HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5067Neil A. Grover, Esquire #53142
Attorney for Plaintiff
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
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PATRICIA ILLAR
251 INDIAN CREEK DR.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania :
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,:
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
4695 E. TRINDLE RD.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.
Jury Trial Demanded
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons against each of the two (2 ) above-named Defendants.
Respectfully Submitted,
LAW OFFIC OF NEIL A. GROVER
Dated: q1A 7 ? By - ?'? L='
Neil A. Grover, quire #53 42
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
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PATRICIA ILLAR
251 INDIAN CREEK DR.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Plaintiff
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TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania :
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,:
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
4695 E. TRINDLE RD.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
Jury Trial Demanded
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Date:
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Neil A. Grover, Esquire #53142
Attorney for Plaintiff
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
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PATRICIA ILLAR
251 INDIAN CREEK DR.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,:
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
4695 E. TRINDLE RD.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Defendants
Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA
TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff Patricia Illar intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this
notice. 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.
Date: September 27, 2005
Neil A. Grover, squire PA # 53142
LAW OFFICE OF NEIL A. GROVER
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/FAX (717) 260-9651
groverlaw@ix.netcom.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
PATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania
Corporation; et al.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. {
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Jury Trial Demanded
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
L&I Building, 7" & Forester Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17121
ATTENTION: Edward Rawlings, Systems Administrator
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents and things: THE COMPLETE HEARING RECORD from the May 27 2005 hearing in
_matter of Patricia. Illar v TRINDLE BOWL, INC., Appeal No 05-09-F-2183 including a copy of the audio
tape of testimony, all exhibits and a video tape made by the employer that was confiscated and retained by the
Referee. These documents and things should be produced at the following location: LAW OFFICE OF NEIL
A. GROVER, 2201 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 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 parry 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:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire PA # 53142
LAW OFFICE OF NEIL, A. GROVER
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/FAX (717) 260-9651
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BY THE COURT:
Date:
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
fRINDLE BOWL, INC. and KARL NO. 05-5067 CIVIL
SCHW EITZER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire and Snelbaker &
P, C. as attorneys for the Defendants in the above-captioned action.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
BY
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
October 17, 2005 (717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defendants
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to be served upon the person and in the
indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By.
Date: October 17, 2005
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
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ATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL, INC. and KARL
SCHWEITZER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-5067 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
OBJECTIONS TO SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 4009.1(c)
Defendants, by their attorneys, Snelbaker & Brenneman, P. C., submit these objections as
follows:
1. Plaintiff initiated this action by Praecipe For Writ of Summons filed September 27,
2005.
2. Plaintiff has not filed a Complaint in this action.
3. Plaintiff had served Defendants with the Writ of Summons a Notice of Intent to Serve
A Subpoena (the "Notice") indicating Plaintiffs intention to subpoena a hearing record from a
May 27, 2005 unemployment compensation hearing directed to Administrator Edward Rawlings.
A true and correct copy of the aforementioned Notice and proposed subpoena is attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A".
4. Pa.R.C.P. 4003.1 allows a party to obtain discovery regarding any matter, not
privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter in the pending action.
5. Since Plaintiff has not filed a Complaint or pursued a method of discovery in order to
prepare a pleading which would describe the nature of the cause of action (see e.g. Pa.R.C.P.
4007A(c)), a determination cannot be made whether the documents and things sought by
LAW OFFICES Plaintiffs subpoena are in any way relevant to any claim or cause of action Plaintiff intends to
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
raise.
6. For the reasons stated above, it cannot be determined whether the information sought
subpoena is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
7. For the reasons stated above, the discovery by Plaintiff through use of a subpoena
be prohibited until such time as Plaintiff states her claims or the nature of the cause of
asserted against the Defendants.
WHEREFORE, Defendants request this Court to prohibit the issuance and service of the
:na proposed to be issued under Plaintiff s Notice dated September 27, 2005.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
BY:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
October 17, 2005 Attorneys for Defendants
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
Neil A. Grover, Esquire #53142
Attorney for Plaintiff
2201 North Second Street
` Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-96511 FAX (717) 233-2342
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PATRICIA ILLAR
251 INDIAN CREEK DR.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania :
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,:
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
4695 E. TRINDLE RD.
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA
TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Plaintiff Patricia Illar intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this
notice. 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.
