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Commencement of Action:
S ❑ Complaint ❑x Writ of Summons ❑ Petition
Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ❑ Declaration of Taking
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C Lead Plaintiff s Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
T Jolene John Ryan Boline
I Are moneydamages requested? El Yes ❑ No Dollar Amount Requested: ❑within arbitration limits
g 9 (check one) ❑outside arbitration limits
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N Is this a Class Action Suit? ❑Yes El No Is this an MDJAppeal? ❑ Yes El No
A Name of Plaintiff/Appellant's Attorney: Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
❑ Check here if you have no attorney(are a Self-Represented [Pro Se] Litigant)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN
Plaintiff, l y Y�31
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No.
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CIVIL ACTION- LAW
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant. Jury Trial Demanded
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons against Ryan Boline, an individual whose residence is 7122 Fox
Meadow Drive, Hummelstown, PA 17036, for injuries sustained by Plaintiff in a motor vehicle
accident.
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to the Sheriff.
Date: STONE, DUNCAN, & LINSENBACH, PC
JA B. DUN Q
I. D. B.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Ph: (717) 432-2089
Fx. (717) 432-0158
Attorney for Plaintiff
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SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
TO: Ryan Boline, Defendant
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Jolene John has commenced an action against you.
DATE: By:-1a4,4�- -� , le�
Prothonotary
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2014 AUG 13 PH 1: 3 3
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant.
#20750
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., on behalf of the Defendant,
Ryan Boline, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHE, P.C.
Bv.
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in� . ' auch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre -paid, this 11th day of August, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
Bv.
& GUTHRIE '.C.
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C• nsel for defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENPSS YL VA NIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant.
#20750
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO
FILE COMPLAINT
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: The Prothonotary
Kindly rule the Plaintiff, Jolene John, to file a Complaint in Civil Action within twenty
(20) days.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
Bv•
& GUTH - IE, P.C.
Kevin I. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
RULE
AND NOW, this , day of , 2014, upon
consideration of Defendant's/s' Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
judgment Non Pros.
Rule issued this day of , 2014.
Prothonotary
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for
Rule to File Complaint has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre -paid, this 11th day of August, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
Bv:
& GUTHIE P
evin ''such, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
RULE
AND NOW, this 12 , day of
, 2014, upon
consideration of Defendant's/s' Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiffs to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
judgment Non Pros.
Rule issued this I g day of09 , 2014.
Prothonotary
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Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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THE PROTHONOTAR°
Cn,r,
OFF iCE OF THE SHERIFF
20I4 AUG I4 PM 3:06
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Jolene John
vs.
Ryan Boline
Case Number
2014-4431
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
07/29/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry
for the within named Defendant to wit: Ryan Boline, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the
Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Dauphin, Pennsylvania to serve the within
Writ of Summons according to law.
08/04/2014 The requested Writ of Summons served by the Sheriff of Dauphin County upon Deborah Boline, Mother
of defendant, who accepted for Ryan Boline, at 7122 Fox Meadow Drive, Hummelstown, PA 17036. Jack
Lotwick, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record.
SHERIFF COST: $37.00 SO ANSWERS,
August 12, 2014 RONPTY R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
tcj CountySuito Shentr, Toleosott, Inc.
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
JOLENE JOHN
RYAN BOLINE
Sheriffs Return
No. 2014-T-2160
OTHER COUNTY NO. 2014-4431
Jack Duignan
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
VS
And now: AUGUST 4, 2014 at 8:01:00 AM served the within WRIT OF SUMMONS upon RYAN
BOLINE by personally handing to DEBORAH BOLINE * 1 true attested copy of the original WRIT
OF SUMMONS and making known to him/her the contents thereof at 7122 FOX MEADOW DRIVE
HUMMELSTOWN PA 17036
* MOTHER OF DEFENDANT WHO ACCEPTED AS ADULT PERSON IN CHARGE.
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 6TH day of August, 2014
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
Karen M. Hoffman, Notary Public
City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires January 8, 2018
So Answers,
Sher' of Daup in C nty, Pa.
