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Created: 9/20/04006PM
Revised: 4/26/05 422PM
7022.5
.
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 0
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVl NIA
RONALD M. LEITZEL AND BARBARA
D. LEITZEL, his wife, on Behalf of
Themselves and All Persons, Organizations
and Entities Similarly Situated,
2750 Spring Hill Lane
Eno]a, P A ] 7025,
Plaintiffs,
NO. {J!: - c}:),n CIVIL ACTION -""
CLASS ACTION
v.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. AND
MERCHANTS INSURANCE GROUP,
250 Main Street
Buffalo, NY ]4202,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth' the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Noti e are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the ourt
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 ourt
without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or elief
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. HIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABL TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LI GAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cwnber]and County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
!.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
RONALD M. LEITZEL AND BARBARA
D. LEITZEL, his wife, on Behalf of
Themselves and All Persons, Organizations
and Entities Similarly Situated,
2750 Spring Hill Lane
Enola, PA 17025,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 0
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV NIA
Plaintiffs,
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - EQUI Y
v.
CLASS ACTION
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INe. AND
MERCHANTS INSURANCE GROUP,
250 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara A. Leitzel, his wife, d all
other persons and entities similarly situated, by their attorneys, MARTSON DEARDO F
WILLIAMS & OTTO, and aver as follows:
I. PARTIES
1. The Plaintiffs, Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel, husband and wife, are dult
individuals residing at 2750 Spring Hill Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 170 3.
2. The Defendants, Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire, Inc. and
Merchants Insurance Group ["Merchants Insurance"], are insurance companies licensed to tran act
business throughout the United States, with a principal business address of250 Main Street, Buf la,
New York, 14202.
II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
3. The Defendants, Merchants Insurance, are in the business of selling prope yand
casualty insurance coverage to businesses and individuals throughout the northeastern, mid-a lantic
and midwestem United States.
4. The Plaintiffs are the named insureds under a Personal Auto Insurance Polic ,with
Policy number PAP 2664949 ["the Policy"] issued by Merchants Insurance. A copy of the olicy
is attached as Exhibit "A."
5. On June 29, 2004, Plaintiff Barbara D. Leitzel was involved in an auto
accident in which she suffered serious and permanent bodily injuries.
6. At the time ofthe accident, Plaintiff Barbara Leitzel was covered under the Mer
Insurance Policy.
7. The Policy has Bodily Injury liability limits of one million (1,000,000.00) d llars.
A Copy of the Policy Declaration Page is attached as Exhibit "B."
8. On April 26, 2004, Plaintiff Ronald M. Leitzel executed and signed a Supplem nt to
the Policy.
9. The Supplement contained, inter alia, prOVlSlons for I) the Rejectio of
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection ["UM/UIM"]; 2) the Rejection of Stacked UM
Coverage Limits; 3) a Lower Limits Request Authorization.
10. Each of the three provisions - Rejection ofUM/UIM Coverage, Rejection ofSta ked
UM/UIM Coverage and Authorization of Lower Limits ofUM/UIM coverage - were contain don
the same page. See Exhibit "C."
11. Additionally, the Policy explicitly required Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel to first reje tall
UM/UIM coverage before being able to select lower limits ofUM/UIM coverage. See Exhibit 'C."
12. Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel signed the provisions rejecting UM/UIM Motorist Cove age
and rejecting Stacking ofUM/UIM Motorist Coverage.
13. Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel also initialed the provision selecting Lower Limit of
UM/UIM Coverage. Mr. Leitzel selected UM/UIM limits of fifteen thousand (15,000.00) do lars
per person and thirty thousand dollars (30,000.00) per accident. The Policy identified this selec ion
as "Basic" coverage.
14. Defendants Merchants Insurance have taken the position that the Plaintiffs ar limited
to fifteen thousand dollars (15,000.00) in UMlUlM benefits.
15. Plaintiffs aver that they, and all other similarly situated Merchants In urance
policyholders, are entitled to receive UMIUIM benefits equal to the Policy's Bodily Injury iability
limits due to the Policy's failure to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania's Motor ehicle
Financial Responsibility Law relating to the rejection and/or limitation of UMlUlM cover ge.
COUNT I: REFORMATION
16. The allegations contained in paragraphs I through 15 above are incorpor ted by
reference as though fully set forth herein.
17. Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law 75 Pa.C.S. 91701 etseq.
["MVFRL"] contains strict requirements relating to an insured's rejection and/or limita ion of
UMlUlM benefits.
18. Specifically, Section 1731 ofthe MVFRL provides:
(c. I) Form ofwaiver.--Insurers shall print the rejection forms required by subsections ( ) and
(c) on separate sheets in prominent type and location. The forms must be signed by t e first
named insured and dated to be valid. The signatures on the forms may be witnessed by an
insurance agent or broker. Any rejection form that does not specifically comply wit this
section is void. If the insurer fails to produce a valid rejection form, uninsur d or
underinsured coverage, or both, as the case may be, under that policy shall be equal 0 the
bodily injury liability limits. On policies in which either uninsured or underinsured cov rage
has been rejected, the policy renewals must contain notice in prominent type that the licy
does not provide protection against damages caused by uninsured or underinsured mot . sts.
Any person who executes a waiver under subsection (b) or (c) shall be precluded rom
claiming liability of any person based upon inadequate information.
75 Pa.C.S. 9173l(c.l) (Emphasis added)
19. Defendants Merchants Insurance's Policy fails to complywith the strict require
of the MVFRL in several key respects, including:
a. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UMlUlM coverage and 1M
stacking appear on the same page, and not on separate sheets as require by
the statute;
b. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UM/UIM coverage are on th same
page as the authorization for lower limits of coverage, which is ambi uous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute;
c. the Policy requires an insured to first reject UMIUIM coverage efore
selecting lower limits of UMIUIM coverage; this requireme t of
simultaneous rejection/acceptance of UMIUIM coverage is ambi uous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute; and
d. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms do not follow the language and rmat
requirements of Section 1731 of the MVFRL.
20. Based on the foregoing, the Policy's UMIUIM rejection/waiver forms do no meet
the strict requirements of the MVFRL relating to waivers ofUMIUIM coverage or to reque ts for
lower limits ofUMIUIM coverage.
21. The Policy's rejection/waiver forms are invalid as a matter oflaw.
22. The Policy's rejection/waiver forms are void as a matter oflaw.
23. Pursuant to Section 1731 of the MVFRL, the Plaintiffs' UMIUIM coverage "sh 11 be
equal to the Policy's bodily injury liability limits."
24. Plaintiffs, and all other similarly situated Merchants Insurance policyholders who
signed non-complying UMIUIM rejection/waiver forms, are entitled to have their Policy refo ed
so that they have UMlUIM benefits equal to the Policy's Bodily Injury liability limits.
25. Representative Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel are entitl d to
have their Policy reformed so that they have one million dollars in UMIUIM coverage - an aunt
equal to their Policy's bodily injury liability limits.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel respectfullyreques that
this Honorable Court enter Judgment in their favor by reforming the Policy so that the UM IM
coverage is equal to the bodily injury liability limits, together with costs, attorney's fees, and all ther
such relief that the Court deems just and appropriate.
CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 above are incorporated by reference as though fully set rth
herein.
27. The class of Plaintiffs include all policyholders of Defendants Merchants surance
who signed Rejection/Waiver ofUM/UIM coverage forms that fail to comply with the M FRL in
the following key respects:
a. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UM/UIM coverage and IUIM
stacking appear on the same page, and not on separate sheets as req ired by
the statute;
b. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UMIUIM coverage are on t e same
page as the authorization for lower limits of coverage, which is amb guous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute;
c. the Policy requires an insured to first reject UMIUIM coverage before
selecting lower limits of UMlUIM coverage; this requirem nt of
simultaneous rejection/acceptance of UM/UIM coverage is ambi uous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute; and
d. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms do not follow the language and ormat
requirements of Section 173] of the MVFRL.
28. Plaintiffs aver that the total number of all class members is so numerous tha their
joinder would be impractical.
29. Plaintiffs also aver that many ofthe members ofthe class are unaware of their
due to their lack offamiliarity with the statutory requirements of the MVFRL that strictly gove
language, format, content and ultimate validity of automobile insurance contracts.
30. The questions of law and fact raised in the present case are common to all me
of the class.
31. The claims ofthe representative Plaintiffs are typical, if not identical, to the cI ims
of the other class members.
32. The representative Plaintiffs, together with their undersigned counsel, will fair! and
adequately represent the class, have no potential or actual conflict of interest with other membe s of
the class and can acquire sufficient financial resources to ensure that the interests of the class ill
not be harmed.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel, on behalf ofth selves
and the class which they represent, respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant jud ent in
their favor and against the Defendants as follows:
a) Reformation of the Policy so that the UMfUIM coverage limits are equ to the
Policy's bodily injury liability limits; and
b) Require the Defendants to pay for the counsel fees incurred in pursuing the resent
action.
Respectfully Submitted,
TO
By
or . Faller, Jr., Esquir
I. D. Number 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: 5 \ 3\ 0'5
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my ounsel
in the preparation ofthe lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not yown.
I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have iven to
my counsel, it is true and correctto the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To th extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in maId
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Secti 4904
relating to lillswom falsification to <1uthorities, which provides that if I make knowingl false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
(/~,ht
B<rrbara D. Leitzel
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
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Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire, Inc.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Policy Period: From 02/15/04 To
08/15/04
Date Prepared: OS/22/04 01 :11 DIRECT BILL
Change E f f ec t i ve : .e41T47O-4'--"-
Your Agent: 00391/W;'~-
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
PARK W. LEITZEL
3100 TREMONT ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
For Information, call your agent: (57) 758 - 9222
12:01 A.M. Standard Time at the address f Named Insured.
Transaction Type: POL ICY CHANGE
Policy Number: PAP2664949
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LEITZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Reason For Change:
FORM PP0319 IS ELIMINATED
~~~:gt~ 881 ~~y~~~F5:~gE COVERAGE IS ~AhG~ E D MA 2 62004
VEHICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 001 !LOSS PAYEE) NAME CHANGED
VEHICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 001 LOSS PAYEE) ADDRESS CHANGED
VEHICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 002 ADDL INSUR~D) IS ELIMINATED
The current status of your pol icy is as fol lows:
Veh
001
002
Year Make/Model Identification No St
2004 CADI SRX 1GYDE63AX40118616 PA
2002 JEEP GR CHKOVRL 1J8GW68J92C252062 PA
Terr Class Sym COST/Stat d Amt
007 885120 22
007 885820 15
Coverage is provided where a premium or I imit of I iabi I ity is shown for the co erage.
COVERAGES LIMITS AND/OR DEDUCTIBLE
Ful I Tort Threshold Appl ies
Liabi I i ty
Bodi Iy Injury
P EMIUMS
C.
Property Damage
Uninsured Motorists
Bodi Iy Injury
Each Person
Each Accident
Each Accident
(Non Stacked)
Each Person
Each Accident
500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
VEH 1
64.00
56.00
VEH 2
96.00
84.00
A.
15,000
30,000
8.00
8.00
Under insured Motorists (Non Stacked)
Bodi Iy Injury Each Person
Each Accident
Fi rst Party Benefits Coverage - See Schedule
Damage To Your Vehicle - Actual Cash Value Less
Other Than Col I ision
Co I lis i on
15,000
30,000
1.00
52.00
1.00
59.00
Deductible Shown
VEH 1 VEH 2
100 DED 100 DED
500 DED 500 DED
101.00
281.00
79.00
273.00
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY YOUR POLICY FOR COLLISION DAMAGE TO RENTAL
VEHICLES, NO COVERAGE IS PROVIDED BY THIS SUMMARY AND IT DOES NOT REPLACE ANY OVISIONS
OF YOUR POll CY . YOU SHOULD READ YOUR POll CY AND REV I EW YOUR DECLARA T I ONS PAGE FOR
COMPLETE I NFORMA T ION ON THE COVERAGE YOU ARE PROV I DED . I F THERE I S ANY CONFL I BETWEEN
THE POll CY AND TH I S SlMtARY, THE PROV I S I ON OF THE POL I CY APPLY.
I F YOUR POll CY PROV I DES COLL I S I ON COVERAGE FOR ANY AUTO YOU OWN, WE WILL PROV I E COLLI S I ON
COVERAGE, UNDER PART D AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, F A PRIVATE
PASSENGER VEHICLE, PICK-UP OR VAN RENTED BY YOU OR ANY "FAMILY MEMBER", SUBJEC TO THE
LOWEST DEDUCTIBLE PROVIDED ANY AUTO YOU OWN AS SHOWN IN THE DECLARATIONS PROVI ED BY THE
TERMS OF YOUR POLICY.
(CONT NUED) ,.<.,~
Countersigned: Authorized Representative:
This policy is not valid unless countersigned by our authorized agent or representative.
