HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5238IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company;:
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORAMTION 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
Phone: (717) 249-3166
(800)990-910g
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the Court. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company;:
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this ! day of October, 2005, come the Plaintiffs/Petitioners,
the Estate of Agatha Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., by and through their attorneys, ROMINGER,
BAYLEY & WHARE, and hereby file this Complaint in Equity, and in support thereof aver the
following:
1. Agatha Haut died at the age of 75 years, on September 24, 2005, after suffering
from dementia for a period of several years.
2. Agatha Haut's address at the time of her death was 537 North Bedford Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Agatha Haut is survived by five children: Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim, Henry
Henson, Evelyn Gimbara, and Stephen B. Haut.
4. A Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration for the Estate of Agatha Haut
was filed on October 3, 2005; the grant of said letters is pending the completion of an Oath of
Subscribing Witness by Sally J. Winder, Esquire, the attorney who drafted and witnessed the
signing of Mrs. Haut's Last Will and Testament.
5. Agatha Haut's Last Will and Testament appoints Paul H. Haut, Jr., her son, as
the Executor of her Estate.
6. Plaintiff Paul H. Haut, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 57 Meade Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. Defendant Henry Henson is an adult individual who resides at 1128 Mainsville
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
8. Defendant Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co (hereinafter "Globe") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at Globe Life Center, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73184.
9. Defendant Globe has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous and
substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Globe at the time of
her death.
11. Defendant Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company (hereinafter
"Physicians") is a duly licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 2600 Dodge Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2671.
12. Defendant Physicians has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Physicians at the
time of her death.
14. Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company (:hereinafter "Veterans") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 20 Moores Road, Frazer, Pennsylvania
19355.
15. Defendant Veterans has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Veterans at the time
of her death.
17. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
obtained a power-of-attorney for his mother, Agatha Haut, and proceeded to utilize said
document to facilitate activities contrary to the interests of Agatha Haut.
18. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson has
misappropriated the Estate's money, assets, and property.
19. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson will attempt to
have the above-referenced life-insurance policies wrongfully paid out to himself.
20. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
and/or via the exertion of undue influence transferred title to Agatha Haut's property to
himself.
21. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson intends to
liquidate the remaining assets of the estate and, too, that he will liquidate the assets to which he
fraudulently acquired title, to include real property.
21 The Plaintiffs are entitled to the relief requested for the following reasons:
a. The Plaintiffs are threatened with permanent and irreparable harm given
Respondent Henry Henson's past pattern of conduct, and present clear intent to
defraud Plaintiffs, thereby unjustly enriching himself; and
b. Plaintiffs do not have an adequate remedy at law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant the
following relief:
a. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from spending or utilizing
any of the estate's assets which he wrongfully acquired, no matter in what form,
when acquired, or where situate;
b. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from receiving any life
insurance disbursements made on account of the death of Agatha Haut, by check
or otherwise;
c. Permanently enjoining Defendant Globe from making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individual, absent the Court's leave;
d. Permanently enjoining Defendant Physicians from making any benefit
payment related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any
other individual, absent the Court's leave;
e. Permanently enjoining Defendant Veterans from making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individual, absent the Court's leave;
f. Order Defendant Henry Henson to return to and/or reimburse the Estate of
Agatha Haut all money, assets, and property wrongfully appropriated, or
the value thereof; and
g. Awarding any such other relief as the Court deems appropriate to include costs
and reasonable attorney fees.
Respectfully
BAYLEY & WHARF
bemes Nelson, Esquire
D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717)241-6070
Fax: (717)241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: raut, Paul HJr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
ROMINGER BAYLEY & WHARE
.-James N Nelson, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for PlaintilTs/Petitioners
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr., .
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 - SZ 3S
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
PETITION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND HEARING
AND NOW, this 5f'- day of October, 2005, come the Plaintiffs/Petitioners, the
Estate of Agatha Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., by and through their attorneys, ROMINGER,
BAYLEY & WHARE, and petition this Honorable Court for a preliminary injunction pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1531, and in support thereof aver the following:
1. Agatha Haut died at the age of 75 years, on September 24, 2005, after suffering
from dementia for a period of several years.
2. Agatha Haut's address at the time of her death was 537 North Bedford Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Agatha Haut is survived by five children: Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim, Henry
Henson, Evelyn Gimbara, and Stephen B. Haut.
4. A Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration for the Estate of Agatha Haut
was filed on October 3, 2005; the grant of said letters is pending the completion of an Oath of
Subscribing Witness by Sally J. Winder, Esquire, the attorney who drafted and witnessed the
signing of Mrs. Haut's Last Will and Testament.
5. Agatha Haut's Last Will and Testament appoints Paul H. Haut, Jr., her son, as
the Executor of her Estate.
6. Petitioner Paul H. Haut, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 57 Meade
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. Respondent Henry Henson is an adult individual who resides at 1128 Mainsville
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
8. Respondent Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co (hereinafter "Globe") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at Globe Life Center, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73184.
9. Respondent Globe has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous and
substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Globe at the time of
her death.
11. Respondent Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company (hereinafter
"Physicians") is a duly licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 2600 Dodge Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2671.
12. Respondent Physicians has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Physicians at the
time of her death.
14. Respondent Veterans Life Insurance Company (hereinafter "Veterans") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 20 Moores Road, Frazer, Pennsylvania
19355.
15. Respondent Veterans has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Veterans at the time
of her death.
17. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson fraudulently
obtained a power-of-attorney for his mother, Agatha Haut, and proceeded to utilize said
document to facilitate activities contrary to the interests of the Haut Estate.
18. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson has
misappropriated the Estate's money, assets, and property.
19. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson fraudulently
and/or via the exertion of undue influence transferred title to Agatha Haut's property to
himself.
20. Petitioner has filed a Complaint in Equity, requesting that this Honorable Court
enjoin Respondent Henry Henson from spending or utilizing any of the funds or assets that he
has already appropriated from the Haut Estate, and to enjoin Respondent Henry Henson from
any taking any further action relating to the Estate and/or its assets. A copy of the Complaint is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.
21. The Petitioners are entitled to the relief requested for the following reasons;
a. The Petitioners are threatened with immediate and irreparable harm given
Respondent Henry Henson's past pattern of conduct, and present intent to
defraud Petitioners, thereby unjustly enriching himself
b. In relation to the foregoing, immediate and irreparable injury will be sustained
by Petitioners before a hearing can be held on. Petitioners' motion for a
preliminary injunction, in that Respondent Henry Henson is currently attempting
to withdraw all or a portion of the deceased's proceeds on deposit; in that
Respondent Henry Henson is attempting to acquire the deceased's life insurance
proceeds; and in that Petitioners have reason to believe that Respondent Henry
Henson will attempt to liquidate all assets to which he fraudulently acquired title,
to include the deceased's residential property.
c. The pressing necessity to avoid injurious consequences that cannot be repaired
under any standard of compensation.
d. Counsel for Plaintiffs has attempted to give notice, and received no reply,
from the Respondent insurance companies. Copies of the letters that constitute
said notice are attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated as if fully set forth
herein.
e. Under the attendant circumstances, the provision of advance notice to
Respondent Henry Henson is a practical impossibility, insofar as Plaintiffs
believe that any such notice would serve to expedite his efforts to liquidate the
Estate's property.
f The requested relief will serve to preserve the status quo which existed before
the acts complained of in the complaint by restoring the last peaceable,
noncontested status which preceded the controversy.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1531(a), that a
preliminary injunction forthwith be granted by this Court, prior to notice and hearing, in order
to preserve the status quo until such time as this Court finally determines the rights of each party
by:
a. Enjoining Respondent Henry Henson from spending or utilizing any of the
deceased's assets, no matter in what form, when acquired, or where situate;
b. Enjoining Respondent Henry Henson from the receipt of any life insurance
disbursements made on account of the death of Agatha Haut, by check or
otherwise;
c. Enjoining Respondent Globe from making arty benefit payment related to a
policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual, absent
the Court's leave;
d. Enjoining Respondent Physicians from making any benefit payment related to
a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual,
absent the Court's leave;
e. Enjoining Respondent Veterans from making any benefit payment related to a
policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual, absent
the Court's leave; and,
f Scheduling and holding a timely hearing, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1531(d),
pertaining to the continuance of such preliminary injunction.
submitted,
BAYLEY & WHARE
Jame elson, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717)241.5070
Fax: (717)241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ?O- U S? ?`'1Paul H. Haut, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this Vl_ day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
The following Defendants/Respondents were served the same via first class, United States
Mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
YLEY & WHARE
Ja Nelson, Esquire
ttomey No. 91144
Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
Exhibit "A"
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Cc; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORAMTION 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
Phone: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the Court. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 5?_ day of October, 2005, come the Plaintiffs/Petitioners,
the Estate of Agatha Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., by and through their attorneys, ROMINGER,
BAYLEY & WHARF, and hereby file this Complaint in Equity, and in support thereof aver the
following:
1. Agatha Haut died at the age of 75 years, on September 24, 2005, after suffering
from dementia for a period of several years.
2. Agatha Haut's address at the time of her death was 537 North Bedford Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Agatha Haut is survived by five children: Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim, Henry
Henson, Evelyn Gimbara, and Stephen B. Haut.
4. A Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration for the Estate of Agatha Haut
was filed on October 3, 2005; the grant of said letters is pending the completion of an Oath of
Subscribing Witness by Sally J. Winder, Esquire, the attorney who drafted and witnessed the
signing of Mrs. Haut's Last Will and Testament.
5. Agatha Haut's Last Will and Testament appoints Paul H. Haut, Jr., her son, as
the Executor of her Estate.
6. Plaintiff Paul H. Haut, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 57 Meade Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. Defendant Henry Henson is an adult individual who resides at 1128 Mainsville
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
8. Defendant Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co (hereinafter "Globe") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at Globe Life Center, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73184.
9. Defendant Globe has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous and
substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Globe at the time of
her death.
11. Defendant Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company (hereinafter
"Physicians") is a duly licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 2600 Dodge Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2671.
12. Defendant Physicians has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Physicians at the
time of her death.
14. Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company (hereinafter "Veterans") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 20 Moores Road, Frazer, Pennsylvania
19355.
