HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-6108NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
6135 Run Cross Lane
Enola, PA 17025
Plaintiff
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED
900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, PA 19041
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: O(. --' .I0
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 (2Q) 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 defense or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if
you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by
the court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim
or relief requested by the Plaintiff(s). You may lose money or property or other rights important
to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted guiere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la
fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia excrita o en persona o
por abogado y archivar en la corte an forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es
predido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propriendades o stros derechos
importantes pars usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABROGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAMF- POR TELEFONCO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA EXCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PAUEDE
CONSEQUIR ASSISTANCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
6135 Run Cross Lane
Enola, PA 17025
Plaintiff
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED
900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, PA 19041
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: CAL. - G ID T (2! U ZCOMPLAINT FOR A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
1. Nicholas J. Shears ("Mr. Shears") is an adult individual who resides at 6135 Run
Cross Lane, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated ("Quest") is a corporate entity authorized to
conduct business in Pennsylvania with an office address at 900 Business Center Drive, Horsham,
Pennsylvania 19041.
3. Quest routinely provides laboratory services for physicians, including laboratory
services for Keystone Urology, P.C. located at 645 North 12`h Street, Suite 300, Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
4. On or about February 23, 2005, Mr. Shears presented to Christopher Moyer, M.D.
of Keystone Urology for a biopsy of his prostate gland.
5. On March 7, 2005, Quest issued a report, which, inter alia, diagnosed
adenocarcinoma, Gleason 3 + 3 (6) in a single microfocus ("Quest report"). A true and correct
copy of the laboratory report is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
6. Based upon the biopsy result, Mr. Shears presented to Christian P. Pavlovich,
M.D. at Johns Hopkins Medical Center for treatment.
7. Dr. Pavlovich recommended and Mr. Shears agreed to surgery to remove the
prostate gland based upon the results of the Quest report.
8. Surgery was performed by Dr. Pavlovich on June 29, 2005 for removal of Mr.
Shears' prostate gland.
9. The prostate gland was submitted for pathology evaluation at Johns Hopkins.
Evaluation of the actual prostate gland failed to reveal any cancer cells in the prostate gland
removed from Mr. Shears.
10. It is believed and therefore averred that Dr. Moyer obtained six core biopsies and
submitted the same to Quest. The specimens were labeled by Quest as HT06-17265A through
HT06-17265F.
11. It is believed and therefore averred that only one slide from HT06-17265B
purportedly showed cancer cells.
12. Based upon the negative pathology report of the prostate gland following the
prostatectomy, Mr. Shears does not know whether he actually had cancer of the prostate gland or
the pathology slide in question was contaminated with cancer cells from another individual.
13. Technology exists to perform DNA testing on the cancer cells on the biopsy slide
in question to determine whether the cancer cells are from Mr. Shears.
14. Mr. Shears has on several occasions, requested the slide in question so that DNA
testing can be performed to definitively determine whether the cancer cells on the slide are Mr.
Shears' cells.
15. Mr. Shears is willing to allow Quest to have a representative present during the
testing. Also, Mr. Shears is willing to allow Quest to photograph or otherwise document the
slide both before, during and after the DNA testing.
16. Despite the foregoing, Quest has refused to deliver the slide in question to Mr.
Shears.
17. Mr. Shears is entitled to the slide in question to have DNA testing performed.
18. Without DNA testing of the slide, Mr. Shears cannot determine if he actually had
cancer, whether the prostatectomy was necessary and whether he must continue to endure the
stigma and concerns of having had cancer.
19. It is believed and therefore averred that Quest knows that the only way for Mr.
Shears to determine whether the cancer cells are Mr. Shears' or contaminated cells from another
individual is to perform DNA testing.
20. Without DNA testing, Quest is preventing Mr. Shears from completing evaluation
of his condition and evaluation of a potential claim against, inter alia, Quest.
21. Mr. Shears requests a declaratory judgment in his favor and against Quest that he
is entitled to the slide of his tissue for DNA testing.
WHEREFORE, Nicholas J. Shears demands requested declaratory judgment in his favor
and against Quest for the production of the biopsy slide in question for DNA testing.
CIPRIANI & WERNER
BY:
J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
I.D. 34329
1011 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: Counsel for the Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the following facts are correct:
I am a Plaintiff in the foregoing action. The attached Complaint for a Declaratory
Judgment is based upon information which I have furnished to my counsel and information
which has been gathered by my counsel in preparation for this lawsuit. The language of the
Complaint for a Declaratory Judgment is that of counsel and not of me. I have read the
Complaint for a Declaratory Judgment and to the extent that the Complaint for a Declaratory
Judgment is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the
Complaint for a Declaratory Judgment is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making
this verification. I hereby acknowledge that the facts set forth in the aforesaid Complaint for a
Declaratory Judgment is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dated: Ve a6 "/
Nicholas J. Shears
OCT 12 2006
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LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE & DiSIPIO
BY: Joseph E. O'Neil, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 29053
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 77158
Jade M. Wheatley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 92621
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets - Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0303
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
Defendant
Attorneys for
Defendant, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No.: 06-6108 Civil Term
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter our appearance in the above-entitled case for the defendant, Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated.
