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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLER@HHRLAW.COM
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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No. 2005
Civil Action - (XX) Law
Jeffrey K. Walsh
27 Beagle Club Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Teresa M. Anderson
516 Terrace Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
v.
Plaintiff
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COURT:
Please issue A Writ of Summons in the above-captioned action.
L Writ of Summons Shall be issued and forwarded to ( )Attorney (XX )Sheriff
Jason C. Imler. Esouire
1300 Linoleslown Road
Harrisburo. PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Name/Address/Telephone No.
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-'Signature or Attorney
Supreme Court 10 No. 87911
Date: June 24. 2005
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Tele: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
IMLER@HHRLAW.COM
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2005
Civil Action - (XX) Law
Jeffrey K. Walsh
27 Beagle Club Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Teresa M. Anderson
516 Terrace Drive
New Cumberland, PA 17070
v.
Plaintiff
Defendant
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 05-323'7
v.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Dl3manded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa.I.D.#83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5~116
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 05-323'7
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendants.
(Jury Trial Dl9manded)
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
TO: THE PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the
law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on behalf of the
Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNEL.L, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L..P.
By:
. D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICI;
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to cl)unsel of record via first class
meil, ,ostage ,'e-pe;d, th;, ~ey of ~' 2005,
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, L.L.P.
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
SUMMERS, McDONNEL.L, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L..P.
By:
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Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 05-323'7
v.
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE
TO FILE COMPLAINT
(Jury Trial Dt3manded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa.I.D.#83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5E116
#13955
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVil DIVISION
v.
NO. 05-323'7
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendants.
(Jury Trial Dl3manded)
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: The Prothonotary
Kindly rule the Plaintiff, Jeffrey K. Walsh, to file a Complaint in Civil Action within
twenty (20) days.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNEL.L, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.LP.
By:
evin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICI~
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, IL.L.P.
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
SUMMERS, McDONNEL.L, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.LP.
By:
K vin . Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 05-3237
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendants.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
AND NOW, this I S:+
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, 2005, upon
consideration of Defendant's Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-03237 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WALSH JEFFREY K
VS
ANDERSON TERESA M
KENNETH GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ANDERSON TERESA M
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1137:00 HOURS, on the 19th day of July
2005
at 28 CEDAR CLIFF DRIVE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
BRANDON MITCHELL
SON OF DEFENDANT
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
So Answers:
18.00
12.80
.00
10.00
.00
40.80
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R. Thomas Kline
07/20/2005
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG
Sworn and Subscribed to before
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1.0.#87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Imler@HHRLaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim setforth in the following
pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice is served, by entering a
written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defense or objections to
the claim set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS
OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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JasonC. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1.0.#87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG. LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Imler@HHRLaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AVISO
Le han demand ado en corte. Si usted desea defender contra las demandas dispuestas en las paginas
siguientes, usted debe tomar la acci6n en el plazo de veinte (20) dias despues de esta queja y se sirve el
aviso, incorporando un aspecto escrito personalmente 0 y archivando en escribir con la corte sus defensas
u objeciones alas demand as dispuestas contra usted ei abogado Ie advierte que que si usted no puede hacer
asi que el caso puede proceder sin usted y un juicio se puede incorporar contra usted compra la corte sin
aviso adicional para cualquier dinero demandado en la queja 0 para cualquier otra demand a 0 relevaci6n
pedida por el demandante. Usted puede perder el dinero 0 la caracteristica de otra endereza importante a
usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO HACE QUE UN
ABOGADO VAYAA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO La OFICINA DISPUESTAABAJO. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE
PROVEER DE USTED LA INFORMACION SOBRE EMPLEAR A UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE
PERMITIRSE AL HIRE A UN ABOGADO, ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PODER PROVEER DE USTED LA
INFORMACION SOBRE LAS AGENCIAS QUE LOS SERVICIOS JURiDICOS DE LA OFERTA DE MAYO
A LAS PERSONAS ELEGIBLES EN UN HONORARIO REDUCIDO 0 NINGUN HONORARIO
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 S. Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
HANDLER HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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Jason ~. Imler, Esquire
I. D. No. 87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1.0.#87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233-3029
E-mail: Imler@HHRLaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05.3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Jason C. Imler, Esq., and makes the
within Complaint against the Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, is an adult individual currently residing at 27 Beagle
Club Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, is an adult individual currently residing at
516 Terrace Drive, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, was the owner and
operator of a 1981 Ford F-150, bearing Pennsylvania registration number YU 8537.
