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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, 'PENNSYLVANIA
No. ) y_ 301q Ivt*
Civil Action - Law
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ROSA LEWIS ANITA M. WOLF
651 Camp Street 1358 Horick Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Versus C
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PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS r
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: °{ "s
Please issue writ of summons in the above - captioned action.
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X Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to ( ) Attorney ( x ) Sheriff
TIMOTHY A. SHOLLENBERGER, ESQUIRE
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP Aign of Attorney
2225 Millennium Way Supreme Court I.D. No. 34343
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
(717) 728 -3200 Date: a a 3
A 103.3 a .
WRIT OF SUMMONS 19 12a
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): ANITA M. WOLF a Ci Uq
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE -NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN ACTION
AGAINST YOU.
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C rothonotary/Clerk of Courts —Civil Division
Date: `� l
Deputy
( ) Check here if reverse is issued for additional information
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson i ,E ra� I 10 ,,.
Sheriff
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Jody S Smith ?a r"a,4 AM 10: 08
Chief Deputy t�r K cjg L
Richard W Stewart . ,. »
Solicitor OFFICE OF.TRE :REF:- P PM S YLVA N I A
Rosa Lewis
Case Number
vs.
Anita M Wolf 2013-3014
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
05/28/2013 06:49 PM- Deputy Shawn Gutshall, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of
Summons by"personally"handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be the Defendant,
to wit:Anita M Wolf at 1358 Horick Drive, Monroe Township, Boiling Springs, A 17007.
W' TSHALL, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $35.24 SO ANSWERS,
May 29, 2013 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)CountySuite Sheriff,Teleosok Inc.
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS. '
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above -captioned matter on behalf of the
Defendant, Anita M. Wolf.
Date: June 13 :2014
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh quire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the
Defendant herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of
Appearance to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: June 13,2014
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Eire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
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14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a RULE upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
Date: June 13, 2014
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, E ire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. 89037
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this I day of J(,� Le.... , 2014 a RULE is hereby
entered upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service
hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
OTHONOTARY �_
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14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the
Defendant herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe
for Rule to File Complaint to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: June 13, 2014
Thomas S. Brumbaugh,"' quire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF, Rosa Lewis
Plaintiff
v.
DEFENDANT, Anita M. Wolf
Defendant
'iLEO_OF IC
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2014 JUL -2 fIH 11.: 3 9
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are
warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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 REDUCE FEE OR NOFEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BARR ASSOCIATION
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF, Rosa Lewis
Plaintiff
v.
DEFENDANT, Anita M. Wolf
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir
de Ia fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en
Ia corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, Ia corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar una
orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notoficacaion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido
en la peticion do demanda. usted puede perder dinero o sus propiededas o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO 0
SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0
LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA
ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE
ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE LAS AGENCIAS QUE
OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CORGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE
CUALIFICAN. Lawyer Referral and Information Service
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BARR ASSOCIATION
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF, Rosa Lewis
Plaintiff
v.
DEFENDANT, Anita M. Wolf
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, by and through her attorneys,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represent the following:
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS
1. Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, is an adult individual who currently resides at 651 Camp
Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, is an adult individual whose last known address 1358
Horick Drive, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on November 12,
2011, at or about 2:58 p.m. on Trindle Road, Carlisle.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, is the operator of a 1988
Chevrolet Astro.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, is the operator of.a
2001 Honda Odyssey.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, is traveling in the westbound direction of
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travel, in the aforesaid 1988 Chevrolet Astro in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, is traveling in the
westbound direction of travel and fails to stop her 2001 Honda Odyssey in time; rear -
ending the plaintiff who is stopped behind a truck and several cars at a red light.
8. As a result of the aforesaid incident, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, has suffered serious
and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
a. Severe right shin hematoma;
b. Aggravation of pre-existing stenosis, spondylosis, and degenerative disk
disease of the lumber spine.
c. Aggravation of pre-existing degenerative arthritis of the right hip joint;
d. Lumbar Radiculopathy; and
e. Left hip injury.
9. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, in operating the 2001 Honda Odyssey in a careless and
negligent manner as follows:
a. Following another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and prudent,
given the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and condition of the
highway in violation of §3310(a) of The PA Motor Vehicle Code;
b. Driving at a speed greater than was reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing and at a speed greater than would have permitted her to bring her
vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead in violation of
Section 3361 of the PA Motor Vehicle Code;
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c. In permitting or allowing the vehicle to strike and collide with the rear of
the vehicle operated by the plaintiff; and
d. In failing to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow defendant
to stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
10. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis,
has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for which
damages are claimed.
11. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, has sustained a
permanent diminution in her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for which damages
are claimed.
12. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, has and/or may incur
reasonable and necessary medical rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the
amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law, Workers' Compensation or any program, group contact, or
other arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 1719.
13. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, has incurred or
may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which exceed sums recoverable
under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law for which damages are claimed.
14. Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, was the named insured on a policy of insurance issued to
her by Geico Casualty Company bearing policy number 4164-01-46-25 which was in
effect on the date of the above referenced collision. Plaintiff selected the full tort option
regarding that policy. A copy of the declaration page of said policy is attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit A. Therefore, Plaintiff Rosa Lewis
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remains eligible to claim compensation for non economic loss and economic loss
sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Rosa Lewis, demands judgment against Defendant, Anita M.
Wolf, for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Date: ozoi.l'4
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorne . fir Plaintiff
By:
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i o 'A. hollenberger,. Esq.
Attorney I.D. #34343
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3200
(717) 728-3400 (fax)
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0 VERIFICATION
1, cgwi Lewis
, hereby acknowledge that I am a Plaintiff in this action
and that I have read the Complo n+ and that the facts stated
herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 1
Signature
GAGLOBALAWPDATADOCS\INITIAL CONSULT DOCS (SETUPSPertfication.wpd
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, U—P
2225 Millennium Way, Erick, PA 17325
(717) 725-3200 i FAX (717) 725-3200
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PLAINTIFF, Rosa Lewis
Plaintiff
v.
DEFENDANT, Anita M. Wolf
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thisl5fday of July, 2014, I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
complaint has been served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
Shollenber: -r & Januzzi, LLP
othy A. Shollenberger, Esq.
ttorney I. D. #34343
By:
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER &DOR€R
Thomas S. BruMbau§if,-'Esquire .....
214 Senate Avenue, Suite_ 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for, Defendant,; Anita-M:"Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
L'PLAINTIFF`'�
vs.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT.. i -
OF THE PROTHONOTARY.
2014 AUG -4 Aft!I.39
CUMet Rc
PEN IS}L AICOUNTY
IN THE' COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
`CIJMBERLA'ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY.TRIAL DEMANDED
f , NOTICE'TO`
TO: Plaintiff:
,You are hereby, notified;to.file a.written,response,to Defendant'.s Answer with New
Matter;within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
Date: August _1, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
>T;homas S. Brumbaugh,r. ire
Attorney for Defendant
,,:,l4Court.i10: No. ,,,89037
6. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
7. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
8. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's Complaint, including subparagraphs 9(a) through
9(d), are denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
11. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
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to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
NEW MATTER
15. Plaintiff's claims are circumscribed and controlled by and may be limited by
the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section
1701, et seq.
16. To the extent it is proven at trial that Plaintiff is subject to the Limited Tort
option under the applicable auto insurance policy, Plaintiff is not entitled to recover for
alleged non -economic damages.
17. Plaintiff's Complaint may fail to state a cause of action upon which relief can
be granted.
18. Plaintiff may have assumed the risk of injury.
19. Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate her damages.
20. Any acts or omissions of Defendant, Anita M. Wolf were not a substantial
cause or factor of the subject incident and/or did not result in the injuries, damages or
losses alleged by Plaintiff.
21. Any and all damages, injuries or losses allegedly sustained by Plaintiff may
have been proximately caused by individuals and entities other than Defendant, including
but not limited to, Plaintiff or others for whose conduct Defendant, Anita M. Wolf is not
liable or responsible.
22. The injuries, damages and losses alleged by Plaintiff may have been caused
by events unrelated to Defendant, Anita M. Wolf and over which Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
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had no control and for which Defendant, Anita M. Wolf would not be responsible.
23. Plaintiff's alleged injuries, losses and damages may have been caused by
superseding or intervening events or acts of third parties over which Defendant had no
control.
24. Plaintiff's alleged injuries may be the result of pre-existing conditions or
unrelated events, and may not be a result of the incident alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint.
25. Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the defenses of release, accord and
satisfaction, waiver, estoppel, the terms of a contract or agreement, or an award at
arbitration as may be shown in discovery in this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
Date: August 1, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
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Thomas S. Brumbaugh quire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Anita M. Wolf verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and
correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after
diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the
recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in
this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or
by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that some of these
allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are
complete and I leave the determination of these matters to my attorneys on their
advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated:Q" - q
JUL 0 8 2014
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the
Defendant herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer
with New Matter to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Date: August 1, 2014
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millepmium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, E
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
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CUMBERLANDPENNS}LV f A��Ty
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff:
You are hereby notified to file a written response to Defendant's Answer with New
Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
Date: August 1, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
ire
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, by her attorney, Thomas S.
