HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-0059SHOLLENBERGER & JAN UZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. OL - SI
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
1-800-990-9108
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-3400
Attornevs for Plaintiff
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. C?, - S-?
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., by and through his
attorneys, SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP, and respectfully represents the
following:
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS
1. Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., is an adult individual who currently resides
at 1809 Willow Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Larry Hess, is an adult individual whose last known address is
8024 Orchard Road, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17036.
3. The facts and circumstances hereinafter set forth took place on October
27, 2005 at or about 1:52 p.m. on Calvery Road at its intersection with Suncrest Drive in
North Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., was the
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operator of a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle.
5. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Larry Hess, was the operator
of a 1993 Ford F250.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., was
operating the motorcycle on Calvery Road in the northbound lane.
7. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Larry Hess, was also
operating the Ford F250 traveling in the northbound lane of Calvery Road but to the
rear of the Plaintiff's motorcycle.
8. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., activated
the motorcycle's right turn signal about one tenth of a mile before the intersection and
then began to slow the motorcycle in order to make a right turn onto Suncrest Drive.
9. At the aforesaid time and place, Defendant, Larry Hess, proceeded to
pass the Plaintiff's motorcycle on the right side within a zone where work was being
done by a crew working on the sewer lines and at a place on the roadway at which
passing on the right was prohibited whereupon the 1993 Ford F250 struck the Plaintiff's
motorcycle.
10. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., has
suffered serious and permanent injuries, including but not limited to the following:
a. Right shoulder injury;
b. Right hand injury;
C. Left calf injury;
d. Injury to his left ribs;
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e. Right elbow contusion;
f. Severe shock to the nerves and nervous system; and
g. Mental and physical anguish.
11. The aforesaid collision was the direct and proximate result of the
negligence of the Defendant, Larry Hess, in operating the 1993 Ford F250 in a
careless, reckless, and negligent manner as follows:
a. In failing to observe Plaintiff's vehicle on the highway;
b. In failing to operate his vehicle in accordance with existing traffic
conditions;
C. Passing the motorcycle that the Plaintiff was operating when there
was only one northbound lane of travel on Calvery Road;
d . Failing to drive his/her vehicle as nearly as practicable entirely
within a single lane on a roadway which had been divided in two or
more clearly marked lanes for traffic and moving from the lane
before the defendant had first ascertained the movement could be
made with safety in violation of §3309(1) of The PA Motor Vehicle
Code;
e. Overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right even though the
other vehicle was not about to make a left turn or was not upon a
roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or
more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled
by the overtaken vehicle in violation of §3304 The PA. Motor
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Vehicle Code;
f. Driving his motor vehicle in such a manner as to deprive a
motorcycle of the full use of its lane of travel in violation of Section
3523 (a) of The PA. Motor Vehicle Code;
g. In failing to keep the vehicle he was operating within the proper
lane;
h. In failing to keep a reasonable look-out for other vehicles lawfully
on the road; and
k. Overtaking and passing the motorcycle being operated by the
Plaintiff on the right when such movement could not be made with
safety in violation of section 3304 (b) of the PA. Motor Vehicle
Code.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Thomas
Gollick, Sr., has undergone and in the future will undergo great pain and suffering for
which damages are claimed.
13. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr.,
has suffered and may continue to suffer a loss of earnings for which damages are
claimed.
14. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr.,
has and/or may in the future incur a loss of earning capacity for which damages are
claimed.
15. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr.,
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has sustained a permanent diminution in his ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures for
which damages are claimed.
16. As a further result of this collision, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., has
and/or may incur reasonable and necessary medical rehabilitative costs and expenses
in excess of the amounts paid or payable pursuant to Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law or any program, group contract, or other
arrangement for payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa. C.S.A. Section 1719.
17. As a further result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr.,
has incurred or may hereinafter incur financial expenses and losses which exceed
sums recoverable under the limitations and exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law for which damages are claimed.
18. Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., was occupying a motorcycle at the time of
the collision, which is not a private passenger motor vehicle. Therefore, Plaintiff,
Thomas Gollick, Sr., remains eligible to claim compensation for non economic loss and
economic loss sustained in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
19. As a result of the collision, the physical damage to Plaintiff's vehicle was
estimated to be $3,529.65. A copy of this estimate is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Plaintiff claims reimbursement for this amount and for such additional amounts as may
become necessary to return the motorcycle to its condition prior to this collision.