By
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Dept Sheriff
Deo (Aty: J STRAINING
Sheriffs Costs: $49.25 8/1/2014
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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RYAN BOLINE, �`
Defendant. Jury Trial Demanded
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NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend yourself 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, GO TOL OR 'TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET. FORTH
BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. THIS OFFICE CAN
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
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,
34 S. Bedford Street,
Carlisle, ;Pennsylvania
Telephone Number 717-249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant.
No. 2014-4431
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Jury Trial Demanded
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Jolene John, by and through her counsel, Jason B.
Duncan, Esq., of Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, PC, and avers as follows:
NATURE OF ACTION
1. Plaintiffs seek damages for injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident
which occurred on August 1, 2012, in Southampton Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
PARTIES
2. Plaintiff, Jolene John, is a citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and an adult
individual residing at 100 Cold Spring Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
3. Defendant, Ryan Boline, is an adult individual residing at 7122 Fox Meadow Drive,
Hummelstown, PA 17036.
FACTUAL AND LEGAL ALLEGATIONS
4. The accident which gives rises to the causes of action herein occurred on August 1,
2012, as Plaintiff, Jolene John, driving a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, was exiting Interstate
81 at exit 29 onto Walnut Bottom Road and was yielding to oncoming traffic as requried.
5. At the aforementioned time and place, Defendant Ryan Boline, was operating a 2004
Toyota RAV 4 and crashed into the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle.
6. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff has sustained
serious injuries including, but not limited to back, shoulder, and neck injuries.
7. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiff has
undergone, and in the future may undergo, great physical pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
COUNT I
NEGLIGENCE
8. The averments in paragraph 1-7 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
full.
9. Defendant owed Plaintiff a duty of care to take reasonable precautions to not
carelessly and recklessly put Plaintiff at risk of severe bodily injury.
10. The violent collision and the attendant serious and permanent injuries to the Plaintiff
set forth herein were directly and proximately caused by the negligent, careless and reckless acts
of Defendants in the following particulars:
a. In operating his vehicle in a careless disregard for the safety of other
persons and/or property and in particular Plaintiff Jolene John, in violation of 75
P.S. 3714;
b. In failing to properly approach or enter an intersection in violation of 75
P.S. 3321;
c. In failing to yield to or safely approach the vehicles at an intersection in
the lane in front of him in general and in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. 3304;
d. In following another vehicle, namely Plaintiff Jolene John's, more closely
than is reasonable and prudent having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and
the traffic upon and the condition of the highway in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A.
3310;
e. In allowing his vehicle to violently collide into the back of Plaintiff's
vehicle;
f. In failing to observe Plaintiff's vehicle when Defendant knew or should
have known of the presence of Plaintiff's vehicle;
g.
In operating his vehicle in such a manner as to disregard the rights of other
vehicles lawfully upon the roadway;
h. In failing to properly operate and control his motor vehicle;
i. In failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for the presence of
other motor vehicles on the streets and highways;
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In failing to make proper and adequate observations of the existing
circumstances;
k. In failing to make proper and adequate reaction to the existing
circumstances;
1. In otherwise failing to exercise due care under the circumstances.
11. The aforesaid accident was caused by the carelessness, negligence and recklessness of
Defendant and was in no way caused by Plaintiff Jolene John.
12. Plaintiff claims compensatory damages, including medical bills, future medical bills,
loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other relief as equity and justice would
require.
13. Defendant was the sole and exclusive, direct and proximate cause of the
aforementioned collision, and his carelessness, negligence, recklessness caused Plaintiff to suffer
serious and permanent personal injuries, including, but not limited to back, neck, and shoulder
and arm pain, to include a tear to her rotator cuff, as a result of which, she has suffered, currently
suffers and will continue to suffer for an indefinite period of time in the future.
14. As a sole and proximate result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff was forced to
undergo medical care, to include X-rays, MRI scans, injections, physical therapy and the
ingestion of several medications.
15. As a sole and proximate result of the Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff has been
forced to incur medical bills and expenses, some of which are subject to a recovery lien, and
some of which are not covered by medial insurance and may incur additional sums in the future.
16. By reason of her aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff has suffered or may suffer a severe
impairment of her earning capacity and this impairment of earning capacity will or may continue
in the future.
17. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries and the negligence of Defendant in
causing those injuries, Plaintiff has undergone, and will continue to undergo, great mental and
physical pain and suffering, mental anguish and humiliation, loss of life's pleasures and a severe
limitation on her pursuit of daily activities, and her ability to enjoy the pleasures of life will be
impaired for the remainder of her natural life all to her great loss and detriment.