LAVIN
BY:
& DISIPIO
Jade M. Wheatley
Attorneys for Defendant
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jade M. Wheatley, hereby certify that on this 2nd day of November, 2006, a copy of the
Entry of Appearance was served on all counsel, via United States Mail, postage prepaid, listed
below:
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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UEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
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:
UEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
but was unable to locate Them in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of MONTGOMERY
serve the within COMPLAINT & NOTICE
County, Pennsylvania, to
On November 9th , 2006 , this office was in receipt of the
attached return from MONTGOMERY
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CIPRIANI & WERNER
Sworn and subscribe to before me
this day of
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In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Nicholas J. Shears
vs.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
No. 06-6108 civil
Now October 20, 2006 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, do
hereby deputize the Sheriff of Montctomery County to execute this Writ, this
deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
PROTHONOTARY C-3885
DEFENDANT: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
DOCUMENT SERVED: Civil
INDIVIDUAL SERVED: Carol Collins
RELATIONSHIP TO DEFENDANT: Person In Charge
DATE AND PREVAILING TIME: Oct. 27, 2006 @ 09:40
LOCATION: 900 Busioness Center Drive, Horsham, PA
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RONNY R. ANDERSON
Chief Deputy
JODY S. SMITH
Real Estate Deputy
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T0: Hon John Durante RE: v
Montgomery County Sheriff
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
06-6108 civil
Dear Sheriff:
Notice and Complaint for Declaratory Judgment
Enclosed please find -_j
to be served upon Qljest Diagnostics Incorporated
900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, PA 19041
in your County.
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Very truly? your, s, ?.
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V. Docket No.: 06-6108 Civil Term
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED
Defendant.
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter the appearance of Elizabeth A. Jones, in the above-entitled case for the
defendant, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE & DISIPIO
BY: Z
ElizabetrA. Jones,) Esquire(
PA. Attorney I.D. i4o. 202311
190 North Indepen tnce Mall West
6th & Race Streets, uite 500
Philadelphia, PA 110106
Tel No.: (215) 3511932
Fax No. (215) 3514i3134
One of the Attorne} s for Defendant,
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Elizabeth A. Jones, hereby certify that on this 19th day July, 2007, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Entry of Appearance on behalf of defendant, Quest Diagnostics
Incorporated, was served via U.S. Postal Service, First Class Mail, postage prepaid upon the
following parties:
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafter, LLP
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
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Eli eth A. Jones
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V. '
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED '
Defendant.
Dockjet No.: 06-6108 Civil Term
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Jade M. Wheatley, Esquire, Attorney I.D. No. 92621,
in the above-entitled case for the defendant, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE & DISIPIO
BY: XI ektX-
Elizabe A. Jones, Esqui
PA. Attorney I.D. ?40. 202311
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel No.: (215) 35l-1932
Fax No. (215) 351-3134
One of the Attorneys for Defendant,
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE'
I, Elizabeth A. Jones, hereby certify that on this 19th day July, 2007, a true and correct
copy of the foregoing Withdrawal of Appearance on behalf of defendant, Quest Diagnostics
Incorporated, was served via U.S. Postal Service, First Class Mail, postage prepaid upon the
following parties:
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
1011 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafter, LLP
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
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zalbeth A. Jones
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NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P.C.,
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.,
JONATHAN I. EPSTEIN, M.D.,
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.,
KIM STUDEMAN, M.D., AND
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
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 defense
or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff(s). You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted guiere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la
fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia excrita o en persona o
por abogado y archivar en la corte an forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es
predido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propriendades o stros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABROGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONCO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA EXCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PAUEDE
CONSEQUIR ASSISTANCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P-C.,
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.,
JONATHAN 1. EPSTEIN, M.D.,
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.,
KIM STUDEMAN, M.D., AND
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL AND
HEALTH SYSTEM
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
1. Nicholas J. Shears ("Mr. Shears") is an adult individual who resides at 6135 Run
Cross Lane, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated ("Quest") is a corporate entity authorized to
conduct business in Pennsylvania with an office address at 900 Business Center Drive, Horsham,
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
3. Robert O. Peterson, M.D. ("Dr. Peterson") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
4. Christopher Moyer, D.O. ("Dr. Moyer") was at all times relevant hereto a licensed
professional and a physician practicing medicine at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is a Pennsylvania Corporation with a
principle place of business at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. Keystone Urology, P.C. is a Pennsylvania Corporation with a principle place of
business believed to be located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D. ("Dr. Pavlovich") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410.
8. Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D. ("Dr. Epstein") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410.
9. Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D. ("Dr. Johnson") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410.