20. Plaintiff had the following items on at the time of the wreck which were
damaged as a result thereof, the replacement value of which Plaintiff claims
reimbursement from the Defendant:
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a. Helmet;
b. Leather jacket; and
c. Gloves.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Thomas Gollick, Sr., demands judgment against Larry
Hess for compensatory damages in an amount in excess of the amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
SHOLLENBERGER & JANLIZZI, LLP
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2006-00059 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GOLLICK THOMAS SR
VS
HESS LARRY
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 , to wit:
HESS LARRY
but was unable to locate Him
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN
serve the within COMPLT,INTERROGAT, REQ PR
County, Pennsylvania, to
On January 31st , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from DAUPHIN
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00
Dep Dauphin County 37.25
Postage 1.66
So answers
R.'Thomas Kline
Sheriff of Cumberland County
75.91
01/31/2006
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 7 day of
d o-b?s A.D.
Prot f y
in his bailiwick. He therefore
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Thomas Gollick Sr.
vs.
Larry Hess No 06-59 civil
Now, January 4, 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphirn 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,
within
upon
at
by handing to
a
and made known to
copy of the original
So answers,
Sheriff of
Sworn and subscribed before
me this V day of 20
20,, at
o'clock M. served the
COSTS
SERVICE
MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
the contents thereof.
County, PA
of Q ?shrr-
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Mary Jane Snyder
Real Estate Deputy
William T. Tully
Solicitor
Dauphin County
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889
Jack Lotwick
Sheriff
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin
GOLLICK THOMAS SR
vs
HESS LARRY
Sheriff's Return
No. 0018-T - - -2006
OTHER COUNTY NO. 06-59
Charles E. Sheaffer
Chief Deputy
Michael W. Rinehart
Assistant Chief Deputy
AND NOW:January 24, 2006 at 12:40PM served the within
NOTICE & COMPLAINT & INTERROGATORIES upon
HESS LARRY by personally handing
to MARY HESS, WIFE OF LARRY 1 true attested copy(ies)
of the original NOTICE & COMPLAINT & INTERROGATORIES and making known
to him/her the contents thereof at 8024 ORCHARD RD
HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036-0000
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 25TH day of JANUARY, 2006
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NOTARIAL SEAL
MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public
Highspire, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Sept. 1, 2006
So Answers,
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Sheriff of DD uphin County, Pa.
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By 1
Depu y Sheriff
Sheriff's Costs:$37.25 PD 01/06/2006
RCPT NO 213566
FRITZ
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51784
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
(717) 761-4540
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-59 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PLEASE ENTER THE Appearance of the undersigned on behalf of the
Defendant, Larry Hess, in the above-captioned matter.
JOHNWN, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
DATE: /7/Dln
268650
?etterson j. 5nipman, tsgs
ttorneys 1. D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served upon the
following, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on 7 06
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger and Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J brson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.#: 51785
P. . Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
(717) 761-4540
Attorney for Defendant
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-59 CIVIL TERM
LARRY HESS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NEW MATTER NOTICE
TO: Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger and Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorneys for Plaintiff
YOU ARE HEREBY Notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty
(20) days of service hereof in the above-captioned matter.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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DATE: y?¢e f G(o
268651
Jtffcfson J. Shipman, Esfluire
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
(717) 761-4540
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-59 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Larry Hess, by and through his counsel,
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner, and Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire, and files the
following Answer and New Matter to Plaintiffs Complaint:
FACTS
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff, Thomas Goolick, Sr.,
activated the motorcycle's right turn signal about one-tenth of a mile before the
intersection and then began to slow the motorcycle in order to make a right turn onto
Suncrest Drive.
9. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted only that Mr. Hess was in
the process of passing the Plaintiff's motorcycle on the right side when the Plaintiff's
motorcycle struck the Hess vehicle. The remainder of the allegations of Paragraph 9 are
conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 10, relating to Plaintiffs alleged injuries, and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
11. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 11, and subparagraphs
(a) through (k), are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a
response is deemed to be required, the averments contained therein are specifically
denied.
(a) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. Hess was maintaining observation of
the Plaintiff's vehicle along the highway;
(b) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. Hess was operating his vehicle his
vehicle in accordance with existing traffic conditions;
(c) Denied as stated. To the contrary, there was more than sufficient
room for Mr. Hess to safely pass the Plaintiff.
(d) Denied as stated. There was more than sufficient road clearance in
order for Mr. Hess to safely maneuver around the Plaintiff. Further, it is
specifically denied that Mr. Hess was in any way in violation of the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Code.
