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TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
PERSONAL INJURY
JURY TRIAL DEMANDE
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons on the above named Defendant.
Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, has the following addresses:
Tony J. Arnold
1341 Grandview Court
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submi ted,
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atrick F. Lauer J., Esq ire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, pennsyl ania 17011-4706
10# 46430 Tel. ( 17) 763-1800
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JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff
vs.
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
06-335 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PERSONAL INJURY
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
AMENDED PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
Please issue an Amended Writ of Summons on the above named
address:
Defendant. Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, has the following corrected
Tony J. Arnold
4 Locust Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
Date:C'1 )L c'f'
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrick F. Lauer Jr., quire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
10# 46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
WRIT OF SUMMONS
Court of Common Pleas
JAMIE L. REGIS
Plaintiff
Vs.
TONY J. ARNOLD
1341 GRANDVIEW COURT
CARLISLE PA 17013
Defendant
No 06-335
In CivilAction-Law
To TONY J. ARNOLD,
You are hereby notified that JAMIE L. REGIS the Plaintiff(s) has / ave
commenced an action in Civil Action-Law against you which you are requir d to defend
or a default judgment may be entered against you.
(SEAL)
Curtis R. Long
Prothonotary
Date JANUARY 17, 2006
By
Attorney: PATRICK F. LAUER, JR., ESQUIRE
Name:
Address: 2108 MARKET ST., ATEC BLDG
CAMP HILL P A 17011
Attorney for: Plaintiff
Telephone: (717) 763-1800
Supreme Court ID No. 46430
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2006-00335 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
REGIS JAMES L
VS
ARNOLD TONY J
KENNETH GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS
was served upon
ARNOLD TONY J
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1525:00 HOURS, on the 2nd day of February, 2006
at 4 LOCUST STREET
MT HOLLY SPRINGS, PA 17065
by handing to
COLLEEN ARNOLD, MOTHER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Surcharge
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02/03/2006
PATRICK LAUER JR
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-335
v.
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR APPEARANCE
(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
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
(Jury Trial Demanded)
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, Tony J. Arnold, in the above case.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
evrn D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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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 ~ day of ~c.."'6 ' 2006.
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & KEEL, L.L.P.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-335
v.
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
PRAECIPE FOR RULE
TO FILE COMPLAINT
(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
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
PRAECIPE FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT
TO: The Prothonotary
Kindly rule the Plaintiff, Jamie L. Regis, to file a Complaint in Civil Action within
twenty (20) days.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Ke in D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE
FOR RULE TO FILE COMPLAINT has been mailed by U.S. Mail to counsel of record
via first class mail, postage pre-paid, this -LfiL day of ..9'f\~
2006. ~
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
K vin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
RULE
AND NOW, this ---19.;1.., , day of (Yl'iJl ' 2006, upon
consideration of Defendant's Praecipe for Rule to File a Complaint, a Rule is hereby
granted upon Plaintiff to file a Complaint within twenty (20) days of service, or suffer
judgment Non Pros.
Rule issued this -.19, +( day of
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JUN-14-2006 10:48 AM PATRICK LAUER
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JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 06~335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
: CIVIL DIVISION
: Jury Trial Demanded
NOTICF Tn IlF.FRNI) ANn C.I.AIM RI(;HTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in tbe foregoing 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 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 OR KNOW A LAWYER. THEN YOU SHOULD GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bcdlord Street
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
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JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
: CIVIL DIVISION
: Jury Trial Demanded
COMPT ,A TNT
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Jamie L. Regis, by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices
of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC and files this Complaint and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Jamie L. Regis, is an adult individual who currently resides at 309
North Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, is an adult individual who currently resides at 4
Locust Street, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17065.
3. On or about May 8, 2004 at approximately 1726 hours, the Plaintiff, Jamie L.
Regis, was operating a Dodge Grand Caravan, model year 2000.
4. On or about May 8, 2004 at approximately 1726 hours, the Defendant, Tony J.
Arnold, was operating a Dodge pick-up truck, model year 1990.
5. The Plaintiff was traveling south on North West Street in Carlisle Pennsylvania.
6. The Defendant was traveling west on D Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
7. On or about May 8,2004 at approximately 1726 hours, the Defendant failed to
obey the stop sign at the intersection ofD Street and North West Street and struck the Plaintiffs
vehicle as it was traveling on North West St.
8. On the date, time and place referenced in Paragraph 3, the Defendant so
negligently, carelessly, recklessly and wantonly operated his motor vehicle so as to cause it to
strike and come in contact with the front end of the vehicle the Plaintiff was operating, resulting
in the serious and severe injuries to Plaintiff which are more fully set forth below.
