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El Complaint 0 Writ of Summons El Petition
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C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
Mary J. Williams Weis Markets, Inc.
f T Dollar Amount Requested: ❑ within arbitration limits
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William P. Douglas, Esq.
Supreme Court I.D. 1137926
Douglas Law Office
43 W. South St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 243 -1790
Mary J. Williams In the Court of Common Pleas of
Plaintiff Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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No. 13 Civil Term
Weis Markets, Inc.
1000S.2 nd St.
Sunbury, PA 17801 Civil action law
Defendant Jury Trial Demanded
Praecipe to Issue a Writ of Summons
Dear Mr. Buell:
Please issue a writ of summons against the defendant, Weis Markets, Inc.
�J Vn William P. Doug Attorney for
date: August 19, 2013
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
Mary J. Williams In the Court of Common Pleas of
Plaintiff Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
vs
No. 13 — 7 - Civil Term
Weis Markets, Inc.
1000S.2 nd St.
Sunbury, PA 17801 Civil action law
Defendant Jury Trial Demanded
Writ of Summons
To: Weis Markets, Inc.
1000S.2 nd St.
Sunbury, PA 17801
You are hereby notified that Mary J. Williams
has brought an action against you.
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De t Prothonotary
Date: Monday, August 19, 2013
William P. Douglas, Esq.
Douglas Law Office
43 W. South St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717- 243 -1790
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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Solicitor 0FFiCc0F`)-E µF,F �'DMSYLVANIA
Mary J Williams
Case Number
vs.
Weis Markets, Inc. 2013-4942
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
08/27/2013 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Weis Markets, Inc., but was unable to locate the Defendant in the
Sheriffs bailiwick.The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Northumberland, Pennsylvania to serve
the within Writ of Summons according to law.
09/04/2013 03:00 PM -The requested Writ of Summons served by the Sheriff of Northumberland County upon Joslyn
Geyer,Administrative Assistant,who accepted for Weis Markets, Inc., at 1000 S. 2nd Street, Sunbury,
PA 17801. Chad Reiner, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $37.46 SO ANSWERS,
September 11, 2013 RbNW R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)County5uite Sheriff,Teleosoft,Inc.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Chad A Reiner Aar`.,rk, `� Tony Matulewicz, Esq
Sheriff JY Solicitor
Randy Coe
Chief Deputy
MARY J WILLIAMS
Case Number
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. 13 CV 04942
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
09/04/2013 03:00 PM- DEPUTY JAMES A. SOUDER II, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED
THE REQUESTED WRIT OF SUMMONS (WOSM) BY HANDING A TRUE COPY TO A PERSON
REPRESENTING THEMSELVES TO BE JOSLYN GEYER/ADMIN ASSISTANT, WHO ACCEPTED AS
"ADULT PERSON IN CHARGE" FOR WEIS MARKETS, INC.AT 1000 S. SECOND ST., SUNBURY, PA
17801.
SHERIFF COST: $35.96 SO ANSWERS,
September 09, 2013 CHAD A REINER, SHERIFF
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MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN& GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
4200 Crums Mill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-651-3209
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
No. 13-4942
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned on behalf of Defendant, Weis Markets, Inc. in the above
captioned case.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER
COLEMAN OGGIN
By:
Christo r M. Reeser, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
ID# 73632
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-651-3509
Dated: September 17, 2013
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MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
4200 Crums Mill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-651-3209
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
No. 13-4942
VS.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby
certify that on September 17, 2013, a copy of Defendant's Entry of Appearance via First Class United States
mail, postage prepaid as follows:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
43 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17801
Attorney for Plaintiff
Christopher M. Reeser
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3209
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
• CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
Plaintiff
• No. 13-4942
•
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
•
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly note the change of address of counsel for Defendant Weis Markets, Inc., from
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B, Harrisburg, PA 17112 to:
Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-651-3509
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER
COLEM OGGIN
By:
Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
ID# 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Dated: October 28, 2013
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3209
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
•
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
Plaintiff
• No. 13-4942
•
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
•
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman& Goggin, do hereby
certify that on October 28, 2013, a copy of Defendant's Praecipe for Change of Address via First Class United
States mail, postage prepaid as follows:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
43 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17801
Attorney for Plaintiff
Christopher M. Reeser
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CUMBERLAND COLIii";"
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M.Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
•
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff •
•
No. 13-4942
vs. •
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
•
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR A RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Rule directing Plaintiff, Mary J. Williams, to file a Complaint in the above-referenced
matter within twenty (20) days of service thereof or risk a judgment of non pros.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER
COLEMA GGIN
By:
Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
ID# 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Dated: October 30, 2013
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff •
: No. 13-4942
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE
AND NOW, this 3/day of LOr ft-en.. , 2013, upon consideration of the foregoing
Praecipe, Plaintiff, Mary J. Williams, is hereby ordered to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof or
suffer judgment of non pros.
