HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-3894IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
v.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 19th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 05. 3VII Ct,.1I
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 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 OR CANNOT
AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service of the Cumberland County Bar
Association
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
Le ban demandado a usted en la torte. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las pAginas siguientes, usted tier veinte
(20) dial de plazo at partir de la fecha de la demands y Is notification.
Hace fatta asentar una comparesencia esyrita o en persona o con on
abogado y entregar a Is torte en forma escrita sus defensas a sus
objeciones a las demandas en contra de so persona. Sea avisado clue si
usted no se defiende, la torte tomarA medidas y puede eontinuar la
demanda en contra suya sin previo aviso o notificacion. AdemAs, Is
cone Futile decidir a favor del demandante y requiere que usted
cumpla con todas las provisiones de esta demanda. Usted puede
perder dinero o sus propiedades u turns derechos improtantes Para
usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO
tMMED1ATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE
EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN
PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECC16N SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABA)O PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service of the Cumberland County Bar Association
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefn 0:(717)249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester. Massachusetts 01653
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 190' Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
CIVIL ACTION
NO: oS- 38'9y,v ti
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Writ of Summons in Civil Action in the above case. Writ of Summons shall be
forwarded to Attorney X Sheriff
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
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Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PA Identification # 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION
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NO: OS' 3314/ 12
SUMMONS IN CIVIL ACTION
TO:
D.L. BEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 19s' Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Date:
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COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Deputy Prothontary
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRIC, LEWIS R. :
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire of Goldberg
Katzman, P.C. on behalf of Defendant D.L. Heiges Electric.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
Date: August 25, 2005
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Bo), 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electric
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that 1 am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Dauphin Associates, Inc.
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
ByThomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: August 25, 2005
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Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRIC, LEWIS R.:
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
Please issue a Rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
after service hereof, or suffer judgment of non pros.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electric
Date: August 25, 2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Dauphin Associates, Inc.
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Lewis R. Sunk-el
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By: /
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: August 25, 2005
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INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
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D.L. HEIGES ELECTRIC, LEWIS R.:
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RULE
TO: Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company
c/o Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
A Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days
of service hereof, or suffer judgment of non pros.
Protho ry
Date: )-O &S
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 05-3894 CIVIL
1830 South 19s' Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Plaintiff s Writ of Summons against the Defendants, in the above
matter.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PA Identification # 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864=7126
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Identification Number: 89037
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 441-7060
Attorney for Defendants Gerald Ahnell
and Adrienne Ahnell
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o
ALEIDA VELAZQUEZ,
Plaintiff,
V.
GERALD AHNELL and ADRIENNE
AHNELL,
Defendants
V.
NAOMI A. VELAZQUEZ and DAVID
VELAZQUEZ,
6 Sunset Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
NNSYLVANIA
ACTION - LAW
05-CV-4044
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANTS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons to join Naomi A. Velazquez and David
Velazquez as Defendants in the above-captioned matter. Writ of Summons shall be
issued and forwarded to the Sheriff for service on the Additional Defendants at the
address indicated.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: August 19, 2005 By.
Thomas S. Brum , Esquire
ID No.89037
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N. Front Street, P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
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305 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Attorney for Defendants Gerald Ahnell
and Adrienne Ahnell
COMPANY a/s/o
ALEIDA VELAZQUEZ,
Plaintiff,
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GERALD AHNELL and ADRIENNE
AHNELL,
Defendants
V.
NAOMI A. VELAZQUEZ and DAVID
VELAZQUEZ,
6 Sunset Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
)F CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
'ENNSYLVANIA
ACTION - LAW
05-CV-4044
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO: Naomi A. Velazquez and
David Velazquez
6 Sunset Circle
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
You are notified that Defendants Gerald Ahnell and Adrienne Ahnell have joined
you as a Defendant in the above action.
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Deputy
Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on this 19th day of August, 2005, a copy of
the foregoing Praecipe for Writ of Summons to Join Additional Defendants was served
upon the party listed below, by United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid.
Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire
LAW OFFICES OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD
223 North Monroe Street
P.O. Box E
Media, PA 19063
Attorney for Plaintiff
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Thomas S. Brumbau squire
Attorney for Defen s Ahnell
Cumberland County, ss :
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to NACMI A. VELAZQUEZ AND DAVID VELAZCUEZ
(Name of Additional Defendant)
You are notified that GERALD AHNELL AND ADRIEbM AHNELL
(Name (s) of Defendant (s)
has (have) joined you as an additional defendant in this action, which you are re-
quired to defend.
Date AUGUST 22, 2005
By
(SEAL)
Deputy
NACMI A. VELAZQUEZ AND
DAVID VELAZQUEZ
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Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRIC, LEWIS R.:
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is the terrified mail receipt reflecting service of the
Rule to File Complaint which was served upon counsel for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company on September 7, 2005.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By:
omas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electric
Date: August 25, 2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By
( - Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: September 12, 2005
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subTogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 1.9" Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC,
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
CIVIL. ACTION
NO, 2003-03894 CIVIL
NOTICE TO DEFEND
A'
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims
sct forth in the following pages, you must take nticrt witbin twenty
(20) days otter this complaint and notice are served; by entering a
wri uen appearance personally or by attorney and frling in writing with
the court your defenses or objections to ft claims set forth against
you, You are warned that if you fail to do so th* casc may proceed
without you and a judgment maybe tattered 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
nwncy or property m, other r ghts irnpOrtBnt to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYI^R AT
ONCE. if YOU 00 NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT
AFFOkD ONE, GO TO OR TELEP14ONF THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FINr) OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
La"cr Rcfcrrai Service of the Cumberland County Bar
Association
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Redford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249.3156
Le han denwdodo a ustcd cn la torte. Si ustcd qu.iere defendcrw do
estas demarndw expuestm on las p4inas siguiMV, listed tiene veintc
(20) dias do pWo al partir de la fccha de la demanda y la noti:ficaci6r.
glace falts asentar una compmesen6a eskrita o on persona o con un
abogado y entregar a la carte en forma escrita sus dcfensas o sus
objecioncs a lag demandas on coritra de su persona- Sea avisado yue o
listed no se d6tendc, 1a torte tomar6 medidas y pucde continuer la
dcmanda en contra soya sin previo aviso o notiGcaci6n. AdcrnL, la
torte puede decidir a favor del dcmandante y requiere que usted
cumpia con Was ias provisioner de esta demanda. Usted puede
pcrdcr dinero o sus propiedades u otros derechos irrmrotnntes pare
usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO
IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE XBOGADO 0 St NO TTENE
EL D{NERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVIC 10, VAYA EN
PERSONA O LLAME POR TELtFONO A LA OFICrNA CUYA
=ECC16N SB ENCUENTRA. ESCRITA ABAJO PARA
AVERJGUAR DONDE SG PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCGA
LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service of Cie Cumberland County Bar Association
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefono:f717)249.31%
ROCS Pli 1767944vI
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club by and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, hereby demands judgment against Defendants D.L Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis
R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc. and in
support thereof avers as follows:
Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company is a New Hampshire corporation
with its principal place of business located at 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
2. Upon information and belief, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. is a
Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of business located at 5 Montasere Court,
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.
3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Lewis R. Sunkel is an adult individual
residing at 21 Farm House Lane, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
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4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a
Dauphin Electric is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of business located at
1830 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Upon information and belief, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. is a Pennsylvania
corporation with its principal place of business located at 1010 Flowers Lane, Marysville,
Pennsylvania.
6. Plaintiff issued insurance policy number ZDN 6867123 to The Fitness Company,
Inc., d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club (hereinafter "Plaintiff's insured"), covering its
business personal property located at 4732 Old Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
7. Plaintiff's insured operated a health and fitness facility at 4732 Old Gettysburg
Road (hereinafter the "subject premises").
8. In or about Summer, 2001, Plaintiff's insured hired and/or retained Lewis Sunkel
to service and/or upgrade the electrical system and components at the subject premises.
9. Defendant Sunkel worked at the subject premises until December, 2001.
10. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff's insured hired and/retained Dauphin
Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric (hereinafter "Dauphin") to work at the subject
premises. During such work, Dauphin had reason to make electrical connections and/or
adjustments.
11. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff s insured hired and/or retained Comfort
Tech to work at the subject premises. During such work, Comfort Tech had reason to make
electrical connections and/or adjustments.
12. Thereafter, in or about July, 2003, circuit breakers at the subject premises began
tripping.
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13. Plaintiff's insured hired and/or retained Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Services (hereinafter "Heiges Electrical") to service the electrical system.
14. Heiges Electrical serviced the electrical system and component parts at the subject
premises on several occasions in July, 2003.
15. On or about July 30, 2003, a devastating fire occurred at the subject premises
causing substantial destruction to Plaintiff's insured's business personal property.
16. Sunkel was negligent in failing to properly service and/or upgrade the electrical
system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent
property damage.
17. Dauphin was negligent in failing to properly service electrical components at the
subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
18. Comfort Tech was negligent in failing to properly service electrical components
at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
19. Heiges Electrical was negligent in failing to properly service and/or repair the
electrical system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and
subsequent property damage.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the acts and/or omissions of Defendants, the
resulting fire caused extensive damage to Plaintiff's insured's business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages.
21. Massachusetts Bay, pursuant to the terms of the insurance agreement, paid its
insured in excess of $100,000 for damages to its insured's business personal property.
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22. As a result of the payments by Massachusetts Bay to its insured, Massachusetts
Bay is now subrogated to the rights of its insured to recover for the damages caused by the acts
and/or omissions of Defendants.
23. Massachusetts Bay, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha
Racquetball and Fitness Club, now seeks recovery from Defendants.
FIRST COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. HeiLyes Electrical Services
24. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
25. Heiges Electrical owed a duty to Plaintiff's insured to perform its duties in a
careful and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
26. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Heiges
Electrical by and through its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors,
subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority and
employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
b. failing to properly and adequately address the cause of the tripping circuit
breakers at the subject premises:
failing to advise Plaintiff's insured that a serious and dangerous condition
was created by the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
d. failing to identify and correct a serious electrical problem at the subject
premises;
e. failing to recognize and/or correct the danger created by the bypassed high
limit switch at the subject premises;
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f. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring at the subject premises had
inadequate and/or improper insulation;
g. failing to warn Plaintiff's insured regarding the use of wiring with
inadequate and/or improper insulation;
h. failing to red flag and/or remove from operation electrical wiring and
systems that posed and/or created a risk of fire;
i. failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agents,
servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or
workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical
system and components;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
1. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
in. failing to warn Plaintiff s insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform its work in a good and workmanlike manner.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Heiges Electrical, Plaintiff s insured
sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses
and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
SECOND COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heizes Electrical Services
28. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
29. In July, 2003, Plaintiff's insured and Heiges Electrical entered into an agreement
whereby Heiges Electrical would service and/or repair the electrical system and components at
the subject premises.
30. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Heiges Electrical was responsible for
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in a safe and proper manner.
31. Heiges Electrical breached its agreement with Plaintiff's insured by failing to
properly service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to properly and adequately supervise its agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing to provide personnel who would perform
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Heiges Electrical,
Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business
interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of
$100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and
now demands judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
THIRD COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services
33. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
34. At the time Heiges Electrical undertook to perform its services at the subject
premises, it was under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services in a good
and workmanlike manner.
35. Heiges Electrical breached its express and/or implied warranty that its services
would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequately
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the
proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components and failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises.
36. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of its express and/or implied
warranty by Heiges Electrical, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal
property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages
in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its
payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
FOURTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
37. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
38. Lewis Sunkel owed a duty to Plaintiff's insured to perform his duties in a careful
and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
39. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Sunkel,
acting by and through his agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority and employment. Said
acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately install and service the electrical system
and components at the subject premises;
b. failing to properly and adequately upgrade the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
C. failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type
of electrical wiring to be used;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during this work;
e. bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
h. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured regarding the use of wiring with
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise his
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system and components;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that his agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
1. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
in. failing to warn Plaintiff's insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform his work in a good and workmanlike manner.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Sunkel, Plaintiffs insured sustained damage
to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and
consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become
subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Lewis
Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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FIFTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
41. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
42. In 1999 or 2000, Plaintiff's insured and Lewis Sunkel entered into an agreement
whereby Sunkel would upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at
the subject premises.
43. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Sunkel was responsible for upgrading,
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in a safe and proper manner.
44. Sunkel breached his agreement with Plaintiff's insured by failing to properly
upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to properly and adequately supervise his agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing to provide personnel who would perform
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
45. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Sunkel, Plaintiff's
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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SIXTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
46. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
47. At the time Lewis Sunkel undertook to perform his services at the subject
premises, he was under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services in a good
and workmanlike manner.
48. Sunkel breached the express and/or implied warranty that his services would be
performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequately upgrade
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the
proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components, failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises.
49. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of his express and/or implied
warranty by Sunkel, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in
excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Dauphin and/or
Comfort Tech, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
SEVENTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
50. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
51. Dauphin and Comfort Tech owed a duty to Plaintiff's insured to perform their
duties in a careful and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
52. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, acting by and through their agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority
and employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices at the subject premises;
b. failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type
of electrical wiring to be used;
C. failing to make proper and adequate electrical connections during its work;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during their work;
e. bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
h. failing to warn Plaintiff's insured regarding the use of wiring with
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
i. failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise their
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system, its components and other electrical devices;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that their agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical
devices at the subject premises;
failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were safely and properly
functioning;
M. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system or electrical devices;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system,
its components and other electrical devices were properly and safely
functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and workmanlike
manner.
53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Dauphin and Comfort Tech.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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EIGHTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
54. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
55. Plaintiff's insured and Dauphin and Comfort Tech entered into an agreement
whereby Dauphin and Comfort Tech would perform work on the electrical system, its
components and/or other electrical devices at the subject premises.
56. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Dauphin and Comfort Tech were
responsible for servicing and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and/or other
electrical devices in a safe and proper manner.
57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, gross negligence, carelessness,
recklessness and/or other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, as more
fully set forth herein and incorporated by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached their
contract with Plaintiff's insured.
58. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in
excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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NINTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
59. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
60. At the time Dauphin and Comfort Tech undertook to perform their services at the
subject premises, they were under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services
in a good and workmanlike manner.
61. As a direct and proximate result of its conduct, as more fully set forth above and
incorporated herein by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached their express and/or
implied warranties that their services would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by
failing to properly and adequately service and/or repair the electrical system, its components and
other electrical devices at the subject premises, failing to recognize a hazard of fire and failing to
properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agents, servants, employees,
representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical devices, failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises and otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner.
62. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of express and/or implied
warranties by Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business
personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential
damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by
virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Dauphin and Comfort
Tech.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
eidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: 10-71)-05
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VERIFICATION
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, attorney for Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, verify that
the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that I am making these statements subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Dated: 10 --CO 'COS
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
eDated: 10 --;?Q - 5
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE CO
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit:
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC
but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
County, Pennsylvania, to
On August 31st , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep York County 37.01
.00
74.01
08/31/2005
WHITE & WILLIAMS
So answers,
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this y& day of ltdt?rn
vp? A.D.
d
Pro onot ry
j3,/aC-?
COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
SHERIFF SERVICE I INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE TYPE ONLY LM '1 THRU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
1
PLAINTIFFIS/ 2. COUR U ER
Massachusetts Bay insurance, et. al. -38 Civil
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DEFENDANT/S/
Writ of Summons/Notice
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SERVE 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY. CORPORATION, ETC. T SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD
n r HeigP Electrical Services, Inc
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER. APT NO.. CITY, BORO, TWP_ STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT S Mnnt-asara Crnlrf_ Ili11ghurg. PA 17019
7. INDICATE SERVICE: O PERSONAL O PERSON IN CHARGE III DEPUTIZE U O
NOW 4/2/OS ,20 05 (,SHERIFF
York COUNTY to e
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
U 1ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED U OTHER
do hereby deputize the sheriff of
lake return tgel`¢faccording
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE. O/C LUTOE
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
ADVANCE FEE PD BY CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
without a watchman, in custody of whomever 1s found in possession. after notifying person of levy or attachment, Without liabilityon the pad of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any property before sheriffs sale thereof.
0. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY I ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE FILED
HEIDI VAN STEENBURGH ESQ 215-864-7126 7/28/05
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This. area must be completed d notice is to be mailed).
CUMliE!,LAND COUNTY SHERIFF 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE PA 17013
13, 1 acknowledge receipt of the writ
u complaint as indicated above. 14.
R AHRENS
I I DATE RECEIVED
8/3105 15. EzpiraaoNHearmg Uate
8/28/05
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL (- RESIDENCE ( POSTED( ) POE( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER ( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17. O 1 h eby certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, etc. named above. (See remarks below.) _
16. A TITL FIIN NIDUAL pE?O?/pLIST //j,,DPRE5S HERE IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant) 19 A1a1 of se K. T20
Ti/me AS
erv/?'ge
21 . ATTEMPTS Date Ti a MI 5 Int. Dale Time Mile Int. Dale Time Mites 1 Dale Time Miles Int. Date Time Miles Int. Dale Time Mies Int.
23. Advance Costs 24. Servicecosts 25. N/F 26. Mileage 27. Postage 28 Sub T 1
? 29. Pound 30. Notary
? 31 . Surchg. 32. Tot. Costs
0 33 Costs D a e heck No
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34. Foreign County Costal 35. Advance Costs 36. Service Costs 37. Notary Cert. 38. Mileage/Postage/Not Found 39. Total Costs 40. Costs Due or Refund
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WILLIAM C5 HOSE, SHERIF, f24/05
Notarial Seal
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE CO
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas Kli
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SUNKEL LEWIS R but was
unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
WRIT OF SUMMONS
the within named DEFENDANT
21 FARM HOUSE LANE
NOT FOUND , as to
SUNKEL LEWIS R
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
GIVEN ADDRESS IS LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
21.00
So answe
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
WHITE & WILLIAMS
08/31/2005
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this q = day of - U-l eill
A.D.
P othon?
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE CO
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas K1
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SUNKEL LEWIS R
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of YORK
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
to wit:
He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
On October 31st , 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 6.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep York County 96.72
.00
121.72
10/31/2005
WHITE & WILLIAMS
So znswqrs,
R? Thomas Kli e
Sheriff of Cumberland County
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this day of e/V
Prot tar
in his bailiwick
COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
SHERIFF SERVICE I INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE TYPE ONLY LNE 1 TMU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
1 PLAINTIFF151
Massachusetts Bay Insurance CCmpany
2. WUHI NuMCen
_05-3894 civil
. 4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINYL
3 DEFENDANT/S/ j' -
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services Inc et al I Writ of SUn7nORSI CeIsS u?
SERVE 5 NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY. CORPORATION, ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD
Lewis R. Sunkel
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER. APT NO. CITY, BORO, TWP. STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 21 Farm House Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011
7 INDICATE SERVICE U PERSONAL O PERSON IN CHARGE X)4 DEPUTIZE yC T LL1n? U 1ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED U OTHER
NOW 2005-_ I, SHERIFF OF VOW COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute thi It ake return thecording
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff ?i'
SHERIFF OF4910lcoulm
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WALL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE. Curn r aR
?t Cu CO L,
Please mail return of? service to CuTberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
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NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT bF EXECVION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy a attachment. without liability on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any property before sheriffs sale thereof
9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY / ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE t0. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11DATE FVLED
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13. 1 acknowledge receipt of the writ
or complaint as indicated above.
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL(
17. O 1 hereby testy Apd return a 1
23. Advance Costs 24
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35. Advance Costs
41. AFFIRMED and subscribed to before
42 dart of
NOTAR)AL SEAL
LISA L. BOWMAN, NOTARY PUBLICCITY OF YORK, YORK COUNTY
COMMISSION EXPIRESAUc .
5 BELOW. (This area must be completed 4 notice is to be mailed)
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49 DATE
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit:
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES INC DBA
but was unable to locate Them
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
in his bailiwick. He therefore
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
County, Pennsylvania, to
On August 31st , 2005 , this office was in receipt of t
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs: So answe-sue
Docketing 6.00 ---"-?
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline _
Dep Dauphin County 26.25 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage 1.48
JL/J
08/31/2005
WHITE & WILLIAMS
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this day of
A.D.
onot y
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Bay Insurance Co, et. al.
vs.
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., et. al.
Serve: Dauphin Associates, Inc,. No. 2005-3894 Civil
d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Now, 8/2/05 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
and made known to
copy of the original
So answers,
the contents thereof.
Sheriff of
Sworn and subscribed before
me this day of 20
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
20 , at o'clock M. served the
County, PA
S
(§)ffi'cr of e *4eri ff
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Charles E. Sheaffer
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY
Vs
County of Dauphin DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Return
No. 1384-T - - -2005
OTHER COUNTY NO. 3894 CIVIL 2005
NOW:August 5, 2005 at 1:OOPM served the within
WRIT OF SUMMONS upon
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DAUPHIN by personally handing
ELECTRIC
to BOB TWOMEY MANAGER 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original WRIT OF SUMMONS and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 1830 SOUTH 19TH ST
HARRISBURG, PA 17104-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 9TH day of AUGUST, 2005
11 A---I
SEAL
MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public
Highspire, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Sept. 1, 2006
So Answers,
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Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
By
Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs:$26.25 PD 08/04/2005
RCPT NO 209358
SL
SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE CO
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
to wit:
COMFORT TECH INC
but was unable to locate Them
deputized the sheriff of PERRY
in his bailiwick. He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On August 31st , 2005 , this office was in receipt o
attached return from PERRY
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep Perry County 39.20
nn
So answers :
R'. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
VTLV
08/31/2005
WHITE & WILLIAMS
Sworn and subscribed to gbefore me
this day of7&-ae- ?
.20v5 D.
onot ,
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Bay Insurance, et. al.
VS
D.L. Heiges Electrical, et. al.
Serve: Comfort Tech, Inc. No. 9005-4894 Civil
Now, 8/2 /05 I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now, August 9, , 20 05 , at3:10 o'clock P M. served the
within Writ of Summons
upon Comfort Tech, Inc
at 1010 Flowers Lane (Rye Township) Marysville, PA 17053
by handing to
Eric Hicks, Job Co-ordinator-Person in CHarge
a TRUE & ATTESTED
copy of the original
Writ of Summons
and made known to Him the contents thereof.
So answers,
Brady T. Cramer
Deputy' Sheri of Perry County, PA
COSTS
SERVICE S
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
Sworn and subscribed before
me this/( ),Ih day of ?u 5 , 2005-
N TARIA EAL
ARGAREf F. FLICRINGER, NOTARY PUBLIC
FIM
BLOOMFIELD BORO., PERRY COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB. 16 2008
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Massachusetts Bay Insurance Co.
c/o Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Dauphin Electric
1840 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
YOU ARE REQUIRED to plead to the within New Matter and New Matter
Pursuant to 2252(d) within 20 days of service hereof or a default judgment may be
entered against you.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By:--±
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID # 32085
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Telephone: (717) 234-4161
Attorneys for Defendants D.L. Heiges
Electrical Services, Inc.
Date: November 9, 2005
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFEDANT D.L. HEIGES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., by their
attorneys, Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who state:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering party is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief ast to the truth of this paragraph.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering party is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief ast to the truth of this paragraph.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering party is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief ast to the truth of this paragraph.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering party is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief ast to the truth of this paragraph.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
9. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
11. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
12. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied in part. Defendant D.L. Heiges was contacted to address an
electrical issue involving the women's sauna.
14. Denied as stated. Defendant D.L. Heiges was only present on July 11, 2003
to address an electrical issue involving the women's sauna.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
17. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
18. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
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19. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary. In further response, the only repairs made by Defendant H.L. Heiges involve
the women's sauna.
20. Denied. This paragraph states a legal conclusion to which no response is
necessary. As to the damages, the remainder of the paragraph is denied pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
21. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
22. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
23. Denied. This paragraph is denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
FIRST COUNT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Service, Inc.
24. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 23 are incorporated herein by
reference.
25. Admitted.
26. Denied. It is denied that Defendant D.L. Heiges was negligent, grossly
negligent, careless or reckless. It is denied that any agents, servants or employees of
Defendant D.L. Heiges were involved in work. The work performed was performed by
Don Heiges only.
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26(a)-(o). These subparagraphs are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
Defendant D.L. Heiges only performed work on the women's sauna.
27. Denied. The paragraph states a series of legal conclusions to which no
response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests that
Count I of Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed, with prejudice.
SECOND COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Service, Inc.
28. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 27 are incorporated herein by
reference.
29. Denied. There was no agreement or contract entered into by Plaintiffs
insured and Defendant D.L. Heiges.
30. The answer to paragraph 29 is incorporated herein by reference.
31. The answer to paragraph 29 is incorporated herein by reference.
32. The answer to paragraph 29 is incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests that
Count II of Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed, with prejudice.
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THIRD COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Service, Inc.
33. The answers to paragraphs 1 through 32 are incorporated herein by
reference.
34. Denied. No warranties were provided with regard to the electrical service
work.
35. The answer to paragraph 34 is incorporated herein by reference.
36. The answer to paragraph 34 is incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests that
County III of Plaintiff s Complaint be dismissed, with prejudice.
FOURTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
37-40. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
FIFTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
41-45. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
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SIXTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
46-49. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
SEVENTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
50-53. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
EIGHTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
54-58. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
NINTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
59-62. Denied. These paragraphs are directed to another Defendant and no
response is required by Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
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NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
63. The aforesaid fire arose from the assumption of risk by the Plaintiffs
insured.
64. The aforesaid fire arose from the comparative negligence of Plaintiffs
insured.
65. The aforesaid fire arose from negligence on the part of persons or entities
not named in this litigation.
66. Plaintiff failed to mitigation their damages.
67. The Plaintiffs damages are limited pursuant to concepts of depreciation
and wear and tear.
68. No actions of Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. caused the
fire referred to in the Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests that the
Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed, with prejudice.
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO 2252(D)
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. v. Lewis R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates
a/k/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc.
69. The averments of the Counts Four through Nine of the Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference.
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70. Should Defendant D.L. Heiges be found liable on the Plaintiffs claim,
which liability is specifically denied, then Defendants Sunkel, Dauphin Electric and
Comfort Tech, Inc. are liable over to Defendant D.L. Heiges on the Plaintiffs cause
of action for indemnity and/or contribution; in the alternative, Defendants Sunkel,
Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc. are jointly and/or severally liable on the
Plaintiffs cause of action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests
judgment against Defendants Lewis R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates a/k/a Dauphin
Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc., finding them liable over to Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electrical Services, Inc. for indemnity and contribution on the Plaintiff s claims; or in
the alternative, jointly and severally liable on the Plaintiffs claims.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-2344161
Attorneys for Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electric
Date: November 9, 2005
VERIFICATION
I, Donald Heiges, hereby acknowledge that I am an authorized representative of
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., that I have read the foregoing document and that
the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
By:
Donald Heiges
Date: 11/7/'
128009.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby terrify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
By:r_
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: November 9, 2005
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
being of sound mind and body, hereby make the within Affidavit of Service and aver in support
thereof as follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and represent Plaintiffs, relative to the above-captioned matter.
2. Service of the Plaintiff s Writ of Summons was served via personal service by the
Sheriff of York County upon the following interested party:
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
5 Montasere Court
Dillsburg, PA 17019
DOCS_PH 1818818v.1
3. A copy of the Proof of Service from the Sheriff of York County is attached.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LfLP
By, ???CJtGr?
Date: i 11 eidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sworn to and su ribed
beforgftic this ' 26qf twpk- k ?
DONNA M KOBRYN, Notary Public
City of Philadelphia, Phiia County
Commission Exnises No rrlner 15.2008
DOCS_PH 1818818v.1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true correct copy of the within Affidavit of Service was mailed by U.S.
First Class Mail on this i day of November, 2005 postage prepaid to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Robert A. Lerman, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C. Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
P.O. Box 1268 110 South Northern Way
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 York, PA 17402
Lewis R. Sunkel Dauphin Associates, Inc.
21 Farm House Lane d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Camp Hill, PA 17011 1830 South I9`" Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
By:?,? C 11
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
DOCS_PH 1818818v.1
COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF SE17)7719601E
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SHERIFF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE' TYPE ONLY LINE 1 THRU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
1 PLAINTIFF/S/ 2. COURU??ngR
Massachusetts Bay insurance, et. al. 4 rvPEwORro ooNfPU ivil
3. DEFENDANT/S/ S I CA
Writ of Summons/Notice
SERVE 5. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC. TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED. OR SOLD
D .L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT. NO., CITY. SORO. TWP_ STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT Montasere Court, Dills bur?, PA 17019 _
7. INDICATE SERVICE' O'PERSONAL O PERSON IN CHARGE OEPUTIZE O CERT. MAIL 01ST CLASS MAIL L3 POSTED U OTHER
NOW 4/2/05 20 05 .-_ I, SHERIFF UNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute It s-WIritapd make return WefeJi€according
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff. //na
SHERIFF OF VWK COUNTY
8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE. O/C Cumberland
Please mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
ADVANCE !FEE PD BY CUMBERLAND COUNTYSHERIFF
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: N.B. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on the pan of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein lot any loss, destruction. or removal of any property before sheriff's sale thereof.
