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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. No. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff,
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 04n - q f, j
Civil Action
NOTICE
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 andNotice 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 maybe entered against you bythe court without furthernotice for any
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or reliefrequested by the Plaintiffs. 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE
CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
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PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Date: August 2, 2006
By
Georre-B.'Faller, A' Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 - (717) 24
Attorneys for Plaintiff
& OTTO
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. No. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff,
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01, '1'13 6
CIVIL ACTION
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COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, PHILIP W. MOCK, by and through his attorneys, MARTSON
DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and requests that this Court enter judgment in its favor against
Defendant THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., in the amount of $48,460.56, plus
interest and costs, and in support thereof, avers as follows:
Philip W. Mock (hereinafter"Plaintiff ) is an individual and trustee ofthe JSMF hrevocable
Trust with an address at 3 Creek Bank Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (hereinafter "Defendant") is an insurance
company which does business in Pennsylvania and has an address at 350 Church Street, Hartford,
Connecticut 06103.
3. Jane S. Mock (hereinafter "Decedent") is an individual who died on February 4, 2006.
4. On February 14, 2000, Plaintiffinitiated a Flexible Premium Adjustable Life Policy with
Defendant for which Decedent was the insured and Plaintiffwas the beneficiary (hereinafter "Policy ).
In January 2006, Plaintiffreceived a bill for $48,460.56 for premiums with a due date of
February 14, 2006. A copy of that bill is hereby attached as Exhibit "A."
For purpose of efficiency, on January 21, 2006, Plaintiff mailed an early payment for
premiums due on February 14, 2006.
Defendant accepted payment ofpremiums for the benefit year which had not yet begun.
8. Decedent passed away on February 4, 2006.
9. The death of Decedent occurred ten days prior to the annual premium being due on
February 14, 2006.
10. On February 7, 2006, Plaintiff notified the Defendant of Decedent's death.
11. As the premium payments were accepted, but the benefit year had yet to begin at the time
ofDecedent's death, Plaintiffwas entitled to a refund ofthe premium payment due on February 14, 2006.
12. Defendant denied Plaintiff s request for refund of the early premium payment where
payment was not due until after Decedent's death.
13. Defendant, in their letter dated Apri 120, 2006, admits that even ifthe premium payment
due on February 14, 2006, was not received at the time of Decedent's death, the benefit for the Policy
would have been unchanged. Copy of letter dated April 20, 2006, is attached as Exhibit "B."
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffrequests the court to enter judgment against Defendant in the amount of
$48,460.56, plus interest and costs of bringing suit.
Respectfully Submitted,
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
G o a ler, Jr., squire
I.D. No. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: August 2, 2006 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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P.O. Box 5048
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Notice Of Amount Due
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JSMF IRREVOCABLE TRUST
PHILLIP W MOCK TTE
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AMOUNT DUE
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POLICY NUMBER NAME OF INSURED(S) PAYMENT MODE DUE DATE
7100979 JANE S MOCK ANNUAL PREMIUM 02/14/200,
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Your policy provides valuable insurance protection including
a secondary guarantee feature (Lapse Protection Rider). It is
important that we receive the full premium on or before the
due date noted. If premiums are not paid by the due date
listed above or if the ayymmant received is less than what
was billed, the length of the secondary guarantee may shorten.
Effective 01/01/2003, we no longer accept cash, cashier's checks, money orders, bank drafts, or traveler's checks.
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Financial Groups
The Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
FOR PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Contact Our Client Service Center
Monday - Friday at 1-800-444-2363
between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., ET
Or Our Regional Service Office
LINCOLN LIFE BROKERAGE ST
201 E SAND PT
SANTA ANA CA 92707
PHONE NUMBER
1-800-444-23(
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Mr. George B. Faller Jr. Esq.
Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto
10 East High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
Dear Mr. Faller:
April 20, 2006
Policy Number: 7100979
Insured: Jane S. Mock
Issuing Company: Lincoln National
Life Insurance Company
I have received your letter dated April 10, 2006. Please allow me to respond to your question regarding
benefits payable had the last premium not been paid.