Page 1 Exhibit A
MU 7150 (10/98)
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
-Named Insured: RONALD M LE ITZEL
Policy Period: 02/15/04 to
Policy Number: PAP2664949
08/15/04
*****************************
Total Per Vehicle
Return Premium For This Change
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(96;'110_1. o~~~;oO
DRIVER INFORMATION
Driver(s) Name
RONALD M LEITZEL
BARBARA 0 LEITZEL
License Number
14078649
15017099
Bi th Date
05 19/1950
08 27/1950
Garage Address Veh 001 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
Garage Address Veh 002 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
PREMIUM REDUCTIONS
Vehicle #1
Ant i Thef t
Passive Restraint
Anti Lock Brakes
Vehicle #2
Ant i Thef t
Passive Restraint
Anti Lock Brakes
To al Discount
7.00
0.00
5.00
Total Discount
14.00
4.00
8.00
PENNSYLVANIA ADDED FIRST PARTY BENEFITS COVERAGE
Medical Expense Benefit
Work Loss Benefit
Monthly/Total
Funeral Expense Benefit
Accidental Death Benefit
100,000
2,500 50,000
o
10,000
LOSS PAYEE - VEH 001
GMAC
PO BOX 2525
HUDSON, OH 44236
FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS:
In consideration of the premium shown on this Declarations page, the numbered
endorsed as of the effective date shown, subject to all the terms and condit;
pol icy including forms and endorsements unless otherwise specified. Any newl
endorsements are attached.
po I icy is
ns of the
added
IL0910
MSIU05
MU0775
MU0844
0702
1199
0185
0790
PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE
FRAUD TIP LINE
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR FINANCIAL RESP INSURANCE 10 CARD - PA
PENNSYLVANIA COVERAGE SELECTION FORM - TORT OPTION
MU 7150 (10198)
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(COnINUED)
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
Policy Period: 02/1 5/04 t
Policy Number: PAP2664949
08/15/04
Named Insured: RONALD M LE I TZEL
FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUED:
MU3033
MU7040
MU7150
MU7151
MU7820
MU7838
PP0001
PP0151
PP0305
PP0309
PP0416
PP0417
PP0420
PP0421
PP0551
PP1301
1098
0790
1098
0694
0702
0601
0694
0897
0886
0486
0790
0802
0790
0802
0694
1299
POll CY COVER
NOTICE TO NAMED INSUREDS
DECLARATIONS
QUICK REFERENCE
PENNSYLVANIA SURCHARGE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT-MINH
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY
PERSONAL AUTO POLICY
AMENDMENT OF POLICY PROVISIONS - PENNSYLVANIA
LOSS PAYABLE CLAUSE
SPLIT LIABILITY LIMITS
SPLIT UNDER INSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-S ACKED)
UNDER INSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACK D)
SPLIT UNINSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STAC ED)
UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACKED)
FIRST PARTY BENEFITS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA
COVERAGE FOR DAMAGE TO YOUR AUTO EXCLUSION ENDORSEMENT
Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure or defraud any insurer fi I s an appl icat iOI
or claim containing any false, incomplete or misleading information shal I, up n conviction, bl
subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and payment of a fine up to $15 000.
MU 7150 (10/98)
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(LAS PAGE)
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1 PERSONAL ~TO P~L1r~&fi~tJME ~~QUEST FORM
MERC TS IN 0 SH R
Buffalo, NY 14202
Effective Dale of Endorsement: Date Prepared:
Policy Number: PAP2664949 DIRECT BILL
Named Insured and Mailing Address Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/049
RONALD M LEITZEL TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
153 N HANOVER ST 1580 FISHINGER ROAD
CARL ISLE, PA 17013 P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Policy Period: From 02/15/04 To 08/15/04 12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Resid nee Premises.
Change of Named Insured and/or Mailing Address: Change Billing To:
Name Direct Bill
Street City Agency Bill
County State Zip Type of change code : (A)dd
(C)hange, (O)elete. ( )ransfer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/USE
Chng Veh Year Make, Model & Body Type Vin/Registered State Date New/ Cost Sym Terr
Type II Prehsd Used New
Class Per- Mil way #Days #Wks Car Veh Parked Annual Dvr Use Dvr Use Dvr Use Seail Belts
form WkjSehl Week Month Pool Use Garage Street Drvwy Miles # % II % # % Dvr/Both
Airbag Anti-Theft Anti-Lock Running Acet Cred GARAGED LOCATION (If different than mailing addr ss)
Dvr/Both Devices Brakes Lights HO Pol. II Chng Veh
Type II
GENERAL INFORMATION (Explain all "yes" responses In remarks)
IF A VEHICLE IS BEING ADDEO, ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-5 YES NO IF A DRIVER IS BEING ADDED, ANSWER QUESTIONS 6-10 YES NO
1, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ARE ANY VEHICLES 6. ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IN THE MILITARY SERVICE? (Drivel numbel')
NOT SOLELY OWNED BY AND REGISTERED TO THE AF'PUCANT? 7. ANY DRIVERS LICENSE BEEN SUSPENDED/REVOKED?
2. ANY CAR MQDIFIEDfSPECIAL EQUIPMENT? {Include customized vans/pickups} 6, ANY DRIVER HAVE PHYs\CAWMEN:TAl IMPAIR.MENT?
3. ANY EXISTING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE? (1r1Clude damaged glass) 9. ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FILING? (Driver number and d aeofflling)
4. ANY CAR KEPT AT SCHOOL? 10. ANY COVERAGE DECLINED, CANCELLED OR NON-RENEWE D DURING THE
5. ANY CAR PARKED ON STREET? LAST 3 YEARS? NOT APPliCABLE IN MO
REMARKS
INSURED'S I I DAlE (MWDDfY)') PRODUCER'S I
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
MU 71521098 Page 1 of 2
VEHICLE COVERAGES
Coverages Chng Veh# Chng Veh#
Type Type
SINGLE LIMIT L1AB (CSL) $ EA ACCIDENT . EA ACCIDENT
BODILY INJURY L1AB $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA PEASON , EA ACCIDENT
PROPERTY DAMAGE L1AB $ EA ACCIDENT $ DEDUCTIBLE $ EA ACCIDENT $ DEDUCTIBLE
BASIC PIP/FBP $ OED $ OED
ADD'L PIP/FBP $ EMS OBEl $ EMS OSEL
MEDICAL PAYMENTS $ EA PERSON $ EA PERSON
UNINSURED CSL/BI $ EA PEASON $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA PEASON $ fA ACCIDENT
MOTORISTS PO $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA ACCIDENT
UNDERINSURED CSL/BI $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT S fA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT
MOTORISTS PD $ EA ACCIDENT . EA ACCIDENT
COMPREHENSIVE OED $ FULL GLASS . FULL GLASS
COLLISION OED , FULL GLASS , FULL GLASS
POP $ ,
TOWING & LABOR , ,
TRANS EXP/RENTAL RE , ,
s ,
$ $
DRIVER INFORMATION
Chg Name Sex Mar. DOB Date STDT Good Orvr Ace Prey Llcense#/State Soc. Sec #
Typ # Stat Lie >100 Stdt Train CSE Date
ACCIDENT/CONVICTION - IF DRIVER ADDED (Note: Driving record is verified with the state MV Dept.)
Has any driver shown above had an accident regardless of fault, DYes 0 No If yes, indicate below
or been convicted of a moving violation within the last 5 years?
Drv Date of Describe Accident or Conviction License Speeding Cony BII Death Amount of
# Ace/Conv Susp/Rev Charged Limit Yes No Property Damage
BI PO Call
ADDITIONAL INTEREST:
o Loss Payee
o Additional Lessor
o Joint Ownership
o Third Party
Chng Veh Name & Address Loan Number
Type #
REMARKS:
MU 71521098
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PERSONAL AUTO PNOLlCY ECHANGE REQUEST FORM
MERCHANTS I ~ O~ N W HAMPSHfRE
Buffalo, NY 14202
Effective Date of Endorsement: 4/14/2004
Policy Number: PAP2664949
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LE I TZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
CARLI SLE, PA 17013
Dale Prepared: 5/4/2004
DIRECT BILL S HIP P E 0 rAY 1 0 2004
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/04~
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
1580 FISHINGER ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Policy Period: From 02/15/04 To 08/15/04
12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Res dence Premises.
Change of Named Insured andlor Mailing Address:
Name
State
Zip
Change BillIng To:
Direct Bill
Agency BiI
Type of change co es: (A)dd
(C)hange, (D)elele, (T)ransfer
Street
County
City
VEH)Cl:EbESGRIPTlotyUSE
"chng Veh Year Make, Model & Body Type
( Type #
"T 1 2004 lA:'adi 11 ac SRX
'- 4-dr. UTL
Vin/Registered State
Date Newl Cost Sym Terr
Prchsd Used New
N 22 007
lGYDE63AX40118616 PA
Class
Per-
form
Mil way #Days # Wks Car Veh Parked
WkfSchl Week Month Pool Use Garage Street
~.~~ual Dvr Use Dvr
D~ IvJioes # % #
_::: '///1/1 Z.. "
Use I 0; rUse
% 0/0
~ J. A
Sealt Belts
Dvr/Both
----
~rbag
/ Dvr/Both
Both
'--
Anti-Theft
Devices
Yes
-....
Anti-Lock 'flunning
Brakes J-ights
Yes "
------
Acct Gred
HO Pol. #
GARAGED LOCATION (If different than mailing ad
Chng Veh
Type #
ess)
GENERAL INFORMATION (Explain all "yes" responses in remarks)
IF A. VEHICLE IS BEING ADDED, ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-5
1. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ARE ANY VEHICLES
NOT SOlELY OWNED BY AND REGISTERED TO THE APPLICANT?
YES NO IF P. DRIVER is BEING ADDED, ANSWER QUESTIONS 6-10
6. ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IN THE MILITARY SERVICE? (Dri Elf number)
7. ANY DRIVERS LICENSE BEEN SUSPENDED/REVOKED?
6, ANY DRIVER HAVE PHYSICAUMENTAL IMPAIRMENT?
YES NO
2. ANY CAR MODIFIED/SPECIAL EQUIPMENT? (Include customized vansfplckups)
3. ANY EXISTING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE? (Include damaged glass)
4. ANY CAR KEPT AT SCHOOl?
5. ~AR~KEDONSTREET?
I/EM~ransfer Vehicle #1 to a 2004 Cadillac SRX. Change Loss Payee for Vehi le #1 and
remove Financial Services Vehicle Trust as Lessor. GMAC should be the nly Loss
Payee listed on policy.
Change Other Than Collision and Collision deductibles to
Collision. SIGNED PA COVERAGE SELECTOR FORMS ARE ATT
9, ANY ANANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FILING? (Driver number and ale of filing)
10. ANY COVERAGE DECLINED, CANCELLED OR NON-RENEW 0 DURING THE
LAST 3 YEARS? NOT APPLICABLE IN MO
INSURED'S I
SIGNATURE
$100.00 OTC an
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$500.00
I DATE (MMIOOfYY) I' ..-,,-,:;, r--? " L
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VEHICLE COVERAGES
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Coverages ~t Veh# ~ Ch~( Veh# 2 ) ;
T pe Typ
SINGLE LIMIT L1AB (CSLl $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA ACCIDENT
BOOIL Y INJURY L1AB $ EA PERSON . EA ACCIDENT $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCJDfNT
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIAS $ / A EA 1CCIDENT $ DEDUCTIBLE $ I EA ACCIDENT $ DEDUCTIBLE
BASIC PIP/FBP $~ilIV OEO $ / /l11/JL- OeD
ADD'L PIPtrBP , ' ' EMB OBEL $ 7ft/' EMB OBEL
MEDICAL PAYMENTS .r' fA PERSON $/ EA PERSON
UNINSUREO CSL/BI $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT . EA PERSON . EA ACCIDENT
MOTORISTS PD $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA ACCIDENT
UNOERINSUREO CSL/BI .....- t:A P~ON . EA ACCIDENT .........."$ EAPsiSON $ EA ACCIDEm-
MOTORISTS PD /' $ fA ACCID~ NT /' $ EA ACCI~ T
COMPREHENSIVE o{o C $ 100.00 FULL GLASS / C $ 100.00 FULL GLASS
COLLISION OEO C $ 500.00 I FULL GLASS I C . 500.00 FULL GLASS
POP l . / "- $ /
TOWING & LABOR '-...... $ ~ "- ..... $ ~
TRANS EXPIRENTAL RE . _.~.,. -_~(' <'. \~ b ,'.-'~};.:...'~!) '~~;':_" .
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Name
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Sex Mar. 'OOB
Stat
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Typ 11
Drvr Ace Prey
Train CSE Date
Llcense#/State
Soc. See #I
ACCIDENT/CONVICTION - IF DRIVER ADDED (Note: Driving record is verified with the state MV Dept.)
Has any driver shown above had an accident regardless of fault,
or been convicted of a moving violation within the last 5 years?
