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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-0072 e i Supreme Co e�nnsylvania Cour CO leas For Prothonotary Use Only: TEA C Docket No: sT �u t3fila 'd C . � County The information collected on this form is used solely for court administration purposes. This form does not _ supplement or replace the filing and service ofpleadings or other papers as required by lain or rules of court. T Commencement of Action: S _x, Complaint ® Writ of Summons ® Petition ® Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ® Declaration of Taking C Lead Plaintiff s Name: Lead Defendant's Name: C Millers Mutual /Central Penn, Inc. Donnie Santana AND Jerome King, Jr. T Dollar Amount Requested: O within arbitration limits I Are money damages requested? ® Yes ® No (check one) [3 outside arbitration limits O N Is this a Class Action Suit? ® Yes IM No Is this an MDJAppeal? Yes 0 No A Name of Plaintiff /Appellant's Attorney: Brian J. 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Walker, Esq., AIC 2014 6 All 11 : 4t Hennessy & Walker RLANQ 142 W. Market Street P ENNSYt, �r� t� A West Chester, PA 19382 610- 431 -2727 Attorney I.D. 71927 Attorney for Plaintiffs Millers Mutual Insurance : In The Court of Common Pleas A/S /O Central Penn, Inc. 805 N. Front Street : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA 17102 VS : Civil Action Law Donnie Santana 718 Weavertown Rd., PO Box 691 :No: l• Lebanon, PA 17042 AND Jerome King, Jr. 4139 Darien St. Philadelphia, PA 19140 NOTICE AVISO You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere against the claims set forth in the following pages, you defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en ]as paginas must take action within twenty (20) days after this siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo ai partir complaint and notice are served, by entering a written de la fecha de la demanda y la notification. Hace faita appearance personally or by attorney and filing in asentar una comparencia escrita o en persona o con un writing with the court your defenses or objections to the abogado y entregar a la corte en forma escrita sus claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la judgment may be entered against you by the court corte tomara medidas y puede continuar la demanda en without further notice for any money claimed in the contra suya sin previo aviso o notification. Ademas, la complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiere the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other que usted cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta rights important to you. demanda. Usted puede perdee dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or Lleva esta demanda a un abogado inmediatamente. Si telephone the office set forth below to find out where no tiene abogado o si no tiene el dinero suficiente de you can get legal help. pagar tal servicio. Vaya en persona o flame por tel6fono a la oficina cuya dfreccion se encuentra encuentra escrita abojo para averiguar d6nde se puede Cumberland County Bar Association conseguir asistencia legal. 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 Cumberland County Bar Association 717 - 249 -3166 32 S. Bedford St. 800 - 990 -9108 Carlisle, PA 17013 717 -249 -3166 800 -990 -9108 so $ � U3 , 7 � Cw -A 01* C� I(�8gci t Brian J. Walker, Esq., AIC Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610 -431 -2727 Attorney I.D. 71927 Attorney for Plaintiffs Millers Mutual Insurance : In The Court of Common Pleas A/S /O Central Penn, Inc. 805 N. Front Street : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA 17102 VS : Civil Action Law Donnie Santana 718 Weavertown Rd., PO Box 691 : No: Lebanon, PA 17042 AND Jerome King, Jr. 4139 Darien St. Philadelphia, PA 19140 COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Millers Mutual Insurance is an insurance carrier licensed and authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having as one of its principal places of business at the above captioned address. 2. Plaintiff Central Penn, Inc., is a business entity inured with Plaintiff Miller Mutual Ins. on 9/12/13. 3. Defendant Donnie Santana, is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 4. Defendant Jerome King, Jr. is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 5. On or about 09/13/2012 Central Penn, Inc. was insured under a Commercial Property Policy of insurance with the Plaintiff Millers Mutual Insurance, policy # CPP 0629064. Said policy contained structural and A contents coverage for the structure located at 107 College Hill Rd., Unit 4, Enola, PA 6. On or about 09/13/2012 a kitchen fire erupted at 107 College Hill Rd., Unit 4, Enola PA resulting in extensive smoke and water damages to same. 7. At all times relevant the Defendants, Donnie Santana and Jerome King, Jr. were the tenants and had exclusive possession and control of the unit structure where the fire erupted. 