10. Kim Studeman, M.D. ("Dr. Studeman") was at all times relevant hereto a licensed
professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD,
21231-2410.
11. Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System ("Johns Hopkins") is a hospital and
health system, which at all times relevant hereto conducted business at 401 North Broadway,
Baltimore, MD, 21231-2410.
12. On or about February 23, 2005, Mr. Shears presented to Dr. Moyer at Keystone
Urology, P.C. and/or Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. for a biopsy of his prostate gland.
13. Dr. Moyer transmitted the specimens obtained during Mr. Shears' biopsy to Quest
for laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
14. By information and belief, Mr. Shears' specimens were read and interpreted by
Dr. Peterson at Quest.
15. On March 7, 2005, Quest issued a report, which, inter alia, diagnosed
adenocarcinoma, Gleason 3 + 3 (6) in a single microfocus ("Quest report").
16. Based upon the biopsy result, Mr. Shears presented to Dr. Pavlovich at Johns
Hopkins for treatment.
17. On or about April 12, 2005, Dr. Johnson, the resident pathologist at Johns
Hopkins received Mr. Shears' biopsy specimens from Quest.
18. On or about, April 13, 2005, Dr. Epstein provided a second opinion with regard to
Mr. Shears' biopsy specimens, which confirmed the findings of the Quest report.
19. Dr. Pavlovich recommended Mr. Shears undergo surgery to remove the prostate
gland based upon the results of the Quest report and the second opinion of Dr. Epstein.
20. On or about June 29, 2005, Dr. Pavlovich performed surgery to remove Mr.
Shears' prostate gland.
21. The prostate gland was submitted to Dr. Studeman for pathology evaluation.
22. Evaluation ofthe actual prostate gland failed to reveal any cancer cells in the
prostate gland removed from Mr. Shears.
23. It is believed and therefore averred that Dr. Moyer obtained six core biopsies and
submitted the same to Quest. The specimens were labeled by Quest as HT06-17265A through
HT06-17265F.
24. It is believed and therefore averred that only one slide from HT06-17265B
purportedly showed cancer cells.
25. Based upon the negative pathology report of the prostate gland following the
prostatectomy, Mr. Shears does not know whether he actually had cancer of the prostate gland or
the pathology slide in question was contaminated with cancer cells from another individual.
26. Technology exists to perform DNA testing on the cancer cells on the biopsy slide
in question to determine whether the cancer cells are from Mr. Shears.
27. Mr. Shears has on several occasions, requested the slide in question so that DNA
testing can be performed to definitively determine whether the cancer cells on the slide are Mr.
Shears' cells.
28. Mr. Shears is willing to allow all Defendants to have representatives present
during the testing. Also, Mr. Shears is willing to allow all Defendants to photograph or
otherwise document the slide both before, during, and after the DNA testing.
29. Despite the foregoing, the Defendants have refused to deliver the slide in question
to Mr. Shears.
30. Mr. Shears is entitled to the slide in question to have DNA testing performed.
31. Without DNA testing of the slide, Mr. Shears cannot determine if he actually had
cancer, whether the prostatectomy was necessary and whether he must continue to endure the
stigma and concerns of having had cancer.
32. It is believed and therefore averred that the Defendants know that the only way
for Mr. Shears to determine whether the cancer cells are Mr. Shears' or contaminated cells from
another individual is to perform DNA testing.
33. Without DNA testing, the Defendants are preventing Mr. Shears from completing
evaluation of his condition and evaluation of any potential claims for the mislabeling and/or
contamination of the slide in question.
34. Mr. Shears requests a declaratory judgment in his favor and against all
Defendants that he is entitled to the slide of his tissue for DNA testing.
WHEREFORE, Nicholas J. Shears demands requested declaratory judgment in his favor
and against all Defendants for the production of the biopsy slide in question for DNA testing.
CIPRIANI & WERNER
BY:
DENNIS J. TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. 34329
1011 Mumma Road
/ Lemoyne, PA 17043
Date: $ a/??/ Counsel for the Plaintiff
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01tn•m that the fallowing facts are correct:
1 and a Plaintitt in the foregoing action, The attached Amended Compkim" Itm .3
?u,lf?itx?nt is hased upon information which T have; furnishcct to My WOW-('!
has been gathered by my Counsel in prcpdratit>n for this lawsam' ;Cho AiTiended Ci?rrlplaint I')r a Declarmory Judgment is than of c??un.?cl anri
,.: read the Amended Complaint for A Decl<tratory Judgment rind to flee extcm ti,ii ih!.
?ar?t,l;sint for a Declaratory Judgment is Nised upon information which T h?.t? c ri?cr.
is true and correct to the hest (-)f my knowledge , information mid
;!rii,t th i? tht, content of the Amendmi Complaint (or a Declaratory Judgment is (1,-w of
rr.licd upon cokinsol in making this verification. 1 hereby acknowledp 0;i! i
Mnresaid Aniimded Comh)aint for a Declaratory Judgment I'S ni,ld
of' 18 Pa.C,S. 4404 relating to unsworn falsilicat'oli to authorities.