18. As a further result of said injuries and the negligence of Defendant in causing said
injuries, Plaintiff's economic horizons have been adversely affected.
COUNT II — LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth at length.
20. Solely as a result of the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, and misconduct of
Defendant and the resulting injuries to his spouse Jolene John, Ralph L. John, Jr. has been
deprived of the assistance, companionship, comfort, services and society, and consortium of his
wife Jolene John, and will be deprived of the same for an indefinite time in the future, all of
which has been to his great loss and detriment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court review the actions
of the Defendants and grant judgment in favor of the Plaintiff.
Res fully Submitted
ST 1 NE, DUNCAN & LI ENBACH, P.C.
JA ON B. DUNCAN, ESQUIRE
PA I.D. #87946
3 N. Baltimore St.
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Telephone: 717-432-2089
Fax: 717-432-0158
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, ----3`11' ""d6Ido certify that I have served a copy of Plaintiffs' Complaint upon
the following by first class mail:
DATE: 9
Kevin D. Rauch, Esq.
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C.
945 East Park Drive
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
STO E, DUN AN, & INSENBACH, P.C.
Jason B. Duncan, Esq.
I.D. #87946
3 N. Baltimore St.
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Telephone: 717-432-2089
Fax: 717-432-0158
VERIFICATION
The above Complaint is based upon information which I have furnished to my counsel
and information which has been gathered by my counsel in preparation of this matter. The
language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not of me. I have read the Complaint and to the
extent that the Complaint is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content
of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
I, Jolene John, hereby verify that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
By:
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Jolene hn
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
STIPULATION TO DISMISS
RYAN BOLINE, ALLEGATIONS OF RECKLESSNESS
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. LD. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
#20750
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
STIPULATION TO DISMISS ALLEGATIONS OF RECKLESSNESS
AND NOW, come the parties, by and through and their attorneys, Kevin D.
Rauch, Esquire of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie., and Jason B. Duncan,
Esquire of .Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C. and files the following Stipulation:
The allegations and reference to "recklessly, reckless" and "recklessness"
contained in paragraphs 9, 10, 11, 13 and 20 of Plaintiff's Complaint are hereby
dismissed, with prejudice.
STONE, DUNCAN & LINSENBACH, P.C. SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GU HRIE, P.C.
B
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
By:
evin D. Rauch, Esquire
ounsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Stipulation to
Dismiss Allegations of Recklessness has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
record via first class mail, postage pre -paid, this 29th day of September, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL-, HUDOCK
& GUTH IES P.C.
By:
D. auch, . uire
Counsel for Defendant
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
20Iii OCT 17 PM 12: 35
CUMBERLANDLOUNTY
REKKSYLVAMA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
V.
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant.
TO: Plaintiffs
You are hereby notified to file a written
Response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
From service hereof or a judgment
May be nagai 7t you.
mers, c onnell, Hudock
& uthrie, P.C.
#20750
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Ryan Boline, by and through his counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and files
the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information
as to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
•
2. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information
as to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and
strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the accident occurred
on the date, time and place identified. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 4
are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant, Ryan Boline
was operating the vehicle identified at the time of the accident and was involved in a
collision with the Plaintiff's vehicle. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 5 are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
6. Paragraph 6 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
7. Paragraph 7 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
COUNT I
8. In response to paragraph 8, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 9 as if fully set forth at length herein.
9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that both the Plaintiff and
Defendant had the duty to abide by the rules of the road, as defined by Pennsylvania
law. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 9 are denied generally pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
10. Paragraph 10 and all of its subparts state a legal conclusion to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary,
said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
12. Paragraph 12 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
13. Paragraph 13 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
14. Paragraph 14 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
15. Paragraph 15 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
16. Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
17. Paragraph 17 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
18. Paragraph 18 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ryan Boline, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
COUNT 11
19. In response to paragraph 19, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his
responses in paragraphs 1 through 18 as if fully set forth at length herein.
20. Paragraph 20 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are
denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ryan Boline, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
NEW MATTER
21. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
22. Some and/or all of Plaintiffs claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not
be duplicated in the present lawsuit.
