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El Complaint 0 Writ of Summons El Petition ❑ Notice of Appeal
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C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
T Kyle Gregory Taime A. Willey
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
13-
No. 2013
Civil Action - ( ) Law
KYLE D. GREGORY TAIME A. WILLEY
852 Lindsey Road 291 N. 30 Street rn� c
Carlisle, PA 17015 Camp Hill, PA 17011
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JESSICA E. STEVICK wr- ro 7jc:c
852 Lindsey Road r ..z a
Carlisle, PA 17015 �q 3:20 a
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JULIA M. SMITH .mot c
217 Greenfield Estates
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
VERSUS
Plaintiff(s) & Defendant(s) &
Address(es) Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above - mentioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to (xx) Attorney
David H Rosenberg, Esquire ( #20569) -
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire ( #201485)
1300 Linglestown Road - Suite 2 Signatu of Attorney
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date:
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WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE -NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS /HAVE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
by
P Deputy
Date:
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson e'°° }:, �.
Sheriff j_1-.
Jody S Smith �x�u UIF TI-IF PRO
Chief Deputy 2013 SEP 25 AM !1: 4 2
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor OFFCEOF THE StfERiIFr CUMBERL.AQ COUNTY
PFNNSYL AN,IA
Kyle D Gregory(et al.)
vs. Case Number
Taime A Willey 2013-5075
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
09/14/2013 03:00 PM-Deputy Shawn Harrison, being duly sworn according ttO.
quested Writ of
Summons by"personally" handing a true copy to a person represo be the Defendant,
to wit: Taime A Willey at 1502 Marlton Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 1N, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $56.25 SO ANSWERS,
September 20, 2013 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(c)CountySuite Sheriff,Tekosoft.Inc.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
I.D. No. 76583
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043 -0109
(717) 761 -4540
atl @jdsw.com
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E. :
STEVICK and JULIA M. SMITH,
Plaintiffs
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Attorneys for Defendant
Taime A. Willey
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
NO. 13 -5075
v. CIVIL ACTION — LAW
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant
PETITION FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY INSURANCE PROCEEDS SHOULD
NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE PAID INTO COURT
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Erie Insurance Exchange, through its attorneys, Johnson,
Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and files this Petition for Rule to Show Cause why insurance
proceeds should not be permitted to be paid into Court, and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. The Petitioner, Erie Insurance Exchange ( "Erie "), is an insurance company that
conducts business throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent, Kyle D. Gregory, is an adult individual residing at 852 Lindsey
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
3. Respondent, Jessica E. Stevick, is an adult individual residing at 852 Lindsey
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
4. Respondent, Julia M. Smith, is an adult individual residing at 217 Greenfield
Estates, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17015.
5. Respondent, Rachelle A. Cuff, is an adult individual residing at 245 Florida
Avenue, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976, Upon information and belief, Ms. Cuff is the parent
and /or natural guardian of Nicholas Ryan, a minor.
6. Respondent, Janelle Cuff, is an adult individual residing at 47 Weston Place,
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976. Upon information and belief, Janelle Cuff is the parent
and /or natural guardian of Christopher Cuff, a minor.
7. This case arises out of an auto accident that occurred on October 15, 2011 at the
intersection of Route 55 and Morea Road in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
8. At the time of the accident, Taime A. Willey was driving a 2004 Saturn.
Respondents Gregory, Stevick and Smith were all passengers in her vehicle.
9. Respondent, Rachelle A. Cuff, was the driver of the second vehicle involved in
the accident. Minors Nicholas Ryan and Christopher Cuff were passengers in her vehicle.
10. • At the time of the accident, Ms. Willey was an Erie insured under a automobile
liability policy number 201 - 650706600.
11. The police report indicates that Ms. Willey made a left-hand turn in front of the
oncoming vehicle being driven by Rachelle A. Cuff, resulting in an accident (See Exhibit "A ").
12. On August 28, 2013, a Writ of Summons was filed on behalf of
Plaintiffs /Respondents Gregory, Stevick and Smith against Defendant Taime A. Willey (See
Exhibit "B ").
13. At this point, that is the only lawsuit arising out of the October 15, 2011 accident.
14. Respondent Rachelle A. Cuff, driver of the second vehicle that struck Ms.
Willey's car as it turned in front of her, has not made a claim for personal injuries arising out of
this accident, nor has she filed any Complaint within the applicable statute of limitations.
15. Additionally, no claims have been made on behalf of the two minor children --
Christopher Cuff and Nicholas Ryan -- who were passengers in her vehicle at the time of the
accident.
16. Upon information and belief, Christopher Cuff's date of birth was March 21, 2005;
Nicholas Ryan's date of birth was August 24, 2005.
17. Erie Insurance and undersigned counsel have made efforts to contact Rachelle
Cuff and Janelle Cuff, the parents and /or guardians of minors Ryan and Cuff respectively, to
determine whether they sustained any injuries in the crash.
18. To date, neither undersigned counsel nor Erie have received any information
suggesting that either of the minor passengers sustained compensable injuries in the crash,
despite having, on multiple occasions, requested any such information from the parents and /or
guardians of the children.
19. Accordingly, upon information and belief, Erie is not aware of any claim for
personal injuries that could be made on behalf of minors Christopher Cuff or Nicholas Ryan for
benefits under the Erie automobile liability policy covering Defendant Taime Willey.
20. Erie's policy of insurance covering Ms. Willey contains provisions relating to
Erie's payment of any legal obligations that may be imposed upon its insured resulting from
accidents such as the one described in this Petition.
21. Erie's policy covering Ms. Willey has limits of $100,000.
22. Erie has made a good faith effort to analyze the various claims, exposures and
potential obligations of its insured as a result of this accident, and believes that the entire
$100,000 in coverage should be made available to Plaintiffs /Respondents Gregory, Stevick and
Smith, all of whom are represented by the Handler, Henning & Rosenberg law firm.