15. Defendant Veterans has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Veterans at the time
of her death.
17. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
obtained a power-of-attorney for his mother, Agatha Haut, and proceeded to utilize said
document to facilitate activities contrary to the interests of Agatha Haut.
18. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson has
misappropriated the Estate's money, assets, and property.
19. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson will attempt to
have the above-referenced life-insurance policies wrongfully paid out to himself.
20. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
and/or via the exertion of undue influence transferred title to Agatha Haut's property to
himself.
21. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson intends to
liquidate the remaining assets of the estate and, too, that he will liquidate the assets to which he
fraudulently acquired title, to include real property.
22. The Plaintiffs are entitled to the relief requested for the following reasons:
a. The Plaintiff's are threatened with permanent and irreparable harm given
Respondent Henry Henson's past pattern of conduct, and present clear intent to
defraud Plaintiffs, thereby unjustly enriching himself; and
b. Plaintiffs do not have an adequate remedy at law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant the
following relief:
a. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from spending or utilizing
any of the estate's assets which he wrongfully acquired, no matter in what form,
when acquired, or where situate;
b. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from receiving any life
insurance disbursements made on account of the death of Agatha Haut, by check
or otherwise;
c. Permanently enjoining Defendant Globe from making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individual, absent the Court's leave;
d. Permanently enjoining Defendant Physicians from making any benefit
payment related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any
other individual, absent the Court's leave;
e. Permanently enjoining Defendant Veterans fiom making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individual, absent the Court's leave;
f. Order Defendant Henry Henson to return to and/or reimburse the Estate of
Agatha Haut all money, assets, and property wrongfully appropriated, or
the value thereof; and
g. Awarding any such other relief as the Court deems appropriate to include costs
and reasonable attorney fees.
Respectfully
BAYLEY & WHARE
dames Nelson, Esquire
D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717)241-6070
Fax: (717)241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date..
Paul 'H. Flaut, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ?, day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73181.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
ROMINGERS BA.YLEY & WHARE
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!James . elson, I?squire
Attorney ID No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
Exhibit "B"
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
Attorneys at Law
Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 5, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (610)648-5364
Veterans Life Insurance Company
Attn: POS
Valley Forge, PA 19493
Re: Policy Number 400YT55570
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
He= Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close of business today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878,
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
Ve y yours,
Jam I. Nelson
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 • Fax: (717) 241-6878
www.romingerlaw.com
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Valley Forge. PA 19493
Re: Policy Numbs 4 O0 55570
Iraaured: Agatha Haut
Deal Madam; dear Sir.
'T'his correapondenca corr+.ea as a follow-up to the letter which I seat to you yesterday.
A correction: the va^ r son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
try, not Stephen Hauc. Accordingly, we asl< that you regain from ki a any
benefit payr .t to Flexuy Hexlaon, or to any other person.
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ADVOCACY - ADVICE - ANS?NERS
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARE
Attorneys at Law
Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 4, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (402)633-1604
Physician's Mutual Insurance & Life Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Re: Policy Number 082-835-063
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir-
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Heajy Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that your company refrain from making
any benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
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Michael O. Palermo. Jr
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Insured: Agatha Haut
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A correctioxx: the particular son of Mrs: Haut who )s suspected of fraudulent activlty is
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Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 4, 2005
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Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Attn: Richard H.
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184
Re: Policy Number 0OA046490
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
He= Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close of business today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
Ve truly ours,
am I. Nelson
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Irasured: Agatha Haut
near Madam; dear Sir
Tames I. Nelson
Michael O. Palermo, Jr
This correapor[dence . . . as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yeaterday.
A correction: the px.rir-••lar eon of Mrs. Hav[ who is auapecKed of Fraudulent activity is
lxc"nLxff?, not Stephen Haut Acco
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am I. Nelson
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Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 3, 2005
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Veterans Life Insurance Company
Attn: POS
Valley Forge, PA 19493
Re: Policy Number 400YT55570
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attorney and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
conveyances. We anticipate commencing litigation regarding this matter within the next week.
In the interim, we hereby seek your company's agreement to withhold from the payout
to any beneficiary - particularly Stephen B. Haut and Patti L. Haut - on Mrs. Haut's policy.
Further, please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by 2 p.m., EST. You may fax your statement to (717)241-6878.
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Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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questions do not hesitate to contact our office. I
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Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attomey and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
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Physician's Mutual Insurance & Life Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Re: Policy Number 082-835-063
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attorney and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
conveyances. We anticipate commencing litigation regarding this matter within the next week.
In the interim, we hereby seek your company's agreement: to withhold from the payout
to any beneficiary - particularly Stephen B. Haut and Patti L. Haut - on Mrs. Haut's policy.
Further, please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by 2 p.m., EST. You may fax your statement to (717)241-6878.
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AND NOW, this ?;- day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
ROMINGER,13AYLEY & WHARE
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155 South Hanover Street
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HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
IN RE: HEARING DATE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ? A day of October, 2005, hearing in the above-
captioned matter is set for Monday, October 24, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom
No. 1.
By the Court,
.4ames I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
For the Plaintiffs/Petitioners
,,Kenry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
,.Pfobe Life & Accident Insurance Co.
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184
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iXeterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road
Frazer Road
Frazer, PA 19355
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 - 99238
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
PETITION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND HEARING
AND NOW, this 5-b- day of October, 2005, come the Plaintiffs/Petitioners, the
Estate of Agatha Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., by and through their attorneys, ROMINGER,
BAYLEY & WHARF, and petition this Honorable Court for a preliminary injunction pursuant
to Pa. R.C.P. 1531, and in support thereof aver the following:
1. Agatha Haut died at the age of 75 years, on September 24, 2005, after suffering
from dementia for a period of several years.
2. Agatha Haut's address at the time of her death was 537 North Bedford Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Agatha Haut is survived by five children: Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim, Henry
Henson, Evelyn Gimbara, and Stephen B. Haut.
4. A Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration for the Estate of Agatha Haut
was filed on October 3, 2005; the grant of said letters is pending the completion of an Oath of
Subscribing Witness by Sally J. Winder, Esquire, the attorney who drafted and witnessed the
signing of Mrs. Haut's Last Will and Testament.
5. Agatha Haut's Last Will and Testament appoints Paul H. Haut, Jr., her son, as
the Executor of her Estate.
6. Petitioner Paul H. Haut, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 57 Meade
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. Respondent Henry Henson is an adult individual who resides at 1128 Mainsville
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
8. Respondent Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co (hereinafter "Globe") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at Globe Life Center, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73184.
9. Respondent Globe has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous and
substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Globe at the time of
her death.
11. Respondent Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company (hereinafter
"Physicians") is a duly licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 2600 Dodge Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2671.
12. Respondent Physicians has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Physicians at the
time of her death.
14. Respondent Veterans Life Insurance Company (hereinafter "Veterans") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 20 Moores Road, Frazer, Pennsylvania
19355.
15. Respondent Veterans has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Veterans at the time
of her death.
17. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson fraudulently
obtained a power-of-attorney for his mother, Agatha Haut, and proceeded to utilize said
document to facilitate activities contrary to the interests of the Haut Estate.
18. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson has
misappropriated the Estate's money, assets, and property.
19. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Respondent Henry Henson fraudulently
and/or via the exertion of undue influence transferred title to Agatha Haut's property to
himself.
20. Petitioner has filed a Complaint in Equity, requesting that this Honorable Court
enjoin Respondent Henry Henson from spending or utilizing any of the funds or assets that he
has already appropriated from the Haut Estate, and to enjoin Respondent Henry Henson from
any taking any further action relating to the Estate and/or its assets. A copy of the Complaint is
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.
21. The Petitioners are entitled to the relief requested for the following reasons:
a. The Petitioners are threatened with immediate and irreparable harm given
Respondent Henry Henson's past pattern of conduct, and present intent to
defraud Petitioners, thereby unjustly enriching himself.
b. In relation to the foregoing, immediate and irreparable injury will be sustained
by Petitioners before a hearing can be held on Petitioners' motion for a
preliminary injunction, in that Respondent Henry Henson is currently attempting
to withdraw all or a portion of the deceased's proceeds on deposit; in that
Respondent Henry Henson is attempting to acquire the deceased's life insurance
proceeds; and in that Petitioners have reason to believe that Respondent Henry
Henson will attempt to liquidate all assets to which he fraudulently acquired title,
to include the deceased's residential property.
c. The pressing necessity to avoid injurious consequences that cannot be repaired
under any standard of compensation.
d. Counsel for Plaintiffs has attempted to give notice, and received no reply,
from the Respondent insurance companies. Copies of the letters that constitute
said notice are attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated as if fully set forth
herein.
e. Under the attendant circumstances, the provision of advance notice to
Respondent Henry Henson is a practical impossibility, insofar as Plaintiffs
believe that any such notice would serve to expedite his efforts to liquidate the
Estate's property.
f The requested relief will serve to preserve the status quo which existed before
the acts complained of in the complaint by restoring the last peaceable,
noncontested status which preceded the controversy.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1531(a), that a
preliminary injunction forthwith be granted by this Court, prior to notice and hearing, in order
to preserve the status quo until such time as this Court finally determines the rights of each party
by:
a. Enjoining Respondent Henry Henson from spending or utilizing any of the
deceased's assets, no matter in what form, when acquired, or where situate;
b. Enjoining Respondent Henry Henson from the receipt of any life insurance
disbursements made on account of the death of Agatha Haut, by check or
otherwise;
c. Enjoining Respondent Globe from making any benefit payment related to a
policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual, absent
the Court's leave;
d. Enjoining Respondent Physicians from making any benefit payment related to
a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual,
absent the Court's leave;
e. Enjoining Respondent Veterans from making any benefit payment related to a
policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other individual, absent
the Court's leave; and,
f Scheduling and holding a timely hearing, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1531(d),
pertaining to the continuance of such preliminary injunction.
submitted,
BAYLEY & WHARE
Jame elson, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717)241-6070
Fax: (717)241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ?O-S vS? 60g? K
Paul H. Haut, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this y day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
The following Defendants/Respondents were served the same via first class, United States
Mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows:
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
YLEY & WFIARE
Ja Nelson, Esquire
ttomey No. 91144
u Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
Exhibit "A"
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants /Respondents
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are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 -
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance :
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company; :
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 5 day of October, 2005, come the Plaintiffs/Petitioners,
the Estate of Agatha Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., by and through their attorneys, ROMINGER,
BAYLEY & WHARE, and hereby file this Complaint in Equity, and in support thereof aver the
following:
1. Agatha Haut died at the age of 75 years, on September 24, 2005, after suffering
from dementia for a period of several years.
