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Commencement of Action:
S 9 Complaint 11 Writ of Summons El Petition [I Notice of Appeal
❑ Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ❑ Declaration of Taking
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C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
T KELLY VOONG MELANIE CRAVENER
I ❑ Check here if you are a Self- Represented (Pro Se) Litigant
0 Name of Plaintiff/Appellant Attorney: DAVID J. FOSTER, ESQUIRE
N Dollar Amount Requested: within arbitration limits
Are money damages requested? : EgYes El No
(Check one) x outside arbitration limits
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KELLY VOONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V : No. 13 '741 a4vi l
MELANIE CRAVENER, : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
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Carlisle, PA 17103
Phone: (717) 249 -3166 or (800) 990 -9108r
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KELLY VOONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : No.
MELANIE CRAVENER, : CIVIL ACTION — LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, by and through her attorney, David
J. Foster, Esquire, COSTOPOULOS, FOSTER & FIELDS, and respectfully represents as
follows in support of this Complaint:
Parties
1. Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, is an adult individual residing at 407 Fourth Street, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant, Melanie Cravener, is an adult individual residing at 2908 Woodshed
Terrace, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403.
Material Allegations of Fact
3. The events giving rise to this cause of action occurred at or about 10:15
p.m. /10:30 p.m. on or about July 30, 2012 in the vicinity of the 1500 block of Bridge
Street, Borough of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, was operating her
vehicle on Bridge Street and stopped at a construction zone when Defendant, Melanie
Cravener, who was operating her vehicle ahead of the Plaintiff backed up her vehicle
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rapidly and crashed into the Plaintiff s vehicle from the front ( "front- ending her "),
thereby causing the injuries and damages giving rise to this cause of action.
Plaintiff v. Defendant — Negligence
5. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1 through 4 above are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth in full.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, the collision, injuries and damages resulting
therefrom to the Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, were caused by the negligence, carelessness
and /or recklessness of Defendant, Melanie Cravener, in that she:
a) operated her vehicle in careless disregard of the safety of persons
and property, including the Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, and her vehicle;
b) failed to bring her vehicle to a stop before hitting the Plaintiff's
vehicle which was lawfully stopped;
c) front -ended the Plaintiff's vehicle;
d) failed to maintain her vehicle under proper and lawful control;
e) failed to keep a proper lookout;
f) failed to pay sufficient attention to the roadway and vehicles;
g) failed to see what she should have seen;
h) failed to notice the imminence of an accident and take the
necessary steps to avoid it; and
small I) acted without due regard for the safety and rights of other
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motorists, including the Plaintiff.
7. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, Melanie Cravener, the Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, has suffered
injuries which were and are severe, painful, serious and permanent. These injuries
include but are not limited to:
a) disc herniations at C2 -3, C4 -5 and C7-TI;
b) left C7 radiculopathy, causing continuous neck pain, shoulder
pain, and pain and weakness radiating down her left arm;
c) acute cervical strain and sprain; and
d) left shoulder trapezius muscle strain.
8. As a further direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, Melanie Cravener, the Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, has been
and will continue to be obligated to receive and undergo medical attention, care and
expenses for the injuries she has suffered; Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to
suffer medically determinable physical impairments which limit her in performing all the
normal acts and duties which constitute her usual and customary daily activities;
Plaintiff has experienced and will continue to experience pain and suffering, Plaintiff has
suffered and will continue to suffer a loss of life's pleasures; and Plaintiff has sustained
certain incidental costs and expenses.
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Prayer for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, based on the foregoing allegations, hereby
demands that judgment be entered in her favor and against Defendant, Melanie Cravener,
in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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David J. Foster, E �quire
PA I.D. No. 23151
COSTOPOULOS, FOSTER & FIELDS
831 Market Street/P. O. Box 222
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Phone: 717.761.2121
Fax: 717.761.4031
Email: dionfoster e ,aol.com
Web: www.Costopoulos.com
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DATED: December. , 2013.
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VERIFICATION
I, Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, do hereby verify that the averments of fact made in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and /or
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the
penalties at 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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By:
Kelly Vo ng
DATED: December. 2013.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
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Jody S Smith `
Chief Deputy ;` 'r.x
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor p,
Kelly Voong
Case Number
vs. 2013-7475
Melanie Cravener
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
12/20/2013 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Melanie Cravener, 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.
