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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Plaintiff(s)&Address(es)
DONALD MILLER
D/B/A SHADOW TRUCKING
501 W. Laurel St.
Tremont, PA 17981 A
Case No. W Civil Term
VS.
Civil Action-- Law
Defendant(s)&Address(es)
PRIME INC. "
2740 North Mayfair - ' _
Springfield, MO 65803
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONSc.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF SAID COURT:
Issue summons in the above case
Writ of Summons shall be issued and forwarded to Attorne heriff. Please Circle choice
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Date : October 28, 2014 Signature of Attorney
Print Name: RONALD R. PELLISH, ESQUIRE
Address: 809 W. Market St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone#:570-622-2338
Supreme Court ID Number: 23802
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WRIT OF SUMMONS c l i�I
TO: PRIME INC. ,Zja-_2j asp
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S)114S/HAE COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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ProthonotaryJerk,CivilDivision
Date: ��—e epu?'
Deputy
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
DONALD MILLER d/b/a
SHADOW TRUCKING,
Plaintiff
vs.
: Case No. 14-6296
PRIME INC., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Ronald R. Pellish, Attorney for Plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
states that I mailed by Certified Mail No. 7013 0600 0000 2995 1571, Return Receipt Requested,
a true and correct copy of the Praecipe for Writ of Summons and Writ of Summons in this action to
the Defendant at P.O. Box 4208, Springfield, MO 65808, and that the Defendant did receive same,
as evidenced by the signed receipt attached hereto.
Service was made in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 403 and
Rule 404.
PELLISH & PELLISH
By: Q",..
RONALD R. PELLISH, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
Sworn and Subscribed to
before me, this 19th of
November , 2014.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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City of Pottsville, Schuylkill County
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• PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt
102595-02-M-1540
Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire
Atty. No. 23802
PELLISH & PELLISH
809 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone (570) 622-2338
Fax (570) 622-2339
DONALD MILLER d/b/a
SHADOW TRUCKING,
vs.
PRIME INC.,
Attorney for Plaintiff
H COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff : CIVIL DIVISION
Defendant
: Case No. 14-6296 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire
Atty. No. 23802
PELLISH & PELLISH
809 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone (570) 622-2338
Fax (570) 622-2339
Attorney for Plaintiff
DONALD MILLER d/b/a
SHADOW TRUCKING,
vs.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff : CIVIL DIVISION
: Case No. 14-6296 Civil Term
PRIME INC., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Donald Miller d/b/a Shadow Trucking, hereby complains against the
Defendant upon a civil cause of action as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Donald Miller, is an adult individual doing business as Shadow Trucking
with a place of business at 501 West Laurel Street, Tremont, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania 17981.
2. The Defendant, Prime Inc., is a trucking company with a principal business address of
2740 North Mayfair, P.O. Box 4208, Springfield, Missouri 65803.
3. At all times relevant hereto, John Fleming, was an employee of Plaintiff, and was
operating a gasoline tanker/tractor trailer vehicle owned by the Plaintiff in the course and scope of
his employment with the Plaintiff.
4. At all times relevant hereto, an unknown employee of Defendant was operating a boxed
refrigeration truck owned by the Defendant in the course and scope of his employment with the
Defendant. The name of the employee is unknown because he/she fled the scene of the accident.
5. On or about November 5, 2012, at or about 8:32 p.m., Plaintiff's employee was operating
the gasoline tanker/tractor trailer owned by the Plaintiff on Route 581 West in the left-hand lane, and
was approaching the on-ramp from Route 83 North in New Cumberland Borough, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. At the aforesaid place and time, Defendant's employee was operating the boxed
refrigeration truck owned by the Defendant on the on-ramp from Route 83 North onto Route 581
West.
7. At the aforesaid place and time, Defendant's employee failed to yield his truck to
oncoming traffic traveling on Route 581 West, crossed the driving lane and drove into the left-hand
lane of Route 581 West, causing the bed of Defendant's truck to strike the front passenger's side of
Plaintiff's tractor trailer. At that same time, said employee of Defendant proceeded to travel on
Route 581 West, and thereby fled the scene of the accident.
8. At all times heretofore mentioned, Plaintiff's employee was operating in the exercise of
due care and was without fault or negligence on his part.
9. Defendant employee's collision of his motor vehicle with that of the Plaintiffs resulted
in damage to Plaintiff s vehicle which was the sole, exclusive and proximate result of the negligence
of Defendant's employee.
COUNTI
NEGLIGENCE
Donald Miller d/b/a Shadow Trucking
vs.
Prime Inc.
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 inclusive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this
reference.
11. The negligence of the employee of the Defendant while operating the. truck of the
Defendant consists of the following:
(a) Failing to bring his vehicle to a stop before striking the vehicle of the Plaintiff;
(b) Failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control under the
circumstances;
(c) Driving his vehicle at a rate of speed which was excessive under the
circumstances;
(d) Operating his vehicle too fast for conditions;
(e) Operating his vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to collide into Plaintiff's
vehicle;
(f) Operating his vehicle at such a speed that it could not be stopped within the range
of vision of the Defendant;
(g) Failing to keep a careful and diligent watch on the road;
(h) Failing to observe the stopped motor vehicle of the Plaintiff in time to avoid a
collision;
(i) Operating his vehicle in a careless, reckless and negligent manner in disregard to
the rights and safety of others upon the highway, particularly the Plaintiff;
(j) Failing to be attentive to his duties as a driver of a motor vehicle;
(k) Failing to keep and maintain a proper lookout and to observe the vehicle of the
Plaintiff;
(1) Operating his motor vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including but not limited to 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3361 - driving
vehicle at safe speed.
12. As a result of the above-described motor vehicle accident, the Plaintiffs' motor vehicle
was towed from the accident scene by Deimler Trucking, Inc. to its Mechanicsburg Yard in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, compelling Plaintiff to incur towing and service
charges, the reasonable cost and value of which was One Hundred Twenty ($120.00) Dollars. A true
and correct copy of said towing and service charges incurred by the Plaintiff from Deimler Trucking,
Inc. is attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit "A".