DYes
o No
If yes, indicate below
Drv
11
Date of
Acc/Conv
Describe Accident or Conviction
License Speeding Cony BII Death
Susp/Rev Charged Limit Yes No
Amount 01
Property Damage
BI PO Coli
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ADDITIONAL INTEREST: ~ Loss Payee
~ Chng Veh N~. ~ress
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[Xl Additional Lessor
o
Joint Ownership
o Third Party
Loan Number
C 1 GMAC, PO Box 2525, Hudson, OH 44236 (LOSS PAYEE ONLY)
n 1 Fin;mrial Services Vehicle Trust Insurance Service Center,
PO Box 390902, Minneapolis, MN 55439-0902 (AODITIONAL INSURE[ - LESSOR)
REMARKS:
MU 71 52 1098
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ACORQ. PENNSYLVANIA AUTO SUPPLEMENT
PRODUCER
Park W. Leitzel
R. R. #1, Box 860
Herndon, PA 17830
SUB CODE:
APPL.JCANTINAMEP INSURED
Ale CODE:
CODE:
Ronald M. Leitzel
COMPANY, Merchants Ins.
POLICY'"' PAP 2664949
Co. of NH, I nc.
EFfEcnVE OJ
2/l5/20C
391
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Insurance companies operating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are requi ed by law to
make available for purchase the following benefits for you, your spouse or oth r relatives or
minors in your custody or in the custody of your relatives residing in your househ Id, occupants
of your motor vehicle or persons struck by your motor vehicle:
(1) Medical benefits, up to at least $100,000.
(1.1) Extraordinary medical benefits, from $100,000 to $1,100,000, which m
in increments of $100,000. Extraordinary medical benefits are those m
which have exceeded the $100,000 limit of medical benefits described ab
(2) Income loss benefits, up to at least $2,500 per month up to a maximum ben fit of at least
$50,000.
(3) Accidental death benefits, up to at least $25,000.
(4) Funeral benefits, $2,500.
(5) As an alternative to paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4), a combination benefit, p to at least
$177,500 of benefits in the aggregate or benefits payable up to three years om the date
of the accident, whichever occurs first, subject to a limit on accidental death benefit of up
to $25,000 and a limit on funeral benefit of $2,500, provided that nothing con ained in this
subsection shall be construed to limit, reduce, modify or change the provislo s of section
1715(d) of Pennsylvania law relating to availability of adequate limits.
(6) Uninsured, underinsured and bodily injury liability coverage up to at Ie st $100,000
because of injury to one person in anyone accident and up to at least $300, 00 because
of injury to two or more persons In anyone accident or, at the option of the i surer, up to
at least $300,000 in a single limit for these coverages, except for policies i sued under
the Assigned Risk Plan. Also, at least $5,000 for damage to property of other in anyone
accident.
y be offered
Ical benefits
ve.
Additionally, insurers may offer higher benefit levels than those enumerated abov as well as
additional benefits. However, an insured may elect to purchase lower benefit level than those
enumerated above.
Your signature on this notice or your payment of any renewal premium evidences your actual
knowledge and understanding of the availability of these benefits and limits as well as the benefits
and limits you have selected.
If you have any questions or you do not understand all of the various options avail ble to you,
contact your agent or company.
not understand any of the provisions contained in this notice, contact yo r agent or
If~t
Date
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~C.9RD 61 PA (5/96\
First Party Benefits Coverage
First Party Benefits Coverage pays you, the policyholder, and others covered by the policy in the event of Injury.
regardless of who caused the accident.
Medical expense benefit insurance pays your medical bills regardless of fault. This coverage is mandatory by
Pennsylvania law with a required minimum of $5,000,
Other optional First Party Benefits Coverages include work loss insurance, funeral benefit insurance, and
accidental death. Work loss coverage provides reimbursement for lost wages due to an auto accident. The
funeral benefit provides money to pay for a funeral where the death is the result of an auto accident. Accidental
death pays when you or a family member dies in a car crash.
These benefits may be purchased separately or as a combination of benefits.
The First Party Benefits Coverage options and available limits are shown below.
Please indicate the coverage(s) and Iimit(s) you want by placing an "X" in the appropriate box and then sign and
date this form and give it to your agent.
Basic First Party Benefits Coverage Limits Options
Medical Work Loss Benefit
Benefit Monthly/Maximum
$ 5,000 (BASIC) None
10,000 1,000/ 5,000
25,000 1.000/15,000
50.000 1,500/25,000
'!sfgnature of Fir~
Funeral
Expense Benefit
~ None
1,500
2.500
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Date
Accidental
Death Benefit
~ None
5.000
X 10,000
25,000
Combination First Party Benefits Coverage Option
This coverage is a combination of benefits. Do not complete this section if you have elected to purchase any of
the above options.
Option
~
Total
Benefit Limit
$ 50,000
100,000
177,500
Funeral
Expense Benefit
2,500
2,500
2,500
Signature of First Named Insured
Date
Accidental
Death Benefit
10,000
10,000
25.000
Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage Limits Option
Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage is an optional coverage. It pays the medical expenses of eligible
persons for accidents covered under your policy. Payments under this coverage begin only when covered
medical expenses exceed $100.000 and are capped atthe lifetime limit of $1,000,000.
Please "X" the appropriate box.
~ Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $100,000 on my policy.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $300,000 on my policy.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $500,000 on my policy.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $1 ,000,000 on my policy.
X Do not include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage.
The first $100,000 of medical expenses are not covered by this coverage. If you select the Extraordinary Medicai
Benefits Coverage and yo First Party Medical Benefits limit is iess than $100,000 you will be responsible for
the di r nee.
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ate
~ ignature of First
Ai""nan 1;.1 D4 1!=l/Q6\
Tort Option Selection. Notice to Named Insureds
A. "Limited Tort" Option - The laws 01 the Commonwealth 01 Pennsylvania give you the right to c oose a form 01
insurance that iimits your right and the right 01 the members of your household to seek financ! I compensation
for injuries caused by other drivers. Under this form of insurance, you and other household m mbers covered
under this poiicy may seek recovery for all medical and other out-ai-pocket expenses, but n lor pain and
suffering or other nonmonetary damages unless the injuries suffered lall within the delinition 01 "serious injury"
as set forth in the policy, or unless one of the several other exceptions noted in the policy ap lies (ask your
agent, broker or company for a description 01 "serious injury" and the exceptions). The annu I premium for
basic coverage as required by law under this "Limited Tort" option is $ . Addit nal coverage
under this option is available at additional cost.
B. "Full Tort" Option - The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also give you the right to
of insurance under which you maintain an unrestricted right lor you and the members 01 your hou
linancial compensation lor injuries caused by other drivers. Under this lorm 01 insurance, you
members covered under this policy may seek recovery for all medical and other out-ol-pocket
may also seek linancial compensation for pain and suffering and other nonmonetary damages
injuries caused by other drivers. The annual premium for basic coverage as required by law under
option is $ . Additional coverage under this option is available at additional cost.
hoose a form
ehold to seek
nd household
xpenses and
s a result of
his J'Full Tortll
C. You may contact your insurance agent, broker or company to discuss the cost of other coverage.
D. If you wish to choose the "Limited Tort" option described in paragraph A, you may sign this
indicated below and return it. However, il you do not sign and return this notice, you will be consi
chosen the "Full Tort" coverage as described in Paragraph B, and you will be charged the "Full
notice where
ered to have
rt" premium.
I WISH TO CHOOSE THE "LIMITED TORT" OPTION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A.
Signature 01 First Named Insured
Date
E. If you wish to choose the "Full Tort" option described in paragraph B, you may sign this otice where
indicated below and return it. However, il you do not sign and return this notice, you will be consid red to have
chosen the "Full Tort" coverage as described in Paragraph B, and you will be charged the "Full T rt" premium.
TORT" OPTION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH B.
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Date
Collision Deductible Option
Pennsylvania law requires that all automobile poiicies which include collision coverage provide a $50 deductible.
You have the option 01 purchasing a lower deductible, lor an additional premium charge. II you wis to carry a
collision deductible lower than $500, please indicate your selection below:
D $100 0 $250 Other: $
;;::-- ~ --or
Date
~ Ignature 01 First Nam d Insured
(Insured wishes to have a $500.00 Collision deductible rather than the pr sent
$100.00 Collision deductible. This applies to all vehicles insured under this
pol icy).
ACORD 61 PA(5/96}
Driver Improvement Course Credit
If a named insured age 55 or older has successfully completed a driver improvement course approved by Penn-
DOT, a 5 percent premium credit may be applied to your policy. To receive this credit:
a certificate of successful completion from an approved course must be provided; and
- the course must have been completed within the last three years.
Passive Restraint Discount
If your vehicle is equipped with passive seatbelts or alrbags, you are entitled to a discount on the first party
benefits coverage portion of your policy. Passive seatbelts are those which automatically fasten without any action
by the driver or front seat passenger. Indicate all options that apply for each applicable vehicle listed below:
Vehicle 1: 2004 Cadi 11 ac SRX'
o Passive seatbelts [] Driver side alrbag
[Xl Passenger side alrbag
Vehicle 2: 2002 Jee
o Passive seatbelts X
Grand Cherokee
Driver side alrbag
Overland
OJ Passenger side alrbag
Vehicle 3:
o Passive seatbelts
o Driver side airbag
o Passenger side airbag
Anti-Theft Discount
If you have an antHheft device In your vehicle, It may be one that qualifies for a discount on the comprehensive
coverage portion of your policy. Indicate all options that apply for each applicable vehicle listed below and
provide evidence of installation:
Vehicle 1: 2004 Cad ill ac SRX
~ Alarm system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device that you manually set that makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative
X Device that automatically makes the fuel. Ignition or starting system inoperative when lhe ignition is turned off
Vehicle 2: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overl and
~ Alarm system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device that you manually set that makes the fuel, Ignition or starting system Inoperative
X Device that automatically makes the fuel, Ignition or starting system inoperative when the ignition is turned off
Vehicle 3:
B Alarm system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device lhat you manually set that makes the fuel, ignition or starting system Inoperative
Device that automatically makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative when lhe Ignition Is turned off
Coverage Is generally described here, Only the policy provides a complete description of the coverages and their
limitations.
I understand that the coverage selection and limit choices indicated here will apply to all future policy renewals,
continuations and changes unle notify you otherwise in writing.
Date
v- Z64/
Applicant's Signature
ACORD 61 PA (5/96)
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REJECTION OF U:tONSURED M().TORlST PROTECTION
'A. By signin~ this waiver I am rejecting uninsured motorist coverage under th s policy for
myself and fqr my relativesr~siding in my. household. Uninsured c()y~rage rQtec.t$ me
,and relatives, in. my lJousellOl(! for losses ~\lI(!,dama&,es suffered if 'i!ljqry;j:;;c U$edbythe
negligence of a drivel' w/)ooOe$ll()t, haveJln "rance to pay f<>rJ()~es ,acl' oam~(\'es.
I knowingly ano voluntarily rejectthis coveI:1I.1
PAP 2664949
Policy Number
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REJECTION OF STA.CKED U:tONSURED COVERAGE LlMJ.TS'
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Policy Number
rst Named InsUre
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LOWER tIMrrs REQUEST AlJ1'HORlZATION
C.
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If you wish to select a limit of Uninsured M<>torists Coverage lower than
limit of liability for Bodily Injury, you are required to first reject the coverall'
paragraph A above and then select the desir~.d limit beloW:- '
,~ Split Limit
(Per Persan/Per Accident)
ur pOlicy's
, by, signing
Ini tial
X~
0;'+
$1$,000/ 30,000 (Basic)
20,000/ 40,000
25,000/ 50,000
50,000/100,000
100,000/200,000
100,000/300,000
NOTE: YOUR U:tONSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE LIMIT SELECTION WlLL BE ROCESSED
ONLY IF yOU HAVE ALSO SIGNED PARAGRAPH A ABOVE.
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REJEC'IiON "OF UNDERINS{ffiED MOTORIST PROTECTION
A. By signing this waiver I am rejecting underinsured motorist coverage under this policy,
for myself and all relatives residing in my hOUliehold. , Underinsured coverage, protects
me and relatives living in my hOUliehold for losses, and damages sufteredif injury is caused
by the negligence of a driver who does not V enough insurance to pay for all losses
and damages. I knowingly and voluntarily reje is coverag .
~
Signature of P" st Named Insured
PAP 2664949
Policy Num.ber
t2 /--r6 '" dl/
I Date
REJECTION OF STACKED UNDElllNSURElJ COVERAGHLlMrI'S
l;l.
By signing this waiver, I am rejecting stacked, limits' of underinsured' motorist' coverage
under the policy for myself and members of my hoUliehold.undetl whiclHhe limits'of coverage
available would be the sum of limits for each rnotorvehicle lnst.!red under the policy.
Instead the. limits of coyerage that I am pl-'rchas},~g sl1~1 qe rrquO!!?i~O':~M'H!lli\s,stated
in the policy. I knowmgly and voluntarIly Jeet the eRed" bhlltsof. coverage. I
understand that my premium will be reduced ' I eject this 0 e ge.
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PAP 26l'i4949
, Policy Number
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First 'Named Insured
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Pate
LOWER LIMITS REQUEST AU1'HO.R.IZATlON
C. If you WiSh to select a limit of Underinsured Motorists CoVel'agelower th!j.llyour policy'S
limit of liability for Bodily Injury, you are required to first reject the coverage by signing
paragraph A above and then select the desired limit beloW.
