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06HB-00113
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
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TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/a Case No.: C - s?'Lr?f C? U `
Christine M. Camp, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and ARBITRATION
Isai Tremblay,
Defendants
NOT ICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth i
the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice a
served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the cou
your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to d
so, the case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by the court withou
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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HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SE
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o
Christine M. Camp,
Plaintiff
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and
Isai Tremblay,
Defendants
ase No.: 01a. - .S"76?
TION
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AND NOW comes the Plaintiff by its attorney, JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire, and sets
forth the following Complaint:
1. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is an Ohio Corporation licensed to do
business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania where it sells motor vehicle insurance to
residents of Pennsylvania. Nationwide has a place of business at 1000 Nationwide Drive,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105.
2. At all times relevant hereto, Nationwide provided motor vehicle insurance to
Christine M. Camp for her 2005 Ford Taurus pursuant to policy number 66 31 B 673402.
3. Ralph Sherer is an adult individual who resides at 710 East 13`h Street, South
Souix City, Nebraska, 68776.
4. At all times relevant hereto, Mr. Sherer was operating a 1982 Freightliner
Tractor Trailer owned by his employer, Crete Carrier Corp.
5. Crete Carrier Corporation is an interstate trucking company with a principle
place of business in Lincoln, Nebraska, and which regularly traverses the highways and
byways of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. At all times relevant to the matters set forth below, Defendant Sherer was
within the course and scope of his employment with Crete Carrier Corp.
7. Laurel Kalp is an adult individual who resides at 1613 Ritchey Road, Everett,
Pennsylvania 15537.
8. Isai Tremblay is an adult individual who resides at 4380 Rte. Saint Leonard,
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada.
9. On May 14, 2006, Bruce Camp was driving his wife ' s 2005 Ford Taurus in the
left lane of northbound I-81 near mile post 57.
10. At the same time and place, the tractor trailer operated by Defendant, Ralph
Sherer was attempting to merge onto northbound I-81 from the entrance ramp at mile post 57.
11. Defendant, Laurel Kalp was northbound on I-81 in the right lane approaching
mile marker 57, followed by Defendant, Isai Tremblay.
12. As Ms. Kalp neared the entrance ramp at mile post 57, the tractor trailer
merged into the right lane, which was occupied by Ms. Kalp ' s 1997 Chevrolet Camero.
13. To avoid striking the tractor trailer, Ms. Kalp applied her brakes to slow her
speed when she was rear-ended by the 2004 GMC Envoy behind her, which was owned and
operated by Defendant, Isai Tremblay.
14. The impact from the Tremblay vehicle propelled Ms. Kalp ' s vehicle into the
left lane where it caused a collision with the Taurus driven by Bruce Camp.
15. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the Defendants as is more fully
set forth below, Christine Camp's vehicle was damaged in the amount of $12,078.00.
16. Pursuant to an insurance policy issued by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
to Christine M. Camp, Nationwide was required to pay for the damage caused to Mrs. Camp's
vehicle by the Defendants' negligence. As provided in the policy contract, Nationwide is now
subrogated to the right of its insured to recover the damages from the at-fault parties.
Accordingly, Nationwide demands judgment in its favor in the amount of $12,078.00, in addit
to the costs of filing this action.
COUNT I
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corp
17 Paragraphs 1 through 16 above are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth at length.
18 The collision and damages caused to Christine Camp ' s vehicle were caused by
the negligence of Ralph Sherer in:
a. Attempting to merge onto northbound I-81 without checking to see if he
could do so safely;
b. Failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic already traveling on I-81;
C. Failing to obey the traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania;
d. Failing to see that which was plainly visible;
e. Disregarding the rights and safety of other motorists lawfully on the
roadway.
19. As the employer of Defendant, Ralph Sherer, Crete Carrier Corp. is vicariously
liable for the negligent actions of Mr. Sherer, who was at all times relevant hereto acting
within the course and scope of his employment with Crete Carrier Corp.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor with costs and interests
thereon.
COUNT II
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Laurel Kalp
20. Paragraphs 1 through 16 above are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth at length.
21. The collision and resulting damage to Christine Camp 's vehicle was caused by
the negligence of Laurel Kalp in:
a. Failing to keep a watchful lookout for road and traffic conditions ahead;
b. Driving at an excessive and/or unsafe speed;
C. Failing to observe the tractor trailer as it began to merge onto
northbound I-81.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor with costs and interests
thereon.
COUNT III
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Tsai Tremblay
22. Paragraphs 1 through 16 above are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth at length.
23. The collision and resulting damage to Christine Camp ' s vehicle was caused by
the negligence of Isai Tremblay in:
a. Driving at an excessive and/or unsafe speed;
b. Driving too fast for conditions then and there existing;
C. Failing to maintain adequate stopping distance between the Tremblay
vehicle and the vehicle driven by Defendant Kalp;
d. Failing to maintain a proper lookout for road and traffic conditions
ahead;
e. Striking the rear of Kalp' s vehicle and propelling it into the lane
lawfully occupied by the Camp vehicle which caused the Kalp and Camp vehicles to collide;
f. Failing to take adequate precautions for the rights and safety of other
motorists on the roadway.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in its favor with costs and interests
thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
By:
JoAnne . Ki*zel, Esquire
Identification
,/IVo. 55453
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: September 26, 2006
06HB-00113
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o rase No.:
Christine M. Camp,
Plaintiff
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and ARBITRATION
Isai Tremblay,
Defendants
TION
I, Christiana Rau, a Representative of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, verify
that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint 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 Pa. C. S. A. §4904,' relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: e 1? y
C istiana Rau, Representative of
Defendant, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Compa
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Case No. 06-5704
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
ARBITRATION
V. :
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF BEHALF OF
DEFENDANTS RALPH SHERER AND CRETE CARRIER
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corp. in the
above captioned matter.
Sonya K
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17015
O: (717) 240-4686
F: (717) 258-4686
skivisto@cdl-law.com
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Case No. 06-5704
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
v.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Entry of Appearance in the within action was served upon
the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows, postage prepaid
and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in Carlisle, PA on the
11th day of October, 2006
JoAnne Kinzel
Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
crw@jdsw.com
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY A/S/O CHRISTINE M.
CAMP, :
Plaintiff
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP and
ISAI TREMBLAY,
Defendants
Attorneys for Defendant Laurel Kalp
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ON ANY APPEAL
APPEARANCE
AND NOW, this 16th day of October, 2006, enter the appearance of C. ROY WEIDNER,
JR., I.D. 19530, on behalf of Defendant Laurel Kalp in the above captioned suit.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By. G
oy Weidner, Jr.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 16th day of October, 2006, the undersigned does hereby certify that she
did this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties of record by causing
same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Crete Carrier Corporation
P.O. Box 81228
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ralph J. Sherer
710 East 13th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Isai Tremblay
4380 Rte. Saint Leonard
Shipshaw
Quebec, Canada 67P142
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Case No. 06-5704
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
ARBITRATION
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
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 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 import 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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER YOU LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUED FEE OR
NO FEES.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
Case No. 06-5704
ARBITRATION
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tien viente (20) dias de plaza al
partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presenter una apariencia
excrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defenses o
sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de tomara medidas y puede entrar una Orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier 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 IMMEDIATEMENTE. SI
NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR
TAL SERVICIO, BAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONE A LA
OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
Case No. 06-5704
ARBITRATION
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEEFENDANTS CRETE CARRIER CORP.'S AND RALPH SHERER'S
ANSWER WITH NEW MATTER AND CROSSCLAIMS
And now this/ day of October, 2006, come Defendants Crete Carrier Corp.
and Ralph Sherer by their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC and answers Plaintiff s
Complaint as follows:
1. Denied. Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the truth of
the averments of paragraph 1, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at the time of
trial.