01/13/2014 The requested Complaint& Notice returned by the Sheriff of York County,the within named Defendant
Melanie Cravener, not found. Richard P. Keuerleber, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part
of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $37.46 SO ANSWERS,
January 16, 2014 RONNY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF YORK COUNTY
Richard P Keuerleber �c�S �F PETER J. MANGAN, ESQ.
Sheriff Solicitor
Reuben B Zeager Richard E Rice, II
Chief Deputy, Operations ' 3� Chief Deputy,Administration
KELLY VOONG
Case Number
vs.
MELANIE CRAVENER 13-7475 CIVIL
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
01/13/2014 I, RICHARD P KEUERLEBER, SHERIFF, WHO BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, STATES
HE MADE DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY FOR THE WITHIN NAMED DEFENDANT TO WIT:
MELANIE CRAVENER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DEFENDANT IN HIS BAILIWICK. THE
SHERIFF THEREFORE RETURNS THE WITHIN REQUESTED COMPLAINT&NOTICE AS"NOT
FOUND"AT 2908 WOODSHED TERRACE, YORK, PA 17403.
PER TENNANT AT THIS ADDRESS. SHE INDICATED THAT SHE HAS LIVED AT THIS ADDRESS FOR
18 YEARS AND HAS NEVER HEARD OF THE DEFENDANT.
SHERIFF COST: $24.65 SO ' SWERS,
January 13, 2014 -!CHARD P K ERLEBER, SHERIFF
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Sheila E.Cook,Notary Public
PI City of York,York County
My Commission Expires Feb.1,2017
'4 \l FR.PENNSY6.YANIA ASSOCIATION OF NOTARIES
NOTARY
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
13TH day of JANUARY , 2014 �- /, III/
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Costopoulos, Foster& Fields By: David J. Foster, Esquire
831 Market Street Attorney I.D. 23151
P.O. Box 222 Email: djonfosterna.aol.com
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Phone: 717.761.2121
Fax: 717.761.4031 Attorney for Plaintiff
KELLY VOONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MELANIE CRAVENER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW ....<�° '
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the attached Plaintiff's Complaint in the above-captioned matter.
Thank you.
Respectfully submitted:
David J. Foster, Es uire
P.A. I.D. No.: 23151
Costopoulos, Foster & Fields
831 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
-Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: January 29, 2014.
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Richard W Stewart
PENNSYLVANIA
Solicitor
Kelly Voong
vs.
Melanie Cravener
Case Number
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
0207/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Melanie Cravener, bu 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.
02/21/2014 08:06 AM - The requested Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of York County upon Melanie
Cravener, personally, at 305 Ross Avenue, Apt. H, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Richard Keuerleber,
Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $37.00 SO ANSWERS,
March 05, 2014
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RONNY RANOERGON. SHERIFF
Richard P Keuerleber
Sheriff
Reuben B Zeager
Chief Deputy, Operations
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF YORK COUNTY
PETER J. MANGAN, ES
Solid
Richard E Rice
Chief Deputy, Administrate
KELLY VOONG
VS.
MELANIE CRAVENER
Case Number
13-7475 CIVIL
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
02/21/2014 08:06 AM - DEPUTY BRET NEWCOMER, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED THE
REQUESTED COMPLAINT & NOTICE BY "PERSONALLY" HANDING A TRUE COPY TO A PERSON
REPRESENTING THEMSELVES TO BE THE DEFENDANT, TO WIT: MELANIE CRAVENER AT 305
ROSS AVENUE, APT. H, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070.
SHERIFF COST; $6T80
February 26, 2014
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BRET NEWCOMER, DEPUTY
SO ERS,
CH D P KEU LEBE, SHERIFF
N ALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
otarial Seal
Sheila E. Cook, Notary Public
City of York, York County
My Commission Expires F. I 2(117
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NOTARY
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
26TH day of FEBRUARY 2014
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276 -4962
Luisa_F_Borelli@Progressive.com
Our File #122435712-001
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MELANIE CRAVENER
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: 2013 -7475
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Melanie E. Cravener, in the
above - captioned matter.
