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Home My WebLink About06-2393 "-11 Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney J.D. 65396 Horace Mann Insurance Co. AlS/O Marie Smith One Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 VS Charles Shadle 1196 North Fairville Avenue Harrisburg, PA ]7112 :'iOTICE You have been su~d in court. If you wish to c!.d~nd ag:tinst 1..1C: claims sc: fonh. in the: following: pagt:s. :'OU must ta.kt: J.ctIon within t"Nenry (10) days after this complaint and !lotice are scrved. by t:ncering a wt;ittt:n appe~ranc: pe:rson- Jolly or by attorney and filing in writing. with the court your defenses at objections to the:: claims Set forth against you. You arc: warned..that if you fail to do so the case may proc:ed without you and ajudgment may b(: ~me:"ed against you by the: c.oun without further notic: for any mon<::yclairned in the complaint or r'or any other claim or re!ief r::::Juest::d by ~he p\<limiif. Yau may ~ose mon.ey or p,Goen:y or other rights important to you. You-should /akJ! tlti~ papf!T to your lawyt!r at Offce. Ilyou do ltot ltaY~ II lawyer or cannot afford 01U, go 10 or u/l!phonl! tlte QfflC~ sdforrh bdo"" tofind out wlurt! 10U can get legal hdp. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108 : In The Court of Common Pleas : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law : No: QL - d-:H..3 CI~J-07f/L1 "\,VIsa L: h:m demandado a usted en !a corte. Si usted quier.:: dc:fenderse de estas demandas, expuesus en {as pa:ginas siguie*:s~ usted tiene:: veint.:: (20) di3.'$ de plaza a1 part~r de 1::1 fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace [ala asentar una comparencia e:sctita a en penona. 0 con un .1bogado y c:ntregar a la cone en forma escrir:a sus def~ 0 .sus objeciones a la.s dc::mandas en contra de su persona. Sa ;J.visado que si u.sted no se defiende. la corte toman medidas ;r puede continuar la demanda en contra suya sin previa .Jviso 0 noeifkacion. Ademas. 1:1. carte puede de:cidir a favor Jc:1 dc:mandamc: ;r requien: que u.sted c:.JmpJa con todas [as provisione:s de: esta dc:manda. IJsted pued~ pere::- dincio 0 5US propiedadc:s U aeras daechas importantes para u.$!ed_ Lleva t~ta dt!marrda a un abogado in~diata11UrrU.. Si 110 ti~Jte abo:gado () si /fa tia~ ~J din~rtJ sufid~1fu d~ pagar tal szrvicio. Vaya ~n pe.rson4 Q /lam.! por tde/ono a la. aflcina cuya dirucion u tnc:urrtra e~crita abajo para all~,igua,. donde se puede co,ueg:lir asisuncia I<ga/. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108 ,- Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney J.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs : In The Court of Common Pleas Horace Mann Insurance Co. AlS/O Marie Smith One Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law VS : No: 0(., - ;;Z39.J (!';LL '-r02-~ Charles Shadle 1196 North Fairville Avenue Harrisburg, PA I71I2 COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance Company (hereinafter Horace Mann) is an insurance carrier licensed and authorized to conduct business in the State of Illinois and having as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address. 2. Plaintiff Marie Smith is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 3. Defendant Charles Shadle is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 4. On or about August 17,2005 The Plaintiff Horace Mann insured the Plaintiff Marie Smith with a personal auto policy, said policy covering a 2004 Honda Odyssey and carrying with same, collision coverages. 5. On or about August 17,2005, at or near Route 581 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania The Defendant Charles Shadle negligently operating a van lost control of his vehicle and struck the plaintiffs vehicle in the rear. At all times relevant the Plaintiffs vehicle was being lawfully operated by Edward A. Smith. 6. The negligent, reckless and careless actions of the Defendant caused damages to the Plaintiffs vehicle and the Plaintiff was forced to incur substitute vehicle expenses. 7. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of: a) failing to properly inspect and maintain vehicle brakes; b) being inattentive; c) operating vehicle at a speed unsafe for conditions; d) striking another motor vehicle lawfully upon the roadway; e) failing to give due regard to the rights, safety point and position of Plaintiff s vehicle; f) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop within the assured clear distances ahead; g) failing to make proper observations; h) other such negligence that may be developed through continuing discovery and trial of this matter. 