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Home My WebLink About06-5295 FILE #05-06-401 LAW OFFICES OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES BY: Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire ATTORNEY I.D. #09827 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 223 North Monroe Street Media, P A 19063 Telephone: (610) 565- 7050 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA IN CIVIL ACTION STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o JESSE J. MCKNIGHT P.O. Box 2371 Bloomington, IL 61702 v. CORE TRANS 603 Kit Cowan Road West Somerset, KY 42564 And ERSTLE J. NEW RR8 Box 1555 Monticello, KY 42633 IN CIVIL ACTION NO.: 01.- - 5~q.s CLO lT€'fi-.""l NOTICE TO DEFEND You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages. you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and notice are served. by entering a written appearance personally or by an attorney and filing in writing with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are further 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 LA WYER AT ONCE. IF YOU 00 NOT HAVE A LA WYEROR CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR TELEPHONE HIE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defendersc de eslas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes. usted liene veinte (20) dias de plaza al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Hace faita asenlar una comparencia escrita 0 en persona o con un abogado y entre gar a la corte en fonna sus defensas o sus objectiones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Ses avisado que si usted no se defiende la corte tomara modidas ypuede continuar ita demanda en contra suya sin previa aviso 0 notiticacion. Ademas. la corte puede decidir a favor del demandante y requiera que usted cumpia con todas las provisions de esta demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedaces u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTA A VISO A UN ABOGAOO ENESEQUIDA. SI USTED NO T1ENE UN ABOGADO Y NO PUEDEPAGAR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO. DEBE COMUNIC ARSE CON LA SIGUIENTE OFIClNA PARA A VERIGUAR OONDE PUEDE OBTENER A YUDA LEGAL T ARYN DIXON, COURT ADMINISTRATOR ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE CARLISLE, P A 17013 (717) 240-6200 FILE #05-06-401 LAW OFFICES OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES BY: Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire ATTORNEY J.D. #09827 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 223 North Monroe Street Media, P A 19063 Telephone: (610) 565- 7050 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA IN CIVIL ACTION ST ATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE : INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o JESSE J. MCKNIGHT P.O. Box 2371 Bloomington, IL 61702 IN CIVIL ACTION NO.: 0&- 5:2.9S ~1"~ v. CORE TRANS 603 Kit Cowan Road West Somerset, KY 42564 And ERSTLE J. NEW RR8 Box 1555 Monticello, KY 42633 COMPLAINT Motor Vehicle Property Damage 1. Plaintiff is an insurance company licensed and authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with one of its principle places of business at the above-captioned address. 2. Defendant, Core Trans, is a business entity authorized to do business in Pennsylvania and was the owner ofthe motor vehicle involved in this incident and, at all times pertinent hereto, had as a principle place of business the above-captioned address. 3. Defendant, Erstle J. New, is an adult individual and at all times pertinent hereto resided at the above-captioned address and was the operator of 1 Defendant owner's motor vehicle and did so as an agent, servant, workman or employee of the business and on the behalf of the Owner. 4. On April 8, 2005, Plaintiff had a written policy of insurance with Jesse J. McKnight, hereinafter referred to as named insured, said policy is at present not available for attachment to this complaint. 5. On the aforesaid date, a motor vehicle insured by Plaintiff hereafter, the insured vehicle, was involved in an incident with Defendant's vehicle. 6. On the aforesaid date, the insured vehicle was traveling south on 1-81 exiting on the Route 11 exit ramp in the right lane in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, when the Defendant, who was exiting on the Route 11 exit ramp in the middle lane, crossed over into the right lane pushing the insured vehicle into the guard rail causing damage. 