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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-2619 t - .- - - - - - -- — — - - -- -.._.. Supreme Court o�Pennsylvania - - - -__ - _ - ---- _ _I.Q llP CO111ffiO leas— - -- For- - Prothonotary Use Only: — - - - - - -. -- —i._. Cyi1;Co��t' Sheet ' Docket No: I Curerland' C011llty The information collected on this form is used solely for court administration purposes. This form does not supplement or replace the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law or rules of court. Commencement of Action: x Complaint D Writ of Summons Petition S Transfer from Another Jurisdiction D Declaration of Taking L ,,..E Lead Plaintiffs Name: Lead Defendant's Name: C Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Compai John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC I T i Dollar Amount Requested: Elwithin arbitration limits Are money damages requested? El Yes D No (check one) Doutside arbitration limits I O:' N ; Is this a Class Action Suit? D Yes x No Is this an MDJAppeal? D Yes x No Name of Plaintiff/Appellant's Attorney: Thomas E. Brenner I D Check here if you have no attorney (are a Self- Represented [Pro Se] Litigant) I Nature of the Case ' Place an "X" to the left of the ONE case category that most accurately describes your PRIMARY CASE. If you are making more than one type of claim, check the one that you consider most important. i TORT (do not include Mass Tort) CONTRACT (do not include Judgments) CIVIL APPEALS ' D Intentional D Buyer Plaintiff Administrative Agencies D Malicious Prosecution D Debt Collection: Credit Card D Board of Assessment Motor Vehicle D Debt Collection: Other D Board of Elections D Nuisance Dept. of Transportation _ D Premises Liability Statutory Appeal: Other S D Product Liability (does not include mass tort) rl Employment Dispute: j E D Slander/Libell Defamation Discrimination C D Other: D Employment Dispute: Other 0 Zoning Board Other: T rl Other: MASS TORT D Asbestos N D Tobacco 0 Toxic Tort - DES D Toxic Tort - Implant REAL PROPERTY MISCELLANEOUS D Toxic Waste D Ejectment D Common Law /Statutory Arbitration B D Other: D Eminent Domain /Condemnation D Declaratory Judgment D Ground Rent D Mandamus D Landlord/Tenant Dispute D Non - Domestic Relations Mortgage Foreclosure: Residential Restraining Order PROFESSIONAL LIABLITY D Mortgage Foreclosure: Commercial D Quo Warranto D Dental D Partition 0 Replevin D Legal D Quiet Title Other: D Medical ID Other: D Other Professional: Updated 1/1/1011 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ` E`,. ,;.J OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty � �+ 7 1. Q r� i 1 1 c 1J 4 U,%i 1 Y ! Insurance Company a/s /o Alissa YL N'lA Moriarty 0Plaintiff No.: I � ' x. ) 1` U 1 V. John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC : Defendants NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following paged, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER 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 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717- 249 -3166 800 - 990 -9108 � r• {00693795;v1 } rA C qq IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s /o Alissa Moriarty Plaintiff No.: V. John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC : Defendants NOTICIA Le has demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguintes, useted tiene viente (20) dias de plaza al partir de las 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 forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en contra de su. persona. Sea adisado que si usted no se defiende, la sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier quja o puede perder dinero o sus propiendades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUGICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OPICINA CUYA DIRECC19ON SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717 - 249 -3166 800 - 990 -9108 {00693795;vI Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P. O. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234 -4161 Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s /o Alissa Moriarty Plaintiff No.: V. John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC Defendants COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes Plaintiff by and through its attorneys, Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who states: 1. Plaintiff, Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company (hereinafter "Penn National ") is a business entity with an address of 2 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania authorized to issue policies of insurance in Pennsylvania, including automobile coverage. 