. owed a duty to Plaintiff Kathleen Massa under the material and well pleaded allegations set
forth in Plaintiffs Complaint.
31. Neither Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and/or Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P. breached any duty of care, the same being expressly denied, owed to Kathleen Massa under
the material and well pleaded factual circumstances set forth in Plaintiffs Complaint.
32. No act or omission on the part of Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and/or
Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. was a substantial, legal and/or factual cause of the injuries and/or
damages, all such injuries and/or damages being expressly denied, asserted by Plaintiff in
Plaintiffs Complaint.
33. To the extent applicable and in order to preserve the defenses pending further
discovery in this matter, Plaintiffs claims may be barred and/or limited by the Doctrines of Res
Judicata and/or Collateral Estoppel.
34. Plaintiffs claims may be barred and/or limited by Plaintiffs failure to have
mitigated her damages, all such damages being otherwise expressly denied, as required by law.
35. Plaintiffs claims may be barred and/or limited by the comparative negligence of
Kathleen Massa under the material and well pleaded circumstances described by the Plaintiff in
Plaintiffs Complaint.
36. Plaintiffs injuries and/or damages resulted from acts and/or omissions on the part
of persons and/or entities, including David J. Timberlake, Jr., concerning whom Defendants
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Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. had neither control
nor right of control as a matter of law.
37. Defendants reserve their right to raise one or more of those defenses set forth at
Pa. R.C.P. 1030.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. demand judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff Kathleen J. Massa together
with such other relief as this Court shall deem appropriate.
NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 1031.1 AGAINST
DEFENDANT DONNA J. FOX, ADMINISTRATRIX OF
THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
38. If Plaintiff is entitled to recover damages for the injuries alleged by her in her
Complaint, all such injuries, damages and rights of recovery being otherwise expressly denied,
such recovery may be solely or partially as a result of acts and/or omissions on the part of David
J. Timberlake, Jr. on the basis of the material and well pleaded factual allegations set forth in
Plaintiffs Complaint as against Defendant Donna J. Fox, Administratrix of the Estate of David J.
Timberlake, Jr., which allegations are incorporated herein by reference and expressly without
adoption and expressly and solely for the purpose of the assertion of a Crossclaim pursuant to P.
R.C.P. 1031.1 by Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. and
accordingly Defendant Donna J. Fox, Administratrix of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr.
may alone be liable to Plaintiff, or jointly and/or severally liable with Defendants Mitchell L.
Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. or liable over to Mitchell L.
Morgan Management, Inc. and/or Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. for contribution and indemnity
and claims therefore are hereby pleaded.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. demand judgment in their favor and against Defendant Donna J. Fox,
Administratrix of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., together with such other relief as this
Court shall deem appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
Timothy' J. l\Mahon, Esquire
I.D. No. 52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3505
Dated: 7/2/2014
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VERIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct:
Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. is a Defendant in the foregoing action and I am
authorized to execute this Verification on their behalf. The attached Answer with New Matter is
based upon information which has been gathered by my Counsel in the defense of this lawsuit.
The language of the Answer with New Matter is that of Counsel and not of me. I have read the
Answer with New Matter and to the extent that the contents of the Answer with New Matter are
that of counsel, they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the contents of the objections and answers are that of Counsel, I have relied
upon Counsel in making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the
aforesaid objections and answers are made subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. § 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT, INC.
BY:
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Name: COP-ea/hut-
Title: MEA VP
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jane W. Burrage, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do
hereby certify that on this 2nd day of July, 2014, I served a copy of the foregoing Answer, via
First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiff
Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
Defendant pro se
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THE PRO THONGGTA
2014 JUL I I PH 1: 04
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
KATHLEEN J. MASSA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMI3ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
..-MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST, :
Individually and d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA:
APARTMENTS and CAMP HILL : NO. 2013-2862
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CAMP HILL
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a CAMP :
HILL PLAZA APARTMENTS,
Defendants
STIPULATION TO AMEND CAPTION AND COMPLAINT
1. The parties hereby stipulate that the caption in this matter is hereby amended to
the following:
KATHLEEN I MASSA, : IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
MITCHEL.I.. L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT:
INC., and CAMP HILL PLAZA
PARTNERS, L.P., : NO. 2013-2862
Defendants
2. Plaintiffs Complaint is hereby amended through this Stipulation such that all
references in the Complaint to Defendant Morgan Properties Trust, Individually and d/b/a Camp
Hill Plaza Apartments refer to "Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc." and all references in the
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`s
Complaint to Defendant Camp Hill Associates, LLC, d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P., d/b/a
Camp 1-Iill Plaza Apartments refer to "Camp I-Iill Plaza Partners, ILP."
