HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5679WILLIAM A. ADDAMS
ATTY. I.D. # 06265
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER
Plaintiff
VS.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. ?5 S!o W/ ??
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after
this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written appearance
personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to
do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in complaint or
for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Court House
I Court House Square
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
717-240-6200
William A. Ad ams
Attorney for Plaintiff
WILLIAM A. ADDAMS
ATTY. I.D. # 06265
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. O? 54 79 C,'et? 7_;..._-
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
And now comes the plaintiff, Darlene K. Westhafer, by her attorney,
William A. Addams, and makes the following complaint:
1. The plaintiff is Darlene K. Westhafer, an adult individual residing at 78 W.
Main St., Plainfield, PA 17081.
2. The defendant, Holly A. Smith, is an adult individual residing at 215
Summer Lane, Enola, PA 17025.
3. The defendant, Nicholas P. Chilenski, is an adult individual residing at
315 North Mountain Road, Newville, PA 17241.
4. On January 28, 2004, at about 2 P.M., the plaintiff was driving an
automobile behind a 2000 Dodge Neon operated by defendant, Holly A. Smith,
traveling East on Pa. Rte. 641 about 2 miles west of Newville when Ms. Smith
negligently and carelessly lost control of her automobile and began to slide
sideways.
5. The plaintiff was unable to avoid colliding with the left side of the Smith
vehicle. The defendant, Chilenski, was traveling immediately behind the
plaintiff's vehicle in a 1988 Dodge Dakota with a snow plow attached and
negligently and carelessly struck the rear and left side of the plaintiff's vehicle.
6. The defendant, Holly A. Smith, was negligent and careless in:
a. Traveling too fast for conditions;
b. Improperly applying her brakes when her vehicle began to
slide;
c. Failing to have her vehicle under control;
The defendant, Nicholas P. Chilenski, was negligent and careless in:
a. Following too closely;
b. Failing to observe the events ahead of him in time to avoid a
collision; and
c. Failing to have his vehicle under control.
8. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendant, the
plaintiff sustained a severe neck injury. She was treated in the Emergency
Room of the Carlisle Hospital and on August 17, 2004, underwent an anterior
cervical discectomy at C 3-4 and cervical fusion.
9. As a result of her injuries the plaintiff has incurred or will incur past and
future medical expense, loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, past and
future pain and suffering, and loss of life's pleasures.
10. Plaintiff has the full tort option.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment against the defendants for an
amount in excess of $35,000, plus interest and costs of suit.
William A. A ams
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
Darlene K. Westhafer, hereby verifies that the facts set forth in the
foregoing complaint are true and correct to the best of her knowledge,
information and belief, and understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: 7
Darlene K. Westhafer
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CASE NO: 2005-05679 P
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WESTHAFER DARLENE K
VS
SMITH HOLLY A
BRIAN BARRICK
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
KI NICHOLAS P
the
DEFENDANT , at 1443:00 HOURS, on the 17th day of November , 2005
at 315 NORTH MOUNTAIN ROAD
NEWVILLE, PA 17241 by handing to
ROGER CHTLENSKI, FATHER
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 6.00 / rr
Service 10.56 f Affidavit 00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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26.56 11/18/2005
WILLIAM ADDAMS
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:?
me this day of I?f=puty S eriff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2005-05679 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WESTHAFER DARLENE K
VS
SMITH HOLLY A ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SMITH HOLLY A but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, SMITH HOLLY A
215 SUMMER LANE
ENOLA, PA 17025
SERVICE WAS ATTEMPTED AT BOTH ENOLA ADDRESS AND
406 MOHAWK RD NEWVILLE (FORWARDING
Sheriff's Costs: So answers: -
Docketing 18. 00
Service 25. 92
Not Found 5. 00 R. Thomas Kline
Surcharge 10. 00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage .37
59. 29 WILLIAM ADDAMS
11/18/2005
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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WILLIAM A. ADDAMS
ATTY. I.D. # 06265
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER
Plaintiff
VS.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 5679 of 2005
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
Please reinstate the complaint in this matter and give a copy of this
praecipe along with the $100 check attached to serve the defendant, Holly A.
Smith at 319 3` St., Apt. 4, Enola, PA 17025.
