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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.c.
David L. Lutz,. Esquire
Attorney ID#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for P1aintitl'(s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
GENE WEIGEL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05 -.551 C;c.>{~E.iuY]
U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.,
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 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 TIIE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
ORIGINAL
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IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE 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, PAl 70 13
TELEPHONE 717-249-3166
A VISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. 8i usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se persentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de
los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y A viso radicando
personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie
advierte de que si usted faIla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un falIo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra recIamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicionaI. Used puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para used.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA
DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USED 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
TELEFONO 717-249-3166
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintifl(s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino~rovner.com
GENE WEIGEL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. Of; - :;;~p Clco.>LCT U2..."'"1
U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Gene Weigel is an adult individual and a citizen of the State of
Washington, residing in Northport, Washington.
2. Defendant U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., (U.S. Xpress) is a corporation engaged
III interstate trucking with a principal place of business located at 4080 Jenkins Road,
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about March 25,
2003, in the Flying J parking lot in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Gene Weigel was in the cab of his 2000 Mac
tractor. The tractor was parked in a row designated for truck parking.
5. A male truck driver, operating a tractor-trailer, said trailer being identified as
number 200676, proceeded to operate a U.S. Xpress tractor-trailer traveling in a south direction
in the Flying J parking lot.
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6. As the tractor-trailer driver for U.S. Xpress proceeded to pass Mr. Weigel's
stationary tractor, he caused the right rear dual wheels of his trailer to collide into the left front
portion of Mr. Weigel's stationary tractor.
7. At the time of the collision, Mr. Weigel was in the sleeping berth area of his
tractor, standing in a stooped position. As a result of the collision, Mr. Weigel's head struck the
roof of the cab and thereafter, he was thrown to the floor inside the tractor.
8. The tractor-trailer driver for the U.S. Xpress truck did not stop, but left the scene
of the accident.
9. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth herein
sustained by Plaintiff Gene Weigel are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless,
wanton, and reckless manner in which a U.S. Xpress tractor-trailer driver operated his
employer's vehicle, while in the scope of employment, as follows:
a. failure to properly operate a tractor-trailer while in the scope of
employment with Defendant U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., in that said driver caused the
right rear dual wheels of his trailer to collide into the left front portion of the Plaintiff s
stationary tractor;
b. a U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., tractor-trailer driver operated his tractor-
trailer in a negligent manner by taking a right turn too closely, causing the wheels of his
trailer to collide into a stationary tractor;
c. failure of a U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., tractor-trailer driver to operate a
tractor-trailer safely and with due regard to the rights and safety of other tractors and their
drivers that are properly parked in the Flying 1 parking lot.
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10. Mr. Weigel sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are not limited
to a concussion; numerous contusions and abrasions, especially to the left side of his face; eye
ecchymosis; fracture of the left upper front tooth; chronic cervical, shoulder, and lumbar spine
strains; post-traumatic degenerative arthritis causing an aggravation, exacerbation, and
acceleration of a pre-existing degenerative joint condition; head injury; post-traumatic brain
syndrome; chronic tinnitus, all causing impairment of memory, cognitive deficits, delayed
thought processing, difficulty causing word comprehension, causing Mr. Weigel to lose his job
as a tractor-trailer driver.
I I . Because of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr. Weigel, he was forced to incur
liability for medical treatment, therapy, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore
himselfto health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. Weigel has been advised and therefore
avers that he may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel has undergone and in the
future will undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily life
activities, and loss oflife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel has been and in the future
may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel has sustained work loss, a
permanent diminution of his earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
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WHEREFORE. Plaintiff Gene Weigel demands judgment against Defendant U.S. Xpress
Enterprises, Inc., in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive
of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
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Date: [-;;f-%-D
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Davi~
LD. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0
(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Gene Weigel, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or
affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RA WLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: Matthew 1. McLees
Identification No.: 71592
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
GENE WEIGEL,
Plaintiff,
vs.
U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INe.
Defendant.
Attorneys for Defendants,
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 05-558 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
TO FEDERAL COURT PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. l:i 1446(d)
TO THE CLERK OF THE COURT:
Pursuant to 28 U .S.C. S I 446( d), defendant, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., files
herewith a copy of the Notice of Removal of Action which has been filed in the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on February 25, 2005.