Date: September 27, 2005 -?
Neil A. Grover, squire PA 4 53142
LAW OFFICE OF NEIL A. GROVER
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EXHIBIT A
PATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania
Corporation; et al.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Jury Trial Demanded
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
L&I Building, 7' & Forester Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17121
ATTENTION: Edward Rawlings, Systems Administrator
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents and things: THE COMPLETE HEARING RECORD from the May 27, 2005 hearing in
matter of Patricia. Illar v TREVDLE BOWL INC., Appeal No 05-09-F-2183 including a copy of the audio
tape of testimony, all exhibits and a video tale made by the employer that was confiscated and retained by the
Referee. These documents and things should be produced at the following location: LAW OFFICE OF NEIL
A. GROVER, 2201 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 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 parry 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:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire PA # 53142
LAW OFFICE OF NEIL A. GROVER
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/FAX (717) 260-9651
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BY THE COURT:
Date:
Prothonotary, Civil Division
Seal of the Court
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
a true and correct copy of the foregoing Objections to be served upon the person and in
manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL POSTAGE PREPAID, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By.
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer
October 17, 2005
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
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PATRICIA ILLAR IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-5067 Civil
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania :
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,: Jury Trial Demanded
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
Defendants
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so
the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Neil A. Grover, Esquire #53142
Attorney for Plaintiff
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
groverlaw @,ix. netcom. com
PATRICIA ILLAR
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-5067 Civil
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania :
Corporation; and KARL SCHWEITZER,: Jury Trial Demanded
individually and as an authorized
representative of TRINDLE BOWL, INC.:
Defendants
COMPLAINT
NOW COMES Plaintiff, Patricia Illar, by and through her attorney, Neil A. Grover, and for her
Complaint states:
INTRODUCTION
This in an employment-related complaint for wrongful termination of an employee for asserting
a right to make a complaint to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for unpaid overtime compensation;
for related unlawful clandestine recordings of both employee and customer conversations in violation
of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act and related federal law; for
unpaid overtime compensation under federal and state labor laws; and related torts.
PARTIES
1. The Plaintiff is Patricia Illar, an adult individual who resides at 251 Indian Creek Drive
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. The Defendant Trindle Bowl, Inc., is a corporation doing business at 4695 E. Trindle
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Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The Defendant Karl Schweitzer, is an adult individual who resides at 755 McCormick
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055
4. Defendant Schweitzer is the President of Defendant Trindle Bowl Inc. and its principal
stockholder.
BACKGROUND
5. Plaintiff was an employee of Defendant Trindle Bowl, Inc., a bowling alley and had
numerous duties related to the day-to-day operation of the facility.
6. After years of service managing daily shifts at the bowling alley, on or about March 7,
2005, Plaintiff was unlawfully terminated by the Defendants.
7. Near the start of her morning shift on or about March 7, 2005, Mrs. Illar was summoned
into a small office by Defendant Schweitzer and shown a video tape player and video on his desk.
8. Defendant Schweitzer informed Mrs. Illar that he heard that she was going to the labor
board and asked her if she wished him to play the tape for her.
9. She declined to see and hear the tape and Defendant Schweitzer then told her she was
fired.
10. Mrs. Illar had recently discussed in the workplace her plan to go to a labor board or
elsewhere to complain about her employer's failure to pay overtime compensation for hours she
worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
11. Mrs. Illar made a call from work to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor inquiring
about the forms and procedures for filing a wage complaint.
12. Mrs. Illar also has made an oral complaint to the person who prepared payroll for
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Trindle Bowl, Inc. about the longstanding problem of not being paid wages at an overtime rate.
13. On or about May 27, 2005, Mrs. Illar and Defendant appeared at a hearing related to her
claim against her employer for unemployment compensation benefits.
14. Schweitzer testified under oath at that hearing on behalf of Defendant Trindle Bowl,
Inc.
15. In response to a properly issued subpoena, Mr. Schweitzer produced a video tape with
audio recording of Mrs. Illar.