(e) Denied. To the contrary, there was more than sufficient room on
the roadway to safely maneuver around the Plaintiff. Further, it is specifically
denied that Mr. Hess was in any way in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Code;
(f) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. Hess did not operate his motor
vehicle in such a manner as to deprive the motorcycle of the full use of its lane of
travel. Further, Mr. Hess in no way was in violation of the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Code;
(g) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. Hess was not in any way negligent in
allegedly failing to keep his vehicle within the proper lane;
(h) Denied. To the contrary, Mr. Hess did keep a reasonable look-out
for other vehicles on the road; and
(k) sic. Denied. It is specifically denied that Mr. Hess was in
violation of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 12, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 13, relating to Plaintiffs alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 14, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
15. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 15, relating to Plaintiffs alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
16. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 16, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
17. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 17, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
18. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 18, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
19. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 19, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
20. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Mr. Hess is without sufficient
knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the averments contained in
Paragraph 20, relating to Plaintiff's alleged damages and the same are therefore denied
and strict proof demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Larry Hess, respectfully requests that judgment
be entered in his favor and that Plaintiffs Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, the Defendant, Larry Hess, interposes
the following New Matter defenses:
21. That the Plaintiffs alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act.
22. That the Plaintiffs comparative negligence included the following:
(a) Making an improper turn;
(b) Using improper turning signals;
(c) Failing to observe the Hess vehicle in sufficient time to avoid a
collision;
(d) Failing to be attentive to traffic conditions;
(e) Failing to maintain a proper position within his lane of travel; and
(f) Failing to use hand signals.
23. That the Plaintiffs comparative negligence was a substantial factor and/or
factual cause of the happening of the accident.
24. That the accident may have been caused by third parties or entitles not
presently involved in this action, including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Transportation, for causing a dangerous condition of the highway.
25. That the accident may have been unavoidable.
26. That the Plaintiff may have failed to mitigate his damages.
27. That the Plaintiffs injuries may have been pre-existing.
28. That the Plaintiffs alleged cause of action may be barred in whole or in
part by the Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Law.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Larry Hess, respectfully requests that judgment
be entered in his favor and that Plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE:
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
4qfferson J. Shipman, Esfuire
?ftorneys I.D. #: 51785
01 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: hs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Larry Hess, have read the foregoing Answer with New Matter and hereby affirm that it
is true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, or information and belief. This
Verification and statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities; I ve(jt Tat all the statements made in the foregoing are true
and correct and that false statements may subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4804.
Larry He-71
DATE:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served upon the
following, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on 7- /2-0/o6
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
Shollenberger and Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By lie
Je erson J. Shipman, Esquire
I. R. #: 51785
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
EN for JURY trial at the next term of civil court.
? for trial without a jury.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
TIK]UAS GDLLICK, SR.,
(Plaintiff)
VS.
LARRY HESS,
(check one)
Civil Action - Law
? Appeal from arbitration
(other)
The trial list will be called on 8/21/07
and
Trials commence on 9/17/07
(Defendant) Pretrials will be held on 8/29/07
VS. (Briefs are due S days before pretrials
No. 06-59 , Civi I Term
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this praecipe:
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire; Shollenberger & Januzzi, LLP
2225 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire; Johnson, Duffie, Stewart 6 Weidner
P. O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
This case is ready for trial.
Date: P-007
Signed:
Print Name: Timothy A. ShoI Ienberger, Esquire
Attorney for: P l a i n t i f f
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THOMAS GOLLICK, SR., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LARRY HESS, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant 06-59 CIVIL TERM
PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 29th day of August, 2007, a pretrial
conference was held before Edgar B. Bayley, Judge. Present for the
Plaintiff was Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire, and for the
Defendant, Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire.
This case arises out of a motorcycle accident on
October 27, 2005, in North Middleton Township. Plaintiff was
operating the motorcycle and was hit from behind by a truck
operated by Defendant. Defendant admits liability. The issues at
trial will be causation and damages. Plaintiff seeks general
non-economic damages, work loss, and payment for some of his
medical bills.
Estimated time of trial is two days.
Timothy A. Shollenberger, Esquire
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, PA 17025
For the Plaintiff
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
For the Defendant
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-4300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-59
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above-captioned action settled, ended, and discontinued
with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
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SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
2225 Millennium Way
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
Telephone Number: (717) 728-3200
Fax Number: (717) 728-4300
Attorneys for Plaintiff
THOMAS GOLLICK, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LARRY HESS,
Defendant
NO. 06-59
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW this day of October 2007, 1 hereby certify that I have
served the following Praecipe to Discontinue on the following by forwarding a
true and correct copy of same in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
SHOLLENBERGER & JANUZZI, LLP
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