9. The collision and the resulting damages and injuries to the Plaintiff were caused
directly and proximately by the negligent, careless, reckless, and wanton behavior of the
Defendant as follows:
a. In failing to keep and maintain his vehicle under proper and adequate
control;
b. In failing to promptly and properly apply the breaks and other stopping
devices of said vehicle;
c. In failing to slow, stop, turn aside, reduce speed or take any other action to
avoid colliding with the vehicle which Plaintiff was operating;
d. In failing to be properly attentive while operating said motor vehicle;
e. In failing to observe the vehicle which Plaintiff was operating, which was
traveling in compliance with the law;
f. In failing to obey the traffic control device that mandated he stop at the
intersection where the collision occurred;
g. In failing to drive his vehicle with due regard for the roadway and traffic
conditions which were existing and of which he was or should have been aware; and
h. In driving his vehicle upon the roadway in a manner endangering persons
and property and in a reckless manner with careless disregard to the rights and safety of others
and in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
10. The accident was caused by the negligent, careless, reckless and wanton behavior
of the Defendant, as set forth in Paragraph 9 above, and in no way was caused by the Plaintiff,
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who was operating her vehicle in compliance with both the traffic conditions on North West
Street as well as the Motor Vehicle Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when the
Plaintiff s vehicle was struck by the Defendant's vehicle.
11. The Plaintiff sustained various severe injuries as follows:
a. Severe pain in the cervical regions of her spine;
b. Injury and damage to the bones, muscles, nerves, nerve roots, blood
vessels, soft tissues, and underlying organs in the following areas:
1. cervical spine;
11. thoracic spine;
111. lumbar spine;
IV. left upper extremity;
v. left lower extremity;
c. Severe and persistent headaches; and
d. Some and/or all of these serious injurieS have or may result in a serious
impairment of a bodily function.
12. As a direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless, reckless and wanton
behavior of the Defendant, the Plaintiff has sustained the following damages:
a. Great pain, inconvenience, and mental anguish, past and future;
b. The loss of the pleasures and enjoyment of life and the loss of well being,
past and future;
c. Permanent impairment to her general health, strength, and vitality;
d. The Plaintiff may incur medical expenses which exceed the sums
recoverable under 75 Pa.C.S. ~1711, et. seq.; and
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e. The Plaintiff's earning power and capacity have been reduced and will be
permanently impaired.
13. The Plaintiff continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitations and,
therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent nature causing residual problems for the
remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefore.
14. Prior to the accident, the Plaintiff, pursuant to Section 1705 of the Pennsylvania
MotorVehicle Financial Responsibility Law, made an election and/or is deemed to have made an
election to retain the right to maintain and/or pursue an action for non-economic damages
resulting from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision as a result of the nature of the
injuries she sustained, as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Jamie L. Regis, respectfully demands judgment against the
Defendant in an amount in excess of the jurisdiction of the Compulsory Board of Arbitrators of
this Cumberland County.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat ck F. auer, Jr., Esquire
T Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
ID# 46430 TeL (717) 763-1800
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JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: No. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
: CIVIL DIVISION
:. Jury Trial Demanded
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I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
TO: Plaintiff
You are hereby notified to file a written
Response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter within twenty (20) days
From service hereof or a judgment
May e entered inst you.
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
Su mers, McDonnell, Hudock,
G hrie & Skeel, L.L.P.
1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 901-5916
#14620
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, by and through his counsel,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire,
and files the following Answer and New Matter and in support thereof avers as follows:
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.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied as stated. The Defendant was traveling east on D Street in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the date, time, and place of the subject accident.
7. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant did not
stop at the stop sign at the intersection of D Street and Northwest Street. It is
specifically denied that the Defendant struck the Plaintiff's vehicle. To the contrary, the
front-end of the Plaintiffs vehicle impacted with the rear driver's side of the Defendant's
vehicle.
8. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant
negligently operated his vehicle on the date, time, and place of the subject accident.
The remainder of the allegations in paragraph 8 are 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.
9. Paragraph 9 and all of its subparts 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.
10. Paragraph 10 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.
11. Paragraph 11 and all of its subparts 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.
12. Paragraph 12 and all of its subparts 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.
13. Paragraph 13 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.
14. 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.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice
imposed.
NEW MATTER
15. The motor vehicle accident in controversy is subject to the Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and this Defendant asserts, as affirmative
defenses, all rights, privileges and/or immunities accruing pursuant to said statute.
16. Some and/or all of Plaintiff's claims for damages are items of economic
detriment which are or could be compensable pursuant to either the Pennsylvania Motor
Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and/or other collateral sources and same may not
be duplicated in the present lawsuit.
17. To the extent that the Plaintiff has selected the limited tort option or is
deemed to have selected the limited tort option then this Defendant sets forth the
relevant provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law as a
bar to the Plaintiff's ability to recover non-economic damages.
