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Home My WebLink About14-4694 t Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Courtof Comin-dn Pleas Civil Cover Slieet For Prothonotary Use Only: Cumberland -£ County Docket No: The inlormation collected out this form is itsed solely for court adininiso-tit ion purpose.'. This_form sloes not UI,y)lemeni or replace the filing or other papers us required by law or rules of court. Commencement of Action: S 0 Complaint El Writ of Summons E] Petition E] Notice of Appeal ❑ Transfer from Another Jurisdiction ❑ Declaration of Taking E C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name: T Philip Johansen Jeffrey McNeely and Wesley McNeely I ❑ Check here if you etre a Self-Represented (Pro Se) Litigant 0 Name of Plaintiff/Appellant's Attorney: George B.Faller,Jr.,Esquire N Are money damages requested? : DYes ❑No Dollar Amount Requested: XX within arbitration limits (Check one) outside arbitration limits A Is this a Class Action Suit? ❑ Yes 0 No 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. TORT(do not include Mass Tort) CONTRACT(do not include Judgments) CIVIL APPEALS ❑ Intentional ❑ Buyer Plaintiff Administrative Agencies ❑ Malicious Prosecution ❑ Debt Collection: Credit Card ❑ Board of Assessment 0 Motor Vehicle ❑ Debt Collection: Other ❑ Board of Elections ❑ Nuisance ❑ Dept.of Transportation ❑ Premises Liability ❑ Zoning Board S ❑ Product Liability (does not include ❑ Statutory Appeal:Other mass tort) El Employment Dispute: E ❑ Slander/Libel/Defamation Discrimination C ❑ Other: ❑ Employment Dispute: Other ,I. Judicial Appeals ❑ MDJ-Landlord/Tenant I ❑ Other: ❑ MDJ-Money Judgment O MASS TORT ❑ Other: ❑ Asbestos N ❑ Tobacco ❑ Toxic Tort-DES ❑ Toxic Tort-Implant REAL PROPERTY MISCELLANEOUS ❑ Toxic Waste ❑ Ejectment ❑ Common Law/Statutory Arbitration B ❑ Other: ❑ Eminent Domain/Condemnation ❑ Declaratory Judgment ❑ Ground Rent ❑ Mandamus ❑ Landlord/Tenant Dispute ❑ Non-Domestic Relations ❑ Mortgage Foreclosure Restraining Order PROFESSIONAL LIABLITY ❑ Partition ❑ Quo Warranto ❑ Dental ❑ Quiet Title ❑ Replevin ❑ Legal ❑ Medical ❑ Other: ❑ Other: ❑ Other Professional: Pa.R.C.P. 205.5 212010 George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire f rl1~ F'i7C�TffUg40 rirG MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER 2014 A UG -a PH 12: 37 MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 49813 CUMBERLAND CCUtiTy 10 East High Street PENNSYLVANIA Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff PHILIP JOHANSEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff U CIVIL ACTION - LAW JEFFREY MCNEELY and WESLEY MCNEELY, Defendants NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages,you must take action within twenty(20)days after this Complaint and Notice are served,by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and 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 TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. 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 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 X71 4-0306 31 FAFILES\Clients\3050 Donegal\3050 Current\3050.720\3050.720.complaint.wpd Revised 7/29/14 9:19AM George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY& FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 49813 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff PHILIP JOHANSEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff II V. NO. l q r�C f� CIVIL ACTION - LAW JEFFREY MCNEELY and WESLEY MCNEELY, Defendants COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff, Philip Johansen, is an individual residing at 155 S East Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 2. Defendant Wesley McNeely is a minor individual residing at 150 S Bedford Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 3. Defendant Jeffrey McNeely is an adult individual residing at 150 S Bedford Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 4. On or about April 22,2013,Defendant Wesley McNeely was operating a Ford Taraus owned by his father, Defendant Jeffrey McNeely. 5. On that same date, as Defendant Wesley McNeely was driving his father's Ford Taraus,he struck Plaintiff's 2001 Dodge Caravan SE while it was parked along the roadway,causing damage to the passenger side panels of Plaintiff's van. 6. As a result of the collision, Plaintiff incurred damages in the amount of$2,206.52. A true and correct copy of the documentation is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." COUNT I - Negligence Plaintiffs v. Defendant Wesley McNeely 7. Paragraphs 1 through 6 are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below. 