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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-2275LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV NIA V. NO. DS - oZa 0i?t DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set orth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Com taint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney nd filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth ag inst you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you an a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any m ney claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. ou may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO OT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELO . THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CUMBERLAND CO. BAR ASSOCIATION 32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 AVISO LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de la demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accidn dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s 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 ue si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proc der sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cual uier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en con ra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAME? SI LISTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICIi ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI LISTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBR AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COST A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND CO. BAR ASSOCIATION 32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV/ NO. 6S- o??7S (21 1L CIVIL ACTION - LAW COMPLAINT AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, by her attorneys, Wix, Wenger & Weidner sets forth the following. 1. The Plaintiff is an adult individual residing at 233 Roesch Avenue, Oreland, Pennsylvania 19075. 2. Defendant Damon Becknel is an adult individual residing at 711A Avenue, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786. 3. Defendant Richard J. Corn, Jr. is an adult individual residing at 106 Wadsworth, Lot 38, Orrville, Ohio 44667. 4. Shaffer Trucking Company is a Pennsylvania corporation having located at 49 East Main Street, U.S. Route 11, New Kingstown, Pennsylvania 1 5. The facts and occurrences hereinafter took place on or about 5, 2003 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland Pennsylvania. 6. At the time and place aforesaid, Plaintiff was the owner and 1999 Plymouth Voyager, and she was then and there proceeding eastbound on Pennsylvania Turnpike. 7. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Becknel was the owner operator of a tractor trailer that was proceeding eastbound following the Plaintiffs of a vehicle, and Defendant Becknel caused or allowed his vehicle to strike the right rear of Plaintiffs vehicle. 8. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Corn was the operator of tractor trailer that was proceeding eastbound on the turnpike when he caused or allowed his vehicle to strike Defendant Becknel's vehicle and then struck the Plaintiff's vehicle resulting in the damages hereinafter set forth. 9. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Corn was the agent, servant employee of Defendant Shaffer Trucking, Inc. and acting within the scope of such agency or employment. COUNT I Lynn A. Johnson v. Damon Becknel 10. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs 1 through 9 of Complaint. 11. Defendant Becknel was negligent in that he: a) operated his vehicle at a speed too fast for conditions then and there existing; 2 b) failed to have his vehicle under control so as to avoid striking the Plaintiffs vehicle; c) faiied to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d) failed to keep a proper distance behind vehicles proceeding ahead 12. Solely as a result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff's vehicle damages totaling FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 70/100 ($5,466.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in an not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. COUNT II LYNN A. JOHNSON v. RICHARD J. CORN. JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING. INC. 13. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference paragraphs 1 through 12 Complaint. 14. Defendant Corn was negligent in that he: a) operated his vehicle at a speed too fast for conditions then and existing; of him. this b) failed to have his vehicle under control so as to avoid striking the reat of Plaintiff's vehicle; C) failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d) failed to keep a proper distance behind vehicles proceeding ahead I him. 3 12. Sclely as a result of Defendant's negligence, Plaintiff's vehicle damages totaling FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 70/100 ($5,466.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendant in an not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER By Ask Richard H. Wix, Esq., ID# 07274 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Dated: (717) 652-8455 u{.Ic?? Io5 4 VERIFICATION I, Lynn A. Johnson, have read the foregoing Complaint which has been draftod by my counsel. The factual statements and/or denials contained therein are true and to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 1 am authorized to make this verification. This verification is made only as to the factual averments contained therein and not to legal conclusions and averments authorized by counsel in his capacity as for the party or parties hereto. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Sections 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities which provides that, if I false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. S Date: i Lynn A. Johnson/ made 7U? w t? 4. C t t? C. N a? t W fU pJ G SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2005-02275 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND JOHNSON LYNN A VS BECKNEL DAMON ET AL GERALD WORTHINGTON , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon SHAFFER INC the DEFENDANT , at 0923:00 HOURS, on the 6th day of May , 2005 at 49 EAST MAIN STREET NEW KINGSTOWN, PA 17 by handing to NANCY MOSER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ADULT IN CHARGE a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs Docketing 18.00 Service 5.18 Postage .37 Surcharge 10.00 .00 33.55 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this fa 6 day of YGta? ?UO? A. D. P othonotar y? So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 05/09/2005 WIX WENGER WEIDNER By. ?-Ia Deputy She ff r LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW PRAECIPE TO ENTER OF APPEARANCE To the Prothonotary: Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. Respectfully submitted: Dougg s B. arcello Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document in the within action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the day of , 2005. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Damon Becknel 711 A Voigbt Ave. Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 Douglas B. Marcello ? f i ... '-? :.: -r ..... (\ 4 ?? LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS CORN AND SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. And now this ;)7 le- day of May, 2005, comes Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr, and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: 1. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 1, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 2, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. Denied. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e) pending discovery. 6. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 6, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 7. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 7, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 8. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 9. Admitted. COUNTI Johnson v. Becknel 10. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-9 as if set forth in full. 11.-12. The averments of paragraphs 11 and 12 are directed to a party other than Answering Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In r the alternative, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). COUNT II Johnson v. Corn and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. 13. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-12 as if set forth in full. 14. Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 12. (misnumbered) Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). NEW MATTER 15. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the statute of limitations. 16. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Plaintiffs comparative or contributory negligence. 17. Some or all of Plaintiffs claims may be barred or reduced by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act. 18. Some or all of Plaintiffs claims may be barred or reduced by Plaintiffs election of the limited tort option. CROSS CLAIM 19. Answering Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 20. If Plaintiff suffered damages for which a party is liable, Answering Defendants assert that Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. Wherefore, Answering Defendants request this Honorable Court hold Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. Respectfully submitted: Doug s B. arcello Mar ello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 VERIFICATION I hereby verify that the averments made in the attached document are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. By: Dated: 5/ 7/DJ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document in the within action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the 2 day of *% 2005. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Damon Becknel 711A Voight Ave. Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 Dougl B. rcello hJ ._ c? I 1. ? ?,- i °Ti _? -?-i: ll t.J :7 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED 15. Denied. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 16. Denied. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 17. Denied. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 18. Denied. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in her favor and against Defendants in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER By Richard H. Wix, Esq.ID#072 4 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-8455 Dated: 611105- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 2nd day of June, 2005, I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire, an Associate of the firm of Wix, Wenger & Weidner, attorneys for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I served the within Answer to New Matter this date by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 Damon Becknel 711 A Voight Ave. Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786 WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 'Kathryn L. ix, E/s ire z -act C ? mr4, ? m 1r ? m 0 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and: SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED DEFENDANTS RICHARD J. CORN, JR.'S AND SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC.'S PETITON FOR LEAVE TO AMEND ANSWER Defendants' Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc., by their undersigned attorneys, petition this Court under Pa.R.C.P. 1033 for leave to file an amended answer with an amended Cross-Claim against Defendant Damon Becknel and a Counterclaim against Plaintiff Lynn Johnson, and in support thereof represent the following: 1. In her complaint, plaintiff alleged that her vehicle sustained damage when she collided with Defendant Becknel and Defendants Corn and Schaffer on December 5, 2003. 