The Death Benefit Option elected by the owner of this policy was Option 1 which equals the Specified
Amount, less indebtedness, plus applicable interest. This policy was not in a grace period at the time of the
last premium payment. Therefore, if the owner had not elected to pay that premium, the benefit would still
have been $500,000 plus interest of $3,643.84.
Payment of this claim will be sent under separate cover.
At Lincoln Life, we are committed to providing you with quality customer service. If you have any questions
or comments, please contact me at 800 444-2363. Press option 4 from the menu to reach the Claim
Department, then press 1 to reach me directly. My extension is 61623. We are available between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. If you would prefer, you may contact us
via facsimile at 800 682-3216.
Sincerely,
Susan Duffy
Sr. Claim Examiner
Claim Services
The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company acts as administrative agent for this company.
www.lr. com
Exhibit "B"
Lim'nln Finanriol Group it dm marketing name Jor Linruln National Cmparalioit and irs aj/iliatn,r.
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint 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)
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Stephen Moniak, Esquire
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
I.D. No. 80035
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4887
Attorneys for Defendant
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4436 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY
Kindly enter the appearance of Stephen Moniak as counsel for Defendant Lincoln National
BUCHANAN
& ROONEY, PC
By;
Life Insurance Company in the above-captioned matter.
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Lincoln National
Life Insurance Company
DATE: August 17, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the persons below via first class mail which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle. P 17013
DATE: August 17, 2006
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. No. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant.
No. 06-4436
Civil Action
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
I hereby certify that acopy ofthe Complaint in the above captioned matter was mailed to Lincoln
National Life Insurance Company, 350 Church Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, by certified mail,
return receipt requested.
Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed and dated August 7, 2006.
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George B. Idler, Jr.,
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff NO. 06-4436 CIVIL
V.
CIVIL ACTION
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Phillip W. Mock, as Trustee of the
Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock
c/o George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY, PC
By:
tephen Moniak, Esquire
I.D. No. 80035
One South Market Square
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Lincoln National Life
Insurance Co.
DATE: September 18, 2006
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
I.D. No. 80035
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4887
Attorneys for Defendant
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4436 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER OF DEFENDANT
LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
NOW COMES, Defendant Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. ("Lincoln National"), by
its attorneys, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, and files the within Answer with New Matter,
stating as follows:
1. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Phillip Mock is an
adult individual and trustee of the JSMF Irrevocable Trust. After reasonable investigation,
Lincoln National is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to whether
Phillip Mock has an address at 3 Creek Bank Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, and hence, that
allegation is denied. The last known address for Phillip Mock on file with Lincoln National is 34
E. Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17103.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Lincoln National
issued a flexible premium adjustable life policy known as a Universal Life - II policy, No.
7100979 (hereinafter, the "Policy") on February 14, 2000. The named insured on the Policy was
Jane S. Mock, and JSMF Irrevocable Trust was the named owner and beneficiary. The
remaining averments in this paragraph are denied.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Lincoln National
issued a "Notice of Amount Due" to JSMF Irrevocable Trust, c/o Phillip W. Mock, Trustee
relative to the Policy. The Notice of Amount Due is a writing which speaks for itself, and any
characterization as to the nature or contents thereof by Plaintiff is denied. The remaining
averments in this paragraph are denied.
6. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Plaintiff made a
premium payment on the Policy in the amount of $48,460.56, which was applied by Lincoln
National on January 30, 2006. After reasonable investigation, Lincoln National is without
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the date Plaintiff mailed the premium
payment of $48,460.56 or his reasons for doing so. The remaining averments in this paragraph
are denied.
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is denied that "Defendant accepted
payment of premiums for the benefit year which had not yet begun." It is admitted only the
Lincoln National applied the premium payment in the amount of $48,460.56 on January 30,
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2006. By way of further answer, Lincoln National applied the premium payment to the Policy's
"cash value" in accordance with the terms of the Policy.
8. Admitted. By way of further answer, Jane S. Mock died after Lincoln National
received and applied the premium payment in the amount of $48,460.56 on January 30, 2006.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Jane S. Mock died on
February 4, 2006, which was four days after Lincoln National applied the premium payment in
the amount of $48,460.56 on January 30, 2006. By way of further answer, Lincoln National
applied the premium payment to the Policy's "cash value" in accordance with the terms of the
Policy. It is further admitted that the "annual premium" under the Policy was due on or before
February 14, 2006.
