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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE PENNSYLVANIA
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH KRINER; : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
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V.
WESLEY KING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
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A4 1131q - PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
To: Prothonotary
Please issue a Writ of Summons in the above-captioned civil action. This Writ of
Summons shall be issued and forwarded to Hilary Vesell, Esquire, Plaintiff's Attorney.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: b 116 ( aLqI
HILARY VESELL
Supreme Court I. # 308358
Attorney for Plai
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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH KRINER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
WESLEY KING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
WRIT OF SUMMONS
To: Wesley King
You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has commenced an action
against you.
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny RAnderson :.l:3- ;
Sheriff i t; i ,.:
Jody S Smith Z JUL 21 D t
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
CUMBERLAND COUNT Y,
Solicitor Pr uE r w I- E-.., PENNSYLVANIA
Joseph Kriner Case Number
vs.
Wesley King 2014-3594
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
06/25/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Wesley King, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the
Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of York, Pennsylvania to serve the within
Writ of Summons according to law.
07/01/2014 03:35 PM-The requested Writ of Summons served by the Sheriff of York County upon Wesley King,
personally, at 100 Yocumtown Road, Etters, PA 17319. Richard Keuerleber, Sheriff, Return of Service
attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $29.99 SO ANSWERS,
July 17, 2014 RONIR ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF YORK COUNTY
Richard P Keuerleber ?,€ PETER J. MANGAN, ESQ.
Sheriff c3,4---)165„ Solicitor
Michael S. Hose }; Richard E Rice, II
Chief Deputy, Operations cz Chief Deputy,Administration
JOSEPH KRINER
vs. Case Number
WESLEY KING 14-3594 CIVIL
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
07/01/2014 03:35 PM - DEPUTY TODD STAHL, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, SERVED THE
REQUESTED WRIT OF SUMMONS (WOSM) BY"PERSONALLY" HANDING A TRUE COPY TO A
PERSON REPRESENTING THEMSELVES TO BE THE DEFENDANT, TO WIT: WESLEY KING AT 100
YOCUMTOWN ROAD. ETTERS, PA 17319.
OI D STAHL, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $40.92 SO ANSWERS,
July 11, 2014 RICHARD P KEUERLEBER, SHERIFF
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff
vs.
WESLEY KING,
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR DEPENDANT
Wesley King
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ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE CLERK:
Please enter my Appearance on behalf of Defendant, Wesley King in reference to the
above captioned case.
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Attorney for Defendant
Wesley King
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of his paper upon all other parties or their
attorney of record by:
(XXX) Regular First Class Mail
July 16, 2014
0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff
vs.
WESLEY KING,
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 2
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY-T,M
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NO. 14-3594
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PRAECIPE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter a Rule upon Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, to file a Civil Action within twenty (20)
days hereof or suffer the entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Wesley King
RULE TO FILE CIVIL ACTION
AND NOW, this i2 5 day of , 2014, a Rule is hereby granted
upon Plaintiff to file a Civil Action within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer the
entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
PROTHONOTARY
0251093183.1 -
LAW O1-F10ES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff
vs.
WESLEY KING,
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
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DEMAND AND PERFECTION FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE CLERK:
Defendant, Wesley King, Demands a Jury Trial of twelve (12) in reference to the above
captioned case.
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Attorney for Defendant
Wesley King
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of this paper upon all other parties or their
attorney of record by:
O Regular First Class Mail
July 16, 2014
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff,
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Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: No. 14-3594
WESLEY KING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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 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 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar
accion dentro de los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de Ia notificacion de esta
Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una
comparecencia escrita
y radicando en Ia Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas
presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ia advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion
como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por
cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en Ia demanda o cualquier otra reclamacion o
remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por Ia Corte sin
mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE.
SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE PAGARLE A UNO, LLAME 0
VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
ENCONTRAR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
SERVICIO DE REFERIDO A ABOGADO
COLEGIO DE ABOGADOS DEL CONDADO DE YORK
ABOGACIA DEL CONADADO DE YORK
CALLE MRKET #137 ESTE
YORK, PA 17401
TELEFONO: (717) 854-8755
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. For more information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available for disabled individuals having
business before the Court, please contact the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or
business before the Court. You must attend the scheduled conference of hearing.
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 Market Street
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH KRINER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
v.
WESLEY KING,
: No. 14-3594
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, by and through his Attorney Hilary
Vesell, Esq. files this foregoing Complaint and avers the following:
1. Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, is an adult individual that currently resides at 335 Wesley
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Apt. 424. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant, Wesley King is an adult individual that currently resides at 100
Yocumtown Road, Etters, York County, Pennsylvania 17319.
