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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5974 MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE I.D. #41263 429 SOUTH 18TH STREET CAMP HILL, P A 170 II (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, Plaintiffs vs. STANLEY DEIMLER, t/dIb/a Lemoyne Auto Service, Defendant NOTICE ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005 - ~97~ CIVIL ACTION CIVIL YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER 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. Cwnberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania l70l3 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE I.D. #41263 429 SOUTH 18TH STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 2005 CIVIL STANLEY DEIMLER, t/dIb/a Lemoyne Auto Service, Defendant CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, by and through their attorney, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, and in support thereof files the following Complaint: I. Plaintiffs, GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, are husband and wife and adult individuals who reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, STANLEY DEIMLER, is an adult individual who trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. On or about October 4, 2005, Plaintiffs brought their 1998 Honda Accord automobile ("Automobile") to Defendant for an annual inspection and emissions test. 4. On or about October 5, 2005, Defendant contacted Plaintiffs and indicated that the Automobile did not pass the emissions test and needed a replacement of an EGR Valve and an idle air control valve. 5. Plaintiffs, in reliance upon the expertise of Defendant, authorized the repairs as indicated so that the Automobile would pass the inspection and emissions test. 6. Defendant contacted Plaintiffs and indicated that when he had taken the Automobile on a test drive following the completion of the repairs, it blew a gasket :md there would be an additional $1,000.00 charge for those repairs. 7. Defendant was advised by Plaintiffs not to do any further work on the Automobile and that they would take it to another location. 8. Defendant refused to release the Automobile until the invoice for the work that he performed on the Automobile was paid in the amount of $393.94. Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the invoice. 9. Plaintiffs took the Automobile to another service repair station to determine the extent of the damages and the cause of the damages. 10. Plaintiffs were advised that the engine had been ruined due to overheating and the overheating was caused by a gasket missing from the idle air control motor. II. Plaintiffs subsequently had the Automobile repaired and the cost of the repair was $4,382.36. Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of the invoice for the repairs. COUNT I NEGLIGENCE 12. Paragraphs I through 10 are incorporated herein by reference as if more fully set forth. 13. Defendant undertook the repairs to Plaintiffs' Automobile. 2 14. Defendant had a duty to make those repairs in a good and workmanlike fashion and to return the Automobile to Plaintiffs with the repairs completed. 15. Defendant was negligent in the completion of the repairs to Plaintiffs' Automobile in accordance with the following: A. Failure to properly complete the repairs to the EGR valve and idle air control valve; B. Failure to replace all pieces and gaskets to the idle air control motor; C. Failure to properly test the Automobile prior to running the engine; and D. Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the engine would not be destroyed when he completed the test drive. 16. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiffs have incurred damages in the amount of $4,776.30. 17. The damages incurred by Plaintiffs were the direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant in failing to complete the repairs to Plaintiffs' Automobile properly. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant in the amount of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs of suit. COUNT II BAILMENT 18. Paragraphs I through 17 are incorporated herein by reference as if more fully set forth. 19. Plaintiffs delivered their 1998 Honda Accord to Defendant for purposes of having all necessary repairs completed to the automobile so that it would pass its annual inspection and emissions test. 3 20. Defendant agreed to perform the work necessary on the Automobile in order to ensure that it would pass the annual inspection and emissions test. 2 I. While the Automobile was in the custody and care of Defendant, the engine on the Automobile was destroyed. 22. Defendant returned the Automobile to Plaintiffs without the repairs having been completed as promised and with the Automobile's engine having been destroyed. 23. Defendant had an obligation to return the Automobile entrusted to him by Plaintiffs with the proper repairs made such that it would pass the annual inspection and emissions test. 24. Defendant caused the destruction to Plaintiffs' Automobile engine by his failure to complete the repairs properly which resulted in the destruction of the engine. 25. Since Defendant returned the Automobile with a destroyed engine to Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs were required to have the Automobile fixed by another dealership so that it would be in the same or substantially the same condition that it was at the time that it was entrusted to Defendant. 26. In order to return the Automobile to the same or substantially the same condition that it was at the time the Automobile was entrusted to Defendant, Plaintiffs incurred damages for the repair of the Automobile in the amount of$4,382.36 which is evidenced by Exhibit B which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 27. Plaintiffs also incurred damages for amounts charged by Defendant which they were forced to pay in order to remove the Automobile from Defendant's premises in the amount of $393.94 which is evidenced by Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 4 28. The repairs made by Defendant were not done with ordinary care and were done in a negligent manner that caused further damage to Plaintiffs' Automobile. 29. Defendant is liable to Plaintiffs in the amount of $4,776.30 as a result of his failure to deliver the Automobile back to Plaintiffs in the same or substantially the same condition as it was prior to delivery, inclusive of making the repairs necessary for the Automobile to pass the annual inspection and emissions test. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against Defendant in the amount of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs of suit. Respectfully submitted, MIC AEL L. BANGS Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme Court ID #41263 5 VERIFICATION We hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. We understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: /VOV, )iP1 2CC5 ~(}tltf GRE T ~ ' rn1Atl ~ WI JAI L.ALT 6 EXHIBIT A I Lemoyne Auto Service 2236 Old Gettysburg Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 717-731-4770 Invoice Date Invoice # 10/5/2005 4640 Bill To Vehicle Info GREG AL T 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY. PA 17339 938-2540 576,1776 C 645-5339 98 HONDA ACCORD t HGCG I65XW A002490 JME98 111662 P.O. No. Terms Qty Description Rate Amount OIL , LUBE & FILTER - REPLACE UP TO 5 QUARTS OIL , 16.88 t6.88T INSTALL NEW OIL FILTER, LUBRICATE CHASSIS WHERE NECESSARY, CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVELS, ADD IF NEEDED; TOP OFF POWER STEERING FLUID , BRAKE FLUID & WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID. CHECK COOLANT LEVEL. INSPECT BELTS & HOSES, CHECK AIR FILTER. & CHECK AIR IN TIRES. IDLE AIR CONTROL 290.68 290.68T EGR VALVE 193.78 193.78T EMISSION TEST: COMPLETE EMISSION TEST 29.99 PLUS 34.14 34.14T $4.15 FOR STATE FEE I FUEL INJECTION SERVICE, CLEAN FUEL INJECTORS, 69.99 69.99T CLEAN ISCI ASC MOTOR AS REQUIRED CLEAN TIIROTILE BODY INTAKE, VISUALLY INSPECT FUEL PUMP, PRESSURE REGULA TOR, VACUUM LINE AND CONNECTIONS, DECARBONIZE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND PISTONS. 2 REMOVE AND REPLACE EGR VALVE AND IDLE AIR 56.00 112.00T CONTROL 6 AUTOLITE SPARK PLUGS 4.30 25.80T Sales Tax (6.0%)~. --.--.... T tal' ~q3. q~ .~ ~,~~~ COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 11111111[111111111111111111[11111111111111111111111111IIII11III1111I111I111I1111111I11111I1111111111 VIN 1HGCG165XWA002490 VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION REPORT 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111III1I111111I1 VEHICLE INFORMATION '" Year: 1998 Make: HONDA Model: ACCORD VIN 1 HGCG165XWA002490 Engine Size: 3.0 L Cylinders: 6 Odometer: 111662 GVWR: 0000 Estimated Test Weight 3500 License: JME98 Inspection Type: INITIAL Record Number: 000627 County: YORK EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS VISUAL/FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION Air Injection System NA Catalytic Converter NA Fuel Cap Integrity: PASS PCV Value NA Fuel Inlet Restrictor NA Exhaust Gas Recirculation NA Fuel Evaporation Control NA OBD EMISSIONS INSPECTION MIL BULB KOEO PASS OBD FAULT CODE RESULT: FAIL MIL BULB KOER: PASS OBD READINESS RESULT PASS MIL COMMAND STATUS: FAIL OBD-IIM CHECK RESULT: FAIL DTC(s): P1491 P0505 P0401 Onlv the first five DTC(s) will Print. Check the OBD for additional DTCI s) OVERALL TEST RESULTS: FAILED Emissions Control Systems VisuallFunctionallnspection: PASS OBD Emissions Inspection: FAILED Sticker: TIN: RETAIN THIS DOCUMENT FOR USE ON RE-INSPECTION. RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE SAME STATION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FOR ONE (1) FREE RETEST. This vehicle has failed the emissions inspection" REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE TO PASS RE-INSPECTION OR QUALIFY FOR A WAIVER All emissions related repairs performed must be documented by the inspection station. This insoection reeort Emissions Related Reoair Data form and cODies of the reoair receiDts must be made available to the insoection station at the time of re-insoection. Vehicles that fail the emissions inspection may be eligible for warranty coverage for the required repairs. Check with your service providers on your vehicles' emissions warranties. In order for a vehicle to receive a "WAIVER", the following requirements must be met. 1. REPAIR WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY A CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN OR OTHER COMMONWEALTH APPROVED INSPECTOR. 2. Emissions related repair expenditures must have been at least $150.00 3. Copies of the repair receipts for emissions related repairs must be provided to the inspection station. 4. Repairs were performed no earlier than 60 days prior to the initial inspection. 5. Repairs must be appropriate and related to the cause of failure. Vehicle tested in accordance with Pa. Code Title 67. Chapter 177 EMISSIONS INSPECTION STATION STATION #: 6359 INSPECTOR NAME: STANLEY DEIMLER JR STATION NAMELEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE ADDRESS 2236 OLD GETTYSBURG RD EQUIPMENT #: SE006693 PHONE 7177314770 SOFTWARE VERSION 0403 VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION QUESTIONS: For ( additional information, please contact the Customer Hotline at Inspector's / (BOO) 265,0921. Signature: .~ Test Start Date/Time:10/03/2005 @08:45 Title: 5143328650 EXHIBIT B BC)t:;B\' ,HAHAL: H~~fHD;~ t,6% CAR~ISLE ?I<:E "iECHAHICS8\J'G, F'!1 l?i}:,0 iHi~. ~: 1'2. ~h .,.~?,!# -,_:.:. 12~:j!; 1::-_;8 j!}}:,S2'j(,4 -':-':i4128 1HL _~_.~.-.-". 7_-' -'F.q.,~>:.,..i:.,-", ,.:.''Q. C:U~3TCWiEC: C:C,P\' Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahaI.com CLlENTfIID. 25761 ADVISOR INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO Jason Leed 10/14/05 Hocs662974 LABOR RATE LICENSE NO. COLOR STOCK NO. JME98 EMERALD GRE JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRV. PA 17339 YEAR I MAKE I MODEL DELIVERY DATE DELIVERY MILES 98/HONPA/ACCORPEX V6/SDN AT v6 VEHICLE LO. NO. SELLING DEALER NO PRQOUCTlON DATE 1 H G C G 1 6 5 X W A 0 0 2 490 F. T.E.NO. P.O, NO. ''1'ff''!},~ - 2 5 40 ''i~~~-5339 COMMENts ] REEN LABOR & PARTS- - -'''''''''...... -" --...... --........ --......" ,---- --.... -- --,,,,-- J# .1. .14HOZ . -ENGINE.....'..:i..<.'i..ili."~,j;,~.:i):iL}:.'~11~1:ff.j{~~~SSfJ!Jlli'~2i.i1;_f:&,;;:ifi..:i<.. CUSTOMER STATES HAD VEHICLE AT ANOTHER GARAGE. REPLACEO lAC AND EGR VALVES AND NOW GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN. CHECK AND ADVISE. TECHNICIAN INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND COOLANT LEVEL LOW. WHITE SMOKE EXITING EXHAUST. NOISE FROM BOTTOM ENO OF MOTOR. POSSIBLY BENT CONNECTING ROD DUE TO VEHICLE OVERHEATING. RECOMMEND REPLACING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. TECHNICIAN INSTALLED USED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. RECHECKED AND FOUND ALL OPERATIONS NORMAL AT THIS TIME. IIINOTED GASKET MISSING FROM IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR BETWEEN MOTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAUSING OVERHEATINGIII PARTS"----QTY",FP-NUMBER""""""",DESCRIPTION,,"",.""..."",UNIT PRICE, JOB ill PREOWNED,ENGINE ENGINE 2500.00 JOB 1 1 19411 ' PBA,A02 GASKET. FR. 3.38 JOB 1 1 19412.P8A,AOl GASKET. RR. 2.32 JOB 1/1 1 44018,S84-COl BOOT SET OUTBOA 26.44 JOB 1/ 1 1 50806,S87,ABO RUBBER. RR. 16.00 JOB 1/ 1 1 06175,P8C,A01 KIT. EGR PIPE 91.67 JOB 1/ 1 1 17220.PBC-AOO ELEMENT. AIR CL 23.68 JOB 1/1 1 90240 CLAMPS 2.50 JOB 1/ 1 2 OL999,9011 COOLANT TYPE,2 10.68 JOB 1/ 1 2 08200,9001 FLUID ATF,Zl 4.50 JOB 1/ 1 TOTAL PARTS JOB 1/ 1 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS .1380:.00 2500.00 3.38 2.32 26.44 16.00 91. 67 23.68 2.50 21. 36 9.00 2696.35 4076.35 ...-----------..-----------.......-------........--.................--.....-......---.....---... J#2+06HOZZl STATE STATE INSP. PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER 1/: 0027692 COMPLETE STATE INSP. PASSED PARTS",..,QTY-"FP,NUMBER""""""."DESCRIPTION","".,."""",.UNIT PRICE, JOB /I 2 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 JOB /I 2 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 16.00 --...----------------.....---------.........------..........---.........-........-.--.....---... JII 3+06HOZZEMISSTEST EM,SSION"'I1osT:)'''''i..' y"';0' !i;"i!~,\;iil:;;.'.::lti~r.jf,E~~e,Sf'!ii!1IlI~i;M:!W:W''''!j))if.;! .,"."";0;.:,.... "3Yka5 CUSTOMER REQUESTS STATE EMISSION TEST BE PERFORMED - PERFORM EMISSION TEST PER STATE REGUALTIONS I TECHNICIAN PERFROMED EMISSION TEST. VEHICLE PASSED EMISSION . REGULATIONS. ~ PARTS" - -- ,QTY -- - FP - NUMBER - - - - , - . . .. -- -- ,DESCRIPTION-- -- --", . -- -- -- -- --UNIT PRICE, ~ JOB 1/ 3 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 ;;; ~ JOB /I 3 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 37.55 Ul _......._..______._....._..........._.______..............---..........---.......----......--.-. 1. 3og.~} SUP~L6ESS-rA-rE' iNSP' s-ricKER'" --, --'@"----2:000--'iuNi-r------'..,,"--,.., 2.00 ~ JOB /I 3 1.0 MCI TRANSACTION FEE @ 2.400 IUNIT 2.40 1 1- .,l! PAGE 1 OF 2 CUSTOMER COPY (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE] 02: 11 pm R. O. DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank Yon for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Thank You Again! Bill Bain (717) 766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: CLOSED SF801230(04J(l11 Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766.4300 www.bobbyrahal.com CLI€r.'TNO. ADVISOR Jason LASOflRATE Leed I L'CjME98 4081 TAG NO I MILEAGE I 111,648 25761 JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY, PA 17339 YEAR I MAKE f MODEL 98/HONDA/ACCQRD EX V6/SDN AT v6 VEHICLE !.D. NO 1 H G C G 1 6 5 X W A 0 0 2 490 F.T,E.NO. ..r-e.NO. ""'i'f::'91'fj-2540 1''i''7'~ff~-5339 COMMeNT$ " . : : " TOTAL ' GOG ESTIMATE" 'u'' -"""".."""""", _ _"""" _"" _, _ ___", _, _ _",'" _, "",' CUSTOMER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $69.00 (+TAX) APPROVED REVISED ESTIMATE (# 1) OF $4500.00 (+TAXl ON 10/10/05 AT 11:32am BY GREGORY ALT COMMENTS CUSTOMER AUTHORIZED NEW LONG BLOCK. COMMENTS, , - , , , , '" u u , , , , , _ . _ , , , , , , . . . , ' , , , , , , , , __ , , , , , , __, , _ , , , ,_, u ' , , , , . _ ' , , , " , TOW IN.69/HR'JL PA STATE INSPECTION DUE: 10/06 COOlANT GOOD TO ,34 DEGREES. FRONT TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 10/32 REAR TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 2I32(VERY LOW) TIRE PRESSURES SET TO FACTORY SPECS. FRONT BRAKE PAD DEPTHS: 11/32 REAR BRAKE PAD DEPTHS: 8/32 PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER #: 0027692 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BOBBY RAHAL SERVICE! RECOMMENDATIONS"""""""""."" _"""", _"""""" _"""""",."""" TECH 185 RECOMMENDS: REPLACING REAR TIRES VERY SOON DUE TO LOW DEPTHS. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH TIRE REPLACEMENT. NOTED COOLING FAN MOTOR NOT OPERATING. NOT DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR REPLACEMENT. NOTED POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO CATALYTIC CONVERT DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE. TOTALS" - - -"""'..'"""",,, _"" _...,,""," _, _""," _,,'" _." _ _"",., _ _""""", .,,' 4.40 TOTAL LABOR. _ _. TOTAL PARTS.... TOTAL SUBLET... TOTAL G.O.G.... TOTAL MISC CHG. TOTAL MISC DISC TOTAL TAX.... _. TOTAL INVOICE $ 143:1. 