HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-6151CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO. C)5- LIEl CIVIL ACTION LAW l
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Please issue Writs of Summons against the defendants DAMON BECKNEL, 3084
Wyllys Place #B, West Point, NY 10996-1815; and LYNN JOHNSON, 233 Roesch Avenue,
Apt. B, Oreland, PA 19075.
ello, sq.
Su me Court ID 36510
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: 2005 (717)240-4686
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO. 2005-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
PRAECIPE TO REISSUE WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Please reissue the Writ of Summons against the defendant LYNN JOHNSON, 233
Roesch Avenue, Apt. B, Oreland, PA 19075.
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Supreme ID 92919
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: ^- 2006 (717)240-4686
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Prothonotary
Date:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2005-06151 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
VS
BECKNEL DAMON ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
JOHNSON LYNN
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick
deputized the sheriff of MONTGOMERTY
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
to wit:
He therefore
County, Pennsylvania, to
On January 12th , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from
Sheriff's Costs: So answers: >
Docketing 6.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
Dep Montgomery Cc 33.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage .76
58.76
01/12/2006
MARCELLO AND KIVISTO
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this J day o
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - U.S. CERTIFIED MAIL
CASE NO: 2005-06151 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
VS.
BECKNEL DAMON ET AL
R. Thomas K1
, Sheriff of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law served the
within named DEFENDANT BECKNEL DAMON
by United States Certified Mail postage
prepaid, on the 6th day of December 2005 at 0000:00 HOURS, at
3084 WYLLYS PLACE #B
WEST POINT, NY 10996-1815 a true
and attested copy of the attached WRIT OF SUMMONS Together
with
receipt card was signed by N BECKNEL
12/08/2005 .
Additional Comments:
on
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 4.42
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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32.42
Paid by MARCELL AND KIVISTO
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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The returned
So answers:
R. Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
on 01/12/2006
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Crete Carrier Corporation
VS.
Damon 2eclmel et al
SERVE: Lynn Johnson No 05-6151 civil
Now, December 6, 2005
I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Montgomery County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now,
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So answers,
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Sheriff of
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me this day of 20
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COSTS
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R. THOMAS KLINE
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
TO: Hon. John Durante
Montgomery County Sheriff
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RONNY R. ANDERSON
Chief Deputy
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Damon Becknel et al
05-6151 civil
to be served upon LVnn Johnson
233 Roesch Avenue Apt B
Oreland, PA 19075
in your County.
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NUMBER: B-5574
DATE: Jan. 5, 2006
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
Crete Carrier Corporation
Vs
Lynn Johnson
233 Roesch Ave. Apt. B
Oreland, PA 19075
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On Dec. 30, 2005 the deputy returned because after numerous attempts he was
unsuccessful. 12-13-05 @ 08:50, 12-20-05 @ 10:25, 12-27-2005 @ 09:35.
On December 29, 2005 writ out.
Deputy
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION LAW l
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Please issue Writs of Summons against the defendants DAMON BECKNEL, 3084
Wyllys Place #B, West Point, NY 10996-1815; and LYNN JOHNSON, 233 Roesch Avenue,
Apt. B, Oreland, PA 19075.
D ello, sq.
Su me Court ID 36510
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: 1f g !T '12005 (717)240-4686
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF HAS COMMENCED AN
ACTION AGAINST YOU.
Pr6llf6notaj
Date:,L( OC). 6, S
By
Deputy
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
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so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
Damon Becknel
3084 I%yllys Place #B
West Point, NY 10996-1815
A. Signature
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4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 0 Yes
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearance of the undersigned as counsel on behalf of the Defendant,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Damon Becknel, with respect to the above-referenced matter.
DATE: L D O?
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGCAX%
BY:
DO11tLD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 84730
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendant
Damon Beckne[
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this 14--tk day of February, 2006, I served a true
and correct copy of the Entry of Appearance via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as
follows:
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE A COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly issue a Rule upon the Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days hereof
or suffer judgment non pros.
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN &FaDGGIN
DATE: (V , 06 BY.