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Dated: yO'
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By:
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RAWLE&HE
G . Stewart, Esquire
Matthew J. McLees, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant,
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the within-captioned
Notice of Removal Pursuant to 28 D.S.C. ~ 1446(d) was served via first-class mail, postage
prepaid, on the following:
David 1. Lutz, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-1708
ERSON LLP
tewart, Esquire
tthew J. McLees, Esquire
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Dated:
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Mp.ssage
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Michelle Mellon
To: Gary Stewart
Subject: RE: Activity in Case 1:05-cv-00417-WWC Weigel v. U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc "Notice of
Removal"
U.S. District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Notice of Electronic Filing
The following transaction was received from Gary N. Stewart entered on 2/28/2005 at 10:54 AM
EST and filed on 2/25/2005
Case Name: Weigel v. U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Case Number: 1 :05-cv-4l7
Filer: U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Document Number: 1.
Docket Text:
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 333
100577), filed by U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit(s) # (2) Civil Cover
Sheet)( crh, )
The following document(s) are associated with this transaction:
Document description:Main Document
Original filename:n/a
Electronic document Stamp:
[STAMP dcecfStamp _ ID= I 027698419 [Date=2/28/2005] [FileNumber=736683-0]
[4fddfbfab21da4070lcac5f9a25aa6add7668b9a003bOd077lc637208eae3080dcb6
b2d252b771817a9ff9a70fac005b43d6880afac8ad84clb0803eabaOe6afj]
Document description:Exhibit(s)
Original filename:n/a
Electronic document Stamp:
[STAMP dcecfStamp _1D=1 027698419 [Date=2/28/2005] [FileNumber=736683-l]
[969a5d143abl1b83d09174f7b0752ae795e84818524dbce748954563d9bb498e3fed
58609d963008ec62aaced90f1e8d1491 a8bffcOd0364084348b73856fb19]]
Document description:Civil Cover Sheet
Original filename:n/a
Electronic document Stamp:
[STAMP dcecfStamp _1D=1 027698419 [Date=2/28/2005] [FileNumber=736683-2]
[9c5f5e4b7c35d20055e528405bb3adOba696d776a2bedab292ff29c042ad415ec5a9
848d6ab5b08eb23c 1437 dfcfl e58f95f4 f92404 348504efOe3cb328daa9711
1:05-cv-417 Notice will be electronically mailed to:
David L. Lutz dlutz@angino-rovner.com, mgeraets@angino-rovner.com;psarago@angino-
rovner.com
2/28/2005
Message
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Gary N. Stewart gstewart@rawle.com,
1:05-cv-417 Notice will be delivered by other means to:
2/28/2005
CIVIL COVER SHEET
; JS 44 civil cOY'er sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and seNiee of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided
acal rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference o9f the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of Initiating
civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THE FORM,)
I) PLAINTIFFS
Gene Weigel
b) COUNlY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED PLAINTlf"F
EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES
C) A TIORNEYS (FIRM NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUM6ER)
lid L. Lutz, Esquire
Jlno & Rovner, P.C.
)3 North Front Street
li.burg, PA 17110-1708
'-238-jJ791
BASIS OF JURISDICTION
] 1, U,S, Government 0 3.
Plaintiff
DEFENDANTS
U,S, Xpre.s Enterprises, Inc,
COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED DEFENDANT _
(IN u.s. PlAINTIFF CASES ONLY)
NOTE. IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE lOCATION OF THE TRACT
OF LAND INVOLVED.
ATTORNEYS (IF KNOWN) Gary N. Stewart, Esq.
