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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P .C.
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-!i1!lS. CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Defendant
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take action within Twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR 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.
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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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PAl 7013
(800) 990-9108
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A VISO
USTED HA smo DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted de sea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar acci6n dentro de veinte (20) dias a partir de
la fecha en que recibi6 la demanda y el aviso. Usted debe presentar comparecencia esrita en
persona 0 po abogado y presentar en la Corte por escrito sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas
demandas en su contra.
Se Ie avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y la Corte puede
decidir en su contra sin mas aviso 0 notificaci6n por cualquier dinero rec1amado en la demanda 0
por cualquier dinero reclamado en la demanda 0 po cualquier otra queja 0 compensaci6n
rec1amados por el Demandante. USTED PUEDE PERDER DINERO, 0 PROPIEDADES U
OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES PARA USTED.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE, SI USTED NO
TIENE 0 NO CONOCE UN ABODAGO, VA Y A 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA EN LA
DIRECCION ESCRIT A ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(800) 990-9108
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P .C.
By: Clark De V ere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-'1'195 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker, by and through her attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully represents the following:
1. Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker is an adult individual who, at the time of the
incident herein, resided at 179 Paradise Park, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Harold M. Fake is an adult individual residing at 119 Oak Drive, Camp
Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth occurred on September 27, 2004,
at or about 4:29 P.M. at the 1800 block of Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff Brubaker was the owner
and operator of a 2001 Ford Mustang bearing Pennsylvania Registration Plate No. FRM8173.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Fake was the owner and
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operator of a 1990 Ford F150 bearing Pennsylvania Registration Plate No. YBD0607.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, the vehicle operated by Plaintiff Brubaker was
stopped at a red light at the 1800 block of Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, a 1993 Dodge Dakota operated by Clifford Kirk
was also stopped at the red light at the 1800 block of Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania directly behind Plaintiff Susan Yvonne Brubaker.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Fake was operating his vehicle on
Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania approaching the red light at the
1800 block of Carlisle Road behind the vehicle operated by Clifford Kirk.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Fake failed to stop his vehicle in time
and struck the rear of the vehicle being operated by Clifford Kirk pushing it into the vehicle
being operated by Plaintiff Brubaker.
10. Defendant owed a duty to Plaintiff Brubaker and other lawful users of the
roadways in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate the vehicle he was driving in such a
way so as not to cause harm or damage to said other persons and to the Plaintiff in particular.
11. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the negligence of
Defendant Fake, in operating the 1990 Ford F150 in a careless, reckless and negligent manner as
follows:
a. Failing to slow or stop the vehicle he was operating so as to avoid a rear-end
collision;
b. In operating the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances;
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c. Operating his vehicle in careless disregard for the safety of persons and/or
property in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93714 and applicable law;
d. Operating his vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons and/or
property in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93736 and applicable law;
e. Following too closely in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. 93310 and applicable law;
f. Failing to comply with duties at stop lights in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93112
and applicable law;
g. Failing to obey traffic control devices in violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93111 and
applicable law;
h. In failing to apply the brakes to the vehicle he was operating or take other
evasive action to avoid a collision with the rear of the vehicle directly behind
Plaintiff's vehicle;
1. Driving at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions
and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing and at a
speed greater than will permit him to have brought his vehicle to a stop within
the assured clear distance ahead in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A. 93361 and
applicable law;
J. Exceeding the applicable maximum speed limit in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
93362 and applicable law;
k. In failing to give warning to Plaintiff Brubaker of his impending collision
with the vehicle directly behind Plaintiff's vehicle;
1. In failing to observe Plaintiffs vehicle and other vehicles on the highway;
m. In failing to operate his vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions
and traffic controls;
n. In failing to exercise the high degree of care required of a motorist
approaching a stop light;
o. In failing to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow Defendant to
stop within the assured clear distance ahead;
p. In failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for the presence of other
motor vehicles on the streets and highways;
q. In failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control so as not to
expose other users to an unreasonable risk of harm;
r. Otherwise operating his vehicle at an unsafe speed;
s. Rearending the vehicle directly behind Plaintiff s vehicle;
1. In failing to familiarize himself with the roadways and his surroundings; and
u. In not paying attention to his surroundings.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker sustained and in the future may sustain,
serious and debilitating injuries, some of which are or may be permanent, an aggravation and/or
exacerbation of pre-existing conditions, and which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
(b) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the thoracic spine; and
(c) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence, carelessness
and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has undergone and in the future will undergo
physical pain, mental anguish, discomfort, inconvenience, distress, embarrassment and
humiliation, past, present and future loss of her ability to enjoy the pleasures of life and
limitations in her pursuit of daily activities all to her great loss and detriment.
14. As a direct and proximate result ofthe aforesaid collision, negligence,
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carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has and/or may in the future incur
expenses for medical treatment and rehabilitation for which damages are claimed.
15. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has and/or may in the future incur
a loss of wages, a loss of earning capacity, loss of household services and other economic
damages for which damages are claimed.
16. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision and the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker sustained incidental costs and
losses to include, but not limited to, past and future medication costs and medical appliances.
17. Plaintiff Brubaker was the named insured on a policy of insurance issued to her by
GEICO General Insurance Company bearing policy number 2003984180 which was in effect on
the date of the above-referenced collision. Plaintiff selected the full tort option regarding that
policy. A copy of the Declaration Sheet of said policy is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein as Exhibit "A". Therefore, Plaintiff Brubaker remains eligible to claim
compensation for non economic loss and economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to
applicable tort law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker demands judgment in her favor and
against the Defendant Harold M. Fake for the aforesaid damages in an amount exceeding the
limits of compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania plus interest and/or
damages for delay and costs for prosecution.
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Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: 9; I ,J. - oS-
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VERIFICATION
I, Susan Y. Brubaker, hereby certifY that the following is correct:
The facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which I have
furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/or others
acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have
given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. To the
extent that the content ofthe Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon such counsel in
making this Verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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. Government Employees Insurance Company
. GEICO General Insurance Company
. GEICO Indemnity Company
. GEICO Casualty Company
One GEICO Blvd. . Fredericksburg, V A 22412d?iTIFICATION OF LIMITS
GEICC
To Whom It May Concern:
This will certify that GEICO General Insurance Company has issued an automobile policy, 2003984180, to:
Susan Y Brubaker
PO Box 673
Camp HIll P A 17001
that was in effect on the accident date of September 27,2004 providing the following coverage on a 2001 Ford
Mustang, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) lFAFP40401F221201:
Bodily Injury Liability
$50,000
$100,000
per person!
per accident
Property Damage Liability
$50,000
per accident
First Party Benefits
Funeral Expenses
$100,000 per person
$1000 per month per person
$5,000/maximum
$1500 per person
NONE per person
N/A per person
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 per accident
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 per accident
$50 deductible
$500 deductible
Medical Expenses
Income Loss
Accidental Death
Extraordinary Medical Benefits
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Stackable - 1 vehicles
Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Stackable - 1 vehicles
Comprehensive Coverage
Collision Coverage
Tort Option
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.e.
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CNIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Complaint that was filed in the above-captioned matter on September
14,2005.
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Dated: October 11, 2005
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Clark DeVere, squire
Attorney J.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.C
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CNIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR COORDINATION OF ACTIONS IN DIFFERENT
COUNTIES PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 213.1
Plaintiff in the above-captioned action, by and through her undersigned counsel, Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., respectfully moves this Court to enter an Order under
Pa.RCP. No. 213.1 to order coordination of actions in different counties and to stay proceedings
in the actions until this motion is granted, and in support thereof states:
I. On September 14, 2005, Plaintiff Susan Y Brubaker commenced the above-
captioned action against Defendant Harold M. Fake by the filing of a Civil Complaint for injuries
she sustained in an automobile accident on September 27, 2004.
2. On September 15, 2005, Plaintiff Susan Y Brubaker commenced an action in the
Court of Common Pleas of Perry County under Civil Action No. 2005-776 against Defendant
Ronald Beers by the filing of a Civil Complaint for injuries she sustained in an automobile
accident on October 15, 2004.
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3. The accidents stated above happened within a month of each other, and
Plaintiffs spinal injuries and damages overlap since she was still treating for injuries from the
first accident when the second accident happened.
4. Plaintiff has treated with the same doctors who will be called as witnesses in each
action.
5. The counties are in close proximity and there would be no inconvenience to the
parties or witnesses.
6. Plaintiff has served nearly identical document requests and interrogatories to each
Defendant in each respective case.
7. Plaintiff has been served with discovery in the Perry County action and it is
anticipated that similar discovery will be served upon her in the Cumberland County action.
8. Both cases will entail much of the same discovery and will raise many of the same
legal and factual issues with respect to the actions that led to the alleged losses Plaintiff incurred.
9. GEICO Insurance Company provided insurance coverage to Plaintiff in both
accidents.
10. State Farm Insurance Company is the liability carrier insuring both Defendants.
II. The adjusters from State Farm have both taken a position that they should get a
discount because of the other accident but neither adjuster is willing to make up the difference.
12. Plaintiff believes that combining two actions will get the adjusters to the same
table and compel discussions between them on how to prorate the damages.
13. The convenience of the various parties weighs strongly in favor of coordinating this
litigation.
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14. Coordination will not result in any unreasonable delay or expense to any party, and
will in fact prevent such delay and expense.
15. Judicial resources will be utilized more effectively ifboth cases are before the same
court.
16. The parties would be disadvantaged by duplicative and inconsistent rulings, orders or
judgments.