DON{VD L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 84730
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendant,
Damon Becknel
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this [4-?h day of February, 2006, 1 served a true
and correct copy of the Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint via U.S. first-class mail, postage
pre-paid, as follows:
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
v.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
RULE
AND NOW, this L day of 2006, upon consideration of the
foregoing Praecipe, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation, to file a
Complaint within twenty (20) days or suffer judgment of non pros.
BY THE PROTHONOTARY:
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CASE NO.: 05-6151
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOHNSON
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and
notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you.
You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money
claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You
may lose money or property or other rights import to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION
ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER YOU LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUED FEE OR
NO FEES.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CASE NO.: 05-6151
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOHNSON
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDO A USTED EN LA CRRTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tien viente (20) dias de plaza al
partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presenter una apariencia
excrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la torte en forma escrita sus defenses o
sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido
en la petition de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI
NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR
TAL SERVICIO, BAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA
OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CASE NO.: 05-6151
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOHNSON
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, by and through its attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
and sets forth the following.
Plaintiff is a business having its principle place of business at 400 NW 56th
Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68528.
2. Defendant Damon Becknel is an adult individual residing at 3084 Wyllys Place
#B, West Point, NY 10996-1815.
3. Defendant Lynn Johnson is an adult individual residing at 233 Roesch Avenue,
Oreland, Pennsylvania 19075.
4. On or about December 5, 2003 at approximately 8:35pm, Plaintiff's tractor trailer
was proceeding in the right lane, eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. At the aforementioned time, date and place, the weather was inclement and
roadways were snow covered and slippery.
6. At the said time, date and place, Defendant Johnson was the owner and operator
of a 1999 Plymouth Voyager proceeding in the left lane, eastbound on the Pennsylvania
Turnpike.
At said time, date and place, Defendant Becknel was the owner and operator of a
2004 Dodge 4X4 that was also proceeding in the left lane, eastbound on the Pennsylvania
Turnpike and traveling behind Defendant Johnson.
8. Defendant Johnson lost control of her vehicle and struck the vehicle owned by
Plaintiff causing damage.
9. Defendant Becknel struck the rear of Defendant Johnson's vehicle.
10. Defendant Becknel then lost control of his vehicle and struck Plaintiffs vehicle
causing damage.
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Crete Carrier Corp. v. Damon Becknel
11. Plaintiff incorporates herein Paragraphs 1-10 as if set forth in full.
12. The accident was as a result of the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of
Damon Becknel as follows:
a. Failing to operate his vehicle at a safe speed under the circumstances in violation of
Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
b. Operating his vehicle at a speed that was too fast for conditions prevailing then and
there in violation of Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
c. Operating his vehicle in a reckless manner;
d. Following the vehicle of Defendant Johnson at a distance too close for the
conditions then existing and for the speed he was traveling in violation of Pa.C.S.A.
Section 3310.
e. Failing to stay within the proper lane pursuant to Pa.C.S.A. Section 3309;
f. Failing to operate his vehicle as required by Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
g. Failing to operate his vehicle in a safe, reasonable, and prudent manner under the
existing conditions having due regard for the road surface and actual and potential
hazards then and there existing;
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h. Failing to operate his vehicle in a safe manner so as to avoid a collision with the
Plaintiff's vehicle;
i. Failing to have his vehicle under proper and adequate control under the
circumstances existing at the time;
j. In being otherwise negligent, careless, and reckless under the circumstances.
13. As a result of the carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of Defendant Becknel,
Plaintiff suffered damage to its tractor trailer in the amount of $5480.90.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demands judgment against Defendant Becknel in an amount not
in excess of mandatory arbitration limits.
COUNT II
Crete Carrier Corp. v. Lynn Johnson
14. Plaintiff incorporates herein Paragraphs 1-13 as if set forth in full.
15. The accident was as a result of the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of
Lynn Johnson as follows:
a. Failing to operate her vehicle at a safe speed under the circumstances in violation of
Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
b. Operating her vehicle at a speed that was too fast for conditions prevailing then and
there in violation of Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
c. Operating her vehicle in a reckless manner;
d. Failing to stay within the proper lane pursuant to Pa.C.S.A. Section 3309;
e. Failing to operate her vehicle as required by Pa.C.S.A. Section 3361;
f Failing to operate her vehicle in a safe, reasonable, and prudent manner under the
existing conditions having due regard for the road surface and actual and potential
hazards then and there existing;
g. Failing to operate her vehicle in a safe manner so as to avoid a collision with the
Plaintiff's vehicle;
h. Failing to have her vehicle under proper and adequate control under the
circumstances existing at the time;
i. In being otherwise negligent, careless, and reckless under the circumstances.