18. This Defendant pleads any and all applicable statutes of limitation under
Pennsylvania law as a complete or partial bar to any recovery by Plaintiffs in this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter judgment in his favor and against the Plaintiff with costs and prejudice
imposed.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By ~
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ANSWER
AND NEW MATTER has been mailed by U.S. M . to counsel of record via first class
mail, postage pre-paid, this n(~ay of , 2006.
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKE , L.L.P
K v . Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
By:
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
fumished 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 falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-335
v.
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY AND REQUEST FOR
SANCTIONS
(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
#14620
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS
AND NOW, comes the Defendant Tony J. Arnold, by and through his attorneys,
Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Skeel, L.L.P., and Kevin Rauch, Esquire, and files the
following Motion to Compel Discovery Answers and Responses and in support thereof avers the
following:
1. On May 23, 2006, Defendant served Plaintiff with Interrogatories and Request
for Production of Documents relative to the above-referred matter. (See May 23, 2006 letter
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".)
2. In accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 4009, Plaintiff's
response to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents should have
been received by June 23,2006.
3. On July 7, 2006, defense counsel forwarded a Motion to Compel to opposing
counsel and indicated that the Motion would be filed if discovery is not received. (See July 7,
2006 letter attached hereto as Exhibit "B".).
4. On July 18, 2006, defense counsel informed Plaintiff's counsel that the Motion
to Compel would be filed if the responses were not received by July 24, 2006. (See July 18,
2006 letter attached hereto as Exhibit "C".)
5. To date, Defendant has not received the Plaintiff's discovery responses.
6. It is necessary for proper defense of this lawsuit that Plaintiff file full and
complete responses to Defendant's discovery requests.
7. Accordingly, pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4019, Defendant
respects this Honorable Court to enter an order directing Plaintiff to provide Defendant with full
and complete answers and responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production
of Documents to Plaintiff within twenty (20) days or suffer additional sanctions.
8. To date, no Judge has been required to rule on a matters related to this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Tony J. Arnold, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
enter an Order compelling Plaintiff to provide Defendant with full and complete answers and
responses to Defendant's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents to the
Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:~!d/L /)Iw
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant's
Motion to Compel Discovery and Request for Sanctions has been mailed by U.S.
Mail I unsel of record via firsl class mail, postage pre-paid, IhiS~ day of
,2006.
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
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Kevin D. auch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
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TCAS A. MCCONNELL
JOSEPH A. HUDOCK. JR.
GREGG. A GU~IE
PETER B. S'KEEL
PATRICK M. CONNELt:(*
JEFFREY C. CATANZARITE
KEVIN D. RAUCH
JASON A. HINES
ERI/<! M. BRAUN
GUY E. BLASS
JENNIFER M. IRVIN
MARK J. GOLEN
BRETT L. HUSTON
ROBERT J. FISHER. JR.
KIMBERt:( L. HENSLEY
ELAINE J. WIZZARO
ANDREW D. ZEITER
ROBERT N. POLAS
JESSICA M. JURASKO
AIlANDA J. LOPICCOLO
JASON P. WRONA
HARRISBURG OFFICE:
1017 MUMMA ROAD
LEMOYNE. PA 17043
PHONE: 717-901-5916
FAX: 717-920-9129
May 23, 2006
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Shana Pugh, Esquire .
The law Offices of Patrick F. lauer, Jr., LLC.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
RE: Reais v. Arnold
Our File No.
14620
Dear Ms. Pugh:
EncJosed please find Defenda!lfs Interrogatories and' "Request for Production 'of.
. Documents to the Plaintiff in the above-referenced matter. Kindly respond to the same
within the timeframe established by the applicable Rules of Civtl Procedure.
Also, enclosed please find the following authorizations for your client's signature
in the above-referenced matter:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Nationwide Insurance Company;
Gateway Health Plan;
Carlisle Regional Medical Center; and
Dr. Ryan Crim at the Sadler Clinic.
Kindly have your client execute these authorizations and return them to my office
at your earliest convenience. I will be certain to provide you with copies of any records
obtained pursuant to the same.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
JPW:kam
Enclosures
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STEPHEN 'J. SUMMERS
THOMAS A. MCDONNELL
JOSEPH A. HUDOCK. JR.
GREGG A. GUTHRIE
PETER B. SKEEL
PATRICK M. CONNELLY*
JEFFREY C. CATANZARITE
KEVIN D. RAUCH
SUMMERS, McDONNELL,
G~-HRIE & SKEEL,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW
HUDOCK,
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JASON A. HINES
ERIN M. BRAUN
GUY E. BLASS
JENNIFER M. IRVIN
MARK J. GOLEN
BRETT L. HUSTON
ROBERT J. FISHER. JR.