17. The likelihood of settlement will be enhanced if all responsible parties are brought
before the same court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susie Yvonne Brubaker respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Order staying the actions that are the subject of this coordination
motion, and subsequently enter an order coordinating both actions in Cumberland County by
transferring the Perry County proceedings from the Court of Common Pleas of Perry County and
requiring coordinating discovery and pre-trial proceedings.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: 11/3/6)
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
By:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, ofthe law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination with
reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ~'rcl day of November,
2005 on the following:
Ronald S. Beers, Defendant
c/o Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie
& Skeel, LLP
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, P A 17043
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
P. O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.e.
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Brigid Q. Alford. Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #38590
BOSWEll. TINTNER. PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Susan Y. Brubaker
C/O Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
BOSWEll, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
By: Br~fi:a,~
Date:
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. #38590
BOSWELL. TINTNER. PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
bri9idalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER
Defendant Harold M. Fake, by his attorneys, Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire and Boswell,
Tintner, Piccola & Alford, answers Plaintiff's Complaint, as follows:
1. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matter averred in Paragraph 1; the same are therefore denied and proof
thereof demanded.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matter averred in Paragraph 2; the same are therefore denied and proof
thereof demanded.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied that Defendant Fake failed to stop his vehicle in time, as that
averment implies intent and/or negligence on the part of Defendant Fake; to the contrary,
due to a sudden and unanticipated emergency involving the mechanical failure of his
vehicle's brakes. Admitted that, as a result of the brake failure, the front of Defendant
Fake's vehicle came into light contact with the rear of Mr. Kirk's vehicle. Denied that Mr.
Kirk's vehicle was thereafter pushed into or had any contact with the vehicle operated by
the Plaintiff.
10. Paragraph 10 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
11. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, recklessness and
violations of statute set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As
to the factual averments, Defendant denies the same.
12. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
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sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
13. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
14. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
15. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
16. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
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sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
17. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Sentences 1 and 2 of Plaintiff's Paragraph 17; the
same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded. As to the Exhibit mentioned in
Sentence 3, said exhibit is a document that speaks for itself. As to Sentence 4, that sets
forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
18. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
19. Plaintiffs injuries and/or damages, if any, were caused by conditions and/or
events other than the accident at issue.
20. Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages, if any, pre-existed the accident at issue.
21. Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages, if any, were caused by the acts and/or
omissions of persons other than Defendant, persons over whom Defendant exercised no
control and for whose conduct Defendant has no legal responsibility.
22. The doctrine of contributory negligence and Pennsylvania's comparative
negligence statute may serve to bar all or part of Plaintiff's claims and her right to recover
damages in this case.
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23. Plaintiff's right to recover damages in this case may be barred and/or limited
by the provisions of Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, including
but not limited to her tort option selection thereunder.
24. The collateral source rule may serve to bar all or part of Plaintiff's right to
recover damages in this case.
25. Plaintiff's claims may be barred, in whole or in part, by any applicable release,
waiver, payment, duress, fraud, illegality, or accord and satisfaction.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Brigid . Alford, E uire
Supreme Court I. . #38590
BOSWEll, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
Date: "(N/O{'"
VERIFICATION
I, Harold M. Fake, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Defendant
Fake's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant's Answer to Complaint with New Matter by placing the same in the United States
Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 Nortll Front Street
Post Office Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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Supreme Court 1.0. #38590
BOSWEll. TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg. Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
bri9idalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Susan Y. Brubaker
C/O Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
BOSWEll. TINTNER. PICCOLA & ALFORD
By:
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Brigid Q. Iford, Esquir
Date:
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Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. #38590
BOSWELL. TINTNER. PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg. Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR COORDINATION
OF ACTIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 213.1
Defendant Harold M. Fake, by his attorneys, Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire and Boswell,
Tintner, Piccola & Alford, answers Plaintiff's motion, as follows:
1. Admitted that Plaintiff filed said complaint, which speaks for itself.
2. Admitted that Plaintiff filed said complaint, which speaks for itself.
3. Admitted that the accidents happened within a month of each other. Denied
that Plaintiff sustained any "spinal injuries and damages" as a result of the accident of
September 27. 2004. Defendant is without knowledge or information that Plaintiff "was still
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treating for injuries from the first accident when the second accident happened;" the same
are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
4. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 4; the same are therefore denied and
proof thereof demanded.
5. Admitted that Cumberland and Perry Counties border each other. Denied
that there would be no inconvenience to parties or witnesses; to the contrary, Defendant
is unaware that any party or witness connected in any way to the September 27, 2004
accident resides, works, or has any affiliation with Perry County.
6. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 6; the same are therefore denied and
proof thereof demanded.
7. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments as to the status of pretrial discovery in "the Perry County
action;" the same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded Defendant has served
initial pretrial discovery requests upon Plaintiff in the Cumberland County action.
8. Denied that the legal and factual issues are or will be the same. Defendant
further denies the implication, in Paragraph 8, that the applicable standard for granting the
pending motion is that the cases might entail "much" of the same discovery and/or that they
might raise "many" of the same legal and factual issues. To the contrary, coordination is
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appropriate only where the two cases involve common questions of law or fact, and/or arise
from the same transaction or occurrence. Neither condition is present here.
9. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 9; the same are therefore denied and
proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, Defendant denies the implication, in
Paragraph 9, that the identity of Plaintiff's insurer is relevant or controlling to the disposition
of the pending motion.
10. Admitted that Defendant Fake carried motor vehicle insurance coverage
through State Farm; Defendant denies the implication, in Paragraph 10, that the identity of
his insurer, or of the Perry County defendant's insurer, is relevant or controlling to the
disposition of the pending motion.
11. Denied. By way of further answer, Plaintiff did not sustain any recoverable
damages as a result of the September, 2004 motor vehicle accident.
12. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Paragraph 12; the same are therefore denied and
proof thereof demanded. By way of further answer, Defendant denies the implication, in
Paragraph 12, that there exist damages to be prorated.
13. Denied.
14. Denied.
15. Denied.
16. Denied.
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17. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Fake respectfully requests the Plaintiff's motion be
denied.
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18. Plaintiff fails to state a claim upon which her motion can be granted.
19. The September 2004 motor vehicle accident and the October 2004 motor
vehicle accident do not involve a common question of law or fact.
20. Defendant incorporates herein by reference his Answer with New Matter to
the Complaint that Plaintiff filed in the action at bar. A true and correct copy of the
Complaint and Defendant's Answer are attached hereto, made part hereof, and identified
as Exhibits A and S, respectively.
21. The September 2004 motor vehicle accident involves questions of law and
fact that include, but are not limited to: Whether there was any contact between the front
of Mr. Kirk's vehicle and the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle; what, if any, injuries and/or damages
Plaintiff sustained as a result of the incidental or non-existent impact; whether the accident
resulted from any actionable or legal negligence on the part of Defendant Fake; whether
the sudden and unanticipated mechanical failure of the braking mechanism on Defendant's
vehicle was the sole cause of Defendant's inability to avoid impact with the rear of Mr.
Kirk's vehicle; and whether application of the sudden emergency doctrine absolves
Defendant Fake from liability in the case at bar.
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22. The cause of action that the Plaintiff purports to state in the action at bar, and
the cause of action that Plaintiff purports to state in the pending Perry County action, do not
arise from the same transaction or occurrence.
23. Plaintiff has not established facts sufficient to justify a coordination of the two
actions under Rule 213.1.
24. Plaintiff's motion fails to comply with Cumberland County Rule of Court
208.2(d).
25. Plaintiff never sought concurrence in the motion at issue from Defendant
Fake.
26. Defendant does not concur in the pending motion.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Fake respectfully requests that Plaintiff's motion be
denied.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Brigid Q. ford, squir
Supreme Court I.D. #3 90
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
Date: 1((/1/8~
METZGER., WICKERSHAM, P.C.
By: Clarlc DeVere, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 68768
3211 North Front Slreet
P.O. Box 5300
HlllTisburg, P A 17110-0300
. (717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER.,
Plaintiff
Attornc:ys (or Plaintiff
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Defcmdant
TO: Defendant
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defcmd.agaiDst the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must 1ake aclion within Twady (20) days after tbilI Complaint and
Notice In scrwcl, by enteriDa a writtl:nappearancc penclIIlI11y or by a1t.omey and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objectiOrlB to the claims set forth against you. You arc warned that
if you &il to do 10 the case may ~ without you an.d ajud8lllCllt may be entered against you by
the Court without fi.1dhcr notice for my money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief reqUll!lted by the pl.mnfl'<<, Y 011 may lose money or property or other: rights impor!mt tD 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 OFFlCE CAN PROVIDE youwrm INFORMATION ABOUT HIRlNG A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU wrm INFORMATION ABOUT AGENClES 'IHAT MAY OPFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELlGmLl3PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Ctunbc:rhmd County Bar Associa1ion
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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\a f.echa en que rec:t'biO Ja demaDda y e1 aviso. USlrJd dlitle ~ co~ csrita en
persona 0 po abogado y preseotar en la Corte por escrlro SU8 detimsa& 0 S\IS objeciones a las
dllmandas en au contra.
Se Ie avia que si DO sc dcfie:odc, cl CISO pucci.. ptoccder sin ustcd Y \a Corle puede
decidir en su CODlr1I sin mas avioo 0 DDtificaci6n por cua1quic:r dinco fl"'l~m"'l'" e.n la demllDda 0
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM. P.C.
By: Clark DeVere, Eaquin:
Attorney m. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER..
Plaintiff
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CllMBBR.LAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIV1L ACllON - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Dcfcmdant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND ,NOW, comes the P1ainti1t SUSlllI Y. BIubaker, by and tbrougb. her attorneys,
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Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Em, and respect1Ully~o:nts the fonowing:
1. plaintiff Susan Y. Brnbakeris lI!I aduJtindividual who, at the time of the
incident herein, teSidcd 81179 P;aadisc Pm. New Bl00mtie1d,Pcrry County, Pemsylvania.