BY THE PROTHONOTARY:
By: I
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
• CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
Plaintiff
• No. 13-4942
•
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant • JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby
certify that on October 30, 2013, a copy of Defendant's Rule to File Complaint via First Class United States
mail, postage prepaid as follows:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
43 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17801
Attorney for Plaintiff
Christopher M. Reeser
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DOUGLAS LAW OFFICE a
43 WEST SOUTH STREET 4,J13 DEC `9 Pli 3: WILLIAM P.DOUGLAS,ESQ.
CARLISLE PA 17013 Supreme Court I.D.#37926
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Mary J. Williams In the Court of Common Pleas of
Plaintiff Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
vs
No. 13—4942 Civil Term
Weis Markets, Inc., Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
Civil Action-Law
Defendant 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 DAYS AFTER THIS COMPLAINT AND NOTICE ARE
SERVED, BY ENTERING A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY
ATTORNEY AND FILING IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR
OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU.YOU ARE WARNED
THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO,THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND
A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU BY THE COURT WITHOUT
FURTHER NOTICE FOR ANY MONEY CLAIMED IN THE COMPLAINT OR FOR
ANY OTHER CLAIM OR RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MAY
LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT
HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S.Bedford Street
Carlisle PA 17013 717-249-3166 -, _
BY i
DATE: December 9, 2013
COMPLAINT
1. The plaintiff, Mary J. Williams, is an adult individual residing at 900
Barlow Greenmount Road, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
2. The defendant Weis Markets, Inc. maintains business offices at 1000 South
Second Street, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant, Weis Markets, Inc., is a Pennsylvania Corporation doing
business throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with stores in all south
central county locations.
4. Weis Markets, Inc., owns and operates a store at 860 Carlisle Street,
Hanover, Pennsylvania. At all times relevant hereto the aforesaid real property
was under the care, custody and control of agents, representatives and
employees of the defendant corporation while acting within the course and scope
of their employment with said Corporation.
5. On or about August 18, 2011, at approximately 8:45 pm the plaintiff Mary
J. Williams went to the premises of the defendant for the purposes of shopping
and as such was a business invitee.
6. After entering the building, the plaintiff proceeded to walk down an aisle
in an area of the store that was open to the public when the plaintiff slipped and
fell in an area where water had accumulated on the floor of the premises and was
injured.
7. Due to the negligence of the defendants, the plaintiff Mary J. Williams,
slipped and fell in an area where water was permitted to accumulate on the floor.
8. The defendants were negligent in the following respects;
a) in failing to inspect and maintain the real estate to make it safe for
the intended use;
b) in failing to repair leaks in the roof which allowed water to enter
the building;
c) in failing to remove water from the interior floor of which they
knew or should have known was present and posed a hazard to the
public;
d) having knowledge of said hazardous condition, in failing to warn
the plaintiff Mary J. Williams, and others who would traverse said area, of
the dangerous and perilous condition;
e) in failing to inspect the real property to ascertain that it was safe for
public use.
9. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the defendant the
plaintiff, Mary J. Williams, suffered harm.
10. Her injuries include but are not limited to the following:
a) Injury and/or aggravation to back and her right knee; and
b) sprain and strain to her back and leg.
11. As a result of his injuries the plaintiff has incurred medical expenses in the
past and may continue to incur the same in the future.
12. As a result of her injuries the plaintiff has incurred pain and suffering and
may continue to incur the same in the future.
13. As a result of her injuries the plaintiff has incurred aggravation and
inconvenience, and a loss of life's pleasures, and may continue to incur the same
in the future.
14. As a result of the injuries the plaintiff sustained on August 18, 2011, she
has suffered a loss of wages and as a direct and proximate result of her injuries
the plaintiff's economic horizons may be limited.