3. The parties request that this Stipulation be approved by the Court through the
proposed Order attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
HANDL r 2, HEN ROSENBERG, LLP
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W. Scott Henning, Esquire
1300 Linglestown Road
I-Iarrisburg, PA 17110
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMN & GOGGIN
I
Ti othy . 4 a -ion
PA Attorne #52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant Mitchell L. Morgan
Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P.
41,
Donna J. Fox, Ago inistror of the Estate of
David J. Timberlake, Jr.
W. Scott Henning
Attorney ID# 32298
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LIP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Henning@hhrlaw.com
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHLEEN J. MASSA
600 Red Lion Road
Apartment V6
Philadelphia, PA 19115,
Plaintiff(s)
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR.
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025,
Defendant(s)
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., being properly
authorized to do so, hereby accept service of a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's
Complaint that has been filed as above captioned.
Date:
By
KATHLEEN J. MASSA,
Plaintiff
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION—LAW
MORGAN PROPERTIES TRUST,
Individually and d/b/a CAMP HILL PLAZA:
APARTMENTS and CAMP HILL : NO. 2013-2862
ASSOCIATES, LLC, d/b/a CAMP HILL
PLAZA PARTNERS, L.P., d/b/a CAMP
HILL PLAZA APARTMENTS,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDER
•
AND NOW, this I ( day of o ll , 2014, upon consideration of the parties'
Stipulation to Amend the Caption and Complaint, the caption and Complaint are hereby
amended as described in the Stipulation. The caption in this matter shall hereafter be as follows:
KATHLEEN J. MASSA,
Plaintiff
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION—LAW
MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT:
INC., and CAMP HILL PLAZA
PARTNERS, L.P.,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Timothy J. McMahon, Esquire
PA Attorney ID #52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA, 17011
(717) 651-3505; FAX (717) 651-3707
Email: tjmcmahon@mdwcg.com
Attorney for Defendant
KATHLEEN J. MASSA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the :
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT:
INC., and CAMP HILL PLAZA
PARTNERS, L.P.,
Defendants : NO.2013-2862
MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
1. Plaintiff Kathleen Massa filed a Complaint in this matter on April 21, 2014,
alleging personal injuries sustained as a result of a dog bite incident alleged to have occurred on
or about May 20, 2011, while on a public sidewalk within the Camp Hill Plaza Apartments.
2. Defendants, through their counsel, submitted a Stipulation to Amend the Caption
and Complaint to correctly identify Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza
Partners, L.P. as the property manager/property owner Defendants, respectively. That
Stipulation to Amend the Caption was executed by the parties and approved by the Court in its
Order of July 16, 2014.
3. On June 27, 2014, Defendants sent Interrogatories and a Request for Production
of Documents addressed to Plaintiff Kathleen Massa. A true and correct copy of correspondence
enclosing those written discovery items addressed to Plaintiff in care of her counsel is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
4. Likewise, on June 27, 2014, counsel for Defendants Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P. and Mitchell L. Morgan Management directed written discovery to the representative
Defendant, Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake. A true and correct
copy of the correspondence directing Interrogatories to Defendant Donna J. Fox, as
Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
5. No counsel has entered an Appearance on behalf of Defendant Donna J. Fox as
Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr. However, the Interrogatories addressed
to Defendant Fox in her representative capacity were sent certified mail, return receipt requested,
and service of that written discovery has been confirmed by the return of the receipt signed by
Donna Fox on June 28, 2014.
6. Despite reminders that the above described written discovery has remained
unanswered and outstanding, no responses to the written discovery directed to either Plaintiff
Kathleen Massa and/or to Defendant Donna J. Fox has been forthcoming from either.
7. Defendants' ability to defend this action has been prejudiced by the absence of
responses to the Interrogatories directed to Defendant Donna J. Fox and by the absence of
responses of Plaintiff Kathleen Massa to the Interrogatories and Request for Production of
Documents directed to Plaintiff
8. Accordingly, Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill
Plaza Partners, L.P. respectfully request that this Court enter an Order directing that Plaintiff
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answer the Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents served by Mitchell L.
Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. and further directing that
Defendant Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J. Timberlake, Jr., answer
Interrogatories within thirty (30) days.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
Timothy J. cMahon
PA Attorney ID #52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney, for Defendant Mitchell L. Morgan
Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners,
L.P.