23. Erie is filing this Petition in good faith and not in collusion with any of the
Respondents listed herein.
24. Erie is requesting that it be permitted to pay into Court its limits of $100,000 in
return for an Order discharging Erie of any and all indemnity obligations under the policy of
insurance arising from this accident.
25. While the policy for insurance permits Erie to cease its defense obligations once
payment of the $100,000 is made, Erie is not at this time seeking a dismissal of its defense
obligations to Ms. Willey in the event that payment of the $100,000 policy limits is permitted.
26. Erie claims no interest in the money in controversy and Petitioner further believes
that it is in the best interest of the Respondents that it pay the policy limits at issue into the
Court, which it is willing and able to do, and have the Court distribute the funds equitably among
all Respondents who are making claims and /or will make claims against Erie's insured in
connection with this accident.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner Erie Insurance Exchange requests that this Court issue a Rule
upon Respondents to show cause why Petitioner should not be permitted to pay its policy limits
into the Court; and also setting forth a deadline for Respondents Rachelle Cuff and Janelle Cuff,
as parents and /or guardians of minors Nicholas Ryan and Christopher Cuff, to file a statement
of claim in connection with the subject accident or be forever barred from bringing any future
claims against Erie arising out of this accident.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
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Anthony T. Lucido
I. D. No. 76583
301 Market Street, P 0 Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761 -4540
atl @jdsw.com
Counsel for Defendant
EXHIBIT A
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Incident Number: L03- 1196126
Crash Involves:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania •
Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
0 State Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle
. 0 DUI % 1 Fatality ' C) Hit and Run 0 Commercial Vehicle
V NIA 0 Work Zone 0 ATV C) Snowmobile
PAGE 1
0 Local Police Vehicle
0 Local Gov Vehicle
(Police Agency Data]
Agency Name
PA STATE POLICE - FRACKVILLE
Case Closed
YES
Patrol Zone
11
Investigation Date
10/15/2011
Dispatch Time
11:55 hrs
Arrival Time
12 :05 hrs.
Investigator
HARDNOCK, PAUL E JR
Badge Number
10209
Approval Date
10/1812011
Reviewer
MORGAN, RICHARD D JR
Reviewer Badge Number
05850
Crash Data
Date of Crash
10/15/2011
Time of Crash
11:55 hrs
Day of the Week
SATURDAY
Crash Description
ANGLE
County
SCHUYLKILL
Municipality
MAHANOY TWP
Weather Conditions
NO ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Relation to Roadway •
ON TRAVEL LANES
Illumination
DAYLIGHT
Road Surface Conditions
DRY
# of Units
002
# of People
007
# of Injured
004 •
# Killed
000
EMS Agency
MAHANOY CITY,RYAN TWP,SHENANDOAH
Medical Facility
GEISINGER, COALDALE
School Bus Related
NO
School Zone Related
YES
PennDOT Notified
NO
Type of Intersection
"T" INTERSECTION
Special Localism
NOT APPLICABLE
Work Zone I
Wort. Zone
YES
Work Zone Type
MAINTENANCE (SHORT TERM)
Where in Wort Zone
ACTIVITY AREA
Speed Limit
45 MPH
Workers Present
NO
Officer Present
No
Work Zone Characteristics
Road Closed Work on Shoulder . Intermittent or Flagger
la Lane Closure ❑ with Detour ❑ or Median ❑ Moving Work ❑ Control ❑ Other
'Principal Road
Route Signing
STATE HIGHWAY
Route Number
0054
Segment Number
Travel Lanes
02
Speed Limit
45 MPH
Orientation
EAST
House Number
Street Name
St. Ending
HIGHWAY
Intersecting Rd.
Used in
Intersection
Crashes
Route Signing
STATE HIGHWAY
Route Number
1008
Segment Number
Travel Lanes
02
Speed Limit
46 MPH
Onentation
WEST
Street Name
MOREA
St Ending .
ROAD
,Distance Front Landmark
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Landmark 1
Route Number
Or Mile Pot
Tenths
Or Segment Marker
Ramp Use Only
Feet
Street Name
Street Ending
Or Miles
Tenths •
Landmark 2
Route Number
Or Mile Post
Tenths
Or Segment Marker
Ramp Use Only
The above en ry is the
Scene to Landmark Landma kr'sh
Name
Street Ending
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Latitude:
Degrees
40
Minutes
48
• ;
Seconds
39
■
Decimal
071.
Longitude: ..
Degrees
76
Minutes
06
Seconds
22
Decimal
708
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Traffic Control Device
NOT APPLICABLE
Traffic Control Functioning
NO CONTROLS
e
Lane.Closed
PARTIALLY
Lane Closure Direction
EAST
Traffic Detoured
NO
Estimated Time Closed
30 - 60 MIN. ,
Event Information
Environmental 1 Roadway Potential Factors (EIR)
Factor 1
NONE .
Factor 2
Factor 3
First Harmful Event in the Crash
Most Harmful Event in the Crash
Unit Number
001
Harmful Event
STRUCK BY UNIT 2
Unit Number
001
Harmful Event
STRUCK BY UNIT 2
Indicated Prime Factor
DRIVER ACTION
Unit Number
001
Prime Factor Driver Action
IMPROPER/CARELESS TURNING
Prime Factor EnviromentallRoadway
Prime Factor Vehicle Failure
Prime Factor Pedestrian Action
Road Surface Type
Special Jurisdiction
Printed At: PA State Police - Frackville 1013112011 12:49 PM
Page 1
Form #: L03-1196126
AA-%0 TX
Incident Number: L03-1196126
Crash Involves:
U Fatality
L) Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report
0 Hit and Run Commercial Vehicle
1) ATV 0 Snowmobile
PAGE 2
REPORTABLE CRASH
(") State Police Vehicle 0 Local Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle 0 Local Gov Vehicle
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Una Number
001
Type Unit
Motor Vehicle in Transport
Commercial Vehicle
No
First Name
TAIME
MI
A
Last Name .
