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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 89397
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. - 3Y Ciut',C-7 '„l
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
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AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se persentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar action denuro de los
pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despu6s de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando
personalmente o por medio de on abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objections a , las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo per cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra
reclamation o remedio solicitado per el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte
sin mas aviso adicional. Used puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para
used.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME 0 VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE 1NFORMACION A CERCA
DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE
QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE
OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO 0 BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE
CUALMICAN.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA
Telephone number- 717- 249-3166
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 89397
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
DB/A SLEEP INN,
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. oL - 971d Clv???
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes, formerly known as Lizbania Berafan until she married on
August 17, 2004, is an adult individual and citizen of North Carolina, who currently resides in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
2. Defendant, Keystone Lodging Enterprises, owns and operates Sleep Inn Hotel, a facility
which provides overnight accommodations located at 5 East Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013,
and which at all times relevant was responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of its
facility
3. On August 1, 2004, Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes, was a patron of the aforesaid establishment.
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4. As a business invitee, Plaintiff was owed the highest duty of care by the Defendant,
Plaintiff believes, and therefore avers, that Defendant breached this duty, was negligent, and is
therefore responsible for all injuries and damages suffered by Plaintiff as alleged herein.
5. On August 1, 2004, Plaintiff was getting into the shower when she slipped and fell on an
oil-type substance on the shower floor.
6. There were no anti-skid strips in the shower or rails to grab onto the said shower.
T As a direct and proximate results of the aforementioned fall, Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes,
sustained painful and severe injuries, which include but are not limited to her head, neck, back,
spine, jaw, left shoulder and left arm.
8. As a result of the injuries sustained, Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes, was forced to incur liability
for medical treatment, medications, and similar miscellaneous expenses in an effort to restore
herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
9. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes, has been advised and,
therefore, avers that she may be forced to incur similar expense in the future, and claim is made
therefor.
10. As a result of the aforementioned accident and resulting injuries, Plaintiff, Lizbania
Hypes, has undergone and in the future will undergo great physical and mental suffering, great
inconvenience in carrying our her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment, and
claim is made therefor.
11. As a result of the aforementioned accident and resulting injuries, Plaintiff, Lizbania
Hypes, has been and in the future will be subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and
claim is made therefor.
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12. Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes, continues to be plagued by persistent pain and limitation 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 therefor.
13. As a result of the aforementioned injuries, Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes, has sustained work
loss, loss of opportunity and a permanent diminution of her earning power and capacity, and
claim is made therefor.
14. As a result of the aforesaid injuries, Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes, has sustained
uncompensated work loss, and claim is made therefor.
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LIZBANIA HYPES V. KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, D/B/A SLEEP INN
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein as if set forth at length.
16. The aforementioned accident and resulting injuries sustained by Plaintiff; Lizhania
Hypes, are the direct and proximate result of the careless, reckless and negligent conduct of
Defendant, Keystone Lodging Enterprises, d/b/a Sleep Inn, as follows:
a. Failure to exercise the highest degree of care that a business owner owes to
business invitees utilizing the premises for its intended purposes, as alleged
herein;
b. Failure to properly maintain and operate the premises by allowing an unsafe
hazard to exist in the form of an oily substance on the shower floor;
C. Failure to inspect the premises to determine whether there were any conditions
present which posed a hazard to business invitees; and
d. Failure to provide adequate and necessary safety precautions in the shower, such
as skid strips, rails, etc.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Lizbania Hypes, demands judgment against Defendant, Keystone
Lodging Enterprises, d/b/a Sleep Inn, in an amount in excess of Thirty-Five Thousand (535,000)
Dollars, exclusive of interest and costs, and in excess of any jurisdictional amount requiring
compulsory arbitration.