2. Defendant Harold M Fake is an adnltindividua1 residing at 119 Oak Drive, Camp
Hill, Cumbcrland County, PCD!ISYIVllllia, 17011.
3. The &eta &Dd c:ircuInstances hereinafter set forth occurred on September 27, 2004,
at or about 4:29 P.M. at the 1800 block of Carlisle Road, Camp HiJl, Cuxnb<<1and County,
Pennaylvania.
4. At tbe aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff Brubaker was the owner
and operator of a 2001 Ford Mustang bearing Pamsylvania Regjstration P1ate No. FR.M8173.
S. At the aforesaid time and place, Defent4.nt Fake was the owner aJld
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operator of a 1990 Ford FlSO bearing P=ylvania R.egisttation Plato No. YBD0607.
6. At the aforeaaid time and place, the vehicle operated by PlaintiffBrobaker was
stopped at a red light at the 1800 block of Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, a 1993 Dodge 1)akota opcnll:ed by Clifford Kirk
was also stopped at the red 1ight at the 1800 block of Carlisle:: Road. Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, PCIlI1S)'1vania diIIlct1y behiDd PIaintilfSUSllll Yvonne Brubaker.,.
Carlisle:: Road, Camp HiI1, Cumberland County, Pennsylvaoia approaching 1I1e red light at the
1800 bloc:k of Carlisle Road behind 1I1e:: vehicle ~.dW by Clifford Xhlc.
9. Ai. the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Fake failed'to &top his vehicle in time
and struck the rear of the vehicle being operated by Clifford Kirk pushing it into the "elricle
being operated by PlaintiffBrobakcr.
10. Defendant owed a duty to PIaintiffBrobakcr and other lawful users of the
roadways iu the CommClJlWCl81th ofPennsylvacia to operalll the vehicle he was driving in such a
way 110 as not to CiIlISC hamt or damage to said other pcnoos and to the P1aintiff in particuJ.ar.
11. The a1Qresaid col1isioo was the direct and pwximate R8U1t of the ne::aIill= of
Defendant Fake, in operating the 1990 Ford F150 in a careless, recIdas and DCg!igCl1i manner as
folloWB:
a. Failing to aIow or stop the vebicle he was operrtting so as to avoid a rear-end
coI1ision;
b. In operating the vehicle at an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances:
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c. OpCIrlI1ins bis vehicle in camess disnl81Url fOr the safety of penons and/or
property in violation of7S Pa. C.S.A. ~3714 and applicable \aW;
cI. Opc:raling his vehicle in reckless clisregIrd for the safety of persOll$ lIlldlor
property in violation of7S PI. C.s.A. ~3736 and applicable law;
e. Following too closely in violaliOl1 of75 Pa. C.S.A. ~33l0 and applicable law;
i. Failing to comply with dimes at stop lights ,in viohltion of 75 Pa. C.S.A. ~3112
and applicable law; , ,
g. Failing to 00ej traffic control devices in violation of 7S Pa. C.S.A. ~3111 and
applicable law;
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'h.'.in i8i'tingb; 8pply the bl'llkcs to the ~cle h~ '~B8~g or.take ~tb;;;. ..
ClVlIlIive action to avoid a collilion with tile rear of the vehicle clircctly behind
P1aintIff'B vebic1e;
i. Driving at a speed ~ than i1 :r-........nle and prudent lDldcr the conditions
and having regard for the actual and poteatial haianis them existing and 81 a
specd gie81et than will permit him to have brought &is vehicle to a stop witbin
the assured clear distance ahead in viOlatiOl1 of 7S Pa C.S.A. ~3361 and
applicable law;
j. Exceeding the applicable muimum spced'1imit in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
~3362 and applicable law;
k. In failing to give warning to Plaintiff Bl1lbaker of his impending collision
with the vebicle directly behind Plaintifi's vehicle;
I. In failing to obscrve plaintiff's vehicle and other vehicles OIl. the highway;
m. In fili1U1g to operate his vehicle in aec:ordance with existing tlaffic conditions
aIId tmfIic controlr,
n. In fai1in8 to exercise the high degree of CaR required of a motorist
apJmIachiDs a stop lisht;
o. In faiIing to drive at a speed and in the Jl1lIlIIICf that would allow De:fendant to
slop within the lllI8UrCd clear di-"'" ahead;
p. In failing to keep alert and ".,~lnfAl.,. a proper lookout Cor the pl'C!lCDCe of other
motor vehicles on the strc:cts and highways;
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q. In failing to keep his vehicle undlll' proper and adequste control so as not to
expose otbot' useD to an unreasonable risk ofhum;
f. Otherwise operating biB vehicle at an unsafe SPeedi
s. R.ean:odins the vehicle directly behind PJaiDtifi's vehicle;
t In failing to f..",;limize bimseif with the roadways and his swroWldingsi and
u. In not payiog ~tW> to bi$ SlImlUIIdiDss.
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12. As a'llirect aDd praxinWe result of the Col1ision and the negligent, =Icss and
ICCklesB conduct of DefClldaDt, PIaiDtiff Brubalcer sostained and in the tI1nlrs may sustain,
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serious and debilitating injuries, SOIIlC of which are or may be pemw1ent, an aggravatiOIl and/or
exacedlation of pre-exiating conditiOllS, and which include, but are DDt.limited to, the following:
(s) Severe strain aud sprain of the mus.el.e$, tendons, ligaments and
other soft ti_ at or about the cervical spine;
(b} Severe IIl:rain and sprain of the "11l",,~, fendon<, lisamcots and
other softtissuc:s at or shollt the thoracic ~; and
(c) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
otbJ!Ir soft tisslus at or about the lumbar spine.
13. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence, carelessness
and recklessness of DcfcIldant, P1aimifi' Brubakllr lw tmde:rgclltl and in the 1Utu:re will undergo
physical pain, mc:ota\ mpisb. discomfort, inconvenience, distress, emba:rrassment and
I11.1miJiation, past,' present aDd fI1l1l11l loss . of h=- ability to eqjoy the plCll5llreS of Ufe and
limitations in her pursuit of daily activities all to her great loss and detriment
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence.
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carelessness and recldeuness ofDeftmdant, plainti!f Brubaker has and/or DIllY in the future incur
cxpcnseB for medical trealment and rehabi1ital:ion for which damages are claimed.
15. As a diIect and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
carelessnesB and n:cIdCSImS& of Defendant, PlaintitrBrubakerbas and/or may in the future incur
a loss of w,,!e8, a loss of eaming capacity, loss of housdlold services and other e<:onomic
damaacs for which damages lII'C claimed.
16. As a diIe<:t and proximate result of the aforesaid collision and the negligcn<:c,.
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earclessneBB and recklessness of Defendant, PIainli.ff Btubaker sustained incidental costs and
losses to include, but DOt limited In. past and futll1'e medication c:osts and medical appliances.
17. PlaintiffBrubabl' was 1be II8mlld insmed on a polic:y of insuranee illSl1ed to bee by
GEICO General Tnsuranee Company bearing policy number 2003984180 which was in etreet on
the date of the abov&-me:rmecd eoDision. Plaintiff' Be!ectcd 1be full tort option regarding that
policy. A copy of the Declaration Sheet of said policy is atllId1ed hereto and incoI)lorat.cd by
reference herein as Exlu'bit "Aft. 'I'herefbxe, 'plaintiff Brubel= remains eligible to claim
compensation for non economic loss and economic loss ",mom"'" in this collision pUmlant to
applicable torllaw.
WHEREFORE, PlaintiffSu$an Y. Bmbaker dClDlinds judgment in hee favor and
against the Defendant Harold M. Fake for the aforesaid dama&es in an amount exceeding the
limits of compulsol'y arbitration in Cumberland County, PCIlIISylvania plus interest lIDd/or
damages for delay and cos1l! for prosecution.
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB. P.C.
By:
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A1Wmcy LD. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box S300
Hatrisbur& P A 17110-0300
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AttQrncy for P!ain1iff.
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VERIFICATION
I, Susan Y. Bmbaker, hereby certify that 1hIl fullowing is correct:
The facIB set forth in the foregoing Complaint 3fC based upon infonnation which I have
fulnished to C01.IIIIICI, as well as upon iufurmatioI1 which has been gatbcrcd by collllSCl and/or others
actinll on my bebaIf in this matter. The JIlTIll''''ll'' of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the Complaint, and to the eortent that it is based upon in1i:mnIiion which I have
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giVCl3 to coUIlSC!, it,iB1rueand correct to the best of my knowlcdgc, inf-lion, and belief. To the
extent that the COIlttlIIl of the CamplaiDt is that of co11llSCl, I have relied upon such counscI in
malri"g this Verilica1i.on. I hacby acknowledge that the facts set forth in 1hIl afuresaid Complaint
are made subject to the pmalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~904 relating to unsw,om tlI1sitication to
authorities.
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. Government Employees Insurance Company
. GEICO General Insurance Company
. GEICO Indemnity Company
. GEICO Casualty Company
One GEICO Blvd. . Fredericksburg, V A 22412d!iPI'IFICATION OF LIMITS
GEICO
To Whom It May Concern:
This will certify that GEICO General Insurance Company has issued an automobile policy, 2003984180, to:
Susan Y Brubaker
PO Box 673
Camp HTI1 PA 1700 I
that was in effect on the accident date of September 27, 2004 providing the following coverage on a 2001 Ford
Mustang, Vehicle Identification Nl1rnber (VIN) IF AFP4040 IF22120 I; .
