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Pa.R.CA 205.5 212010
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. � $ Of 2014
Civil Action - ( ) Law
DAVID HARRIES KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH
106 Ross Avenue 426 N. 2nd Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070 Wormleysburg, PA 17043
SEAN BOYD
426 N. 2nd Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC
101 Valley Street
Marysville, PA 17053
ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA & SUBS
402 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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CHRIS WARREN :24
rn 402 Market Street � ny,�.`
Lemoyne, PA 17043 (/) r---
SEAN M. ZEIDERS
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2375 Valley Road >;C-)
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Marysville, Pennsylvania 17053
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VERSUS
Plaintiff(s) & Defendant(s) &
Address(es) Address(es)
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF SAID COURT:
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above - mentioned action.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to (xx) Attorney
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire Z4���
1300 Linglestown Road - Suite 2 Signature of A •ney
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Supreme Cou ID#201485
Date: .
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE -NAMED PLAINTIFF(S) HAS/HAVE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
by
vothonotary Deputy
Date: ,
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OIIP•It3LF?Lt P D COW'
PEN' SYLPANIA rTY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 14-68
v.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT (Jury Trial Demanded)
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants. Filed on Behalf of the Defendants
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#20376
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 14-68
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN (Jury Trial Demanded)
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., on behalf of the Defendants,
Kathleen M. Boyd Kroh, Sean Boyd, Zeiderelli's Restaurant Group, LLC, Zeiderelli's
Pizza & Subs, Chris Warren and Sean M. Zeiders, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, •.C.
07
By: &AP
evin D Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this 17th day of January, 2014.
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRI P.C.
'VI
By: ann./
-v n i. ; auch, Esquire
ounsel for Defendants
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s Pi°SAAI14}irY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
NO. 14-68
v.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN COMPLAINT
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA & (Jury Trial Demanded)
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
Filed on Behalf of the Defendants
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 901-5916
#203 76
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 14-68
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN (Jury Trial Demanded)
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: The Prothonotary
Kindly rule the Plaintiff, David Harries, to file a Complaint in Civil Action within
twenty (20) days.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
4,/By: ` J i
even �. Rauch, Esquire
ounsel for Defendants
IN.THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 14-68
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN (Jury Trial Demanded)
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
RULE `
AND NOW, this D' , day of -JCLY , 2014, upon
consideration of Defendants' Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
judgment Non Pros.
' 2 14.
Rule issued this day of I�GYv 0
Prothonotary yy�
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record
via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 17th day of January, 2014.
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHR. , P.C.
4,11 (
By: atif
evin I. R.uch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendants
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ifi� 1L
Ronny R Anderson i tiE PROTHULi, r
Sheriff �+ i
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Jody S Smith FEB —4 '1 3 ,19
Chief Deputy CUMBERLAND
Richard W Stewart PENNSY�VAH COUNT Y
Solicitor
David Harries
vs. Case Number
Kathleen M Body Kroh (et al.) 2014-68
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
01/07/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Zeiderilli's Restaurant Group, LLC, but was unable to locate the
Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Perry, Pennsylvania to
serve the within Writ of Summons according to law.
01/07/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Sean M Zeiders, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the
Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Perry, Pennsylvania to serve the within
Writ of Summons according to law.
01/08/2014 12:55 PM- Deputy Tim Black, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of Summons
by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Chris Warren, owner, who accepted
as"Adult Person in Charge"for Zeiderelli's Pizza&Subs at 402 Market Street, Lemoyne Borough,
Lemoyne, PA 17043.
TI LA K, DEPUTY
01/08/2014 12:55 PM - Deputy Tim Black, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of Summons
by"personally" handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be the Defendant, to wit:
Chris Warren at 402 Market Street, Lemoyne Borough, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
TIM B ACL K,DEPUTY
01/10/2014 12:48 PM - Deputy Shawn Gutshall, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Writ of
Summons by"personally"handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be the Defendant,
to wit: Kathleen M Body Kroh at 426 N. Second Street, Wormleysburg Borough, Wormleysburg, PA
17043.
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AWN GUTSHALL, DEPUTY
01/13/2014 Ronny R Anderson, Sheriff, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Sean Boyd, but was unable to locate the Defendant in his bailiwick.
The Sheriff therefore returns the within requested Writ of Summons as"Not Found"at 426 N. Second
Street, Wormleysburg Borough, Wormeylsbug, PA 17043. Deputizes were advised that the Defendent
currently resides at 5 Piper Ct. New Cumberland, PA 17070, located in York County.