WILLEY
Suffix
DOB
03/2711992
Telephone Number
(717) 559-8576
Street Address
291 NORTH 30TH STREET
City
CAMP HILL (USA)
State
PA
Zip Code
17011
Gender
FEMALE
License Number
29735970
License State
PA
Class
C
Expiration Date
03/28/2013
Owner/Driver
PRIVATE VEHICLE OWNEDILEASED BY DRIVER
Driver Presence
DRIVER OPERATED VEHICLE
Physical Condition
APPARENTLY NORMAL
Primary Vehicle Code Violation
3322 - VEHICLE TURNING LEFT
Person Charged
YES
AlcoholiDrugs Suspected
NO
Alcohol Test Type
TEST NOT GIVEN
Alcohol Test Results
Driver Action IMPROPER/CARELESS TURNING .
Pedestrian Action
Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian Clothing
Pedestrian Location
1st Harmful Event
STRUCK BYUNIT 2
Left or Right Side
Most Harmful
YES
Utility pole Number
,2nd Harrnlul Event
Left or Right Side
Most Harmful
Utility POle. Number
3rd Harmful Event
Lett or Right Side
Most Harmful
Utility Pole Number
4th Harmful Event
Left or Right Side
Most Harmful
Utility Pole Number
Vehicle information
Owner First Name
TAIME
Owner MI
A
Owner Last Name or Business Name '
WILLEY
Suffix
Street Address
291 NORTH 30TH STREET
City
CAMP HILL (USA)
State
PA
Zip Code
17011
Vehicle Type
AUTOMOBILE
Special Usage
NOT APPLICABLE
Government Equipment Number
Model Year
2004
Vehicle Make
SATURN
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SILVER
VIN
1G8AZ52F44Z187554 •
License Plate
HMV0672
Reg. State
PA
Est. Speed
045
Vehicle Towed
YES
Towed By
HOFFMAN'S TOWING
Insurance
YES .
Insurance Company
ERIE INSURANCE CO.
Policy Number
Q01-650706600
Evpirabon Date
Direction of Travel
WEST
Vehicle Position
LEFT TURN LANE
Vehicle Movement
TURNING LEFT
Initial Impact Point
3 O'CLOCK
Damage Indicator
DISABLING
Gradient
TOP OF HILL
Road Alignment •
STRAIGHT
Possible Vehicle Failures
NONE
Trailing Units
0 .)/ Units
0
Type Unit 1
Tag Number
Tag Year
Tag Stale
Unit Make
Unit Owner
Type Unit 2
Tag Number
Tag Year
Tag Stale
Unit Make .
Unit Owner
"2
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Engine Size
cc
Passenger?
Saddle Bag/Trunk?
Trailer/
Driver Education?
Driver Helmet Type
Helmet Stayed On?
DOT/Snell Designation?
Eye Protection?
Long Sleeves/ .
Long Pants?
Over Ant•le Boots/
Passenger Helmet Type
Helmet Stayed On/
DOT/Snell Designation?
Eye Protection?
Long Sleeves/
Long Pants/
Over Ankle Boots?
1Pedalcycle
Passenger?
Helmet?
Head Lights? .
Rear Reflectors? .
Printed AL PA State Police - Frackville 10/3112011 12:49 PM
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Form it: L03-1196126
AA -500 TX
Incident Number: L03- 1196126
Crash Involves:
(2) DUI
fit N/A
{21 Fatality •
I ) Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
0 State Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle
Hit and Run
l ft ATV
0 Commercial Vehicle
0 Snowmobile
PAGE 3
0 Local Police Vehicle
C) Local Gov Vehicle
1 1 Driver/Pedestrian Information 1
Unit Number
002
Type Unit
Motor Vehicle in Transport
Commercial Vehicle
No
First Name
RACHELLE
MI
A
Last Name
CUFF
Suffix
DOB
06/26/1976
Telephone Number
(570) 462 -1929
Street Address
245 FLORIDA AVENUE
City
SHENANDOAH
State
PA
Zip Code
17976
Gender
FEMALE
License Number
23935932
License State
PA
Class
C
Expiration Date
06/2612012
Owner/Driver
PRIVATE VEHICLE OWNED /LEASED BY DRIVER
Driver Presence
DRIVER OPERATED VEHICLE
Physical Condition
APPARENTLY NORMAL
Primary Vehicle Code Violation
Person Charged
NO
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
NO
Alcohol Test Type Alcohol Test Results
TEST NOT GIVEN
Driver Action NO CONTRIBUTING ACTION
Pedestrian Action
Pedesinan Signals
Pedestrian Clothing
Pedestrian Location
ls1 Harmful Event
HIT UNIT 1
Left or Right Side
Mos Harmful
YES
Utility Pole Number •
2nd Harmful Event
Lett or Right Side
Most Harmful
Utility Pole Number
3rd Harmful Event
Left or Right Side Most
Harmful
Utility Pole Number
ath Harmful Event
Lett or Right Side
Most Harmful
Utility Pole Number
Vehicle Information
Owner First Name
RACHELLE
Owner MI
A
Owner Last Name or Business Name
CUFF
Suffix
Street Address
245 FLORIDA AVENUE
City
SHENANDOAH
State '
PA
Zip Code
17976
Vehicle Type
AUTOMOBILE
Special Usage
NOT APPLICABLE
Government Equipment Number
Model Year
2010
Vehicle Mahe
NISSAN
Vehicle Model
MAXIMA
Vehicle Color
BLACK
VIN
1N4AA5AP4AC874562 .
License Plate
FHB7863
Reg. State
PA
Est Speed
045
Veh de Towed
YES •
Towed By
HOFFMAN'S TOWING
insurance
YES
Insurance Company
TRAVELERS HOME AND MARINE INS.