Initial
...1 ;Z-t ~ I wish a lower limit of Underinsured lVlotorists coverage.. than my policy's
,... ( limit of liability for Bodily Injury as follows:
Split Limit
(Per PersQnlPer AccicJent)
$ 15,000/ 30,000 (Basic)
20,000/ 40,000
25,000/ 50,000
50,000/100,000
100,000/200,000
100,000/300,000
NOTE: YOUR UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE LIMIT SELECTION WILL BE
PROCESSED ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALSO SIGNED PARAGRAPH A ABOVE.
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire, Inc.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Policy Number:
PAP2664949
Date Prepared: 01/01/04 00:08
Previous Pol icy No: PAP2664949
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/049
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
PARK W. LEITZEL
3100 TREMONT ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
For Information, call your agent: (570 758 - 9222
DIRECT BILL
"Transaction Type: RENEWAL CERT IF ICATE
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LEITZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Policy Period: From 02/15/04 To
08/15/04
12:01 A.M. Standard Time at the address f Named Insured.
Veh Year
001 2001
002 2002
Make/Model
BMW X5 4.41
JEEP GR CHKOVRL
Identification No
WBAFB33501LH20704
1J8GW68J92C252062
St Terr Class Sym COST/State Amt
PA 007 885120 22
PA 007 885820 15
Coverage is provided where a premium or limit of I iabiljty is shown for the cov rage.
PR MIUMS
COVERAGES LIMITS AND/OR DEDUCTIBLE
Fur r Tort Threshold Appl ies
Liabi I i ty
Bodi Iy Injury
C.
Property Damage
Uninsured Motorists
Bod! Iy Injury
Each Person
Each Accident
Each Accident
(Non Stacked)
Each Person
Each Accident
500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
VEH 1 VEH 2
64.00 96.00
56.00 84.00
A.
15,000
30,000
8.00 8.00
Under insured Motorists (Non Stacked)
Bodi Iy Injury Each Person
Each Accident
First Party Benefjts Coverage - See Schedule
Damage To Your Vehicle - Actual Cash Value Less
Other Than CoIl ision
Coli ision
15,000
30,000
1.00
52.00
1.00
59.00
Deduc t i b I e Shown
VEH 1 VEH 2
50 DED 50 DED
100 DED 100 DED
102.00
278.00
561.00
97.00
320.00
665.00
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Total Per Vehicle
Total Pol icy Premium
$ 1,226.00
Garage Address Veh 001 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
Garage Address Veh 002 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
TH I S I S A SUMMARY OF THE COVERAGE PROV I DED BY YOUR POL I CY FOR COLL I S ION DAMAGE TO RENTAL
VEH I CLES, NO COVERAGE IS PROV I DED BY TH I S StMIARY AND I T DOES NOT REPLACE ANY PRO I S I ONS
OF YOUR POLICY. YOU SHOULD READ YOUR POLICY AND REVIEW YOUR DECLARATIONS PAGE F
COMPLETE I NFORMA T I ON ON THE COVERAGE YOU ARE PROV I DED. I F THERE I S ANY CONFL I CT ETWEEN
THE POLICY AND THIS SUMMARY, THE PROVISION OF THE POLICY APPLY.
I F YOUR POll CY PROV I DES COLL I S I ON COVERAGE FOR ANY AUTO YOU OWN, WE WILL PROV I DE LLI S I ON
COVERAGE, LtlDER PART D AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, FOR A PRIVATE
PASSENGER VEHICLE, PICK-UP OR VAN RENTED BY YOU OR ANY "FAMILY MEMBER", SUBJECT T THE
LOWEST DEDUCT I BLE PROV I OED ANY AUTO YOU OWN AS SHOWN I N THE DECLARA IONS PROV I OED BY THE
TERMS OF YOUR POLICY.
Countersigned: Authorized Representative:
This policy is not valid unless countersigned by our authorized agent or representative.
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INSURED COpy
MU 7150 (10/98)
Exhibit
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REJECTION OF UNINSURED MOTORIST PROTECTION
A. By signing this waiver I am rejecting uninsured motorist coverage under his policy for
myself and for my relatives residing in my household. Uninsured coverag protects me
,and r~lativesi\'l my household for, losses anq. damages suffered if injury is caused by the
negligence of a driver who does not have any' 'rance to pay for losses and damages.
I knowingly and voluntarily reject this covera
PAP 2664949
Policy NUlT)ber
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REJECTION OF STACKED UNINSURED COVERAGE LIMITS
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B. By signing;thi~ waiver; I am rejecting staclHld~limits' of uninsured, mot~rist c verage under
t\1e ,poljcy"for myself and; memberS,' of my,houselJold under which'thelimitof:,coverage
available would be the sum of limits ,for' ellch motor vehicle insured under the. p licy" :lnstead
the limits of coverage, that I am purchasing shaIibe reduced to "the Jimits fated in'the
policy. ,I knowingly and vOlWltarily' ,reje~t t 'stacked limits: of cov'erage.: Iiunderstlind
that my premiums will be reduced if I ~eject i,' coverage. ' , ," . ,
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PAP 2664949
Policy Number,
LOWERLlMITS iiEQUEsTAUTHoiuZA~ON
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Ini tial
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$ ,15,000/ 30,000 (Basic)
"0-
20,000/ 40,000
25,000/ 50,000
50,000/100,000
100,000/200,000
100,000/300,000
NOTE: YOUR UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE LIMIT SELECTION WILL BE ROCESSED
ON'LY IF YOU HAVE ALSO SIGNED PARAGRAPH A ABOVE.
Page 7
Exhibit C
REJECTION OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST PROTECTION
A. By signing this waiver I am rejecting underinsured motorjst coverage under this policy
for myself and all relatives residing in my household. Underinsured coverage protects
me and relatives living in my household for losses and damages suffered if injury is caused
by the negligenc'il of a driver who does not v enough insurance to pay for all losses
and daOlag'ils. I knowingly and voluntatiIy reje is coverag . -
Signature of p' st Named Insured
PAP 2664949
Policy Number
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f Date
6. By signing thi~ waiVer,"I^ am rejbcting sta,cked, limits ofunderir\SIW'ild motoris.t' coverage
under the ,po~icy ,for Olyself.and members'o,! my hOusehold under'which'the'lim.its of coverage
"aVaiIabl'il' would ,be the' sum of limits' fw'each'Olotor vehicle insured' under the 'policy.
Instead the limits of coverage that I ar(l,purchasing shall be redUced, to' the' limits stated
'in the' policy. I' knowingly anif vo~untariiy ,', ject' the "'~ked limits of coverage. I
understand that my premium will be: reduc~d' I, eject this 0 e e.
PAP 2664949
, ,'Policy Number
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Date
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c. If YQllWi~h to>select a,limit OfUl1derins4re<:! Motorists COV'ilrag'illow'ilr than your policy's
limit of liability forflodiIy InjurY, you are requir'ildto first reject the coverage by signing
paragraph A above and then select the desir'ild limit below.
Initial '
,/ ~~ I wish a lower limit of Underinsured Motorists Coverage, than my policy's
"I . limit of liability for Bodily Injury as follows:
Split Limit
(Per Person/Per Accident)
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~ i "',0,"/300,000 ~'-'\
YOUR UNDERlNSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE LIlT SELECTION
PROCESSED ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALSO SIGNED PARAGR~H A ABOVE.
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Civil and Miscellaneous Initial Pleadings
3:02-at-06000-UN Plaintiffv. Defendant
()s- ;),1'61 ~:v;\
U.S. District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Notice of Electronic Filing
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Notice of Removal Case Title: Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel v. Merchants Insurance
Company of New Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants Insurance Group; Court Name: Cumberland County
of Pennsylvania.. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet # (2) Exhibit(s) Plaintiffs Complaint - Exhibit
A to removal# (3) Affidavit)(Fontanella, Mark)
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JS-44 CIVIL COVER SHEET
(Rev 07/89)
-The J5-44 dvil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and sel'\lice of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. this
fonT\. approved by the Judldal Conference of the United Stales In September 1974, is required for the use of the Clm of Court for the purpose of Initiating the dvil docket sheet.
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THE FORM.)
I(a) PLAINTIFFS
RONALD M. LEITZEL AND BARBARA D. LEITZEL
2750 SPRING HILL LANE
ENOLA, PA 17025
DEFENDANTS
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANYOF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.
and MERCHANTS INSURANCE GROUP
250 MAIN STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14202
(b) COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED PLAINTIFF Cumberland, PA
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES)
COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED DEFENDANT ~
(EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES)
NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES. USE THE LOCATION OF THE TRACT OF lAND
INVOLVED
ATTORNEYS (IF KNOWN)
Mark A. Fontanella, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 400
Scranton, P A 18510
(e) ATTORNEYS (FIRM NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER)
George 8. Faller, Jr., Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (PLACE ANXIN ONE BOX ONLY)
III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES
(FOR DIVERSITY CASES ONLY)
o 1. U.S. Government Plaintiff
02. U.S. Government Defendant
[] 3. Federal Question
(U.S. Government Not a Party)
~ 4. Dlvenlty
(Indicates Citizenship of Parties In
Item III)
Citizen of This Stat.
PTl'
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o
o
DEF
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o
o
Incorporated or Principal Place of
Business In This State
(PLACE AN X IN ONE
BOX FOR PlAINTIFF
AND ONE BOX FOR
DEFENDANT)
PTl'
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DEF
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Citizen of Another State
Citizen of Subject Of a
Foreign Country
Incorporated and Prlntlpal Place
of Business In Another State
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Forel n Nation 0 [J
IV. CAUSE OF ACTION (CITE THE U.S. CIVil STATUTE UNDER WHICH YOU ARE FiliNG AND WRlTE A BRIEF STATEMENT OF CAUSE. 00 NOT CITE JURISDICTIONAL STATUTES
UNLESS DNERSITY.)
28 U.S.C. section 2201
V. NATURE OF SUIT (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY)
CONTRACT TORTS FORFEITURE 1 PENAL TV BANKRUPTCY OTHER STATUTES
!! 110 IllSurance PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY gl10AgIlCJJJlure ~ 422 Appeal 28 USC 158 ~ 400 State Reapportionment
o 120 Manne o 310 Airplane o 312 Personal Injury - Med o 120 Other Food & Drug [J 423 Withdrawal 28 USC 0410 Antitrust
D130MiIlerAcl 0315 Airplane Product Malpractice D 625 Drug Related Seizurl) 157 D 430 BankS and Banking
o 140 Negollable Instrument tiabfflly o 385 Personal Injury- of Property 21 USC 881 D 450 CommerceIlCC Rates fete.
D 150 Recovery of Overpayment & D 320 Assault, Libel & Product Liability o 630 Liquor laws D 460 Deportation
Enforcement of Judgement Slander D 368 Asbestos Personal DI40R.R&Truck o 470 Racketeer lnftuenced and
0151 MedkareAct 0330 Federal E~yers' Injury Product UaMlly o ISO Airline Regs Corrupt Organizations
D 152 Recover of Defaulted Student Liability D 160 Occupational Safety I o 810 Selective Servlce
loallS (ExcI. Veterans) o 340 Marine Health D 850 Secunlles ( Commodilies J
o 153 Recovery of Overpayment of o us Matine Product D 1'0 Other """"'noo
Veteran's Benefits. liability o 875 Customer Chaflenge 12
o 110 Stockholder's Suits o 350 Motor Vehicle PERSONAL PROPERTY lABOR PROPERTY RIGHTS USC 3410
o 191) Other Contract o 355 Molor Vehlde o 370 Other Fraud o 710 Fair Labor Standards ~ ~20 Copyrights D891AgriculturalActs
D 195 Contract Product liability Product liability D 371 Truth in lending Act [J 830 Patent o au Economic StabiNzallon Act
[J 310 Other Personal D 380 Other Personal o 720 LaborJMgrrt. Relations o 840 Trademar1< o 893 Environmental Matln
In)"", Property Damage D 730 Labor/Mgmt. Reporting SOCIAL SECURITY o 894 Energy Allocation Act
D 385 Property Damage & Disclosure Act o St! Freedom of InfonnaUoo
Product Liability D 740 Railway labor Act !:;:! 861 HIA (1395ff) Act
D 790 Other labor litigation [J 812 Black lung (923) o 900 Appeal of Fee
o 791 Emp1. Ret. Inc. Security CJ 863 OllNoorww (405(g)) DeterrrmatiOn Under Equal
Ad [J 864 SS\~4~~~o~1 Access to Justice
[J 885 RSI 402 o 950 Constitutionality of Slate
REAL PROPERTY CIVIL RI HTS PRISONER PETITIONS FEDERAL TAX surrs StaMes
o 210 land CondeflYlatlon !::!441 Voting ~ 510 Motions 10 Vacate ~ .870 Taxes (U,S. Plaintiff o 890 Other Statutory Actions
o 220 Foreclosure o 442 Employment Sentence or Defendant)
D 230 Rent, Lease & Ejectment o 443 Housing J Habeas Corpus: o 871 IRS - Third Party 26
D 240 Torts to Land AcconmodaUons D530General use 7609
D 245 Tor! Product liability o 444 Welfare o 535 Death Penalty
D 290 All other Real Property o 440 Other QViI Rights o 540 Mandamus & Other
o 550 Other
VI. ORIGIN (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY)
o 1 OrigInal Proceeding xlllr2 Removed from 0 3 Remanded from
~e Court Appellate Court
o 4 Reinstated or
Reopened
o 5 Transferred from Another
District (specify)
o 8 Multldlstricl
litigation
[] 7 Appeal to Dlsb1ct
Judge from Magistrate
Judament
Check YES only if demanded In complaint:
JURY DEMAND: 0 VES jJt NO
VII. REQUESTED IN
COMPLAINT:
VIII. RELATED CASE(S) (S..'n""'ct,o",)
IFANY
DATE May 25, 2005
CHECK IF THIS IS A UNDER
F.R.C.P.23
CLASS ACTION
o DEMAND $-IY
JUDGE NIA
DOCKET NUMBER NJA
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
ORD
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS COMPLETING CIVIL COVER SHEET JS-44
Authority For Civil Cover Sheet
The J8-44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filings and service of pleadings of other papers as required by
law, except as provided by local rule ofeourt. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court
for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. Consequently a civil cover sheet is submitted to the Clerk of Court for each civil complaint filed. The attorney filing a case
should complete the form as follows:
I. <a) Plaintiffs - Defendanu. Enter names (last, First, middle initial) of plaintiff and defendant. If the plaintiff or defendant is a government agency, use only the full name or
standard abbreviations. If the plaintiff or defendant is an official within a government agency, identify first the agency and then the official, giving both name and title.