9. TYPE NAME and ADDRESS of ATTORNEY I ORIGINATOR and SIGNATURE 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. DATE FILED
HEiDI VAN STEENBURGH ESQ 215-864-7126 7/28/05
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW (This. area must be completed a nofice is to be mailed).
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF 1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE PA 17013
SPACE BELOW FOR USE OF THE SHEREF - OO NOT WRITE BROW THIS LUG
13. I acknowledge
as Indicated the wed 14. DATE RECEIVED 15. Expiration/Hearing Dale
or complaint r o above. R. AHRENS 8/3/05 8128/05
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL ( RESIDENCE ( POSTED( ) POE ( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER ( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17. O 1 Ingetry certify and return a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locate the individual, company, etc. named above. (See remarks below,)
1e. A TITL F IN NIDUAL -p ED /? LIST f?0ppK4S HERE IF NOT SHOWN ABOVE (Relationship to Defendant) /8 eRta a Segfux 20. Time of Serv
C x I;_ tZ.,ya s ?Cie{Yt?? X//Z/ds-r 6,OEr?
21. ATTEMPTSI Date Ti a Mi s Int Dater Time Miles, Int. Dale Time Milea It. Dale Tune Miles IM. Date Time Nglesrlnt. Date Time Miles Int.
1 1 n i.
23. Advance Costs
100.00 24. Semce osts
gf 25. N/F 26. Mileage
-01 27. Postage 28 Sub To I
35.01 29. Pound 30. Notary
? 31. Surchg. 32. Tot. Casts
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34. Foreign County Costs 35. Advance Costs 36. Service Costs 37. Notary Can. 38. MseageJPOStage/Not Found 39. Total Costs 40. Costs Due or Refund
2 41H R
41. AFFIRMED and subscribed to before me this
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of AUGUct? 04 g. 44. Signature of
Dep. Sheri 45 DA /
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County Sheri
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WILLIAM M HOSE, SHERIF ! /24/05
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County Sheri 49. DATE
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d1??433ilfNm AU iMRgi6iANP RN SIGNATURE 51 DATE RECEIVED
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
being of sound mind and body, hereby make the within Affidavit of Service and aver in support
thereof as follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and represent Plaintiffs, relative to the above-captioned matter.
2. Service of the Plaintiff's Writ of Summons was served via personal service by the
Sheriff of Dauphin County upon the following interested party:
Dauphin Associates, Inc.
d/bla Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
DOCS_PH 1818780v.1
A copy of the Proof of Service from the Sheriff of Dauphin County is attached.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
By 1 `? ?/n?CS? ?'t Cl
Date: Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sworn to and sub bbcd
be? c me this /j , I fIX1 1( ?1?? L CI
70NNA M KOBRYN, Notary Public
City of Philadelphia, Phila. County
DOCS_PH 1818780v.1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true correct copy of the within Affidavit of Service was mailed by U.S.
First Class Mail on this 41 day of November, 2005 postage prepaid to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Robert A. Lerman, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C. Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
P.O. Box 1268 110 South Northern Way
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
York, PA 17402
Dauphin Associates, Inc.
d/b/a Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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lA f ficQ of f4je ?*4Pxiff
Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Charles E. Sheaffer
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE COMPANY
vs
County of Dauphin DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Return
No. 1384-T - - -2005
OTHER COUNTY NO. 3894 CIVIL 2005
NOW:August 5, 2005 at 1:00PM served the within
WRIT OF SUMMONS upon
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. D/B/A DAUPHIN by personally handing
ELECTRIC
to BOB TWOMEY MANAGER 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original WRIT OF SUMMONS and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 1830 SOUTH 19TH ST
HARRISBURG, PA 17104-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 9TH day of AUGUST, 2005
NOTARIAL SEAL
MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public
Highspire, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Sept. 1, 2006
So Answers,
k ,Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa.
By
Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs:$26.25 PD 08/04/2005
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC
and
LEWIS R. SLJNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
being of sound mind and body, hereby make the within Affidavit of Service and aver in support
thereof as follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and represent Plaintiffs, relative to the above-captioned matter.
Service of the Plaintiff's Writ of Summons was served via personal service by the
Sheriff of York County upon the following interested party:
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DOCS_PH 1818821v.1
3. A copy of the Proof of Service from the Sheriff of York County is attached.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
By t"Aa&a g
Date: eidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sworn to and sup ribed
befo?elme this,) ay of J??l r J?3
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JvNNA M. KOBRYN, Notary Public
City of Philadelphia. Phila County
ommission Expires November 15.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
v.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true correct copy of the within Affidavit of Service was mailed by U.S.
First Class Mail on this day of November, 2005 postage prepaid to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Robert A. Lerman, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C. Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
P.O. Box 1268 110 South Northern Way
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 York, PA 17402
Lewis R. Sunkel Dauphin Associates, Inc.
21 Farm House Lane d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Camp Hill, PA 17011 1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
SHERIFF SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN PLEASE TYPE ONLY LINE 1 THRU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
1. PLAINTIFF/S/ _ ,.......?........?..
Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company
3. DEFENDANT/S/
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services Inc et al
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR
Writ of Suflmons, rpi55 k
SERE o NAmc UI- INUIVIUUAL, GUMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED. OR SOLD
Lewis R. Sunkel
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER. APT NO., CITY, BORO. TWP. STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 21 Farm House Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011
7. INDICATE SERVICE'. U PERSONAL L7 PERSON IN CHARGE M DEPUTIZE illiWT V1I%nr1 U 1ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED U OTHER
NOW September 7 20g_5 I, SHERIFF OF 3011W COUNTY, PA, do hereby deputize the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute th ake return thgr ccording
to law. This deputization being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff. o?
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OTHER INFORMATION THAT
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mail return of service to Cumberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
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without a watchman, in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without liability on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
herein for any loss, destruction, or removal of any property before sheriffs sale thereof.
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
being of sound mind and body, hereby make the within Affidavit of Service and aver in support
thereof as follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and represent Plaintiffs, relative to the above-captioned matter.
2. Service of the Plaintiff's Writ of Summons was served via personal service by the
Sheriff of Perry County upon the following interested party:
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flower Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
DOCS_PH 1818757v.1
A copy of the Proof of Service from the Sheriff of Perry County is attached.
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Date: I l L eidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Sworn to and subAcribed
beforefyne this/ ! /bay of /*"Jat ?
?`111ember 752008
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
v.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true correct copy of the within Affidavit of Service was mailed by U.S.
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First Class Mail on this day of November, 2005 postage prepaid to:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Robert A. Lerman, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C. Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
P.O. Box 1268 110 South Northern Way
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268 York, PA 17402
Lewis R. Sunkel Dauphin Associates, Inc.
21 Farm House Lane d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Camp Hill, PA 17011 1830 South 19`h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
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l1eiiddi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
DOCS_PH 1818757v.1
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Bay Insurance, et. al.
VS
D.L. Heiges Electrical, et. al.
Serve: Comfort Tech, Inc. No.
2005-3894 Civil
Now, 8/2 /05 I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Perry County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now, August 9, 20 o5 , at3.1 0 o'clock p M. served the
within Writ of Summons
upon Comfort Tech, Inc
at 1010 Flowers Lane (Rye Township) Marysville, PA 17053
by handing to Eric Hicks, Job Co-ordinator-Person in CH
a TRUE A ATTESTED
copy of the original
Writ of Summons
and made known to Him the contents thereof.
So answers,
Brady T. Cramer
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by: Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I. D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street
6`h Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH,
INC.,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/Wa d/b/a Dauphin Electric
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter our appearance on behalf of Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a
Dauphin Electric in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
LLP
by:
Brooks R. Fola utre
I.D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street, 6th F'
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this -aay of l +?1? , 200. I, Coleen M. Polek, of the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE, No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS OF DEFENDANT
COMFORT TECH. INC. TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND, NOW, comes Defendant Comfort Tech, hic. by and through its counsel, GRIFFITH,
STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, and files Preliminary Objections and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff filed a Complaint against the above-captioned Defendant on October 20, 2005.
Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Complaint marked as Exhibit A.
2. Paragraphs 52 and 61 of Plaintiff's Complaint allege negligence of Defendant Comfort
Tech, Inc., which consisted of "but are not limited to", "otherwise failing to perform their work in a
good and workmanlike manner", and "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner" to certain allegations.
3. The language of Paragraph 52 of Plaintiffs Complaint referenced as "but are not limited
to", Paragraph 52(o) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and workmanlike
manner"; and Paragraph 61 specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner" must be stricken inasmuch as they contain vague and unspecific averments of
alleged wrongdoing which fails to apprize the moving Defendant of the claims against it.
4. The language of Paragraph 52 of Plaintiff's Complaint referenced as "but are not limited
to", Paragraph 52(0) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and workmanlike
manner"; and Paragraph 61 specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner" does not conform with the requirements of Pennsylvania law regarding
specific factual averments and is contrary to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision of Connor v.
Allegheny General Hospital, 501 Pa. 306, 561 A.2d 600 (1983).
5. On November 11, 2005, defense counsel requested Plaintiff's counsel to contact him
regarding withdrawing the particular language referenced above and provided a Stipulation to
withdraw the particular language referenced above with prejudice. A copy of defense counsel's
correspondence to Plaintiff s counsel, as well as the Stipulation, is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
6. Defense counsel has not received an indication that Plaintiffs counsel will agree to
withdraw the language or insist on keeping the language in Plaintiffs Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
dismiss with prejudice the language of Paragraph 52 of Plaintiff s Complaint referenced as "but are
not limited to", Paragraph 52(0) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner"; and Paragraph 61 specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in a
good and workmanlike manner".
GRIFFFTH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
S,gLI MOS & CALKINS
By..
HOMAS B. SPONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMP N-Y. as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club,
440 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
V.
D.L. ciEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
5 Montasere Court
Dillshurg, Pennsylvania 17019
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. db/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC
1830 South 19" Street
Hamsburg, PA 17104
and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marvsvillc. PA 17053
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CML
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
?cnnsylvania Dar I.D. 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-S64-7126
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. dlb,ra Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
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D.L. I IEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. ST IN EL, DAUPIIIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a&a d b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Dcfcndants.
COMPLAINT
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03994 CiVII,
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Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Compare,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Clubby and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, hereby demands judgment against Defendants D.L Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lev i..s
R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Inc., aWa dtVa Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc. anc in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company is a New Hampshire corporal ion
with its principal place of business located at 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massacbusetts.
Upon information and belief, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. i s a
Pennsvlvania corporation with its principal place of business located at 5 Montasere Court,
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.
3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Lewis R. Sunkel is an adult individual
residing nt 21 Farm House Lane, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
7171 957-4883
Attorneys far Massachusetts Bay hnsurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball are'
Fitness Club
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4. Upon information and belie:, Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/kla d/b/a
Dauphin Electric is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of business located at
1830 South 19's Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. Upon information and belief, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. is a Pennsylvania
corporation with its principal place of business located at 1010 Flowers Lane, Marysville,
Pennsylvania.
6. Plaintiff issued insurance policy number ZDN 6867123 to The Fitness Company,
Inc., d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club (hereinafter "Plaintiff's insured"): covering its
business personal property located at 4732 Old Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvar ia.
7. Plaintiff s insured operated a health and fitness facility at 4732 Old Getysbure
Road (hereinafter the "subject premises").
8. In or about Summer, 2001, Plaintiff's insured hired and/or retained Lewis Sun];el
to service andior upgrade the electrical system and components at the subject premises.
9. Defendant Sunkel worked at the subject premises until December, 2001.
10. Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs insured hired and/retained Dauphin
Associates, Inc. a/lda d/b/a Dauphin Electric (hereinafter "Dauphin") to work at the subject
premises, During such work, Dauphin had reason to make electrical connections and/or
adjustments.
11, Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs insured hired and/or retained Comfort
Tech to work at the subject premises. During such work, Comfort Tech had reason to make
electrical connections and,'or adjustments.
12. Thereafter, in or about July, 2003, circuit breakers at the subject premises beg: on
tripping.
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13. Plaintiff s insured hired and/or retained Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Services (hereinafter "Heiges Electrical') to service the electrical system.
13 Heiges Electrical serviced the electrical system and component parts at the subject
premises en several occasions in July, 2003
15. On or about July 30, 2003, a devastating fire occurred at the subject premises
causing substantial destruction to Plaintiffs insured's business personal property.
16. Sunkcl was negligent in failing to properly service and/or upgrade the electrictll
system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subseqi tent
property damage.
17. Dauphin was negligent in failing to properly service electrical components at VC.e
subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
18. Comrort Tech was negligent in failing to properly service electrical componen Is
at Chc subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
19. Heiges Electrical was negligent in failing to properly service and/or repair the
electrical system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire an 1
subsequent property damage,
20. As a direct and proximate result of the acts and/or omissions of Defendants, th t:
resulting fire caused extensive damage to Plaintiff s insured's business personal property, rep for
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages.
21. Massachusetts Bay, pursuant to the terms of the insurance agreement, paid its
insured in excess of $100,000 for damages to its insured's business personal property.
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22. As a result of the payments by Massachusetts Bay to its insured, Massachusetts
Bay is now subrogated to the rights of its insured to recover for the damages caused by the av!
and/or omissions of Defendants.
23. Massachusetts Bay, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha
Racquetball and Fitness Club, now seeks recovery from Defendants.
FIRST COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Beiges Electrical Services
24. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragra )hs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
25. Heiges Electrical owed a duty to Plaintiffs insured to perform its duties in a
careful and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
26 The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Heiges
Electrical by and through its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors,
subagents and/or workmen, acting within die course and scope of their authority and
employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not Enuted to, the following.
a. failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
b. failing to properly and adequately address the cause of the tripping circuit
breakers at the subject premises:
C. failing to advise Plaintiff s insured that a serious and dangerous condition
was created by the electrical system and components at the subject
premises,
I failine to identify and correct a serious electrical problem at the subject
premises;
e_ failing to recognize and/or correct the danger created by the bypassed hgh
limit switch at the subject premises;
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f. failing to recognize that the electrical % iriog at the subject premises ha i
inadequate and/or improper insulation;
g. failing to wam Plaintiff's insured regarding the use of w :ring with
inadecuate and/or improper insulation;
h. failing to red flag and/or remove from operation electrical wiring and
systems that posed and/or created a risk of fire;
i. failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agi nts,
servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or
workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the elects ic:al
system and components;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
M. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical systen
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform its work in a good and workmanlike maar er.
27. As a direct acid proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and'or other liability producing conduct of Heiges Electrical, Plaintiffs insured
sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses
and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of II r:
Fitness Company, Inc. dlhla Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorneys fees, cost;
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
SECOND COUNT-BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services
28. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragna*s
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
29 In July, 2003, Plaintiff s insured and Heiges Electrical entered into as agreem( r1t
whereby Heiges Electrical would service and/or repair the electrical system and components d
the subject premises.
30. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Heiges Electrical was responsible foT
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in a safe and proper manner.
31. Heiges Electrical breached its agreement with Plaintiffs insured by failing to
properly service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to properly and adequately supervise its agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing 10 provide personnel who would perforn
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
32, As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Ifeiges Electrical,
Plaintiffs insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, busing:::
interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of
$100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured an, I
now demands judpnent against Beiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Say Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d'bla Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such otbcr and further relief as t s Court deems appropriate.
33. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragri,phs
a; though same were fully set forth at length herein.
34. At the time Beiges Electrical undertook to perform its services at the subject
premises, it was under an express anclor implied obligation to perform such services in a goc d
and workmanlike manner.
35. Beiges Electrical breached its express and/or implied warranty that its service;
would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequatel}
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen ir. the
proper methods of servicing auftr repairing the electrical system and components and failir„ to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to nor.
cause harm to the subject premises.
36. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of its express and/or implied
warranty by Hciges Electrical, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal
property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential dam ngcs
in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its
payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Heiges Electrical.
NWIRREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Laurance Company, as subrogee of 7'he
Fitness Company, Inc, &/ a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgmer
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against all Defendants in an amour: in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, cost
and such other and further :cticf as this Court deems appropriate.
FOURTH COUNT-NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
3T Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragnmhs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
38, Lewis Sunkel owed a duty to Plaintiff s insured to perform his duties in a careful
and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
39. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Sunkel,
acting by and through his agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, 5ubag::nts
and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority and employment. Said
acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately install and service the electrical sysi tan
and components at the subject premises;
b. failing to properly and adequately upgrade the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
c failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the h,pe
of electrical wiring to be used;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during this wor'E-.,
e. bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
h. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured regarding the use of wiring widt
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
i. failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise his
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system and components;
kC failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that his agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmer
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servi :ing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
1. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
m. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
R. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical syster 1
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o, otherwise failing to perform his work in a good and workmanlike man,aer.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Sunkel, Plaintiff's insured sustained dam age
to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and
consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become
subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Lewis
Sunkel.
NVHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of T u:
Fitness Company, Inc. dlb,a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, cosl!:
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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SIXTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Suakel
46. Plaintiff hereby ncorporates the allegations contained in tl:e foregoing paragr2lih5
as though same were fully set font at length herein.
47. At the time Lewis Sunkel undertook to perform his services at the subject
premises, he was under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services in a good
and workmanlike manner.
48 Sunkel breached the express and/or implied warranty that his services would be
performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequately upgrade
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequatety hire, instruct and/or supervise.
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the
proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components, failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises.
49. As a direct and proximate result of the breach ofbis express and/or implied
warranty by Sunkel, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in
excess of 3100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Sunkcl, Dauphin Associates, Dauphin and/or
Comfort Tech, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Day Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
fitness Company, Inc, d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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41. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing par -a -era dis
zs though same were filly set forth at length herein.
42. In 1999 or 2000, Plaintiffs insured and Lewis Sunkel entered into an agreema it
whereby Sunkel would upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at
the subject premises
43. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Sunkel was responsible for upgrading,
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in it safe and proper manner.
44. Sunkel breached his agreement with Plaintiffs insured by failing to properly
upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to property and adequately supen isc his agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing to provide personnel who would perform
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
45. As a direct arc proximate result of the breach of contract by Sunkel, Plaintiff)
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interrupiion
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for whic5
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
Judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
%WREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogce of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, coW
and such other and further re'ief as this Court deems appropriate.
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against all Defendant-, in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, cost:
and such other and further relief as this Court deerns appropriate.
SEVENTH COUNT-NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff Y. Defendants Dauphin Associates Inc aWa d/b/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
50. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragra phs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
51. Dauphin and CorrSort Tech owed a duty to Plaintiff s insured to perform their
duties in a carefil and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
52. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, acting by and through their agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority
and employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a, failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices at the subject premises;
b. failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the typ c.
of electrical wiling to be used;
C. failing to make proper and adequate electrical connections during its work;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during their worF
C' bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassi ng
the high limit switch;
g. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
h. failing to warn plaintiff s insured regarding the use of wiring with
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
i. failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise their
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system, its components and other electrical devices;
< failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that their agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards atd procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical
devices at the subject premises;
1. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were safely and properly
functioning;
M. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system or electrical devices;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system.
its components and other electrical devices were properly and safely
functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and workmanlike
manner.
53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless andlcr other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interrupti on
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for wbic 1
Plainriffhas become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Dauphin and Comfort Tech.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of ne
Fitness Company, Inc. &b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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54. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
55. Plaintiffs insured and Dauphin and Comfort Tech entered into an agreement
whereby Dauphin and Comfort Tech would perform work on the electrical system, its
components andlw other electrical devices at the subject premises.
56. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Dauphin and Comfort Tech were
responsible for servicing and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and/or other
electrical devices in a safe and proper manner.
57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, gross negligence, carelessn °ss,
recklessness and/or other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, as more
fully set forth herein and incorporated by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached the r
contract with Plaintiffs insured.
58. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, Plaintiff s insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amour t in
excess of $1 UU,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of Tl to
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of 5100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, cost s,
and such other and further rel:ef as this Court deems appropriate.
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NINTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc, aAda d/h/a Dauphin Electric
and Comfort Tech, Inc.
59. Plaintiff hereby :nco poratcs the allegations contained in the foregoing paragra ['17s
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
60. At the time Dauphin and Comfort Tech undertook to perform their services at t he
subject premises, they were under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such servic is
in a good and workmanlike manner.
61. As a direct and proximate result of its conduct, as more fully set forth above an i
incorporated herein by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached their express and/or
implied warranties that their services would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner y
failing to properly and adequately service and/or repair the electrical system, it-, components a; id
other electrical devices at the subject premises, failing to recognize a hazard of fire and failing to
properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agents, servants, employees,
representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical devices, failing to
provide personnel who would perfomi their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises and otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner.
62. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of express and/or implied
warranties by Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiffs insured sustained damage to its business
personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential
damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become stbrogated by
virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Dauphin and Comfort
Tech.
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N3'HEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay?nsurance Company, as subrogee ofTh:
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Q ?.l 11Inn'Sek%ay
I
e@1 vin- Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
1, Heidi van Steenburgh, attorney for Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, verify t11at
the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that I am making these statements subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Adi ?? ? ? van Steenburgh
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and coreel copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisbug, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates, Inc. aWa d(bfa Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19'h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
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LAW OFFICES
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS
ROBERT M. STRICKLER
ROBERT A. LERMAN°
PETER D. SOLYMOS
CHARLES B. CALKINS
PAUL G. LUTZ
MICHAEL B. SCHEIB*
THOMAS B. SPONAUGLE
110 S. NORTHERN WAY
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17402-3737
TELEPHONE: (717) 757-7602
FAX: (717) 757-3783
EMAIL'. info(aoslsc. com
WEBSITE: slsg cm
Thomas B. Sponaugle's EMAIL: TSOonaualetaoslsc com
ANN MARGARET GRAB
KRISTI A. COHN
GLENN J. SMITH
OF COUNSEL
ROBERT H. GRIFFITH
MICHAEL P. BIANCHINI
oAlso Mer ser MD Bar
'LL.M (Taxation); also Member CT Bar
'Also Member NY and D.C. Bars
November 11, 2005
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams, LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Re: Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc.
d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club v. D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.,
Lewis R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort
Tech, Inc.
Cumberland County C.C.P. No. 2005-3894
Dear Attorney van Steenburgh:
Please find enclosed a proposed Stipulation in the above-referenced matter to withdraw
objectionable language of your Complaint, namely Paragraph 52 of the Complaint, specifically
"but are not limited to"; Paragraph 52(o) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their work in
a good and workmanlike manner"; and Paragraph 61 specifically "otherwise failing to perform
their work in a good and workmanlike manner". Please sign the Stipulation and return it to me,
so that I may file it with the Prothonotary.
If you will not agree to do so, then I will move to file Preliminary Objections.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly
THOMAS
Enclosure
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION
AND, NOW, this day of
2005, it is agreed between Heidi
van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for the Plaintiff, and Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, counsel for
Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc., that the language referenced in Paragraph 52 of the Complaint,
specifically "but are not limited to ; Paragraph 52(o) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their
work in a good and workmanlike manner"; and Paragraph 61 specifically "otherwise failing to
perform their work in a good and workmanlike manner" is withdrawn with prejudice.
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thorhtls B ugle, Esquire
Attorney r efendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 11 61 day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Preliminary Objections of Defendant Comfort Tech,
Inc. to Plaintiff's Complaint by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19'h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYY S & CALKINS
By. 4^ L/?/u
THOMAS B. SPONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 1012
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearances of Robert A. Lerman, Esquire and Thomas B. Sponaugle,
Esquire of Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins, as attorneys for Defendant, Comfort
Tech, Inc., in the above-captioned matter and mark the docket accordingly.
STRICKLER, LERMAN,
YMOS & CALKINS
BY: ?U
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OBERT A. RMA?
Attorney I.D. No. 07490
BY:
THOMAS B. SPONACJGLE, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 64585
110 South Northern Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402 (717) 757-7602
Dated: November /W 2005 Attorneys for Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
V5.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4 of / (V` x'2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Praecipe for Entry of Appearance by United States
Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
i
By: 6 _?
THOMAS B. SPONAU LE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. 464584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by: Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street
6th Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a
(717) 255-7626 Dauphin Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of the Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. &Wa d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
No.: -6- ri CIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW, comes Defendant Dauphin Associates, hie., a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
(hereinafter "Dauphin"), by and through its attorneys, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, and files
the following Preliminary Objections:
On or about October 20, 2005, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendants. A
copy of the Complaint is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
This case concerns electrical work performed at Plaintiff s insured's health and
fitness facility.
3. In its Complaint, Plaintiff alleges against Defendant Dauphin claims of
negligence, breach of contract, and breach of express and/or implied warranty.I
4. Plaintiff alleges in Paragraph 55 of its Complaint that Plaintiff s insured and
Defendant Dauphin entered into an agreement whereby Dauphin would perform electrical
services for Plaintiffs insured, and bases its claims of breach of contract and breach of express
and/or implied warranties on this averment.
MOTION TO DISMISS/STRIKE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO
CONFORM TO LAW OR RULE OF COURT PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 1028(a)(2)
5. Defendant Dauphin incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 4 as if set
forth fully herein.
6. Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(2) states that a party may object to a pleading for failure to
conform to law or rule of court.
Pa.R.C.P. 1024(c) requires every pleading to be verified by one or more of the
parties filing the pleading unless (1) all the parties filing the pleading lack sufficient knowledge,
or (2) all the parties filing the pleading are outside of the court's jurisdiction.
Pa.R.C.P. 1024(c) also states that where verification is made by a person other
than the parties, the person is to set forth his or her source of the information and the reason why
the verification is not made by a party.
9. Plaintiff s Complaint is neither verified by plaintiff, nor explains why Plaintiff has
not verified its Complaint.
' These claims, found in counts seven, eight, and nine of Plaintiff's Complaint, are also alleged against Defendant
Comfort Tech, Inc., within those same counts.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant
its preliminary objections and strike/dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, in regards to Defendant
Dauphin, with prejudice.
MOTION TO DISMISS/STRIKE COUNTS EIGHT AND NINE OF PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO CONFORM TO LAW OR RULE OF COURT
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 1028(a)(2)
10. Defendant Dauphin incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 9 as if set
though fully set forth herein.
11. Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(2) states that a party may object to a pleading for failure to
conform to law or rule of court.
12. Pa.R.C.P. 1019(i) provides that when a claim is based upon a writing, the pleader
shall attach a copy of the writing or the material part thereof. Rule 1019(i) further states that if
the writing is not accessible to the pleader, it is sufficient to state as much, as well as the reason
for its unavailability to the pleader, and set forth the substance of the writing.
13. Plaintiff has failed to attach a copy of the alleged agreement between Dauphin
and Plaintiff's insured.
14. Plaintiff does not contend in its Complaint that the alleged agreement is
unavailable to it, nor states any reason for any unavailability of the alleged agreement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant
its preliminary objections and strike/dismiss Counts Eight and Nine of Plaintiff's Complaint, in
regards to Defendant Dauphin, with prejudice.
MOTION TO STRIKE FOR INSUFFICIENT SPECIFICITY IN A PLEADING,
OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MOTION FOR A MORE SPECIFIC PLEADING
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 1028(a)(3)
15. Defendant Dauphin incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 14 as if set
forth fully herein.
16. Paragraph 52(0) of Plaintiff's Complaint alleges that Dauphin was negligent in
"otherwise failing to perform [its] work in a good and workmanlike manner."
17. Paragraph 53 of Plaintiff's Complaint alleges, in part, that "As a direct result of
the ... other liability producing conduct" of Dauphin, Plaintiff's insured suffered damages.
18. Paragraph 57 of Plaintiffs Complaint alleges, in part, that "As a direct result of
the ... other liability producing conduct" of Dauphin, Dauphin breached its contract with
Plaintiffs insured.
19. Paragraph 61 of Plaintiffs Complaint alleges, in part, that "Dauphin ... breached
[its] express and/or implied warranties that [its] services would be performed in a good and
workmanlike manner by ... otherwise failing to perform [its] work in a good and workmanlike
manner."
20. Pa.R.C.P. 1028(a)(3) states that a party may file a preliminary objection on the
grounds that a pleading lacks sufficient specificity.
21. Pa.R.C.P. 1019(a) provides that the material facts a cause of action is based shall
be stated in a concise and summary form. A Complaint must not only allege all the material
facts upon which a cause of action lies, but it must plead each fact in a concise and summary
form.
22. A defendant may file preliminary objections and move to strike off an insufficient
statement, such as "otherwise failed to use due care and caution under the circumstances," or
may obtain a rule for a more specific statement. Connor v. Allegheny General Hosp., 461 A.2d
600, 603 n.3 (Pa. 1983).
23. The above averments of Plaintiff's Complaint are insufficient in specificity to put
Dauphin on notice as to what "other liability producing conduct" of Dauphin Plaintiff claims
caused damages, or how Dauphin "otherwise failed to perform [its] work in a good and
workmanlike manner."
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grants
its preliminary objections, and strike paragraph 52(o), the phrase "and/or other liability
producing conduct" of Paragraphs 53 and 57 of Plaintiffs Complaint, and the phrase "and
otherwise failing to perform [its] work in a good and workmanlike manner" of Paragraph 61 of
Plaintiffs Complaint, in regards to Defendant Dauphin, with prejudice, or, in the alternative,
order Plaintiff to plead with specificity what constitutes this other failure or conduct.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by:
Brooks R. Forid, Esquire s
I.D. No. 70102 ?-
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
Attorneys for Defendant Dauphin POB 999
Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Dauphin Electric (717) 255-7626
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V,
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNREL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. aWa d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club by and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, hereby demands judgment against Defendants D.L Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis
R. Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Inc., a/k/a dfb/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc. and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company is a New Hampshire corporation
with its principal place of business located at 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
2. Upon information and belief, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. is a
Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of business located at 5 Montasere Court,
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.
