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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1977 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER Defendants CIVIL ACTION - NO. f 777 JURY TRIAL DEMAZ 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 ou and a judgment may be entered against you by the court withou further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for an other claim or relief requested by the Defendant. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TEL] THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GE' HELP. CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE PA 17013 (717) 249 3166 IF YOU LEGAL POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: THOMAS M. WITOWSKI I.D. #: 83647 1857 WILLIAM PENN WAY P.O. BOX 10248 LANCASTER, PA 17605-0248 717-291-4532 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs, V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO: 02-1977 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: All Parties You are hereby notified to plead to the within New Matter and Cross-Claim within twenty (20) days of service thereof or a default may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: C 2?? THOMAS M. WITOWSKI, ESQUIRE Attorneys for Defendant Attorney I.D. No. 83647 DATE: DZ POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: THOMAS M. WITOWSKI I.D. #: 83647 1857 WILLIAM PENN WAY P.O. BOX 10248 LANCASTER, PA 17605-0248 717-291-4532 EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs, V. E. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants. ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO: 02-1977 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER, NEW MATTER AND CROSS-CLAIM OF DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN 1. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this paragraph and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. 2. Admitted. 3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of thi: paragraph and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. 4. It is admitted that there were impacts among the parties' vehicles at the alleg& time and place. 5-7, inclusive. Admitted, upon information and belief. 8. It is admitted only that there were impacts among the vehicles described in thi: paragraph. Count I 9. Answering Defendant incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 8 of this Answer with the same force and effect as though set forth at length. 10. Denied. All allegations of negligence against Answering Defendant are specifically denied in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e). 11. To the extent the averments of this paragraph are not conclusions of law, same are denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this paragraph and, relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. 12. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this paragraph and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. 13-17, inclusive. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this paragraph and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor and against Plaintiffs, together with such other relief as the court deems just and appropriate. Count II 18. Answering Defendant incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 17 of this Answer with the same force and effect as though set forth at length. 19-26, inclusive. The averments of these paragraphs are directed at a party other than Answering Defendant and, as such, no response is required. -2- Wherefore, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor and against Plaintiffs, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and appropriate. Count III 27. Answering Defendant incorporates by reference Paragraphs 1 through 26 of this Answer with the same force and effect as though set forth at length. 28. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Answering Defendant is without I knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments of this I paragraph and, if relevant, strict proof thereof is demanded. Wherefore, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor and against Plaintiffs, together with such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and appropriate. NEW MATTER 29. Plaintiff's claims are barred and/or limited to the extent it is established the Plaintiff has failed to mitigate her own damages. 30. Plaintiff's claims for past medical expenses are limited to the amount received in satisfaction of the services rendered in connection with those expenses, not the fair and reasonable value of the services provided. 31. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Doctrines of Release, Set off and/or Accord and Satisfaction to the extent it is established that Plaintiff has entered into any releases or settlements related to this matter, or to the extent that she has received compensation and/or benefits as a result of the injuries and damages, as alleged. 32. Answering Defendants expressly reserve and preserve those affirmative defenses which need not be pled under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, including the defense -3- of comparative negligence, assumption of the risk and/or failure to state of cause of action upon which relief may be granted. 33. Plaintiff's claims may be subject to the Doctrines of Superseding and Intervening Causes. 34. Plaintiff's claims are barred to the extent it is established that Plaintiff has failed to timely commence this litigation within the applicable statute of limitations and/or properly serve Answering Defendant within the applicable statute of limitations. 35. Plaintiffs' claims are subject to and limited by the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. Plaintiff did not suffer a serious' injury as defined by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law and applicable case law such that Plaintiffs' claim for non-economic damages cannot be maintained. CROSS-CLAIM PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 2252(D) ADDRESSED TO DEFENDANT ROBERT B. MILLER 36. Plaintiff's Complaint is for purposes of this cross-claim, only, incorporated herein by reference as though same were set forth at length. 37. If Plaintiffs suffered the injuries and damages, as alleged in their Complaint, then, for the reasons set forth in Plaintiffs' Complaint, Robert B. Miller is alone liable to Plaintiffs, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiffs or liable over to Answering Defendant for contribution and/or indemnity. -4- WHEREFORE, Answering Defendant demands judgment in her favor and against all other parties. In the alternative, Answering Defendant demands that all Defendant Robert B. Miller be held alone liable to Plaintiff, jointly and severally liable to Plaintiff or liable over to Answering Defendant for contribution and/or indemnity. Respectfully submitted: POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: THOMAS M. W TOWSKI, ESQUIRE Attorney I.D. No. 83647 DATE: 7 , ? l" 02, -5- RE: Evans v. Dolan VERIFICATION I, Christine M. Dolan, verify that the statements made in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S., Section 4909, relating to unworn falsification to authorities. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN DATE: l l D CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Thomas M. Witowski, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, hereby state that the foregoing document was sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth to the following: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Jeffrey Rettig, Esquire 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 POST & SCHELL, PC THOMAS M. WITOWSKI, ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendant Dolan Dated: -7-11-02- U'. uj C5; ? d I?L`-_ .4? 1 11 1 • tit L ?. _: ?? yrl fl. "- C> '4 { CD C> NOTICIA Le han demaandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quieie defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al pattir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe ptesentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y arcbivar en la corte enforma escrita sus defensas o sus objections 4 las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea ayisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una'orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y port cua]quier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SII NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGA''R TAL SEVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. 4th Court Administrator F1., Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 Date: -2Z vz uregory R-.-'Reed, EsquJ7 Attorney for Plaintiffs 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. #23705 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER Defendants CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 1 JURY TRIAL DEMANDED COMPLAINT COME NOW the Plaintiffs, CYNTHIA D. EVANS and RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, by and through their attorney, Gregory R. Reed, Esquire, and for their causes of action allege: 1. Plaintiffs, CYNTHIA D. EVANS and RANDY E. EVAN5, her husband, are adult individuals residing at 122 Fieldstonle Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 2. Defendant, CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Defendant Dolan") is an adult individual residing at 6 Tanwood Court, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011. 3. Defendant, ROBERT B. MILLER, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Defendant Miller") is an adult individual residing at 815 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland'County, Pennsylvania 17043. 4. The facts and occurrences hereinafter related took place on or about June 25, 2001 at and near the intersection of Market Street and North 9th Street, Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. At that time and place Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS was the operator of a 1988 Plymouth Voyager which was traveling west on Market Street toward the aforesaid intersection. 