Dated: /0-a9_ � y
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EXHIBIT "A"
MARSHALL DENNEHEY
WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
ATTORNEYS -AT -LAW WWW.MARSHALL DEN NEHEY.COM
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201 • Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3500 • Fax (717) 651-3707
Direct Dial: 717-651-3505
Email: tjmcmahon@mdwcg.com
June 27, 2014
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
PENNSYLVANIA
Bethlehem
Doylestown
Erie
Harrisburg
King of Prussia
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Scranton'
NEW JERSEY
Cherry Hill
Roseland
DELAWARE
Wilmington
OHIO
Cleveland
FLORIDA'
Ft. Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Orlando
Tampa
NEW YORK
Long Island
New York City
RE: Kathleen J. Massa v. Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J.
Timberlake, Jr., Morgan Properties Trust, Individually and d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments and Camp Hill Associates d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza Partners, LP d/b/a
Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
Date of Loss: May 20, 2011
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas No. 2013-2862
Claim No. 186385622
MD W C G File No. 11001.00397
Dear Attorney Henning:
Enclosed please find Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents and Things addressed to
Plaintiff, Ms. Massa, in the above -referenced matter. I look forward to receiving verified responses to this
written discovery within 30 days as required by the applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
TJM/tkc
Enclosures
cc: Donna Fox, pro se (w/ enc)
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Sincerely,
thy J. McMahon
EXHIBIT "B"
• MARSHALL DENNEHEY
WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
ATTORNEYS -AT -LAW WWW.MARSHALLO ENNEHEY.COM
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201 • Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 651-3500 • Fax (717) 651-3707
Direct Dial: 717-651-3505
Email: tjmcmahon@mdwcg.com
June 27, 2014
Via Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested
Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
PENNSYLVANIA
Bethlehem
Doylestown
Erie
Harrisburg
King of Prussia
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Scranton
NEW JERSEY
Cherry Hill
Roseland
DELAWARE
Wilmington
OHIO
Cleveland
FLORIDA'
Ft. Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Orlando
Tampa
NEW YORK
Long Island
New York City
Re: Kathleen J. Massa v. Donna J. Fox, Administrator of the Estate of David J.
Timberlake, Jr., Morgan Properties Trust, Individually and d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza
Apartments and Camp Hill Associates d/b/a Camp Hill Plaza Partners, LP d/b/a
Camp Hill Plaza Apartments
Date of Loss: May 20, 2011
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas No. 2013-2862
Claim No. 186385622
MDWCG File No. 11001.00397
Dear Ms. Fox:
The undersigned represents Defendants Camp Hill Plaza Partners, LP and Mitchell L. Morgan
Management in the lawsuit referenced above. Enclosed please find Interrogatories directed to you as a
Defendant in this case albeit in your representative capacity as the Administratrix of the Estate of David J.
Timberlake, Jr. Please note that the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure require verified responses to this
written discovery within thirty (30) days.
Thank you for your attention.
TJM/cwb
Enclosure
cc: W. Scott Henning, Esquire (w/enc)
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Timothy J. McMahon
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara E. Steel, an employee of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do
hereby certify that on this A9 day of October, 2014, I served a copy of the foregoing
Motion to Compel, via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
W. Scott Henning, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiff
Donna J. Fox
400 Riverbend Drive
Enola, PA 17025
Defendant pro se
Barbara E. Steel
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THE PROTHONOTARY
7011i NOV -4 i'ti II: 57
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Timothy J. McMahon, Esquire
PA Attorney ID #52918
100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA, 17011
(717) 651-3505; FAX (717) 651-3707
Email: tjmcmahon@mdwcg.com
Attorney for Defendant
KATHLEEN J. MASSA, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DONNA J. FOX, Administrator of the :
Estate of DAVID J. TIMBERLAKE, JR., : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
MITCHELL L. MORGAN MANAGEMENT:
INC., and CAMP HILL PLAZA
PARTNERS, L.P., :
Defendants : NO.2013-2862
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of November, 2014, upon consideration of the Motion filed
by Defendants Mitchell L. Morgan Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. to
compel Defendant Donna J. Fox to answer Interrogatories and to compel Plaintiff Kathleen
Massa to answer Interrogatories and to compel Plaintiff Kathleen Massa to answer
Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that Plaintiff Kathleen Massa shall provide full, complete and verified responses to
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the Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents served by Mitchell L. Morgan
Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. within thirty (30) days;
It is hereby further ORDERED and DECREED that Donna J. Fox, as Administrator of
the Estate of David J. Timberlake shall answer the Interrogatories served by Mitchell L. Morgan
Management, Inc. and Camp Hill Plaza Partners, L.P. within thirty (30) days.
BY THE COURT,
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