2. Denied. Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the truth of
the averments of paragraph 2, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at the time of
trial.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Denied. Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the truth of
the averments of paragraph 7, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at the time of
trial.
8. Denied. Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the truth of
the averments of paragraph 8, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at the time of
trial.
9. Denied. Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the truth of
the averments of paragraph 9, hence they are denied and proof is demanded at the time of
trial.
10. Admitted in part and Denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant Ralph Sherer
merged onto northbound I-81 from the entrance ramp at mile post 57. All other
averments are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e) and further denied as Answering
Defendants are without information or belief as to the averments and proof is demanded
at the time of trial.
11. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 11 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 11 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
12. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 12 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 12 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
13. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 13 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1029(e) and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as
to the averments of Paragraph 13 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
14. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 14 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 14 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
15. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 15 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 15 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
16. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 16 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 16 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
Count I
17. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to Paragraphs 1-16 as if set forth
in full.
18. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 18 are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e)
and further denied as Answering Defendants are without information or belief as to the
averments of Paragraph 18 and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
19. Denied. The averments of Paragraph 19 are denied as conclusions of law to
which no responsive pleading is needed. Answering Defendants further deny said
averments pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e) and proof is demanded at the time of trial.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
Count II
20. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to Paragraphs 1-19 as if set forth
in full.
21. The averments of Paragraph 21 are directed to a party other than Answering
Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In the alternative, the averments
are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
Count III
22. Answering Defendants incorporate their answers to Paragraphs 1-19 as if set forth
in full.
23. The averments of Paragraph 23 are directed to a party other than Answering
Defendants, hence no responsive pleading is required. In the alternative, the averment
are denied pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1029(e).
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
NEW MATTER DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
24. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the statute of limitations.
25. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred by the Plaintiff's comparative or
contributory negligence.
26. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Financial Responsibility Act.
27. Some or all of Plaintiff's claims may be barred or reduced by Plaintiff's election
of the limited tort option.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff
CROSSCLAIM
CRETE CARRIER CORP. and RALPH SHERER v. LAUREL KALP
28. If Plaintiff sustained the damages as alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint, said
damages being herein strictly denied, then said damages were caused by acts, statements,
omissions or negligence of Co-Defendant Laurel Kalp as set forth in Plaintiff's
Complaint, to which reference is made hereto without adoption or omission.
29. Co-Defendant Laurel Kalp is solely liable to the Plaintiff, or in the alternative,
should Answering Defendants be found liable to Plaintiff, liability being herein strictly
denied, then Co-Defendant Laurel Kalp is jointly and severally liable with Answering
Defendants and is liable over to Answering Defendants by way of contribution and/or
indemnification.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
CROSSCLAIM
CRETE CARRIER CORP. and RALPH SHERER v. ISAI TREMBLAY
30. If Plaintiff sustained the damages as alleged in Plaintiff's Complaint, said
damages being herein strictly denied, then said damages were caused by acts, statements,
omissions or negligence of Co-Defendant Isai Tremblay as set forth in Plaintiff's
Complaint, to which reference is made hereto without adoption or omission.
31. Co-Defendant Isai Tremblay is solely liable to the Plaintiff,, or in the alternative,
should Answering Defendants be found liable to Plaintiff, liability being herein strictly
denied, then Co-Defendant Isai Tremblay is jointly and severally liable with Answering
Defendants and is liable over to Answering Defendants by way of contribution and/or
indemnification.
WHEREFORE, Answering Defendants respectfully request judgment in their
favor and against the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
Sonyd,?Ki
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Douglas Marcello
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17015
T: (717)240-4686
F: (717)258-4686
IN THE COURT OF COMMON!' PLEAS
CUMBMLA'ND COUN'1"Y, PENN'SYLV'ANIA
Natiom nde MOW Tmsu mce Company
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff'
V.
Crete Carrier Coxp., Ralph Sham,
Laurel Kapp and Isd Tremblay
Ddendants
Case No. 06-5704
I, it c_ 'X?s , hereby verify that the avermemb made in 6m
attached Ammer, New Metter and CromxeWms are due and correct to the beat of my
information; kw wledge and belief based upon the information available. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904 relating to unsworn Aleiftcation to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Case No. 06-5704
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Answer with New Matter and Crossclaims in the within
action was served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as
follows, postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail,
in Carlisle, PA on the 17th day of October, 2006
JoAnne Kinzel
Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Laurel Kalp
1613 Ritchey Road
Everett, PA 15537
Isai Tremblay
Municipalite de Shipsaw
4380 Rte. Saint-Leonard
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada G7P 1H2
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By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
crw@jdsw.com
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY A/S/O CHRISTINE M.
CAMP,
Plaintiff
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
Attorneys for Defendant Lau?el Kalp
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL?AS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ON ANY
ISAI TREMBLAY,
Defendants
DEFENDANT LAUREL KALP'S REPLY TO NEW MATTEA
AND NOW, this r day of November, 2006, comes Defendant Laurel Kalp, 1
undersigned attorneys, and replies to Defendants Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sl•
matter as follows:
CROSSCLA/M
Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sherer v. Laurel Kalp
28. Denied. Any omissions or negligence on the part of Defendant
specifically denied. On the contrary, she at all times acted reasonably under the cii
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29. Denied. This averment is deemed denied as a conclusion of law t which no
responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands judgment in her favor.
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JOHNSON, DUFFIg?ART & WEIDINER
Roy Weidner, Jr.
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned says that the facts set forth in the foregoing document ar true and
correct. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904, elating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Kalp
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this
day of November, 2006, the undersigned does hereby,
she did this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties of
causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Isai Tremblay
4380 Rte. Saint-Leonard
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada G7P 1 H2
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I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
crw@jdsw.com
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY A/S/O CHRISTINE M.
CAMP,
Plaintiff
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ON
ISAI TREMBLAY,
Defendants
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
c/o JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sherer
c/o Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Isai Tremblay
4380 Rte. Saint-Leonard
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada G7P 1 H2
AND NOW, this 14C day of November, 2006, you are hereby notifi
responsively within twenty (20) days of the date of service hereof, or judgment may
against you.
ARBITRATION
Attorneys for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS'
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEI
:285716
5774-516
By:
C. Roy VTe-idner, Jr.
el Kalp
.AS OF
'LVANIA
APPEAL
I to plead
ie entered
R
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
crw@jdsw.com
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY A/S/O CHRISTINE M.
CAMP,
Plaintiff
V.
Attorneys for Defendant Lain
Kalp
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL AS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ON ANY
ISAI TREMBLAY, :
Defendants
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this 1 %0 day of November, 2006, comes Defendant Laurel Kalp,
undersigned attorneys, and answers Plaintiff's complaint as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averment.