William A. Addams
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: January 6, 2006
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CASE NO: 2005-05679 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WESTHAFER DARLENE K
VS
SMITH HOLLY A ET AL
R. Thomas Kline Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
SMITH HOLLY A but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT SMITH HOLLY A
19 3RD STREET APT 4
ENOLA. PA
ALTHOUGH NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS WERE MADE,
WE WERE UNABLE TO FIND
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 39.60
Affidavit 5.00
Surcharge 10.00
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72.60
AT GIVEN ADDRESS.
So answer,?sr-?'° ?
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Sheriff of Cumberland County
WILLIAM ADDAMS
02/10/2006
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 15,n? day of
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Pr on ary
WILLIAM A. ADDAMS
ATTY. I.D. # 06265
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 5679 of 2005
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
Please reinstate the complaint in this matter and give a copy of this
praecipe along with the $100 check attached to serve the defendant, Holly A.
Smith at 319 3` St., Apt. 4, Enola, PA 17025.
William- A. Addams
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: February 28, 2006
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 17512
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 05-5679
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski in the above matter.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Thomas J. W ams, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski
Dated: April 13, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify
that a copy ofthe foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle,
PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ms. Holly A. Smith
319 3`a Street, Apt. 4
Enola, PA 17025
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Tricia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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DARLENE K. WESTHAFER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-5679
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Holly A.
Smith, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
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Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
I.D. # 83882
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 1 day of May, 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have served the
foregoing PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE on the following by depositing a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P. O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS
& OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2005-05679 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
WESTHAFER DARLENE K
VS
SMITH HOLLY A ET AL
RONALD KERR Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
SMITH HOLLY A the
DEFENDANT at 0805:00 HOURS, on the 7th day of March 2006
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
HOLLY A SMITH
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 18.00
Service .00 ^?,.cP
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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28.00 03/07/2006
WILLIAM ADDAMS
Sworn and Subscribed to before By:
me this 26 day of Deputy Sheriff
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Prot?onotar
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 17512
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER,
Plaintiff
V.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-5679
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT CHILENSKI'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
TO: DARLENE K. WESTHAFER Plaintiff, and her attorney, WILLIAM A. ADDAMS, ESQUIRE
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.
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Nicholas P. Chilenski, by and through his attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and avers as follows in answer to Plaintiff's Complaint:
1-4. Admitted.
5. Denied as stated. Plaintiff, traveling directly in front ofDefendant Chilenski's vehicle, lost
control ofher vehicle and came to a sudden stop within Defendant Chilenski's assured clear distance after
colliding with Defendant Smith. It is specifically denied that Defendant Chilenski's actions were negligent
or careless in any respect.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. Defendant Chilenski was not negligent and careless as alleged in Plaintiff s
Complaint.
Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form abelief as to Plaintiffs diagnosis or treatment, and this allegation is therefore
denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form abelief as to Plaintiff s past or future loss of earnings, pain and suffering, loss
of life's pleasures, and is therefore denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form abelief as to which tort option Plaintiffselected, and this allegation is therefore
denied. Strict proof thereof is demanded.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski, demands judgmentin his favor and dismissal of
Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
I t . The averments of paragraphs I through 10 of this Answer are incorporated herein by
reference.
12. The Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable Statute of Limitations.
13. The Plaintiff s recoveryis barred or reduced bythe Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial
Responsibility Law as amended.
14. Plaintiff or her representatives chose the limited tort option by signing a valid selection form.
15. Plaintiff s injuries do not involve death, serious impairment of bodily function or permanent
disfigurement.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski demands judgment in his favor and dismissal of
Plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By_ Itn? `J?e-vC
Thomas J. Wi ams, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: May 24, 2006 Attorneys for Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the
preparation ofthe lawsuit. The language ofthe document is that of counsel and not my own. I have read
the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true
and correct to the best ofmy knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the
document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, whichprovides that if f make knowingly false averments, I
may be subject to criminal penalties.
Nicholas P. Ni enski
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify
that a copy ofthe foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle,
PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
r cia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: May 24, 2006
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ATTY. I.D. # 06265
27 WEST HIGH STREET
P.O. BOX 261
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER
IN THE COURT OF
OF CUMBERLAND
Plaintiff
VS.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
HOLLY A. SMITH and NO. 5679 of 2005
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant JURY TRIAL DED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY CURT LONG:
PRAECIPE
Please file the attached Notice of Claim to the
Welfare in accordance with 62 P.S. §1409 (b)(5).