6. At that time and place Defendant Miller was the operator of a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix which was headed east on Market Street and stopped or nearly stopped. 7. At that time and place Defendant Dolan was the operator of a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina which was traveling east on Market Street behind Defendant Miller's vehicle. 8. At that time and place the vehicle operated by Defendant Dolan was caused or allowed to crash into thelvehicle operated by Defendant Miller which caused or allowed the vehicle operated by Defendant Miller to go into the westbound lane into the vehicle operated by Plaintiff, CYNTHIA D. EVANS. Count I CYNTHIA D. EVANS v. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN 9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 inclusive of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein. 10. The aforesaid collision and all the hereinafter mentioned injuries and damages sustained by Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS are the direct result, in whole or in part, of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant D lan as follows: (a) In failing to keep alert and maintain a roper lookout for the presence of other motor ehicles on the highway; (b) In failing to keep proper and adequate control of her vehicle; (c) In failing to see a vehicle stopped on the roadway; (d) In failing to stop her vehicle from coll'ding into the rear and/or side of Defendant Miller's vehicle; (e) In failing to exercise the degree of car required at an intersection; (f) In failing to yield the right of way; (g) In failing to apply her brakes in time to avoid striking Defendant Miller's vehicle; and (h) In failing to take measures to avoid stri ing Plaintiffs' vehicle. 11. As a result of the aforesaid collision Plainti f was thrown and jostled about, thereby sustaining painful, permanent, severe and disabling injuries and serious impairment of unction including, but not to limited to, strain and sprain of s oulders, neck and back and contusions to her chest. 12. Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS has been advised and therefore avers that the aforesaid injuries are permanent in nature, and claim is made therefore. 13. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained b Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS, she is forced to incur the c sts of medical treatment, medicine, physical therapy, and similar miscellaneous expenses in and about an effort to restore herself to health; and because of the nature of said injuries she is advised, and therefore avers, that she will be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefore. 14. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA',D. EVANS has undergone and in the future will undergo great mental and physical pain and suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment and claim is made therefore. 15. As a result of the said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS has been, and in the future will be, subject to great humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefore. 16. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA P. EVANS has sustained a loss of earnings and claim is made therefore. 17. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA P. EVANS has sustained a permanent impairment of earning power and earning capacity, and claim is made therefore. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CYNTHIA D. EVANS, demands judgment against the Defendant, CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Count II CYNTHIA D. EVANS v. ROBERT B. MILLER 18. Paragraphs 1 through 8 inclusive of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein. 19. The aforesaid collision and all the hereinafter mentioned injuries and damages sustained by Plaintiff C6THIA D. EVANS are the direct result, in whole or in part, of the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of Defendant miller as follows: (a) In failing to keep alert and maintain a proper lookout for the presence of other motor vehicles on the highway; (b) In failing to keep proper and adequate control of his vehicle; (c) In turning his front wheels to the left;' (d) In failing to stop his vehicle from colliding into Plaintiff's vehicle; (e) In failing to exercise the degree of care'', required at an intersection; (f) In failing to yield the right of way; (g) In failing to apply his brakes in time to', avoid striking Plaintiff's vehicle; and (h) In failing to take measures to avoid striking Plaintiffs' vehicle. 20. As a result of the aforesaid collision Plaintiff was thrown and jostled about, thereby sustaining painful, permanent, severe and disabling injuries and serious impairment of unction including, but not to limited to, strain and sprain of shoulders, neck and back and contusions to her chest. 21. Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS has been advised and therefore avers that the aforesaid injuries are permanent in nature, and claim is made therefore. 22. By reason of the aforesaid injuries sustained by Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS, she is forced to incur the costs of medical treatment, medicine, physical therapy, and similar miscellaneous expenses in and about an effort to restore herself to health; and because of the nature of said injuries she is advised, and therefore avers, that she will be forced to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefore. 23. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA',D. EVANS has undergone and in the future will undergo great mental and physical pain and suffering, great inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment and claim is made therefore. 24. As a result of the said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA D. EVANS has been, and in the future will be, subject to groat humiliation and embarrassment, and claim is made therefore. 25. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA ?. EVANS has sustained a loss of earnings and claim is made therefore. 26. As a result of said injuries Plaintiff CYNTHIA. EVANS has sustained a permanent impairment of earning power and earning capacity, and claim is made therefore. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CYNTHIA D. EVANS, demands judgment against the Defendant ROBERT B. MILLER, in an amount in e cess of the jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Count III - CONSORTIUM E. Evans v. Christine M. Dolan anA Rnhe,-t n 27. Paragraphs 1 through 26 inclusive of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein. 28. As a result of the aforesaid injuries sustained by his wife, CYNTHIA D. EVANS, resulting from the aforesaid negligence of the Defendants, Plaintiff, RANDY E. EVANS, has been deprived of the companionship, comfort, and society of his wife and has been advised that he will be deprived of the same in the,future, and claim is made therefore. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, RANDY E. EVANS, demands judgment against the Defendants, CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. ''MILLER, in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration in Cumberland County, Pennsylvani4._,,-? Date: 2 v4, yqury x. Reed, Esqui Attorney for Plaintiff 2423 North Third Stree Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. No. 2370 VERIFICATION This day of April, 2002, the foregoing Plaintiffs hereby verify, subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities), that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint which are within their knowledge are true, and as to the facts based on' information received, after diligent inquiry, they believe them to be true. CYNTHIA D. EVANS RANDY E VANS W c; 1?if 1.1 Vr P,. Y ? 1 r.? rte, r ?J 41 ?Z l? rn CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO: PROTHONOTARY Please enter the appearance of Hartman, Osborne & Rettig on behalf of Defendant, Robert B. Miller, in the above-captioned matter. Respectfully submitted, HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG By: 4ey B. Rettig, Es e Supreme Ct. I.D. #1 16 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-3046 Dated: V Z Attorney for Defendant, Robert B. Miller CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Attorney for Plaintiffs) Christine M. Dolan 6 Tanwood Court Camp Hill, PA 17011 Dated: S ?D ?J Z- HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG y 'a al m Ss R czn ,gym -<.- w Q a rv ? SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2002-01977 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND EVANS CYNTHIA A ET AL VS DOLAN CHRISTINE M ET AL RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon DOLAN CHRISTINE M the DEFENDANT , at 1420:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of April 2002 at 6 TANWOOD COURT CAMP HILL. PA by handing to THOMAS J DOLAN, CHRISTINE'S FATHER 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: Docketing 18.00 Service 10.35 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 10.00 .00 38.35 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 17 66? day of aA. D. othonotary So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 05/02/2002 GREGORY R REED By: Deputy Sheriff SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR CASE NO: 2002-01977 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND EVANS CYNTHIA A ET AL VS DOLAN CHRISTINE M ET AL RONALD HOOVER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon ROBERT the DEFENDANT , at 1502:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of April 2002 at 815 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE LEMOYNE, PA 17043 by handing to WINNOH MILLER, WIFE a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT & NOTICE together with and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof. Sheriff's Costs: Docketing 6.00 Service 11.04 Affidavit .00 Surcharge 10.00 .00 27.04 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this _/'7 t day of c, a2 GO .Z.. A. D . rothonotary So Answers: R. Thomas Kline 05/02/2002 GREGORY R REED By: ?aJ?f J Deputy Sher ff POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: THOMAS M. WITOWSKI I.D. #: 83647 1857 WILLIAM PENN WAY P.O. BOX 10248 LANCASTER, PA 17605-0248 1717-291-4532 EVANS, her husband Plaintiffs, V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER Defendants. ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO: 02-1977 7URY TRIAL DEMANDED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, in the above- captioned matter. POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY. THOMAS WITOWSKI, ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendant Christine M. Dolan aa,38?r?Fi?,?s.r.,,?a??, . ??+? _. ,_ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Thomas M. Witowski, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, hereby state that the foregoing document was sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth to the following: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 THOMAS M. WTTOWSKI, ESQUIRE Dated: s - 2 47 ' OZ -2- N '!,tr rTl CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED CYNTHIA EVANS, I Additional Defendant NOTICE TO DEFEND TO: Cynthia D. Evans, Christine M. Dolan, Additional Defendant and Defendant c/o Gregory R. Reed, Esquire Counsel for Plaintiffs 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 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 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 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (800) 990-9108 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE TO PLEAD TO: Cynthia D. Evans Randy E. Evans, her husband c/o Gregory R. Reed, Esquire Counsel for Plaintiffs You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer, New Matter, Crossclaim and Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you. Respectfully submitted, HARTMA?1, OSBORNE Dated: - eme Ct. I.D. #196 1 TV16,11-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-3046 Attorney for Defendant, Robert B. Miller CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ANSWER. NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIM AND COUNTERCL iM OF DEFENDANT ROBERT B. MILLER AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Robert B. Miller, by his attorneys, Hartman, Osborne & Rettig, and answers Plaintiffs' Complaint as follows: It is admitted that the Plaintiffs are who they say they are. As to the balance of the allegations in this paragraph, after reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. 2. It is admitted that Defendant Christine M. Dolan is an adult individual. As to the balance of the allegations in this paragraph, after reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Denied as stated. It is admitted that Defendant Dolan crashed into the rear of Defendant Miller which propelled Defendant Miller's vehicle into the westbound lane and impact thereafter occurred between the vehicle operated by Cynthia Evans and the vehicle operated by Answering Defendant. COUNTI Cynthia D. Evans v. Christine M Dolan 9.47. These allegations are not addressed to answering Defendant and thus no reply is required. COUNT II Cynthia D. Evans v. Robert B Miller 18. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 8 above are incorporated herein by reference hereto. 19. Denied. All allegations of negligence against Defendant Miller are denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029. 20.-26. Denied. After reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant requests that Count II of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to him. 2 COUNT III Consortium 27. The answers to Paragraphs 1 through 26 above are incorporated herein by reference hereto. 28. Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant was negligent. As to the balance of the allegations of this paragraph, after reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of these allegations and proof thereof is demanded. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant requests that Count III of Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to him. NEW MATTER ADDRESSED TO PLAINTIFFS 29. Plaintiffs' claims are governed by the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, the limitations of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto. 30. If Plaintiffs are subject to the limited tort option, then their claims for non- economic damages are barred. 31. Plaintiffs have or may have failed to litigate their damages. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant requests that Plaintiffs' Complaint be dismissed without cost to him. NEW MATTER IN THE NATURE OF A CROSSCLAIM PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. 2252 Robert B. Miller v. Christine M Dolan 32. The allegations of Paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto. 33. As a result of the negligence of Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, her vehicle collided into the rear of Defendant Miller's vehicle causing Miller's vehicle to be pushed into the westbound lane of Market Street. 34. This accident was due to the negligence of Defendant Dolan which negligence consisted of the following: a. failing to be on the look out for vehicles stopped in the road ahead; b. failing to see that the vehicle of Mr. Miller was stopped to make a left hand turn; C. failing to apply her brakes at a reasonable time in order to stop without striking the rear of Miller's vehicle; d. failing to operate her vehicle in violation of the assured clear distance ahead doctrine; e. failing to operate her vehicle at a speed that made it possible for her to stop her vehicle within the distance she could see ahead; and f. failing to prevent her vehicle from colliding into the rear of Defendant Miller's vehicle. 4 35. As a result of the negligence of.the Defendant, Dolan, the vehicle of Mr. Miller was damaged to the extent that it was declared a total loss. 36. The cost of the property damages sustained by Defendant Miller totals $10,646.59. 37. In addition, Mr. Miller sustained personal injuries, including, but not limited to, whiplash and strain and sprain of the shoulders and neck, for which claim is made. 38. In addition, Mr. Miller had to incur the cost of renting a replacement vehicle for five or six weeks, for which claim is made. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant demands judgment against Additional Defendant Christine Dolan in an amount in excess of the amount requiring compulsory arbitration. COUNTERCLAIM Robert B. Miller v. Cynthia D. Evans 39. The allegations of Paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto. 40. After Mr. Miller's vehicle was pushed into the westbound lane of Market Street, it came to a rest and was then struck by the vehicle operated by Plaintiff, Cynthia D. Evans. 41. This accident was due to the negligence of Cynthia D. Evans, which negligence consisted of the following: (a) failing to be on the look out for vehicles in the road ahead; (b) failing to see Mr. Miller's vehicle in the westbound lane of Market Street; (c) failing to apply her brakes in time to avoid hitting Mr. Miller's vehicle; (d) failing to prevent her vehicle from colliding with Mr. Miller's vehicle. 5 42. As a result of this accident, Defendant., Robert Miller sustained damages as alleged in Paragraphs 35, 36, 37 and 38 above, which paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference thereto. WHEREFORE, Defendant Robert Miller demands judgment against Plaintiff and counter-claim Defendant, Cynthia Evans, in an amount in excess of the jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbitration. Respectfully submitted, , OSBORNE & ey B. Rettig, Esquir reme Ct. I.D. #1961 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-3046 Dated: 2 Attorney for Defendant, Robert B. Miller 6 VERIFICATION I, Robert B. Miller, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing ANSWER, NEW MATTER, CROSSCLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM OF DEFENDANT, ROBERT B. MILLER, TO PLAJINTIFFS' COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn verification to authorities. Dated: ag:? 'G • I V `ML---? Robert B. Miller CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Attorney for Plaintiffs) Christine M. Dolan 6 Tanwood Court Camp Hill, PA 17011 Dated: 2 HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG C?l -1'iy ?% c POST & SCHELL, P.C. BY: THOMAS M. WITOWSKI I.D. #: 83647 1857 WILLIAM PENN WAY P.O. BOX 10248 LANCASTER, PA 17605-0248 717-291-4532 EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs, V. ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO: 02-1977 CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED STIPULATION OF COUNSEL It is hereby stipulated by and between counsel for Plaintiffs and counsel for Defendants that the allegations of recklessness contained in Paragraphs 10 and 19 of Plaintiffs' Complaint are stricken from the Complaint with prejudice. DATE: G - Z9 _ a'L- DATE: o6' 2`7 - oZ BY: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiffs BY: 7?