2. Defendant John Peskie is an adult individual residing at 1109 Green Street, Apartment 1 R, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant JP & Son Construction, LLC is a business entity with an address of 37 Greenmont Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 100693795;vI 4. This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on December 8, 2013 at the intersection of East Columbia Road and Enola Road in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. At the time and place aforesaid, Alissa Moriarty who was insured through Plaintiff, Penn National, was operating a 2012 Kia and proceeding eastbound on Columbia Road approaching the intersection with Enola Road. 6. Defendant John Peskie was operating a Chevrolet truck owned by Defendant JP & Son Construction; LLC which, upon turning onto East Columbia Road from Enola Road, slid across the roadway into the path of the Moriarty vehicle resulting in a collision of the vehicles. 7. As : a result of the aforesaid accident, property damage was incurred as well as expenses for a rental car in amount of $7,266.93. 8. Alissa Moriarty made a claim with her insurance carrier, Penn National which has paid that claim and pursues the present action in subrogation to recover from the parties responsible for the accident. COUNT PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY a /s /o ALISSA MORIARTY v. JOHN PESKIE 9. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 8 are incorporated herein by reference. 10. The aforesaid accident arose from the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant John Peskie in that he: a. Failed to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control; b. Operated a vehicle that was not properly equipped with tires suitable for driving in the conditions as they existed; C. Failed to keep the vehicle in the proper lane of travel; {00693795;v1 } d. Failed to take action to avoid collision with the approaching vehicle; e. Operated his vehicle at a speed excessive for the circumstances; and f. Violated the rules and regulations for the operation of motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 11. As the result of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant Peskie, the damages referenced above were caused. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s /o Alissa Moriarty demands judgment against John Peskie, jointly and severally, in the amount of $7,266.93 with costs of suit. COUNT II PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY a /s /o ALISSA MORIARTY v. JP & SON CONSTRUCTION, LLC 12. The averments of paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference. 13. At the time of the aforesaid accident, Defendant Peskie was the agent, servant or employee of Defendant JP & Son Construction, LLC. 14. Defendant JP & Son Construction, LLC was negligent, careless and reckless in providing the vehicle to Defendant John Peskie in that: a. the vehicle was not properly equipped with tires suitable for the weather conditions. 15. In the alternative, Defendant JP & Son Construction, LLC entrusted the vehicle to Defendant John Peskie, who they knew or should have known, was not capable of safely operating the vehicle. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s /o Alissa Moriarty demands judgment against Defendant JP & Son Construction, LLC, jointly {00693795;v1} and severally, in the amount of $7,266.93 together with costs of suit. This amount is requiring submission of this claim to arbitration pursuant to the Local Rules of Court. GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. By: C4 - � c V Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Atty No.: 32085 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P.O. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234 -4161 (717) 234 -6808 (facsimile) Date: /L( Attorney for Plaintiff 100693795;v1 } VERIFICATION '/ i I, y a'4 a representative of Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company, hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing document, and ti 1 that the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and 1 belief. # 4. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. j i Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. I Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company By: Date: i I i I I i i {00693795;v1} I Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P. 0. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234-4161 Attorney for Plaintiff c--;LED-OFFICE 01 THE PROTHONOTA 2G11+MFY 19 P! 1:26 CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Alissa Moriarty Plaintiff v. - John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC Defendants No.: 14 -2619 -Civil PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT Please reinstate the Complaint for service upon Defendants. Date: S' {00699526;v1} GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. Bv: Brenner, Esquire Atty No.: 32085 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P.O. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234-4161 (717) 234-6808 (facsimile) Attorney for Plaintiff �'i/.7saL 1914y eK-If /o9r3S Pt.. -36L40/7 Ronny R Anderson Sheriff Jody S Smith Chief Deputy Richard W Stewart Solicitor SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY of Coorrtfrr,. OFFICE OF THE }'EFIFF THE Ih:_,nr:0TfHO � 70111 JUN 13 P. CUPPEERLN YLVAN A COUNTY Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Alissa M vs. John Peskie (et al.) Case Number 2014-2619 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 04/30/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant to wit: JP & Son Constructions, LLC, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Dauphin, Pennsylvania to serve the within Complaint & Notice according to law. 05/08/2014 12:22 PM - The requested Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of Dauphin County upon John Peskie, who accepted for JP & Son Constructions, LLC, at 1109 Green Street, Apt. 1 R, Harrisburg, PA 17102. Jack Lotwick, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record. 05/19/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant to wit: John Peskie, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Dauphin, Pennsylvania to serve the within Complaint & Notice according to law. 05/20/2014 02:57 PM - Deputy Tim Black, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Complaint & Notice by handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be Dawn Peskie, Wife., who accepted as "Adult Person in Charge" for John Peskie at 37 Greenmont Street, East Pennsboro, Enola, PA 17025. TIM ACK, DEPUTY 06/04/2014 09:55 AM - The requested Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of Dauphin County upon John Peskie, personally, at 1109 Green Street, Apt. 1R, Harrisburg, PA 17102. Jack Lotwick, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record. SHERIFF COST: $95.44 SO ANSWERS, June 10, 2014 RONIN R ANDERSON, SHERIFF (c) CountySuito Sheriff, Teleosoft, Irc. ShelleyiRuhl Real Estate Deputy Matthew L. Owens Solicitor 1I �•.lVIII �,— �"- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Dauphin Dauphin County 10I Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2079 ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff Jack Duignan Chief Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O ALISSA MORIARTY VS JOHN PESKIE Sheriffs Return No. 2014-T-1577 OTHER COUNTY NO. 2014-2619 And now: JUNE 4, 2014 at 9:55:00 AM served the within REINSTATED COMPLAINT & NOTICE upon JOHN PESKIE by personally handing to JOHN PESKIE 1 true attested copy of the original REINSTATED COMPLAINT & NOTICE and making known to him/her the contents thereof at MEETING PLACE: 13TH & HOWARD STREETS HARRISBURG PA 17102 Sworn and subscribed to before me this 6TH day of June, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL Karen M. Hoffman, Notary Public City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County My Commission Expires January 8, 2018 So Answers, Sheriff • f Dauphin County, Pa. By De E' Sheriff uty: J FRUHWIRTH Sheriffs Costs: $41.25 5/21/2014 ktit Shelley Ruhl Real Estate Deputy Matthew L. Owens Solicitor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Dauphin Dauphin County 101 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2079 ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff • Jack Duignan Chief Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O ALISSA MORIARTY VS JP & SON CONSTRUCTION, LLC Sheriffs Return No. 2014-T-1428 OTHER COUNTY NO. 2014-2619 And now: MAY 8, 2014 at 12:22:00 PM served the within NOTICE & COMPLAINT upon JP & SON CONSTRUCTION, LLC by personally handing to JOHN PESKIE * 1 true attested copy of the original NOTICE & COMPLAINT and making known to him/her the contents thereof at DAUPHIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 101 MARKET STREET, ROOM 104 HARRISBURG PA 17101 * OWNER OF DEFENDANT DEFENDANT VERIFIED GOOD ADDRESS IS 1109 GREEN STREET, APT. 1R, HARRISBURG, PA 17102. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 9TH day of May, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL Karen M. Hoffman, Notary Public City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County My Commission Expires January 8, 2018 So Answers, Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa. By ('(\i Deputy S riff Deputy: GAN TRITT Sheriffs Costs: $41.25 5/2/2014 Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P. O. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234-4161 Attorney for Plaintiff 1J 1/QPRO HQ2 0 Jill 23 ' OTf t, r Pf9 PeN//s y� lVA ©0, . {/A IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Alissa Moriarty Plaintiff v. John Peskie and JP & Son Construction, LLC Defendants No.: 14-2619 PRAECIPE TO SETTLE AND DISCONTINUE Please mark the docket in the above matter settled and discontinued. GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C. By: Date: %1)-k . Brenner, Esquire Atty No.: 32085 4250 Crums Mill Road, Ste. 301 P.O. Box 6991 Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 234-4161 (717) 234-6808 (facsimile) Attorney for Plaintiff 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, hereby certify that I served on this date a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by depositing the same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: JP & Son Construction, LLC 37 Greenmont Street Enola, PA 17025 Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Date: 7(.2-)`1c`