Policy Number
9846174741011
Expiration Date
Direction of Travel
WEST
Vehicle Position
RIGHT LANE "CURB"
Vehicle Movement Initial
GOING STRAIGHT
Impact Point
12 O'CLOCK
Damage Indicator
DISABLING
Gradient
TOP OF HILL
Road Alignment
STRAIGHT
Possible Vehicle Failures
NONE
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7
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0
Type Unit 1
Tag Number
Tag Year
Tag State
Unit Make
Unit Owner .
Type Unit 2
Tag Number
Tag Year
Tag State
Unit Make
'Passenger?
Unit Owner
m
`o
0
2
Engine Size
cc
Saddle Bag/Trunk/
Trailer?
•
Driver Education/
Driver Helmet Type
Helmet Stayed On?
DOT /Snell Designation'?
Eye Protection/
Long Sleeves/
Long Pants?
Over Ankle Boots?
Passenger Helmet Type
Helmet Stayed On
DOT /Snell Designation/
Eye Protection?
Long Sleeves?
Long Pants?
Over Ankle Boots?
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al
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Passenger? ,Helmet/
Head Lights? •
Rear Reflectors/
Printed At: PA State Police - Frackville 10/31/2011 12:49 PM
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Form #: L03.1196126
AA -50D TX •
Incident Number: L03- 1196126
Crash Involves:
f0 DUI
'J N/A
0 Fatality
0 Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
0 State Police Vehicle 0 Local Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle 0 Local Gov Vehicle
PAGE 4
O Hit and Run
0 ATV
0 Commercial Vehicle
0 Snowmobile
People Information
Unit a
001
Person No.
001
First Name
TAIME
MI
A
Last Name
WILLEY
Suffi.
DOB
03/2711992
Street Address
291 NORTH 30TH STREET
City
CAMP HILL (USA)
State
PA
Zip Code
17011
Phone Number
(717) 599.8676
EMS Transport
YES
Person Type
DRIVER
Gender
FEMALE
Injury Severity
MINOR INJURY
Seat Position
DRIVER - ALL VEHICLES
Safety Equipment 1
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT USED
Safety Equipment 2
FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED (FOR THIS SEAT)
Extrication .
FREED BY NON- MECHANICAL MEANS
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED /NOT APPLICABLE
People Information
Unit #
001
Person No
002
First Name
KYLE
MI
D
Last Name
GREGORY
Suffix
DDB
0212811992
Street Address
2045 GOOD HOPE ROAD
City
ENOLA
State
PA
Zip Code
17025
Phone Number
(717) 525 -0939
EMS Transport
YES
Person Type
PASSENGER
Gender
MALE
Injury Severity
MODERATE INJURY
Seat Position
FRONT SEAT RIGHT SIDE
Safety Equipment 1
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT USED
Safety Equipment 2
FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED (FOR THIS SEAT)
Extrication
EXTRICATED BY MECHANICAL MEANS
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED /NOT APPLICABLE
People Information
Unit #
001
Person No
003
First Name
JULIA
MI
M
Last Name
SMITH
Suffi.
DOB
12/08/1992
Street Address
101 NORTH SECOND STREET
City
NEWPORT
State
PA
Zip Code ,
17074
Phone Number
(717) 659 -6982
EMS Transport
YES
Person Type
PASSENGER
Gender
FEMALE
Injury Severity
MODERATE INJURY
Seat Position
SECOND ROW- LEFT SIDE OR MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER
Safely Equipment 1
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT USED
Safety Equipment 2
NONE USED / NOT APPLICABLE
Extrication
FREED BY NON- MECHANICAL MEANS
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED /NOT APPLICABLE
People Information
Unit #
001
Person No.
004
First Name
JESSICA
MI
E
Last Name
STEVICK
Suffix
DOB
08/16/1992
Street Avidress
2045 GOOD HOPE ROAD
City
ENOLA
State
PA
Zip Code
17025
Phone Number
(717) 303-4569
EMS Transport
YES
Person Type
PASSENGER
Gender
FEMALE
Injury Severity
MODERATE INJURY
Seat Position
SECOND ROW - RIGHT SIDE
Safety Equipment 1
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT USED
Safety Equipment 2
NONE USED 1 NOT APPLICABLE
Extrication •
EXTRICATED BY MECHANICAL MEANS
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED /NOT APPLICABLE
Printed At: PA State Police • Frackville 10/3112011 12:49 PM
Page 4 Form #: L03- 1196126
AA-500 TX
Incident Number: L03-1196126
Crash Involves:
(DU / r.) Fatality
(!N!A n Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report REPORTABLE CRASH
r) Hit and Run 0 Commercial Vehicle
0 ATV (-) Snowmobile
0 State Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle
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0 Local Police Vehicle
0 Local Gov hi
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Unit g
002
Person No
005
First Name
RACHELLE '
MI
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Last Name
CUFF -
Suffix
DOB
06/2611976
Street Address
245 FLORIDA AVENUE
City
SHENANDOAH
Slate
PA
Zip Code
17976
Phone Number
(570)462-1929
EMS Transport
NO
Person Type
DRIVER
Gender Injury Seventy
FEMALE i NOT INJURED
Seat Position
DRIVER - ALL VEHICLES
Safety Equipment I
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT USED
Safety Equipment 2 '
FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED (FOR THIS SEAT)
EN hication
NOT EXTRICATED
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED/NOT APPLICABLE
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Unit a
002
Person No
006
First Name
NICHOLAS
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Last Name '
RYAN
Stift
DOB
08124/1905
Street Address
245 FLORIDA AVENUE
City
SHENANDOAH
State
PA
Zip Code
17976
Phone Number
(570) 462-1929 -
EMS Transport
NO
Person Type
PASSENGER
'Gender
MALE
Injury Seventy
NOT INJURED
Seal Position
SECOND ROW. LEFT SIDE OR MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER
Safety Equipment 1
CHILD SAFETY SEAT USED
Safely Equipment 2
NONE USED / NOT APPLICABLE
Extrication
NOT EXTRICATED
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
Ejection Path
NOT EJECTED/NOT APPLICABLE
Unit #
002
Person No.