13. As a result of the above-described motor vehicle accident, the Plaintiffs' motor vehicle
was towed by EDF Transport, Inc. from Deimler's Mechanicsburg Yard in Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Hatters Body Shop in Mollystown (Ravine), Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania, compelling Plaintiff to incur towing and service charges, the reasonable cost
and value of which was Three Hundred Twenty ($320.00) Dollars. A true and correct copy of said
towing and service charges incurred by the Plaintiff from EDF Transport, Inc. is attached hereto,
incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit "B".
14. As the result of the above-described motor vehicle accident, the Plaintiff was compelled
to incur costs for repairs, including a deductible in the amount of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.
A true and correct copy of said repair bill incurred by the Plaintiff from Hatters Body Shop is
attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as Exhibit "C".
15. As the result of the above-described motor vehicle accident, Plaintiff incurred rental fees
from Deimler Trucking, Inc. for rental and mileage charges associated with truck and equipment
rentals in order to continue his trucking services while his motor vehicle was repaired. Said fees
amounted to Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-three Dollars and Twenty -Six ($9,963.26) Cents,
as follows:
11/05/12-11/09/12
11/10/12-11/16/12
11/17/12-11/23/12
11/17/12-11/23/12
11/24/12-11/29/12
12/08/12-12/14/12
12/10/12-12/14/12
12/14/12-12/21/12
12/21/12-12/28/12
12/28/12-01/04/12
12/28/12-01/04/12
Deimler Trucking
Deimler Trucking
Deimler Trucking
Deimler Trucking
Deimler Trucking
Deimler Trucking
Ryder Transportation
Ryder Transportation
Ryder Transportation
Ryder Transportation
Ryder Transportation
truck rental & mileage charges
equipment rental
truck rental & mileage charges
equipment rental
truck rental & mileage charges
Ryder equipment rental
Ryder tuck rental
Ryder tuck rental
Ryder tuck rental
Ryder tuck rental
Ryder tuck rental
460.44
783.12
929.76
1,026.60
571.92
1,884:08
1,085.00
844.78
832.06
800.26
745.24
Total: $ 9,963.26
A true and correct copy of the truck rental invoices received from Deimler Trucking Inc. and
Ryder Transportation paid by Plaintiff are attached hereto, incorporated herein, and marked as
Exhibit "D".
(a) Entrusting a motor vehicle to an individual it knew or should have known was incapable
of operating said motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner;
(b) Entrusting a motor vehicle to an individual it knew or should have known was an
incompetent and unsafe driver;
(c) Entrusting a motor vehicle to an individual it knew or should have known was likely to
use the motor vehicle in a manner that would create an unreasonable risk of harm to others;
(d) Entrusting a motor vehicle to an individual without taking adequate measures to ensure
that the driver was capable of operating said motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner;
(e) Allowing its employee to operate a motor vehicle in a careless, reckless, negligent
manner and in a manner in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3361.
(f) Allowing its employee to operate said vehicle too fast for conditions;
(g) Allowing its employee to operate said vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to collide
into another vehicle;
(h) Allowing its employee to drive at a speed which would not enable him to stop within the
assured clear distance;
(i) Allowing its employee to fail to yield said vehicle to traffic;
(j) Allowing its employee to operate said vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of the
person and property of the Plaintiff, in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code 75 Pa.
C.S.A. §3714;
(k) Allowing its employee to operate said vehicle in willful or wonton disregard for the safety
of the person and property of the Plaintiff, in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code 75
Pa. C.S.A. §3736.
21. As a result of the negligence of the Defendant, the Plaintiff suffered the losses as more
specifically described in Paragraphs 12 through 15 above, which paragraphs are incorporated herein
and made a part hereof by this reference.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Donald Miller d/b/a Shadow Trucking, demands Judgment
against the Defendant, Prime Inc., as owner of the Defendant vehicle, in an amount of Eleven
Thousand Four Hundred Three Dollars and Twenty-six ($11,403.26) Cents together with interest,
costs, and delay damages and hereby demands a jury trial.
By:
RONALD R. PELLISH, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
809 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone (570) 622-2338
I.D. No. 23802
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached Complaint, hereby verifies that the attached
pleading is based on information furnished to counsel, which information has been gathered by
counsel in the course of this lawsuit. The language is that of counsel and not of the undersigned.
The undersigned verifies that I have read the attached and that it is true and correct to the best of my
information and belief. To the extent that the contents are that of counsel, the undersigned has relied
upon counsel in making this Verification. This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DONALD MILLER d/b/a Shadow Trucking
Date: //- ZO-/174
Exhibit "A"
DEIMLER TRUCKING, INC.
300 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17056
Phone: (717) 766-0341 Fax: (717) 766-1449
Qty
Billing Data
Invoice Date:
November 13, 2012
Name:
Don Miller
Address:
0.00
Address:
Supplies
Qty
Material/Parts
Amount
Total
0
Tub of Grease
3.10
0.00
0
Supplies
-
0.00
0
Environmental Charge
-
0.00
0.00
0.00
—! —1!
3
(i) 3
c
0
tq
Hours
Labor
0..00
-
50.00
0.00
-
Sub Total:
0.00
Tax:
TOTAL OF INVOICE:
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
JOB DATA
Service Date:
Unit Number:
8989
Mileage:
Employee:
JOB DATA
IP Test:
Tow from 581 to Mechanicsburg Yard.
VK Test:
State
Inspection:
Federal Annual:
License #:
P564729
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
AMOUNT
Tow from 581 to Mechanicsburg Yard.
120.00
—! —1!
3
(i) 3
c
0
tq
Hours
Labor
Total Parts:
-
50.00
Total Labor:
-
Sub Total:
120.00
Tax:
TOTAL OF INVOICE:
$ 120.00
Exhibit "B"
EDF Transport, Inc.
