HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1481THOMAS H. GODDARD and,
MARJORIE GODDARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. da- I q g I CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE FOR WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please issue a Writ of Summons on behalf of the Plaintiffs, Thomas H. Goddard and
Marjorie Goddard, against the following Defendants:
Alexis Laskowski
307 Glenn Avenue
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Clifford C. Hanner
6203 Whitehall Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Linda Harmer
6203 Whitehall Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
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THOMAS H. GODDARD and,
MARJORIE GODDARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants
TO: Alexis Laskowski
307 Glenn Avenue
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. Oa `IT 0 I
CIVIL TERM
You are hereby notified that Thomas H. Goddard and Marjorie Goddard, have
commenced an action against you.
DATE: MAO 4 J(J2r 93:1 0 ( I str? g - --"
otary By: Q (? - &U
ProthonI j ,:)
(Deputy)
THOMAS H. GODDARD and,
MARJORIE GODDARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants
TO: Linda Hanner
6203 Whitehall Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 0,,1 - / q 0
CIVIL TERM
You are hereby notified that Thomas H. Goddard and Marjorie Goddard, have
commenced an action against you.
DATE: Jon9- k , 4""'
Prothonotary
By: lw?-?4
(Deputy)
THOMAS H. GODDARD and,
MARJORIE GODDARD,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD No. da , I q ? 1 CIVIL TERM
HANNER and LINDA HANNER, 7
Defendants
WRIT OF SUMMONS
TO: Clifford C. Hanner
6203 Whitehall Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
You are hereby notified that Thomas H. Goddard and Marjorie Goddard, have
commenced an action against you.
DATE:-f ? o2lQ/ CXW? ?' T.
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honotary By:
Prot(?4x&"J kiLon?
(Deputy)
THOMAS H. GODDARD and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD No. 02-1481 CIVIL TERM
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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 loose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
THOMAS H. GODDARD and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD No. 02-1481 CIVIL TERM
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiffs, Thomas H. Goddard and Marjorie Goddard, (hereinafter referred to
individually as "Plaintiff Thomas Goddard" and "Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard"
respectively or jointly as "Plaintiffs") are adult individuals currently residing at 2
Neptune Court, Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
2. Defendant Alexis Laskowski (hereinafter referred to as "Defendant Laskowski") is an
adult individual currently residing at 307 Glenn Avenue, Boiling Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
3. Defendants Clifford C. Hanner and Linda Hanner (hereinafter referred to as
"Defendants Hanner") are adult individuals currently residing at 6203 White Hall
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
4. On or about May 12, 2000, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard was the owner of a certain
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee automobile which was involved in an accident described
herein.
5. On the aforesaid date, at approximately 8:47 p.m. Plaintiff Thomas Goddard was
operating the aforementioned automobile in a southerly direction on Interstate 81 in
Silver Springs Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at a point
approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of State Route 114 and Interstate 81.
6. At the aforesaid time and place, Plaintiff's vehicle was violently struck in the real by
a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina owned by Defendants Hanner, which was being operated
by Defendant Laskowski in a southerly direction on Interstate 81, behind and in the
same lane as Plaintiff Thomas Goddard's vehicle.
7. At the time of the accident herein described, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard was lawfully
operating his vehicle within the posted speed limits and properly maintained the
vehicle within the right-hand southbound lane of Interstate 81.
8. At all times relevant hereto, Defendant Laskowski had full authority and consent to
operate the vehicle of Defendants Hanner.
9. The aforesaid accident and collision was directly and approximately caused by the
negligence and carelessness of Defendant Laskowski, which consisted, among other
things, of the following:
a.) operating his vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner;
b.) operating his vehicle in an excessive rate of speed under the circumstances;
c.) operating his vehicle with no warning of approach or intended direction;
d.) not having control his vehicle so as to stop his vehicle within the assured clear
distance ahead in violation of 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3361.
e.) operating his vehicle without due regard to the right, safety, and position of
Plaintiff Thomas Goddard;
f.) failing to have his vehicle under proper control so as to prevent his vehicle from
striking the Plaintiff Thomas Goddard's vehicle;
g.) failing to keep a proper look out;
h.) failing to use due care under the circumstances;
i.) failing to notice the motor vehicle of Plaintiff Thomas Goddard;
j.) upon noticing motor vehicle of Plaintiff Thomas Goddard, failing to the yield
right of way to Plaintiff Thomas Goddard;
k.) failing to take evasive action in order to avoid impacting with Plaintiff Thomas
Goddard's vehicle
1.) failing to apply his brakes in sufficient time to avoid striking Plaintiff Thomas
Goddard's vehicle, which was operating within the speed limits of the highway;
m.) operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance;
n.) operating his vehicle with disregard of the rules of the road and the law of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its subdivision, including but not limited to
the Motor Vehicle Code 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3310(a), 3361, 3362, and 3714.
o.) such other acts of negligence, carelessness and recklessness as may be determined
in the process discovery and/or at trial.