007
First Name
CHRISTOPHER
MI
M
Last Name
CUFF
Suffix
DOB
03/21/1905
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Street Address
47 WESTON PLACE
City
SHENANDOAH
Slate
PA
Zip Cr.de
17976
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g
Phone Number
(570) 462-2122
EMS Transport
NO
Person Type
PASSENGER
Gender
MALE
Injury Seventy
NOT INJURED
Seat Position
SECOND ROW - RIGHT SIDE
Safely Equipment 1
CHILD SAFETY SEAT USED
Safety Equipment 2 Evtrication
NONE USED / NOT APPLICABLE
NOT EXTRICATED
Ejection
_.
Ejection
NOT EJECTED
...
Path
NOT EJECTED/NOT APPLICABLE
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3
Street Address
304 SPRUCE STREET
MI
Last Name
FREDERICKS
Suffix
Phone Number
(570) 668-3113
City
TAMAQUA
State
PA
Zip Code
18252
Printed At: PA State Police • Frackville 1D/3112011 12:49PM
Page 5 Form #: L03-1196126
AA-5o0 TX
Incident N,jmber: L03- 1196126
Crash Involves:
0 DUI
(a) N/A
0 Fatality
n Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report - REPORTABLE CRASH
r) State Police Vehicle C f Local Police Vehicle
0 Commonwealth Vehicle U Local Gov Vehicle
n Hlt and Run 0 Commercial Vehicle
O ATV 0 Snowmobile
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Mahaky C_rty Borough appro, 1/2 nide
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NARRATIVE
Crash Synopsis
This two vehicle crash occurred as Unit #1 was traveling westbound on SR0054 and attempted to turn left onto the
Morea Road. Unit#1 traveled into the path of Unit #2 which was traveling eastbound on SR0054 in the right lane.
Unit #2 struck the passenger side of Unit #1. Unit #1 came to final rest on the southern berm of SR0054 facing a
southern direction and Unit #2 came to final rest in the eastbound lane of SR0054 facing an eastern direction.
Crash Details
This two vehicle crash occurred -as Unit #1 was traveling westbound on SR0054 and attempted to turn left onto the
Morea Road. Unit#1 traveled into the path of Unit #2 which was traveling eastbound on SR0054 in the right lane.
Unit #2 struck the passenger side of Unit #1. Unit #1 came to final rest on the southern berm of SR0054 facing a
southern direction and Unit #2 came to final rest in the eastbound lane of SR0054 facing an eastern direction.
Physical evidence I observed at the scene consisted of Unit #1 and Unit #2 at their aforementioned positions of final
rest. Unit #1 sustained damage to the entire passenger side. Unit #2 sustained heavy damage to the front end.
On 10115111 at approx. 1210hrs I interviewed Operator #1 at the scene. Operator #1
Printed At PA State Police - Frackville 10131/2011 12:49 PM
Page 6 Form #: L03- 1196126
AA -500 TX
Incident N•,imber: , L03- 1196125
Crash Involves:
0 Dui (.) Fatality
{!) N/A 0 Work Zone
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Police Crash Report
n Hit and Run lam) Commercial Vehicle
1Y ATV i.j Snowmobile
PAGE 7
REPORTABLE CRASH
C State Police Vehicle Cl Local Police Vehicle
I_! Commonwealth Vehicle L) Local Gov Vehicle
related that she was traveling westbound on SR0054 and her passengers were giving her directions. Operator #1
related that she was told to turn left at the last minute and failed to see Unit #2 approaching from the western side.
Operator #1 related that he was struck in the passenger side by Unit #2.
On 10/15/11 at approx. 1215 hrs I interviewed Operator #2 at the scene. Operator #2 related that she was traveling
eastbound on SR0054 in the right lane at approx 45mph when Unit #1 made a left turn into the path of her vehicle.
Operator #2 related that he could not stop in time and struck the passenger side of Unit #1 with the front end of her
vehicle.
On 10/15/11 at approx. 1225 hrs I interviewed Witness #1 at the scene. Witness #1 related that he was following Unit
#1 westbound on SR0054. Witness #1 related that Unit #1 turned left into the path of Unit #2. Witness #1 related
that he had to hit his brakes to avoid the crash.
Sp7 -0015 issued to Operator #1 and Operator #2 by mail.
Operator #1 was cited under the vehicle code for vehicle turning left.
News release prepared and posted.
Assisted at the scene by Hoffman's Towing.
Printed At: PA State Police • Frackville 10131/2011 12:49 PM
Page7 Form #: 103.1196126
EXHIBIT B
KYLE D. GREGORY
052 Lindsey Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
JESSICA E. STEVIOC
8S2 Lindsey Road
Carfsle, RA 17015
•, .
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
,CUMBERLAND COUNTY; PENNSYLVANIA
•
•
JULIA M. SMITH . :
Z17 Greenfield Estates
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015
VERSUS
Plaintiff(s) S
• Addreo(es):.
No. I3.._
Civil Action - () Law
TAIME A. WILLEY
291 N. 3041 Street
•amp Hun, PA 17011
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please Issue a Writ of Summons In the above - mentioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be Issued and forwarded to (x:c) Attorney
Oavid H Rosenberg, Esquire (#20569) •
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire (#201485)
1300 unglestown Road - Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA .17110
Date:
•
•'SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Anderson
•
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Sadicrl r
Orf CS Or TIS
Kyle D Gregory (et al.)
vs.
