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C Lead Plaintiffs Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
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CATHERINE A. SOURBEER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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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 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
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NOTICIA
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LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO-O SI
NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O
LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO
PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
1- 800 - 990 -9108
717- 249 -3166
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER ARE SBER
By:
M. Greecl r, Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. PA -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 221 -7955
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
DATE:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. PA -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Telephone: (717) 234 -4121
Facsimile: (717) 232 -6802
Email: sgreecher(�tuckerlaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
Trading as GLENN MILLER'S BEER:
& SODA WAREHOUSE and
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Catherine A. Sourbeer, (hereinafter "Ms. Sourbeer") an adult individual
who resides at 100 Cumberland Road, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
2. Defendant Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse Inc. is a Pennsylvania
Corporation trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, (hereinafter "Glenn Miller's ")
located at 1029 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
3. Defendant Glenn Miller's owned, occupied, operated and controlled the beer
distributorship located at 1029 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043, the site of the incident at
issue in this case.
4. Defendant York Ice Company Inc. (hereinafter "York Ice ") is a Pennsylvania
Corporation located at 281 Kings Mill Road, York, PA 17403.
5. Glenn Miller's is a beer distributor open to the public for the retail sale of beer
and other products licensed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
6. York Ice is in the business, inter alia, of supplying and selling bagged ice to retail
outlets for sale to retail customers. Glenn Miller's is a customer of York Ice.
7. On June 5, 2012 Ms. Sourbeer was a customer and business invitee of Glenn
Miller's. She was there for the purpose of purchasing a case of beer, ordering water, sodas and
snacks for a family cookout.
8. Ms. Sourbeer had made her selection of beer and was carrying the case of beer
to the cash register at Glenn Miller's.
9. Glenn Miller's was outfitted as a retail store with various products and items
displayed around the property.
10. As Ms. Sourbeer approached the cash register counter, she was near the
refrigeration unit that holds the bagged ice for sale to retail customers.
11. Unbeknownst to Ms. Sourbeer, York Ice had, earlier that day, delivered ice to
Glenn Miller's and placed it into the refrigeration unit that holds the bagged ice.
12. Defendants each knew, should have known or had reason to know that the
delivery of ice as had been done by York Ice carries with it a likelihood that ice or water would
be left on the floor.
13. ,As Ms. Sourbeer approached the cash register she stepped forward and slipped
on water on the floor and fell to the floor.
14. Ms. Sourbeer believes and therefore avers that the water that caused bher slip
and fall was left on the floor as a result of the ice delivery by York Ice.
15. Ms. Sourbeer got up from the floor and completed her purchase.
16. A Glenn Miller's employee helped Ms. Sourbeer to her car with the case of beer.
17. After returning to her home, Ms. Sourbeer's left ankle began to swell and she
then sought medical care at Holy Spirit Hospital.
DAMAGES
18. As a result of the above described fall, Ms. Sourbeer was diagnosed with a
fractured left ankle and was in a cast until July 20, 2012.
17, After July 20, 2012, Ms. Sourbeer began a course of physical therapy that
continued until November 27, 2012
18. Ms. Sourbeer has incurred medical expenses of $15,890.75 for the treatment of
her injuries.
19. Ms. Sourbeer endured significant pain and suffering as a result of her injury.
20. Ms. Sourbeer was deprived of the enjoyment of life's pleasures including outdoor
activities she customarily enjoyed during the summer.
COUNTI
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER v. GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE
INC. TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE
21. All prior and subsequent paragraphs of the within Complaint are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth at length.
22. Glenn Miller's had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition that
caused Ms. Sourbeer's fall and injuries.
23. Glenn Miller's was negligent, careless and reckless in that Glenn Miller's:
a. Permitted a dangerous condition to exist on the premises;
b. Failed to properly inspect its premises for the existence of dangerous
conditions;
C. Failed to remedy or properly remedy the dangerous conditions that it
knew, had reason to know, or should have known existed;
d. Failed to warn or failed to cause a warning to be given of the dangerous
condition that it knew or had reason to know of or should have known
existed on the premises.
24. As a result of the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of Defendant
Glenn Miller's, Ms. Sourbeer suffered the injuries and damages set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Catherine A. Sourbeer demands judgment in her favor against
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse
in an amount in excess of the amount requiring arbitration pursuant to local rules plus interest,
costs of suit and delay damages.