16. As a result of the carelessness, recklessness, and negligence of Defendant Johnson,
Plaintiff suffered damage to its tractor trailer in the amount of $5480.90.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant Johnson in an amount not in
excess of mandatory arbitration limits.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Dou B. arcello
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)240-4686
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
: CASE NO.: 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
VERIFICATION
1, // 2,gywgi J-,44: -c hereby verify that the averments made in the
attached document are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and
belief based ttpon the information available. I understand that fadse statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated. -4/.27/a(,e_
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO.: 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Complaint in the within action was served upon the
following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid
and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the
28th day of February, 2006
Lynn Johnson
233 Roesch Avenue
Apt. B
Oreland, PA 19075
Donald L. Carmelite
Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road
Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Crete Carrier Corporation, Plaintiff
c/o Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
AND
Lynn Johnson, Defendant
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20) days
from service hereof or a default judgment may be filed against you.
DATE: 3 ? ?- l - of
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
BY:
DO 4LDL.CARM ITE, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 84730
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendant
Damon Becknel
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND NEW
MATTER CROSSCLAIM OF DEFENDANT,
DAMON BECKNEL, TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes Defendant, Damon Becknel, by and through his counsel, Marshall,
Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, and files this Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint and in
support thereof states as follows:
I. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff is who it says it is.
All remaining allegations are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
2. Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that Damon Becknel is a
Defendant. The remaining averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with
Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
4. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
I 029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation and inquiry, Answering Defendant is
without sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth and veracity of the averments set
forth in this Paragraph and, as such, the averments are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P.
1029(c) and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial.
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Crete Carrier Corp. v. Damon Beeknel
11. Defendant incorporates by reference his responses to Paragraphs 1-10 of
Plaintiffs Complaint as though set forth at length herein.
12.a. - j. Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions
of law to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required,
the averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
13. Denied. The averments set forth in this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law
to which no responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the
averments set forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
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Crete Carrier Corp. v. Lynn Johnson
14. Defendant incorporates by reference his responses to Paragraphs 1-13 of
Plaintiffs Complaint as though set forth at length herein.
15 - 16. The averments set forth in these Paragraphs are directed to a Defendant
other than Answering Defendant, and therefore, no responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
17. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
18. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against Defendant upon which relief
can be granted.
19. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by all applicable provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
20. No act or omission on the part of Defendant was a substantial or contributing
factor in bringing about Plaintiffs alleged damages, all such damages being expressly denied.
21. Any and all damages as described by Plaintiff in its Complaint, the same being
expressly denied, were caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions on the part of Plaintiff
and/or others over whom Defendant had no control nor right of control.
23. Plaintiffs claims are derivative in nature and are barred as a matter of law.
24. Defendant breached no duty of care owed to Plaintiff under the circumstances.
25. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the Pennsylvania Comparative
Negligence Act.
26. Plaintiffs claims are barred and/or limited by the applicable provisions of the
Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Act.
27. At all times material hereto, Defendant acted in a safe, legal and non-negligent
manner.
28. Plaintiffs' claims are barred by the defenses listed in Pa.R.C.P. 1030.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TO
Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) AGAINST DEFENDANT, LYNN JOHNSON
29. If Plaintiff sustained the damages as alleged in Plaintiffs Complaint, said
damages being herein strictly denied, then said damages were caused by acts, statements,
omissions or negligence of Co-Defendant, Lynn Johnson, as set forth in Plaintiffs Complaint, to
which reference is made hereto without adoption or omission.
30. Co-Defendant, Lynn Johnson, is solely liable to the Plaintiff, or, in the alternative,
should Answering Defendant be found liable to Plaintiff, liability being herein strictly denied,
then Co-Defendant, Lynn Johnson, is jointly and severally liable with Answering Defendant and
is liable over to Answering Defendant by way of contribution and/or indemnification.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests judgment in his favor
and against the Plaintiff, together with such other costs this Honorable Court deems appropriate.