23. To the extent that the Plaintiff has selected the limited tort option or is
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the
relevant provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a
bar to the Plaintiffs ability to recover non -economic damages.
24. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania Law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiffs in this
action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ryan Boline, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice
imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNE L, HUDOCK
& GU H I .0
B
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has
furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: /0% 3/2-*
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RyifBoline
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer and
New Mafter has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail,
postage pre -paid, this 16th day of October, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
ch,quire
ounsel f Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
RYAN BOLINE,
Defendant.
#20750
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 2014-4431
MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY
RESPONSES
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Ryan Boline, by and through his counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and files
the following Motion to Compel Discovery Responses and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. This matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on
August 1, 2012 on Interstate 81 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. As a result of this accident, the Plaintiff filed a Complaint sounding in
negligence and alleging personal injury.
3. On September 2, 2014, counsel for the Defendant served the Plaintiff with
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents relative to the above -
referenced matter. (A true and correct copy of the Certificate of Service pages from
Defendant Bedford's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents as well
as the enclosure correspondence dated August 21, 2014, is attached hereto as Exhibit
4. In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4009, the
Plaintiff's Responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of
Documents should have been received by October 2, 2014.
5. Defense counsel has since followed up with multiple telephone calls and a
letter to Plaintiff's counsel requesting that he respond to the outstanding discovery.
6. On October 22, 2014, Defense counsel granted the Plaintiff an additional
two weeks to respond to the outstanding discovery. (A true and correct copy of this
correspondence, dated October 22, 2014, is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".)
7. To date, Defense counsel has not received any response from the Plaintiff
or their counsel regarding the discovery requests.
8. It is necessary for the proper defense of this lawsuit that the Plaintiff
provides full and complete responses to the Defendant's discovery requests.
9. Accordingly, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4019, the
Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter an Order directing the
Plaintiff to provide the Defendant with full and complete Responses to the Defendant's
Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents within twenty (20) days or
suffer additional sanctions.
10. Pursuant to Local Rule 208.3(a), no judge has previously rule upon any
other issues in this matter.
11. Counsel for the Defendant certifies that he has attempted contact with
Plaintiffs counsel in an effort to resolve this discovery dispute as set forth above.
Despite such attempts, Plaintiff's discovery responses have not been received by
Defense counsel.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ryan Boline., respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter an Order compelling the Plaintiff to provide full and complete responses to
the Defendant's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents within
twenty (20) days or suffer additional sanctions.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this day of , 2014, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the Plaintiff, Keith Michael
Holmes, provide Defendant, Ryan Boline, with full and complete Responses to the
Defendant's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents within twenty
(20) days of this Order or suffer such sanctions deemed appropriate by the Court.
BY THE COURT:
J.
Distribution List:
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock& Guthrie, P.C.
945 East Park Drive, Ste. 201
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(Attorney for Defendant)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION TO
COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
record via first class mail, postage pre -paid, this 6th day of November, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of
record via first class mail, postage pre -paid, this 2nd day of September, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
DEFENDANT'S REQUEST OF PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS has been mailed by
U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre -paid, this 2nd day of
September, 2014.
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
RE: John v. Boline
Our File No.
Dear Mr. Duncan:
October 22, 2014
20750
Please be advised that I spoke with your Paralegal Alyssa today and she
informed me that you had just recently received your client's verified responses to our
discovery requests and requested a two week extension. I am agreeable to the same,
however, if I do not receive your responses within two weeks of the date of this letter, I
will proceed with filing a Motion to Compel.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Ve trul yours,
ED y
Carrie J. McConnell
CJM:ard
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant.
ORDER
AND NOW, TO WIT, this 13th day of i) 6U t M cf , 2014, it is
hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the Plaintiff, Keith Michael
Holmes, provide Defendant, Ryan Boline, with full and complete Responses to the
Defendant's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents within twenty
(20) days of this Order or suffer such sanctions deemed appropriate by the Court.
BY THE COURT:
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Distribution List:
Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
Stone, Duncan & Linsenbach, P.C.
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
evin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock& Guthrie, P.C.