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Respectfully submitted,
Date:
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
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Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
I.D. No. 89397
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-679]
Counsel for Plaintiff(s)
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VERIFICATION
I, Lizbania Hypes, Plaintiff, have read the foregoing Complaint and do hereby swear or
affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that this Verification is made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 89397
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES, ? N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff (CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
IVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN, 0. 06-3710 - Civil Teri
3304 Market Street URy TRIAL DEMANDED
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
TO: Keystone Lodging Enterprises d/b/a Sleep Inn
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DATE OF NOTICE: July 25, 2006
IMPORTANT NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT BECAUSE YOU HAVE FAILED TO TAKE ACTION
REQUIRED OF YOU IN THIS CASE, NAMELY, YOU HAVE FAILED TO ENTER A
WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITING A
RESPONSE SETTING OUT YOUR DEFENSE AND OBJECTIONS TO THE COMPLAINT
FILED ON June 28, 2006, AND SERVED ON JUNE 29, 2006, AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU
ACT WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE
ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR
PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO A
LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE FOLLOWING OFFICE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN
GET LEGAL HELP:
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717/249-3168
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
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Lisa V. B. Woodburn, Esquire
I.D. No. 89397
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 171 10
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date: ??/aOnA
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Megan A. Moll, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify
that I am this ?-':J(1 day of , 2006 serving a true and correct copy of the
foregoing upon Defendant via certified mail as follows:
Keystone Lodging Enterprises d/b/a Sleep Inn
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. 0. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
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Attorneys for Defendant
LIZBANIA HYPES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN, ;
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PLEASE ENTER THE Appearance of the undersigned on behalf of the
Defendant in the above-captioned matter.
DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: F/ Oep
Jefferson J. Shipman, 11sgi
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
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DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing
following, by depositing the same in the United Sta
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. 0. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
hs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
LIZBANIA HYPES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NEW MATTER NOTICE
TO: Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed New Matter within twenty (20)
days from the date of service.
N, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Date: g14_1454
Jefferson J. Shipman, EdgL
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: hs@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, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
LIZBANIA HYPES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendants : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Keystone Lodging Enterprises, d/b/a Sleep
Inn, by and through its counsel, Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire and Johnson, Duffie,
Stewart & Weidner, and files the following Answer and New Matter in response to
Plaintiffs Complaint:
1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 1.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 3 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.
4. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 4 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.
5. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 5 and the same are therefore denied.
6. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 6 and the same are therefore denied.
7. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 7 and the same are therefore denied.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 8 and the same are therefore denied.
9. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 9 and the same are therefore denied.
10. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 10 and the same are therefore denied.
11. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 11 and the same are therefore denied.
12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 12 and the same are therefore denied.
13. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 13 and the same are therefore denied.
14. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is
without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truth of the
averments contained in Paragraph 14 and the same are therefore denied.
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LIZBANIA HYPES v. KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES t/b/a SLEEP INN
15. The Defendant incorporates herein by reference its answers to
Paragraphs 1 through 14 above as though fully set forth herein at length.
16. Denied. The averments contained in Paragraph 16, and subparagraphs a.
through d., are conclusions of law and fact to which no response is required. If a
response is deemed to be required, the averments contained in Paragraph 16, and
subparagraphs a, b, c, and d, are specifically denied.
a. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant did exercise the highest
degree of care that a business owner owes to business invitees utilizing the
premises for its intended purposes;
b. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant did properly maintain and
operate its premises and did not allow unsafe hazards to exist in the form of oily
substances on the shower floor;
C. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant did inspect the premises to
determine whether there were any dangerous conditions which posed a hazard
to business invitees; and
d. Denied. To the contrary, the Defendant did provide adequate and
necessary precautions in the shower, such as skid strips, rails, etc.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Keystone Lodging Enterprises d/b/a Sleep Inn,
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and that Plaintiffs Complaint
be dismissed with prejudice.
NEW MATTER
By way of additional answer and reply, the answering Defendant interposes the
following New Matter defenses:
17. That Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state a cause of action against the
Defendant.
18. That the Plaintiffs alleged cause of action is barred by the Doctrine of
Assumption of the Risk.
19. That the Plaintiffs alleged cause of action is barred by the Plaintiffs own
comparative negligence.
20. That if it should be found that there was any negligence on the part of the
Defendant, which is specifically denied, then in that event any such negligence was not
a substantial factor nor factual cause of any harm to the Plaintiff.