Rawle & Henderson, LLP
25 N, Front St., 1" Fir,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-7700
(PLACE AN "X' IN ONE BOX ONLY)
III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES
For diversity cases only (PLACE AN 'X-IN ONE BOX FOR
PlAlNTIFF AND ONE BOX FOR
DEFENDANT)
Federal Question
(U,S, Government Not a PaTty)
Original ~ 2 Removed from
~roceedif\9 Slale Court
NATURE OF SUIT
o 3 Remanded from
AppeUate Court
04 Reinstated or
Reopened
prF OEF PlF OEF
Citizen of This State 01 01 Incorporated or Principal Place of 0' 0'
Business in this State
Citizen of Another State 1812 02 Incorporated or Principal Place of 05 1815
Business in Another State
CitizenorSubjectofa 03 03 Foreign Nation OS Os
Forei nCount
App_al to District
05 Transferred from o 6 Multidistrict 01 Judge from Magistrate
another dislrict (specify) litigation Judgment
] 2. U,S. Government
Defendant
1814. Diversity
(Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item Ill)
ORIGIN
(PLACE AN "X" IN ONE BOX ONLY)
CONTRACT TORTS FORFEITUREI BANKRUPTCY OTHER STATUTES
PENALTY
o Insurance PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY 0610 Agricultur_ 0422 Appul28 USC 1&8 0400 State R.apportionm.nt
QMafine 0310 Airplane 0362 P.rsonal lnjluy., 0620 Other Food&Drull 0423 WIthdrawal 28 use 157 0410 Antitrust
0315 Airpla"e Product MedMalpractice 0615 Drug Related SeJJ:U~ 0430 Banka and Sank.ing
o Miller Act
Liability [J386 p.rsonllllnJury.. of Prop.ny 21, use 881 0460 Commen:IIlCC Rat_s/etc.
o Negotiable Instrument 0320 Assault, Libel & Product Liability 0630 t.iquor Laws PROPERTY RIGHTS
:lRecoveryofOverpayment Slander 0368 Aab..tos Personal 0460 Deportation
Enforcement of Judgment Injury Product Liability 0640 R.R. 8. TJ'\.lck 0820 Copyrights 0470 Rl,ck..t..r Influenced and
0330F.deral
1 Medicare Act Employer's Uability 0650 Airlin. Regs 0830 Patent COITUl1tOrvanizltlons
2 Recovery of Defaulted Q340Marlne PERSONAL PROPERlY OOccupatlons\ 0840 Trad.mlr1c: 0810 Se'ective Servfce
Sat.tylHulth
Idenl loans (Exc. Veterans} 0346 Marlne Product 031Q Other Fraud 0860 S.curiti../Commoditia.l
Excltang.
3 Recovery of O'llerpaymenl Liability 0371 Truth in Lending SOCIAL SECURITY
Veteran's Benefils LABOR 087& CuatomerCltallengl12
181360 Motor Vehicle 0380 Other Personal use 3410
) Stockholder's Suils
0366 Motor Vehicle Property Damage 0710 Fair Labor Standlrcjs 0861 HIA In96FF} 0891 Agriculturl.1 Acta
J Other Contract Product Liability 0385 Property Damage A"
SContract Product Liabilily 0380 OtMr Personal Product Liabmty 0882 Black lung (9231 0892 Economic Stabillution Act
InluN 0720 Labor/Mgmt. Re.latlons 0863 DIWCfOIWW 140&lg)) 0893 Environmental Msttlrs
0730 l.aborlMgmt. 0884 SSID Title XVI 0894 Energy Allocation Act
REAL PROPERTY CIVIL RIGHTS PRISONER R.pOl1lng & DiaOloaure Act 0866 RIS (406(;)) 0896 Frtedol1'l of In.form.tion. Act
PETITIONS 0740 Railwav Labor Act 0900 Appe.\ of F.e D,termination
) Land Condemnation. 0441 Voting 0610 MotIons to Vscate 0190 Other Labor Litigation Under Equal Acce.. to Justice
FEDERAL TAX SUITS
1 for.olGSul'l 0442 Employm'nt Sent.nce 0791 Empl. Ret. Inc. 0950 Constitutionality of
0443 Housingl HABEAS CORPUS: Security Ac~ StateStatut..
) Rent Leue & Ejectment 0870 Tu.. (U.S. Plaintiff
JTortstoLlllui Accommodation. 0630 General orOefendlnt) 0890 Oth-r Statutory Actions
i Tort Product Liability 0444 W.lfare 0636 Death Penalty 0871 IRS - Third Party
) All Other Rul PropeJt'y CJ440 OtMr CIvil Righta 0540 Mandamua & Oth-r 2& use 7609
05&0 Civil Rights
CAUSE OF ACTION (CITE THE U,S, CIVIL STATURE UNDER WHICH YOU ARE FILING AND WRITE
RIEF STATEMENT OF CAUSE)
U.S.C. 1332 & 1446(d) . pending removal
REQUESTED IN o CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMAND $ CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint:
COMPLAINT: UNDER F,R.C,P,23 JURY DEMAND: I8IVES o NO
RELATED CASE(S) IF ANY I ....cOCKET NUMBER
(See Instructions); JUDGE
::02126/06 SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECOR.D
(PLACE AN "X" IN ONE BOX ONLY)
JFFICe use ONLY
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AMOUNT S
APPLYING IFP
JUDGE
MAG. JUDGE
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYL VANIA
GENE WEIGEL,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL ACTION NO.
vs.
u.s. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYL VANIA:
Defendant, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., by and through its attorneys,
Rawle & Henderson LLP, respectfully avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff commenced a civil action against defendant in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with the filing of a Civil
Action Complaint on or about January 31, 2005, as a result of a March 25, 2003
motor vehicle accident. See Exhibit "A" Plaintiffs Complaint.