10. Denied. It is denied that Lincoln National was notified of Ms. Mock's death on
February 7, 2006. By way of further answer, Lincoln National was notified of Ms. Mock's death
on February 6, 2006.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that "Plaintiff [i]s entitled to a refund of the
premium payment due on February 14, 2006." By way of further answer, Lincoln National
applied the premium payment in the amount of $48,460.56 to the Policy's "cash value" on
January 30, 2006, in accordance with the terms of the Policy. Jane S. Mock died on February 4,
2006, four days later. The terms of the Policy do not provide for the refund of premium.
12. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Lincoln National
appropriately denied refunding the premium payment of $48,460.56 to Plaintiff, which was
applied to the Policy's "cash value" on January 30, 2006, in accordance with the terms of the
Policy. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff is entitled to a refund of the premium payment.
13. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted only that Lincoln National
issued the April 20, 2006 letter to Mr. Faller. The letter is a writing which speaks for itself, and
any characterization of the nature or contents thereof by Plaintiff, including any purported
"admissions," are denied.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Lincoln National Life Insurance Company demands judgment
in its favor and against Plaintiff Phillip W. Mock, as Trustee of the Irrevocable Trust of the
Estate of Jane S. Mock, together with costs of suit and such further relief as this Court deems
appropriate.
NEW MATTER
14. Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
15. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the doctrine of estoppel.
16. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the doctrine of payment and
release.
17. Plaintiff's claims are barred in whole or in part by the doctrine of justification.
18. Plaintiff s claims are barred in whole or in part by the express terms of the
flexible premium adjustable life policy known as a Universal Life - II policy, No. 7100979 issued
by Lincoln National on February 14, 2000 (the "Policy")
19. Under the Policy, premiums paid are applied to the "cash value" (for purposes of
illustration, the cash value can be thought of as a pool of money) from which monthly deductions
are drawn for expenses and insurance protection.
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20. Under the Policy, Plaintiff had a choice of selecting between two options with
regard to the "Death Benefit" to be paid by Lincoln National if the insured died while the Policy
remained in force.
21. Under Death Benefit Option "1," Plaintiff would receive the "Specified Amount,"
which was $500,000 at the time of the insured's death, less any indebtedness.
22. Under Death Benefit Option "2," Plaintiff would receive the "Specified Amount,"
plus the cash value, less any indebtedness.
23. Plaintiff selected Death Benefit Option "1."
24. On January 30, 2006, Lincoln National applied the premium payment in the
amount of $48,460.56 to the Policy's "cash value," in accordance with the terms of the Policy.
25. The insured, Jane S. Mock, died on February 4, 2006, after the $48,460.56
premium payment was applied to the Policy's "cash value."
26. Plaintiff made a claim for benefits under the Policy dated April 11, 2006.
27. On or about April 20, 2006, Lincoln National paid Plaintiff s claim for the full
amount of the Policy in accordance with Death Benefit Option "1," which was the "Specified
Amount" of $500,000, plus $3,643.84 in interest, for a total amount of $503,643.84.
28. Plaintiff accepted the $503,643.84 Death Benefit.
29. The Policy does not provide for refund of premium.
30. Under the Death Benefit Option "1" selected by Plaintiff, Plaintiff is not entitled
to the cash value of the Policy, but only the "Specified Amount," less any indebtedness.
31. Plaintiff's request for a refund of the $48,460.56 premium payment is a request
for the cash value in the Death Benefit, which is not authorized or permitted under the Death
Benefit Option "1" selected by Plaintiff.
32. The payment of cash value is only authorized under Death Benefit Option "2,"
which was not selected by Plaintiff.
33. Any refund of premium payment to Plaintiff made before the death of the insured
would be discriminatory against all other universal life policy holders with a Death Benefit
Option "l," who, pursuant to terms of their policies, received only the "Specified Amount," less
any indebtedness at the time of the claim.