16. The tape was not played but instead confiscated by the Referee at the request of counsel.
17. Defendant Schweitzer testified that the tape was made at Trindle Bowl; that it contained
audio; that he had listened to the audio; that he did not seek anyone's permission or consent to make
the recording; that he had set up a secret audio recording system in or about Jul 2004; and that he had
authorized the making of that tape and other tapes.
18. Mr. Schweitzer testified that the audio recordings were part of a multi-camera hidden
surveillance system to monitor employees and that this included their conversations.
19. Mr. Schweitzer testified that he had been making such recording since approximately
July 2004.
20. Mr. Schweitzer admitted that he said to Mrs. Illar words to the effect that "so, I hear
you're going to the labor board" in his meeting to terminate her.
21. The reasons Mr. Schweitzer fired Mrs. Illar was because of her complaints about not
being paid overtime wages.
22. As a result of her termination, Mrs. Illar suffered a loss of wages, benefits and an
ongoing decrease in her earnings.
COUNT I
WIRE TAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE CONTROL ACT
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
24. The Pennsylvania Wire Tapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (the "Wiretap
Act"), 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 5701, et seq., prohibits the interception, disclosure or use of oral
communications in the Commonwealth without the consent of the person(s) being recorded.
25. The conduct of Defendants Schweitzer and Trindle Bowl Inc., in intercepting, recording
and using the oral discussions of the Plaintiff and others violated the Wiretap Act.
26. Section 5725 of the Wiretap Act authorized any person whose oral communication has
been intercepted, disclosed or used in violation of the Act to bring a civil action for damages.
27. The Plaintiff's oral communications were unlawfully intercepted, disclosed and/or used
by Defendants Schweitzer and Trindle Bowl, Inc. and as a result, she suffered actual damages
including but not limited to the loss of her longtime employment, a loss and then decrease of wages
and benefits and the distress that comes from those losses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the Wiretap Act
in an amount in excess of $50,000.00, including actual damages, interest thereon, statutory damages,
liquidated damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of litigation.
COUNT II
FEDERAL OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE
STREETS ACT OF 1968 ("FEDERAL WIRETAPPING ACT")
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
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29. Title III of the federal Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ("Federal
Wiretapping Act"), 18 U.S.C. §§ 2511, et seq., as amended, prohibits the intentional interception, use
or disclosure of any oral communication and provides, in relevant part, for damages and civil penalties
for violations of the Federal Wiretapping Act.
30. The Defendants conduct in unlawfully intercepting, recording and/or using such oral
communications involving the Plaintiff violated the Federal Wiretapping Act.
31. The Defendants conduct in violation of the Federal Wiretapping Act is a harm to the
Plaintiff and otherwise caused the Plaintiff harm and, therefore, she is entitled to damages under the
Act.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the Federal
Wiretapping Act in an amount in excess of $50,000.00, including actual damages, interest thereon,
liquidated damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of
litigation.
COUNT III
FEDERAL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
PRIVACY ACT OF 1986 ("ECPA")
32. Paragraphs 1 through 31 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
33. The federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 ('ECPA"), 28 U.S.C. §
2510, et seq. as amended, prohibits the intentional interception, use or disclosure of any oral
communication and provides, in relevant part, for damages and civil penalties for violations of the
ECPA.
34. The Defendants conduct in unlawfully intercepting, recording and/or using such oral
communications involving the Plaintiff violated the ECPA.
35. The Defendants conduct in violation of the ECPA is a harm to the Plaintiff and
otherwise caused the Plaintiff harm and, therefore, she is entitled to damages under the Act.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the ECPA in an
amount in excess of $50,000.00, including actual damages, interest thereon, liquidated damages,
statutory damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of litigation.
COUNT IV
Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law
36. Paragraphs 1 through 35 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
37. The Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, (WPCL) 43 P. S. § 260. 1, et seq.,
provides in relevant part that "[e]very employer shall pay all wages, other then fringe benefits or wage
supplements, due to his employees on regular paydays designated in advance by the employer...." 43
P.S. § 260.3 (a).
38. The WPCL authorizes individuals to bring civil actions to collect all wages, fringe
benefits and supplemental income from any "employer" who has violated the Act, and mandates the
payment of attorneys' fees and liquidated damages. 43 P.S. § 260.2a and 260.9a.(a).