2. Upon information and belief, between February 4,2005 and February
15,2005, defendant received a copy of plaintiff's Complaint.
3. In the Complaint, plaintiff demands damages in an amount in excess
of $25,000. Specifically, plaintiff alleges, inter alia, that he sustained the
following injuries as a result of the motor vehicle accident at issue herein:
10. Mr. Weigel sustained painful and severe injuries which
include but are not limited to a concussion; numerous contusions and
abrasions, especially to the left side of his face; eye ecchymosis;
fracture of the left upper front tooth; chronic cervical, shoulder, and
lumbar spine strains; post-traumatic degenerative arthritis causing an
aggravation, exacerbation, and acceleration of a pre-existing
degenerative joint condition; head injury; post-traumatic brain
syndrome; chronic tinnitus, all causing impairment of memory,
cognitive deficits, delayed thought processing, difficulty causing word
comprehension, causing Mr. Weigel to lose his job as a tractor-trailer
driver.
11. Because of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr.
Weigel, he was forced to incur liability for medical treatment, therapy,
and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore himself to
health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. Weigel has
been advised and therefore avers that he may be forced to incur
similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel
has undergone and in the future will undergo physical and mental
suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily life activities, and
loss oflife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel
has been and in the future may be subject to humiliation and
embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel
has sustained work loss, a permanent diminution of his earning power
and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
See Exhibit "A" - plaintiff's Complaint, ~~ 10-15.
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4. Based upon a fair reading of the Complaint, plaintiff has set forth a
claim in which an amount in excess of the jurisdictional limit of$75,000, exclusive
of interest and costs, may be at stake.
5. At all times material hereto, defendant, D.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.,
is and was a Tennessee corporation with its principal place of business located in
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
6. Plaintiff, Gary Weigel is and was a citizen, resident and domiciliary of
the State of Washington, and resides in Northport, Washington. See Exhibit "A" -
Plaintiffs Complaint.
7. Diversity of citizenship within the meaning of28 D.S.C. S1332, exists
between plaintiff and defendant since:
(a) Plaintiff is a citizen, resident and domiciliary of the State of
Washington; and
(b) Defendant is not a citizen of the State of Washington.
8. Furthermore, diversity of citizenship existed at the time the action
sought to be removed was commenced and continues through the time of filing of
this notice, such that defendant is entitled to removal pursuant to 28 U.S.c. 91441,
as amended, and 28 U.S.C. 91446.
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9. This notice of removal is being filed within 30 days of the date the
plaintiffs complaint was filed, and within 30 days of the date the plaintiffs
complaint was served.
10. Venue is properly laid in this district because the action sought to be
removed is pending in this district. 28 U.S.C. sI446(a).
WHEREFORE, defendant, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., prays that the
above-captioned action now pending in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, be removed there from to this Honorable
Court.
RA WLE & HENDERSON LLP
By:
Ga . Stewart, Esquire
Identification No.: 67353
Matthew J. McLees, Esquire
Identification No.: 71592
Attorney for Defendants,
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
gstewart@rawle.com
mmclees@rawle.com
(717) 234-7700
(717) 234-7710
Our File No.: 250069
Dated: J. - as -0;"
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the within-
captioned Notice of Removal was. filed electronically with the Clerk of the District
Court using its CM/ECF system, which would then electronically notify the
following CM/ECF participants on this case:
Dated:) ~ J .r: u ~
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Angina & Rovner, P.c.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110-1708
RA WLE & HENDERSON LLP
By:
ary N. Stewart
Matthew 1. McLees
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4503 North Front Street
Hanbburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (117)238-5610
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUN1Y, P A
CML ACTION - LAW
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U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.,
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 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 nas PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR lELEPHONE TIm OFFICE SET FORnI BELOW.