10. At all times relevant to the accident described herein, Defendant Laskowski was
operating Defendants Hanners' vehicle with full authority, consent and entrustment.
11. Defendant Laskowski has accepted entry into the Accelerated Rehabilitated
Disposition (ARD) program due to the fact that he was Driving Under the Influence
of alcohol or controlled substance at the time of the aforesaid accident.
12. Defendants Hanner are directly and approximately responsible for the injuries
incurred by Plaintiffs as hereinafter described due to their negligent of entrustment of
the vehicle to Defendant Laskowski, as though they had been operating the vehicle
themselves.
13. At all times relevant hereto, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard acted with due care and was
not contributory negligent.
COUNTI
Plaintiff Thomas Goddard v. Defendant Laskowski
14. Plaintiff Thomas Goddard incorporates paragraph 1 through 13 of the foregoing
Complaint in this paragraph as if set forth in their full text.
15. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard
sustained the following injuries:
rotator cuff tear or strain, adhesive capsulitis, chronic impingement
syndrome, rotator cuff tendentious, concussion, subdural hematoma,
epedurial hematoma, skull fracture, scalp abrasion, intraarticular elbow
laceration
16. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff
Thomas Goddard has suffered great bodily pain and suffering, as well as mental
anxiety and nervousness, to his great loss.
17. As a further result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard, has sustained
serious injuries and/or has/may incur reasonable and necessary medical and
rehabilitative costs and expenses in excess of the amount paid or payable pursuant to
Subchapter B of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law,
workers compensation, or any program, group contract or other arrangement for
payment of benefits as defined in 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1719, or which costs and expenses
were paid by self-funded medical plan governed by ERISA.
18. As a further result of the aforesaid collision and the injuries sustained by Plaintiff
Thomas Goddard, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard has incurred or may hereinafter incur
financial expenses and losses that exceed sums recoverable under the limitations and
exclusions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle finance responsibility law for which
damages are claimed.
19. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard suffered
interruption of his daily habits and pursuits to his great detriment and loss.
20. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard
sustained a total loss of his motor vehicle of reasonable value, incurred towing and
storage charges of reasonable cost, and incurred the loss of other personal property.
21. Plaintiff Thomas Goddard was the named insured on a policy of insurance issued to
him by West American Insurance Company of the Ohio Casualty Group bearing
policy number DPW09353474 which was in effect on the date of the above
referenced collision, and upon which Plaintiff, Thomas Goddard was a listed driver
and, further, for which Plaintiff Thomas Goddard selected the full-tort option
regarding said policy.
22. As a result of the aforesaid insurance coverage, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard remains
eligible to claim compensation for non-economic loss and economic losses sustained
in this collision pursuant to applicable tort law.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard demands judgment against Defendant
Laskowski's in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, and otherwise
in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT II
Plaintiff Thomas Goddard v. Defendants Hanner
23. Plaintiff Thomas Goddard incorporates paragraph 1 through 22 of the foregoing
Complaint in this paragraph as if set forth in their full text.
24. As a result of Defendant Hanners' negligence, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard sustained
the injuries, pain and suffering, medical bills and expenses, interruption of his daily
habits and pursuits and property damages and losses as described above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard demands judgment for compensatory damages
against Defendant Laskowski's in an amount in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of interest and
costs, and otherwise in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT III
Plaintiff Mariorie Goddard v. Defendant Laskowski
25. Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard incorporates paragraphs 1 through 24 of the foregoing
Complaint in this paragraph as if set forth in their full text.
26. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard has
been deprived of the society, companionship, contributions and consortium of her
husband, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard, to her great detriment and loss.
27. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard has
incurred and will in the future, incur medical bills and expenses to assist in the
treatment of her husband, Plaintiff Thomas Goddard's injuries.
28. As a result of Defendant Laskowski's negligence, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard has
suffered a disruption in her daily habits and pursuits and a loss of enjoyment of life.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard demands judgment for compensatory
damages against Defendant Laskowski in an in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of any interest
and cost, and otherwise in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
COUNT IV
Plaintiff Mariorie Goddard v. Defendants Hanner
29. Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard incorporates paragraphs 1 through 28 of the foregoing
Complaint in this paragraph as if set forth in their full text.