COUNT II
CATHERINE A SOURBEER v. YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
24. All prior and subsequent paragraphs of the within Complaint are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth at length.
25. York Ice had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition that caused
Ms. Sourbeer's fall and injuries.
25. York Ice was negligent, careless and reckless in that:
a. It created a dangerous condition;
b. It failed to remedy or properly remedy the dangerous condition it created
or that it knew, had reason to know or should have known it created;
C. It failed to properly inspect the premises for the existence of a dangerous
condition;
d. Failed to warn or failed to cause a warning to be given of the dangerous
condition that it knew or had reason to know of or should have known
existed.
26. As a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of York Ice, Ms.
Sourbeer suffered the injuries and damages set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Catherine A. Sourbeer demands judgment in her favor against
York Ice Company in an amount in excess of the amount requiring arbitration pursuant to local
rules plus interest costs of suit and delay damages.
COUNT III
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
27. All prior and subsequent paragraphs of the within Complaint are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth at length.
28. Defendants Glenn Miller's and York Ice are jointly and severally liable for the
injuries and damages sustained by Ms. Sourbeer.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Catherine A. Sourbeer demands judgment in her favor against
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse
and York Ice Company in an amount in excess of the amount requiring arbitration pursuant to
local rules plus interest costs of suit and delay damages.
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER AREN,911BER P
By:
"Step n M. Greeche , Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. A -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 221 -7955
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
DATE: 5
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VERIFICATION
Catherine A. Sourbeer hereby verifies that she is a party in the foregoing action, that the
facts set forth in the within document are true and correct to the best of her knowledge,
information and belief, and further states that the statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Attorneys I.D. No. PA -36803 PENNSYLVANIA
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Telephone: (717) 234 -4121
Facsimile: (717) 232 -6802
Email: sgreecher(c�tuckerlaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
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GLENN MILLER'S BEER & CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
Trading as GLENN MILLER'S BEER:
& SODA WAREHOUSE and
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
trading as GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE
TO: Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4009, as amended, comes the Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer,
by her counsel, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C., and requests the above -named parties to make
available to the Plaintiff copies of the following documents within thirty (30) days of service of
this request:
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
1. All statements, signed statements, transcripts of recorded statements or interviews
of any person or witness relating to, referring to or describing any of the events or matters at issue
in this case.
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2. All expert opinions, reports, summaries or other writings in the custody or control
of the Defendant, or their attorneys or insurers, which relate to the subject matter of this
litigation, and the curriculum vitae of each expert.
3. All documents identified in the Defendant Answers to Interrogatories propounded to
date and Interrogatories propounded in the future in this action and all documents reviewed by
Defendant or anyone acting on behalf of Defendant in the preparation of answers to the foregoing
Interrogatories.
4. All maps, drawings, sketches, photographs, motion pictures, video tapes, and
similar documents with respect to any matter at issue in this case.
5. All summaries or notes or memoranda of any conversation or interview with any
witness or person with respect to any matter that is at issue in this case except for any materials
protected from discovery as attorney work product.
6. Any reports of any investigation carried out with respect to this or any matter at
issue in this case on behalf of Defendant.
7. If not otherwise covered by the above requests, the complete claims/
investigations /subrogations /first -party benefit file(s), property damage file(s) of any of your
insurer(s), claims adjuster(s), or adjusting company(ies) dealing with the incident in question or
of any other person, firm or entity that has acted on your behalf, with the exclusion of the mental
impressions, conclusions or opinions respecting the value or merit of a claim or defense or
respecting strategy or tactics and any material protected from discovery as attorney work
products.
8. Any and all documents or exhibits which you intend to offer as exhibits and /or
evidence at the trial of this matter.
9. Any and all documents which evidence any facts on the basis of which it will be
asserted that anyone other than Defendants, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse and York Ice Company, caused or
contributed to the happening of the accident at issue in this case.
10. Any and all documents which evidence any facts on the basis on which it will be
asserted that the incident at issue in this case was not the cause of or did not contribute to the
injuries claimed by Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer, to have been sustained in the incident at
issue in this case.
