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David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17 t 10-1708
(717) 238-679t
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dJutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please issue a Writ of Summons against Defendant Marisa Zizzi, 177 Richland Road,
Carlisle, P A 17013 (permanent residence).
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
JENNIFER YOHE AND
MARK YOHE
Plaintiff
Court of Common Pleas
Vs.
No. 05-1341 CIVIL TERM
In CivilAction-Law
MARlSA ZIZZI
177 RlCHLAND ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
6001 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
STUDENT MAILBOX #748
MOON TOWNSHIP
ALLEGHENY, PA 15108
Defendant
To MARlSA ZIZZI
You are hereby notified that JENNIFER YOHE AND MARK YOHE the
Plaintiff has I have commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you which you are
required to defend or a default judgment may be entered against you.
(SEAL)
CURTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
Date MARCH 15, 2005
Attorney:
Name: DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE
Address: 4503 N. FRONT ST.
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: 717-238-6791
JENNIFER YOHEand
MARK YOHE,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v,
: NO. 05-1341
MARISA ZIZZI,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOT AR Y:
Kindly enter the appearance of undersigned counsel on behalf of Defendant,
Marisa Zizzi.
Respectfully Submitted
Richard B. Druby
Attorney J.D. # 61904
840 E. Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, P A 17033
Tel: 717-533-5406
Fax: 717-533-5717
Attorneys for Defendant Zizzi
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Richard B. Druby, of the law firm ofNestico, Druby & Hildabrand,
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document was sent via First Class U.S. Mail, postage paid, to the following:
DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-01341 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOHE JENNIFER ET AL
VS
ZIZZI MARISA
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
, to wit:
ZIZZI MARISA
but was unable to locate Her
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of ALLEGHENY
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On April
18th , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from ALLEGHENY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
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Notary
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CASE NO: 2005-01341 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
YOHE JENNIFER ET AL
VS
ZIZZI MARISA
RONALD HOOVER
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ZIZZI MARISA
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1644:00 HOURS, on the 18th day of March
2005
at 177 RICHLAND ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
ANTHONY ZIZZI, FATHER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Now, March 15, 2005 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
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ANGINO & ROVNER, p.e.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney lD#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA t711O-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
MARISA 21221,
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 THE 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 St., Carlisle, PA 17013
TELEPHONE 717-249-3166
A VISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADOIA EN CORTE. Si 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 falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra reclamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. 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 IlENE 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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ANGINa & ROVNER, P.C.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney lD#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiffts)
E~mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
I. Plaintiffs Jennifer and Mark Y ohe, citizens of the COmmonwealth of
Pennsylvania, reside in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2, Defendant Marisa Zizzi is an adult individual, citizen of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, who resides at 177 Richland Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about April 3,
2003, at approximately 7:37 a.m. on Route II, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Mrs. Yohe was operating her motor vehicle, a 1993 Ford
Explorer, leaving a Sheetz convenience store parking lot. The Sheetz store is located at the
intersection of Route II and Route 465.
5. Immediately before the subject motor vehicle accident, traffic traveling east on
Route II was stopped at the red traffic light at the Route II and Route 465 intersection.
6, Before the subject collision, Mrs. Yohe was planning to leave the Sheetz
convenient store parking lot and turn left to travel in a west direction on Route II to return to her
home in Newville.
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7, As Mrs. Y ohe pulled her vehicle toward the line of vehicles stopped in the
eastbound lane of Route II, a gentleman in a red pick-up truck had brought his vehicle to a stop
so as to create a gap in the line of traffic that would permit Mrs. Y ohe to leave the Sheetz
parking lot and turn left onto Route II.
8, The gentleman in a pick-up truck waived Mrs. Y ohe from the Sheetz parking lot,
and she proceeded to cross the eastbound lane of Route II and turn into the westbound lane of
Route II,
9, Immediately before Mrs. Yohe left the Sheetz parking lot, the Defendant,
operating a 200 I Volkswagen, was stopped in the aforesaid line of traffic in the eastbound lane
of Route I I.
10. However, the Defendant decided to leave the line of traffic and travel down the
middle of Route II, across the double yellow line, and caused her vehicle to collide into the left
rear of Mrs. Yohe's Ford Explorer.
II. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Jennifer Y ohe are the direct and proximate result ofthe negligent, careless, wanton,
and reckless manner in which Defendant Marisa Zizzi operated her motor vehicle as follows:
lines;
a. traveling in the center of roadway, which was prohibited by double yellow
b. failure to have her vehicle under such control as to be able to stop within
the assured clear distance ahead;
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c. failure to keep alert and maintain a proper watch for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the highway;
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d, failure to apply her brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking the side of
Mrs. Yohe's vehicle; and
e. driving her vehicle upon the highway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of
others and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
COUNT!
Jennifer Y ohe v, Marisa Zizzi
12, Paragraphs I through II are incorporated herein by reference,
13. Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe sustained painful and severe injuries, which include but
are not limited to neck strain; neck spasms; significant distal rotator cuff tendonitis to the right
shoulder; headaches; radiculitis due to disc displacement of her cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
spine area; and chronic low back pain.
14, By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe, she was
forced to incur liability for medical treatment, medications, chiropractic therapy, and similar
miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
15. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe has been advised
and, therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is
made therefor.
16. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe has undergone
and in the future may undergo physical and mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her
daily activities, loss ofIife's pleasures and enjoyment, and claim is made therefor.
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17. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe has been and in the
future may be subject to humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jennifer Y ohe has sustained
work loss, loss of opportunity, and a permanent diminution of her eaming pOwer and capacity,
and claim is made therefor.
19. Plaintiff Jennifer Yohe continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation
and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature, causing residual problems
for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
COUNT II
Mark Yohe v. Marisa Zizzi
20. Paragraphs 1 through 19 are incorporated herein by reference.
21. As a result of the aforementioned injuries sustained by his wife, Plaintiff Jennifer
Y ohe, Plaintiff Mark Y ohe has been and may in the future be deprived of the care, companionship,
consortium, and society of his wife, all of which will be to his great detriment, and claim is made
therefor.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Jennifer and Mark Yohe demand judgment against Defendant
Marisa Zizzi 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,
OVNER, P.C.
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I.D, No, 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(7 I 7) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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VERIFICATION
We, Jennifer and Mark Yohe, Plaintiffs, 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 our
knowledge, information and belief. We understand that this Verification is made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa,C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
WITNESS:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certifY that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the COMPLAINT upon all counsel of
record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows:
Richard Druby, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, P A 17033
Attorney for Defendant
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JENNIFER YOHE and
MARK YOHE,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v,
: NO. 05-1341
MARISA ZIZZI,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiffs
Clo DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE
Angino & Rovner, P.c.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA ]7110
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer with New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default of judgment may be entered against
you.
H1LDABRAND, LLP
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Attorney I.D. No. 04
840 East Chocolate A venue
Hershey, Pennsylvania J 7033
Tel: (7] 7) 533-5406
Fax: (717) 533-5717
Attorney for Defendant
Dated:
JENNIFER YOHE and
MARK YOHE,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
v.
NO. 05-1341
MARISA ZIZZI,
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
I. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and they are,
therefore, denied,
2. Admitted,
3. Denied as stated. Plaintiffs are making allegations regarding an auto
accident that occurred on April 3,2003 at approximately 7:37 a,m. on Route 11, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4, Admitted upon information and belief.
5. Denied. The allegations of Paragraph 5 are specifically denied.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and they are
therefore denied.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and they are
therefore denied.
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8. Denied. The allegation that Plaintiff turned into the westbound lane of
Route 11 is denied. It is admitted that Plaintiff proceeded to cross the eastbound lane of
Route 1 I. However, Plaintiff did not enter the westbound lane of Route 11 prior to the
accident. As for the remaining allegations of Paragraph 8, after reasonable investigation,
Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth
of the averments, and they are therefore denied.
9, It is admitted that Defendant was operating a 2001 Volkswagen. As for
the remaining allegations of paragraph 9, they are denied,
10. Denied. The allegations of Paragraph No. 10 are specifically denied.
11, Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required, To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 11, including subparagraphs (a)
through (e) are specifically denied,
COUNTl
Jennifer Yohe v. Marisa Zizzi
12. Paragraphs 1 through 1] above are incorporated herein by reference.
13. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 13 are specifically denied.
14. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. ] 4 are specifically denied.
] 5. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 15 are specifically denied,
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16. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 16 are specifically denied.