(Hereinafter "Plaintiff's vehicle.")
4. At all times material hereto, Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, was the owner
and operator of a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, bearing Pennsylvania registration number DYM
5803. (Hereinafter "Defendant's vehicle.")
5. At all times material hereto, Plaintiffs vehicle was insured under a
commercial automobile policy which provided full-tort rights.
6. At all times material hereto, there were no adverse weather or road
conditions.
7. On or about June 30, 2003, at about 6:30 p.m., Defendant's vehicle was
traveling eastbound on East High Street, approaching the intersection of South East Street
in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. At approximately the same time and place, Plaintiff's vehicle was lawfully
traveling northbound on South East Street, approaching the intersection of East High
Street in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff's vehicle had a steady green traffic light
in its favor.
10. At approximately the same time and place, Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson,
failed to obey the steady red traffic-control signal for eastbound East High Street traffic,
and drove directly into the driver's side of Plaintiff's vehicle causing the two vehicles to
violently collide in a T-bone fashion.
11. Upon impact, Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, was violently thrown in all directions.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Teresa
M. Anderson, Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, sustained extensive and serious personal injuries.
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13. The occurrence of the aforementioned collision and all the resultant injuries
to Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, are the direct and proximate result of the negligence,
carelessness, and/or recklessness of the Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, generally and
more specifically as set forth below:
(a) In failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles driving in front of her
upon the roadway;
(b) In disregarding the speed of vehicles, the condition of the roadway,
and the traffic upon the roadway, in violation of 75 Pa. C.SA 93361;
(c) In failing to properly regulate the speed of her vehicle so as to prevent
a T-bone fashioned collision;
(d) In failing to operate her vehicle in such a manner that would allow her
to apply the brakes and stop before striking Plaintiff's vehicle;
(e) In failing to drive at a careful and prudent speed that prevented her
vehicle from coming to a stop within the assured clear distance
ahead, in violation of 75 Pa. C.SA 9 3361;
(f) In failing to stop at a steady red traffic-control signal before entering
the intersection and remain stopped until green was shown, in violation
of 75 Pa. C.SA 93112(a)(3)(i);
(g) In failing to observe the steady red traffic-control signal then and there
existing, in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. S 3112(a)(3)(i);
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(h) In failing to have sufficient control of her vehicle, which would have
allowed the vehicle to be stopped before doing injury to any person
or thing likely to arise under the circumstances;
(i) In failing to exercise reasonable care in the operation and control of
her vehicle, in violation of 75 Pa. c.S.A. 93714;
G) In failing to be continuously alert, in failing to perceive any warning of
danger that was reasonably likely to exist, and in failing to have
her vehicle under such control that injury to persons or property could
be avoided;
(k) In operating her vehicle at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit;
and
(I) In otherwise operating a motor vehicle upon a roadway in a manner
endangering persons and property and in a manner with careless
disregard to the rights and safety of others, in violation of the Motor
Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of the Defendant, Teresa
M. Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has suffered extensive personal injuries,
including, but not limited to, back pain, disc problems and sciatica.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has suffered lost wages/income and will in the future
continue to suffer a loss of income and/or loss of earning capacity.
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16. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has suffered great physical pain, discomfort, and
mental anguish, and he will continue to endure the same for an indefinite period of time in
the future, to his great physical, emotional, and financial detriment and loss.
17. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has been compelled, in order to effect a cure for
aforesaid injuries, to expend large sums of money for medicine and/or medical attention,
and will be required to expend money for the same purposes in the future, to his great
detriment and loss.
18. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has suffered a loss of life's pleasures, and he will
continue to suffer the same in the future, to his great detriment and loss.
19. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, has been, and probably will in the future be,
hindered from attending to his daily duties, to his great detriment, loss, humiliation, and
embarrassment.
20. Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, believes and, therefore, avers that his injuries are
permanent in nature.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jeffrey Walsh, seeks damages from Defendant, Teresa M.
Anderson, in an amount in excess of the compulsory arbitration limits of Cumberland
County exclusive of interest and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Date: ~.,).. J. 0>
By: ~ ~.2.-e.--
Jason ~ Imler, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #87911
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P. NO. 1024 le)
JASON C. IMLER, ESQUIRE, states that he is the attorney for the party filing the
foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party he
represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a verification
and/or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and belief than that
of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient knowledge or
information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the
foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa c.S.