11. Any videotapes or similar recordings or copies thereof that show the incident at
issue in this case, or any events immediately preceding events at the scene or immediately
thereafter or that show the Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer.
12. All photographs, videotapes, and documents with regard to any surveillance of
Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer, conducted by Defendants) or on Defendant's behalf at any
time since the date of the accident up until the present time.
13. All documents prepared by Defendants, or by any insurer, representative, agent or
anyone acting on behalf of said Defendants, except their attorneys, during an investigation of the
incident in question or any of the events or allegations described in the Plaintiff's Complaint or
otherwise at issue in this action. Such documents shall include any documents made or prepared
up through the present time, with the exclusion of the mental impressions, conclusions or the
opinions respecting the value or merit of a claim or defense or respecting strategy or tactics.
14. All discoverable reports with respect to this incident.
15. All documents with respect to inspections of premises.
16. All documents with respect to procedures of mopping floors, cleaning or maintaining
the floors.
17. All documents with respect procedures of displaying warning signs for wet
conditions.
18. All documents with respect to procedures of notifying customers of hazardous
conditions on premises.
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19. All documents with respect to employees notifying the customers of hazardous
conditions on premises.
20. All sweep logs, maintenance logs or inspection records for June 5,
2012 at the subject store.
21. All documents with respect to procedures for mopping floors,
cleaning or maintaining floors, displaying warning signs for wet conditions,
inspecting the premises or notifying customers of hazardous conditions on the
premises with respect to or in any way related to ice deliveries to Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse applicable both before and after June 5, 2012 and
otherwise with respect to wet conditions on the floor of Glenn Miller's Beer &
Soda Warehouse.
22. All documents with respect to the delivery of ice to Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse on June 5, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER ARE BERG, P.C.
By:
Sr6phen M. reec er, Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. PA -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 221 -7955
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Stephen M. Greecher, Jr. A ��
Attorney's I.D. No. PA -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Telephone: (717) 234 -4121
Facsimile: (717) 232 -6802
Email: sgreecher(@tuckerlaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO. ) 3 - %01 0, i I T "
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SODA WAREHOUSE, INC..
Trading as GLENN MILLER'S BEER:
& SODA WAREHOUSE and
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
TO: York Ice Company, Inc.
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4009, as amended, comes the Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer,
by her counsel, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C., and requests the above -named parties to make
available to the Plaintiff copies of the following documents within thirty (30) days of service of
this request:
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
1. All statements, signed statements, transcripts of recorded statements or interviews
of any person or witness relating to, referring to or describing any of the events or matters at issue
in this case.
2. All expert opinions, reports, summaries or other writings in the custody or control
of the Defendant, or their attorneys or insurers, which relate to the subject matter of this
litigation, and the curriculum vitae of each expert.
3. All documents identified in the Defendant Answers to Interrogatories propounded to
date and Interrogatories propounded in the future in this action and all documents reviewed by
Defendant or anyone acting on behalf of Defendant in the preparation of answers to the foregoing
Interrogatories.
4. All maps, drawings, sketches, photographs, motion pictures, video tapes, and
similar documents with respect to any matter at issue in this case.
5. All summaries or notes or memoranda of any conversation or interview with any
witness or person with respect to any matter that is at issue in this case except for any materials
protected from discovery as attorney work product.
6. Any reports of any investigation carried out with respect to this or any matter at
issue in this case on behalf of Defendant.
7. If not otherwise covered by the above requests, the complete claims/
investigations /subrogations /first -party benefit file(s), property damage file(s) of any of your
insurer(s), claims adjuster(s), or adjusting company(ies) dealing with the incident in question or
of any other person, firm or entity that has acted on your behalf, with the exclusion of the mental
impressions, conclusions or opinions respecting the value or merit of a claim or defense or
respecting strategy or tactics and any material protected from discovery as attorney work
products.
8. Any and all documents or exhibits which you intend to offer as exhibits and /or
evidence at the trial of this matter.
9. Any and all documents which evidence any facts on the basis of which it will be
asserted that anyone other than Defendant, York Ice Company, caused or contributed to the
happening of the accident at issue in this case.
10. Any and all documents which evidence any facts on the basis on which it will be
asserted that the incident at issue in this case was not the cause of or did not contribute to the
injuries claimed by Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer, to have been sustained in the incident at
issue in this case.