Nicholas J. Shears
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT has been served on all counsel
of record, by first class ail, postage p -paid, co ding to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, on the ?? j nail,
of 2007.
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & Disipio
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
BY:
DENNIS J. B E I, ESQUIR
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
NICHOLAS SHEARS
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6135 Run Cross Lane
Enola, PA 17025
Plaintiff
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED
900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, PA 19041
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
STIPULATION
The parties hereto, by and through their respective counsel, hereby agree and stipulate as
follows:
1. All counsel represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this
Stipulation on behalf of each of their respective clients;
2. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1033, the parties hereby stipulate and consent that the
Plaintiff shall be permitted to file the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment attached as
Exhibit "A;"
3. This action shall continue without prejudice or affect following the filing of the
Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment.
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
BY: (/1 1
DE S J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
MA R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the Plaintiff
NICHOLAS SHEARS
Date: 7/? ?/o
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
CEDRONE & DISIPIO
BY:
SAN L. TRO LL, ESQUIRE
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Counsel for the Defendant
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Date: ? f 5607
JUL 1 9 :'107
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NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED,
ROBERT 0. PETERSON, M.D,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P.C.,
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.,
JONATHAN I. EPSTEIN, M.D.,
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.,
KIM STUDEMAN, M.D., AND
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
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 defense
or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff(s). You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted guiere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en ]as paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la
fecha de la demanda y la notifcacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia excrita o en persona o
por abogado y archivar en la corte an forma escrita sus defensas o sus objectiones a ]as demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede
entrar una Orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es
predido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propriendades o stros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABROGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO,
VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONCO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION
SE ENCUENTRA EXCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PAUEDE
CONSEQUIR ASSISTANCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
800-990-9108
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P:C.,
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.,
JONATHAN 1. EPSTEIN, M.D.,
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.,
KIM STUDEMAN, M.D., AND
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL AND
HEALTH SYSTEM
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
1. Nicholas J. Shears ("Mr. Shears") is an adult individual who resides at 6135 Run
Cross Lane, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated ("Quest") is a corporate entity authorized to
conduct business in Pennsylvania with an office address at 900 Business Center Drive, Horsham,
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
3. Robert O. Peterson, M.D. ("Dr. Peterson") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 900 Business Center Drive
Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
4. Christopher Moyer, D.O. ("Dr. Moyer") was at all times relevant hereto a licensed
professional and a physician practicing medicine at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is a Pennsylvania Corporation with a
principle place of business at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. Keystone Urology, P.C. is a Pennsylvania Corporation with a principle place of
business believed to be located at 100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D. ("Dr. Pavlovich") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410.
8. Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D. ("Dr. Epstein") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410. -
9. Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D. ("Dr. Johnson") was at all times relevant hereto a
licensed professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore,
MD, 21231-2410.
10. Kim Studeman, M.D. ("Dr. Studeman") was at all times relevant hereto a licensed
professional and a physician practicing medicine at 401 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD,
21231-2410.
11. Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System ("Johns Hopkins") is a hospital and
health system, which at all times relevant hereto conducted business at 401 North Broadway,
Baltimore, MD, 21231-2410.
12. On or about 1~ebruary 23, 2005, Mr. Shears presented to Dr. Moyer at Keystone
Urology, P.C. and/or Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. for a biopsy of his prostate gland.
13. Dr. Moyer transmitted the specimens obtained during Mr. Shears' biopsy to Quest
for laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
14. By information and belief, Mr. Shears' specimens were read and interpreted by
Dr. Peterson at Quest.
15. On March 7, 2005, Quest issued a report, which, inter alia, diagnosed
adenocarcinoma, Gleason 3 + 3 (6) in a single microfocus ("Quest report")
16. Based upon the biopsy result, Mr. Shears presented to Dr. Pavlovich at Johns
Hopkins for treatment.
17. On or about April 12, 2005, Dr. Johnson, the resident pathologist at Johns
Hopkins received Mr. Shears' biopsy specimens from Quest.
18. On or about, April 13, 2005, Dr. Epstein provided a second opinion with regard to
Mr. Shears' biopsy specimens, which confirmed the findings of the Quest report.
19. Dr. Pavlovich recommended Mr. Shears undergo surgery to remove the prostate
gland based upon the results of the Quest report and the second opinion of Dr. Epstein.
20. On or about June 29, 2005, Dr. Pavlovich performed surgery to remove Mr.
Shears' prostate gland.
21. The prostate gland was submitted to Dr. Studeman for pathology evaluation.
22. Evaluation of the actual prostate gland failed to reveal any cancer cells in the
prostate gland removed from Mr. Shears.
23. It is believed and therefore averred that Dr. Moyer obtained six core biopsies and
submitted the same to Quest. The specimens were labeled by Quest as HT06-17265A through
HT06-17265F.