94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: g~)5' oS-
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
1.0.#87911
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: (717) 238-2000
Fax: (717) 233.3029
E-mail: Imler@HHRLaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this1o.cfa~ of August, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served the within
document upon Defendant/Counsel of Record by sending a true and correct copy of the
same via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esq.
Summers, MeDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, LLP
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
ING & ROSENBERG, LLP
Marti Ibe, a Secretary
to Jason C. Imler, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 05-3237
v.
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
TO: Plaintiff
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa.I.D.#83058
You are hereby notified to file a written
response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a judgment
may be entered against you.
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Summers, McDonnell, Hudock,
Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#13955
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 05-3237
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, by and through her
counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch,
Esquire, and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as
follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant, Teresa Strawn, resides at 28 Cedar
Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiff's vehicle was
traveling northbound on South East Street, approaching the intersection of East High
Street. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 8 are denied generally pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
9. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
10. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant was
negligent in the operation of her motor vehicle on the time, date, and place in question.
The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 10 are denied generally pursuant to
PaRC.P. 1 029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
11. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
12. Paragraph 12 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
13. Paragraph 13 and all of its subparts state legal conclusions to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said
averments are denied generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
14. Paragraph 14 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
15. Paragraph 15 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
16. Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
17. Paragraph 17 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
18. Paragraph 18 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
19. Paragraph 19 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
20. Paragraph 20 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and
prejudice imposed.
NEW MATTER
21. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
22. Some and/or all of Plaintiff's claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility law and/or other collateral sources and same may not be
duplicated in the present lawsuit.
23. To the extent that the Plaintiff has selected the limited tort option or is
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the relevant
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a bar to the
Plaintiff's ability to recover non-economic damages.
24. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiff in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Teresa M. Anderson, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and
prejudice imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, MeDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
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Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that she is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which she has
furnished to her counsel and information which has been gathered by her counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which she has given to her counsel, it is true and correct to the best of her
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, she has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Teresa M. Anderson
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this ~ day of Sf Oklt1hf. r ,2005.
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Jason C. Imler, Esquire
Handler, Henning & Rosenberg, L.L.P.
1300 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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1300 Linglestown Road
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Tele: (717) 238-2000
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JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Jeffery K. Walsh, by and through his attorneys,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP, by Jason C. Imler, Esquire, who answers
Defendant's New Matter as follows:
21. Denied.
The averments in Paragraph 21 of Defendant's New Matter
contain conclusions of law to which no response is required. However, if it is judicially
determined that a response is required, the averments are specifically denied, with strict
proof thereof demanded at the time of trial.
22. Denied.
The averments in Paragraph 22 of Defendant's New Matter
contain conclusions of law to which no response is required. However, if it is judicially
determined that a response is required, the averments are specifically denied, with strict
proof thereof demanded at the time of trial.
23. Denied.
The averments in Paragraph 23 of Defendant's New Matter
contain conclusions of law to which no response is required. However, if it is judicially
determined that a response is required, the averments are specifically denied, with strict
proof thereof demanded at the time of trial.
24. Denied.
The averments in Paragraph 24 of Defendant's New Matter
contain conclusions of law to which no response is required. However, if it is judicially
determined that a response is required, the averments are specifically denied, with strict
proof thereof demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jeffrey K. Walsh, respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court dismiss Defendant's New Matter and enter judgment in his favor.
Respectfully submitted,
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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NO. 05-3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 23rd day of September, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served the
within document upon Defendant by sending a true and correct copy of the same to him
via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
First Class U. S. Mail:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
HANDLER, HENNING & ROSENBERG, LLP
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TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COURT:
Please mark this matter "SETTLED. DISCONTINUED AND ENDED"
Jason C. Imler. Esauire
1300 Linalestown Road
Harrisbura. PA 17110
(717) 238-2000
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JEFFREY K. WALSH,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05.3237 Civil Division
TERESA M. ANDERSON,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 10th day of March, 2006, I hereby certify that I have served the
within document upon Counsel for Defendant by sending a true and correct copy of the
same to him via First Class United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
First Class U.S. Mail:
Kevin Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
1017 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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