01/14/2014 10:37 AM -The requested Writ of Summons served by the Sheriff of Perry County upon Sean M Zeiders,
personally, at 2375 Valley Road, Marysville, PA 17053. Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, Return of Service attached
to and made part of the within record.
01/22/2014 The requested Writ of Summons returned by the Sheriff of Perry County, the within named Defendant
Zeiderilli's Restaurant Group, LLC, not found. Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and
made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $158.16 SO ANSWERS,
January 28, 2014 RONNY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
David Harries
THE 41st JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
PERRY COUNTY BRANCH
Versus
Zeiderelli's Restaurant Group LLG
Sean M. Zeiders No. 2014-68
SHERIFF'S RETURN
And now January 14 , 2014 : Served the within name Sean M. Zeiders
the defendant(s) named herin, personally at his place of residence in Rye Twp-2375 Valley
Road, Marysville,
Perry County, PA, on January 14, 2014 at 10:37 o'clock AM
by handing to Perry Zeiders, defendant's uncle 1 true and attested
copy(ies) of the within Writ of Summons
and made known to him the contents thereof
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 2D
So answers
day of 410,/,_ fide ,
/14- .3.1,y,aa/iet 4101"A
Prothonotary Deputy Sheriff of Perry County
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
JOY S,ZERANCE,NOTARY PUBLIC
NEW BL.00MFIELD)BORO.,PERRY COUNTY
Pcv(OWaSION EXPIRES MARCH 6,2014
RAYON.. vomel•Oar
SHERIFF'S RETURN
In the Court of Common Pleas
Of the 41St Judicial District
of Pennsylvania-
Perry County Branch
No.: 2014-68 Cumberland Co.
David Harris
VS
Zeiderelli's Restaurant Group LLC
101 Valley Street
Marysville,PA 17053
Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he made a
diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant(s)to wit Zeiderelli's
Restaurant Group LLC,but was unable to locate him/her in his bailiwick. He therefore
returns the within Writ of Summons for the above named Defendant(s) Zeiderelli's
Restaurant Group LLC at 101 Valley Street,Marysville,PA 17053. NOT FOUND.
SHOP AT 101 VALLEY STREET IS CLOSED. DEPUTIES ALSO ATTEMPTED
SERVICE AT 210 N. STATE ROAD, MARYSVILLE, PA 17053 BUT WERE
INFORMED THE ZEIDERELLI'S AT THIS ADDRESS DOES NOT BELONG
TO THE LLC- DIFFERENT COMPANY.
Sincerely,
2fir, Xee
Carl E. Nace
Sworn and subscrib-• to before me Sheriff of Perry County
thisab1 day ofe% , 2014.
de.A
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COMMOt'WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
JOY S.ZERANCE,NOTARY PUBLIC
NEW BLOOMFIELD BORO.,PERRY COUNTY
MY COMMISSI'L: EXPIRES MARCH 6,2014
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES
106 Ross Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Plaintiff,
VS.
SEAN BOYD,
426 N. 2nd Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
and
KATHLEEN BOYD KROH,
426 N. 2nd Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Defendants.
NOT
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 14-68-Civil-2014
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CUMBERLAND COWiTY
PENNSYLVANIA
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
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se
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las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion
como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de
dinero reclamada en ia demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o remedio solicitado por el demandante
puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o
propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN
ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION
A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE
PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0
BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800) 990-9108
(717) 249-3166
BY:
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
atthew P. Rosenberg squire
Matthew P. Rosenberg (PA 201485)
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES
106 Ross Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Plaintiff,
VS.
SEAN BOYD,
426 N. 2nd Street
Worrnleysburg, PA 17043
and
KATHLEEN BOYD KROH,
426 N. 2nd Street
Worrnleysburg, PA 17043
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 14-68-Civil-2014
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, David Harries ("Mr. Harries"), by and through his attorneys, HANDLER, HENNING &
ROSENBERG, LLP, make this complaint against Defendants, Sean Boyd ("Defendant Driver")
and Kathleen Boyd Kroh ("Defendant Owner"), and aver as follows:
1 Mr. Harries is a competent adult individual and citizen of Pennsylvania, currently
residing at 106 Ross Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Driver is, upon information and belief, a competent adult individual
with a last known address of 426 N. 2"d Street, Wormleysburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant Owner is, upon information and belief, a competent adult individual
with a last known address of 426 N. 2"d Street, Wormleysburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4. At all times material hereto, Mr. Harries was riding his bicycle at the time of the
incident.
5. At all times material hereto, Defendant Driver was the operator of the automobile
involved in the incident ("Ms. Kroh's Vehicle").