(b) County of Residence. For each civil case filed, except U.S. plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county where the first listed plaintiff resides at the time of filing. In U.s.
plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county in which the first listed defendant resides at the time of filing. (NOTE: In land condenmation cases, the county of residence of the
"defendant" is the location of the tract of land involved.)
(c) Attorneys. Enter firm name, address, telephone number, and attorney or record. [fthere are several attorneys, list them on an attachment, noting in this section "(see
attachment)".
II. Jurisdiction. The basis of jurisdiction is set forth under Rule 8(a), F.R.C.P., Which requires that jurisdictions be shown in pleadings. Place an "X" in one of the boxes. [fthere
is more than one basis of jurisdiction, precedence is given in the order shown below.
United States plaintiff. (1) Jurisdiction is based on 28 U.S.C. 1345 and 1348. Suits by agencies and officers of the United States are included here.
United States defendant. (2) When the plaintiff is suing the United States, its officers or agencies, place an X in this box.
Federal question. (3) This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1331, where jurisdiction arises under the Constitution of the United States, an amendment to the Constitution, an act of
Congress ora treaty of the United States. In cases where the U.S. is a party, the U.S. plaintiff or defendant code takes precedence, and box 1 or 2 should be marked.
Diversity of citizenship. (4) This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1332, where parties are citizens of different states. When Box 4 is checked, the citizenship of the different parties
must be checked. (See Section III below; federal question actions take precedence over diversity cases.)
III. Residence (citizenship) of Principal Parties. This section of the 15-44 is to be completed if diversity of citizenship was indicated above. Mark this section for each principal
party,
IV. Cause of Action. Report the civil statute directly related to the cause of action and give a brief description of the cause.
V. Nature of Suit. Place an "X" in the appropriate box. If the nature of suit cannot be detennined. be sure the cause ofaetian, in Section IV above, is sufficient to enable the
deputy clerk or the statistical clerks in the Administrative Office to detennine the nature of suit. If the cause fits more than one suit, select the most definitive.
VI. Origin Place an "X" in one of the seven boxes.
Original Proceedings. (1) Cases which originate in the United States district courts.
Removed from State Court. (2) Proceedings initiated in state courts may be removed to the district courts under Title 28 U.S.c., Section 1441. When the petition for removal is
granted, check this box.
Remanded from Appellate Court. (3) Check this box for cases remanded to the district court for further action. Use the date of remand as the filing date.
Reinstated or Reopened. (4) Check this box for cases reinstated or reopened in the district court. Use the reopening date as the filing date.
Transferred from Another District. (5) For cases transferred under Title 28 U.S.c. Section 1404(a). Do not use this for within district transfers or Multidistrict litigation transfers.
Multidistrict Litigation. (6) Check this box when a Multidistrict case is transferred into the district under authority of Title 28 U.S.c. Section 1407. When this box is checked, do
not check (5) above.
Appeal to District Judge from Magistrate Judgment (7) Check this box for an appeal from a magistrate's decision.
VII. Requested in Complaint. Class Action. Place an "X" in this box if you are filing a class action under Rule 23, F .R.Cv.P.
Demand. In this space, enter the dollar amount (in thousands of dollars) being demanded or indicate other demand such as a preliminary injunction.
Jury Demand. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not a jury triaJ is being demanded.
VIII. Related Cases. This section of the 1544 is used to reference relating pending cases if any. lfthere are related pending cases, insert the docket numbers and the
corresponding judge names for such cases.
Date and Attorney Signature. Date and sign the civil cover sheet.
(rev, 7/89)
GPO: 1989-237-312
MARSHALL,DENNEHEY, WARNER
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: Mark A. Fontanella, Esquire
Identification Numbers: 84248
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 400
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 496-4613
Attorney for Defendants, Merchants
Insurance Company
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYL VANIA
RONALD M. LEITZEL and
BARBARA D. LEITZEL, his
Wife, on behalf of Themselves and
All Persons, Organizations and
Entities Similarly Situated,
2750 Spring Hill Lane
Enola, P A 17025,
Plaintiffs
Removed from the Court of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 05-2287
.
.
CLASS ACTION
Civil Action - Law
v.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE, INC. and
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
GROUP,
250 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA:
Removing party, Defendant, Merchants Insurance Company of New
Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants Insurance Group, ("Removing party"), by and
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through its attorneys, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, hereby
removes the above-captioned case to this Honorable Court and provides notice of
same to Plaintiff s counsel. In support of the removal, Removing party avers as
follows:
1. On or about May 3, 2005, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D.
Leitzel, his wife, commenced a civil action by filing a Complaint in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Civil No. 05-22287 against
Removing Defendants. A copy of Plaintiff's Complaint is attached as Exhibit "A."
2. Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara
D. Leitzel are adult individuals that reside at 2750 Spring Hill Lane, Enola, PA
17025.
3.
Removing Defendant Merchants Insurance Company of New
Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants Insurance Group has its principle place of
business located at 250 Main Street, Buffalo, New York and is not otherwise
incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
4. Removing Defendants first received a copy of the Complaint on or
about May 6,2005, as Plaintiff's counsel forwarded a copy of the complaint to
Merchants' counsel, the undersigned.
5. This Notice of Removal has been filed within thirty (30) days after
receipt by the Removing Defendants of the Complaint in accordance with 28
U.S.C. ~ 1446 (b).
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6. Removing Defendants allege that the value of this matter in
controversy exceeds seventy five thousand ($75,000.00), as Plaintiffs seek to
reform the applicable insurance policy limits from $15,000 to $1,000,000.00 and
plaintiffs further allege a class action claiming all Merchant reduction ofUMIUIM
forms are invalid.
7. The above described civil action is one in which this Honorable Court
has jurisdiction pursuant to Title 28 U.S. Code S 1332 based upon the fact that
there exists diversity of citizenship between the parties and the amount in
controversy exceeds the jurisdictional minimum of $75,000 and is, accordingly,
one which may be removed to this Honorable Court by Notice pursuant to Title 28
U.S. Code S l441(d).
8. Written notice of the filing of this Notice of Removal has been given to
all the parties in accordance with 28 U.S. Code S 1446(d) as noted in the
Certificate of Service attached hereto.
9. Promptly after filing with this Court and with the assignment of a civil
action number, a Notice of this removal will be filed with the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland, Pennsylvania in accordance with 28 U.S.C. S 1446(d).
10. Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is a copy of all the relevant pleadings
with regard to the Leitzel v. Merchants Insurance Companv. Court of Common
Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, civil action no., 05-2287.
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WHEREFORE, the Removing Defendants request that the above action
now pending in the Court of Common Pleas for Cumberland County be removed
to this Honorable Court.
Respectfully submitted,
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: ~.1'i. ?~.,eUa. &~
Mark A. Fontanella (pA I.D. No.: 84248)
401 Adams Avenue, Ste. 400
Scranton, P A 18510
(570) 496-4602
Attorneys for Merchants Insurance Co. of
New Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants
Insurance Group
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
RONALD M. LEITZEL AND BARBARA
D. LEITZEL, his wife, on Behalf of
Themselves and All Persons, Organizations
and Entities Similarly Situated,
2750 Spring Hill Lane
Enola, P A 17025,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CLASS ACTION
v.
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. AND
MERCHANTS INSURANCE GROUP,
250 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202,
"
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court
without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYERAT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELlGffiLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WilLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
RONALD M. LEITZEL AND BARBARA
D. LEITZEL, his wife, on Behalf of
Themselves and All Persons, Organizations
and Entities Similarly Situated,
2750 Spring Hill Lane
Eno1a, P A 17025,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
NO.
CNIL ACTION - EQUITY
v.
CLASS ACTION
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INe. AND
MERCHANTS INSURANCE GROUP,
250 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202,
Defendants.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara A. Leitzel, his wife, and all
other persons and entities similarly situated, by their attorneys, MARTS ON DEARDORFF
WILLIAMS & OTTO, and aver as follows:
I. PARTIES
1. The Plaintiffs, Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel, husband and wife, are adult
individuals residing at 2750 Spring Hill Lane, Eno1a, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The Defendants, Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire, Inc. and
Merchants Insurance Group ["Merchants Insurance"], are insurance companies licensed to transact
business throughout the United States, with a principal business address of250 Main Street, Buffalo,
New York, 14202.
"
ll.FACTUALBACKGROUND
3. The Defendants, Merchants Insurance, are in the business of selling property and
casualty insurance coverage to businesses and individuals throughout the northeastern, mid-atlantic
and midwestern United States.
4. The Plaintiffs are the named insureds under a Personal Auto Insurance Policy, with
Policy number PAP 2664949 ["the Policy"] issued by Merchants Insurance. A copy of the Policy
is attached as Exhibit "A."
5. On June 29, 2004, Plaintiff Barbara D. Leitzel was involved in an automobile
accident in which she suffered serious and permanent bodily injuries.
6. At the time of the accident, Plaintiff Barbara Leitzel was covered under the Merchants
Insurance Policy.
7. The Policy has Bodily Injury liability limits of one million (1,000,000.00) dollars.
A Copy of the Policy Declaration Page is attached as Exhibit "B."
8. On April 26, 2004, Plaintiff Ronald M. Leitzel executed and signed a Supplement to
the Policy.
9. The Supplement contained, inter alia, provisions for 1) the Rejection of
UninsuredlUnderinsured Motorist Protection ["UM!UIM"]; 2) the Rejection of Stacked UM/UIM
Coverage Limits; 3) a Lower Limits Request Authorization.
10. Each of the three provisions - Rejection ofUM/UIM Coverage, Rejection of Stacked
UM/UIM Coverage and Authorization of Lower Limits ofUMIUIM coverage - were contained on
the same page. See Exhibit "C."
11. Additionally, the Policy explicitly required Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel to first reject all
UM/UIM coverage before being able to select lower limits ofUMIUIM coverage. See Exhibit "C."
12. Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel signed the provisions rejecting UMIUlM Motorist Coverage
and rejecting Stacking ofUM!UIM Motorist Coverage.
13. Plaintiff Ronald Leitzel also initialed the provision selecting Lower Limits of
UM/UIM Coverage. Mr. Leitzel selected UMIUIM limits of fifteen thousand (15,000.00) dollars
per person and thirty thousand dollars (30,000.00) per accident. The Policy identified this selection
as "Basic" coverage.
"
14. Defendants Merchants Insurance have taken the position thatthe Plaintiffs are limited
to fifteen thousand dolJars (15,000.00) in UMIU1M benefits.
15. Plaintiffs aver that they, and aIJ other similarly situated Merchants Insurance
policyholders, are entitled to receive UWU1M benefits equal to the Policy's Bodily Injury liability
limits due to the Policy's failure to comply with the requirements of Pennsylvania' s Motor Vehicle
Financial Responsibility Law relating to the rejection and/or limitation ofUMlUlM coverage.
COUNTI: REFORMATION
16. The aIJegations contained in paragraphs I through 15 above are incorporated by
reference as though fuIJy set forth herein.
17. Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law 75 Pa.C.S. ~1701 et seq.
["MVFRL"] contains strict requirements relating to an insured's rejection and/or limitation of
UMIU1M benefits.
18. SpecificaIJy, Section 1731 of the MVFRL provides:
(c.!) Form ofwaiver.--Insurers shaIJ print the rejection forms required by subsections (b) and
(c) on separate sheets in prominent type and location. The forms must be signed by the first
named insured and dated to be valid. The signatures on the forms may be witnessed by an
insurance agent or broker. Any rejection form that does not specifically comply with this
section is void. If the insurer fails to produce a valid rejection form, uninsured or
underinsured coverage, or both, as the case may be, under that policy shall be equal to the
bodily injury liability limits. On policies in which either uninsured orunderinsured coverage
has been rejected, the policy renewals must contain notice in prominent type that the policy
does not provide protection against damages caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists.