Bodily Injury Liability
$50,000
$100,000
per person!
per accident
Property Damage Liability
$50,000
per accident
Fir~t Party Benefits
Medical Expenses
$100,000 per person
$1000 per month per person
$5,000/rnaxirnum
$1500 per person
NONE per person
N/A per person
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 per accident
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 per accident
$50 deductible
$500 deductible
Income Loss
Funeral Expenses
Accidental Death
Extraordinary Medical Benefits
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Stackable - I vehicles
Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Stackable - I vehicles
Comprehensive Coverage
Collision Coverage
Tort Option
HI PA (10/03)
Brigid Q, Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0, #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
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SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Susan Y. Brubaker
CIO Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS& ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 1711 0-0300
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you,
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
Date:
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By: Br~fi?a~
DEFENDANT'S
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Brigid a, Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. #38590
BOSWEll, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 238-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
WITH NEW MATTER
Defendant Harold M, Fake, by his attorneys, Brigid Q, Alford, Esquire and Boswell,
Tintner, Piccola & Alford, answers Plaintiff's Complaint, as follows:
1. Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matter averred in Paragraph 1; the same are therefore denied and proof
thereof demanded.
2, Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the matter averred in Paragraph 2; the same are therefore denied and proof
thereof demanded,
5, Admitted.
6. Admitted,
7. Admitted,
8, Admitted.
9, Denied that Defendant Fake failed to stop his vehicle in time, as that
averment implies intent and/or negligence on the part of Defendant Fake; to the contrary,
due to a sudden and unanticipated emergency involving the mechanical failure of his
vehicle's brakes, Admitted that, as a result of the brake failure, the front of Defendant
Fake's vehicle came into light contact with the rear of Mr. Kirk's vehicle. Denied that Mr.
Kirk's vehicle was thereafter pushed into or had any contact with the vehicle operated by
the Plaintiff.
10. Paragraph 10 sets forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required,
11. The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, recklessness and
violations of statute set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required, As
to the factual averments, Defendant denies the same,
12, The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
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sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded,
13, The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required, As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded.
14, The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required, As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded,
15, The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded,
16, The averments as to negligence, causation, carelessness, and recklessness
set forth conclusions of law to which no responses are required. As to the remaining
factual averments of injury and/or damage, Defendant in without knowledge or information
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sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the matters set forth therein; the same are
therefore denied and proof thereof demanded,
17, Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as
to the truth of the averments set forth in Sentences 1 and 2 of Plaintiffs Paragraph 17; the
same are therefore denied and proof thereof demanded, As to the Exhibit mentioned in
Sentence 3, said exhibit is a document that speaks for itself. As to Sentence 4, that sets
forth a conclusion of law to which no response is required,
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER
18. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted,
19, Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages, if any, were caused by conditions and/or
events other than the accident at issue,
20, Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages, if any, pre-existed the accident at issue,
21. Plaintiff's injuries and/or damages, if any, were caused by the acts and/or
omissions of persons other than Defendant, persons over whom Defendant exercised no
control and for whose conduct Defendant has no legal responsibility.
22. The doctrine of contributory negligence and Pennsylvania's comparative
negligence statute may serve to bar all or part of Plaintiffs claims and her right to recover
damages in this case.
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23, Plaintiff's right to recover damages in this case may be barred and/or limited
by the provisions of Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, including
but not limited to her tort option selection thereunder.
24, The collateral source rule may serve to bar all or part of Plaintiff's right to
recover damages in this case,
25. Plaintiff's claims may be barred, in whole or in part, by any applicable release,
waiver, payment, duress, fraud, illegality, or accord and satisfaction,
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
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Supreme Court I.D. #38590
BOSWEll, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M, Fake
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VERIFICATION
I, Harold M. Fake, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Defendant
Fake's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge, information and belief, I understand that false statements herein are
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant's Answer to Complaint with New Matter by placing the same in the United States
Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P,C,
3211 North Front Street
Post Office Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties
Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P, 213,1 by placing the same in the United States Mail, first class,
postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C,
3211 North Front Street
Post Office Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of November, 2005, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant To Pa. R.C.P. 213.1,
a Rule is hereby issued upon Defendant to show cause why the relief requested should
not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
Clark DeVere, Esq.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
Attorney for Plaintiff
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315 North Front Street
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By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D, No, 68768
3211 North Front Street
P,O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan y, Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
HAROLD M, FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
RAISED BY DEFENDANT IN RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S
MOTION FOR COORDINATION OF ACTIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES
PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 213.1
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker, by and through her attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully replies as follows:
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18. Conclusions of law for the assigned Judge to decide. To the contrary, Plaintiffs
Motion is meritorious and consistent with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and
applicable case law,
19. Denied, The two (2) motor vehicle accidents were within a month of each other
and Plaintiffs spinal injuries and damages overlaps since she was still treating for injuries from
the first accident when the second accident happened. As noted in Plaintiffs Motion, the same
doctors will be called as witnesses in each action,
20. The attached documents speak for themselves. Plaintiff also incorporates her
Reply to Defendant's New Matter filed in this action.
21. Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the
truth of the averments and therefore they are denied. By way of further reply, this was a three
car rear end collision started by Defendant Mr. Fake,
22, It is admitted that these actions involve different accidents, It is denied that they
do not involve common questions of fact and law since the injuries and damages overlap. The
liability insurer for the Defendants in both cases is State Farm and the adjusters have both taken
the position that the other accident is largely responsible for Plaintiffs injuries.
23. Conclusions oflaw which have to be decided by the assigned Judge. On the
contrary, Plaintiff has raised sufficient facts to coordinate the two actions under Rule 213.1. If
Court deems it appropriate, Plaintiff can take depositions of the two (2) liability adjusters and
secure their claim notes on the positions they have taken in this case,
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24, Based on Plaintiffs counsel's research, concurrence from counsel is not required
on a motion for coordination as long as notice is given to all other parties in accordance with
Pa,R.C.P, No. 213,1
25, Admitted, but concurrence is not required pursuant to Pa. R,C.P. No. 213.1
because the Rules of Civil Procedure states that a party may file said motion with notice to all
other parties. Nonetheless, Defendant does not concur with the pending motion any way.
26. Admitted that the Defendant does not concur with the pending motion,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker respectfully requests that her Motion for
Coordination of Actions be granted as requested in the Motion filed in this action.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P,C.
By: ( C~=.>
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated: November ;;1.,;1.,2005 Attorney for Plaintiff
34/594-1
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker,
individually, and that the facts in the foregoing Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter Raised by
Defendant in Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 213.1 are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief, and that said matters relating to Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter Raised by Defendant in
Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant to Pa,
R.c.P. 213,1 are as known to the undersigned as to the client, Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker, said
knowledge being based upon information contained in the attorney's file in this matter, and further
states that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
C;:-k~-- .
Clark Deve~uire
Dated: I/.')'!), .0,
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P,c.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Reply to New matter Raised by
Defendant in Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties
Pursuant to Pa, R.c.P. 213,1 with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage
prepaid, this ~ "1lay of November, 2005 on the following:
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Ronald Beers, Defendant
c/o Kevin D, Rauch, Esquire
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE
AND SKEEL, LLP
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, P A 17043
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO, 05-4795 Civil Term
v,
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant.
RONALD S. BEERS' ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO
PA.R.C.P. 213.1(a) TO PLAINTIFF'S
MOTION FOR COORDINATION OF
ACTIONS
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of Ronald S. Beers
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa,I.D,#83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P,
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#14075
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO, 05-4795 Civil Term
HAROLD M, FAKE,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
RONALD S. BEERS' ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER PURSUANT
TO P8.R.C.P. 213.1(8) TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION
FOR COORDINATION OF ACTIONS
AND NOW, comes Ronald S. Beers, by and through his counsel Summers,
McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and files the
following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiff's Motion for Coordination of Actions and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1, Admitted inasmuch that Plaintiff filed said Complaint.
2. It is admitted that the answering party, Ronald S. Beers, is the Defendant
in an action filed in Perry County at Civil Action No, 2005 - 776. It is further admitted
that Plaintiff filed said Complaint.
3. Admitted that the accidents happened within a month of each other. As to
whether Plaintiff suffered spinal injuries or damages in the action against Harold M.
Fake, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Beers has insufficient information as to
the truth or falsity of said averments, and they are therefore denied. To the extent that
Plaintiff suffered injuries and damages resulting from the accident involving Defendant
Ronald S, Beers, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa,R.C.P, 1029(d)
and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded,
4, After reasonable investigation Defendant Beers has insufficient
information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded.
5. Admitted that Cumberland and Perry Counties border each other. Denied
that there would be no inconvenience to the parties or witnesses, Defendant, Ronald S,
Beers, is unaware that any party or witness connected in any way to the October 15,
2004, accident resides, works, or has any affiliation with Cumberland County.
6. After reasonable investigation, Defendant, Ronald S. Beers, has
insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said
averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded,
7, Admitted that Defendant, Ronald S, Beers, has served discovery on
Plaintiff. As to whether similar discovery will be served upon the Plaintiff by Defendant
Fake, after reasonable investigation, Defendant Beers has insufficient information as to
the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded.
8, As to whether both cases will entail much of the same discovery,
Defendant, Ronald S, Beers, after reasonable investigation, has insufficient information
as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and
strict proof thereof is demanded, Furthermore, Defendant, Ronald S. Beers, denies that
many of the same legal and factual issues are or will be the same, Defendant Beers
admits that the court, in deciding the motion, must consider whether the actions involve
a common question of law or fact or arise from the same transaction or occurrence, To
that end, Defendant Beers denies that the questions of law or fact in each case are the
same and denies that the actions arise from the same transaction or occurrence,
9, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Beers has insufficient
information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded, Furthermore, Defendant, Ronald S. Beers,
denies that this averment by the Plaintiff is in any way controlling of the disposition of
this Motion,
10. Admitted that State Farm Insurance Company insured Defendant, Ronald
S, Beers, Denied that this fact is in any way controlling of the disposition of this Motion.