24. It is believed and therefore averred that only one slide from HT06-17265B
purportedly showed cancer cells.
25. Based upon the negative pathology report of the prostate gland following the
prostatectomy, Mr. Shears does not know whether he actually had cancer of the prostate gland or
the pathology slide in question was contaminated with cancer cells from another individual.
26. Technology exists to perform DNA testing on the cancer cells on the biopsy slide
in question to determine whether the cancer cells are from Mr. Shears.
27. Mr. Shears has on several occasions, requested the slide in question so that DNA
testing can be performed to definitively determine whether the cancer cells on the slide are Mr.
Shears' cells.
28. Mr. Shears is willing to allow all Defendants to have representatives present
during the testing. Also, Mr. Shears is willing to allow all Defendants to photograph or
otherwise document the slide both before, during, and after the DNA testing.
29. Despite the foregoing, the Defendants have refused to deliver the slide in question
to Mr. Shears.
30. Mr. Shears is entitled to the slide in question to have DNA testing performed.
31. Without DNA testing of the slide, Mr. Shears cannot determine if he actually had
cancer, whether the prostatectomy was necessary and whether he must continue to endure the
stigma and concerns of having had cancer.
32. It is believed and therefore averred that the Defendants know that the only way
for Mr. Shears to determine whether the cancer cells are Mr. Shears' or contaminated cells from
another individual is to perform DNA testing.
33. Without DNA testing, the Defendants are preventing Mr. Shears from completing
evaluation of his condition and evaluation of any potential claims for the mislabeling and/or
contamination of the slide in question.
34. Mr. Shears requests a declaratory judgment in his favor and against all
Defendants that he is entitled to the slide of his tissue for DNA testing.
WHEREFORE, Nicholas J. Shears demands requested declaratory judgment in his favor
and against all Defendants for the production of the biopsy slide in question for DNA testing.
CIPRIANI & WERNER
BY:
DENNIS J.(BO TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. 34329
1011 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT has been served on all counsel
of record, by first class }nail, postage pr ;paid, according to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, on the day of . , ? _S 52007.
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & Disipio
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6`h & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
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BY:
DENNIS J. B NET I'l, ESQUIR
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
NICHOLAS SHEARS
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
STIPULATION has been served on all counsel of record, by first class mail, po!ge pre-paid,
acc ding to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the )01 day of
?t f , 2007.
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & Disipio
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
BY:
DENNI J. 96NETTI, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
NICHOLAS SHEARS
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Sarah W. Arosell, Esquire
Attorney I. D.#58797
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
305 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-255-7231
sarosell@tthlaw.com
Attorneys for Defendants Christopher Moyer, D.O., Keystone Urology, P.C. and Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
INCORPORATED, ROBERT O.
PETERSON, M.D., CHRISTOPHER
MOYER, D.O., UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C., CHRISTIAN P.
PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D., KIM STUDEMAN, M.D.
and JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL,
NO. 06-6108
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
Defendants
PRAECIIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE _
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the undersigned as attorneys for Defendants
Christopher Moyer, D.O., Keystone Urology, P.C. and Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. in
the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAF R, LLP
By:
Sarah W. Arosell, Esquire
Attorneys for Defendants, Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Keystone Urology, P.C. and
DATE: fUrology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
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486167-1
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Sarah W. Arosell, Esquire, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing document on the following by placing same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, on the ,day of 2007:
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Elizabeth A. Jones, Esquire
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE & DISIPIO
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
Sarah W. Arosell, Esquire
486167-1
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
1. Steven Levy, Esquire/37911
Eileen E. Monaghan,Esquire/200830
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 864-7130
(215) 864-7630 fax
Counsel for Defendants,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan J.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson,
M.D., and Johns Hopkins Hospital
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
V.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC.,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D.,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C., CHRISTIAN P.
PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D., KIM STUDEMAN,
M.D., and JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-6108
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter the appearances of I. Steven Levy, Esquire and Eileen E. Monaghan, Esquire on
behalf of Defendants, Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson,
M.D., and Johns Hopkins Hospital, in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted:
WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
By: LAA-k Ii
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
Eileen E. Monaghan, Esquire
Counsel for Defendants, Christian P.
Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.,
Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D., and Johns
Hopkins Hospital
Dated: August 29, 2007
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP
1. Steven Levy, Esquire/37911
Eileen E. Monaghan,Esquire/200830
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 864-7130
(215) 864-7630 fax
Counsel for Defendants,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan J.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson,
M.D., and Johns Hopkins Hospital
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC.,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D.,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C., CHRISTIAN P.
PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D., KIM STUDEMAN,
M.D., and JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-6108
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Eileen E. Monaghan hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the Entry of
Appearance on behalf of Defendants, Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.,
Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D., and Johns Hopkins Hospital, was served on this date by First
Class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following counsel of record:
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
LAVIN, O'NEILL, RICCI, CEDRONE & DISIPIO
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6'' and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
PHLDMS 1 3297584v.1
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Sarah W. Arosell, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER, LLP
395 North Front Street
P.O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Eileen E. Monaghan, Esquire
Counsel for Defendants,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn
Marie Johnson, M.D., and
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dated: August 29, 2007
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
PRAECIPE TO FILE PROOF OF
SERVICE - KIM STUDEMAN, M.D.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
CASE NO: 06-6108
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE
TO: PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Amended Complaint for
Declaratory Judgment was served upon Defendant Kim Studeman, M.D. per Pa.R.C.P.
403 by certified mail as evidenced by the attached certified mail receipt.
Respectfully submitted,
CIPRI WERNER,
BY:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
Dennis P. Cullen Jr.
Dennis J. Bonetti +
Lewis L. Wolfgang
Jason K. BurnLA .
Mark R. 7_ogby
Paul A. Cacciamani
Stephen R. Harris
Adam L. Seiferth
David H. Radcliff
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RE: Nicholas Shedrs v. Quest Diagnostics - Declaratory Judgment Action
Claim No:
Our File No.: 9426-17727H
Dear Dr. Studeman:
Enclosed please find the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, which is being
served upon you, in the above-referenced matter.
Very truly yours,
Mark R. Zogby
MRZ/peb
Enclosure
Cc: Susan Troxell, Esquire, w/o encl.
1. Steven Levy, Esquire, w/o encl.
Sarah Arosell, Esquire, w/o encl.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
PRAECIPE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by
first class postage pre-p 'd, acc rdin to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure,
IAI At,
, 2007.
on the :Rw day of
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
& WERNTR. P.C.
BY:
DENNIS J. BO&EI, ESQUIRE
MARK R. ZOGB , ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE - ROBERT
0. PETERSON, M.D.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa.ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NO: 06-6108
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
UPON DEFENDANT, ROBERT O PETERSON, M.D.
That on the day of 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Robert O. Peterson, M.D. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE &
DISIPIO
SUSAN TTROXELL, ESQ IRE
Attorney for the Defendants,
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL
LABORATORIES, INC. and ROBERT O.
PETERSON, M.D.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail postage pre-paid, accor 'ng t the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
CIP I WERNE P.C.
BY,
DENNIS J. VbWTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE - JOHNS
HOPKINS HOSPITAL.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa.ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of-Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
That on thelAr, day of
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory
CASE NO: 06-6108
2007, I did accept service of
in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Johns Hopkins Hospital and certify that I am authorized to do so.
WHITE
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, LLP
Attorney for the Defen&ns, CHRISTIAN
P. PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D. and JOHNS HOPKINS
HOSPITAL
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail ostage pre-paid acco ding o the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
& WERNER, P.C.
BY:
DENNI ETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NO: 06-6108
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
That on the .7-O day of 14V?L19 T , 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
WHITE I MS, LL
I. STEVE L VY, ESOUV?t
Attorney for the Defendants, CHRISTIAN
P. PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D. and JOHNS HOPKINS
HOSPITAL
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail, p s ge pre-paid, acc ding o the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of oz- , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
MWCIPERNER P.C.
BY:
DENNIIS J. N TI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
JONATHAN I. EPSTEIN, M.D.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa.ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
CASE NO: 06-6108
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
UPON DEFENDANT JONATHAN J. EPSTRIN, M.D.
That on the 4 day of Vr7 , 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
WHITE IL I , LLk
1. STEV#N EVY, I
Attorney for the Defendants, CHRISTIAN
P. PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D. and JOHNS HOPKINS
HOSPITAL
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail, postage pre-paid acco ding t the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
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day of C
, 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
WERNER, P.C.
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DENNIS J. ETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
That on the W 41\ day of
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
CASE NO: 06-6108
2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
WHITE & WILLIAMS, LLI?
1. STEV N LEV QUIRE
Attorney for the Defendants, CHRISTIAN
P. PAVLOVICH, M.D., JONATHAN I.
EPSTEIN, M.D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D. and JOHNS HOPKINS
HOSPITAL
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail postage pre-paid acco?ding o the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of ?,? 52007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
CIPRIA & WERNER, P.C.
BY:
DENNIS J. BO T , ES UIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
CIVIL DIVISION
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
CASE NO: 06-6108
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
UPON DEFENDANT. UROLOGY OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. INC.
That on the I/ "-day of , 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Urology of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. and certify that I am authorized to do
so.
THO THOMAS & AFER
SARAH AROSELL, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the Defendants,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., and KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail postage pre-pay l-, according o the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
2007.
day of MOW 92007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
CIP ERNER, C.
BY:
DENNIS J. TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE - QUEST
DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL
LABORATORIES, INC.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears, ,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NO: 06-6108
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
UPON DEFENDANT. QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
'CLINICAL LABORATORIES. INC.