8. The cause of the fire was an unattended open flame /cooking instrument. 9. As a result of the fire, Plaintiff's insured sustained structure and contents damage to their unit. As a result of the fire and subsequent fire fighting efforts the Plaintiff s insured sustained property damage in the amount of $17,009.73. 10. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of: a) Failing to warn Plaintiff of danger; b) Failing to make proper observations; c) Failing to take proper safety precautions; d) being inattentive; e) leaving a burning instrument unattended; f) other such negligence that may be developed through continuing discovery and trial of this matter. 11. The aforesaid property damage resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or failure to act on the part of Defendants named herein and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs. 12. As a result of the aforesaid fire, Plaintiff was forced to incur property damage in the amount of $17,009.73 (said figure includes Plaintiff's insured's first party deductible) representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained. 13. The Plaintiff Millers Mutual Insurance is subrogated to the Plaintiff Central Penn, Inc. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendants jointly and severally in the amount of $17,009.73 together plus costs, interest and such other relief this Court finds equitable and just. Brian J Walker, Esq., AIC Hennessy & Walker Group MILL -1030 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswo:r,n falsification to authorities. If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is /are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file Brian J. Walk , AIC Dated: January 2, 2014 BRESLIN SPECIALIZED SERVICES j c__/ P0s A PS�.= National P.O. Box 325 Philadelphia � Association of Upper Darby, PA 19082 Association of Professional Professional Process Servers (610) 734-1647 Process Servers AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE PLAINTIFF(S) COURT TERM&NO. COUNTY Millers Mutual Insurance 14-72 Cumberland DEFENDANT(S) DATE RECEIVED SERVE BY Jerome King, Jr 1-13-14 2-4-14 SERVE AT xmf4 Civil Action complaint ❑Subpoena 4139 Darien Street Summons ❑Other ❑Writ of Philadelphia , PA 19140 SPECIAL INSTRU TIO nn �� V ;,41? Served and made known to i ar /� , on the day of __ w 20_� ,at r �� o'clock, fy- M., at _ (/ i 3, (,7�'+e�.6`�v, ,County of /"4---". , Co nwealth of Pennsylvania,in the manner described below: Defendant(s)personally served. O Adult family member with whom said Defendant(s)reside(s).Relationship is . Cl Adult in charge of Defendant's residence who refused to give name or relationship. O Manager/Clerk of place of lodging in which Defendant(s)reside(s), authorized to accept deliveries of U.S. Mail. O Agent or persoe in charge of Defendant's office or usual place of business. O an officer of said Defendant company. O Other n DESCRIPTION AGE ji‘rre252.H WEIGHT J� RACE 7)1 SEX /�xdi On the day of ,20 ,at o'clock, M., Defendant not found because: 0 Moved 0 Unknown 0 No Answer 0 Vacant 0 Other NAME OF SERVER Sworn ,• &subscribed before me Ibis day of A-A/ 20/'/ G i an i ne Kop i shke being duly sworn according to law,certify that .. -cl. I am eighteen years of age or older and that I am not a party to the action or an employee or relative of a party. c')MMONWEALTH OF PENNSVL.,-NI. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit and return of service are NOTARIAL SEAL true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to i !.'' 'I..I..E M.WILLEY,Notary Public the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities VPf'eir DarbyT •.,Delaware County I:'/' :in lesion ;,•'resJu 24,2017 Sheriff Process Server/Competent Adult ��., irmt__c_ DEPUTIZED SERVICE Now,this day of . 20 ,I do hereby deputize the Sheriff of County. to serve this 0 Summons 0 Complaint 0 Other and make return thereof and according to Law. By(Competent Adult) II II it 1 t: _'',I,i ff s Check$ Law Firm Hennessy & Walker Group??! .£ 14 j fi- a MST Brian J. Walker Plaintiff PRO PROTHY Attorney's Name For ,I„ 142 West Market Street "�{;{�0j-fl u",� Address ?! i '? - , -- - West Chester, PA 19382 Telephone # 610-431-2727 Identification # 7192 7 DATE ©1990 Philadelphia Assoc. of Professional Process Servers SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Ronny R Anderson f'F Tf i. Fj 'F iCL Sheriff HONG TA - Z V',s�� "'r 't fr,,,, 1014 Jody S Smith FEB "::::1 Chief Deputy 3. 