30. As a result of Defendant Hanners' negligence, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard incurred
the losses and expenses as hereinbefore described.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard demands judgment for compensatory
damages against Defendants Hanner in an in excess of $25,000.00, exclusive of any interest and
costs, and otherwise in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration.
Respectfully submitted,
4yf ffie, Esquire
or Plaintiffs
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
We verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. We
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE: 9119/412- _
THO S H. GODDARD
DATE:
M E GODDARD
THOMAS H. GODDARD and
MARJORIE GODDARD
Plaintiffs,
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER
Defendants.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-1481
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Enter the appearance of Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire, on behalf of Defendants Alexis
Laskowski, Clifford Hanner and Linda Hanner.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
0 Z BY
Dated: l r Ed and E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Document 4:243171.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 1" day of October, 2002, I, Edward E. Knauss, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Defendants, hereby certify that I served a copy
of the within Praecipe for Entry of Appearance this day by depositing the same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Bradley I. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
ward E. Knauss, IV
Document #: 243171.1
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01481 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GOODDARD THOMAS H
VS
LASKOWSKI ALEXIS ET AL
RONALD HOOVER Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
CLIFFORD C
the
DEFENDANT , at 2005:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of September, 2002
at 6203 WHITE HILL ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to
CLIFFORD HANNER
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 6.00
Service 8,28
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
24.28
Sworn and Subscribed to before
m((ethis 7 day of
A. D.
'Prothonotary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
09/24/2002
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
By: Deputy sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01481 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GOODDARD THOMAS H ET AL
VS
KOWSKI ALEXIS ET AL
RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
NDA
DEFENDANT
the
, at 2005:00 HOURS, on the 23rd day of September, 2002
at 6203 WHITE HILL ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 by handing to
LINDA HANNER
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:
Docketing 6.00
Service .00
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
16.00
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 7t,- day of
U e0._, J A. D.
'Prothonotary
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
09/24/2002
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
By: Deputy Sheriff
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01481 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
GOODDARD THOMAS H ET AL
VS
LASKOWSKI ALEXIS ET AL
SHANNON SUNDAY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within WRIT OF SUMMONS was served upon
ALEXIS
the
DEFENDANT , at 1250:00 HOURS, on the 24th day of July , 2002
at CUMBERLAND CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE ONE COURTHOUSE SQ
SLE, PA 17013 by handing to
ALEX LASKOWSKI
a true and attested copy of WRIT OF SUMMONS together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this J day of
A.D.
Prothonotary'
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
09/24/2002
GRIFFIE &: ASSOCIATES
By: 1J? OJ flCLrvnOYt - ? / }/- &6e
Deputy Sheriff
THOMAS H. GODDARD and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
: NO. 02-1481
V.
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD :
HANNER and LINDA HANNER .
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Plaintiffs Thomas H. Goddard and Marjorie Goddard
c/o Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer with New Matter within twenty
(20) days from service hereof or a default judgment may be entered against you.
Dated: October 11, 2002
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By
Ed Z--?uss, Esquire, I.D. No. 19199
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Defendants
Document #: 243331.1
THOMAS H. GODDARD and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
NO. 02-1481
V.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD :
HANKER and LINDA HANNER .
Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER OF DEFENDANT TO THE COMPLAINT
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied that Plaintiffs, vehicle was struck violently.
7. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
8. Denied that Defendants Hanner had given Defendant Laskowski full authority and
consent.
9. Denied.
10. Denied that Defendant Laskowski was operating the vehicle with the full
authority, consent, and entrustment of the Defendants, Clifford and Linda Hanner.
Document #: 243331.1
11. Admitted that Defendant Laskowski accepted entry into the ARD program. The
remaining averments are denied.
12. Denied. It is denied that Defendants Hanner entrusted the vehicle to Defendant
Laskowski. It is denied that Defendants Hanner were negligent in any way. All the averments in
paragraph 12 are denied.
13. Denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that the Complaint be dismissed, and judgment be
entered in their favor with costs.
COUNTI
Plaintiff Thomas Goddard v. Defendant Laskowski
14. Preceding paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reference and made
a part hereof.
15. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
16. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
17. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
Document #: 243331.1
18. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
19. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
20. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
21. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
22. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that the Complaint be dismissed and that judgment be
entered in their favor with costs.
COUNT II
Plaintiff Thomas Goddard v. Defendants Hanner
23. Preceding paragraphs 1 through 22 are incorporated herein by reference and made
a part hereof.