55 2696.35 0.00 4.40 0.00 0.00 248.06 4382.36 j 3 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE ~ ************************** , , ! o U P LIe ATE I N V 0 ICE *************************** ; ~ , I . l 1Il PAGE20F=2 CUSTOMER COPY [ END OF INVOICE J 02:11pm INVOICE DATE 10/14/05 COLOR EMERALD GRE INVOIClONO HOCs662974 STOCK NO DELIVERY DATE DELIVERY MILES SELLING DEALEA NO PRODUCTION DA.TE R.Q,DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank Y 00 for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Thank You Again! Bill Bain (717)766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS Monday. Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday: CLOSED SF6l)1230(04IOlj :;z) (:J ~ 7J: 7': f.f'/ ~ U1 ...... U( ~ 6"- C>- ....... U) D ..s.::: ~ --0 -.c:. ~ J2 -1:- C'~. (.. " , (= "' 8 . , . , o "'n .--1 :T :-I~ :rJ -.J !:q --,; . C> -.i . ,-.;;t1 ,-: :-n +--<; (;-';) co IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.O.#83058 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER. tJdlbla LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE TO: THE PROTHONOTARY Kindly enter the Appearance of the undersigned, Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, of the law firm of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., on behalf of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tJd/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, in the above case. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SK EL, L.L.P. Ke In . Rauch, Esquire Counsel for Defendant By: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this \<'1* day of ~O J\I\\j.,l, V\ ,2005. Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. , By: .. 1"....) 1<" \:_) -')1 ,', , \,l SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2005-05974 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ALT GREG A ET AL VS DEIMLER STANLEY T/D/B/A LEMOYN DOUGLAS RUZANSKI , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon DE IMLER STANLEY T/D/B/A LEMOYNE AUT SERVICE the DEFENDANT , at 0950:00 HOURS, on the 21st day of November, 2005 at 2236 GETTYSBURG ROAD CAMP HILL, PA 17011 by handing to STANLEY DEIMLER, OWNER 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: Docketing Service Postage Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 15.36 .37 10.00 .00 43.73 _~"'r7_./ /;.~ I ~~:<.~~ R. Thomas Kline 11/22/2005 MICHAEL BANGS Sworn and Subscribed to before By: me this I€ "" day of . MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE J.D. NO. 41263 429 SOUTH 18rH STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS vs. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION TO: STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service c/o Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie and Skeel 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 DATE OF NOTICE: January II, 2006 IMPORTANT NOTICE Required by Rule 237. I (a)(2) YOU ARE IN DEF AUL T BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MA Y LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street, Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 I~ l?JwJw1 1 1~~11.fJ MICHAEL L. BANGS Attorney for Plaintiffs o ~-n ."~ ~ (...:;, ,- r-<) (< IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. ANSWER AND NEW MATTER STANLEY DE IMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant Counsel of Record for This Party: TO: Plaintiffs Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer and New Matter within twenty (20) days fro servi e h eof or a judgment ma be n r against you. / I SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 mmers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P. (717) 901-5916 #14225 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DE IMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. ANSWER AND NEW MATTER 1. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments, therefore said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiffs brought their 1998 Honda Accord automobile to Lemoyne Auto Service on or about October 4, 2005. Inasmuch that the Plaintiffs aver that the only services that they initially requested were an annual inspection and emissions test, it is denied. To the contrary, the Defendant was also instructed to perform an oil change on the vehicle. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant was authorized by the Plaintiffs to conduct an emissions test, state inspection, oil change, and fuel injection cleaning and was instructed to replace the EGR valve and air control valve. As to the remainder of the allegations in paragraph 5, after reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 6. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant took the vehicle for a test-drive. The remainder of the averments in paragraph 6 are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiffs paid $393.94 to the Defendant. To the extent that this reflects the total amount owed for the work, it is denied. To the contrary, the Defendant only charged the Plaintiffs half of the actual amount that was owed for the work he performed to their vehicle. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 8 are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant towed the Plaintiffs' vehicle to Bobby Rahal Honda, at no charge to the Plaintiffs. As to the remainder of the allegations in paragraph 9, after reasonable investigation, Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 10. After reasonable investigation, Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 11. After reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. COUNT I NEGLIGENCE 12. In response to paragraph 12, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all of his responses in paragraphs 1 through 11 as if fully set forth at length herein. 13. Denied as stated. To be specific, the Defendant undertook to replace the EGR valve and the idle air control valve, perform an oil change and fuel injection cleaning, and change the spark plugs on the Plaintiffs' vehicle. 14. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant owed a duty of care in the repair of the Plaintiff's vehicle. The remainder of paragraph 14 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 15. Paragraph 15, and all of its subparts, state legal conclusions to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 16. Paragraph 16 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 17. Paragraph 17 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Stanley Deimler tJa/d/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice imposed. COUNT II BAILMENT 18. In response to paragraph 18, the Defendant reiterates and repeats all his responses in paragraphs 1 through 17 as if fully set forth at length herein. 19. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Plaintiffs delivered their 1998 Honda Accord to the Defendant and instructed him to perform a state inspection, emissions test, and an oil change. As to the remainder of the allegations in paragraph 19, after reasonable investigation, the Defendant has insufficient information as to the truth or falsity of said averments; therefore, said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 20. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant, upon request by the Plaintiffs, agreed to perform a state inspection, emissions test, oil change, fuel injection cleaning and an EGR valve and idle air control valve replacement to their vehicle. The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 20 are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 21. Paragraph 21 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, it is specifically denied that the engine was destroyed while the vehicle was in the custody and care of the Defendant. 22. Paragraph 22 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, it is specifically denied that the Defendant returned the Plaintiff's vehicle without the repairs having been completed as promised and with the engine having been destroyed. To the contrary, the Defendant performed all repairs that were requested by the Plaintiffs. By way of further answer, the automobile'S engine was not destroyed while it was in the custody and care of the Defendant. 23. Paragraph 23 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, it is specifically denied that the Defendant breached the duty of care that was owed in repairing the Plaintiff's vehicle. 24. Paragraph 24 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 25. Paragraph 25 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 26. Paragraph 26 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 27. Paragraph 27 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 28. Paragraph 28 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 29. Paragraph 29 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Stanley Deimler Ua/d/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice imposed. NEW MATTER 30. The Defendant pleads any and all affirmative defenses available to him under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. 31. The Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted. 32. The damages averred by the Plaintiff were caused by superseding and/or intervening causes that were not within the control of the Defendant. 33. The Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their damages. 34. The damages averred by the Plaintiffs were caused by hidden and/or latent defects in the subject vehicle. 35. The Defendant conducted all repairs upon the subject vehicle in a workmanlike fashion. 36. The Plaintiffs were contributorily negligent in causing the averred damages to their subject vehicle. WHEREFORE, Defendant Stanley Deimler tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiffs with costs and prejudice imposed. Respectfully submitted, By: ELL, HUDOCK, L.L.P. SUMMERS, McDO GUTHRIE E vin D. Rauch, Esquire Counsel for Defendant VERIFICATION Defendant verifies that he is the Defendant in the foregoing action; that the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has furnished to his counsel and information which has been gathered by his counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of counsel and not of the Defendant. Defendant has read the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER and to the extent that the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is based upon information which he has given to his counsel, it is true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the ANSWER AND NEW MATTER is that of counsel, he has relied upon counsel in making this Affidavit. Defendant understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsifi Date: / -I C; --() S- . #14225 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER AND NEW MATTER h" b~" m'"'d by U.S~M il to counsel of ~ecord via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this I ~ day of 'lvdd-e1--"""-- , 2006. / U Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE,SKEEL, L. .P. Jf ' ' n By:t evin D. Rauch, Esquire Counsel for Defendant (') C) 'II (., \...... " r,.01 c,: MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE J.D. NO. 41263 429 SOUTH 18TH STREET CAMP HILL, P A 17011 (7\7) 730-7310 GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, Plaintiffs ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS vs. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005-5974 STANLEY DEIMLER, t/dIb/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER 30. Denied. Paragraph 30 is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required, it is specifically denied. 31. Denied. Paragraph 31 is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required, it is specifically denied. 32. Denied. It is specifically denied that the damages incurred by Plaintiffs and averred in the Complaint were caused by any superseding and/or intervening causes not within the control of the Defendant. 33. Denied. Paragraph 33 is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required, it is specifically denied. 34. Denied. It is specifically denied that the damages averred by the Plaintiffs were caused by hidden and/or latent defects in the subject vehicle. 35. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant conducted all repairs upon the subject vehicle in a workmanlike fashion. I 36. Denied. Paragraph 36 is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required, it is specifically denied. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs requests this Honorable Court to enter judgment in their favor and against Defendant in accordance with Plaintiffs' Complaint. Respectfully submitted, . " ,f J, P , V(J/J-v MICHAEL L. BANGS &' Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, P A 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme Court ID #4]263 1/ 1.. 1.-J 2 VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. l024(c) I, MICHAEL L. BANGS, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs herein verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief based upon information and documents provided to me by Plaintiffs. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: I ,I . ': / ; / uI' I:' .J J I. 7 Vl/lv t/{ j/ 10,'~ ) l (/~ '., ' ~ MICHAEL L. BANG~,Esquire 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this day served the foregoing PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, addressed to the following: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, P A 17043 DATE: 1('[-'(,:1 IUp r-- 4 (') c ~~:~"'< S:' (/J r> ./ ~;i~'1 ;.-'" ~~:~ ~c-j" . ~ .-> ,;;;:. "'" ":.;)-. <- ~ N .....j -'Q ::~ o .,., ::rI-r:l rn-...:.:..- ..,.,\-n -f'O ())~ .~~ ~../ ..~- ,\ "-',:- ....~ (-';~(";' ~~":{n '27 :q ~. r:-? l"~ 0" . , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. Opposing counsel does not concur with this Petition. PETITION FOR LEAVE TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by his undersigned counsel, petitions this Court pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2253 for an Order allowing joinder of Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda ("Bobby Rahal Honda"), as an Additional Defendant in this action and in support thereof alleges as follows: 1. Plaintiff instituted suit against Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, on November 17, 2005. Service was made upon the Defendant on November 21, 2005. 2. On December 5, 2005, Defense counsel undertook the defense of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, in relation to the subject action. 3. On that same day, Plaintiff's counsel granted a thirty day extension in which to file an Answer. . 4. Due to circumstances outside the control of Defense counsel, Mr. Deimler was unable to meet to discuss the Answer and New Matter prepared on his behalf until January 16, 2006. On this date, Mr. Deimler explained the facts surrounding the Complaint and endorsed the Answer and New Matter. 5. Defense counsel filed an Answer and New Matter on behalf of Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, on January 18, 2006. 6. As a result of the initial meeting with the Defendant, the Defense counsel contacted various experts in the automotive industry to determine the potential liability of Bobby Rahal Honda in relation to the damages alleged by the Plaintiffs. 7. Through this diligent investigation, it became apparent that Bobby Rahal Honda is liable to the Plaintiffs as more fully set forth in the Defendant, Stanley Demiler's, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, Complaint to Join Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda, attached hereto as Exhibit "N'. 8. If the allegations of Plaintiffs' Complaint are proven at trial, this Defendant believes and therefore avers that the proposed Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda, is solely liable to Plaintiffs, is jointly or severally liable on Plaintiffs' cause of action against Defendant or is liable over to Defendant for full indemnity and/or contribution for all such loss, damages, and/or Court costs as Defendant may suffer as a result of this action. 9. Defendant Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, filed this Petition promptly after uncovering facts that support a good faith basis to plead a cause of action against Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda. 10. The allowance of this Petition will permit the liabilities and rights of the various parties to be heard and determined at the same time, thereby avoiding a multiplicity of cases and fostering judicial economy. 11. Defendant Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, will be adversely prejudiced by denial of this Petition, as he has a good and meritorious action against the proposed Additional Defendant which can be best adjudicated at the same time as Plaintiffs' case against the Defendant. 12. The proposed Additional Defendant will not be prejudiced by the joinder of this matter, since the facts which form the basis of liability against him are simple and straightforward. In addition, this Defendant, in order to minimize any inconvenience to the Additional Defendant, will provide copies to him of all discovery material generated to date. 13. Plaintiffs will not be prejudiced by joinder of the proposed Additional Defendant. WHEREFORE, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Court grant his Petition and permit the filing of a Complaint against the proposed Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: iJv.~ ~ W,/u,"-"-1A- Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service '. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 2. I day of ~\MAWVd _ ,2006. Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: ~w evin D. Rauch, Esquire ason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service .. . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, v. STANLEY DEIMLER, tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. TO: Additional Defendant You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Complaint to Join Additional Defendants within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P. #14225 NO. 2005 - 5974 COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa. I.D. #201538 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 DEFENDANT'S I EXMIBIT A IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant, v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by and through his counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and Jason P. Wrona, Esquire, and files the following Complaint to Join Additional Defendant and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. This lawsuit was initiated by the filing of a Complaint on November 17, 2005. Attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is a true and correct copy of the Plaintiffs' Complaint. 2. Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania. .. I 3. Defendant, Stanley Deimler, is an adult individual who trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, ("Bobby Rahal Honda") is a Pennsylvania Corporation with an address of 6696 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 5. At all times material hereto, Bobby Rahal Honda acted and/or failed to act by and through their respective agents, servant, workmen, and/or employees and each other within the course and scope of their employment. 6. This lawsuit arises out of mechanical work performed on the Plaintiffs' 1998 Honda Accord ("Automobile") on or about October 4, 2005, through October 15, 2005. 7. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs delivered their Automobile to Defendant Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, and authorized him to conduct repairs on the Automobile. 8. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, informed the Plaintiffs that the Automobile's engine had a blown head gasket. 9. On or about the aforementioned dates, Plaintiffs demanded that Defendant Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, halt repairs and tow their Automobile, at no cost to them, to a repair facility owned by Additional Defendant Bobby Rahal Honda, for repairs. .. 10. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, towed the Automobile, at no charge, to the repair facility owned by Bobby Rahal Honda. 11. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs informed employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, that Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, diagnosed the Automobile engine with a blown head gasket. 12. An employee of Bobby Rahal Honda informed Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, that the Automobile's engine became "hydrolocked" when the employee started the engine, and that the engine also suffered a bent connecting rod. 13. On or about the aforementioned date, employees of Bobby Rahal Honda determined that the Automobile's engine was ruined by the bent connecting rod and replaced the engine at a cost to the Plaintiffs of $4,382.36. See Bobby Rahal Invoice attached hereto as "Exhibit B." 14. On November 17, 2005, the Plaintiffs commenced an action against Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, for alleged negligent repairs that resulted in the bent connecting rod and destruction of the Automobile'S engine. 15. If it is proved as alleged by Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, that the damage done to their Automobile's engine was the result of negligence, which is expressly denied by this Defendant, then such damage was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, generally and in the following particulars: (a) Failure to properly test and/or diagnose the Automobile's engine problems prior to running the engine; (b) Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the Automobile's engine would not be destroyed when it was started; (c) Failure to heed the warning that the Automobile's engine suffered from a blown head gasket; and (d) Failure to stop the Automobile's engine before fatal damage occurred. 16. If the Plaintiffs suffered any damages, which is denied, then those damages are solely the result of the aforementioned negligence of the employees of Bobby Rahal Honda. 17. Further, if this original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, is found liable, then he claims a right of contribution and/or indemnity from Bobby Rahal Honda, on the basis of its negligence. WHEREFORE, original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, requests that in the event of a verdict in damages in favor of the Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, and against the original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, then he is entitled to indemnity, contribution and/or liability over .' from the Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., Ud/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, and an amount of damages in the amount of the verdict. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of ,2006. Team Rahal, Inc., Ud/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service 11/30/2005 15:46 f:-POn ,: ~1ARS~ALL K DR\) i S I1"6 P.GEV-' ~ \ FRX NO. 717-763-9080 f \ Nov. 292005 11:13AM P2 MtcBAEL L. BANGS, ESQURE l.D, #41263 429 SOUTH 18m STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT ~\IM.E L ALT. his wire, A1TORN'BY FOR PLAlNTIFFS Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) 1 ) ) ) ) IN THE COURTOF COMMON PL1D\:s"'- OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P&'lNSYLvANJP. 'IS. NO, 2005- .{;Cj' 'l1j CIVIL STANLEY DEli\1LER, tfd/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, Defendant CiVTL ACTION 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 v.-"ithin twenty (20) days after this. Complaint and Notice are served. by entering a v,Titten 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 ''lamed that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and ajudgrnent may be emered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other olaim or relief requested by th<: Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rigbts important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE TIDS P APEk TO YOlJR LAWYER AT ONCE. If-' YOU DO NOT HAVE A LA W'lER OR CA1'-1"NOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BEl.OW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL BELl'. Cumberland COUhty Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 .. .......'_-. _..>-..0"."......... ..... '.-.....-.. ",,'C,, '- ....,.RtlECOfiYFRQMAECORD .~ .,..=<~~..,~,..~",.;..c' .....;..; ""'^ _....~" ,,~-' f~. 1,,":",,~';":>;~~i"".~t~ OUt. l'}.~..,. v, .-w ~~ t;t.. . .'Jl_~,j r{J ~"J ~~ ~ f.!/ Ww~,wi e Carl~, 1'$, nm..~ty~.... c. Ct... ,/? Jot! ~.. ~ .. ,.. ..'.~/11 ,. '.c, _,_~__;>,:.'~';'...,. 1.1'.-J. _'L'.~ .,11/30/2005 15:<16 FROM .~ MARSHALL K DRUlS INS RGQ FRX NO. 717-763~9080 , ( NO'J, 30 2005 03: 3:P,.j P 1 , MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQutRE J.D. #41263 429 SOUTH ISm STRBET CAlvi? HILL, FA 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAlME L. ALT, his wife, ATTO&."IEY FOR f'LAlNTIFFS Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN nm COORT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE...~SYLV ANIA vs. NO. 2005 CIVIL STANLEY DElJ.\1LER, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto S~rvice, Defendant CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT AND NOW come the plaintiffs, GREG A. ALT and JAJlv!E L. AL T, his wife, hyand through their a.ttorney, Michael L. Ba,'1.gs, Esquire, imd in support t,'lereof nks the follo'Mng Complaint: I. Plaintiffs, GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, ~ husband and wife and adult individuals who reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York C01lllty, Pennsylvapja. 2. Defendant, STANLEY DEIMl.ER, is an adult individual wno trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Old GettysbUJ:'g Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.. 3. 011 or about October 4, 2005, Plaintiffs brought their 1998 Honda Accord awomobile '. . ,_ . .,' ' ,_...... ..-:.....':.::.,i.....,..:......,_....,'..'.,' ("Automobile") to o.~fendartt for ana..nnual inspection and emissions t<;:st. 4. On or about October 5, 2005, Defendant contacted Plaintiffs and indicated that the Automobile did-not pass the emissions test and needed a replatement of an EGR Valve and an idle air control ;;alve. I L~'~~~C~W~. ~~.~W 1'(\A!~S--iqLL K DAIJ1S INS RGEf7"-"-" .[R.011 ,'; (, FPX ~10, 717-763-9080 r ~ ,- f \ Nov. 29 2005 11~14HM P3 5. Plaintiffs, in l'eliMCe npon the expertise of Defendant, authorized tho repairs '~s indicilted so that the Automobile would pass the iMpeclion Md emissIons te~t. 6, D",fendant contacted Plaintiffs and indicated lhat when he had taken the AlttoIDobile on a test drive following the completion of the repairs, it bf"w a ga'ikiOt and there would be an additi<1lwl S I ,000.00 eharge for those repairs_ 7. Defomdant was advised by Plaintiffs not to dQ any further work on the Automobile and that ill"y would take it to anolher location, 8. Ddendant refused to release the Automobile lltltil the invoice for the work that he perfonned on the Automobile was paid in the <m\ount of $393.94. Attachedhereto and marked as EXhibit A is a true and correct copy of the invoice. 9. Plaintiffs took the Automobile to another service repair station to determine che extent of the d&'11ages 2.nd the cause of the damages. 10. 'Plaintiffs were advised that the engine b.aJ ooen ruined d\.le to overheatin!;r arld the overheating 'Was caused by a gasket missing from the idle air concrol motor. 11. Plaintiffs subsequently had the Automobile repaired and the cost of the repair VIa;, _S1,382.36, Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit B is a true an4 correct copy of the invoice for the repaits. 13. Paragraphs ifmore fully ~I 1/30/2005 15:46 :4~UI'1 ,: nPRSHALL :< DHl}!S I f,j5 HGE)';.('~Y [ FqX NO. 717-753-90,S0 Nev. 29 2005 11~14~M P4 J 4. D~rendant had a duty to make those repairs in a good and wurkmal1likc C"shhn and to r<:tl\rn the Automobile to Plaintiffs with the repairs completed. 15. Defenda.'1t was negligent in the completion of the repuirsto Plaintiffs' Automobile in accordance with the following: A. FailUl'<l to properly complete the repairs to the EGR valve and idle air control valve; B. Failure to replace all pieces and gaskets to the idle air control motor; C. Failure to properly test the Au.tomobile prior to [Ullllmg th.e engine; and D. Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that tl:te engine would not be destroyed when he completed the test drive. 16. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiffs have incurred damages in. the amount of $4,776.3 0, 17. The damages incurred by Plaintiffs were the direct and pro>::imate result of the negligence of Defendant in ia.tling to complete the repairs to Plamtifj',( Automobile properly. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against DefendanT iu the fu'Il0U11t of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs of suit. COUN'TI1 BAlLMENT 18. Par~graphs 1 through 17 are incorporated heielli by ref~f~ncc aXif~~r~ fully set forth. 19, PJaintifJ.s delivered their 1998 Honda AccQrd to Defendant for p1.U'poses ofb..a.ving all necessary repairs completed to the automobile so that it would pass its annual inspection Olld emissions tesL ~ ;) 5 15: 46 11/30/20D. ~"~RiJl'1 ': ~1ARSHQLL k DRV I SINS AGt' FRX HO. 717-763-9~180 HL:J"". 29 2005 11: 1SAM P5 c'-' 20, Delcndam agreed to perform the work neces~$.ry on the Automobile in order w "l1sure tim, it would pass tho amma! inspection and emissions test. 21, Voillill;) the Automobile WO-'i in the custody and care of Defendant, the engine on the Automobile was destroyed. 22. Defendant returned the Automobile to Plaintiffs wimout tbe repairs having been completed as promised and with the Automobile's engine having been destroyed. 23. Defendant bad an obligation to return the Automobile entrusted to him by Plaintiffs with the proper repairs made stlch that it would pass the armua1 inspection and emissions test 24. Defendant caused the destruction to Plaintiffg' AUtomobile engine by his failure to ~-, complete the repairs properly which resulted in the dl;;struct!on of the engine. 25 Since Defendant returned the Automobile with a destroyed engine to Plaintiffs, PlaintiffS were required to have rhe Automobile fixed by another dealership :;0 that it would be in the same or substantially Lhe same condition that it Was at the time that it was entrusted to Defendant. 26. Tn order to return the Automobile to the same or substantially the Satl1e condition that it was at the time the Automobile was elltrusted to Defendant, Plaintiffs incUJ.-red damages for the repair of the AutDmobik ill the arno'l,ut of $4,382.36 which is evidenced by Exhibit B which is attached hereto and rnede a part hereof. '\ 27. f'1aiutitfs also incurred darnages for amounts chMged by D~fendant which they w~re\ f6n:ed to pal' in o,derto remove the Automobile from Defendant's premises in the amount of .. '..-"',.'k';;t;".~"-,J';o:' -,_.'.' ..,':"--ic.'" ,""--'c,'''','cc:'.' "".'.' $393.94 which is evid.enced by Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a. ]}"c:-l hereof. ,....". ..,,,. ... .. .. 4 11/30/2005 15:45 '~ROr.'." l'iRRSH>'1Ll.. 1< DAVIS IHS AGf I ~AX NO_ 717-763--9.08'0 , \, 1'-10'..). 30 20'05 03: 34Pi'1 P2 28. The repairs made by Defendant were not done with ordinary care and were done 11\ a negligent marmer that caused fU."ll1er damage to Plaintiffs' Automobile. 29. Defenclilllt is liable to Plaintiffu in the =ount of$4,776.30 as a result of his failure to deliver the Automobile back to Plaintiffs in the same or substantially the same condition as it was prior to delivery, inclusive of making the repairs necessary for the Automobile to pass the ilnnual inspection and emissions test. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demandjudgtnent a~ Defendant in the amount of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs ofsmt. Respectfully submitted, Ilk~! ~ Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South IStl:t Street Camp Hill. P A 17011 (717) 730.7310 Supreme CO'lLl'tJD #41263 5 11 / ..:;~J/ c::k:M~ 1::J:4b HI].j;:0 l,Jl)l)o .. FRGtd" ".: 1'"1q.~SHALL K DAlJ r S I ~'lS AOe: FRX I'll]. 717-763-9080 Nov. 292005 11:15AM P5 VERIFICATION We hereby verify that the statements made in tbe fOT~going document are true and correct We understand that false statements herein are made subjecl to the penalties of 18 Fa. C. S. Sectio1l4904, relating to 1l11swom tillsification to authorilies. Date: ;Vt)). I b, Zo05 ~() /4 . GREG . LT f1..,lj 1'1\ ill ':~/1r2 cI t1 U /ftrM~t;.~~ 6 , , , Bobby Rahal ,Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahal.com CLIENT NO. ",). 3~I$4.rii,';i"4,~g~~Yl;;~~;~,,~:;,~~;:',\~_:~~;i:;'f,: ;:;toAQ& ;:8 NO. LABOR RATE LICENSE NO. M1Ll;:AGE ,;Jr.1E9R . 111,648 .';~l\A~~J~:~~~~$~Q~!,J*~~~YSQQ'A,.],Y6,. VEHICLE to, NO. 1HGCG165 25761 JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY, PA 17339 ''I.'f.:fr4~i5~39f5ki~!' . . . -. ','. ':.~" /~,;,,:'C;-'''';'.:'; ;/)i::;:t~';;'it;:< AT IN P ] 1 [SERVI TEAM LABOR & PARTS" __, , , , 'u, , .. , , , ' , , __ , , , , ' - , _ __.... - w," - _, u -- -" .. ,- ' .., - -- -- --- ,J#;JiiI4HOZ;.c:;\,., ,.. '.";':ENGINEf.1(.w:iiliil,'.!i1\\!i.tir&~~lBj:!ii1l!!~~~~~\\\f~~\\'!JJl!W,t{!O , . ., -.' CUSTOMERSYATES"1iAo VEHICLE AT ANOtHER GARAGE. 'REPlACED IAC- . ,. AND EGR VALVES AND NDW GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN. CHECK AND ADVISE. . TECHNICIAN INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND COOLANT LEVEL LOW. WHITE SMOKE EXITING EXHAUST. NOISE FROM BDTTOM END OF MOTOR. PDSSIBLY BENT CONNECTING ROO DUE TO VEHICLE OVERHEATING. RECOMMEND REPLACING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. TECHNICIAN INSTALLED USED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. RECHECKED AND FDUN\) ALL OPERATIONS NORMAL AT Tlns TIME. IIINOTED GASKET MISSING FROM IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR BETWEEN MOTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALLOWING COOLANT TO ENTER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAUSING OVERHEATINGI I / PARTS,.' -, ,UTY - ..FP,NUMBER"""",..", ,OESCRIPTION.., - -, -, -.. -", -,. - -UNIT PRICE, JOB I 1 1 PREOWNEO,ENGINE ENGINE 2500.00 2500.00 JOB I 1 1 19411,PBA,A02 GASKET. FR. 3.3B 3.38 JOB I 1 1 19412,PBA,A01 GASKET. RR. 2.32 2.32 JOB I 1 1 4401B,SB4,C01 800T SET OUTBOA 26.44 26.44 JOB 11 1 50806,S87,A80 RU8BER. RR. 16.00 16.00 JOB I I 1 06175,P8C,AOl KIT. EGR PIPE 91.67 91.67 JOB I 1 1 17220,P8C,AOO ELEMENT. AIR CL 23.68 23.68 J08 I 1 I 90240 CLAMPS 2.50 2.50 J08 I 1 2 OL999,9011 COOLANT TYPE,2 10.68 21.36 JOB I 1 2 08200,9001 FLUID ATF,21 4.50 9.00 JOB I 1 TOTAL PARTS 2696.35 JOB I 1 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 4076.35 ..-. -..-_.. - - --." - - ~~~ -- - -..." -~~..~.. ~~~... .~.~.' .~.~..__. .~~..' ..... .~~.. .~~.~.~~. ~_.. -.....- J/t'.2"Q6HOlZl..,. ..;i.i/"."~TATE;"'NSglI'il';I[.~illli~Ii!f,ii;Wll!;;"'NJ.il~~.~,d\ia\!lfiiiJr61iJ10 . . . .. STATt INSP........... -'. -. " . , '" ". ........ " PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER I, 0027692 COMPLETE STATE INSP. PASSED PARTS'" -, ,QTY, "fP . NUMBER , ",. -,., - -", -DESCRIPTION." -,..-"'., -, -, -' ,UNIT PRICE, JOB I 2 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 JOB I 2 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 16.00 . ~~- - -. -... - - ---~. -- - -~. -----~ - --~. - ~~-.' ~. ~-"" .._~..~.' .~~~...' ...~..~... .~~.~.~.-- ---_.~.. -- J#,~+QQIJO'aEMISSIESTjtM!.SSIOti'tEEm\1;!l~'iilc!;~~~~'fi!jEfil!ot~jjJlli~~~~~~XiifJj~ CUSTOMER REQUESTS STATE EMISSION TEST BE PERFORMEO ~ PERfORM EMISSION TEST PER STATE REGUALTIONS i TECHNICIAN PERFROMEO EMISSION' TEST. VEHICLE PASSED EMISSION . REGULATIONS, . 