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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
KIMBERLY GIDNEY,
Plaintiff
2005 - 'i qlj 3
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Civil Action - Law
v.
GAVINDIAand
DINITA KIMBLE,
Defendants
Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do
so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the court without
further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by
the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYERA T 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
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/arl E. Rominger, ESqU;;:;-
Attorney I.D. No. 81924
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Tel: (717)241-6070
Fax: (717) 241-6878
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
2005 _ L/ Lj '13 (!;,;.) -r 4-
Civil Action - Law
v.
GAVIN DIA and
DINITA KIMBLE,
Defendants
Jury Trial Demanded
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 17'" Day of August, 2005, comes the Plaintiff, Kimberly Gibney,
through her counsel, ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE, and respectfully files the following
Complaint, and in support thereof avers the following:
I. Plaintiff, Kimberly Gibney, is an adult individual residing at 2 Russian Olive
Drive, Etters, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17319.
2. Defendant, Gavin Dia, is an adult individual residing 35 Marion Street, Buffalo,
New York 14207.
3. Defendant, Dinita Kimble, is an adult individual residing 35 Marion Street,
Buffalo, New York 14207.
5. The events hereinafter complained of occurred on or about January 16, 2004, at
approximately 4:45 p.m., in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at the
intersection of Bumble Bee Hollow Road and Weis Market Road.
6. At said time and place, Plaintiff, Kimberly Gibney, was traveling West on Bumble
Bee Hollow Road, traveling at the posted speed limit.
7. At said time and place, Defendant, Gavin Dia, was traveling East on the
aforementioned road attempted to make a left hand turn onto Weis Market Road.
8. At said time and place, Defendant Gavin Dia failed to observe the Plaintiff's right-
of-way and proceeded to turn directly into the Plaintiff's path, thereby causing the accident
complained of.
9. Plaintiff's injuries and damages set forth herein were the direct and proximate
result of the negligence of Defendant, Gavin Dia, then and there occurring.
10. Defendant, Gavin Dia, was negligent generally and in the following particulars:
a. In operating a vehicle in a reckless manner;
b. In failing to maintain a proper look-out;
c. In failing to have the vehicle he was driving under proper control;
d. In operating a motor vehicle in manner which was in violation of the Laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
e. In striking another vehicle by turning directly into its path;
f. In otherwise failing to exercise that regard and care to the rights and safety
of Plaintiff required of Defendant under the law;
g. In failing to act reasonably under the circumstances;
h. In failing to stop before colliding with Plaintiff's vehicle; and
1. In failing to drive so he could stop in an assured, safe and clear distance.
II. Defendant, Dinita Kimble was negligent generally and in the following particulars:
a. In permitting an unsafe driver to operate her vehicle;
b. In permitting her motor vehicle to be operated in a manner which was in
violation of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
c. In otherwise failing to exercise that regard and care to the rights and safety
of Plaintiff required of Defendant under the law; and
d. In failing to act reasonably under the circumstances; and
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendants, jointly and
severally then and there occurring, Plaintiff sustained the following serious and severe injuries,
some of which may be permanent:
a. Injuries and damages in and about the chest and head;
b. Injuries and damages in and about the back and neck; and
c. Injuries and damages in and about her left hand; and
d. injury and damages to her mouth and teeth.
13. As a result of the injuries aforesaid, Plaintiff has been damaged as follows:
a. She has suffered and will continue to suffer great pain, inconvenience,
embarrassment, and mental anguish;
b. She has been required to expend significant sums of money for automotive
repairs;
c. She has been deprived of maternal bonding with her five month son, to wit
she was unable to continue breast-feeding her child after the accident; and
d. She has suffered lost wages and earnings.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court find in favor of
the Plaintiff and against the Defendants, for an amount not more than the statutory limits for
compulsory arbitration, including costs of this suit and attorney's fees.
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
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Karl E. Rominger, Esquire -
AttorneyI.D. No. 81924
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Tel: (717) 241-6070
Fax: (717) 241-6878
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
2005 -
Civil Action - Law
v.