WHEREFORE, it is prayed that judgment be entered in favor of the plaintiff
Mary J. Williams, and against the defendant in an amount in excess of that requiring
compulsory referral to arbitration.
Respectfully submitte•,
December 9, 2013
AFFIDAVIT
I HEREBY SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
AFORESAID COMPLAINT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE AND/OR INFORMATION AND BELIEF.
THIS IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 PA.C.S.§ 4904 RELATING
TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
William P. Douglas, sq. for
Mary J. Williams
December 9, 2013
THE- PRO T HONO TA
2013 DEC 26 PM 2: 38 .
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN& GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS : COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• Plaintiff
•
No. 13-4942
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. : CIVIL ACTION—LAW
•
Defendant . : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: William P. Douglas, Esquire
43 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17801
Attorney for Plaintiff
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.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER
COLEMA . *I GGIN
By:
Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
ID# 73632
Suite 201
•
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Dated: December 24, 2013
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O UNIBERLA O COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
• No. 13-4942
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
2. Admitted.
3. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Weis Markets, Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation
doing business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is also admitted that Weis
Markets has stores in some South Central county locations depending upon the
definition of a "South Central county location." It is denied that Weis Markets does
business "throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
4. Admitted.
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5. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff Mary J. Williams was on
the Weis Markets'premises located at 860 Carlisle Street in Hanover on August 18,
2011, at 8:45 p.m. The remainder of the allegation in paragraph 5 is denied as a legal
conclusion to which no responsive pleading is required.
6. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that, upon information and belief,
Plaintiff slipped and fell in an area of the store near where water had accumulated on
the floor of the property. The remainder of the allegation in paragraph 6 is denied
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. Denied that Plaintiff Mary J. Williams slipped and fell in an area where water was
permitted to accumulate on the floor.
8. The averments of Paragraph 8 and subparagraphs 8(a)-8(e) are conclusions of law to
which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent that said averments in
Paragraph 8 and subparagraphs 8(a)-8(e) are deemed to be factual, those averments
are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e) and strict proof thereof is demanded at time
of trial.
9. The allegation in paragraph 9 is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading is
required.
10. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
11. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
14. Denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests judgment be entered in its favor.
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NEW MATTER
15. Plaintiffs' claims or any amendment to those claims may be barred by the applicable
statute of limitations.
16. Plaintiffs claims are barred or limited by her own contributory negligence pursuant to
42 Pa. C.S.A. §7102.
17. To the extent that there was a dangerous or defective condition on Defendant's
property, which is specifically denied, Defendant did not create and was not on notice
of said dangerous condition.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests judgment be entered in its favor.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER
COLEM• : ' OGGIN
By:
C ris opher M. Reeser, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
ID# 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Dated: December 24, 2013
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VERIFICATION
I,Bart Shaffer,hereby state and aver that I have read the foregoing document which has
been drafted by my counsel. The factual statements contained therein are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief although the language is that of my counsel,and,
to the extent that the content of the foregoing document is that of counsel, I have relied upon
counsel in making this Verification.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
BART SHAFFER, Risk Manager
Weis Markets,Inc.
Dated: 1a do cPO13
23091-00166/AWNM
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire
ID No. 73632
Suite 201
100 Corporate Center Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-651-3509
Our File No. 23091-00166
Attorney for Defendant
MARY J. WILLIAMS • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
• CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
•
Plaintiff
: No. 13-4942
vs.
WEIS MARKETS, INC. • CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christopher M. Reeser, Esquire, of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby
certify that on December 24, 2013, a copy of Defendant's Answer with New Matter via First Class United States
mail, postage prepaid as follows:
William P. Douglas, Esquire
43 W. South Street
Carlisle, PA 17801
Attorney for Plaintiff
40.
Christopher M. Reeser
•
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
Mary J. Williams
VS
Weis Markets, Inc.
Plaintiff
Defendant
In the Court of Common Pleaswof
Cumberland County, Pennsylival
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No. 13 — 4942 Civil Terntfj
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Civil Action — Law
Jury Trial Demanded
Praecipe to Settle and Discontinue
Dear Mr. Buell:
Please mark the above captioned matter settled and discontinued with prejudice.
date: April 10,2014
%JL
ilham P. Do ; las, Esq.
Douglas L : Office
43 West Sol Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvan . 17013
(717) 243 —1790