3. - 7. Admitted.
8. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averment.
9. Denied in Part. Admitted in Part. Upon information and belief, it is
Bruce Camp was driving his wife's 2005 Ford Taurus. On the contrary, upon info
belief, it is believed that it was his 2006 Ford Taurus. The remainder of this averment
APPEAL
h her
is without
is without
Denied that
nation and
admitted.
10.-13. Admitted.
14, Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. It is admitted that the impac from the
Tremblay vehicle propelled Mrs. Kalp's vehicle into the left lane where it impacted with a Taurus
driven by Bruce Camp. It is specifically denied that Ms. Kalp's vehicle caused the co lision with
the Taurus being driven by Bruce Camp. On the contrary, the collision was cau d by the
negligence of Defendants Ralph Sherer and Isai Tremblay and a James Eslinger.
15. Denied. Any negligence on the part of Ms. Kalp is specifically denied.
further denial, After a reasonable investigation, answering Defendant is without knc
information sufficient to form a belief as to the extent of the damage to the Camp
the monetary amount thereof.
16. Denied. After a reasonable investigation, answering Defendant
knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of said averment.
COUNT I
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
v. Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corp.
17. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. Paragraphs 1 - 16 hereof are
by reference herein.
18.-19. Denied. These averments are deemed denied as ones
responsive pleading on the part of answering Defendant is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands that Plaintiffs complaint
By way of
wledge or
hicle and
is without
which no
her be
dismissed.
COUNTY
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
v. Laurel Kalp
20. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. Paragraphs 1 - 19 hereof are i
by reference herein.
rated
21. Denied. Any negligence on the part of Defendant Laurel Kalp is Specifically
denied. On the contrary, she was at all times operating her vehicle in a reasonable arid prudent
manner, and any damage was caused by the negligence of Defendants Ralph Sher r and Isai
Tremblay and James Eslinger.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands that Plaintiffs complaint aga
dismissed.
COUNT Ill
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
v. Isai Tremblay
22. Admitted in Part. Denied in Part. Paragraphs 1 - 21 hereof are in
by reference herein.
her be
rated
23. Denied. These averments are deemed denied as ones to which no esponsive
pleading on the part of answering Defendant is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands that Plaintiffs complaint
dismissed.
NEW MATTER
CROSSCLAIMS PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P. No. 2252(d)
24. In the event that Plaintiff was damaged as complained of in its com
denied, then Plaintiff's damages were the result of acts and omissions of the Co-
nst her be
which is
as
set forth in the averments of Plaintiff's complaint against said Defendants, which are
for reference herein only, but neither admitted or denied, except as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands that the Co-Defendants be fond solely
liable to Plaintiff; that they be found jointly and severally liable; or that they be found lia le over for
contribution and indemnification.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEID ER
By:
Roy Weidner, Jr.
:285716
5774-516
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned says that the facts set forth in the foregoing document ar true and
correct. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Laurel alp
Dated: /It An,
(i (C}
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ?" day of November, 2006, the undersigned does hereby
she did this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties o
causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, a
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Isai Tremblay
4380 Rte. Saint-Leonard
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada G7P 1 H2
that
record by
Lemoyne,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: o`'L .
N'Itchelle H. Spangler
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RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: Jeffrey C. Mickletz
Identification No.: 87531
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP
Plaintiff,
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
Attorneys for Defendant
Isai Tremblay
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter our appearance on behalf of defendant, Isai Tremblay, in the above-
referenced matter.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By
Gary N. few , Esquire
Jeffre C. Mi letz, Esquire
?b d b Isai
Date:
1373004 v.1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing entry
of appearance was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of
record, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Crete Carrier Corp.
P.O. Box 81228
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ralph J. Sherer
710 East 13`h Street
South Sioux City, NE 68501
RAWLE & HENDERSON
Jeffrey C. Kckletz, Esquire
Dated: \1 ?0 Orb
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
Plaintiff
Case No. 06-5704
ARBITRATION
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
DEFENDANTS' CRETE CARRIER CORP. AND RALPH SHEREIZ,
ANSWER TO NEW MATTER CROSSCLAIMS OF DEFENDANT KALP
AND NOW, come Defendants, Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sherer, by and
through their attorneys, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC, and file this Answer to Defendant
Kalp's New Matter Crossclaim.
24. Denied. The averments of paragraph 24 are denied as conclusions of law
to which no responsive pleading is required. Said averments are also denied pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 1029(e) and proof of such is demanded at time of trial. Further, Answering
Defendants hereby incorporate by reference their answers to the averments of Plaintiff's
complaint.
WHEREFORE, Defendants, Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sherer, request this
Honorable Court enter judgment in favor of Crete Carrier Corp. and Ralph Sherer.
Respectfully submitted,
Son 'visto
Douglas B. Marcello
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Case No. 06-5704
a/s/o Christine M. Camp :
Plaintiff
V.
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer,
Laurel Kalp and Isai Tremblay
Defendants
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing Answer to New Matter Crossclaim in the within action was
served upon the following by enclosing the same in an envelope addressed as follows,
postage prepaid and depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class Mail, in
Carlisle, PA on the 10th day of November, 2006
JoAnne Kinzel
Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
John Statler
Johnson Duffle
30.1. Market Street
PO Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Isai Tremblay
Municipalite de Shipsaw
4380 Rte. Saint-Leonard
Shipshaw, Quebec, Canada G7P 1H2
Sonya vi o
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TO THE WITHIN NAMED PARTIES:
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER AND CROSS-CLAIM, within twenty (20) days
from the date of service hereof or default judgment will be entered
against you.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: Jeffrey C. Mickletz
Identification No.: 87531
Defendant
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
Attorneys for
Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
OF
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP
Plaintiff,
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
RAWL EN ERSON LLP
Jeffrey. Micklitz
Attor ys for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
Defendant, Isai Tremblay, by and through his attorneys, Rawle & Henderson LLP,
answer plaintiff s Complaint with New Matter, upon information and belief, as follows:
1. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company is an Ohio Corporation. The remaining averments are denied.
2. Defendant, Isai Tremblay, has insufficient knowledge or information upon which
to form a belief as to the truth in the remaining averments contained in paragraph 2 of the
Complaint and therefore said averments are denied.
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3. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 3 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
4. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 4 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
5. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 5 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
6. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 6 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Isai Tremblay is an adult
individual. The remaining averments are denied.
8. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
10. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
11. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
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12. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
13. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
14. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
15. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 15 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
16. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 16 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNTI
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corn.
17.-19. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 17 through 19 of the Complaint
are directed to another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
1387129 v.1 3
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT II
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Laurel Kaly
20.-21. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 20 and 21 of the Complaint are
directed to another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT III
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Isai Tremblay
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 above are incorporated herein by reference.
23. The averments contained in paragraph 23 of the Complaint contain conclusions of
law to which no responsive pleading is required and, to the extent they are deemed otherwise,
they are denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
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NEW MATTER
1. Plaintiff s complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
2. Service of process was improper or insufficient.
3. Plaintiff s claims are barred by the Statute of Limitations.
4. Plaintiffs claims are barred or limited by their violation of the rules, regulations
and statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of all local authorities relevant hereto,
governing the operation and parking of motor vehicles on the streets and highways.