That on the a ` day of , 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc. and certify that I am
authorized to do so.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI, CEDRONE &
15SUS. Q UIRE
Attorney for the Defendants,
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL
LABORATORIES, INC. and ROBERT O.
PETERSON, M.D.
Aft
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail, stage pre-pai c r ing t4 thePennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of A96-- , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
Z.ENNIS WERNER, PP. CC.
BY.
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Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P.C.
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa.ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
CASE NO: 06-6108
Defendant
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That on the ?? a day of 1.4 nip A , 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Keystone Urology, P.C. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
THO ,THOMAS & FER
SARAH AROSELL, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the Defendants,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., and KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail stage pre-paid. cco ding try the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
day of c*t kQ , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
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BY:
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Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears, CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
Plaintiff ISSUE NUMBER:
V.
PLEADING:
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE -
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears, ) CASE NO: 06-6108
Plaintiff )
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I.
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
That on the day of 2007, I did accept service of
the Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above-referenced matter on
behalf of Christopher Moyer, D.O. and certify that I am authorized to do so.
THOMAS, THOMAS HAFER
SARAH AROSELL, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the Defendants,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC., and KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plai tiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE has been served on all counsel of record, by first class
mail, gepre-pait?J the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the
Pw day of e , 2007.
Susan Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Respectfully submitted,
CIPRI I WERN , P.C.
BY:
ENNIS J. TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney for the PLAINTIFF
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PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D.,'Christoph
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, MD.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman,, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF.
Nicholas J. Shears,
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
STIPULATION TO AMEND CAPTION
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
NICHOLAS J. SHEARS
Plaintiff,
v.
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS,
INCORPORATED,
ROBERT O. PETERSON, M.D,
CHRISTOPHER MOYER, D.O.,
UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYLVANIA, INC.,
KEYSTONE UROLOGY, P.C.,
CHRISTIAN P. PAVLOVICH, M.D.,
JONATHAN I. EPSTEIN, M.D.,
KATHRYN MARIE JOHNSON, M.D.,
KIM STUDEMAN, M.D., AND
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DOCKET NO.: 06-6108
STIPU]I ATION TO AMEND CAPTION
The parties hereto, by and through their respective counsel, hereby agree and stipulate as
follows:
1. All counsel represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this
Stipulation on behalf of each of their respective clients;
2. The caption shall be amended to reflect the proper corporate name of Quest
Diagnostics Incorporated which is 1QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
WERNER, P.C.
BY:
Date:
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MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the Plaintiff
NICHOLAS SHEARS
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
CEDRONE & DISIPIO
BY:
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Counsel for the Defendant
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
CLINICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
Date:
CELTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
STIPULATION has been served on all counsel of record, by first class mail, pottage pre-paid,
according to tbe Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the day of
2007.
Susan L. Troxell, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & Disipio
Suite 500
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
WERNER, P.C.
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DENNIS J. BC&ETTI, ESQUIRE
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the Plaintiff,
NICHOLAS SHEARS
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CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
Defendant
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
STIPULATION
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa.ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
CASE NO: 06-6108
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant
STIPULATION
The parties hereto, by and through their respective counsel, hereby agree and stipulate as
follows:
1. All counsel represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this
Stipulation on behalf of each of their respective clients;
2. The parties agree that this Stipulation can be executed in separate parts.
3. Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc. ("Quest') received six (6) prostate
core needle biopsy specimens reportedly collected from Nicolas Shears on February 23, 2005.
The specimens were labeled HT05-17265A through HT05-17265F;
4. Quest agrees to provide one (1) of the above-referenced slides containing cancer
cells to the Plaintiff for DNA testing;
5. Quest agrees to provide a photograph of the cell provided to the Plaintiff with the
cancer cells clearly marked on the photograph;
6. Plaintiff acknowledges that DNA testing of the biopsy slide will result in the slide
being destroyed in the testing process and thereby unavailable for pathological review;
7. Plaintiffs agree that they will not seek spoliation sanctions or an adverse inference
against any of the Defendants based on destruction of the slide tested;
8. Plaintiff agrees that all Defendants will be notified twenty-one (21) days in
advance of DNA testing and all Defendants will be permitted to have a representative observe
the testing if they so choose;
9. Plaintiff agrees to forward the results of the DNA testing to all Defendants once
they have been received;
10. Plaintiff agrees to bear all costs and expenses of the DNA testing;
11. Plaintiff agrees to discontinue the instant action once the DNA testing has taken
place and the results have been provided to all of the Defendants.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
CEDRONE & DISIPIO
Elizab A. Jones, Esquire
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
CIPRIANI-4 WERNER, P.C.