3. Upon information and belief, Defendant Lewis R. Sunkel is an adult individual
residing at 21 Farm House Lane, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
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Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
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4. Upon information and belief, Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a
Dauphin Electric is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal place of business located at
1830 South 192' Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. Upon information and belief, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. is a Pennsylvania
corporation with its principal place of business located at 1010 Flowers Lane, Marysville,
Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff issued insurance policy number ZDN 6867123 to The Fitness Company,
Inc., d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club (hereinafter "Plaintiff s insured'), covering its
business personal property located at 4732 Old Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiffs insured operated a health and fitness facility at 4732 Old Gettysburg
Road (hereinafter the "subject premises").
8. In or about Summer, 2001, Plaintiff s insured hired and/or retained Lewis Sunkel
to service and/or upgrade the electrical system and components at the subject premises.
9. Defendant Sunkel worked at the subject premises until December, 2001.
10. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff s insured hired and/retained Dauphin
Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric (hereinafter "Dauphin") to work at the subject
premises. During such work, Dauphin had reason to make electrical connections and/or
adjustments.
11. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff's insured hired and/or retained Comfort
Tech to work at the subject premises. During such work, Comfort Tech had reason to make
electrical connections and/or adjustments.
12. Thereafter, in or about July, 2003, circuit breakers at the subject premises began
tripping.
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13. Plaintiff's insured hired and/or retained Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Services (hereinafter "Heiges Electrical") to service the electrical system.
14, Heiges Electrical serviced the electrical system and component parts at the subject
premises on several occasions in July, 2003.
15. On or about July 30, 2003, a devastating fire occurred at the subject premises
causing substantial destruction to Plaintiff a insured's business personal property.
16. Sunkel was negligent in failing to properly service and/or upgrade the electrical
system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent
property damage.
IT Dauphin was negligent in failing to properly service electrical components at the
subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
18. Comfort Tech was negligent in failing to properly service electrical components
at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and subsequent property damage.
19. Heiges Electrical was negligent in failing to properly service and/or repair the
electrical system and components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and
subsequent property damage.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the acts and/or omissions of Defendants, the
resulting fire caused extensive damage to Plaintiff's insured's business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages.
21. Massachusetts Bay, pursuant to the terms of the insurance agreement, paid its
insured in excess of $100,000 for damages to its insured's business personal property.
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22. As a result of the payments by Massachusetts Bay to its insured, Massachusetts
Bay is now subrogated to the rights of its insured to recover for the damages caused by the acts
and/or omissions of Defendants.
23. Massachusetts Bay, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc, d/b/a Alpha
Racquetball and Fitness Club, now seeks recovery from Defendants.
FIRST COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heleee Electrical Services
24. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
25. Heiges Electrical owed a duty to Plaintiff's insured to perform its duties in a
careful and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
26. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Heiges
Electrical by and through its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors,
subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority and
employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
b. failing to properly and adequately address the cause of the tripping circuit
breakers at the subject premises:
C, failing to advise Plaintiff's insured that a serious and dangerous condition
was created by the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
d. failing to identify and correct a serious electrical problem at the subject
premises;
e. failing to recognize and/or correct the danger created by the bypassed high
limit switch at the subject premises;
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f. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring at the subject premises had
inadequate and/or improper insulation;
g. failing to warn Plaintiff's insured regarding the use of wiring with
inadequate and/or improper insulation;
h. failing to red flag and/or remove from operation electrical wiring and
systems that posed and/or created a risk of fire;
i, failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
j. failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agents,
servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or
workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical
system and components;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
M. failing to warn Plaintiff s insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform its work in a good and workmanlike manner.
27. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Heiges Electrical, Plaintiffs insured
sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses
and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
SECOND COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services
28. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
29. In July, 2003, Plaintiff's insured and Heiges Electrical entered into an agreement
whereby Heiges Electrical would service and/or repair the electrical system and components at
the subject premises.
30. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Heiges Electrical was responsible for
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in a safe and proper manner.
31. Heiges Electrical breached its agreement with Plaintiff s insured by failing to
properly service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to properly and adequately supervise its agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing to provide personnel who would perform
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
32. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Heiges Electrical,
Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business
interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of
$100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and
now demands judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc, d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
33. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
34. At the time Heiges Electrical undertook to perform its services at the subject
premises, it was under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services in a good
and workmanlike manner.
35. Heiges Electrical breached its express and/or implied warranty that its services
would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequately
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the
proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components and failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises.
36. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of its express and/or implied
warranty by Heiges Electrical, Plaintiffs insured sustained damage to its business personal
property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages
in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its
payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Heiges Electrical.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
FOURTH COUNT-NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff Y. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
37. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
3 g. Lewis Sunkel owed a duty to Plaintiff's insured to perform his duties in a careful
and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
39. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Sunkel,
acting by and through his agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority and employment. Said
acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a. failing to properly and adequately install and service the electrical system
and components at the subject premises;
b, failing to properly and adequately upgrade the electrical system and
components at the subject premises;
c. Wing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type
of electrical wiling to be used;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during this work;
e. bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
h. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured regarding the use of wiring with
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise his
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system and components;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that his agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system and components at the subject
premises;
failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system and
components were safely and properly functioning;
M. failing to wam Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system
and components were properly and safely functioning; and
o. otherwise failing to perform his work in a good and workmanlike manner.
40. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Sunkel, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage
to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and
consequential damages in an amount in excess of 5100,000, for which Plaintiff has become
subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Lewis
Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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FIFTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Snnkel
41, Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein,
42. In 1999 or 2000, Plaintiff's insured and Lewis Sunkel entered into an agreement
whereby Sunkel would upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at
the subject premises.
43, Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Sunkel was responsible for upgrading,
servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components in a safe and proper manner.
44. Sunkel breached his agreement with Plaintiff's insured by failing to properly
upgrade, service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises,
failing to properly and adequately supervise his agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen and failing to provide personnel who would perform
their duties in a careful and proper manner.
45. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Sunkel, Plaintiff's
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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SIXTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
46. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
47. At the time Lewis Sunkel undertook to perform his services at the subject
premises, he was under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services in a good
and workmanlike manner.
48. Sunkel breached the express and/or implied warranty that his services would be
performed in a good and workmanlike manner by failing to properly and adequately upgrade
service and/or repair the electrical system and components at the subject premises, failing to
recognize a hazard of fire and failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise
its agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the
proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical system and components, failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises.
49. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of his express and/or implied
warranty by Sunkel, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in
excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Sunkel, Dauphin Associates, Dauphin and/or
Comfort Tech, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
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against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
50. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
51. Dauphin and Comfort Tech owed a duty to Plaintiff s insured to perform their
duties in a careful and proper manner so as not to cause harm to the subject premises.
52. The above mentioned fire and resulting damages were caused by and resulted
from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or omissions of Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, acting by and through their agents, servants, employees, representatives,
subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of their authority
and employment. Said acts and/or omissions included, but are not limited to, the following:
a, failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices at the subject premises;
b. failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type
of electrical wiring to be used;
C. failing to make proper and adequate electrical connections during its work;
d. failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during their work;
C. bypassing critical electrical safety features;
failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g, failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or
inadequate insulation;
It. failing to warn Plaintiff s insured regarding the use of wiring with
improper and/or inadequate insulation;
failing to recognize a hazard of fire;
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failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise their
agents, servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents
and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the
electrical system, its components and other electrical devices;
k. failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that their agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen
were observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical
devices at the subject premises;
11 failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were safely and properly
functioning;
M. failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system or electrical devices;
n. failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system,
its components and other electrical devices were properly and safely
functioning; and
0. otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and workmanlike
manner.
53. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, grossly negligent, careless,
reckless and/or other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiff s
insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair expenses, business interruption
losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which
Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands
judgment against Dauphin and Comfort Tech.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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and Comfort Tech, Inc.
54. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein.
55. Plaintiffs insured and Dauphin and Comfort Tech entered into an agreement
whereby Dauphin and Comfort Tech would perform work on the electrical system, its
components and/or other electrical devices at the subject premises.
56. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Dauphin and Comfort Tech were
responsible for servicing and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and/or other
electrical devices in a safe and proper manner.
57. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence, gross negligence, carelessness,
recklessness and/or other liability producing conduct of Dauphin and Comfort Tech, as more
fully set forth herein and incorporated by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached their
contract with Plaintiff's insured.
58. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of contract by Dauphin and
Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business personal property, repair
expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential damages in an amount in
excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by virtue of its payment to its
insured and now demands judgment against Lewis Sunkel.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
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and Comfort Tech. Inc.
59. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the allegations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
as though same were fully set forth at length herein,
60. At the time Dauphin and Comfort Tech undertook to perform their services at the
subject premises, they were under an express and/or implied obligation to perform such services
in a good and workmanlike manner.
61. As a direct and proximate result of its conduct, as more fully set forth above and
incorporated herein by reference, Dauphin and Comfort Tech breached their express and/or
implied warranties that their services would be performed in a good and workmanlike manner by
failing to properly and adequately service and/or repair the electrical system, its components and
other electrical devices at the subject premises, failing to recognize a hazard of fire and failing to
properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise its agents, servants, employees,
representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen in the proper methods of servicing
and/or repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical devices, failing to
provide personnel who would perform their duties in a careful and proper manner so as to not
cause harm to the subject premises and otherwise failing to perform their work in a good and
workmanlike manner.
62. As a direct and proximate result of the breach of express and/or implied
warranties by Dauphin and Comfort Tech, Plaintiff's insured sustained damage to its business
personal property, repair expenses, business interruption losses and incidental and consequential
damages in an amount in excess of $100,000, for which Plaintiff has become subrogated by
virtue of its payment to its insured and now demands judgment against Dauphin and Comfort
Tech.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, hereby demands judgment
against all Defendants in an amount in excess of $100,000, plus interest, attorney's fees, costs
and such other and further relief as this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Dated: 10-Z0-05
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Attorneys for Plaints
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VERWICATION
I, Heidi van Steenburgh, attorney for Massachusetts Say Insurance Company, verify that
the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief I understand that I am making these statements subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
eidivan Steenburgh
Dated: a -?5
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
1830 South 19th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Comfort Tech, Inc.
1010 Flowers Lane
Marysville, PA 17053
Heidivan Steenburgh
Dated: la ZO - 0 5
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this al y of , 20Q5I, Coleen M. Polek, of the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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Coleen M. Polek
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by: Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I. D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street
6th Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2005-03894 CIVIL
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendant URY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC's REPLY TO NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM
OF D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
69. Denied.
70. Denied. It is specifically denied that should Defendant D.L. Heiges Electric
Services, Inc. be found liable on Plaintiffs claim, which liability is specifically denied, then
Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric are liable over to Defendant
D.L. Heiges on the Plaintiff's cause of action for indemnity and/or contribution; in the
alternative, it is denied that Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric is
jointly and/or severally liable on the Plaintiffs cause of action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electrical Services, Inc. on the latter's new matter crossclaim.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
392278.1
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached document, hereby verifies that the attached
pleading is based on information which has been gathered by counsel in the course of this lawsuit.
The language of the pleading is that of counsel. Furthermore, the matters contained in this pleading
are of a procedural nature only among counsel and the court. The undersigned verifies that he has
read the attached pleading and that it is true and correct to the best of his information and belief.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Brooks R. Foland
/ Q C,E TIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this / /day of , 200_5, Coleen M. Polek, of the
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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Co en M. Polek
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT COMFORT TECH, INC.'S REPLY TO NEW
MATTER OF DEFENDANT D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES. INC
69. Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. incorporates by reference its Answer & New Matter to the
Complaint.
70. Denied. Paragraph 70 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAL,KINS .
By:
Supreme Court
ESQUIRE
Attorney for Defendpt Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE, No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, do hereby verify that I am the attorney of record for the
pleading party herein, Comfort Tech, Inc., and that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are
true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, upon information supplied.
I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
GRIFFITH,
SOLYMOS
Dated: BY: V _
THO A UGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Cou I. /#6458
110S outh N ?hhefti Way
York, Pennsylvania 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE, No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this .day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Reply to New Matter
of Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. by United States Mail, addressed to the party or
attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunk-el
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19`h street
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GRIFFITH, STRI KLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS ALKINS
By:
THOMAS 17Qdant i1GLE, ESQUIRE
Supre e C4584
Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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D.L. HEIGES ELECTRIC, LEWIS R.:
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STIPULATION OF COUNSEL
AND NOW, come counsel for the Plaintiff and Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Services, Inc., who state:
The parties have agreed to strike paragraph 26(0) from the Complaint.
Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company,
a/s/o the Fitness Company, Inc, d/b/a
Alpha Racquet and Fitness Club
Date:
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Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq e
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
Date: t?3?05 Bp:'
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this day of rV?l , 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Request for Production of Documents, Statements
and Things Served Upon Plaintiff by Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. by United States Mail,
addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19"' Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
hic. d/b/a Dauphin
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS /
By:
THOMAS B. SF- N/69GL,Ex,-ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL. ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
D'efendant's. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this '-'0 day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Property Damage Interrogatories of Defendant
Comfort Tech, Inc. to Plaintiff by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19`n Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
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GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALV4NS
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By:
THOMAS A. SPOI)Y ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I. 584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this X `I' day of T u' SL?7r ?d°1 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Request for Production of Documents, Statements
and Things Served Upon Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric by
Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as
follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CAI KINS, _
By:
THOMAS T3. S't?XJGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court D.G#64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thisP'S day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Request for Production of Documents, Statements
and Things Served Upon Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. by Defendant
Comfort Tech, Inc. by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19`h Street
Inc. d(bfa Dauphin
Harrisburg, PA 17104
GRIFFITH, '
SOLYMOS
By:
THOMA ,IOAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court . #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, thislif) day of f? 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Request for Production of Documents, Statements
and Things Served Upon Defendant Lewis R. Sunkel by Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19`1, Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALIfdNS
By:
THOMAS B. SPON, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. 64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company
c/o Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer, New Matter and
Cross Claim of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a
judgment may be entered against you.
GRIFFITH, STRIC LER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & J`ALK11S
By:
IHUMAS refenddant AUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme C#64584
Attorney fo Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE, No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER, NEW MATTER and CROSS CLAIM
OF DEFENDANT COMFORT TECH, INC.