21. That the Plaintiffs alleged injuries, if any, may have been pre-existing.
22. That the Plaintiffs alleged injuries, if any, may have been caused by third
parties or entities not presently involved in this action.
23. That the Plaintiffs alleged cause of action may be barred by the
applicable Statue of Limitations.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, Keystone Lodging Enterprises d/b/a Sleep Inn,
respectfully requests that judgment be entered in its favor and that Plaintiffs Complaint
be dismissed with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
DATE: 811411C40
Jeff rson J. Shipman, Estit
Att rneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: hs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Robert Myshka, an authorized representative of Keystone Lodging Enterprises
d/b/a Sleep Inn, have read the foregoing Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint 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; 1 verify that 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.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES d/b/a
SLEEP INN
Robert Myshka
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 P
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, O. 06-3710 - Civil Term
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011 Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO NEW MATTER
17. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiffs Complaint fails to state
a cause of action against Answering Defendant. To the contrary, Plaintiff s Complaint states a valid
cause of action recognized by Pennsylvania Law.
18. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiff s cause of action is barred
by the doctrine of assumption of the risk.
19. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiffs action is barred by
Plaintiff s own comparative negligence. To the contrary, as a business invitee, Defendant owes the
highest duty of care to Plaintiff and Answering Defendant's negligence was the cause of Plaintiffs
injuries, not her own.
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20. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Answering Defendant's
negligence, which was specifically denied, was not a substantial factor nor factual cause of any
harm to the Plaintiff. To the contrary, Answering Defendant's negligence was a substantial factor
or a factual cause of Plaintiff s harm.
21. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiffs injuries were pre-
existing. To the contrary, Plaintiff s injuries were a result of Answering Defendant's negligence.
22. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiff s injuries were caused by
a third party or entities not presently involved in the present action. To the contrary, Plaintiffs
injuries were caused by the negligence of Answering Defendant.
23. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required. In the
event that a response is deemed required, it is hereby denied that Plaintiffs cause of action is barred
by the applicable statute of limitations. To the contrary, Plaintiffs action was filed in a timely
manner as evidenced by the Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to Dismiss the New Matter of
Defendant.
Date: ( ) 9/0"
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
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Lisa Woodbum, Esquire
I.D. No. 89397
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff
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ATTORNEY AFFIDAVrr
I, Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire, state that I am counsel for Plaintiff, that I am authorized to
make this Verification on behalf of said Plaintiff, and have read the foregoing and do hereby declare
and affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing are correctly derived from the discovery record. I
understand that this Verification is made subject to the/penalties of 28 U.S.C. §1746, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Sworn to and subscribed Jo
before me on this?an day of
August, 2006
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Megan A. Moll, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify
that I am this 7 3 day of z,f 2006 serving a true and correct copy of the
foregoing upon Defendant via certified mail as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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CASE NO: 2006-03710 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
HYPES LIZBANIA
VS
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES
WILLIAM CLINE
Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
was served upon
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES D/B/A SLEEP INN
the
DEFENDANT , at 1543:00 HOURS, on the 29th day of June , 2006
at 3304 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011 by handing to
DIANE HALNING, OFFICE MANAGER, ADULT IN CHARGE
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So Answers:
Docketing 18.00
Service 12.32
Postage . 39
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
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40.71, 06/30/2006
ANGINO & ROVNER
Sworn and Subscibed to By:
before me this day Deputy eriff
of A. D.
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785 Attorneys for Defendant
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
fis@jdsw.com
LIZBANIA HYPES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA
PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena for documents and things pursuant to
Rule 4009.22, Defendant hereby certifies that:
(1) A Notice Of Intent To Serve A Subpoena, with copies of the subpoenas
attached thereto, was mailed, via Certified Mail, or delivered to each party at least
twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoenas were sought to be served;
(2) A copy of the Notice of Intent including the proposed subpoenas, is
attached to this Certificate;
(3) No objection to the subpoenas has been received ; and
(4) The subpoenas to be served are identical to the subpoenas attached to
the Notice Of Intent.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWARD & WEIDNER
By
fferson J. Shipman, Esquir
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
DATE: 'jb 8/ 6 `1
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 3 -g
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
J er n J. Shipman, Esquire
Atiorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendant
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785 Attorneys for Defendants
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Ms@jdsw.com
LIZBANIA HYPES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V., CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendants JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE
DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21
TO: Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Defendants intend to serve three subpoenas identical
to the ones that are attached to this notice. You have twenty (20) days from the date
listed below in which to file of records and serve upon the undersigned objections to the
subpoena. If no objections are made, the subpoenas may be served.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWARD & WEIDNER
By
Je erson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
DATE: -?,1 d I 1
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, certified mail, postage
prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
fferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorneys I.D. #: 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
e-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
Attorneys for Defendants
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Lizbania Hypes,
Plaintiff
vs.