300 Mullberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Shadow Trucking
Don Miller
Invoice
DATE
INVOICE #
11/21/2012
2054
SHIP TO
181 Mollystown Rd
Pine Grove, PA
EDF PRO #
TERMS
DRIVER
SHIP DATE
TRUCK #
TOTAL MILES
MANIFEST #
2054
Net 15
JB
11/21/2012
1605
109
QUANTITY
ITEM CODE
DESCRIPTION
PRICE EACH
AMOUNT
4
Towing -Hourly
Tow 8989 to
Out-of-state
Hatters from Deimler Yard
sale, exempt from sales tax
PkH)
c g`o.,
80.00
0.00%
320.00T
0.00
Total $320.00
Exhibit "C"
HATTER'S AUTO BODY SHOP, INC
181 Molleystown Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-4662
MATERIAL USED
Ail PARTS NEW UNLESS SPECIFIED: U -USED, II -REBUILT, RC -RECONDITIONED
QTY. PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
PRICE WARRANTY
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PHONE
ADDRES
2ND AUTHORIZED NAME
PHONE •
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TYPE OR MEL
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RECEIVED (DATE &TIME) A.M.
P.M.
SERIAL #AAN
ENGINE NO.
PROMISED (DATE & TIME) A.M.
P.M.
ODOMETER
LICENSE NO
TERMS
PHONE WHEN READY
■YES ■NO
MV#
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ORDER WRITTEN BY
CUSTOMER'S ORDER NO.
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OPER. NO.
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INSTRUCTIONS
(DSS
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LUBRICATION
LABOR CHARGE
CHANGE OIL
CHANGE OIL FILTER CART.
CHANGE TRANS.
CHANGE DIFF.
PACK FRONT WHEEL BRGS ❑
ADJUST BRAKES ❑
ROTATE TIRES
WASH POLISH
STATE INSPECTION
CHARGE FOR HAZARDOUS OR OTHER WASTE REMOVAL*
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Estimated cost $ Estimate Charge
Basis for Charge
OUTSIDE REPAIRS
PARTS SAVED
RETURNED
QTY.
BROUGHT FORWARD
ACCESSORY
N0.
TOTAL PARTS
0
ACCESSORIES
PRICE
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A-GT3810/GT36111 / T-3869
`09-1
TOTAL ACCESSORIES
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, CHECK ONE OF THE STATEMENTS BELOW, AND SIGN:
I UNDERSTAND THAT, UNDER STATE LAW, I AM ENTITLED TO A WRITTEN ESTIMATE,
INCLUDING A COMPLETION DATE, IF MY FINAL BILL WILL EXCEED $100. ($50 in Maryland)
— I REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE. THE FINAL BILL MAY NOT EXCEED THS ESTIMATE
WITHOUT MY WRITTEN APPROVAL.
I DO NOT REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, AS LONG AS THE REPAIR COSTS DO NOT
EXCEED S . THE SHOP MAY NOT EXCEED THIS AMOUNT WITHOUT
MY WRITTEN OR ORAL APPROVAL.
I DO NOT REQUEST A WRITTEN ESTIMATE.
'Checked lines apply (Preparer must check at least one):
This charge represents costs and profits to the motor vehicle repair facility for
miscellaneous shop supplies or waste disposal.
_ This amount Includes a charge of $ which is required under
law.
METHOD OF PAYMENT: GAS, OIL, & GREASE. PRICE
❑ CASH ❑ CHECK ❑ CHARGE
LABOR
0 FLAT RATE 0 HOURLY 0 BOTH
You are entitled by law to the return of at parts replaced, except those for
which there is a core charge, unless you agree otherwise by initialing the
following: _ I do not desire the rehun of any of the parts that are
replaced during the authorized repairs.
Estimate good to 30 days. Not responsible fa damage caused by theft, fire,
or acts of nahrre. I authorize the above repairs, along with any necessary
materials. I authorize you and your employees to operate my vehicle for the
purpose of testing, inspection, and delvery at my risk. An express mechan-
ic's lien is hereby acknowledged on the above vehicle to secure the amount
of the repairs thereto. III carrel repairs prior to their completion la any
reason, a tear -dawn and reassembly tee of $ will be applied.
SIGNED
DATE
Daily storage tee after repair work has been
completed and customer has been notified.
No charges shag accrue a be due and pay-
able to a period of 3 waking days from date
of notification. $
GUARANTEED ITEM(S)
A 0 RETAIN PARTS ❑ DESTROY PARTS
GUARA
TIME
ILEAGE
TOTAL GAS,01
TOTAL LABOR
dt; 1 U
TOTAL PARTS
ACCESSORIES, (J( COO 140
GAS, OIL, & GREASE
OUTSIDE REPAIRS
STORAGE FEE (if applles)
TAX
TOTAL AMOUNT
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Exhibit "D"
DEIMLER TRUCKING, INC.
300 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 766-0341 Fax: (717) 766-1449
Billing Data
Invoice Date:
9 -Nov -12
Name: SHADOW TRUCKING INC
Qty
Address:
Each
Address:
Total
JOB DATA
Service Date:
Qty
Material/Parts
Each
Amount
Total
Tub of grease
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
Supplies
9085
Begin Miles
Environmental Charge
217308
217774
218139
53
mileage charge
0.12
Ending Miles
$6.36
465
mileage charge
0.12
218593
$55.80
365
mileage charge
0.12
DENNIS
$43.80
407
mileage charge
0.12
$48.84
47
milege charge
0.12
JOHN
$5.64
0
mileage charge
0.12
AMOUNT
$0.00
0
mileage charge
0.12
4
$0.00
m g
c
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$160.44
Total Rental
1337
Total:
Sub Total:
$160.44
JOB DATA
Service Date:
5 -Nov
6 -Nov
7 -Nov
8 -Nov
9 -Nov
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
9085
9085
Begin Miles
217255
217308
217774
218139
218546
Ending Miles
217308
217773
218139
218546
218593
XXXXX
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
AMOUNT
$0.00
Truck Rental Charge @ 75.00 per day
4
$300.00
m g
c
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$160.44
Total Rental
$300.00
Sub Total:
Tax:
TOTAL OF INVOICE:_
$460.44
DEIMLER TRU6K4P4S, INC
300 MULBERRY DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Broker Name:
Donald Miller
Week of:
11/10/12 - 11/16/12
Week Number:
IC Revenue:
3,849.32
IC Driver Andy Warner:
3,462.24
IC Driver Dennis Miller:
2,751.97
IC Driver Fleming:
4,016.58
Total Revenue:
14,080.11
IC SETTLEMENT
Unit #: 8989
Unit #: 8519A
EFT
Credit
Deduction
Description
-
-
Escrow - Balance $2,500.00
-
18.00
Weekly uniform charge $4.50 X 4 drivers
-
268.87
Principle for Unit 8519A
-
14.89
Interest for Unit 8519A
-
3,965.14
Fuel from Deimler's yard
-
713312 "
EquipmentRRutal...