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
11. Admitted as to the extent to do electrical connections and/or adjustments to HVAC
equipment and not tanning and sauna equipment.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
18. Denied. It is specifically denied that Comfort Tech was negligent in failing to properly
service electrical components at the subject premises and such negligence caused a fire and
subsequent property damage. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Comfort Tech
acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not
negligent and strict proof thereof is demanded.
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
20. Denied. Paragraph 20 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent a response is required, it is specifically denied that Defendant Comfort Tech acted or omitted
anything resulting in a fire to Plaintiff s insured's business personal property and strict proof thereof
is demanded.
21. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
22. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
23. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied
and strict proof thereof is demanded.
FIRST COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiees Electrical Services
24. Paragraphs 1 through 23 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
25. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
26. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
27. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
SECOND COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiees Electrical Services
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
29. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
30. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
31. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
32. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
THIRD COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant D.L. Heiaes Electrical Services
33. Paragraphs 1 through 32 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
34. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
35. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
36. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
FOURTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
37. Paragraphs I through 36 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
38. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
39. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
40. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
FIFTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
41. Paragraphs 1 through 40 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
42. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
43. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
44. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
45. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
SIXTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendant Lewis Sunkel
46. Paragraphs 1 through 45 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
47. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
48. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
49. Denied. This Interrogatory is directed to a non-Answering Defendant and therefore no
response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
SEVENTH COUNT - NEGLIGENCE
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc.
d/b/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc.
50. Paragraphs 1 through 49 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
51. Denied. Paragraph 51 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
52. Denied. It is specifically denied the above-mentioned fire and resulting damages were
caused by and resulted from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or
omissions of Comfort Tech, Inc., acting by and through its agents, servants, employees,
representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of
their authority and employment. Said acts and/or omissions included the following:
a. Failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices at the subject premises;
b. Failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type of
electrical wiring to be used;
c. Failing to make proper and adequate electrical connections during its work;
d. Failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during their work;
e. Bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. Failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. Failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or inadequate
insulation;
h. Failing to warn Plaintiff's insured regarding the use of wiring with improper
and/or inadequate insulation;
i. Failing to recognize a fire hazard;
j. Failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise their agents,
servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or
workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical
system, its components and other electrical devices;
k. Failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that their agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen were
observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing and/or
repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical devices at
the subject premises;
1. Failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were safely and properly functioning;
m. Failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system or electrical devices; and
n. Failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were properly and safely functioning.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. acted in a careful, lawful
and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent, grossly negligent,
careless and/or reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
53. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. was negligent, grossly
negligent, careless and/or reckless. On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Comfort
Tech, Inc. acted in a careful, lawful and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and
was not negligent, grossly negligent, careless and/or reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
The remaining allegations in this Paragraph are denied because after reasonable investigation,
Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth
or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
EIGHTH COUNT - BREACH OF CONTRACT
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc.
d/b/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc.
54. Paragraphs 1 through 53 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
55. Admitted as to agreeing to perform work on HVAC equipment and its related electrical
components and not any sauna or tanning equipment.
56. Admitted as to agreeing to perform work on HVAC equipment and its related electrical
components and not any sauna or tanning equipment.
57. Denied. Paragraph 57 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required. To the
extent a response is required, Comfort Tech, Inc. denies that it breached any contract with the
Plaintiff's insured and strict proof thereof is demanded.
58. Denied. It is specifically denied that Comfort Tech, Inc. breached any contract with the
Plaintiff and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations in this Paragraph are denied
because after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
NINTH COUNT - BREACH OF EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
Plaintiff v. Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc.
d/b/a Dauphin Electric and Comfort Tech, Inc.
59. Paragraphs 1 through 58 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
60. Denied. Paragraph 60 is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
61. Denied. It is specifically denied the above-mentioned fire and resulting damages were
caused by and resulted from the negligent, grossly negligent, careless and reckless acts and/or
omissions of Comfort Tech, hic., acting by and through its agents, servants, employees,
representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen, acting within the course and scope of
their authority and employment. Said acts and/or omissions included the following;
a. Failing to properly and adequately service the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices at the subject premises;
b. Failing to follow the sauna manufacturer's instructions regarding the type of
electrical wiring to be used;
c. Failing to make proper and adequate electrical connections during its work;
d. Failing to use electrical wire with the proper insulation during their work;
e. Bypassing critical electrical safety features;
f. Failing to correct a deficient and dangerous condition created by bypassing
the high limit switch;
g. Failing to recognize that the electrical wiring had improper and/or inadequate
insulation;
h. Failing to warn Plaintiffs insured regarding the use of wiring with improper
and/or inadequate insulation;
i. Failing to recognize a fire hazard;
Failing to properly and adequately hire, instruct and/or supervise their agents,
servants, employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or
workmen in the proper methods of servicing and/or repairing the electrical
system, its components and other electrical devices;
k. Failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that their agents, servants,
employees, representatives, subcontractors, subagents and/or workmen were
observing applicable safety standards and procedures while servicing and/or
repairing the electrical system, its components and other electrical devices at
the subject premises;
Failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were safely and properly functioning;
in. Failing to warn Plaintiffs insured of the hazards associated with an
improperly functioning electrical system or electrical devices; and
n. Failing to inspect, test and/or otherwise ensure that the electrical system, its
components and other electrical devices were properly and safely functioning.
On the contrary, at all times relevant hereto, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. acted in a careful, lawful
and prudent manner with due care under the circumstances and was not negligent, grossly negligent,
careless and/or reckless and strict proof thereof is demanded.
62. Denied. It is specifically denied that Comfort Tech, Inc. breached any contract with the
Plaintiff and strict proof thereof is demanded. The remaining allegations in this Paragraph are denied
because after reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of the allegation, the same is denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands judgment in its favor and against all
other parties.
By way of further response, the following is asserted:
NEW MATTER
63. Paragraphs 1 through 62 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
64. Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted.
65. Plaintiffs Complaint maybe barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
66. Plaintiff's damages, if any, were caused solely and directly as a result of individuals or
entities other than the Answering Defendant and over whom the Answering Defendant has no
responsibility or right of control.
67. Plaintiff's damages, if any, were caused solely and directly as a result of the negligence of
the Plaintiff which consisted of the following:
a. Failing to properly maintain the electrical system and components;
b. Failing to properly use the electrical system and components.
68. Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate his damages.
69. Plaintiff has recovered from the damages allegedly sustained as a result of this incident.
2252(d) NEW MATTER TO DEFENDANTS D.L. HEIGES
ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL
AND DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
70. Paragraphs 1 through 69 of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.'s Answer are incorporated by
reference.
71. Liability on the part of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. is specifically denied. If the
averments contained in Plaintiff's Complaint are established, said averments being specifically
denied as they may relate to Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc., the and damages complained of were
caused solely by Defendants D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and Dauphin
Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric.
72. In the event of a finding of liability against Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc., which liability
is specifically denied, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. hereby asserts its full rights of indemnification
and contribution against Defendants D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and
Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric on the basis that Defendants D. L. Heiges Electrical
Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric are alone liable,
liable over, or jointly and severally liable to Plaintiff.
73. Defendants D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and Dauphin
Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric have been joined herein to protect the rights of indemnity of
Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. demands that any judgment in favor of the
Plaintiff be entered solely against Defendants D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel
and Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric. In the alternative, Defendant Comfort Tech,
Inc. demands that in the event that judgment is entered against it, any liability on its part being
specifically denied, such judgment should be entered jointly and severally against Defendants D.L.
Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
Electric, together with Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc., or that Defendants D.L. Heiges Electrical
Services, Inc., Lewis R. Sunkel and Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin Electric be held liable
over to Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. for contribution and/or indemnity.
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
THOMAS B. SPONAUGLE, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
VERIFICATION
I verify that the foregoing facts are true and correct, upon my personal knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of IS Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: -l US
CINDY LER
COMFORT TECH, INC.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ?` t day of? rY?ti 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Answer, New Matter and Cross Claim of Defendant
Comfort Tech, Inc. by United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place Lewis R. Sunkel
Philadelphia, PA 19103 21 Farm House Lane
(Counsel for Plaintiff) Camp Hill, PA 17011
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire Dauphin Associates, Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
Goldsberg Katzman Electric
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square 1830 South 19`h Street
P.O. Box 1268 Harrisburg, PA 17104
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
By:
THOMAS &rSreendant 584 ES(lUlKr
Sup reme Court 584
Attorney for De Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the Preliminary Objections of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. to Plaintiff's
Complaint in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALKINS
THOMAS B. Sy g,41,E, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court I.D. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, hic.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE,
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ? day of 2005, I, Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, a
member of the firm of GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN, SOLYMOS & CALKINS, hereby
certify that I have this date served a copy of Praecipe to Withdraw Preliminary Objections by
United States Mail, addressed to the party or attorney of record as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldsberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 12(8
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electrical)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dauphin Associates,
Electric
1830 South 19'h Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
Inc. d/b/a Dauphin
GRIFFITH, STRICKLER, LERMAN,
SOLYMOS & CALIrINS _ ,
By:
Supreme Court f'D. #64584
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-7602
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COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. JURY TRIAL, DEMANDED
STIPULATION
AND, NOW, this ' Y JV day of NL R r6 rL r , 2005, it is agreed between Heidi
van Steenburgh, Esquire, counsel for the Plaintiff, and Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire, counsel for
Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc., that the language referenced in Paragraph 52 of the Complaint,
specifically "but are not limited to ; Paragraph 52(o) specifically "otherwise failing to perform their
work in a good and workmanlike manner'; and Paragraph 61 specifically otherwise failing to
perform their work in a good and workmanlike manner" is withdrawn with prejudice.
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Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO THE PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
OF DEFENDANT, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club by and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, hereby file these Preliminary Objections to the Preliminary Objections of Defendant,
Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a/ d/b/a Dauphin Electric, to Plaintiffs Complaint and in support
thereof aver as follows:
Plaintiff commenced this action by filing a writ of summons on July 29, 2005.
2. Plaintiff filed its Complaint on October 20, 2005.
Plaintiff served the Complaint upon Dauphin Associates by mailing it by first
class mail on October 20, 2005. A true and correct copy of the Certificate of Service is attached
as Exhibit A to Defendant's Preliminary Objections.
DOCS_PH 1828258v.1
On or about November 17, 2005, Dauphin Associates filed Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiff's Complaint. A true and correct copy of the letter enclosing Dauphin
Associate's Preliminary Objections is attached as Exhibit 1.
PRELIMINARY OBJECTION RAISING FAILURE TO
CONFORM TO LAW OR RULE OF COURT
5. The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure allow the filing of preliminary
objections to any pleading for failure of such pleading to conform to law or rule of court. See
Pa. R.C.P. No. 1028(a)(2).
6. Pursuant to Rule 1026(a) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Dauphin
Associates had twenty (20) days after service of the Complaint to file its preliminary objections.
See Pa. RCP. No. 1026(a).
Dauphin Associates filed its preliminary objections 29 days after service of the
Complaint, in violation of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
8. To permit Dauphin's Preliminary Objections to be considered substantively at this
juncture would render meaningless the response period established by the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
9. The Preliminary Objections of Dauphin Associates, filed on or about November
17, 2005, were delinquently filed and should be stricken.
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WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court strike the Preliminary Objections filed by Defendant, Dauphin Associates, Inc.
a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric and order Dauphin Associates to file its Answer to the Complaint
within twenty (20) days.
Respectfully Submitted,
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
a
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's
Preliminary Objections to the Preliminary Objections of Defendant, Dauphin Associates, Inc.
a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric to Plaintiffs Complaint was served upon all parties listed below by
First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Robert Lerman, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402 ?+
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4ei&di'4an Steenburgh
Dated: 1?)
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 999, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Street Address: 305 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 237-7100 Fax: (717) 237-7105
November 17, 2005
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Re: Massachusetts Bay v. Dauphin Associates, et al.
No. 01-2912
Dear Ms. van Steenburgh:
www.tthlaw.com
Brooks R. Foland
(7J7) 255-7626
bfoland@tthlaw.com
Enclosed is Defendant Dauphin Associate's Preliminary Objections in the above matter. If you have
any questions or wish to discuss the matter, please feel free to call at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS; S do HAMR, LLP
BRF/cmp392348.1
Enclosure
cc: Thomas E. Brenner, Esq. (w/encl.)
Brooks R. Foland
Bethlehem Office - 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017 • Phone: (610) 868-1675 + Fax: (610) 868-1702
Pittsburgh Office • 301 Grant Street, Suite 1150, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Phone: (412) 697-7403 • Fax: (412) 697-7407
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,:
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
REPLY OF DEFENDANT D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
TO NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT COMFORT TECH, INC.
AND NOW, comes Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc., by their
attorneys, Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who states:
70. Objection. This paragraph violates the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure by seeking to incorporate 69 paragraphs into a single paragraph. To the
extent an answer is deemed necessary, the paragraph is denied.
71. Denied. The paragraph states a series of legal conclusions to which no
response is necessary.
72. Denied. The paragraph states a series of legal conclusions to which no
response is necessary.
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73. Denied. The paragraph states a series of legal conclusions to which no
response is necessary.
WHEREFORE, Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. requests that the
New Matter and Cross-claim of Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. be dismissed, with
prejudice.
GOLDBERG I ATZMAN, P.C.
By:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant D.L. Heiges
Electrical Services, Inc.
Date: December 7, 2005
129197.1
VERIFICATION
I, Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire, hereby acknowledge that I am the attorney for
D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.; that I have read the foregoing document; that
there are no new facts of record contained in the document; and that the facts stated
therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: December 7, 2005
103407.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Robert Lehrman, Esquire
Griffith Strickler
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
/GOOLLD?BERG I-ATZMAN, P.C.
By,:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Date: December 7, 2005
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 83186
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER
Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club by and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, hereby files its Reply to the New Matter of Defendant D. L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc.
in accordance with the numbering thereof as follows:
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
63. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
64. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
65. Denied. It is specifically denied that the aforesaid fire arose from the negligence
on the part of persons or entities not named in this litigation. In further response, Paragraph 65 is
denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
66. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
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67. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
68. Denied. It is specifically denied that no actions of Defendant D. L. Heiges
Electrical Services caused the fire referred to in the Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff hereby demands judgment against all Defendants in an amount
in excess of $100,000 plus interest, attorneys fees, costs and such other and further relief as this
Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO 2252(D)
D. L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. V. LEWIS R. SUNKEL,
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES a/k/a bldla DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
AND COMFORT TECH. INC.
69-70. Paragraphs 69 and 70 of D. L. Heiges' Answer with New Matter are not directed
to Plaintiff, therefore, no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff hereby demands judgment against all Defendants in an amount
in excess of $100,000 plus interest, attorneys fees, costs and such other and further relief as this
Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted,
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: 10-0zh
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VERIFICATION
I, Dean Peterson, a duly authorized representative of Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, verify that the statements made in this Reply to New Matter are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that I am making these statements
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dean Peterson
Dated:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Robert Lerman, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Heidi van Steenburgh
Dated: la-?a- C) S
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I, Dean Peterson, a duly authorized representative of Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that I am making these statements subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to unswom f ification to authorities.