File No. 06-3710
Keystone Lodging Enterprises, D/B/A/ Sleep
Inn,
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: Carlisle Regional 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: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports, diagnostic test
results pertaining to Lizbania Hypes (maiden name Perfan) : DOB: 1/22/62 SSN: 682-12-1011
at Johnson Duffie Stewart & Weidner. 301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
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 or
producing 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: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
DATE: rf.1 o
Seal of the Court
BY THE COURT:
(-? 14
Protho otary/Clerk, it bivisi
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Lizbania Hypes,
Plaintiff
vs.
File No. 06-3710
Keystone Lodging Enterprises, D/B/A/ Sleep
Inn,
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: West Shore EMS-Carlisle
(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: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports pertaining to
Lizbania Hypes (maiden name Perfan) patient # 28406, call # 3028532, DOB: 1/22162 SSN: 682-12-
1011
at Johnson. Duffle. Stewart & Weidner. 301 Market Street. P.O. Box 109. Lemoyne. PA 17043.
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 or
producing 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: Jefferson J. Shipman. Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-7614540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
DATE: rT 07
Seal of the Cou /
BY THE COURT:
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Prot onotary/Cle , ivil Di ion
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Lizbania Hypes,
Plaintiff
vs. File No. 06-3710
Keystone Lodging Enterprises, D/B/A/ Sleep
Inn,
Defendants
SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS
FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22
TO: . Cumberland-Goodwill Fire Rescue
(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: any and all medical records, correspondence, reports pertaining to
Lizbania Hypes (maiden name Perfan) patient # 3483, call # CGO402378: DOB: 1/22/62 SSN• 682-12-
1011
at Johnson. Duffie. Stewart & Weidner. 301 Market Street. P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne PA 17043.
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 or
producing 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: Jefferson J. Shipman. Esquire
ADDRESS: 301 Market Street
Lemoyne. PA 17043
TELEPHONE: 717-761-4540
SUPREME COURT ID #: 51785
ATTORNEY FOR: Defendants
COURT:
BY THE 0
Prot onotary/Clerk, vil Tsion
DATE: 2 oG7
Seal of the Court
Deputy
(Eff. 7/97)
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 89397
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
TO:
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ACTION - LAW
06-3710 - Civil Term
Y TRIAL DEMANDED
Keystone Lodging Enterprises D/B/A Sleep Inn
c/o Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Please take notice that you are hereby required, pursuant to Rule 4014 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure, to serve upon the undersigned within thirty (30) days from service, your
response to the admission(s) requested herein:
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION # 1:
It is admitted Leslie Diane Jenkins, General Manager, was aware on August 1, 2004 that the
shower in the Hypes hotel room was slippery and Plaintiff slipped in the shower.
Admit Deny
SUPPLEMENTAL INTERROGATORY # 1 :
If your answers is anything but an unqualified admission, please explain the basis of your denial
or partial denial and state the facts upon which you rely in support of your position.
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION # 2:
It is admitted Leslie Diane Jenkins, General Manager, was aware Mr. Hypes reported the floor
of the shower was slippery, prior to her entering the Hypes hotel room on August 1, 2004.
Admit Deny
SUPPLEMENTAL INTERROGATORY # 2:
If your answers is anything but an unqualified admission, please explain the basis of your denial
or partial denial and state the facts upon which you rely in support of your position.