6. At all times material hereto, Defendant Owner owned the vehicle involved in the
incident and insured the vehicle through State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.
7. At all times material hereto, the road conditions were wet due to the rainy weather
at the time of the incident.
8. On or about January 26, 2012, Mr. Harries was lawfully riding his bicycle with
the flow of traffic on Market Street in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. Defendant driver was turning onto a street perpendicular to Market Street when he
carelessly failed to take notice of Mr. Harries, and as a result, suddenly and violently struck Mr.
Harries with Ms. Kroh's Vehicle.
10. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Driver, the
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violent nature of the collision caused damage to Mr. Harries's bicycle by bending the metal front
fork and rear rim.
11. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Driver, Mr.
Harries was violently forced into the pavement of the street, resulting in extensive damages as set
forth more specifically below.
COUNT I — NEGLIGENCE
David Harries v. Sean Boyd
12. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth fully below.
13. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all resultant injuries to Mr.
Harries are the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Driver, generally and
more specifically as set forth below:
a. in failing to carefully and safely operate Ms. Kroh's Vehicle when
in the proximity of a cyclist;
b. in failing to take reasonable and prudent notice of cyclists lawfully
riding with the flow of traffic;
c. in driving Ms. Kroh's Vehicle in careless disregard for the safety
of persons or property, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714;
d. in failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control
of Ms. Kroh's Vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714;
e. in following another vehicle more closely than was reasonable and
prudent, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3310(a);
f. in failing to properly regulate the speed of Ms. Kroh's Vehicle so
as to prevent a collision;
g. in failing to operate Ms. Kroh's Vehicle at a speed and under such
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control as to be able to stop within the assured clear distance
ahead, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.§ 3361;
h. in disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the highway,
and the traffic upon the highway, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361;
i. in failing to operate Ms. Kroh's Vehicle at a speed that was safe
under the circumstances, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3361;
j. in failing to keep a reasonable lookout for vehicular traffic;
k. in failing to properly and adequately observe the traffic conditions
then and there existing;
1. in operating a motor vehicle inattentively; and
m. in failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any
warning of danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing
to have Ms. Kroh's Vehicle under such control that injury to
persons or property could be avoided.
14. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Driver's negligence, Mr. Harries
has:
a. suffered injuries including, but not limited to, injuries to his neck
back, legs, knees, nervous system, and other vital organs;
b. undergone continuing medical care for his injuries;
c. required continuing medical treatment, and will need to continue
medical treatment indefinitely;
d. suffered a loss of earning capacity;
e. suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will
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continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to his physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss;
f. been compelled, in an effort to cure his injuries, to spend money
for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to
spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his detriment
and loss;
g. suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and he will continue to suffer the
same in the future, to his detriment and loss; and
h. been, and will be, hindered from attending to his daily duties and
chores, to his detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David Harries, seeks damages from Defendant, Sean Boyd, in an
amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County, exclusive of
interest and costs.
COUNT II — NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
David Harries v. Kathleen Boyd Kroh
15. All prior paragraphs are incorporated herein as if set forth fully below.
16. At the time of the collision, Defendant Driver was operating Ms. Kroh's Vehicle
with express and implied pennission from its owner, Defendant Owner.
17. Defendant Owner knew, or should have known, that Defendant Driver would be
operating Ms. Kroh's Vehicle in a negligent manner.
18. The aforementioned collision and the resultant injuries to Mr. Harries were the
direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant Owner in negligently entrusting her
vehicle to Defendant Driver and in allowing him to operate her vehicle when she knew, or
should have known, that he was not fit and competent to operate the motor vehicle in a safe
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manner.
19. Defendant Owner knew, or should have known, of Defendant Driver's propensity
to operate motor vehicles as follows:
. a. without being reasonably vigilant to observe the road and traffic
conditions;
b. without proper and adequate control;
C. without properly regulating his speed so as to prevent a collision
with other vehicles lawfully operating on the road; and
d. without reasonable care in operation and control of the vehicle.
20. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Owner's negligence, Mr. Harries
has:
a. suffered injuries including, but not limited to, injuries to his neck
back, legs, knees, nervous system, and other vital organs;
b. undergone continuing medical care for his injuries;
c. required continuing medical treatment, and will need to continue
medical treatment indefinitely;
d. suffered a loss of earning capacity;
e. suffered physical pain, discomfort, and mental anguish, and will
continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in the
future, to his physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss;
f. been compelled, in an effort to cure his injuries, to spend money
for medicine and/or medical attention, and will be required to
spend money for the same purposes in the future, to his detriment
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and loss;
g. suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and he will continue to suffer the
same in the future, to his detriment and loss; and
h. been, and will be, hindered from attending to his daily duties and
chores, to his detriment, loss, humiliation, and embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, David Harries, seeks damages from Defendant, Kathleen Boyd
Kroh, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County,
exclusive of interest and costs.