2. Agatha Haut's address at the time of her death was 537 North Bedford Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Agatha Haut is survived by five children: Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim, Henry
Henson, Evelyn Gimbara, and Stephen B. Haut.
4. A Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration for the Estate of Agatha Haut
was filed on October 3, 2005; the grant of said letters is pending the completion of an Oath of
Subscribing Witness by Sally J. Winder, Esquire, the attorney who drafted and witnessed the
signing of Mrs. Haut's Last Will and Testament.
5. Agatha Haut's Last Will and Testament appoints Paul H. Haut, Jr., her son, as
the Executor of her Estate.
6. Plaintiff Paul H. Haut, Jr., is an adult individual who resides at 57 Meade Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
7. Defendant Henry Henson is an adult individual who resides at 1128 Mainsville
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
8. Defendant Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co (hereinafter "Globe") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at Globe Life Center, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma 73184.
9. Defendant Globe has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous and
substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Globe at the time of
her death.
11. Defendant Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company (hereinafter
"Physicians") is a duly licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 2600 Dodge Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-2671.
12. Defendant Physicians has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
13. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Physicians at the
time of her death.
14. Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company (hereinafter "Veterans") is a duly
licensed insurance carrier with a place of business at 20 Moores Road, Frazer, Pennsylvania
19355.
15. Defendant Veterans has engaged in, and continues to engage in, a continuous
and substantial course of business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
16. Agatha Haut was insured under a life insurance policy with Veterans at the time
of her death.
17. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
obtained a power-of-attorney for his mother, Agatha Haut , and proceeded to utilize said
document to facilitate activities contrary to the interests of Agatha Haut.
18. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson has
misappropriated the Estate's money, assets, and property.
19. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson will attempt to
have the above-referenced life-insurance policies wrongfully paid out to himself.
20. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson fraudulently
and/or via the exertion of undue influence transferred title to Agatha Haut's property to
himself.
21. Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that Defendant Henry Henson intends to
liquidate the remaining assets of the estate and, too, that he will liquidate the assets to which he
fraudulently acquired title, to include real property.
22. The Plaintiffs are entitled to the relief requested for the following reasons:
a. The Plaintiffs are threatened with permanent and irreparable harm given
Respondent Henry Henson's past pattern of conduct, and present clear intent to
defraud Plaintiffs, thereby unjustly enriching himself; and
b. Plaintiffs do not have an adequate remedy at law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Honorable Court grant the
following relief:
a. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from spending or utilizing
any of the estate's assets which he wrongfully acquired, no matter in what form,
when acquired, or where situate;
b. Permanently enjoining Defendant Henry Henson from receiving any life
insurance disbursements made on account of the death of Agatha Haut, by check
or otherwise;
c. Permanently enjoining Defendant Globe from making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individuai, absent the Court's leave;
d. Permanently enjoining Defendant Physicians from making any benefit
payment related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any
other individual, absent the Court's leave;
e. Permanently enjoining Defendant Veterans from making any benefit payment
related to a policy concerning Agatha Haut, to Henry Henson or any other
individual, absent the Court's leave;
f Order Defendant Henry Henson to return to and/or reimburse the Estate of
Agatha Haut all money, assets, and property wrongfully appropriated, or
the value thereof; and
g. Awarding any such other relief as the Court deems appropriate to include costs
and reasonable attorney fees.
Respectfully
BAYLEY & WHARE
J'5rnes Nelson, Esquire
D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel: (717)241-6070
Fax: (717)241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Plaintiff/Petitioner and that the statements made in the foregoing
Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: 6z???
Paul' R. Haut, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ?- day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & W14ARE
ames .. elson, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
Exhibit "B"
ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARF
Attorneys at Law
Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson.
Mark F. Bayley
Michael J. Whare
October 5, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (610)648-5364
Veterans Life Insurance Company
Attn: POS
Valley Forge, PA 19493
Re: Policy Number 400YT55570
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
Michael O. Palermo, Jr
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Henry Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close of business today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
Ve y yours,
Jam I. Nelson
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 - Fax: (717) 24i-6878
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Michael O: Palermo, Jr
Veterans Lifc Irssurance Company
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Ae: Policy Number 4 O0 5.5570
Itasurcd: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir
This correspondence Cornea as a follow-up to tiia letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A cotzeCtion: the pa..:.-.aes son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Henry Henson, not Stephan Haut. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
bcn rxt payment to Haziry Henson, or to any other person.
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Tam I. Nelson
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Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 4, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (402)633-1604-1604
Physician's Mutual Insurance & Life Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Re: Policy Number 082-835-063
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir-
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Henry Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that your company refrain from making
any benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close of business today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 • Fax: (717) 241-6878
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2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, WE 68131-2671
James I. Nelson
Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Ite: Policy Number 082-835-063
Insured: Agatha Haul
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2 kUs cerrespondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to ynu yesterday.
A coaection: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Meru, Hemgx rr, nor Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we aslt that your company refrain from rnakicag
arty beuefit payrueruT to Hcr Henson, or to any of person.
Please acWrowledge your understarading astd wmui aea9 to abide by this requesT in
wririug by the closc eFbusirless today. You may fax your statement to <717) 214-6878.
Your immedia[e attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do n6t hesitate to contact our t,mt e.
Very tr y ours.
ame Nelson
155 South Hanover Sr? . Carlislq Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6090 -Fax: (7] 9j 241-6878
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Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 4, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (405)270-1467
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Attn: Richard H.
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184
Re: Policy Number 0OA046490
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
This correspondence comes as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday.
A correction: the particular son of Mrs. Haut who is suspected of fraudulent activity is
Henry Henson, not Stephen Haut. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
benefit payment to Henry Henson, or to any other person.
Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close of business today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
Ve truly ours,
am I. Nelson
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 • Fax: (717) 241-6878
www.romingerlaw.com
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Oklahoma City. OK 73184
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Michael O. Palermo, Jr
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I..a: Agatha Haut
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This cos sporrdence conics as a follow-up to the letter which I sent to you yesterday-
- mrreccioa: the particular son of Mrs. E3aut who is suspected of fraudulent act ry is
m..-.. uan...., not Stephen Haux. Accordingly, we ask that you refrain from making any
benefir payment to Henry Henson, or to any other peraon.
Ptease acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by the close ofbusirress today. You may fax your statement to (717) 214-6878_
Your imxnedfste arrention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Sbould you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
Ve truly urs,
am I. Nelson
155 Soweh Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 - Tal: (717) 241-6070 - Faz: (717) 241.6978
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ROMINGER, BAYLEY & WHARF
Attorneys at Law
Karl E. Rominger James I. Nelson
Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 3, 2005
Via Facsimile Only to (610)648-5364
Veterans Life Insurance Company
Attn: POS
Valley Forge, PA 19493
Re: Policy Number 400YT55570
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir:
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attomey and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
conveyances. We anticipate commencing litigation regarding this matter within the next week.
In the interim, we hereby seek your company's agreement to withhold from the payout
to any beneficiary - particularly Stephen B. Haut and Patti L. Haut - on Mrs. Haut's policy.
Further, please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by 2 p.m., EST. You may fax your statement to (717)241-6878.
Should you fail to provide this office with a written statement by 2 p.m. tomorrow, we
will file an emergency petition for injunctive relief against your company in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office. I
very qut yours,
Ja s I. Nelson
155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 • Fax: (717) 241-6878
www.romingerlaw.com
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Mark F. Bayley Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Michael J. Whare
October 3, 2005
Via Facsimile Onlv to (405)270-1467
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Attn: Richard H.
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184
Re: Policy Number 0OA046490
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attorney and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
conveyances. We anticipate commencing litigation regarding this matter within the next week.
In the interim, we hereby seek your company's agreement to withhold from the payout
to any beneficiary - particularly Stephen B. Haut - on Mrs. Haut's policy. Further, please
acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in writing by 2 p.m.,
EST. You may fax your statement to (717)241-6878.
Should you fail to provide this office with a written statement by 2 p.m. tomorrow, we
will file an emergency petition for injunctive relief against your company in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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1. Nelson
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Michael J. Whare
October 3, 2005
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Physician's Mutual Insurance & Life Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Re: Policy Number 082-835-063
Insured: Agatha Haut
Dear Madam; dear Sir
Please be advised that this law firm represents the Estate of Agatha Haut. Mrs. Haut
died on September 24, 2005.
Serious concerns have arisen regarding the propriety of certain actions taken by Mrs.
Haut's son, Stephen B. Haut, prior to her death. Said actions include the possible fraudulent
acquisition of a power-of-attorney and the exertion of undue influence with regard to property
conveyances. We anticipate commencing litigation regarding this matter within the next week.
In the interim, we hereby seek your company's agreement to withhold from the payout
to any beneficiary - particularly Stephen B. Haut and Patti L. Haut - on Mrs. Haut's policy.
Further, please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to abide by this request in
writing by 2 p.m., EST. You may fax your statement to (717)241-6878.
Should you fail to provide this office with a written statement by 2 p.m. tomorrow, we
will file an emergency petition for injunctive relief against your company in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any
questions do not hesitate to contact our office. ,
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155 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • Tel: (717) 241-6070 • Fax: (717) 241-6878
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 'ate day of October, 2005, I, James I Nelson, Esquire, hereby certify
that I have this day served the following person with copies of the foregoing Complaint at Equity and
Petition for Preliminary Injunction, via process server:
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184.
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671.