DATE: 3 I a::? - 0 10
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER,
COLEMAN & GOGGIN
BY:
DON L. CARMELITE, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 84730
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendant
Damon Becknel
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the statements in the foregoing Answer with Nev,
Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are based upon information which has been furnished to counsel
by me and information which has been gathered by counsel in the preparation of the defense of
this lawsuit. The language of the Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint is that of
counsel and not my own. I have read the Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint, and
to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to counsel, it is true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the contents of the
Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint are that of counsel, 1 have relied upon my
counsel in making this verification. The undersigned also understands that the statements therein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to rmsworn falsification to
authorities.
BY: Z
DAMON BECKNEL
DATE:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this day of March, 2006, I served a true
and correct copy of the Answer with New Matter and New Matter Crosselaim of Defendant,
Damon Becknel, to Plaintiff's Complaint via U.S. first-class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows:
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Lynn Johnson
233 Roesch Avenue
Apartment B
Oreland, PA 19075
SUSAN M. WILLIAMS
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO.: 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO DEFENDANT BECKNEL'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes Plaintiff, by and through its counsel, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC, and
files this Answer to Defendant Becknel's New Matter.
17. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
18. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
19. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
20. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
21. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
23. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
24. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
25. Denied. The avennents of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
26. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). By way of further
answer, Plaintiff has made no claim for bodily injury in this matter.
27. Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
28, Denied. The averments of this Paragraph constitute conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. To the extent a response is deemed required, the averments set
forth in this Paragraph are denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests judgment in its favor.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Douglas arcello
Sonya Kivisto
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)240-4686
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO.: 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Complaint in the within action was served upon the
following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid
and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the
10th day of April, 2006
Richard H. Wix, Esq.
4705 Duke St.
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Donald L. Carmelite
Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road
Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Sonya Ki ' to
Rpr P5 06 01:51p Sonya 717-258-4686 p.2
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO.: 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
VERIFICATION
I, hereby verify that the averments made in the
attached Answer to New Matter are true and correct to the best of my information,
knowledge and belief based upon the information available. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
By:
Dated: y/S /OG
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
k CASE NO: 2005-06151 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION
VS
BECKNEL DAMON ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT
JOHNSON LYNN
but was unable to locate Her
to wit:
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of MONTGOMERY County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
On February 17th , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from MONTGOMERY
Sheriff's Costs: So answer
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00 i
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
Dep Montgomery Co 33.00 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage .78
02/17/2006
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MARCELLO & KIVISTO
Sworn and subscribed to before me
m
this o2N J day of
accc, .D.
Cc' Pro otary
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Crete Carrier Corporation
vs.
Damon 2ecknel et al
SERVE: Lynn Johnson 05-6151 civil
No.
Now, January 25, 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of
Montgomery
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
County to execute this Writ, this
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now, G? a f e,? , 20_!26, at 10,E o'clock 4M. served the
within C i V), I .} G riUr./
upon f-a 4
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by handing to
a
copy of the original C A
and made known to Ll the contents thereof.
So answers,
Sheriff of County, PA
COSTS
SERVICE $
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
SHERIFF'S RETURN
PROTHONOTARY C- 352
DEFENDANT: Lynn Johnson
DOCUMENT SERVED: Civil
INDIVIDUAL SERVED: Craig Phillips
RELATIONSHIP TO DEFENDANT: Son-In-Law
DATE AND PREVAILING TIME: Feb. 10, 2006 @ 10:25
LOCATION: 233 Roesch Ave., Apt. B, Oreland, PA
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Sheriff of Montgomery County
Deputy Sheriff
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JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term ?
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE
Moving Defendant, Damon Becknel, by and through his counsel, Marshall, Dennehey,
LYNN A. JOHNSON,
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-2275
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN,
JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC.,
Defendants
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
Warner, Coleman & Goggin, hereby files this Motion to Consolidate the matters docketed in the
above-captioned cases into that case docketed at Docket No. 05-2275, and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Damon
Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc. to No. 05-2275 on or about May 3,
2005.
2. Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation, parent corporation of Shaffer Trucking,
Inc., filed a Writ of Summons against Defendants, Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson to No. 05-
6151 on or about November 30, 2005.
3. Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation, filed a Complaint against Defendants,
Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson to No. 05-6151 on or about February 27, 2006.
4. Defendant, Damon Becknel, requests consolidation of the above-referenced
lawsuits in order to simplify future pleadings, discovery, and trial.
5. Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Crete Carrier Corporation
and Defendants, Richard J. Corn, Jr. and Shaffer Trucking, Inc., concurs with this Motion.
6. Richard H. Wix, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Lynn A. Johnson, was
contacted regarding his concurrence with this Motion but has failed to respond.
7. Both of the foregoing civil lawsuits arise out of a three-car motor vehicle
collision which occurred on December 5, 2003 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. Both civil lawsuits, referenced above, involve identical common questions of
law and fact and arise from the same occurrence referenced above, resulting in property damage
to the Johnson and Crete Carrier Corporation vehicles.
9. Consolidation of matters involving common questions of law and fact which
arise from the same transaction or occurrence may be consolidated, by the Court, upon motion of
any party, in order to avoid unnecessary cost or delay. Pa.R.C.P. 213.
10. As both of the foregoing lawsuits involve common questions of law and fact,
and arise from the same occurrence, it would be most appropriate and further the interest of
judicial economy by avoiding unnecessary costs and/or delays for this Honorable Court to
consolidate the foregoing matters to the case filed to No. 05-2275.
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WHEREFORE, Defendant, Damon Becknel, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
to enter an Order consolidating the foregoing actions to that lawsuit docketed at Cumberland
County No. 05-2275, with all prior pleadings consolidated to that action to reflect the same
docket number.
Respectfully
DATE: / BY:
, WARNER,
LLD L. C%&VJ TE, ESQUIRE
o.84730
42100 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
"`(717) 651-3504
Attorney for Defendant
Damon Becknel
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Williams, an employee with the law firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, do hereby certify that on this INLI day of August, 2006, I served a true
and correct copy of the Motion to Consolidate of Defendant, Damon Becknel via U.S. first-
class mail, postage pre-paid, as follows:
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
SUSAN M. WILLIAMS
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LYNN A. JOHNSON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J. CORN,
JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING, INC.,
Defendants
DOCKET NO.: 05-2275
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 05-6151 Civil Term ?
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2006, upon consideration of
Defendant, Damon Becknel's Motion to Consolidate, it is hereby ORDERED that cases docketed
at Nos, 05-2275 and 05-6151 are consolidated for all purposes.
J.
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ANN.
CRETE CARRIER CORP., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 05-6151
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOHNSON,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
To: Prothonotary
PRAECIPE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant Johnson in the above-
captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
By
Kathryn L. Wix, Es . ID#92944
Attorneys for Defendant
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 1/22/07
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CRETE CARRIER CORP., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 05-6151
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOHNSON,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Crete Carrier Corp c/o
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Damon Becknel c/o
Donald L. Carmelite
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within (20)
days or default judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
BY
Kathryn L., Wix, Esg1D#92944
Attorneys for Defendant Johnson
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 1/22/07
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT JOHNSON WITH NEW MATTER AND CROSS
CLAIM
AND NOW, here comes Defendant Johnson by and through her Attorneys
Wix, Wenger & Weidner and sets forth the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge, information or belief to
form an opinion as to the averments contained within this paragraph and strict
proof thereof is demanded at trial.
5. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge, information or belief to
form an opinion as to the averments contained within this paragraph and strict
proof thereof is demanded at trial.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge, information or belief to
form an opinion as to the averments contained within this paragraph and strict
proof thereof is demanded at trial.
8. Denied as stated. It is admitted Defendant Johnson hit ice while traveling
in the left hand lane. Defendant Johnson was struck in the rear end by
Defendant Becknel pushing her into the right hand lane where she was struck by
Plaintiff.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
COUNTI
11. Defendant incorporates herein Paragraphs 1 -10 as if set forth in full.
12-13. Paragraphs 12 through 13 are not directed to answering Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Johnson respectfully requests that
Judgment be entered in her favor.