-, k4?,& Thomas Witowski Attorney for Defendants CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Thomas M. Witowski, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, hereby state that the foregoing document was sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid on the date set forth to the following: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Jeffrey Rettig, Esquire 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Dated: POST & SCHELL, PC 64- THOMAS M. WITOWS , ESQUIRE Attorney for Defendant Dolan C ? O 'T713_ ? -'- r _ r > ^ rn IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY DOLAN & MILLER Vs. NO. 021977 EVANS CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE certifies that: 1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena(s) is sought to be served, 2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate, 3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and 4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s). Date: 08/06/02 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE 126-128 WALNUT ST HARRISBURG, PA 17101 717-232-5046 ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC. 4940 DISSTON STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19135 (215) 335-3590 By: Kimberly Petrahl File #: M289063 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY DOLAN & MILLER Vs. EVANS TO: GREGORY REED No. 021977 CHRISTINE DOLAN NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to the one(s) 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. Date: 07/16/02 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE 126-128 WALNUT ST HARRISBURG, PA 17101 ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT INQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC. 4940 DISSTON STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 (215) 335-3590 By: Kimberly Petrahl Enc(s): Copy of subpoena (s) Counsel return card File #: M289063 OR44X&JEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUWY OF a AW DOLAN & MILLER 2002 1977 CV VS. File No. EVANS SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 TO: TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO : -- (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: - - RT'TACNED ADDENDUM" at MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS INC 4940 DISSTON ST PHILA PA 19135 (Address) You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested b, this subpoena, together with the certificate of co:rpliance, to the party making thi: request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea.onablE 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 thin subpoena may seek a court orde.- ccn:pelling you to cartply with it. THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAPE: JEFFREY RETTIG, ESQ ADDRESS: _'I C WA Num sT HARRISBURG PA 17101 TELFPHONE: (215) 335-321 SUPREME COURT ID # ATTORNEY FOR: DEFENDANT BY THE COURT: o '7 /12 / 0 2 6,r.; /c fi i,.- Prothonotary/ er , Civil Division DATE: Seal of the Court _ Deputy (Eff. 7/97) ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA DOLAN & MILLER Vs. No. 021977 EVANS CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO ANY ALL RECORDS, MEDICAL AND OR ACCIDENT RECEIPTS, BILLS, ETC., AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TONOTES, NAME: CYNTHIA EVANS ADDRESS: 122 RELDSTONE DR CARLISLE PA DATE OF BIRTH: 04/20/59 FIRST PARTY FILE. ALL FEES MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO RECORDS BEING FORWARDED. RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN [ ] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of records that, to the best of my knowledge; information and belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced. [ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE: I hereby certify that a thorough search has been eand hnfollowing documents have been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX) ( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING ( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed Date Aut orize signature or TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO CUMBERLAND M289063-01 * * * SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE b n c ,:> a ry u? rN t7 -f "-?1 1 :?J r0 C?J ? F:\FILES\DATAFILE\Travdoc.cur\762-pra. I/nlm Created: 07/23/02 0925:38 AM Revised: 08/14/02 08:25:00 AM 3090.761 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL ACTION-LAW CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of Additional Defendant Cynthia Evans in the above matter. Additional Defendant Cynthia Evans hereby demands a twelve juror jury trial in the above captioned action. LIAMS & OTTO O MARTSQ?T M By?T/ Ge ge B. Faller, Jr., Esquii ii I.D. No. 49813 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Dated: August 14, 2002 Cynthia Evans CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire HARTMAN OSBORNE & SHOOP PC 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorney for Defendant Robert B. Miller Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Plaintiffs Thomas Witowski, Esquire POST & SCHELL P.C. P.O. Box 10248 Lancaster, PA 17605 Attorney for Defendant Christine M. Dolan MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO n By Ii J. Th a Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: August 14, 2002 C) t.: Fi,r - cn .. r 1 c,a ? F:\FILES\DATAFILE\Travdoc.cur\762-rep. I /nlndtdc Created: 07/23/02 09:25:38 AM Wised: 09/17102 03:4322 PM 3090.761 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 02-1977 : CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED AND NOW, comes the Additional Defendant, Cynthia Evans, by and through her attorneys, and files this Reply to the Counterclaim of Defendant: 39-42. Denied pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1029 (e). WHEREFORE, Additional Defendant Cynthia Evans demands judgment in her favor and dismissal of the Counterclaim with prejudice. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By Gdo ge . al r, Jr., Esquire I.D. No. 49813 Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: September 17, 2002 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Cynthia Evans VERIFICATION The foregoing Reply is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification. This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. 4-mj ? Cynt 'a D. Evans CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Ami J. Thumma, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Reply was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire HARTMAN OSBORNE & SHOOP PC 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Attorney for Defendant Robert B. Miller Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Plaintiffs Thomas Witowski, Esquire POST & SCHELL P.C. P.O. Box 10248 Lancaster, PA 17605 Attorney for Defendant Christine M. Dolan MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By&VI Ami J. Th Ten East High treet Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: September 17, 2002 n h -TI y t (J NAULTY, SCARICAMAZZA & McDEVITT, LTD. BY: WILLIAM G. CILINGIN, ESQUIRE Identification Number: 27835 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard 1600 One Penn Center Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 568-5116 1-910) Cynthia Evans and Randy E. Evans vs Christine M. Dolan and Robert B. Miller vs Cynthia Evans ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT Christine M. Dolan COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO. 02-1977 CIVIL ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT CHRISTINE M. DOLAN TO NEW MATTER UNDER P.R.C.P. 2252(d) OF DEFENDANT ROBERT B. MILLER 32. Answering Defendant incorporates herein by .reference thereto her Answer with New Matter to Plaintiffs' Complaint as if said Answer with New Matter were set forth hereat in their entirety. 33. Denied. Each and every averment of negligence on the part of the answering Defendant is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. The description of the accident by Defendant Miller in Paragraph 33 of Defendant Miller's New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. It is admitted that there was a motor vehicle accident involving the vehicle operated by the answering Defendant at the time and place referenced in Plaintiffs' Complaint. 34. Denied. Each and every averment of negligence on the part of the answering Defendant is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. A) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant failed to keep a proper lookout. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. B) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant failed to observe the other vehicles involved in this accident. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. C) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant failed to apply her brakes in a proper manner. It is denied that the answering Defendant had an opportunity to avoid the subject motor vehicle accident. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. D) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant violated the assured clear distance ahead rule. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at; the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle in complete compliance with all pertinent rules of the road at all times relevant hereto. E) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant failed to operate her vehicle at an appropriate speed. It is denied that the answering Defendant violated the assured clear distance ahead rule. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle at a safe and legal speed and in complete compliance with all pertinent rules of the road at all times relevant hereto. F) Denied. It is denied that the answering Defendant had an opportunity to avoid the subject motor vehicle accident. Strict proof of said averments is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. 35. Denied. Each and every averment of negligence on the part of the answering Defendant is denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. To the contrary, the answering Defendant operated her vehicle with due care at all times relevant hereto. After -- 2 -- reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without information or knowledge sufficient to enable her to ascertain the truth of the remaining averments contained in Paragraph 35 of the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller. Said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 36. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without information or knowledge sufficient to enable her to ascertain the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 36 of the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller. Said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 37. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without information or knowledge sufficient to enable her to ascertain the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 37 of the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller. Said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. 