11. Any videotapes or similar recordings or copies thereof that show the incident at
issue in this case, or any events immediately preceding events at the scene or immediately
thereafter or that show the Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer.
12. All photographs, videotapes, and documents with regard to any surveillance of
Plaintiff, Catherine A. Sourbeer, conducted by Defendant(s) or on Defendant's behalf at any
time since the date of the accident up until the present time.
13. All documents prepared by Defendants, or by any insurer, representative, agent or
anyone acting on behalf of said Defendants, except their attorneys, during an investigation of the
incident in question or any of the events or allegations described in the Plaintiff's Complaint or
otherwise at issue in this action. Such documents shall include any documents made or prepared
up through the present time, with the exclusion of the mental impressions, conclusions or the
opinions respecting the value or merit of a claim or defense or respecting strategy or tactics.
14. All discoverable reports with respect to this incident.
15. All documents with respect to inspections of premises.
16. All documents with respect to procedures for inspecting the floors, cleaning the
floors, displaying warning signs on the floors and /or notifying persons of the conditions of the floors
with respect to water or ice left on the floor as a result of the delivery of ice to customers of York Ice
Company Inc. both before and after June 5, 2012.
17. All documents with respect to the delivery of ice to Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse on June 5, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER ARE G, P
By:
/ Step n M. Gre , Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. PA -36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 221 -7955
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
DATE:
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13-023431 r i i IE E'RO T QNQ i'
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600 2013 DEC p� ; 39
Camp Hill, PA 17011 �%tf�iSERL,�Np COUNTY
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's PENNSYI-YAHIA
Beer&Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION -LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance in the above-captioned matter on behalf of the
Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse.
The Defendant reserves the right to otherwise plead in this matter.
Res;%-- �j� submi -•,
AV • ' CE • ,NYI/ER : • ER
Date: December 13, 201
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Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer&Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Defendant,
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Entry of
Appearance to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Plaintiff
and
York Ice Company, Inc.
281 Kings Mill Road
York, PA 17403
Date: December 13, 2013
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
STEPHEN L. BANKO,JR., ESQUIRE
Pa.Supreme Court 1. D. No.41727 U r r I L
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN "
3510 Trindle Road t'fl 13 D r 19 Phi 2: 4 8
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717)760-7501
FAX: (717)975-8124 ��U(�E'ERLA-ND COUW' ' Attorney for Defendant,
E-mail: sbanko marciolisedelstein.com PEki`�'SYLVIANHA York Ice Company, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, DOCKET NO. 13-7039
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE AND YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, York Ice Company, Inc., in
the above-captioned matter.
MA OLIS EDELSTEIN
Date: , , °� 1 By.
S P EN L. BANKO, JR.
Attorney for Defendant,
York Ice Company, Inc.
y= C T I TE OF S RVIC a3
HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing on all
counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill,
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Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the day of U110 ,
2013, and addressed as follows: .
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Counsel for Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as. Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse)
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MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
Angela ff Gayman, L'gal Assistant
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith �P i �' �w �.
Chief Deputy 3 D; k, 23 t�t
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor " ' ' = P EPs I S Y LVA N I A
Catherine A Sourbeer
Case Number
vs.
Glenn Miller's Beer&Soda Warehouse(et al.) 2013-7039
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
11/27/2013 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: York Ice Company, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the
Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of York, Pennsylvania to serve the within
Complaint& Notice according to law.
12/04/2013 01:56 PM- Deputy William Cline, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Complaint&
Notice by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Andrew Wagner, Manager,
who accepted as"Adult Person in Charge"for Glenn Miller's Beer&Soda Wareh se at 1029 Market
Street, Lemoyne Borough, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
WILLIAM CLINE, DEPUTY
12/09/2013 10:44 AM -The requested Complaint& Notice served by the Sheriff of York County upon Jarrod Snyder,
Manager,who accepted for York Ice Company, at 281 Kings Mill Road,York, PA 17401. Richard
Keuerleber, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $71.08 SO ANSWERS,
December 19, 2013 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF YORK COUNTY
Richard P Keuerleber PETER J. MANGAN, ES
Sheriff Solid
Reuben B Zeager Richard E Rice
Chief Deputy, Operations Chief Deputy, Administrat
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER
Case Number
vs.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER et al (et al.) 13-7039 CIVIL
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
12/09/2013 10:44 AM - DEPUTY COREY STRINE, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED THE
REQUESTED COMPLAINT& NOTICE BY HANDING ATRUE COPY TO A PERSON REPRESENTING
THEMSELVES TO BE JARROD SNYDER, MANAGER, WHO ACCEPTED AS"ADULT PERSON IN
CHARGE" FOR YORK ICE COMPANY AT 281 KINGS MILL ROAD, YORK, PA 17401.