Date: Mar. 3! 2014 By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING AND ROSENBERG, LLP
Matthew P. Rosenberg
HANDLER, HENNING
1300 Linglestown
Harrisburg, PA 17 10
Ph. 717.238.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com
A 201485)
ROSENBERG, LLP
ad, Suite 2
Attorneys for plaintiff
David Harries
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing document are based upon
information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been
gathered by counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the document is of
counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon
information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the document are that of counsel, I
have relied upon my counsel in making this Verification. The undersigned also understands
that the statements made therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 5
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES
106 Ross Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Plaintiff,
vs.
SEAN BOYD,
426 N. 2nd Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
and
KATHLEEN BOYD KROH,
426 N. 2nd Street
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
NO.: 14-68-Civil-2014
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the 31st day of March, 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's
Complaint was served upon the following by depositing in U.S. Mail:
Sean Boyd and Kathleen Boyd Kroh
c/o Kevin D. Rauch, Esq.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, LLP
945 East Park Drive
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Matthew P. Ros:. berg, Esquire
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNS YLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES,
Plaintiff,
v.
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
TO: Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to file a written
Response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
From service hereof or a judgment
May be entered against you.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock
& Guthrie, P.C.
#20376
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 14-68
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendants
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES,
Plaintiff,
v.
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 14-68
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendants, Sean Boyd, and Kathleen Boyd Kroh, by and
through their counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., and Kevin D.
Rauch, Esquire, and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendants have insufficient
information as to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Paragraph 8 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
9. Paragraph 9 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
10. Paragraph 10 states a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally !pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
COUNT I - NEGLIGENCE
DAVID HARRIES V. SEAN BOYD
12. The Defendants hereby reiterate and repeat all of their responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 11 as if fully set forth at length herein.
13. Paragraph 13 and all of its subparts state conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
14. Paragraph 14 and all of its subparts state conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Sean Boyd and Kathleen Boyd Kroh, respectfully
request this Honorable Court enter judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiff with
costs and prejudice imposed.
COUNT II — NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
DAVID HARRIES V. KATHLEEN BOYD KROH
15. The Defendants hereby reiterate and repeat all of their responses to
Paragraphs 1 through 14 as if fully set forth at length herein.
16. Admitted.
17. Paragraph 17 states a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
By way of further answer, Defendant, Kathleen Boyd Kroh, acted in a reasonable and
prudent manner at all pertinent times. To the extent, however, that a response is
deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d)
and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
18. Paragraph 18 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
By way of further answer, Defendant, Kathleen Boyd Kroh, acted in a reasonable and
prudent manner at all pertinent times. To the extent, however, that a response is
deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d)
and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
19. Paragraph 19 and all of its subparts state conclusions of law to which no
response is required. By way of further answer, Defendant, Kathleen Boyd Kroh, acted
in a reasonable and prudent manner at all pertinent times. To the extent, however, that
a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
20. Paragraph 20 and all of its subparts state conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Sean Boyd and Kathleen Boyd Kroh, respectfully
request this Honorable Court enter judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiff with
costs and prejudice imposed.
NEW MATTER
21. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
22. Some and/or all of Plaintiff's claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not
be duplicated in the present lawsuit.
23. To the extent that the Plaintiff hasselected the limited tort option or is
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the
relevant provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a
bar to the Plaintiff's ability to recover non -economic damages.
24. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania Law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiff in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Sean Boyd and Kathleen Boyd Kroh, respectfully
requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in their favor and against the Plaintiff with
costs and prejudice imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
9
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendants
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that she is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which she has
furnished to her counsel and information which has been gathered by her counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND, NEW MATTER is based upon
information which she has given to her counsel, it is true and correct to the best of her
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, she has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: S a a a l y
#20376
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has
furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
#20376
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and
New Matter has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail,
postage pre -paid, this 6th day of May, 2014.
Matthew P. Rosenberg, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, squire
Counsel for Defendants
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson O
Sheriff ,firk.i{� vr'fll;,TA
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2014 MAY -3 2: 52
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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David Harries
vs.
Kathleen M Body Kroh (et al.)
Case Number
2014-68
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
04/03/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Sean Boyd, 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.