38. Denied. After reasonable investigation, the answering Defendant is without information or knowledge sufficient to enable her to ascertain the truth of the averments contained in Paragraph 38 of the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller. Said averments are denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at the time of trial. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant demands that the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller against her be denied and dismissed with prejudice and that judgment be entered in favor of the answering Defendant and against Defendant Robert Miller together with costs and such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and proper under the circumstances. NEW MATTER 39. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims may be barred by the applicable Statute of Repose. 40. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims may be barred by the applicable Statutes of Limitations. 41. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred because of the doctrine of collateral estoppel and/or res judicata. -- 3 -- 42. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred, in whole or in part, by the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Comparative Negligence Act. 43. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred because the Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller assumed the risk of injury. 44. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred, in whole or in part, by the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Responsibility Law. 45. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred, in whole or in part, because the Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller failed to mitigate their damages. 46. Answering Defendant avers that the Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller have failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 47. If Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller are bound by the limited tort option provisions of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, then Plaintiffs and Co- defendant Robert Miller are not eligible to recover for Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's economic losses arising from the accident, which is the subject of this litigation, since Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller did not suffer death, serious impairment of bodily functions or permanent serious disfigurement. 48. The rights, duties and liabilities of the parties to this action are circumscribed by the terms and provisions of the Pennsylvania Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act 40 P.S. § 991.1801 et sec r. and any recovery not specifically permitted underthe terms and provisions of said Act is barred as a matter of law. 49. Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred and/or limited by of their failure to exhaust other remedies available pursuant to § 991.1817 of the Pennsylvania Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act. 50. The Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred or otherwise by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility ]Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1701 et seq., whose terms and provisions are fully incorporated herein. 51. The Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred or otherwise --4-- by the tort thresholds of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1701 et seq., as applicable by operation of law or election. 52. If the Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are subject to the limited option of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1701 et seq., than the Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller may not seek recovery of damages for non- economic detriment absent the establishment if a serious injury, the existence of which is specifically denied. 53. The Plaintiffs' and Co-defendant Robert Miller's claims are barred or otherwise by the preclusion of pleading, proving and recovering special damages, as set forth in § 1722 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1722. 54. The Plaintiffs and Co-defendant Robert Miller may not plead, prove or recover any of special damage paid or payable by any group contract, plan or other arrangement for payment of same by reason of the preclusion set forth in § 1722 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1722. WHEREFORE, answering Defendant demands that the New Matter under P.R.C.P. 2252(d) of Defendant Robert Miller against her be denied and dismissed with prejudice and that judgment be entered in favor of the answering Defendant and against Defendant Robert Miller together with costs and such other relief as this Honorable Court deems just and proper under the circumstances. NAULTY, SCARICAMAZZA & McDEVITT, LTD. BY: WILLhAM'G. CILINGIN, Attorney for Defendant, Christine M. Dolan -- 5 -- VERIFICATION I, WILLIAM G. CILINGIN, ESQUIRE, attorney for Christine M. Dolan, defendant herein, hereby verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ?' ? rv n ,- "U ? ?? ? __? rr'r < _ ??? _?... ?.-? {?; ? Q? r-- -? t"!7 ? C :.J tJ NAULTY, SCARICAMAZZA & McDEVITT, LTD. BY: WILLIAM G. CILINGIN, ESQUIRE Identification Number: 27835 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard 1600 One Penn Center Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 568-5116 Cynthia Evans and Randy E. Evans VS Christine M. Dolan and Robert B. Miller VS Cynthia Evans TO THE PROTHONOTARY: ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT Christine M. Dolan COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY NO. 02-1977 CIVIL JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ENTRY OF APPEARANCE Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Christine M. Dolan, in the above- captioned matter. NAULTY, SCARICAMAZZA & McDEVITT, LTD. BY: GOY' WILL G. CILI G:[N, Attorney for Defendant, Christine M. Dolan C7 -n M D S CJ? tT s-- -C' :a jrn . IN•THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY EVANS Vs. NO. 021977 DOLAN, ET AL CERTIFICATE PREREQUISITE TO SERVICE OF A SUBPOENA PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 As a prerequisite to service of a subpoena(s) for documents and things pursuant to Rule 4009.22 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE certifies that: 1. A Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s) with a copy of the subpoena(s) attached thereto was mailed or delivered to each party at least twenty days prior to the date on which the subpoena(s) is sought to be served, 2. A copy of the Notice of Intent, including the proposed subpoena(s) is attached to this certificate, 3. No objection to the subpoena(s) has been received, and 4. The subpoena(s) which will be served is identical to the subpoena(s) which is attached to the Notice of Intent to Serve the Subpoena(s). Date: 06/19/03 File #: M299830 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE 126-128 WALNUT ST HARRISBURG,, PA 17101 717-232-3046 ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT INQUIRIES SHOULD HE ADDRESSED TO: MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC. 4940 DISSTON STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19135 (215) 624-5304 By: Colleen Laird IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY EVANS Vs. DOLAN, ET AL TO: GREGROY REED, ESQ GEORGE FALLER (PLAINTIFF) No. 021977 WILLIAM CILINGIN NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE A SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.21 DEFENDANT intends to serve a subpoena(s) identical to the one(s) 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. Date: 05/29/03 JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQUIRE 126-128 WALNUT ST HARRISBURG, PA 17101 ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT INQUIRIES SEOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC. 4940 DISSTON STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135 (215) 624-5304 By: Colleen Laird Enc(s): Copy of subpoena(s) Counsel return card File #: M299830 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND EVANS Vs. DOLAN, ET AL File No. SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 TO: 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 thin SEE !Xat ?N - ----- MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS (Acgre6sf940 DISSTON ST., PHILA.,-P-Y- You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested h this subpoena, together with the certificate of camliance, to the party making thi: request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea.onabic 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 thin subpoena may seek a court orde-- o mipelling you to comply with it. THIS SLISPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAME: JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQ ADDRESS: 26-32R WU. ST 17101 TELEPHONE: SUPREME O"T ID $I215-335- 12 ATTORNEY FOR: 19616 M299830-01 DEFENDANT DATE: F 9bal of the Court 021977 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO, ONE TOWER SQ, HARTFORD CT 06183 BY THE COURT: c? 4' Lnto - Prothonotary/C kCivil Division ?ln. DD. % •A < Deputy (Eff. -1/97) ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA EVANS Vs. DOLAN, ET AL No. 021977 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO ANY AND ALL RECORDS, MEDICAL AND OR ACCIDENT CORRESPONDENCE, NOTES, RECEIPTS, BILLS, ETC., AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO: NAME: CYNTHIA EVANS ADDRESS: 122 FIELDSTONE DR CARLISLE PA DATE OF BIRTH: 04/20/59 SSAN: 561295517 FIRST PARTY FILE FROM 6/25/01 TO THE PRESENT. CLAIM #920229981PP LNF 7668 ALL FEES MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO RECORDS BEING FORWARDED. RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN [ ] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced. [ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search has been made and that no record of the following documents have been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX): ( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING ( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed Date Authorized signature or TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO CUMBERLAND M299830-01 *** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE *** Cp14 NWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND EVANS Vs. File No. DOLAN, ET AL 021977 SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 TO: DR MORTON RUBIN, 2025 TECHNOLOGY PKWY #109, MECHANICSBURG PA 17055 Name of Person or Entity Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following doaments or. thing LL A i at MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS 4940 DISSTON PIS--'--' (A rCs, .) You may deliver or mail legible copies of the documents or produce things requested h> 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 orde-- cxmpelling you to crnply with it. THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAME: JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQ ADDRESS: 26-178 WALNUT ST A 17101 TELEPHONE: _ SUPREME COURT ID # 215-335-3212 ATTORNEY FOR: 19616 DEFENDANT M299830-02 DATE: Teal of the Court BY THE COURT: C Prothonotary/ 1 k, Civil Division Deputy (Eff. 7/97) ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA EVANS Vs. DOLAN, ET AL No. 021977 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: DR MORTON RUBIN ALL MEDICAL RECORDS FROM 1/1/00 TO THE PRESENT. PERTAINING TO: NAME: CYNTHIA EVANS ADDRESS: 122 FIELDSTONE DR CARLISLE PA DATE OF BIRTH: 04/20/59 SSAN: 561295517 CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE. RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN [ ] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced. [ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search has been made and that no record of the following documents have been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX): ( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING ( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed Date Authorized signature or DR MORTON RUBIN CUMBERLAND M299830-02 *** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE *** COMMXAIEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CL]MIBERIAND EVANS Vs. File No. 021977 DOLAN, ET AL ' SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 CUMBERLAND VAL SCHOOL DST, 6746 CARLISLE PK, MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 TO: ATTN: MARGARET STAUB (Name of Person or Entity) Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following docurents orsth.ing? at _ MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS (AcWiAst940 DISSTON ST., PHILA., PA You may deliver or mail legible copies of the dompients or produce things requested by this subpoena, together with the certificate of ccnpIiance, to the party making thi: request at the address listed above. You have the right to seek in advance the rea,onabie cost of preparing the copies or producing the things sought. If you fail to produce the docunents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service, the party serving 'thin subpoena may seek a court order- crnpelling you to conply with it. THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAME: JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQ ADDRESS: ? 26-12R-WALNUT ST TELEPHONE: 17101 SUPREME COURT ID #i 215-335-3212 ATTORNEY FOR: 19616 DEFENDANT M299830-03 DATE: e,,. .3.1&Vj S al of the Court BY THE COURT: Prothonotary 1 k, Civil Division Deputy (Eff. 7/97) ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA EVANS Vs. No. 021977 DOLAN, ET AL CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: CUMBERLAND VAL SCHOOL DST ANY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, EARNINGS, LEDGER SHEETS, TIME CARDS REVIEWS, ATTENDANCE SHEETS, ANY AND ALL MEDICAL RECORDS AND REPORTS AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE, ANY W-2 WITHHOLDING TAX FORMS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO: NAME: CYNTHIA EVANS ADDRESS: 122 FIELDSTONE DR CARLISLE PA DATE OF BIRTH: 04/20/59 SSAN: 561295517 ALL EMPLOYMENT RECORDS WHILE A TEACHERS AIDE AT CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM 111196 TO THE PRESENT. CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE. RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN [ ] RECORDS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.I hereby certify as custodian of records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced. [ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search has been made and that no record of the following documents have been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX): ( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING ( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed Date Authorized signature or CUMBERLAND VAL SCHOOL DST CUMBERLAND M299830-03 *** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE *** COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OOUNPY OF CLIMBERIAND EVANS Vs. File No. DOLAN, ET AL SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FOR DISOOVERY PURSUANT TO RULE 4009.22 TO: MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 WALMART, 6520 CARLISLE 021977 f-erson or Entity (Name Within twenty (20) days after service of this subpoena, you are ordered by the court to produce the following docunents orsthing at MEDICAL LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS (AdMits t940 DISSTON ST., PHILA., You may deliver or mail legible copies of the docunents or produce things requested h this subpoena, together with the certificate of compliance, to the party making thi_ 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 docunents or things required by this subpoena within twenty (20) days after its service, the party serving thi.3 subpoena may seek a court orde;- cxxmelling you to conply with it. THIS SUBPOENA WAS ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON: NAME: JEFFREY B RETTIG, ESQ ADDRESS:- _ :26-1?u TTY .nLNU.'T' ST TELEPHONE: 17101 SUPREME COURT ID # 215-335-3212 ATTORNEY FOR: 19616 DEFENDANT M299B30-04 DATE: y0.3 S al of the Court BY THE OOURT: CLw e OQ. ?&4 , i,=' Prothonotar C erk, Civil Division Deputy (Eff. T/97) EVANS Vs. DOLAN, ET AL ADDENDUM TO SUBPOENA No. 021977 CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS FOR: WALMART ANY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS, EARNINGS, LEDGER SHEETS, TIME CARDS REVIEWS, ATTENDANCE SHEETS, ANY AND ALL MEDICAL RECORDS AND REPORTS AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE, ANY W-2 WITHHOLDING TAX FORMS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO: NAME: CYNTHIA EVANS ADDRESS: 122 FIELDSTONE DR CARLISLE PA DATE OF BIRTH: 04/20/59 SSAN: 561295517 ALL EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FROM 1/1/98 TO THE PRESENT. CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OFYOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE. RECORD CUSTODIAN - COMPLETE AND RETURN [ ] RECORDSAREATTACHEDHERETO. I hereby certify as custodian of records that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief all documents or things above mentioned have been produced. [ ] NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. I hereby certify that a thorough search has been made and that no record of the following documents have been located (CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX): ( ) RECORDS ( ) PATIENT BILLING ( ) X-RAYS ( ) RECORDS / XRAYS have been destroyed Date Aut orize signature or WALMART CUMBERLAND M299830-04 *** SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE *** g ° R a; ? X,m W C?? 5 `: r a } m ? cst CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA D. EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 03 ,-1977 CIVIL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED REPLY OF PLAINTIFFS TO NEW MATTER OF CHRISTINE M. DOLAN 29. It is specifically denied that Plaintiffs have failed to mitigate damages. Proof thereof is demanded at trial. Nevertheless, Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 30. Specifically denied. Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 31. Specifically denied. Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 32. Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 33. Specifically denied. Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 34. Specifically denied. Defendant Dolan's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 35. Specifically denied that Plaintiff did not suffer a serious injury. Furthermore, Plaintiffs are entitled to all of the benefits and rights of full tort coverage. Nevertheless, Defendant Dolan's allegations are conclusions of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 711,162, Date Gregory R. Reed, Esquire; Attorney for Plaintiffs 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. 23705 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND ADDRESSES AND NOW, this I M-' day of July, 2003, I, GREGORY R. REED, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiffs, do hereby certify that I have this day served upon Defendants, by first class mail, Reply to New Matter to the following address: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esq. Hartman, Osborne & Rettig 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 William G. Cilingin, Esq. Suite 1600 One Penn Center at Suburban Station 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19103 George B. Faller, Jr., Esq Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Gregory R. Reed, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. 23,705 v; c 'O i ? CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA D. EVANS, Additional Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, : PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 01-1977 CIVIL : CIVIL ACTION -LAW : JURY TRIAL DEMANDED REPLY OF PLAINTIFFS TO NEW MATTER OF ROBERT B. MILLER 29. Defendant Miller's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 30. Specifically denied that Plaintiffs are subject to the limited tort option. Plaintiffs' coverage is full tort coverage. Nevertheless, Defendant Miller's allegation is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is required. 