39. Under the WPCL, officers of a corporate employer also shall be liable for damages
under the Act. 43 P.S. § 260.2a
40. Defendant Trindel Bowl, Inc. is an employer within the meaning of the WPCL and, at
all times relevant hereto, has been obligated to comply with the WPCL.
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41. Defendant Karl Schweitzer, qualifies individually as an employer within the meaning of
the WPCL and, at all times relevant hereto, has been obligated to comply with the WPCL.
42. Each Defendant is thus liable for damages and related remedies due under the WPCL.
43. For a period in excess of three (3) years prior to her termination, Mrs. Illar consistently
worked hours in excess of 40 hours per week on alternating weeks without being paid a rate of pay of
1 '/2 time her normal hourly rate, or approximately 625 hours of unpaid overtime and therefore,
Defendants are liable for these wages and all related statutory remedies.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the WPCL in
an amount in excess of $50,000.00, including unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, reasonable
attorney's fees and the costs of litigation.
COUNT V
Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968
44. Paragraphs 1-43 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
45. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, 43 P.S. § 333.102, et seq., ("the PMWA")
provides in relevant part for the protection of a worker's right to the payment of at least minimum
wage for each hour worked and overtime wages for work in excess of 40 hours per workweek. 43 P.S.
§ 333.104 (c).
46. The Defendants each qualify as an employer within the meaning of the PMWA, 43 P.S.
§ 333.103(g).
47. The Plaintiff's duties were such that her employer did not and does not qualify for an
exemption under the PMWA, 43 U.S.C. § 333.105 or any other section thereof, from the payment of
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all minimum wages and all overtime wages to the Plaintiff under the PMWA. Accordingly, the
Plaintiff is entitled to the payment of overtime wages at a rate of 1 %2 times her regular rate of pay for
all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week for each week worked.
48. Defendants controlled the work and duties of the Plaintiff and yet have failed to meet
their statutory obligation to advise Mrs.Illar of her nonexempt status, failed to advise her of her right to
overtime wages, failed to meet the record-keeping requirements and failed to pay her proper overtime
wages.
49. The Defendants failure to pay all compensation due the Plaintiff violates the PMWA,
subjecting each Defendant to liability for all relief available under the PMWA, 43 P.S. § 333.113 and
the WPCL, 43 P. S. § 260. 1, et seq. and any related statutory provisions and regulations.
50. Each Defendant is thus liable for damages and related remedies due under the PMWA
and the WPCL, including all unpaid wages and additional liquidated damages equal to 25% of those
unpaid wages; all unpaid overtime compensation and liquidated damages equal to 25% of that unpaid
overtime compensation; attorneys' fees; costs of suit; interest; and any other relief that is just and
proper under the law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Mar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the PMWA in
an amount in excess of $50,000.00, including unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, reasonable
attorney's fees and the costs of litigation
COUNT VI
Fair Labor Standards Act
51. Paragraphs 1 through 50 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
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52. The Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq., in relevant part, governs
employer-employee relationships on issues of the payment of wages, hours worked and overtime
wages and, accordingly, the statute applies to the parties to this action.
53. The Defendants each qualify as an employer within the meaning of the FLSA, 29
U.S.C. § 203(d), et seq.
54. The Plaintiff's duties were such that her employer did not and does not qualify for an
exemption under the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 213 or any other section thereof, for payment of overtime
wages.
55. Absent any such exemption, the Plaintiff is entitled to the payment of overtime wages
under the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 207, et seq. and related regulations, at a rate of I'/z times her regular rate
of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per workweek for each workweek employed,
beginning no later than March 2002, or at a minimum, overtime wages for more than 625 hours of as
yet uncompensated overtime work.
56. Defendants controlled the work and duties of the Plaintiff and yet failed to meet their
statutory obligation to advise Mrs. Illar of her nonexempt status, failed to advise her of her right to
overtime wages, filed to meet their record-keeping obligations and failed to properly pay her overtime
wages.
57. Each Defendant is thus liable for damages and related remedies due under the FLSA,
including all unpaid wages and an equal amount of liquidated damages; all unpaid overtime
compensation and an equal amount of liquidated damages; attorneys' fees; costs of suit; interest; and
other relief that is just and proper under the law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
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Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for violations of the FLSA in an
amount in excess of $50,000.00, including unpaid overtime wages, interest thereon, liquidated
damages, reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of litigation.