05/06/2014 10:31 AM - The requested Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of York County upon Cristo Harbilus,
Friend, who accepted for Sean Boyd, at 5 Piper Ct., New Cumberland, PA 17070. Richard Keuerleber,
Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $28.00 SO ANSWERS,
May 06, 2014
(c) CountySuite Sheriff, Teleosoft. inc,
RONIV ANDERSON, SHERIFF
Richard P Keuerleber
Sheriff
Michael S. Hose
Chief Deputy, Operations
DAVID HARRIES
vs.
SEAN BOYD
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF YORK COUNTY
PETER J. MANGAN, ES
Solici
Richard E Rice
Chief Deputy, Administrate
Case Number
14 -68 -CIVIL -2014
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
04/09/2014 10:31 AM - DEPUTY TAYLOR ECK, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED THE
REQUESTED COMPLAINT & NOTICE BY HANDING ATRUE COPY TO A PERSON REPRESENTING
THEMSELVES TO BE CRISTO HARBILUS, FRIEND, WHO ACCEPTED AS "ADULT PERSON IN
CHARGE" FOR SEAN BOYD AT 5 PIPER CT., NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070.
SHERIFF COST: $45.40
April 29, 2014
TAYLOR ECK, DEPUTY
S,
RICHARD P KEUERLEBER, SHERIFF
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Lisa L. Thorpe, Notary Public
City of York, York County
My Commission Expires Aug. 12, 2017
MEMBER, PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION Or NOTARIES
NOTARY
ed and subscribed to before me this
29TH day of APRIL 2014
Affirmed
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
v.
No.: 14 -68 -Civil -2014
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN, and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS,
Defendants.
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE AS TO CERTAIN DEFENDANTS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above - referenced matter discontinued, without prejudice, as to
defendants Zeiderelli's Restaurant Group, LLC; Zeiderelli's Pizza & Subs; Chris Warren; and
Sean M. Zeiders, ONLY.
By:
Respectfully submitted,
Handler Henning & Rosenberg LLP
Matthew P. Rosenb• g (201485)
1300 Linglesto • ' oad, Suite 200
Harrisburg, P 7110
Ph.: 717.238 000
Fax: 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Matthew P. Rosenberg (PA 201485)
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ph. 717.23 8.2000
Fax 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
VS.
NO.: 14 -68- Civil -2014
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH, SEAN
BOYD, ZEIDERELLI'S RESTAURANT
GROUP, LLC, ZEIDERELLI'S PIZZA &
SUBS, CHRIS WARREN, and SEAN M.
ZEIDERS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On the ZO St day of May, 2014, I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of
Praecipe to Discontinue as to Certain Defendants was served upon the following by depositing
in U.S. Mail:
Sean Boyd and Kathleen Boyd Kroh
c/o Kevin D. Rauch, Esq.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, LLP
945 East Park Drive
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Zeiderelli's Restaurant Group, LLC; Zeiderelli's Pizza and Subs;
Chris Warren and Sean M. Zeiders c/o Christopher M. Reeser, Esq.
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
100 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Matthew P. Rosenb- :, Esquire
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES,
v.
Plaintiff,
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH and SEAN
BOYD,
Defendants.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.: 14 -68 -CIVIL -2014
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PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS' NEW MATTER
Plaintiff David Harries, by and through his attorneys, hereby responds to defendants
Kathleen M. Boyd Kroh's and Sean Boyd's New Matter as follows:
21. Denied. The allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the allegations of this
paragraph are denied.
22. Denied. The allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the allegations of this
paragraph are denied.
23. Denied. The allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the allegations of this
paragraph are denied.
24. Denied. The allegations of this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which
no response is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the allegations of this
paragraph are denied.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff David Harries demands judgment in his favor and the relief
requested in his Complaint.
Dated: June 16, 2014 By:
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG,
LLP
atthew P. Rosenber: 201485)
1300 Linglestown ad, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 1 10
Ph.: 717.238.2000
Fax: 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
2
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DAVID HARRIES,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
No.: 14 -68 -CIVIL -2014
KATHLEEN M. BOYD KROH and SEAN
BOYD,
Defendants.
CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, Matthew P. Rosenberg, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Answer
to Defendants' New Matter has been served upon the following parties via First Class U.S. Mail
on June 16, 2014:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esq.
Summers, McDonnell et al.
100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 306
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
By:
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG,
LLP
Matthew P. Rosenber (201485)
1300 Linglestown oad, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 1 110
Ph.: 717.238.2000
Fax: 717.233.3029
mrosenberg@hhrlaw.com