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PAUL F. D'EMILlO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0. #16654
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
AS SUBROGEE OF BRIAN LINDSAY AND
MELISSA LINDSAY
P.O. BOX 2013
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
VS.
CHASITY MORALES
163 N. WEST STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
DUSHAWN POWEll
605 HOUSTON ACRES
MlllSBORO. DE 19966
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THIS IS AN ARBITRATION MATTER
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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CIVil ACTION
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DE SU PERSONA. SEA AVISADO QUE SI USTED NO SE
DEFIENDE. LA CORTE TOMARA MEDIDAS Y PUEDE ENTRAR
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IMPORTANTES PARA USTED.
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NO TIENE ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE
PARA PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
PAUL F. D'EMILlO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY 1.0. #16654
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
AS SUBROGEE OF BRIAN LINDSAY AND
MELISSA LINDSAY
P.O. BOX 2013
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
VS.
CHASITY MORALES
163 N. WEST STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
DUSHAWN POWELL
605 HOUSTON ACRES
MILLSBORO. DE 19966
NOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT,
15 U.S.C. ~1601 (AS AMENDED)
THE PENNSYLVANIA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW,
73 PA.CON.STAT.ANN. ~201, ET. SEQ. ("THE ACTS")
IN AS MUCH AS THE ACTS MAY APPLY, PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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CIVIL ACTION
COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Company, by its attorney Paul F. D'Emilio, Esquire,
bring this action upon a cause whereof the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Company, ("Erie") is a Corporation authorized to do
business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having an mailing address of P.O. Box
2013, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Plaintiff brings this action as subrogee of Brian Lindsay and Melissa Lindsay,
herein the ("Insured") under a policy of insurance # Q090607724H, issued by Plaintiff.
2. Defendant, Chasity Morales, is an individual residing at 163 N. West Street,
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Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Defendant, Dushawn Powell, is an individual residing at 605 Houston Acres,
Millsboro, DE 19966.
4. At all times hereinafter mentioned the Defendant, Chasity Morales was the
agent, workman, servant and employee of the Defendant, Dushawn Powell then and
there in engaged in the business of the Defendant, Dushawn Powell within the course
and scope of her employment.
5. On or about October 14, 2005, Plaintiffs Insured was traveling south on E.
Chapel Avenue, Harrisburg, PA when a motor vehicle owned by the Defendant,
Dushawn Powell and operated by the Defendant, Chasity Morales attempted to make a
left hand turn across the other southbound lane and hit the Insured's vehicle causing
the damages hereinafter set forth.
6. Plaintiff avers that the motor vehicle of the Insured was damaged as a result of the
occurrence hereinbefore mentioned, the reasonable costs of repairs thereto being is Two
Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Three and 26/100 ($2,873.26) Dollars plus the
Insured's deductible of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) Dollars plus the cost of a
replacement vehicle being Four Hundred Seventy One and 78/100 ($471.78) for a total
of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 04/100 ($3,845.04) Dollars. A true
and correct copy of the checks issued is attached hereto, made part hereof and marked
Exhibit "A."
Count I
Erie Insurance Company v. Chasity Morales
7. Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Company, incorporates by reference all of the allegations
contained in paragraphs 1 through 6 inclusive of this Complaint as fully as though same
were herein and set forth at length.
8. The said occurrence was due solely to the negligence of the Defendant, Chasity
Morales, in that she:
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a. did fail to have the motor vehicle under proper and adequate control;
b. did operate the motor vehicle at an excessive rate of speed;
c. did fail to apply the brakes in time to avoid the collision;
d. did negligently apply the brakes;
e. did fail to operate the vehicle in accordance with existing conditions;
f. did fail to drive at a speed and in the manner that would allow her to stop
within the assured clear distance ahead;
g. did fail to keep a reasonable lookout for other vehicles lawfully on the road;
h. did operate the motor vehicle without due regard for the rights, safety and
position of the Insured at the point of aforesaid;
i. did operate the vehicle without Insurance;
j. did fail to maintain financial responsibility;
k. did operate the motor vehicle without a valid drivers licence; and
j. did violate the various statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland and Sections 1543 and 3331 of the Motor
Vehicle Code, pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles.
Count II
Erie Insurance Company v. Dushawn Powell
9. Plaintiff, Erie Insurance Company, incorporates by reference all of the allegations
contained in paragraphs 1 through 8 inclusive of this Complaint as fully as though same
were herein and set forth at length.
10. The said occurrence was do to the negligence of the Defendant, Dushawn Powell,
in that he:
a. negligently entrust his vehicle to another operator for use when he knew, or
with a reasonable exercise of due care should have known, that the operator was not
capable of operating the motor vehicle properly;
b. negligently entrust his motor vehicle to a person which he knew, or in the
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exercise of reasonable care should have known, was an incompetent driver;
c. negligently entrust his motor vehicle to a person known, should have known
or in the exercise of reasonable care would have known, was going to drive the vehicle in
an improper, dangerous or reckless manner;
d. negligently entrust his motor vehicle to another person who he knew, should
have known or in the exercise of due care would have known would cause damages to
another; and
f. negligently entrust his motor vehicle to a person who did not maintain
financial responsibility as required by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against the Defendants upon each
count in an amount not in excess of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) dollars
together with costs of suit.
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UL F. D'EMILlO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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VERIFICATION
, Subrogation Representative with Omaha Erie Insurance
Company in the above captioned matter verifies that the facts contained in the
foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: ~ ~ Q Cl t-'0 5;~-:{2c.PLA ~ ~~2-~
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Check Print
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Req : BARKAN , J
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CHECK NO 17418598
eMS NO Q418598
Pay TWO THOUSAND ElGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 26/100
To The
Order
of
For
H AND H CHEVROLET
730 E KING STREET
PO BOX 98
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257 1510
Operator
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Claim
010170832721
BRAIN LINDSAY/01' FORD
COLLISION
CHECK NO 17418098
Pay FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 78/100
eMS NO Q41809B
To The
Order
of
For
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
PENRAC, INC Operator
P.O. BOX 61770 933MCDIFFIT
HARRISBURG, PA 17106 1770
Claim
010170832721
BRIAN LINDSAY 57MA 002151 D706677-5710
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE - COLLISION
DATE 11/17/2005
$$$$$$2,873.26
Loss Date
10/14/2005
Tax Id No
2515763450
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Cashed
11/22/2005
DATE 11/16/2005
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Loss Date,
10/14/2005
Tax Id No
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 2006-06131 P
COMMONTWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
VS
MORALES CHASITY ET AL
R. Thomas Kline
,Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff, who being
duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and
lnqulry for the within named DEFENDANT
MORALES CHASITY
but was
unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns the
COMPLAINT & NOTICE
, NOT FOUND , as to
the within named DEFENDANT
, MORALES CHASITY
163 NORTH WEST STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
NO LONGER AT 163 N WEST ST. SERVICE WAS ALSO ATTMEPTED
AT 236 N BALITMORE
Sheriff's Costs:
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Service
Affidavit
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Sworn and
me this
day of
A.D.
PAUL F. O'EMILlO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY I.D. #16654
905 W. SPROUL ROAD, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
(610) 338-0338
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
AS SUBROGEE OF BRIAN LINDSAY AND
MELISSA LINDSAY
P.O. BOX 2013
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
VS.
CHASITY MORALES
163 N. WEST STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
AND
DUSHAWN POWELL
605 HOUSTON ACRES
MILLSBORO. DE 19966
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
COMMON PLEAS COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 06-6131 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Complaint in Civil Action in the above-captioned matter.
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PAUL F. O'EMILIO, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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