8 PARTS"" --QTY, , ,FP,NUMBER..""".."" .DESCRIPTION.. --.., -- - --"....' ,UNIT PRICE, w JOB # 3 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 i JOB I 3 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 37.55 w ~ _ __.~ __ _. _. _ _ _ _ _ ______ __ _ ---.. - __... - - -.. ._~ -~..~- ... ....... ..~~....." ~~""- .-. ._-~~.. -.. - ..- . G.O.G. & SUPPLIES-- u __ __ __ __u__ --'''' --"-- --..-- ,--.. --.., ---....... --.. .---- --.. 1 JOB I 2 1.0 STATE INSP STICKER @ ~ JOB I 3 1.0 MeI TRANSACTION FEE .. < ~ PAGE 1 OF2 ; DEFENDANT'S r>'~JBIT'" . 2.00 2.40 ON NEXT PAGEl Q2:11pm CUSTOMER COP INVOICE DATE 10/14/05 COlOR EMERALD GRE INVOICE NO HOCS662974 STOCK NO. DEUVERYPATE DELIVERY MilES SELUNG D8ILER NO. PRODUCTION DATE R. D. DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank Yon for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your .. vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. . . Thank Y 00 Again! . Bill Bain (717) 766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS, . Monday - Friday., . . 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: CLOSED. SF'OO123(!(04101) Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahal.com CUENT NO. J"D~$09n~,(g~':g_f/:;~if~;,<,:k;L~~;;:;i~::~ ~::~;'~;i4QS !~~~ NO. LABOR RATE LICENSE NO. MILEAGE " , JME98,. 111,648 . i~~/~~Q~~J%~k~~~q:t;~~Vg;fgQN',!AT:Y6. . VEH1CLEI.D.NO. 1 H G C G 1 6 5 x W A 0 0 2 4 9 0 25761 JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY, PA 17339 r~'ft~!l':m 2540 TO' AL ' GOG ESTIMATE..''' u,..,." u'""" '.,...", u u__.., __..,...., u...... .... .... u.... CUSTOMER HEREBY ACKNOWLEOGES RECEIVING ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $69.00 (+TAX) APPROVED REVISED ESTIMATE (# 1) OF $4500.00 (+TAX) ON 10/10/05 AT 11:32am BY GREGORY AL T COMMENTS CUSTOMER AUltIORIZEO NEW LONG BLOCK. COMMENTS." u", ,. u"""""".,'.".', ,.,.".. ,..,. ..., .,.., ,.. u,........ ,....., TOW IN,69/HR'JL PA STATE INSPECTION DUE: 10/06 COOLANT GOOD TO .34 DEGREES, FRONT TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 10/32 REAR TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 2/32(VERY LOW) TIRE PRESSURES SET TO FACTORY SPECS. FRONT BRAKE PAD OEPTHS: 11/32 REAR BRAKE PAD OEPTHS: 8/32 PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER #: 0027692 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BOBBY RAHAL SERVICE! RECOMMENDATIONS",., ,.,. -", ""','" ".,.", "', "" ,.,.", ...__."'.", ,., '" '.." TECH 185 RECOMMENDS: REPLACING REAR TIRES VERY SOON DUE TO LOW DEPltIS. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH TIRE REPLACEMENT. NOTED COOLING FAN MOTOR NOT OPERATING. NOT DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR REPLACEMENT. NOTED POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO CATALYTIC CONVERT DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE. TOTALS.. , , , , , -- , , , , - , u' , , , , . , , u, , , , , , . . .. , __ _.., , ,__.. __ _ _ , .. _ _ _ _ _ _.u , . .. _ u _ ' u' , , ,.. , , , , . , , , TOTAL LABOR.... TOTAL PARTS __ .. TOTAL SUBLET... TOTAL G.O.G.. u TOTAL MISC CHG. TOTAL MISC DISC TOTAL TAX...... TOTAL INVOICE $ 1433.55 2696.35 0.00 4.40 0.00 0.00 248.06 4382.36 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE ************************** PAGE 2 OF 2 [ END OF INVOICE] 02;11pm DUPLICATE INVOICE *************************** CUSTOMER COPY INVOICE DATE 10/14/05 COLOR EMERALD GRE INVOICE NO. HOCS662974 STOCK NO. DELIVERY DATE OEl,JVERYMIlES SELLING DEALER NO. PRODucnON DATE R.O.DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank You for choosing Bobby Rahal . for servicing your . vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you . are 100% satisfied. Thank You Again! Bill Bain (717) 766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS Monday - Friday, 7:00am. 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am. 4:00pm Sunday: GI:00SEB SF60123D([)4/01) ... .' . .. " BDB8!i . ,F:AHAl!: . HGt-~D[i ;[g;:If~ijt~~~ l~I~~0~ nhiC:' TERN~ O(HE -t\Y'1:~/1J l.t12. ?i1 ~';:" :;:;8LE . . i'fR~ t-;,?,0i7BtfH05iSS7 :;f"r;.';:[,~~<i:ri:~~~:~{)-::;:;::::{ 12 '36, i#" ~=,~ i:',.'~ nUTf ~ 0ijg;?Se,2974 GC!)~ ::::14128 TOTAL $.43~=;2'",':;:6 C:lt3Tl~!t'1EP COP~l ,-~ ~~ ,',-' ,,:/" '-- ~,.. {,.) C) ~ ..... '1:'1) t~'f- "'nfi1 'c,Q (:3c:] ..-r. -',\ (2(') __,en ~.-!\ -? '~ .-.:"1 ~ (;'? -' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DE IMLER, tJd/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE And now this ~, day of f~ foregoing Petition, it is hereby , 2006, upon consideration of the ORDERED, that 1. A Rule is issued upon the Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested; 2. The Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within 2 () days of this date; 3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. 206.7; '2 /) /YJ. a;t II; -::>(}<-<' Argument shall be held on '/JtU~/ y , 2006m Court Room <i of 4. the Cumberland County Courthouse; and 5. Notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the Petitioner. J. ftt c" U::> .!:- ~. \ r- -p~ . , .~ -J. 0111\.1 z- 83.:l9DDZ 81 : ' ,'l~ ..,,~ ::l!" :10 "'\'-, "-":, f" "''''G ....."1.l. AHVIC, "''''', ":'::~:"'.li:l ~~l_'."i rnl.1j _IV!_,'_ _ . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. PETITION FOR LEAVE TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT STANLEY DE IMLER, tJd/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa.I.D.201538 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. MOTION FOR RULE ABSOLUTE STANLEY DEIMLER, tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. MOTION FOR RULE ABSOLUTE AND NOW COMES, the Petitioner, Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by and through his attorneys, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P. and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and files the following Motion for Rule Absolute and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. On January 30, 2006, the Petitioner filed a Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant. (A true and correct copy of the Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant is attached hereto as Exhibit "An). 2. On February 1, 2006, the Court issued a Rule to Show Cause why the Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant should not be granted. Said Rule instructs the Respondent to file an Answer to the Petition within twenty (20) days of that date. (A true and correct copy of the Rule to Show Cause is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"). . 3. On February 10, 2006, the Petitioner provided a copy of said Rule to Show Cause to the Respondent. 4. In a letter dated February 17, 2006, the Respondent informed the Petitioner that they will not contest the Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant. (A true and correct copy of this letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C"). WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant his Motion for Rule Absolute, admit all averments of fact contained within the Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant, and authorize the filing of the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRI & SKE ,L.L.P. Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service By: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing MOTION FOR RULE ABSOLUTE has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 1-#.- day of , /J(lbfl{ ,2006. Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 By: enD. Rauch, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service ! ,( " , i , , \.,\ ~2.- S- IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. PETITION FOR LEAVE TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) Filed on Behalf of the Defendant (') Counsel of Record for This partY.i -eJOJ rrr-;'\ ~;.~'; ~::{:) 2~o ~(~} ..... ~; :;: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa.I.D.201538 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 ...., 0 = "", -n 0" '- =r-n :<- X 111- uS; W 66 C> --1 -0 ~~ :A /- W 8 )> Xl -J -< DEFENI:WIr8 I EXHIBIT fJ " ., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. Opposing counsel does not concur with this Petition. PETITION FOR LEAVE TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by his undersigned counsel, petitions this Court pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2253 for an Order allowing joinder of Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda ("Bobby Rahal Honda"), as an Additional Defendant in this action and in support thereof alleges as follows: 1. Plaintiff instituted suit against Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, on November 17, 2005. Service was made upon the Defendant on November 21,2005. 2. On December 5, 2005, Defense counsel undertook the defense of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, in relation to the subject action. 3. On that same day, Plaintiff's counsel granted a thirty day extension in which to file an Answer. , ~ \ 4. Due to circumstances outside the control of Defense counsel, Mr. Deimler was unable to meet to discuss the Answer and New Matter prepared on his behalf until January 16, 2006. On this date, Mr. Deimler explained the facts surrounding the Complaint and endorsed the Answer and New Matter. 5. Defense counsel filed an Answer and New Matter on behalf of Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, on January 18, 2006. 6. As a result of the initial meeting with the Defendant, the Defense counsel contacted various experts in the automotive industry to determine the potential liability of Bobby Rahal Honda in relation to the damages alleged by the Plaintiffs. 7. Through this diligent investigation, it became apparent that Bobby Rahal Honda is liable to the Plaintiffs as more fully set forth in the Defendant, Stanley Demiler's, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, Complaint to Join Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 8. If the allegations of Plaintiffs' Complaint are proven at trial, this Defendant believes and therefore avers that the proposed Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda, is solely liable to Plaintiffs, is jointly or severally liable on Plaintiffs' cause of action against Defendant or is liable over to Defendant for full indemnity and/or contribution for all such loss, damages, and/or Court costs as Defendant may suffer as a result of th is action. 9. Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, filed this Petition promptly after uncovering facts that support a good faith basis to plead a cause of action against Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda. 10. The allowance of this Petition will permit the liabilities and rights of the , . various parties to be heard and determined at the same time, thereby avoiding a multiplicity of cases and fostering judicial economy. 11. Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, will be adversely prejudiced by denial of this Petition, as he has a good and meritorious action against the proposed Additional Defendant which can be best adjudicated at the same time as Plaintiffs' case against the Defendant. 12. The proposed Additional Defendant will not be prejudiced by the joinder of this matter, since the facts which form the basis of liability against him are simple and straightforward. In addition, this Defendant, in order to minimize any inconvenience to the Additional Defendant, will provide copies to him of all discovery material generated to date. 13. Plaintiffs will not be prejudiced by joinder of the proposed Additional Defendant. WHEREFORE, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Court grant his Petition and permit the filing of a Complaint against the proposed Additional Defendant, Bobby Rahal Honda. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: ~~WM~ Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service , " , . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this 2- / day of ~~ ,2006. Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: ~w evin D. Rauch, Esquire ason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service " h IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DE IMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. ORDER And now, this day of , 2006, upon consideration of Petition of Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, for Leave to Join Additional Defendant, it is hereby ORDERED that said Petition is granted and that Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, shall have days from the entry of this Order within which to file a Complaint to Join Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda as an Additional Defendant. This Order is without prejudice to the right of Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, to timely object to this joinder. J. by the Court , . , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE And now this _, day of , 2006, upon consideration of the foregoing Petition, it is hereby ORDERED, that 1. A Rule is issued upon the Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested; 2. The Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within days of this date; 3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. 206.7; 4. Argument shall be held on , 2006 in Court Room of the Cumberland County Courthouse; and 5. Notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the Petitioner. J. by the Court . , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, NO. 2005 - 5974 Plaintiffs, COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT v. STANLEY DEIMLER, tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) v. Filed on Behalf of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service TEAM RAHAL, INC., t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa. I.D. #83058 TO: Additional Defendant Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa. I.D. #201538 You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Complaint to Join Additional Defendants within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L:L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, &S~Elel, L.L.P. (717) 90,1-5916 - . #14225 , . , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant, v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by and through his counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and Jason P. Wrona, Esquire, and files the following Complaint to Join Additional Defendant and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. This lawsuit was initiated by the filing of a Complaint on November 17, 2005. Attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is a true and correct copy of the Plaintiffs' ".,. ,"--';..'n Complaint. 2. Plaintiffs, Greg and Jaime L. Alt, reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, Stanley Deimler, is an adult individual who trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, ("Bobby Rahal Honda") is a Pennsylvania Corporation with an address of 6696 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 5. At all times material hereto, Bobby Rahal Honda acted and/or failed to act by and through their respective agents, servant, workmen, and/or employees and each other within the course and scope of their employment. 6. This lawsuit arises out of mechanical work performed on the Plaintiffs' 1998 Honda Accord ("Automobile") on or about October 4, 2005, through October 15, 2005. 7. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs delivered their Automobile to Defendant Stanley Deimler, tldlbla Lemoyne. Auto Service, and authorized him to conduct repairs on the Automobile. 8. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, informed the Plaintiffs that the Automobile's engine had a blown head gasket. 9. On or about the aforementioned dates, Plaintiffs demanded that Defendant Stanley Deirnler, t1d/b/a Lernoyne Auto SerVice, halt repairs and tow their Automobile, at no cost to them, to a repair facility owned by Additional Defendant Bobby Rahal Honda, for repairs. 10. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, towed the Automobile, at no charge, to the repair facility owned by Bobby Rahal Honda. 11. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs informed employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, that Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, diagnosed the Automobile engine with a blown head gasket. 12. An employee of Bobby Rahal Honda informed Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, that the Automobile's engine became "hydro locked" when the employee started the engine, and that the engine also suffered a bent connecting rod. 13. On or about the aforementioned date, employees of Bobby Rahal Honda determined that the Automobile's engine was ruined by the bent connecting rod and replaced the engine at a cost to the Plaintiffs of $4,382.36. See Bobby Rahal Invoice attached hereto as "Exhibit B." 14. On November 17, 2005, the Plaintiffs commenced an action against Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, for alleged negligent repairs that resulted in the bent connecting rod and destruction of the Automobile's engine. , 15. If it is proved as alleged by Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, that the damage done to their Automobile's engine was the result of negligence, which is expressly denied by this Defendant, then such damage was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, generally and in the following particulars: (a) Failure to properly test and/or diagnose the Automobile's engine problems prior to running the engine; (b) Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the . Automobile's engine would not be destroyed when it was started; (c) Failure to heed the warning that the Automobile's engine suffered from a blown head gasket; and (d) Failure to stop the Automobile's engine before fatal damage occurred. 