66REY STRINE, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $25.26 S S,
December 13, 2013 RICHARD P KE ERLEBER, SHERIFF
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .
Notarial Seal
Sheila E.Cook,Notary public @
City of York,York County
My Commission Expires Feb.1,2017
MtF'BER,PFjjNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NOTARIES
NOTARY
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
13TH day of DECEMBER 2013
13-023431 ' .A T1-4! t'fr''0 r!I`;; O' rt E^;
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600 20i4 JAIN
-2 1,';)j
Camp Hill, PA 17011 ,j4
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's PENNSYLVANIA
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER& SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
&SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this
Answer to Complaint of Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, with New Matter in the Nature of a
Crossclaim 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 Answer to Complaint of Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse, Inc. Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, with New Matter in
the Nature of a Crossclaim or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff and
Defendants. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (800) 990-9108
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
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13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION -LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT OF DEFENDANT, GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE,
WITH NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Paragraph 4 of Plaintiff's Complaint is directed to another Defendant as to
which no response is required from answering Defendant.
5. Admitted.
6. Paragraph 6 of Plaintiff's Complaint is directed to another Defendant as to
which no response is required from answering Defendant.
7. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that on June 5, 2012, Ms.
Sourbeer was a customer of Glenn Miller's. All other allegations deemed factual in
nature are generally denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
8. Denied. Paragraph 8 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
9. Admitted.
10. Denied. Paragraph 10 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
11. Denied. Paragraph 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
12. Denied. Paragraph 12 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
13. Denied. Paragraph 13 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
14. Denied. Paragraph 14 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
15. Denied. Paragraph 15 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
16. Denied. Paragraph 16 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
17. Denied. Paragraph 17 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
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18. Denied. Paragraph 18 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
19. Denied. Paragraph 19 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
20. Denied. Paragraph 20 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, respectfully requests your Honorable Court
to dismiss the Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
COUNT I
Catherine A. Sourbeer v. Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse
21. Paragraphs 1 through 20 are incorporated herein by reference, and made a
part hereof as if set forth in full.
22. Denied. Paragraph 22 of Plaintiff's Complaint is generally denied pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. §1029(e).
23. The allegations in paragraph 23 of the Complaint, including subparagraphs
23.(a) through 23(d), are conclusions of law to which no response is required. To the
extent a response is deemed necessary, said allegations are denied generally pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
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24. The allegations in paragraph 24 of the Complaint are conclusions of law to
which no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary, said
allegations are denied generally pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, respectfully requests your Honorable Court
to dismiss the Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
COUNT II
Catherine A. Sourbeer v. York Ice Company, Inc.
2[4].-2[6]. Paragraphs 2[4] through 2[6] of Plaintiff's Complaint are directed to
another Defendant as to which no response is required from answering Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, respectfully requests your Honorable Court
to dismiss the Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
COUNT III
Joint and Several Liability
2[7]. Paragraphs 1 through 2[6] are incorporated herein by reference, and made
a part hereof as if set forth in full.
2[8]. The allegations in paragraph 2[8] of the Complaint are conclusions of law
to which no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary, said
allegations are denied generally pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, respectfully requests your Honorable Court
to dismiss the Plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice.
NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM
AGAINST DEFENDANT, YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
2[9]. Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, incorporates herein by reference as though fully set
forth at length the allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint, without admitting or denying
same.
3[0]. If Plaintiff did sustain the damages as alleged, which allegations are
specifically denied, then said damages were caused, not as a result of any negligence,
carelessness or recklessness of Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse,
Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, but rather solely and exclusively
as a result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, York Ice
Company, Inc.