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By:
Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By: Luisa F Bore lli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
KELLY VOONG
V.
MELANIE CRAVENER
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
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CUMPERLAND COUNTY
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: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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2013-7475
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Defendant, Melanie Cravener, hereby demands trial by eight (8) jurors.
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By:
Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
* TO: Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the
enclosed Answer with New Matter within twenty (20)
days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered
against you.
By
Luisa (Borelli, Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
KELLY VOONG
V.
MELANIE CRAVENER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of the
attached pleading upon all other parties or their
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attorneys by:
X regular mail
certified mail
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Lu a F. Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: 2013-7475
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph, and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required.
Plaintiff v. Defendant - Negligence
5. Answering defendant incorporates, by this reference, paragraphs 1 through 4,
inclusive, of her answer to plaintiff's Civil 16ion Complaint as fully as though the same were
herein set forth at length.
6. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required.
7-8. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required. By way of further answer, the answering defendant has no independent
knowledge of what, if any, injuries or damages the plaintiff sustained. Further, it is denied that
the alleged injuries, if truthful, are serious, permanent or causally related to the incident set forth
in plaintiffs' Complaint. Furthermore, all averments are denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor.
NEW MATTER
9. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
10. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages.
11. If Plaintiff sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in her Complaint, then same
were caused by other entities or parties over which Answering Defendant had no control.
12. Plaintiff's claims are barred, in whole and/or in part, by the appropriate Statute of
Limitations.
13. Plaintiff voluntarily adopted a dangerous and hazardous method or manner of
performing the actions that she was then undertaking when there was a safe method available
and she thereby assumed the risk of injury in performing her actions.
14. Plaintiff's claims are barred, or must be reduced, as a result of Plaintiff's own
negligence, which was the proximate cause of the incident described in Plaintiff's Complaint,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. Section 7100.
15. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S. Section 1701, et seq.
16. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle No-
Fault Insurance Act.
17. This Court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the within action.
18. If Plaintiff sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in her Complaint, then same
were not proximately caused by any action or failure to act on behalf of Answering Defendant.
19. Answering Defendant avers that Plaintiffs cause of action is barred or limited by the
Sudden Emergency Doctrine.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor.
Date:
BY:
LAW OFFICES OF HUBSHMAN &
FLOOD
Luisa F. Borelli Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire, aver that I am the attorney for the Defendant in this case, and
I aver that the averments contained in the foregoing pleadings are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief; and that the statements therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Luisa Borelli, Esquire
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(61o) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
KELLY VOONG
V.
MELANIE CRAVENER
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: 2013-7475
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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Defendant, Melanie Cravener, hereby demands trial by eight (8) jurors.
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By:
Luisa F l3orefli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the
enclosed Answer with New Matter within twenty (20)
days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered
against you.
By \�
Luisa F. 'orelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #9162o
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276 -4962
Our File #122435712 -001
KELLY VOONG
V.
MELANIE CRAVENER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of the
attached pleading upon all other parties or their
attorneys by:
X regular mail
❑ certified mail
❑ other
By
Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: 2013-7475
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in this
paragraph, and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required.
Plaintiff v. Defendant - Negligence
5. Answering defendant incorporates, by this reference, paragraphs 1 through 4,
inclusive, of her answer to plaintiff's Civil Action Complaint as fully as though the same were
herein set forth at length.
6. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required.
7 -8. Denied. The allegations contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law, and no
response is required. By way of further answer, the answering defendant has no independent
knowledge of what, if any, injuries or damages the plaintiff sustained. Further, it is denied that
the alleged injuries, if truthful, are serious, permanent or causally related to the incident set forth
in plaintiffs' Complaint. Furthermore, all averments are denied, and strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor.
NEW MATTER
9. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
10. Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her damages.
11. If Plaintiff sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in her Complaint, then same
were caused by other entities or parties over which Answering Defendant had no control.
12. Plaintiff's claims are barred, in whole and/or in part, by the appropriate Statute of
Limitations.
13. Plaintiff voluntarily adopted a dangerous and hazardous method or manner of
performing the actions that she was then undertaking when there was a safe method available
and she thereby assumed the risk of injury in performing her actions.