-
216.67
#2 of 3 Labor for service date of 10/2
-
5,266.69
Net Balance:
$ 5,266.69
CHECK AMOUNT:
$ 8,813.42
DEIMLER TRUCKING, INC.
300 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 766-0341 Fax: (717) 766-1449
Billing Data
Invoice Date:
23 -Nov -12
Name: SHADOW TRUCKING INC
Qty
Address:
Each
Address:
Total
JOB DATA
Service Date:
Qty
Material/Parts
Each
Amount
Total
23 -Nov
Tub of grease
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
Supplies
9085
9085
9086
Begin Miles
Environmental Charge
221812
222264
222696
443
mileage charge
0.12
$53.16
452
mileage charge
0.12
223571
$54.24
432
mileage charge
0.12
DENNIS
$51.84
489
mileage charge
0.12
DON
$58.68
386
mileage charge
0.12
JOHN
$46.32
621
mileage charge
0.12
AMOUNT
$74.52
550
mileage charge
0.12
7
$66.00
—! —!
3
CD g
g.
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$404.76
Total Rental
3373
Total:
Sub Total:
$404.76
JOB DATA
Service Date:
17 -Nov
19 -Nov
20 -Nov
21 -Nov
22 -Nov
23 -Nov
17 -Nov
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
9085
9085
9085
9086
Begin Miles
221369
221812
222264
222696
223185
223571
389555
Ending Miles
221812
222264
222696
223185
223571
224192
390105
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
DON
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
ANDY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
AMOUNT
$0.00
Truck Rental Charge @ 75.00 per day
7
$525.00
—! —!
3
CD g
g.
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$404.76
Total Rental
$525.00
Sub Total:
Tax:
TOTAL OF INVOICE:
$929.76
DEIMLER TRUCKIN SINC
300 MULBERRY DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Broker Name:
Week of:
Week Number:
Donald Miller
11/17/12 - 11/23/12
IC Revenue:
3,037.42
IC Driver Andy Warner:
3,392.18
IC Driver Dennis Miller:
2,998.11
IC Driver Fleming :
3,634.65
Total Revenue:
13,062.36
IC SETTLEMENT
Unit #: 8989
Unit #: 8519A
EFT
Credit
Deduction
Description
-
-
Escrow - Balance $2,500.00
-
18.00
269.31
Weekly uniform charge $4.50 X 4 drivers
Principle for Unit 851'9A
-
-
14.45
Interest for Unit 8519A
-
3,27 03,F.uel
from Deimler's yard
-
,
-
70.00
Bobtail for 2 Units for 10/12
-
216.66
#3 of 3 Labor for service date of 10/2
-
4,893.05
Net Balance:
$ 4,893.05
CHECK AMOUNT:
$ 8,169.31
4°J
DEIMLER TRUCKING, INC.
300 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 766-0341 Fax: (717) 766-1449
Billing Data
Invoice Date:
30 -Nov -12
Name: SHADOW TRUCKING INC
Qty
Address:
Each
Address:
Total
JOB DATA
Service Date:
Qty
Material/Parts
Each
Amount
Total
Tub of grease
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
Supplies
9085
Begin Miles
Environmental Charge
224393
224619
224935
201
mileage charge
0.12
Ending Miles
$24.12
225
mileage charge
0.12
225834
$27.00
316
mileage charge
0.12
XXXXX
$37.92
437
mileage charge
0.12
$52.44
462
mileage charge
0.12
JOHN
$55.44
0
mileage charge
0.12
AMOUNT
$0.00
0
mileage charge
0.12
5
$0.00
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$196.92
1641
Total:
—I
3Tax:
m
SO. '
$196,92
JOB DATA
Service Date:
24 -Nov
26 -Nov
27 -Nov
28 -Nov
29 -Nov
Unit Number:
9085
9085
9085
9085
9085
Begin Miles
224192
224393
224619
224935
225372
Ending Miles
224393
224618
224935
225372
225834
DENNIS
XXXXX
DENNIS
DENNIS
DENNIS
XXXXX
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
JOHN
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
AMOUNT
$0.00
Truck Rental Charge @ 75.00 per day
5
$375.00
Hours
Labor
Total Mileage
$196.92
Total Rental
$375.00
—I
3Tax:
m
SO. '
Sub Total:
TOTAL OF INVOICE:
$571.92
DEIMLER TRUCKIN ))INC
300 MULBERRY DRIVE
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Broker Name:
Donald Miller
Week of:
12/08/12 - 12/14/12
Week Number:
IC Revenue:
4,173.64
IC Driver Andy Warner:
, 3,247.19
IC Driver Dennis Miller:
1,087.21
IC Driver: Fleming:
3,085.81
Total -Revenue:
11,593.85
IC SETTLEMENT
Unit #: 8989
Unit #: 8519A
EFT
Credit
Deduction l
Description
-
;-
Escrow - Balance $2,500.00 . .
-
18.00
Weekly uniform charge $4.50 X 4 drivers
-
270.63
Principle for Unit 8519A
-
13' 13
Interest for Unit 8519A
-
2;9511.12
Fuel from Deimler's yard
-
512.28
1,8a4513Wayder
Ameriquest SAP5076.01A 10/18/12
Equipment Rental*
-
-
250.00
#2 of 3 Parts on Claim
-
175,00
#1 of 2 Labor on service date of 10/21
-
6,074.24
Net Balance:
$ 6,074.24
CHECK AMOUNT:
$ 5,519.61
t
Invoice
E.s.iecemtier 20, 2012
der
3122-043144
PENN TANK LINES INC
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
3725 MAPLE STREET
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Invoice number: 393724
Customer number: 03122-046144
Districtnumber
NATIONAL RENTAL
BENEFIT FROM THE
EASE OF E -BILLS, GET
YOUR BILL VIA FAX OR
EMAIL.888-947-0010
3122
Page 1 of 2
Payrnent due 12 0 2
Remit ro :
Ryder Transportation Services
P.O. BOX 96723
Chicago,iL 60693
Phone: 800-815-2201
Please indicate the invoice number 393724 on your remittance
Total
$1,085,00
Summa
f charges
Vahicle?Agreement
Rental 567030!00475654
Agreements
Fixed Variable Fuel Other" Tax Totai
579/5 434.40 70.85 1,085,00
Agreements total 579.75 43440
70.8- 5 1,085.00
Total charges
579,75
434.40 70.85 $1,0 .00
• Other may Include accident charges, service and repairs. accessory charges, customer vehicle Wei, MisCeileneCuS charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuei
• Other may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charge's,
credits, interstate fuei tax and estimated fuel
00475984 Agreement number, rental
s
Reference
Vehicle number:
Vehicle description:
Your P.O. number.