COUNT VII
WRONGFUL TERMINATION - RETALIATION
58. Paragraphs 1-57 are incorporated herein as if set forth again in full.
59. The WPCL, 43 P. S. § 260. 1, et seq. expresses a strong public policy in favor of the
timely and full payment of all earned wages and so make it unlawful for an employer, its officers,
agents or other persons acting in an employer's interest, to deny, interfere in or otherwise refuse the
payment of wages and/or overtime compensation earned by an employee.
60. Plaintiff had the right to make an inquiry and/or complaint about her rights to overtime
compensation and to be free from retaliation in doing so.
61. Defendants termination of the Plaintiff was in violation of the public policy(ies) of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Patricia Illar seeks judgment in her favor and against the Defendants
Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, each individually and jointly, for wrongful termination in an
amount in excess of $50,000.00, including actual, punitive damages, reasonable attorney's fees and the
costs of litigation.
Date: May 11, 2006
Respectfully Submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF NEIL A. GROVER
Neil A. Grover, quire PA # 53142
2201 North Sec d Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/FAX (717) 260-9651
groverlaw@ix.netcom.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Patricia Ilar, hereby verify that I am a Plaintiff in the foregoing action, and that the attached
Complaint is based upon facts of which I have personal knowledge and on information which has
been provided by me or gathered by my counsel in the preparation of this lawsuit. The language of
the Complaint is that of counsel and not mine. I have read the foregoing Complaint and to the extent
that it is based upon information which I had given to my counsel, or which has been made known
to me, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that
any of the averments of the pleading is based upon an understanding or application of law, I have
relied upon counsel in making this Verification.
I understand that I am subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities for any false statements made herein.
Date: ,3_ /,, - pd
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Patricia Ilar
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this 11 `' day of May, 2006, served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document via United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and properly
addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Defendants
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PATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL, INC. and KARL
SCHWEITZER,
Defendants
TO: Patricia Illar, Plaintiff
IN THE CO
CUMBERL
CIVIL ACTI
NO. 05-5067
JURY TRIAL
NOTICE TO PLEAD
and
Neil A. Grover, Esquire
2201 South Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
You are hereby notified that you have twenty (20) 1
New Matter or a Default Judgment may be entered against
OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
- LAW
in which to plead to the enclosed
SNELBAKER &
By:
Keith O. Brenne
44 West Main S
Mechanicsburg,
(717) 697-8528
Attorney for De
, P. C.
Esquire
17055
LAW OFFICES
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BRENNEMAN. P.C.
PATRICIA ILLAR, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TRINDLE BOWL, INC. and KARL : NO. 05-50671 CIVIL
SCHWEITZER,
Defendants JURY TRIA) DEMANDED
Defendants Trindle Bowl, Inc. and Karl Schweitzer, py their attorneys, Snelbaker &
Brenneman, P. C., submit this Answer with New Matter in
ANSWER
The portion of Plaintiffs Complaint entitled
violation of Pa.R.C.P. 1022. In addition, the "Introduction"
conclusions of law to which no response is required by the
deemed to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.P.C. 1029(d).
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted,
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted
Defendant Trindle Bowl, Inc. and performed her duties at the
denied that Plaintiff performed any duties with respect to the
6. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiff performed any
further denied Plaintiff was unlawfully terminated by the
to Plaintiffs Complaint.
should be stricken as being in
a series of unwarranted
accordingly, same are
f was an employee of
;r service counter. It is
n of the facility.
il role or function. It is
on March 7, 2005. On the
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March 8, 2005.
7. Denied. It is denied that on March 7, 2005, Plaintiff was summoned into an office by
Schweitzer. On the contrary, Defendant Schweitzer met with Plaintiff in an office on
premises of Trindle Bowl on March 8, 2005. It is denied jhat there was either a video tape
or video on the desk when Plaintiff and Defendant Schweitzer met.
8. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted thatIDefendant Schweitzer informed
among other things, that he had heard that Plaintiff vas going to the labor board. It is
that Defendant Schweitzer asked Plaintiff if she wishes} him to play the video tape.
9. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is denied that Pl?intiff declined to see and hear any
for the reason that Defendant Schweitzer did not offer to klay any video tape for Plaintiff.
it is admitted that Defendant Schweitzer terminated tlaintiff as an employee on March
2005, it is denied that Plaintiff was terminated for either declining to see and hear a tape or
she had indicated she was going to the labor board. lic the contrary, Plaintiff was
ed due to her volatile and explosive behavior for she had been warned about in the
10. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted only that Plaintiff indicated to the
for Trindle Bowl, Inc. (the "Corporation") that she was going to go to the labor
concerning an issue Plaintiff perceived existed pertaining to the payment of overtime
It is denied, to the extent it is expressed or implied, that,Defendants failed to pay
overtime wages or that Plaintiff was terminated due to
overtime wages.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the
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plan to go to the labor board
are without sufficient
in Paragraph 11 of
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Plaintiffs Complaint; therefore, same are denied and strict
trial.
12. Paragraph 10, above, of this Answer is
specific response to Paragraph 12 of Plaintiffs Complaint.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Admitted.
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17. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted
testified concerning the making of an audio and video tape a
investigation, Defendants are without sufficient information
allegations contained in Paragraph 17 of Plaintiffs Complaii
of statements and testimony given by Defendant Schweitzer
demanded at time of
by reference in its entirety in
that Defendant Schweitzer
Bowl. After reasonable
form a belief as to the truth of the
as they relate to specific contents
than one year ago; therefore,
said allegations are denied and strict proof thereof demanded *t time of trial.
18, Paragraph 17, above, of this Answer is
specific response to Paragraph 18 of Plaintiffs Complaint.
19. It is admitted only that Mr. Schweitzer testified
2004.
20. Admitted, with the qualification that Defendant
Plaintiff at the meeting on March 8, 2005 immediately prior to
21. Denied. It is denied that Defendant Schweitzer
by reference in its entirety in
he had started recording in July,
made other statements to
termination.
Plaintiff due to Plaintiffs
complaints about not being paid overtime. It is further denied, ?o the extent expressed or
implied, that Plaintiff was not paid overtime wages. On the
Plaintiff was paid overtime
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and she was terminated due to her volatile and explosi?e behavior for which she had been
about prior to her termination.
22, Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendants are without sufficient
to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations contained in Paragraph 22 of
Complaint; therefore, same are denied and strict propf thereof demanded at time of
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23. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 22, inclusi?e, of Defendants' Answer are
by reference herein in their entirety,
24. Denied. Paragraph 24 of Plaintiffs Complaint conjains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
25. Denied. Paragraph 25 of Plaintiffs Complaint cont?ins a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
26. Denied. Paragraph 26 of Plaintiffs Complaint contons a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
f to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
27. Denied. Paragraph 27 of Plaintiffs Complaint cont ins a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
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to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d). Paragraph ;2, above, of this Answer is
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by reference in its entirety in specific response
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
COUNT R
28. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 27,
by reference herein in their entirety,
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
30. Denied. Paragraph 30 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
31. Denied. Paragraph 31 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
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Paragraph 27 of Plaintiffs
be dismissed and judgment
of Defendants' Answer are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
be dismissed and judgment
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COUNT III
32. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 31,
by reference herein in their entirety.
33. Denied. Paragraph 33 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
34. Denied. Paragraph 34 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
35. Denied. Paragraph 35 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
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36. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 35,
by reference herein in their entirety.
37. Denied. Paragraph 37 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
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of Defendants' Answer are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
be dismissed and judgment
of Defendants' Answer are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
38. Denied. Paragraph 38 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
39. Denied. Paragraph 39 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
40. Denied. Paragraph 40 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
41. Denied. Paragraph 41 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
42. Denied. Paragraph 42 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
43. Denied. It is denied that for a period in excess of three years Plaintiff consistently
hours in excess of 40 hour per week on alternating wee?s without being paid a rate of
of 1 %: rimes her normal hourly rate. To the contrary, Plain*ff was paid overtime wages
the three year period prior to her termination. It is furth$r denied that Plaintiff has
or is otherwise entitled to receive payment or compensation based upon 625 hours of
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unpaid overtime. Accordingly, it is denied that Defendants are liable for wages and all related
statutory remedies based upon 625 hours of unpaid overtime as alleged by the Plaintiff.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed and judgment
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
COUNT V
44. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 43, inclusi} e, of Defendants' Answer are
by reference herein in their entirety.
