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File #08-04-591
LA W OFFICES OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD
BY: Stewart C. Crawford
ATTORNEY 1.D.: 09827
223 North Monroe Street
P.O. Box E
Media, P A 19063
Telephone: (610) 565-7050
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Allstate Insurance Company
afs/o Lewis Straw
309 Lakeside Drive, Suite 100
Horsham, P A 19044
IN CIVIL ACTION
NO.: DL/ - b271
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vs.
John Shughart, III
430 Arch Street, Apt. 1
Carlisle, P A 17013
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by an attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to
do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other relief requested
by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
File # 08-04-591
LAW OFFICE OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES
BY: Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire
ATTORNEY J.D. NO. 09827
223 North Monroe Street Attorney for Plaintiff
Media, P A 19063
Telephone: (610) 565-7050
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Allstate Insurance Company
a/s/o Lewis Straw
309 Lakeside Drive, Suite 100
Horsham, P A 19044
IN CIVIL ACTION
vs.
NO.: 04-1..;)..71 CIU-J.Y~
John Shughart, III
430 Arch Street, Apt. 1
Carlisle, P A 17013
COMPLAINT
4030 Motor Vehicle Property Damage
1. Plaintiff is an insurance company licensed and authorized to do business
in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with one of its principle places of business
at the above-captioned address.
2. Defendant John Shughart, III was the owner and the operator of a motor
vehicle involved in an incident on April 25, 2004 and at all times pertinent hereto
resided at the above-captioned address.
3. On the aforesaid date, Plaintiff had a policy of insurance with Lewis
Straw, hereinafter referred to as named insured.
4. On the aforesaid date, a motor vehicle insured by Plaintiff, hereafter the
insured vehicle was involved in an incident with Defendant.
5. On the aforesaid date, the insured vehicle was traveling on Noble
Boulevard at the intersection with South West Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
when the Defendant, who was traveling on South West Street, struck the insured
vehicle in the intersection causing damages to the insured vehicle.
6. The Defendant was negligent and careless and the sole cause of this
incident in that Defendant:
(a) operated the vehicle at an unsafe rate of speed;
(b) was inattentive;
(c) failed to make proper observation;
(d) violated local laws and the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
7. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff became liable for
damages that arose out of this incident.
8. Due to this incident, expenses were incurred for damage to the insured
vehicle, towing, storage and car rental.
9. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, the Common Law and
governing statutes, Plaintiff is subrogated for all money paid and seeks recovery
ofthese sums totaling $6,382.78.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for $6,382.78 plus interest and costs
of suit.
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VERIFICA nON
The undersigned verifies that the statements contained in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: lalr)f
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STEWART C. CRAWFORD, ESQUIRE
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ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
DEFENDANT
04-6271 CIVIL TERM
AMENDED VERDICT
AND NOW, this
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day of September, 2005, this court's verdict of
September 21, 2005, is amended to correct a typographical error to reflect that
"Damages are awarded to John Shughart, III, of $4,739.41 reduced by fifty percent to
$2,369.70." In all other respects, the verdict shall remain in fullf~d effect.
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223 North Monroe Street
P.O. Box E
Media, PA 19063
9asey G. Shore, Esquire
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
a/s/o Lewis Straw,
Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff ,
No. 04-6271
v.
PRAECIPIE FOR APPEARANCE
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Defendant.
Counsel of Record for this Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
Pa. 1.0. #: 72765
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie Ul Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No. B11
Suite 2400 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261..3232
#13372
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAI\ID COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
alslo Lewis Straw,
Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff ,
No. 04-6271
v.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned, Jeffrey C. Catanzarite,
Esquire, of the law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on
behalf of the Defendant, John Shughart, III, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers, McDonnell, Walsh
& Skeel, .L.P.
By:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Praecipe for
Appearance was served upon counsel of record by mailing the same via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 6th day of January, 2005, addressed as follows:
Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire
Law Office of Stewart C. Crawford ~.. Associates
223 North Monroe Street
Media, PA 19063
Summers, McDonnell, Walsh
& Skeel, L.L.P.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
a/s/o Lewis Straw,
Plaintiff ,
v.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant.
TO: PLAINTIFF
You are hereby notified to
file a written response to the enclosed
Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim
within twenty (20) days from service hereof
or a judgment may be entered
against you.
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cDONNEL~HUDOCK,GUTHmE
#13372
Civil Action - Law
No. 04-6271
ANSWER, IIJEW MATTER AND
COUNTERGLAIM
Filed on Behalf of Defendant
Counsel of Record for this Party:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
Pa. 1.0. #: 72765
Summers., McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
Firm No. 911
Suite 2400 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-3232
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
alslo Lewis Straw,
Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff ,
No. 04-6271
v.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant.