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road,
Frazer, PA 19355
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HENRY HENSON;
GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE:
CO.; PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
And VETERANS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 05-5238 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PETITION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND HEARING
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of October, 2005, upon consideration of the attached
letters from James I. Nelson, Esq., attorney for Plaintiffs, and from Jered L. Hock, Esq.,
the hearing previously scheduled in the above matter for October 24, 2005, is rescheduled
to Monday, October 28, 2005, at 3:00 p.m., in Courtroom No. 1, Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
J. esley Oler, r., J.
,1ames I. Nelson, Esq.
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 1-7
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Defendant, pro se
obe Life &: Accident
Insurance Co.
Globe Life Center
Oklahoma City, OK 73184
Defendant, pro se
physicians Mutual & Life
Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Defendant, pro se
VV/eterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road
Frazer, PA 19355
Defendant, pro se
Courtesy Copy:
;/ared L. Hock, Esq.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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ROMTNGER., BAYLEY & WHARF
Attorneys at Law
Karl F. Rominger
Mark F. Bayley
Michael J. Whare
October 1$, 2005
Via Facs ile Onl to 71 240-:6462
The Honorable Judge W. Oler
Attn: Ms. Ruth Coulson
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
James I. Nelson
Michael O. Palermo, Jr
Re. fistte of Agatha Haut, and Path H Haut, Jr? v_ Henry Hensnn.. et aI.
No. 2005 -,.5739 Civil Action - Equity
Dear Judge Ole-r:
Counsel for Henry flenson, Jared L. Hock, Esquire, has sought my cune:urzrac:e to.
continue the hearing on Plaintiffs' Petition for Preliminary Injunction, presently scheduled for
October 24, 2005. I have agreed to do so.
Accordingly, I would respectfully request that said hearing be continued to a date at least
two creeks later than that currently scheduled.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not
hesitate to contact me
Very. truly
BAYLEY & WHARE
am I. Nelson
CC' -Tared T.. Rork, Esquire
(via facsimile)
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Chambers of The Hon. J. Wesley Oler Jr_, Judge
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Attn: Ruth
Re: Haut v. Henson, et al.
No. 2005-523N Cavil Action -Equity
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R.
HAUT
And PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE
LIFE & ACCIDENT
INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL &
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
and VETERANS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITHOUT PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE AND HEARING
Defendant, Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company ("Globe"), by its attorneys,
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, answers the motion for preliminary injunction
filed by Plaintiffs the Estate of Agatha R. Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., as follows:
1. Denied as stated. Globe admits that is in possession of a Certificate of Death for
Agatha Haut issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, a document
that speaks for itself. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaing allegations of this paragraph and,
therefore, the allegations are denied.
2. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to fonn a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
3. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
4. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
5. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
6. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
7. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied as stated. Globe admits that it has engaged in, and continues to engage in,
business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whether Globe's business within the
Commonwealth is a "continuous and substantial" course of business is a legal conclusion to
which no response is required.
10. Denied as stated. Globe admits that Agatha Haut was issued a life insurance
policy by Globe bearing certificate number 00-A046490. The insurance policy is a document
that speaks for itself and, therefore, the remaining allegations of this paragraph, which constitute
Plaintiffs' characterizations of the policy, are denied.
It. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
12. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
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13. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
14. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
15. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
16. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
17. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
18. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
19. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
20. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Plaintiffs filed a complaint with this Court on
October 5, 2005. The complaint is a document that speaks for itself and any characterizations
are denied. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiffs are entitled to any relief, equitable or
otherwise, from Globe.
21. a. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
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be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
b. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
C. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
d. Denied as stated. It is admitted that copies of two letters sent by
Plaintiffs' attorney to Globe are included in Exhibit B to the motion. Any characterizations of
the letters are denied. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining allegations of this paragraph and,
therefore, the allegations are denied.
e. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
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WHEREFORE, Globe respectfully requests that the Court enter an order denying
Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: October 24, 2005
Carleton O. Strouss
Pa. Id. No. 25994
Christopher R. Nestor
Pa. Id. No. 82400
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
(717) 231-4500 (tel.)
(717) 231-4510 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant,
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
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VERIFICATION
I hereby depose and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer to Plaintiffs
Motion for Preliminary Injunction are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or
information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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Name: Ano.S}GSio, peaer5or-?
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 24, 2005, I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document on the following individuals by United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esq.
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road
Frazer, PA 19355
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R.
HAUT
And PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE
LIFE & ACCIDENT
INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL &
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
and VETERANS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents.
TO: Plaintiffs, Estate of Agatha R. Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the New Matter of Defendant Globe
Life And Accident Insurance Company within twenty (20) days from service hereof or judgment
maybe entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: October 24, 2005
Carleton O. Strouss
Pa. Id. No. 25994
Christopher R. Nestor
Pa. Id. No. 82400
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
(717) 231-4500 (tel.)
(717) 231-4510 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant,
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
ESTATE OF AGATHA R.
HAUT
And PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE
LIFE & ACCIDENT
INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL &
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
and VETERANS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
Defendant, Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company ("Globe"), by its attorneys,
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, submits its answer to the complaint filed by
Plaintiffs the Estate of Agatha R. Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., with new matter.
1. Denied as stated. Globe admits that is in possession of a Certificate of Death for
Agatha Haut issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, a document
that speaks for itself. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the remaing allegations of this paragraph and,
therefore, the allegations are denied.
2. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
3. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
4. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
5. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
6. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
7. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
8. Admitted.
9. Denied as stated. Globe admits that it has engaged in, and continues to engage in,
business within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whether Globe's business within the
Commonwealth is a "continuous and substantial" course of business is a legal conclusion to
which no response is required.
10. Denied as stated. Globe admits that Agatha Haut was issued a life insurance
policy by Globe bearing certificate number 00-A046490. The insurance policy is a document
that speaks for itself and, therefore, the remaining allegations of this paragraph, which constitute
Plaintiffs' characterizations of the policy, are denied.
11. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
12. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
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13. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
14. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
15. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
16. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
17. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
18. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
19. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
20. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied.
21. After reasonable investigation, Globe is without sufficient knowledge or
information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this paragraph and, therefore, the
allegations are denied..
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22. a. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
b. This paragraph contains legal characterizations and conclusions of law to
which no response is required. By way of further answer, and to the extent this paragraph may
be deemed to contain any averments of fact, after reasonable investigation, Globe is without
sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the allegations of this
paragraph and, therefore, the allegations are denied.
WHEREFORE, Globe demands judgment in its favor along with costs of suit, attorneys'
fees and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER
23. The complaint, or some part of it, fails to state a claim or cause of action against
Globe upon which relief can be granted.
24. Plaintiffs do not possess the right to commence or maintain any claims against
Globe.
25. Any alleged acts or omissions of Globe were justified or privileged.
26. Plaintiffs have failed to satisfy all conditions precedent to the institution of a suit
against Globe.
27. Plaintiffs have not suffered any legally cognizable injury or damages as a result of
Globe's alleged acts or omissions.
28. The complaint, or some part of it, is barred by the doctrine of laches.
29. The complaint, or some part of it, is barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
30. The complaint fails to state a claim sufficient to support an award of attomey's
fees.
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31, Any injury, damage or loss sustained by Plaintiffs was caused by the acts or
omissions of Plaintiffs or third parties over whom Globe had no direction or control, and not as a
result of any acts or omissions of Globe.
WHEREFORE, Globe demands judgment in its favor along with costs of suit, attorneys'
fees and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: October 24, 2005
Carleton O. Strouss
Pa. Id. No. 25994
Christopher R. Nestor
Pa. Id. No. 82400
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
(717) 231-4500 (tel.)
(717) 231-4510 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant,
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
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VERIFICATION
I hereby depose and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer and New Matter
of Defendant Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge or information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom falsifications to authorities.
Date: OCAD,Uy QO,XO ` i??P+ e ?n V' !! (y?2Anm?
Name: Rr?GS?GSi0. Ye&rwri
Title: l?SS15Fox 1 &e A-a\ CUkn.-Gl
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 24, 2005, 1 served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document on the following individuals by United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esq.
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road
Frazer, PA 19355
Christopher R. Nes or
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R.
HAUT
And PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE
LIFE & ACCIDENT
INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL &
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
and VETERANS LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
: CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of Defendant, Globe Life And Accident Insurance
Company, in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: October 24, 2005
Carleton O. Strouss
Pa. Id. No. 25994
Christopher R. Nestor
Pa. Id. No. 82400
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
(717) 231-4500 (tel.)
(717) 231-4510 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant,
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 24, 2005, I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document on the following individuals by United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esq.
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Veterans Life Insurance Company
20 Moores Road
Frazer, PA 19355
Christopher R. Nestor
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT,
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the appearance of Jayson R. Wolfgang and Stephen Moniak as counsel for
Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company in the above-captioned matter.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PC
By: ?
yson R. Wolfgang, Esquire
I.D. No. 62076
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Veterans Life
Insurance Company
DATE: November 2, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the persons below via first class mail which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Carleton O. Strouss, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP
17 North Second Street, 18th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
By`--ep en Moniak, Esquire
DATE: November 2, 2005
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 - 5238
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company;
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
PLAINTIFFS' REPLY TO NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT GLOBE LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.
AND NOW, this 8th day of November, 2005, come the Plaintiffs, by and through their
attorneys, Rominger, Bayley & Whare, and file the following Reply to New Matter of Defendant
Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co., and in support thereof aver as follows:
23. The averments of Paragraph 23 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
23 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
24. The averments of Paragraph 24 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
24 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
25. The averments of Paragraph 25 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
25 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
26. The averments of Paragraph 26 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
26 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
27. The averments of Paragraph 27 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
27 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
28. The averments of Paragraph 28 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
28 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
29. The averments of Paragraph 29 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
29 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
30. The averments of Paragraph 30 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
30 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
31. The averments of Paragraph 31 are a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. If a more specific answer is deemed required, the averments of Paragraph
31 are specifically denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request that this Honorable Court find in their favor and against
Defendants, and grant the relief requested in Plaintiffs' Complaint.