Ordered by:
Driver:
Rental location:
Date rented:
Date returned:
Days used:
Period billed:
567030
T/A Diesel Conv, Tractor
013111660128969
Don Miller
Donald E Mitser
1647 NEW OXFORD, PA.
11119/12, 15:05
12/14/12, 09:29
5
12/10/12-12114112
Final
Fixed charges
Coverage:Protection
Emission Fee
5
.....................................................
Total fixed charge
:'J/O Physical Damage Cov W/0 Liability Corr W/O Glass Damage Waiver
Mileage charges
Ending odometer 119005
Beginning odometer - 115385
Miles run 3620
Rate per mile
x $ .1200
week C 549.
75
days C 6.00
549.75
30.00
5579.75
Total mileage
charge
$434.40
$434,40
Taxes
62/Day PA PTA Fee
Tax, 6.0 %
Total taxes
10.00
60.85
570.85
Total charge
1,085,00
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December 27, 2012
3122-046144
PENN TANK LINES INC
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
3725 MAPLE STREET
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Invoice number: 396244
Customer number: 03122-046144
District number:
NATIONAL RENTAL
BENEFIT FROM THE
EASE OF E -BILLS, GET
YOUR BILL VIA FAX OR
EMAIL.888-947-0010
3122
Payment due 01106/13
Remit to :
Ryder Transportation Services
P.O. BOX 96723
Chicago,IL 60693
Phone: 800-815-2201
Please indicate the invoice number 396244 on your remittance
Total $844.78
Summary of charges
Rental
Agreem_ is
Vehicle/Afire • ment
470529/0' '09771
Agre slits total
Total charges
Fixed Variable Fuel Other" Tax Total
591/5 150.00 42.00 61.03 844.78
591.75
591.75
150.00
150,00
42.00
61.03 844.78
42.00
61.03 $844.78
* Other may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
" Other may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel lax and estimated fuel
02009771 Agreement number, rental
Page 2of2
Reference
Vehicle number:
Vehicle description:
Driver:
Rental location:
Date rented:
Days used:
Period billed:
470529
T/A Diesel Gonv. Tractor
Driver
0687 ALLENTOWN, PA.
12/14112, 09:30
7
12/14112-12/21/12
Partial #001
tied charges
Coverage/Protection
Emission Fee
1
week @ 549.
75
549.75
week @ 42.00 42.00
Total fixed charge
W/O Physical Damage Cov W/O Liability Cov W/O Glass Damage Waiver
$591.75
Mileage charges
Ending odometer
Beginning odometer
72564
- 71314
Miles run
Rate per mile
Total mileage
charge
1250
x $ .1200
$150.00
$150.00
Additional charges
Item
Waste Disposal Fee
Total additional charges
Qty
7 EA
Used Unit of measure
Rate
Amount
6.00 42.00
.-..,..._._$42.00
Taxes
$2/Day PA PTA Fee
Tax: 6.0 %
14.00
47.03
Total taxes
$61.03
Total charge
$844,78
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January 3, 2013
3122-046144
PENN TANK LINES INC
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
3725 MAPLE STREET
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Invoice number: 398797
Customer number: 03122-046144
District number:
NATIONAL RENTAL
BENEFIT FROM THE
EASE OF E -BILLS, GET
YOUR BILL VIA FAX OR
EMAIL,688-947-0010
3122
Payment due
01/13113
Remit to :
Ryder Transportation Services
P.O. BOX 95723
Chicago,IL 60693
Phone: 800-815-2201
Please indicate the invoice number 398797 on your remittance
Total $832.06
Summary of charges
Rental
Agreem
VehicletAg
470529/02009
ent
Agreements total
Fixed Variable Fuel Other' Tax Total
591.75 150.00 30.00 60.31 832,06
591.75
150.00 30.00
60.31
832.06
Total charges
591.75 150.00 30.00 60.31 $832.06
Other may include accident charges, service and repairs. accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
Other may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
02009771 Agreement number, renta
Reference
Fixed charges
Vehicle number: 470529
week @ 549.
75
549,75
Vehicle description: T/A Diesel Conv. Tractor Coverage/Protection
Driver: Driver Emission Fee
Rental location: 0687 ALLENTOWN, PA. 1 week @ 42.00 42.00
Date rented: 12/14/12, 09:30
Days used: 7
Period billed: 12/21/12-12/28/12
Partial #002
Total fixed charge
W/O Physical Damage Cov W/O Liability CovIN/0 Glass Damage Waiver
$591.75
Mileage charges
Ending odometer 73814
Beginning odometer - 72564
Miles run _.-- ..—.. 1250
Rate per mile x $ .1200
Total mileage $150.00
charge
$150.00
Fuel char pes
Date
Ticket Location
Odometer
number (R -Ryder O -Outside) reading
12/20/12 2430412 R HARRISBURG, PA 072684
Total fuel charge ('includes applicable State excise tax)
Fuel
Quantity Cost per* type Tax
7.5 4.0000 DEF 1.80
7.5 4.0000 1.80
Fuel
charge
(Qty x
Cost) •
30.00
$30.00
Taxes
$2/Day PA PTA Fee
Tax, 6.0%
Tax
Total taxes
Total charge
14.00
44.51
1.80
$60.31
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$632.06
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Invoice
January 10, 2013
3122-046144
PENN TANK LINES INC
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
3725 MAPLE. STREET
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Invoice number: 401831
Customer number: 03122-046144
District number:
NATIONAL RENTAL
BENEFIT FROM THE
EASE OF E -BILLS, GET
YOUR BILL VIA FAX OR
EMAIL.888-947-0010
3122
Payment due
01/20/13
Remit to
Ryder Transportation Services
P.O. BOX 96723
Chicago,IL 60693
Phone: 800-815-2201
Please indicate the invoice number 401831 on your remittance
Total 5800.26
Summary of charges
Rental
Agreements
Fixed Variable Fuel Other' Tax Total
591.75 150.00 58.51 800.26
Agreements total 591.75
58.51 800.26
Total charges
591.75 150.00
58.51 5800.26
Other may Include accident charges. service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
Other may Include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
02009771 Agreement number, rental
Rage 2 of 2
Reference Fixed charges
Vehicle number:
Vehicle description:
Driver:
Rental location:
Date rented:
Days used:
Period billed:
470529
17A Diesel Cony. Tractor
Driver
0687 ALLENTOWN, PA.
12/14/12, 09:30
7
12/28/12-01/04/13
Partial #003
Coverage/Protection
Emission Fee
Total fixed charge
W/O Physical Damage Cov W/O Liability Cov W/O Glass Damage Waiver
week @ 549.
75
549.75
week @ 42.00 42.00
$591.75
Mileage
Mileage charges
Ending odomater
Beginning odometer
75064
- 73814
Miles run
Rate per mile
1250
x $ .1200
Total mileage
charge
$150.00
$150.00
Taxes
$21Day PA PTA Fee
Tax, 6.0
14.00
44.51
Total taxes
$58.51
Total charge
$800.26
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Invoice
January 17, 2013
3122-046144
PENN TANK LINES INC
ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
3725 MAPLE STREET
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Invoice number: 404721
Customer number: 03122-046144
District number:
NATIONAL RENTAL
BENEFIT FROM THE
EASE OF E -BILLS, GET
YOUR BILL VIA FAX OR
EMAIL.888-947-0010
3122
Payment due 01/27/13
Remit to :
Ryder Transportation Services
P,O, 80X96723
Chicago,IL 60693
Phone: 600-015-2201
Please indicate the invoice number 404721 on your remittance
Total $745.24
Summary of charges
Vehicle/Agreement
Rental 470529/02009771
Agreements
Agreements total
Fixed Variable Fuel Other* Tax Total
585.75 21.72 86.92 50.85 745.24
585.75 21,72 86.92 50.65 745.24
Total charges
585.75
21.72 86.92
50.85 $745.24
`
Othcr may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
Other may include accident charges, service and repairs, accessory charges, customer vehicle fuel, miscellaneous charges,
credits, interstate fuel tax and estimated fuel
02009771 Agreement number, ren a
Reference
Vehicle number:
Vehicle description:
Driver:
Rental location:
Date rented:
Date returned:
Days used:
Period billed:
470529
T/A Diesel Conv. Tractor
Driver
0687 ALLENTOWN, PA.
12/14/12, 09:30
01/10/13, 07:00
6
01/04/13-01/10/13
Final
Coverage/Protection
Emission Fee
6
weak
75
days e 6.00
549.75
36.00
Total fixed charge
W/0 Physical Damage Cov W/0 Liability Cov W/0 Glass Damage Waiver
$585.75
Mileage chargee
Ending odometer
BegInnipg odometer
Mlles run
Rate per mile
75245
- 75064
181
x $ .1200
Total mileage
charge
$21.72
Fuel charges
Date
Ticket
Location
Odometer
number (R -Ryder 0 -Outside) reading
Fuel
Quantity Cost per type Tax
$21.72
Fuel
charge
(Qty x
Cost)
01/03/13
01/10/13
2420136 R HARRISBURG, PA 074438
2430609 R HARRISBURG, PA 075245
Total fuel charge (Includes applicable State excise tax)
10.0 4.0000 DEF
11 4.2655 DSL
21.0 4.1391
2,40 40.00
45.92
2.40 $86.92
Taxes
$2/Day PA PTA Fee
Tax, 6.0 %
Tax
Total taxes
Total charge
12.00
36.45
2.40
$50.85
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$745.24
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SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
By: Jon Michael Dumont
Adam C. Lazarow
Identification Nos.: 69083/205822
1818 Market Street
Suite 2600
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 972-8015
DONALD MILLER d/b/a SHADOW
TRUCKING,
vs.
NEW PRIME, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
THE PROI HON°
2 l4 NOV 24 Plat 1: 1{ J
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CASE NO.: 14-6296 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of defendant, New Prime, Inc., in the above -
captioned matter.
SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
By
By:
Dated: November 20, 2014
5111162
Adam C. Lazaro
Attorneys for Defendant
Our File No.: 086008.000125
4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Entry of
Appearance was served upon the below listed counsel via first class U.S. mail, postage pre -paid.
Dated: November 20, 2014
5111162
Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire
809 W. Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
Jon Michael Dumont
SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
By: Jon Michael Dumont
Adam C. Lazarow
Identification Nos.: 69083/205822
1818 Market Street
Suite 2600
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 972-8015
DONALD MILLER d/b/a SHADOW
TRUCKING,
vs.
NEW PRIME, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
THE P O HOMO
2014 NOV 24 PH I: 40
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CASE NO.: 14-6296 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR RULE ON PLAINTIFF TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
In accordance with Rule 1037(a) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, kindly
enter a Rule upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint in connection with the above -captioned case
within twenty (20) days after service of the Rule.
SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
By:
Dated: November 20, 2014
5111173
Jon Michael Dumont
Adam C. Lazarow
Attorneys for Defendant
Our File No.: 086008.000125
DONALD MILLER d/b/a SHADOW IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TRUCKING, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs.
NEW PRIME, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
CASE NO.: 14-6296 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this r} 7 - day of
No v
, 2014, a Rule is hereby granted
upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint herein within twenty (20) days after service hereof or suffer the
entry of a Judgment of Non Pros.
5111173
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe
for Rule upon Plaintiff to File a Complaint was served upon the below listed counsel via first
class U.S. mail, postage pre -paid.
Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire
809 W. Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
SEGAL McCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.