Any person who executes a waiver under subsection (b) or (c) shaIJ be precluded from
claiming liability of any person based upon inadequate information.
75 Pa.C.S. ~173!(c.!) (Emphasis added)
19. Defendants Merchants Insurance's Policy fails to comply with the strict requirements
of the MVFRL in several key respects, including:
a. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UMIUlM coverage and UMIUIM
stacking appear on the same page, and not on separate sheets as required by
the statute;
'.
b. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UM/UIM coverage are on the same
page as the authorization for lower limits of coverage, which is ambiguous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute;
c. the Policy requires an insured to first reject UM/UIM coverage before
selecting lower limits of UMIUlM coverage; this requirement of
simultaneous rejection/acceptance of UM/UIM coverage is ambiguous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute; and
d. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms do not follow the language and format
requirements of Section 1731 of the MVFRL.
20. Based on the foregoing, the Policy's UMIUlM rejection/waiver forms do not meet
the strict requirements of the MVFRL relating to waivers ofUMlUlM coverage or to requests for
lower limits ofUMlUlM coverage.
21. The Policy's rejection/waiver forms are invalid as a matter of law.
22. The Policy's rejection/waiver forms are void as a matter oflaw.
23. Pursuant to Section 1731 ofthe MVFRL, the Plaintiffs' UMIUIM coverage "shall be
equal to the Policy's bodily injury liability limits."
24. Plaintiffs, and all other similarly situated Merchants Insurance policyholders who
signed non-complying UMIUlM rejection/waiver forms, are entitled to have their Policy reformed
so that they have UMIUlM benefits equal to the Policy's Bodily Injury liability limits.
25. Representative Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel are entitled to
have their Policy reformed so that they have one million dollars in UMIUIM coverage - an amount
equal to their Policy's bodily injury liability limits.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel respectfully request that
thi~ Honorable Court enter Judgment in their favor by reforming the Policy so that the UMIUIM
coverage is equal to the bodily injury liability limits, together with costs, attorney's fees, and all other
such relief that the Court deems just and appropriate.
CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 above are incorporated byreference as though fully set forth
herein.
27. The class of Plaintiffs include all policyholders of Defendants Merchants Insurance
who signed Rejection/Waiver ofUMIUIM coverage forms that fail to comply with the MVFRL in
the following key respects:
a. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UMIUIM coverage and UM/UIM
stacking appear on the same page, and not on separate sheets as required by
the statute;
b. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms for UMIUIM coverage are on the same
page as the authorization for lower limits of coverage, which is ambiguous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute;
c. the Policy requires an insured to first reject UM/UIM coverage before
selecting lower limits of UM/UIM coverage; this requirement of
simultaneous rejection/acceptance of UM/UIM coverage is ambiguous,
confusing, inherently contradictory and violative of the statute; and
d. the Policy's rejection/waiver forms do not follow the language and format
requirements of Section 1731 of the MVFRL.
28. Plaintiffs aver that the total number of all class members is so numerous that their
joinder would be impractical.
29. Plaintiffs also aver that many of the members of the class are unaware oftheir rights
due to their lack of familiarity with the statutory requirements of the MVFRL that strictly govern the
language, format, content and ultimate validity of automobile insurance contracts.
30. The questions of law and fact raised in the present case are common to all members
of the class.
31. The claims of the representative Plaintiffs are typical, if not identical, to the claims
of the Qther class members.
32. The representative Plaintiffs, together with their undersigned counsel, will fairly and
adequately represent the class, have no potential or actual conflict of interest with other members of
the class and can acquire sufficient financial resources to ensure that the interests of the class will
not be harmed.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs Ronald M. Leitzel and Barbara D. Leitzel, on behalf of themselves
and the class which they represent, respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant judgment in
their favor and against the Defendants as follows:
a) Reformation of the Policy so that the UMIUlM coverage limits are equal to the
Policy's bodily injury liability limits; and
b) Require the Defendants to pay for the counsel fees incurred in pursuing the present
action.
Respectfully Submitted,
By
or . Faller, Jr., Esquir
I. D. Number 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: 5\3\ 05
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon infonnation which has been gathered by my counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own.
I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent
that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this
verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to 'illsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal ~. Q f'\ r,. . (l,
, RonaldM~
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Bilrbara D. Leitzel
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
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Merchants Insurance CQmp~ny of New Hampshire, Inc.
, Buffalo, NY 14202
Transaction Type:
POll CY CHANGE
Date Prepared: OS/22/04 01: 11 DIRECT B I L
Change Effective: _ ~~
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/04
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
PARK W. LEITZEL
3100 TREMONT ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS. OH 43221
For Information, call your agent: (570) 758 - 9222
02/15/04 To 08/15/04> 12:01 A.M. Standard Time at the address of Named Insur
FORM PP0319 IS ELIMINATED
~~Igt~ gg~ - ~~y=F5~~ COVERAGE IS 6.JGJb E D M/1.Y 2 62004
VEHICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 001 {LOSS PAYEE~NAME CHANGED
VEH ICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 001 LOSS PAYEE ADDRESS CHANGED
VEHICLE 001 LOSS PAYEE 002 ADDL INSUR ) IS ELIMINATED
Policy Number: PAP2664949
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LEITZEL
1 53 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Policy Period: From
Reason For Change:
The current status of your policy is as fol laws:
Veh Year Make/Model Identification No St Terr Class Sym COST/Stated Amt
001 2004 CADI SRX 1GYDE63AX40118616 PA 007 885120 22
002 2002 JEEP GR CHKOVRL 1J8GW68J92C252062 PA 007 885820 15
coverage Is provided where a premium or limit of I labl I Ity Is shown for the coverage.
COVERAGES LIMITS AND/OR DEDUCTIBLE PREMIUMS
Ful I Tort Threshold Applies
A.
Llablll ty
Bodily Injury
Property Damage
Uninsured Motorists
Bodily Injury
Each Person
Each Accident
Each Accident
(Non stacked)
Each Person
Each Accident
Underlnsured Motorists (Non Stacked)
Bodily Injury Each Person
Each Accident
-: -. 500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
15,000
30,000
VEH 1 VEH 2
64.00 96.00
56.00 84.00
8.00 8.00
C.
15,000
30,000
1.00
1.00
First Party Benefits Coverage - See Schedule 52.00 59.00
Damage To Your Vehicle - Actual Cash Value Les.s"DedtlCiiblecShown
VEH 1 VEH 2
Ot he r Than Co I I I s I on 100 OED 100 OED 101 .00 79 .00
Co III s I on 500 OED 500 DED 281.00 273.00
THIS IS A SlIIMARY OF THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY YOUR POLICY FOR COLLISION DAMAGE TO RENTAL
VEH I CLES, NO COVERAGE IS PROV I OED BY TH IS SUMMARY AND I T DOES NOT REPLACE ANY PROV IS I ONS
OF YOUR POLICY. YOU SHOULD READ YOUR POLICY AND REVIEW YOUR DECLARA.T\ONS PAGE FOR
COMPLETE I NFORMA T ION ON THE COVERAGE YOU ARE PROV I OED. I F THERE I S ANY CONFL I CT BETWEEN
THE POL I CY AND TH I S SUMMARY, THE PROV I S I ON OF, THE POL I CY APPLY.
IF YOUR POLICY PROVIDES COLLISION COVERAGE FOR ANY AUTO YOU OWN, WE WILL PROVIDE COLLISION
COVERAGE, UIDER PART D AND su:lJECT TO ALL THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, FOR A PRIVATE
PASSENGER vetICLE, PICK-UP OR VAN RENTED BY YOU OR ANY "FAMILY MEMBER", SUBJECT TO THE
LOWEST DEDUCTIBLE PROVIDED ANY AUTO YOU OWN AS SHOWN IN THE DECl.ARA~IONS PROVIDED BY THE
TERMS OF YOUl POLICY.
Countersigned: Authorized Representative: '.V '21/. K~
This policy is not valid unless countersigned by our authorized agent or representative. ,/'
\AU 7150(10/98) Page 1 Exhibit A (COOT INUED) ~/ .s:::
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PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
Named Insured: RONALD M LE 1 TZEL
PolicyPeri9d: 02/15/04 to
Policy Number: PAP2664949
08/15/04
****************.******...***
Total Per Vehicle
Return Premium For This Change
;>-
...0.0__." 600 . 00
"-'-
$ 31.00-
<::
DRIVER INFORMATION
Dr iver(s) Name
RONALD M LEITZEL
BARBARA 0 LE I TZEL
Li cense Numbe r
14078649
15017099
BI rth Date
05/19/1950
08/27/1950
Garage Address - Veh 001 - '2750 SPRIN~ILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
Garage Address - Veh 002 - 2750 SPRIN~ILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
PREM IW REDUCT I ONS
Veh I c I e #1
Ant I Thef t
Passive Restraint
Ant I Lock Brakes
Vehicle #2
Ant I Theft
Passive Restraint
Anti Lock Brakes
Total Discount
17.00
20.00
5.00
Total Discount
14.00
24.00
8.00
PENNSYLVANIA ADDED FIRST PARTY BENEFITS COVERAGE
Mad Ica 1 Expense Benef I t
Work Loss Benefit
Monthly/Total
Funeral Expense Benefit
Accidental Death Benefit
LOSS PAYEE - VEH 001
GMAC
PO BOX 2525
HlDSON, OH 44236
FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS:
100,000 -
2,500 50,000
o
10,000
In consideration of the premium shown on this Declarations page, the numbered pol Icy Is
endorsed as of the effective date shown, subject to al I the terms and conditions of the
pol Icy Including forms and endorsements unless otherwise specified. Any newly added
endorsements are attached.
IL0910
MSIU05
MU0775
MU0844
0702
1199
0185
0790
PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE
FRAUD TIP LINE
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR FINANCIAL RESP INSURANCE 10 CARD - PA
PENNSYLVANIA COVERAGE SELECTION FORM - TORT OPTION
MU 7150 (10/98)
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Named Insured:
PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
RONALD M LE I TZEL
Policy Period: 02/1 5/04
Policy Number: PAP2664949
to
08/15/04
-
FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS CONTINUED:
MU3033
MU7040
MU7150
MU7151
MU7820
MU7838
PP0001
PP0151
PP0305
PP0309
PP0416
PP0417
PP0420
PP0421
PP0551
PP1301
1098
0790
1098
0694
0702
0601
0694
0897
0886
0486
0790
0802
0790
0802
0694
1299
POll CY COVER
NOTICE TO NAMED INSUREDS
DECLARA T IONS
QUICK REFERENCE
PENNSYLVANIA S~CHARGE DISCLOS~E STATEMENT-MINH
NOTICE OF PRIVACY POLICY
PERSONAL AUTO POLICY
AMENDMENT OF POLICY PROVISIONS - PENNSYLVANIA
LOSS PAYABLE CLAUSE
SPLIT LIABILITY LIMITS
SPLIT lJIlDERINSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACKED)
lNlERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACKED)
SPLIT lJIllNSURED MOTORISTS LIMITS. PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACKED)
lJIllNSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA (NON-STACKED)
FIRST PARTY BENEFITS COVERAGE - PENNSYLVANIA
COVERAGE FOR DAMAGE TO YOUR AUTO EXCLUS ION ENDORSEMENT
Any person who knowingly and with intent to InjUre or defraud any insurer files an appllca
or claim containing any false, Incomplete or m sleadlng information shal I, upon conviction
subject to imprisonment for up to seven years and payment of a fine up to $15,000.
MU 7150 (10(9B)
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PERSO~~~lP rN~LJ~\~~M!R ~~QUEST FORM
Buffalo, NY 14202
Effective Date of Endorsement:
Policy Number: PAP2664949
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LE ITZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Date Prepared:
DIRECT BILL
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/049
TOWN & V I LLAGE AGENCY - P A
1580 FISHINGER ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Policy Period: From
02/15/04 To 08/15/04
12:01 a.m. Standard Time at tile Residence Premises.
Change of Named Insured and/or Mailing Address:
Name
Street City
County State
Change Billing To:
Direct Bill
Agency Bill
Type of change codes: (A)dd
(C)hange, (D)elete, (T)ransfer
Zip
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION/USE
Chng Veh Year Make, Model & Body Type Vin/Registered State Date Newt Cost Sym Ten
Type it Prchsd Used New
Class Per- Mil way itDays itWks Car Veh Parked Annual Dvr Use Dvr Use Dvr Use SeaH Belts
form WkfSchl Week Month Pool Use Garage IStreet Drvwy Miles it % it % it % DvrtBoth
Alrbag Anti-Theft Anti-Lock Running Acct Cred GARAGED LOCATION (If different than mailing address)
Dvr/Both Devices Brakes Ughts HO Pol. it Chng Veh
Type it
GENERAL INFORMATION (Explain all "yes" responses In remarks)
IF A VEHICLE IS BElNQ ADDED, ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-5 YES NO IF A DRrvER IS BElNQ ADDED, ANSWER OOESTIONS 8-10 YES HI
1. WITH THE EXCEPT10N OF ANY ENCUMBRANCES, ARE ANY VEHICLES 6. Nt( HOUSEHOlD MEMBER IN THE MIUTARY SERVICE? (DrIver nun'lbet)
NOT SOLELY OWNED BY AND REGISTERED TO "mE APPUCANT? 7. ANy DRIVERS lICENSE BEEN SUSPENDEDlREVOKED?