19 C UMBER� Richard w Stewart pFK$ A NiUN T Y �4r a Millers Mutual Insurance a/s/o Central Penn, Inc. vs. Case Number Donnie Santana 2014-72 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: Donnie Santana, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Lebanon, Pennsylvania to serve the within Complaint& Notice according to law. 01/14/2014 02:42 PM -The requested Complaint&Notice served by the Sheriff of Lebanon County upon Donnie Santana, personally, at 718 Weavertown Road, Lebanon, PA 17042. Bruce Klinger, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record. SHERIFF COST: $37.00 SO ANSWERS, 1(6,7-a._____. January 28, 2014 RONR ANDERSON, SHERIFF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE No. 2014-72 Hennessy&Walker Return to Cumberland County Brian J.Walker,Esquire Millers Mutual Insurance ASO Central 142 W.Market Street Penn,Inc. West Chester,PA 19382 610-431-2727 vs. Donnie Santana General File No. 14-00072 STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA } COUNTY OF LEBANON } SS: James L. Lineaweaver III, Deputy Sheriff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he served the within COMPLAINT AND NOTICE upon DONNIE SANTANA, the within named DEFENDANT, by handing a true and attested copy thereof, personally to SANTA SANTANA, she being the Mother and Person in Charge at the time of service on January 14, 2014 at 2:42 P.M. at 716 Weavertown Road, Lebanon (North Lebanon Township), Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and by making known to her the contents of the same. Sworn to and subscribed before me SO ANSWERS, Thi/i' day of a 201 Notary Public �,yr,, z PUTY SHERIFF NOTARIAL SEAL By Authorization Of: Lynette J.Smith,Notary Public Lebanon City,Lebanon County My Commission Expires May 10,2016 )/l E 0 is SHERIFF SHERIFF'S COSTS IN ABOVE PROCEEDINGS Advanced Costs paid on 01/08/14 Check No. 10902 Amount $ 150.00 Costs Incurred: Amount $ 98.70 Amount of Refund: Check No.a t 19 $ 51.30 1 All Sheriffs Costs shall be due and payable when services are performed, and it shall be lawful for him to demand and receive from the party instituting the proceedings, or any party liable for the costs thereof, all unpaid sheriff's fees on the same before he shall be obligated by law to make return thereof. Sec.2,Act of June 20, 1911,P.L. 1072 Brian J. Walker, Esquire Hennessy & Walker Group, P.C. 10 ';FE?� :'Q 142 W. Market Street : 5 West Chester, PA 19382 ji W A�iL (N 3 r r 610-431-2727 t Li'�('jSYLV,G j, Attorney I.D. 71927 Attorney for Plaintiffs Millers Mutual Insurance : In The Court of Common Pleas a/s/o Central Penn. Inc. : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania v. : Civil Action Law Donnie Santana : No. 2014-00072 Civil And Jerome King, Jr. PRAECIPE FOR JUDGMENT TO THE PRO'I'IIONOTARY: Enter Judgment in the above case by default for want of response to the Complaint filed against the Defendants Donnie Santana and Jerome King, Jr. and assess the damages as per the statement below: Real Debt: $17,009.73 Brian J. alker, Esquire I hereby certify that written notice of the intention to file this Praecipe was mailed to the party against whom judgment is to be entered and to his attorney of record. if any, after the default occurred and at least ten days prior to the date of the filing of this Praecipe. A copy of said notice is attached hereto. Briar . . Walker. Esquire And now, 1 .V. 3 .2014, Judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant by default for want of response to the Complaint and damages assessed at the sum o -$17,009.73 as -r above statement. tt- Pr1k tart' auk C_ /.01st' p O j ?Ll l OFFICE OF I`Ift PRC11'110:A1I°I ‘11‘ C)1 1'4 i t,t1 C'OM\1OO\ P1 ._: ' L, Dated: February 6. 2014 Donnie Santana • To: 718 Weavertown Road, PO BOX 691 Lebanon, PA 17042 Millers Mutual Insurance • COURT OF COMMON PLEAS a/s/o Central Penn, Inc. • Cumberland County, Pennsylvania v. • Civil Action Law Donnie Santana • No. 2014-00072 Civil AND • Jerome King, Jr. Notice, Rule 237.5 Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE You are in default because you have failed to enter a Usted se encuentra en estado de rebeldia por no haber written appearance personally or by attorney and file in presentado una comparecencia escrita, ya seapersonalmente o writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the por abogado y por no haber radicado por escrito con este claims set forth against you. Unless you act within ten days Tribunal sus defenses u objeciones a los reclamos formulados from the date of this notice, a judgment may be entered en contra suyo. Al no tomar laaccion debida dentro de diez against you without a hearing and you may lose your (10)dins de la fecha de esta notificacion, el Tribunal podra, sin property or other important rights. You should take this necesidad de comparecer usted en corte u oir preuba alguna, notice to a lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or dictar sentencia en su contra y usted podria perder bienes u cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office otros derechos