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S X, Complaint M Writ of Summons r-11Petition
0 Transfer from Another Jurisdiction Declaration of Taking
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C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
,I, Jenna Penrod Janmarie Willman
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IA Name of Plaintiff/Appellant's Attorney: David L. Lutz, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff
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CUMBERL
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ANGINO&LUTZ,P.C.
David L.Lutz,Esquire
Attorney ID# : 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX(717)238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
E-mail:dlutz@anginolutz.com
JENNA PENROD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
VS. NO. 1 `7-jpADO 0�1-1
JANMARIE WILLMAN, CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice
are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if
you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim
or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
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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, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se persentan mds adelante en las siguientes pdginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de
Jos pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier
otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mds aviso adicional. Used puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para used.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
1NMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA
DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER 1NFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
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ANGINO.&LUTZ,P.C.
David L.Lutz,Esquire
Attorney ID# : 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17110-1708
(717)238-6791
FAX(717)238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
E-mail:dlutz@anginolutz.com
JENNA PENROD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
VS. NO.
JANMARIE WILLMAN, CIVIL ACTION—LAW
Defendant. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Jenna Penrod is an adult individual and resident of Carlisle, Cumberland
County,Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Janmarie Willman is an adult individual residing at 527 Bedford Court,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about February 27,
2014, at the intersection of Lower Allen Drive and Gettysburg Road, Cumberland County,,
Pennsylvania.
4. At that time and place, Plaintiff Jenna Penrod was operating a Hyundai Elantra
traveling north on Lower Allen Drive.
5. Ms. Penrod brought her vehicle to a stop at the red traffic light at the intersection
of Lower Allen Drive and Gettysburg Road.
6. At that same time and place, Defendant Janmarie Willman was operating a Kia,
also traveling north on Lower Allen Drive.
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7. Defendant Janmarie Willman was intoxicated and unfit to safely operate a motor
vehicle at the time of the subject collision.
8. Given her intoxication, Defendant Janmarie Willman failed to stop her vehicle in
sufficient time before colliding into the rear of Ms. Penrod's stationary vehicle.
9. As a direct result of her consumption of alcohol before the subject motor vehicle
collision,Defendant Janmarie Willman was unfit to safely operate a motor vehicle.
10. Defendant Janmarie Willman's blood alcohol content at the time of the subject
motor-vehicle collision was .231%.
11. As a result of Defendant Janmarie Willman's failure to stop her vehicle before
colliding into the rear of Ms. Penrod's stationary vehicle, the collision caused Ms. Penrod
personal injury.
12. The foregoing motor vehicle collision and all of the damages sustained by
Plaintiff Jenna Penrod are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, wanton,
outrageous, and reckless manner in which Defendant Janmarie Willman operated her motor
vehicle as follows:
a. failure to properly control her motor vehicle and failure to abide by the
Assured Clear Distance Ahead Rule;
b. driving her motor vehicle while intoxicated and unfit to safely operate her
vehicle;
C. failure to stop her vehicle before colliding into the rear of the stationary
vehicle in front of her;
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d. driving her vehicle in a manner endangering persons and property and
with careless disregard for the rights and safety of others and in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Defendant Janmarie Willman's conduct was outrageous, justifying punitive
damages given her reckless indifference to the rights and safety of other motor vehicle operators.
14. Plaintiff Jenna Penrod.sustained painful and severe injuries which include but are
not limited to head pain, neck pain, right shoulder pain, concussion, headache, nausea, and upper
back pain.
15. Plaintiff Jenna Penrod was forced to incur liability for medical treatment and
physical therapy, and claim is made therefor.
16. Plaintiff Jenna Penrod has undergone and in the future will undergo physical and
mental suffering, inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and
enjoyment,.and claim is made therefor.
17. Plaintiff Jenna Penrod continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation
and avers that her injuries are of a permanent nature, causing residual problems for the remainder
of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff Jenna Penrod has sustained work
loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity, and claim
is made therefor.
19. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff Jenna Penrod has sustained
uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Jenna Penrod demands judgment against Defendant Janmarie
Willman for compensatory and punitive damages in an amount in excess of Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00); exclusive of interest and costs and in excess of any jurisdictional amount
requiring compulsory arbitration.
NGS O & LUTZ, P.C.
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4503 N. Front Street_
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791 —phone
(717) 238-5610—fax
dlutz@anginolutz.com
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Date:
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VERIFICATION
1, Jenna Penrod, Plaintiff have read the foregoing C UMPLAINT.:and do hereby swear or
affirm that the facts set forth in the.foregoing are true and correct to the'be.st of my knowledge;
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the.penalties of 18 Pa.
Cons. Stat. Ann. §4904,relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
WITNESS:
J- J
Jenna Penrod J
Dated:
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson -LEO-OFfiCE
Sheriff L i= THE PRO EHQNi I'AR'`,
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Jody S tySmith 2014 NOV -3 3: 55
Dep
Chief Deputy u
Richard W Stewart = " CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Solicitor PENNSYLVANIA
Jenna Penrod
vs.
Janmarie Willman
Case Number
2014-6202
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
10/24/2014 03:50 PM - Deputy Jamie DiMartile, being duly sworn according to law, served the requested Complaint &
Notice by "personally" handing a true copy to a person representing themselves to be the Defendant, to
wit: Janmarie Willman at 527 Bedford Court, Hampden Township, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
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IE DIMARTILE, DEPUTY
SHERIFF COST: $39.79 SO ANSWERS,
October 27, 2014 RONf' R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
(C) CountySuite Sheriff, Te eosoft, len.
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To: David L Lutz, Esquire, Attorney ID# 35956 and the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County
From: Janmarie Willman in Civil Action Law Suit Number 14-6202
Date: November 11, 2014
Sir:
I, Janmarie Willman, hereby respectfully wish to defend against the claims set forth in the Complaint and
Notice served to me around 4:00 on Friday, October 22, 2014.
I did rear end Miss Jenna Penrod on February 27, 2014 and was arrested for a DUI offense. There were
no vehicle damage on either car. 1 am in the ARD program and am on probation for 6 months. I lost my
driver's license for 60 days. I am currently paying offthe related fines.
When I reported this incident to my insurance company, Nationwide: agent Anastasios Trispagonas, I
was told that Miss Penrod reported that she had suffered a sore neck. Thankfully! Mr. Robert Ardoline,
Nationwide Claims Associate, is currently assigned to Miss Penrod's bodily injury claim. The police
report states that my Insurance company is Geico which I have not had for at least 8 years.
I, Janmarie Willman, early retiree from 28 years of school teaching due to disabilities including
hypertension, advanced degenerative disc disease which is untreatable except for pain management via
Dr. Santos, neuropathy, and diabetes, am respected and respectful. I humbly accept the legal
consequences of my poor decision to drive on February 27. I was grateful that Miss Penrod had only
suffered a sore neck.
Now, 8 months later, I am served papers stating that Miss Penrod "sustained painful and severe
injuries." My insurance company has been handling a "bodily injury claim" by Miss Penrod. I have been
under the impression that Miss Penrod will be compensated in the near future.
1 have been on Retirement Disability since March, 2013. I receive 60% of my former pay. I have no
assests. I -rent an apartmentthat I -have resided in since 2004. I can provide you with a detailed budget
at your request.
Thank you for your time,
Janmarie Willman
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ANGINO & LUTZ, P.C.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
E-mail: dlutz@anginolutz.com
JENNA PENROD,
Plaintiff
vs.
JANMARIE WILLMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. )LDca ez,-;
CIVIL ACTION — LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice
are served, by -entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if
you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complain t 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.
Sesrirc& Fri. 6d --..at(
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TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto sat my hand
and the ^ seal of said Court at C :lisle; Pa.
This gel day of . . 20 ��