16. If the Plaintiffs suffered any damages, which is denied, then those damages are solely the result of the aforementioned negligence of the employees of Bobby Rahal Honda. 17. Further, if this original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, is found liable, then he claims a right of contribution and/or indemnity from Bobby Rahal Honda, on the basis of its negligence. WHEREFORE, original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, requests that in the event of aVerdic;t in damages in favor'of the Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, and against the original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, then he is entitled to indemnity, contribution and/or liability over from the Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, and an amount of damages in the amount of the verdict. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant " ;. .' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this day of ,2006. Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service ~'. I_V...J~/Ll:::JiQ;:J D IJ - S "', .1."-. ~.'GE(b.r,' , FRO~j,-: MARSHALL K R! , , M 1.;:);"--fO ~RX NO~ 7i7-?63-908~ ( Nov. 292005 11:13AM P2 .. k ~ MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQD1'RE I.D. #41263 429 SOUTH lSTlf STREET CAMP !-IlL!" FA 17011 (717) 730-7310 . GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ."-LT, his wLfc:r A'fTORNEv FOR PLArNTJE'FS Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) -- iN THE COT.JRT 01' COMMON P(,EAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P'&"!NSYL VANiA ., w__._ V$. NO. 2005 . - J;"C/''i!j CIVIL ACTION CIVIL STANLEY DEL\1LER, tfdlb/a Lemayno Auto Service, Defendant NOTICE =.;:....:;....,.., you HAVE B.EEN SUED .IN" COURT If you Wish t<?--clefend against theclaiills set: . . fortliin tho [allowing pages; you must take actiort 'Within twenty (20) days aft(!r this, Cqlnplamt arid NO~ce are served, by ynteting a.'-'<Titten appearance personally or by attorney and Billig in Writing with the Court; your -defenses or obj~ctioris to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that ifyoq fail to do so the case may proceed withoUt you and a-judgmelltmay be entered again~t you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for allY other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property.or other rigbts irnportant to you, You SB:OULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA.WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO . NOT HAVE A LA Wl'ER OR CAt~'NOTA1:'FORo O:NE; GO TC) ORTELHPHONE THE . . OFfICE REI' FoknI BELOW TO FIND out WHERE YOt! CAN GET LEGAt HELP, Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street CiU'lis!e,1>ennsyivaniaJ7013 Te1eph6.lle~ (717) 249-3166 1'-l1~--Jc..tJ li"tJ~... " e F~OM,~ MARSHALL K.uAVrS ~ " ~. 8G( FAX NO. 717-763-908. ,. i Nov. 30 2005 03:33PM Pi I , , , MICHAE;L L; BANGS, .E;SQV1RE J.D, #41263 429 SOUTH ISm STREET CA.tvfi' HILL, P A 17011 (117) 730-7310 (JREG A. ALY and JAIME L. ALl',. his Wife, ATTOlli'-.lEY FOR PLAlNTJFFS P Iaintif.fs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COORT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CD:M:BERLAl-41J COUNTY, P.E...J.mSYLV ANrA VS. NO. 2005 CNIL STANLEY DEL\1L)3R. t/dJbla Lemoyne Auto Service; Defendant C1VIL ACTION COMl'rAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, hy and thrOUgh their attorney, Michael L. Ba.'1gs; Esqmre, and in S\Lpport thereof fi!~s the following Complaint: . individuals who resideat858 Lexingt:ln Place, Lewisberry, York C01.li1ty, Pet"illsylva.'1ia. . 2, Defendant, STANt,EY bElMLBR is an adult individual who trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Ofd Geitysl:nl.J;'g Road, Camp ,Hill, Cum berland . CO\.!l1ty, PennsyIvalliit. . 1. Plaintiffs, G1{EG A. AL T and JAIMEL. AL T, ~ husba!i.d and wife and adult .._, .' '....'-'11 '. , 1'1H."'-wHHLL K DAUIS INS AGE;.t?'~'V \ Fe:i)< NO. 7~7-763-908n f ( Hot,). 29 2205 11:1aP.M P3 ,c , ~.... ~ ,- indicated so tbat the Automobile w6uld pass the inspection and emissions te~t 5. Plaintiffs, in reliance llpon the expertise of Defendant, authorizcd the repairs 'lS 6, Defend"-\lt contacted Plaintiffs and indieq:ted illat when he had taken the AUtomobile On a test drive fOllOwing the eomp)etio.ri oflby repairs, it blew a ga~ket illJd there would be an addi ti6nai $ I ,000.00 charge foJ:' those repairs. 7. Defendant \vas advised by Plaintiffs not to do any further work on the Automobile and that <hey Would take it [0 anoilier Jocatlcm. g. Defendant refused to release the Automobile until the invoice for the work t!Jar he . - '. per[oti:i1ed On the 1-'dtomobile was paid in the <Ullonutof $393.94. Attacnedllereto and 1l1arked ' ' ..' .,'''' , , ',' "', as,5:hibitA is it tnle and COrrec[copy ofllie in-i.'oice. 9. PJain'ti:ffi; took the Automobile to another service reoair station to determine the extent of the damages and the cause of the damages, . 10. Plaintiffs wel'e advised that the engine had been ruined due to overheating anc\ the . ". - c. . overhoating -was Gt(used by a gasket missing from the idle air Control motOr: .. ,. . . '." . , -.,' ,.-..... ...... .' ..".'," ll, Plain-rJrs Stloseqt;entIy had the Aut01iiobilerepaired and meeost of the repair W.\1.;, _$1,-,382.3 6, Attached nereto and marked as Exhibit B is a true and COrrect copy of the" invoice for rh" repairs. . ~. ' .. "'-'~ ! ,,' I'.. ,".. ,. : /'" G:U11 ,: i'lA.C?SHALl K DAlJ 1 S I r.1S AGEy('~Y i NU. e5dlJ ~- [,J00~ ,cqX HO. 717--763-90BP f~ ( N6V~ 29 2005 11;14~M P4 J 4. Defendant had a duty to make thoso repairs in a good artd w(lrk.manlikc (",shion and to return the AUtomobile to J:'laintif:fs with tile repairs completed. J 5. Defendant was negligent in the completion of tho repairs to Plaintiffs' Automobile in accordanCe ,'Vim the foHowing: A. Failure to properly complete the repairs to the EGR valve and idle air COntrol valve; B. Failure to replace alI pieces and gaskets tD the idie air control motor; C. Failure to properly test the A ntomobile prioi; to lUlining the engine; and 1) . Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the engine WOuld no! be destroyed when ho cbmp1eted the test drive. 16. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiffs have ineuired damages in. the amount of$4,776.30. 17. The damages inCUtTed by Plaintiffs Were the dir~ct and proximate r~Sult orthe nei;J1gencc ofDef'endant in falling to completetlierepairs t01>Iaintiffs,' Auio~Obilepi'operIY. . Wt:IERE.FORE, PlaiIltif.fu demand judgment against DefendanT iu the Il.IllOUl1t of $4,716.30; plus interest., plus costs of suit. .J..-.J.'-tL) NU~,jdld I)t::I111 . . : ,,' ,L' FRDC'l ': ~1RRSHAU_ '< DRV I SINS AGE? ., , I, FAX ~'~D. : 717-763-908r i / ( Nov~ 292005 1111SAM P5 20. Dclcndant agreed to perform thc work necessary OL\ the Autom(!biIc in order (() ensure thaI it would pass the arumal inspection and emissions test. 21. Vil,ile the AuwffiQbile Wq.s in the custody and care ofDefellc1al1t, the engine on the Automobile Was destroyed. 22. Oefend''llt rClimied the Automobile to P1aiutiffu without the repairS having been- completed as promised and with the Automobile's engine having been destroyed. 23. Defend;m,t had an obligation to return the Automobile entrusted to him by Plaintiffs with the prOper repai,s made slich th.at it would pass the annual inspection and emissionstesL 24. Defendant cau~~d the destruction to Pltlintiffs' AUtomobile engin~ by his failure to - '~'. ., complete the repairs properly which resulted in the destruction of the engine. 25. Since Defendant ret:unred the Automobile with it destroyed en.gine to Plaintiffs,'''' . - '. Plaintiffs were required to have the AutomOblle fixed by another dealership so thil! it would be in the same or substalltiall y the same condition that it Was at the time that it was entrUSted to ,Oefelldant. 26; Tll order to return. the A.utomobile to the sam~ or substantially the SBn1e condition that it was at the time the Automobile "-'as entrusted to Defendant, Plaimiffs inc'UL-red damages [or the \ . . -- . . . repairofthe Au~qmobile ill th'e arnolmtot"$4,382.36 wbich is evidenced by Exbi9i~ B whicllis' ., , ~ '. - . . attached hereto ahdlllade apart ~" Il- .'", " FRpM',; ~jRRSHRLL 1< DR\! I S I NC; RGr.1 f=""AX NO_ 717-7S3-9g8)~ , ( , Nov. 30 - 2005 03; 34Pj'1 P2 . . 28. The repairs made by Defendant Were not done wirh ordinary care and Wore done ''1 a negligent manner that caused fu.--ther damage to Plaintiffu' Automobile. 29. Defend3.I:lt is liahre to Plaintiffu in the amount of$4,776.30 as a result ofhis failure to deliver the Automobile back to Plaintiffs in the same or substantially the same condition as it was prior to delivery, inclusive of making the repairs necessary fOr the Automobile to pass the <<p-nual inspection and emissions test. , WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demarlcljudgtiient aiamst Defendant in the amount of $4,77630, pl~ interest, plus costs of suit. RespeClfull Y SUbmitted, ~L~ /ttCHAE'L L. BANGS Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South lSth Street CmupHill,PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme COlLl'tIJ) #41263 FRmr1"'~ MRRSHALl k DPUIS Ii,i"'" qoEt-.-. i FRX NO. 717-763-90Bi7 Nov. 292065 11:15AM P6 C J ,'... ,'", .,.":' VERIFICATION We hereby verify that !l1e statements made L'1 the foregoing d()cumentare truo and conect. We understand (llat false statements herein are made ~ubjecl to the penalties of 1 g Pa. (:.S. Section 4904, relating to unSWorn talsification to authorities. Date:1J()j. ) 6, ZoOS ~{j /J! . . GREG. LT t:2ff 1~~aI /Jl~ BPbby JM,,",. . "'D~h "".1\(ui . . HONDA Bobby Rahal ~Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg; Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahaLcom. CLlE~ NO. 25761 ... .........,'<..:;;;,,~~[~~~O~~iili.~\ti~~i:~o~;it~~;i;,).ttQ~(~:;:: ..~-., '. <.'" .' ...,..OME.9R... 111,648 ',j[~j~TA~:~t~i~i~~~~%$~~f~t~y~. :'. . VEHlct.E 1.0. NO. 1 H G C G 1 6 5 x W A 0 0 2 4 9 0 JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY, PA 17339 .~'~1.:~~'!J-2540 '''L"7~:~1~,':;~~' . _'. .' '. __, .'.~ ..;t'f..",~", TATE IN P ] 0 .1f&~l~Hg~J:~:;.'.'::~':;;iE~~~~~~~_~"~~61lP.',ffQ CUSTOMER STATES HAD VEHICLE AT ANOTHER GARAGE. REPLACED lAC AND EGR VALVES AND NOW GffilNG CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN. CHECK AND ADVISE. ." . TECHNICIAN INSPECTED VEHICLE'AND FOUND COOLANT LEVEL LOW. WHITE SMOKE EXITING EXHAUST. NOISE FROM BOTTOM END OF MOTOR. POSSIBLY BENT CONNECTING ROD DUE TO VEHICLE OVERHEATING. RECOMMEND REPLACINGENGINE ASSEMBLY. . . TECHNICIAN INSTALLED USED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. RECHECKED AND FOUND ALL OPERATIONS NORMAL AT THIS. TIME. I j INOTED GASKET MISSING FROM IDLE AIR COKfRllL MOTOR BEMEN MOTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALLOWING COOlANT TO EmIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAUSING OVERHEATING! (( PARTS.-.--.QTY--.FP.NUMBER----.-----_____DESCRIPTION..__--.-----.-.....-UNIT PRICE- JOB IF 1 1 PREOWNED. ENGINE ENGINE 2500.00 2500.00 JOB IF 1 1 1941l-P8A-A02 GASKET. FR. 3.38 3.38 JOB IF 1 1 I9412.P8A-AOl GASKET. RH. 2.32 2.32 JOB IF 1 1 44018-S84.COI BOOT SET OUTBOA 26.44 26.44 JOB IF 1 1 50806-SB7-ABO RUBBER. RH. 16.00 16.00 JOB IF 1 1 06I75-PBC-AOl KIT. EGR PIPE 91.67 91.67 J08 IF 1 1 17220.PBC-AOO ELEMENT. AIR CL 23.68 23.68 JOB IF 1 1 90240. ClAMPS. 2.50 2.50 JOB IF 1 2 OL999-9011 COOlANT TYPE-2' 10.68 21.36 JOB IF 1 2 08200-9001 Fwm ATF-Zl 4.50 9.00 JOB IF 1 TOTAL PARTS 2696.35 JOB # I TOTAL lABOR & PARTS 4076.35 .Mt;2~Q~~Qiii.~~~.~ii{~tiwtii~~i~$.g~~~,~i1i.ibg_~;.~~Jii STATE INSP _ . . PA STATE I~SPECTION STICKER IF: 0027692 . ca;PLETE STATE INSP, PASSED PARTS- - - - - .QTY. ..Fp.NUMBER. - -. - - - -. -.. - - -DESCRIPTION- -." - --- -.. -'. - -.. -UNIT PRICE- JOB IF 2 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 _ . -.,">' . cd,,,,.". i/""";C". ..,. '..,", . JOB. IF.2TOT~LLABOR & PAilTS .. '. .'.., IIj.OO .J#,.~~Qi~oiiE~isST~i~Mi.~UiJiti~~Iiilli~~~~~~j '. .. CUSTOflER REQUESTS STATE EMISSION TEST BE PERFORMED . .. . . . . '. PERFORM EMISSION. TEST PER STATE REGUALTIONS . . ,."",.e., C" TECHNICIAN PERFROMED EMISSION,TEST;' VEHICLE' PASSED i . . REGULA!IO~S;.i .'..... .8 PAATS,.-,--QTY-..FP-NUMBER':-::::'- . ..- 'DESCRIPTION-- --. - - - -.... - - - -.: -UNIT PRICE- -.. '. JOB IF 3 TOTAL PARTS ~ " i . '. JOB IF 3 TOTAL lABOR & PARTS 37.55 w . _ ------ -- -- ---- -.------ _ -... _ __ _____. __ "...._". ________________ _____"_ _.".________ ___0.__________ . G.O.G. & SUPPLIES--.... ..., - -- -.. _.. _ ___ ..._ ____.._....,.._.... ",_,__" __......... I JOB IF 2 1.0 STATE INSP STICKER' @ ~ JOB #' 3 1. 0 Mel TRANSACTION FEE .J :: 0.00 ~ ol:; PAGE 1 OF2 . 2.00 2.40 ON NEXT PAGEl 02:11pm INVOICE DATE 10/14/05 COI..OR EMERALD GRE INVOICE NO. HOCS662974 STOCK NO. DEUVERY DATE DELIVERY MILES SEUING DEALER NO. PRODUCTION DATE "i0/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695, Thank You' for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your '. vehicle. Our entire. '.' staff works hard to make snre you are 100% satisfied; , " .... . . '. .... Thank Yon Again!, Bill Bain . . (717) 766-4300 '.' . Visit . www.bobbyrahalcoIIl . . for your next service . Appointment! ,,' . . ; CAR WASH.i-J6uRS'( . Monday" Friday.. 7:00am- 7:00pm . . . Saturday:'. . ; ,9:00am - 4:00pm;\,. . Sunday: CLOSED ,. SF601230(()4101) ~nl~r AlA" A Raffi'~.-.-'<JY . ;~ ,r , ' :.tl ,." .n'dI 'HONDA , lobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahal.com CliENT NO. "'1!'tZ~~'l'l-2540 . flIj~""SSl'liQIja" ,::'~;;;2~:;' 1 J.l ~ 0<<) ~5'3'1~5'1;1lC' . '., .'. '_ .'"",",;;,.,':~:_~~'"i',i')~ J~~:$~9JJ.~:~,i~Pi~i~~:hi~;fAti~~~.~~ii~9~ ;:r.::.". :; ".' lABOR RATE UOENSE NO. MILEAGE : ' '''; ';',~]~fi:9,1t;;.;,,< .111,648 . J~~.faQNW4Xk~~~~&~;~~~~~;Q~~&ii;y~;,.';. ..... VEHICLE !.D. NO, 1 H G C G 1 6 5 x W A 0 0 2 4 9 0 INVOICE DATE .10/14/05 COLOR EMERALD GRE DEUVERYDATE INVOICE NO. Hocs662974 25761 STOCK NO. JAMIE AL T 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWI$BERRY, PA 17339 DEl,lVERYMllES SELLING OEALER NO. PRooucnON DATE R.O.DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 ESTIMATE. - - - - - -. - - . . . .. - . . . . -.. . -. - .. ... .. .. . - - -.. .. _ _. _ _ _ .... _ _. _ _ _., _ _ _. . _. _ _ _. . . CUSTOMER HEREBY ACKNOWLEOGES RECEIVING ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $69.00 (+TAX) APPROVED REVISED ESTIMATE (if Il. OF $4500.00 (+TAX) ON 10/IO/05 AT 11:32am BY GREGORY ALT COMMENTS CUSTOMER AUTHORIZED NEW LONG BLOCK. CDMMENTS---. --.. -, --".. - - --.. --.-... --------. ----__..__ __ __.__.. __.____.....__,.... TOW IN-69fHR-Jl PA STATE INSPECTION OUE: 10/06 COOLANT GOOD TO -34 DEGREES, FRONT TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 10/32 REAR TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 2/32 (VERY LOW) ITIRE PRESSURES SET TO FACTORY SPECS. FRONT BRAKE PAD DEPmS: 11/32 REAR BRAKE PAD DEPTHS; 8/32 IpA STATE INSPECTION STICKER if: 0027692 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSrNG BOBBY RAHAL SERVICE! RECOMMENDATIONS-... .---.... - .--.. .--.---... ....._____...... _______..... __ ......_.... TECH 185 RECOMMENDS: REPLACING REAR TIRES VERY SOON DUE TO LOW DEPmS. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH TIRE REPLACEMENT. NOTED COOLING FAN MOTOR NOT OPERATING. NOT DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR REPlACEMENT. "" NOTED POSSIBLE DAI1AGE TO CATALYTIC CO~~ERT DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE. TOTAlS--.... -... --........... -.. --.... .________...__.. ..__.: _ ._... ....... ............. ...___ ,____ TOTAl lABOR.... TOTAL PARTS.... TOTAl SUBLET... TOTAL G.O.G.... . TOTAl MISC CHG.. TOTAL MISC DISC TOTAL TAX...... TOTAL INVOICE. $ .....Thank You' . for choosing . Bobby Rahal , for: servicing your . " vehicle. Our entire "'staff works hard to make sure you . are 100% satisfied: . ,Thank You Again!> Bill Bain . {.717).766-4300 ,. 1433.55 2696.35 0.00 4.40 0.00 0.00 248.06 >. Visit . www.bobbyrahal.COIll ' for your next, " service Appointment! 4382.36 DUPLI ATE INVOICE "CAR WASH HOURS. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE ************************** 'i. Monday - Friday, , . 1:00am -7:00pm . Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: G/;;0SEB',,', PAGE20F2 CUSTOMER COpy - [ ENDOF,INYOICE'j 02:11pm - "'-.':,'t{j;!_~X:..-t~:::".'C?'- SF5012~O (04101) , .. .: , > ,. .,.. , ~ - '-;BB\.~ . .HAHA~ . H~I1t"~~~.R . tf.96 CHR~1fH PIKE. i:jECHA!~trS8i~RG~. PA 17~0~-0. ~ Tl~2' '~:12 ~11 TERN# ~~Jj3[:tBZ~S iT?E SALE DillE t0ii4l~G. . f't.~~' ff~J17Hi6:;~~1997 -:;~~;::~!~~ri::f;:~~;{>::~<:~: 1296, ;:t[~ #" ,;1% TIti1T ~ ~JH~6f,2974 RJ,-m-ll:CiiE ~; 141213' . .. 'UJHL ~4382~~6 C:U:=;T~!I'-~ER GOP~l '. '... 10~' 51 -LOU5(l\.1.:LS { IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) RULE TO SHOW CAUSE And now this .kL, day of :J..d..<<< . "I ' 2006, upon consideration of the foregoing Petition, it is hereby ORDERED, that 1. A Rule is issued upon the Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is not entitled to the relief requested; 2. The Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within ;2.() days of this date; 3. The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. 206.7; cur / I :36 II m.. 4. Argument shall be held on ~ I '-I ,2006 in Court Room L/ of the Cumberland County Courthouse; and 5. Notice of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the' Petitioner. J. /~/ '1~ Q, /~ , by the Court 're;;.!J": 4"iF'<./f'$'V E:"I"'\~" ~e,..Oo" K \;~..lt... ~f' . , ~"Vlt'j . it;.:..