Submitted,
BAYLEY & WHARE
lames elson, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 91144
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Tel: (717) 241-6070
Fax: (717) 241-6878
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr.,
individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners No. 2005 - 5238
V. Civil Action - Equity
Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance
Co; Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company;
and Veterans Life Insurance Company,
Defendants/Respondents
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, James I. Nelson, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiffs, do hereby certify that I this day served
a copy of the Complaint upon the following by depositing same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101 - 1507
Jared L. Hock, Esquire
Metzger Wickersham, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 171 10 - 0300
Date: 11 18125-
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C.
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108 - 2023
William J. Birkel, Esquire
McGrath North Mullen & Kratz, PC
Suite 3700, First National Tower
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT,
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and
Paul H. Haut, Jr., Individually
c/o James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PC
By.
yson Wolfgang, Esquire
LD. No. 62076
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Veterans Life
Insurance Company
DATE: November 14, 2005
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
BY: JAYSON R. WOLFGANG, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 62076
BY: STEPHEN MONIAK, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 80035
213 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
(717) 237-4843
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT,
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT,
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER OF
DEFENDANT VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOW COMES, Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company ("Veterans Life"), by their
attorneys, Buchanan Ingersoll PC, and files the within Answer to Complaint with New Matter,
stating as follows:
Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that the Agatha Haut died
on September 24, 2005, as reflected in the Certificate of Death issued by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. As to whether Ms. Haut died "after suffering from dementia for a period of
several years," after reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments, and therefore, the same are denied.
2. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
3. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
4. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
6. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
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9. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
10. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
11. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
12. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
13. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Veterans Life has
engaged in, and continues to engage in, commerce within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Whether Veterans Life's business within the Commonwealth is a "continuous and substantial"
course of business is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
16. Admitted with clarification. It is admitted only that Ms. Haut was insured under
Veterans Life Insurance Policy No. 400MJ81207, which was in effect at the time of her death on
September 25, 2005. By way of further answer, Ms. Haut was previously insured under Veterans
Life Insurance Policy No. 400YT55570, but that Policy was not in effect, and had expired by its
terms prior to the time of Ms. Haut's death. Specifically, the premium payment for May 15,
2003 was not received, and therefore, the cash value of the Policy was used to continue coverage
under the extended term non-forfeiture option until December 8, 2004, the date the coverage
expired when the cash value was exhausted.
17. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
18. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
19. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
20. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
21. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
22. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent a response is required, it is denied that Plaintiffs are entitled
to any relief from Veterans Life.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company demands judgment in its
favor and against Plaintiffs, together with costs of suit and such other relief as this Court deems
appropriate.
NEW MATTER
23. Veterans Life hereby incorporates paragraphs 1 through 22 of its Answer to the
Complaint, as if fully set forth herein.
24. Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted against
Veterans Life.
25. Plaintiffs lack standing to pursue any claim against Veterans Life.
26. Plaintiffs lack the capacity to sue Veterans Life in this action.
27. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the doctrine of waiver.
28. Any alleged acts or omissions of Veterans Life were justified or privileged.
29. Plaintiffs' claims are barred because they have failed to satisfy all conditions
precedent to the institution of this lawsuit.
30. Plaintiffs have not suffered any legally cognizable injury or damages as the result
of any conduct of Veterans Life.
31. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the doctrine of laches.
32. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
33. Plaintiffs have failed to state a claim sufficient to support an award of attorney's
fees.
34. Any injury, damages or loss sustained by Plaintiffs, which is denied, was caused
by the acts or omissions of Plaintiffs or third parties over whom Veterans Life has no control,
and not as the result of any conduct of Veterans Life.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PC
By:
ayson R. Wolfgang, Esquire
I.D. No. 62076
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Veterans Life
Insurance Company
DATE: November 14, 2005
VERIFICATION
I?ifcC+af a?ClaimS
I, Ro z1,.o of Veterans Life Insurance Company, verify that the statements
made in Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company Answer to Complaint with New Matter, of
which I have first-hand knowledge, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I8
Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: November /L 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the Answer to
Complaint with New Matter of Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company upon the persons
below via first class mail which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Christopher Nestor, Esquire
Carleton O. Strouss, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP
17 North Second Street, 18th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
By
tephen Moniak, Esquire
DATE November 14, 2005
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BY: JAYSON R. WOLFGANG, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 62076
BY: STEPHEN MONIAK, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 80035
213 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
(717) 237-4843
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT,
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT,
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
RESPONSE OF DEFENDANT VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION WITHOUT PRIOR
WRITTEN NOTICE OR HEARING
NOW COMES, Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company ("Veterans Life"), by their
attorneys, Buchanan Ingersoll PC, and files the within Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for
Preliminary Injunction Without Prior Notice or Hearing, stating as follows:
Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that the Agatha Haut died
on September 24, 2005, as reflected in the Certificate of Death issued by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. As to whether Ms. Haut died "after suffering from dementia for a period of
several years," after reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these averments, and therefore, the same are denied.
2. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and
therefore, the same are denied.
4. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
5. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge sufficient to
form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the same are
denied.
After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
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9. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
10. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
11. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
12. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
13. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Veterans Life has
engaged in, and continues to engage in, commerce within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Whether Veterans Life's business within the Commonwealth is a "continuous and substantial"
course of business is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
16. Admitted with clarification. It is admitted only that Ms. Haut was insured under
Veterans Life Insurance Policy No. 400MJ81207, which was in effect at the time of her death on
September 25, 2005. By way of further answer, Ms. Haut was previously insured under Veterans
Life Insurance Policy No. 400YT55570, but that Policy was not in effect, and had expired by its
terms prior to the time of Ms. Haut's death. Specifically, the premium payment for May 15,
2003 was not received, and therefore, the cash value of the Policy was used to continue coverage
under the extended term non-forfeiture option until December 8, 2004, the date the coverage
expired when the cash value was exhausted.
17. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
18. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
19. After reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the
same are denied.
20. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only the Plaintiffs have filed a
Complaint in this Court on or about October 5, 2005. The Complaint is a writing which speaks
for itself, and any characterization thereof by Plaintiffs as to the nature or content thereof is
denied. By way of further answer, it is denied that Plaintiffs are entitled to any relief, equitable
or otherwise, from Veterans Life. The remaining averments in this paragraph are denied.
21.a.-c. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
response is required. To the extent a response is required, after reasonable investigation,
Veterans Life is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of
the averments in this paragraph, and therefore, the same are denied.
d. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Plaintiffs sent the
letters addressed to Veterans Life attached as Exhibit "B" to the Petition. The letters are writings
which speak for themselves, and any characterization by Plaintiffs as to the nature or contents
thereof is denied. It is further denied that Plaintiffs "received no reply," as Veterans Life
responded in writing on October 4, 2005 to Plaintiffs' inquiry.
e.-f. The averments in this paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no response
is required. To the extent a response is required, after reasonable investigation, Veterans Life is
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments in
this paragraph, and therefore, the same are denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company respectfully requests that
this Court enter an Order denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction Without Prior
Notice or Hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PC
By-
son son R. Wol gang, Esquire
I.D. No. 62076
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Veterans Life
Insurance Company
DATE: November 14, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the Response of
Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company to Plaintiff s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Without Prior Written Notice or Hearing upon the persons below via first class mail which
service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Henry Henson
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company
2600 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2671
Christopher Nestor, Esquire
Carleton O. Strouss, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP
17 North Second Street, 18th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
By:
Si phen Moniak, Esquire
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
Enter the appearance of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., on behalf of Defendant
Henry Henson, reserving all rights to plead.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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By
Jere ock, Esquire
PA Court I.D. No. 19211
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Defendant
Henry Henson
Date: November /712005
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AND NOW, this day of November, 2005, I, Jered L. Hock, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Defendant Henry Henson, hereby certify that I
served the foregoing Praecipe for Appearance this day by facsimile and by depositing the same in
the United States mail, postage prepaid, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C.
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
William J. Birkel, Esquire
McGrath, North, Mullen & Kratz, P.C.
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
By:
eied L. Hock, Esquire
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
STIPULATION
AND NOW, this W) day of November, 2005, it is hereby stipulated and agreed by and
between the undersigned counsel for all parties as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
of the approval of this Stipulation by the Court, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home,
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days of the approval of
this Stipulation by the Court, pay into Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever
relating to those Defendants' respective policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or
otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-
mortem interest due under the terms of the policies or applicable law from the date of said
decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-
mortem interest to be deposited by the Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from
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which account or accounts the proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in
such manner as the Court may hereafter direct.
Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
The Court will be and is hereby requested to continue the proceeding previously
scheduled for November 28, 2005.
5. This Stipulation may be executed in any number of counterparts, and signatures on
separate pages may be read together to constitute one document.
BAYLEY & WHARE
By:
kd5es elson, Esquire
155 Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
341701-1341778-1;341831-1
11/22/2005 1743 FAX 7172337176 KIRKPATRICK&LOCKHART 16004/004
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NICHOLSON
GRAHAM LLP
By:
Christop r R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18T11 MOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
By:
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
By:
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
By:
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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By:
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18T" FLOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C,
By:
Stephen Monia, Esquire
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
By:
By:
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha NE 6810
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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By:
By:
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18TH fLOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
& KRATZ, P.C.
By:
By:
Wilbarfi.J. Bickel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
By:
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18"" fLOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
By:
Stephen Moniahc, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
By-
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -- EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
ORDER
AND NOW this 2 3_r_J day of November, 2005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
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STIPULATION
AND NOW, this W. day of November, 2005, it is hereby stipulated and agreed by and
between the undersigned counsel for all parties as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
of the approval of this Stipulation by the Court, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home,
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days of the approval of
this Stipulation by the Court, pay into Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever
relating to those Defendants' respective policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or
otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-
mortem interest due under the terms of the policies or applicable law from the date of said
decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-
mortem interest to be deposited by the Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from
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which account or accounts the proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in
such manner as the Court may hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The Court will be and is hereby requested to continue the proceeding previously
scheduled for November 28, 2005.
5. This Stipulation may be executed in any number of counterparts, and signatures on
separate pages may be read together to constitute one document.
BAYLEY & WHARE
By:
Janes elson, Esquire
15j5Dutft Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NICHOLSON
GRAHAM LLP
By:
Christop er R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18TI1 MOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
By:
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
By:
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
By:
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
By:
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18TIl FLOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
By: ?Stephen Moru k, Esquire
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
By:
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Jered L, Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
341701.1 341778-1; 341831-1
NOV-22-2005 17:54 FROM-
By:
By:
T-466 P 005/005 F-370
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18TH MOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
& KRATZ, P.C.