945 East Park Drive, Ste. 201
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(Attorney for Defendant)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL DIVISION
NO,. 2014-4431
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES TO
RYAN BOLINE, PLAINTIFF, JOLENE JOHN
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa. I.D. #83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK
& GUTHRIE, P.C.
Firm #911
945 East Park Drive, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 901-5916
#20750
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWERS TO DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
I. GENERAL OBJECTIONS
1. Plaintiff objects to the instructions contained in the interrogatories to the extent they impose, or
attempt to impose, any obligations upon Plaintiff that are inconsistent with and/or exceed the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, the applicable rules governing practice in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or applicable case law.
2. Plaintiff objects to the disclosure of any information protected by the attorney-client privilege, the
attorney work -product doctrine and/or other applicable privileges or immunities. Plaintiff reserves the right
to assert a privilege with respect to any such information, and further assert the right to request the return of
all privileged information that may be inadvertently disclosed.
3. Plaintiff preserves all evidentiary objections and, accordingly, no waiver by Plaintiff of any objection
is to be implied from these responses, or the information disclosed. To the extent that any response might
arguably waive an otherwise assertable objection or claim of privilege, immunity or confidentiality, such
waiver shall be limited only to the specific subject matter of the response and shall not extend to any other
matter, or any further discovery request. Specifically, by responding to these or other discovery requests,
Plaintiff is not admitting that the subject matter of the response is relevant to the pending action or not
protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney work -product doctrine, or other applicable privileges or
immunities.
4. Plaintiff objects to these interrogatories to the extent that they call for information that is neither
relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, nor reasonably calculated to lead to the
discovery of admissible evidence.
5. Plaintiff's responses are based only upon information and documents reasonably available and
known to him and his counsel after a reasonably diligent investigation and search of his records and files.
Plaintiffs reserve the right to supplement or modify any and all of its objections and responses if additional
information is obtained or otherwise becomes available.
6. Plaintiff objects to the Instruction and Definition of Defendant's Interrogatories to the extent they
seek confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information
7. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference, as if fully set forth therein, each of the foregoing general
objections in each of their specific responses to each of the interrogatories.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOLENE JOHN, CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff,
v. NO. 2014-4431
RYAN BOLINE, (Jury Trial Demanded)
Defendant
NOTICE
TO: Plaintiff, Jolene John
do Jason B. Duncan, Esquire
8 North Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF, JOLENE JOHN
I. BACKGROUND
1. Please state the following:
(a) full legal name;
(b) maiden name (if applicable);
(c) your present street address;
(d) your address on the date of the accident;
(e) the name and relationship to you of each person residing
with you at the time of the accident;
(f) date of birth;
(g) present marital status;
(h) the date of any marriage;
(i)
whether you have been divorced or legally separated and, if
so, when and for what period of time;
U) your social security number;
(k) spouse's social security number; and
(I) names, addresses, and ages of any children.
ANSWER:
1
a. Jolene Starliper John
b. Jolene May John
c. 100 Cold Springs Road Dillsburg, PA 17019
d. 348 Mainsville Road Shippensburg, PA 17257
e. Ralph L. John Jr. (husband)
Jessica A. John (daughter)
Cheyenne M. John (daughter)
Thomas P. McCreary (daughter's boyfriend)
f. 05/05/1976
g. Married
h. 06/25/1994
i. No
j. 179-56-6534
k. 227-17-9422
I. Children reside at home with us (20yr & 16yr)
II. INJURIES\TREATMENT FOLLOWING ACCIDENT
2. Set forth a detailed description of all injuries you suffered as a result of
the subject accident.
ANSWER:
2. On the evening of the accident I went to the ED at Carlisle Regional Medical
Center and a CT was done. The diagnosis as of that night was severe whiplash.
I have been suffering with neck, left shoulder (anterior and posterior), and upper
back problems. After about 5 months of physical therapy without improvement a
request for an MRI was obtained from my family physician. The MRI showed a
partial rotator cuff tear, so a referral was made for me to see an orthopedic
doctor and therapy regimens were changed to meet the needs of the injury. I
have had therapy and injections and I still have problems with pain over 2 years
after the accident. See diary of symptoms (ongoing) that I have kept. I am now
resorted to having the surgery done to relieve the pain.
3. Set forth a detailed description of any injury or condition claimed to be
permanent.
