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Home My WebLink About05-3927 CHRISTINE M. MAXWELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. CIVIL ACTION. LAW JORDAN MUSTIN NO. OS ~ 39:<1 o.l~J ~8Lyv\' Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the clairns 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 rnay lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 AVISO USTED HA smo DEMANDADO / A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demand as que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente 0 por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, eI caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier otra reclamaci6n 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 CHRISTINE M. MAXWELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JORDAN MUSTIN . . NO. 05 -3q~i C;u',L ~~ Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Christine M. Maxwell, by and through her attorneys, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C., and respectfully sets forth as follows: 1. Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell is an adult individual currently residing at 926 Maplewood Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. 2. Defendant Jordan Mustin is an adult individual currently residing at 863 Acri Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 3. The facts and events hereinafter stated took place on or about April 5, 2004 at 3:59 p.m., at the intersection of East Penn Drive and Magaro Road, in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. At the aforementioned time and place, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell was driving south on East Penn Drive and approaching the intersection of East Penn Drive and Magaro Road, and had begun proceeding through the intersection. 5. At the aforementioned time and place, Defendant Jordan Mustin, driving his vehicle was traveling north on East Penn Drive. He was in the left turn lane at the intersection attempting to make a left onto Magaro Road. 6. The collision occurred when Defendant Jordan Mustin failed to observe and yield to Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell and collided with her vehicle. 7. The collision caused the injuries to the Plaintiff as set forth below. COUNT I CHRISTINE M. MAXWELL v. JORDAN MUSTIN NEGLIGENCE 8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 of the Plaintiff's complaint are incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof as if set forth in full. 9. The accident was caused by the negligence and carelessness of Defendant Jordan Mustin and was in no way caused or contributed to by Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell. 10. The negligence and carelessness of Defendant Jordan Mustin consisted of the following: a. inattentiveness; b. distraction; c. failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control; d. negligently applying the brakes; e. failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision; f. failing to observe the vehicle driven by Christine M. Maxwell lawfully on the roadway; g. failing to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions and traffic controls; h. failing to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the roadway; 1. operating his vehicle so as to create a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the roadway; k. attempting to turn when it was not safe to do so; and 1. failing to yield to vehicle with the right of way. 11. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell suffered injuries which are severe and what are believed to be permanent, which include the following: a. neck pain; b. right knee pain; c. abrasion to right knee; d. cervical strain; e. dizziness; f. nausea; g. headaches; h. persistent low back pain; 1. S 1 radiculopathy; J. lower back musculoskeletal pain; 12. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff, Christine M. Maxwell, has incurred medical expenses to date and will continue to incur medical expenses into the future, and thus, a claim for these expenses are made. 13. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell avers that the aforementioned injuries may be permanent in nature and effect and, thus, a claim for these injuries is made. 14. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell has undergone in the past, and will continue to undergo in the future, great pain and suffering, and thus, a claim for these injuries is made. 15. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell has been obliged to spend various sums of money and to incur various expenses for the injuries that she has suffered and may continue to incur the same in the future, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. 16. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell suffered a loss of earnings and earning capacity, thus a claim for these losses is made. 17. As a factual result of the accident, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell suffered a permanent diminution of her ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures, and thus, a claim for these losses is made. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Christine M. Maxwell demands judgment on Defendant Jordan Mustin, in an amount in excess of an amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. DATED: 7/z'I/o.s---- c--- __________ rard C. Kramer Attorney at Law J.D. no. 44715 209 State Street Harrisburg, P A 1710 1 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiffs VERIFICATION BASED UPON PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH COUNSEL I, CHRISTINE MAXWELL, verify that I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing action and that the attached Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of the Complaint to the extent that it is based upon information that I have given to my counsel is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the Complaint are that of counsel, I relied upon counsel making this Verification. I understand that intentional false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 8 4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Date: (/JI )0'; , / / ,/ ))i J -' / V /,..,.. "/ // / ,_ 7',. /7 ' . ... / -L, .t 6HRlS~;~-IVi~~riL~ ,c .. ~ -iQ ~ P ~ U( :\t- V( ~., C) C) ,,:..') . c;.:} -" ~ C.i<l .--< '-. ~ -- ~T:-n \'- C> ~:j ) j ilr"c~ ~ ...t: I ~;-~~ ~ ~ - C> D - ' - -- c,:. g r...' , - -........c... VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 05-3927 CIVIL TERM CHRISTINE M. MAXWELL, Plaintiff Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CIVIL ACTION - LAW JORDAN MUSTIN, PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Jordan Mustin, with regard to the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, NEALON GOVER & PERRY Date: q (21(oS By: lAce~r- Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire 1.0. No. 83882 2411 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 717/232-9900 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this if day of September, 2005, I hereby certify that I have served the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 ltlG~r Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire t"") C .-> ~ c.f1 (/l r~.1 -\:J r-' O~\ q, ..... ~"'"" rl1-Pc:;:. -c~ ~:\,l~' '~:_:::\ <.;..~!\ ~;l~?\ (::;?~ '7 2 -;) ~(.. (:? f" ..-J SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2005-03927 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND MAXWELL CHRISTINE M VS MUSTIN JORDAN RICHARD SMITH Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon MUSTIN JORDAN the DEFENDANT , at 1958:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of August , 2005 at 863 ACRI ROAD MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 by handing to JORDAN MUSTIN a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Postage Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 11.20 .37 10.00 .00 39.57 .~~-.,<~ R. Thomas Kline 08/23/2005 SCHMIDT RONCA Sheriff Sworn and Subscribed to before By: me this day of A.D. . SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. BY: GERARD C. KRAMER, ESQUIRE Attorney J.D. No. 44715 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 1710 1 (717) 232-6300 Fax (717) 232-6467 Attorneys for Plaintiff gkramer1aJsrklaw.com CHRISTINE M. MAXWELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. No. 2005-3927 JORDAN MUSTIN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the above-captioned action settled, discontinued and ended with prejudice. Respectfully submitted, SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. ---....... Date: / jIJ/O(p erard C. Kramer, Esquire I.D. No. 44715 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiff . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this /:J:fL- day of :.JAfU.A..j ,2006, I, Gerard C. Kramer, Esquire hereby certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Michael Ferguson, Esquire Nealon, Gover & Perry, P.C. 2411 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Defendant Respectfully submitted., SCHMIDT, RONCA & KRAMER, P.C. Date: 1//3/0Cp ..---- d By: .' J3'frard C. Kramer, Esquire / Attorney J.D. No. 44715 / 209 State Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-6300 Attorney for Plaintiff :-<1 C~