importantes. Debe Ilevar esta notifiacion a to find out where you can get legal help. unabogado inmediatamente. Si usted no tiene abogado. o si no tiene dinero suficiente para tal sericio, vaya en persona o Ilame Cumberland County Bar Association por telefono a la oficina, nombrada para averiguar si puede 32 S. Bedford St. consegui asistencia legal. Carlisle. PA 17013 717-249-3166 Cumberland County Bar Association 800-990-9108 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 If you have any question concerning this notice, please call: Brian J.Walker, Esquire (,\ante 0/ lttorney or Plaintiff) 142 W. Market Street,Suite 2,West Chester,PA 19382 (ltlornc►'s or Plaintiff's Address) 610-431-2727 at this telephone number: • ()FPI( <E 01. THE Pk01110 t) 1 �} °fll R 1 ( 11, Cfi)M\10\ 1�l Dated: February 6, 2014 • Jerome King, Jr. • To: 4139 Darien Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Millers Mutual Insurance COURT OF COMMON PLEAS a/s/o Central Penn, Inc. : Cumberland County. Pennsylvania v. Civil Action Law Donnie Santana No. 2014-00072 Civil • AND Jerome King,Jr. Notice, Rule 237.5 Notice of Praecipe to Enter Judgment by Default IMPORTANT NOTICE NOTIFICACION IMPORTANTE You are in default because you have failed to enter a Usted se encuentra en estado de rebeldia por no haber written appearance personally or by attorney and file in presentado una comparecencia escrita, ya seapersonalmente o writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the por abogado y por no haber radicado por escrito con este claims set forth against you. Unless you act within ten days Tribunal sus defenses u objeciones a los reclamos formulados from the date of this notice, a judgment may be entered en contra suyo. Al no tomar laaccion debida dentro de diez against you without a hearing and you may lose your (10)dias de la fecha de esta notificacion, el Tribunal podra. sin property or other important rights. You should take this necesidad de comparecer usted en corte u oir preuba alguna. notice to a lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or dictar sentencia en su contra y usted podria perdu bienes u cannot afford one, go to or telephone the following office otros derechos importantes. Debe llevar esta notifiacion a to find out where you can get legal help. unabogado inmediatamente. Si usted no tiene abogado, o si no tiene dinero suficiente para tal sericio, vaya en persona o (lame Cumberland County Bar Association por telefono a la oficina, nombrada para averiguar si puede 32 S. Bedford St. consegui asistencia legal. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 Cumberland County Bar Association 800-990-9108 32 S. Bedford St. Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 If you have any question concerning this notice, please call: Brian J.Walker, Esquire (Name of,I ttorney or Plaint,"1) 142 W. Market Street,Suite 2,West Chester,PA 19382 (.I t t orney's or Plaintiffs Address) 610-431-2727 at this telephone number: Millers Mutual Insurance : In The Court of Common Pleas a/s/o Central Penn. Inc. : Cumberland County. Pennsylvania v. : Civil Action Law Donnie Santana : No. 2014-00072 Civil And Jerome King, Jr. AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA: : ss. COUNTY OF CI TESTER Brian J. Walker, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he represents the Plaintiff(s) in the above entitled case; that he is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); and that the above named Defendant(s) is(are) unknown years of age; the address of Defendant Donnie Santana is 718 Weavertown Road, PO BOX 691, Lebanon, PA 17042, the address of Defendant Jerome King, Jr. is 4139 Darien Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140; occupation of Defendant(s) is unknown; and Defendant is not in the Military Service of the United States nor any State or Territory thereof or its allies as defined in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 and the amendments thereto. rran J alker, Esquire Sworn to and subscribed before me this f 7 r/"Flay of r om.; .2014. 1 / !ii►_.:2 _. . 4 Notary Public COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL THERESA B.CHUPLIS,Notary Public West Chester Boro.,Chester County My Commission Expires November 4,2014 T + Millers Mutual hlsurance : In The Court of Common Pleas a/s/o Central Penn, Inc. : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania v. : Civil Action Law Donnie Santana : No. 2014-00072 Civil And Jerome King, Jr. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT A JUDGMENT IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER HAS BEEN ENTERED AGAINST YOU. PROTHONOTARY If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact: Brian J. Walker, Esquire Attorney or Party Filing 142 West Market Street, Suite 2 West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727