5. Plaintiff failed to comply with applicable state law, including, but not limited to,
The Motor Vehicle Code.
6. Defendant claims all defenses available to them under the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, as set forth in 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1701 et
sec,.
7. No omissions or conduct on the part of defendants contributed to Plaintiffs
alleged damages, if any.
8. Plaintiff failed to mitigate his alleged damages.
9. The damages complained of by plaintiff pre-existed, or are unrelated to, the
accident which is the subject matter of this complaint.
10. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the doctrine of assumption of the risk.
11. The negligence of plaintiff either bar his right to recover completely, or reduces
his claims under the doctrine of comparative negligence.
12. Plaintiffs alleged damages, if any, were the result of an unavoidable accident,
sudden emergency, or Act of God.
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13. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the negligent, reckless and careless conduct of plaintiff.
14. Plaintiffs alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the fault of third parties for whom defendants are not legally responsible, and the negligent
acts or omissions of individuals and/or entities other than answering defendants may have caused
or contributed to the alleged damages and/or loss, if any.
15. This Honorable Court lacks jurisdiction over defendant.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
By:
Date: I ) Z) )C?'
RAWLE &
Gary . Stewart, Esquire
Jef y C. Mickletz, Esquire
orneys for the Defendant,
sai Tremblay
1387129 vA 6
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer was
served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of record, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Crete Carrier Corp.
P.O. Box 81228
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ralph J. Sherer
710 East 13`h Street
South Sioux City, NE 68501
RAWU-&}HENDkRSON LLP
'Ie . Micklitz, Esquire
Dated: a J a(
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By: C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
I.D. No. 19530
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
crw@jdsw.com
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY A/S/O CHRISTINE M.
CAMP,
Plaintiff
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
Attorneys for Defendant Laurel Kalp
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ARBITRATION
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP and JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ON ANY APPEAL
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants
DEFENDANT LAUREL KALP'S REPLY TO NEW MATTER
OF DEFENDANT /SA/ TREMBLAY
AND NOW, this (30d.-y of December, 2006, comes Defendant Laurel Kalp, through her
undersigned attorneys, and replies to Defendant Isai Tremblay's new matter as follows:
NEW MATTER
1.-15. Denied. These averments are denied as conclusions of law to which no
responsive pleading is required. Alternatively, they are all denied generally.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Laurel Kalp demands judgment in her favor.
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JOHNSO FFIE, STEW T &
ByZ
C Weidner, Jr.
VERIFICATION
The undersigned says that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and
correct. This verification is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
- J119WY-Aw
Laurel alp
?,V, - ' / I
Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
4
AND NOW, this day of December, 2006, the undersigned does hereby certify that
she did this date serve a copy of the foregoing document upon the other parties of record by
causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
Jeffrey C. Mickletz, Esquire
Rawle & Henderson, LLP
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
Mehelle H. Spangler
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06HB-00113
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Case No.: 06-5704
Christine M. Camp,
Plaintiff
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and
Isai Tremblay,
TION
Defendants
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire , counsel for the Plaintiff in the above action, respectfully
represents that:
1. The above-captioned action is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is $ 12,078.00.
The counterclaim of the Defendant in this action is $
The following attorneys are interested in the case as counsel or are otherwise disqualified to sit as
arbitrators:: JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Sonya Kivisto Esquire Attorney for
Defendants, Crete Carriers Corp. and Ralph Sherer, C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire, Attorney for
Defendant. Laurel Kalp, and Gary N. Stewart, Esquire, Attorney for Defendant, Isai Tremblay-
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom
the case shall be submitted.
AND NOW,
Petition,
Esquire, and
action as prayed for.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
r
By:
JoAnne E.:' nzel, Esquire
Attorney Defendant
Identification No. 55453
ORDER OF COURT
20 , in consideration of the attached
, Esquire,
Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned
By the Court,
J.
06H'B-00113
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Case No.: 06-5704
Christine M. Camp,
Plaintiff
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and
Isai Tremblay,
Defendants
ITRATION
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire, hereby certifies that she is the attorney for the Plaintiff herei
and that she caused a true and correct copy of the attached Petition for Appointment of
Arbitrators. to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
'1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
C. Roy Weidner, Jr.
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
Rawle & Henderson, LLP
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Date: December 20, 2006
L
JoAnn-C'EUKinzel, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NO: 2006-05704 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO t
VS
CRETE CARRIER CORP ET AL
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT to wit:
KALP LAUREL
but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of BEDFORD County, Pennsylvania, to
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
On October 24th , 2006 this office was in receipt of the
attached return from BEDFORD
Sheriff's Costs: So answers-
Docketing 18.00
Out of County 9.00
Surcharge 10.00 R. Thomas Kline
Dep Bedford County 36.85 Sheriff of Cumberland County
Postage 1.02
74.87 ? i_1 l?los 10L
10/24/2006
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of ,
A. D.
In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland: County, Pennsylvania
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp et al
SERVE: Laurel Kalp No. 06-5704 civil
Now, October 5, 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Bedford County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
Sheriff of Cumberland County, PA
Affidavit of Service
Now, 0% 20LL-5 at I - o'clock M. served the
within
upon
at ) I
by handing to
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a copy of the original ?za,W/J
and made known io the contents thereof.
So answers,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial seal
Cynthia J. Kendall, Notary Public
Bedford Twp., Bedford County;
M 00mnii yiion Expires July 12,2009
t_? 1` 1 t'l` Sheri of ?a EC CC County, PA
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries 'COSTS
Sworn and subscribe before SERVICE $
me this i day of 20. d L. MILEAGE
AFFIDAVIT
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Defendants, Crete Carriers Corp. and Ralph Sherer C. Roy Weidner Jr., Esquire, Attorney for
Defendant, Laurel Kalp and Gary N. StewartEsquire Attorney for Defendant Isai Tremblay.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom
the case shall be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
f 'rte
By:
JoAnne E.: nzel, Esquire
Attorney Defendant
Identification No. 55453
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , 20 D , in consideration of the attached
Petition, , Esquire,
Esquire, and Esquire, are appointed arbitrators in the above-captioned
action as prayed for.
By the Court,
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COMPANY a/s/o CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CHRISTINE M. CAMP,
PLAINTIFF
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP., :
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP AND
ISAI TREMBLAY,
DEFENDANTS 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 17th day of January, 2007, the appointment of
Daniel K. Deardorff, Esquire, as chairman on the Board of Arbitrators in the above-
captioned case, IS VACATED. Robert G. Frey, Esquire, is appointed in his place.
By the C rrt,
obert G. Frey, Esc
Court Administrator
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RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
Payne Shoemaker Building
240 N. Third Street, 9`h Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 Attorneys for Defendant,
(717) 234-7700 Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff,
V.
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly withdraw the appearance of Jeffrey C. Mickletz, Esquire as co-counsel for
defendant, Isai Tremblay, in the above-referenced matter.
RAWLE NDE O LP
By:
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Isai lay
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter David R. Chludzinski, Esquire as co-counsel with Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
on behalf of the defendant, Isai Tremblay, in the above-referenced matter.