7. Defendant driver was negligent and careless and the sole cause of this incident in that Defendant driver: (a) operated the vehicle at an unsafe rate of speed; (b) was inattentive; (c) failed to make proper observation; (d) violated locallaws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 8. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, Plaintiff becomes liable for damages that arose out of this incident. 9. Due to this incident, expenses were incurred for damage to the insured vehicle, towing, storage and car rental. 10. Pursuant to the aforesaid policy of insurance, the Common Law and governing statutes, Plaintiff is subrogated for all money paid and seeks recovery of these sums totaling $9,573.23. 2 COUNT I PLAINTIFF V. ERSTLE J. NEW 11. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 10 inclusive as if fully set forth at length herein. 12. Defendant is liable as the negligent driver. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for $9,573.23 plus interest and costs of suit. COUNT II PLAINTIFF V. CORE TRANS 13. Plaintiff incorporates paragraphs 1 through 12 inclusive as is fully set forth at length herein. 14. Defendant owner is liable under the Doctrine of Respondeat Superior for the negligence ofthe Defendant driver. 15. Defendant owner was negligent in entrusting this motor vehicle to someone who Defendant knew or could have known was a dangerous, unlicensed, inexperienced or careless motor vehicle operator. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for $9,573.23 plus interest and costs of suit. 3 VERIFICATION The undersigned hereby states that he is an authorized agent of Plaintiff insurance company in this action and verifies that the statements contained in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. c.s. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 9!71.?oo~ 4 ~ '~ \) ":\" 1[ ?::: If\ , t,.. "D \:l (J1 -~' . - ; -' .._ 0\ - ...c -- ~ U1 - ~ - B ' ,) ~ ..'- ~52 .' ..() '- 0- a 1- File #05-06-401 THE LAW OFFICES OF STEWART C. CRAWFORD & ASSOCIATES BY: Stewart C. Crawford ATTORNEY LD. # 09827 223 North Monroe Street Media, P A 19063 Telephone: (610) 565-7050 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION-LAW STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE: INSURANCE COMPANY a/s/o JESSE J. MCKNIGHT IN CIVIL ACTION NO.: 06-5295 Civil Team vs. CORE TRANS & ERSTLE J. NEW CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, STEW ART C. CRAWFORD, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Civil Action Complaint filed in the above-entitled action was served upon Defendants Core Trans and Erstle J. New by certified mail on September 25, 2006. A copy ofthe documents is attached hereto. Core Trans 603 Kit Cowan Road West Somerset, KY 42564 Erstle J. New RR8 Box 1555 Monticello, KY 42633 I#V ATE SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION . Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. . Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. . Attach this card to the back of the mail piece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Core Trans 603 Kit Cowan Road West Somerset, KY 42564 COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY A. Signature o Agent o Addressee B. Received by ( Printed Name) I C, Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No x 3. Service Type o Certified Mail o Registered o Insured Mail o Express Mail o Return Receipt for Merchandise o C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) Dyes 2. Article Number (rransfer from seMce labe PS Form 3811, February 2004 7005 1820 0006 9733 9466 102595-o2-M-1540 Domestic Return Receipt I ) ] Return ReceiptFee ] (Endorsement ReqUIred) :J Restricted Delivery. Fee U (Endorsement ReqUIred) o -"I ~ Tot~' D....o!,+e....... 9. c...."oro .n is Sen Core Trans I"- :SirE 603 Kit cowan Road ~i~ West Somerset, KY 42564 ......---....---.. .----..--..---- .lI .lI .lI .lI .::r .::r IT' IT' m m m m l"- I'- IT' IT' .lI .lI Cl Cl Cl Cl Cl Cl Cl Cl I1.J I1.J cO cO r-'I r-'I IJ") IJ") CJ Cl CJ Cl I"'- I'- u.s. Postal ServiceTM CERTIFIED MAILM RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) Postage $ Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Postmark Here TotpJ D.-.e+a..^ g_ c^^... . ~ Sen Core Trans ~f: 603 Kit Cowan Road citY West Somerset, KY 42564 .~ . . mplete items 1 2 . ' .