\.:' .,h_v in Tllatimiiay wOOr80I.llwll,unlo set rrr-j ltafld "d t.ba Ieallilf sald Co:ut at Cati!sle, Pa. rhi DEFENDANT'S I EXHIBIT A t~:L~( . ..' '/"'/\0 BANGS LAW OFFICE 429 SOUTH 18TH STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 E-mail: mikebangstWverizon.net PHONE: 717-730-7310 FAX: 717-730-7374 MICHAEL L. BANGS, Attorney-at-Law WENDY K. STRAUB, Paralegal WILLIAM E. MILLER, JR. Of Counsel February 17, 2006 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie and Skeel 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 RE: Greg A. Alt and Jaime 1. Aft vs. Stanley Deimler Dear Mr. Wrona: We have decided not to contest your Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant. Therefore, please move forward with making your Rule absolute and filing the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant. Michael 1. Bangs wks cc: Mr. and Mrs. Greg Alt ., M_.....~.M ..~..~& DEFENDMIT'8 I EXC 1 (...\ .J l\ ,~I ;;, .. <I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. ORDER And now, this / 'f - day of /)?~ ,2006, upon consideration of Petition of Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, for Leave to Join Additional Defendant, it is hereby ORDERED that said Petition is granted and that Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, shall have 20 days from the entry of this Order within which to file a Complaint to Join Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda as an Additional Defendant. This Order is without prejudice to the right of Team Rahal, Inc., tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, to timely object to this joinder. J. 3- f t(-oG f A /: ('5~14X <;:<-/. JLt_~ Jlf;" t. .", '1 I !'l , ., -;1. .. , .J IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, NO. 2005 - 5974 Plaintiffs, v. COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) v. Filed on Behalf of the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service TEAM RAHAL, INC., t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa.I.D.#201538 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant, v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. 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 claim in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 23 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 or 1-800-990-9108 NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demand as expuestas en las pagina siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias do plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presenter una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de sus persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puded entar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de A demanda. Usted puede perder dinero OS sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted. .~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant, v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by and through his counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and Jason P. Wrona, Esquire, and files the following Complaint to Join Additional Defendant and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. This lawsuit was initiated by the filing of a Complaint on November 17, 2005. (Attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is a true and correct copy of the Plaintiffs' Complaint). 2. Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania. 3. Defendant, Stanley Deimler, is an adult individual who trades or does business as Lemoyne Auto Service located at 2236 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 4. Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, ("Bobby Rahal Honda") is a Pennsylvania Corporation with an address of 6696 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 5. At all times material hereto, Bobby Rahal Honda acted and/or failed to act by and through their respective agents, servant. workmen, and/or employees and each other within the course and scope of their employment. 6. This lawsuit arises out of mechanical work performed on the Plaintiffs' 1998 Honda Accord ("Automobile") on or about October 4, 2005, through October 15, 2005. 7. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs delivered their Automobile to Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, and authorized him to conduct repairs on the Automobile. 8. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, informed the Plaintiffs that the Automobile's engine had a blown head gasket. 9. On or about the aforementioned dates, Plaintiffs demanded that Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, halt repairs and tow their Automobile, at no cost to them, to a repair facility owned by Additional Defendant Bobby Rahal Honda, for repairs. , 10. On or about the aforementioned dates, Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, towed the Automobile, at no charge, to the repair facility owned by Bobby Rahal Honda. 11. While in Defendant, Stanley Deimler's custody, the automobile's engine was functioning and was repairable. 12. On or about the aforementioned dates, the Plaintiffs informed employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, that Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, diagnosed the Automobile engine with a blown head gasket. 13. An employee of Bobby Rahal Honda subsequently informed Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, that the Automobile's engine was "hydrolocked" and suffered a bent connecting rod. 14. On or about the aforementioned date, employees of Bobby Rahal Honda determined that the Automobile's engine was irreparable due to the bent connecting rod and replaced the engine at a cost to the Plaintiffs of $4,382.36. (See Bobby Rahal Invoice attached hereto as "Exhibit B"). 15. On November 17, 2005, the Plaintiffs commenced an action against Defendant Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, for alleged negligent repairs that resulted in the bent connecting rod and destruction of the Automobile's engine. ... 16. If it is proved as alleged by Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, that the damage done to their Automobile's engine was the result of negligence, which is expressly denied by this Defendant, then such damage was a direct and proximate result of the negligence of employees of Bobby Rahal Honda, generally and in the following particulars: (a) Failure to properly test and/or diagnose the Automobile's engine problems prior to running the engine; (b) Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the Automobile's engine would not be destroyed when it was started; (c) Failure to heed the warning that the Automobile's engine suffered from a blown head gasket; and (d) Failure to stop the Automobile's engine before fatal damage occurred. 17. If the Plaintiffs suffered any damages, which is denied, then those damages are solely the result of the aforementioned negligence of the employees of Bobby Rahal Honda. 18. Further, if this original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, is found liable, then he claims a right of contribution and/or indemnity from Bobby Rahal Honda, on the basis of its negligence. WHEREFORE, original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, Ud/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, requests that in the event of a verdict in damages in favor of the Plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, and against the original Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, then he is entitled to indemnity, contribution and/or liability over from the Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, and an amount of damages in the amount of the verdict. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SK EL, L.L.P. By: evin . Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona. Esquire Attorneys for Defendant , . VERIFICATION I, Stanley Demiler, verify that I am the Owner of Lemoyne Auto Service, and hereby verify that the foregoing Complaint to Join Additional Defendant is based upon information which I have furnished to counsel and information which was has been gathered by counsel in preparation of this lawsuit. I have read the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant and to the extent that the Complaint to Join Additional Defendant is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is 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 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 1:..2 ./ .0-0\0 Date ~ fS.....; . Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a L..-I::emoyne Auto Service #14225 , ..- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HERESY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing COMPLAINT TO JOIN ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this "5 Cl day of Mt~ ,2006. Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: vin D. Rauch, Esquire J son P. Wrona, Esquire Attorneys for Defendant, Stanley Deimler, t1d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service HO .3ZU (,I\QUC: 11/30/2005 15:45 I F,QOi'1 ': r-'-lARSH.QLL ~< DR\) I S r ~6 AG~' f="A>< t'-tO. : 717-753-gg80 No", 29 2005 11: 13r:1H P2 't. . MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQURE 1.D. #41263 429 SOUTH ISTlf STREET CAI'vlP HILL, PA 170J I (717) 730-73 J 0 A I'TORNEY FOR PLAiNTiFFS GREG A. ALT and JA1ME L. ALT, his \vi1c~ Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON P,CEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P&~SYLVA'NJP. \i,. NO.2005 -;;:c; '/ij CIVIL ACTION CIV1L STA.:NLEY DElt\1LER, tld/b/a Lemoync Auto Service, Defendant NOTICE yOU HA VB BEEN SUED IN COURT_If you wish to defend against the claims set fo+lh in the following pages, you must take action 'Within twenty (20) days after this, Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a "'Titlen appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you, You arc warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and aj\.ldgmeIlt may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complilint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose motley or property or other rights important to you, you SHOULD T AKB THIS PAPER TO 'fOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT f-IA VE A LA W'lER OR CA1"''NOT AHORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHOf-lE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BEl.OW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland COUllty Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, :Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 DEFENDANTS II-J TRUE COPY FROM RECOP.O .~ T"",-,,~__..,~,"~~i '."~" .....A ~'" m'" ;,~-' '- ~;~S~~ ,-;;,-.'-.;. ,--"'-.....--.. .. .'_'-_,.. ._u "10. :,20 Gl003 11/30/2005 15:46 " ), FRX NO. 717-753-9080 f"o", 30 2885 83: 3~:PM PI FRr 1 ,: r1ARSHALL K ORVIS INS RG, ',- 1 ... MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE LD.#41263 429 SOUTH IS'l1-l STREET CAW HILL, P A 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, ATTO&"lEV FOR PLAINTIFFS Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN nm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 2005 CNIL STANLEY DEl1\1LER. tfd/b/a Lemoyne Al.lto Service, Defendant CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT AND NOW come the Plaintiffs, GREG A. ALT and JAIME L ."I.LT, his wife, by and through their attorney, Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, and in support thereof files the fol1O\,-ing Complaint: 1. Plaintiffs, GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT. are husband and wife and adult individuals who reside at 858 Lexington Place, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant, STA.l-o<LEY DE!MLER, is an adult individual who trades or does bus.iness as Lernoyne Auto Seniice located at 2236 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. On or about Ocrober 4, 2005, Plaintiffs brought their 1998 Honda Accotd automobile ("Automobile'') to Defendant for an annual inspection and emissions test. 4. On or about October 5, 2005, Defendant conlacted Plaintiffs and indicated that the Automobile did not pass the emissions test and needed a replacement of a.T1 EGR Valve and an idle air control valve. 1 11/30/2005 15:45 FriOI'1;' i'lR9SHALL K DR\) 1 SINS AG' -,~ , . FA)< ,NO. 717-763-902.0 Nov. 29 2005 11: 14Ai'I P3 , .J 5, Pli,intifts, in reliance npon the expertise of Defendant, authorized the repairs ,)$ indicated :;0 that the Automobile would pilSS the iMpeclion and emissions test. 6, D<:fendant contacted Plaintitrs and indicated Goat when he had taken the Automobile on a test drive fcHewing tho completion of the repairs, it blew a ga.oket and there would be an additional $ I ,000.00 charge for those repairs. 7. Defendant was advised by Plaintiffs not to dQ any further \),'ork on the Automobile and that they would take it to another location, 8. Defendant refused to release the Automobile until the invoice for the work that he c..~ perfonned on tbe Automobile was paid in the amount of $393.94, Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the invoice. 9. Plaintiffs took the Automobile to another service repair station to determine the extent 1M~ of the darnages l'.nd the cause of the damages. / o..O~ 10. Plaimiffs were advised that the engine h;ui l:>cen ruined ell'" to overheating and the overheating Was caused by a gasket missing from the idle air conrrol motor. 11, Plaintiffs subsequently had the Automobile repaired and the cost of the repair was .$4;,382.36. Attached hereto and marked as Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of th" invoice for the: repairs. 12. I Paragraphs 1 through 1~ are incorporated herein by reference as if more fUlly set COUNT I NEGLIGENCE forth. 13. Defe.'"ldarrt undertoek. the repairs to Plaintiffs' Automobile. 2 11/30/2C'05 .' 15: 4~ .... r(Ul'l .: l'lI1RSHALL K DHl) 1 S I 1'15 Al~""""r.~y , ' FHX NO. 717-763-:3888 Nov. 29 2005 11: 14At-1 P4 ] 4. Defendant had a duty to make those repairs in a good and workmanlike !;;shioll and to return the Automobile to Plaintiffs with the repairs completed. 15. Defendant was negligent in the completion of the repairs to Plaintiffs' Aut0Il10bi!e in accordance with the following: A. Failure to properly complete the repairs to the EGR valve and idle air control valve; B. Failure to replace all pieces and gaskets to the idle air control motor; C. Failure to properly test the Automobile prior to ruIUling the engine; and D. Failure to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the engine would not be destroyed when hc completed the test drive. 16. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, Plaintiffs have incurred damages in the amount 01'$4,776.30. 17. The damages incurred by Plaintiffs were ,he direct and proximate result of the negligence of Defendant in failing to complete the repairs to Plaintiff~' Automobile properly. WHEREFORE, Plcintiffs demandjudgroent against Defendant in the amount of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs of suit. COUNT IT BAILMENT 18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 are incQrporated herein by reference as ifmore f<.lIly set forth. 19. Plaintiffs delivered their 1998 Honda Accord to Defendant for purposes of having all necessary repairs completed to the automobile so that it would pass its annual inspection and emissions test. 3 NU. jr':'V 11/30/2005 15:45 Fl'iJr~, ',: ~lARSHALL K DRU I SINS Al FRX ~J. ; 7"7-763-9080 Helv'. 29 2005 11:15~M rs -, ",. 20, Defendant agreed to perform the work neces"ary on the Auto",,,bile in order lO ensure thaI it would pass the aruma1 inspection and cmissiol'lS test. 21. '0i1,ile the Automobile was in the custody &ld eare of Defendant, the engine on the Automobile was destroyed. 22. Defendant rctumed the Automobile to Plaintiffs without the repairs having been compMed as promised and with the Automobile's engine having been destroyed. 23. Defendant had all obligation to return the Automobile eutrusted to him by Plaintiffs with the proper repairs made such th.at it would pass the annual inspection and emissions test 24. Defendant caused the destruction to Plaintiffs' Automobile engine by his failure to r-..._.. complete the repairs properly which resulted in the destruction of the engine. 25. Sillce Defendant returned the Automobile with a destroyed engine to Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs were required to have the Automobile fixed by another dealership :;0 that it would be in the same or substalltiall y the same condition that it was at the time that it was entrusted to Defendant. 26. IT] order to return the Automobile to the same or substantially the sarne condition that it was at the time the Automobile was eutrusted to Defendant, Plaintiffs incu.-red damages for the repair of the Automobile in the amount of $4,382.36 which is evidenced by Exbibit B which is attached bereto and made a pm hereof. 27. Plainti1Is also incurred damages for amounts charged by Defendant which they were forced to pay in order ,0 remove the Automobile from Defendant's premises in the amoullt of $393.94 which is evidenced by Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 4 I'IU. ~"-'-' 11/30/2l:05 15: 46 M"R"H, RLL 1< DAVIS IHS f'" f"Rm~': r-'t,~ I FAX NO. 717-763-9080 cbJ. 30 2005 03; 34Pl'1 P2 '. ~-~ 28. The repairs made by Defendant were net done with ordinary care and were done in a negligent manner that caused further damage to Plaintiff!;' Automobile. 29. Defendant is liable to Plaintiffu in the> a.mount of$4,776.30 as a result of his failure to deliver the Automobile back to Plaintiffs in the same or substantially the same c:ondition as it was prior to delivery, inclusive of making the repairs necessary for the Automobile to pass the annual inspection and emissions test. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs deroarldjudgrtrent against Defendant in the amount of $4,776.30, plus interest, plus costs of suit. Respeclfully submitted, ~L~ IttCHAEL L. BANGS Attomey for Plaintiffs 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme C01Ll"t ID #41263 5 ,m. 320 l,J\J\JtJ 11/~,(J/2005 15:45 '" ,/Rhi\~-'; \'\~RSHRLL K DALJIS 1\'15 R .. I ~- FRX NO. ; 717-763-9080 Nov. 29 2005 11:15RM P6 VERIFJCATlON We hereby verify that the statements made in the f01'egoiug document are true and correct. We \lm1erstand that false statements herein are made ~u:bjeCl to the penalties of 13 Pa. c.s. Section 4904, rdating to unsworn tatsification to authorities. Date IV()./. I b, ZOO!; /AJ~ {} CLlf GREG . LT '"Ai / I1U 11~~ 6 ~ L.Jbby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766-4300 www.bobbyrahal.com. CL!ENJN(\ ADVISOR Jaso.n .L.eed ,', 'c<'.-<.' LICENSE NO. MIU'AGE ,.JME98 111,648 :Ef.:R'I''''AK~ fMIJbFI.;~;";",;,>:, :';:' ,:::,,:::-', ',;-.;~::_',: :,_',", 98/Hqi'lPA/AC~QRD'"EX0,i.:6/SDN. AT' 1I6 VEHIClE 1.0. NO. 1 H G C G 1 6 5 x W A 0 0 2 490 25761 JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL lEWISBERRY, PA 17339 R"'I'f~ '9'~ - 2 540 '~"7'.: fi'~~C'5:33iQ;Z92' if' , . .....",;.'-'.y,.;. ',".:.'.- ",~'. AN [SERVCE LABOR & PARTS....... -. -,,'.. -". -. -- - - -. - - - ---- -. - -.. --.. --........ .... ....... ..... .JIi:'1:a4HOz'}", .... ....';ENGINEt~~.\:'~'~m~~~~fk1il\!!i6'j~- '" -" CUSTOMERSTATES'1iAo 'VEHICLE AT ANOTHER GARAGE. REPLACEO lAC ' . ANO EGR VALVES AND NOW GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN. CHECK AND ADVISE. TECHNICIAN INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUNO COOLANT LEVEL LOW. WHITE SMOKE EXITING EXHAUST. NOISE FROM BOTTOM END OF MOTOR. POSSIBLY BENT CONNECTING ROD DUE TO VEHICLE OVERHEATING. RECOMMEND REPLACING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. TECHNICIAN INSTALLED USED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. RECHECKED AND FOUND ALL OPERATIONS NORMAL AT THIS TIME. IIINOTED GASKET MISSING FROM 10LE AIR CONTROL MOTOR BETWEEN MOTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. ALLOWING COOLAlfi' TO ENTER INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAUSING DVERHEATINGIII PARTS-...--QTY-..FP.NUMBER.--..-....-....DESCRIPTION....................UNIT PRICE. JOB II I I PREOWNED.ENGINE ENGINE 2500.00 JOB II 1 1 19411.P8A.A02 GASKET. FR. 3.38 JOB II 1 1 19412-PBA.AOl GASKET. RR. 2.32 JOB II I I 4401B-SB4-COl BOOT SET OUTBOA 26.44 JOB II 1 1 50B06.SB7.ABO RUBBER. RR. 16.00 JOB II 1 I 06175'P8C.AOl KIT. EGR PIPE 91.67 JOB II I 1 17220. P8C. AOO ELEMENT. AIR CL 23.68 JOB II 1 1 90240 CLAMPS 2.50 JOB II 1 2 OL999.9011 COOLANT TYPE.2 10.68 JOB II 1 2 OB200.9001 FLUID ATF.Zl 4.50 JOB II 1 TOTAL PARTS JOB II 1 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 2500.00 3.3B 2.32 26.44 16.00 91.67 23.68 2.50 21. 36 9.00 2696.35 4076.35 - -~.. -~~ -. - ~ -." ~. --- - - -." --" - - - - -. -, --... - -~. '._P-..~.. _.. ._. .__.. ___ - ___._. - - _._ - __" - - -. --" - --. JII."2f06HO~ll.." ...:.'..e..j$TAj:8,:;!~$!l,~'\%I~il([i~;j~~itil!1:.~..~\!ll~1Li1l~~"1\11!!\:P,Q STATE INSP. PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER II: 0027692 COMPLETE STATE INSP. PASSED PARTS....--QTY-..FP-NUMBER..-............DESCRIPTION,...................UNIT PRICE. JOB II 2 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 JOB II 2 TOTAL LABOR & PARTS 16.00 - - " " . - " " .. " - " ". . " "_. " " " - . - " ". . . " . . - - " - - - - . - - - " . . - - -... - - - - -. - - - -. - - - - - - . - - ~ - - - . - - - - -" - - - " - . " . - " . J# ..;j+Q6HOzz:EMISSTEST.jEMI:S!l;IO~1!\illSffilJ;1i!iI$!lj!!i!itll!il'I!~~~M(~'II~g~~1i~1\l:-11a:7ti'.a6 CUSTOMER REQUESTS STATE EMISSION TEST BE PERFORMED - PERFORM EMISSION TEST PER STATE REGUALTIONS i TECHNICIAN PERFROMED EMISSION TEST. VEHICLE PASSED EMISSION , REGULATIONS. ~ PARTS... - - .QTY -. . FP-NUMBER. ... -......... .DESCRIPTlON... --- --........... .UNIT PRICE. ~ JOB # 3 TOTAL PARTS 0.00 " " JOB II 3 TOTAl LABOR & PARTS 37.55 il . _ _.... _ _... _ _ _'.. _ _ _... _.... _'... _.... _,.. __.... _.... __... __..........__ .....__ ___ ____..__.. -.. . G.O.G. & SUPPLIES.-- --.. --.... --... --.. ----....... --'''--'' .....--...,..' -- --...... 1 JOB II 2 1.0 STATE INSP STICKER @ 2.000 IUNIT ~ JOB II 3 1.0 MCI TRANSACTION FEE @ 2.400 IUNIT F N S , DE E ~ 'i. ~ EXHIBIT ~ PAGE 1 OF 2 CUSTOMER COPY [C I--l- 2.00 .40 INVOICE DATE 10/14/05 COlOR EMERALD GRE INVO\CE NO Hocs662974 STOCK NO. DEUVERY DATE DElIVERY MILES SElLING D&.LER NO. PRODUCTJON DATE R.O.OATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank You for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. . Thank Yon Again! Bill Bain (717) 766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS' Monday. Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: CLOSED SFeOl230(04J(ll) B~Jby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17050 Phone (717) 766.4300 www.bobbyrahal.com CLIENT NO. JAMIE ALT 858 LEXINGTON PL LEWISBERRY, PA 17339 ADVISOf:!: lason .Le~d;,. :,'J" . " , UCENSE NO. JME98 YEAR J,MAKE/MCiD_El.;.':-,::: -' "".''-:':_::>_'-;:;,:''-'>:::'-'.''~:;-:,':'~.. . ___.." ,98/HONPAIAC;C!lRQ'Ex.\(6/s[)N;, AT v6 VEHICle 1.0. NO. 1 H G C G 1 6 5 x W A 0 0 2 4 9 0 25761 ""rrom-2540 ESTIMATE. -. - - -..--... -... - - -. - - -.......... ....... ...... .........--...... .... ....... CUSTOMER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF $69.00 (+TAX) APPROVED REVISED ESTIMATE C# 1) OF $4500.00 (+TAX) ON 10/10/05 AT 11:32am BY GREGORY ALT COMMENTS CUSTOMER AUTHORIZED NEW LONG BLOCK. COMMENTS.-- -.- - -.- -- -. - -. -....... --... -' ...... -'. ....... ....--.. ........ ....... ..... TOW IN.69/HR-JL PA STATE INSPECTION DUE: 10/06 COOLANT GOOD TO -34 DEGREES. FRONT TIRE TREAD DEPTHS: 10/32 II~~ ~~~~s~~~s~fP+~S~A~~~~~V~~~C~~) FRONT BRAKE PAD DEPTHS: 11/32 REAR BRAKE PAD DEPTHS: B/32 :PA STATE INSPECTION STICKER #: 0027692 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BOBBY RAflAL SERVICE I RECOMMENDATIONS... --... - -. -...... - -... -... ............. ........-.................... TECH IB5 RECOMMENDS: REPLACING REAR TIRES VERY SOON DUE TO LOW DEPTHS. 4 I-MEEL ALIGNMENT WITH TIRE REPLACEMENT. NOTED COOLING FAN MOTOR NOT OPERATING. NOT DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR REPLACEMENT. NOTED POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO CATALYTIC CONVERT DUE TO ENGINE MISFIRE. TOTALS. - . . . - . " - - - " . - - . . . - - .... -.... - . . . .' ..... . . . . . . .... . . ... """'" . ... . . . . . .. . . . "" -.. . . . TOTAL LABOR.... 1433.55 TOTAL PARTS. .., 2696.35 TOTAL SUBLET... 0.00 TOTAL G.O.G.... 4.40 TOTAL MISC CHG. 0.00 TOTAL MISC DISC 0.00 TOTAL TAX...... 24B.06 .---_... TOTAL INVOICE $ 4382.36 CUSTOMER SIGNATURE ************************** o U P L I CAT E I N V 0 ICE *************************** PAGE 2 OF 2 CUSTOMER COpy [ END OF INVOICE} 02:11pm INVOICE OATE INVOICE NO. 10/14/05 HocS662974 COLOA STOCK NO. EMERALD GRE DELlVE:RV DA TEO. DELIVERY MILES SELLING DEALER NO. PRODUCTION DATE R. o. DATE 10/07/05 REPRINT# 3 MO: 111695 Thank Yon for choosing Bobby Rahal for servicing your vehicle. Our entire staff works hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Thank You Again! Bill Bain (717) 766-4300 Visit www.bobbyrahal.com for your next service Appointment! CAR WASH HOURS Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: GLOSED SF60123{)(~101) .:;" r._) C) '-n .---' '.".1 (-", ."n ~ .; ;C,5 :< .r:- BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER tld/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. tld!b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of additional defendant, Team Rahal, Inc. tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda in this matter. BILLET & CONNOR By: ~{. 6~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. tld!b/a Bobby Rahal Honda . . BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, PA 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I, David K. Brennan, hereby certifY that a true and correct copy of the Entry of Appearance, was served upon all counsel and/or unrepresented party by regular, first class mail, postage pre-paid on April 18, 2006. BILLET & CONNOR BY:~~!{( 6~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda - BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER CROSS CLAIM PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 22S2(d) OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT TEAM RAHAL, INC. tJd/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA TO THE JOINDER COMPLAINT OF ORIGINAL DEFENDANT, STANLEY DEIMLER tJd/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE 1. It is admitted that this lawsuit was initiated by the filing of a complaint on or about November 17,2005 and that a true and correct copy of plaintiffs complaint is attached to the joinder complaint. Answering defendant specifically denies the allegations of plaintiff s complaint as after reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. To the extent that these averments contain conclusions oflaw, no response is required, and said averments are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 2. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 3. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 4. Admitted with qualification. The zip code for the additional defendant is now 17050. 5. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. To the extent that said averments contain conclusions of law, no response is required, and said averments are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. By way of further denial, insofar as the original defendant has failed to set forth with particularity the "agents, servant, workmen and/or employees" of answering defendant, said allegation is specifically denied. All allegations regarding agency are separately and specifically denied. 6. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter of law. 7. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 8. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter of law. 9. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 10. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 11. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 12. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 13. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter of law. 14. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter of law. 15. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter of law. 16a-d. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. To the extent that said averments contain conclusions of law, no response is required, and said averments are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. 17. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. To the extent that said averments contain conclusions of law, no response is required, and said averments are therefore denied as a matter of law. 18. Denied. After reasonable investigation answering defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averments, which are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. To the extent that said averments contain conclusions of law, no response is required, and said averments are therefore denied as a matter oflaw. WHEREFORE, answering defendant demands judgment in its favor. NEW MATTER 1. The plaintiffs have failed to state a cause of action upon which relief can be granted. 2. The damages averred by the plaintiffs were caused by superseding and/or intervening causes that were not within the control of the additional defendant. 3. The plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their damages. 4. The damages averred by the plaintiffs were caused by hidden and latent defects in their vehicle. 5. The plaintiffs were contributorily negligent in causing the averred damages to their vehicle. 6. Plaintiffs have failed to join indispensable, necessary, and proper parties. 7. All allegations pertaining to agency, supervision, or control are specifically denied, and strict proof, if deemed relevant, will be demanded at the time of trial. 8. Ifplaintiffs sustained damages as alleged in their Complaint, and said damages were the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, lack of due care, willful and wanton misconduct, or other acts or omissions to act of individuals, parties, or entities other than the plaintiff or defendants other than answering defendant, then the damages of plaintiffs were the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, lack of due care, willful and wanton misconduct, or other acts or omissions to act of other individuals, parties, or entities other than the answering defendant, over whom the answering defendant had no control or right of control. 9. Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate their damages. 10. Plaintiffs' claim against answering defendant is barred by the doctrine of accord and satisfaction. 11. Answering defendant raises, avers, and preserves all defenses constituting affirmative defenses pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 1030. NEW MATTER PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. 22S2(d) IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT TEAM RAHAL, INC. tJd/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA AGAINST ORIGINAL DEFENDANT STANLEY DEIMLER tJd/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE 1. If the plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt sustained damages as alleged in plaintiffs' complaint and said damages are the direct and proximate result of the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, lack of due care, willful and wanton misconduct or other acts or omissions to act of another party other than the plaintiffs, said allegation being specifically denied, and any damages alleged by plaintiffs, Greg A. Alt and Jaime L. Alt, were a direct result of the negligence, carelessness, recklessness, lack of due care, willful, wanton, and fraudulent misconduct, or other acts or omissions to act of original defendant, Stanley Deimler tJd/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, acting individually and/or by and through its agents, servants, employees, workmen, and/or representatives and which is hereby joined as an additional defendant and is alone liable jointly and severally liable for, or liable over to answering defendant Team Rahal, Inc., tJd/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda by way of contribution and/or indemnification. 2. Stanley Deimler tJd/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service is liable over to Team Rahal, Inc. tJd/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda by way of indemnification pursuant to any and all invoices, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, agency agreements, franchise agreements or other documents that define the relationship between the entities at the time of the alleged incident which allegedly caused the plaintiffs' damages. WHEREFORE, Stanley Deimler tJd/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service is hereby alone liable, jointly and severally liable for, or liable over to the answering defendant, Team Rahal, Inc. tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda by way of contribution and/or indemnification including counsel fees and costs of litigation. BILLET & CONNOR By: fN C( i5~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. tld/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda . ' (File No.: 9770-54) VERIFICATION The averments or denials of facts contained in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~/( 6~ . ' BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I, David K. Brennan, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crossclaim Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda to the Joinder Complaint of Original Defendant, Stanley Deimler t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, was served upon all counsel and/or unrepresented party by regular, first class mail, postage pre-paid on May 9, 2006. BILLET & CONNOR By: ~ /( tJ~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda ~ = = \::J'''' ~ ~..,., rn ...u ,- '"L,rn ;t1y ~:::::;(~ -r:: ..... (5::1': Z (-:, om ~ =-< ::II'.: :>- -< o -0 :Jt. W .. N .r;," . .. "..,4. . RECEIvr'~D 1 MAY 0 FI 2006 BY:.. ,'___. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, CIVIL DIVISION Plaintiffs, NO. ORDER OS - ~ q '7i v. STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) AND NOW, to wit this ORDER 1- , day of /n~ , 2006, after reasonable notice and an opportunity for Hearing having been provided to all interested parties and the same being waived, it is hereby ORDERED, adjudged and decreed that this Honorable Court hereby grants the Defendant Stanley Demiler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service's Petition for Leave to Join Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc. t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda. THEREFORE, Defendant Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service is authorized to file a Complaint against Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda. ~ ~G c9\:) By the Court I/d J. y . , . VINV^-IASNN3d I 'NnC>'''; (1'.r;1'1 '~q"'n'" I\J. , ___ ,- "'.L,.3~ V 90 :IIWV 6- AVW900Z Ab'Ii.l.ONOHlOCid 3Hl :10 :Kll:l.-\O-CE1l:l MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE I.D. No. 41263 429 South 18th Street, Camp Hill, P A 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. AL T and JAMIE L. ALT, his wife, Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, ) Additional Defendant ) vs. STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant vs. TEAM RAHAL, INC., t/d/b/a ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL ACTION JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: MICHAEL L. BANGS, counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above action, respectfully represents that: 1. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the Plaintiffs in the action is $4,776.30, plus interest plus costs of suit. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Michael L. Bangs, Esquire; Jason P. Wrona, Esquire (Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma Road, Lemoyne, PA 17043); and David K. Brennan, Esquire (Billet & Connor, 400 Washington Street, Suite 802, Reading, PA 19601-3966). WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. ~~~tp MICHAEL L. BANGS ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, ,2006, in consideration ofthe foregoing petition, , Esquire, , Esquire, and Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for. BY THE COURT, P.J. r:J '6q, ...... 1f 1 .V) ....., 0 (") = c = -n c:r> () -7"" ~ -":';,a. ~~ n. :!I C> -< -oFT; ........ 6"- ~ r-,> :PC( ~ ~ N q,-. ":,~j .;;y't j.....r.j ~ ~ r- -rt :;,~ (") ""4..... :e -- 8m ~ w -I ~ 1',,) :55 --..c: ----'.., 1',,) -< ~ MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE I.D. NO. 41263 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. AL T and JAMIE L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, ) Additional Defendant ) vs. STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant vs. TEAM RAHAL, INC., t/d/b/a ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL ACTION JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PLAINTIFFS' ANSWER TO ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT TEAM RAHAL, INC., t/dfb/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA NEW MATTER 1. Denied. Paragraph 1 of this New Matter is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required it is denied. 2. Denied. Paragraph 2 of this New Matter is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required it is denied. 3. Denied. Paragraph 3 ofthis New Matter is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required. To the extent an answer is required it is denied. 4. Denied. It is specifically denied that the damages averred by Plaintiffs were caused by hidden and latent defects in the vehicle. It is specifically averred that the damages in the vehicle were caused by the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, as confirmed by 1 the agents or representatives of the Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., tJd/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda. 5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs were contributorily negligent in causing the damages to their vehicle. 6. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs have failed to join indispensable, necessary and proper parties. 7. Denied. This paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of this case. 8. Denied. This paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of this case. 9. Denied. This paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of this case. 10. Denied. This paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of this case. 11. Denied. This paragraph is a legal conclusion to which no answer is required and therefore it is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the trial of this case. Respectfully submitted, /'1 /} 7/, ~/ MIC . EL L. BANGS Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme Court ID #41263 2 .. VERIFICATION PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. l024(c) I, MICHAEL L. BANGS, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiffs herein, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief based upon information and documents provided to me by the Plaintiffs. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: 5 \i tfo 3 ~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have this day served the foregoing document by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, addressed to the following: Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie and Skeel 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, P A 17043 David K. Brennan, Esquire Billet & Connor The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 DATE: ~11~/oh 4 o s; ""~~ r ,...., = c..,:) .c;.;--'\ o ., ...... :C.." rn~ -0 rr. :GY Clu ~;~~ ;;)rn '::::, J:=: ~ :it j;... -< N N -0 ~'"'~ --0:- '!1 1') f',,) . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION v. NO. 2005 - 5974 REPLY TO NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER 2252(d) OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, TEAM RAHAL, INC., tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. (Jury Trial Demanded) v. TEAM RAHAL, INC., t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant. Filed on Behalf of the Defendant Counsel of Record for This Party: Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire Pa.I.D.#83058 Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Pa.I.D.#201538 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P. Firm #911 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300 Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 901-5916 #14225 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA GREG A. AL T and JAIME L. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs, CIVIL DIVISION NO. 2005 - 5974 v. (Jury Trial Demanded) STANLEY DEIMLER, t1d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant. v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA Additional Defendant. REPLY TO NEW MAnER OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT. TEAM RAHAL. INC.. t1d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, by and through his counsel, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire, and files the following Reply to New Matter of Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda, and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. Paragraph 1 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 2. Paragraph 2 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 3. Paragraph 3 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 4. Paragraph 4 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 5. Paragraph 5 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 6. Paragraph 6 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 7. Paragraph 7 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof there of is demanded at the time of trial. 8. Paragraph 8 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof there of is demanded at the time of trial. 9. Paragraph 9 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 10. Paragraph 10 is directed to a party other than this Defendant. 11. Paragraph 11 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof there of is demanded at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Stanley Deimler, tld/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice imposed. REPLY TO RULE 2252(d) NEW MATTER OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, TEAM RAHAL. INC.. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA 1. Paragraph 1 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 2. Paragraph 2 states a legal conclusion to which no response is required. To the extent, however, that a response is deemed necessary, said averments are denied generally pursuant to PaRC.P. 1029(d) and (e). Strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, Stanley Deimler, t1dlb/a Lemoyne Auto Service, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter judgment in his favor and against Additional Defendant, Team Rahal, Inc., t1d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda. Respectfully submitted, SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: evin D. Rauch, Esquire ason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing REPLY TO NEW MATTER AND NEW MATTER 2252(d) OF ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT, TEAM RAHAL, INC., tJd/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this ).. "1 day of ~ ,2006. r Michael L. Bangs, Esquire 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 David K. Brennan, Esquire Billet & Connor 2000 Market Street, Suite 2803 Philadelphia, PA 19103-3201 SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK, GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P. By: K n . Rauch, Esquire Jason P. Wrona, Esquire Counsel for Defendant (} c: ::;"'- ;"i.S;> ~~,. (), r-> ~ ~ ..-: ~; ;..<. l'~ ,,r. -co ~ ,..:> .' ~ ..p s--';; ~~ ~'- q, -' -;;'4"\ (\~ c-: -c\:f\ .".'-0--' .,'j(:"') c:~);;;~ ':;::-\ ,:- ::1 ~ . .... BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant PRAECIPE FOR SUBSTITUTION OF VERIFICATION TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly substitute the attached verification of John Richards for the attorney verification of David K. Brennan attached to the defendant's Answer to the Original Defendant's Joinder Complaint which was filed with the court on May 10, 2006. BILLET & CONNOR By: ~f(,J~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda .... (File No.: 9770-54) VERIFICATION The averments or denials of facts contained in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. - .. BILLET & CONNOR By: David K. Brennan, Esquire Atty. Identification No. 69851 The Madison Building 400 Washington Street, Suite 802 Reading, P A 19601 (610) 736-3400/ fax (610) 736-0100 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION - LAW v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STANLEY DEIMLER t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE No. 2005-5974 CIVIL Defendant v. TEAM RAHAL, INC. t/d/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE I, David K. Brennan, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Praecipe for Substitution of Verification, was served upon all counsel and/or unrepresented party by regular, first class mail, postage pre-paid on June 6, 2006. BILLET & CONNOR By: ~ 1(. j~ DAVID K. BRENNAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for Additional Defendant Team Rahal, Inc. t/d/b/a Bobby Rahal Honda C) '" 0 = c = 1"' :;:~~ c:;n U' <- :r c::: ..,., m F I =-~;{ l:J -..J '.) , .... r;: ......J .-..-.... =b ::r:: . , C) ';";" ',:) rn N :-I ,,) 5; W -< SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2005-05974 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ALT GREG A ET AL VS DE IMLER STANLEY T/D/B/A LEMOYN WILLIAM CLINE , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT JOINING ADDL TEAM RAHAL INC T/D/B/A BOBBY RAHAL HONDA was served upon the DEFENDANT , at 1651:00 HOURS, on the 7th day of April 2006 at 6696 CARLISLE PIKE MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to ANDY GUELCHER, MANAGER ON DUTY ADULT IN CHARGE a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT JOINING ADDL together with and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Service Postage Surcharge So Answers: 18.00 7.92 .39 10.00 .00 36.31 r~~~~~l' R. Thomas Kline 04/10/2006 SUMMERS MCDONN HUDOCK GUTHRIE me this day of By: ~V~ - Deputy Sheriff Sworn and Subscribed to before l4a A.D. y MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE LD. No. 41263 429 South 1Sth Street, Camp Hill, P A 17011 (717)730-7310 GREG A. AL T and JAMIE 1. AL T, his wife, Plaintiffs ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, ) Additional Defendant) vs. STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant vs. TEAM RAHAL, INC., t/d/b/a ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL ACTION JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: MICHAEL 1. BANGS, counsel for the Plaintiffs in the above action, respectfully represents that: I. The above-captioned action is at issue. 2. The claim of the Plaintiffs in the action is $4,776.30, plus interest plus costs of suit. The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counselor are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Michael 1. Bangs, Esquire; Jason P. Wrona, Esquire (Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, 1017 Mumma Road, Lemoyne, P A 17043); and David K. Brennan, Esquire (Billet & Connor, 400 Washington Street, Suite 802, Reading, PA 19601-3966). WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. ~?'~ MICHAEL 1. BANGS ORDER OF COURT ::< , 2006, in consideratio of the fo egoi g petition, , Esquire, Esquire, and bitrators in the above-captioned action (or actions) as prayed for. ~AN N W, Esquire, are appointe P.J. >. 0:' ~ f.-' wQ 0;;:: F=~~" c:'_}c 6n:: ::J u_ u::LU :r: ...... LL o 8 )'11> " , '" ; t 'R ~ "6<;l. }'<:. ...... ~ .Irt t'\-. C> ...... 6"- C> '-0 [ ~ ~ n0 ...:r ;>-. ~ co ".- ~ ? r- .":,) ~ g ~LC.. ; """ N ~ ---<. I ~~ ::::) -, n ~ a3rr co = = c-.J >'" --) (} ,". ~-~ ~ ". ~~< "" = = 0"> ~ :L;:: o "Tl ~:!1 r- :om ~oO (~,)/ ~j"";r' 15:0 ;,;:"C) Om ;;;;! 'n -< -< r,) N ~ oW .. N N GREG A. AL T AND JAIME L. AL T, PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. STANLEY DEIMLER, tJd/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, DEFENDANT : 05-5974 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this b day of July, 2006, the appointment of Karen L. Koenigsberg, Esquire, to the Board of Arbitrators in the above-captioned case, IS VACATED. Michael Pykosh, Esquire, is appointed in her place. :sal '\ ,;6i'ane Radcliff, Esquire Chairman ~ Court Administrator co ::',....) '-.0 G C"'"~ A..fist ~ \ Yl'l~ L. A 1-1- In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland Plaintiff . 2-006" _ ~ Et i er- e- t_ \) 1'1 L I . Co~ty, Pennsylvama No._- ~()~ Q.. \ ()'"l b +,.... D p.., \.R.~:i4)J....o S-9 7 '-/ ., os Defendant ~ ~~fu.ction - Law. J~~ ~Yu.D,.rY\c. -t-/~ Ib I a- ~b t7-{ '~-~hcJ. ~"cl 0.-- Oath We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. ( ~ZY+Q. Signature dcJ\",~. ~b~~ 5' ~)~H~ Name ~ Cu.~),~ City, Zip =tr 115~(P tJh- '7070 Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been du1y appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the ~llowing award: (Note: If d. amages for delay~awarded, ~ shall be s~arately stated.) . ~ .. t-tl \~~ ~ -b if: 18Qoo ~)II\~ ~~ ()t.~~~ Law Firm t=b ~ cq ltz.\ AddreS2. /~ /-- Signature I' -#. ;YJ/{~ItCl-l'(J 1 kof ~ 5g-8~) Name f::::./iteri DMZdfr.J:J/J~ :;2/3d- )17a rW s I- A.ddrc..~ G~ I/l// ~t1-/7v// City, ZiP iF tD7'75 Date of Hearing: e/zq J() (., C-\1~t".11_ , DateofAward:~ Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ ~qD. 00 ~M~mfuonoWy By: Deputy --4 lad io . Copies RIa.. ~ ~ j f&t .1_' \). ~ch .&t. reUtr\ I.J. th31- 0(, old , G; VI! 1'\ -to CA o ~:; "'. r-...;) = ~.----:;. ~::;-.. <::J " -I I" m, -n f\, ~.~;C.' .. '~ (~, o -....... .. . ?x; N -< C.) -... MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE LD. No. 41263 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, P A 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiffs CIVIL ACTION vs. STANLEY DEIMLER, t/d/b/a LEMOYNE AUTO SERVICE, Defendant NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL vs. TEAM RAHAL, INC., tJd/b/a BOBBY RAHAL HONDA, Additional Defendant PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs against Defendant Stanley Deimler, t/d/b/a Lemoyne Auto Service, in accordance with the attached Award of Arbitrators dated -" August 30,2006 in the amount of $4,382.36 together with costs in the amount of $123.23 for a total of $4,505.59. Respectfully submitted, ~< )4;? MICHAEL L. BANGi:/' Attorney for Plaintiffs 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 Supreme Court ID #41263 Date: October 3, 2006 .. G r-e.s A. W ~ \ Yh-l.- L. A l-f Plaintiff . 2-006' - ~Ef1 Ef S1e-fl~ V,-, m l.o., +fJ/ ~ b-!.t.~-.. C~lunty, Pennsylvama No._- . .:) 0 S Defendant Oici\() ~~ction - Law. S-9 7 'f T~V"v'. \~~I.rY'C. -rId lb fa.... "Oc,O \7-{ ~C\....no.J. -\.k" cl. 0- Oath We do sol~mnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland ( ~'ty~.o. Signature dcJ~",~. ~b~1- 5')t)}~ Name rt> ~ libz.l Addren, /~P Signature I' 7f;. rYJ,Ch<<I[I} ~ Jal 4 . 5g-g5' 1 Name f::::.fhet6 j)Mdr. te!h~ :;2./ 3d- )11(// j/ tJ- s I- Acdrc..:' ~ C1.Wl ),~ City, Zip &tf 115~w . i~ )7-070 Award We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the ~llowing award: (Note: If damages for delay~ awarded, tQ.eY. shall be s~arately stated.) ~ .. tit , ,~~ c....rc:; {\ -b S-: ~L 2. Law Firm ......... ~ ~\{)~~~ ~ Address \ \ t :7D I( Zip ~ ) I> k:(. ~CLA4J ~h'e~ Law Firm 18Qoo Go/ }fJ II rJ1- /7V/1 City, Zip ~ tD115 c\ Date of Hearing: eJ z.q Jo ~ ot..,f"/ l,.", DateofAward:~ Chairman) Notice of Entry of Award Now, the ~ day of A~oot ,20 OlD , at J :~B , J:..M., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice ther of given by mail to the parties or ~oCOPv FROM RECORC Arbitrators' compensation to be paid upon appeal: $ ~qD. 00 Iff TesdmORYwhereOf. I here unto set my hanl( ~ and .. .. of said CQtF\ at Carlisle,. Pa. ~ . ~t..oI~' iIco- !vi. .. By: ~D li\.- k. 141~, =--: n . rothonotary D,puty -~_I , r-' 0 c~ ~:::;J -11 cY' ~ ~ t--:J .-1 t ~ :T: ~ (~") en ___4 C> \ t}1 D r - ~ ~ (j) ~ ~ ~ f'V (.)I; tJv 1- - ~ ~ -... ~ ~ . t ~~ ~ ~ ..t-c I l~ .. . ~ ~~ l 1 MICHAEL L. BANGS, ESQUIRE I.D. No, 41263 429 South 18th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 730-7310 GREG A. ALT and JAIME L. ALT, his wife, ) ) ) ) ) ) STANLEY DEIMLER, t/dlb/a LEMOYNE ) AUTO SERVICE, ) Defendant ) ) ) ) TEAM RAHAL, tld/b/a BOBBY RAHAL ) HONDA, ) ) Plaintiffs vs. vs. Additional Defendant ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 2005-5974 CIVIL PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please mark the judgment in the above-referenced matter SATISFIED. ~ed'7 /V MICHAEL L. BANGS ~ Attorney for Plaintiffs Date: October 19,2006 ~ = = 0'"' o 11 --I I-n n1p '"'D nO'! -, 1 . c~~ ;':.:;cn ~ )> :-.0 -< o c-J -i N .c;- ~ VJ W