RAWL & HENDERSON LLP
By:
Gary N. Stewart, Esqui
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant,
Date: Isai Tremblay
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing
withdrawal/entry of appearance was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all
attorneys of record, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Crete Carrier Corp.
P.O. Box 81228
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ralph J. Sherer
710 East 13t1i Street
South Sioux City, NE 68501
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
David R. Chludzinski, Eire
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By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
240 N. Third Street, 9th Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
Attorneys for Defendant
Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP
Plaintiff,
V.
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
DEFENDANT, ISAI TREMBLAY'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO
AMEND ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes defendant, Isai Tremblay, by and through his attorneys, Rawle &
Henderson LLP, and hereby moves this Honorable Court for leave to amend his answer and new
matter and support thereof avers as follows:
1. This instant matter arises out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on or
about May 14, 2006.
2. Plaintiff initiated this action by filing a complaint on or about September 29,
2006. See plaintiff's complaint attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
3. Plaintiffs complaint named Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and
Isai Tremblay as codefendants in his lawsuit.
4. On or about November 27, 2006 defendant Isai Tremblay filed an answer with
new matter to plaintiff's complaint. See answer with new matter of Isai Tremblay attached
hereto as Exhibit "B."
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5. Specifically, paragraph 14 of defendant Isai Tremblay's new matter averred that:
Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in
whole or in part, by the fault of third parties for whom defendants
are not legally responsible, and the negligent acts or omissions of
individuals and/or entities other than answering defendants may
have caused or contributed to the alleged damages and/or loss, if
any.
6. At the time that defendant Isai Tremblay filed its answer with new matter, he did
not assert cross-claims against codefendants Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer or Laurel Kalp
pursuant to Pa.R.Civ.P. 2252(d).
7. Additionally, defendant Isai Tremblay did not assert cross-claims against
codefendants Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer or Laurel Kalp for the property damage that was
sustained by defendant Tremblay's motor vehicle at the time of the accident.
8. Pa.R.Civ.P. 1033 permits a party to amend its pleading at anytime by leave of
Court.
9. Specifically, Rule 1033 provides in relevant part:
A party, either by filed consent of the adverse party or by leave of
court, may at any time change the form of action, correct the name
of a party or amend his pleading. The amended pleading may aver
transactions or occurrences which have happened before or after
the filing of the original pleading, even though they give rise to a
new cause of action or defense. An amendment may be made to
conform the pleadings to the evidence offered or admitted.
Pa.R.Civ.P. 1033.
10. The Court has broad discretion and ruling on a party's motion to amend
pleadings. Somerset Hospital v. Mitchell & Associates, Inc., 685 A.2d 141, 147 (Pa. Super.
1996)
11. It is firmly established that the right to amend a pleading should be liberally
granted at any stage of a proceeding unless it constitutes a surprise which results in prejudice to
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an adverse party or the grant thereof constitutes an error of law. Robinson Protective Alarm v.
Bolger & Picker, 512 Pa. 116, 516 A.2d 299, 302, n.6 (1986). In fact, the Superior Court has
held that it is not an abuse of discretion to permit amendments to a pleading up until the week of
trial. Capobianchi v. BIC Corp., 666 A.2d 344, 346 (Pa. Super. 1995).
12. Although this matter is scheduled for arbitration on April 30, 2007, as the motor
vehicle accident occurred on May 14, 2006, the statute of limitations for any action based in tort
does not run until May 14, 2008.
13. Additionally, codefendants Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel Kalp
will not be prejudiced by the amendments of defendant Isai Tremblay's answer and new matter
to include cross-claims against codefendants as the codefendants are currently parties to the
instant action and have had an opportunity to actively participate in ongoing discovery.
14. Defendant Isai Tremblay respectfully requests permission from this Honorable
Court to file an amended answer and new matter asserting cross-claims against codefendants
Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel Kalp for the following reasons:
a. The issues raised in the Amended New Matter are appropriately addressed
within the context of this lawsuit;
b. Permitting the proposed amendment will promote judicial economy and
will prevent possible inconsistent verdicts; and
c. Co-defendants, Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel Kalp will not
be prejudiced by the proposed amendment as they are currently parties to the
instant action and have had an opportunity to actively participate in on-going
discovery.
15. Defendant Isai Tremblay has attached a copy of its amended answer and new
matter to assert cross-claims against codefendants Crete Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel
Kalp, attached as Exhibit "C."
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16. Counsel for defendant Tremblay sought concurrence of all opposing counsel of
record and concurrence was not given by all parties.
WHEREFORE, defendant Isai Tremblay respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
permit it to amend its answer and new matter to assert cross-claims against codefendants Crete
Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel Kalp.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: -
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
Date: V/ I ?-?
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EXHIBIT
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NOV-06-06 MON 02:06 PM G. 'ORD & COMPANY FAX NO, 71721 81 P, 07
,O/NOV. 6. 2006; 1;05%lat4r,1NDEMNISATION DGAG JANINE LF-BLANC NQ 96? N y ?°
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scrvd by cmc; lg a wrfact appearamt persoully or by anorrmay and fillnC to writing with the calf
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1, . Wol nwide Mutual Insuramce Company is an Ohio Corprabon Rocrtsed to do
busimss in tho Oox=Q(twoalth of rrajsylvaDia whare it sells motor vehicle inomace to
resida is ot'lae ^ylv nia, Nadonwide has q place of business at 1000 NaLtimvide Driva,
l???riQb?,r?,1'cniasyl?attia 1.7105.
2, At all tildes relawot hereto, Nationwide p,rovidod motor vohic]N, insurfirtoo to
Chylstine W. Camp for btr 2005 Ford Taurus pursuai t to VoAay number 66 3133 673402,
NOV-06-06 MON 02 ' ,07 PM L JFORD & COMPANY
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JANINE LEBLMC, N' 96l r, i-
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SouN City, Nebraska, 68776.
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4, At all limos reJevant bzrato, dlr. Sherer Was operating a x982 l=rcightlir?er
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Trwu Trifler m ed by his omploy'pr, Crate Curler Corp.
?. Cr`ate C xVer C:otpOrta?lon is an ioirrstato trucking company with N priaciplc
pta6o of b ac-iaess in r.,imolzu, Nebru6, and vrltich regularly traverses dic highways and
byways of fihte Cnm!nonwealth of pe?syl?renia.
5. At aII ernes eKovamt tb tht rn ttt rs Set forth below, Def'rmaadent 8horer vvu o,(s,dnS
Within tht conot and aeopo of jus &A'Playx. imt %ith Crete Carrier Corp,
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7. LgUrel KRIp i0 a,o a4 individual who resides at J6I3 Ri.t6ey Road, kFvtrett,,
P?rs?tsylv?nla • !5537; ? ,
8. sail Tremblay is mot adult indtvidiiaJ who resides at 4380 Ric, Saim Lenrtard.,
Shipsbaw, Q?mbeo, Canada,
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9, Oti May 14, 2006, Amce Camp was driving leis wil'e's 2005 Ford Taurus in
left last, Qf J94Xthbotd d 1-81 near mile PO,515 7,
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10. At 04e same time and plaoa, the tmctor traitor operand by beflmdanl, )k;q)ph
5hrrcr vVaq attempting to rnerge am northbound T-91 from the enzramce rat ap at mile post 57.