William A. Addams
Attorney for Plaintiff
N PLEAS
PENNA.
of Public
Dated: May 26, 2006
William A. Addams
Attorney at Law
27 W. High Street
P.O. BOX 261
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013-0261
(717) 243-7638 waddi-m, s@earthlink.net
Fax: (717)243-8955
May 26, 2006
Marie A. Trayer
Claims Investigation Agent
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare
Bureau of Financial Operations
Division of Third Party Liability
Casualty Unit
P.O. Box 8486
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8486
Re: Darlene Westhafer
CIS #:490100664
D/A: Jan. 28, 2004
Our File No. 7113
Dear Ms. Trayer:
In response to your letter of May 22, 2006, 1 am givi g the Department
notice that we represent Darlene K. Westhafer of 78 W. M ' St. Plainfield, PA
17081, SS# 183-56-9409, regarding the injuries she sustaine in an automobile
accident on January 28, 2004.
We have filed suit in the Court of Common Pleas of mberland County
to No. 05-5679 against Holly A Smith of 319 Third St., Apt. , Enola, PA 17025,
and Nicholas P. Chilenski of 315 North Mountain Road, Ne le, PA 17241. Ms.
Smith is insured by Progressive, Cl. #0422266437. Her clai s representative is
Tyeddie Williams, 5053 Ritter Road, Suite 101, Mechanicsbu g, PA 17055. Mr.
Chilenski is also insured by Progressive, Cl. #042264 52. His claims
representative is Veronica Shirk, 4000 Crums Mill Road, Sui e 200, Harrisburg,
PA 17112.
Ms. Westhafer suffered an injury to her neck in the au omobile accident,
which required an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at -C4.
We look forward to receiving the Departments s atement of claim for
medical assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
William A. Addams
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Enclosure
CC.
Ms. Darlene Westhafer
78 W. Main St.
Plainfield, PA 17081
Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Martson Deardorff Wiliams & Otto
10 East High St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael S. Ferguson, Esquire
Nealon Gover & Perry
2411 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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DARLENE K. WESTHAFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 05-5679
HOLLY A. SMITH and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Darlene K. Westhafer
C/o William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P. 0. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
TO: Nicholas P. Chilenski
C/o Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Answer to Complaint set forth herein
contains averments against you to which you are required to respond within twenty (20)
days after service thereof. Failure by you to do so may constitute an admission.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By:
Michael S. Ferguson, I!-:squire
I.D. #: 83882
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: I 717/232-9900
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants
1. Admitted.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-5679
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2. Denied. The Defendant Holly A. Smith lives at 319 Third Street,
Apartment No. 4, Enola, PA 17025.
3. Admitted on information and belief.
4. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant Holly A.
Smith was operating her motor vehicle on January 28, 2004 at approximately 2:00 p.m.
on Pennsylvania Route 641 in West Pennsboro Township approximately two miles west
of Newville, Pennsylvania. It is denied that Ms. Smith negligently and carelessly lost
control of her automobile and began to slide sideways. That allegation is denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
5. Denied. The Plaintiff is under an obligation to bring her vehicle to a safe
stop when following another vehicle. As to the rest of the allegations, the Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the matters
asserted. Therefore, they are denied.
6a - c. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
7. This averment is addressed to a Defendant other than the answering
Defendant, therefore, no responsive pleading is required.
8. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
9. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as
to the truth of the matter asserted. Therefore, the matter is denied pursuant to Pa.
R.C.P. 1029(e).
10. Denied. The Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to
form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted. Therefore, the matter is denied
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant Holly A. Smith, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff together with any costs
associated herewith.
NEW MATTER
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
12. The Plaintiff's claims may be barred in whole or in part by application of
the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act. 75 Pa. C.S.A. §1701 et.
Seq.
13. The Plaintiffs claims are barred by her own contributory negligence in
failing to maintain her vehicle under control.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Holly A. Smith, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in her favor and against the Plaintiff together with any costs
associated herewith.