ANSWER:
3. If the surgery does not work to relieve my pain, then I will have pain
the rest of my life and limited use of my arm due to the pain and
discomfort.
4. Please list the names and office addresses of all physicians,
chiropractors, or other health care providers (including hospitals) who have examined,
treated, or attended you for any injuries suffered in the subject accident.
ANSWER:
4. Paul D. Orange, MD 4225 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222
(family doctor)
Carlisle Regional Medical Center 361 Alexander Spring Road Carlisle, PA 17015 (hospital)
Appalachian Orthopedic Center Michael J. Oplinger, MD 1 Dunwoody Drive Carlisle, PA
17015 (orthopedic doctor)
Rehab Options 417 Village Drive #4 Carlisle, PA 17015 (therapy)
5. Was it necessary for you to undergo any suraery as a result of any
injuries you sustained in this accident? If so, please state:
(a) the nature or type of surgery you underwent;
(b) the date of the surgery;
(c) where the surgery was performed; and
(d) the full name and address of the physician who performed
the surgery.
ANSWER:
a. I have a rotator cuff repair and decompression as needed surgery scheduled
b. October 20, 2014
c. It will be performed at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center .
d. Dr. Oplinger (see above)
6. Did you undergo any physical therapy as a result of the subject
accident? If so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the facility where you underwent
physical therapy;
(b) the date(s) you attended physical therapy; and
(c) the nature of the treatment you received at physical therapy.
ANSWER:
6. Yes
a. Rehab Options (see above)
b. Start date was 8/15/12
c. See records
7. Did you undergo any diagnostic studies, including but not limited to,
x-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans following the subject accident? If so, please state:
(a) the part of your body which was studied;
(b) the type of diagnostic study;
(c) the date of each diagnostic study;
(d) where each diagnostic study was performed; and
(e) the result of each diagnostic study.
ANSWER:
7. Yes
a. CT of the cervical spine, head and brain- done 8/1/12 in ED at CRMC (severe
whiplash)
MRI of cervical spine, thoracic spine and Left shoulder -done at CRMC 12/20/12
due to pain not improving (partial tear found)
MRI of Left shoulder -done 2/10/14 at CRMC (follow up to see if any
improvement before moving forward with the surgery -partial tear still there and the same with
the new finding of bursitis (inflammation))
III. MEDICAL EXPENSES
8. Please set forth the total amount of medical bills incurred to date for
treatment rendered to you as a result of the subject accident.
ANSWER:
8. See records for past and more to come with surgery being done.
9. Please set forth the total amount of medical bills which were paid by
Plaintiff's first party carrier or any other source. (Please set forth the amount of first
party medical coverage and the amount of bills which were paid by that coverage after
Act 6 reduction).
ANSWER:
See attached medical bills.
10. Please indicate the total amount of unpaid medical bills relating to the
subject accident.
ANSWER:
10. None at this time
11. Please indicate whether Plaintiff's first party carrier refused to pay any
medical bills and, if so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the medical provider whose bills
were refused for payment;
(b) the reason your first party carrier refused payment;
(c) whether your first party carrier submitted any of your bills to
a PRO; and
(d) whether a PRO determined that any treatment following this
accident was not reasonable or medically necessary. If so,
please describe.
ANSWER:
See attached medical bills
IV. PRIOR/SUBSEQUENT INJURIES/MEDICAL TREATMENT
12. Before the date of the accident alleged in the Complaint, did you consult
with or receive any treatment for any reason (other than for the subject accident) from
any physician, chiropractor, or other health care provider. If so, please provide the
name and address of the provider as well as the nature and dates of the treatment
received.
ANSWER:
12. No
13. Were you ever involved in any accident of any kind (including, but not
limited to, auto accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, or any other mishap which
resulted in injury to you no matter how minor) before the date of the accident alleged in
the Complaint?
ANSWER:
13. No
14. If the answer to the preceding Interrogatory is "yes," please state:
(a) the date of each accident;
(b) a description of each accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in each accident; and
(d) the name and address of each doctor, chiropractor, hospital,
or other medical provider who provided treatment to you as a
result of each accident.
ANSWER:
14. N/A
15. Have you undergone any diagnostic testing, including, but not limited to,
x-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans before the date of the subject accident? If so, please
state:
(a) the part of the body studied;
(b) the name and address of the place where the x-rays were
taken;
(c) the name and address of the person who took them;
(d) the date each was taken; and
(e) what part of your body was x-rayed and what it disclosed.