8. The collision was caused as a result of the negligence,recklessness,and carelessness of Defendant Wesley McNeely in that he, among other things: a. operated his father's vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner; b. failed to properly operate and control his father's vehicle; C. failed to use due care under the circumstances; d. operated the vehicle in disregard of the rules of the road,the ordinances of the local municipality and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including, but not limited to, the Motor Vehicle Code. 9. Defendant Wesley McNeely was the direct and proximate cause of the damage to Plaintiff's 2001 Dodge Caravan SE. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant Wesley McNeely in the amount of$2,206.52, plus costs, interest, and any other relief that the court deems appropriate. COUNT II - Negligent Entrustment Plaintiffs v. Defendant Jeffrey McNeely 10. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below. 11. Defendant Jeffrey McNeely negligently entrusted Defendant Wesley McNeely with the use of his Ford Taraus. 12. At the time Defendant Jeffrey McNeely negligently entrusted his vehicle, he knew or should have known that Defendant Wesley McNeely intended to, or was likely to operate Defendant Jeffrey McNeely's vehicle in a manner that posed an unreasonable risk of harm to others. 13. Defendant Jeffrey McNeely's negligent entrustment was the direct and proximate cause of the damage to the Plaintiffs' 2001 Dodge Caravan SE. 14. Defendant Wesley McNeely was not covered under Defendant Jeffrey McNeely's insurance policy. 15. Defendant Jeffrey McNeely otherwise failed to use due care and caution under the circumstances. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant Jeffrey McNeely in an amount of$2,206.52, plus costs, interest, and any other relief that the court deems appropriate. MARTSON LAW OFFICES By _ L970x J George B. Faller, Esquire I.D. No. 49813 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 ry (717) 243-3341 Date: �6 1�' l�� Attorneys for Plaintiffs w DONEGAL INSURANCE GROUP 1195 RIVER ROAD P.O. BOX 302 MARIETTA, PA 17547-0302 (717)426-1931 FAX: (717)426-7023 *** ESTIMATE*** 05/08/2013 09:53 AM :............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Owner ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................i Owner: PHILIP JOHANSEN Address: 155 S EAST ST Home/Day: (717)422-2889 City State Zip: CARLISLE, PA 17013 FAX: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Control Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Claim#: PAG-PA-01-13-0337136 Insured Policy#: PAG-3124420 Loss Date/Time: 05/07/2013 08:00 AM Loss Type: Collision Deductible: $250.00 File#: Accounting#: 0005433 Ins.Company: Donegal Insurance Group Company Contact: JACK CHIARA Address: Work/Day: (717)737-5757 FAX: (855)429-8002 City State Zip: PA FAX: Agent: Jennifer Fugate Address: Work/Day: (800)877-0600x7488 Email: jenniferfugate@donegalgroup.com Insured: PHILIP JOHANSEN Address: Home/Day: (717)422-2889 Claim Rep: Jennifer Fugate Address: Work/Day: (800)877-0600x7488 Email: jenniferfugate0donegalgroup.com . . . . ................................................................................... Inspection Inspection Date: 05/08/2013 Inspection Type: Field Inspection Location: OWNERS RES Contact: Address: 155 S EAST ST Home/Day: (717)422-2889 City State Zip: CARLISLE, PA 17013 Primary Impact: Right Rear Side Secondary Impact: Driveable: Yes Rental Assisted: Assigned Date/Time: Received Date/Time: 05/08/2013 05:48 AM First Contact Date/Time: Appointment Date/Time: 05/09/2013 08:00 AM Company: DONEGAL INSURANCE GROUP Appraiser License#: 416512 Contact: JACK CHIARA Address: Work/Day: (717)737-5757 FAX: (855)429-8002 City State Zip: PA FAX: ......: _. ........._.. ......_..:. - ..... - - _.....-:............. :...:..: . :.: :.--- :------ . .... . ........... .... ............ - -............ - - ....:. -- -: . ::_:.: . . ... ...- -- :: .... ._..- Repairer .. epairer Target Complete Date/Time: Days To Repair: 6 05/08/2013 10:27 AM Page 1 of 6 Exhibit "A" 4 I 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 4 DR Passenger Van 05/08/2013 09:53 AM Claim#: PAG-PA-01-13-0337136 :. ,..,........ .,......................................................................................_......................................:..............................................................._........................... Remarks ........ ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DAMAGE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE APPRAISER COPY OF APPRAISAL SENT TO OWNER ,..Vehicle:.:.......:..,.:,..,:.:..:._:...........:.....:...,:....._..:::.._._..::..:...:.................-__.......:.....::......:......._..................,:....:...:............:,...:.. ...:. .....:...... .........::...................,.,... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................s 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 4 DR Passenger Van 6cyl Gasoline 3.3 Flex 4 Speed Automatic Lic.Plate: HTX-7652 Lic State: PA Lic Expire: VIN: 1 B4GP25381 B230994 Prod Date: Mileage: 157,180 Veh insp#: Mileage Type: Actual Condition: Good Code: N66326 Ext.Color: RED Int.Color: Ext. Refinish: Two-Stage Int. Refinish: Options 7 Passenger Seating AM/FM Stereo Tape Air Conditioning Center Console Dual Airbags Intermittent Wipers Power Brakes Power Steering Rear Window Wiper/Washer Sliding Driver Side Door Tachometer Tinted Glass Velour/Cloth Seats ..........._............_......._................_..........._......._........................................_..........................................................,................._........................................................................ Damages Line Op Guide MC Description MFR.Part No. Price ADJ% B% Hours R 1 BR 83 13 Panel,Hood Blend Refinish 2.2 RF 1.1 Blend 0.6 Two-stage setup 0.5 Two-stage 2 1 104 Fender,Front RT Repair 1.0* SM 3 L 104 Fender,Front RT Refinish 2.2 RF 1.8 Surface 0.4 Two-stage 4 RI 116 Mast,Antenna RT R& I Assembly 0.1 SM 5 E 118 01 Guard,Fender Mud RT RQ70VF7AA $29.50 0.2 SM 6 E 938 01 Cover,Front Wheel RT 4694958AA $96.00 SM 7 RI Hood Deflector Inc Retape R& I Assembly 0.4" SM" 8 1 208 Door Shell,Front RT Repair 5.0' SM 9 L 208 Door Shell,Front RT Refinish 2.4 RF 2.0 Surface 0.4 Two-stage 10 RI 253 Pnl,lnner Door Trim RT R& I Assembly 0.4 SM 11 RI 72 Mldg,Front Door Side RT R& I Assembly 0.4 SM 12 E 224 N/Plate,Front Door RT 5113300AA $43.10 0.2 SM 13 RI 218 Mirror,Outer R/C RT R& I Assembly 1.1 SM 14 RI 281 Handle,Front Door Otr RT R& I Assembly 0.3 SM 15 L 288 Door Shell,Rear RT Refinish 3.1 RF 2.6 Surface 0.5 Two-stage 16 1 290 Pnl,Rear Door Outer RT Repair 6.0" SM 17 L 290 Pnl,Rear Door Outer RT Refinish INC RF 18 RI 167 MIdg,Rear Door GarnishL/F R& I Assembly 0.2 SM 05/08/2013 10:27 AM Page 2 of 6 2001 Dodge Caravan SE 4 DR Passenger Van 05/08/2013 09:53 AM Claim O: PAG-PA-01-13.0337136 19 RI 240 MIdg,Rear Door Side RT R& I Assembly 0.4 SM 20 RI 308 Pnl,lnner Door Trim RT R& I Assembly 0.4 SM 21 1 390 Panel,Bodyside Outer RT Repair 2.5" SM 22 L 390 Panel,Bodyside Outer RT Refinish 2.9 RF 2.8 Surface 0.1 Two-stage 23 1 Tape Glass Repair 0.3' SM" 24 RI 534 Taillamp Assembly RT R& I Assembly 0.3 SM 25 N 553 Rear Bumper Cover R&I Additional Labor 0.5" SM 26 EC CAR COVER Replace Economy $5.00' SM 27 EC CORROSION PROTECTION Replace Economy $8.00' SM 28 EC PINSTRIPES-TAPED Replace Economy $18.00' 0.3" SM 29 SB HAZARDOUS WASTE Sublet Repair $3.00' SM 30 EC CAULK/SEAM SEALER Replace Economy $10.00' SM 31 I CLEAN AND RETAPE MOLDINGS Repair 0.6' SM 31 Items MC Message 01 CALL DEALER FOR EXACT PART#/PRICE 13 INCLUDES 0.6 HOURS FIRST PANEL TWO-STAGE ALLOWANCE Estimate Total& Entries ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................: Gross Parts $168.60 Other Parts $41.00 Paint Materials $332.80 Parts&Material Total $542.40 Tax on Parts&Material @ 6.000% $32.54 Labor Rate Replace Repair Hrs Total Hrs Hrs Sheet Metal(SM) $46.00 4.7 15.9 20.6 $947.60 Mech/Elec(ME) $47.00 Frame(FR) $48.00 Refinish(RF) $46.00 12.8 12.8 $588.80 Paint Materials $26.00 Labor Total 33.4 Hours $1,536.40 Tax on Labor @ 6.000% $92.18 Sublet Repairs $3.00 Gross Total $2,206.52 Less: Deductible $250.00- Net Total $1,956.52 Alternate Parts Y/00/00/00/00/00 CUM 00/00/00/00/00 Zip Code: 17547 Default Audatex Estimating 6.0.925 ES 05/08/2013 10:27 AM REL 6.0.925 DT 04/01/2013 DB 05/01/2013 Copyright(C)2011 Audatex North America,Inc. 2.5 HRS WERE ADDED TO THIS ESTIMATE BASED ON AUDATEX'S TWO-STAGE REFINISH FORMULA. ESTIMATE CALCULATED USING THE 2.5 HOUR MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE FOR TWO-STAGE REFINISH OF NON-FLEX, EXTERIOR SURFACES. 