KIMBERLY L. HENSLEY
ELAINE J. WIZZARD
ANDREW D. ZEITER
ROBERT N. POLAS
JESSICA M. JURASKO
AMANDA J. LOPICCOLO
JASON P. WRONA
HARRISBURG OFFICE:
1017 MUMMA ROAD
LEMOYNE. PA 17043
PHONE: 717-901-5916
FAX, 717-920-9129
July 7,2006
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Shana Pugh, Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
RE: Reais v. Arnold
Our File No.
14620
Dear Ms. Pugh:
In response to your demand; I have been authorized to extend an offer of $5,000
to settle this case in full. This offer is made in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 238 and will
remain in effect for ninety (90) days or until the commencement of trial, whichever first
occurs.
Also, enclosed please find a Motion to Compel which I intend to file with the
Cumberland County Prothonotary.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
JPW:kam
Enclosure
PITTSBURGH OFFICE: GULF TOWER. SUITE 2400. 707 GRANT STREET. PITTSBURGH. PA 1!l219
PHONE 412-281-3232
FAX 4' 2-261.3239
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JASON A. HINES
ERIN M. BRAUN
GUY E. BLASS
JENNIFER M. IRVIN
MARK J. GOLEN
BRETT L. HUSTON
ROBERT J. FISHER. JR.
KIMBERt:( L. HENSLEY
ANDREW D. ZEITER
JESSICA M. JURASKO
AMANDA J. LOPICCOLO
JASON P. WRONA
SUMMf-,:s, MCDONNELL,
GlJ'THRIE & SKEEL,
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STEPHEN J. SUMMERS
THOMAs A. MCDONNELL
JOSEPH A. HUDOCK. JR.
GREGG A. GUTHRIE
PETER B. SKEEL
PATRICK M. CONNELt:(*
JEFFREY C. CATANZARITE
KEVIN D. RAUCH
HARRISBURG OFFICE:
1017 MUMMA ROAD
LEMOYNE. PA 17043
PHONE: 717-901-5916
FAX: 717-920-9129
July 18, 2006
* ALsO ADMITTED IN WV
Shana Pugh, Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
RE: Reais v. ArnOld
Our File No.
14620
Dear Ms. Pugh:
In review of my file, I noticed thai I have not received your clienl's discovery
responses in Ihe above-referenced matter. If I do nol receive the same by July 24,
2006, I intend 10 file and present the Motion 10 Compel. which was included in my letter
dated July 7, 2006.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
JPW:kam
PITTSBURGH OFFICE: GULF TOWER. SUITE 2400. 707 GRANT STREET, PITTSBURGH. PA 15219
PHONE 412-261-3232
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JAMIE L. REGIS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-0335 CIVIL
V.
TONY J. ARNOLD,
DEFENDANT
: JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10th day of August, 2006, upon consideration of the Defendant's
Motion to Compel Discovery and Request for Sanctions, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
AND DIRECTED that:
1. Pursuant to PaRC.P. No. 206.5, a rule is issued upon the Plaintiff to show
cause why the Defendant is not entitled to the relief requested;
2. The Plaintiff will file an answer to this petition on or before August 30, 2006;
3. A copy of said answer will be filed with this Court;
4. If no answer to the Rule to Show cause is filed by the required date, the relief
requested by Defendant shall be granted. If the Plaintiff files an answer to this Rule to
Show Cause, and the answer raises disputed issues of material fact, an evidentiary
hearing will then be scheduled.
By the Court,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr.,
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Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
NO. 06-335
v.
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
Filed on Behalf of the Defendant
Counsel of Record for This Party:
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
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SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE and SKEEL, L.L.P.
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1017 Mumma Road, Suite 300
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMIE L. REGIS,
Plaintiff,
CIVIL DIVISION
v.
NO. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant.
(Jury Trial Demanded)
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Kindly withdraw the Motion to Compel filed on behalf of the Defendant, Tony J.
Arnold, in the above-captioned case. The Plaintiff has provided her discovery
responses.
Respectfully submitted,
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:~p~I/;J
Kevin D. Rauch, Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe for
Withdrawal has been mailed by U.S. Mai
postage pre-paid, thisj~ day of
counsel of record via first class mail,
,2006.
Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011
SUMMERS, McDONNELL, HUDOCK,
GUTHRIE & SKEEL, L.L.P.
By:
Kevin D. Rauch, Es uire
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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vs.
: No. 06-335
TONY J. ARNOLD,
Defendant
: CNIL DNISION
: Jury Trial Demanded
PRAF.CTPF. TO SF.TTLF. and nTSCONTTNlJF.
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the above captioned case settled and discontinue.
Respectfully submitted,
atrick F. Lauer, Jr., Esquire
aw Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., LLC
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 46430 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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