COUNT II
14. Defendant incorporates herein paragraph 1 -13 as if set forth in full.
15. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent an answer is deemed necessary the
allegations contained in this paragraph are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
16. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent an answer is deemed necessary the
allegations contained in this paragraph are specifically denied and strict proof
thereof is demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Judgment be entered
in her favor.
NEW MATTER
17. Defendant incorporates herein paragraphs 1-16 as if set forth in full.
18. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
19. Plaintiff has failed to state a cause of action against Defendant upon which
relief can be granted.
20. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or part by provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
21. Plaintiff's claims are barred by its own negligence.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests Judgment be entered in
her favor.
CROSS CLAIM
Defendant Johnson v. Defendant Becknel
22. If Plaintiff sustained damages as alleged in Plaintiffs Complaint, said
damages being strictly denied, then said damages were caused by the
negligence of Co-Defendant Becknel.
23. Co-Defendant Becknel, is solely liable to the Plaintiff, or in the alternative
should Answering Defendant be found liable to the Plaintiff, liability being strictly
denied, then Co-Defendant Becknel is jointly and severally liable with Answering
Defendant and is liable over toe Answering Defendant by way of contribution and
or indemnification.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that Judgment be entered
in her favor.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
By
Kathryn L. Wix, Esq. I 92944
Attorneys for Defendant Johnson
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-8455
VERIFICATION
I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire, as attorney for Lynn Johnson have read the
foregoing Defendant's Answer with New Matter and Cross Claim which has been
drafted by counsel. The factual statements and/or denials contained therein are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am
authorized to make this verification.
This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities which provides that, if I
knowingly made false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Dated:
athryn L. Wix
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served by First Class Mail on the 22nd day of January
2007, upon the following:
Donald L. Carmelite, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
IN
Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire
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CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT JOHNSON TO DEFENDANT BECKNEL'S CROSS
CLAIM
AND NOW, here comes Defendant Johnson by and through her Attorneys
Wix, Wenger & Weidner and sets forth the following:
29. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent an answer is deemed necessary the
averments contained within this paragraph are strictly denied and proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
30. This paragraph contains a conclusion of law to which no responsive
pleading is required. To the extent an answer is deemed necessary the
averments contained within this paragraph are strictly denied and proof thereof is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests Judgment be entered in
her favor.
Respectfully submitted,
WIX, WENGER & WEIDNER
er
Kathryn L. Wix, Esq. ID# 92944
Attorneys for Defendant Johnson
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-8455
Dated: 1/22/07
VERIFICATION
I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire, as attorney for Lynn Johnson have read the
foregoing Defendant's Answer to Co-Defendant's Cross Claim which has been
drafted by counsel. The factual statements and/or denials contained therein are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I am
authorized to make this verification.
This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities which provides that, if I
knowingly made false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Dated:
X&-Z? /-
Kathryn L. Wix
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Kathryn L. Wix, Esquire hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served by First Class Mail on the 22nd day of January
2007, upon the following:
Donald L. Carmelite, Esquire
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road, Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Kathryn L. Wix, Esquir
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Lynn A. Johnson : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
V. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr. ;
and Shaffer Trucking, Inc.
NO. 2275 20_Q,
Crete Carrier Corporation 6151 2005
V.
Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson
RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the
Following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Lynn A. Johnson
Richard H. Wix counsel for tft?gslasedit in the above
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is $ 5, 4 6 6. 7 0
The counterclaim of the ddmdaat in the action is $ 5 , 4 8 0.9 0
Crete Carrier Corp.
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit
as arbitrators:
Stephen J. Barcavage, Esq. and Sonya Kivisto, Esq.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to
whom the case shall be submitted.
ReppectfWly submitted, 11 ,
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, . 200____, in consideration of the foregoing
petition, Esq., and
Esq., and Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above
captioned action (or actions) as prayed for.
By the Court,
EDGAR B. BAYLEY
Lynn A. Johnson
V.
Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn, Jr.
and Shaffer Trucking, Inc.
Crete Carrier Corporation
V.
Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2275
6151
RULE 1312-1 The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be
Following form:
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
Lynn A.
Richard H. Wix counsel for 11zxp1aimfiffl&
action (or actions), respectfully represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is (are) at issue.
2. The claim of plaintiff in the action is S-5 , 4 6 6.7 0
The counterclaim of the defeadbmt in the action is $ 5 , 4 8 0.9
Crete Carrier Corp.