ANSWER. NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant, John Shughart, III, by and throu~lh his attorneys, Summers,
McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire,
files the following Answer, New Matter and Counterclaim and in support thereof
avers as follows:
I. ANSWER
1 . It is admitted that the Defendant was the owner and operator of a
motor vehicle involved in an accident on April 25, 2004. The Defendant's address
is denied. To the contrary, the Defendant currently resides at 6 James Circle,
Shippensburg, PA 17257.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. It is admitted that the Defendant's vehicle was involved in a motor
vehicle accident with the Straw vehicle on the date, time and place in question.
seq., and pleads the same as an affirmative defense against any and all claims of
the Plaintiff.
12. The Defendant avers that the subject aGcident was due to the
negligence and carelessness of Plaintiff, Lewis Straw, in that he:
a. failed to stop his vehicle at a posted stop sign at the subject
intersection;
b. operated his vehicle at an unsafe rate of speed;
c. was inattentive to the road conditions, traffic and his surroundings;
d. failed to properly observe a stop sign controlling his direction of travel;
and,
e. violated the local laws and the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, John Shughart, III, demands judgment in his favor
and against Plaintiff.
III. COUNTERCLAIM
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 are herein incorporated by reference.
14. On the aforesaid date, John Shughart, III, owned a 1997 Mitsubishi
Eclipse that was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle operated by
Defendant, Lewis Straw, at the intersection of Noble Boulevard and South West
Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
15. On the aforesaid date, John Shughart, III, brought his vehicle to a stop
at the stop sign on Noble Boulevard at its intersection with South West Street and
entered the intersection before being involved in a motor vehicle accident with the
Straw vehicle that failed to stop for a stop sign controlling Straw's direction of
travel.
16. Lewis Straw was negligent and careless and the sole cause of this
accident in that he:
a. failed to stop his vehicle at a posted stop sign at the subject
intersection;
b. operated his vehicle at an unsafe rate of speed;
c. was inattentive to the road conditions, traffic and his surroundings;
d. failed to properly observe a stop sign controlling his direction of travel;
and,
e. violated the local laws and the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
17. Due to this accident, John Shughart, III, incurred expenses for damage
to his vehicle that totaled $4,739.41.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, John Shughart, III, demands judgment for
$4,739.41 plus interest and costs of suit.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
Summers. McDonnllll. Walsh
& Skeel, L.L.P.
By:
. Catanzariite, Esquire
for Defendant
VERI FICA TION
Defendant verifies that he/she is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that
the foregoing ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM is based upon
information which he/she has furnished to his/her counsel and information which has
been gathered by his/her counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of
the ANSWER. NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM is that of counsel and not of the
Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM
and to the extent that the ANSWER. NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM is based
upon information which he/she has given to his/her counsel, it is true and correct to
the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content
of the ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND COUNTERCLAIM is that of counsel, he/she has
relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit. Defendant understands that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 1 B Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I. 11-0.5-
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John Shughart, III, D end ant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Answer. New Matter
and Counterclaim was served upon counsel of record by mailing the same via first
class mail, postage pre-paid, this /9/n day of Jtll/Vq/'d~
follows:
, 2005, addressed as
Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire
Law Office of Stewart C. Crawford & Associates
223 North Monroe Street
Media, PA 19063
Summers, McDonnell, Walsh
& Skeel, 1.1.P.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 04-6271
JOHN SHUGHART, III.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Plaintiffs, Allstate
Insurance Company a/s/o Lewis Straw, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON, GOVER & PERRY
By:
C e G. Shore, Esquire
1.0. #: 85321
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17110
717/232-9900
Date: J. LJt Jc.~
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ::Yt ,.Jl: day of February, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance on the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, LLP
Suite 2400 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
. Shore, Esquire
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,
a/s/o Lewis Straw,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 04-6271
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM
1-12. No answer is required, as these paragraphs were not directed at answering
Plaintiff for purposes of the counterclaim filed by the Defendant.