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION # 3:
It is admitted Leslie Diane Jenkins, General Manager, only looked at the shower floor in the
Hypes hotel room, and did no further inspection or examination.
Admit Deny
SUPPLEMENTAL INTERROGATORY # 3:
If your answers is anything but an unqualified admission, please explain the basis of your denial
or partial denial and state the facts upon which you rely in support of your position.
REQUEST FOR ADMISSION # 4:
It is admitted Leslie Diane Jenkins, General Manager, did not request anyone inspect the
shower area in the Hypes hotel room for a slippery substance.
Admit
Deny
SUPPLEMENTAL INTERROGATORY # 4:
If your answers is anything but an unqualified admission, please explain the basis of your denial
or partial denial and state the facts upon which you rely in support of your position.
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
I.D. No. 89397
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff(s)
Date: RV -1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amyra W. Wagner, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby certify
that I am this 3
day of
2009 serving a true and correct copy of the
foregoing upon Defendant via certified mail as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
'mil, THE I"ryi? •^i"?t^.?tl IrIARY
2049 MAY -! F 9 (: 59
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Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785 Attorneys for Defendant
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
bs@jdsw.com
LIZBANIA HYPES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES, : NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFF'S
REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS AND INTERROGATORIES
1. Denied. Defendant can neither admit or deny this request, as the testimony of
Leslie Diane Jenkins at her deposition of January 10, 2007 speaks for itself, therefore it
is denied.
2. Denied. Defendant can neither admit or deny this request, as the testimony of
Leslie Diane Jenkins at her deposition of January 10, 2007 speaks for itself, therefore it
is denied.
3. Denied. Defendant can neither admit or deny this request, as the testimony of
Leslie Diane Jenkins at her deposition of January 10, 2007 speaks for itself, therefore it
is denied.
4. Denied. Defendant can neither admit or deny this request, as the testimony of
Leslie Diane Jenkins at her deposition of January 10, 2007 speaks for itself, therefore it
is denied.
DATE: !5'J21?/p1
, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Ieff9rson J. Shipman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
VERIFICATION
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. NO. 1024(c)
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for the party filing
the foregoing document; that he makes this affidavit as an attorney, because the party
he represents lacks sufficient knowledge or information upon which to make a
verification and/or because he has greater personal knowledge of the information and
belief than that of the party for whom he makes this affidavit; and that he has sufficient
knowledge or information and belief, based upon his investigation of the matters
averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this statement is made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 1& 4 ?11 -e??
4Je J. Shipman
DATE: .Sl2?I
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
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I. D. #: 51785
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorneys for Defendant
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PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR ARGUMENT
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the within matter for the next Argument Court.
CAPTION OF CASE
(entire caption must be stated in full)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
No. 06-3710 Civil Term
1. State matter to be argued (i.e., plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's
demurrer to complaint, etc.):
Plaintiffs Preliminary Objections to Defendant's Answers to Plaintiff's
Request for Admissions Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 4014.
2. Identify counsel who will argue case:
a. for plaintiff: Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire of Angino & Rovner,
P.C.
b. for defendant: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire of Johnson, Duffie,
Stewart & Weidner
3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for argument.
4. Argument Court Date: September 9, 2009
Atto ey for Plaintiffs
Date: August 3, 2009
416409
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amyra W. Wagner, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do
hereby certify that I am this day of 44 r' S , 2009 serving a true
and correct copy of the foregoing upon Defendant via certified mail as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
416409
CA-
2909 AUG -3 PH : 5 7
PRAECIPE FOR LISTING CASE FOR TRIAL
(Must be typewritten and submitted in duplicate)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Please list the following case:
(Check one) (X) for JURY trial at the next term of civil court
() for trial without a jury
LIZBANIA HYPES, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN, O. 06-3710 -Civil Term
3304 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendant
() Assumpsit
Q Trespass
() Trespass (Motor Vehicle)
(X) Other - Medical Malpractice
The trial list will be called on October 20,
2009.
Trials commence on November 16, 2009.
Pre-trials will beheld on October 28, 2009
(Briefs are due 5 days before pre-trials.)
(The party listing this case for trial shall
provide forthwith a copy of the Praecipe to all
counsel, pursuant to local Rule 314-1.)