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are other
as arbitrators:
Esq., and
_ Esq., are
Stephen J. Barcavage, Esq. and Sonya Kivisto, Esq.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint
whom the case shall be submitted.
petition,-
Esq., and
captioned
Respectfully submitted,
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ORDER OF COURT
I'd'. / 2000,
(or actions) as prayed for.
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Crete Carrier Corporation,
Plaintiff
In The Court of Common Please of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania No. 05-6151
Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson,
Defendant
Civil Action - Law
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.
ignatufe _ Si a re Signature
Robert C. Saidis, Esq. Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esc. Sean M. Shultz, Esq.
Name (Chairman) Name Name
Saidis, Flower & Lindsay i./ Shollenberger & Januzzi LLP Knight & Associates
Law Firm Law Firm Law Firm
26 West High Street 2225 Millennium Way 11 Roadway Drive Suite B
Address Address Address
Carlisle, PA 17013 Enola Pa 17025 Carlisle PA 17015
City, Zip City, Zip City, Zip
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following
award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated)
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Date of Hearing: April 22. 2008
Date of Award:
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Notice of Entry of Award Yred
Now, the '`??day of 2008, at ?M., the above award was ent upon the docket and notice thereof gi en by mail to the parties or their attorneys.
Arbitrators' ompensatio o be paid upon appeal
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
LYNN A. JOHNSON,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J.
CORN, JR. and SHAFFER
TRUCKING, INC.
Defendants
NO. 05-2275 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
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DAMONBECKNEL and
LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants
NO. 05-6151 CIVILTERM t?
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is hereby given that Lynn Johnson appeals from the award of the
board of arbitrators entered in this case on May 5, 2008
A jury trail is demanded -,X . (Check the line if a jury trial is demanded.
Otherwise jury trial is waived.)
I hereby certify that
(1) the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid, or
(2
(Strike out the inapplicable clause).
Appellant or Attorney for Appellant
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Note: The demand for jury trial on appeal from compulsory arbitration is governed by
Rule 1007.1(b).
(b) No affidavit or verification is required
Adopted March 16, 1981, effective May 15, 1981.
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one) ( X ) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
( ) for trial without a jury.
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CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full) (check one)
Lynn A. Johnson
( ) Civil Action - Law
( X) Appeal from Arbitration
(other)
(Plaintiff)
VS.
Damon Becknel, Richard J. Corn,
Jr, and Shaffer Trucking, Inc.
(Defendant)
VS.
Crete Carrier Corporation,
Plaintiff
V.
Damon Becknel & Lynn Johnson
The trial list will be called on 8/19/08
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and
Trials comrence on 9/15/2008
Pretrials will be held on 8/27/08
(Briefs are due 5 days before pretrials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the praecipe to
all counsel, pursuant to local Rule 214.1.)
No. 02275 Civil 21 2005 and
05151. 2005
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Richard H. Wix, Esq., 4705 Duke Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Sonya Kivisto, Esq., 1200 Walnut Bottom Rd._Ste. 331, Carlisle, PA
(Crete Carrier Corp.)
Stephen J. Barcava e, Es q., 4200 Crums Mill Rd., Ste. B, Harrisburg, PA
Damon Bec ne
This case is ready for trial. Signed:
Print Name: Richard H Wix, Esq.
Date: 7/24/2008 Attorney for: Lynn Johnson
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN JOHNSON
: NO. 2005-6151 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, September 16, 2008, upon relation of the Court Administrator that
this case cannot be reached this trial term due to the number of cases on the trial list, IT IS
HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this case be continued until the November 17, 2008
trial term. The Prothonotary is directed to relist this case for the November 17, 2008 trial term.
Counsel are notified that they need not attend the Call of the List and no additional Pretrial
Conference will be scheduled unless requested by either party. This case will be given preference
and placed at the head of the list.
? Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
/For the Plaintiff
Richard H. Wix, Esquire
For the Defendant
Court Administrator
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CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAMON BECKNEL AND LYNN
JOHNSON,
Defendants 05-6151 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CASE STRICKEN FROM LIST
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of October, 2008, upon
consideration of the call of the civil trial list, and no counsel
raving called the above-captioned case for trial, it is stricken
from the trial list.