2. ANY CAR MODIFlED/SPECIAL eCOIPMENT? (lncfude customlzed vans/pickupS) 8. ANY DRIVER HAVE PHVSlCAl/MENTAlIMPAIAMENT?
3. ANY EXlS11NG DAMAGE TO VEHICLE? (Include damaged glass) 9. ANY ANANCIAL RESPONSIBIUTY FlUNG? (Driver number and date offUlng)
~. ANY CAR KEPT AT SCHOOL? 10, ANY COVERAGE OECUNED. CANCELLED OR NON-AENEWED OUAJNQ THE
LAST 3 YEARS? NOT APPUCABLE IN MO
5. ANY OM PARKED ON STREET?
REMARKS
INSURED'S
SIGNATURE
DATE (MMJDll/VY)
MU71521098
Page 1 of 2
.VEHICLE COVERAGES
, .
Coverages Chng Vehll Chng Vehll
Type Type
-
SINGLE LIMIT L1AB (CSL) $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA ACCtD~NT
BODILY INJURY L1AB $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT $ EAPERSQN $ . EA ACClOEt
PROPERTY DAMAGE L1AB $ EA ACCIDENT $ DEDUCTIBLE $ EA ACCIDENT $ DEDUCTISlI
BASIC PIP/FBP $ OED $ OED
ADD'L PIP/FBP $ EMB OBEl $ EMB OBEL
MEDICAL PAYMENTS $ EA PERSON $ EA PERSON
UNINSURED CSL/BI $ EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA PERSON $ EA Aoooe...
MOTORISTS PD $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA ACCIDENT .
UNDERINSURED CSL/BI , EA PERSON $ EA ACCIDENT $ EA PERSON $ EA ACClDEl'i
MOTORISTS PO . EA ACCIOENT , EA ACCIDENT
COMPREHENSIVE DED $ FULL GLASS $ FULL GlASS
COLLISION DED . FULL GLASS $ FULL GLASS
POP . .
TOWING & LABOR $ $
TRANS EXP/RENTAL RE . $
$ $
$ .
DRIVER INFORMATION
Chg Name Sex Mar. DOB Dete STDT Good Drvr Ace Prey L1eense#/Stete Soc. See /I
Typ II Stet Lie >100 Stdt Train CSE Date
-
ACCIDENT/CONVICTION - IF DRIVER ADDED (Note: Driving record is verified with the state MV Dept.)
Has any driver shown above had an accident regardless of fault, o Yes I 0 No If yes, indicate below
or been convicted of a moving violation within the last 5 years?
Drv Date of Describe Accident or Conviction License Speeding Cony BI / Desth Amount of
II Ace/Cony Suep/Rey Charged Limit Yes No Property Damage
BI PO Coli
"DDITIONAL INTEREST:
o Loss Payee
o Additional Lessor
o Joint Ownership
o Third Party
Chng Veh Name Be Addraas Loan Num ber
Type II
'IEMARKS:
MU 71521098
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PERSO~cfl'.Mt~ rN~LJFt8.fi~~~ ~~QUEST FORM
Buffalo. NY 14202
Effective Date of Endorsement: 4/14/2004
Policy Number: PAP2664949
,Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LEITZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
cCARLISLE. PA 17013
bate Prepared: 5/4/2004'
DIRECT BILL SHIPPED MAY 1 0 Z004
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/049
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
1580 FISHINGER ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLUMBUS, OH 43221
Policy Period: From 02/15/04 To 08/15/04
12:01 a.m. Standard Time at the Residence Premises.
'Change of Named Insured snd/or Mailing Address: Change Billing To:
Name Direct Bill
Street , City Agency Bill
County State Zip Type of change codes: (A)dd
(C)hange, (D)elete,(T)ransfer
VEt!JCl:E15ESCRIPT~USE
,chng Veh Year Make, Model & Body Type Vin/Registered State Date New/ Cost Sym T.
Type # Prphsd Used New
T 1 2004 ,.cadi 11 ac SRX lGYDEo3AX40118016 PA N 22 O(
--- 4-dr. UTL
Class Per- Mil way #Days #Wks Car Veh Parked Annual Dvr Use Dvr Use Dvr Use Sealt Be
form WktSchl Week Month Pool Use Garage IStreet D~ I~es # % # % # % DvrIBo
, .~ ~.A/M Z 1# J
- --
/~:rg Anti-Theft Anti-lock ~~nning Acet Cred GARAGED LOCATION (If different than mailing address)
Dvr/Both Devices Brakes Ights HO Pol. # Chng Veh
Both Yes Yes ./ Type #
r--.... ----
GENERAL INFORMATION (Explain all "yes" responses In remarks)
IF A VEHICLE IS BEING ADDED, ANSWER QUESTJONB.1..fJ
'" WITH 1HE EXCEPTION OF AWl ENCUMBRANCES, ARE ANY VEHICLES
NOT SOLELY DINNED BY AND REGISTERED TO THE APPLICANT?
YES NO .IF A DRNER IS BEING ADDED, ANSWER, QUESTIONS 6-10 YEa
8. ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IN THE MIUTARY SERVtCE? (Ortver numb<<)
7. ANY DRIVERS LICENSE BEEN SUSPENDEDlREVOKED?
B. ANV ORrveR HAVE PHYSlCAllMENTAllMPAIRMENT?
9. ANY RNANClAl RESPONS1BlUTY RUNG? (Orlver number and data oftlng)
10. ANY COVERAGE DEClINED, CANCEUED OR NON-RENEWEO DURING THE
lAST 3 YEARS? NOT APPLICABLE IN MO
2. ANY CAR MOOIAEDlSPECIAL EOUIPMENT? (InoIude customized vans/ptckups)
3. ANY EXISTING DAMAGE TO VEHiClE? (Inctude damaged gtass)
4. ANY CAR KEPT AT SCHOOl?
KED ON STREET?
ransfer Vehicle #1 to a 2004 Cadillac SRX. Change Loss Payee for Vehicle #1 and
remove Financial Services Vehicle Trust as Lessor. GMAC should be the only Loss
Payee listed on policy.
Change Other Than Collision and Collision deductibles to $100.00 OTC and $500.00
Collision. SIGNED PA COVERAGE SELECTOR FORMS ARE ATT
INSURED'S
SION^1'URE
DATE (MMJOD/YV)
5/4/2004
t\Alt 711;? 1r\OR
VEHICLE COVERAGES ~_-:....
Coverages ~ Veh /I 1/
SING\.E LiMIT L1AB (CSL)
BODILY INJURY L1AB
PROPERTY DAMAGE L1AB
BASIC PIP/FBP
ADD'L PIP/FBP
MEDICAL PAYMENTS
UNINSURED CSlIBI
MOTORISTS PO
UNDERINSURED
MOTORISTS
CSlIBI
PO
D70
IDEO
T
"'=
COMPREHENSIVE
COLLISION
POP
TOWING & LABOR
TRANS EXP/RENTAL RE
DRIVER INFORMATION
Chg
Typ II
Name
-
,
Ch:{ Vehll 2 )
Typ
. EA ACCIDENT
EA ACCIDENT . EA PERSON .
.
$ EA ACClbENT
$ EA PERSON $
. I SA APCIOENT .
. / II hII:-'"
. '-'--J/J/'
. ~ EMB
r7 SA PERSON
DEOUcnBlE
OED
OBEL
\.
$ I EA ACClot:NT S
· /d/:/J~ ~
. EMB
. / SA PERSON
EA ACCH
oeoiJcn
OED
OBEL
.
.
k-
EA PERSON $
EA ACctDENT
.
EA PERSON $
SA ACOIC
EA ACCIDENT
SA~ON.
EA ACCIOENT
$; EA ACCfDENT
./"' . SA Ps,SON .
. SA ACOI~ ~
· 100.00
. 500.00
SA ACClO
c
c
FULJ. GU\SS
FULJ. GU\SS
v
c
c
.
EAACCID NT
'"
/
I
,
/
~
. 100.00
. 500.00
)
/
FULJ. GlASS
FULJ.GlASS
.
.
.
.
.
Drvr Ace Prey
Train CSE Date
Llcensell/State
Soc. See
.
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,"'~ ...W II "eM
Sex Mar. .....-.rOB ~~!e ~~l' ~
Stat , ,~l~ c:?'..;:s:J J.
IlUW ll'il. 'J IL,L I'\"'~ '
ACCIDENT/CONVICTION - IF DRIVER ADDED (Note: Driving record Is verified with the state MV Dept.)
.
.
.
.
~
Has any driver shown above had an accident regardless of fault, DYes o No If yes, Indicate below
or been convicted of a moving violation within the last 5 years?
Drv Date 01 Describe Accident or Conviction License Speeding Conv BI/ Deeth Amount of
It Ace/Conv Susp/Rev Charged Limit Ves No Property Oamag
BI PO Co
L.---- ,-
1/.......- \ .,
ADDlnONAL INTEREST: fi Loss Payee !XI Additional Lessor 0 Joint Ownership 0 Third Party
Chng Veh Na . ""'dress Loan Number
I,.
C 1 GMAC, PO Box 2525, Hudson,OH 44236 (LOSS PAYEE ONLY)
n 1 C'; ',1 S"'r"ice~ Vehicle Trust Insurance Service Center.
PO Box 390902, Minneapolis, MN 55439-0902 (ADDITIONAL INSURE[ - LESSOR)
REMARKS:
Mil 71 I;? in OR
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ACO"RD~ PENNSYLVANIA AUTO SUPPLEMENT
coDE:
Park W. Leitzel
R. R. #1. Box 860
Herndon, PA 17830
SUB CODE:
APPUCANTINAMEDINSURED
PRODUCER
Ronald M. Leitzel
COMPANV, Merchants Ins.
Pot.CY~o; PAP 2664949
HAle COPE:
Co. of NH, Inc.
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2/15/:
'~91
IMPORTANT NOTICE
".
Insurance companies operating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are required by law to
make aVailable for purchase the following benefits for you, your spouse or other relatives or
minors In your custody or In the custody of your relatives residing In your household, occupants
of your motor vehicle or persons struck by your motor vehicle:
(1) Medical benefits, up to at least $100,000.
(1.1) Extraordinary medical benefits, from $100,000 to $1,100,000, which may be offered
in Increments of $100,000. Extraordinary medical benefits are those medical benefits
which have exceeded the $100,000 IImlt'of medical benefits described above.
(2) Income loss benefits, up to at least $2,500 per month up to a maximum benefit of at least
$50,000.
(3) Accidental death benefits, up to at least $25,000.
(4) Funeral benefits, $2,500.
(5) As an alternative to paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4), a combination benefit, up to at least
$177,500 of benefits In the aggregate or benefits payable up to three years from the date
of the accident, whichever occurs first, subject to a limit on accidental death benefit of up
to $25,000 and a limit on funeral benefit of $2,500, provided that nothing contained In this
subsection shall be construed to limit, reduce, modify or change the provisions of section
1715(d) of Pennsylvania law relating to availability of adequate limits.
(6) Uninsured, underlnsured and bodily Injury liability coverage up to at least $100,000
because of Injury to one person In anyone accident and up to at least $300,000 because
of Injury to two or more persons In anyone accident or, at the option of the Insurer, up to
at least $300,000 In a single limit for these coverages, except for policies Issued under
the Assigned Risk Plan. Also, at least $5,000 for damage to property of others In anyone
accident.
Additionally, Insurers may offer higher benefit levels than those enumerated above as well as
additional benefits. However, an Insured may elect to purchase lower benefit levels than those
enumerated above.
Your signature on this notice or your payment of any renewal premium evidences your actual
knowledge and understanding of the availability of these benefits and limits as well as the benefits
and limits you have selected.
If you have any questions or you do not understand all of the various options available to you,
contact your agent or company.
not understand any of the provisions contained In this notice, contact your agent or
If~t
Date
'l>~
f
First Party Benefits Coverage
First Party Benefits Coverage pays you, the policyholder, and others covered by the policy in the event ofinJurY"
regardless of who caused the accident.
Medical expense benefit insurance pays your medical bills regardless of' fault. This coverage is mandatory by
Pennsylvania law with a required minimum of $5,000.
Other optional First Party Benefits Coverages include work loss insurance, funeral benefit Insurance, and
"'., accidental death. Work loss coverage provides reimbursement for lost wages due to an auto accident. The
funeral benefit provides money to pay for a funeral where the death is the result of an auto accident. Accidental
death pays when you or a family member dies in a car crash.
These benefits may be purchased separately or as a combination of benefits.
The First Party Benefits Coverage options and available limits are shown below.
Please indicate the coverage(s) and Iimit(s) you want by placing an "X' in the appropriate box and then sign and
date this fonn and give it to your agent.