By:
By:
WilliarbJ. Bickel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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1'1/23/2005 09:10 FAX 7172349478 nK&E HGB PA Z 003
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART NELSON, GRAHAM
LLP
By:
Christopher R. Nestor, Esquire
17 North Second Street, 18n"t MOOR
Harrisburg, PA 17101
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL, P.C.
By_
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
P.O. Box 12023
Harrisburg, PA 17108
MCGRATH, NORTH, MULLEN & KRATZ, P.C.
By:
William J. Birkel, Esquire
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 6810
By:
METZGER, WICKERSHAM KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
ORDER
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AND NOW this 1J day of Navetaib@ , 2005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any parry or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
J. esley Oler, Jr. J.
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- EQUITY
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
?.:URTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
Cumberland County
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
URTIS R. LONG
Prothonotary
Cumberland County
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
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Prothonotary
Cumberland County
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
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BY: JAYSON R. WOLFGANG, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 62076
BY: STEPHEN MONIAK, ESQUIRE
I.D. #: 80035
213 MARKET STREET, 3RD FLOOR
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
(717) 237-4843
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT,
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.
Individually,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants/Respondents
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT,
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
PRAECIPE
In accordance with Judge Oler's December 1, 2005 Order (copy attached), kindly amend the
docket to note that Defendant Veterans Life Insurance Company has been dismissed from this case
with prejudice, following its payment into Court of $5,005.28 on December 9, 2005 (time-stamped
copy of letter transmitting payment attached).
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PC
By Aayson R. Wolfgang, Esquire
I.D. No. 62076
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 171 A
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Veterans Life
Insurance Company
DATE: January 3, 2006
I
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the Praecipe upon
the persons below via first class mail which service satisfies the requirements of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:
James I. Nelson, Esquire
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
William J. Birkel, Esquire
McGrath, North, Mullen & Kratz, PC
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Jered L. Hock, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Christopher Nestor, Esquire
Carleton O. Strouss, Esquire
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham., LLP
17 North Second Street, 18th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
By: / -
tephen Moniak, Esquire
DATE January 3, 2006
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ESTATE OF AGAT14A R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -- EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
ORDER
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AND NOW thisday of ??, 2005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid'., shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensbul-g, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE; COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any parry or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL 14. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
Pr ?
J. Wesley Oler, Jr. J.
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Stephen Moniak
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moniaks@bipc.com
VIA REGULAR MAIL
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
December 9, 2005
Re: Estate of Agatha R. Haut and Paul H. Haut, Jr., ]Individually
v. Henry Henson; Globe Life & Accident Insurance Co.;
Physicians Mutual & Life Insurance Company, and Veterans
Life Insurance Company, Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland
County, PA, Case No. 2005-5238
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Enclosed please find Veterans Life Insurance Company's ("Veterans") check number
8520079761 in the amount of $5,005.28, payable to the Prothonotary of Cumberland County.
The check is being tendered by Veterans pursuant to paragraph 2 of the enclosed Order dated
December 1, 2005. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of the enclosed Order, please amend the docket to
reflect Veterans' dismissal from this action with prejudice.
Please return a time-stamped copy of this letter in the enclosed self-addressed stamped
envelope.
Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please contact me at
(717) 237-4887.
SM/cz
Enclosure
cc: James I. Nelson, Esquire (w/enc.)
Christopher Nestor, Esquire (w/enc.)
Jered L. Hock, Esquire (w/enc.)
William J. Birkel, Esquire (w/enc.)
One South Nfdrket S?ua:e
213 kearket Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, FA 17101-2121
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT
And PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
PRAECIPE
In accordance with Judge Oler's December 1, 2005 Order (copy attached), kindly amend
the docket to note that Defendant Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company has been
dismissed from this case with prejudice, following its payment into Court of $45,255.21 on
December 5, 2005 (time-stamped copy of letter transmitting payment attached).
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: January 5, 2006 -
Carleton O. Strouss
Pa. Id. No. 25994
Christopher R. Nestor
Pa. Id. No. 82400
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
17 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1507
(717) 231-4500 (tel.)
(717) 231-4510 (fax)
Attorneys for Defendant,
Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company
NOV 2 s 2005
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
ORDER
AND NOW this 15 day of? 005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
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J. Wesley Oler, Jr. J.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on January 5, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document on the following individuals by United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
James I. Nelson, Esq.
Rominger, Bayley & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
William J. Birkel, Esq.
McGrath, North, Mullen & Kratz, PC
First National Tower, Suite 3700
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Jered L. Hock, Esq.
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Stephen Moniak, Esq.
Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C.
213 Market Street, 3`d Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Christopher R. Nestor
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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
December 5, 2005
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17103
RE: Haut v. Henson, et aL
No. 2005-5238
Dear Sir or Madam:
17 North Second Street, 18th Floor
Harrisburg, FA 17101-1507
717.231.4500
Fax 717.231.4501
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Christopher R. Nestor
717.231.4812
Fax: 717.231.4501
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Enclosed please find Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company ("Globe") check number
267142 in the amount of $45,255.21, payable to the Prothonotary of Cumberland County. The
check is being tendered by Globe pursuant to paragraph 2 of the enclosed Order. Pursuant to
paragraph 3 of the enclosed Order, please amend the docket to reflect Globe's dismissal from
this action with prejudice.
Please date-stamp the extra copy of this letter and return it to me in the enclosed envelope.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Christopher R. Nestor
cc: (w/enc.)
Stephen Moniak, Esq.
William J. Birkel, Esq.
Jered L. Hock, Esq.
James L Nelson, Esq.
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GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
GLOBE LIFE CENTER
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73184
(405) 270-1410
"PROTHONOTARY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY"
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ATTACHED TO THIS CHECK IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE BENEFITS ON
YOUR POLICY.
AMOUNT CO POLICY CLAIM INSURED
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45,255.21 00 A046490 02352884 AGATHA R HAUT
INTEREST FROM 09/24/05 TO 10/05/05 255.21
BASIC POLICY FACE AMOUNT FROM 09/24/05 TO 09/24/05 45,000.00
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GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT
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GLOBE LIFE CENTER
OKLAHOMA CITV, OKLAHOMA 73184
TO THE ORDER OF:
"PROTHONOTARY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY".
DATE 12/01/05 CHECK NO. 267142
POLICY A046490 CLAIM, NO. 02352884
BENEFITS FOR AGATHA R HAUT
DATE OF LOSS 09/24/05
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Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBAL LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; AND
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5238
CIVIL ACTION-EQUITY
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PRAECIPE
Pursuant to this Court's Order of December I, 2005 (copy attached), please amend the
docket to note that Physicians Mutual Life Insurance Company has been dismissed from this
case with prejudice pursuant to its payment of $4,376.34 to Fogelsanger Bricker Funeral Home
per the December 1, 2005 Order (copy of receipt acknowledging payment of funds attached).
Life IrWurance Company
Dated: February 16, 2006
McGrath Nortt Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO
3700 First National Tower
1601 Dodge Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Tel: 402-341-3070
Fax: 402-341-0216
Attorneys for Physicians Mutual Life Insurance
Company
NOV 2 9 2005
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
ORDER
AND NOW this ? day o? 2005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
J. Wes ey Oler, Jr. J.
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1601 DODGE STREET, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68103
WILLIAM I BIRKEL
December 2, 2005
Fogel Sanger-Bricker Funeral Home
Attn: Norm
P.O. Box 336
Shippensberg, PA 17257
Re: Estate ofAgatha R. Haut
Dear Norm:
TELEPHONE: 402.341-3070
E-MAD.: wb1rke1*m=1,.com
This letter will serve to advise you that this office represents Physicians Life Insurance
Company in connection with the above captioned matter. Physicians has been directed by the
Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County to direct the payment of proceeds from Ms. Haut's
life insurance policy to Fogel Sanger-Bricker Funeral Home. The funds are to be applied to any
outstanding indebtedness due and owing on account of the funeral arrangements for Agatha R.
Haut.
I am enclosing the following items:
Physicians Mutual draft in the amount of $4,376.34; and
2. Receipt of Insurance Proceeds.
I would ask that a representative of Fogel Sanger-Bricker Funeral Home execute the
enclosed receipt indicating the receipt of the funds and return that to my attention. I have
enclosed a self addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. Thank you for your
cooperation and consideration.
Very truly yours,
Willi m J Birkel
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RECEIPT FOR LIFE INSURANCE
COMES NOW the undersigned, a duly authorized agent of Fogel Sanger-Bricker Funeral
Home and hereby acknowledges receipt of the sum of $4,376.34 from Physicians Mutual
Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. The undersigned further
acknowledges that said sum represents full and complete payment of all proceeds and amounts
due under life insurance policy #082-835-063-7 issued by Physicians Life Insurance Company
to Agatha Haut. The undersigned understands that said proceeds are being paid at the
direction of both Henry Henson and the Estate of Agatha Haut and that said sum is to be
applied against any outstanding balance due by the Estate of Agatha Haut or others individually
for the funeral arrangements of the deceased.
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Fogel Sanger-Bricker Funeral Home,
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SUBSCRIBED in my presence and sworn to before me on this day of
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
: NO. 2005-5238
PETITION FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
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TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF SAID COURT, Henry D. Henson, Jr., by and
through his attorneys, Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., in his individual capacity as
sole beneficiary under the below described life insurance policies, hereby Petitions this
Honorable Court, requesting an issuance of a Rule to Show Cause Why the life insurance
proceeds on the life of Agatha R. Haut should not be paid to Henry D. Henson, Sr., as the sole
beneficiary of record, and avers in support thereof, the following:
1. Agatha Haut died on September 24, 2005.
2. Agatha Haut was survived by five children, Paul H. Haut, Jr., Linda Swaim,
Evelyn Gimbara, Stephen B. Haut and Henery D. Henson, Sr.
3. A civil action was instituted by Paul H. Haut, Jr., individually and purportedly on
behalf of the Estate of Agatha R. Haut on October 5, 2002.