3[1]. Defendant, York Ice Company, Inc., should therefore be held solely liable
to the Plaintiff, and/or jointly and severally liable to the Plaintiff, and/or liable over to
Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, on any judgment that may be entered in favor of Plaintiff and
against Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse demands judgment against Defendant, York
Ice Company, Inc., finding them liable on the Plaintiff's claim or, in the alternative, liable
over to Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse for indemnity and/or contribution.
Respectfully submitted,
LA • FICE ' S •ER & DORER
Date: December 31, 2013
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER& SODA NO. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER CIVIL ACTION -LAW
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
VERIFICATION
I, Rodney Miller verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to
Complaint of Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. Trading as Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, with New Matter in the Nature of a Crossclaim which
are within the personal knowledge of the undersigned, are true and correct, and as to
the facts based on the information of others, the undersigned, after diligent inquiry,
believe them to be true. And further, this Verification is signed on the recommendation
of my attorneys, who advise me that the allegations and language in this document are
required legally to raise issues for resolution at trial, by the Court, or by continuing
investigation and preparation for trial. I understand that some of these allegations may
prove inappropriate after investigation and trial preparation are complete and I leave the
determination of these matters to my attorneys on their advice.
I understand that all statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: i;10-till V° VA/
Ro D . Ma I It.,
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse,
Inc. Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse
DEC 2 6 2013
13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER& SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Defendant,
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer
to Complaint of Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. Trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, with New Matter in the Nature of a Crossclaim
to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Plaintiff
and
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc.
Date: December 31, 2013
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
STEPHEN L.BANKO,JR.,ESQUIRE I r f}t PRO ONO TA ,+,1.
Pa.Supreme Court I.D.No.41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 2014 3510 Trindle Road J j -9 Ali 10; 40
Camp Hill,PA 17011 Attorney for Defendant
Telephone: (717)760-7501 CUMBER York Ice Co.,Inc.
CUMBERLAND C0
FAX: (717)975-8124 COUNTY Y (incorrectly identified as
E-mail: sbanko(cr7margolisedelstein.com PENNSYLVANIA York Ice Company,Inc.)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER,
DOCKET NO. 13-7039
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE AND YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT, YORK ICE CO,, INC, (INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED AS
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.) TO NEW MATTER CROSS CLAIM OF DEFENDANT,
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
2[9]. Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc. ("York Ice") incorporates herein by reference
paragraphs 1 through 34 of its Answer, New Matter and Cross-Claim to Plaintiffs
Complaint as if set forth in their entirety.
3[0]. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the
averments contained in paragraphs 32 through 34 of York Ice's Cross-Claim are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
3[1]. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 3[0] hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
1
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff or in the alternative, demands judgment in its favor and against Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. for sole liability to Plaintiff, joint and several
liability with York Ice, or liability over to York Ice, by way of indemnity, or otherwise, any
liability on the part of York Ice being specifically denied.
Respectfully submitted,
M G 'GOLIS EDELSTEIN
Date: ` By: Ilk
STE'9 HEN . BANKO, JR.
Cou Lel for'Defendant
York Ice Co., Inc.
(Incorrectly identified as
York Ice Company, Incorporated)
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£� CERTIFICATE OF.'SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing on all
counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the U day of _ C11'1()GI/� ,
2014, and addressed as follows:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Counsel for Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse)
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
� , �a .
Angel M. Gayman, Legal Assistant
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STEPHEN L.BANKO,JR.,ESQUIRE OF THE PRo FROND TARY
Pa.Supreme Court I.D.No.41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN 2014 JAN -9 AM 10: 33
3510 Trindle Road i
Camp Hill,PA 17011 Attorney for Defendant
Telephone: (717)760-7501 CUMBERLAND COUNTY York Ice Co.,Inc.
FAX: (717)975-8124 PENNSYLVANIA (incorrectly identified as
E-mail: sbanko(amargolisedelstein.com York Ice Company,Inc.)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER,
DOCKET NO. 13-7039
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE AND YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
Res.s tf ly submitted,
MA" GtO S EDELSTEIN
Date: By: ,
STEPIIIEN . BANKO, JR.
Counsel for Defendant
York Ice Co., Inc.
(Incorrectly identified as
York Ice Company, Incorporated)
STEPHEN L.BANKO,JR.,ESQUIRE
Pa.Supreme Court I.D.No.41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill,PA 17011 Attorney for Defendant
Telephone: (717)760-7501 York Ice Co.,Inc.