~ 4 if Restricted De~~~ 3. .Also complete In YOur name and add ry IS deSired. that We can ress on the re · Attach thO return the card t verse IS card to the b 0 you. or on the front if space p~~?tf the mai/piece, 1 Art' I I S. . IC e AddreSSed to: 3. Service Type a Certified Mail a R a Express Ma," egistered a a I Return Re . nsured Mail a C.O.D celpt for Merchandise 4. Restricted Delivery? r&tra . 7005 1820 0006 F~ DomesticRetumR' 9733 9466 " ecelpt Core Trans 603 Kit Cowan Road West SOmerset KY " , 42564 2. Article Number (Transfer from service laba Ps Form 3811F" b , e ruary 2004 a Agent o Addressee C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address diffi If YES, enter d ,. erent from item 1? a Yes e Ivery address below: a No ayes -USPS - Track & Confirm Page 1 of 1 ~ UNITED STIlTES . POSTIlL SERVICE", Home I I:!!!]R TLl~~JL8LC_o_nfirm Track & Confirm Search Results Label/Receipt Number: 7005 1820 0006 9733 9466 Detailed Results: .. Delivered, September 25, 2006, 9:08 am, SOMERSET, KY 42501 .. Notice Left, September 22, 2006, 7:45 am, WEST SOMERSET, KY 42564 Track & Confirm Enter Label/Receipt Number. I <Blld Rcttm. to USPS,CO/ll Home :> Not ifi c atl 011 Options Track & Confirm by email Get current event information or updates for your item sent to you or others by email. Go> . POSTAL INSPECTORS Preserving the Trust site map contact llS government services jobs National & Premier Accounts Copyright@ 1999-2004 USPS. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy http://trkcnfrml.smi.usps.com/PTSlntemetWeb/lnterLabelDetai1.do 9/28/2006 SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECT/ON . Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. . Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. . Attach this card to the back of the mail piece, or on the front if space permits. COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY A. Signature o Agent o Addressee B. Received by ( Printed Name) I C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No x 1. Miele Addressed to: ErstIe J. New RR8 Box 1555 Monticello, KY 42633 3. Service Type o Certified Mail 0 Express Mail o Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise o Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Miele Number (Transfer from service labeQ PS Form 3811, February 2004 Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postaoe & Fees S; \. Sent To Erstle J. New ~:r~~: RR8 Box 1555 ci,y;-siSii Monticello, KY 42633 ~ 7005 1820 0006 9733 9459 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 t . IT' IT' LI1 LI1 ::T ::T IT' IT' IT} IT} IT} IT} l"- I"- IT' IT' ..[] ..[] CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ CJ ru ru ~ ~ r-=I r-=I U.S. Postal ServiceTM CERTIFIED MAILM RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) Postage $ Certified Fee Postmark Return Receipt Fee Here (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postaoa & Fees S; LI1 LI1 CJ CJ CJ CJ I"- I"- Sent To _n._.m_ ErstIe J. New Street, Ap orPOBo; RR8 Box 1555 ci,y;"si,iiif Monticello, KY 42633 .=l ,nm-1 .. COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY · ~om ~te items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete ite.m If Restricted Delivery is desired. · Pnnt our name and address on the reverse so t"at we can return the card to you. · Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece or on the front if space permits. ' 1. Article Addressed to: Erst1e J. -New RR8 Box 1555 Monticello, KY 42633 ~1!l.....- ---- A. Signature X 0 Agent o Addressee B. Received by ( Prin Name) C. Date of Delivery SA.<:.rr ,veuJ 'l~ G D. Is delivery a dress different from item 1? If YES, enter delivery address below: DYes 9459 102595-02-M-1540 , , C) t' ,') ~,-~ --1 -T-: j:-n C:"I 4:; !') r....:.~ File #05-06-401 \dj LAW OFFICES OF STEW ART C. CRAWFORD BY: Stewart C. Crawford, Esquire ATTORNEY I.D. #09827 223 North Monroe Street P.O. BOX E Media, P A 19063 Telephone: (610) 565-7050 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBLE INSURANCE COMP AN~l- ~,'S/O JESSE J. MCKNIGHT : NO. 06-5295 Civil Team VS. CORE TRANS & ERSTLE J .NEW : IN CIVIL ACTION ORDER TO SETTLE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly mark the above captioned case SETTLED, DISCONTINUED, AND ENDED against the Defendant, upon payment of your cost only. STEWART C, CRA WFO Attorney for Plaintiff I'.:l = = 0" CJ ;-11 ("""J o " ::;:! Fli :::D uS ~36 ,~_ :~) :T~: _?~-~~ ~ .D -< :2 .."J.;... c..,) W Ul