J. Bonetti, Esquire
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5. Quest agrees to provide a photograph of the cell provided to the Plaintiff with the
cancer cells clearly marked on the photograph;
6. Plaintiff acknowledges that DNA testing of the biopsy slide will result in the slide
being destroyed in the testing process and thereby unavailable for pathological review;
7. Plaintiffs agree that they will not seek spoliation sanctions or an adverse inference
against any of the Defendants based on destruction of the slide tested;
8. Plaintiff agrees that all Defendants will be notified twenty-one (21) days in
advance of DNA testing and all Defendants will be permitted to have a representative observe
the testing if they so choose;
9. Plaintiff agrees to forward the results of the DNA testing to all Defendants once
they have been received;
10. Plaintiff agrees to bear all costs and expenses of the DNA testing;
11. Plaintiff agrees to discontinue the instant action once the DNA testing has taken
place and the results have been provided to all of the Defendants.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
CEDRONE & DISIPIO
Elizabeth A. Jones, Esquire
WHITE AND WILLIAMS, LLP
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
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Sarah Arosell, Esquire
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
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5. Quest agrees to provide a photograph of the cell provided to the Plaintiff with the
cancer cells clearly marked on the photograph;
6. Plaintiff acknowledges that DNA testing of the biopsy slide will result in the slide
being destroyed in the testing process and thereby unavailable for pathological review;
7. Plaintiffs agree that they will not seek spoliation sanctions or an adverse inference
against any of the Defendants based on destruction of the slide tested;
8. Plaintiff agrees that all Defendants will be notified twenty-one (21) days in
advance of DNA testing and all Defendants will be permitted to have a representative observe
the testing if they so choose;
9. Plaintiff agrees to forward the results of the DNA testing to all Defendants once
they have been received;
10. Plaintiff agrees to bear all costs and expenses of the DNA testing;
11. Plaintiff agrees to discontinue the instant action once the DNA testing has taken
place and the results have been provided to all of the Defendants.
LAVIN, O'NEIL, RICCI,
CEDRONE & DISIPIO
Elizabeth A. Jones, Esquire
WILLIAMS, LLP
1. Steven LeVy,
THOMAS, THOMAS & HAFER
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
Dennis J. Bonetti, Esquire
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
That counsel for the Plaintiff hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of its
STIPULATION has been served on all counsel of record, by first class mail, postage pre-paid,
according the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, on the 362 day of
52008.
Elizabeth A. Jones, Esquire
Lavin, O'Neil, Ricci, Cedrone & DiSipio
190 North Independence Mall West
6th & Race Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1. Steven Levy, Esquire
White & Williams, LLC
1800 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7395
Sarah Arosell, Esquire
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
305 North Front Street
P. O. Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108
BY:
Respectfully submitted,
CIPRIAIY& WERNER, P.C.
DENNIS J. B , ESQUIRE
-44ARK R. ZO BY, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the PLAINTIFF
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Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
CIVIL DIVISION
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories,
Inc., Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology,
P.C., Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D.,
Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D.., Kathryn Marie
Johnson, M.D., Kim Studeman, M.D. and
Johns Hopkin Hospital,
CASE NUMBER: 06-6108
ISSUE NUMBER:
PLEADING:
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL/
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
CODE AND CLASSIFICATION:
Defendant
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
PLAINTIFF.
COUNSEL OF RECORD:
DENNIS J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
Pa. ID# 34329
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
PA. ID# 84032
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
1011 Mumma Road, Suite 201
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9600
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Nicholas J. Shears,
Plaintiff
V.
Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc.,
Robert O. Peterson, M.D., Christopher
Moyer, D.O., Urology of Central
Pennsylvania, Inc., Keystone Urology, P.C.,
Christian P. Pavlovich, M.D., Jonathan I
Epstein, M.D., Kathryn Marie Johnson, M.D.,
Kim Studeman, M.D. and Johns Hopkin
Hospital,
Defendant )
CASE NO: 06-6108
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, NICHOLAS SHEARS, in the
above captioned matter.
BY:
CIPRIANI & WERNER, P.C.
DE S J. BONETTI, ESQUIRE
MARK R. ZOGBY, ESQUIRE
Counsel for the Plaintiff
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO: PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, NICHOLAS SHEARS, in the
above-captioned matter.
BY:
LAW OFFICE OF LEON AUSSPRUNG
LEON AUSSPRLD
Attorney I.D. #8M3
616 Walnut Street, Suite 1910
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 399-4121
Counsel for the Plaintiff
A JURY TRIAL IS DEMANDED
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QUEST DI GNOSTICS
INCORPO TED, ROBERT O.
PETERSO , M.D., CHRISTOPHER
MOYER, D. :)., UROLOGY OF CENTRAL
PENNSYL NIA, INC., KEYSTONE
UROLOGY, P.C., CHRISTIAN P.
PAVLOVIC , M.D., JONATHAN L
EPSTEIN, .D., KATHRYN MARIE
JOHNSON, M.D., KIM STUDEMAN, M.D.
and JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-6108
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE
TO THE
DATE:
ONOTARY:
discontinue the above action with prejudice.
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Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF LEON AUSSPRUNG, M.D., LLC
By:_ Y_
Leon Aussprung, M. D., J
121 S. Broad Street, 2 oor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Counsel for Plaintiffs
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