TIllS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WInr INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER
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POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
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David L. t.ul2, Esquire
Attorney lD#: 35956
4503 North Fronl S\reIlt
Harrisburg. PA 171lQ.1708
(717) 238-6791
PAX (7J7) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintifl(s)
E-mail;dlulZ@angino-rovner.com
GENE WEIGEL,
Plaintiff'
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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U.S. XPRESS ENrnRPRlSES, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAlNT
1. Plaintiff Gene Weigel is an adult individual and a citizen of the State of
Washington, residing in Nortbport, Washington.
2. Defendant V.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., (U.S. Xpress) is a corporation engaged
in interstate trucking with a principal place of business located at 4080 Jenkins Road,
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about March 25,
2003, in the Flying J parking lot in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Gene Weigel was in the cab of his 2000 Mac
tractor. The tractor was parked in a row designated for truck parking.
5. A male truck driver, operating a tractor-trailer, said trailer being identified as
number 200676, proceeded to operate a V.S. Xpress tractor-trailer traveling in a south direction
in the Flying J parking lot
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6. As the tractor-trailer driver for U.S. Xpress proceeded to pass Mr. Weigel's
stationary tractor, he caused the right rear dual wheels of bis trailer to collide into the left front
portion of Mr. Weigel's stationary tractor.
7. At the time of the collision, Mr. Weigel was in the sleeping berth area of bis
tractor, standing in a stooped position. As a result of the collision, Mr. Weigel's head struck the
roof of the cab and thereafter, he was thrown to the floor inside the tractor.
8. The tractor-trailer driver for the U.S. Xpress truck did not stop, but left the scene
of the accident.
9. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth herein
sustained by Plaintiff Gene Weigel are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless,
wanton, and reckless manner in which a U.S. Xpress tractor-trailer driver operated his
employer's vehicle, while in the scope of employment, as follows:
a. failure to properly operate a tractor-trailer while in the scope of
employment with Defendant U.s. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., in that said driver caused the
right rear dual wheels of his trailer to collide into the left front portion of the Plaintiff's
stationary tractor;
b. a U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., tractor-trailer driver operated his tractor-
trailer in a negligent manner by taking a right turn too closely, causing the wheels of his
trailer to collide into a stationary tractor;
c. failure of a U.S. Xprcss Enterprises, Inc., tractor-trailer driver to operate a
tractor-trailer safely and with due regard to the rights and safety of other tractors and their
drivers that are properly parked in the Flying J parking lot.
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10. Mr. Weigel sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are not limited
to a concussion; numerous contusiorul and abrasions, especially to the left side of his face; eye
ecchymosis; fracture of the left upper front tooth; chronic cervical, shoulder, and lumbar spine
strains; posHraumatic degenerative arthritis causing an aggravation, exacerbation, and
acceleration of a pre-existing degenerative joint condition; head injury; post-traumatic brain
syndrome; chronic tinnitus, all causing impairment of memory, cognitive deficits, delayed
thought processing, difficulty causing word comprehension, causing Mr. Weigel to lose his job
as a tractor-trailer driver.
11. Because of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Mr. Weigel, he was forced to incur
liability for medical treatment, therapy, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore
himself to health, and claim is made therefor.
12. Because of the nature of his injuries, Mr. Weigel has been advised and therefore
avers that he may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel has undergone and in the
future will undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out his daily life
activities, and loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. W cigel has been and in the future
may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
15. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Mr. Weigel has sustained work loss, a
permanent diminution of his earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Gene Weigel demands judgment against Defendant U.S. Xpress
Enterprises, Inc., in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), exclusive
of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Davi9:t
!.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791-phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Gene Weigel, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing COMPLAINT and do hereby swear or
affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.SA Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Docket No. 05- 55'.? r:.;", I
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYL VANIA
Please acknowledge receipt of this case by signing and dating this
document. Please send this back to:
PROTHONOTARY OFFICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, P A 17013
Attn: Becky
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One Courthouse Square. Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013 . (717) 240-6195 . Fax (717) 240-6573
CONSTANTINE G. TOULOUMES,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON ~tfHVED JUL 12 20M ~
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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. NO. 04-558
MEGAN C. TOULOUMES,
DEFENDANT
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this
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of Plaintiffs Motion to Correct Caption, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that the
caption shall be corrected to reflect the docket number as: "04-558."
BY THE COURT:
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