2. On May 27, 2005, Moving Defendants timely filed an answer with New Matter and a Cross-Claim against Defendant Becknel. A copy of the answer is attached as Exhibit «A 3. In the Answer, Moving Defendants only alleged that if Plaintiff suffered damages that Defendant Becknel was solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Moving Defendants for indemnification, or jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. 4. Following a review of all facts and information known to Defendants Corn and Schaffer, Moving Defendants now believe that Plaintiff and Defendant Becknel are responsible for all damages that occurred on December 5, 2003. 5. The accident of December 5, 2003 caused Moving Defendants to incur damages in the amount of $9,349.70. 6. The accident of December 5, 2003 occurred when Plaintiff lost control of her vehicle. Defendant Becknel who is alleged to have been following Plaintiffs vehicle to closely then struck the rear of Plaintiffs vehicle, causing Plaintiff's vehicle to strike Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking's vehicle. Defendant Becknel also struck the side of Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking's vehicle. 7. Because Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking have been caused to incur damages as the result of Plaintiff's and Defendant Becknel's negligence, Moving Defendants wish to amend their answer to add a Counterclaim against Plaintiff and to specifically plead damages against Defendant Becknel. A copy of Moving Defendants' proposed amended answer with amended cross-claim and counter-claim is attached hereto as Exhibit "B." 8. Plaintiff and Defendant Becknel will not be unduly prejudiced or surprised by this amendment, especially since this lawsuit arising out of negligent actions on their part. 9. Manifest injustice will result if the amendment is not allowed. WHEREFORE, Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. request that this Court enter an order allowing Moving Defendants to amend is answer as aforesaid. Respectfully submitted, Don B Marcello, Esq. Sonya Kivisto, Esq. MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 T: (717)240-4686 F: (71'7)258-4686 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS CORN AND SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. And now this' d`ay of May, 2005, comes Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: 1. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 1, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 2, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. Denied. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e) pending discovery. 6. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 6, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 7. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 7, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 8. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 9. Admitted. COUNTI Johnson v. Becknel 10. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-9 as if set forth in full. 11.-12. The averments of paragraphs 11 and 12 are directed to a party other than Answering Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In Zn 4,1,r 4 the alternative, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). COUNT II Johnson v. Com and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. 13. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-12 as if set forth in full. 14. Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 12. (misnumbered) Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). NEW MATTER 15. Some or all of Plaintiffs claims may be barred by the statute of limitations. 16. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Plaintiff's comparative or contributory negligence. 17. Some or all of Plaintiffs claims may be barred or reduced by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act. 18. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by Plaintiffs election of the limited tort option. CROSS CLAIM 19.Answedng Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 20. If Plaintiff suffered damages for which a party is liable, Answering Defendants assert that Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. Wherefore, Answering Defendants request this Honorable Court hold Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. Respectfully submitted: Douglas B. Marcello Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 LYNN A. JOHNSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 Civil Term DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and: SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS CORN AND SCHAFFER TRUCKING. INC. And now this day of October, 2005, comes Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 1, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 2, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. Denied. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e) pending discovery. 6. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 6, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 7, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 8. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 9. Admitted. LX h, bar COUNTI Johnson v. Becknel 10. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-9 as if set forth in full. 11. -12. The averments of paragraphs 11 and 12 are directed to a party other than Answering Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In the alternative, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). COUNT II Johnson v. Corn and Shaffer Truckine, Inc. 13. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-12 as if set forth in full. 14. Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 12. (misnumbered) Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). NEW MATTER 15. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the statute of limitations. 16. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Plaintiff's comparative or contributory negligence. 17. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act. 18. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by Plaintiff's election of the limited tort option. CROSS CLAIM 19. Answering Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 20. If Plaintiff suffered damages for which a party is liable, Answering Defendants assert that Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. 21. On December 5, 2003, Defendant Becknel was the owner and operator of a tractor trailer that was proceeding eastbound following Plaintiff s vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 22. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Becknel caused or allowed his vehicle to strike the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle, sending it into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer. 23. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Becknel caused or allowed his vehicle to strike the driver's side of Answering Defendants tractor trailer. 24. Defendant Becknel was negligent in that he: a. operated his vehicle at a speed to fast for conditions then and there existing; b. failed to have his vehicle under control so as to avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle and the side of Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking's vehicle; c. failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d. failed to keep a proper distance behind vehicles proceeding ahead of him. 25. As a result of Defendant Becknel's negligence, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking have been caused to incur damages totaling NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 70/100 ($9,349.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking demand judgment against Defendant Becknel in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. In the alternative, Answering Defendants request this Honorable Court hold Defendant Becknel solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. COUNTER CLAIM 26. Answering Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 27. On December 5, 2003, Plaintiff was the owner and operator of a 1999 Plymouth Voyager, proceedings eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 28. At the time and place aforesaid, Plaintiff caused or allowed her vehicle to spin out of control into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer. 29. Plaintiff was negligent in that she: a. operated her vehicle at a seed too fast for conditions then and there existing; b. failed to have her vehicle under control so as to avoid striking Answering Defendants' tractor trailer; c. failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d. failed to have her vehicle under control so as to avoid traveling into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer; 30. As the result of Plaintiff's negligence, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking have been caused to incur damages totaling NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 70/100 ($9,349.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants demand judgment against the Plaintiff in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. Respectfully submitted: Doul-gras B. arcello Sonya Kivisto Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document in the within action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the 1S day of &7vge e, 2005. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Damon Becknel 3084 Wyllys Place #B West Point, NY 10996-1815 2 Sonya visto ? .? ?? c? ;} `.n T p 1 _ CJ _._ 7 ?,? ? OF J 2 4 1005 LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLR19L- Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 Civil Term DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and: SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this 3 / " day of m.'++4,, , 2005, upon consideration of Defendants' Richard J. Corn and Schaffer Trucking's Petition to Amend it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' Petition to Amend is GRANTED. Defendants Richard J. Corn and Schaffer Trucking are hereby granted leave to amend their Answer to add a Counter-claim and amended Cross-claims. Defendants have 3o days to file their Amended Answer. 6e 3 By the Court: 1\00? 1D LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 Civil Term DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED 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 Notice and Complaint are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with this 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 Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717)249-3166 LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 Civil Term DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants NOTICIA LE HAN DEMANDO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tien viente (20) dias de plaza al partir de la fecha de la demanda y ]a notificacion. Usted debe presenter una apariencia excrita o en persona o per abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y per cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, BAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717)249-3166 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and: SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANTS CORN AND SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. And now this !'7'?, day of November, 2005, comes Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Plaintiff's Complaint as follows: Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 1, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 2. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 2, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. Denied. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e) pending discovery. 6. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 6, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 7. Denied. Answering Defendant is without information or belief as to the truth of the averments of paragraph 7, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at time of trial. 8. Denied as stated pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 9. Admitted. COUNTI Johnson v. Becknel 10. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-9 as if set forth in full. 11. -12. The averments of paragraphs 11 and 12 are directed to a party other than Answering Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In the alternative, the averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). COUNT II Johnson v. Corn and Shaffer Truckine, Inc. 13. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to paragraphs 1-12 as if set forth in full. 14. Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 12. (misnumbered) Denied. The averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). NEW MATTER 15. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the statute of limitations. 16. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Plaintiff's comparative or contributory negligence. 17. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by the provisions of the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act. 18. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by Plaintiff's election of the limited tort option. CROSS CLAIM 19. Answering Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 20. If Plaintiff suffered damages for which a party is liable, Answering Defendants assert that Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. 21. On December 5, 2003, Defendant Becknel was the owner and operator of a tractor trailer that was proceeding eastbound following Plaintiff's vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 22. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Becknel caused or allowed his vehicle to strike the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle, sending it into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer. 23. At the time and place aforesaid, Defendant Becknel caused or allowed his vehicle to strike the driver's side of Answering Defendants tractor trailer. 24. Defendant Becknel was negligent in that he: a. operated his vehicle at a speed to fast for conditions then and there existing; b. failed to have his vehicle under control so as to avoid striking the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle and the side of Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking's vehicle; c. failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d. failed to keep a proper distance behind vehicles proceeding ahead of him. 25. As a result of Defendant Becknel's negligence, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking have been caused to incur damages totaling NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 70/100 ($9,349.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking demand judgment against Defendant Becknel in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. In the alternative, Answering Defendants request this Honorable Court hold Defendant Becknel solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. COUNTER CLAIM 26. Answering Defendants incorporate the averments of paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 of Plaintiffs Complaint as if set forth in full without admitting the truth thereof. 27. On December 5, 2003, Plaintiff was the owner and operator of a 1999 Plymouth Voyager, proceedings eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 28. At the time and place aforesaid, Plaintiff caused or allowed her vehicle to spin out of control into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer. 29. Plaintiff was negligent in that she: a. operated her vehicle at a seed too fast for conditions then and there existing; b. failed to have her vehicle under control so as to avoid striking Answering Defendants' tractor trailer; c. failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles; and d. failed to have her vehicle under control so as to avoid traveling into the path of Answering Defendants' tractor trailer; 30. As the result of Plaintiff's negligence, Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking have been caused to incur damages totaling NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE and 70/100 ($9,349.70) DOLLARS. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants demand judgment against the Plaintiff in an amount not in excess of mandatory arbitration limits. Respectfully submitted: V, P Dougl s . Marcello Sonya ivisto Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 NOU-08- 5 11:41 I U ttca .. - ........ V",WICAnON hereby ve ify that the avevnmts made in the attached doement are erne and comet to the bat of my information, knowledge and belief based upon the information available. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.CS.A_ Section 4904 relating to umwom falsification to anthorities. Dated: OV,06r -&PPC- TOTAL P.01 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document in the within action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the day of 10.e- 2005. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Damon Becknel 3084 Wyllys Place #B West Point, NY 10996-1815 Sonya ' 'sto - , . n u = te r ?.. r : fJ ` O LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants PRAECIPE Please reinstate the Complaint filed on or about May 3, 2005, in the above captioned case. Respectfully Submitted, Wix, Wenger & Weidner By Richard H. Wix, Esq. ID# 07024 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated: 11/30/05 LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants TO THE PROTHONOTARY: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of the Defendant, Damon Becknel, with respect to the above-referenced matter. MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN &_foQW;G1N` DATE: f a„ ? t 9 - C)r BY: Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this 1?1sE day of December, 2005, I served a true and correct copy of the Entry of Appearance via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS ea o r? - ? z :V ?C) LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS' CORN AND SCF TRUCKING. INC. NEW MATTER AND CROSS CLAIM NEW MATTER 15. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments contained in this paragraph are specifically denied. 16. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments contained in this paragraph are specifically denied. 17. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments contained in this paragraph are specifically denied. 18. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments contained in this paragraph are specifically denied. CROSS CLAIM 19. Plaintiff incorporates herein paragraphs 1 through 15 of her Complaint as if fully stated herein. 20.-25. The averments contained in paragraphs 20 through 25 are directed to a party other than Plaintiff hence no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments in these paragraphs are specifically denied. CROSS CLAIM 26. Plaintiff incorporates herein paragraphs 1 through 15 of her Complaint as if fully stated herein. 27. Admitted. 28. Denied. 29. This paragraph contains conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed necessary the averments of this paragraph are specifically denied. 30. Denied. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment be entered in her favor and against Defendants. Respectfully submitted, WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER sy?2 Z,J Y Richard H. Wix, Esquir ID#07027 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-8455 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Answer to Defendants Corn and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. New Matter and Cross Claim was served by First Class Mail on the 7th day of February 2006, upon the following: Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire Sonya Kivisto, Esquire Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 Donald L. Carmelite, Esquire 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 Li/ Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire r-? C? " ? t:; C is -n 'T7 ? ,?; ?" r?, -- - ? ` w r _ s ,? __: ' 4? $ /?) _' ' C_ 7 LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 05-2275 DAMON BECKNEL, CIVIL ACTION -LAW RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants PRAECIPE Please reinstate the Complaint filed on or about May 3, 2005, in the above captioned case. Respectfully Submitted, Wix, Wenger & Weidner By Kathryn L. Wix, Esq. ID# 92944 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 (717) 652-8455 Dated: 2/13/06 LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Lynn A. Johnson, Plaintiff c/o Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you. MARSHALL, COLEMAN & DATE: S" ac) ? Q(O BY: WARNER, DT7NALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT, DAMON BECKNEL. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT AND NOW comes Defendant, Damon Becknel, by and through his counsel, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, and files this Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint and in support thereof states as follows: I. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff is who she says she is. All remaining allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 2. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Damon Becknel is a Defendant. The remaining averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 3. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 4. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 5. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 6. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the avemients set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, the averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 8. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. By way of further response, the averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 9. Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). COUNTI LYNN A. JOHNSON V. DAMON BECKNEL 10. Defendant incorporates by reference his responses to Paragraphs 1-9 of Plaintiffs Complaint as though set forth at length herein. I La) - d). Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 12, Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate. COUNT H LYNN A. JOHNSON V. RICHARD J. CORN, JR. AND SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. 13. Defendant incorporates by reference his responses to Paragraphs 1-12 of Plaintiffs Complaint as though set forth at length herein. 14-15. The averments set forth in these Paragraphs are directed to a Defendant other than Answering Defendant, and therefore, no responsive pleading is required. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate. NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF 17. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. 18. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against Defendant upon which relief can be granted. 19, Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by all applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. 20. No act or omission on the part of Defendant was a substantial or contributing factor in bringing about Plaintiffs alleged damages, all such damages being expressly denied. 2L Any and all damages as described by Plaintiff in its Complaint, the same being expressly denied, were caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions on the part of Plaintiff and/or others over whom Defendant had no control nor right of control. 22. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the doctrine of resjudicata and/or collateral estoppel. 23. Plaintiffs claims are derivative in nature and are barred as a matter of law. 24. Defendant breached no duty of care owed to Plaintiff under the circumstances. 25. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act. 26. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Act. 27. At all times material hereto, Defendant acted in a safe, legal and non-negligent manner. 28. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the sudden emergency doctrine. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate. NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) AGAINST DEFENDANTS, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. AND SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. 29. If Plaintiff sustained the damages as alleged in Plaintiffs Complaint, said damages being herein strictly denied, then said damages were caused by acts, statements, omissions or negligence of Co-Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., as set forth in Plaintiffs Complaint, to which reference is made hereto without adoption or omission. 30. Co-Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., are solely liable to the Plaintiff, or, in the alternative, should Answering Defendant be found liable to Plaintiff, liability being herein strictly denied, then Co-Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking Inc., is jointly and severally liable with Answering Defendant and is liable over to Answering Defendant by way of contribution and/or indemnification. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate. MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN DATE: BY: %DPL. 7AARMELITFESQUIRE . "V? I.D. No. 84730 ?Q 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Beeknel 6 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim to Plaintiffs Complaint are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the defense of this lawsuit. The language of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim to Plaintiffs Complaint is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim to Plaintiffs Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim to Plaintiffs Complaint are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities. BY: ) lL ?? DAMON BECKNEL DATE: /? /?{ar 0 t, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this a3 . , day of March, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crosselaim of Defendant, Damon Becknel, to Plaintiffs Complaint via U.S. First-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN M. W ILLIAMS c> 9`s ?? - n "? -? -r. -, ?,,,. .... L, i ?, a ? GJ ? 4 ?_ } ? ,,? Vi LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE OF SERVING DISCOVERY TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please take notice that Defendant, Damon Becknel, served Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents addressed to Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by mail, postage prepaid, on the o, h day of March, 2006. DATE: 5,);+ • G MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN BY: 00000w\ DONALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this aT+h day of March, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Notice of Serving Discovery via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SAN M. WILLLSMS ? ? r.7 e? 'PI , I 1 - yl 11 '. __ ??? L? r ': ' '.. ,,' i: n G-; } LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. Plaintiff DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE OF SERVING DISCOVERY TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please take notice that Defendant, Damon Becknel, served Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents addressed to Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by mail, postage prepaid, on the IE4 , day of March, 2006. DATE: MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN BY: DON7WD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this a, +Vhday of March, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Notice of Serving Discovery via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 U„to . u_1 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SCHAFFER TRUCKING, INC Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYVANIA NO. 05-2275 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT BECNEL DIRECTED TO ANSWERING DEFENDANTS And now this /`L day of April, 2006, comes Defendants Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Schaffer Trucking, Inc. by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Defendant Becnel's New Matter as follows: 17-28. The averments of said paragraphs are directed to a party other than Answering Defendants hence no responsive pleading is required. In the alternative, the allegations are denied as conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required or in the alternative is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 29. Denied. It is denied that if Plaintiff sustained any damages, which is denied, any alleged damages are due to any acts, statements, omissions or negligence of Answering Defendants, all which is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). 30. Denied. It is denied that Answering Defendants are solely liable to Plaintiff, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiff, and/or liable over to Defendant Becnel for contribution or indemnity. Any and all allegations are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Rule 1029(e). Wherefore, Answering Defendants request this Honorable Court hold Defendant Becknel is solely liable to Plaintiff, liable over to Answering Defendants for indemnification, or is jointly or severally liable to Plaintiff. Respectfully submitted: Dou Marcello Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 O: (717) 240-4686 F: (717) 258-4686 VERIFICATION I, ///icr}At hereby verify that the averments made in the attached Answer to New Matter are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief based upon the information available. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S A. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. By= _I?/ Dated: f7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document in the within action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the 10th day of April, 2006 Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Donald L. Carmelite Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin 4200 Crums Mill Road Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 c?- Dougl s B. Marcello c-- ,:?>, ?-s ?-> LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 f CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE Moving Defendant, Damon Becknel, by and through his counsel, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, hereby files this Motion to Consolidate the matters docketed in the above-captioned cases into that case docketed at Docket No. 05-2275, and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. to No. 05-2275 on or about May 3, 2005. 2. Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation, parent corporation of Shaffer Trucking, Inc., filed a Writ of Summons against Defendants, Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson to No. 05- 6151 on or about November 30, 2005. i i 3. Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson to No. 05-6151 on or about February 27, 2006. 4. Defendant, Damon Becknel, requests consolidation of the above-referenced lawsuits in order to simplify future pleadings, discovery, and trial. 5. Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation and Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., concurs with this Motion. 6. Richard H. Wix, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, was contacted regarding his concurrence with this Motion but has failed to respond. 7. Both of the foregoing civil lawsuits arise out of a three-car motor vehicle collision which occurred on December 5, 2003 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 8. Both civil lawsuits, referenced above, involve identical common questions of law and fact and arise from the same occurrence referenced above, resulting in property damage to the Johnson and Crete Carrier Corporation vehicles. 9. Consolidation of matters involving common questions of law and fact which arise from the same transaction or occurrence may be consolidated, by the Court, upon motion of any party, in order to avoid unnecessary cost or delay. Pa.R.C.P. 213. 10. As both of the foregoing lawsuits involve common questions of law and fact, and arise from the same occurrence, it would be most appropriate and further the interest of judicial economy by avoiding unnecessary costs and/or delays for this Honorable Court to consolidate the foregoing matters to the case filed to No. 05-2275. -2- WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order consolidating the foregoing actions to that lawsuit docketed at Cumberland County No. 05-2275, with all prior pleadings consolidated to that action to reflect the same docket number. Respectfully DATE: / BY: 19 , WARNER, ON D L. C Q NjELM, ESQUIRE I D o. 84730 4 0 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel -3- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this r'd' day of August, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Motion to Consolidate of Defendant, Damon Becknel via U.S. first- class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 1?. kJ t,? 1 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS f rill ?, ??? /? ? '? ??"GG.. ? LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. Plaintiff DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants ORDER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275? CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED AND NOW, this day of / ? 2006, upon consideration of Defendant, Damon Becknel's Motion to Consolidate, it is hereby ORDERED that cases docketed at Nos. 05-2275 and 05-6151 are consolidated for all purposes. 9-It-O& CO. f. u a ?7?+ ,JW z v ON Ilk MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN BY: DONALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. NO.:84730 4200 CRUMS MILL ROAD, SUITE B HARRISBURG, PA 17112 (717) 651-3505 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants MOTION OF DEFENDANT, DAMON BECKNEL, TO COMPEL DISCOVERY RESPONSES FROM PLAINTIFF, LYNN A. JOHNSON 1. On March 27, 2006, the undersigned as counsel for Defendant, Damon Becknel, served upon counsel for Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, Interrogatories and a Request for Production of Documents addressed to Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, a true and correct copy of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 2. On October 3, 2006, the undersigned wrote to Plaintiffs counsel, Richard H. Wix, requesting Plaintiffs discovery responses within thirty (30) days, a true and correct copy of the same is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". 3. To date, Plaintiff has not responded to this written discovery nor is there any agreement amongst counsel concerning an extension of time regarding any such response. 