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Home My WebLink About06-6126 Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO J.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 06 - (PI J-~ CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, 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 Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE: Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 l~ F:\FlLESIDA T AFILEIDonegaI30S0\Current\424\424.com/jlb Created: 1/29/04 2:21PM Revised: 10/12/06 9: lOAM Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO J.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 06 - t)~~ CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants COMPLAINT 1. Plaintiffs, Gerald Snyder and Shirley Snyder, are adult individuals residing at 122 Locust Point Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. Defendant, Allen Williams, IS an adult individual who is employed by P & K Carriers, 10573 Pica Boulevard #338, Los Angeles, California 90064. 3. Defendant, P & K Carriers, is a business located at 10573 Pica Boulevard #338, Los Angeles, California 90064. 4. On or about July 13,2005, Plaintiff Gerald was operating a 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier on Interstate 81 in the right hand lane approaching the Wertzville Road exit. 5. On or aboutJ uly 13, 2005, Defendant Williams was operating a tractor trailer owned by P & K Carriers on Interstate 81 in the left hand lane approaching the Wertzville Road exit in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 6. On or about July 13,2005, Defendant Williams cut across from the left hand lane to the right hand lane in order to exit the Interstate and collided into Plaintiffs' vehicle. 7. Defendant Williams otherwise failed to use due care and caution under the circumstances. . .-. COUNT I - Negligence Gerald Snyder and Shirley Snyder v. Allen Williams 8. Plaintiffs incorporate and make part ofthis Complaint, Paragraphs 1-7 above, as if the same were set forth fully below. 9. The aforementioned collision was caused as a result of the negligence, recklessness, and carelessness of Defendant Williams in that he: (a) operated a vehicle in a careless, reckless, and negligent manner; (b) failed to properly operate and control the vehicle; (c) failed to operate the vehicle under the proper control so as to avoid striking Plaintiff s vehicle; (d) attempted to exit Interstate 81 from the left hand lane; (e) failed to keep a proper lookout; (f) failed to use due care under the circumstances; (g) operated an uninsured vehicle; and (f) operated the vehicle in disregard of the rules of the road, the ordinances of the local municipality, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including, but not limited to, the motor vehicle code, 75 Pa. C.S.A. S 3331 and 75 Pa. C.S.A. S 3714. 10. At all times material hereto, Plaintiff Gerald acted with due care and was not contributorily negligent. 11. As a direct and proximate result of Defendant Williams' negligence, Plaintiffs suffered damages in the amount of$l, 1 04.25, a copy of the Autosource Valuation report is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant Williams in the amount of $1,104.25, plus, costs, interest, and any other relief that the court deems appropriate. COUNT II - Respondeat Superior Gerald Snyder and Shirley Snyder v. P & K Carriers 12. Plaintiff incorporates and makes part of this Complaint, Paragraphs 1-11 above, as ifthe same were set forth fully below. . -- 13. Defendant Williams was an employee of Defendant P & K Carriers, at the time of the accident. 14. At the time of the accident, Defendant Williams was in the course and scope of his employment for Defendant P & K Carriers. 15. Defendant Williams' negligence was the direct and proximate cause of the accident. 16. Defendant P & K Carriers is liable for Defendant Williams' negligence as referred to herein. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant P & K Carriers in the amount of $1,104.25, plus costs, interest, and any other relief that the court deems appropriate. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO Date: /tJ- 18- 0"- By &.f,vt. & Ie- Christopher E. Rice, Esquire Attorney ID No. 90916 Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff . ,... Olailll PAC02GOOOO-00 AulVl>VU'"'' Val...alivlI 1550 OI,,,.,vl,,1 Oa...li", 3TD 40 3"uall AOP R"'iu,,~l. 1GOOOG70 I~ Autosource Valuation Administrative Data 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier srD 4D Sedan AnN: Angie Cleveland Claims Departm9nt DOI,egal Oon,pMies Manetta - rA Oranch 119G niver n~ad Marietta rA 17547 Claima.nt lriiiured Gerald Snyder "', ""'Olalm' PAE02!i809~-80 <<<>+(J~~l:}~tl' 07/1 31200S ~ ;::."."!.':."'.";;:'.".L:.e~~XYM' Oolllsio~ 'f'lOllPy ather VINSOur~CE Analysis 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier SrD 4D Sedan "",..,'..,..,...."" 'VI"" ::</::::::':::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::,,:.p,: ..."............... beo~e~il$ "\:l()qt~W HI$f~rY 1G1JC54G1 L7175572 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier SrD 40 Sedan Decodes Correctly No actlvny was reported Valuation Summary 1990 Chevrolet Cnvaller SrD 4D Sedan ..'.'.:.~.'.Ela8eprice , ,', , >.<....>...>><,!:ins:I~.: , "<<><>>f:ra:~$~t#i~h " "<qd()l11fit~r :..... ." .:..,:,.,.,.:.',:':....',:.,.....>@~iprn~nt ':' :"':' ::::::'"",;, ,Vall.l~'El~Qtf(Ml~~il!~!1IS1; ,:.,'.:..'.......:.........':',,:}@@~~?r~89@itiMMj~~,: ""',' ,,"" "<,>::::>::$.~gg~~~~:r<<ilIPi)Mit~MMJ::: N A D A Retail AIJfl/Autosource Average See NAD,A Value Section See Valuation Detail Scot ion Autosourcel NADA $1,525 $880 $1,203 -350 -175 05 43 $815 $1.070 I $81~ $1,070 -70 .70 $,'14.'1 $+:ftftftj o $1,,525 Ifllill CmHllllfllI ^IIJIISIp.11 Mkl Vill ""....,~ . ,....".",....."... ~(~i~t . i.~. ...,..... ""....... . "'-'-."..,."", .........-.,.....,. . ..b~u~@d- ...Net.Aclju#~d .vaJo~.1 . salvaqQlOtf1_r1 ~'() I ~c ~. I I Version; 1 Page 1 08/15/0510:14 ,'- VERIFICATION The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by our counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language ofthe document is that of counsel and not our own. We have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which we have given to counsel, it is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, we have relied upon counsel in making this verification. This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if we make knowingly false averments, we may be subject to criminal penalties. ~ L~rJO/l - Gerald Snyder " D -dl-ttd ~ Shirley Sny~ ~~ ~, ';\. ........ "- ~ \J ~ ,(; ~. 0(\ ~ ......... lA U\ l:\) ~ \j \& ~ ~ \ \ \ ~ ~~ r (') C <..... "() i~-~; m"" 5iF'; (I) )'" i::'~ .. <" .J~".: ~;i~; .:2 :.:;! '"'-> = ~ ~ o :-f ~ ffi:o ::ohl \0 ,'!5 5.' -o:I! U :i: 9~ N 8m .. ::-l ~ -< ~ ~ Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO J.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) : SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint in the above captioned matter was mailed to P & K Carriers, 10573 Pica Boulevard, #338, Los Angeles, California 90064, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed and dated October 24,2006. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By ~~ s 1L- Christopher E. Rice, Esquire Attorney J.D. No. 90916 Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Sworn to and subscribed before me this It iJJ day of November, 2006. L'OMMUN", t;'" . ~Li n 01 PLNNSYLVANIA M Notarial Seal M Car'j:'~.~r~,r~~m~~~~~~bIiC y CommIssion ExpiresAug~ 1~~~~07 Member Pp~"lr~", .. , VarWi.l\ssoclat1on of Notaries - l.., F N ~~; l , ' < ~ ~ f - t . Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. . Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. . Attach this card to the back of the mail piece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: ()..}. K Cv~~ /-\ /57)73 (J~~ O)~,/f] jtyV a~/ C fJ 900&7 2. ArtIcle NI.mber (71wrsfw from aervfce 1ebeI) PS Form 3811, February 2004 A. Signature x o Agent o Addressee C. Date of Delivery DYes ONo 3. ~Ice Type Certified Mall 0 Express Mail Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise o Insured Mall 0 C.O.D. 4.'rI"~.