NDV-06-06 MON 02.07 PM t 'FORD & COMPANY
FAX NO, 7172, .i81 P. 09
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1X. r)ofendatit, Laurel K4 was boithbound on Y-SI in rite, right land appxoachinE
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12, As Ives, alp no W61tl!o eniv noo -ramp ac mile post 57, the tractor trailer
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1=lVd inco tba riZbl latae, which Wa; oeoupied by Ms, Kalp's 1997 C;hev?glet C=ero,
, the ;actor tt: ile>C, Ms. Kaip applied her brakes to slaw het
13, To avoid grikiq
speed when, was rear-edrrod byte 2004 VMG P.nvoy b0k:kd her, whicln was owned anc]
opaxa?d b? l?a?e?d?r? Isal 'r'rc?,h??g?, ,
t4. The Impact fxorn the llmmblay vehicle propelled Ms, Kalp's vebir.10 ttlta t17('4
Iam Line WhZ m it cam-f l a Collision 3rilb 1110'Pduxu6 drivon by,9=7,c Camp,
15. As a result of tlae Aetgligence and caxetessness of ilia Defend=s as Is mom fully
set forth -Wow' christive Camp's *1010 was -darneged in the ammt of S12,079.00,
16; ;pwrsuam to axi'snsurance policy lssUod by Natio wide Mutuel bsuranrx' Comps
to Christino M. Camp, Nat5onv4de was rga1red to pay for the damage causead to ma.' Comp's
r?chicl0 by the )actendaa?t ' ne ligen . Aq pxovidN bi tote policy contraet, Nadonwfdo 1s AM
Sulirogated to tho right of its lrxsuxgd ?o recov" th,, darnaggo from the at-Sash parties.
Accordivgly,'r` aionwidc demands jucdgmant in Its ;favor is the smouni of $11,075,00, in odditi
to tilt coos 0? filjnv' ?b1s action.
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ilia xiegT3ganoo of Ralph Sharer ill.,
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b, FWlj4g to ydtld T. a riort-of way to traffic already traveling on 1-8I y
c. FfLklilig to obey the traffw law, and regiggioos of tho Cankrnozawcalth of
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d. Failing cc see'1hat which was plainly visible,
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roadway,
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19, As tlce omployer of PefeA4ant, kalpb Sherer, Crate Cartier Corp, is v1Gariously
liable for tho neslxtrmt 4000E of Up ?hercr, w,4o was at all times rt,Jev;W heieta acting
WW11n rite course a?td scope of lus,employmellt with Craze Carrier Corp.
W1=IJ3nFORS, ralair?t)f#'dexr wds judgalent in its favor with c=s and later-ens
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?eG forth r?i 1??i,??, •
21, T'ho colllslQn and rmk ing daftaga to Chrism Camp Is vclkle was caused by
tine Ki ti onoa bf Laural Kalp bi:
"Falling to &p4p'$ w?tcMl lookout for road and traffiia oonditions ahead;
b. laaivibg at wi c=%sive and/or unsafe spud;
e. . Failing to ab?erve, Elie -Uaytor txpilor as it began to mere OnTo
zaarthbav?td);^?1. .
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m "REF0RE, Plaintiff devnodsyudguxenr in its favor *dnh costs and iAtcxests
thereoM.
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FAX NO, 7I7('-- 561
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23, The catirstun and resulting damuee to Christine Camp `s vrMr.)d waS cause tr;y
Q, 7;)ri'vSrag at sm cxc..ss3ve and/or c=4, speed;
b. WIvIng too Test for cpadWorl then and tharo existirig;
c. Vailing to tzJA adequim stopping distanco between the Tremblay
vchfefo and ilia vehiclo dx'ivcn by Defendarx Kaa P;
d. Failing co maintain apxoper lookout for' toad and txwffic col)ditxons
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e. Striking the rcaY Of UP' 9 vehiolo and propclliq it into the lartc
lwtillly acoopic;d by th; C..p vehiole which causod The Kelp and Camp vebioles to collide;
f, Palling to taltc a40guata pxMatuMons for the rialits and safety of other
moiorl?tx tau thc? xoRrlvUay. ' • , • '
EP,EFORBa Pwrctigdec z do judgment axz its fdvor %jei costs and interests
thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OPxI+CIY OF SM]EA ? POR)M
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Xcic?,t;rxoatio??No, SW3
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knowleeiv, information and bellr4 F -andc stand that false statement herein axe rnarl6 sribject
w the ponA Iles orpa-C,&A, §49041-relat AF, to un3wDrn f'alsiflcll" to authbzitios.
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EXHIBIT
TO THE WITHIN NAMED PARTIES:
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER AND CROSS-CLAIM, within twenty (20) days
from the date of service hereof or default judgment wi11 be entered
against you.
RAWLE'B,?ENDERSON LLP
Jettrey Mtcklttz
Attor ys for Defendant
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP r
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: Jeffrey C. Mickletz
Identification No.: 87531 Attorneys for
Defendant =
25 North Front Street, First Floor Isai Tremblay
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff,
V. CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER
Defendant, Isai Tremblay, by and through his attorneys, Rawle & Henderson LLP,
answer plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter, upon information and belief, as follows:
1. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company is an Ohio Corporation. The remaining averments are denied.
2. Defendant, Isai Tremblay, has insufficient knowledge or information upon which
to fonii a belief as to the truth ill the remaining averments cont?diied in paragraph 2 of the
Complaint mid thercf'Ore said averments are klemcd.
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3. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 3 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Tsai Tremblay
4. Denied, The allegations contained in paragraph 4 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
5. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 5 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
6. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 6 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Isai Tremblay is an adult
individual. The remaining averments are denied.
8. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
10. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
11. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demandc,-l at trial.
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12. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai "Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
13. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
14. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
15. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 15 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
16. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 16 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNTI
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corp.
17.-19. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 17 through 19 of the Complaint
are directed to another 1)?irty and, therefore, no response is !-equired of defendant Isai Ti-c!iilolay
l 3 ;7 1 29 v. 1 3
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT II
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Laurel Kalp
20.-21. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 20 and 21 of the Complaint are
directed to another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT III
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Isai Tremblay
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 above are incorporated herein by reference.
23. The averments contained in paragraph 23 of the Complaint contain conclusions of
law to which no responsive pleading is required and, to the extent they are deemed otherwise,
they are denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
I-Ionorable Court deems just and proper.
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NEW MATTER
1. Plaintiffs complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
2. Service of process was improper or insufficient.
3. Plaintiff's claims are barred by the Statute of Limitations.
4. Plaintiff's claims are barred or limited by their violation of the rules, regulations
and statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of all local authorities relevant hereto,
governing the operation and parking of motor vehicles on the streets and highways.
5. Plaintiff failed to comply with applicable state law, including, but not limited to,
The Motor Vehicle Code.
6. Defendant claims all defenses available to them under the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, as set forth in 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1701 et
seg.
7. No omissions or conduct on the part of defendants contributed to Plaintiff's
alleged damages, if any.
8. Plaintiff failed to mitigate his alleged damages.
9. The damages complained of by plaintiff pre-existed, or are unrelated to, the
accident which is the subject matter of this complaint.
10. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the doctrine of assumption of the risk.
11. The negligence of plaintiff either bar his right to recover completely, or reduces
his claims under the doctrine of comparative negligence.
12. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were the result of an unavoidable accident,
sudden emergency, or Act of God.
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13. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the negligent, reckless and careless conduct of plaintiff.
14. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the fault of third parties for whom defendants are not legally responsible, and the negligent
acts or omissions of individuals and/or entities other than answering defendants may have caused
or contributed to the alleged damages and/or loss, if any.
15. This Honorable Court lacks jurisdiction over defendant.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
RAWLE &
By:
Date: 11 Z))C?,
ERSON
Gary lStewart, Esquire
Jef y C. Mickletz, Esquire
orneys for the Defendant,
sai Tremblay
X7129 v.I
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer was
served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of record, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Crete Carrier Corp.
P.O. Box 81228
Lincoln, NE 68501
Ralph J. Sherer
710 East 13`h Street
South Sioux City, NE 68501
Dated
1) /6? J 0(?D
RAWLE"&1HENDERSON LLP
ffrey?U. Micklitz, Esquire
1387129 v I
EXHIBIT
<<C,,
TO THE WITHIN NAMED PARTIES:
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed ANSWER WITH
NEW MATTER AND CROSS-CLAIM, within twenty (20) days
from the date of service hereof or default judgment will be entered
against you.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
240 N. Third Street, 9th Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 234-7700
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant
Attorneys for Defendant
Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP
V.
Plaintiff,
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
DEFENDANT, ISAI TREMBLAY'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S
COMPLAINT WITH NEW MATTER, NEW MATTER
CROSS-CLAIMS PURSUANT TO Pa.R.C.P. 2252(d) AND CROSS-CLAIMS
Defendant, Isai Tremblay, by and through his attorneys, Rawle & Henderson LLP,
answers plaintiff's Complaint with New Matter, upon information and belief, as follows:
1. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company is an Ohio Corporation. The remaining averments are denied.
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2. Defendant, Isai Tremblay, has insufficient knowledge or information upon which
to form a belief as to the truth in the remaining averments contained in paragraph 2 of the
Complaint and therefore said averments are denied.
3. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 3 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
4. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 4 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
5. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 5 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
6. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraph 6 of the Complaint are directed to
another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
7. Admitted in part and denied in part. Admitted that Isai Tremblay is an adult
individual. The remaining averments are denied.
8. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
9. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
10. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
2055406-1 2
11. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
12. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
13. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
14. Neither admitted nor denied. The police report speaks for itself by way of further
answer defendant Isai Tremblay denies that he was negligent or careless in any matter
whatsoever and strict proof thereof is demanded at trial.
15. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 15 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
16. Defendant Isai Tremblay has insufficient information or knowledge upon which
to form a belief as to the truth of the remaining averments contained in paragraph 16 of the
Complaint and, therefore, they are denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
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COUNTI
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Ralph Sherer and Crete Carrier Corp.
17.-19. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 17 through 19 of the Complaint
are directed to another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT II
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Laurel Kalp
20.-21. Denied. The allegations contained in paragraphs 20 and 21 of the Complaint are
directed to another party and, therefore, no response is required of defendant Isai Tremblay
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
COUNT III
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Christine M. Camp
vs. Isai Tremblay
22. Paragraphs 1 through 21 above are incorporated herein by reference.
23. The averments contained in paragraph 23 of the Complaint contain conclusions of
law to which no responsive pleading is required and, to the extent they are deemed otherwise,
they are denied.
2055406-1 4
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
NEW MATTER
24. Plaintiff's complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
25. Service of process was improper or insufficient.
26. Plaintiff s claims are barred by the Statute of Limitations.
27. Plaintiffs claims are barred or limited by their violation of the rules, regulations
and statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of all local authorities relevant hereto,
governing the operation and parking of motor vehicles on the streets and highways.
28. Plaintiff failed to comply with applicable state law, including, but not limited to,
The Motor Vehicle Code.
29. Defendant claims all defenses available to them under the provisions of the
Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act, as set forth in 75 Pa.C.S.A. §1701 et
seq.
30. No omissions or conduct on the part of defendants contributed to Plaintiffs
alleged damages, if any.
31. Plaintiff failed to mitigate his alleged damages.
32. The damages complained of by plaintiff pre-existed, or are unrelated to, the
accident which is the subject matter of this complaint.
33. Plaintiffs claims are barred by the doctrine of assumption of the risk.
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34. The negligence of plaintiff either bar his right to recover completely, or reduces
his claims under the doctrine of comparative negligence.
35. Plaintiffs alleged damages, if any, were the result of an unavoidable accident,
sudden emergency, or Act of God.
36. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the negligent, reckless and careless conduct of plaintiff.
37. Plaintiff's alleged damages, if any, were proximately caused, in whole or in part,
by the fault of third parties for whom defendants are not legally responsible, and the negligent
acts or omissions of individuals and/or entities other than answering defendants may have caused
or contributed to the alleged damages and/or loss, if any.
38. This Honorable Court lacks jurisdiction over defendant.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court dismiss
plaintiff's Complaint with prejudice, and deny the relief requested therein, grant judgment in
favor of the defendant and against the plaintiff, and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
CROSS-CLAIMS OF DEFENDANT ISAI TREMBLAY
DIRECTED TO ALL CODEFENDANTS PURSUANT TO Pa.R.Civ.P. 2252(d)
39. Defendant incorporates by reference his answers to the preceding paragraphs of
plaintiff's complaint as though the same were set forth at length herein.
40. Answering defendant has denied and continues to deny any and all liability to
plaintiff. However, if it is judicially determined that plaintiff is entitled to recover against
answering defendant or answering defendant is in anyway liable, that liability is the result of the
actions, inactions, or otherwise culpable conduct of codefendants, as more fully set forth in
plaintiff's complaint against all defendants, the allegations which are hereby incorporated by
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reference, but not admitted. Codefendants are solely liable to the plaintiffs jointly and/or
severally liable to plaintiffs or they are liable over to answering defendant, and/or in part, for any
liability determined against answering defendant.
WHEREFORE, answering defendant demands that plaintiff's Complaint be dismissed,
and that judgment be rendered in his favor and against plaintiff together with cost, fees, and such
other and further relief as may be appropriate.
CROSS-CLAIMS OF DEFENDANT
ISAI TREMBLAY DIRECTED TO ALL CODEFENDANTS
41. Defendant incorporates by reference plaintiff's complaint, though not admitted,
and defendant Tremblay's answers to the preceding paragraphs of plaintiff's complaint as though
the same were set forth at length herein.
42. On May 14, 2006 defendant Isai Tremblay was driving his 2004 GMC Envoy in
the right lane of northbound I-81 near milepost 57.
43. At the same time and place, the tractor trailer operated by codefendant, Ralph
Sherer was attempting to merge onto northbound I-81 from the entrance ramp at milepost 57.
44. Codefendant, Laura Kalp was traveling on northbound I-81 in the right lane
approaching mile marker 57, directly in front of defendant Isai Tremblay.
45. As codefendant Kalp neared the entrance ramp at mile post 57, the tractor trailer
being driven by codefendant Ralph Sherer merged into the right lane, which was occupied by
codefendant Kalp's 1997 Chevrolet Camero.
