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ACCORD RESTORATION : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF PA, INC. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA and ►� '`'
LINDSAY SEMUTA 3 �--
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Defendants
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NOTICE _<
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty
(20) days after this 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 OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO
OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT
WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street 1)w
Carlisle, PA 17013 q .'X5
(717) 249 -3166 C za 90
ACCORD RESTORATION : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF PA, INC. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
No.
V.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA and
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted QUIERE defenderse de e
stas demandas expuestas en las pagina siguientes, usted tiene viente (20)
dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted
debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar
en la corte en fonna escrita sus defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte
tomara medidas y pueda entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de
demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para used.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI
NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE
PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR
TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249 -3166
ACCORD RESTORATION : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF PA, INC. : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
No.
V.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA and
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Accord Restoration of PA, Inc., by and through
its attorney, Darrin C. Dinello, Esquire, and files the following Complaint against the
Defendant:
1. Plaintiff, Accord Restoration of PA, Inc., is a Pennsylvania Corporation with its
principal place of business located at 621 A Lowther Road, Lewisberry,
Pennsylvania 17339.
2. Defendants, Brian & Lindsay Semuta, are adult individuals with a last known
address of 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. Plaintiff is in the business of fire and water restoration services and is
compensated based on labor hours and costs of materials.
COUNT 1— BREACH OF CONTRACT
4. The allegations of paragraphs 1 -3 above are incorporated herein as if more fully
set forth.
5. On or about January 9, 2012, Plaintiff provided Defendant with a written contract
and proposal (The "Contract ") to perform services at Defendants' residence
located at 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070. A copy of the
Contract is attached hereto, incorporated herein and marked as Exhibit "A"
6. Defendant, Brian Semuta subsequently signed the Contract for Plaintiff to
perform services at Defendants' residence.
7. Plaintiff entered upon Defendants' residence in furtherance of the performance of
the Contract and commenced the work called for by the same in accordance
therewith.
8. The total amount owed to Plaintiff for services rendered to Defendants was
$107,585.28 of which $17,000.00 is still unpaid and outstanding. A copy of
customer ledger is attached hereto, incorporated herein and marked as Exhibit
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9. Plaintiff has given Defendants notice of the outstanding balance owed in the
amount of $17,000.00.
10. Since Plaintiff notified Defendants of the outstanding balance owed for services
rendered, Plaintiff has made several more attempts to collect the amounts owed
by Defendants but to no avail.
11. Defendant has not paid the amount due for services rendered totaling $17,000.00.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Accord Restoration of PA, Inc. respectfully requests
this Honorable Court to enter judgment against Defendants, Brian and Lindsay
Semuta, in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars and 00 /100 ($17,000.00)
together with interest on all sums due, attorney fees, court costs and such other relief
this Court deems appropriate.
COUNT II — QUANTUM MERUIT
12. The allegations of paragraphs 1 -11 above are incorporated herein as if more fully
set forth.
13. Plaintiff, at the written request of Defendants and with Defendants' knowledge
and acquiescence, provided materials and labor to Defendants for the repairs
made at their residence.
14. Defendants accepted said labor and materials of Plaintiff and received the benefit
thereof.
15. At some point after Plaintiff started the repairs, Defendants filed a claim with
their insurance company for the costs of said repairs.
16. At some point after Plaintiff finished the repairs Defendants received a check
from their insurance company reimbursing them for the entire cost of the repairs.
17. Defendants cashed the check(s) and never made payment in full to Plaintiff for
the repairs.
18. It would be unconscionable for Defendants to retain the value of Plaintiff's labor
and services without making remuneration to Plaintiff.
19. It would be unconscionable for Defendants to retain the insurance proceeds
reimbursing them for Plaintiff's labor and services without making remuneration
to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Accord Restoration of PA, Inc. respectfully requests
this Honorable Court to enter judgment against Defendants, Brian and Lindsay
Semuta, in the amount of seventeen thousand dollars and 00 /100 ($17,000.00)
together with interest on all sums due, attorney fees, court costs and such other relief
this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: j
arrin C Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 78157
5405 Jonestown Road
Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 909 -6730
Attorney for Plaintiff
EXHIBIT "A"
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RESTORE: REBUILD. RESOLVE.