By the Court,
J. Wesley er, J.
? Douglas B. Marcello, Esquire
305 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
For Plaintiff
? Richard H. Wix, Esquire
4705 Duke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
For Defendants
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CRETE CARRIER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CORPORATION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAMON BECKNEL
and LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants NO. 05-6151 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25 h day of October, 2008, the above-captioned case having been
stricken from the trial list on October 21, 2008, when it was not called for trial, and the
Court being advised by the Court Administrator that President Judge Bayley had
previously entered an order excusing counsel from appearing at the call of the list and
from participating in a further pretrial conference, the order of court striking the case
from the trial list is vacated and the case shall remain for trial at the forthcoming term of
court.
BY THE COURT,
-- Douglas B. Marcello, Esq.
/Attorney for Plaintiff
? Richard H. Wix, Esq.
Attorney for Defendant
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LYNN A. JOHNSON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAMON BECKNEL,
RICHARD J. CORN, JR.,
and SHAFFER
TRUCKING, INC.,
Defendants NO. 05-2275 CIVIL TERM
CRETE CARRIER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CORPORATION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAMON BECKNEL and
LYNN JOHNSON,
Defendants NO. 05-6151 CIVIL TERM
VERDICT SLIP
QUESTION 1:
Do you find that any of the parties were negligent?
Lynn A. Johnson Yes No
Damon Becknel Yes No `
Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes No ,/
If you answered Question 1 "Yes," as to any party, go on to Question 2. If you
answer Question 1 "No" as to all parties, you should not answer any further questions and
should return to the courtroom.
QUESTION 2:
Was the negligence of those parties you have found to be negligent a factual
cause of the harm to Lynn A. Johnson?
Lynn A. Johnson Yes c/ r No
Damon Becknel Yes No
Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes No_jZ
QUESTION 3:
Was the negligence of those parties you have found to be negligent a factual
cause of the harm to Crete Carrier Corporation?
Lynn A. Johnson Yes y No
Damon Becknel Yes t . No
Richard J. Corn, Jr. Yes No
QUESTION 4:
If you have found more than one party causally negligent, you must apportion the
negligence among those parties.
Taking the combined negligence that was a factual cause of any harm as 100
percent, what percentage of that causal negligence was attributable to each of the parties
you have found causally negligent?
Percentage of causal negligence attributable to
Lynn A. Johnson (Answer only if you have answered
"Yes" to Questions I and 2 for Lynn A. Johnson): %
Percentage of causal negligence attributable to
Damon Becknel (Answer only if you have answered
"Yes" to Questions I and 2 for Damon Becknel): 5 (? %
Percentage of causal negligence attributable to
Richard J. Corn, Jr. (Answer only if you have answered /
"Yes" to Questions 1 and 2 for Richard J. Conn, Jr.): CJ %
Total 100%
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LYNN A. JOHNSON,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J.
CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING,
INC.
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOCKET NO.: 05-2275
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
PRAECIPE TO MARK SATISFIED AND DISCONTINUED
To the Prothonotary:
Please mark the dockets in the above matters satisfied, and discontinued with regard to
the verdict in favor of Crete Carrier Corporation and against Damon Becknel and Lynn Johnson.
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By:
--?on a visto, Esquire
Marce to & Kivisto, LLC
1200 Walnut Bottom Road
Third Floor, Suite 331
Carlisle, PA 17015
Attorney for Richard J. Corn and
Crete Carrier Corporation
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LYNN A. JOHNSON,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL, RICHARD J.
CORN, JR. and SHAFFER TRUCKING,
INC.
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOCKET NO.: 05-2275
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION,
Plaintiff
V.
DAMON BECKNEL and LYNN
JOHNSON,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 05-6151
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Praecipe to Mark Satisfied and Discontinued in the
within actions was served upon the following by enclosing the same in envelopes
addressed as follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail,
First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the 2nd day of January, 2009.
Richard H. Wix, Esq.
4705 Duke St.
Harrisburg, PA 17109-3099
Stephen J. Barcavage
Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
4200 Crums Mill Road
Suite B
Harrisburg, PA 17112
So 4a Kivisto
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