Dean Peterson
Dated:
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White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Phone: 215.864.7000
Fax: 215.864 7123
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Heidi van Steenburgh
Direct Dial. 215.864.7126
Direct Fax. 215.789. 7638
vansteenburghh@whiteandwilliams.com
December 8, 2005
Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17103
RE. Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, a/s/o The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha
Racquetball and Fitness Club v. D.L. Heiges Electrical Services, Inc. and
Lewis R. Sunkel, et al
No. 2005-03894
Dear Sir/Madam:
Enclosed please find the original executed verification to be attached to our complaint.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
HvS:ac
Enclosure
cc: Lew Sunkel (with enclosure)
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire (with enclosure)
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire (with enclosure)
Thomas Sponaugle, Esquire (with enclosure)
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
By:
Heidi van Steenburgh
Allentown, PA • Berwyn, PA • Cherry Hill, N?
New York, NY • Paramus, NJ • Pittsburgh, PA • Wilmington, DE
DOCS_PH 1828996v.1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
and
LEWIS R. SUNKEL
and
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
and
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 2005-03894 CIVIL
COMFORT TECH, INC.
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO THE NEW MATTER
AND CROSS-CLAIM OF DEFENDANT, COMFORT TECH
Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company as subrogee of The Fitness Company,
Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, by and through its counsel, White and Williams
LLP, responds to the Answer, New Matter and Cross-Claim of Defendant, Comfort Tech, as
follows:
NEW MATTER
63. Paragraphs 1 through 61 of Plaintiff's Complaint are, incorporated herein as
though same were fully set forth at length herein.
64. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Complaint fails to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted. By way of further response, the averments contained in this
paragraph are conclusions of law to which no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure.
65. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Complaint may be barred by the
applicable statute of limitations. By way of further response, the averments contained in this
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paragraph are conclusions of law to which no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules
of Civil Procedure.
66. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff's damages were caused solely and
directly as a result of individuals or entities other than Defendant, Comfort Tech, and over whom
Comfort Tech has no responsibility or control. By way of further response, the averments
contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law to which no response is required under the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
67. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs damages were caused solely and
directly as a result of the negligence of the Plaintiff which consisted of the following:
a. Failing to properly maintain the electrical system and components;
b. Failing to properly use the electrical system and components.
By way of further response, the averments contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law to
which no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
68. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff failed to mitigate its damages. By
way of further response, the averments contained in this paragraph are conclusions of law to
which no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
69. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has recovered from the damages
sustained as a result of this incident. On the contrary, Plaintiff paid its insured for the damages
sustained as a result of this incident and now seeks to recover from the responsible parties named
in this lawsuit.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, requests that the new matter of
Defendant, Comfort Tech, be denied and judgment entered in Plaintiff s favor.
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2252(d) NEW MATTER TO DEFENDANTS D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
INC.. LEWIS R. SUNKEL AND DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES d(b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC
70. Paragraphs 63 through 69 of Plaintiff's Reply to the New Matter and Cross-Claim
of Defendant, Comfort Tech, are incorporated herein as though same were fully set forth at
length herein.
71-73 Denied. The averments of Paragraphs 71 through 73 are not directed to Plaintiff,
therefore, no response is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company, as subrogee of The
Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club, requests that the new matter of
Defendant, Comfort Tech, be denied and judgment entered in Plaintiff's favor.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
By. i .? 'C rl W l*
Heidi van Steenburgh
_ Attorneys for ]Plaintiff
Dated: -A 105
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of Plaintiff s Reply to the New Matter and
Cross-Claim of Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc. was mailed by U.S. First Class Mail postage
prepaid to:
Lewis Sunkel Thomas E. Bremner, Esquire
21 Farm House Lane Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
Camp Hill, PA 17011 P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP Thomas Sponaugle, Esquire
305 North Front Street Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
Harrisburg, PA 17101 110 South Northern Way
York, PA 1740:2
Heidi van Steenburgh
Date:
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w, I ' PA VERIFICATION
1, Dean Peterson, a duly authorized representative of Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, verify that the statements made in this Reply to the New Matter and Cross-Claim of
Defendant.. Comfort Tech, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that I am making these statements subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §
4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dean Peterson
Dated: -a teliff -- L
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THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by: Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
I.D. No. 89037
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999 Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a
(717) 255-7626 Dauphin Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of the Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
os 301
No.: 0*:VI-TCIVIL TERM
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC., A/K/A D/B/A DAUPHIN ELECTRIC'S
REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO DEFENDANT
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC., A/K/A D/B/A DAUPHIN ELECTRIC'S PRELIMINARY
OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Dauphin Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
(hereinafter "Dauphin"), by and through its attorneys, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, and files
the following Reply to Plaintiff s Preliminary Objections to Dauphin's Preliminary Objections to
Plaintiff s Complaint as follows:
Admitted.
2. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiffs Complaint was filed on October 21, 2005.
3. Admitted in part, denied in part. Defendant, Dauphin only admits that the
Certificate of Service attached to Plaintiffs Complaint is dated October 20, 2005. The
Certificate of Service is a written document and it speaks for itself.
4. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant, Dauphin's Preliminary
Objections to Plaintiff s Complaint were filed on November 17, 2005.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part, denied in part. Defendant, Dauphin admits that pursuant to
Pa.R.C.P. 1026(a), every pleading subsequent to complaint shall be filed within twenty days after
service of the preceding pleading, but no pleading needs to be filed unless the preceding pleading
contains a Notice to Defend or is endorsed with a Notice to Plead. Pa.R.C.P. 1026(a). The copy
of the Plaintiffs Complaint that was received by counsel for Defendant, Dauphin, did not
contain a Notice to Defend, and as such, no response was required by Defendant, Dauphin. A
Notice to Defend was attached to Plaintiffs Complaint that was attached as Exhibit "A" of the
Preliminary Objections of Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc. At this time, counsel for Defendant,
Dauphin does not know why a Notice to Defend was not attached to the copy of Plaintiffs
Complaint received by counsel for Defendant, Dauphin. Furthermore, Defendant, Dauphin's
preliminary objections to Plaintiffs Complaint were filed only two days after counsel's entry of
appearance in this action.
7. Denied. Furthermore, Defendant, Dauphin's Preliminary Objections to Plaintiff's
Complaint were filed and served upon Plaintiff on November 17, 2005. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1026(a), Plaintiffs preliminary objections to Defendant's preliminary objections were to be filed
within 20 days of service of Defendant's preliminary objections. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 440(b),
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service of Defendant's preliminary objections was complete upon mailing, or November 17,
2005. Plaintiff did not file its preliminary objections to Defendants preliminary objections until
December 8, 2005, 21 days after service. Plaintiff s preliminary objections should be denied for
the very reasons set forth in its preliminary objections.
8. Denied. To the contrary, Plaintiff was already aware of the issues that are the
subject of Defendant, Dauphin's preliminary objections, as similar preliminary objections were
filed on behalf of Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc. Plaintiff is not prejudiced in any way by any
delay in the filing of preliminary objections to Plaintiffs Complaint.
9. Denied. Furthermore, Plaintiffs preliminary objections to Defendant, Dauphin's
Preliminary Objections were delinquently filed and should be stricken.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin respectfully requests this Honorable Court deny
Plaintiffs preliminary objections to Defendant, Dauphin's Preliminary objections and grant its
preliminary objections and strike/dismiss Counts Eight and Nine of Plaintiffs Complaint, strike
paragraph 52(0), the phrase "and/or other liability producing conduct" of Paragraphs 53 and 57
of Plaintiffs Complaint, and the phrase "and otherwise failing to perform [its] work in a good
and workmanlike manner" of Paragraph 61 of Plaintiffs Complaint, in regards to Defendant
Dauphin, with prejudice, or, in the alternative, order Plaintiff to plead with specificity what
constitutes this other failure or conduct.
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Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Date: December 15, 2005 by: u
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esqu""
I.D. No. 89037 /
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
Attorneys for Defendant, Dauphin P.O. Box 999
Associates, Inc., a/k/a d/b/a Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Dauphin Electric (717) 255-7626
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 15`x' day of December, 2005, I, Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby
certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the
same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attorneys for Defendant,
D. L. Heiges Electrical Service, Inc.
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorneys for Defendant,
Comfort Tech, Inc.
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pa 17011
Defendant
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by: Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
I.D. No. 89037
305 North Front Street, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NCI. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC'S REPLY TO 2252(d) NEW MATTER
OF DEFENDANT. COMFORT TECH, INC.
70. Defendant, Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a. Dauphin Electric (hereinafter
"Dauphin") incorporates herein by reference, as if quoted in their entirety, the averments and
denials contained within its Answer with New Matter and Cross Claims to Plaintiff's Complaint
which will be filed in this matter.
71. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of
further answer, Defendant Dauphin specifically denies that the damages complained of were
caused by Defendant Dauphin.
72. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of
further answer, Defendant Dauphin specifically denies that Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc. is
entitled to indemnification or contribution. Defendant Dauphin also specifically denies that it is
alone liable, liable over or jointly and severally liable to Plaintiff.
73. Denied as a conclusion of law to which no response is required. By way of
further answer, Defendant Dauphin specifically denies that Defendant, Comfort Tech, Inc. is
entitled to indemnity.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and against all other parties.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: December 15, 2005 by:
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire /
I.D. No. 70102 v
Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire
I.D. No. 89037
305 North Front Street, 6`h Floor
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned, having read the attached document, hereby verifies that the attached
pleading is based on information which has been gathered by counsel in the course of this lawsuit.
The language of the pleading is that of counsel. Furthermore, the matters contained in this pleading
are of a procedural nature only among counsel and the court. The undersigned verifies that he has
read the attached pleading and that it is true and correct to the best of his information and belief.
This Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Thomas S. Brumbaugh
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 15'' day of December, 2005, I, Thomas S. Brumbaugh, Esquire, hereby
certify that I sent a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the
same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attorneys for Defendant,
D. L. Heiges Electrical Service, Inc.
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 S. Northern Way
York, PA 17402-3737
Attorneys for Defendant,
Comfort Tech, Inc.
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, Pa 17011
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Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff s motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
complaint, etc.):
Defendant Dauphin Associates Inc a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric's Preliminary Obiections
2. Identify counsel who will argue cases:
(a) for plaintiff:
Heidi van Steenburgh Esq._White and Williams LLP 1800 One Liberty Place Philadelphia,
PA 19103
(Name and Address)
(b) for defendant Dauphin Associates:
Brooks R Foland Esquire Thomas Thomas & Hafer LLP POB 999, Harrisburg, PA
17108
(Name and Address)
for defendant D.L. Heiges:
Thomas E Brenner Esq Goldberg Katzman POB 1268 Harrisbure, PA 17108-1268
for defendant Comfort Tech:
Thomas B Sponaugle Esq Griffith Strickler Lerman, Solymos & Calkins 110 South
Northern Way York, PA 17402
3. 1 will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
4. Argument Court Date: January11, 2006
Signature _
Brooks R.Foland
Print your name
Defendant Dauphin Associates
Date: December 19, 2005 Attorney for
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this l day of 200_, I, Coleen M. Polek,
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of the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Heidi van Steenburgh, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
PLAINTIFF
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D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,:
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC., A/K/A D/B/A
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC AND COMFORT
TECH, INC.,
DEFENDANTS
05-3894 CIVIL TERM
I- ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of January, 2006, upon request of
counsel, the argument scheduled for January 11, 2006, IS CANCELLED.
By the Court,
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Heidi Van Steenburgh, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
For D.L. Heiges Electrical Se
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
For Comfort Tech, Inc.
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
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Plaintiff
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club„
in the above-captioned matter.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Robert Lerman, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Kenn Grear
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1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7126
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COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club„
in the above-captioned matter.
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
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Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
By: Heidi van Steenburgh, Esquire
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The undersigned does hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all parties listed below by First Class Mail, postage prepaid:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Robert Lerman, Esquire
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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'TION OF CASE
ire caption must be stated in full)
SSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL
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NESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
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Plaintiff
. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
'., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
;OCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
?,CTRIC AND COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
e matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to
complaint, etc.):
Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric's Preliminary Objecti
2. Identify counsel who will argue cases:
(a) for plaintiff:
Kenneth Grear, Esq_White and Williams LLP 1800 One Liberty Place Philadelphia, PA
19103
(Name and Address)
(b) for defendant Dauphin Associates:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, POB 999, Harrisburg, PA
17108
(Name and Address)
for defendant D.L. Heiges:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq. Goldberg Katzman POB 1268 Harrisburg;, PA 17108-1268
for defendant Comfort Tech:
Thomas B. Sponau lq. Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins 110 South
Northern Way York, PA 17402
VANIA
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for
argument.
4. Argument Court Date: December 6, 2006 <E?-?
Signature
Brooks R. Foland
Print your name
Defendant Dauphin Associates
Date: November 2, 2006 Attorney for
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this & day of &-?? , 204, I, Coleen M. P
of the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, to the following:
Kenneth Grear, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH,
INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE AS TO LESS THAN .ALL DEFENDANTS
The undersigned, counsel for the parties in the above matter, hereby stipulate and agree,
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b), to the dismissal of this action as to Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric without prejudice. It is further stipulated that separate signature pages for
counsel may be appropriately attached to the aforesaid stipulation, and that the case caption be
amended tQ renye p Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric.
iams LLP
I800(One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date:
Brooks R. Toland, FOq'
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N. Front Street
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Counsel for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Date: 1/ ?- 6g
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electric
Date:
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos &
Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Counsel for Comfort Tech
Date:
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH,
INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE AS TO LESS THAN A.LI, DEFENDANTS
The undersigned, counsel for the parties in the above matter, hereby stipulate and agree,
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b), to the dismissal of this action as to Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric without prejudice. It is further stipulated that separate signature pages for
counsel may be appropriately attached to the aforesaid stipulation, and that the case caption be
amended to remove Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric.
Kenneth B. Grear, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date:
Brooks R. Foland, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N. Front Street
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Counsel for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric
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Thomas . Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electric
Date: / /? e+ G
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos &
Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Counsel for Comfort Tech
Date: Date:
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH,
INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE AS TO LESS THAN ALL DEFENDANTS
The undersigned, counsel for the parties in the above matter, hereby stipulate and agree,
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b), to the dismissal of this action as to Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric without prejudice. It is further stipulated that separate signature pages for
counsel may be appropriately attached to the aforesaid stipulation, and that the case caption be
amended to remove Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric.
Kenneth B. Grear, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date:
Brooks R. Foland, Esq.