No. 06-3710 Civil
Indicate the attorney who will try case for the party who files this Praecipe:
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire, Angino & Rovner, P.C., 4503 North Front Street, PA 17110
416405
Indicate trial counsel for other parties if known:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire, Johnson,
P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
This case is ready for trial.
Date: 3j 6x)V 1
Duffle, Stewart & Weidner, 301 Market Street,
Signed: '/1%
Print Name: Lisa M.B. Woodburn
Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
416405
t
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amyra W. Wagner, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
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certify that I am this 5 day of , 2009 serving a true and correct copy
of the foregoing upon Defendant via certified mai as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
416405
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
bs@jdsw.com
LIZBANIA HYPES,
V.
Plaintiff
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S AMENDED ANSWERS TO PLAINTIFF'S
REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS AND INTERROGATORIES
1. Denied. The deposition testimony of Leslie Diane Jenkins speaks for itself
and states in relevant part: "he [Mr. Hypes] said that she [Lizbania Hypes] slipped in the
shower, and hit her back on the shower... [a]nd he said the shower - he knew the
shower was slippery because he was in the shower before her..." (Deposition of
Jenkins p. 25). There is nothing in the deposition testimony to support that Leslie Diane
Jenkins was aware through any other conversations or means of the alleged slippery
conditions of the shower of the Hypes room on the date of the alleged fall except
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3710 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
through the Plaintiffs husband as testified to above.
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2. Denied. The deposition testimony of Leslie Diane Jenkins speaks for
itself, and states in relevant part: "he [Mr. Hypes] was saying in a kind of relaxed
manner, you know, she fell, and her back hurts, but I don't know if we should call the
ambulance, I don't know if its serious... he [Mr. Hypes] said that she [Lizbania Hypes]
slipped in the shower, and hit her back on the shower... [a]nd he said the shower - he
knew the shower was slippery because he was in the shower before her..." (Deposition
of Jenkins pp. 22, 25). The deposition testimony supports that this information was
obtained through Mr. Hypes' call to the front desk and through a conversation with
another employee after the alleged fall occurred.
3. Denied. The deposition testimony of Leslie Diane Jenkins speaks for itself
and states in relevant part:
A: Yes. I looked at the shower floor, I did not get down and touch it,
but I did look in. I did not see anything on it.
Q: What were you looking for?
A: Anything. To see if anything was wrong or - and I didn't see
anything, so -
Q: Did you see water on the floor?
A: I guess there was dry - honestly I don't remember. I don't
remember. If I would have thought water was out of the ordinary, I
might have remembered it, but, no, I don't remember.
Q: And you didn't feel the shower?
A: No I did not. (Deposition of Jenkins p. 26).
4. Denied. The deposition testimony of Leslie Diane Jenkins speaks for itself
and states in relevant part:
Q: Okay. Did you ask anyone to inspect the shower area to look for a
slippery substance?
A: No.
Q: Did you ask housekeeping to go and to wipe out the shower area
because there had been reports that there was a slippery
substance?
A: No, because the room would have been cleaned then. (Deposition
of Jenkins p. 31).
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSQN, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
J ffeFsbn J. Shidman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
Date: August 10, 2009
373427
.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Defendant's Amended Answers to
Plaintiffs Request for Admissions and Interrogatories has been duly served upon the
following, by depositing the same in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, in
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on August *0, 2009:
Lisa M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Je erson J. Ship an, Esquire
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
Lisa M.B. Woodburn, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 89397
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
V.
Please withdraw Plaintiff's Preliminary Objections to Defendant's Answers to Plaintiff's
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN, O. 06-3710 -Civil Term
Defendant
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Request for Admissions filed on July 6, 2009.
Date:
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IL ACTION - LAW
Respectfully submitted,
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
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Lis M. B. Woodburn, Esquire
I.D. No. 89397
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Counsel for Plaintiff(s)
417761
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amyra W. Wagner, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
p?
certify that I am this ' D day of , 2009 serving a true and correct copy
of the foregoing upon Defendant via certified ma as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
417761
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ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
David L. Lutz, Esquire
Attorney ID# : 35956
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1708
(717) 238-6791
FAX (717) 238-5610
Attorneys for Plaintiff(s)
LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
IMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
ACTION - LAW
0. 06-3710 - Civil Term
JRY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff.