34. Any refund of premium payment to Plaintiff made before the death of the insured
would be discriminatory against all other universal life policy holders with a Death Benefit
Option "2," who paid a higher cost of insurance charge.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Lincoln National Insurance Company demands judgment in
its favor and against Plaintiff Phillip W. Mock, as Trustee of the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate
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of Jane S. Mock, together with costs of suit and such further relief as this Court deems
appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY, PC
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squire
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One South Market Square
213 Market Street - 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 237-4800
Attorneys for Defendant Lincoln National
Life Insurance Co.
DATE: September 18, 2006
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VERI ROATION
1, ,,usan Duffy, Senior Claims Examiner for Lincoln National Life Insurance Company,
verify that the statements made in the Answer with New Matter of Defendant Lincoln National
Life Insurance Company, 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.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Susan Duffy
Dated: September /57, 2006
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephen Moniak, Esquire, certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing
document upon the persons below via first class mail which service satisfies the requirements of
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
By:
tephen Monia ,Esquire
DATE: September 18, 2006
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George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. No. 49813
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff,
V. No. 06-4436
CIVIL ACTION
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant.
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER
AND NOW comes Plaintiff, Phillip W. Mock, as Trustee of the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate
of Jane S. Mock, by and through its counsel, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, and
hereby responds to Defendant's Answer with New Matter as follows:
14.47. The averments of these paragraphs are conclusion of law to which no responses are
required. To the extent responses may be deemed required, these averments are denied.
18. Denied. To the contrary, see the averments stated in Plaintiff's Complaint.
19. Denied as stated. To the contrary, Defendant's Answer to the Complaint repeatedly
mentions "cash value" but does not explain what happened to the "cash value" when Mrs. Mock died prior
to the policy premium year beginning. (For purposes of illustration, if the policy premium payment was not
due or owing, the Defendant has unjustly and improperly overfilled their "pool of money.")
20.-22. The averments of these paragraphs are conclusion of law to which no responses are
required. To the extent responses maybe deemed required, the policy documents speak for themselves.
23. Admitted.
24. After reasonable investigation, the Answering Plaintiffis without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of this averment. It is, however, admitted that Defendant
has repeatedly told Plaintiff that it had already accepted the premium and would not be refunded.
25. It is admitted that Mrs. Mock died on February 4, 2006. The remaining averments are
denied. Byway of further response, even ifthe $48,460.56 had been applied to the policy's "cash value"
such application was not authorized by the clear policy language and such application was done in bad faith.
26. Admitted.
27. It is admitted that Defendant paid the Plaintiff $503,643.84.
28. Admitted.
29. Denied as stated. To the contrary, this averment is the conclusion of law. Furthermore,
Defendant should not have applied the premium since it had not yet earned it. In addition, see the Answer
to paragraph 25, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
30.-34. Denied as stated. To the contrary, see the averments stated in Plaintiff s Complaint. By
way of further answer, Defendant's failure to refund an unearned policypremium based on language which
is ambiguous at best is done in bad faith. In addition, see the Answer to paragraph 25, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor in the amount of $48,460.56.
MAR'
By
George B. Faller, Jr.,
I.D. No. 49813
(717) 243-3341
Dated: November 14, 2006
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
VERIFICATION
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire, of the firm of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO,
attorneys for Plaintiffin the within action, certifies that the statements made in the foregoing Response to
Defendant's Answer with New Matter are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief. I understands that false statements herein are made subj ect to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melissa A. Scholly, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby certify
that a copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Answer with New Matter was served this
date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Stephen Moniak, Esquire
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY, P.C.
One South Market Square
213 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2121
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Melissa A. Scholly
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: November 14, 2006
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Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 6/7/07 5:02PM
George B. Faller, Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
PHILLIP W. MOCK, as Trustee of
the Irrevocable Trust of the Estate of
Jane S. Mock,
Plaintiff,
V.
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06-4436
CIVIL ACTION
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE. DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly mark the above-referenced matter as settled, discontinued and ended.
MARTSO -I>AW OFFICES
By
Jr., Esquire
I.D. No. 49813
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: 6 Z,1/0 1- Attorneys for Plaintiff
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