45. Denied. Paragraph 45 of Plaintiffs Complaint conWns a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
46. Denied. Paragraph 46 of Plaintiffs Complaint conons a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
47. Denied. Paragraph 47 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defodants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
48. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Defendants controlled the
duties of the Plaintiff as an employee of Defendant Tr+dle Bowl, Inc. The remaining
of Paragraph 48 of Plaintiffs Complaint contain unwarranted conclusions of law to
no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, sarr a are deemed to be denied
to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
49. Denied. Paragraph 49 of Plaintiffs Complaint cont4ins a series of unwarranted
LAW ?FICES conclusions of law to which no response is required by the De" dants; therefore, same are
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C. deemed to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
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50. Denied. Paragraph 50 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs Cor}iplaint be dismissed and judgment
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
COUNT VI
51. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 50, inclusij e, of Defendants' Answer are
by reference herein in their entirety.
52. Denied. Paragraph 52 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
53. Denied. Paragraph 53 of Plaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
conclusions of law to which no response is required by the De*ndants; therefore, same are
deemed to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
54. Denied. Paragraph 54 ofPlaintiffs Complaint contains a series of unwarranted
conclusions of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
deemed to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
55. Denied. Paragraph 55 of Plaintiffs Complaint con?ains a series of unwarranted
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conclusions of law to which no response is required by the Defendants; therefore, same are
deemed to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d). By way of further response, it is denied that
Plaintiff is entitled to payment of overtime wages for more that} 625 hours of overtime work for
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reasons set forth in Defendants' New Matter, the
herein.
56. Paragraph 48, above, of this Answer is
response to Paragraph 56 of Plaintiffs Complaint.
57. Denied. Paragraph 57 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
COUNT VII
58. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 57,
by reference herein in their entirety.
59. Denied. Paragraph 59 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
60. Denied. Paragraph 60 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
to be denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d).
61. Denied. Paragraph 61 of Plaintiffs Complaint
of law to which no response is required by the
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SNELBAKER &
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of which are incorporated by
by reference in its entirety in
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
be dismissed and judgment
of Defendants' Answer are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
a series of unwarranted
therefore, same are
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WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
NEW MATTER
62. Plaintiffs Complaint and each Count set forth
of action upon which relief may be granted to the
63. Plaintiff was terminated on March 8, 2005.
64. Plaintiffs termination arose due to Plaintiffs
65. Plaintiff prior to her termination on March 8, 2005
behavior and given the opportunity to correct such
66. Plaintiffs behavior as noted above reflected
operation of the Corporation and the other employees
67. Plaintiffs behavior as described above alienated
68. If Plaintiff was not properly paid overtime wages,
to her termination would amount to less than $325.00.
69. It is believed and therefore averred that Plaintiff
she wanted to be terminated.
70. Defendants installed the video surveillance system
the cause of the theft of money.
71. Prior to the installation of the video surveillance
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BRENNEMAN, P.C.
be dismissed and judgment
fails to state or set forth a
and explosive behavior and
as warned about her volatile and
avior prior to her termination,
pon Trindle Bowl, Inc., the
PTrindle Bowl, Inc.
omers of Trindle Bowl.
oh wages for the past three years
7essed prior to her termination
t Trindle Bowl in an attempt to
.em, Defendants were not
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72. At or about the time of the installation of the
consulted with Hampden Township Police
73. At the time that Defendant Schweitzer consulted
concerning the video surveillance system, he was
recorded with video.
74. All actions taken by Defendant Schweitzer with
were taken in his capacity as an agent and
former employer.
75. At no time with respect to the matters set forth in
act otherwise than as an agent or representative
76. Defendant Schweitzer at no time acted
of Trindle Bowl, Inc.
77. Plaintiffs Complaint and each Count set forth
cause of action against Defendant Schweitzer in his
78. In March, 2005 Plaintiff filed a claim with the
compensation benefits.