ANSWER:
MRI of head at Summit Health in Chambersburg, PA more than 8 years ago, ordered
by Dr. Orange. No significant findings.
16. After the date of the accident alleged in the Complaint, did you consult
with or receive any treatment for any reason (other than for the subject accident) from
any physician, chiropractor, or other health care provider. If so, please provide the name
and address of the provider as well as the nature and dates of the treatment received.
ANSWER:
16. Family doctor as needed
17. Have you been involved in any accident of any kind (including, but not
limited to, auto accidents, slip and falls, sports injuries, or any other mishap which
resulted in injury to you no matter how minor) after the date of the accident alleged in
the Complaint?
ANSWER:
17. When the lady backed into me in the parking lot at Rehab options, bumper needed
repainted on the van. Both insurance policies paid both parties to have vehicles fixed.
18. If the answer to the preceding Interrogatory is "yes," please state:
(a) the date of each accident;
(b) a description of each accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in each accident; and
(d) the name and address of any doctor, chiropractor, hospital, or other
medical provider who provided treatment to you as a result of each
accident.
ANSWER:
18. a. 2/12/2013 ?
b. Another vehicle and I were backing out of stalls in the parking lot and hit
bumpers
c. No injuries
d. none
19. Have you ever filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits in your
lifetime? If so, please state:
(a) the date the claim for disability was made;
(b) the address of the office where the claim was made;
(c) the nature of the disability claimed;
(d) whether the claim was granted or denied; and
(e) the amount of any benefits you received for such claim.
ANSWER:
19. No
20. Have you ever filed a claim for disability under any disability insurance
policy? If so, please state:
(a) the date the claim was made;
(b) the name and address of the disability insurance carrier;
(c) the nature of the disability claimed; and
(d) the amount of any benefits received.
ANSWER:
20. I will be claiming short term disability due to having surgery and being off work.
21. Have you filed a claim for workers' compensation before the date of the
subject accident? If so, please state:
(a) the date the workers' compensation claim was made;
(b) the nature of the work-related accident;
(c) the nature of any injuries received in the work-related
accident;
(d) the name and address of your employer for each workers'
compensation claim;
(e) the name of the workers' compensation carrier who paid you
benefits; and
(f) the amount of workers' compensation benefits paid to you as
a result of each claim.
ANSWER:
21. No
22. Please state the name and address of your family doctor(s) for the ten
(10) year period before the date of the subject accident.
ANSWER:
22. Paul D. Orange, MD 4225 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222
V. EMPLOYMENT/WAGE LOSS
23. If employed at the time of the accident, please state:
(a) the name and address of your employer at the time of the
accident;
(b) the position you held and the nature of the work you
performed;
(c) the name and address of your immediate supervisor;
(d) your salary or rate of pay; and
(e) please set forth the total amount of your wage loss to date
as a result of the subject accident. (Please also set forth
how your wage loss claim was calculated.)
ANSWER:
23. a. Carlisle Regional Medical Center 361 Alexander Spring Road Carlisle, PA
17015
b. Registered Nurse (see job description)
c. Laurie Barrick, Charge nurse
d. $25.84/hr
e. Have not yet determined the extent of wage loss as we are in the process of
hiring an expert to determine all wage loss past and future. We will
supplement these answers with an expert report at the time one becomes
available.
24. Please 'state whether you have received any payments from your first
party carrier or any other source for loss of income. If so, please state the total amount
received.
ANSWER:
24. none
25. Please state whether you ever filed a claim for unemployment
compensation. If so, please state when you received unemployment compensation
benefits, the amount received, and the time period when you received such benefits.
ANSWER:
25. No
VI. DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT
26. State the destination and the purpose of the trip in which you were
engaged at the time of the accident.
ANSWER:
26. I was heading home to the Shippensburg address from work.
27. Describe specifically and in detail how the accident occurred.
ANSWER:
27. I was sitting at the stop sign of the off ramp 1-81 exit 29
positioned to make a right hand turn. I looked both ways to
make sure it was clear and looked left again because it is hard
to see on the other side of the bridge. Just as I was ready to pull
out the next thing I knew I got hit with an impact from behind. I
looked up at my rearview mirror to see what happened because
I thought from the impact a large vehicle had hit me. To my
surprise the review mirror was gone. I pulled forward and off to
the side of the road and when I got to looking I found my
rearview mirror in the back on the floor behind the front seats.