3. On July 6, 2014, Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, was hit on his bike by an automobile
which Wesley King was driving.
4. At the time of the accident, the Plaintiff was attempting to cross the intersection
of Woodlawn Street and Wesley Drive in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on his bicycle.
5. The Defendant failed to stop as required by law.
6. Defendant had last clear chance to stop his automobile before hitting Plaintiff.
7. The force of the collision caused Plaintiff to be catapulted from his bicycle and fall
on the street.
8. The Plaintiff was then transported to the hospital from the scene of the accident.
9. This collision occurred as a result of the negligence of the Defendant.
10. The negligence of the Defendant consists, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Failing to properly operate and control his vehicle;
(b) Operating said motor vehicle in a careless manner, without regard for the
rights and safety of those lawfully upon the roadway;
(c) Failing to keep alert and maintain lookout for the presence of other
pedestrians and bicyclists on the roads and highways;
(d) Failing to exercise due care under the circumstances;
(e) Failure to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for pedestrians and
bicyclists on the roads and highways;
(f) Failing to yield the right of way to any vehicle at an intersection or making
an illegal turn;
(g) Failing to stop said motor vehicle before striking the Plaintiffs bicycle;
(h) Driving a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of person or
property;
(i) Operating a motor vehicle while using and distracted by a cellular phone;
(j) Any and all other acts of negligence and carelessness which may
otherwise be proven at the time of trial.
11. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, the Plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injuries
including but not limited to:
(a) a head injury in that the Plaintiff is now suffering from headaches
(b) lower back pain
(c) right leg pain
(d) nerve damage to his right leg
(e) lower leg injuries
(f) injury to his right shoulder causing numbing sensations
(g) a broken tooth
(h) facial scaring including a bent lacerated nose
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, the Plaintiff was forced to incur medical bills and
expenses for injuries suffered and he may continue to incur medical expenses in the
future.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, the Plaintiff, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort
and mental anguish and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of
time in the future, to his great physical and emotional detrimentand loss.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and
he will continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness and/or
recklessness of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has been and probably will in the future be
hindered from attending to his daily duties to his great detriment, loss, humiliation and
embarrassment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, seeks damages from Defendant, Wesley
King, in an amount above the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland County
exclusive of interest and costs.
Date: &10 1\1
Respectfully Submitted,
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
By: tel' c -'-
Hilary Vesell,-quire
VERIFICATION
I, Joseph Kriner, the Plaintiff in this matter, have read the foregoing Complaint. I
verify that my averments in this Complaint are true and correct and based upon my
personal knowledge. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: 8
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Hilary Vesell, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing Complaint at the following address via facsimile and first class mail,
postage prepaid on the date set forth below.
Date:
Laurie Tilghman, Esq.
Attorney for Defendant
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
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Hilary Vesell, E ire
Kope & Associate., LLC
3900 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
Our File No. 0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
PLAINT'IF`F
VS.
WESLEY KING,
DEFENDANT
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 14-3594
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
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TO THE CLERK:
Please enter my Appearance on behalf of Defendant, Wesley King, in reference to the above -
captioned case.
LAURIE B. TILGHM
Attorney for Defendant
Wesley King
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of this paper upon all other parties or their attorney of record by
regular US Mail.
Our File No. 0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
WESLEY KING,
DEFENDANT
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 14-3594
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
TO THE CLERK:
Defendant, Wesley King, Demand(s) a Jury Trial of twelve (12) in reference to the
above -captioned case.
LAURIE B. TJLGH [I\ , ES
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Wesley King
I hereby certify that I have served a copy of this paper upon all other parties or
their attorney of record by regular First Class mail.
0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff
vs.
WESLEY KING,
Defendant
TO: Joseph Kriner, Plaintiff
C/O Hilary Vesell, Esq.
3900 Market St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 14-3594
NOTICE TO PLEAD
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED AND REQUIRED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO
THE WITHIN ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT(S), WESLEY KING, TO
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A
JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
LAURIE :. TILGHMAN, E
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Wesley King
DATED:
I.)7.fu
0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQ.
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
Plaintiff
vs.
WESLEY KING,
Defendant
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 14-3594
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
AND NEW MATTER
Defendant, Wesley King, by and through the undersigned counsel, answer(s) the Plaintiff's
Complaint as follows:
1. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, the averments
contained in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiff(s) Complaint are not directed to answering
Defendant(s). As such, no responsive pleading is required.
2. ADMITTED.
3. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
4. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, the averments
contained in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiff(s) Complaint are not directed to answering
Defendant(s). As such, no responsive pleading is required.
5. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, DENIED. The
averments contained in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiff(s) Complaint are denied as conclusions
of law to which no responsive pleading is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. Strict proof thereof is demanded.
6. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, DENIED. The
averments contained in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiff(s) Complaint are denied as conclusions
of law to which no responsive pleading is required pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure. Strict proof thereof is demanded.
7. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
8. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, the averments
contained in the corresponding paragraph of Plaintiff(s) Complaint are not directed to answering
Defendant(s). As such, no responsive pleading is required.
9. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is specifically
denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent or careless. To the contrary,
answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
10. (a j, inclusive) DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is
specifically denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless. To
the contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
11. (a -h, inclusive) DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It
is specifically denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless.
To the contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
12. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is specifically
denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless. To the
contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
13. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is specifically
denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless. To the
contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
14. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is specifically
denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless. To the
contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
15. DENIED pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). In the alternative, DENIED. It is specifically
denied that answering Defendant(s) was/were in any way negligent, careless or reckless. To the
contrary, answering Defendant(s) acted reasonably and with due care.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wesley King, demands Judgment in His favor and against all parties.
DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
16. Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act
All negligence causes of action and/or claims asserted against answering Defendant are limited,
governed, barred and/or restricted, by the terms of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, 42 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 7102, the relevant terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.
17. Financial Responsibility Law
All causes of action and/or claims as set forth in all Civil Action(s)/Complaints(s) are limited,
governed, barred, and/or restricted by the terms of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law of 1984, 75 Pa. C.S.A. 1701, et seq., as amended by Act 6 of 1990, the relevant
provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as though the same were fully set forth at
length.
18. Limited Tort -ACT 6
All causes of action and/or claims as set forth in all Civil Actions/Complaints are limited,
governed, barred, and/or restricted by the terms of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law of 1984, 75 Pa. C.S.A. 1701, et seq., as amended by Act 6 of 1990, the relevant
provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as though the same were fully set forth at
length, including but not limited to the "limited tort" provisions of Section 1705, and in accordance with
the "tort option" chosen and/or elected in the policy of insurance purportedly providing coverage for the
accident in question.
19. Assumption of the Risk
All causes of action and/or claims asserted against answering Defendant are barred by the
Doctrine of Assumption of the Risk, as the direct and proximate cause of any injuries/damages allegedly
suffered by the Plaintiff was the assumption of the risk by the plaintiff in her knowingly subjecting
herself to the risk of injury/damages incurred.
20. Failure to State Cause of Action
The Civil Actions/Complaints of the Plaintiff(s) fail to set forth a cause of action upon which
relief can be granted.
21. Doctrine of Mitigation of Damages
Plaintiff's injuries or damages are barred and/or limited by the Doctrine of Mitigation of
Damages.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Wesley King, demands Judgment in His favor and against all parties.
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LAURIE l . TILG
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Wesley King
VERIFICATION
Laurie B. Tilghman, Esquire, states that She is the attorney for the within named Wesley
King, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of Her
knowledge, information, and belief; and this statement is made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, SQ.
Attorney for Defendant(s)
Wesley King
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that on August 19, 2014 service of a true and correct copy of the within
pleading was made on all relevant parties or their counsel of record pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440.
LAURIEB.TITG , E
Attorney for Defendant s
Wesley King
Our File No. 0251093183.1 -
LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH S. O'NEILL
LAURIE B. TILGHMAN, ESQUIRE
Identification No. 89936
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
Telephone: (610) 398-5492
JOSEPH KRINER,
PLAIN'1`1FF
VS.
WESLEY KING,
DEFENDANT
TO THE CLERK:
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT.
Wesley King
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 14-3594
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Laurie B. Tilghman, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of ---
Defendant's Interrogatories Addressed to Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner; and, Defendant's
Request for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff, Joseph Kriner, were served
this date by United States Mail, First Class, postage prepaid, upon:
Hilary Vesell, Esq.
3900 Market St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
LAURIE B. TILGHM
Attorney for Defendant
Wesley King
Dated: August 19, 2014
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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH KRINER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: No. 14-3594
WESLEY KING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
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Date: 914/y
Respectfully Submitted,
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Hilary Vesel Esq.
VERIFICATION
I, Hilary Vesell, Plaintiff's attorney in this matter, verify that the statements made
in the foregoing Answer to New Matter are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: HILARY VESELL, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. 308358
3900 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
hvesell@kopelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JOSEPH KRINER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: No. 14-3594
V.
WESLEY KING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Hilary Vesell, hereby certify that on September 3, 2014, I served a copy of the
foregoing Answer to New Matter by first-class, United States mail, to the following:
Laurie Tilghman, Esq.
7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 101-B
Allentown, PA 18195
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LC
Hilary Ves Esquire
I.D. 30835
Kope & Associates, LLC
3900 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
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