FAX: (717)975-8124 (incorrectly identified as
E-mail: sbankoc margolisedelstein.com York Ice Company,Inc.)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER,
DOCKET NO. 13-7039
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE AND YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Counsel for Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse)
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter
Cross Claim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be
entered against you.
R:- •-ctfully submitted,
M A 4.OLIS EDELSTEIN
Date: 1,,`'% By: A A
S-7 El L. BANKO, JR.
Count! for Defendant
York Ice Co., Inc.
(Incorrectly identified as
York Ice Company, Incorporated)
STEPHEN L.BANKO,JR.,ESQUIRE
Pa.Supreme Court I.D.No.41727
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill,PA 17011 Attorney for Defendant
Telephone: (717)760-7501 York Ice Co.,Inc.
FAX: (717)975-8124 (incorrectly identified as
E-mail: sbanko a margolisedelstein.com York Ice Company,Inc)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER,
DOCKET NO. 13-7039
Plaintiff
v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE, INC. TRADING AS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA
WAREHOUSE AND YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants
ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND CROSS-CLAIM OF DEFENDANT,
YORK ICE CO., INC., (INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED AS YORK ICE COMPANY,
INC.), TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation Answering Defendant, York Ice
Co., Inc. (York Ice"), mis-identified as York Ice Company, Inc., is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. As to the business organization which
operates Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. ("Glenn Miller"), after reasonable
investigation York Ice is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of said averment and, therefore, it is denied.
3. Admitted in part and denied in part. The answer contained in paragraph 2
hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted. Upon information and belief the averments contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied as stated. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a
legal conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, after
reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or information sufficient to form
a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this paragraph and, therefore, they
are denied.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
9. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the averments contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. York Ice admits that it delivered ice to
Glenn Miller on or about June 5, 2012, with regard to the remaining allegations
contained in this paragraph, after reasonable investigation York Ice is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments
and, therefore, they are denied.
12. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
16. Admitted. Upon information and belief, the averments contained in this
paragraph appear to be true.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
18. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, with respect
to any allegation as to the causal relationship between a diagnosed fracture of the left
ankle and alleged fall on June 5, 2012, after reasonable investigation York Ice is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments
and, therefore, they are denied.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation York Ice is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph and, therefore, they are denied.
COUNT I
Catherine A. Sourbeer v. Glenn Miller's Beer & Warehouse, Inc.
tla Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse
21. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 20 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
22.-24. The averments contained in these paragraphs are directed to a party
other than York Ice. Accordingly, and upon advice of counsel, no answer on the part of
York Ice is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
COUNT lI
Catherine A. .Sourbeer v. York Ice Company, Inc.
24. (Sic). The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 24 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
25. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, York Ice had
no notice of any alleged dangerous condition that caused or contributed to Plaintiffs
alleged fall or injuries.
25.a.-d. Denied. The answer contained in paragraph 25 hereof is incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
26. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the answers
contained in paragraphs 18-20 hereof are incorporated herein by reference as if set
forth in their entirety.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
COUNT III
Joint and Several Liability
27. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 26 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
28. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph state a legal
conclusion to which no response is necessary. By way of further answer, the answer
contained in.paragraph 27 hereof is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth.in
their entirety
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
29. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 28 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.
30. Plaintiffs injuries, if any may have been caused or contributed to persons
or entities over whom York Ice had no control.
31. Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate her own damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER CROSS-CLAIM PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 1031.1 YORK ICE
COMPANY, INC., THE GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
32. The answers contained in paragraphs 1 through 31 hereof are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
33. Without admitting the truth or falsity hereof, York Ice incorporates the
following paragraphs of Plaintiffs Compliant: 1-3, 5, 7, 12 and 21-24.
34. If it is judicially determined that the allegations in Plaintiff's Complaint
permitted recovery, said allegations being specifically denied, that in such event, Glenn
Miller is solely liable to Plaintiff, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiff with York Ice or
liable over to York Ice by way of indemnity or otherwise, any liability on the part of York
Ice being specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, York Ice Co., Inc., demands judgment in its favor and
against Plaintiff or in the alternative, demands judgment in its favor and against Glenn
Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. for sole liability to Plaintiff, joint and several
liability with York Ice, or liability over to York Ice, by way of indemnity, or otherwise, any
liability on the part of York Ice being specifically denied.