Dated: November 20, 2014
5111173
Jon Michael Dumont
1 HONG lr l\Y
r„!yDEC 22 PM 1:.10
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Jon Michael Dumont
jdumont@smsm.com
Attorney Identification No. 69083
Adam C. Lazarow
alazarow@smsm.com
Attorney Identification No. 205822
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
1818 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-8015
Fax: (215) 972-8016
DONALD MILLER d/b/a SHADOW
TRUCKING,
vs.
PRIME, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby noticed to plead to the
enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days
or judgment may be entered against you.
/s/ Jon JKicfiae(Dumont
Jon Michael Dumont
Adam C. Lazarow
Attorneys for Defendant,
New Prime, Inc. d/b/a Prime, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CASE NO.: 14-6296 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Defendant, New Prime, Inc. d/b/a Prime, Inc., by and through its attorneys, Segal
McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd., hereby answers Plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter,
in accordance with the agreed upon Stipulation filed with the Court on December 17, 2014 as
follows:
1
5139132
1. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 1 of plaintiff s Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
2. Admitted in part; denied in part. Defendant admits only that Prime, Inc. is a
corporation with a business address located at 2740 North Mayfair, P.O. Box 4208, Springfield,
Missouri 65803. The remaining averments contained in paragraph 2 of the plaintiff's Complaint
are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and therefore, said averments are
denied.
3. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 3 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
4. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 4 of the plaintiffs Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further Answer, the remaining
averments contained in paragraph 4 of the plaintiffs Complaint are conclusions of law to which
no response is required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
5. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 5 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
6. Denied. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 6 of the plaintiffs Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
2
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7. Denied . Defendant is are without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 7 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further Answer, the remaining
averments contained in paragraph 7 of the plaintiff s Complaint are conclusions of law to which
no response is required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
8. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 8 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further Answer, the remaining
averments contained in paragraph 8 of the plaintiff's Complaint are conclusions of law to which
no response is required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
9. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 9 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further Answer, the remaining
averments contained in paragraph 9 of the plaintiff's Complaint are conclusions of law to which
no response is required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
COUNT I
PLAINTIFF, vs. PRIME, INC.
10. Defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs 1 through 9 of
plaintiff's Complaint as though fully set forth at length herein.
11. (a -h, j -I) Denied. Defendant denies any negligence or carelessness and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. The remaining averments contained in paragraph 11 of plaintiff s
Complaint are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and accordingly, those
averments are denied. By way of further Answer, portions of paragraphs 11(i) and 11(1) of
plaintiff's Complaint have been stricken by way of Stipulation.
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12. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 12 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
13. Denied. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 13 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
14. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 14 of the plaintiff's Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
15. Denied . Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 15 of the plaintiff s Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
WHEREFORE, defendant demands judgment in its favor and pray that plaintiff's
Complaint be dismissed, together with costs and attorney's fees.
COUNT II
PLAINTIFF, vs. PRIME, INC.
16. Defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs 1 through 15 of
plaintiff's Complaint as though fully set forth at length herein.
17. Denied. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 17 of the plaintiffs Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. The remaining averments contained in
paragraph 17 of the plaintiff's Complaint are conclusions of law to which no response is
required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
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18. Denied. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 18 of the plaintiffs Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial. The remaining averments contained in
paragraph 18 of the plaintiffs Complaint are conclusions of law to which no response is
required, and accordingly, those averments are denied.
19. Denied. Defendant denies any negligence and demands strict proof thereof at
trial. The remaining averments contained in paragraph 19 of plaintiffs Complaint are
conclusions of law to which no response is required, and accordingly, those averments are
denied.
20. (a j, 1) Denied. Defendant denies any negligence or carelessness and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. The remaining averments contained in paragraph 20 of plaintiff's
Complaint are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and accordingly, those
averments are denied. By way of further Answer, paragraph 20(k) and portions of paragraph
20(e) of plaintiffs Complaint have been stricken by way of Stipulation.
21. Denied. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a
belief as to the truth of the averments in paragraph 21 of the plaintiff s Complaint and, therefore,
denies same, and demands strict proof thereof at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in their favor and pray that plaintiff's
Complaint be dismissed, together with costs and attorney's fees.
NEW MATTER
1. Defendant incorporates by reference its answers to paragraphs 1 through 21 of the
plaintiff's Complaint as though fully set forth herein at length.
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2. The alleged injuries of the plaintiff were the result of the plaintiff's own negligence
which exceeded any negligence of defendant, all negligence of the defendant being expressly
denied and therefore, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act, the plaintiff's
claims are barred.
3. All or portions of the, plaintiff's claims are barred by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act and/or the Statutes of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and defendant incorporates all defenses available under said Act or Statutes as
though more fully set forth at length herein.
4. Defendant believes and therefore avers that if the plaintiff sustained the injuries
and damages as alleged in the plaintiff's Complaint, said injuries and/or damages were not the
result of any act or failure to act on the part of the defendant, all such allegations being expressly
denied by defendant, and plaintiff's action is therefore barred.
5. Plaintiff had knowledge of and assumed the risks incident to the operation of the
motor vehicle plaintiff was in and actions at all times material thereto. Any and all injuries and
damages sustained by plaintiff as a result were caused by and arose out of said risks.
6. Any and all claims of the plaintiff for products, services and accommodations for
(a) professional medical treatment and care; (b) emergency health services; (c) medical and
vocational rehabilitation services; (d) working losses, past, present or future; and (e) any and all
other economic losses are not recoverable from defendant under the provisions of the Motor
Vehicle Insurance Law, Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act and/or the Statutes of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Plaintiffs claims are barred in whole or in part by the applicable statute of
limitations.
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8. Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1030, defendant herein specifically pleads the affirmative
defenses of assumption of the risk, contributory negligence, payment release, res judicata, statute
of limitations and immunity from suit.
9. Plaintiffs claims may be barred or limited by the application of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and its abolition of the collateral source rule and
provision for payments of first party benefits.
10. The injuries complained of by plaintiff pre-existed and/or are unrelated to the
accident that is the subject matter of plaintiffs Complaint.
11. Plaintiff's alleged injuries were the result of intervening, superseding acts of
negligence of a person or persons outside the control of defendant.
12. Plaintiff failed to mitigate his damages.
13. Plaintiff's alleged damages and injuries, if any, were proximately caused, in
whole or in part, by the actions of third parties for whom defendant had no legal responsibility.
