HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2419LIVINIA N. JONES,
Plaintiff,
ARMOND SCOTT LECAIN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. O q-
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by the
Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief
requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
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LIVINIA N. JONES,
Plaintiff,
ARMOND SCOTT LECAIN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
Le hah demandado a usted en la cone. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas sugnuientes, ustad tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demande y la notification. Ustad debe presentar una apariencia escfita o en persona o pot abogado
y archivar en la eorte en forma escfita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la torte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o nofificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peficion de demanda. Us'tad puade perder dinero o sus propiadades o otros derechos importantes
para usted.
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ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA
EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEPFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEQUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
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LIVINIA N. JONES,
Plaintiff,
ARMOND SCOTT LECAIN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.
0,7-.-
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Livinia Jones is an adult individual who was a citizen of Ontario, Canada,
at the time of the accident but who currently resides at 445 Waupelani Drive, Apt. L-10, State
College, PA.
2. Defendant Annond Scott LeCain is an adult individual and citizen of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, residing at 308 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17043
3. The facts and occurrences hereinaRer related took place on or about May 28, 2000,
at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass and North
21 ~t Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. At that location, U.S. Route 11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass is a five-lane roadway with
the two westbound lanes and one left-rum lane separated from the two eastbound lanes by a small
concrete divider.
5. The posted speed limit on this portion of U.S. Route 11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass is
thirty-five miles per hour.
6. At that location, North 21st Street is a two way roadway with a posted speed limit of
thirty-five miles per hour.
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7. At that time and place, Plaintiff Livinia Jones was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route
11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass, operating a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu while traveling within the posted
thirty-five mile per hour speed limit.
8. Plaintiff Livinia Jones was properly proceeding through the intersection on a green
traffic signal.
9. At that time and place, Defendant Armond Scott LeCain was operating a 1993
Mazda Prot6g~ which was owned by John A. Kohr.
10. At that time and place, Defendant Armond Scott LeCaln was traveling westbound
on U.S. Route 11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass and was in the left westbound lane for through traffic
from which no turns were permitted..
11. At that time and place, while attempting to make a left-hand turn, Defendant
Armond Scott LeCain pulled directly in fi.ont of oncoming traffic on eastbound U.S. Route 11 & 15
Camp Hill Bypass from the left lane of westbound U.S. Route 11 & 15 Camp Hill Bypass,
disregarding the availability of the westbound left-rum lane which had a separate traffic light which
controlled left turn maneuvers for westbound traffic.
12. Defendant Armond Scott LeCain made an illegal left turn fi.om the through
westbound traffic against a red traffic signal which controlled left tums at that location.
13. At that time and place, while Plaintiff Livinia Jones headed eastbound through the
intersection, Defendant Annond Scott LeCain pulled directly in front of her, without giving Plaintiff
sufficient time to stop her vehicle, causing Plalntiffto violently collide with Defendant's vehicle.
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14. The foregoing accident and all of the injuries and damages set forth hereinafter
sustained by Plaintiff Livinia Jones are the direct and proximate result of the negligent, careless and
reckless manner in which Defendant Annond Scott LeCain operated the vehicle owned by John A.
Kohr as follows:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
J)
failing to use the required left-hand mm lane while making a left-hand mm;
failing to follow properly posted traffic controls and pavemem markings
prohibiting left roms fiom the through lane in which he was driving;
falling to keep alert and maintain a watch for oncoming traffic on the
roadway while attempting to take a left-hand turn;
failing to stop and yield for the red traffic signal which was controlling left
mm movements for traffic at the intersection;
failing to apply his brakes in sufficient time so as to avoid striking the
Plaintiff's vehicle;
failing to keep a proper watch for traffic on the roadway so as to allow him
to take reasonable evasive action to avoid the accident;
failing to drive his vehicle with due regard for the roadway and traffic
conditions which were existing at that time and place and of which he was or
should have been aware;
making left-hand mm without due regard for oncoming traffic;
failing to maintain proper and adequate control over his vehicle;
driving his vehicle upon the roadway in a manner endangering persons and
property in a reckless manner with careless disregard for the rights and
safety of others in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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15. As a result of the accident, Plaintiff Livinia Jones sustained severe and painful
physical injuries that include, but are not limited to, cervical strain, left shoulder strain, lumbar
strain, left thigh contusion and overall discomfort in her neck, anterior thigh and left shoulder area.
16. As a result of the accident and resulfmg injuries, Plaintiff Livinia Jones was forced
to incur liability for medical treatment, physical therapy, medications and other miscellaneous
expenses in an effort to restore herself to health, and claim is made therefor.
17. Because of the nature of her injuries, Plaintiff Jones has been advised and, therefore,
avers that she may be fomed to incur similar expenses in the future, and claim is made therefor.
18. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting physical injuries, Plaintiff
has undergone and will continue into the future to undergo great physical and mental suffering,
great inconvenience in carrying out her daily activities, and a loss of life's pleasures and enjoyment,
and claim is made therefor.
19. As a result of the aforementioned collision and resulting injuries, Plaintiff Livinia
Jones has sustained uncompensated work loss, loss of opportunity, and a permanent diminution of
her earning power and capacity, and claim is made therefor.
20. Plaintiff Livinia Jones confmues to be plagued by persistent physical pain, and
limited range of motion in her neck and, therefore, avers that her injuries may be of a permanent
nature, causing residual problems for the remainder of her lifetime, and claim is made therefor.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Livinia Jones demands judgment against Defendants Armond
Scott LeCain in an amount in excess of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), exclusive of
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interest and costs and in excess of jurisdictional amount requiring compulsory arbilmtion.
R, P.C.
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front S~'eet
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, LIVINIA JONES, do hereby swear and affirm that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that this verification is made subject to the penalties of the Rules of Civil Procedure
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
WITNESS:
LI~Ii~ JONES
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-02419 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JONES LIVINIA N
VS
LECAIN ARMOND SCOTT
BRYAN WARD , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE was served upon
LECAIN ARMOND SCOTT the
DEFENDANT at 1824:0q.HOURS, on the 17th day of May
at 308 HUMMEL AVENUE
2002
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
HARRIE SCOTT, ROOMMATE
a true and attested copy of
by handing to
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 11.04
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
39.04
Sworn and Subscribed to before
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
05/20/2002
ANGINO AND ROVNER
By:
Sheriff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court # 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Plaintiff
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRENDA L. SWANGER
Plaintiff
REBECCA A. SWANGER and
JASON HALL
Defendants
NO. 02-2519 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the Complaint for Custody filed on May 22, 2002.
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Date: July 2, 2002
LIVINIA N. JONES,
Plaimiff,
Mo
ARMOND SCOTT LECAIN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02-2419
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR DISCONTINUANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please mark the docket settled, satisfied ~.d disco~theabove-captioned
ER, P C
Michael E. Kosik
I.D. No. 36513
4503 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6791
Attorney for Plaintiff
action.
DATED: 10/16/02
cc: George B. Failer, Jr., Esquire