8. The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or failure to act on part of Defendant named herein and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs. 9. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance settled the collision claim of Plaintiff Smith in the amount of $ 5,594.50 (said figure includes Plaintiff's first party deductible and substitute vehicle expenses) representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained. 10. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance is subrogated to Plaintiff Marie Smith for this loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant, Charles Shadle in the amount of$ 5,594.50 plus costs. \ I I I V COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff( s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on its/his/her own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file i , / / (/ Dated: q /, '1,/ /; 0 , (:) ill B ?;.J 7'-. If( \-l t If\ .. ~ U( - C> -.:t -J ~ V] .z F - ()' ~ -F- ._( '~ Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs Horace Mann Insurance Co. AlS/O Marie Smith One Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 VS Charles Shadle 65 Hemlock Lane Landisburg, P A 17040 To The Prothonotary: : In The Court of Common Pleas : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law : No: 06-2393 Civil Term Praecipe to Reinstate Please reinstate the Complaint on the above-captioned action. Please forward to the Sheriff for Service. /)~l1'~~ ' Pa . ennessy, Es . re Attorney for Plaintiff r --r. --,~.~ c; ( ,-J ,~ , >, SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY - CASE NO: 2006-02393 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND HORACE MANN INSURANCE CO VS SHADLE CHARLES 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: SHADLE CHARLES but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE On May 22nd , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from DAUPHIN Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge Dep Dauphin County Postage 18.00 9.00 10.00 37.25 .78 75.03 / OS/22/2006 HENNESSY & s~ R. Thomas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County 9- 7/01/de. WALKER GROUP , In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Horace Mann Insurance 00 VS. Charles Shadle No. 06-2393 civil Now, May 1;; 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. r~~ Sheriff of Cum berland County, P A Affidavit of Service Now, , 20 , at 0' clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made mown to the contents thereof So answers, Sheriff of County, PA Sworn and subscribed before me this_ day of ,20_ COSTS SERV1CE MILEAGE AFFIDAVIT $ $ (1i)fHce Df :t4~ ~lr~riff William T. Tully Solicitor Charles E. Sheaffer Chief Deputy Mary Jane Snyder Real Estate Deputy Michael W.FUnehart Assistant Chief Deputy Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 ph: (717) 780-6590 fax: (717) 255-2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff Commonwealth of Pennsylvania HORACE MANN INSURANCE CO vs County of Dauphin SHADLE CHARLES Sheriff's Return No. 0761-T - -2006 OTHER COUNTY NO. 06 2393 I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent search and inquiry for SHADLE CHARLES the DEFENDANT named in the within COMPLAINT and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and therefore return same NOT FOUND, May 16, 2006 PER ELISA STEIGLER, SISTER OF DEF, STATED HE HAS NOT LIVED AT ADDRESS SINCE AUGUST 2005. NO IDEA OF HIS CURRENT WHEREABOUTS. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16TH day of MAY, 2006 So Answers, JR~ Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa. ~ By NOTARIAL SEAL MARY JANE SNYDER, Notary Public Highspire, Dauphin County My Commission Expires Sept I, 2006 Deputy Sheriff Sheriff's Costs: $37.25 PD 05/03/2006 RCPT NO 217363 SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY , CASE NO: 2006-02393 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND HORACE MANN INSURANCE CO VS SHADLE CHARLES 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: SHADLE CHARLES but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of PERRY County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE On September 22nd , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from PERRY Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge Dep Perry County Postage 18.00 9.00 10.00 22.90 .63 60.53,/ ~ o,/;)~/o:;/ 09/22/2006 HENNESSY & WALKER GROUP So answer:.