4. Plaintiffs discovery responses are overdue and, accordingly, Defendant Damon Becknel respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order similar to the attached directing that Plaintiff provides Answers to Interrogatories and Response to Request for Production of Documents within 20 days or suffer such further sanctions as this Court shall deem appropriate. DATED: I '? D MARSHALL, D COLEM BY: , WARNER, NALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE \05 A\LIAB\DLCARMELITE\LLPG\243060\KASAKOSKY\21237\00284 Exhibit A r A REGIOP MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN ?B GOGwi A P it O P E 5 S 1 0 N A L C O N P O R A T 1 O N www.marshdWnnehey.com 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B - Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3500 - Fax (717) 651-9630 Direct Dial: 717-651-3504 Email: dlcarmelite@mdwcg.com March 27, 2006 Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 RE: Lynn A. Johnson v. Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. CCP (Cumberland County) No.: 05-2275 Our File No.: 21237-00284.A42 Dear Mr. Wix: Pa"SYLYANIA Bethlehem Doylestown Erie Harrisburg King of Prussia Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton Williamsport Nxw JmtseY Cherry Hill Roseland DmAOARE Wilmington 0M0 Akron PLORMA Ft. Lauderdale Jacksonville Orlando Tampa Enclosed please find Defendant, Damon Becknel's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents addressed to your client, Lynn A. Johnson, in the above-referenced matter. Please respond to the discovery requests within the time allotted by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Your attention to this matter is appreciated. DIEFENSE LITIGATION LAW FIRM DLC:smw Enclosures cc: Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire (w/encs.) r 7 LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED INTERROGATORIES OF DEFENDANT, DAMON BECKNEL, ADDRESSED TO PLAINTIFF Defendant, Damon Becknel, by his counsel, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, propounds the following Interrogatories upon the Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, to be answered under oath, within thirty (30) days after service hereof. Definitions. -- The following definitions are applicable to these interrogatories: "Document" means any written, printed, typed, or other graphic matter of any kind or nature, however produced or reproduced, including photographs, microfilms, phonographs, video and audio tapes, punch cards, magnetic tapes, discs, data cells, drums, and other data compilations from which information can be obtained. "Identify" or "Identity" means when used in reference to -- (1) A natural person, his or her: (a) Full name; and (b) Present or last known residence and employment address (including street name and number, city or town, and state or county); (2) A document: (a) Its description (e.g., letter, memorandum, report, etc.), title, and date; (b) Its subject matter; (c) Its author's identity; (d) Its addressee's identity; (e) Its present location; and (f) Its custodian's identity; (3) An oral communication: (a) Its date; (b) The place where it occurred; (c) Its substance; (d) The identity of the person who made the communication; (e) The identity of each person to whom such communication was made; and (f) The identity of each person who was present when such communication was made; (4) A corporate entity: (a) Its full corporate name; (b) Its date and place of incorporation, if known; and (c) Its present address and telephone number; (5) Any other context: A description with sufficient particularity that the thing may thereafter be specified and recognized, including relevant dates and places, and the identification of relevant people. entities, and documents. "Incident" or "accident" means the occurrence that forms the basis of a cause of action or claim for relief set forth in the complaint or similar pleading. 2 "Person" means a natural person, partnership, association, corporation, or governmental agency. Instructions. -- The following instructions are applicable to these interrogatories: (1) Duty to answer. -- The interrogatories are to be answered in writing, verified, and served upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days of their service on you. Objections must be signed by the attorney making them. In your answers, you must furnish such information as is available to you, your employees, representatives, agents, and attorney. Your answers must be supplemented and amended as required by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. (2) Claim of privilege. -- With respect to any claim of privilege or immunity from discovery, you must identify the privilege or immunity asserted and provide sufficient information to substantiate the claim. (3) Option to produce documents. -- In lieu of identifying documents in response to these interrogatories, you may provide copies of such documents with appropriate references to the corresponding interrogatories. These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing and any information secured subsequent to the filing of answers, which would have been includable in the answers had it been known or available, shall be supplied by supplemental answers as soon as such information becomes known or available, and in all events, prior to the trial of this action, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4007.3. 3 INTERROGATORIES State: (a) Your full name; (b) The name of your spouse at the time of the accident and the date and place of your marriage to such spouse; (c) The address of your present residence and the address of each other residence which you have had during the past five years; (d) Your present occupation and the name and address of your employer; (e) Date of your birth; (f) Your Social Security number; (g) Your military service and positions held, if any; and (h) The schools you have attended and the degrees or certificates awarded, if any. 4 2. If you are covered by any type of insurance, including any excess or umbrella insurance, that might be applicable to the incident in this matter, state the following with respect to each such policy: (a) The name of the insurance carrier which issued the policy; (b) The named insured under each policy and the policy number of each policy; (c) The type(s) and effective date(s) of each policy; (d) The amount of coverage provided for injury to each person, for each occurrence, and in the aggregate for each policy; and (e) Each exclusion, if any, in the policy which is applicable to any claim thereunder and any reasons, if any, why you or the carrier claim the exclusion is applicable. 5 3. List and describe all expenses and losses that you have incurred because of the incident. 4. State with particularity the factual basis for each claim or defense you are asserting in this case. a Y 5. Witnesses. - (a) Identify each person who (1) Was a witness to the incident through sight or hearing and/or (2) Has knowledge of facts concerning the happening of the incident or conditions or circumstances at the scene of the incident prior to, at the time of, or after the incident. (b) With respect to each person so identified, state that person's exact location and activity at the time of the incident. 8 6. If you know of anyone that has given any statement (as defined by the Rules of Civil Procedure) concerning this action or its subject matter, state: (a) The identity of such person; (b) When, where, by whom, and to whom each statement was made, and whether it was reduced to writing or otherwise recorded; and (c) The identity of any person who has custody of any such statement that was reduced to writing or otherwise recorded. 9 7. Identify the documents (except reports of experts subject to Pa.R.C.P. No. 4003.5) which describe the incident or the cause thereof. 10 8. If you know of the existence of any photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, maps, diagrams, or models relevant to the incident, state: (a) The nature or type of such item; (b) The date when such item was made; (c) The identity of the person that prepared or made each item; and (d) The subject that each item represents or portrays. II 9. If you, or someone not an expert subject to Pa.R.C.P. No. 4003.5, conducted any investigations of the incident, identify: (a) Each person, and the employer of each person, who conducted any investigation(s); and (b) All notes, reports or other documents prepared during or as a result of the investigation(s) and the persons who have custody thereof. 12 10. Identify each person you intend to call as a non-expert witness at the trial of this case, and for each person identified state your relationship with the witness and the substance of the facts to which the witness is expected to testify. 13 11. Identify each expert you intend to call as a witness at the trial of this matter, and for each expert state: (a) The subject matter about which the expert is expected to testify; and (b) The substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify and a summary of the grounds for each opinion. (You may file as your answer to this interrogatory the report of the expert or have the interrogatory answered by our expert.) 14 12. Identify all exhibits that you intend to use at the trial of this matter and state whether they will be used during the liability or damages portions of the trial. 15 13. Identify all injuries or diseases that you allege you suffered as a result of the incident. 16 14. If, either prior to or subsequent to the incident, you suffered any injury or disease in those portions of the body claimed by you to have been affected by the incident, state: (a) The injury or disease you suffered; (b) The date and place of any accident, if such injury or disease was caused by an accident; (c) The identity of hospitals, doctors, or practitioners who rendered treatment or examination because of such injury or disease; and (d) The identity of anyone against whom a claim was made, and the tribunal and docket number of any claim or lawsuit that was filed in connection with such injury or disease. 17 15. If you received medical treatment or examination (including x-rays) because of injury or disease you suffered as a result of the incident, state; (a) The identity of each hospital at which you were treated or examined; (b) The date on which each such treatment or examination at a hospital was rendered, and the charge by the hospital for each; (c) The identity of each doctor or practitioner by whom you were treated or examined; (d) The date on which each such treatment or examination by a doctor or practitioner was rendered, and the charge for each; and (e) The identity of any document(s) (except reports of experts subject to Pa.R.C.P. 4003.5) regarding any medical treatment or examination, setting forth the author and date of such document(s). 