Telma A Wiley
Case Number
2013-5075
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
13 03:00 PM - Deputy Shawn Mattison,
b eing duly swore exor4ing.tolaw
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copy to a:person represent
to Wit Talmo) A Wiley.at 1502 Marlton Road, •MechanIcsburg, PA 17
SHERIFF COST: $58.25
September 20, 2013
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AND NOW, this 02
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
day of April, 2014, the undersigned does hereby certify that he
did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Petition for Rule to Show Cause why Insurance
Proceeds should not be permitted to be paid into Court upon the other parties of record by
causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiffs
Rachel le A. Cuff
245 Florida Avenue
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Respondent
Jane Ile Cuff
47 Weston Place
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Respondent
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Anthony T. Lucido
KYLE D. GREGORY,
JESSICA E. STEVICK,
AND JULIA M. SMITH,
PLAINTIFFS
V.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TAIME A. WILLEY,
DEFENDANT : NO. 13-5075 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT m •
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AND NOW, this 2nd day of May, 2014, upon consideration of the Petition For r�
Rule To Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should Not Be Permitted To Be Paid
Into Court,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. A Rule is issued upon Respondents:
Kyle D. Gregory, 852 Lindsey Road, Carlisle, PA 17015,
Jessica E. Stevick, 852 Lindsey Road, Carlisle, PA 17015,
Julia M. Smith, 217 Greenfield Estates, Carlisle, PA 17015,
Rachelle A. Cuff, 245 Florida Avenue, Shenandoah, PA 17976 and
Janelle Cuff, 47 Weston Place, Shenandoah, PA 17976
to show cause why the Petitioner, Erie Insurance Exchange, is not entitled to
the relief requested, specifically payment of its policy limits into Court for all
personal injury claims that have or which may in the future arise concerning
the automobile accident that occurred on October 15, 2011, involving Erie
insured Taime Willey and Respondent Rachelle Cuff.
2. The Respondents shall file an Answer to the Petition within 20 days of this
date;
3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. 206.7
4. Depositions shall be completed within 45 days of this date;
5. Argument shall be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014, in Courtroom No. 2 of
the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
6. Notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by Petitioner.
By the Court,
nthony T. Lucido, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner/Defendant
tfavid H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
achelle A. Cuff
Respondent
.Janelle Cuff
Respondent
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E.
STEVICK, and JULIA M. SMITH,
v.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Plaintiffs,
Defendant.
No.: 13-5075
'MONO 1.15;'
12 A1111:45
CUMBERLAND s
PENNS YLLAN(Arj.t,
CIVILA ACTION - LAW
JOINT ANSWER OF PLAINTIFFS
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E. STEVICK, AND JULIA M. SMITH
TO PETITIONER ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE'S
PETITION FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY INSURANCE PROCEEDS
SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE PAID INTO COURT
Plaintiffs Kyle D. Gregory, Jessica E. Stevick, and Julia M. Smith (jointly, "Plaintiffs"),
by and through their undersigned counsel, hereby file this Joint Answer to the petitioner, Erie
Insurance Exchange's ("Erie") Petition for Rule to Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should
Not be Permitted to be Paid Into Court.
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted in part, denied in part. Ms. Stevick currently resides at 76 Smith Road,
Gardners, Pennsylvania 17324.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
7. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is believed that this crash occurred at the
intersection of Route 54 and Morea Road, not Route 55.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that Ms. Willey was insured
with Erie. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments in this paragraph.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph.
22. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the entire $100,000.00 in
coverage should be made available to Plaintiffs through their law firm Handler, Henning, and
Rosenberg. Based upon numerous discussions with both Erie and Erie's counsel, Plaintiffs
believe that neither Christopher Cuff nor Nicholas Ryan have a valid personal injury claim
against Ms. Willey. Moreover, as Rachelle Cuff has not made a claim for personal injuries
arising from the October 15, 2011, crash prior to the expiration of the Statute of Limitations, she
is prevented at this late date from doing so. Accordingly, because of the seriousness of the
injuries suffered by each of the three plaintiffs, the lack of adequate insurance coverage to
compensate each of the plaintiffs for their injuries, and the fact that no other party in the crash
has presented an injury claim in over 2.5 years (despite numerous requests from Erie to do so),
Plaintiffs are of the position that the Court should allow Erie to pay the entire $100,000 to
Plaintiffs as compensation for their injuries. If respondents Rachelle Cuff and Janelle Cuff, as
parents and/or guardians of minors Nicholas Ryan and Christopher Cuff do not file a response to
the Court's May 2, 2014, Order, in an effort to conserve judicial resources, Plaintiffs do not
believe that Court intervention is needed, and funds can be disbursed from Erie to Plaintiffs'
counsel. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments in this paragraph.
23. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that Erie did not collude with
Plaintiffs prior to filing its petition. After reasonable investigation Plaintiffs are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments in
this paragraph.
24. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Plaintiffs. To the
extent that a response is required, Plaintiffs reiterate their response to Paragraph 22 in that the
Court should permit Erie to pay its limits of $100,000 directly to Plaintiffs, through their counsel.
25. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Plaintiffs.
26. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Plaintiffs. To the
extent that a response is required, Plaintiffs reiterate their response to Paragraph 22 in that the
Court should permit Erie to pay its limits of $100,000 directly to Plaintiffs, through their counsel.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs Kyle D. Gregory, Jessica E. Stevick, and Julia M. Smith jointly
request that this Court issue an order directing Erie to pay its policy limits in whole to Plaintiffs
through their attorneys.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Dated: May "v 2014 By:
David Rosen rg (20569)
1300 Lingl town Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph: 717.23 8.2000
Fax: 717.233.3029
Email: rosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Dated: May $" , 2014 By:
Counsel for Kyle D. Gregory and Jessica E. Stevick
Matthew P. Rosenb g (201485)
1300 Linglesto oad, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA , 110
Ph: 717.238.20 0
Fax: 717.233.3029
Email: rosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Counsel for Julia M. Smith
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E. STEVICK, and JULIA
M. SMITH,
Plaintiffs,
v.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant.