14. Plaintiffs claims are barred, or must be reduced, as a result of Plaintiff's own
negligence, which was the proximate cause of the incident described in Plaintiff's Complaint,
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42 Pa. C.S.A. Section 7100.
15. Plaintiff's claims are barred andlor limited by the Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S. Section 1701, et seq.
16. Plaintiff's claims are barred andlor limited by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle No-
Fault Insurance Act.
17. This Court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the within action.
18. If Plaintiff sustained the injuries and damages as alleged in her Complaint, then same
were not proximately caused by any action or failure to act on behalf of Answering Defendant.
19. Answering Defendant avers that Plaintiff's cause of action is barred or limited by the
Sudden Emergency Doctrine.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor.
LAW OFFICES OF HUBSHMAN &
FLOOD
Date:
BY:
Luisa F. Borelli Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire, aver that I am the attorney for the Defendant in this case, and
I aver that the averments contained in the foregoing pleadings are ,true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief; and that the statements therein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Luisa o elli, Esquire
Costopoulos, Foster & Fields
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Lemoyne, PA 17043
----E,: Phone: 717.761.2121
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By: David J. Foster, Esquire
Attorney I.D. 23151
Email: djonfosteraol.con,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
KELLY VOONG
vs.
MELANIE CRAVENER
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 2013-7475
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
9. Denied.
10. Denied.
11. Denied.
12. Denied.
13. Denied.
14. Denied.
15. Denied.
16. Denied.
17. Denied.
18. Denied.
19. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor.
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By:
Dated: April 17, 2014.
David J. Foste'�. Esquire
Pa I.D. #23151
COSTOPOULOS, FOSTER & FIELDS
831 Market Street/P.O. Box 222
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043
Phone: 717.761.2121
Fax: 717.761.4031
Email: djonfoster c(r7aol.com
-Counsel for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Plaintiff, Kelly Voong, do hereby verify that the averments of fact made in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and/or
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the
penalties at 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
By:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tiffany M. Lenda, a legal assistant for the law offices of Costopoulos, Foster &
Fields, hereby certify that on this 17TH day of APRIL, 2014, a true and correct copy of
the foregoing PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER was served upon all counsel of
record by:
Hand Delivery
X First Class Mail, Postage Pre -Paid
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
Fax Transmission
Overnight Mail
at the following address(es) and /or number(s):
Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire
Law Offices of Hubshman & Flood
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Counsel for defendant Melanie Cravener
By: COSTOPOULOS, FOSTER & FIELDS
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Law Offices of Hubshman, Flood & Bullock
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
Kelly Voong
v.
Melanie Cravener
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
: Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County
: 2013-7475
PRAECIPE TO SUBSTITUTE VERIFICATION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the attached verification of the Defendant, Melanie Cravener,
for that of counsel, with respect to Defendant's Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs
Complaint.
Law Offices of Hubshman, Flood & Bullock
By•
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Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Melanie Cravener, aver that I am the defendant in this case and aver that the
answers contained in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief and that the statements therein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to Unsworn Falsification to
Authorities.
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elanie Cravener
Law Offices of Hubshman, Flood & Bullock
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #91620
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(610) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
Kelly Voong
V.
Melanie,Cravener
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
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20i JUN 27 PM 3: I
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
: Court of Common Pleas
: Cuniberland County
2013-7475
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TOSERV10E OF SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
As a prerequisite to service of subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22:
Certifies that:
1. s a notice of intent to serve the subpoena with copies of the subpoena attached
hereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty (2o) days prior to the
date on which the subpoena is sought to be served;
2. a copy of the notice of intent`including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this
certificate;
3. the subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached
to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena;
4. no objection to the subpoena has been received.
Law Offices of Hubshman, Flood & Bullock
By:
Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Date:6/25/14
Law Offices of Hubshman, Flood & Bullock
By: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Attorney ID #9162o
5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone #(61o) 276-4962
Our File #122435712-001
Kelly Voong
v.
Melanie Cravener
Attorney for Defendant,
Melanie E. Cravener
: Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County
•
: 2013-7475
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS
AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
KELLY VOONG:
Tristan Radiology Specialists Films
TO: David Foster, Esquire
Luisa F Borelli, Esquire intends to serve subpoena identical to the ones that are
attached to this Notice. You have 20 days from the date listed below in which to file of
record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If the 20 day
Notice period is waived, or, if no objection is made, then the subpoena may be served.