46. Codefendant Kalp immediately and without warning slammed her brakes causing
defendant Isai Tremblay's vehicle to strike into the vehicle owned and operated by codefendant
Kalp.
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7
47. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the codefendants, as more fully
set forth below, defendant Tremblay's vehicle was damaged in an amount of approximately
$8,500.00..
48. Collision and damages caused to Isai Tremblay's vehicle were caused by the
negligence of codefendant Ralph Sherer in:
a. Attempting to merge onto northbound I-81 without checking to see if he
could do so safely;
b. Failing to yield the right away to traffic already traveling on I-81;
C. Failing to obey the traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania;
d. Failing to see that which was plainly visible; and
e. Disregarding the rights and safety of other motorists lawfully on the
roadway.
49. As the employer of codefendant, Ralph Sherer, Crete Carrier Corp. is vicariously
liable for the negligent actions of codefendant. Sherer, who is at all times relevant hereto acting
within the course and scope of his employment with codefendant Crete Carrier Corp.
50. The collision and resulting damage to Isai Tremblay's vehicle was also caused by
the negligence of codefendant Laura Kalp in:
a. Failing to keep a watchful lookout for road and traffic conditions ahead;
b. Driving in excessive and/or unsafe speed;
C. Driving too fast for conditions then and there existing;
d. Failing to maintain a proper lookout for road and traffic conditions ahead;
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C. Failing to observe the tractor trailer as it began to merge onto northbound
I-81; and
f. Failing to take adequate precautions for the rights and safety of other
motorists on the roadway.
WHEREFORE, defendant Isai Tremblay request that this Honorable Court grant
judgment in his favor and against all codefendants and grant such other and further relief as this
Honorable Court deems just and proper.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By:
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
Date:
2055406-1 9
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing Answer was
served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of record, addressed as follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Attorney for Crete Carrier Corp.
& Ralph Sherer
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By:
Date:
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
2055406-1
! - '
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of record, addressed as
follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Attorney for Crete Carrier Corp
& Ralph Sherer
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: I C?, L-\c
6ary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
Date:
V//C,/07
2055498-1
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
240 N. Third Street, 9th Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 Attorneys for Defendant
(717) 234-7700 Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff,
V. CIVIL ACTION
: NO: 06-5704
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
DEFENDANT, ISAI TREMBLAY'S AMENDMENT TO HIS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO
AMEND ANSWER AND NEW MATTER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT
AND NOW comes defendant, Isai Tremblay, by and through his attorneys, Rawle &
Henderson LLP, and submits the following amendment to his motion for leave to amend his
answer and new matter to plaintiff's complaint as follows:
17. Judge Bayley has ruled on an issue in this matter, specifically Judge Bayley filed
an Order on January 17, 2007 appointing Robert G. Frey, Esquire as Chairman of the Board of
Arbitrators in the above-captioned matter.
WHEREFORE, defendant Isai Tremblay respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
permit it to amend its answer and new matter to assert cross-claims against codefendants Crete
Carrier Corp., Ralph Sherer and Laurel Kalp.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
B
y.
ary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Dated: 1 t- Isai Tremblay
2060769
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on today's date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document
was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon all attorneys of record, addressed as
follows:
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Attorney for Crete Carrier Corp
& Ralph Sherer
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Lt?) (?a
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
Dated: k? ( a
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
COMPANY a/s/o CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CHRISTINE M. CAMP,
Plaintiff
V.
CRETE CARRIER
CORP., RALPH
SCHERER, LAUREL
KALP, and ISAI
TREMBLAY,
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-5704 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of April, 2007, upon consideration of Defendant, Isai
Tremblay's Motion for Leave To Amend Answer and New Matter to Plaintiff's
Complaint, and of an amendment to the motion filed on April 20, 2007, the effect of
which would be to increase the issues in the case and, presumably, lead to an additional
series of pleadings, and a hearing before a judicially-appointed board of arbitrators
having already been scheduled for April 30, 2007, the motion is denied.
BY THE COURT,
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J. )Wesley Oler, ., J.
/oAnne E. Kinzel, Esq.
214 Senate Avenue
Suite 503
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff S
onya Kivisto, Esq.
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Defendants
Crete Carrier Corp. and
Ralph Sherer
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301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
G N. Stewart , Esq.
avid R. Chludzinski, Esq.
240 N. Third Street
Ninth Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorneys for Defendant
Isai Tremblay
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By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
240 N. Third Street, 9t' Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 Attorneys for Defendant
(717) 234-7700 Isai Tremblay
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff,
V. CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM AWARD OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is given that Defendant, Isa Tremblay appeals the Award of the Board of
Arbitrators entered in this case on June 28, 2007.
A jury trial is demanded.
Dated:
I hereby certify that compensation of the arbitrators has been paid.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
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By:
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Gary "r4. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
901643 v.I
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant's Notice of
Appeal from Award of Arbitrators, was served upon the below listed counsel this date by first-
class mail, postage prepaid.
JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire
Law Office of Snyder & Dorer
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 503
Camp Hill, 17011
Attorney for Plaintiff
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffie, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 1043-0109
Attorney for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Ave
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Attorney for Crete Carrier Corp
& Ralph Sherer
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
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Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
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We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the
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RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
By: Gary N. Stewart
Identification No.: 67353
By: David R. Chludzinski
Identification No.: 200702
240 N. Third Street, 91n Floor
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 Attorneys for Defendant
(717) 234-7700 Isai Tremblay _
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COMPANY a/s/o CHRISTINE M. CAMP CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Plaintiff,
V. CIVIL ACTION
NO: 06-5704
CRETE CARRIER CORP.,
RALPH SHERER, LAUREL KALP, and
ISAI TREMBLAY
Defendants.
PRAECIPE TO SETTLE, DISCONTINUE AND END
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter Settled, Discontinued and Ended, with
Prejudice.
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
By: 1L a By:
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire /v 1i 1 to'-1-
David R. Chludzinski, Esquire
Attorneys for the Defendant,
Isai Tremblay
MARCELLO & KIVISTO, LLC
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Sonyisto, Esquire "
Attorneys for Defendants,
Crete Carrier Corp. and
Ralph Sherer
Jo tr inzel, Esquire
Atto e s Plaintiff,
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
a/s/o Christine M. Camp
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Attorneys for Defendant
Laurel Kalp
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LAW OFFICE OF SNYDER & DORER
214 SENATE AVENUE, SUITE 503
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 731-0988
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Case No.: 06-5704
Christine M. Camp,
Plaintiff
vs.
Crete Carrier Corp, Ralph Sherer, Laurel Kalp and
Isai Tremblay,
Defendants
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JoAnne E. Kinzel, Esquire, hereby certifies that she is the attorney for the Plaintiff
and that she caused a true and correct copy of the attached Praecipe to Settle, Discontinue and
End to be served by regular first class mail upon:
Date: October 22, 2007
Sonya Kivisto, Esquire
Marcello & Kivisto, LLC
1501 Commerce Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
C. Roy Weidner, Jr., Esquire
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Gary N. Stewart, Esquire
Rawle & Henderson, LLP
25 North Front Street, First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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