11, After reasonable investigation, Defendant Beers has insufficient
information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded,
12. After reasonable investigation, Defendant Beers has insufficient
information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded, Inasmuch that damages should be
prorated, this is a legal conclusion to which no response is required, To the extent,
however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally
pursuant to Pa,R.C,P, 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded,
13. Denied,
14, Denied,
15, Denied.
16. Denied,
17, Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ronald S, Beers, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court deny Plaintiff's Motion for Coordination,
NEW MATTER
1S, Plaintiff has not established facts sufficient to justify a coordination of the
two actions under Pa.R.C,P, 213,1.
19, The accidents do not involve a common question of law or fact. To the
contrary, the only relevant nexus between these cases is the Plaintiff.
20. The cause of action that Plaintiff purports to state in the pending
Cumberland County action, and the cause of action that Plaintiff purports to state in the
pending Perry County action do not arise from the same transaction or occurrence. To
the contrary, the only relevant nexus between these cases is the Plaintiff,
21. Coordination would result in undue prejudice and unreasonable expenses
to Ronald S, Beers,
22. Ronald S, Beers incorporates herein by reference his Answer with New
Matter to the Complaint filed against Ronald S. Beers in Perry County, A true and
correct copy of the Complaint and Ronald S. Beers' Answer with New Matter filed in
Perry County are attached hereto and identified as Exhibits "A" and "B," respectively,
23. Plaintiff's motion fails to comply with Cumberland County Rule of Court
20S,2(d),
24. Ronald S. Beers, was not asked whether he contests the Motion for
Coordination filed before this Honorable Court,
25. Ronald S. Beers, contests the pending Motion.
WHEREFORE, Ronald S, Beers, respectfully requests that the Plaintiffs Motion
be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.c.
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-{)300
(717)238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PERRY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V5.
NO. 05- CML TERM
CNIL ACTION - LAW
RONALD S. BEERS,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO: Defendant
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 ajudgmeI!t may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOUID 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 ABOUTHJRING A LAWYER.
JF YOU CAN"NOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, TIllS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU wrrn INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES TIIAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
. SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
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METZGER WICKERSHAM:, P.C.
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 68768
3211 Nonh Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 23E-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PERRY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
NO. 05-_ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RONALD S. BEERS,
DefendMt
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINf
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Susan Y.Bmhaker, by and through her attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully represents the following:
I. Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker is an adult individual who, at th.e tim.e of the
incident herein, resided at 179 Paradise :Park, New Bloomfield, Pen:y County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Ronald S. Beers is an adult individual residing at 12 Barley DriVe,
Duncannon, Perry Counly, Pennsylvania, 17020.
3. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set fonh occurred on October 15, 2004, at
or about 6:46 AM, on S.R Route 11-15, Penn Township, PenyCounty, Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, PlaintiffBrobaker was the owner
and operator of a 2001 Ford Mustang bearing Pennsylvania Registration Plate No. FRM8 I 73.
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5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Beers was the owner and
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operator of a 1995 Toyota 4-Runner bearing Pennsylvania Registration Plate No_ EJY6259_
6, At the aforesaid time and place, a 1989 Ford F-ISO operated by Donald Harris
was traveling southbound on S_R. 11-15, Penn Township, Perry County, PennsyIvania_
7, At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff Brnbaker was traveling southbound
on S.R. 11-15, Penn Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania behind the vehicle being operated by
Donald Harris.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Beers was traveling northbound on
S.R, 11-15.
9. At. the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Beers lost control ofhis
vehicle and crossed over the center line and into the southbolIDd lane of S.K 11-15_
10. At the aforesaid time and place, Donald Harris, attempting to avoid a collision
with Defendant Beers, steered to the right and went into the berm of tbe southbound lane of S.K
11-15.
11. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant Beers struck Donald Harris
head on, then swung into the path of the vehicle being operated by Plaintiff Brubaker striking the
right front of Plaintiff's vehicle.
12. Defendant owed a duty to Plaintiff Brubaker and other lawful users of the
roadways in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate the vehicle he was driving in such a
way so as not to cause hann or damage to said other persons and to the Plaintiff in particular.
13. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result ofilie carelessness,
recklessness and negligence of Defendant Beers, in operating the 1995 Toyota 4-Runncr in a
careless, reckless and negligent manner as follows:
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(a) Failing to safely pass and give at least one half of the main-
traveled portion of the roadway to another vehicle being
occupied/operated by the Plaintiff in violation of 1}3302 of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and applicable law;
(b) Driving at an 1ll1safe speed and at a speed greater than is reasonable
and prudent under the conditions and having regard for the actual
and potential hazards then existing and at a speed greater than will
permit him to have brought his vehicle to a stop within the assured
clear distance ahead in violation of Section 3361 of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and applicable law;
(c) Driving on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone in
violation of 75 Pa.C.S.A 93307 and applicable law;
(d) Failing to drive on the right half of the roadway in violation of75
Pa C.SA g3301 and applicable law;
(e) Failing to obey traffic control devices in violation of 75 Pa. C.S.A.
9311 I and applicable law;
(f) Failing to drive his vehicle in a single lane of travel and moving
his vehicle from that lane when not safe to do so in violation of 75
Pa. C.S.A. g3309 and applicable law;
(g) Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance in
violation of 75 Pa. C.S_A. 93802 and applicable law;
(h) Driving at a speed in excess of the maximum posted speed limit in
violation of Section 3362 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code
and applicable law;
(i) Operating his vebicle at an excessive rate of speed under the
circumstances;
(j) Failing to maintain adequate control of the vebicle he was
operating in order to avoid a collision;
(k) Failing to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
(J) Failing to give warning to Plaintiff Brubaker of his impending
collision with Plaintiff's vehicle;
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(m) Operating his vehicle in careless disregard for the safety ofpersons
and/or property in violation of75 Pa.C.S.A. ~3714;
(n) Failing to keep his vehicle under proper and adequate control so as
not to expose other users to an unreasonable risk of hann;
(0) Failing to keep alert and maintron a proper lookout for the presence
of other motor vehicles on the streets and highways;
(P) In operating the vehicle in a manner not consistent with the road
and weather conditions prevailing at the time;
(q) In failing to keep the vehicle witlrin the proper lane;
(r) In operating the vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or drugs;
(3) In failing to have yielded half of the highway to oncoming traffic;
(t) Driving in reckless disregard for the safety of persons in
violation of75 Pa. C.S.A. 93736 and applicable law;
(u) In failing to observe oncoming traffic; and
(v) Otherwise operating his vehicle at an unsafe speed.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the collision and the negligent, careless and
reckless conduct of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker sustained and in the future may sustain,
serious and debilitating injuries, some ofwruch are or may be perm:ment, an aggravation and/or
exacerbation of pre-existing conditions, and which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Severe strain :md sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments aud
other soft tissues at or about the cervical spine;
(b) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the thoracic spine;
(c) Severe strain and sprain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and
other soft tissues at or about the lumbar spine;
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HARRISBURG
SEP 1 5 2005
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(d) Trauma to right upper thigh;
(e) Closed head injury, and
ef) Headaches_
15_ As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence, carelessness
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and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has undergone and in the future will undergo
physical pain, mental anguish, discomfort, inconvenience, distress,. embarrassment and
humiliation, past, present and future loss of her ability to enjoy the pleasures of life and
limitations in her pursuit of daily activities all to her great loss and detriment.
16. Ai; a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence,
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carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has and/or may in the funlre incur
17. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision, negligence, carelessness
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e>"l'enses for medical trea1J:nent and rehabilitation for which damages are c1aimed_
and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker has and/or may in the future incur a loss of
wages, a loss of earning capacity, loss of household services and other economic damages for
which damages are claimed. J
18_ As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid collision and the negligence, '
carelessness and recklessness of Defendant, Plaintiff Brubaker sustained incidental costs and
losses to include, but not limited to, past and future medication costs and medica! appliances_ .J
19. Defendant Ronald S. Beers was driving under the influence of alcohol in this'
collision, Plaintiff Susan Yvonne Brubaker remains eligible to claim compensation for non
economic loss and economic loss sustained in this collision_
335101-1
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- 20, Plaintiff Brubaker, was the named insured on a policy of insurance issued to her by
GEICO General Insurance Company bearing policy number 2003984180 which was in effect on
the date of the above-referenced collision_ Plaintiff selected the full tort option regarding thar
policy, A copy of the Declaration Sheet of said policy is attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein as Exhibit "A"- Therefore, Plaintiff Brubaker remains eligible to claim
compensation for non economic loss and economic Joss sustained' in this collision pursuant to
applicable tort law_
21_ In total disregard for the safety of Plaintiff and others, Defendant drove his
vehicle while intoxicated, drove recklessly, crashed into the vehicle operated by Donald Harris
and subsequently crashed into the right front of Plaintiff's vehicle causing serious injuries to
Plaintiff Brubaker and as a result, Plaintiff Brubaker is entitled to punitive damages_
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susan Y Brubaker demands judgment in her favor and
against the Defenda.'1.t Ronald S. Beers for the aforesaid damages in an amount in excess of the
limits of compulsory arbitration in Perry County, Pennsylvania, and demands costs, interest,
damages for delay and/or punitive damages against Defendant as allowed by law_
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERE, P_C
By: ~,~
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I,D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: q-I,J-o.>
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SEP 1 5 2005
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VERIFICATION
I, Susan Y. Brubaker, hereby certify that the following is corrret;
The facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint are based upon information which I have
furnished to counsel, as well as upon information which has been gathered by counsel and/oT others
acting on my behalf in this matter. The language of the Complaint is that of counsel and not my
own, I have Tead the Complaint, and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have
given to counsel, :it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief r 0 the
extent that the content of the Complaint is that of counsel, I have relied upon such counsel in
making this VerificatioD.- I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn fiIlsificarion to
authorities.