31. Plaintiffs assume that the allegation relates to the "`mitigation" of damages and not "litigation" of damages. Nevertheless, Plaintiffs specifically deny that they failed to mitigate damages and proof thereof is demanded at trial. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request judgment for Plaintiffs and against Defendant Robert B. Miller. 416 3 Date egory R. Reed, Esquir Attorney for Plaintiffs 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. 23705 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND ADDRESSES AND NOW, this 11 of July, 2003, I, GREGORY R. REED, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiffs, do hereby certify that I have this day served upon Defendants, by first class mail, Reply to New Matter to the following address: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esq. William G. Cilingin, Esq. Hartman, Osborne & Rettig Suite 1600 126-128 Walnut Street One Penn Center at Suburban Station Harrisburg, PA 17101 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19103 George B. Faller, Jr., Esq Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 regory R. ed, ire Attorney for Plaintiff 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111 (717) 238-0434 Attorney I.D. 23705 ? r,_ c r? 2, t<: ?.?! .? .. t v 5: ?? _` _ 1`i - .zJ ?f ..y •. `??.. 'fl 'O ? S F D S ?- ?¢ ?? ?_ 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) Cynthia D. Evans and Randy E. Evans, her Husband (Plaintiff) V5. Christine M. Molan and Robert B. Miller (Defendant) VS. Cynthia Evans (Additional DefenW)1977 g% 2002 Civil 1. State matter to be argued (i.e-. Plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant's demurrer to cemplaint, etc.): Defendant, Robert B. Miller's, Motion for Summary Judgment 2. Identify counsel who will argue case: (a) for Plaintiff: Gregory R. Reed, Esquire Address: 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, PA 17111 (b) for defendant: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire Address: 126-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 3. I will notify all parties in writing within two days that this case has been listed for arrnxwnt- 4. Argument Court Date: August 27, 2003 Atto forRObert B. Miller rt,*oA- C CQo I 7 C i 1 ,. i r > 1 Sm ? cri CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED DEFENDANT'S, ROBERT B. MILLER, MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND NOW comes the Defendant, Robert B. Miller (hereinafter "Moving Defendant"), by and through his attorneys, Hartman, Osborne and Rettig, P.C., and submits the within Motion for Summary Judgment, and in support thereof aver as follows: Plaintiffs commenced the above-captioned negligence action by filing their Complaint in this matter on or about April 22, 2002. 2. On June 27, 2002, the Moving Defendant filed an Answer, New Matter, Crossclaim and Counterclaim. The pleadings in this matter are closed. 4. Generally, Plaintiffs' claims against the Moving Defendant are that he was rear- ended by the Defendant, Christine Dolan, but that he was negligent, careless and reckless in failing to take measures to avoid striking Plaintiff's car resulting in a second accident. 5. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure No. 1035.2 states that the granting of a Motion for Summary Judgment is appropriate when after the completion of discovery relevant to the Motion, "an adverse party who will bear the burden of proof at trial has failed to produce evidence of facts essential to the cause of action or defense which, in a jury trial, would require the issues to be submitted to a jury." Pa. R.C.P. 1035.2(2). 6. All discovery relevant to this Motion for Summary Judgment is completed. 7. For the Plaintiffs to recover in this action they must prove four elements: (1) a recognized duty or obligation to protect others against unreasonable risks; (2) the defendant's breach of that duty; (3) a causal connection between the breach of duty and the injury sustained - proximate cause; and (4) actual damages resulting from the breach. Gutteridge v. A .P. Green Services, 804 A.2d 643 (Pa.Super 2002). 8. Plaintiff, Cynthia D. Evans, was deposed on December 19, 2002. She testified that as she approached the intersection from the opposite direction she first saw the Moving Defendant's car it was stopped at the intersection of Market and Ninth Street in Lemoyne,. (Exhibit `A', Deposition of Cynthia D. Evans, December 19, 2002, p. 18). 9. Mrs. Evans stated that the traffic signal controlling her direction of travel turned green, she directed her vehicle through the intersection and as she passed the Moving Defendant's vehicle her car was struck. (Exhibit `A', Deposition of Cynthia D. Evans, December 19, 2002, p. 22). 10. Mrs. Evans testified that she did not see the Moving Defendant's car move or strike her vehicle, nor did she see or hear any car approach the Moving Defendant's vehicle from behind at any point prior to or after the accident. (Exhibit `A', Deposition of Cynthia D. Evans, December 19, 2002, pp. 22-23). 11. Based on the evidence present in this case it is clear that Plaintiffs cannot prove the basic elements required in a negligence action that Moving Defendant owed a duty to Plaintiffs, breached a duty or was the proximate cause of the Plaintiffs' injuries. WHEREFORE, it is clear based on the record that no evidence exists showing that the Moving Defendant was negligent in operating his vehicle and is not responsible for the Plaintiffs' injuries. For all of the above stated reasons, the Moving Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his Motion for Summary Judgment, and dismiss Plaintiffs' claims against him in their entirety. Respectfully submitted, HARTMAN,_-QSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C. Date: August 1, 2003 Jef e . Rettig, Esquire S me Ct. I.D. #19616 I Z6-128 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 232-3046 Attorney for Defendant, Robert B. Miller Exhibit "A" 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Q Okay. As you approached the intersection of Market Street and North Ninth Street, did you see anything unusual happen? A I saw the car that Mr. Miller was driving turning left -- he was going to turn left, and he had his wheels turned. Q Okay. Now, what direction was his car facing? I know what you told us about the wheels, but was his car facing essentially -- A His car was facing basically east. Q Okay. A With his wheels turned to the north. Q Okay. Did he have a directional signal on? A I do believe he did. Q And was it a left turn signal? A Yes, sir. Q When you first saw his car did you understand he was stopped there waiting to make a left-hand turn onto North Ninth Street? A I did understand that, yes. Q Okay. When you first saw the car that you now know to be Mr. Miller's car, was it in that position that you just described? A Yes. Q You didn't see it approach that area and then 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1E 17 lE 1s 2( 2: 2: 2: 2 2. come to a stop? A No, sir. Q Okay. So it was stopped when you first saw it with its left turn signal on? A Yes. Q Did you notice any cars proceeding east in front of his car on Market Street? A No. Q Okay. Did you see any cars behind his vehicle heading eastbound on Market Street? A I don't remember seeing them. Q Okay. A But it was a busy -- that's a busy little area. Q Understood. A So I do know there were cars there. Q Okay. Can you estimate for me the distance between your vehicle and Mr. Miller's vehicle when you first saw it? A In the front or on the side? Q How about from where you were seated in your car to the front of Mr. Miller's vehicle, can you estimate that distance either in feet, car lengths, truck length, however you're comfortable? A As I was driving by him or when I first saw him? Q When you first saw that vehicle. 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A When I first saw that vehicle there was, oh, a car and a half or two cars were in front of me when I first saw him. Q So between the front of his vehicle and your vehicle there were one to one and a half cars in front of your vehicle? A Because there were nine cars in front of me. Q Right, okay. A Yeah. Q All right. You can't give me a distance? A I have no idea. Q All right. And what was your speed at that point in time as you recall it? A When I first saw him? Q Uh-hum. A When I first saw him I was stopped. Q Where were you stopped? A Well, the light was red. Q Okay. So you first saw the Miller vehicle, you were stopped at the red light? A I'm stopped among other cars at the red light. Q Right. And is the Miller vehicle closer to you than the traffic light? A Yes. Q Okay. So essentially as it appeared to you he 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 was trying to get through the line of traffic that was waiting at the traffic light; am I right about that? A No. MR. RETTIG: Okay. MR. REED: I mean the line -- it seems like you're thinking the traffic light was at Ninth. THE WITNESS: No, no, I don't think that. MR. RETTIG: She explained that. THE WITNESS: It's at the Karns. It's over at the Jo-Ann's and the Isaac's. MR. REED: I don't want to interfere. Go ahead. BY MR. RETTIG: Q My understanding and my confusion was I thought she went through the traffic light and then -- A No. Q -- got involved in the accident but -- A It's before. Q But I'm now learning it's before that. MR. REED: Okay. BY MR. RETTIG: Q So there's this stopped line of traffic at the traffic light, and you're stopped in that line of traffic when you first see the Miller vehicle? A Yes. Q Okay. And you're about a car and a half to two 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 lE 1s 2C 21 2 2: 2, 2' cars away from the Miller vehicle? A Yes. Q At some point in time the light changed to green I'm assuming, correct? A Yes. Q Did you start to go forward? A Yes. Q Okay. Did you observe anything unusual occur as you started to go forward towards the intersection? A The intersection of Ninth Street? Q I'm sorry. Towards the light, the traffic light. A No. Q Okay. At a point in time did you realize that Mr. Miller's vehicle was coming into the westbound lane of travel? A No. Q Okay. Tell me what you do recall about the happening of the accident. A I was driving my car. I passed Mr. Miller who was waiting to turn left. All of a sudden my car jumped a bit and I heard a boom, and I couldn't get out of my driver's door. Q Okay. So when the front of your vehicle passed by the front of Mr. Miller's vehicle, there had been no -- A My face, my face and where I was sitting, I was 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1s 2C 2] 2? 