Contract and Proposal
ATTN (Owner). Boman and Lindsay Semut Date: 1 19 /2012
Re: For repair work located at 901 Alien street New Cumberland PA 17Q70
We propose to furnish labor, material and equipment — complete in accordance with the attached specifications, for the sum of $90,354,00
as per attached estimate.
Approximate Start Date: 10/5/2012 , Estimated Substantial Completion Date: 3 /5/2013 , contingent upon approval
of scope and timely payment by Owner or insurance carrier, as the case may be. Dates do not include any change order; that may occur and do not
include decays due to: weather, material selections by Owner or material availability.
Any alteration or deviation from attached specifications which involve extra costs will be executed upon written change orders, and will become an
extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to can property
casualty and liability coverage including, fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within
thirty (30) days. Our workers are fully covered by Workman's Compensation Insurance.
All Maryland contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) must be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). You may ask the MHIC
about a contractor or subcontractor. The telephone number is 410- 230 - 6309. For Pennsylvania (PA) contracts, the Bureau of Consumer Protection
can be contacted, toll free within PA, at 1 -520- BO in order to verify PA contactor registration.
This Contract is binding on ACCORD only upon signature by an authorized representative of ACCORD.
Authorized Signature, ACCORD Restoration, Inc.
By:. Curt Ptewa Sales Representative, MHIC#: ,PA051708
Payment Terms:
1. Deposit: $30,000 due now
2. Second Draw: $30A00 due 112 complete
3. Third Draw. $2%837 due 3/4 complete ,u 'To �5r 0 5 ��
4. Final Balance: *Not to exceed 5 1 Yo" $4,517
Remaining balance due upon progress and completion billings. Payment required and due upon presentation of invoice. The undersigned agrees to
pay a finance fee of 1.5% of the unpaid balance for every month payments are overdue or delinquent. To the extent permitted by law, undersigned
age tp Pay applicable collection costs and Attomey fees associated with delinquent balance collection as provided elsewhere in this agreement.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: riches, specifications, terms and conditions, including those on the reverse side of this page, are
satisfactory and are hereby accepted. to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. /
Signature: r Date: J.— l
Printed Name and Title: >2 h c yr ,►� o u �,
PLEASE SIGN, INITIAL EACH PAGE AND RETURN ORIGINAL COPY OF ACCEPTED PROPOSAL.
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7123 Wm&.or KI Rd, SwIe 106 28368 John J. Williams divvy. 621-A L owW Road ACCORDrestaadwxo n
Sai6more, MD 21244 Mftbam, DE 19966 L.ewisberry, PA 17339 info Cadla3storalion.com
Ph: 410-277-Ml • F= 410.277 -0632 Ph: 302 - 933.0941 • Fax: 302- 933-0952 Ph: 717- 938.1441 • Fax 717 - 938 -1444
MKC#51366 MKCk127314 PALkense4051708
EXHIBIT "B"
ACCORD RESTORATION OF PA, INC.
Customer Ledgers
For the Period From Jun 1, 2012 to Dec 18, 2013
Filter Criteria includes: 1) IDs from SEMUTA, BRIAN to SEMUTA, BRIAN. Report order is by ID. Report i
Customer ID Customer Date Trans No Debit Amt
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 11/21/12 Invoice #5051 - Progress Billing 1,478.93
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 11/21/12 Invoice #5052 - Progress Billing 30,000.00
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 12/5/12 Payment Received - Insurance CK# 120449430
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 1/23/13 Payment received - CK# 781919
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 1130/13 Invoice #5220 - Progress Billing 30,000.00
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 2/15/13 Payment Received - Personal CK# 521
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 9/30/13 Invoice #5763 - Progress Billing 32,000.00
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 11/6/13 Payment Received - Credit Union CK# 862734
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 11/22/13 Invoice #5909 - Progress Billing 14,106.35
SEMUTA, BRIAN BRIAN AND LINDSAY SEMUTA 12/16/13 Payment Received - Insurance CK# 121932192
Report Total 107,585.28
Total Invoiced
Homeowner knowing cashed and spent insurance funds that were to be given to Accord for services rendered.
Thus leaving the balance of $17000.00 owed.
Homeowner stated he was going to try and get a loan from his credit union to pay the balance due.
Homeowner was sent prommissory note documents to set up on a payment plan but never signed or returned.
Please send letter to initiate collections giving them 2 weeks to pay or file in court.
This has been ongoing for months now.