~,.:././ /' ",.'" ~..,,~"-) ,,' ":.-.~-"/ ~~. "."',... .~,;., .-. /f.2;'~~.--c C":::;:'""-'" R ./ Thomas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County ,.----- Sworn and subscribe to before me this day of A.D. .. In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Horace Mann Insurance Co VS. Charles Shadle . 'j'J Now, September 19, 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF Cillv1BERLAND COUNTY, P A, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Perry County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. r~~~ Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA Affidavit of Service Now, ,20_, at 0' clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made known to the contents thereof. So answers, Sheriff of County, PA Sworn and subscribed before me this _ day of ,20_ COSTS SERVICE :MILEAGE AFFIDA VIT $ $ SHERIFF'S RETURN In the Court of Common Pleas Of the 41 st Judicial District of Pennsylvania- Perry County Branch No. 2006-2393 Cumberland County Horace Man Insurance Co VS Charles Shadle 65 Hemlock Lane Landisburg, P A 17040 Carl E. Nace, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within named Defendant(s) to wit Charles Shadle, but was unable to locate him/her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the within Notice & Complaint, for the above named Defendant(s) Charles Shadle 65 Hemlock Lane Landisburg, P A 17040. NOT FOUND. PROPERTY ( A CABIN) APPEARS VACANT. MAIL HAS NOT BEEN PICKED UP FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AND GRASS HAS NOT BEEN MOWED. So Answers, /2J[ ~ Sworn and subscribed to before me this cJ Oin day of 5~fKb, , 2006. . /1' . ~~.v ( NOTARIAL SEAL MARGARET F. FLICKINGER, NOTARY PUBLIC BLOOMFIELD BORO., PERRY COUNTY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB. 16,2008 Carl E. N ace Sheriff of Perry County Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 TRUE COpy FROM RECORr' 1 T estlmonY where,.l.~ unto set my ~ ~1~~1€. Horace Mann Insurance Co. AlS/O Marie Smith One Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 VS Charles Shadle 1196 North Fairville Avenue Harrisburg, PAl 7112 N C:) ~;L: o ('J 0._ :'fOTICE lJ..J L. ' U) " You have ~ su~~~nn coun:_ If you wish to def~nd against t.'1e claims al forth. in the following pages. you must take :J.ctton within t'Nent)' (20) days after this complaint and notice are served. by entering a wt,iaen appe:J.r3nc: person- ally or by attorney and filing in writing wich the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned.that if you fail co do so the case may proc~~ without you and a judgment may be: entered agJ.inst you by rhe court without further nocic: for any moneyclairned in the complaint or for any other claim or re~id re~uest::d by the pi<lincirI. You may lose money or c,ooert:' or other rights imljortam to you. You-shouLd take this pap~r (0 your lawy~r at one/!. !fyou do not hay#! a ItrNYf!r or cannot afford on~. go to or t~/I!phonl! llu offiCI! set forth lJ~Jo"" to find out whut! YOIl can g~t legal lulp. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle. PA 17013 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108 : In The Court of Common Pleas : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law : No: OCe:, - ,;2393 Clutl Y'C/L"'1 ::::: ~ .-\ VIS 0 L: hJ.rt de~andado a ust::d en 13 corte. Si usced qui ere ci~fe:nderse de estas dc:mandas, c:;'(puesus en las paginas siguien.tes. ust~d tiene veinte (20) dia3 de plaza al partir de I::!. fc:cha de: la demanda y la notificacion. Haa: falu asentar un:1 comparencia escrita 0 en penana 0 con un abogado y .:nrregar a la corte en forma escrira. sus defen.sa:s 0 sus obje:ciones a la:; dc:mandas en contra de: su persona.. Se:1 avisado que: si ustc:d no se defiende. la corte tomara medidas ':/ puc:de continuar la dc:manda en contr.I suya sin previa J.'1iso 0 notif!cacion. Ademas. 1:1 corte puede decidir a favor Jd dem'J.ndant~ '! requien:: que usted cumpla con codas [as provisiones d~ eSt::!. demanda. L'sted puede pere: dinero a 5US propiedadc:s u otras derechos importances para usted_ LJeva t!sta d~ml1nda a un abogado inmLdiaramLlttt!. Si no rie1t~ aboglldo a si no tivr~ d din~TO :Jufid/!rru de pagar tal urvido. Vaya m person.a. a lla1ftf! por t/!fl![a1fo II La oftcirra cu::a diucdolf U I!ncutntra /!scritl1 abajo para aVI!Tiguar donde se pr.ud/! COlfsi!guir asis1i!ncia It!gaJ. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle. PA 17013 717-249-3166 or 800-990-9108 '. Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, PA 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Attorney for Plaintiffs : In The Court of Common Pleas Horace Mann Insurance Co. AlS/O Marie Smith One Horace Mann Plaza Springfield, IL 62715 : Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : Civil Action Law VS : No: Charles Shadle 1196 North Fairville Avenue Harrisburg, P A 17112 COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance Company (hereinafter Horace Mann) is an insurance carrier licensed and authorized to conduct business in the State of Illinois and having as one of its principal places of business the above captioned address. 2. Plaintiff Marie Smith is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 3. Defendant Charles Shadle is an adult individual residing at the above captioned address. 4. On or about August 17,2005 The Plaintiff Horace Mann insured the Plaintiff Marie Smith with a personal auto policy, said policy covering a 2004 Honda Odyssey and carrying with same, collision coverages. 5. On or about August 17,2005, at or near Route 581 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania The Defendant Charles Shadle negligently operating a van lost control of his vehicle and struck the plaintiffs vehicle in the rear. At all times relevant the Plaintiffs vehicle was being lawfully operated by Edward A. Smith. 6. The negligent, reckless and careless actions of the Defendant caused damages to the Plaintiffs vehicle and the Plaintiff was forced to incur substitute vehicle expenses. 7. The negligence of the Defendants consisted of: a) failing to properly inspect and maintain vehicle brakes; b) being inattentive; c) operating vehicle at a speed unsafe for conditions; d) striking another motor vehicle lawfully upon the roadway; e) failing to give due regard to the rights, safety point and position of Plaintiff s vehicle; f) failing to maintain control of said vehicle so as to be able to stop within the assured clear distances ahead; g) failing to make proper observations; h) other such negligence that may be developed through continuing discovery and trial of this matter. 8. The aforesaid collision resulted solely from the negligent acts and/or failure to act on part of Defendant named herein and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act and/or failure to act on part of Plaintiffs. 9. As a result of the aforesaid collision, Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance settled the collision claim of Plaintiff Smith in the amount of $ 5,594.50 (said figure includes Plaintiffs fITst party deductible and substitute vehicle expenses) representing fair and reasonable reimbursement for the damages sustained. 10. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff Horace Mann Insurance is subrogated to Plaintiff Marie Smith for this loss. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs demand judgment against the Defendant, Charles Shadle in the amount of $ 5,594.50 plus costs. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CHESTER : ss The undersigned verifies that the facts contained herein are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. If applicable, this affidavit is made on behalf of the Plaintiff(s); that the said Plaintiff(s) is/are unable and unavailable to make this verification on itslhislher own behalf within the time allotted for filing of this pleading, and the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of counsel's knowledge, information and belief. This verification is made pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1024 and is based on interviews, conferences, reports, records and other investigative material in the file Dated: Lf;i ~V/ o? ,I I N <-;> 9 \- c-.::.' ..'-0, (",' (T _..~ GJ <.f) v:;, c; 81'l :0 V' 8 I d3S qOOZ fl. I" __;:; I (:' ..::;; Paul J. Hennessy, Esquire Hennessy & Walker 142 W. Market Street West Chester, P A 19382 610-431-2727 Attorney I.D. 65396 Horace Mann Insurance AlS/O Marie Smith vs. Charles Shadle To The Prothonotary: Attorney for Plaintiffs In The Court of Common Pleas Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Civil Action - Law o"lRJ No: 06-~ Civil Term Praecipe Please mark the above captioned case as Dismissed without Prejudice. t"'"'-.) ~?;; 0" -'-\ ~~, -I -r:-n ;'\'0 (~.) "",t,:: u. ,-, ,-'- >--.1 'J~' ~