Complete copies of any reproduced records may be ordered at your expense by
contacting, Avery Jackson.
Luisa F Borelli, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant
Date of Issue: June 3, 2014
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
KELLY VOONG
Plaintiff
Court of Common Pleas
MELANIE E CRAVENER No.2013-7475
Defendant
Subpoena to Produce Documents or Things
for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.22
TO: Tristan Radiology Specialists
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after. the service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the Court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of any and all films/records for the Cervical MRI Studies taken on
12/11/12, pertaining to KELLY VOONG, DOB: January 14, 1966.
at 5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You
have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
This subpoena was issued at the request of the following person:
Date:
Name: Luisa F Borelli, Esquire
Address: 5165 Campus Drive, Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Telephone: (610) 276-4962
Supreme Court ID#: 91620
Attorney for: Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR JURY TRIAL
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(Must be typewritten and submitted in triplicate)CUNRT--, I i
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case for a Jury Trial.
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CAPTION OF CASE
jentire caption must be stated in fulll
Kelly Voong
Melanie Cravener
(Plaintiff)
vs.
(check one)
Civil Action — Law
17 Appeal from arbitration
(other)
No. 2013-7475
Civil Term
The trial list will be called on
and
(Defendant) Pretrials will be held on
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials)
vs.
Trials commence on
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
David Foster, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff
831 Market St., Lemoyne, Pa 17043
This case is ready for trial. Signed:
Print Name: Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire
Date: 9/30/14
Attorney for: Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KELLY VOONG
Plaintiff
VS
No. 2013-7475
CIVIL TERM
MELANIE CRAVENER (7.
Defendant , nv
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RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in th,e:L1,:.2, .
following form: 74, :.-- ..—•
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THE PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
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TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: 4.
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David J. Foster, Esquire , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the abov-e
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
I. The above -captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ $50,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $0.00
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
David J. Foster, Esquire, William C. Costopoulos, Esquire, Leslie M. Fields, Esquire, George H. Matangos, Esquire, Heidi F. Eakin, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
AND NOW,
petition, Esq., and
Esq., and Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above
Respectfully submitted,
ORDER OF COURT
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captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
By the Court,
KEVIN A. HESS, P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KELLY VOONG
Plaintiff
VS
MELANIE CRAVENER
Defendant
RULE 1312-1
following form:
NO. 2013-7475
CIVIL TERM
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the: r.-,`
THE PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: T;r
David J. Foster, Esquire , counsel for the plaintiff/defendant in the abov <
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
I. The above -captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ $50,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is $0.00
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
David J. Foster, Esquire, William C. Costopoulos, Esquire, Leslie M. Fields, Esquire, George H. Matangos, Esquire, Heidi F. Eakin, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, a 3 , 20/V , in c sideration of the foregoing,
petition, Esq., andP/�
Esq., and
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captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
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By the Court
KEVIN A,IESS, P.J.
KELLY VOONG,
Plaintiff
V.
• IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
• • CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• • CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MELANIE CRAVENER,
Defendant : 2013-7475 CIVIL TERM
RE: CIVIL TRIAL LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10th day of November, 2014, this being the
time and place set for the call of the civil trial list, and
neither party having appeared, this matter is hereby stricken from
the trial list.
„...--David J. Foster, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
......- Luisa F. Borelli, Esquire
For the Defendant
Court Administrator -4w/
Prothonotary
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By the Court,
ChrJJtylee L. Peck, J.
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KELLY VOONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
MELANIE CRAVENER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION — LAW
: NO. 13-7475 CIVIL
ORDER
AND NOW, this Z. day of December, 2014, the appointment of a Board of
Arbitrators in the above -captioned case is VACATED. Vicky Trimmer, Esquire, Chairman,
shall be paid the sum of $50.00.
icky Trimmer, Esquire
Court Administrator
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BY THE COURT,
Kevin Hess, P. J.
Kelly Voong
v.
Melanie Cravener
: Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County
: 2013-7475
ORDER TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above -captioned matter Settled, Discontinued and Ended.
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David Foster, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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