17. Conclusion of law, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 17 are specifically denied.
18. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required, To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 18 are specifically denied,
19. Conclusion of law, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 19 are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and
that judgment be entered in her favor and against the Plaintiffs, plus cost of this action.
COUNT"
Mark Yohe v. Marisa Zizzi
20. Paragraph Nos. I through 19 are incorporated herein by reference.
21. Conclusion oflaw, to which no response is required. To the extent a
response is required, the allegations of Paragraph No. 21 are specifically denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and
that judgment be entered in her favor and against the Plaintiffs, plus cost of this action,
NEW MATTER
22. Paragraphs 1-2 I above are incorporated herein by reference,
23. Plaintiffs' claims are barred, in whole or in part, by the provisions of the
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Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
24. Plaintiffs' claims may be barred, in whole or in part, by the selection of a
limited tort option on applicable policies of insurance.
25, Plaintiffs may have failed to mitigate their damages,
26, Defenses reserved pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1030(b) and all other defenses
not required to be pleaded or hereby reserved,
27. Plaintiffs' claims may be barred, in whole or in part, by any applicable
statute of limitations.
28. If Plaintiffs sustained damages as alleged, which is denied and of which
strict proof is demanded, the same were caused by conditions for which Defendant is not
responsible and/or the damages were not causally related to this accident.
29. If the Plaintiffs sustained damages as alleged, which is denied and of
which strict proof is demanded, the same were caused by persons or parties over whom
Defendant had no responsibility, authority or control.
30. Plaintiff, Jennifer Y ohe, was contributorily negligent/comparatively
negligent for causing the accident and/or she assumed the risk of her injuries,
31. The accident in question was proximately caused by the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Plaintiff in that she:
(a) Failed to maintain a proper lookout;
(b) Failed to operate her vehicle in a safe and prudent manner;
(c) Failed to yield the right of way pursuant to 75 Pa,C.S.A. !i 3324 and
other applicable statutes and/or law;
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(d) Failed to determine and ensure that she could make her left turn with
safety;
(e) Failed to properly and adequately determine that she could make her
left turn with safety once she was waived on by another motorist;
(f) Failed to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control.
32. Consequently, Plaintiffs' claims are barred.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed and
that judgment be entered in her favor and against the Plaintiffs, plus cost of this action,
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By:
ichard B. Druby
Attorney LD. # 61
840 E. Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Tel: 717-533-5406
Fax: 717-533-5717
Attorneys for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I, Marisa Zizzi, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, 1 understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. 94904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
6/21/05
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Marisa Zizzi
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Richard 8, Druby, of the law firm of Nestico, Druby & Hildabrand,
LLP, hereby certify that on the 2\ s[ day of June 2005, a copy of the foregoing
document was sent via First Class U.S, Mail, postage paid, to the following:
DAVID L. LUTZ, ESQUIRE
Angino & Rovner, P.c.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
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David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrishurg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintifl\s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino~rovner.com
JENNIFER YORE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
23. through 32.
All of the allegations contained in the Defendant's New Matter,
paragraphs 23 through 32, are conclusions of law to which no response is necessary. All of the
factual allegations contained in the Plaintiffs' Complaint are in,:orporated herein by reference.
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WHEREFORE. the Defendant's New Matter should b<~ dismissed.
ANGINO & ROVNER, p.e.
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J.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
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(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
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Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO
DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United
States mail addressed as follows:
Richard Druby, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, P A 17033
Attorney for Defendant
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David L. Lutz, Esquire
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4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintill{s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND TIDNGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009,21
Plaintiffs intend to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice. You
have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made the subpoena may be served.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
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David 1. Lutz
LD. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Jennifer Y ohe and Mark Y ohe
Plaintiffls
versus
: No. 05-1341 Civil Term
Marisa Zizzi
Defendantls
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR TIDNGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Carlisle Police Department
53 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to
produce the following documents or things: any and all photographs in your possession
concerning incident number 20030400130; crash number F0002137; date of accident: 4-3-03;
investigating officer was David Fones at Angino & Rovner, P.C., 4503 N. Front St., Harrisburg,
PA 17110.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena, together
with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above. You have the right to
seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after service, the
party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Telephone:
Supreme Court ID #:
Attorney for:
David L. Lutz, Esquire
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
(717) 238-6791
35956
Plaintiffs
Name:
Address:
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
Return of Service:
On the
served
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, with the foregoing subpoena
(name of person served)
by: (Describe method of Service)
I verify that the statements in the Return of Service are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
(Signature)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE
SUBPOENA upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed
as follows:
Richard Druby, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey,PA 17033
Attorney for Defendant
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David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID#: 35956
4503 North Frunt Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238.5610
Attorneys for Plaintit1{s)
E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REOUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO DEFENDANT - SET NO.1
To: Defendant Marisa Zizzi, by and through her attorney, Richard Druby
Please take notice that you are hereby required, pursuant to Rule 4014 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 36), to serve upon the undersigned
within thirty (30) days from service, your response to the adrnission(s) requested herein:
1. Do you admit that on April 3, 2003, you were involved in a motor vehicle accident
on Route II?