4. At the time of her death, Agatha R. Haut, owned life insurance insuring her life
and issued by Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company to policy no. A046490.
By an Order of this Court dated December 1, 2005, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit "A", defendant, Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company was directed to pay into
Court the full proceeds and post-mortem interest of the decedent's life insurance policy "to be
deposited by the Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or
accounts the proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner
as the Court may hereafter direct."
6. By its check dated December 1, 2005, defendant Globe Life and Accident
Insurance Company paid into Court the sum of $45,255.51.
7. As of December 31, 2009, the Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
proceeds and interest thereon held by the Prothonotary, equaled $48,265.28.
At the time of her death, Agatha R. Haut, owned life insurance insuring her life
and issued by Veterans Life Insurance Company to policy no. 400MJ81207.
9. Likewise, by said Order of this Court dated December 1, 2005, defendant,
Veterans Life Insurance Company was directed to pay into Court the full proceeds and post-
mortem interest of the decedent's life insurance policy "to be deposited by the Prothonotary in an
interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the proceeds and interest
thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may hereafter direct."
10. By its check dated December 6, 2005, defendant Veterans Life Insurance
Company paid into Court the sum of $5,005.28.
11. As of December 31, 2009, the Veterans Life Insurance Company proceeds and
interest thereon held by the Prothonotary, equaled $5,193.34.
12. At the time of her death, Agatha R. Haut, owned life insurance insuring her life
and issued by Physicians Mutual Life Insurance Company to policy no. 082-835-063.
13. By said Order of this Court dated December 1, 2005, defendant, Physicians
Mutual & Life Insurance Company was directed to pay the life insurance benefits on the life of
the decedent to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account of
the funeral of Agatha R. Haut, the decedent.
14. By its check dated November 23, 2005, defendant Physicians Mutual & Life
Insurance Company paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania the
sum of $4,376.34.
15. By said Order of this Court dated December 1, 2005, defendants, Globe Life and
Accident Insurance Company, Veterans Life Insurance Company, and Physicians Mutual & Life
Insurance Company, upon payment of the sums set forth above, shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the
life of Agatha R. Haut, and shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case.
16. A Petition for Grant of Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Agatha Haut was
improperly filed by Paul H. Haut, Jr. on October 2, 2002 to Cumberland County No. 2005-0892.
17. A Caveat was filed by Henry D. Henson, Sr. on October 10, 2005.
18. A hearing was held by the Register of Wills on November 17, 2005.
19. Upon a Praecipe submitted by counsel for the said Paul H. Haut, Jr., the said
Petition for Grant of Letters was withdrawn as confirmed by the Register of Wills, in its decree
dated December 7, 2005.
20. A Petition for Grant of Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Agatha R. Haut was
filed by Henry D. Henson, Sr. on December 1, 2005, whereby Henry D. Henson, Sr., was
granted Letters of Administration C.T.A. to Franklin County Estate No. 2805-0653. A copy of
the Certificate of Grant of Letters is attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
21. The sole parties remaining in this matter are the Estate of Agatha R. Haut - Henry
D. Henson, Sr., Administrator, Paul H. Haut, Jr., individually and Henry D. Henson, Sr.,
individually.
22. Petitioner, Henry D. Henson, Sr., a/k/a Henry D. Henson, is the sole beneficiary
of record on the Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company policy no. A046490 insuring the
life of Agatha R. Haut. A copy of the beneficiary designation is attached as Exhibit "C".
23. The proceeds of the Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company life insurance
policy insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut in the amount of $45,255.51 were paid into court and
together with the accumulated interest thereon as of December 31, 2009 total $48,265.28.
24. Petitioner is the sole beneficiary of record on the Veterans Life Insurance
Company policy no. 400MJ81207 insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut. A copy of the beneficiary
designation is attached as Exhibit "D".
25. The proceeds of the Veterans Life Insurance Company life insurance policy
insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut in the amount of $5,005.28, were paid into court and together
with the accumulated interest thereon as of December 31, 2009 total $5,193.34.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Henry D. Henson, Sr., respectfully requests this
Honorable Court issue a Rule directed to Paul H. Haut, Jr., and the Estate of Agatha R. Haut to
Show Cause Why the life insurance proceeds of Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
policy No. A046490 and Veterans Life Insurance Company policy No. 400MJ81207, on the life
of Agatha R. Haut and which have been paid into court, together with the accrued interest
thereon as of December 31, 2009 and any additional interest accrued on account through the date
of final distribution, should not be paid to Henry D. Henson, Sr., the sole beneficiary of record.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Robert Y. G bb Esquire
AttornI.D. No. 76057
3211 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
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Dated: ?'?6 ?0(<7
VERIFICATION
I, Henry D. Henson, Sr., the Petitioner herein, do verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Petition are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or information and belief, I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated February X4, 2010 ?` 4?4
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EXHIBIT "A"
NOV 2 4 2005
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ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
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ORDER
AND NOW this day of r , 2005, upon the stipulation of counsel, it is
hereby ORDERED as follows:
1. The life insurance benefits relating to Agatha R. Haut from PHYSICIANS
MUTUAL & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, if not already paid, shall, within twenty (20) days
hereof, be paid to Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, on account
of the funeral of Agatha R. Haut.
2. Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, shall, within twenty (20) days hereof, pay into
Court the full proceeds of any benefit payments whatsoever relating to those Defendants' respective
policies or contracts insuring the life of Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of
or on account of Agatha R. Haut, along with any post-mortem interest due under the terms of the
policies or applicable law from the date of said decedent's death, September 24, 2005, through
October 5, 2005, and with said proceeds and post-mortem interest to be deposited by the
Prothonotary in an interest-bearing account or accounts, from which account or accounts the
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proceeds and interest thereon shall be paid to such recipient(s) and in such manner as the Court may
hereafter direct.
3. Upon the payment of sums as set forth above, Defendants GLOBE LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, and
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY shall be discharged from all
liability to any party or individual relating to their respective policies or contracts insuring the life of
Agatha R. Haut or otherwise providing benefits on behalf of or on account of Agatha R. Haut, and
shall be dismissed with prejudice as parties to this case, and PAUL H. HAUT, JR., HENRY
HENSON, and the ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and its personal representative(s) shall be
discharged from all liability to the aforesaid three insurance companies relating to their claims
against the said insurance companies in connection with the proceeds of the aforesaid life insurance
on the life of Agatha R. Haut.
4. The hearing previously scheduled for November 28, 2005 is continued.
By the Court,
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EXHIBIT "B"
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Register of Wills of FRANKLIN County, Pennsylvania
Certificate of Grant of Letters
No. 2005-55805 PA No. 28-05-0653
ESTATE OF HAUT AGATHA R
(LAS i', F I=T, MIDDLE)
a/k/a HAUT AGATHA ROSEMARY
Late of SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP ,
Deceased
Social Security No. 283-26-7225
WHEREAS, on the 1st day of December 2005 an instrument
sated June 1st 2000
vas admitted to probate as the last will ofHAUT AGATHA R
(
i/k/a HAUT AGATHA ROSEMARY
Late of SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP FRANKLIN County, who died on the
24th day of September 2005 and,
WHEREAS, a true copy of the will as probated is annexed hereto.
THEREFORE, I, LINDA MILLER , Register of Wills in and for
:he County of FRANKLIN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hereby certify
:hat I have this day granted Letters of ADMINISTRATION C.T.A.
:o HENSON HENRY DEAN
vho has duly qualified as Administrator(rix) C.T.A.
ind has agreed to administer the estate according to law, all of which fully
ippears of record in my Office at FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT HOUSE,
:HAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
)f my Office the 1st day of December 2005.
EXHIBIT "C"
Date 10/19/04
AGATHA R HAUT
C/O HENRY D HENSON
1128 MAINSVILLE RD
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257
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AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE CO.
Policy Number: 00-A046490
Ins: HAUT, AGATHA R
Renefici.arv Endorsement
As requested, we have changed our records to reflect the fol-
lowing beneficiary information on t?hE3 above referenced policy.
Primary Beneficiary: HENRY D HENSON
Contingent Beneficiary: HENRY D HENSON JR
All previous beneficiary designations for this policy are now
cancelled. By recording this new change, the Company agrees
that any provision of this policy requiring an endorsement of
the actual policy so as to affect a change of beneficiary is
hereby waived.
Keep this endorsement of change with your policy.
Policyholders Service
GLOBE LIFE CENTER / OKLAHOMA CITY, G HOMA 73184 1-405-270-1410
EXHIBIT "D"
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
VALLEY FORGE, PENNSYLVANIA 19493
A private enterprise, not affiliated with the VA or any governmental agency
CHANGE ENDORSEMENT
Ms Agatha R Haut
1128 Mainsville Rd
Shippensburg PA 17257-9257
Name of Insured Policy Number Effective Date of Change
Agatha R Haut 400MJ81207 12/07/2004
It is hereby understood and agreed that the form (and or application for said form) to
which this Endorsement is attached is amended as follows:
The name of the beneficiary/beneficiaries is/are:
PRIMARY - HENRY D HENSON, SR. SON
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Signature of Insured
Signature of Dependent (over age 18)
Signature of Spouse
Signature of Dependent (over age 18)
Countersignature of Licensed
Resident Agent if Required VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(GZZCSEVBENECH]
Brian A. Smith, President
PLEASE ATTACH TO THE FORM BEING ENDORSED
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Robert P. Grubb, Esquire, attorney for the Petitioner, does hereby certify that I have
this day served a copy of the within Petition for Petition for Rule to Show Cause by First Class
Mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire Paul H. Haut, Jr.
Rominger and Associates 57 Meade Drive
155 South Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Robert P. 6 Y, Esquire
Atto ey I.D. No. 76057
3211 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Dated: ' 2,010 (717) 238-8187
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
: NO. 2005-5238
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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Please enter the appearance of Robert P. Grubb, Esquire of Metzger, Wickersham,
Knauss & Erb, P.C. on behalf of Henry D. Henson, Sr, individually and as Administrator of the
Estate of Agatha R. Haut.
Papers may be served at the address set forth below.