GAVIN DIA and
DINIT A KIMBLE,
Defendants
Jury Trial Demanded
VERIFICATION
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff herein, have sufficient
knowledge of the facts contained in this Complaint and verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, based upon information
received from the Plaintiff. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. A verification
executed by the Plaintiff will be filed of record as soon as it becomes available.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
2005 -
Civil Action - Law
v.
GAVIN DIA and
DINITA KIMBLE,
Defendants
Jury Trial Demanded
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Petition are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
J.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Dinita Kimble
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-4493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GAVIN DIA and DINIT A KIMBLE,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendants in the above matter. Defendants hereby demands a twelve juror jury trial in the above
captioned action.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Attorneys for Defendants
Dated: October II, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nichole 1. Myers, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
James L Nelson, Esquire
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By, ){chHc cA mijf.11-
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: October II, 2005
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle,PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Dinita Kimble
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-4493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GAVIN DIA and DINIT A KIMBLE,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
The parties, by and through their respective attorneys, hereby agree and stipulate as follows:
1. The Defendants agree to admit liability for causing the accident in this matter and
there is no comparative negligence on the part ofthe Plaintiff.
2. Plaintiff agrees that their claim does not exceed $50,000.
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
I.D. Number 81924
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
By
George . Faller, Jr., Esqu' e
J.D. Number 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Attorneys for Defendants
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy ofthe foregoing Stipulation of the Parties was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
J.D, No, 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendants
KIMBERLY GIBNEY,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO, 2005-4493
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
GAVIN DIA and DOOT A KIMBLE,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come Defendants, Gavin Dia and Dinita Kimble, by and through their counsel,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and hereby responds to Plaintiffs Complaint as
follows:
1. -8, Admitted.
9,-11. Denied pursuant to Pa, RC.P, 1029(e),
12.-13, Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge
or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the averments contained in this
paragraph.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor and dismissal of Plaintiff s Complaint
with prejudice.
S & OTTO
Date: January 30,2006
By
Ge ge B. Faller, Jr.,
J.D. No, 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243,3341
Attorneys for Defendants
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer is based upon information which has been gathered by our counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not our own,
We have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which we have given
to our counsel, it is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. To the
extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, we have relied upon counsel in making
this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of18 Pa, C,S, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if we make knowingly false
averments, we may be subject to criminal penalties,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certifY
that a copy of the foregoing Defendants' Answer to Plaintiff s Complaint was served this date by depositing
same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Karl E, Rominger, Esquire
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF\\WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND CO'llNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GAVIN DIA and DINITA KIMBLE,
Defendants.
NO. 2005-4493
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RULE 1312-1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the follOwing fonn:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO TItE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
, counsel for the~/defendant in the above action (or actions),
respectfully represents tbat:
I. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. TheclaimoftbepJaintiffin the action is$ not in excess of.$35,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action is
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor ace otherwise disqualified to sit as llrbitrato~
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, Rominger, Bayley & Whare, 155 South Hanover Street, JY11~t701~A
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, C l~sl PA 17013 '
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to w'j,~Jffieec'ase shall be
submitted.
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ORDER OF COURT Counsel for Def
AND NOW,
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foregoing petition,
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actions) as prayed for.
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Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBE.RLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-4493
CIVIL
GAVIN DIA and DINITA KIMBLE,
Defendants.
RULE 1312.-1.
The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be sUbstantially in the fOllowing fonn:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire ,counsel for theljlri'il1l1lf/defendant in the above action (or IICHons).
respectfully represents that:
1. The above.captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. Thec1aim ofthe plaintiff in the action is $ not in excess of. $35,000.00
The counterclaim of the defendant in the action i.
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as Ill"bitrators~
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, Rominger, Bayley & Whare, 155 South Hanover Street, arll"t701~A
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, ~u i~s~ ~1~~ i~ol~t,
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to w\~~N\~eca.se shall be
submitted.
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ORDER OF COURT Counsel for Def n
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We, the Wldersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
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Now, the 9 '3' day of '7h.,. . , 20 0(;. . at .1: 0 "l' . fl .M., the above award was
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