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12/18/2013 at 5:28 PM Page: 1
ACCORD RESTORATION OF PA, INC.
Customer Ledgers
For the Period From Jun 1, 2012 to Dec 18, 2013
Filter Criteria includes: 1) IDs from SEMUTA, BRIAN to SEMUTA, BRIAN. Report order is by ID. Report i
Credit Amt Balance
1,478.93
31,478.93
1,478.93 30,000.00
30,000.00 0.00
30,000.00
30,000.00 0.00
32,000.00
15,000.00 17,000.00
31,106.35
14,106.35 17, 000.00
90,585.28 17,000.00
Payments received Balance Due
12/18/2013 at 5:28 PM
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VERIFICATION
I, FRANK NEMSHICK, hereby verify that I am the Plaintiff in this Complaint;
that as such, I any authorized to make this verification; that I have read the foregoing
Complaint; and that the facts stated therein arc true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties.
of 18 Pa.C.S. section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Accord Restoration of PA, Inc.
Date: By:
. Frank Nemshick, President and C.E.O.
Plaintiff
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson t; ,
Sheriff .P ti Al, of art[at�r i O i t hat:
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Jody S Smith 2914 FEB 28 PM 3 3c.,
Chief Deputy .',
Richard W Stewart ..r
Solicitor OFF CE}k 1-4 S.-7RIP PENNSYLVANIA
Accord Restoration of PA, Inc. Case Number
vs.
Brian Semuta (et al.) 2014-640
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
02/21/2014 04:57 PM- Deputy Brian Grzyboski, 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: Brian Semuta at 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland Borough, New Cumberland PA 17070.
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BRIAN GRZYBOSKI, to PUTY
02/21/2014 04:57 PM - Deputy Brian Grzyboski, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Complaint
& Notice by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Brian Semuta, Husband, who
accepted as"Adult Person in Charge"for LINDSAY T SEMUTA at 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland
Borough, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
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BRIAN GRZYBO KI, E-p�
SHERIFF COST: $63.21 SO ANSWERS,
February 25, 2014 RONNY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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ACCORD RESTORATION
OF PA, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION — LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
No.: 14 -640 Civil Term
TO: Brian Semuta & Lindsay Semuta, 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
DATE OF NOTICE: March 18, 2014
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE
COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST
YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE,
A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU
MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU D( NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. PHIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWY''R.
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
(717) 249 -3166
ACCORD RESTORATION
OF PA, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION — LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
No.: 14 -640 Civil Term
AVISO IMPORTANTE
A: Brian Semuta & Lindsay Semuta, 901 Allen Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070
FECHA DEL AVISO: March 18, 2014
USTED ESTA EN REBELDIA PORQUE HA FALLADO DE REGISTRA
COMPARECENCIA ESCRITA POR SI MISMO 0 A TRAVES DE UN ABOGADO Y
SOMETER CON LA CORTE SUS DEFENSAS U OBJECCIONES A LOS CARGOS
QUE SE HAN PRESENT ADO CONTRA USTED. A MENOS QUE USTED ACTUE
DENTRO DE DIEZ DIAS DE HABER RECIBIDO ESTE AVISO, LA CORTE PUEDE
TOMAR UNA DECISION EN CONTRA SUYA SIN TENER DERECHOS A UNA VISTA Y
USTED PUEDE PERDER SU PROPIEDAD U OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI
USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA
OFICINA PEUDE 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
(717) 249 -3166
Respectfully submitted,
Darrin el o, squire
Attorney I.D. No. 78157
5405 Jonestown Rd., Ste. 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 909 -6730
Attorney for Plaintiff
ACCORD RESTORATION
OF PA, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V CIVIL ACTION — LAW
No.: 14 -640 Civil Term
BRIAN SEMUTA
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Notice of Default was served on this
day by first -class United States mail, sufficient postage prepaid, addressed to:
Dated: 3- 1,,E--1
Brian & Lindsay Semuta
901 Allen Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
•
arrin C. Dinel
o, squire
ACCORD RESTORATION
OF PA, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
BRIAN SEMUTA
LINDSAY SEMUTA
Defendants
: No.: 14-640 Civil Term
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Kindly mark this action withdrawn, settled and discontinued.
Dated:
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Respectfully submitted,
Darrin C. Ti11o, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 78157
5405 Jonestown Road, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 909-6730