Respectfully submitted,
OLIS EDELSTEIN
Date: ) f f By: 1114
'rfisH L. BANKO, JR.
Cou sel for Defendant
York Ice Co., Inc.
Dec 31 13 09:36a p.2
VERIFICATION
I, Elizabeth N. Snyder, Secretary of York Ice Company, Inc., have read the
foregoing Answer, New Matter and Cross-Claim to Plaintiffs Complaint. The factual
statements contained therein are known by me and are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief.
This statement and verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities, which provides
that, if I knowingly make false averments, 1 may be subject to criminal penalties.
Date: 1 -30-c2013 ag k- /9„,.1 ELIZAB TH N. SNYDER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing on all
counsel of record by placing the same in the United States mail at Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, first-class postage prepaid, on the gm day of ,
2014, and addressed as follows:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 600 :
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Counsel for Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc.
Trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse)
MARGOLIS EDELSTEIN
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Angela"M. Gayman, l e al Assistant
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13-023431
LAW 214 en to Avenue, Suite 600 DORER
CUMBERLAND ca '�T
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER,
PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER& SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER CROSS-CLAIM PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 1031.1
AGAINST THE GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
32.-33. Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, incorporates herein by reference as though
fully set forth at length the allegations of Plaintiff's Complaint, without admitting or
denying same.
34. Paragraph 34 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no response is
required. Should any of the allegations contained therein be deemed factual in nature,
said allegations are denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc., trading
as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, demands judgment in its favor.
Respectfully submitted,
LA ' • ICE O' SN • & DORER
Date: Janus 15 2014 /
•T-d R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION - LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
VERIFICATION
DONALD R. DORER, ESQUIRE, hereby states that he is the attorney for the
Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc., trading as Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse in this action, and is authorized to verify that the statements made
in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information
and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relatin• o unsw.rn .:Isification to authorities.
Date: Janua ry 5 1 /
, 2014
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
13-023431
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone Number: (717) 731-0988
Attorneys for Defendant, Glenn Miller's
Beer& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as
Glenn Miller's Beer& Soda Warehouse
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER & SODA No. 2013-7039
WAREHOUSE, INC.
TRADING AS GLENN MILLER'S BEER
& SODA WAREHOUSE AND CIVIL ACTION -LAW
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire, hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Defendant,
Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading as Glenn Miller's Beer & Soda
Warehouse herein, and that he caused a true and correct copy of the attached Answer
to New Matter Cross-Claim Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1031.1 Against Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr., Esquire
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
2 Lemoyne Drive
Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Plaintiff
and
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant York Ice Co., Inc.
Date: January 15 2014 �I�
•'nald R. Dorer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant, Glenn Miller's Beer
& Soda Warehouse, Inc. trading Glenn Miller's
Beer & Soda Warehouse
Court I.D. No. 39126
Stephen M. Greecher, Jr.
Attorney's I.D. No. PA-36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Telephone: (717) 234-4121
Facsimile: (717) 232-6802
Email: scireechertuckerlaw.com
CATHERINE A. SOURBEER
Plaintiff,
V.
GLENN MILLER'S BEER &
SODA WAREHOUSE, INC.
Trading as GLENN MILLER'S BEER:
& SODA WAREHOUSE and
YORK ICE COMPANY, INC.
Defendants
2014 4Pi? 10 PH I: 45'
cutiaERL 4NO COIN r
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ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 13-7039
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please mark the above-captioned matter satisfied and discontinued with prejudice.
DATE:
Respectfully submitted,
TUCKER AR SBEt, P.C.
By:
hen M. dreecher,
Attorney's I.D. No. PA-36803
2 Lemoyne Drive, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 221-7955
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 8th day of April, 2014, Sue-Ellen Danielsen, Legal Assistant for the
law firm of TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have this
day served the within document by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Stephen L. Banko, Jr., Esquire
Margolis Edelstein
3510 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Donald R. Dorer, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 600
Camp Hill, PA 17011
HBGDB:143305-1 023155-156482
Sue-Ellen Danielsen