14. Plaintiffs claims and/or recovery may be barred or restricted by the Pennsylvania
Tort Claims Act.
15. Defendant did not breach a duty owed to plaintiff.
16. The accident described in plaintiff's Complaint, if it occurred, was caused by
individuals and/or entities over which defendant had no control at any time material hereto.
17. No conduct or omissions on the part of defendant caused or contributed to
plaintiff's alleged injuries and/or damages, if any.
18. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim against defendant upon which relief
may be granted.
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19. Plaintiff's alleged damages and injuries, if any, were the result of an unavoidable
accident or sudden emergency.
WHEREFORE, defendant, New Prime, Inc. d/b/a Prime, Inc., demands judgment in its
favor and prays that plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed, together with costs and attorney's fees.
Respectfully submitted,
SegalgcCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
By:
Date: December 18, 2014
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on Michael Dumont
Adam C. Lazarow
Counsel for Defendant,
New Prime, Inc. d/b/a Prime, Inc.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Adam C. Lazarow, counsel for defendant, New Prime d/b/a Prime, Inc., do hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer with New Matter and has been served upon all
parties listed below via United States First Class Mail postage pre -paid.
Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire
809 W. Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Attorney for Plaintiff
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
By:
Dated: December 18, 2014
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Adam C. Lazarow'
VERIFICATION
I, ERIC NAU, an authorized representative of New Prime, Inc. d/b/a Prime, Inc., hereby
verify that the factual averments and/or denials made in the foregoing Answer to the plaintiff s
Complaint with New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and/or information
and belief. I make these statements subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: December i 147/1, 2014
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ERIC NAU
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DONALD MILLER d/b/a SHADOW IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TRUCKING,
vs.
NEW PRIME, INC.,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
CASE NO.: 14-6296 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STIPULATION TC ND Y Il`II 1 S COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
It is HEREBY AGREED, between the parties that Plaintiff's Complaint shall b. amended as
follows:
1) Allegations of Defendams operating their vehicle in a "reckless" mann.:r in Plaintiffs
Complaint and specifically in paragrap1i. 11.(i) and 20(e) .shall hereinafter be .stricken from. Plaintiff's
Complaint, with prejudice;
2) Allegations of Defendants operating their vehicle in "willful or wontcui disregard" in
Plaintiff's Complaint and specifically in paragraph 20(k) shall hereinafter be stricken !Tom Plaintiff's
Complaint, with prOitidice; and
3) Paragraph 11(1) of Plaintiff's Complaint, which alleges unspecified violations of various
ordinances and statutes as it presently includes language "including but not limited to..." shall hereinafter
read as follows "Operating his motor vehicle in violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A. §3361of the Motor Vehicle
Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- driving vehicle at safe speed."
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By:
Date:
IT IS SO STIPULATED:
PELLISH & PELLISII
• p • • -7.1.
Ronald R. Pellish
Counsel for Plaintiff
y'Roreld 4P -t
3on ichaeaumcnt, act
By:
Date:
SEGAJL
SINGER & MAHONEY; LTD,
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Adam C. Lazarow
Counsel for Defendants,
Prime Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
DONALD MILLER d/b/a
SHADOW TRUCKING,
Plaintiff
vs.
: Case No. 14-6296
PRIME INC., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
The Plaintiff, Donald Miller, doing business as Shadow Trucking, by and through his
counsel, Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire, of Pellish & Pellish, hereby replies to the New Matter asserted
by the Defendant as follows:
1. No response required.
2. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments in Paragraph 2 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained in
Paragraph 2 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
3. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments in Paragraph 3 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained in
Paragraph 3 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
4. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments in Paragraph 4 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained in
Paragraph 4 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
5. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments in Paragraph 5 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained in
Paragraph 5 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
6. Paragraph 6 of the New Matter sets forth legal averments requiring no responsive pleading
and have no relevance to this case whatsoever.
7. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments in Paragraph 7 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and demands
strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained in
Paragraph 7 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
8. Paragraph 8 sets forth a legal averment requiring no responsive pleading.
9. Paragraph 9 sets forth a legal averment requiring no responsive pleading.
10. Denied. There are no personal injuries suffered in this case.
11. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 11 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 11 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
12. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 12 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 12 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
13. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 13 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 13 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
14. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 14 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 14 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
15. Denied. On the contrary, the Complaint of the Plaintiff sets forth, in detail, the breach
of duty owed to the Plaintiff by the Defendant.
16. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 16 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 16 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
17. Denied. On the contrary, the Complaint of the Plaintiff sets forth, in detail, the breach
of duty owed to the Plaintiff by the Defendant.
18. Denied. On the contrary, the Complaint of the Plaintiff sets forth, in detail, the breach
of duty owed to the Plaintiff by the Defendant.
19. Denied. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
the truth of the averments in Paragraph 19 of the New Matter and, therefore, denies same, and
demands strict proof thereof at trial. By way of further answer, the remaining averments contained
in Paragraph 19 of the New Matter are conclusions of law to which no response is required, and
accordingly, those averments are denied.
PELLISH & PELLISH
BY:
RONALD R. PELLISH, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
809 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone (570) 622-2338
I.D. No. 23802
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached Reply to New Matter, hereby verifies that the
attached pleading is based on information furnished to counsel, which information has been gathered
by counsel in the course of this lawsuit. The language is that of counsel and not of the undersigned.
The undersigned verifies that I have read the attached and that it is true and correct to the best of my
information and belief. To the extent that the contents are that of counsel, the undersigned has relied
upon counsel in making this Verification. This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: i''n-r"
DONALD MILLE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
DONALD MILLER d/b/a
SHADOW TRUCKING,
Plaintiff
vs.
: Case No. 14-6296
PRIME INC., : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Ronald R. Pellish, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Reply to New
Matter, was served upon counsel for the Defendant, Adam C. Lazarow, Esquire, Segal McCambridge
Singer & Mahoney, 1818 Market St., Ste. 2600, Philadelphia, PA 19103, on the 7th day of
January , 2015 , by United States first-class mail, postage pre -paid.
PELLISH & PELLISH
BY:
RRON LD R. PELLISH, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
809 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
Telephone (570) 622-2338
I.D. No. 23802