+M~[~t ~004 1350 0003 7288 09 Domestic Return ReceIpt 102595-02-M-1540 U.S. Postal Service", CERTIFIED MAIL", RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) _ ' cO rn a- Cl cO cO ru l"- . .. 4 Postage $ LOO"tfEPA roe I $0.63 rn Certified Fee Cl Cl Return Reclept Fee Cl (EndorSement Required) CJ Restricted Delivery Fee U1 (Endorsement Required) rn r-'l Total postage & Fees :::T Cl Cl I"- $2.40 t $1.85 $3.70 < <, " $8.58 -,v~,' C.J -n ::;J ( :1 I o~. -0 1') o ,-0 - Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO J.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, Plaintiffs IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants AFFIDA VIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) : SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) I hereby certifY that a copy of the Complaint in the above captioned matter was mailed to Allen Williams, c/o 10573 Pica Boulevard, #338, Los Angeles, California 90064, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed and dated October 24, 2006. MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO BY~~ ? ~ Christopher E. Rice, Esquire Attorney J.D. No. 90916 Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Sworn to and subscribed before me this r; IL day of November, 2006. COMMONW/:.ALI H Of PlNNS YLVANIA Notarial Seal Mary M. Price, Notary Public Carlisle 8oro, Cumberland County My Commission Expires Aug. 18.2007 Member, P0]'1r,<::\'\'i<:l;!-. :>ISSn(:~...,ti(ln of Notaries ..... SPH'f' " . . . Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted CaUvery Is desired. . Print yOur name and address on the reverse so that. can return the card to you. . Attach.' to the back of the mailpiece, or on t If space permits. 1. Article 1~., .. (2JJfa-a:~~ oI.f.AJ:'."j-73 Q~ t3j~/. / () flU :j(533 ~ OjI1; 0" fJ 'l ptJP! o Agent o Addressee C. Date of Delivery DYes DNo 2. ArtIcle Number (>>MsIer ~ -..k:e IIIbeI) PS Form 3811, February 2004 7005 0390 0003 DomestIc Return ReceIpt 102595-02.M-1540 U.S. Postal Service,,, CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage ProvIded) ITl ..J] =r ru 0- ITl ..J] ru LO()N<pP:A Fee I Postage $ ITl Cl Cerllfled Fee Cl Cl Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Cl Restricted Delivery Fee 0- (Endorsement Required) ITl Cl Total Postaga & Fees U1 Cl Cl l"- $2.40 $1.85, $3.70 \ $8.58 o s; ,...., = = f'_~~" o -n ::-1 I Ci r,) t:::-) 0) Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO I.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants PRAECIPE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Enter default judgment in the above-captioned action in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendant P & K Carriers, in the amount of$l, 1 04.25, plus interest and costs of suit as prayed for in the Complaint, for failure to file an Answert6;Plaintiffs' Complaint. I do hereby certify that a written notice of intention to file this Praecipe as mailed to the Defendant at the address indicated thereon, on December 29,2006, which date was subsequent to the date default occurred and at least ten (10) days prior to the date ofthe Praecipe. MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO ; , ~:, By L!-e./.-r-t s ~ Christopher E. Rice, Esquire LD. Number 90916 Ten East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Dated: /)/1) ()1 Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO 1.D. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRlERS, Defendants IMPORTANT NOTICE TO: P & K CARRIERS DATE OF NOTICE: December 29, 2006 10573 Pico Boulevard #338, Los Angeles, CA 90064 YOU ARE IN DEF AUL T BECAUSE YOU HA VE FAILED TO ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE IN WRITTEN WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU. UNLESS YOU ACT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT A HEARING AND YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY OR OTHER IMPORTANT RIGHTS. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HA VE 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 MAYBE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES TRA T MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. DAMAGES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST YOU IN THE AMOUNT OF THE REPAIR ESTIMATE UNLESS YOU FILE A WRITTEN PRAECIPE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS REQUESTING A TRIAL ON DAMAGES. Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, P A 17013 Telephone:(717) 249-3166 MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO By CC-L,vc /' ;/~ Christopher E. Rice, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiffs CIc1it,1 PACC2GOO'jO-QO A.....h/t)vl.,u'-'Cl Vdludh\/11 '990 CIICI,lI",/h:::l Cd'llt1tiClI 3TO 4D 3t::l...h:111 ADP R"'1u""..1 , ~OOG:;;'O I~ Autosource Valuation AdminIstrative Data 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier STD 4D Sedan A TT"l: Angie C:eveland C!almll Cgparlment D'j,1egal Ccn'pa, Ie!! ~ar etta - ".... Dranch 1'9!: nlver n,~a8 Mar'etta rA 17547 Clall'nanl Ineurlld GlIrald Snytjlll' Claim PAE02G8008.80 Lo!!s Date 07! 1 312005 Le~~Ty~e O~III!1io,., rollcy ather VINsounCE AnalysIs 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier sro 40 Sedan .......... .. ..,'''VI1.'' 1 G 1 JC54G 1 L 7175572 Oecod~as 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier SrD 40 Sedan Aocurrwy Decodes Correctly HI~O"f. No activity was reported VnluntlOn Summary 1990 Che\lrolet Cnvnller S fD 4D Sednn ..... .... Sase Price .............. t+n~I~:: ....mQ~~'* .. '...OdonHter . .. . ..<t:qu~m!lnt VallJlt, EIet()~.~{1ll,istrn~"; ...:. '. :y~'~e~~r;~9Q#I'tl?~M~~;.: ...........$q9~~:f~:.:.c:-~Mlt~~~.Mf N ^ [) ^ Hi't.J11 ^D{lJ^utosOIH< (' ^VI'f,Hlf' See NAD.A Valuo Soot ion See Valuation Detail 8cotion Autosourcel NADA $880 $1 ,203 -350 .175 OS 43 $815 $1.070 I $8HJ $1.070 -70 -70 $.'141' ~ $1,525 o $1,52.5 r oldl CorlllltlCln ^11)lIslf'11 Mkl V ,\I H)eFee~ nan'" F.. ~' OedlJ~lbl.l. 'lG I ~)IC I Net Adluste,j Value I Salvaga-Olhlr I 'i ers C:1 1 Pa\le 1 '~8, 15..:'5 11~ '4 Christopher E. Rice, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO LD. 90916 10 East High Street Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) : SS COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND ) Christopher E. Rice, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is an employee of MARTS ON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO, attorneys for the Plaintiffs in the above captioned matter and that pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, a notice of intention to enter default judgment against the Defendant was given to it by mail on December 29,2006. c~ S 12 Christopher E. Rice, Esquire Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day oH-, 2007. ~vt.@U~ Not ublic . COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Notarial Seal Mary M. Price, Notary Public Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County My Commission Expires Aug. 18, 2007 Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mary M. Price, an authorized agent of MAR TSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: P & K Carriers 10573 Pica Boulevard #338 Los Angeles, CA 90064 MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO BY~tL.Q~p~ Mary Price Ten E HIgh Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Dated: / / 1j() 7 C "-:I ^' () ~ <::::::) 0 = --.I 'Tl ~ \ <- ~ 2- :::- C) z m:!J r - -om R - C -.I "1'.10 -~1 1 ~ -~:-;C) ..c. ~ ~ ,~~~q ~ ...c, <2 Om ~ ~ ~ ..0 "'" N -< ~ J::- GERALD SNYDER and SHIRLEY SNYDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiffs v. NO. 06 - 6126 CIVIL TERM ALLEN WILLIAMS and P & K CARRIERS, Defendants TO: P & K CARRIERS, DEFENDANT NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT You are hereby notified that on the m l.aay of ~ J ~ ,2007, the following Judgment was entered against you in the above-captioned action: judgment in the amount of$l, 104.25, plus interest and costs of suit as prayed for in.' the Complaint for failure to file an Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Date: ,)~ I~ J607 Pro I hereby certify that the name and address of the proper person to receive this notice under Pa. R. Civ. P. 236 is: P & K Carriers 10573 Pico Boulevard #338 Los Angeles, CA 90064