No.: 13-5075
CIVILA ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 9th day of May 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Joint
Answer of Plaintiffs Kyle D. Gregory, Jessica E. Stevick, and Julia M. Smith to Petitioner Erie
Insurance Exchange's Petition for Rule to Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should Not Be
Permitted to Be Paid Into Court was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail:
Anthony T. Lucido
Law Offices of Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Rachelle A. Cuff,
245 Florida Avenue
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Janelle Cuff
47 Weston Place
Shenandoah,, PA 17976
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
David H 'osenberg, Esquire
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION LAW
KYLE D. GREGORY,
JESSICA E. STEVICK,
AND JULIA M. SMITH,
Plaintiffs
VS.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant
No. 13-5075 CIVIL
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
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To the Prothonotary of Schuylkill County:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff, on behalf of
Nicholas Ryan, a minor; and Janelle Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor in regards to
the above referenced matter.
'?(3 .?"7/
Robert E. Matta, Esquire
Attorney ID# 52846
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA 17976
570-462-2623
Counsel for Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff on
behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a minor and Janelle Cuff
on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN/I,A
CIVIL DIVISION LAW SPE C,,,
1
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If OW
KYLE D. GREGORY, .•
JESSICA E. STEVICK, .•
AND JULIA M. SMITH, .•
Plaintiffs .•
vs.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant
•
•
No. 13-5075 CIVIL
JOINT ANSWER OF RESPONDENTS
RACHELLE A. CUFF, ON BEHALF OF NICHOLAS RYAN, A MINOR AND JANELLE
CUFF, ON BEHALF OF CHRISTOPHER CUFF, A MINOR
TO PETITIONER ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE'S PETITION FOR RULE TO
SHOW CAUSE WHY INSURANCE
PROCEEDS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO BE PAID INTO COURT
AND NOW, comes the Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff, on behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a
minor, and Janelle Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor, (jointly, "Respondents") by and
through their attorney, Robert E. Matta, Esquire, and sets forth the following Joint Answer to
Petition for Rule to Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should Not Be Permitted to Be Paid
Into Court filed in the above -referenced action and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
5. Admitted in part. Ms Rachelle A. Cuffs current address is 232 Florida Avenue,
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, 17976.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted in part. It is believed that the crash occurred at the intersection of Route 54
and Morea Road, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted in part. Admitted only to the extent that no claim has been filed on behalf
of the minor children. To the extent that the minor children have additional statutory
rights related to the accident, and claims thereof, no claims have been filed to date.
Respondents specifically reserve their right to make such a claim.
16. Admitted.
17. Admitted in part, and denied in part. It is admitted only that the Erie has made an
effort to obtain information related to the injuries. It is denied that Respondents, on
behalf of their minor children, have not sustained compensable injuries.
18. Admitted in part. It is admitted only that Respondents, on behalf of their minor
children have made no claims to date. To the extent that the minor children may have
compensable injuries, such rights are statutorily defined, and as such, Respondents on
behalf of their minor children, although not objecting to the Petition, reserve their
rights to make claims for the proceeds.
19. Admitted in part. To the extent that the minor children may have compensable
injuries, such rights are statutorily defined, and as such, Respondents on behalf of
their minor children, although not objecting to the Petition, reserve their rights to
make claims for the proceeds.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
22. Denied. It is specifically denied that Erie should make available to
Plaintiffs/Respondents Gregory, Stevick and Smith, all of the proceeds of the
$100,000 in coverage. To the extent that the minor children may have compensable
injuries, such rights are statutorily defined, and as such, Respondents on behalf of
their minor children, although not objecting to the Petition, reserve their rights to
make claims for the proceeds.
23. Denied. After reasonable investigation Respondents are without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this
paragraph.
24. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Respondents. To the
extent that a response is required, Respondents herein iterate that they do not object to
the payment of the $100,000 of insurance proceeds to the Court. To the extent that
the minor children may have compensable injuries, such rights are statutorily defined,
and as such, Respondents on behalf of their minor children, reserve their rights to
make claims for the proceeds.
25. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Respondents.
26. The allegations of this paragraph do not require a response by Respondents. To the
extent that a response is required, Respondents herein reiterate that they do not object
to the payment of the $100,000 of insurance proceeds to the Court. To the extent that
the minor children may have compensable injuries, such rights are statutorily defined,
and as such, Respondents on behalf of their minor children, reserve their rights to
make claims for the proceeds.
WHEREFORE, the Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff, on behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a
minor, and Janelle Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor, request that this Court issue an
order directing Erie to pay its policy limits in whole into the Court, and said funds should be held
until an appropriate statement of claim, or a resolution of the claims may be submitted for the
Court's approval.
Date: S" c?-/ " ?-t2/
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Matta, Esquire
Attorney 1D# 52846
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA
PH: 570-462-2623
Email: Robert.E.Matta@gmail.com
570-6244-7075 Fax
Attorney for Respondents, Rachelle Cuff, on behalf of
Nicholas Ryan, a minor; and Janelle Cuff, on behalf of
Christopher Cuff, a minor
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Petition for Rule are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements are
made subject to the penalties of 28 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date:
Jlinelle Cuff, on behalf
Christopher Cuff, a minor
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Petition for Rule are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements are
made subject to the penalties of 28 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Ra elle A. Cuff, on
Nicholas Ryan, a minor
Date: S ?,0
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION LAW
KYLE D. GREGORY, .
JESSICA E. STEVICK, .
AND JULIA M. SMITH, .