NEW MATTER IN FORM OF CROSS CLAIM
AGAINST DEFENDANT NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 2252(d)
14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. If the incident took place as alleged in the Plaintiffs Complaint, then the
incident was caused by the negligence, carelessness and/or recklessness of Defendant
Nicholas P. Chilenski.
16. This cross-claim is being filed to protect the rights of the answering
Defendant, Holly A. Smith, for contribution and/or indemnification from Defendant
Nicholas P. Chilenski.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Holly A. Smith, respectfully request this action against
her be dismissed together with any costs associated therewith.
Respectfully submitted,
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By '-MU Ld2LT--
Michael S. Fergus n, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 83882
2411 North Front Street
a? D(, Harrisburg, PA 17110,
Date: (717 232-9900
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1. HOLLY SMITH, verify that the
COPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER are
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nis made in the foregoing ANSWER TO
and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date HOL MITH?
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this !io day of rr 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing Answer to Complaint With New Matter and New Matter in Form of
Cross-Claim Against Defendant Nicholas P. Chilenski Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 2252(d)
on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P. O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS
& OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael S. Ferguson, squire
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Jf?IGIAIADARLENE K. WESTHAFER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-5679
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Holly
A. Smith, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: /;/a D
NEALON GOVER & PERRY
By: UV?
Michael S. Ferguson, 11squire
I. D. # 83882
2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/232-9900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of , 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have
served the foregoing PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE on the following by
depositing a true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P. O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS
& OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Michael S. Fergus n, Esquire
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Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
Attorney I. D. # 73617
Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1533
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant Holly Smith
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER,
Plaintiff
vs.
HOLLY A. SMITH and
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005 CV 5679 CV
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the undersigned's appearance on behalf of the Defendant,
Holly A. Smith, with regard to the above-captioned matter.
Resp6ctfolly submitted,
Date: October 12, 2006 By:
dell cGuire, Esquire
I. D. # 73617
Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1533
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Defendant, Holly A. Smith
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 12th day of October 2006, 1 hereby certify that I have served a
copy of the within document on the following by depositing a true and correct copy of
the same in the U.S. Mail at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, addressed to:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P. O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
CALDWELL & KEARNS
By: jL," P4,
Shirt M. Erb, Secretary
06621-029/107809
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CALDWELL & KEARNS
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-1533
Telephone Number: (717) 232-7661
Fax Number: (717) 232-2766
thefirnlCcaldwellkearns.com
Attorneys for Defendant Holly A. Smith
Darlene K. Westhafer,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Holly A. Smith and
Nicholas P. Chilenski,
Defendants.
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendant certifies that:
1.
the subpoena is sought to be served;
2.
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4.
: In the Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 05-5679
Civil Action - Law
Jury Trial Demanded
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
A Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached thereto
was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which
A copy of the Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena, including the proposed subpoena,
is attached to this certificate;
No objection to the subpoena has been received; and
The subpoena which will be served i,-,oi
the Notice of Intent to Serve
By:
ical to the subpoena which is attached to
Je-Mey T. McGuire, Esquire
I.D. No. 73617
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
CALDWELL & LEARNS
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-1533
Telephone Number: (717) 232-7661
Fax Number: (717) 232-2766
Attorneys for Defendant Holly A. Smith
Darlene K. Westhafer.
Plaintiff,
vs.
Holly A. Smith and
Nicholas P. Chilenski,
Defendants.
In the Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 05-5679
Civil Action -Law
Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND
THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
To: William A. Addams, Esquire Thomas J. Williams, III. Esquire
27 West High Street MARTZ,ON, DEARDORFF, W1L1.IAMS & OTTO
P.O. Box 261 10 East Hiuh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendant intends to serve a subpoena identical to the one that is attached to this notice.
You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to file of record and serve upon the
undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is made the subpoena may be served.
Respectfully submitted,
CA J/
Date:
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By:
RNS
ire, Esquire
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73617
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3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorneys for Defendant Holly A. Smith
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Darlene K. Westhafer,
Plaintiff,
File No. 2005 CV 5679 CV
vs.
Holly A. Smith and Nicholas P.
Chilenski,
Defendants.