18 16. For the period of three years immediately preceding the date of the incident, state: (a) The name and address of each of your employers or, if you were self- employed during any portion of that period, each of your business addresses and the name of the business while self-employed; (b) The dates of commencement and termination of each of your periods of employment or self-employment; (c) The nature of your occupation in each employment or self-employment; and (d) The wage, salary, or rate of earnings received by your in each employment or self-employment, and the amount of income from employment and self- employment for each year. 19 17. If you have engaged in one or more gainful occupations subsequent to the date of the incident, state: (a) The name and address of each of your employers or, if you were self- employed at anytime subsequent to the incident, each of your business addresses and the name of the business while self-employed; (b) The dates of commencement and termination of each of your periods of employment or self-employment; (c) The nature of your occupation in each employment or self-employment; (d) The wage, salary, or rate of earnings received by you in each employment or self-employment, and the amount of income from employment and self- employment for each year; and (e) The date(s) of any absence(s) from your occupation resulting from any injury or disease suffered in this incident and the amount of any earnings or other benefits lost by you because of such absence(s). 20 18. If, as a result of this incident, you have been unable to perform any of your customary occupational duties or social or other activities in the same manner as prior to the incident, state with particularity: (a) The duties and/or activities you have been unable to perform; (b) The periods of time you have been unable to perform; and (c) The identity of all persons having knowledge thereof. 21 19. If you were under any physical or mental disability at the time of the incident, explain the disability. 22 20. Do you allege that you are entitled to damages for any medical expenses arising out of the care and treatment that was rendered by any medical care providers for injuries you allegedly sustained as a result of the accident in question? (a) If so, please enter the names of the medical care providers who rendered these services in Column A of the accompanying chart. (b) Please enter the total amount of charges for each medical care provider in Column B of the accompanying chart. (c) Please regard this as a Request for Production of Documents to attach copies of all medical bills/invoices for the treatment rendered due to the injuries alleged in the Complaint and reflected in the amounts claimed in Column B. 23 21, Do you have any health insurance? If so, have you submitted medical bills related to this accident to your health care insurer? If not, why were these medical bills not submitted to your health care insurer? 24 22. Did any form of medical insurance (including Medicare or Medicaid) pay any portion of Plaintiff s alleged medical expenses? (a) If so, please state the name of the insurer, the address and the policy numbers of the medical insurance which paid any portion of Plaintiffs alleged medical expenses. (b) Please enter the total amount of the medical expenses for each provider that was paid by any insurance carrier in Column C of the accompanying chart. (c) Please regard this as a Request for Production of Documents to attach copies of any receipts showing amounts paid by medical insurers reflecting the amounts paid in Column C. 25 23. Were any of Plaintiff's medical expenses "written off', forgiven or otherwise not owed by reason of a contract or agreement between the medical care provider and Plaintiff's medical insurer as a compromise of a bill between the medical care provider and the Plaintiff or for any other reason? (a) Please enter in Column D of the accompanying chart the amount of the medical expenses that were "written off' or forgiven or otherwise not owed by reason of a contract between the health care provider and Plaintiffs medical insurer as a compromise of a bill between the medical care provider and the Plaintiff or for any other reason. 26 24. Were or are any of your medical expenses personally owed or owing by Plaintiff or his or her representatives and, therefore, not paid by Plaintiffs insurance carrier and/or "written off', forgiven or otherwise not owed with respect to any medical care provided by any medical care providers who provided care for the Plaintiff who is claiming damages? (a) Please enter in Column E of the accompanying chart the amount of the medical expenses that were or are personally owed by Plaintiff or his or her representatives and therefore not paid by Plaintiffs insurance carrier and/or "written off', forgiven or otherwise not owed with respect to any medical care provided by any medical care providers who provided care for which Plaintiff is claiming damages. A Medical Care Provider B Total Medical Charges for Each Medical Care Provider C Amount of Medical Charges Paid by Plaintiffs Insurance D Amounts "Written Off', Forgiven or Otherwise Not Owed E Amounts Paid or Owed by Plaintiff or His or Her Representatives Personally (i.e. not paid by insurance and written of 27 A B C D E Medical Care Total Medical Amount of Amounts Amounts Paid Provider Charges for Medical "Written Off', or Owed by Each Medical Charges Paid by Forgiven or Plaintiff or His Care Provider Plaintiffs Otherwise Not or Her Insurance Owed Representatives Personally (i.e. not paid by insurance and written of DATE: ,oG MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & G400GIN BY: L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE ; , ;A I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Beeknel 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this day of March, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Interrogatories of Defendant, Damon Becknel, Addressed to Plaintiff via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 '?"' 8'. " W '.) SUSAN M. WILLIAMS r • 4a37-m??y LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OF DEFENDANT, DAMON BECKNEL, ADDRESSED TO PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are hereby requested to produce for inspection and other purposes, including copying, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, at the office of the counsel for the requesting party, or at such other location as may be mutually agreeable between counsel for you and counsel for the requesting party, not less than thirty (30) days after service of these requests, documents herein cited. The word "document" or "documents" as herein used includes but is not limited to photographs, video tapes, drawings, reports, statements and memoranda, as well as all other documents as defined in the Rules. 1. All medical bills, reports, records, and x-rays, relating to the injury allegedly sustained in the occurrence described in the Complaint, as well as all medical bills, records, and reports relating to prior or subsequent injuries to the same parts of the body claimed by Plaintiff to have been injured in the occurrence described in the Complaint. 2. All employee reports, records, tax returns, attendance records, and wage statements relating to the claim of loss of income as a result of the occurrence in Plaintiffs Complaint. 3. Copies of all statements, memoranda, summaries of other writings, documents, diagrams and pictures obtained from your investigation, your insurance company's investigation, or your attorney's investigation into the incident involved. (You need not supply any attorney's "work product" or other material which is specifically accepted as privileged by the above Rules). 4. All documents in your possession, custody or control prepared in anticipation of litigation or trial of this case, except those documents which disclose the mental impressions of your attorney or your attorney's conclusions, opinions, memoranda, notes or summaries, legal research or legal theories, and except those documents prepared in anticipation of litigation by your representatives to the extent that they would disclose the representatives' mental impression, conclusions or opinions respecting the value or merit of the claim or defense. 5. To the extent that you have not already provided the same in response to previous requests herein, all statements obtained from any witnesses or memoranda of conversations with witnesses or recordings of witnesses' statements, memoranda, or recordings made by parties to this lawsuit or their representative. 6. To the extent not already provided in response to previous requests herein, all statements made by any party to this action, including written statements signed or otherwise adopted or approved by the person making it or stenographic, mechanical, electrical, or other recording or transcription thereof, which is a substantially verbatim recital of an oral statement 2 and contemporaneously recorded, as allowed by Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure No. 4003.4. 7. To the extent that you have not already provided the same, copies of all records, documents and memoranda, which have any bearing upon the matters alleged against the requesting party or upon the responsibility of the requesting party for the matters alleged against the requesting party. 8. To the extent not already provided, all reports of those experts who are to be called by you as witnesses at trial, which reports made or secured by you in connection with your investigation of the matters relating to this lawsuit. 9. To the extent not already provided, copies of all experts' reports made or secured by you in connection with your investigation of the matters relating to this lawsuit. 10. To the extent not already provided, all photographs, diagrams, maps, surveys, plans and models of the site of the incident in question that are in your possession. 11. To the extent not already provided, all documents containing the names and addresses of witnesses or potential witnesses with the exception of material described above, specifically correspondence privileged by the above rules. 12. To the extent not already provided, copies of all exhibits which you intend to offer into evidence at the trial of this matter. 13. To the extent not already provided in response to one or more of the foregoing requests, copies of your Individual and/or if applicable Joint Tax Returns filed with the United 3 States Department of Revenue, Internal Revenue Service and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the tax years 2000 through 2005, inclusive. MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN &-?GOGGIN DATE: BY: DONALD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel 4 • o J CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this day of March, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the Request for Production of Documents of Defendant, Damon Becknel, Addressed to Plaintiff via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS 46 ?Xhi b it-- 6 • ?• + A REGION DEFENSE LITIGATION LAW FIRM MARSHALL, DENNEYmy WARNER, COLEMAN 8 GOGGUv A P Q O F E 5 S 1 O N A L C O R P O R A T I O N www.marshaUdennehey.com 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B - Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3500 • Fax (717) 651-9630 Direct Dial: 717-651-3504 Email: dlcarmelite@mdwcg.com Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 October 3, 2006 RE: Lynn A. Johnson v. Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. CCP (Cumberland County) No.: 05-2275 Our File No.: 21237-00284.A42 Dear Mr. Wix: PUMSYLVANu Bethlehem Doylestown Erie Harrisburg Newtown Square Norristown Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton Williamsport Nar jwxy (Merry Hill Roseland DsrAwASE Wilmington Oaro Akron F LoRroA Ft. lAuderdale Orlando 'Pampa On or about March 28, 2006, I served you with Defendant, Damon Becknel's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents addressed to your client, Lynn A. Johnson, with regard to the above- referenced matter. To date, I still have not received responses to my discovery requests. Kindly produce Plaintiff s responses within thirty (30) days of receipt of this correspondence; otherwise, I will file a Motion to Compel with the Court immediately thereafter. Should you require a short extension to respond to my discovery requests, please notify me immediately, and I will be happy to provide you with that professional courtesy. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attention and anticipated cooperation in this matter. ery ALD L. CARME DLC:smw CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Kim Sakosky, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this ' day of January, 2007, I served a true and correct copy of the Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 ? - - r .w+ _ , -?-- _ ? -r-.: , ? -? ;?- ` •- ?.i.:.W ? ,.,?? ._ .,.?, _ __ } `"._ i r' <?' -1 ? < ....? - u • t MN 8 $ 2007 (r? LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants ORDER AND NOW, this l?day of January, 2007, upon consideration of the Motion filed by Defendant, Damon Becknel, to compel Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson to respond to Defendant Becknel's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, shall provide responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents within twenty (20) days of service of this Order. BY THE COURT: Z-1 C> 6Z ' fed Z NIN UOZ ]Hi ?o v l LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintif I V. DAMON BECKNEL, RIC] CORN, JR. and SHAFFER INC. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW r. KING, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, AND NOW comes Plaintiff Crete Carrier, by and through its attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC, and answers Defendant Lynn Johnson's New Matter as follows: 17. Plaintiff incorporates the averments of its Complaint as if set forth in full. 18. Denied. The avermenll s of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further answer, it is specifically denied that Plaintiff's action is barred by the applicable statute of limitati 19. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 20. Denied. The averment of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests judgment in its favor. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, rg?'? V Dougl Marcello Sonya Kivisto Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1501 Commerce Ave. Carlisle, PA 17013 (717)240-4686 Attorneys for Crete Carrier, Schaffer Trucking and Richard J. Corn, Jr. FER-2 -2007 10:40 TCI-ERST LM4 A. JOINSON, Plaindi"f - 7177958774 P.02/02 : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and. SHAFFAR TRUCKING, : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED INC. Defendants CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNBL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants 'V'ERIFICATYON I, II ?iC [.. ' + s hereby verify that the averments made in Crete Carrier Corporation's Answer to Defeudant Lynn Johnson's New Matter are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief based upon the infonmstiou available. I understand that ids* statements berein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to tmswarn falsification to authorities. By. Dated: LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. DAMON BECKNEL, CORN, JR. and SHAF INC. CRETE CARRIER CORPO TION, Plainti V. DAMON BECKNEL JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foreg ing Answer to New Matter of Defendant Johnson in the within action was served upo the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, A on the 9th day of February, 2006. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Donald L. Carmelite Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin 4200 Crums Mill Road Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 2r"'-J" 64-- Sonya visto p ce? LYNN A. JOHNSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants ANSWER OF DEFENDANT. DAMON BECKNEL. TO CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT. LYNN JOHNSON AND NOW comes Defendant, Damon Becknel, by and through his counsel, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, and files this Answer to Crossclaim of Defendant, Lynn Johnson, and in support thereof states as follows: 22. Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 23. Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). ,, WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor and against all parties to this action together with such other relief as this Court deems just and appropriate. COLON & DATE: BY: r , WARNER, IlQDiL,D?L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 84730 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel 2 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Answer to Defendant Johnson's Crossclaim are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the defense of this lawsuit. The language of the Answer to Defendant Johnson's Crossclaim is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the Answer to Defendant Johnson's Crossclaim, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the Answer to Defendant Johnson's Crossclaim are that of counsel, I have relied upon my counsel in making this verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities. BY: 11L-? DAMON BECKNEL DATE: 1s- ? ?G ?`7 y & . .w CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this Pa"-day of February, 2007, I served a true and correct copy of the Answer of Defendant, Damon Becknel, to Crossclaim of Defendant, Lynn Johnson, via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Richard H. Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS ? C) ? -n .. ,r CfJ.'" N Tli7i .J.J?'?? v w LYNN A. JOHNSON, V. ORIGINAL . : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants TO THE PROTHONOTARY: ENTRY OF APPEARANCE Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of the Defendant, Damon Becknel, with respect to the above-referenced matter. MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN DATE: t'kjlDg BY: S N J. BARCAVAGE, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 78867 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3506 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this q4) day of January, 2008, I served a true and correct copy of the Entry of Appearance, via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows: Kate Wix, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 Sonja Kivisto, Esquire MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 1501 Commerce Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN M. WILLIAMS rlO w° if MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN By: Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire ID# 78867 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-651-3506 Our File No. 21237-00284 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly withdraw the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for Defendant, Damon Becknel, in the above-captioned case. IN By: =Carmelite, Attorney for Defendant 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3504 MARSHAL NNEHEY WG Do ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for Defendant, Damon Becknel, in the above-captioned case. MARSHALL DENNEHEY W OLEMAN & GOGGIN By: Step en I Barcavage, Esquire Attorney for Defendant I.D. 78867 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 651-3506 Dated: January 18, 2008 C4 MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN By: Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire ID# 78867 4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-651-3506 Our File No. 21237-00284 Attorney for Defendant Damon Becknel LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephen J. Barcavage, of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on January 28, 2008, served a copy of the Withdrawal of Appearance and Entry of Appearance, via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid as follows: Kate Wix, Esquire Sonja Kivisto, Esquire WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC 4705 Duke Street 1501 Commerce Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17109 Carlisle, PA 17013 hen J. Barcavage ra Gr z c.s Lynn A. Johnson V. Damon Becknel, Richard J. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Corn, Jr. : Crete Carrier Corporation V. Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson NO. 2275 20_5 6151 2005 RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the Following form: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Lynn A. Johnson Richard H. Wix counsel for >ftxplasadidefismtant in the above action (or actions), respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue. 2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ 5 , 4 6 6. 7 0 The counterclaim of the dekzdmt in the action is $ 5 , 4 8 0.9 0 Crete Carrier Corp. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Stephen J. Barcavage, Esq. and Sonya Kivisto, Esq. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully submitted, 113110k C? ?-7q- ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, . 200___, in consideration of the foregoing petition, Esq., and captioned action (or actions) as prayed for. Esq., and Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above By the Court, EDGAR B. BAYLEY Lynn A. Johnson V. Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. Crete Carrier Corporation V. Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be Following form: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Lynn A. Richard H. Wix counsel for ft>Vhkmbffld action (or actions), respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue. 2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is S-5 , 4 6 6. 7 0 The counterclaim of the defexdmt in the action is $5,480.9 Crete Carrier Corp. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are other as arbitrators: Stephen J. BarcavaQe . Farr_ AnC1 qnn VA Kl NT; Ct IN THE COURT OF 40MMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND CO Y, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2275 6151 WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint whom the case shall be submitted. ,-3k 44' 1131'oa' petition,_ Esq., and captioned 777' _ 2oQ5 2005 in the ohnson mdant in the above ise disqualified to sit , Esq. ORDER OF COURT 4AtA 13 200, i consid Esq., and,;d j Esq., are appointed (or actions) as prayed for. (3) arbitrators to ition of the fgxegoing bitrators in the above By a v , GvI B. AY Y ? ' r ray ; ` 'i o M t s O C7 t a184 CO, M lZic a 3onY 3' en o8 '5-0 00 Lynn A. Johnson, In The Court of Common Please of Cumberland Plaintiff County, Pennsylvania No. 05-2275 Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., Defendant Civil Action - Law Oath We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. Signature Signature Signature Robert C. Saidis, Esq. Timothy A. Shollenber, er, Esq. Sean M. Shultz, Esq. Name (Chairman) Name Name ,/Saidis-Flower & Lindsay i/ Shollenberger & Januzzi LLP Knight & Associates Law Firm Law Firm Law Firm 26 West Hip _h Street 2225 Millennium Way 11 Roadway Drive, Suite B Address Address Address Carlisle, PA 1701; Enola Pa 17025 Carlisle PA 17015 City, Zip City, Zip City, Zip Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated) Date of Hearing: April 22, 2008 Date of Award: Z?w A. Ho Sean M. Shultz Notice of Entry of Award Now, the S4 L'-day of ( , 2008, atg oy .M., the above award was entere upon the docket and notice thereof g ven by mail to the parties or their attorneys. Arbitrators' compens on to be paid upon appeal: $ .3Co,dd By: Prothonotary Deputy Arbitrator-dissents (Insert name if applicable) l? RcberjL?,aidis (Chairman) n ?71- e IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants NO. 05-2275 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants. NO. 05-6151 CIVILTERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW NOTICE OF APPEAL Notice is hereby given that Lynn Johnson appeals from the award of the board of arbitrators entered in this case on May 5.2008 A jury trail is demanded X (Check the line if a jury trial is demanded. Otherwise jury trial is waived.) T? I hereby certify that (1) the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid, or (2 (Strike out the inapplicable clause). Appellant or Attorney for Appellant R is kar?4 fi. W z 7G Note: The demand for jury trial on appeal from compulsory arbitration is governed by Rule 1007.1(b). (b) No affidavit or verification is required Adopted March 16, 1981, effective May 15, 1981. '"C3 7 Q rTl PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL (Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate) TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Please list the following case: (Check one) ( X ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court. ( ) for trial without a jury. ------------------------------------------ CAPTION OF CASE (entire caption must be stated in full) (check one) Lynn A. Johnson ( ) Civil Action - Law ( X) Appeal from Arbitration (other) (Plaintiff) VS. Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. VS. (Defendant) Crete Carrier Corporation, Plaintiff V. Damon Becknel & Lynn Johnson The trial list will be called on 8/19/08 and Trials commence on 9/15/2008 Pretrials will be held on 8/27/08 (Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.) (The party listing this case for trial shall provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.) No. 02275-"-oCivi1 22 2005 and 06151 2005 Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe: Richard H. Wix, Esq., 4705 Duke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109 Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known: Sonya Kivisto, Esq., 1200 Walnut Bottom Rd..Ste. 331, Carlisle, PA (Crete Carrier Corp.) Stephen J. Barcava e, Es q., 4200 Crums Mill Rd., Ste. B, Harrisburg, PA Damon Bec ne This case is ready for trial. Signed: k- 0- Print Name: Richard H. Wix, Esa. Date: 7/24/2008 Attorney for: Lynn Johnson #12 LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v CIVIL ACTION - LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. n CORN, JR., AND SHAFFER C TRUCKING, INC., r? Defendants ' 05-2275 CIVIL TERM ` sst CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLF&,5.OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL,`TI A:::i c f°. s1i ? v CIVIL ACTION - LAW r V CD -i rQ e DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants 05-6151 CIVIL TERM IN RE: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE A pretrial conference was held in the chambers of Judge Oler in the above-captioned consolidated cases on August 27, 2008. Present on behalf of Lynn A. Johnson was Richard H. Wix, Esquire. Present on behalf of Richard J. Corn, Jr., Shaffer Trucking, Inc., and Crete Carrier Corporation was Sonya Kivisto, Esquire, and present on behalf of Damon Becknel was Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire. This is an action for property damage arising out of a three vehicle accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on December 5, 2003, when three eastbound vehicles -- a car owned and driven by Lynn A. Johnson, a truck driven by Richard J. Corn, Jr., in the course of his employment with Shaffer Trucking, Inc., which truck was owned by Crete Carrier Corporation, and a vehicle driven by Damon Becknel -- collided. This will be a jury trial in which, pursuant to an agreement of counsel, Lynn A. Johnson will have 3 peremptory challenges, Richard J. Corn, Jr., Shaffer Trucking, Inc., and Crete Carrier Corporation will collectively have 3 peremptory challenges, and Damon Becknel will have 3 peremptory challenges, for a total of 9 peremptory challenges. The estimated duration of trial is 1 day. Counsel have indicated that some testimony may be presented by deposition to the jury, and that no counsel will object to that form of testimony. To the extent that any such deposition contains objections requiring rulings by the Trial Court, counsel are directed to submit a copy of the affected transcript to the Court at least 5 days prior to the commencement of the trial, with the areas of objection requiring rulings highlighted, and with brief memoranda in support of their respective positions on the objections. With respect to settlement negotiations, it does not appear to the Court that this case will be resolved without trial. Counsel for Lynn A. Johnson has indicated that Ms. Johnson is not willing to waive her right to a jury trial. By the Court, J.r eslev Ole Richard H. Wix, Esquire 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 For Lynn A. Johnson Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire 4200 Crums Mill Road Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 For Damon Becknel Sonya Kivisto, Esquire 1200 Walnut Bottom Road Third Floor, Suite 331 Carlisle, PA 17015 For Richard J. Corn, Crete Carrier Corporation, and Shaffer Trucking Court Administrator :mae 12 LYNN A. JOHNSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC NO. 2005-2275 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, September 16, 2008, upon relation of the Court Administrator that this case cannot be reached this trial term due to the number of cases on the trial list, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this case be continued until the November 17, 2008 trial term. The Prothonotary is directed to relist this case for the November 17, 2008 trial term. Counsel are notified that they need not attend the Call of the List and no additional Pretrial Conference will be scheduled unless requested by either party. This case will be given preference and placed at the head of the list. Richard H. Wix, Esquire For the Plaintiff ?Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire ,/Sonya Kivisto, Esquire For the Defendant Court Administrator ts ryul I LL By the C Edgar B. Bayley,-J. kiNplOr 9'h -6 WV L i 83S BOOZ LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff v DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J CORN, JR., AND SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants 05-2275 CIVIL TERM IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM LIST ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 21st day of October, 2008, upon consideration of the call of the civil trial list, and rio counsel having called this case for trial, it is stricken from the trial list. By the Court, Wesley ler, 4--.1 J. Richard H. Wix, Esquire 4705 Duke Street Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 /For Plaintiff Stephen J. Barcavage, Esquire 4200 Crums Mill Road Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 For Defendant Damon Becknel -,-<o--nya Kivisto, Esquire 1200 Walnut Bottom Road 3rd Floor, Suite 331 Carlisle, PA 17015 For Defendant Richard J. Corn Jr and Shaffer T k' r Court Administrator - Mae ?(-.) r ts, rn.?, c LC LPL 1?) ?#12 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW AINCI, 90 9 WV LG 130 8€GOl LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 05-2275 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 25`h day of October, 2008, the above-captioned case having been stricken from the trial list on October 21, 2008, when it was not called for trial, and the Court being advised by the Court Administrator that President Judge Bayley had previously entered an order excusing counsel from appearing at the call of the list and from participating in a further pretrial conference, the order of court striking the case from the trial list is vacated and the case shall remain for trial at the forthcoming term of court. Richard H. Wix, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff BY THE COURT, A4Wes l ey er, r., J. -" Stephen J. Barcavage, Esq. --'!?o_nya Kivisto, Esq. Attorneys for Defendant Court Administrator / ? ? 1? IIP Co ptl _s m?LCCcL f 90:8 ?T L(`130 IOZ 4k: 'i C 03 1, LYNN A. JOHNSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. ' CIVIL ACTION - LAW DAMON BECKNEL, ; RICHARD J. CORN, JR., and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC., Defendants NO. 05-2275 CIVIL TERM CRETE CARRIER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CORPORATION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants NO. 05-6151 CIVIL TERM VERDICT SLIP QUESTION 1: Do you find that any of the parties were negligent? Lynn A. Johnson Yes No Damon Becknel Yes No Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes No If you answered Question I "Yes," as to any party, go on to answer Question 1 "No" as to all Question 2. If you parties, you should not answer any further questions and should return to the courtroom. QUESTION 2• Was the negligence of those parties you have found to be negligent a factual cause of the harm to Lynn A. Johnson? Lynn A. Johnson Yes No Damon Becknel Yes v/f No Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes NomZ" QUESTION 3 Was the negligence of those parties you have found to be negligent a factual cause of the harm to Crete Carrier Corporation? Lynn A. Johnson Yes No Damon Becknel Yes No Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes No QUESTION 4• If you have found more than one party causally negligent, you must apportion the negligence among those parties. Taking the combined negligence that was a factual cause of any harm as 100 percent, what percentage of that causal negligence was attributable to each of the parties you have found causally negligent? Percentage of causal negligence attributable to Lynn A. Johnson (Answer only if you have answered "Yes" to Questions 1 and 2 for Lynn A. Johnson): Q Percentage of causal negligence attributable to Damon Becknel (Answer only if you have answered "Yes" to Questions 1 and 2 for Damon Becknel): % Percentage of causal negligence attributable to Richard J. Corn, Jr. (Answer only if you have answered "Yes" to Questions 1 and 2 for Richard J. Conn, Jr.): 0% Total 01 0% f? o Date F person ._M. ^ LYNN A. JOHNSON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 CIVIL ACTION-LAW DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED INC. : Defendants : CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : DOCKET NO. 05-6151 : CIVIL ACTION-LAW PRAECIPE TO MARK SATISFIED AND DISCONTINUED To the Prothonotary: Please mark the dockets in the above matters satisfied, and discontinued with regard to the verdict in favor of Crete Carrier Corporation and against Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson. V_-4p ? By: Son visto, Esquire Marcello & Kivisto, LLC 1200 Walnut Bottom Road Third Floor, Suite 331 Carlisle,.PA 17015 Attorney for Richard J. Corn and Crete Carrier Corporation LYNN A. JOHNSON, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC. Defendants : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : DOCKET NO.: 05-2275 : CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION, Plaintiff V. DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 05-6151 CIVIL ACTION-LAW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing Praecipe to Mark Satisfied and Discontinued in the within actions was served upon the following by enclosing the same in envelopes addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the 2nd day of January, 2009. Richard H. Wix, Esq. 4705 Duke St. Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099 Stephen J. Barcavage Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin 4200 Crums Mill Road Suite B Harrisburg, PA 17112 Sonya Kivisto z-.? ??; ? - :? ?? r__ •..-t i r:.,.. s ? ?`? ?? ..?, _... .? ?? ?.. ......