Dated: q/q(ci5
)JA..uv:i.' fA /J /~
Susan Y. B ak r
335095-1
HARRISBURG
SEP 1 5 'lO1l5
RECEIVED
09/10/05 1'1<1 14: Z4 FAX 7Z4743519S
09/1612005 12:13 FAX 7177742113
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II Government Employees Insurance Company
. GEICO Gencrallnsuranee Company
. GEICO Indemnity Company
. GEICO Casualty Company
One GEICO Blvd, a Fredericksburg, VA 22412-0001
CERTIFICATION OF LIMITS
GEBCO
To Whom It May Concern:
This will emify thar GEIeO General Insunmce Company bas issued an automobile policy, 2003984180, to:
Susan Y Brubaker
PO Bo" 673
Camp Iffil PA 17001
that was in effect on the accident date ofOclOber 15,2004 providing the following coverage on a 2001 Ford
Mustang, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) If AFP4040 IF22120 1:
Bodily Injury Liability
$50,000
$100,000
per person!
per aocldent
Property Damage Liability
S50,OOO
pet accident
Fits! Party Benefits
Income Loss
$100,000 per person
$1000 pcr month per person
$5,000iInaxlml.Ull
$1500 per person
NONE per person
N/A per person
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 por accident
$50,000 per person!
$100,000 per accident
S50 deductible
$500 deductIble
Medical Expenses
Fun=! Expenses
Accidental Death
E"tmordina:ry Medical Benefits
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury
Staekable . ,1 vehicles
Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury
StaekabJe . 1 vehicles
Comprehensive Coverage
ColIision Coverage
Tort Option
HI PA (10/03)
HARRISBURG
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PERRY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO, 2005-776
v.
ANSWER AND NEW MAHER
RONALD S. BEERS,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
TO: Plaintiff
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Pa,I.D.#83058
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P,
Firm #911
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#14075
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PERRY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO, 2005-776
RONALD S. BEERS,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Ronald S. Beers, by and through his counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P" and Kevin D, Rauch, Esquire,
and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted,
4, Admitted,
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted,
7. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
8. Admitted,
9. Admitted.
10. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as
to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict
proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
11, Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that a collision occurred
between the Harris vehicle and the Defendant's vehicle. The remainder of the allegations
in paragraph 11 are denied as, after reasonable investigation, the Defendant has
insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments. Strict proof thereof is
demanded at the time of trial.
12, Admitted.
13, Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the accident occurred as a
result of the Defendant's negligent operation of the motor vehicle on the date, time, and
place of the subject accident. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 13 are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
14, Paragraph 14 and all of its subparts state legal conclusions to which no
response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said
averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
15. Paragraph 15 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required, To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time oftrial.
16, Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P, 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
17, Paragraph 17 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required, To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
18, Paragraph 18 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required, To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P, 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
19, Paragraph 19 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa,R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial,
20. Paragraph 20 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P, 1029(d) and (e), Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
21, Paragraph 21 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To
the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied
generally pursuant to Pa.R.C,P, 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the
time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ronald S. Beers, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice
imposed,
NEW MATTER
22. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute,
23, Some and/or all of Plaintiff's claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility law and/or other collateral sources and same may not be
duplicated in the present lawsuit.
24, To the extent that the Plaintiff has selected the limited tort option or is
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the relevant
provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a bar to the
Plaintiff's ability to recover non-economic damages,
25. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiff in this action.
.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Ronald S, Beers, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice
imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & KEEL L.L.P.
By:
, .
VERIFICATION
Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the
foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has
furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the
preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of
counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW
MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon
information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND
NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit.
Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa,C,S, 84904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: !(if~~
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Ronald S. Beers
#14075
.
.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by S. Mail to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this I ~ day of , 2005,
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C,
3211 North Front Street
P,O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 213.1(a) TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR COORDINATION
OF ACTIONS has been mailed by U.S, Mail to counsel of record via first class mail,
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postage pre-paid, this .~ day of l VV ,2005.
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C,
3211 North Front Street
P,O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola, and Alford
315 North Front Street
P,O, Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE. SKEEL, L.L.P.
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By:
evin D, Rauch, Esquire
ounsel for Ronald S, Beers
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Brigid Q, Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court I. O. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PiCCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plai ntiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF
SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009.22, Defendant certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto was mailed to Counsel of record on November 22, 2005.
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this certificate, marked as Exhibit A,
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received. Counsel for Plaintiff
has waived the 20 day time period.
(4) The subpoenas which were served are identical to the subpoenas which
are attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoenas.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Brigid . Alford, E
Supreme Court # 590
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Fake
Date: November 28, 2005
Brigid Q, Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.0. #38590
BOSWELL, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108.0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att,net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
v.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Defendant Harold M. Fake, intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that
are attached to this notice upon the following:
1. West Shore Family Practice
2. Central Pa. Rehabilitation Services
3. Ranzetli Chiropractic
4. Heritage Diagnostic Center
5, Magnetic Imaging Center
6. East Pennsboro Ambulance Association
7, West Shore EMS
8, Hershey Medical Center
9, Geico Insurance Company
DEFENDANT'S
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You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and
serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made, the
subpoena may be served. ' - -. -
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Brigi . Alford, Es
Supreme Court #3 0
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M, Fake
DATE: November 22,2005
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUNffiERLAND COLNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: West Shore Familv Practice. 550 12th Street. Lemovne. PA 17043
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (10) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of anY and all medical records. indudine: treatment notes,
referrals, correspondence. x-ray reports. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER, SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Records reauested from Januarv 1. 1994 throue:h November
23, 2005.
at Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford, 315 N. Front StreetIPO Box 741. Harrisbure:. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (10) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brie:id O. Alford, Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetIPO Box 741
Harrisbure:. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
.
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSA~ Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COlTRT OF COMMON PLEAS
: cmvrnERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERi'YI
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOClJMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Central Pa. Rehabilitation Services. 5201 SDrinl! Road. Suite 17. Shermansdale. PA
17090
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents orthings: Copies of anv and all medical records. includinl! treatment notes,
referrals, correspondence, x-rav reports, etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth -12/15/1955. Records reQuested from Januarv 1, 1994 throul!h November 23.
2005.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford, 315 N. Front StreetlPO Box 741, Harrisburl!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it,
TillS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOllOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brigid O. Alford, ESQuire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetJPO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Prothonotary/Clerk
Seal of the Court
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: Cu~mERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERVI
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Ranzette Chiropractic. 4867 Baxter Road, Vin!inia Beach. V A 23462
(N ame of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents orthings: Conies of any and all medical records. includinl! treatment notes,
referrals, correspondence. x-ray reports. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRl13AKER. SS#299-58-1925,
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Records reQuested from Januarv 1. 1994 throul!h November 23,
2005.
at Boswell, Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front StreetJPO Box 741. Harrisburl!, PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
TillS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!id O. Alford. ESQuire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetJPO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ID #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COliNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plain tiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DElYlANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Herital!e Dial!nostic Center, 3 Walnut Street. Lemovne. PA 17043
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of any and all medical records. includinl! treatment notes.
referrals. correspondence. x-ray reports, etc., for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Records requested from Januarv 1, 1994 throul!h November 23.
2005.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741, Harrisburl!, PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mmllegible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
. TIDS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!id O. Alford. Esquire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
A TIORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CmffiERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: No. 05. 4795 CIVIL TERM
v.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Hershev Medical Center, Medical Records Department. Mail Code MCHU24. PO Box
850. Hershev. PA 17033
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of any and all medical records. incIudinl:! treatment notes.
referrals. correspondence. X-ray reports. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Records reauested from Januarv 1. 1994 throul:!h November 23.
2005.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741. Harrisburl:!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena. together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena. within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril:!id O. Alford. Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetfPO Box 741
Harrisburl:!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ID #: 38590
ATIORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: ClJNffiERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA.TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: East Pennsboro Ambulance Service. Inc., PO Box 47. Enola, PA 17025
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Conies of any and all medical records. incIudin2: treatment notes.
referrals, correspondence, x-rav reports, etc., for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. 55#299-58-1925,
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Patient involved in two automobile accidents occurrin2: on
September 27, 2004 and October 15, 2004.
at Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741. Harrisbur2:. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena. within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAlYlE: Bri2:id O. Alford, Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisbur2:, PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPRElYlE COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUlYffiERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: West Shore EMS. West Shore Ambulance Life EMS. 205 Grandview Avenue. Suite
211. Camp Hill. PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena. you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of anv and all medical records. incIudin!! treatment notes.
referrals. correspondence. x-rav reports. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Patient involved in two automobile accidents occurrin!! on
September 27. 2004 and October 15. 2004.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741. Harrisbur!!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena. within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bri!!id O. Alford. Esouire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetJPO Box 741
Harrisbur!!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Geico Insurance Comnanv
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Conies of First Partv Benefits File for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER.
SS#299-58-1925, Date of Birth - 12/15/1955. Policv #2003984180: Claim #017030420010105
(DOL 10/15/04 and 9/27/04) Claim #0170304200101039 (DOL 7/2/02),
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford, 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741. Harrisbun!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brh!:id O. Alford. Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741
Harrisburl!:. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ID #: 38590
ATIORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
.