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
305 N. Front Street
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
Counsel for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric
Date:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Counsel for D.L. Heiges Electric
Date:
Thomas B. naugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos &
Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
Counsel for Comfort Tech
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RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH,
INC.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the Preliminary Objections of Defendant Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a
d/b/a Dauphin Electric in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
by:
Brooks R. Foland, Esquire
I.D. No. 70102
305 North Front Street, 6t' Floor
POB 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 255-7626
Attorneys for Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a
Dauphin Electric
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AND NOW, this A F day of L0
law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, hereby certify that I sent a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document by placing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, to the following:
Kenneth B. Grear, Esq.
White and Williams LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Thomas E. Brenner, Esq.
Goldberg Katzman
POB 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esq.
Griffith, Strickler, Lerman, Solymos & Calkins
110 South Northern Way
York, PA 17402
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NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
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AND NOW this day of Q t t'W4 (,V , 2006, upon consideration of
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, AS SUBROGEE OF THE
FITNESS COMPANY, INC. d/b/a ALPHA
RACQUETBALL AND FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES,
INC., LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC AND COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendant
the Stipulation to Discontinue as to Less than All Defendants, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that Defendants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric are hereby
dismissed from the action without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that the case caption be
amended to remove Defencants Dauphin Associates, Inc. a/k/a d/b/a Dauphin Electric.
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Kenneth B. Grear, Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 81608
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-6296
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of the plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company in the above-captioned case.
Respectfully
LLP
By:
for Plaintiff,
isetts Bay Insurance
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William H. Lynch, Jr., Esquire
Pennsylvania Bar I.D. 39874
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-864-7064
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club,
Plaintiff
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN
ASSOCIATES, INC. a/k/a d/b/a DAUPHIN
ELECTRIC and COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants.
Attorneys for Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company, as subrogee of The Fitness
Company, Inc. d/b/a Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 2005-03894 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the plaintiff, Massachusetts Bay Insurance
Company in the above-captioned case.
Date: ; 07
Respectfully submitted,
IT D I LIAMS, LLP
By:
William H. L ch, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Massachusetts Bay Insurance
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY a/s/o THE FITNESS COMPANY,
INC. d/b/a ALPHA RACQUETBALL AND
FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff,
VS.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, and COMFORT TECH,
INC.
Defendants.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE AS
TO LESS THAN ALL DEFENDANTS
The undersigned, counsel for the parties in the above matter, hereby stipulate and agree
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b), to the dismissal of this action as to Comfort Tech, Inc. without
prejudice. It is further stipulated that separate signature pages for counsel may be appropriately
attached to the aforesaid Stipulation, and that the case caption be amended to remove Comfort Tech,
Inc.
William A. Lynch, quire
Attorney for_Wai iff w ,,,.
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Thomas B. W?for<arfgle, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY a/s/o THE FITNESS COMPANY,
INC. d/b/a ALPHA RACQUETBALL AND
FITNESS CLUB,
Plaintiff,
VS.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, and COMFORT TECH,
INC.
Defendants.
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION TO DISCONTINUE AS
TO LESS THAN ALL DEFENDANTS
The undersigned, counsel for the parties in the above matter, hereby stipulate and agree
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 229(b), to the dismissal of this action as to Comfort Tech, Inc. without
prejudice. It is further stipulated that separate signature pages for counsel may be appropriately
attached to the aforesaid Stipulation, and that the case caption be amended to remove Comfort Tech,
Inc.
William A. Lynch, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Tho . Brenner, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant D.L. Heiges Electrical
Thomas B. Sponaugle, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc.
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Plaintiff,
VS.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.,:
LEWIS R. SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, :
INC. d/b/a DAUPHIN ELECTRIC and
COMFORT TECH, INC.
Defendants. .
ORDER
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AND, NOW, TO WIT this lc? day of
No. 2005-03894 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
o f% C , 2007, upon consideration
of the Stipulation to Discontinue as to Less Than All Defendants, it is hereby ORDERED and
DECREED that Defendant Comfort Tech, Inc. is hereby dismissed from this action without
prejudice. It is further ORDERED that the case caption be amended to remove Comfort Tech, Inc.
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 2005-03894
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE
Please reinstate the Answer with New Matter and Crossclaim for service upon co-
defendant Lewis R. Sunkel.
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
Date: May 21, 2008
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the
person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the
Pennsylvania Code, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, with first-class postage, prepaid, as follows:
John Encarcion, Esquire
White & Williams
One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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Date: May 21, 2008
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-03894 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
MASSACHUSETTS BAY INSURANCE CO
VS
DL HEIGES ELECTRICAL SERVICES
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SUNKEL LEWIS R
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of YORK
to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
County, Pennsylvania, to
On July 8th , 2008 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep York County 48.25
Postage 1.52
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07/08/2008
GOLDBERG KATZMAN
So answers:
R. Thomas Klin
Sheriff of Cumberland County
7_>S_ 08 1i --
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
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COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
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SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-%01
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN P'LEAM 12
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1. PLAINTIFF& 2. C ' NUMBER
Magsachusette Bay Insurance Co-pany 2005-3894 (Cutetberland Co.)
4. TYPE OF WRIT OR COMPLAINT
3. DEFENOANTISID.L. Aeiges Electrical Servi-ps; Lewis R. Sunkel;
DauphinElectric, Cri--fort Tech. I-e. Notice & Answer
SERVE D. NAME OF INDIVIOUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC. TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED, OR SOLD
Lewis R. Sunkel
6. ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT. NO., CITY, BORO. TWP., STATE AND ZIP CODE)
AT 21 Fa-m House Lan,-, Canp Hill, Fairview Township, PA 17011
7. INDICATE SERVICE: XPERSONAL U PERSON IN CHARGE XlMEPUTIZE ` CE T._ MAID U 1 ST CLASS MAIL U POSTED U OTHER
NOW June 12 2008 I, SHERIFF OF >?IE COUNTY, PA, o hereby depu ' e the sheriff of
York COUNTY to execute eke re urnrding
to law. This deputization`being made at the request and risk of the plaintiff.
SHERIFF OF 1UPCOUNTY
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST IN EXPEDITING SERVICE: O/C C1lmberlarid
Please mail return of service to Ctunberland County Sheriff. Thank you.
ADV FEE PD BY LAW FIRM_ GOLDBERG & KATZMAN PC
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE ON WRIT OF EXECUTION: NA. WAIVER OF WATCHMAN - Any deputy sheriff levying upon or attaching any property under within writ may leave same
w*xx t a watchman. in custody of whomever is found in possession, after notifying person of levy or attachment, without Iiabiltly on the part of such deputy or the sheriff to any plaintiff
heroin for arty loss. destruction. or removal of my property before sheWAA& thereat.
9 3YPE NAMEanddDORESS o fTIDRgNa/ ORIGINATOR IG RE 10. TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 t . DATE FILED
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J?? PO Box 1268. Harrisburg. PA 171
12. SEND NOTICE OF SERVICE COPY TO NAME AND ADDRESS BELOW: (This area must be completed if notice is to be mailed).
Th-as E. Brenner, Esquire CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF 1 C OU U S E SQ
PO Box 1268, Bar--ieburg, PA 17108-1268 CARLISLE PA 17013
13. 1 acknowledge receipt of On writ 14. DATE RECEIVED 15. Expiration/Hearing Date
or complaint as' tinted above. LTMMCG I LL 6 1-4 0 8 7/11/08
16. HOW SERVED: PERSONAL RESIDENCE POSTED( ) POE ( ) SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( ) OTHER( ) SEE REMARKS BELOW
17. 1 hqeby certify and ralum a NOT FOUND because I am unable to locale the individual, company, etc. named above. (See remarks below.)
10 TIT INDIVIDUAL SERVED / L1 7T ADDRESS RE IF NOT SHOWN ABBE (Rekpionshp to DefendsnQ 1$. Date of Service 20. Time of so
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35. Advance Costs 36. Service Costs 37. Notary Cert. 38. Found
41. AFFIRMED ??a??ndsubscribed to belloffi me this
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42. day of l9
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Surefg. 132. Tot. Costs 1 33. Costs Due
39. Total Costs 140. Costs Due or
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NOTARIAL SEAL ?oe
LISA L. R) -•'MAN, NOTARY PUBLIC
Cr Y r YORK R I C q R D p, K E U E R L B E R _
, YORK 000NTY SHERIFF 7-2-2008
MY C!`' i":'!S IC J s:X IRESAUC:. 12, 2009 48. Signature ofForeign 49. DATE
County Sheriff I
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for D.L. Heiges Electric
MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-03894
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
MOTION TO ENFORCE SUBPOENA
AND NOW comes D.L. Heiges Electric ("DLHE") who respectfully submits the
following Motion to Enforce Subpoena:
On November 17, 2008, DLHE, through the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, issued a Subpoena to Attend and Testify
("Subpoena") to Lewis Sunkel. A copy of the Subpoena is attached as Exhibit "A".
2. The Subpoena contains a certification that Mr. Roe was served with the
Subpoena on November 28, 2008.
3. Through the Subpoena, the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania ordered Mr. Sunkel to attend and testify at the offices of Goldberg
Katzman, P.C., DLHE's attorneys, on January 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM, and to bring with
him certain documents enumerated in the Subpoena.
4. On January 12, 2009, DLHE's attorneys, along with counsel for the
Plaintiff in this matter, appeared at the place designated by the Subpoena; however,
Mr. Sunkel failed to appear.
5. Mr. Sunkel failed to give notice or excuse for his failure to attend as
required by the Subpoena.
6. Mr. Sunkel's failure to respond to DLHE's Subpoena was in bad faith and
has prejudiced and will continue to prejudice, DLHE in its ability to prepare its defense
to this action.
7. Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure permits this
Court to order Mr. Sunkel to comply with the Subpoena and impose sanctions the Court
deems to be appropriate.
Counsel for DLHE expended time and incurred costs based on the failure
of Sunkel to appear as set forth in Exhibit B.
WHEREFORE, the D.L. Heiges Electric respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court grant its Motion to Enforce Subpoena and enter an Order directing Lewis Sunkel to
attend and testify at deposition within fifteen days from the date of entry of the Court's
Order. Further, D.L. Heiges Electric respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
enforces sanctions pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 234.5 and grant D.L.
Heiges all attorney's fees and costs resulting from Mr. Sunkel's failure to comply with
the Subpoena.
Goldberg Katzman, P.C.
By:
Thomas E. Brenner, Esquire
Attorney ID #32085
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
717-234-4161
Attorneys for Defendant,
D.L. Heiges Electric
Date: February 6 , 2009
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INSURANCE COMPANY,
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 2005-03894
SERVICES, INC., and LEWIS R. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUNKEL,
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO ATTEND AND TESTIFY
To: Lewis Sunkel
21 Farmhouse Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1. You are Ordered by the Court to come to Goldberg Katzman P C 320 Market
Street at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on January 12, 2009 at 11
o'clo_ ck AM, to testify on behalf of Defendant DL Heiges Electrical Services Inc
in the above case and to remain until excused.
2. And bring with you the following: Anv _ documentation in your possession
regarding the work you performed at the Alpha Racquetball and Fitness Club facility
If you fail to attend or to produce the documents or things required by the subpoena,
you may be subjection to the sanctions authorized by Rule 234.5 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to costs, attorney fees and
imprisonment.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name: Thomas E. Brenner Esguire
Address: Goldberg Katzman P C 320 Market Street PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Telephone: 717-234-4161
Supreme Court ID# 32085
Attorney for: Defendant DL Heiges Electrical Services Inc
BY TH CO T:
DATE: Prothonotary/C er 1 Division
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Deputy
MASSACHUSETTS BAY : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
INSURANCE COMPANY, : CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 2005-03894
V.
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., and LEWIS R. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUNKEL,
Defendants
NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OF RECEIPT OF SUBPOENA BY MAIL
To: Lewis Sunkel
The enclosed subpoena is served pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 234.2(b)(3).
Complete the acknowledgement part of this form and return the copy of the completed form to the sender
in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope.
Sign and date the acknowledgement. If you are served on behalf of a partnership, unincorporated
association, corporation or similar entity, indicate under your signature your relationship to that entity. If
you are served on behalf of another person and you are authorized to receive the subpoena, indicate under
your signature your authority.
Date Notice Mailed: 11/19/08 -yam CO &wvw'nou.
Party serving subpoena or Attorney for party
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF SUBPOENA
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of t e subpo na in the above-captioned matter.
Date: ! 11 aFF112c
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Relationship to entity or authority to receive
the subpoena
EXHIBIT B
AFFIDAVIT
AND NOW, comes Thomas E. Brenner of Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who states:
Preparation and attendance of counsel for the deposition of Lewis Sunkel
for January 12, 2009 were: 1.2 hours @ $115.00 per hour = $137.00;
2. Stenographer fee for the January 12, 2009 deposition of Lewis Sunkel was
$119.40; and
3. Total of fees and costs for the January 12, 2009 deposition of Lewis
Sunkel was $256.40.
The information is true and correct.
Brenner
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this day
of 2009.
Notaiy Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Helen A. Clark, Notary Public
City Of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
MY Commission Expires June 28, 2010
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this date serving a copy of the foregoing document upon
the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements
of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United
States Mail, with first-class postage, prepaid as follows:
John P. Encarnacion, Esquire
White and Williams, LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
(Counsel for Plaintiff)
Lewis R. Sunkel
21 Farm House Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Pro Se Defendant)
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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renner, Esquire
Date: February -1-, 2009
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-3894 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of February, 2009, upon consideration of the
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC.,
LEWIS R. SUNKEL,
DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES, INC.,
DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, AND
COMFORT TECH, INC.
DEFENDANTS
Motion to Enforce Subpoena of Defendant D. L. Heiges, Electric, said Motion is
GRANTED and Lewis Sunkel is ORDERED to attend and testify at the offices of
Goldberg Katzman, P.C. at 320 Market Street at Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania within 15 days of the date of this order as scheduled by counsel
and to remain until excused; and to bring with him any documents in his
possession regarding the work he performed at the Alpha Racquetball and
Fitness Club facility.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that Lewis Sunkel
reimburse D. L. Heiges for all cost and fees incurred due to his failure to attend
and testify as required by the subpoena issued by the Court on
November 17, 2008 in the amount of $256.40.
By the Court,
0O M. L. Ebert, Jr.,
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/homas Brenner, Esquire
Attorney for D. L. Heiges
/,6ewis R. Sunkel, Pro Se Defendant
An P. Encarnacion, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MASSACHUSETTS BAY
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2005-03894
D.L. HEIGES ELECTRICAL
SERVICES, INC., LEWIS R.
SUNKEL, DAUPHIN ASSOCIATES,
INC., DAUPHIN ELECTRIC, and : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMFORT TECH, INC.,
Defendants
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE and DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark this action settled and discontinued.
Date: 2-(-i o r
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
By:
John Y. Encarnacion, Esquire
180 ne Liberty Place
Phi delphia, PA 19103-7395
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