My change that was in the cup holder section was all over the
back floor. I got out of the van and the defendant got out of his
vehicle and said "Are you ok?" I said, "Yes, I think so." The cops
were called and a report was done. A citation was issued to the
defendant. He told the cop that he thought I had already pulled
out. Insurance information was exchanged prior to the arrival of
the cops because there was damage to my vehicle. I was
wearing my seat belt at the time of the accident and as we were
waiting for the cop to show up my neck kept getting stiffer. By
the time he was done with the report and all the information was
exchanged I could barely move my neck/ head. I did not want an
ambulance and I told the cop and the defendant that I was going
to drive to Carlisle Hospital that night to get checked out due to
the rapid rate of stiffness that occurred. That is what I did, my
husband drove me to the hospital.
28. Were you using a cellular/mobile phone at the time of the accident? If so,
please state:
(a) the name and address of your cellular/mobile phone service
provider;
(b) the name and address of the person to whom you were
speaking;
(c) whether the cellular/mobile phone was a hand held or
"hands free" model.
ANSWER:
28. No
30. Were you on business at the time of the subject accident? If so, have you
made any claims for workers' compensation or received any workers' compensation
benefits from any carrier as a result of this accident? If so, please state:
(a) the name and address of the carrier;
(b) the amount of benefits paid to date;
(c) whether any claim for workers' compensation benefits has
been denied; and
(d) whether any payment of benefits has been suspended,
modified, or discontinued and the reason therefore.
ANSWER:
30. No
VII. VEHICLE/INSURANCE INFORMATION
31. Please state whether you or a resident relative of your household owned a
motor vehicle on the date of the accident. If so, please state:
(a) the make, model, and year of the vehicle(s);
(b) the registered or titled owner(s) of the vehicle(s);
(c) whether the vehicle(s) was insured. If so, the name of the
insurance carrier;
(d) whether the full or limited tort selection was made under any
applicable policy;
(e) the amount of first party medical coverage under the subject
policy;
(f) the amount of first party wage loss coverage under the
subject policy; and
the amount of uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage under
the subject policy.
(g)
ANSWER:
Yes, the vehicle involved in the accident that had to be repaired. Erie
Insurance.
32. Please state whether you were an insured or named insured under any
other motor vehicle insurance policy in effect at the time of the subject accident. If you
were, please provide the following information:
(a) the name of the insurance carrier;
(b) the policy number;
(c) the applicable policy dates;
(d) whether you selected the full tort or limited tort option; and
(e) a description of the vehicle(s) insured by the subject policy
including the vehicle make and model, vehicle identification
number (VIN), and the name of the registered or titled owner
of the vehicle(s);
(t) the amount of first party medical coverage under the subject
policy; and
(g)
ANSWER:
the amount of first party wage loss coverage under the
subject policy.
39. No, only the above policy was effective
33. Please state whether you have made a claim for, or received, benefits of any kind
under the applicable policy. In particular, please identify whether you have made any claim for
uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits under the applicable policy.
ANSWER: A claim has been opened for potential uninsured or underinsured motorist
benefits under my insurance policy but it is unknown whether such a claim will need to be acted
upon until the current matter is resolved so at this time the underinsurance remains open.
Respectfully submitted,
ONE, DUNCAN, & LINSENBACH, P.C.
JASON B. DUNCAN, ESQUIRE
PA I.D. #87946
3 N. Baltimore St.
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Telephone: 717-432-2089
Fax: 717-432-0158
VERIFICATION
Understanding that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, Unsworn falsification to Authorities, I verify that I am a plaintiff, in the above
matter and that, after inquiry, the facts set forth in the foregoing answers to interrogatories are
true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
DATE: l9Co//
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Jolene John
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, T.✓re..evl , do certify that I have served a copy of Plaintiff's Answers to
Defendant's Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents upon the following by
first class mail:
DATE: /2l Z/
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock & Guthrie, P.C.
945 E. Park Drive
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17111