Plaintiffs .
vs.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant
•
•
No. 13-5075 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 21st day of May, 2014, I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint Answer
to Petition for Rule to Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should Not Be Permitted to Be Paid
Into Court filed by the Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff„ on behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a minor, and
Janelle Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor, were served, by depositing same in the
United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, to:
Anthony T. Lucido, Esauire David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Law Offices of Johnson Duffie Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
301 Market Street 1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Lemoyne, PA 17043 Harrisburg, 0
/
Robert E. Matta, Esquire
Attorney ID# 52846
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA
PH: 570-462-2623
Email: Robert.E.Matta@gmail.com
KYLE D. GREGORY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
JESSICA E. STEVICK, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AND JULIA M. SMITH,
PLAINTIFFS :
V. :
•
TAIME A. WILLEY, :
DEFENDANT : NO. 13-5075 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 24th day of`June, 2014, upon consideration of the Petition For
Rule To Show Cause Why Insurance Proceeds Should Not Be Permitted To Be Paid
Into Court, and the Responses filed by the parties,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that Argument previously set shall
be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 2 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., \ J.
Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner/Erie Insurance Exchange r _`•
~.44._
./1:5-avid H. Rosenberg, Esquire ?
Attorney for Plaintiffs, Kyle Gregory and Jessica Stevick -0 =7°-
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.
—Matthew Rosenberg, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff Julia Smith o
—Robert E. Matta, Esquire
Attorney for Respondents, Rachelle Cuff on behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a minor; and
Janelle Cuff on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor
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C'w 4C_S /`&, LEct._
THE PROTHCNCIA
26614 AUG -7 Alt 9:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
I.D. No. 76583 Attorneys for Defendant
301 Market Street Taime A. Willey
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
atl@jdsw.com
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
STEVICK and JULIA M. SMITH, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA
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Plaintiffs : NO. 13-5075
v. : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
TAIME A. WILLEY, •
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Defendant •
PETITION TO APPROVE MINOR'S SETTLEMENT
AND NOW, comes the Petition, Janelle Cuff, as parent and natural guardian of
Christopher Cuff, a minor, and Petitions this Honorable Court to approve settlement of the
personal injury claims of Christopher Cuff against Taime A. Willey, and Erie Insurance ("Erie")
and in support thereof aver as follows:
1. This case arises out of an auto accident that occurred on October 15, 2011 at the
intersection of Route 55 and Morea Road in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
2. At the time of the accident, Taime A. Willey was driving a 2004 Saturn. Plaintiffs
Gregory, Stevick and Smith were all passengers in her vehicle.
3. Respondent, Rachelle A. Cuff, was the driver of the second vehicle involved in
the accident. Minors Nicholas Ryan and Christopher Cuff were passengers in her vehicle.
4. At the time of the accident, Ms. Willey was an Erie insured under an automobile
liability policy number 201-650706600.
5. Minor claimant, Christopher Cuff, sustained very minor injuries in the accident, in
the nature of bumps, bruises and emotional distress. He has received no medical treatment
and is fully recovered.
6. The parties have agreed to settle Christopher Cuff's personal injury claim for
$500.00.
7. Janelle Cuff, as parent and natural guardian of Christopher Cuff, joins this
Petition and agrees that the proposed total settlement of $500.00 is in the best interest of her
son, Christopher Cuff.
8. If this Court so requires, the undersigned counsel shall cause to be filed with the
Court a document of the Court's choosing as proof that a total of $500.00 has been deposited in
a restricted account for the benefit of Christopher Cuff.
9. If approved by this Court, the settlement will be memorialized by a General
Release signed by the Petitioner.
10. No attorneys' fees or costs will be taken from the proposed settlement funds.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Janelle Cuff, as parent and natural guardian of Christopher
Cuff, a minor, along with undersigned counsel, respectfully request this Honorable Court
authorize the parties to enter into this agreement and sign the Order disbursing funds as
outlined above.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART &WEIDNER
DATE: By:
Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 76583
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 7 - 0
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Robert E. Matta, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 52846
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2623
Counsel for Respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff
on behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a minor and
Janelle Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff,
a minor
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Jane a Cuff
as rent Natural Guardian of
Christopher Cuff, a Minor
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VERIFICATION/AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned state that the facts set forth in the foregoing PETITION FOR
APPROVAL OF MINOR SETTLEMENT are true and correct, and that the compromise detailed
in the Petition is in the best interest of my son, Christopher Cuff. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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Janell Cuff, as Parent andalNir
Natur Guardian of Christopher Cua inor
Date: August 1, 2014
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Petition for Approval of Minor's
Settlement has been duly served upon the following, by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on August , 2014:
Robert E. Matta, Esquire
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Counsel for respondents, Rachelle A. Cuff on
behalf of Nicholas Ryan, a minor and Janelle
Cuff, on behalf of Christopher Cuff, a minor
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART &WEIDNER
By:
Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
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David H Rosenberg
Attorney ID# 20569
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax : (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Rosenberg@hhrlaw.com
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Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KYLE D. GREGORY, JESSICA E. STEVICK, and JULIA
M. SMITH,
Plaintiffs,
No.: 13-5075
V.
CIVILA ACTION - LAW
TAIME A. WILLEY,
Defendant
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above captioned matter settled and discontinued.
Dated: NIelY
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG LIP
David enberg
AND NOW, this
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
day of October, 2014, the undersigned does hereby certify that
he did this date serve a copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Discontinue upon the other parties
of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid,
at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
David H. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler Henning & Rosenberg, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Counsel for Plaintiffs
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
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KYLE D. GREGORY,
JESSICA E. STEVICK,
AND JULIA M. SMITH,
PLAINTIFFS
V.
TAIME A. WILLEY,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 13-5075 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of December, 2014, based on the Court's review of the
Petition for Minors' Settlements and the Hearing held in this matter,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Minors Settlements for
Christopher Cuff and Nicholas Ryan are APPROVED. The $500.00 settlement checks
may be released by Erie Insurance to Janelle Cuff and Rachelle Cuff, respectively, the
parents of the minor children.
-7/"Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner/Erie Insurance Exchange
Johnson Duffie
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
By the Court,
./Robert E. Matta, Esquire
21 Radio Station Road
Shenandoah, PA 17976
achelle A. Cuff
245 Florida Avenue
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Cuff
47 Weston Place
Shenandoah, PA 17976
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