05/08/2013 10:27 AM Page 3 of 6 VERIFICATION The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it 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 document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification. This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Philip Johan7P- n '" F TILES\Clients\3050 Donegal\3050 CutrentU050.720\3050,720.coinplaint.wpd SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY -c Ronny R�\ndm,mmn THE. `'`c\�� \n"Sheriff '''- Chief Deputy `.-_ ~ ,, Richard W Stewart Solicitor OFF iC'E QF UMBERLAND COUNTY /^�' �AJ��\& -p��`/�,.,. Phillip Johansen vs. Jeffrey McNeely (et al.) Case Number 2014-4694 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 08/14/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendanto wit: WesMcNeely, but was unable to locate the Defendant in his bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore returns the within requested Complaint & Notice as "Not Served" at 150 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle Borough, Carlisle, PA 17013. Deputies were advised by the defendants sister that the defendant is in Basic Trainirig for the Military. 08/28/2014 Ronny R Anderson, Sheriff, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant to wit: Jeffrey McNeely, but was unable to locate the Defendant in his bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore returns the within requested Complaint & Notice as "Not Found" at 150 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle Borough, Carlisle, PA 17013. Deputies were advised by the defendant's teenage daughter at the address provided, that the defendant has never resided at this address, she did however provide a phone number for the defendant. The defendant called our office and advised that he is out of town until September 7, 2014 at which time the Complaint will have expired. SHERIFF COST: $56.27 SO ANSWERS, August 28, 2014 RONNYRANDERSON, SHERIFF CountySuite Sheriff, Teleosoft, Inc. FAFILESTlients \3050 Donegal\ 3050, Current \3050.720\3050.720.pra 1.wpd Revised: 11/10/14 1020AM George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 49813 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff PHILIP JOHANSEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff C) v. : NO. 14-4694 17.1 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Z5JEFFREY - JEFFREY MCNEELY and WESLEY MCNEELY, .—;c Defendants <Dr 4.- — Please reinstate the Complaint against Jeffrey McNeely, in the above -captioned action and PRAECIPE forward to the Cumberland County Sheriff for service. MARTSON L OFFICES By Date: November 10, 2014 George B. Faller, Jr., Esquir I.D. Number 49813 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff ot # a 313 d_14:2 Ronny R Anderson Sheriff Jody S Smith Chief Deputy Richard W Stewart Solicitor SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY r o4 tinmLrrt, HE PROTHONC1 , OFF !CE OF THE, 4ERIFF Hill NOV 20 PM 3: I CUMBERLAND COUNT v PENNSYLVANIA Phillip Johansen vs. Jeffrey McNeely (et al.) Case Number 2014-4694 SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE 11/12/2014 Sheriff Ronny R Anderson, being duly sworn according to law, states he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant to wit: Jeffrey McNeely, but was unable to locate the Defendant in the Sheriffs bailiwick. The Sheriff therefore deputizes the Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania to serve the within Complaint & Notice according to law. 11/17/2014 09:32 AM - The requested Reinstated Complaint & Notice served by the Sheriff of Dauphin County upon Jeffrey McNeely, personally, at 4900 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Jack Lotwick, Sheriff, Return of Service attached to and made part of the within record. SHERIFF COST: $37.49 SO ANSWERS, November 19, 2014 RONNS' R ANDERSON, SHERIFF (c) CountySaite Sheriff, leleosoft, 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 Jack Duignan Chief Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy PHILIP JOHANSEN VS JEFFREY MCNEELY Sheriffs Return No. 2014-T-2986 OTHER COUNTY NO. 2014-4694 And now: NOVEMBER 17, 2014 at 9:32:00 AM served the within REINSTATED COMPLAINT & NOTICE upon JEFFREY MCNEELY by personally handing to JEFFREY MCNEELY 1 true attested copy of the original REINSTATED COMPLAINT & NOTICE and making known to him/her the contents thereof at 4900 DERRY STREET HARRISBURG PA 17111 CORRECT ADDRESS FOR DEFENDANT IS 4900 DERRY STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17111. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 18TH day of November, 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 Dauphin Coun By Deputf Sheriff Deputy: JESSICA KARL Sheriffs Costs: $47.25 11/14/2014