ANGINO & ROVNER, P.C.
avid L. Lutz
I.D. No. 35956
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791 - phone
(717) 238-5610 - fax
dlutz@angino-rovner.com
r Attorney for Plaintiff
Date:
421960 ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary T. Geraets, an employee of the law firm of Angino & Rovner, P.C., do hereby
certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the PRAECIPE TO ENTER
APPEARANCE upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid first class United States mail
addressed as follows:
Jefferson J. Shipman, Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, et al.
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney for Defendant
Dated: U 01A
Mary T. eraets
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of Cumberland County, PA.,
Docket No. 2006-3710
Judge: GUIDO
Attorney:
Attorney:
Date:
ORS
No. Juror # NAMES OF JURORS CALLED CAUSE P D
23 Illlllllllllllllllllllllll?lllllllllll NOV16-66 NIELDS, DAVID W
24 Illlllllllllllllihllllllllllllllllllh. NOV16-335 PICKETT, RITA M
25 IllllllIN 111llllllllllllfill llllIII I INQV16-298 MULLIN,, JR WIL AM J
26 Illllllllllllllllllnllllllllllllllll? NOV1 -244 STARLIPE LLIAM C
27 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NOV16-2 OLAR , MARIA C
28 111111111611111111AI111111111111111111 NOV16-234 ER, KEVIN L
29 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NOV16-5 S SON, RANDY L ,
30 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII N 16-52 HA, TH AS N
31 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII NOV16-278 WEAKLAN JOHESEE
32 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIII?IIIIIIIIIIIIII NOV16-14 RUNK, PAUL
33 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIII NOV16-65 CUMMINGS, SEAN'C
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LIZBANIA HYPES,
Plaintiff
V.
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ACTION - LAW
0. 06-3710 - Civil Term
JRY TRIAL DEMANDED
VFR nTCT
Was Defendant Sleep Inn negligent?
Yes No
If your answer to question number 1 is "yes", please proceed to question number 2. If your
answer to question number I is "no", then Plaintiff cannot recover and you should return to
the courtroom.
2. Was Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes negligent?
Yes
No
If your answer to question number 2 is "yes", please proceed to question number 3. If your
answer to question number 2 is "no", then proceed to question number 4.
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3. Taking the combined negligence that was a factual cause in bringing about Plaintiff
Lizbania Hypes' harm as 100%, what percentage of negligence is attributable to Defendant Sleep
Inn and what percentage is attributable to Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes?
a. Defendant Sleep Inn %
b. Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes %
TOTAL MUST BE 100%
100%
(If you have found that Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes to be greater than 50% negligent, she cannot
recover and you should return to the courtroom.)
4. Without taking into account the percent negligence findings, please state the amount
of damages sustained by Plaintiff Lizbania Hypes:
a. Past Medical Expenses $
b. Future Medical Expenses $
C. Loss of Earning Capacity $
d. Non-economic damages (e.g., past and future
pain and suffering, embarrassment and
humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life) $
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Date: G? A/b
Foreperson
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JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: Jefferson J. Shipman
I.D. No. 51785
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Phone: (717) 761-4540
E-mail: jjs@jdsw.com
LIZBANIA HYPES,
V.
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 06-3710
KEYSTONE LODGING ENTERPRISES,
D/B/A SLEEP INN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT AFTER VERDICT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter judgment in favor of the Defendant and against the Plaintiff based on the
verdict of the jury as no timely post-trial motions have been filed.
Date: December 11, 2009
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
Je Vers:27. S ipman
Attorney for Defendant
JUDGMENT
Judgment entered pursuant to jury verdict in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff.
Dated: /ol ?l U?G l By: / (/ L& i 1AA
Prothonotary f
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Judgment has
been duly served upon the following, by depositing the same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on December 11, 2009:
David Lutz, Esquire
Angino & Rovner, P.C.
4503 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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