Civil Action - Law
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:Geor e Branscum M.D. Belvedere
a r l l s e ;' P o 8T 3 nme of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days a er senlice of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: Entire ,-medical billing and diagnostic
file, including but not limited to an and all records,
correspondence to and from the consulting and/or treating
h slcian
an ph sical reports, medication/ prescription records,
medical billing and meat e grds x-ra f'?ms and, tests
wlth? subsequent re}Qffi,_i.n.c?T, ,nn Ar,T axi a suc
as may be stored in a computer database or otherwise in
glectronic form,_relatinq^to any}examination, consultation,
J- 4- iii F7c ?? err z .. v .
Dar ene Kay Westhafer, DOB 09/18/60, S N 183-56-9409
Dates Requested: up to and including' the present
at -I c ") , n1 -r4-1- l-- } U? ?. nr 1 ?1 1 F?
(AdQress)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above. You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena Aithin hventy (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT TIIE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAME: Jeffrey T. McGuire, Esquire
ADDRESS: 3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
TELEPHONE: 7 17 - 2 3 2- 7 6 61
SUPREME COURT ID #f 7 3 617
ATTORNEYFOR:_Defendant Holes A.
"Seal of the Court
Smith
BY TNE.C'OURT:
`'Prothonotary, 3vil Div Sion
Deputy
C0IVS1ON_V `E- ALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMDERLAIvrD
Darlene K. Westhafer,
Plaintiff,
File No. 2005 CV 5679 CV
vs.
Holly A_ Smith and Nicholas P_
Chilenski,
Defendants.
Civil Action - Law
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR TIMINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO:Fmc_ompass Tns r an?e, P_n_ Roy 16203 ., Reading, PA 19612_
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the
foil olI.-Ing documents or things: Any and all insurance records and PIP
files, including but not limited to medical reports
and/or records, claims, any and all correspondence,
ocumenta ion supporting P a1n 1 s c alm, paymen s
including dates of ayments, payee and reasons for
payments, including any and all such items as may be
stored in a computer database or otherwise in electronic
form pertaining tc
Dar1Ena K'ay DOR o9/1.i/_6_a ?SI?L18"3-56-9409
Date of Loss- 01 28 4
Dates Requested: up o and including the present
at 3631 North Front Street, Harrisburq, PA 17110
(Address)
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this
subpoena, together wtth the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed
above You have the riOt to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies or producing the
things sought.
If wu fail to produce the documents or things required by d _s subpoena within twenty (20) days
after its service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT "fJJE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
NAA4E: J.effley_T. McG ire,--Esy;_;ire
ADDRESS 3631 North Front street
H a r r i s b u???PA 171 10
TELEPHONE: 71 7- 232- 7661 _
SUPRFME COURT ID a 7 3 61 7 _
;7`TORNTEY FOR: -.Defendant flol l,y_ A.
Date:
'Seal of the Court
Smith
BY THE COLT
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Pro notary, Civil D: n
Deputy
CALDWELL & KEARNS
3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-1533
Telephone Number: (717) 232-7661
Fax Number: (717) 232-2766
thefirmLcaldwellkeams.com
Attorneys for Defendant Holly A. Smith
Darlene K. Westhafer,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Holly A. Smith and
Nicholas P. Chilenski,
Defendants.
: In the Court of Common Pleas
: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
: No. 05-5679
: Civil Action -Law
: Jury Trial Demanded
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this b4ay of , 2007, I hereby certify that I have served a copy
of the foregoing Certificate Prerequisite to Service of a Subpoena Pursuant to Rule 4009.22 and
Subpoena to Produce Documents and Things for Discovery Pursuant to Rule 4009.21 in the above
captioned action on all counsel of record by forwarding a true and correct copy of same by First
Class United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following:
William A. Addams, Esquire
27 West High Street
P.O. Box 261
Carlisle, PA 17013
Thomas J. Williams, III, Esquire
MARTZON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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717-243-7638
DARLENE K. WESTHAFER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNY, PENNA.
Plaintiff
VS. CIVIL ACTION LAW
HOLLY A. SMITH and NO. 5679 of 2005
NICHOLAS P. CHILENSKI
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY CURT LONG:
PRAECIPE
Please mark this action settled and discontinued.
William A. Addams
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: November 14, 2007
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