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Prothonotary/Clerk
Seal of the Court
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things
for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.21, by first-class United States mail upon the following
at the address set forth below:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P,O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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DATE: November 22, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Certificate Prerequisite, by first-class United States mail upon the
following at the address set forth below:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C,
3211 North Front Street, P,O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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DATE: November 28, 2005
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By: Clark De Vere, Esquire
Attorney LD, No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
RAISED BY RONALD S. BEERS IN RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S
MOTION FOR COORDINATION OF ACTIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES
PURSUANT TO Pa. R.c.P. 213.1
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker, by and through her attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully replies as follows:
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18, Conclusions of law for the assigned Judge to decide. To the contrary, Plaintiff
has set forth facts sufficient to justify coordination of the two actions under the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable case law,
19, Conclusions oflaw for the assigned Judge to decide. To the contrary, the two
motor vehicle accidents occurred within a month of each other and Plaintiffs spinal injuries and
damages overlap and she was still treating for injuries from the first accident when the second
accident happened. Plaintiffs anticipate that the same doctors will be called as witnesses in each
action, Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the remaining averments contained in her
Motion to Coordinate.
20, Conclusions oflaw for the assigned Judge to decide. To the contrary, two motor
vehicle accidents occurred within a month of each other and Plaintiff s spinal injuries and
damages overlap and she was still treating for injuries from the first accident when the second
accident happened. Plaintiffs anticipate that the same doctors will be called as witnesses in each
action, Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the remaining averments contained in her
Motion to Coordinate,
21. Conclusions of law for the assigned Judge to decide, By way of further reply,
Ronald S. Beers, has failed to state specifically how he would be prejudiced or suffer
unreasonable expense should coordination occur. In fact, Ronald S. Beers acknowledges in
Paragraph 5 of his Answer that the Cumberland and Perry counties border each other.
22. Attached documents speak for themselves. Plaintiff also incorporates her Reply
to Ronald S. Beers' New Matter in the Perry County action.
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23. Based on Plaintiffs counsels research, concurrence from counsel is not required
in a Motion for Coordination as long as notice is given to all other parties in accordance with Pa.
R.C.P, No. 213.1.
24, Admitted that concurrence was not sought. Denied that Ronald S.
Beers was not given written notice as required pursuant to Pa, R.c.P. No. 213.1 or an
opportunity to respond. The Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference her response to number 23
above,
25. Admitted that Ronald S. Beers contests the pending motion.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker respectfully requests that her Motion for
Coordination of Actions be granted as requested in the filed Coordination Motion,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C,
By: ~--~4-
Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated: November ~.;J., 2005 Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the attorney for Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker,
individually, and that the facts in the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter Raised by Ronald S.
Beers in Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant
to Pa. R.C ,P. 213.1 are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, infonnation and belief, and
that said matters relating to Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter Raised by Ronald S, Beers in Response
to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant to Pa. R.c.P. 213.1
are as known to the undersigned as to the client, Plaintiff, Susan y, Brubaker, said knowledge being
based upon infonnation contained in the attorney's file in this matter, and further states that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Clark eVere, Esquire
Dated: If '3, J. -oS-
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.c.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter Raised by
Ronald S. Beers in Response to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties
Pursuant to Pa, R.C.P, 213,1 with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage
prepaid, this~ day of November, 2005 on the following:
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 7108
Ronald Beers,
c/o Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
SUMMERS, MCDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE
AND SKEEL, LLP
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, P A 17043
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB. P.C.
C~SqUire
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By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney 1.D, No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M, FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Susan y, Brubaker, by and through her attorneys,
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, and respectfully replies as follows:
18. Conclusions oflaw, no reply required. Ifa reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa,R.C.P. No, 1029(e), By way of further reply,
Plaintiffs Complaint states claims upon which relief can be granted and no preliminary
objections have been filed to the Complaint.
19. Conclusions oflaw, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. No, 1029(e).. By way of further reply, the
injuries and damage claims set forth in the Complaint filed in this action were caused by the
actions and/or omissions of answering Defendant.
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20. Conclusions oflaw, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa,R.c.p, No. 1029(e). By way of further reply, the
injuries and damage claims set forth in the Complaint filed in this action were caused by the
actions and/or omissions of answering Defendant,
21. Conclusions oflaw, no reply required, If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P, No. 1029(e). By way of reply, Defendant
has failed to specify the identity of the other persons or the actions and/or omissions he or she
committed or failed to commit and Plaintiff cannot further reply,
22. Conclusions of law, no reply required, If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa,R.C,P, No, I029(e) and 1030(note), By way of
further reply, Plaintiff was not negligent in any manner.
23. Conclusions oflaw, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R,C.P. No. I029(e), By way of further reply,
Defendant has failed to specify the provision of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law he is referring to and Plaintiffs cannot further reply, Moreover, Plaintiff had
selected the full tort option as set forth in Paragraph 17 of her Complaint, which is incorporated
herein by reference,
24, Conclusions of law, no reply required, If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1029(e).. By way offurther reply, the
Defendant has failed to specify what damages would be barred in part or in their entirety by the
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collateral source rule and Plaintiff cannot reply. Moreover, Plaintiff has a right to recover the
damages set forth in the Complaint filed in this action, which is incorporated herein by reference.
25, Conclusions oflaw, no reply required. If a reply is required, the averments are
specifically denied and denied pursuant to Pa.R.C,P, No. 1029(e). By way of further reply, the
alleged defenses are not applicable in any manner to the claims raised in this case and there was
no release, no waiver, no payment, no duress, no fraud, no illegality and no accord and
satisfaction,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Susan Y. Brubaker demands that Defendant Harold M, Fake's
New Matter be dismissed and that judgment be entered in Plaintiffs favor and against Defendant
as requested in the Complaint filed in this action,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, p,c.
Dated:
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By: Clark~~
Attorney 1.0, No. 68768
P,O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the attorney D)r Plaintiff, Susan Y. Brubaker,
individually, and that the facts in the foregoing Plaintiffs Reply to Defendant's New Matter are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief, and that said matters relating to
Plaintiffs Reply to Defendant's New Matter are as known to the undersigned as to the client,
Plaintiff, Susan y, Brubaker, said knowledge being based upon information contained in the
attorney's file in this matter, and further states that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S,A. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Dated: /:2-/')/0S-
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, p.e.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of Plaintiffs Reply to Defendant's New Matter
with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ~ day of
December, 2005 on the following:
Harold M, Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
NO, 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR COORDINATION
OF ACTIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES
BEFORE OLER, J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 5th day of December, 2005, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant to Pa, R,C,p. 213.1,
of Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different
Counties Pursuant to Pa. R.C.p. 213.1, and of Ronald S. Beers' Answer with New Matter
Pursuant to Pa. R.C,P, 213.1(a) to Plaintiffs Motion for Coordination of Actions, and
Plaintiffs Reply to New Matter Raised by [Ronald S. Beers] in Response to Plaintiffs
Motion for Coordination of Actions in Different Counties Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 213.1,
the motion for coordination is denied.
BY THE COURT,
",.clark DeVere, Esq.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Attorney for Plaintiff
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315 North Front Street
P.O. Box 741
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Attorney for Defendant
Harold M. Fake
v1Zevin D. Rauch, Esq.
1017 Mumma Road
Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Ronald S. Beers
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COl~TY
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CASE NO: 2005-04795 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BRUBAKER SUSAN Y
VS
FAKE HAROLD M
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:
FAKE HAROLD M
but was unable to locate Him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of YORK
County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On November 30th, 2005 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from YORK
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
Dep York County
Postage
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9.00
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172.66
11/30/2005
METZGER WICKERSHAM
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
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COUNTY OF YORK
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
SERVICE CALL
(717) 771-9601
45 N. GEORGE ST., YORK, PA 17401
SHERIFF SERVICE
PROCESS RECEIPT and AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE TYPE ONLY UI\E 1 THRU 12
DO NOT DETACH ANY COPIES
Susan Y.Brubaker
2 COURT NUMBER
05-4795 civil
4 TYPE OF 'NRlT OR COMPLAINT
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5 NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY, CORPORATION, ETC TO SERVE OR DESCRIPTIOt~ OF PROPERTY TO BE LEVIED, ATTACHED. OR SOLD
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6 ADDRESS (STREET OR RFO WITH BOX NUMBER, APT NO. CITY, BORO, TWP. STATE AND ZIP COOE)
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York COUNTY to execute this Writ and make return tW~ccprdlng
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, p,c.
By: Andrew W, Norfleet, Esquire
Attorney I.D, No. 83894
3211 North Front Street
PO, Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
SUSAN y, BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
HAROLD M, FAKE,
Defendant
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR SUBSTITUTION OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the appearance of Andrew W, Norfleet, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P,c., for Clark DeVere, Esquire, on behalf of Susan y, Brubaker,
Plaintiff herein,
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(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew W, Norfleet, Esquire. of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb,
p,c., hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of a Praecipe for Substitution of
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Appearance with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ~
day of February, 2006, on the following:
Harold M, Fake, Defendant
clo Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108
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3211 North Front Street
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Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan y, Brubaker
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR SUBSTITUTION OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly substitute the appearance of Clark DeVere, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham,
Knauss & Erb, P.C" for Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire, on behalf of Susan Y. Brubaker, Plaintiff
herein.
Dated: ,;2-/7-0<:0
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney 1.0. No. 68768
P,O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8]87
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P,c.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of a Praecipe for Substitution of Appearance
with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this /11<- day of
February, 2006, on the following:
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
clo Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 71 08
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315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236.9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att,net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
v.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF
SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009,22, Defendant certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto was mailed to Counsel of record on February 28, 2006,
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this certificate, marked as Exhibit A.