13. No answer required.
14. Admitted.
15. It is admitted that an accident occurred at the intersection of South West
Street and Noble Boulevard in Carlisle, PA. This accident involved vehicles driven by
Lewis Straw and John Shughart, III. Any remaining averments in Paragraph 15 are denied
pursuant to Rule 1 029(e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
16. Denied pursuant to Rule 1 029(e) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure.
17. Neither admitted nor denied. The Answering party is without sufficient
information to form any belief regarding this averment at this time.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff in the original suit, Lews Straw, respectfully requests that
the Counterclaim filed by the Defendant, John Shughart, III, be dismissed.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON, GOVER & PERRY
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C' G. Shore, Esquire
1.0. #: 85321
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
Date: ~<Jlfh~
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VERIFICATION
I, Lewis Straw, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to
Counterclaim are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.SA ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Jj- of' day of March, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served
the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance on the following by depositing a true
and correct copy of same in the United States mails, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, LLP
Suite 2400 Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
6271
CIVIL
/t\} 2004
v.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant.
RULE 1312.1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
J e f f rey C. Ca tan zar i te , E s qu i re , counselforthe/pllJitlt.i'ff/defendant in the above actionNr/a.tIll/Qt)(
respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (/4 ~c/.iPv.rIJ is (/lI;eYal issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 6. 382. 78
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 4. 739 . 41
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire, and Casey G. Shore, Esquire
WHEREFORE. your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
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AND NOW,
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actions) as prayed for.
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CASE NO: 2004-06271 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
VS
SHUGHART JOHN III
CPL. KATHY CLARKE
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
SHUGHART JOHN III
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0930:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of December, 2004
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
JOHN SHUGHART III
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
6271
CIVIL
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v.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Defendant.
RULE 1312.1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
J ef frey C. Ca tanzar i te, Esquire , counsel for the/pllJitlt.i'ff/defendant in the above action,(dr/a.tlll/Qt,l(
respectfully represents that:
J. The above-captioned action (.Of ~c/.iPv.rIJ is (/lI;eYat issue.
2. The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ 6, 382 . 78
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is 4. 739. 4 1
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire, and Casey G. Shore, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
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following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.)
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Notice of Entry of Award
Now, the /3 ~ day of q~Ul- ,20 06" ,at.3: I/', L.M., the above award was
entered upon the docket and notice ' ereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ ,2,qoUV
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AlS/O LEWIS STRAW
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04.6~!71
JOHN SHUGART, III
DEFENDANT
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is hereby given that Lewis Straw appeals from the award of the
board of arbitrators entered in this case on June 13, 2005,. A copy of this award is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
A jury trial is demanded ~.
I hereby certify that the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON & GOVER
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a ey G. Shore, Esquire
. 1.0. #85321
2411 N. Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17110
(717) 232-9900
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in d1l1plicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
~ for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
o for trial without a jury.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
ALLSTATE INSURANCE cr:t'IPANY, a/s/o Lewis straw,
(check one)
~~ Civil Action - Law
;jQg Appeal from arbitration
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(other)
(Plaintitl)
vs,
The trial list will be called on
and Auqust 23. 2005
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
Trials commen'~e on September 19, 2005
(Defendant)
Pretrials will bl~ held nn August 31, 2005
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials
vs,
No. 04-6271
Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Jeffrey C. Catanzarite, Esqu~re
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Casey G. Shore, Esquire and stewart C. Crawford, Esquire
This case is ready for trial.
Signed:
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Date:
July 22, 2005
e: t ffrey C. Catanzarite,
Attorney for: Jolm Shughart, III
Esquire
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ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,
alslo LEWIS STRAW,
PLAINTIFF
v,
JOHN SHUGHART, III.
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, this 71l
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 04-6271 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
day of September, 2005, upon the consent of
all parties, a bench trial shall be conducted in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania at 1 :30 p,m., Tuesday:, Se~mber 20, 2005.
Atewart C. Crawford, Esquire
~sey G, Shore, Esquire
F or Plaintiff -J
~ffrey C, Catanzarite, Esquire
For Defendant
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ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,
a/s/o LEWIS STRAW,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOHN SHUGHART, III,
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, this
04-6271 CIVIL TERM
VERDICT
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day of September, 2005, following a bench
trial, and with respect to the accident on April 25, 2004, I find that Lewis Straw is fifty
percent causally negligent and John Shughart, III, is fifty percent causally negligent
Damages are awarded to plaintiff in the amount of $6,382.78, reduced by fifty percent to
$3,191.39. Damages are awarded to John Shughart, III, of $4,739.41 reduced by fifty
percent to $2,189.70.
~ewart C. Crawford, Esquire
223 North Monroe Street
P.O. Box E
Media, PA 19063
~sey G. Shore, Esquire
2411 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
For Plaintiff
.~ffrey C. Catanzarite, Esquire
707 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For Defendant
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