Document #: 243331.1
24. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that the Complaint be dismissed and that judgment
be entered in their favor with costs.
COUNT III
Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard v Defendant Laskowski
25. Preceding paragraphs 1 through 24 are incorporated herein by reference and made
a part hereof.
26. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
27. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
28. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that the Complaint be dismissed and that judgment
be entered in their favor with costs.
Document #: 243331.1
COUNT IV
Plaintiff Marjorie Goddard v Defendants Hanner
29. Preceding paragraphs 1 through 28 are incorporated herein by reference and made
a part hereof.
30. Denied, since after reasonable investigation, answering Defendants are without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments, and proof is
demanded at trial.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand that the Complaint be dismissed and that judgment
be entered in their favor with costs.
NEW MATTER
The claims of the Plaintiff are, or may be limited, pursuant to the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
2. Plaintiffs have been, or may have been paid various items of damage which they
are claiming and therefore cannot recover those items in this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendants demand judgment in their favor with costs.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated: October 11, 2002
Document #: 243331.1
VERIFICATION
I, Alex Laskowski„ do hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Answer of
Defendant to the Complaint are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge or
information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: /0, q -o02
Gam- 44m-u -
Alex Laskowski
Document #: 243331.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the date set forth
below, I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following
person(s) at the following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the United States
Mail, first-class, postage prepaid:
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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By: Az_e"?
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Dated: October 11, 2002
Document #: 243331.1
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THOMAS H. GODDARD and, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD : No. 02-1481 CIVIL TERM
HANNER and LINDA HANKER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PLAINTIFFS' ANSWERS TO
DEFENDANT LASKOWSKI'S NEW MATTER
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Denied. The averments of paragraph 1 of Defendant's New Matter are legal
conclusions to which no response is required and they are therefore denied.
2. Denied. It is denied that Plaintiffs have been or may have been paid various items of
damages for which they are demanding recovery. It is further denied that Plaintiffs
are unable to recover the damages claimed.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs requests your Honorable Court to dismiss Defendants New
Matter and enter judgment as claimed in Plaintiffs Complaint.
Respectfully submitted,
. Uri ie, Esquire
sneyfor Plaintiffs
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
THOMAS H. GODDARD and,
MARJORIE GODDARD,
Plaintiffs
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD No. 02-1481 CIVIL TERM
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, jBrradley L. Griffie, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the .3 ) S f- day of
(?c b eC' , 2002, cause a copy of Plaintiffs Answer to Defendant Lawkowski's
New Matter to be served upon Defendant's attorney of record by first class mail, postage prepaid
at the following addresses:
Edward E. Knauss, Esquire
METZGER WICKERSHAM
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
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200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
VERIFICATION
We verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. We
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unworn falsifications to authorities.
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THOMAS H. GODDARD
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THOMAS H. GODDARD and
MARJORIE GOODARD,
Plaintiffs
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ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANKER and LINDA HANNER,
Defend
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-1481
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned action.
Date: 3 / I ? 10, 3
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Carlisle, PA 170:13
717/243-5551
Counsel for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee of the law firm o:f Navitsky, Olson & Wisnes
certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing pRAECIpE FOR WITHDRAWAL, OF
APPEARANCE was served upon the following persons by first-class United States mail, postage
prepaid on March 24, 2003 as follows:
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Counsel for Defendants
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ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANKER and LINDA HANKER,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-1481
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiffs in the above-captioned action.
Wisneski, Esquire
I.D. No. 58796
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/541-9205
Counsel for Plaintiffs
NAVITSKY, OLSON & WISNESKI LLP
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Date: March 24, 2003
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lois E. Stauffer, an employee of the law firm of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP hereby
certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF
APPEARANCE was served upon the following persons by first-class United States mail, postage
prepaid on March 24, 2003 as follows:
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Counsel for Defendants
Lois E. Stauffer
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THOMAS H. GODDARD and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
NO. 02-1481
V.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD :
HANNER and LINDA HANNER .
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE
OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to Rule
4009.22, Defendants certify that
(1) a notice of intent to serve the subpoena with a copy of the subpoena attached
thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which the
subpoena is sought to be served,
(2) a copy of the notice of intent, including the proposed subpoena, is attached to this
certificate,
(3) no objection to the subpoena has been received, and
(4) the subpoena which will be served is identical to the subpoena which is attached
to the notice of intent to serve the subpoena.
METZGER, WI?CKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
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Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated:
281959-1
THOMAS H. GODDARD and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
MARJORIE GODDARD : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs,
: NO. 02-1481
V.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD :
HANNER and LINDA HANNER .