Basic First Party Benefits Coverage Limits Options
Medical Work Loss Benefit .
Benefit MonthlylMaxlmum
~ $ 5,000 (BASIC) ~ None
10,000 1,000/5.000
25,000 1.000/15,000
50,000 1,500/25,000
~oo,ooo X 2,500/50,000
-J H~~~~~
"S!bnature of Amt med I sured
Funeral
Expense Benefit
a None
1,500
2,500
j.;~t.- y,.- d Y
,
Date
Accidental
Death Benefit
~ None
5,000
X 10,000
25,000
Combination First Party Benefits Coverage Option
This coverage Is a combination of benefits. Do not complete this section If you have elected to purchase any of
the above options.
Option
~
Total
Benefit Umil
$ 50,000
100,000
1n,500 '
Funeral
Expense Benefit
2,500
2,500
2,500
Signature of First Named Insured
Date
Accidental
Death Benefit
10,000
10,000
25,000
Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage Limits Option
Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage Is an optional coverage. It pays. the medical expenses of eligible
persons for accidents covered 'under your policy. Payments under this coverage begin only when covered
medical expenses exceed $100,000 and are capped at.the lifetime limit of $1 ,000,000.
Please 'X" the appropriate box.
~ Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $100,000 on my polley.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $300,000 on my policy.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $500,000 on my policy.
Include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage of $1,000,000 on my polley.
X Do not include Extraordinary Medical Benefits Coverage.
The first $100,000 of medical expenses are not covered by this coverage. If you select the Extraordinary Medical
Benefits Coverage and yo First Party Medical Benefits limit Is less than $100,000 you will be responslbla for
the d nee.
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ate
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Tort Option Selection - Notice to Named Insureds
A. "Limited Tori" Option . The laws 01 the Commonweailh 01 Pennsylvania give you the right to choose a flml1 of
insurance that limits your right and the righlol,,jhe:m6ll1bers 01 your household to seek fihanclalcompensatloh
lor injuries caused by other drivers. Under this lorm 01 insurance, you and other household members covered
under this policy may seek recovery for all medical and other out-ol-pocket expenses, but not lor pain and
sullering or other nOhmonetary damages unless the injuries suffered fall within the definition 01 "serious Injury"
as ,set forth in the policy, or unless one 01 the "everal other exceptions noted in the policy applies (ask your
agent, broker or company lor a description 01 "serious injury" and the exceptions). The annual premium lor
.baslc coverage as required by law under this "Limited Tort" option Is $ . Additional coverage
under this option is available at additional cost.
B. "Full Tort" Option . The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also give you the right to choose a lorm
01 insurance under which you. maintain an unrestrictlld right for you and the members of your household to seek
financial compensation for injuries caused by other drivers. Under this fonn of Insurance, you and household
members covered under this policy may seek recovery for all medical and other out'ol-pocket expenses and
may also seek financial compensation lor pain and suffering and other nonmonetary damages as Ii result of
injuries caused by other drivers. The annual premium lor basic coverage as required by law under this "Full Tort"
option Is $ . Additional coverage under this option Is available at additional cost.
C. You may contact your Insurance agent, broker or company to discuss the cost 01 other coverage.
D. If you wish to choose 'the "limited Tort" option described in paragraph A, you may sign this notice where
indicated below and return it. However, it you do not sign and retum this notice, you will be considered to have
chosen the "Full Tort" coverage as described In Paragraph B, and you will be charged the "Full Tori" premium.
I WISH TO CHOOSE THE "LIMITED TORT" OPTION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A.
Signature 01 First Named Insured
Date
E. II you wish to choose the "Full Tort" option described in paragraph B, you may sign this notice where
indicated below and return it. However, jf you do not sign and return this notice, you will be considered to have
chosen the "Full Tort" coverage as described In Paragraph B, and you will be charged the "Full Tort" premium.
TORT" OPTION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH B.
~~
Date
Collision Deductible Option
Pennsylvania law requires that all automobile policies which Include colllsioh coverage provide a $500 deductible.
You have the option 01 purchasing a lower deductible, for an additional premium charge. If you wish to carry a
collision deductible lower than $500, please indicate your selection below:
0$100 0 $250 Other: $ ,
f0~~
Date
'^
(Insured wishes to have a $500.00 Collision deductible rather than the present
$100.00 Collision deductible. This applies to all vehicles insured under this
pol icy).
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Driver Improvement Course Credit
If a named insured age 55 or older has successfully completed a driver improvement course approved by Penn-
DOT, a 5 percent premium credit may be applied to your policy. To receive this credit:
a certificate of successful completion from an approved course must be provided; and
- the course must have been Completed within the last three years.
Passive Restraint Discount
If your vehicle is equipped with passive sealbelts' or airbags, you are entitled to a discount on the fi,rst party
benefits coverage portion of your policy. Passive seatbelts are those which automatically fasten without any action
by the driver or front seat passenger. Indicate all options that apply for each applicable vehicle listed below:
Vehicle 1: 2004 Cadi 11 ac SRX'
o Passive seatbelts IKJ Oliver side airbag
CXJ Passenger side airbag
Vehicle 2: 2002 Jee
o Passive sealbelts X
Grand Cherokee
Driver side airbag
Vehicte 3:
o Passive sealbelts
o Driver side alrbag
o Passenger side alrbag
Anti-Theft Discount
If yoU have an anti-theft device in your vehicle, it may be one that qualifies for a discount on the comprehensive
coverage portion of your policy. Indicate all options that apply for each applicable vehicle listed below and
provide evidence of Installation:
Vehicle 1: 2004 Cadi 11 ac SRX
~ Alann system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device that you manually set that makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative
X Device that automatically makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative when the ignition is tumed off
Vehicle 2: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overl and
~ Alann system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device that you manually set that makes the fuel, ignition or starting systElm inoperative
X Device that automatically makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative when the ignition is turned off
Vehicle 3:
~ Alann system that can be heard at least 300 feet away for at least three minutes
Device that you manually set that makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative
Device that automatically makes the fuel, ignition or starting system inoperative when the ignition is turned off
Coverage is generally described here. Only the policy provides a complete description of the coverages and their
limitations.
I understand that the coverage selection and limit choices indicated here will apply to all future policy renewals,
continuations and changes unle notify you otherwise in writing.
Date
lfZ64/
Applicant's Signature
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ON,LY IF YOU HA VB ALSO $lONBD PA11AG!tAPB A ABoVE. '
R&mcrtON OF UllDEJt.ll(StJ'RtD MO'l'OR.l$'I' PROTECTION
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$ 15,000/ :10,000 (Basic)
20,000/ 40,000
25,0001 50,000
50,000/100,000
100,000/200,000
100,000/300,000
NOTE: YOUR UNDBRINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGB LIMIT SBLECTION WILL BE
PROCBS,~n ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALSO SIGNlm PARAGRAPH A ABOVE..
M
PERSONAL AUTO POLICY DECLARATIONS
Merchants Insurance Company of New Hampshire, Inc.
_ Buf falo, NY 14202
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Transaction Type: RENEWAL CERn FICA TE
Polley Number: PAP2664949
Named Insured and Mailing Address
RONALD M LEITZEL
153 N HANOVER ST
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Polley Period: From 02/15/04 To
08/15/04
12:01 A.M. Standard Time at the address of Named Insured.
Date Prepared: 01/01/04 00:08
Previous Pol Icy No: PAP2664949
Your Agent: 00391/WSBC9/049
TOWN & VILLAGE AGENCY - PA
PARK W. LEITZEL
3100 TREMONT ROAD
P.O. BOX 218904
COLlJ.lBUS. OH 43221
For Information, call your agent: (570) 758 - 9222
DIRECT BILL
Veh
001
002
Year Make/Model
2001 BMW X5 4.41
2002 JEEP GR CHKOVRL
Ident I f Icatlon No St Terr Class Sym COST/Stated Amt
WBAFB33501LH20704 PA 007 885120 22
1J8GW68J92C252062 PA 007 885820 15
Coverage is provided where a premium or limit of Ilabll ity Is shown for the coverage.
COVERAGES LIMITS AND/OR DEDUCTIBLE PREMIUMS
Full Tort Threshold Applies
First Party Benefits Coverage - See Schedule
Damage To Your Vehicle - Actual Cash Value Less Deductible Shown
VEH 1 VEH 2
Other Than Co III s I on 50 OED 50 OED
Col I islon 100 OED 100 OED
Total Per Vehicle
A.
Liability
Bodily Injury
Property Damage
Uninsured Motorists
Bodily Injury
C.
Each Person
Each Accident
Each Accident
(Non Stacked)
Each Person
Each Accident
Under Insured Motorists (Non Stacked)
Bod I Iy Injury Each Person
Each Accident
.********.*...****************.**********
500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
15,000
30,000
VEH 1
64.00
56.00
VEH 2
96.00
84.00
8.00
8.00
15,000
30,000
1.00
52.00
1.00
59.00
102.00
278.00
561 .00
97.00
320.00
665.00
Total Pol Icy Premium
$ 1,226.00
Garage Address Veh 001 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE,..ENOLA PA 17025
Garage Address Veh 002 2750 SPRINGHILL LANE ENOLA PA 17025
THIS IS A SlHotARY OF THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY YOUR POliCY FOR COLLISION DAMAGE TO RENTAL
VEHICLES, NO COVERAGE IS PROVIDED BY THIS SUMMARY AND IT DOES NOT REPLACE ANY PROVISIONS
OF YOUR POLICY. YOU SHOULD READ YOUR POLICY AND REVIEW YOUR DECLARATIONS PAGE FOR
COMPLETE I NFORMA TI ON ON THE COVERAGE YOU ARE PROV I DED. I F THERE IS AJN CONFLI CT BETWEEN
THE POL I CY AND TH I S SUMMARY, THE PROV I S I ON OF THE POll CY APPLY.
I F YOUR POL ICY PROV I DES COLL I S I ON COVERAGE FOR AJN AlITO YOU OWN, WE WILL PROV IDE COLL I S I ON
COVERAGE, UNDER PART D AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, FOR A PRIVATE
PASSENGER VEHICLE, PICK-UP OR VAN RENTED BY YOU OR AJN "FAMILY MEMBER", SlI!JECT TO THE
........ PBIUOTIBLE '.ll""'" "" AUI'O YOU .... AS ..- IN 1llE 1lECUIIASl;.. _'''''' BY 1llE
TERMS OF YOUR POL I CY .
Countersigned: Authorized Representative: A/ ';1/. j(a,
This policy Is not valid unless countersigned by our authorized agent or representative. . ~
Page 1 (CONTINUED)
Exhibit B
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myself,9,llP,.tQi)..my.-.l'el9,t11f~s,...~e$idll'\~Jn';.my ,hqYl'lehqld. . Uninf1ur~d'coyet:age '.,,~J;l)t~cts,;rit~<;
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Page 7
Exhibit C
REJBCTION OF UNbBIUNSU'RbD MOTORIST PRd'rllCTION
'A. Bys,igtiiw; tlJ~ wB,iver Ia,m rejeG~ingufH:lel'il)1l\.!J:egrnot()rjs"tcov~ragEj\JnclerC'this polioy, ,
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20,000/ 40,000
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Page 8
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD M. LEITZEL and
BARBARA D. LEITZEL, his
Wife, on behalf of Themselves and :
All Persons, Organizations and
Entities Similarly Situated,
Plaintiffs
Removed from the Court of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 05-2287
CLASS ACTION
Civil Action - Law
v
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE,INC. and
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
GROUP,
.
.
.
.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this 25th day of May
2005, served upon the persons listed below a true and correct copy of Notice of
Removal in the above-captioned matter by U.S. First-Class mail, postage prepaid.
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
Martson Deardoff Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
By: ?ItM4?t. ?~"etta, ~
MARK A. FONTANELLA
401 Adams Avenue, Ste. 400
Scranton, P A 18510
(570) 496-4613
Attorneys for Merchants Insurance Co., of
New Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants
Insurance Group
6
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
RONALD M. LEITZEL and Removed from the Court of
BARBARA D. LEITZEL, his Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Wife, on behalf of Themselves and No. 05-2287
All Persons, Organizations and
Entities Similarly Situated,
Plaintiffs
CLASS ACTION
Civil Action -- Law
v
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW
HAMPSIDRE, INC. and
MERCHANTS INSURANCE
GROUP,
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
MARK A. FONTANELLA, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and
says that he is filing a true and correct certified copy of the Defendant's Notice of
Removal, together with copies of the documents attached hereto with the
Prothonotary of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania by first class mail on Mav 25,
2005.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
DATED
5/25/05
By: ~ rl. ?OHta"etta, &~
MARK A. FONTANELLA
401 Adams Avenue, Ste. 400
Scranton, P A 18510
(570) 496-4613
Attorneys for Merchants Insurance Co. of
New Hampshire, Inc. and Merchants
Insurance Group
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MARK A. FONTANELLA, being duly sworn according to law deposes and
says that the facts set forth in the foregoing Notice of Removal are true and correct
to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED
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Joy E. Lewis, Nolaoy Public
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My eom_ ExpiJ9s Nov. 22, 2007
Member. Pennsylvania Association Of Notaries
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