2; 2L 2` passed. Q Okay. A I was looking straight ahead. Q Okay. Did you see any car approaching Mr. Miller's car from the rear as you were going by Mr. Miller's car? A No, I wasn't -- no. Q Did you hear an impact between what we now know to be the Miller vehicle and Ms. Dolan's vehicle? A No. Q No horns, no crash or anything like that? A I had my air-conditioning running full blast. I did not. Q Okay. A At least I do not recall it. Q All right. And where was the impact on your vehicle from Mr. Miller's vehicle? A It was on the edge of like where my door would open up, like the line of where my door would have opened up and the side of my van. Q Okay. And your door is the driver's door? A I'm sorry. The driver's door. Q And what happened to your vehicle after that impact? A It jumped. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, as follows: William G. Cilingin, Esquire Naulty, Scaricamazza & McDevitt, Ltd. Suite 1600 One Penn Center at Suburban Station 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Attorney for Defendant, Christine Dolan) Gregory R. Reed, Esquire 3120 Parkview Lane Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Attorney for Plaintiffs) George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire Mattson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (Attorney for Additional Defendant, Cynthia Evans) Dated: 0 I / zd3 HARTMAN, OSBORNE & RETTIG, P.C. By:' Frey B. Rettig, Esq ire w ?; 'U C.: Z'1'is ?; -' r' V7 ?4t Tt Z is -r ? 1 .., - 7 _ U? '-- ? ,r j y; r ?. ?i ?:c ?{ '::? C7 (= ;? ?4 ±rn ? lJ CJ? -< CYNTHIA D. EVANS and RANDY E. EVANS, PLAINTIFFS V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, DEFENDANTS V. CYNTHIA D. EVANS, ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 02-1977 CIVIL TERM IN RE: MOTION OF DEFENDANT, ROBERT B. MILLER, FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BEFORE BAYLEY, J. AND GUIDO, J. ORDER OF GOURD AND NOW, this qA day of September, 2003, the motion of Robert B. Miller for summary judgment, IS GRANTED. By the Edgar B. Bayley, J. I.f cc PENNSYLVANIA 02-1977 CIVIL TERM Gregory R. Reed, Esquire For Plaintiffs Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire For Robert B. Miller William G. Cilingin, Esquire For Christine M. Dolan George B. Faller, Esquire For Cynthia D. Evans sal CYNTHIA D. EVANS and RANDY E. EVANS, PLAINTIFFS V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT B. MILLER, DEFENDANTS V. CYNTHIA D. EVANS, ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 02-1977 CIVIL TERM IN RE: MOTION OF DEFENDANT ROBERT B. MILLER. FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BEFORE BAYLEY, J. AND GUIDO, J. OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT Bayley, J., September 9, 2003:-- Plaintiffs Cynthia Evans and Randy Evans, her husband, filed a complaint against defendants, Christine Dolan and Robert Miller, alleging damages arising out of an automobile accident on June 25, 2001. Cynthia Evans has been joined as an additional defendant. The record shows that the accident occurred at the intersection of Market Street and Ninth Street in the Borough of Lemoyne, Cumberland County. Robert Miller was traveling east on Market Street and stopped in the intersection waiting to make a left hand turn onto Ninth Street. Cynthia Evans was driving past him in the opposite direction westbound on Market Street. Christine Dolan was traveling eastbound on Market Street to the rear of Miller's vehicle. While 02-1977 CIVIL TERM Miller's vehicle was stopped, Dolan struck it from the rear pushing it into the driver's side door of the Evans' vehicle. Plaintiffs' claim of negligence against Miller is that, as he was stationary in the intersection waiting to turn left, his front wheels were turned to the left so that when his vehicle was struck in the rear by Dolan it was propelled into the vehicle of Evans. Miller has filed a motion for summary judgment. He maintains that he owed no duty to Evans, much less breached a duty that caused her injury. Plaintiffs oppose the motion for summary judgment. Dolan takes no position. In deciding the motion, "we must view the record in a light most favorable to the non-moving party, and all doubts as to the existence of a genuine issue of material fact must be resolved against the moving party." Washington v. Baxter, 719 A.2d 733 (Pa. 1988). For plaintiffs to recover in their negligence action against Miller they must prove (1) that Miller had a recognized duty or obligation to protect them against unreasonable risks; (2) he breached that duty; (3) a causal connection between the breach of duty and injury sustained; and (4) damages resulting from the breach. Gutteridge v. A.P. Green Services, 804 A.2d 643 (Pa. Super. 2002). In their brief, plaintiffs argue that "it is common knowledge among drivers that the operator of a vehicle, stopped on the highway, should not turn the front wheels until he or she is ready to make a turn. The purpose of such a policy is to avoid the type of accident that occurred in the instance case." There is no such duty at law. A driver is not required to contemplate the negligence of other drivers on the road. Bortz v. Henne, 415 Pa. 150 (1964). Accordingly, the following order is entered. -2- 02-1977 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 06- day of September, 2003, the motion of Robert B. Miller for summary judgment, IS GRANTED. Gregory R. Reed, Esquire For Plaintiffs Edgar B. Bayley, J. Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire For Robert B. Miller William G. Cilingin, Esquire For Christine M. Dolan George B. Faller, Esquire For Cynthia D. Evans :sal -3- 3 ? ?. ?, N R a?- ,? Cynthia D. Evans and Randy E. Evans, her husband, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. OL 1977 CIVIL 2001 V. Christine M. Dolan and Robert E. Miller, Defendants V. Cynthia D. Evans, Additional Defendant RULE 1312-1, The Petition for Appointment of Arbitrators shall be substantially in the following form: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS TO THE HONORABLE. THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT: Anthdny T. Lucido, Esquire the above action OftyNNY"AW), 1. The above-captioned 2. The claim of the pL The counterclaim of Additional counsel for the)p=VA$H/defendant in respectfully represents that: action 0d6X7 'dM is OHM at issue. iintiff in the action is $9,204.76 the defendant in the action is N/A The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel or are other- wise disqualified to sit as arbitrators: Jeffrey B. Rettig, Esquire, Gregory R. Reed, Esquire and Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire 64iL64% GbL tqj,kj-a ! , WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be submitted. Respectfully submitted, Anthony T. Lucido ORDER OF COURT AND NOW =„?jn?G1J o7 5 T710' in consideration of the foregoing petition, GCYC/iG?t Ai hM&i.Y Esq., V J Esq., and ?y? ,Esq., are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned action (or actin ) as prayed for. By the P. J. 2 'S. L ' 1 C n ? k1Nf1oo m%ng?W0 hu :It #wv °IG a35 t-C L? C.S M 0 C ? -Ii J -? r rrii -AC F'.\PILES\DATA LE\Tmw[=3090\D Cc N\762.sti I/aji Lteao 07/23/02 0925,38 AM RgvlsN: 10/06/03 12:02:01 PM 3090 762 CYNTHIA D. EVANS, RANDY E. EVANS, her husband, Plaintiffs V. CHRISTINE M. DOLAN, and ROBERT B. MILLER, Defendants V. CYNTHIA EVANS, Additional Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 02-1977 CIVIL ACTION-LAW JURY TRIAL OF TWELVE DEMANDED STIPULATION OF COUNSEL The undersigned counsel hereby agree and stipulate that the arbitration in this matter will encompass only those claims raised by Defendant Robert Miller against Additional Defendants Cynthia Evans and Christine M. Dolan. The arbitration does not include any claims asserted by Plaintiff Cynthia Evans against Additional Defendant Christine Dolan, as such claims potentially exceed the limits for compulsory arbitration. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Anthony T. Lucido, Esquire Date Ten East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 OSBORNE & S%W PC A 17101 Attorneys for Additional Defendant Cynthia Evans Gregory R. eed, Esq ' e Date 2423 North Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Attorney for Defendant Robert B. Miller Attorney for Plaintiffs n 7 hlf it - rt "c: r riECEIVEG OCT 15 2003 I)Wr CYNTHIA D. EVANS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF RANDY E. EVANS, her CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA husband v. 02-1977 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW CHRISTINE M. DOLAN and ROBERT D. MILLER V. CYNTHIA EVANS IN RE: ARBITRATION ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, June 3, 2005, the Court having been informed that the above case has been settled prior to hearing, the Board of Arbitrators previously appointed is hereby vacated, and David P. Perkins, Esquire, Chairman, shall be paid the sum of $50.00. By the E David P. Perkins, Esquire 4 James Circle Shippensburg, PA 17257-2165 Court Administrator P.J. d(?n ?AS'?iNi3d 60 :Z Wd E- Nnr soot AUVi0NOHiQUd 3HL d0 3OH-4"31LA Curtis R. Long Prothonotary (Office of the i9rotbonotarp ?um?erranb ?ourttp Renee K. Simpson Deputy Prothonotary John E. Slike Solicitor 0.2-1977 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 RCP230.2 BY THE COURT, CURTIS R. LONG PROTHONOTARY One Courthouse Square • Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 • (717) 240-6195 • Fax (717) 240-6573