Defendants. : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA ON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR
DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
Defendants intend to serve a subpoena on Hershey Medical Center identical to the one
that is attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date listed below in which to
file of record and serve upon the undersigned an objection to the subpoena. If no objection is
made, the subpoena may be served.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By:
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Dated: J5- 08-013,
280511-1
THOMAS H. GODDARD and
MARJORIE GODDARD
Plaintiffs,
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD :
HANNER and LINDA HANNER
Defendants.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-1481
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Hershey Medical Center
(Name of Person or Entity)
Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena you are ordered by the court to produce the
following documents or things: entire medical file including but not limited to notes, memorandums,
radiology reports, progress reports correspondence etc. pertaining to Thomas Goddard; DOB: 2/3/40:
SSN: 206-30-2560
at: Metzger Wickersham, Attention: Angie, 3211 North Front Street Harrisburq, Pa 17110
You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested by this subpoena,
together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making this request at the address listed above.
You have the right to seek in advance the reasonable cost of preparing the copies of produce the things
sought.
If you fail to produce the documents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its
service, the party serving this subpoena may seek a court order compelling you to comply with it.
THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON:
Name: Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Address: 3211 North Front Street
Harrisburq, Pa 17110
Telephone Number: 717-238-8187
Supreme CourtID # 19199
Attorney for: Defendants
Date:
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
Prothonotary/Clerk, Civil Division
Deputy
280510-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Angela M. Flynn, an employee of Metzger, Wickersham, do hereby certify that
on the date set forth below, I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon
the following person(s) at the following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the
United States Mail, first-class, postage prepaid:
David S. Wisneski, Esquire
Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
a . Flynn
Dated: 15- 66 .03.
280511-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Angela M. Flynn, an employee of Metzger, Wickersham, do hereby certify that
on the date set forth below, I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon
the following person(s) at the following address(es) indicated below by sending same in the
United States Mail, first-class, postage prepaid:
David S. Wisneski, Esquire
Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Angela Iii. Flynn
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THOMAS H. GODDARD and
MARJORIE GOODARD,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND CO., PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
V.
NO. 02-1481
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
STIPULATION FOR DISCONTINUANCE WITH PREJUDICE
It is hereby stipulated by the parties in the above action that all claims against
Defendants, Clifford Harmer and Linda Hanner, are discontinued with prejudice. This dismissal
does not apply to the claims asserted against Defendant Alexis Laskowski. Plaintiffs specifically
preserve their right to pursue all claims asserted against Alexis Laskowski.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB?P. P.C.
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Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
3211 N. Front St., P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Defendants, Clifford Hanner,
Dated: 03 Linda Harmer. and Alexis Laskowski
NAVITSKY OLSON & WISNESKI LLP
By
David S. isneski, Esquire
2040 Linglestown Rd., Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 541-9205
Dated: -c? Attorneys for Plaintiffs
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ///day of November, 2003, I, Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire, of
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I served a
copy of the within Stipulation for Discontinuance with Prejudice this day by depositing the same
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
David S. Wisneski, Esquire
Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
dward E. Knauss, IV
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-1481
V.
ALEXIS LASKOWSKI, CLIFFORD
HANNER and LINDA HANNER,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire, on behalf of the
Defendants Alexis Laskowski, Clifford Harmer and Linda Harmer and enter the appearance of
Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire on behalf of Defendants Alexis Laskowski, Clifford Harmer and
Linda Hanner in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
By _.
Edward E. Knauss, IV, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 19199
P.O. Box 5300
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attolmey for e efendants.
By j
Andre -W. Norflee, s
Attorney I.D. No. 83894
P.O. Box 5300
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for the Defendants
Dated:
324649-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this _ day of April, 2005, 1, Andrew W. Norfleet, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorney for Defendants, Alexis Laskowski, Clifford Hanner
and Linda Harmer, hereby certify that I served the foregoing Defendant, Alexis Laskowski,
Clifford Harmer and Linda Harmer's Praecipe for Withdrawal and Entry of Appearance this day by
postage paid United States mail, addressed to:
David S. Wisneski, Esquire
Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP
2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 303
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Andrew W.1Norfleet, E§qui?e
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Prothonotary
office of the Protbonotarp
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Renee K. Simpson
Deputy Prothonotary
John E. Slike
Solicitor
()a - / l1 A j CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2008 AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE - THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R C P 230.2
BY THE COURT,
CURTIS R. LONG
PROTHONOTARY
One Courthouse Square • Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • (717) 240-6195 • Fax (717) 240-6573