Brumbaugh, Esquire and sets forth the following Answer with New Matter to Plaintiff's
Complaint:
1. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted upon information and belief.
4. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
5. Admitted.
6. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
7. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
8. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's Complaint, including subparagraphs 9(a) through
9(d), are denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
11. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph., and proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required and pursuant
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to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
NEW MATTER
15. Plaintiff's claims are circumscribed and controlled by and may be limited by
the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section
1701, et seq.
16. To the extent it is proven at trial that Plaintiff is subject to the Limited Tort
option under the applicable auto insurance policy, Plaintiff is not entitled to recover for
alleged non-economic damages.
17. Plaintiff's Complaint may fail to state a cause of action upon which relief can
be granted.
18. Plaintiff may have assumed the risk of injury.
19. Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate her damages.
20. Any acts or omissions of Defendant, Anita M. Wolf were not a substantial
cause or factor of the subject incident and/or did not result in the injuries, damages or
losses alleged by Plaintiff.
21. Any and all damages, injuries or losses allegedly sustained by Plaintiff may
have been proximately caused by individuals and entities other than Defendant, including
but not limited to, Plaintiff or others for whose conduct Defendant, Anita M. Wolf is not
liable or responsible.
22. The injuries, damages and losses alleged by Plaintiff may have been caused
by events unrelated to Defendant, Anita M. Wolf and over which Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
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had no control and for which Defendant, Anita M. Wolf would not be responsible.
23. Plaintiff's alleged injuries, losses and damages may have been caused by
superseding or intervening events or acts of third parties over which Defendant had no
control.
24. Plaintiff's alleged injuries may be the result of pre-existing conditions or
unrelated events, and may not be a result of the incident alleged in Plaintiffs' Complaint.
25. Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the defenses of release, accord and
satisfaction, waiver, estoppel, the terms of a contract or agreement, or an award at
arbitration as may be shown in discovery in this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Anita M. Wolf respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint.
Date: August 1, 2014
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
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Thomas S. Brumbaugh squire
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Anita M. Wolf verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer with
New Matter which are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and
correct, and as to the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after
diligent inquiry, believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the
recommendation of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in
this document are required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or
by continuing investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that some of these
allegations may prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are
complete and I leave the determination of these matters to my attorneys on their
advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated:0'` - c, - ,%q
si
14-015728
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorney for Defendant, Anita M. Wolf
ROSA LEWIS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANITA M. WOLF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2013 - 3014
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for the
Defendant herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer
with New Matter to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Date: August 1, 2014
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millepnium Way
Enola, RA 17025
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, E
Attorney for Defendant
Court I.D. No. 89037
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF, Rosa Lewis
Plaintiff
v.
DEFENDANT, Anita M. Wolf
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
SAnd now, this ' day of Aq 2014, I hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendant, Anita M. Wolf's New Matter has been served
upon the following, via U.S. Mail:
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
By:
Sh • = berger, Esq.
A orney ID# 34343
FILEU-OFFICI:
OF THE PROTHONOTATO
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLPCUMBERL AND COUNTY
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2225 Millennium Way PENNSYLVANIA
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ROSA LEWIS,
Plaintiff
V.
ANITA M. WOLF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this
ay of September, 2014, I hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Plaintiffs Answers to Defendant's Interrogatories has been served upon the
following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Darer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
Shollenber
By:
anuzzi, LLP
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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OF THE PROTHONOTAR)
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PEA1NS I.VANIA
ROSA LEWIS,
Plaintiff
V.
ANITA M. WOLF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-3014
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this g day of September, 2014, I hereby certify that a copy of the
foregoing Plaintiff's Response to Request for Production of Documents has been
served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Respectfully submitted,
Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
By.
"/1111/y S enberger, Esq.
Attorney I. D. #34343
THE PROTHO.Ni;V;\r:"R
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2225 Millennium Way ISERLANO COUNTYEnola, Pennsylvania 17025 DioSPE a C- !la
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400 •
Attorneys for Plaintiff
ROSA LEWIS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA •
v.
ANITA M. WOLF,
Defendant
NO. 1373014
'CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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And now, this J day of January, 2015, I hereby certify that a true and
correct copy of the Notice of Deposition of Defendant, Anita M. Wolf, has been
served upon the following via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SHOLLENBERGER JANUZZI & WOLFE, LLP