Dated: February 9 5 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
By
R ert bb, Esquire
A orney I.D. No. 76057
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
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PRELIMINARY DECREE
AND NOW, this t !L of 'L , 2010, a Rule is issued directed
to Paul R. Haut, individually and the Estate of Agatha R. Haut, to show cause, if any there be,
why the life insurance proceeds of Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company policy No.
A046490 and Veterans Life Insurance Company policy No. 400MJ81207, on the life of Agatha
R. Haut and which have been paid into court, together with the accrued interest thereon as of
December 31, 2009 and any additional interest accrued on account through the date of final
distribution, should not be paid to Henry D. Henson, Sr., the sole beneficiary of record.
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within Twenty 20 days of service upon
the Respondent(s).
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Plaintiffs
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
V.
DOCKET NO.: 2005-5238
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE :
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
ANSWER TO PETITION FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiffs, by and through their counsel Karl E. Rominger, Esquire and in
support of their Answer to Petition for Rule to Show Cause, avers as follows:
1. Admitted.
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9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Admitted it was filed. Denied it was improper.
17. Admitted.
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted.
20. Admitted.
21. Admitted.
22. Admitted, that it is so endorsed, but upon information and belief he was substituted
fraudulently thereto to the detriment of the estate and the other family members.
23. Admited.
24. Admitted, that it is so endorsed, but upon information and belief he was substituted
fraudulently thereto to the detriment of the estate and the other family members.
25. Admitted. (this is the last paragraph contained in the filing served on respondents, but it
does not appear to be a logical conclusion of the pleading, and the wherefore clause sits alone on a page
following)
WHEREFORE A hearing to determine who is the beneficiary of said policies is demanded.
NEW MATTER
26. At all times relevant, and at the time the beneficiaries were changed on said policies,
Agatha Haut was incompetent, senile, and not capable of changing her beneficiaries.
27. Agatha R. Haut at all times relevant had dementia and could not have made the changes
to the policies.
28. In fact she had been so diagnosed.
29. Petitioner changed the beneficiary to himself, at such time as Agatha R. Haut was
incompetent.
30. This fraudulent change was unlawful, and inequitable.
31. The true beneficiaries should get the money, and the changes made by Henry D. Henson,
Sr. should be nullified.
32. Medical evidence is available upon information and belief to show this is true.
33. Further, petitioner has a Federal Fraud conviction.
34. Henry D. Henson, Sr. secreted his Mother away, denied family contact with her, and had
a close and confidential relationship with her.
35. To the extent these matters were changed to the benefit of Henry D. Henson by any
power of attorney, if this is how it was accomplished, said changes were fraudulent.
WHEREFORE a hearing to determine who is the beneficiary of said policies is demanded, where
evidence of Agatha R. Haut's medical and mental condition, and the timing and nature of the beneficiary
changes can be explored..
Respectfully Submitted,
Rominger & Associates
Date: March 7, 2010
-Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID #81924
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
DOCKET NO.: 2005-5238
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, certify that I this day served a copy of the within Answer to
Petition for Rule to Show Cause, upon the following United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
METZGER WICKERSHAM
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Evelyn Gimbara
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Stephen Haut
1601 Lindsay Lot Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Respectfully Submitted,
Rominger & Associates
Date: March 7, 2010
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID #81924
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
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ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS' NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Henry D. Henson, individually and as Executor of the Estate of
Agatha R. Haut, by and through his counsel Robert P. Grubb, Esquire, and in support of his
Answer to Plaintiff's new matter, avers as follows:
26. The averment of paragraph 26 is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averment of
paragraph 26 is denied.
27. Denied. By way of further answer, even if the decedent was diagnosed with
dementia, a mere diagnosis of dementia, whether mild or advanced, does not preclude
the decedent from being capable of testamentary intent.
28. Denied. Strict proof demanded.
29. Denied in part and admitted in part. It is denied that Henry D. Henson changed the
beneficiary to himself while the decedent was incompetent. It is admitted that Henry
D. Henson changed the beneficiary back to himself but only after he had first changed
the beneficiary from himself to "The Estate of Agatha R. Haut". By way of further
answer, Henry D. Henson was named as sole beneficiary on the insurance policies,
the subject of this action, by Agatha R. Haut. At a subsequent date, acting as Agent
under a General Power of Attorney, Henry D. Henson changed the beneficiary
designation from himself to "The Estate of Agatha R. Haut" for the sole purpose of
enticing the petitioner and his siblings to visit and pay attention to their mother. At a
latter date, after such enticement failed to garner the attention of the petitioner and his
siblings, Henry D. Henson, Sr., acting as Agent under a General Power of Attorney,
changed the beneficiary of the life insurance policies back to "Henry D. Henson, Sr.,"
their prior designation.
30. The averment of paragraph 30 is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averment of
paragraph 30 is denied.
31. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted to the extent the true beneficiary
should receive the proceeds of the life insurance policies which have been paid into
court. Denied to the extent the changes made by Henry D. Henson should be
nullified and further denied that the "true" beneficiaries are anyone other than Henry
D. Henson.
32. Denied. By way of further answer, the petitioner makes no specific pleading as to
time or diagnosis simply broad, unsupported and baseless allegations and averments.
33. Admitted. By way of further answer, the Petitioner has also been convicted of
multiple Federal fraud convictions concerning the same incident of which Henry
Henson was convicted, involving a family business and more than 10 years ago.
34. Denied. Strict proof demanded. By way of further answer, the Petitioner makes no
specific pleading as to denying family contact or a confidential relationship, only
broad, unsupported and baseless allegations. To the contrary, the very reason Henry
Henson originally changed the beneficiary designations was to encourage the
attention and contact from the decedent's children including the petitioner which he
failed to provide. Those family members who wanted to visit their mother were
never denied access and more than one child made multiple visits with their mother.
35. The averment of paragraph 35 is a legal conclusion to which no responsive pleading
is required. To the extent that a responsive pleading is required, the averment of
paragraph 35 is denied.
WHEREFORE, Henry D. Henson, Sr., respectfully requests this Honorable Court to dismiss
the new matter raised by Paul H. Haut, Jr., and issue an order directed to the Cumberland County
Prothonotary to pay the life insurance proceeds of Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
policy No. A046490 and Veterans Life Insurance Company policy No. 400MJ81207 on the life
of Agatha R. Haut and which have been paid into court, together with the accrued interest
thereon as of December 31, 2009 and any additional interest accrued on account through the date
of final distribution, to Henry D. Henson, Sr., the sole beneficiary of record.
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By: qAep?l. b Esqui re
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321 Nortfi-Fnofit Street
P. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated: 3- U'??? -
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, Robert P. Grubb, Esquire, attorney for the Petitioner, does hereby certify that I have
this day served a copy of the within Answer to Plaintiffs' New Matter by First Class Mail,
postage paid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Karl E. Rominger, Esquire
Rominger and Associates
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dated: -3 - IAlO
By:
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Rob P rub , Esquire
Attey W. N . 76057
32 North Front Street
P. O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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MOTION FOR HEARING
1. The parties currently have before the court a series of pleadings involving the
distribution of certain monies paid into the Prothonotary's office.
2. The petition filed has been answered, and the matter is not ready for hearing.
3. The underlying petition was filed on February 9, 2010, and the response was filed
on March 8, 2010.
4. Undersigned on behalf of his clients intends to present evidence to the court to aid
in determination of the matter including medical testimony, testimony about the competency of
decedent, as well as additional material necessary for the court's resolution of the matter.
WHEREFORE it is requested that the court schedule a hearing on this matter so that
evidence may be taken and the underlying petition is decided.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rominger & Associates
Date: April 21, 2011
Kar S. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID #81924
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT and
PAUL H. HAUT, JR., Individually,
Plaintiffs
V.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.;
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY; and
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - EQUITY
DOCKET NO.: 2005-5238
The Honorable J. Wesley Oler
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Karl E. Rominger, Esquire, certify that I this day served a copy of the within Motion for
Hearing, upon the following by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, via first
class mail, addressed as follows:
Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
METZGER WICKERSHAM
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Evelyn Gimbara
1128 Mainsville Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Stephen Haut
1601 Lindsay Lot Road
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257
Respectfully Submitted,
Rominger & Associates
Date: April 21, 2011
Kafl E. Rominger, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID #81924
Attorney for Plaintiffs
ESTATE OF AGATHA R. HAUT :
and PAUL H. HAUT, JR.,
Individually,
Plaintiffs
v.
HENRY HENSON; GLOBE LIFE &:
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.; :
PHYSICIANS MUTUAL & LIFE :
INSURANCE COMPANY; and :
VETERANS LIFE INSURANCE :
COMPANY,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -EQUITY
NO. 2005-5238 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter our appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, Paul H. Haut, Jr. in the above
captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER LLC
T 'cia D. Naylo , Esquir
I.D. # 83760
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 27, 2014, I, Tricia D. Naylor, Esquire, of Baric Scherer
LLC, did serve the Praecipe for Entry of Appearance, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, as
follows:
Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Tricia D. N. to , squire
Estate of Agatha R. Haut, and Paul H. Haut, Jr., individually, Plaintiffs
vs
Henry Henson, Globe Lee 8 Accident Insurance Company, Physicians Mutual Life Insurance Company and Veterans
To the Court:
Paul H. Haut, Jr., Plaintiff -"D
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Case No. 2005-5238
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
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10/27/2014
Attorney for
Paul H. Haut, Jr.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event that this is a second or subsequent filing of a Statement of Intention to
Proceed, this matter will be referred to the President Judge for the purpose of
conducting a status conference involving all counsel. The goal of the status
conference will be to set the matter for trial or other final disposition within a time
certain. Prior to the status conference, Counsel will be expected to submit to the
court, in writing, a proposed schedule for the completion of discovery, the filing of
dispositive motions and a report as to whether alternative dispute resolution has
been used or discussed.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 27, 2014, I, Tricia D. Naylor, Esquire, of Baric Scherer
LLC, did serve the Statement of Intention To Proceed, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid,
as follows:
Robert P. Grubb, Esquire
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17,E 10-0300
Tricia 1 . Nay o , squire