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received,
(4) The subpoenas which were served are identical to the subpoenas which
are attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoenas.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Bri ' Q, Alford, E
Supreme Court # 590
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Fake
Date: March 22, 2006
Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D, #38590
BOSWEll, TINTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net(Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 - SET 2
Defendant Harold M. Fake, intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that
are attached to this notice upon the following:
1, Select Medical Corp.
2, Elite Mobile Diagnostic Services, LLC
You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and
serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena, If no objection is made, the
subpoena may be served,
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Q. Alford, Esq
eys for Defend
DATE: February 28,2006
DEFENDANT'S
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SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05. 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Select Medical Corp.. 4716 Old Gettvsburg Road. Mechanicsbure:. PA 17055
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of medical records. includine: treatment notes. referrals.
correspondence. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925. Date of Birth - December
15.1955. Records requested are from Januarv 1. 1994 throue:h February 28.2006.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741. Harrisbure:. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
TillS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brie:id O. Alford. Esquire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisbure:. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: EIile Mobile Dia!!nostic Services. LLC.. 1229 Monl'Oe Avenue. Dunmore. PA 18509
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you arc ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of medical records, incIudinl!. treatment notes. referrals,
correspondence, etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925, Date of Birth - December
15. 1955. Records reQuested are from Januarv 1, 1994 through February 28, 2006.
at Boswell. Tiutner. Piccola & Alford, 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741, Harrisburl!.. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above, You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brigid O. Alford. Esquire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741
Harrisbur\):, PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ID #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things
for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009,21, by first-class United States mail upon the following
at the address set forth below:
Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P ,C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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Denise L. Foster, Paralegal
DATE: February 28,2006
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Certificate Prerequisite, by first-class United States mail upon the
following at the address set forth below:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P,C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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Denise L. Foster, Paralegal
By:
DATE: March 22, 2006
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3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Plaintiff certifies that
(1) A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to defense counsel on April 21 , 2006;
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to
this certificate,
(3) Defense counsel's office contacted Plaintiffs counsel's office by telephone on
May 8, 2006 and indicated that she had no objection to the subpoena being served upon the
party, and
(4) the subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached
to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
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Dated: May 8, 2006
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METZGER. WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
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Fax: 717-234-9478
April 21, 2006
Other Offices
Colonial Park Lancaster
717-652-7020 717431-0138
Mechanicsburg Shippensburg
717-691-5577 717-692-5810
Wilkes-Barre York
570-825-7500 717-843-0502
Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
RE: Brubaker v. Fake
Cumberland County CCP. No. 2005-4795
Dear Ms. Alford:
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Enclosed is a Notice ofIntent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things for
Discovery pursuant to Rule 4009.21 upon Lemoyne Auto (Becker's Service Center) in
connection with the above-referenced matter. IfI do not receive any objections to the subpoena
within 20 days from the date of this letter, I will serve the subpoena_
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
Clark De V ere
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Enclosure
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James F. Carl
Edward E. Knauss, IV'"
Jered L. Hock
Steven P. Miner
Clark DeVere
Francis J. Lafferty, IV
Andrew W. Norfleet
Karen W. Miller
Mark E. Clouser
~ Board Certijied in civil
trial law Ilnd adVOCtlcy
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.CO
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice,
upon Lemoyne Auto (Becker's Service Shop). You have twenty (20) days from the date listed
below in which to file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If
no objections are made, the subpoena may be served.
METZGER. WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.CO
By: ~
Clark e ere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P_O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: April~, 2006
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
NO. 05-4795 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.26
TO: Lemovne Auto (Becker's Service Center\. 2236 Gettvsbura Road. Camo Hill. PennsYlvania. 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: All docmnents includinll all information contained in anv comnuter and
including all reoair. insDection and maintenance records: work orders: and billing records for the nast 10
vears for the Blue and Silver. 1990 Ford F150. VIN #1 FTEX 14NXLKB41 034 owned bv Harold M. Fake.
119 Oak Drive. Camp Hill. Pennsylvania.
at Metzger. Wickersham. Attn: Sandra K. Soade. 3211 North Front Street. P.O. Box 5300. HarrisburlZ.
PA 17110.
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the things
sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Address: 3211 North Front Street
Harrisbura. Pa 17110
Telephone Number: 717-238-8187
Supreme Court 10 # 68768
Attorney for: Plaintiff
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary
Date:
Seal of the Court
Deputy
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, an employee of Metzger, Wickersham, do hereby certifY that on
the date set forth below, I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the
following person(s) at the following addressees) indicated below by sending same in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, as follows:
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108
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Clark De Vere
Dated: April 21, 2006
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Clark DeVere, Esquire, of the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of a Certificate Prerequisite to Service of
Subpoena with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this ~ day
of May, 2006 on the following:
Harold M. Fake, Defendant
c/o Brigid Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17108
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315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 741
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net(Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF
SUBPOENAS PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of subpoenas for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009.22, Defendant certifies that:
(1) A Notice of Intent to serve the subpoenas with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto was mailed to Counsel of record on April 26, 2006.
(2) A copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this certificate, marked as Exhibit A.
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received. Counsel for Plaintiff
has waived the 20 day time period.
(4) The subpoenas which were served are identical to the subpoenas which
are attached to the notice of intent to serve the subpoenas.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
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Brigid . Alford, E uire
Supreme Court #38590
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Fake
Date: May 8, 2006
Brigid Q. Alford. Esquire
Supreme Court LO. #38590
BOSWELL, T1NTNER, PICCOLA & ALFORD
315 North Front Street
Post Office Box 74i
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108-0741
(717) 236-9377 (Phone)
(717) 236-9316 (Facsimile)
brigidalford@att.net (Email)
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
Plai ntiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
v.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENAS TO
PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Defendant Harold M. Fake, intends to serve subpoenas identical to the ones that
are attached to this notice upon the following:
1. West Shore Family Practice
2. Family Physician Associates
3. Gold's Gym
4. Select Medical Corp.
5. Elite Mobile Diagnostic Services
EXHIBIT
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You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and
serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objections are made, the
subpoenas may be served.
Respectfully submitted,
By: '- cJ.
Brigid . Alford, Esqulr
Supreme Court #385
Boswell, Tintner, Piccola & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-9377
Attorneys for Defendant Harold M. Fake
DATE: April 26, 2006
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Elite Mobile Dial!I1ostic Services. LLC.. 1229 Monroe Avenue. Dunmore. PA 18509
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of emplovment records. includinl!: emplovment
application. salarv historv. work performance evaluations. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER.
SS#299-58-1925. Date of Birth - December 15. 1955.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741. Harrisburl!:. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!:id O. Alford. Esouire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741
Harrisburl!:. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Select Medical Com. 4716 Old Gettvsburl! Road. PO Box 2034. Mechanicsburl!. PA
17055.
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of emplovment records. includinl! emplovment
application. salarv historv. work performance evaluations. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER.
SS#299-58-1925. Date of Birth - December 15.1955.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 3I5 N. Front StreetIPO Box 74I. Harrisburl!, PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!id O. Alford. Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreetIPO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Gold's Gvm. 3401 Hartzdale Drive. #101. Camo Hill. PA 17011
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Cooies of membershio records and attendance records for
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925. Date of Birth - December 15. 1955. Records
reQuested are from .Tanuarv 1. 2004 throul!h Aoril26. 2006.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741. Harrisburl!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!id O. Alford. ESQuire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Familv Phvsician Associates. 1900 Bridl!e Street. New Cumberland. PA 17070
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of anv and all medical records. indudinl! treatment notes.
correspondence. referrals. x-rav reports. etc.. for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. SS#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - December 15. 1955. Records reauested are from .Tanuarv 1. 1985 throul!h
April 26. 2006.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford. 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741. Harrisburl!. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
TillS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Brilrld O. Alford. Esauire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front StreeUPO Box 741
Harrisburl!. PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE: (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: No. 05- 4795 CIVIL TERM
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: West Shore Familv Practice. 550 N. 12'h Street. Lemovne, PA 17043
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Copies of any and all medical records. includinl!: treatment notes.
correspondence. referrals, x-rav reports, etc" for SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER. 88#299-58-1925.
Date of Birth - December 15, 1955. Records reQuested are from September 7. 2005 throul!:h
April 26, 2006.
at Boswell. Tintner. Piccola & Alford, 315 N. Front 8treet/PO Box 741. Harrisburl!:. PA
17108-0741
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the
address listed above. You have the right to seek, in advance, the reasonable cost of preparing the
copies or producing the things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena, within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply
with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Bril!:id O. Alford, ESQuire
ADDRESS: 315 N. Front Street/PO Box 741
Harrisburl!:, PA 17108-0741
TELEPHONE : (717) 236-9377
SUPREME COURT ill #: 38590
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendant Fake
BY THE COURT:
DATE:
Seal of the Court
Prothonotary/Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things
for Discovery Pursuantto Rule 4009.21, by first-class United States mail upon the following
at the address set forth below:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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Denise L. Foster, Paralegal
DATE: April 26, 2006
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Defendant Fake's Certificate Prerequisite, by first-class United States mail upon the
following at the address set forth below:
Clark DeVere, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street, P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
By:
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Denise L. Foster, Paralegal
DATE: May 8,2006
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, P.C.
By: Clark DeVere, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
SUSAN Y. BRUBAKER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HAROLD M. FAKE,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Susan Y. Brubaker
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-479~ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above captioned matter settled, discontinued and ended.
Date: JulyJ5; 2006
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METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By ~;r~qUire
I.D. No. 68768
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, I, Sandra K. Spade, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.e., attorneys
for Plaintiffs, hereby certify that I served the foregoing Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue and End this
day by hand delivery by our representative in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Harold M. Fake
c/o Brigid Q. Alford, Esquire
Boswell, Tintner, Piccolla & Alford
315 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0741
Dated: ;- Js, 2006
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, Sandra K. S e
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