Admit
Deny _
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2. Do you admit that before the subject motor vehicle accident, you were traveling
north on Route 11, on your way to school at the Carlisle High School?
Admit Deny _
3. Do you admit that before the motor vehicle accident, you were operating a black
200 1 Volkswagen Passat sitting a line of traffic at the red traffic light at the intersection of Route 11
and Route 465?
Admit
Deny _
4. Do you admit that after the traffic light turned green, you moved your Volkswagen
from the northbound lane of Route 11 and crossed the double yellow lines?
Admit Deny _
5. Do you admit that on April 4, 2003, the day after the subject motor vehicle accident,
you were asked questions about the accident and provided a statement on the telephone?
Admit
Deny __
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6. Do you admit that in response to a question asked the day after the motor vehicle
accident, you responded: "But because I was in like the dead space, it was . . . I guess it was my
fault."?
Admit
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J.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR
ADMISSIONS TO DEFENDANT - SET NO.1 upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first
class United States mail addressed as follows:
Richard Druby, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, P A 17033
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF CmlMON PLe;AS OF
CL~IBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 05-1341
CIVIL
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Marisa Zizzi,
Defendant
RULE 1312-1. The Petition for Appointment of AI'bitrators shall be substantially
in the following form:
PETIT-!ON FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
David L. Lutz, Esq.
, counsel for the plaintiff/RK~RR in
the above
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action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action (or acticlns) is (arej at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the ac:cion is $ unliquidated
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
damages
The following attorneys are interested in the
wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
and Richard Druby, Esquire
case(s) as counselor are ocher-
David L. Lutz, EsqUire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Courc co appoint three (3)
arbitrators co whom the case shall be submitted.
cc Richard Druby, Esq.
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IN THE COURT OF CO~IMON PLe;AS OF
CmlBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Marisa Zizzi,
NO. 05-1341
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Defendant
RULE 13l2-1. The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substant~ally
in the following form;
PETI7ION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
David L. Lutz, Esq.
the above
1.
2.
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
The above-captioned action (Ot actions) is (arei at issue.
The claim of the plaintiff in the action is $ unliquidated
The countercla~ of the defendant in the action is
, counsel for the plaintiff/RK~>>R in
damages
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor nre other-
wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: David L. Lutz. Esquire
and Richard Druby, Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petit~oner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3)
arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 05-1341 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENNIFER YOHE and
MARK YOHE
MARISA ZIZZI
IN RE: ARBITRATION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, December 14,2005, the Court having been informed that the
above case has been settled prior to hearing, the Board of Arbitrators previously
appointed is hereby vacated, and Murrel R. Walters III, Esquire, Chairman, shall be
paid the sum of $50.00.
By the Court,
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Murrell R. Walters III, Esquir~1
54 East Main Street ~ ('1\i',\,,A I?' _15 '0')
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-385)
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.c.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney m#: 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110.1708
(717) 238.6791
FAX (717)238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintims)
E-mail: dlutz@angino-rovner.com
JENNIFER YOHE and MARK YOHE,
Plaintiffs
v.
MARISA ZIZZI,
Defendant
To: Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-1341 Civil Term
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, satisfied, and discontinued.
Date: Lt- \ \ . ()\(J
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avid L. Lutz
J.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17110
(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PRAECIPE upon all counsel of
record via postage prepaid first class United States mail addressed as follows:
Richard Druby, Esquire
840 East Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Attorney for Defendant
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