79. A referee's Decision/Order was issued as a result
"Decision"), involving Plaintiff and Defendant
80. The Decision was not appealed by Plaintiff or
81. In the Decision, Plaintiff was found to have been
her attitude with respect to her employment with Trindle
82. In the Decision, Plaintiff was found to have been
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surveillance system, Defendant
Hampden Township Police
advised that audio was not to
to Plaintiff and Plaintiffs
of Trindle Bowl, Inc.,
Complaint did Defendant
Bowl, Inc.
or outside his role as an agent or
fails to set forth a claim or
of Labor and Industry for
of a hearing held May 27, 2005
Bowl, Inc.
a verbal warning regarding
Inc.
by Trindle Bowl, hie.
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83. As a result of Plaintiff filing a claim for
received unemployment compensation.
84. All amounts of unemployment compensation
as a setoff to any damages claimed or alleged to have
85. Due to the findings of fact made in the Decision,
been or are barred by the doctrine of res judicata.
86. Due to the findings of fact made in the Decision,
been or are barred by the application of collateral
87. Plaintiffs Complaint and each Count set forth
of justification.
88. Plaintiffs Complaint and each Count raised
of limitations.
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WHEREFORE, Defendants request that Plaintiffs
entered in favor of Defendants together with costs of this
SNELBAKER &
May 31, 2006
BY: ( Y 11V '--
Keith O. Brennemar
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defen
compensation benefits,
by Plaintiff are hereby
sustained by Plaintiff.
or more of Plaintiffs claims
or more of Plaintiffs claims
is barred by the affirmative
may be barred by applicable
be dismissed and judgment
, P. C.
Esquire
7055
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
with New Matter are true and
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Date: May 31, 2006
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
TRINDLE
By:
LAW OFFICES Date: May 31 , 2006
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
with New Matter are true and
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
INC.
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer with
person and in the manner indicated below:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire
2201 North Second Stre
Harrisburg, PA 17110
SNELBAKER &
By:
Keith O. Brenneman,
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 1
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defend;
May 31, 2006
that I have, on the below date,
Matter to be served upon the
'P.C.
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PATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL, INC. and KARL
SCHWEITZER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-5067 CIVIL
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW OBJECTIONS TO SUBPOENA
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please note upon your docket and indices that the Objections to Subpoena filed in the
above-captioned action on October 17, 2005 by Defendants are hereby withdrawn.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
BY: I?
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Date: June 22, 2006 Attorneys for Defendants
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH O. BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to be served upon the person and in the
manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL POSTAGE PREPAID ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Neil A. Grover, Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
By:
Date: June 22, 2006
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.C.
I? d
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
P. O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defendants Trindle Bowl, Inc.
and Karl Schweitzer
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Neil A. Grover, Esquire #53142
Attorney for Plaintiff
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
Qroverlaw(@,i .netcom.corn
PATRICIA ILLAR,
Plaintiff
V.
TRINDLE BOWL INC., a Pennsylvania
Corporation; et al.,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-5067 Civil
Jury Trial Demanded
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
To The Court:
PATRICIA ILLAR intends to proceed with the above captioned matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
LAW ,OFFICES OF NEIL A. GROVER
Dated: October 23, 2009
B ?.IJ
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Neil A. Grover, rFFAAXX((771177) 3142
2201 North SecHarrisburg, PA (717) 260-9651 233-2342
groverlaw@ix.netcom.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I have this 23`d of October 2009 served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Statement of Intention to Proceed via United States Postal Service, first class postage
prepaid and properly addressed to the following:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
Snelbaker & Brenneman, P.C.
44 W. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Counsel for Defendants
Respectfully Submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF NEIL A. GROVER
Dated: October 23, 2009 BY 0
Neil A. Grover, squire #53142
2201 North Se d Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 260-9651/ FAX (717) 233-2342
groverlaw@ix.netcom.com
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David D. Buell
Prothonotary
Y,irkS. Sohonage, ESQ
Soricitor
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Renee K. Simpson
I" Deputy Prothonotary
Irene E. Morrow
2nd Deputy prothonotary
Office of the Prothonotary
C,'um6erfand County, Pennsylvania
CIVILTERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 30TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE -THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R.C.P. 230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
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